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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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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.

Friday forecast leaves little chance for snow day

Friday forecast leaves little chance for snow day

Published Dec 3, 2009

Students expecting a snow day Friday shouldn't hold their breath.

The area south of Fort Worth is predicted to get snow Friday, but there is only a 30 percent chance of flurries Friday afternoon, and they would affect the area closer to Waco than Fort Worth, said meteorologist Daniel Huckaby of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Weather Service office.



The National Weather Service Web site reported snow accumulation of 0.3 inches in Fort Worth on Wednesday.



Provost Nowell Donovan said snow like Wednesday's would not send students home tomorrow.

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...

TCU endowment losses less than national average

Published Dec 3, 2009

In the wake of the global economic downturn many universities lost considerable value from their endowments and were forced to make budget cuts.

James Hille, the university's chief investment officer, said the average university endowment in North Texas fell 22 to 23 percent.



According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, universities with an endowment value more than $1 billion lost an average 20 percent of the total value of their endowments. Harvard lost about 30 percent of the value of its endowment and was forced to make drastic budget cuts.

Tips to put a stopper on Facebook stalking

Published Dec 3, 2009

There's an old saying that goes "To catch a thief, send one."While I try not to steal stuff often (everyone takes a fruit or cookies from the BLUU at some point, right?), I'm afraid I may have another...

Q&A: Students share plans after graduation

Published Dec 3, 2009

Chris Gillett

Psychosocial Kinesiology major



Q: What's your favorite memory of your time at the university?



A: Passing Biomechanics.



Q: What are your plans after graduating?



A: Building prosthetic limbs somewhere in the area.







Meghan Leal



Graphic Design major



Q: What is your favorite memory of your time at the university?

Afghanistan troop surge poorly planned

Published Dec 3, 2009

President Barack Obama's 2008 White House run was characterized by many great speeches. Fantastic illustrations. Emotional anecdotes. Personal stories. People cried, people laughed, and Republicans fumed...

Taking land from African farmers unfair

Published Dec 3, 2009

Africa is known for its natural beauty and roaming troves of animals. Unfortunately, it is perhaps more easily recognized for its negative aspects that include persistent ethnic conflicts, which are primarily...

Two entrepreneurs join board of trustees

Published Dec 3, 2009

Two oil and gas entrepreneurs have joined the university's board of trustees.

The new trustees, Bruce Hunt and Duer Wagner, attended their first board meeting in November. Hunt is president of Dallas-based oil and gas company Petro-Hunt Corp. He is a parent of two TCU graduates and one current undergraduate student. Wagner, who is an alumnus, heads an oil and gas company named Duer Wagner III Inc., with offices in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Volleyball sets new team record in wins

Published Dec 3, 2009

It has been quite a year for the TCU volleyball team.

The Horned Frogs' 26 wins and 13 conference victories are the most in school history, and the second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference marks the best finish since the team was runner-up of the 2004 Conference USA regular-season.



But now, TCU can add another monumental feat to the record book -- its first NCAA tournament appearance.

Swap trash for treasure at the Frog Trade

Published Dec 3, 2009

Holiday shopping is for the brave among us. Who really wants to stand in endless lines, waiting for hours on end for mechanical hamsters or $3 toasters?

Frog Trade, offered by the university's Public Relations Student Society of America, provides a great alternative to sore feet and bad attitudes. Today and today only, bring your used items to Sadler Lawn from noon to 4:30 p.m. and trade them for other students' used items.