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Prison program helps inmates improve lives, stay out of jail

Published Mar 5, 2008

Prison is the last place most people would expect Neeley School of Business graduates to end up, but it is exactly where Andrew Kramer, a 2007 graduate of the Neeley MBA program, wanted to be.


Kramer works as a grant writer for the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, which aims to help prison inmates change their lives for the better through education and a passion for entrepreneurship.

New Yorker writer calls out Bush during visit

Published Mar 5, 2008

Going to Iraq will be judged by history as possibly the worst mistake an American president has made, an investigative journalist said Tuesday.


Seymour Hersh, an investigative reporter and author, told students and community members that President Bush is the most radical president the nation has had because of his goal to spread democracy.


Hersh, who now writes for The New Yorker, criticized the war in Iraq, saying after the speech that the U.S. is now the "bad guy" in the war.

Team aims for milestone win against conference foe

Team aims for milestone win against conference foe

Published Mar 5, 2008

Moneka Knight and Helen Roden's shooting percentages were corrected March 12 at 9:42 p.m.

The women's basketball team will bid farewell to one of its best senior classes at senior night today, but the group will still have a chance to help the Lady Frogs reach a historic win.

Horned Frogs win pitchers duel with Mavericks

Horned Frogs win pitchers’ duel with Mavericks

Published Mar 5, 2008

The Horned Frogs preserved a strong outing from freshman pitcher Sean Hoelscher with a walk-off single to earn a 3-2 win over the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks. The win Tuesday night snapped a two-game skid for the Horned Frogs and marked the start of a seven-game home stand.

Extended orientation program to be required of all freshmen

Published Mar 5, 2008

Connections will be a mandatory program for incoming freshmen next year in an effort to improve freshman retention rates, said an assistant dean of Student Development Services.


According to the 2007 TCU Fact Book, the university lost more than 15 percent of freshman students. Carrie Zimmerman, assistant dean of Student Development Services, said this is a sign that there are programs that can be improved.

Poll workers deserve caucus voice

Published Mar 5, 2008

Citing high voter turnout in the rest of the country and down-to-the-wire races for both major political parties, many Texas officials anticipated the higher-than-normal voter turnout in Tuesday's primaries.


This led the Texas Secretary of State's office to issue a memo Feb. 15 with a list of protocols for election judges and clerks to follow to deal with the flood of Texans at the polls.

Addition to satellite provider boosts viewership of games

Published Mar 5, 2008

A new deal to broadcast the Mountain West Conference's sports network on satellite doesn't mean more money for conference schools, but TCU's athletics director said the deal will result in more national...

Young squad’s schedule tests ability to grow

Published Mar 5, 2008

It is the beginning of the season. Start things off slow and take it easy by scheduling light-weight teams that won't cause too many problems.


The wins pad the overall record, allow players to ease into a season and could help provide a boost in the rankings.


For a team like the TCU baseball squad, lower-level ball clubs could have been an ideal way to start the season.

Tattoos, though popular, not appropriate for jobs

Published Mar 5, 2008

In the recent decade, tattoos have become the hottest fashion trend, especially during the summer months.


People want to show off their body art. According to an article on AOL.com, a study by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press reports more than a third of 18- to 25-year-olds have a tattoo.

Clubs, bars Cancun’s greatest Spring Break attraction

Published Mar 4, 2008

CANCUN, Mexico - At 32,000 feet in the air, it appears - a majestic blend of sapphire and azure water, seemingly endless, outside the porthole window.


The plane lands and waiting just outside the airport doors is the welcome cantina bar, a fitting reminder of the location - Cancun, Mexico.


College students have been flocking to this ocean-side locale for sun, surf and all the adult beverages they can get their hands on. Every year, this Spring Break Mecca welcomes its young crowd with open arms and open bars.

Doubles team loses first of year

Doubles team loses first of year

Published Mar 4, 2008

The women's tennis team's home winning streak came to an end Monday when No. 15 Fresno State beat the Horned Frogs 4-3.


TCU is 4-1 this season at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, compiling a 30-5 home record over the past three seasons, including a 7-0 win over No. 73 Texas Tech on Saturday.


Monday's loss could have gone either way, head coach Jefferson Hammond said.

Skiing an alternative Spring Break activity

Published Mar 4, 2008

ANGEL FIRE, N.M. -- During Spring Break, the fun in the sun is not limited to just the beach. At the base of Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range in northern New Mexico, skiing at Angel Fire Resort could be just what you're looking for.


Louie Grine, a guest services representative at the Angel Fire Resort hotel, said the resort is a very popular Spring Break destination for college students.