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RadioShack sponsors new
computer lab
Addition will be used to train e-business students

By Jennifer Koesling
Staff Reporter

The virtual ribbon-cutting of the futuristic RadioShack E-Business Laboratory provides the ultimate technological training ground for the e-business students in the M.J. Neeley School of Business.
The RadioShack E-Business Laboratory was dedicated Tuesday by TCU officials, Leonard Roberts, chairman and CEO of the RadioShack Corporation and representatives from Microsoft and Compaq, which donated the software and hardware for the laboratory.

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New e-mail plan could save money
Campus offices may become more efficient

By Carrie Woodall
Staff Reporter

University offices will have the ability to be more efficient and cost-effective if the proposal for an official e-mail system is passed.
Students are not the only people who will see changes.
Michael Russel, associate dean of campus life, said the cost and speed of consistent e-mail will enhance and increase the level of communication as long as students read their university account.
“It is my hope that making e-mail a reliable source of communication will force students, faculty and staff to read their e-mail on a regular basis,” he said.

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Instant messenging ringing popularity among students
Fastest form of free Internet communication is easy to use; time efficient

By Alisha Brown
Staff Reporter

The ring of instant message has long replaced the thrill of “You’ve Got Mail” for millions of instant messenger users who have logged on and checked into the fastest form of Internet communication.
On college campuses, where home for many is a long-distance phone call away, instant messenging has become a cost efficient communication alternative.

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SGA sets semester priorities
House reps say they expect to meet goals of past semesters

By Jonathan Sampson
Staff Reporter

From researching students’ opinions about a parking garage to implementing off-campus ID card use, the House of Student Representatives has set this semester’s goals.
House Vice President Amy Render presented the objectives during Tuesday’s House meeting with the understanding that while much of the work they will do was started by past administrations, students expect to see results.

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Alumni give back through black alliance
Diversity, goals, service just parts of what group strives to achieve in community

By Jessica Cervantez
Staff Reporter

Black History Month should be celebrated 12 months out of the year, not just in February, said Correlia Allen Henslee, a 1989 TCU graduate and vice president of publicity for the Black Alumni Alliance.
Henslee said that is why members of the alliance don’t feel it’s mandatory to participate in any events in conjunction with Black History Month.

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Road block
Denied information hurts university

For head men’s basketball coach Billy Tubbs, the dismissal of junior guard Greedy Daniels and senior forward Myron Anthony for the rest of the season is a dead issue.
Tubbs said the dismissal is a team issue and shouldn’t be discussed with the media.
But as word spread across campus that Daniels and Anthony would no longer be playing for the team, people quickly started discussing it.

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Pale skin puts best side forward
New reports on tanning booths reveal the inside dirt, literally

Never in my life have I been more proud to be pale. Suddenly, an aspect of my physical appearance that’s been a source of uneasiness for years has become a distinguishing quality I can be pleased with.
After reading the Sunday’s Fort Worth Star-Telegram, I realized the risks definitely outweigh the results. I always knew about the increased chances of getting skin cancer and the skin-aging effects that indoor tanning can cause.

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President’s Day a royal waste of time
When not celebrated by all, closures can annoy people on federal holiday

If anyone tried to go to the bank on Monday they already know that they were closed. That’s right, all government offices, all of our trusted banks (except Compass) and our post offices were all shut down for the day in observance of President’s Day.

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Elton John-Eminem duet promotes hate

I made fake vomit noises when Elton John started doing songs for Disney movies, but that was all in good fun. He was supplying the children of America with some harmless, formulaic tunes about ... what was it — love?

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Pay-for-play music may not be popular, but at least it’s legal

So, we’re all guilty. For the record, though, I don’t think anyone thought what they were doing was legal.
Yep, Napster is soon to be a thing of the past. Sad, I know — I too will miss being able to get practically any song I wanted at any given time. But let’s be honest, kids. Did anyone really think this was legal?

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Oklahoma falls; Frogs win fourth straight

Rusty Simmons
editor in chief

Senior David Tombrella allowed only one run in eight innings as the Frogs defeated Oklahoma, 6-1, Tuesday at the TCU Diamond.
TCU, which is 19-45 against the Sooners, had not defeated Oklahoma since a, 21-9, victory April 27, 1996.

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Death of ‘Intimidator’ shocks racing world

Racing has been in my family’s blood for as long as I can remember. From the dirt tracks of the Midwest to NASCAR races at Phoenix International Raceway, I’ve seen more checkered flags fall than footballs tossed and baskets scored.
But I didn’t watch the Daytona 500 Sunday. I didn’t have time.
Upon hearing of the death of seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, I couldn’t believe it.

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Cause of death for Earnhardt confirmed as fans mourn loss

By Eddie Pells
associated press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Fans gathered in a semicircle and held candles while they prayed as a day of mourning melted into a nighttime vigil outside the racetrack where Dale Earnhardt died.

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Nelson returns to Mavs

By Jaime Aron
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DALLAS — Lounging in Maui, taking in stray dogs and building up strength after prostate cancer surgery, Don Nelson surely targeted Tuesday night for his return to coaching the Dallas Mavericks.

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The Best Part of Studying

Pages turning, the tapping of computer keys and the crumpling of notebook paper: These sounds have come from different areas within the Mary Couts Burnett Library for years.
But now there is a new sound inside the library. The sounds of coffee percolating, the steaming of milk and the voices of everyday conversation fill the air in the foyer of the library.

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