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Government aid available to student victims of hurricanes

Published Jan 20, 2006

Students from the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast region who came to TCU may qualify for a portion of a $50,000 grant awarded to the School of Education.The grant, which was provided by the United States Department of Education, will be used by the Student Support Services of the TRIO program to provide tutoring, academic advising, counseling and other services to eligible students, said Steve Hodnett, director of the TRIO program.

"We look at students on an individual basis and try to make the transition as easy as possible for them," Hodnett said.

New class swinging into past

Published Jan 20, 2006

The TCU community now has a chance to learn the art of swing dancing in a seven-lesson course beginning tonight.Swing is a jitterbug-style dance that started during World War II and became increasingly popular during the 1950s. The main types of swing, the East Coast and the West Coast, both use a six-beat pattern that can be performed to many types of music.

The beginner-level class teaches students how to dance the East Coast Swing step by step. The course's instructors said students will learn everything they need to know to lead or follow like a pro.

Neeley to offer summer program

Published Jan 20, 2006

Students who are looking to start and run their own businesses, or those who have little business knowledge, may benefit from a new program starting at TCU.The School of Business is offering juniors, seniors and recent graduates the chance to enroll in a summer program designed for nonmajors to help them develop business fundamentals.

Laura Meade, the academic director for the Summer Business Program, said the program can even benefit liberal arts majors.

Defend your opinions; listen to others'

Defend your opinions; listen to others’

Published Jan 19, 2006

"No Comment."That is everyone's favorite phrase when dealing with the media today.

Although it's frustrating for those at newspapers and those who want updates on a subject, the desire to withhold information is not unreasonable. We live in a society that is built on the flow of information.

One wrong word could open the floodgate of public opinion and crush the one who dared utter such a statement.

Silence of the Frogs

Published Jan 19, 2006

With a men's basketball team sitting at 4-13 and last place in the Mountain West Conference, it's only natural for TCU fans to have some questions. But they better not want any answers. Head coach Neil...

Stadium to receive new scoreboard

Published Jan 19, 2006

When the Horned Frogs take the baseball field again this spring, they will have a new scoreboard to enhance their fans' experience.Athletics administration has entered an agreement with Colorado Display...

Online Exclusive: Tool extended review

Published Jan 19, 2006

Throughout 2005, fans of the rock band Tool were teased with promises of a new album.A slow trickle of photos from recording sessions, unconfirmed studio news and a redesign of the welcome page of the band's official Web site heightened anticipation, but the year ended with nothing.

Instead of a new album, the band released two DVDs with artistic presentations of material from the band's 2001 release "Lateralus."

Director: High GPAs meritable

Published Jan 19, 2006

Members of the athletic department say last semester's high cumulative student-athlete GPA is a great achievement, but expectations will remain high."We are very pleased with the academic performance of our student-athletes in the fall semester," athletics director Daniel Morrison said in a press statement. "It's a great tribute to the teamwork between our athletic academic services office and our coaching staff."

Frogs fall yet again

Frogs fall yet again

Published Jan 19, 2006

The Horned Frogs lost their sixth game in row Wednesday night, falling to the San Diego State Aztecs 76-57.As is now a motif this season, the Frogs fell into an early offensive slump from which they could not recover, finishing the game with a weak shooting percentage of 34.

Head coach Neil Dougherty said Wednesday's offensive struggles stemmed primarily from the team's inability to convert turnovers (SDSU had 24) into points.

"If there's any type of letdown, it was a mental one," Dougherty said. "It's hustling hard and not getting anything out of it."

Online Exclusive: Sigur Ros extended review

Published Jan 19, 2006

It will be an unconventional night at the Bass Performance Hall, to say the least.Icelandic rock band Sigur R¢s rarely comes to the United States. Rather than play dark, smoky clubs and bars, however, the band is taking its act to the symphony hall stage.

Often compared to Bj”rk and Radiohead, Sigur R¢s, pronounced "si-ur rose," is Icelandic for "victory rose." The band was formed in 1994, on the same day that lead singer and guitarist Jonsi's sister was born. Her name, Sigurros, gave the band its name.

Online Exclusive: Cat Power extended review

Published Jan 19, 2006

A lot has happened in the three years since Cat Power's last studio album.Following "You are Free," she's dropped Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder in favor of the Memphis Rhythm Band, and she filled out her trademark spare sound with more than just a piano and guitar.

The brains behind the name, Chan Marshall, will release "The Greatest" on Jan. 24. Despite the name, "The Greatest" will feature 12 brand-new tracks from the Atlanta-bred troubadour.

Online Exclusive: Scrubs extended review

Published Jan 19, 2006

After a half-season hiatus, "Scrubs" is back on NBC for the 2006 season.So far, we've watched J.D., played by "Garden State" star Zach Braff, morph from intern into resident, and Elliot, played by Sarah...