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Three-Game Set

Three-Game Set

Published Apr 27, 2007

After coming from behind to beat in-state rival Texas Tech Wednesday night, the Horned Frogs baseball team now turns attention to conference rival, the San Diego State Aztecs.The 8-6 victory for the No. 27 Horned Frogs (31-10, 12-2) over the Texas Tech Red Raiders (25-18, 7-10) marked the first time they have come back from a four-run deficit to win a game since March 22, when they beat the BYU Cougars 6-5.

Don’t be stumped by interview

Published Apr 27, 2007

Your mind goes blank, and you break out in a cold sweat as you grapple for the answer while your potential employers look on. It is not uncommon for students to be stumped by a question in a job interview, but it's important to try to be prepared for those difficult and unexpected questions, said Chuck Dunning, associate director of University Career Services.

"If you're caught completely off guard, it's OK to ask for a few moments to think about your answer," Dunning said.

Anthropology major first to graduate with honors

Published Apr 27, 2007

With inflection and attitude in her voice, the vivacious side of a 21-year-old senior emerges as she talks about a more serious side: her studies. Senior Angela Campbell is the first anthropology major to graduate with departmental honors. Campbell, who is also double-majoring in religion, said she feels like she is ready to graduate, but the more she reflects on what she learned at TCU, the more she realizes what is out there to learn.

3 graduates join organization to teach at low-income schools

Published Apr 27, 2007

Students are accepted to college on the basis of elementary and secondary education. Three TCU graduates feel it is necessary to give less fortunate children the same opportunity.Teach for America is a national organization consisting of recent college graduates from all academic fields who commit two years to teaching students in less progressive and lower income public schools.

Megan Maestri, Chelsy Hall and T.J. Jordan, all 22, will join Teach for America and relocate after graduation to help educate the nation's children.

Career Services official: Networking key to finding job

Published Apr 27, 2007

The time draws near when Daddy's pocketbook no longer opens at your wish. No need for worry though; you're all grown up, and it's time to earn your keep. Now the only question is: Who in the world is actually going to hire me? Job searching Web sites such as Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com have become a popular way to find out about potential careers, overtaking print medium want-ads because of the ease of use and practically unlimited space, according to a PBS Frontline news special about converging media.

Grief program looking to have long-term impact

Published Apr 27, 2007

In reaction to the significant amount of students who have experienced deaths in their families, Mental Health Services and a campus priest plan to continue what they say is a successful grief support group.Laura Crawley, assistant dean of campus life for health promotion, said campus life has been looking to have a grief program for a while.

It is a group made up of students and "two folks with tremendous experience with grief, hope and loss," Crawley said.

Studio to perform ‘Carmen’ opera

Published Apr 27, 2007

The TCU Opera Studio will be performing "La Tragedie de Carmen," a classic tale of love, jealousy and revenge performed entirely in French this weekend at the Music Building South. Adapted from British director Peter Brook, the long production has been condensed into 90 minutes.

"It is concise yet dramatically powerful," said Richard Estes, the director of the TCU Opera Studio.

Don Jose, a Spanish officer, falls for a gypsy girl, Carmen, who falls for a bullfighter, Escamillo. Don Jose's downward spiral into an obsessive, jealous spell leads to murder and shame.

Task force, police to offer free VIN etching on students’ cars

Published Apr 27, 2007

The Tarrant Regional Auto Theft Task Force is teaming up with TCU Police to offer a free VIN number acid-etching service in the alumni parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. VIN-etching is an acid-etching process that embeds the VIN number on car windows, said crime prevention officer Pam Christian.

The VIN number is the vehicle identification number found in each car where the windshield meets the dashboard, Christian said.

Cheers, jeers of semester

Published Apr 27, 2007

Cheers to the Greek community deciding against bringing the discriminatory Delta Zeta to campus, thereby protecting the integrity of sororities and fraternities at TCU.Jeers to the Colby Hall flasher for showing us what no one wanted to see. We're still having nightmares. Unless you are a swimmer, being shaven is not a point of pride.

Cheers to Beata Jones for making the Neeley School a little bit safer. Her heroic act of chasing a devious wallet thief on the run would make anyone scared to rob a Frog.

Students use varied methods to ease stress

Published Apr 27, 2007

The semester is winding down, but stress levels are winding up. Students said the last few weeks of school are the most stressful times of the year.

"Finals week and the week before are the most stressful weeks," said Holly Bagzis, a sophomore supply and value chain management major. "It's like you always have something to worry about. There's always another test to get ready for or another presentation to do."

Let the Games Begin

Let the Games Begin

Published Apr 27, 2007

Greek Week wrapped up on a positive note last night.All four Greek councils raised funds for McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans.

Students sold T-shirts and tickets to both the National Pan-Hellenic council step show Wednesday night and Thursday night's concert to comprise the donation, but the total will not be calculated until early next week.

Matt DiLeo, Interfraternity council president, said they hoped to give at least $5,000 to the citywide access school.

Council to put on Spa Day for students before finals

Published Apr 27, 2007

Massages, manicures and pedicures ... What could be better than a day at the spa? Thanks to Programming Council, you may not have to go far to experience one.PC is hosting its last event of the semester on May 2.

The 2nd Annual Spa Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge and will include an oxygen bar, free manicures, pedicures and chair massages.

"Spa Day was pioneered last by the Special Events and Spirit Traditions committee last year and we wanted to make it a campus tradition," said Aaron Wolfe, PC Vice Chair.