TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011

Volume 108 • Issue 90

TCU DAILY BUSINESS 2 Group in the Neeley School will team up tonight with an organi- zation to help people with autism. Est. 1902 SKIFF www.DailySkiff.com

COURTESY OF SANDRA RECORD Alex Bush as Jud, Alison Hodgson as Laurey, Daniel Floren as Curly, left to right, in the Theatre TCU production of “Oklahoma!” The musical will from Wednesday to Sunday. Curtain rises for Department of Theatre’s spring musical By Natalie Smith and Oscar Hammerstein’s “Okla- scenic studio has created scen- sidered to be one of the most im- and dance routines. Staff Reporter homa!”, a classic story about prai- ery and props for the show and portant and popular musicals to “We pick shows in part because rie life, the Oklahoma land run the lighting and sound design- work on, and for our students it of the training it will provide Members of the TCU Depart- and the settling of the West. ers have worked on the lights and is a big challenge.” for the people in our program,” ment of Theatre have spent 20 to Harry Parker, chair of the the- tuned microphones. Parker said “Oklahoma!” is he said. “We pick shows for our 25 hours each week for over two ater department, said the cast has “We were excited to pick ‘Okla- based on the time period after season based on audience appeal months preparing for this year’s rehearsed, the costume studio homa!’ because it is generally a the beginning of the 20th century spring musical, Richard Rodgers’ has built over 100 costumes, the classic,” Parker said. “It is con- and contains many difficult song See OKLAHOMA 2

SERVICE 3 CAMPUS 6 Students help clean up Twenty-ninth annual Hunger the Trinity River over the Week is underway after weekend. Kanstruction event on Monday. 2 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 www.dailyskiff.com CAMPUS CAMPUS Program offers assistance to adults with autism Alumnus dies after heart By Landon Haaf clude leading others, serving nonPareil has a four-step vi- son will introduce their leg- attack in recreation center Staff Reporter and leaving a legacy within sion. Currently in phase two, acy project, and then Gary the community, he said. the ultimate goal of nonPa- Moore and Dan Selec will By Patrick Burns until he could speak with TCU students in the CEO “We want to see nonPareil reil is to create a live-in cam- speak about social entrepre- News Editor Ipser’s family. Club and BNSF Next Gen- meet their vision,” Grimes pus that provides working, neurship and the develop- Ipser, 76, received his eration Leadership Program said. “Our goal is to help training, medical, dining and ment of nonPareil. TCU alumnus Edward MBA at TCU in 1975 af- in the Neeley School of Busi- them build their network and entertainment facilities for Grimes said the more Ipser Sr. passed away ter graduating from Lou- ness are reaching to a grow and ultimately provide people with autism. people know about nonPa- March 21 after collapsing isiana Tech. He was one program that assists adults an opportunity for adults The envisioned campus reil, the greater the opportu- in the University Recre- of the founders of the with autism. with autism after they gradu- environment is intended to nity will be for growth. The ation Center, according University West Neigh- Seniors McCall Grimes ate high school.” allow the adults with autism program is targeted toward to reports from the Tar- borhood Association and Grant Eason are hosting Gary Moore and Dan Se- to live as independently as anyone who is interested in rant County Medical Ex- located near the univer- “A Night With nonPareil” to- lec, who each have teenage possible while providing autism or social entrepre- aminer, a university offi- sity, according to Ipser’s night as part of their legacy children with autism, found- them with necessary support neurship. cial and Ipser’s daughter. obituary, which was pub- project in the Next Gen Pro- ed nonPareil two years ago in areas where they need as- “There is this growing Ipser’s daughter Mary lished in the Fort Worth gram to raise awareness and with the goal of providing an sistance. worldwide need, and non- Margaret Ipser Walker Star-Telegram. support for nonPareil . The opportunity for adults with NonPareil students have Pareil is trying to meet that posted on his Facebook ac- Lisa Albert, direc- Next Gen Program sponsors autism after they graduate already produced an applica- need by creating value in the count Wednesday that Ip- tor of communications, the event. high school, according to the tion for the iPhone and iPad community and having this ser passed away of a heart wrote in an email that NonPareil is a non-profit organization’s website. The called Soroban, a math tool non-profit, self-sustaining attack while exercising. the university could only organization based at SMU’s mission of the event is “So- that, according to iTunes, is business that is not just a Walker did not respond to confirm that a member Plano campus geared toward cial Entrepreneurs redefining “an abacus realized on the charity,” Grimes said. emails from the Skiff as of of the recreation center providing technical training Life for Adults with Autism.” iPad.” It is the first for-sale Monday evening. was in medical distress, to students who have been Grimes said the mission app from nonPareil. “A Night With nonPareil” According to Tarrant an ambulance was called diagnosed with autism and refers to the unique opportu- McCall said as it gains sponsored by the Next Gen County Medical Exam- and that the member was its counterpart, Asperger’s nity that nonPareil provides more students, nonPareil will Program iner records, Ipser was transferred to the hospi- taken to Harris Method- tal. syndrome. for adults with autism or As- continue to produce more When: 6 p.m. today perger’s syndrome. computer programs, games ist Fort Worth and was Questions to employ- Grimes and Eason’s legacy Where: BLUU Auditorium project is a part of the cap- “There is no place in the and apps. pronounced dead at 8:12 ees of the rec center were stone course in the Next Gen entire world like this where Eason said tonight’s event p.m. March 21. The re- forwarded to the Office Program called the Leader- adults with high-functioning will begin with a meet-and- More information about nonPa- port did not list the place of Communications. ship Challenge, Grimes said. autism can go and be under- greet with the founders and reil can be found at npitx.org. or cause of death. The challenge is an open- stood,” Grimes said. volunteers from nonPareil. The Soroban app can be found The university official Staff reporter Caitlin Cockerline ended project that must in- According to its website, Afterward, Grimes and Ea- on the iTunes store. declined to be named contributed to this report.

