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Finding a roommate can be hit or miss

Published Aug 24, 2010

It is that time of year again: move-in time. Thousands of students are descending upon college campuses across the nation, prepared, or maybe not, to make the most of sharing a small space with one or more students for the next school year. While many upperclassmen eagerly await this opportunity to be reunited with old friends, freshmen may approach the day with a mixture of apprehension and excitement.

What will their new roommate be like? What if he or she is a total weirdo?

"Ground zero mosque" shows America's prejudices

“Ground zero mosque” shows America’s prejudices

Published Aug 24, 2010

The concept of Islamophobia has been running rampant through the debate over the construction of the alleged "ground zero mosque." First of all, the mosque is actually scheduled to be an Islamic community center, with more emphasis on education and community activities.

Former comedian and Sen. Al Franken said jokingly, "It's a community center. They're going to have a gym. They're going to have point guards. Muslim point guards."

It is not going to a training ground for terrorists or a symbol of victory on Sept. 11.

Vamos Ranas!

Published Aug 24, 2010

As the 2010 college football season nears, Spanish-speaking residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will have a new way to cheer "¡Vamos Ranas!" or "Go Frogs!" in English.
Horned Frog football will expand its broadcasting audience into the Hispanic community through a new relationship with Univision, a Spanish-language radio station.

TCU Associate Athletics Director for External Operations Scott Kull said the initiative to reach as many audiences as possible sparked the coalition between TCU and Univision.

Schieffer student proud to represent TCU

Published Aug 24, 2010

Senior broadcast journalism major Ashley Melnick and senior business major Jordan Johannsen shared the stage on the final night of the 75th Miss Texas pageant celebration, held at the University of Texas...

E-readers and books hold a delicate balance

E-readers and books hold a delicate balance

Published Aug 24, 2010

Feeling the beads of sweat drip down a heroine's face, seeing a beautiful sunset out of a narrator's bedroom window or hearing the sobs of a star-crossed lover is to know the world of a good book. What takes you beyond the written word to the story behind it is the author's beautifully constructed vernacular and passion for the subject. From the tales of Shakespeare's love triangles to the anguish of George Orwell's "1984," books of literary merit resonate through history and continue to affect people.

OrgSync will allow better administration and smoother tracking

Published Aug 24, 2010

Jared Cobb , director of the Office of Student Organizations, wrote in an e-mail that the website featured a series of tools that student organizations could use in order to make their jobs easier and more organized. OrgSync's functions will make for better administration and smoother tracking, he wrote.

"This increase in tracking will allow me to advocate on the organizations' behalf for increased resources with university administration and/or external vendors," Cobb wrote.

Volleyball team starting the season with high expectations

Published Aug 24, 2010

Head volleyball coach Prentice Lewis paced back and forth along the sideline. She glared at her players when they made a mistake and wasn't afraid to make her point known.

Although this was only an exhibition match against the TCU alumni squad, Lewis displayed extreme intensity. Such devotion was the reason for one of the squad's most successful seasons last year along and even higher expectations for the 2010 season.

OrgSync reduces paperwork and abides by TCU’s green initiatives

Published Aug 24, 2010

Starting this semester, the Office of Student Organizations will require all university recognized student organizations and their members to register an account with OrgSync, an organization management...

Athletics director stepping up for stadium renovations

Athletics director stepping up for stadium renovations

Published Aug 24, 2010

Athletics Director Chris Del Conte came to TCU in 2009 with a mission. He had a well-earned reputation as a fundraiser from his time at Rice University and the University of Arizona, but this is a whole new ballgame.

He was tasked with a $105 million renovation of the west and north sides of Amon G. Carter Stadium. It would be the stadium's first facelift since the upper deck was added in 1956.

And Del Conte's task was just as daunting8212;he had just over four months to scramble together $90 million dollars.

Uroomsurf.com matches potential roommates

Published Aug 24, 2010

With the expanding world online resources, "going potluck" is not a student's only choice for finding a college roommate.

Uroomsurf.com is a website that helps college students find a compatible college roommate by using a survey system. According to Uroomsurf.com, potential roommates are put together based on percentage of their matching answers.

Leah Heefner, a freshman kinesiology major, said she found her current roommate on Uroomsurf.com.

Luncheon celebrates a century of partnership

Luncheon celebrates a century of partnership

Published Aug 23, 2010

Faculty and staff, many of whom were dressed primarily in purple, celebrated the century of partnership between Fort Worth and the university at the annual faculty and staff luncheon on Friday in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief was the guest speaker at the event.

During Moncrief's speech, he told members of the Horned Frog family that it was important to be an ambassador and represent the university at all times.

Baseball team finishes with the strongest season yet

Baseball team finishes with the strongest season yet

Published Aug 23, 2010

A baseball season filled with victories and great achievements culminated in a trip to the College World Series for the Horned Frog baseball team.

That road included an overall record of 54-14, a dominating run at the Super Regionals, knocking out the University of Texas in the super regional playoffs and making their debut in the College World Series.

The trip to the College World Series meant it was the most successful season in the program's history.