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Lady Frogs beat Houston Baptist 96-38

Published Nov 13, 2010

The Lady Horned Frogs started off with jitters Friday night at Daniel Meyer Coliseum, but took a lead within the first five minutes of the game that was tough to break.

In their second meeting with the Houston Baptist Huskies, TCU came away with a 96-38 win. This marks the eleventh season opening win for the Lady Frogs.

Senior guard Helena Sverrisdottir said the team used the lopsided matchup to focus on plays and improve themselves.

For Coach Jeff Mittie it's all about how the team performs in the long run.

Live from Amon G. Carter: TCU Horned Frogs vs. San Diego State Aztecs

Published Nov 13, 2010

The live coverage of the TCU Horned Frogs vs. San Diego Aztecs game, beginning at 2:45 p.m. and ending when the game does. Join sports editor Madison Pelletier for a live chat and commentary during the...

Frogs fall to Colorado State

Published Nov 13, 2010

The Horned Frog volleyball team fell to No. 13 Colorado State at a home match Saturday afternoon.

The Frogs fought to recover hits and tips on defense, but landed short in the three-set match.

Junior Kristen Hester led the team at the net with four blocks. She believed the team could improve on moving to the ball and being more aggressive on defense, she said.

"I think we really need to focus on covering and just getting the simple balls up," Kristen Hester said. "There were a lot of balls that I think fell that definitely should've been up."

The Frogs beat San Diego State 40-35

Published Nov 13, 2010

The No. 3 Horned Frogs are just one game away from claiming the Mountain West Conference championship, after a close 40-35 win over San Diego State University.

The Horned Frog defense couldn't hold SDSU (7-2) and managed to double the amount of points allowed in the six previous games, 16 points, in just one game against the Aztecs.

"Fourteen" was an important number for the Aztecs early on in the game, Aztec junior quarterback

Lindley shares the same number as Frog quarterback Dalton, 14, and 14 was the margin of lead SDSU had to open the game.

Haunted Fort Worth

Published Nov 12, 2010

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THISTLE HILL

Built in the early 1900's for A.B. Wharton and his young bride, Electra Waggoner, the 11,000 square foot Southern mansion has been home to some of the city's most elite families and venue for the most extravagant parties.

Popular legends include sightings of a ghostly woman in a white dress and a handsome young man who wanders the grounds as well as unexplained knocking, footsteps and music coming from the third-floor ballroom.

What to expect from the Frogs this weekend

Published Nov 12, 2010

TCU is coming off one of the biggest wins in school history, a 47-7 victory at Utah. The next step on the road to a BCS game is San Diego State Saturday at home. This will be the last home game before renovations to Amon G. Carter Stadium begin. SDSU has a 7-2 record and is coming in hot, having won its last four games. The Aztecs' two losses were by a combined six points. TCU has hit its stride this season, so both teams will be ready to play.

When TCU is on offense

Touching base with Betty Buckley

Published Nov 12, 2010

Since her graduation in 1968, Betty Buckley has been a trailblazer, making TCU proud as a prestigious alumnus with a successful theater and music career.

Buckley came to TCU on a journalism scholarship, but she said her heart was always for the theatre. Her father would not allow her to study theatre as a major, but the theatre department director created a theatre minor program that she participated in.

"They wanted me to be editor of the Daily Skiff, but I was too busy," Buckley said.

Top 10 free apps for college

Top 10 free apps for college

Published Nov 12, 2010

EVERNOTE is a note-taking app that saves all your notes online, allowing access to them from any computer. The app enables picture storage of your notes and takes "clips" from any web page.

MINT is a financial app that helps you manage bank accounts, credit cards, debts and investments. It can also help you set a budget that lets you know when you've gone over.

Winning Miss Texas

Winning Miss Texas

Published Nov 12, 2010

Two friends hug on stage while confetti rains down and music swells.They are both in tears. The audience goes wild as one girl bows to be crowned, while the other looks on with shining eyes.

It sounds like a scene from "Miss Congeniality," but for best friends Ashley Melnick and Jordan Johannsen, it really happened.

The girls met two years ago at the annual Miss Texas spring meeting during a bus ride to a charity event.

Hole in the Wall: 5 lesser-known-restaurants

Published Nov 12, 2010

Carshon?s Delicatessen

3133 Cleburne Rd

www.carshonsdeli.com

Fort Worth's oldest deli, Carshon's is known for it's kosher selection of grilled sandwiched on homemade bread. Try the Rebecca, which has layers of pastrami, smoked turkey and cream cheese drizzled with Russian dressing. Also popular is the Reuben, served with corned beef or pastrami, melted swiss and kraut on your choice of bread. The homemade pies, chocolate or strawberry delight are made fresh daily.

The Sausage Shoppe

New Congress permeated by uncooperativeness

Published Nov 11, 2010

The midterm elections have come and gone, leaving some with renewed hope and others with a sense of despair. Above all, there is a sense of anticipation to see what the new Congress will do to help improve the lives of the American public.

At the forefront of all this waiting is the desire to see whether or not the Republicans and Democrats will finally work with each other to help move America forward, now that the GOP controls the House of Representatives and the Democrats still control the Senate.

Week 11 of the Skiff’s college Pick ‘Em poll

Published Nov 11, 2010

Every week, Chancellor Victor Boschini and several student leaders pick who they think will win top upcoming college football games in the Daily Skiff college football pick 'em challenge. Last week, each participant missed the upset of Alabama vs. LSU. Student body president Marlon Figueroa and Daily Skiff sports editor Madison Pelletier had the highest score last week, going 4-1. Pelletier has the lead with the highest cumulative score at 37-13. News Now sports director Chris Blake is following closely behind at 35-15.

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