Continued from page 1 as perform a dance piece. pants had. Daniel Floren, a sopho- “Since I first got cast it OKLAHOMA more film-television-dig- has been an amazing ex- ital media major, was cast perience to work with ev- and also exposure to im- as Curly in the production. eryone involved with the portant pieces of literature production,” he said. “A for [our] academic institu- “In preparation for text like “Oklahoma!” is tion.” so rich and historic, and Alex Bush, a sophomore my role I had to it has been a great experi- theatre major with an em- read up on the ence to be involved in such phasis in musical theatre, character and read a historic play.” said he believed “Oklaho- ma!” was chosen this year the script over and because it is considered over again and get the first musical to incor- a feel of what the porate song, dance and world was like in story all in one. Bush will play Jud in the musical. Claremore, Oklaho- “It is a very important ma, where the mu- TCU Department of Theatre piece of theater, and it’s sical takes place.” just a really fun show.” presents “Oklahoma!” Bush said. Daniel Floren Wednesday-Sunday Compared to previous Sophomore film-television- Scott Theatre in the Fort shows, Bush said “Okla- digital media major Worth Community Arts Cen- homa!” is much larger in scale and features an older ter, 1300 Gendy Street style of theater. “In preparation for my Showtimes: Parker said the musical role I had to read up on 7:30 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday features 31 cast members the character and read the 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from the theater depart- script over and over again ment and around 54 other and get a feel of what the students were involved in world was like in Clare- Tickets are $10. Tickets for the overall production. more, Oklahoma, where students and seniors (over 60) Auditions for the show the musical takes place,” are $5. were open to all students, he said. For reservations, call the TCU including non-theatre Floren said he has en- Box Office at 817-257-8080. majors, and required stu- joyed his time with the dents to perform a song production and realized The show is rated PG for vio- and a monologue, as well how much talent partici- lence and serious content. www.dailyskiff.com Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3 COMMUNITY SERVICE Students help clean up Trinity River via canoe, kayak By Brooke Crum “As it became more a reality trailer and six of its canoes up with LEAPS, which pro- chose that stretch because it fore. There are many places Staff Reporter that we [outdoor programs] to the student committee, vided some transportation was the one he paddled last on the Trinity where people could do this event, we which allowed the group to to the drop-off location at summer. Also, it was the lon- can canoe or kayak, but most The Trinity River may formed a student committee increase participation for the White Settlement and Isbell gest and most unobstructed people do not realize they be full of trash, but Steve with all of our trip leaders.” event, Campbell said. TCU’s Roads. stretch of the river in the im- can go on the river because Campbell, assistant director Campbell said he split Outdoor Programs acquired Overall, participants pad- mediate area. of the high volume of trash, of campus recreation and the work between himself its own fleet of six canoes dled approximately four- Gomez, a sophomore busi- he said. outdoor programs, said he and the six trip leaders for and ten kayaks for rental out and-a-half to five miles of ness information systems “Yeah, there is trash, means to change that. Outdoor Programs, but he of the Outdoor Center just the West Fork of the Trinity and supply and value chain but it’s a great place to go. Campbell said he started added they also received as- last semester. River, climbing out of canoes management double major, And it’s local,” Gomez said. the Trinity River Cleanup sistance from a variety of and kayaks at Heritage Park said he grew up in Arlington “Hopefully by doing this, we this year, which gave stu- sources. The group was able “Yeah, there is trash, at the end of Taylor Street but that he had never canoed can encourage other people dents the opportunity to ca- to get T-shirts made for the but it’s a great place downtown. Campbell said he or kayaked on the river be- to use the river as well.” noe or kayak down the West event due to a donation from to go. And it’s local. Fork of the river while pick- Streams and Valleys Inc., a ing up trash and debris along local nonprofit organization Hopefully by doing the way Saturday. The event that promotes and raises this, we can encourage was part of the TCU LEAPS awareness about the Trin- other people to use program, in which students, ity River through “volunteer faculty and alumni help with recruiting, fundraising, de- the river as well.” community service projects velopment and event pro- around the city. gramming,” according to its Matt Gomez Sophomore Business Major ”I think the seed kind of website. all got planted last summer,” Freshman nursing major Campbell said. “I did a little Lauren Atkinson said she Matt Gomez, an Outdoor kayaking/canoe trip with signed up for the cleanup Programs trip leader, said some friends on the river because the idea of simulta- Wilmar donated nets, grab- and saw just the amount of neously canoeing and clean- bers and trash bags for the trash that was built up and ing up the river sounded like cleanup effort. Gomez said wanted to do something in- fun. She said she was right. he worked at a Wilmar ware- volving TCU and cleaning Tires and strollers were house over the summer, so up the river in hopes to raise just two odd items Atkinson he knew the manager and awareness of the opportuni- said they pulled from the asked if he would be willing ties the Trinity River has for river. Other items collected to help. people here at TCU.” included a safe, a chair and a With only two 12-passen- Coordinating the large- child’s wagon. ger vans to tow the canoes scale cleanup on the river “It was kind of eye-open- and kayaks, transportation took Campbell a whole se- ing, the fact that there is so for the cleanup’s participants mester, but he did get help, much trash on the river,” At- was another challenge the he said. kinson said. student committee faced, “Initially, it just kind of In addition, SMU’s Out- Gomez said. Fortunately, he started as an idea,” he said. door Adventures lent a canoe said, they were able to pair

