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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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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?

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...

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.

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...

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...

African issues more important than entertainment news

Published Dec 2, 2009

Instead of being targeted in protest and receiving denouncement of their skin color, albinos in east Africa are so highly valued for their unique skin conditions that people have taken to killing and dismembering...

Schieffer school plans to launch program in Washington

Published Dec 2, 2009

Next fall, Schieffer School of Journalism students could have the option to spend the semester in the nation's capital.

The director of the Schieffer School, John Lumpkin, said the department planned to launch The Schieffer School in Washington program in fall 2010.



"The Schieffer School in Washington will be a program for juniors and seniors that will provide virtually a full-time internship and also a way to continue to make progress toward their degrees," Lumpkin said.

Christian students wrongfully labeled anti-gay

Published Dec 2, 2009

I remember talking with a good friend about how I did not attend our hometown's pride parade. Apparently, some in my circle of friends thought I didn't go because I hated gay people. "Why do you all think...

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.

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.