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Frog Feature: studio art major J. Lynn Kelly

Frog Feature: studio art major J. Lynn Kelly

Published Nov 11, 2010

J. Lynn Kelly, a studio art major at TCU, was announced as the winner of the Fifth Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition for his piece titled "Downtown Playground." Growing up, Kelly said he always loved when people admired his creations, and he now takes his own personal experiences as inspiration for his art. Although Kelly initially worked in the printing business and stayed there for 30 years, he has been a full-time artist for the past six years. "Downtown Playground," which highlights the Dallas Arts District, will be displayed for a year.

Campus programs can't please everybody

Campus programs can’t please everybody

Published Nov 10, 2010

For those of you who don"t know, I play piano. One of the things that my piano teachers have told me is that repetition is a great way to remember a piece. Apparently, TCU politicians have taken this to heart. Every year, somebody running for student government tells me how they want to improve programs at the university.

While I admire their efforts, one has to wonder if it's all futile. For our answer, let's turn to everyone's favorite buzz kill: economics.

The Purple Poll – Sports Edition

Published Nov 10, 2010

What do you think about Andy Dalton being on the front cover of Sports Illustrated?

Joey Monroy, sophomore, Film-TV-Digital Media: "I think it's great. Especially for the image of TCU."

Nathan Navarro, sophomore, Film-TV-Digital Media: "I think it's pretty cool. I don't think we have had anyone of the front cover of Sports Illustrated in a very long time. Other than the fact that this might be a curse, I think we will be fine this week.

Jeremeka Jarrell, senior, social work: "That's exciting."

Power outages anticipated Sunday on campus

Published Nov 10, 2010

The power outages aren't over for students living in main campus residence halls.

An e-mail sent to faculty and staff Wednesday afternoon announced that more than 20 campus buildings, including most residence halls and the student union, will be without power from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The electricity will be shut down by the Physical Plant in order to make repairs to a campus electrical system which had a medium cable voltage failure at 1:41 a.m. last Thursday.

Rangers could lose Lee to the Yankees

Published Nov 10, 2010

In his first three appearances in the 2010 postseason, Cliff Lee was flawless. Over 24 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees, Lee allowed a total of two runs and tallied 34 strikeouts.

Heading into Game 1 of the World Series, most were sure that Lee would dominate the offensively-challenged San Francisco Giants. However, the Rangers were routed in the series with Lee taking two losses in the opening Game 1 and critical Game 5 of the series.

Parents should monitor what kids play, not the government

Published Nov 10, 2010

We grew up in a strikingly different time than most of our parents and grandparents. At the age I am now, my mother's neighbors were just getting a television. Now it is taboo for people to not have one....

The Frogs have a legitimate shot at a BCS championship game

Published Nov 10, 2010

Be excited, people. TCU has a legitimate shot at playing in the BCS National Championship game. Allow all the naysayers to say what they want about the BCS system. Now tell them to shut up and look at...

Frogs’ key to a victorious season: toughness & competence

Published Nov 10, 2010

TCU football old-timers, those who remember the not-so-distant era before double-digit wins and BCS conversation, appreciate the success the Horned Frogs program has had this season. A common lament, though, from the company of enduring fans is current students' lack of celebration over the team's present success.

We should abide their request, and consider the following question: to what does TCU football owe its rise to national prominence?

Female soldier “beasts the boys” in Army’s Best Warrior Competition

Published Nov 10, 2010

Every year a soldier is honored for winning the U.S. Army's Best Warrior Competition by scoring record times in varied challenges. This year, however, the records weren't only broken by faster times. On...

Saturday’s game will be the last in Amon G. Carter Stadium before renovations

Published Nov 10, 2010

Head coach Gary Patterson said he has a goal on Saturday for the crowd to get involved in the last game at Amon G. Carter Stadium before the university begins its $105 million renovation.

"I want it to be so loud that they have to go silent count for the whole four quarters," Patterson said at a weekly media luncheon.

Over 400 TCU letter winners from every decade since the 1930s will be on the field during halftime of the game, Patterson said. TCU great Jim Swink and 1984 Heisman Trophy candidate Kenneth Davis may be in attendance, among others.

Students get a chance to design a store window

Students get a chance to design a store window

Published Nov 10, 2010

Merchandising students are thinking outside the box for a project in the promotion principles course.

Associate professor of merchandising and textiles, Patricia Warrington, said the students of the department of design, merchandising and textiles are divided into groups and receive the opportunity to create a mock store window that is displayed in the department's building.

Junior fashion merchandising major Caroline Crawford's group decided to be the first in this program to design a bridal window, she said.

SGA election results

SGA election results

Published Nov 10, 2010

Junior Jackie Wheeler and sophomore Brent Folan will begin preparation for their new offices as student body president and treasurer following the student body election, which ended at noon Wednesday, University Union Activities Coordinator Brett Phillips said.

Uncertainty still faces vice presidential candidates, as junior Brett Anderson and sophomore Brian McDermott, who will compete in a runoff election Thursday, Phillips said.