BROOKE CRUM / STAFF REPORTER Students participate in cleaning up the Trinity River as a part of TCU LEAPS although the project was the brainchild of Steve Campbell, assistant director of Campus Recreation and outdoor programs. 4 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 www.dailyskiff.com www.dailyskiff.com Tuesday, March 29, 2011 5 PERSPECTIVES PERSPECTIVES The Skiff View Increasing CEO pay outrageous Foreign issues matter would be what has hap- the nation, has eliminated pened at Walt Disney World a fifth of its U.S. workforce in Florida. According to the while increasing its employ- Soda tax not best measure Time article, Disney CEO ment overseas, according to to Americans, students The idea of taxing soda If Texas really wanted to are working to keep con- Robert Iger received a $13.5 a March 24 article from The to trim waistlines has curb the obesity epidemic, trol of balancing calories million bonus, which was New York Times. s President Barack Obama spoke shown to be an ineffective drinks made with non- with energy expenditure. 45 percent larger than the Also, GE is not eliminat- way to reduce obesity. I nutritive sweeteners, such I support policies that to the nation last night about the bonus he received in 2009. ing U.S. jobs due to taxes Jordan Rubio agree that people who love as diet soda, would not be promote healthy behavior A Disney spokesperson said — GE paid no taxes in the nation’s involvement in Libya, he soda will probably con- rather than penalizing this was due to the share- U.S. in 2010 despite making tinue to buy soda. Several individuals. This ap- commented on how Americans holder’s return having risen a profit of $5.1 billion in I support policies It is possible that in group studies have shown this. proach will be far more cannot turn a blind eye to atrocities and disas- 24 percent. America, according to the projects, certain members According to the Centers that promote healthy effective and sustainable A The workers at the theme New York Times article. ters around the world when we have the op- of the group can be twice as for Disease Control and behavior rather than in addressing obesity park fought for months for So companies are ship- efficient as other members Prevention, states where and improving health. By portunity to provide assistance, and he’s right. higher wages and got a new ping jobs overseas, avoiding penalizing individuals. and can do more work in soda taxes have been focusing on soft drinks contract with an average paying taxes due to loop- Even though we have an economy that is helping the group reach its implemented have the This approach will be alone, we are missing the annual wage increase of 3 to holes and tax shelters in the end. And it’s only fair that highest obesity rates. far more effective and bigger picture. A healthy in a recession, a housing market on a shaky 4 percent as well as a bonus U.S. tax code and rewarding those who have done more And, an article pub- lifestyle is about mod- of $650 — that bonus is CEOs immensely while the sustainable in address- foundation, high unemployment, numerous work or who have been lished in January 2010 in eration, balancing calorie 20,769 times smaller than rest of the country is still ing obesity and im- more efficient should be the journal Contemporary intake and taking part in social issues like abortion and gay marriage Iger’s bonus. in tough economic times. compensated more for that Economic Policy finds that proving health. appropriate levels of exer- Apparently, these compa- and the constant threat of terrorism, Ameri- work. while an increase in soft cise, not a tax. nies have the money to give But it is impossible to drink taxes would raise can citizens still have a pretty good life. It is beyond shame- their CEOs sizable increases find a worker who is 62 revenue for governments, included in this soda tax Debbie Mouser, MS, RD, LD in their bonuses but don’t Registered dietitian and We can have disagreements about the gov- times more efficient than ful that at a time it would likely place an proposal. Diet beverage have the money to invest consultant to food and another worker, who does when average Amer- unequal burden on those options are good choices ernment without fear of death. Journalists can and hire in the U.S. beverage companies 62 times more work than icans are struggling with lower incomes. for those individuals who Dallas report the news in a free press. Citizens, with another worker or whose There needs to be a shift hard work, and maybe a little luck, have the work is 62 times more to make ends meet, in how the compensation important than the work of CEOs are making ob- and burden is shared in the chance to rise above their own class and make United States. Americans all others. scene bonuses. The a real impact on the country. Liz Rector is a junior strategic communication major from Katy. Yet in terms of com- over the country are being CEOs will tell you told they must make sacri- For us to sit back and ignore this real, pas- pensation, CEOs make 62 times more than the average that they deserve fices for the betterment of sionate movement to overthrow Moammar worker in terms of their the nation, but apparently Church’s $1,000 Easter giveaway just a gimmick these bonuses be- that doesn’t extend to the Gadhafi, a dictator who cares more about bonuses alone, according cause stocks prices to a March 18 post in Time CEOs of large and lucrative Last year, the church if they spend the entire Eas- lies. Or what if each member companies. power than his own people, would be a grave frankly admitted it was us- ter service eagerly awaiting found a way to offer a service Magazine’s The Curious and earnings are up. Capitalist. The companies have their mistake. And yes, while involvement in Libya ing the money as a simple the money giveaway? The to another member? A teen tax breaks, their tax loop- enticement for larger atten- last thing on their minds will could offer to watch a It is beyond shameful may come at an unexpected cost to American that at a time when aver- At a time when, accord- holes and their tax shelters, dance. It had 1,137 attendees be the resurrection of Christ. mother’s children while ing to a Federal Reserve yet they still refuse to hire taxpayers, there is no price that can be put on last Easter Sunday, while its What happens when 99 the mother picks up extra age Americans are strug- gling to make ends meet, report cited in a March 28 in the U.S. or pay their doing what is right and what is necessary to average attendance hovers percent of the congregation hours at her job. A successful CNN.com article, house- employees better. Ameri- around 500. leaves feeling disappointed businessman could help an CEOs are making obscene assist a country whose citizens are willing to Emily Atteberry bonuses. The CEOs will tell hold wealth decreased cans continue to struggle to This year, however, the because it didn’t win this unemployed friend write a $125,000 in 2007 to $96,000 make ends meet and watch church claims it is doing it to cash prize? What about the résumé and apply for jobs. you that they deserve these perish to be free from oppression. bonuses because stocks in 2009. The average work- as their pay stagnates and as As history has progressed, help out in hard times. inevitable feelings of animos- Sure, these acts seem er’s pay has stagnated. It is CEO bonuses grow larger Americans and students must understand the Christian church has “With the economy as bad ity toward those who win? I mundane compared to a prices and earnings are up. But if this warrants better completely ludicrous that and larger. that by doing nothing, we condone the ac- used various schemes to as it’s been, we felt this was a fear the pastor is simply set- dazzling $1,000. But they only CEOs should benefit The rich continue to get get people to go to church. way we can be a blessing in ting up his congregation for symbolize what church is pay for CEOs, why does it tions of those who commit terrible crimes. not warrant better pay for from the rise in stock prices richer and the rest of the Damnation. Cured ailments. the financial realm as well as considerable awkwardness supposed to be about — when the rest of the country United States gets poorer, By doing nothing, we are just as guilty as the Trendy praise bands. Free the spiritual,” Pastor Randy and hostility. charity and community. Not employees? Compensation for the av- is struggling. and the only way I can Wi-Fi and a coffee bar. Moore said. Yes, it’s true — we are materialism, envy and anger. And it is not even as if think of to describe this oppressors. One church in Ohio, The church stresses that experiencing hard times. It’s No matter what, of course, erage worker has not gone up, according to the same the CEOs of these compa- entire situation is repulsive. however, is cutting straight the $1,000 is not a gim- certainly a wonderful gesture the church will continue to nies are investing in the News editor Patrick Burns for the editorial board. post. Citing a March 17 to the chase. For the second mick. But considering it was that Moore wishes to help claim it simply wants to help United States as they say year in a row, Lindenwald candid about its intentions out his congregation — if the congregation. But if Lin- Bureau of Labor Statistics Jordan Rubio is a freshman report, the average hourly they are. General Electric, broadcast journalism major from Baptist Church will hand out last year, I find this hard to that is, in fact, the honest in- denwald Baptist is going to the largest corporation in San Antonio. The Skiff View represents the collective opinion of the editorial board. $1,000 in hopes of boosting believe. tent behind offering the cash go through with its promised compensation for workers its Easter service attendance. “It’s not about increasing prize. But I can’t help but $1,000 giveaway, it should has actually gone down by 0.5 percent in February. EDITORIAL BOARD According to an article on membership,” Moore contin- wonder if there isn’t a better at least be honest and call it UPI.com, the congregation ued. “It’s about spreading the way to help everyone. what it is — a gimmick. The average worker makes Libby Davis, Editor-in-Chief Andrea Drusch, Web Editor $40,672, which is up by 2 Mark Bell, Managing Editor Rebecca Jeffrey, Associate Web Editor plans to randomly draw the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Whatever happened to the percent from last year, but Ryne Sulier, Sports Editor Matt Coffelt,Multimedia Editor names of both a congrega- But how seriously can classic church potluck? It’s an Emily Atteberry is a freshman Katey Muldrow, News Editor Marshall Doig, Associate/Opinion Editor people be focused on the infallible way to create com- when adjusted for inflation, Patrick Burns, News Editor tion member and a guest and journalism and Spanish double award them $500 each. true “gospel of Jesus Christ” munity and fill hungry bel- major from Olathe, Kan. it is just $0.58 more a week. So at a time when the pay for average workers is

