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TCU Women's Basketball Director to the WNBA

TCU Women’s Basketball Director to the WNBA

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- The TCU women's basketball Director of Operations, Sandora Irvin, has resigned to resume her professional WNBA playing career, the head basketball coach said.Head coach Jeff Mittie...

National Championship Dreams Crushed

National Championship Dreams Crushed

Published Jul 1, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. -- TCU starting pitcher Kyle Winkler (12-3) didn't record a single out before being pulled in the first inning as TCU fell a game short of reaching the College World Series Championship Series with a 10-3 loss to UCLA.

Bruins' starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (12-3) struck out 13 batters and gave up four hits and two earned runs through eight innings. 84 of Bauer's 135 pitches were for strikes.

Bipartisanship impedes nation's issues

Bipartisanship impedes nation’s issues

Published Jul 1, 2010

The health care reform bill passed, but once again, U.S. citizens must deal with the violently polarized U.S. Congress and its stubborn ways.

The next controversial issue Congress must face is unemployment.

According to a CNN.com report, the Senate did not approve a month-long extension for unemployment insurance benefits after Democrats called for unanimous approval but a lone Republican senator from Oklahoma refused to approve its $10 billion price tag.

Baseball and football team finish top in the season

Baseball and football team finish top in the season

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- For the second consecutive year, the Horned Frogs' football team finished in the top 10 and baseball team gained entry into the Super Regionals, making TCU one of four teams in the nation to reach both achievements this season.

The only other schools to have a top-10 football program this season as well as a baseball team in the Super Regionals are Alabama, Florida and Texas. The Horned Frogs, Crimson Tide, Gators and Longhorns also played in BCS games in the 2009 football campaign.

Graduate stands out for job among 150 applicants

Graduate stands out for job among 150 applicants

Published Jul 1, 2010

Within one week, Kate Lunati went from having no interviews and no phone calls to having a job as a trauma Intensive Care Unit nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

Lunati got the call from the hospital on March 19.

"I stopped breathing; I was so excited," said Lunati, a senior nursing major. "So much stress was just gone."

Lunati was chosen from 150 applicants for a position and said she only interviewed once to get the job she wanted.

"It only takes one," Lunati said.

Cowgirl has Star Power

Cowgirl has Star Power

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- It's the final Friday night at the Fort Worth Stock Show and 1,623 fans clad in Wranglers, boots and cowboy hats file into the John Justin Arena awaiting the big event. The air smells of cattle and carnival food, and excitement fills the arena. The TCU equestrian team prepares for one of its biggest competitions of the year, against rival team Texas A&M. Despite the pressure, senior Horned Frog rider Carrie von Uhlit rides out into the arena in perfect horsemanship position.

Back straight. Head held high.

Student-run radio talk show gaining popularity

Student-run radio talk show gaining popularity

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- After almost a year of trying to find an open time slot for a campus radio talk show, a group of students aired its first broadcast in January.The hosts of "The Alex Turner Show" have...

Track and Field have banner outing at championships

Published Jun 29, 2010

Three freshmen TCU track and field athletes have earned top honors at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa throughout the last week of June.

Charles Silmon secured a spot on the United States Junior National Team last Thursday night, placing second overall in the men's 100 meters. Kelsey Samuels and Larissa Matthews were named alternates to the national squad in the women's shot put and 100-meter hurdles, respectively.

Two athletes named to world championship shooting team

Two athletes named to world championship shooting team

Published Jun 29, 2010

Sarah Beard and Sarah Scherer, two members of the women's rifle team, will make their way to the ISSF World Shooting Championships in Munich, Germany as part of the United States squad beginning July 30.Freshmen...

Holaday recieves Johnny Bench Award

Holaday recieves Johnny Bench Award

Published Jun 29, 2010

TCU catcher Bryan Holaday was named the 2010 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award recipient, an award presented to the top catcher in collegiate baseball.Holaday is the 11th player to win the award since...

Texas Rangers honors TCU Baseball

Texas Rangers honors TCU Baseball

Published Jun 28, 2010

June 27, 2010 FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers will honor the TCU baseball team in a pre-game ceremony prior to Sunday's 7:05 p.m. home contest with the Houston Astros at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.The...

New Mary Wright Admission Center Announced

New Mary Wright Admission Center Announced

Published Jun 28, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- Although construction has become a part of everyday life at the university, two projects on the drawing board could further change the face of the campus.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said the university plans to build two new buildings on the campus within the next few years.

Mills said the locations for a new admissions building and a new College of Fine Arts building have already been designated.