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Focus of 2009 on drama, not news

Published Dec 4, 2009

Anyone who disagrees that the news isn't a form of entertainment should try flipping the channel to CNN sometime.The latest eccentricity within the pages of your daily newspaper is the story of Tareq and...

Obama’s increase in troops most plausible plan

Published Dec 4, 2009

Well, it finally happened. A backfire, a compromise, a mishap.

Much to the chagrin of his overwhelming number of supporters and perhaps to the glee of his opponents, in an announcement made Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama stated that he will increase troop numbers in Afghanistan. The purpose of which, he said, will be to combat the remaining areas of insurgency, but more so in order to train the Afghan military to take over and assume eventual total responsibility.

Fox to spotlight watch party Sunday

Published Dec 4, 2009

Campus will be brimming with Horned Frog fever Sunday as the university is scheduled to hold its annual "Meet the Frogs," in which fans will get to meet and receive autographs from their favorite players and afterward will be able to hear the team's BCS bowl fate during the BCS Selection Sunday event at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. FOX is set to film footage of fan reactions inside the coliseum to air on the network's BCS Selection Show.

"We're honored FOX thought enough of the program to spotlight us in this manner," said Mark Cohen, athletics media relations director.

UT, Nebraska coaches talk Frog football

Published Dec 4, 2009

Despite their focus on the Big 12 Championship game tomorrow, University of Texas head coach Mack Brown and University of Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini talked briefly about TCU football.

Brown sent praises in Fort Worth's direction for the job the Frogs have done this season.



"TCU has earned the right to be considered as good as anyone in the country," Brown said. "They've done a tremendous job and I am really proud for them. "



When asked if Texas was the best team in the state, he said the only way to find out is on the gridiron.

Registered nurse at the Health Center Cheryl Strange prepares a pre-filled seasonal flu vaccine shot Thursday night. This week the univesity received 28 percent of the 10,300 doses of H1N1 vaccine it had ordered and will administer them to certain students starting Monday.

University receives limited number of H1N1 vaccines

Published Dec 4, 2009

The university received this week 28 percent of the 10,300 doses of H1N1 vaccine it ordered and will be giving priority to students with underlying health conditions and campus residents, a university official said.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said the students given priority to receive the 2,900 vaccines will be notified by e-mail. To comply with government requirements about how the vaccine is being used, students will be asked to fill out a form online, even if they wish to decline the vaccine, Mills said.

Writing Associates has a history of success

Published Dec 4, 2009

Two years ago, Frances Huckaby noticed a consistent problem with the students in her early childhood education courses. The majority of them struggled to develop basic ideas and clearly write about them."Sometimes...

TCU head coach Gary Patterson calls a play from the sidelines during a home game against Texas State September 19.

Patterson’s contract extended through 2016

Published Dec 3, 2009

National reports that the university's head football coach, Gary Patterson, was extending his contract were confirmed Wednesday morning by university officials.Patterson accepted a contract extension to...

TCU head coach Gary Patterson stands with wide receiver Ryan Christian and other graduating seniors who gave a bouquet to their families before the home game against University of New Mexico on Nov. 28.

Horned Frogs season one for the books

Published Dec 3, 2009

With the 2009 regular season in the books, it's finally time to broach the subject that's been taboo all year.

It's the topic head coach Gary Patterson had refused to even speculate on until the last win was in the books. It's that goal in the second-to-last brick in the pyramid that hangs in the Horned Frog locker room.



With a win over 1-11 New Mexico, we can finally - finally! - discuss what many fans have had on their minds since before the season even began: the Horned Frogs in the BCS.



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Trading event lets students swap used items

Published Dec 3, 2009

Forget holiday shopping. The TCU Public Relations Student Society of America is providing holiday swapping with Frog Trade on Thursday.Frog Trade is a trading event where students can exchange their used...

Alumni bring unique perspectives to TCU positions

Published Dec 3, 2009

The university has a reputation for hiring many of its alumni. The things that keep these graduates coming back are a family atmosphere and the people that make up the university, said an alumna.

Dede Williams graduated from the university in 2001 and returned as the director of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Next Generation Leadership Program in 2006. Williams received degrees in sociology and business and said she always thought she'd end up in the corporate world after college.

Economy leaves nursing graduates in tough job market

Published Dec 3, 2009

Senior nursing major Diana Singer said nursing has always been a "cutthroat major." Because of the recent downturn in the economy, however, Singer said she has noticed there has been more competition.Suzy...

Polishing resumes made easy by Career Services

Published Dec 3, 2009

First impressions may be the most important variable in succeeding in the professional world, but employers have already met an individual before he or she has walked in for an interview.Rachael Thomas,...