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A prime example of this SXC.HU 6 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 www.dailyskiff.com CAMPUS Hunger Week programs aim to create local hunger awareness can’t afford this is what really students have these options Library Commons from 11 a.m.- causes a change, she wrote. available more often than ac- 2 p.m. daily. Hunger Week began Mon- tual cash. day with Kanstruction, in Senior theatre major Katie Interfaith Hunger Vigil at Frog which 12 teams competed Caruso, who volunteers dur- Fountain to build the most creative ing Hunger Week, said that When: 8 p.m. Wednesday structure solely out of canned just one dollar can give four A prayerful remembrance of goods. people a full meal. those affected by hunger and Also on Monday, Disciples Kaufman provided infor- poverty. On Campus handed out free mation that since the start of peanut butter and jelly sand- Hunger Week 29 years ago, The New Sustainability: Save wiches by the Founders Stat- more than $600,000 has been the Planet, Change the World ue, Albers said. raised by TCU students and and Keep Your Paycheck On Tuesday, the $5 Chal- faculty. Last year alone, more with keynote speaker Robert lenge Kick-Off Cook-Out will than 12,000 pounds of cans Egger, founder of DC Central have participants try to live were donated to the Tarrant Kitchen off of just five dollars for one Area Food Bank. Lecture: 5 p.m. Thursday, recep- day of meals. The cookout A modification to the week tion: 6 p.m. Thursday at Smith will have games and prizes is the involvement of more Hall and will urge the education of campus athletics, Caruso said. hunger awareness as well, ac- On Saturday, End Hunger Service-Learning Opportuni- cording to a flier. in the End Zones will be held ties with the Tarrant Area Albers said that on Thurs- at the TCU football Spring Food Bank and Meals on day, Hunger Week will part- Game, which will advocate Wheels ner with PetCo for Dollars for hunger awareness during the When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday Dogs, another fundraiser that scrimmage, Caruso said. with TAFB distributes free hot dogs with Albers said he hoped this 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday information to students. week will help those who are with MOW Albers said he enjoyed be- in need. Register at https://orgsync.com/ KATIE SHERIDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ing able to connect people to “If we pull our resources forms/show/29704 Members of the Delta Gamma sorority pose with their can sculpture they built for the Kanstruction ways that they can be part of and our creativity together, event in the Brown-Lupton University Union. the solution and to help them we can cause real change for get passionate about an im- people,” he said. Home Runs to Fight Hunger By Audrey Swanson for TCU’s 29th annual Hun- The Rev. Angela Kaufman, portant cause. TCU Baseball, Lupton Stadium Staff Writer ger Week, a university official minister to the university, Cash, canned food, Cam- When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday vs. said. wrote in an email that too pus Cash and Frog Bucks are The 29th Annual TCU Hunger Stephen F. Austin This week, students can at- The Rev. Jeremy Albers, as- many people live having to all acceptable donations dur- Week benefitting the Tarrant 6:30 p.m. Friday tempt to live off of five dol- sociate chaplain of the Office choose between basic neces- ing the week, and all of the Area Food Bank 4 p.m. Saturday vs Air Force lars for 24 hours, get free hot of Religious and Spiritual Life, sities like food, clothes or proceeds will go to the Tarrant dogs and peanut butter and said the goal of Hunger Week shelter. Food, and basic nutri- Area Food Bank, Albers said. Make can, cash, Campus Cash For more information, email jelly sandwiches, and try to was to help create hunger tion in general, are significant He said Campus Cash and and Frog Bucks donations at [email protected], visit hunger. solve world hunger through awareness locally, nationally necessities in life, and spread- Frog Bucks donations have hunger tables in the Brown- tcu.edu, search on Facebook or the activities and fundraisers and globally. ing the word about those who made a difference because Lupton University Union and call 817-257-7830. www.dailyskiff.com Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7 FORT WORTH TCU to host regional spelling bee By Luis Ortiz previous two years, according earn a trip to Washington D.C. Staff Reporter to the regional spelling bee to compete in the Scripps Na- website. tional Spelling Bee in June. After accepting an invita- Patton said TCU would tion to be a part of the regional “We think this is one award the winner a $1,000 spelling bee, TCU’s College of scholarship if he or she chose Education will join the Fort way to support our to attend TCU in the future. Worth Star-Telegram to co- young readers and “We just see it as encourag- host the Star-Telegram Region- writers and spellers ing this student, whomever al Championship Spelling Bee. this person ends up being, to Mary Patton, dean of the in the state.” continue on towards college College of Education, said the and maybe TCU,” she said. Star-Telegram invited TCU to Mary Patton Lacina said the winner of participate, and the university Dean of the College of Education the spelling bee will not be the accepted the offer. only one getting recognition. “When we were approached The first two runner-ups will with it, we were very excited “I feel honored they respect receive gift certificates and the about it,” Patton said. “We us as a local university,” she remaining 22 students who think this is one way to support said. “I think it brings visibility participate in the competition our young readers and writers to our College of Education will get a personal gift from the and spellers in the state.” when we have such a spelling College of Education, she said. Jan Lacina, associate pro- bee at the regional level at our fessor of literacy and associate university.” North Texas Area Regional dean of graduate studies in the Lacina, along with Associ- Spelling Bee College of Education, said she ate Professor of Curriculum is excited that TCU was cho- and Instruction Ranae Stetson When: 8:30 a.m. - noon sen to be involved in the com- and Assistant Professor of Sci- petition. The regional spelling ence Education Mark Bloom, Tuesday bee had been at the Will Rog- will be judges at the spelling Where: Brown-Lupton Univer- ers Memorial Center for the bee. She said the winner will sity Union Ballroom

POLITICS Obama defends US military action in Libya By Ben Feller Associated Press

