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Defending evolution right choice

Published Apr 24, 2008

Since the Scopes Monkey trial in the 1920s, debate and controversy has surrounded the argument of whether to teach creationism or evolution in the classroom.

More than 80 years later, the bickering continues between creationism and evolution as a Dallas-based group, the Institute for Creation Research, is trying to make a bid for a graduate-level creation science degree though online courses.

Environmental science professor practices passion

Environmental science professor practices passion

Published Apr 24, 2008

While standing on a mountaintop surrounded by mountain peaks with no artificial light in view, Tony Burgess experienced a revelation. The environmental scientist still identifies this instant as the moment he found his passion for nature.


"Times like those keep me coming back for more," he says.


Tony Burgess, the self-identified "uber-dork" of TCU, is a nationally known naturalist - an expert in the study and research of nature.


His students, however, simply call him a friend.

Gassed out

Gassed out

Published Apr 24, 2008

A broken gas line from a construction accident resulted in two separate evacuations from the Brown-Lupton Student Center and Reed Hall, and disrupted classes Wednesday.


Larry Markley, director of the Student Center, said he called the Physical Plant after staff members began to smell natural gas leaking into Suite 111 at the north end of the building.


"They (Physical Plant) came over and said that we needed to evacuate," Markley said. "It wasn't in the building, but some of the gas was leaking into the building."

Less popular sports deserve same attention, amenities

Published Apr 23, 2008

A new building will house players and coaches of some of TCU's less-recognized Horned Frog teams.

The track, soccer, rifle and golf programs, which are often overlooked for more popular sports like football, baseball and basketball, will finally have a place to call home.



Putting these teams and coaches together in one building will increase camaraderie among the sports and will help build a more cohesive athletics department.

Season a success, coach says

Season a success, coach says

Published Apr 23, 2008

Standing tall with the No. 1 seed in the Mountain West Conference Championships, as well as a share of the regular season conference title and home-court advantage, the men's tennis team will try to win...

Squad receives first round bye

Squad receives first round bye

Published Apr 23, 2008

The undefeated No. 20TCU women's tennis team enters the 2008 Mountain West Conference Tennis Championship as the No. 1 seed on its home courts.


The conference championships, which start today, are being held at the Friedman Tennis Center.


The Horned Frogs (18-4, 8-0) have played near perfect at home this season, entering with a 9-1 record on their own courts.

Poetry still alive, relevant to youth

Published Apr 23, 2008

People rarely spark up conversation about the latest poet to hit the scene, especially during college years. We aren't running to hear poetry readings - we're running to the bars to let our hair down and...

Broken gas line leads to evacuation of Student Center, Reed Hall

Published Apr 23, 2008

A broken gas line led to two evacuations of the Brown-Lupton Student Center and Reed Hall just before noon today.


Larry Markley, director of the Brown-Lupton Student Center, said he called the Physical Plant after they began to smell gas leaking into Suite 111.


"They came over and said that we needed to evacuate," Markley said. "(The leak) wasn't in the building, but some of the gas was leaking into the building."

Student public-relations team finalist in national competition

Published Apr 23, 2008

The advertising/public relations team from TCU is among three finalists out of 76 teams in one of the most prestigious public relations competitions in the nation, its adviser said.


The TCU PR team, Cowtown Communications, is presenting its Bateman case study campaign May 2 at the General Motors Headquarters in Detroit, said Amiso George, associate professor of journalism and academic adviser for the Bateman team.

Faculty, staff aim to outdo past giving

Published Apr 23, 2008

The Faculty and Staff Annual Campaign aims to surpass last year's record participation from faculty and staff to appeal to donors, said the Faculty Senate chair.


The percentage of faculty and staff giving is important because it looks good when donors see that employees give back, said Stuart Youngblood, Faculty Senate chair.


"It shows that the people that work here actually care," Youngblood said.

New complex to house athletics offices, locker rooms

Published Apr 23, 2008

A new athletics center that will provide new locker rooms and offices for some athletic teams is in the design stages, the associate director of athletics said.


The Worth Hills Olympic Building will house offices for several coaches, including track, soccer, rifle and golf, as well as locker rooms for these teams, said Ross Bailey, associate director of athletics. Bailey said the building will also provide new facilities for the sports medicine and strength and conditioning departments, as well as new storage for sports equipment.

Breakup blues make for funny film

Published Apr 22, 2008

She's the perfect girl for him, and he's not man enough for her - the perfect breakup, woo her back scenario for romantic comedies.


But similar to recent films with the Judd Apatow tag attached (Apatow produced), "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" mixes cute and cuddly romance with fart jokes. You know, one of those movies enjoyable for the supposed feminine and masculine sides of the movie appreciation spectrum.