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Student film doomed from the beginning

Published Dec 3, 2009

This article was edited for accuracy on Dec. 5 at 5:47 p.m.

The student-directed and produced film "Dormitory of Doom" has a catchy title with potential. That potential is quickly stomped on with the bad acting in the first scene that foreshadows the majority of the movie.



The film begins with some friends hanging out in their dorm, complaining about how dirty, loud and unlivable the place is. A strange man claiming to be the new resident assistant eavesdrops and begins to tell them a tale of true hell in their very dorm.

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,...

Christmas gifts made from the heart

Christmas gifts made from the heart

Published Dec 3, 2009

Tired of generic, store-bought gifts this Christmas season? These easy, home-made presents will surely fulfill your creativity craving! And boys, what better way to woo your girlfriend or make your mother...

December graduates increase in number

Published Dec 3, 2009

The national trend of the increasing number of students finishing college also represented the university's numbers, a university official said.

Patrick Miller, registrar and director of enrollment management, said number of students that graduate in December has increased over the last five years.



Cathy Coghlan, director of institutional research, wrote in an e-mail that enrollment increases during the past few years at the university explained the increase of December graduates.

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.

Live from Moody Coliseum: TCU vs. SMU men’s basketball chat

Published Dec 3, 2009

Join sports editor Travis L. Brown for a live chat during the TCU vs. SMU men's basketball game. Come chat about the game and give your commentary on the Frogs' performance. The chat will open at 7:30...

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.

SGA installs clicker voting system

SGA installs clicker voting system

Published Dec 2, 2009

The words 'yea' and 'nay' will no longer be heard echoing in the Brown-Lupton University Union Chambers when the Student Government Association's House of Student Representatives gathers to vote on legislation. Thanks to new technology that was installed last month, a simple click will do.

The electronic voting system, including a laptop and wireless keypads, allows the House to record the representatives' votes accurately and quickly, said Kim Turner, assistant director of Student Activities.

Patterson to make contract extension annoucement

Patterson to make contract extension annoucement

Published Dec 2, 2009

Any speculation about the university's head football coach Gary Patterson resigning and taking a job at another university could be proved incorrect this morning.

Patterson and the university have agreed to a contract extension and an official announcement is expected Wednesday at 10 a.m., according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Web site.



According to the Sports Illustrated Web site, Patterson's contract could be extended by at least 2 years and include raises for his assistant coaches.

Improve TCU Day sparks creative suggestions

Published Dec 2, 2009

Out of more than 400 students that submitted ideas for change on campus during Improve TCU Day, only one suggested floating the Brown-Lupton University Union above the ground using helium balloons.

This, and many other more practical ideas, were submitted to the Student Relations Committee of the Student Government Association by students writing on graffiti boards around campus or talking to representatives at booths stationed around campus two weeks ago.

AddRan to fill Scharbauer Hall later this month

Published Dec 2, 2009

Eight AddRan College of Liberal Arts departments, along with the AddRan dean's office, will be moving into the new Scharbauer Hall in late December.

Andrew Schoolmaster, the dean of AddRan College, said the John V. Roach Honors College and the departments of political science, modern languages and literatures, Spanish and Hispanic studies, philosophy, economics, sociology and anthropology and criminal justice will move into Scharbauer Hall Dec. 28 and 29.

Frog football not only success story this year

Published Dec 2, 2009

A Horned Frog team set a record for wins and is making an appearance in national postseason play, and this time we're not talking football.The national waves coming from TCU are not only coming from Amon...