Defending the first war launched on his watch, President Barack Obama declared Monday night that the United States intervened in Libya to prevent a slaugh- ter of civilians that would have stained the world’s con- science and “been a betrayal of who we are.” Yet he ruled out targeting Moammar Gadhafi, warning that try- ing to oust the Libyan leader militarily would be a costly mistake. MANUEL BALCE CENETA / ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama delivers his address on Libya at the Na- Obama announced that tional Defense University in Washington, Monday, March 28, 2011. NATO would take command over the entire Libya opera- en the stability of an entire ful military audience at the tion on Wednesday, keeping region. National Defense University. his pledge to get the U.S. out “To brush aside America’s In Libya, rebel forces bore of the lead — but offering no responsibility as a leader down on Gadhafi’s home- estimate on when the con- and — more profoundly — town of Sirte with the help flict might end. our responsibilities to our of airstrikes by the U.S.-led He never described the fellow human beings under forces. U.S.-led military campaign such circumstances would The address to the nation as a “war” and gave no details have been a betrayal of who was the president’s most ag- on its costs, but he offered we are,” Obama said. “Some gressive attempt to answer an expansive case for why nations may be able to turn the questions mounting he believed it was in the na- a blind eye to atrocities in tional interest of the United other countries. The United from Republican critics, his States and its allies to act. States of America is differ- own party and war-weary In blunt terms, Obama ent. And as president, I re- Americans — chiefly, why said the U.S.-led response fused to wait for the images the U.S. was immersed in had stopped Gadhafi’s -ad of slaughter and mass graves war in another Muslim na- vances and halted a slaughter before taking action.” tion at a time when the U.S. he warned could have shak- Obama spoke to a respect- is all but buried in debt. 8 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 www.dailyskiff.com

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See Wednesday’s paper for sudoku and GET TIPS AND MORE SOLUTIONS crossword solutions. AT WWW.SUDOKU.COM www.dailyskiff.com Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9 NATIONAL NEWS Associated Press so in already enacted cuts Senate killed the measure as much of a terror, too,” says are added in. The official re- too extreme, citing cuts to Dr. Robin Robinson, who Time short, tempers flare in quired anonymity to discuss education, health research, heads the federal Biomedi- budget showdown internal deliberations. food inspection and other cal Advanced Research and The vehicle for the debate, programs and services. Development Authority, or WASHINGTON (AP) — left simmering when law- BARDA, that funds late- The specter of a partial gov- makers went back to their Amid Japan crisis, hunt for stage research of products ernment shutdown looms districts last week, is must- better radiation care the government deems most again as Congress returns to do legislation to bankroll likely to pan out. Washington with Democrats the day-to-day operating WASHINGTON (AP) — BARDA has invested and Republicans as far apart budgets of federal agencies Japan’s nuclear emergency $164 million for research on a bill to keep the govern- — including military opera- highlights a big medical into anti-radiation treat- ment running as they were tions in Iraq and Afghani- gap: Few treatments exist ment candidates since 2008, two weeks ago. stan — through the Sept. 30 to help people exposed to and $44 million for radia- Despite mounting pres- end of the budget year. Other large amounts of radiation. tion testing — in hopes of sure and a deadline loom- major tests will soon follow, But some possibilities are adding such products to the ing, talks have stalled, with as House Republicans un- in the pipeline — develop- nation’s emergency medi- ASSOCIATED PRESS Democrats accusing GOP veil a blueprint to attack the ment of drugs to treat radia- cal stockpile soon. That’s in Workers, who stepped into radiation-contaminated water during leaders of catering to tea broader budget mess next tion poisoning, and the first addition to research dollars Thursday’s operation at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, are party forces and Republicans week and a must-do measure rapid tests to tell who in a from the National Institutes shielded with tarps before receiving decontamination treatment at a countering that the White to maintain the government’s panicked crowd would re- of Health and the Defense hospital in Fukushima, northeastern Japan Friday, March 25, 2011. House isn’t offering serious ability to borrow money to ally need them. Department. proposals to cut spending. meet its responsibilities. The U.S. calls these poten- Japan’s crisis — where along in development: their infection-fighting Democrats are ready to Last month, House Re- tial products “countermea- last week two nuclear plant —Rapid tests that could blood cells, sold under such propose cutting $20 billion publicans passed a measure sures,” and they’re part of the workers were hospitalized spot dangerous radiation names as Neupogen. They more from this year’s bud- cutting more than $60 bil- nation’s preparations against for radiation burns — is sure doses with mere finger- may do the same thing for get, a party official said, but lion from the $1.1 trillion a terrorist attack, such as a to renew attention to a field pricks of blood. Already, a radiation victims. haven’t yet sent it to House budgeted for such programs dirty bomb. But if they work, that’s long been overshad- prototype machine sits at —An injection that saved Republicans because it’s un- last year. All the savings they could be useful in any owed by the hunt for protec- New York’s Columbia Uni- monkeys from highly lethal clear whether the House is were taken from domestic kind of radiation emergency. tions against bioterrorism, versity that could check beams. It seems to protect still willing to settle for re- programs and foreign aid, “Thinking of terror- not radiological emergen- thousands of people. the body’s two most radia- ductions totaling about that which make up about half ist events is what drives cies. Among the radiation —Some drugs now used tion-sensitive spots, the bone much when $10 billion or of the pot. Democrats in the us. Mother Nature can be projects considered farthest to help cancer patients boost marrow and lining of the gut.

