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Could the draft return? What TCU students need to know

The military draft will automatically register men between the ages of 18 and 26 starting this December, according to a defense policy bill Congress signed into law late last year.
For decades, the Selective Service System has required all males to register with the government when they turn 18. Now, the government is considering pulling names from other official documents to reverse the decline in military recruitment.
“What they’re proposing is basically scouring every government data set to p...
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TCU’s medical school maintains perfect match rate for fourth consecutive year

TCU’s Burnett School of Medicine sustained its perfect match record for the fourth year in a row, achieving a 100% residency match rate for the Class of 2026.
The Anne Burnett School of Medicine, which welcomed its first students in July 2019, celebrated its fourth matriculated class with a rock-and-roll themed party on March 20.
For Lauren Hui, a fourth-year medical student from San Ramon, California, Match Day was more than just a celebration; it was a defining moment that carried years of har...
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Recent cartel violence in Mexico disrupts some TCU travel plans

On Sunday, the Mexican government killed one of the country’s most infamous cartel leaders, sparking shootings and arson across the country, particularly in the Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta areas.
The U.S. Department of State urged American tourists in Mexico to “shelter in place” and issued a security alert in a number of locations. Major airlines, including DFW-based American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, cancelled all flights on Monday, Feb. 23.
The incident has caused some TCU students...
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Extended roadwork on South Hulen to slow traffic through fall

Drivers on South Hulen Street between Loop 820 and Bellaire Drive South may want to plan for extra travel time in the coming months.
Crews are expected to begin a resurfacing project this month, with completion expected in September.
Drivers should expect delays as workers mill the top layer of the previous pavement, clean the surface and pour a new layer of asphalt.
Traffic delays will occur in segments rather than one continuous closure. Traffic will be managed using signage and traffic contro...
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TCU golfer earns invitation to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur

For the third time since 2021, a member of TCU’s Women’s Golf has been selected to compete in one of the sport’s premier tournaments.
Sophomore Camille Min-Gaultier, who has emerged as one of collegiate golf’s biggest rising stars, is one of 72 female golfers worldwide invited to play in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
“This is the Masters of women’s golf,” said Angie Ravaioli-Larkin, the head coach for TCU Women’s Golf. “To receive this invitation really highlights the work that has to be...
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TCU Day at the rodeo offers half-price tickets with a valid TCU ID

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is going purple.
TCU Day, which will feature student performances, is scheduled for Jan. 29 — admission for gallery seating is 50% off with a valid TCU ID card.
TCU Day is part of the FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament, where contestants compete to earn a spot in the semifinals on Feb. 5 and 6. TCU Day is round one in bracket four in the ProRodeo and will include events such as bull riding, barrel racing and saddle bronc riding, according to the FWSSR website.
“I’m fro...