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TCU Equestrian finds a new home

TCU Equestrian finds a new home

Published Sep 8, 2010

The TCU equestrian team has relocated to a larger practice and competition facility after years of looking for a new home.

The team had been looking to move to a new facility for the past four years, assistant coach Kindel Huffman said.

The partnership between October Hill Farms and the TCU equestrian team began when the owners of October Hill Farms met head coach Gary Reynolds a couple of years ago, said owner Wendy Davis. Davis said both parties began to explore a possible relationship between the venue and the team at that time.

Convocation to honor Campaign for TCU, Fort Worth partnership

Convocation to honor Campaign for TCU, Fort Worth partnership

Published Sep 8, 2010

The exceeding of the campaign goal and the ranking of the school among the 100 best colleges of 2010 will be featured in the university's 138th annual Fall Convocation. Chancellor Victor Boschini will...

An antelope passes by a natural gas drilling rig south of Pinedale, Wyo. in this June 18, 2008 file photo. The Pinedale Anticline, named for the geologic feature that bulges up in the middle and slopes down on either side, has been a place of much debate on environmental issues. Perhaps due to popular demand to go green, the gas companies in the area have been making strides to improve air quality, the rate of water consumption and wildlife conservation on the mesa. Photo by AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac

“Going green” should not be mandated

Published Sep 8, 2010

I've been writing these opinions for two years and a lot has changed around TCU. The university added Scharbauer Hall, and Milton Daniel Hall is now a pleasure to live in. One thing I've noticed, however, is that environmentalism has changed on campus. Instead of being pushed in my face like it was freshman year, the issue has, thankfully, softened up. The change made me think back to a column I wrote as a freshman but never got published. I thought recalling it would make a statement to environmentalists or those who have environmentalist tendencies.

Dalton’s reputation on the rise

Published Sep 8, 2010

"Slingin Sammy" Baugh did it all during his tenure at TCU.

A three-sport star, Baugh played football, baseball, and basketball for TCU and ended up playing both football and baseball professionally. While at TCU, Baugh threw 587 passes in his three varsity seasons for 39 touchdowns and was named an All-American in 1935 and 1936.

Not only did Baugh play quarterback, but he also played as a defensive back and a punter throughout college and his professional career. During his career in the NFL, Baugh set 13 NFL records in all three positions he played.

Takers doesnt take you anywhere

“Takers” doesn’t take you anywhere

Published Sep 8, 2010

Certain types of films are inherently formulaic. Whether it's a Western, a cop flick or, in this case, a certain sub-sub genre: the heist film. In such cases, it is not what the director does as much as how he or she does it. Although this is true for plenty of films, it is especially true with a heist flick.

This is why I can forgive "Takers" for its formulaic plot, to some extent. Beyond this grace, it is hard to absolve a film so trite and clichéd. The film places style firmly above substance 8212; and the style is not that interesting.

Cowboys practice at TCU

Cowboys practice at TCU

Published Sep 8, 2010

Although the Horned Frogs are ranked among the best in the nation in college football, the TCU community witnessed true professional football Wednesday afternoon when the Dallas Cowboys practiced at the Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility.

The Cowboys had to practice indoors because of excessive rain in the area. They were preparing for Sunday's trip to play the Washington Redskins.

Students should take advantage of visiting speakers

Published Sep 8, 2010

Bill White's daughter, Elena White, came to speak about her father's campaign yesterday evening. One would have expected a very well-known Texas gubernatorial candidate's daughter to have been well-received...

Photo exhibition to showcase women in Mexican Revolution

Photo exhibition to showcase women in Mexican Revolution

Published Sep 8, 2010

An opening reception in Scharbauer Hall marked the beginning of a photography exhibit and a series of lectures to commemorate women's roles in the Mexican Revolution. Spanish instructor María Zalduondo said the exhibit focuses on the women who took part in revolutionary efforts.

She said the roles of the women, known as Soldaderas, have often been overlooked because their participation was not widely documented. However, Zalduondo said they played an important role in the Mexican Revolution by cooking for soldiers, tending to wounds and sometimes taking up arms themselves.

Career Services revamps its career strategies

Career Services revamps its career strategies

Published Sep 8, 2010

Career Services has revamped its offerings with new employees, new marketing tactics and a foray into social media, an office representative said. Susan Nethery, associate director of marketing for Career...

Arrest of former Camp Fire USA employee will not affect university’s partnership

Published Sep 7, 2010

Despite the recent arrest of a Camp Fire USA executive, TCU will continue its partnership with the company that helps faculty and staff find child care, a university official said.

Christy Jones, marketing coordinator of the First Texas Council, said the incident was unrelated to the branch of Camp Fire that oversees the partnership between the university and the organization. Former Camp Fire executive director , Michael Woodson Burney, controlled the West Texas Council, which did not impact the First Texas Council, she said.

Reduced bus hours come into effect

Reduced bus hours come into effect

Published Sep 7, 2010

Riding the bus would be more convenient if The T would run every 30 minutes during busier hours, or if it would run at different times, said TCU Systems Librarian Walter Betts, who commutes to work every day.

However, bus hours were changed due to a $2.1 million decrease in sales tax revenues, which helped fund The T, according to its website. The changes will save over $700,000 annually.

Online marketing elevates a politician’s presence

Published Sep 7, 2010

Elena White, daughter of gubernatorial candidate Bill White, emphasizes the importance of social media during an election. Social networking websites, such as Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, gather...