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Associated Press Airways was the only one of quirements. ported Monday. the major airlines that still Base fare increases don’t To facilitate this, Texas Latest airfare increase fails had the higher fares. tell the whole story of airline will need to change March over weekend It’s unclear whether con- prices. The airlines still offer primary and runoff dates, sumer demand is too weak sales that often let travelers Taylor said. He would prefer DALLAS (AP) — The air- to absorb more price in- avoid those higher fares. to move the primary elec- lines’ latest effort to broadly creases, or whether the re- tion to April. March elec- raise U.S. fares by $10 per cent failed price hikes are Texas lawmakers try to tions conflict with spring round trip has crumbled as merely a pause before fares make military voting easier break, he said. discount carriers like South- rise again heading into the “You are so far from Tex- west decided not to raise peak summer travel season. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — vas, and there just isn’t that their prices. Seaney said domestic State Rep. Van Taylor knows much time. The real issue After several successful price increases will be hard- firsthand how hard it is to here is the amount of time to price increases from De- er to push through unless vote while on active military request, receive and return a cember through February, they are supported by low- duty — he led a 28-person ballot by mail,” Taylor said. two efforts to raise fares this cost airlines — Southwest, platoon in 2003 as a Marine “It makes it virtually impos- month have died, raising JetBlue, AirTran and Fron- captain during the war in sible for the active men and questions about how much tier. Iraq. women serving overseas consumers are willing to pay JPMorgan Chase analyst The freshman legislator and oftentimes even inside for travel. Jamie Baker said Southwest, from Plano has joined state the United States to actually United and Continental which carries the most U.S. Sen. Leticia Van de Putte be able to vote.” started the push for another passengers and plays a key of San Antonio to work on Van de Putte said elec- fare increase last week and role in setting fares for the a plan to make it easier for tions as late as June or July were joined by Delta, Amer- industry, might just be bid- Texans in the military to would conflict with summer ican and US Airways. But ing its time until Easter. He cast ballots, making good vacations and might force low-cost airlines never went said Southwest often pre- on a 2010 campaign prom- election officials to find along. fers to raise fares over 3-day ise. The military voting pro- polling places other than FareCompare.com CEO weekends to limit press cov- posal is the first bill he filed. schools. Rick Seaney said the price erage. Texas must comply with The runoff election cam- hike began to unravel when Baker said he didn’t view the 2009 Military and Over- paign will significantly ex- Delta and American rolled this weekend’s events as a seas Voting Empowerment pand the current campaign back the increase on some sign that consumers or cor- Act. The law, known as time between elections. routes. He said United and porate travelers won’t pay MOVE, requires states to “Candidates are not going Continental then gave up more. He said the airlines provide ballots to military to like that, but the goal is to and canceled the increases are still 9-for-11 with recent personnel at least 45 days make sure that our military on Saturday. fare hikes and have tight- before an election, the San voters are not disenfran- By Monday morning, US ened advance-purchase re- Antonio Express-News re- chised,” Van de Putte said. 10 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 www.dailyskiff.com www.dailyskiff.com Tuesday, March 29, 2011 11 SPORTS SPORTS FOOTBALL WOMEN’S TENNIS MEN’S BASKETBALL TCU secondary gets crash tutorial in spring Frogs travel to UNT in Weekend Recap By Nathan DeWitt All-Americans Jerry Hughes has never been a safety, Sam safety Elisha Olabode and Christian did not waver Staff Writer (Indianpolis Colts) and Da- [Carter] has never been a sophomore cornerback Ja- By Chelsea Katz Saturday inside the Uni- 1998. Young also helped ryl Washington (Arizona safety. We’re turning them son Verrett, have been get- nonconference rematch Staff Reporter versity Aquatics Center at the 4x100 relay team, After finishing the 2010- Cardinals) along with both all into safeties.” ting lots of reps as defensive the University of Minne- including senior Teneshia 11 season with its first BCS four-year starting corner- It may only be fitting that backs during spring prac- By Ryne Sulier marino has won four straight when Frogs hit rock-bottom Men’s tennis bowl win and ranked No. 2 backs going into the 2010 there is a new face to coach tice. The group will be led Sports Editor singles matches and is 7-2 this sota. Crespo holds the TCU Peart, freshman Veronica in the final BCS poll, TCU season. The Frogs still ended the secondary to join the by senior cornerback Greg spring. Junior Shalini Sahoo announce Christian would lack of top-tier athletes and record for 100-breaststroke Jones and freshman faces the task of replacing up bettering their total de- new players. TCU’s safeties McCoy and senior safety The women’s tennis team has won five-straight matches return next season — it was little big game experience; a The TCU men’s tennis team and finished 20th in the Franchelle Hill place third five defensive starters. fense average by 11.2 yards coach Chad Glasgow hit the Tekerrein Cuba, who have should have wrapped up its and Denti has notched four the removal of two of the team that will never quit on its suffered a 4-3 loss to No. race to improve upon his overall with TCU’s fastest For the past three years, from the 2009 season. road after last season to take both been contributors for a nonconference slate last week wins in a row. UNT’s Para- Frogs’ three leading scorers, a coach because he didn’t quit 33 Rice in Houston Satur- 27th place finish from last time of the spring of 44.49. TCU has had the best statis- the Texas Tech defensive co- number of years. against UT-Arlington. In- schiv is 9-5 in singles play this 13-game losing streak and a on his players when they hit day. TCU took a 1-0 lead year. In his first time to tical defense in FBS football “Our guys are not just ordinator job in Lubbock. With six more spring stead, TCU (5-6) will travel spring. coach that refused to quit on rock-bottom on the hard- after taking the doubles compete in the 200-breast- Equestrian and has finished first in total New safeties coach Trey practices, TCU’s April 2 up I-35 to face North Texas The Frogs have never lost to his team. wood. point. TCU’s doubles pair of learning how to play stroke in the NCAA Cham- defense an unprecedented Haverty was the defensive spring game and the sum- (6-9) at 2 p.m. today to finish the Mean Green, holding a 32- Ryne Sulier Hustle, heart and competi- Moss will, however, be a seniors Christopher Price pionship, he broke his own The No. 8 TCU equestrian five times under head foot- our scheme, they’re coordinator at Millsaps Col- mer break before the season a match postponed Jan. 29 at 0 advantage over UNT. TCU tiveness were never issues for go-to scorer for a Frogs’ team and Emanuel Brighiu got TCU record with a time team defeated the No. 4 ball coach Gary Patterson lege last season after a three- opener at Baylor on Sept. 3, the ITA Kickoff Weekend in last defeated UNT 6-1 on Feb. this team. that displayed throughout the learning how to play the doubles point for TCU of 1:57.91 to finish 30th Oklahoma State Cowgirls — more than any other pro- year stint as a graduate assis- there is opportunity for Pat- Berkeley, Calif., due to inclem- 13, 2008. Without Moss, the Frogs stretch it was willing to play March Madness is at its pin- after winning the third and at October Hill Farm 12-8 gram since NCAA started the position itself.” tant at TCU. terson to mold his freshman ent weather. nacle — eighth-seeded Butler suffered a narrow 66-65 over- tough defense. Point guard overall in the race. final match in a tiebreaker. with an overall score of tracking statistics in 1937. After spring practice Sat- into defensive backs capable The Frogs enter the day rid- Up next and No. 11 seed Virginia time loss to Air Force on Jan. Hank Thorns ranked No. 4 Only Toledo (1969-71) and Gary Patterson urday, Patterson was not of leading a sixth No. 1 total ing a three-match winning The Frogs will open up Commonwealth represent half 29, a two-point loss to Utah in the NCAA in assists this The other two points Track & field 1,507-1,496.5. This was the Oklahoma (1985-87) have Head coach particularly happy with the defense squad before they streak after defeating UTA 5-2 Mountain West Conference of the remaining teams in the on Feb. 22 and a seven-point season and forward Garlon came from Price, who was third time TCU defeated also finished first in total de- play of his safeties, but he graduate. on Wednesday. The victory play with three matches in NCAA tournament. TCU’s loss at then-No. 6 San Diego Green averaged 11.2 points playing in his hometown, TCU’s track & field team OSU and the second- fense three consecutive sea- realized that it is a learning “Every day, they’re getting gave TCU a 4-1 record against a row, all at the Bayard H. basketball season ended 19 State before a five-point loss per game and should only and No. 74 Brighiu in their traveled to Tempe, Ariz. to straight win against them sons. The 2010 departures of process. better leaps and bounds,” in-state