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AQUATIC COMBAT

AQUATIC COMBAT

Published Feb 24, 2006

Fully clothed in their fatigues and equipment, Army ROTC cadets made a splash in the University Recreation Center pool Thursday.For the past seven or eight years, the Army has required cadets to do combat water survival training once a year, said Lt. Col. John Agor , a professor of military science.

Cadets had to swim 25 meters in their fatigues with their weapons and equipment, jump off the high dive blindfolded and turn their fatigues into flotation devices.

Bookstore waits for permit before moving out

Published Feb 24, 2006

The TCU Bookstore was set to move this weekend, but without a permit, that will not happen until next week.The staff members are waiting for the Fort Worth Development Department to issue a permit, which will allow them to move temporary trailers onto the parking lot, said Wayne Mar, operations manager of the bookstore.

Llisa Lewis, manager of the bookstore, said until the Development Department reviews its application and issues the permit, the trailers, which will serve as a temporary location for the bookstore during renovations, cannot be put in place.

Participants get in shape, train for run

Published Feb 24, 2006

Thousands of people will visit Fort Worth's hot spots Saturday, but most will be moving too fast to take a snapshot.More than 12,000 participants will hit the pavement in the 28th running of The Cowtown Marathon, a nonprofit event to promote community health and wellness.

The day will include a 26.2-mile marathon, a half marathon, a three-person marathon relay, a 10-kilometer run, an adult 5-kilometer run and a kid's 5-kilometer run.

Women’s Golf: Athletes to face new challenges at previously played tourney

Published Feb 24, 2006

It's been more than a month since the women's golf team last teed off at a major tournament - and at least one member has gotten tired of waiting around."Really, we're just excited to get started," said head coach Angie Ravaioli-Larkin. "We've had five good weeks of workouts and practices and ... lots of good mental work. It'll be nice to finally go and play. It's hard for us to be home for five weeks."

Arts come together for AIDS benefit

Published Feb 24, 2006

Dancers scurried while musicians played Thursday in their final preparations for tonight's AIDS awareness benefit concert.Chi Tau Epsilon, the dance honor society, will host the TCU Arts Collaboration AIDS Benefit Concert, which will feature students from the TCU dance department, theatre department, the TCU Jazz Band and artwork of photography students.

Heather Creek, a senior ballet and political science major, put the benefit together this year and said everyone has been planning for tonight since the spring of last year.

Fight flu fears with food

Published Feb 24, 2006

Junior Anne Zanola takes a calcium supplement and a multivitamin everyday, or at least whenever she remembers."I kind of just take [vitamins] to be healthy in general," she said.

The erratic winter weather has left many students sniffling and sneezing, but an improved immune system may be as easy as an in-between class snack.

Beside supplements and expensive health food, all-natural remedies can prevent against a trip to the health center.

Students host fundraiser for earthquake victims

Published Feb 24, 2006

While many of the cities affected by Hurricane Katrina are slowly rebuilding, the Northern regions of India and Pakistan are still suffering from their own natural disaster.Students for Asian Indian Cultural Awareness are hosting Experience India: "A Celebration of the Indian Subcontinent," which is a fundraiser for the Pakistan Earthquake Relief Fund and the Mother Teresa Charity. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday in the Student Center Ballroom.

Religion not excuse for violence

Published Feb 23, 2006

Rationality and religion: Contrary to the acts of many, the two aren't mutually exclusive.But somehow, there is something about the ideas of faith, hope and love that make people violent, destructive and pigheaded.

Warped, overzealous theologians, fanatics and political leaders have distorted peaceful messages to support backward ideals for centuries. Faith groups have manifested disagreements over what's right in all the wrong ways.

Event to pay tribute to Apollo Theater

Published Feb 23, 2006

TCU's Black History Month celebration comes to an end tonight with an attempt to recreate the Apollo Theater with Night at the Apollo, a showcase of multiple talentsAshley Madkins, committee chair for Night at the Apollo, said this event will be "a fun-filled grand finale."

"This event is a tribute to black artists who have been to the actual Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y.," the senior fashion merchandising major said. "Everybody gets to come and perform their talent for a chance to win a big prize."

Team lights up Rams' zone

Team lights up Rams’ zone

Published Feb 23, 2006

The TCU women's basketball team dominated the court Wednesday night when it defeated Colorado State 83-57.The Lady Frogs (15-9, 9-4 MWC) shot 62 percent in the first half, making 7 of 11 from 3-point range. Sophomore guard Adrianne Ross led the team in scoring for the first half with 19 points, 9 of which came from behind the arc. Ross said the team was doing a good job of finding the open shot and executing the ball.

"It always feels good to know we're doing something right," Ross said.

Search for new nursing dean underway

Published Feb 23, 2006

The dean of the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences will return to teaching and researching, her first loves, in the fall, an assistant to the dean said Tuesday.Rhonda Keen-Payne originally agreed to serve as dean for five years but is now in her sixth year, said the assistant, Sharon Hudson.

Nowell Donovan, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said Keen-Payne stayed for the sixth year at his request.

Track and Field: Frogs enter conference meet

Published Feb 23, 2006

The TCU track and field team is about to get its first taste of the whole Mountain West Conference enchilada.The Horned Frogs head to Albuquerque, N.M. today for the MWC Indoor Championships, a three-day event that will put TCU against its new conference rivals for the first time this season.

Head coach Darryl Anderson said although the team may not be designed for this style of meet, he expects a high level of competitiveness.