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Women’s Tennis: Team to face Mustangs

Published Feb 15, 2006

It may not be the battle for the Iron Skillet, but today's tennis match against SMU still has all the makings of a cross-town rivalry.Head coach Dave Borelli said beating a team so close to home is always a bonus.

"We're not in the same conference, but it's nice to beat a team in your own hometown, or near it," Borelli said. "It's a good rivalry ... It's bragging rights for the Metroplex."

Senior Helena Besovic said some of the Horned Frogs are already familiar with SMU's athletes.

House passes honor code

House passes honor code

Published Feb 15, 2006

A resolution was passed to support endeavors to create an academic honor code during Tuesday's House of Student Representatives meeting.The resolution enables the Student Government Association to support the research and drafting of an honor code by a group of students, faculty and members of the administration.

The resolution states that the honor code would "educate all students on the do's and don'ts of academic misconduct."

The group will meet with SGA advisers on a biweekly basis for one semester to update advisers on the progression of the resolution.

Baseball: Texas State slides past Frogs

Published Feb 15, 2006

The Horned Frogs were unable to sustain an early lead - or any offense - Tuesday night as TCU fell to Texas State 5-1.TCU (2-2) benefitted from shaky starting pitching and jumped out to an early 1-0 lead but fell victim to an opportunistic Texas State (2-5) offense as the game progressed. The Frogs also had no answer for the Bobcats' bullpen, and Texas State pitchers retired the last 19 TCU batters.

Head coach Jim Schlossnagle said the team was simply outplayed.

"I thought their pitchers pitched better than ours," Schlossnagle said. "We hit balls right to them."

Players to fight Falcons

Players to fight Falcons

Published Feb 15, 2006

The Horned Frogs will be looking for some good defense tonight to stop an Air Force (19-5, 7-4) team that is shooting just under 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from the three-point range.Four of the five starters for the Falcons are averaging in double figures. They are headlined by senior guard Antoine Hood, who is averaging 14.3 points per game. The four leading scorers for the Falcons are also putting in a lot of time on the court, averaging 34 minutes per game.

Frog Legs walking in health challenge

Frog Legs walking in health challenge

Published Feb 15, 2006

Faculty and staff gathered to kickoff the 10-week Frog Legs: TCU 2006 Pedometer Challenge at the University Recreation Center Tuesday.Each participant was fitted with a pedometer, a device that tracks the amount of steps a person takes daily, at the end of the luncheon.

Walkers compete in the challenge in teams, with prizes going to the team that takes the most steps over the 10-week period. The goal of the program is for each participant to take 10,000 steps a day.

Provost Nowell Donovan said the goal of the challenge is to promote better health.

Students gain credit for starting business

Students gain credit for starting business

Published Feb 14, 2006

High school entrepreneurs from all over Texas met at the Kelly Alumni Center Monday night for the chance to receive a scholarship for their entrepreneurial ideas.The TCU Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is a two-day event that recognizes students for their accomplishments in starting their own business.

The School of Business hosted the event, where $10,000 in scholarships was awarded. The grand prize winner received a $5,000 scholarship, and the five other winners each received a $1,000 scholarship.

Soccer team getting new stadium lights

Soccer team getting new stadium lights

Published Feb 14, 2006

In the past, nightfall meant an empty Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium, but the installation of new light fixtures will mean play can continue.Athletics Director Danny Morrison said having light fixtures will make scheduling matches easier.

"It gives you an opportunity to play matches at night," Morrison said. "It gives flexibility to position matches at the best time for both players and fans."

Marry Week promoting discussion of rights in marriage, attorney says

Published Feb 14, 2006

Freedom to Marry Week, a week designated to promote same-sex marriage and open dialogue about gay rights issues began Sunday. Sunday was Freedom to Marry Day, which became recognized in 1999 and was then...

Frogs aiding elementary children with reading skills

Published Feb 14, 2006

Some college students may take for granted both the ability to read and the availability of reading material.For a group of children who gathered at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Saturday morning, the chance to read provided a window of opportunity to learn.

TCU Reading Frogs, a community service program that teaches elementary children to read, sponsored Saturday's "Fall in Love with Reading" event for elementary students from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, said Ernie Horn, executive director of Score a Goal in the Classroom.

Baseball: Frogs upset two ranked teams

Published Feb 14, 2006

The Horned Frogs finished the Houston College Classic with a 2-1 record with victories over No. 12 Tulane and Houston; the lone loss of the weekend came courtesy of Rice, which beat TCU 12-6. Sophomore outfielder Matt McGuirk earned all-tournament honors for his strong weekend performance, including a 10th-inning home run that clinched Friday's victory over the Green Wave. Sophomore catcher Andrew Walker and junior outfielder Keith Conlon were also named to the team.- Travis Stewart

Scores from the Houston College Classic:
Runs Hits Errors
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Commentary: All-Star roster omissions glaring

Commentary: All-Star roster omissions glaring

Published Feb 14, 2006

As an NBA fan, I used to have faith in my peers. I used to believe that most of you were able to form educated opinions without my help and guidance, without me looking over your shoulder to carefully check the names you select and the boxes you mark.And then the 2006 All-Star Game rosters came out.

While I applaud some of this year's selections - like Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki and Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh - I am downright angry at several of the omissions, especially in the West. Here's my snub list:

1. NO/OK Hornets guard Chris Paul

Feb. 14 about love; shouldnt be commercialized

Feb. 14 about love; shouldn’t be commercialized

Published Feb 14, 2006

Valentine's Day is a great day as long as its focus stays on Cupid's cloud and not on Hallmark's haven.Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. The commercialism behind Valentine's Day has us convinced that it is nothing more than a way for Hallmark to make money from card sales and boxes of mediocre candies.

But why can't it just be a day set aside for those in relationships to celebrate their love?