opponents. Friedman Tennis Center, af- days ago — at least one day at Air Force to end the regular improve in his junior season. respective singles matches. compete in the Arizona at home. The win brought A big part of that expect- Johnson, Jones, Ibiloye and “I don’t think we’re as Patterson said. The Mean Green also enter ter the North Texas match. longer than many expected. season. True freshman Amric Fields State Invitational Saturday TCU’s regular season ed success depends on the Teague means there will not physical as we need to be the match as winners of three The Frogs will play BYU at 2 For anyone who sat through TCU showed flashes of his length Swimming & diving at Joe Selleh Track at Sun record to 7-4 and 5-1 at secondary, which will enter only be a lack of experience yet,” Patterson said. “We’re straight after defeating North- p.m. Friday, Utah at 10 a.m. the Frogs’ 13-game losing proved it and athleticism and should Angel Stadium. Senior home. Oklahoma State’s many new starters into the at TCU’s defensive second- a long way from what our TCU spring practice western State 5-2. Saturday and New Mexico at streak, which started Jan. 15 could keep make a significant jump next TCU junior Edgar Crespo Jessica Young garnered a record went to 6-4. Senior lineup next season. ary scheme, but at the posi- standard is and how we do In doubles, TCU’s No. 10 a.m. Sunday. it close with season as well. schedule: and without the Frogs’ third- was the only competi- first-place victory in the Kelsey Huffman earned Four major contributors to tions themselves, Patterson things. Usually every year 52-ranked pair of sophomore leading scorer Sammy Yeager, two Sweet 16 There’s a ceiling to how well 4 p.m. Tuesday tor at the NCAA Men’s women’s 400 meters with her fourth MVP award the best defense in the coun- said. at some point in time I say 4 p.m. Thursday Federica Denti and senior Ka- TCU at North Texas it was evident by the fourth teams in BYU the Frogs can do next season, try in 2010 have moved on. “Our guys are not just we’re terrible; I haven’t said tariina Tuohimaa are 12-6 (7- Swimming & Diving a record-breaking time of of the season in Reign- Spring game: 11 a.m. Saturday When: 2 p.m. today loss in a row the streak could and SDSU but there will be improvement. Safety Tejay Johnson is gone. learning how to play our that yet but I’m close.” 4 at the No. 1 spot). Denti and be lengthy after the indefinite throughout Regardless of the construc- Championship from TCU 52.27. This broke Nathan- ing when she beat OSU’s Where: Waranch Tennis Com- Safety Collin Jones is gone. scheme, they’re learning how Safety Jonathan Anderson, Tuohimaa will be challenged suspension of TCU leading Christian the season. tion of the current roster, for the second-straight dra John’s TCU record time Caroline Daniels 74-66.5. Safety Alex Ibiloye is gone. to play the position itself,” safety Antonio Graves and Note: Practices closed to the by UNT’s Irina Paraschiv and plex — Denton scorer Ronnie Moss. Show me TCU’s move to the Big East year. He competed in the of 52.31 set in 2006 as well She is 7-3-0 on the season Cornerback Jason Teague is Patterson said. “Jonathan safety Sam Carter, along with public. The spring game will Barbora Vykydalova, who are TCU basketball effectively a coach who will bring better talent. TCU 100-breaststroke Friday as the ASU Invitational and is ranked in the top-20 gone. Before panic sets in, it [Anderson] has never been fellow freshmen cornerback be held in Amon G. Carter 8-7 at the No. 1 doubles spot. Check DailySkiff.com for match hit rock-bottom. could have done any better Athletics, contrary to popu- and the 200-breaststroke meet record of 53.30 set in in the nation. must be noted that TCU lost a safety, Antonio [Graves] Travares Battle, sophomore Stadium. TCU junior Gaby Mastro- coverage. TCU was 9-8 before Yeager’s under the circumstances, and lar misconception, is finally dismissal and 10-12 with Moss show me a coach more willing committed to TCU basketball. suited up. The Frogs found to prove he can take this team Daniel-Meyer Coliseum is on themselves at 10-21 and 1-15 to an NCAA tournament the shortlist to get a face lift in conference play before when he has the assets he along with nearly other nook MEN’S TENNIS they opened up the Mountain needs in place and the support and cranny of this campus in West Conference Champion- from TCU Athletics — be- the next few years. ship with a 70-61 victory over cause it is coming. Del Conte laid out a five- TCU upends Aztecs 5-2 in MWC match Wyoming — their first win It took “addition by subtrac- year plan to turn TCU bas- since Jan. 12. tion” for this program to buy ketball around. Chances are By Chelsea Katz day [Sunday]. [We] come formance I have ever seen Roditi said it has been a The next day TCU en- into Jim Christian Basketball that in that time frame TCU even if it didn’t show in the will land a program-changing Staff Reporter out, hit some balls and get in doubles at [the No. 2 struggle because the team tered the second half of their ready to start conference court],” he said. “We’re go- has not won very much at quarterfinal match against No. win column. It’s the same player who couldn’t resist the philosophy that led Kent State temptation of playing in the The TCU men’s tennis [play].” ing to make some changes home but that he was proud 8 BYU with a 34-33 lead and to the NCAA tournament in best basketball conference in team notched a 5-2 win over TCU did not win any of there.” of the way the team played were down by two points with 2006 and 2008. the nation without having to the San Diego State Univer- its doubles matches. On the In singles play, the in singles. TCU is now 4-5 under a minute remaining in Maybe another coach finds leave his Texas backyard. sity Aztecs in its first Moun- No. 2 court, the Aztec pair Horned Frogs took wins at home. the contest. The Frogs kept the a way to keep Yeager and Moss Christian earned another tain West Conference match of Tim Schulz van Endert at the Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 “I thought we showed a lot game within two possessions on the floor for the remainder shot to coach TCU basketball of the season on Monday and Javier Pulgar defeated courts. No. 74 Brighiu de- of character coming down for nearly the entire second of the season and the Frogs next season the old fashioned at the Bayard H. Friedman Horned Frogs Zach Nicols feated Vaglietti 6-2, 7-5. from losing the doubles at half. finish around .500. Would that way. Let’s see what Christian Tennis Center. and Slah Mbarek 8-1. On Mbarek defeated Schulz ven home,” Roditi said. “They There was no question who same team have played down can do with Moss and Co. TCU is ranked No. 74 the No. 3 court, San Diego Endert 6-4, 6-3. came back and fought some the better team was; there was to the wire with BYU in the in TCU’s final season in the nationally, and the win State’s Andre Feliz and Shi- On the No. 3 court, Pul- first sets, and we got through no question who had the best quarterfinal out of sheer tenac- MWC. Then let the debate brought the team’s record to va Sangwan defeated TCU’s gar defeated Nichols 7-6 (3), it, and we got five wins in sin- player on the hardwood; there ity and heart? Unlikely. begin on whether Christian 6-11 on the year and 1-0 in Paul Chappell and Cam- 6-3. gles. That’s gre sat. I’m very was no question which team TCU will do just fine with- should join the rest of athletics conference play. San Diego eron Nash 9-7. To close out TCU’s Soren Goritzka proud of the guys. [They] played with more heart and out Yeager, a junior college in the move to the Big East. State’s loss brought the Az- doubles, San Diego State’s defeated Nicholas in three showed character.” hustle. Two of three answers transfer, but without Moss TCU basketball may still be far tecs’ record to 2-12 and 0-1 Giovanni Vaglietti and games — 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. go to BYU, but bubble in TCU next season, TCU won’t be a from becoming the next Butler in conference play. Hunter Nicholas defeated The final two matches, on Up next for the latter. difference maker in the MWC. or VCU, but at least it has a After suffering a loss at TCU’s 44th-ranked duo of courts 4 and 6, ended with The team will be back Credit head coach Jim If Christian wasn’t con- coach who knows how to get No. 33 Rice on Saturday, Emanuel Brighiu and Chris- tiebreakers. On the No. 4 in action at 11 a.m. Thurs- Christian for giving his team vinced Moss bought into Jim to the Big Dance. head coach David Roditi topher Price 8-7 (2) on the court, Price defeated Fe- day in Colorado Springs a real shot at what would have Christian Basketball while rid- said he wanted to get ready No. 1 court. liz 7-5, 7-6 (5). The match for a conference match at been the biggest upset in con- ing the bench in street clothes, for conference play. Roditi said he was very on court No. 6 ended with the United States Air Force ference tournament play. Moss wouldn’t still be listed on “We just had a tough disappointed with how the TCU’s Daniel Sanchez de- Academy. Live match up- It wasn’t 40 minutes of basketball in the MWC quar- the roster. Sports editor Ryne Sulier is a match on Saturday,” Roditi team did in doubles play. feating San Diego State’s dates can be found on go- senior news-editorial journal- Next season, Moss will lead said. “We had kind of a half- “That is the worst per- Juan Florez 6-4, 7-6 (6). frogs.com. terfinal that swayed Athletics ism and political science double Director Chris Del Conte to an undersized team with a major from Plano. 12 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 www.dailyskiff.com

Jim Christian Secondary will be key OPINION earned right to FOOTBALL to maintaining defen- coach next season sive success in 2011. the hard way. SPORTS

Baseball America Top 25 Rankings Rk. Team W-L Last Week Prev. 1. Vanderbilt 22-3 3-1 2 2. Virginia 24-2 5-0 3 3. South Carolina 18-5 4-1 4 4. Florida 21-4 3-2 1 5. Arizona State 18-6 3-2 6 6. Texas A&M 19-5 4-0 8 7. Florida State 18-6 2-2 7 8. Texas 17-7 2-2 5 9. Fresno State 18-2 4-0 10 10. Oklahoma 18-6 2-1 9 ... 15. TCU 15-8 3-1 14

NATHAN PARDEE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Junior Taylor Featherston sprints to first base against the University of Houston on Saturday. The Horned Frogs won the game 16-10 and took the series with two wins and a loss.

BASEBALL No. 15 Frogs continue homestand against Stephen F. Austin By Ryne Sulier playing the type of baseball we mound for TCU Saturday, Schlossnagle said. “He really er Josh Elander is currently Friday when they start their Sports Editor know we can play.” it seemed unlikely the Frogs isn’t the fastest guy out here. day to day after receiving an second Mountain West Con- Junior Erik Miller (0-4, 5.17 would dig themselves in a hole But he has great instincts, takes injection to help stiffness in ference series of the season Frogs’ junior right fielder ERA) will make his first start early, but they found them- great routes, studies opposing his back. against Air Force at Lupton Brance Rivera is in the midst against SFA’s Cody Priest (0-0, selves down 9-2 after four in- batters and scouting reports.” Stadium. The Frogs hold a of a 23-game hit streak as the 2.13 ERA) tonight as the Frogs nings as Purke allowed five Schultz also hit his second Notes 2-1 record in MWC play af- Frogs are set to play game go for their third straight win. runs, two earned, on four hits career grand slam Sunday, his ter taking two of three games five of a 13-game homestand After the Frogs allowed 17 with five . third of the season. TCU holds a 9-2 all-time se- at UNLV in their MWC series against Stephen F. Austin at runs in the first two games of A seven-run sixth “I got down two strikes and ries lead over SFA. opener March 18-20. 6:30 p.m. today. their weekend series against catapulted TCU back into the just started to battle him,” The Lumberjacks have won Rivera, who is hitting .427, the Cougars, senior game, and the Frogs defeated Schultz said. “He left a chan- 15 of their last 17 games and said the only streak that really Steven Maxwell set the pitch- the Cougars 16-10. geup right there, I put a good lead the Southland Confer- matters is marked in the win ing tone Sunday and the fresh- On Sunday, a couple of swing on it and it went over the ence. column and that he hopes that man duo of Stefan Crichton Frogs’ defensive plays in the fence. It felt good.” TCU leads the Mountain No. 15 TCU vs. Stephen F. after the last couple of games and Andrew Mitchell finished outfield kept the game out Schlossnagle said he hasn’t West Conference with a 2.27 Austin the Frogs can find their stride the game for Maxwell. of reach for Houston. Junior had a problem with how team ERA, 188 strikeouts and When: 6:30 p.m. today and win 10 or 12 in a row. TCU (15-8, 2-1 MWC) end- center fielder Aaron Schultz’s the offense has been hitting .208 opponent batting average. Where: Lupton Stadium “I try not think about [the ed a streak of 86 straight vic- diving catch while running this season, and it seems the SFA head coach Johnny Probable starters: Erik Miller (0- hit streak], but I know it’s tories when leading after eight straight back toward the cen- Frogs’ offense has turned a Cardenas is a former Horned 4, 5.17 ERA) vs. Cody Priest (0-0, there,” Rivera said after Sun- Friday. The Frogs gave ter field wall caught the atten- corner after scoring 31 runs Frog (1992-93). 2.13 ERA) day’s 9-1 win over Houston. up six runs in the ninth inning tion of the remaining fans who over the weekend. “Our last couple games we are against Houston to blow the didn’t run for cover during a Elander day to day Up next Radio: 88.7-FM KTCU playing more TCU baseball, game 7-6. fourth inning rain shower. hitters are hitting great, pitch- With sophomore Matt “It isn’t [Schultz’s] natu- Schlossnagle said Frogs The Frogs will start a stretch GoFrogs.com: Watch live or fol- ers are pitching great. We’re Purke (3-1, 1.17 ERA) on the ral position,” head coach Jim sophomore catcher/outfield- of eight games in 10 days low GameTracker