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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...

Focusing on fluffy bills a waste of time

Published Dec 2, 2009

Congress has been busy since President Barack Obama was elected. Members have had to address the stimulus plan and health care, two of the most important facets of Obama's goals while in office. But the...

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.

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.

University benefits from football success

Published Dec 1, 2009

For the Horned Frogs, the momentum building to their first appearance in a Bowl Championship Series bowl game was years in the making. Now that head coach Gary Patterson and the athletes behind all the...

December events to get you in the Christmas spirit

December events to get you in the Christmas spirit

Published Dec 1, 2009

'Tis the season for giving, which is why the DFW area is packed with toy drives and marathons for a good cause. There are also plenty of light shows, from your neighborhood competitions to a boat parade!

Dec. 1, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010 - Six Flags Holiday in the Park


Roller coasters and thrill rides are not the only things you will find at Six Flags during the Christmas season; extra holiday happenings include a sledding hill of faux-snow, carolers throughout the month, thousands of lights and, of course, appearances by the one and only Santa Claus.

Astronomy minor a possibility for non-science majors

Published Dec 1, 2009

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is looking to change the course requirements for a minor in astronomy to attract non-science majors, a professor in the department said.Peter Frinchaboy, an astronomy...

BCS berth peak on mountain top season

Published Dec 1, 2009

Just as the TCU Horned Frog football team has not "backed down" this season against any opponent, the Horned Frog faithful have not backed down from their BCS bowl-busting hopes. But at this point, after...

Speaker gives insight into homeless life

Published Dec 1, 2009

Life doesn't wait for anyone.

That's what Liz Murray, a woman who went from sleeping on the streets of New York to graduating from Harvard University, told students Monday afternoon.



Both of Murray's parents were drug addicts and she was raised on welfare.



"In my neighborhood, we celebrated 12 holidays a year - the first of the month when the welfare check came in," Murray said. "The mailman was a local celebrity."

Event to bring about AIDS awareness

Published Dec 1, 2009

Student organizer and sophomore international communications major Chad Sluder said the three goals of today's "Lives are on the Line" AIDS event were donations, lobbying and awareness.

Today is the 21st annual World AIDS Day. Through the event he planned at TCU, Sluder said he hoped to raise money to donate to the World Vision program in Zambia. He said World Vision is a nonprofit that organizes programs and fundraisers to help international communities suffering from various illnesses.

Frogs come up big for seniors in finale

Frogs come up big for seniors in finale

Published Dec 1, 2009

If fans missed the pregame senior day festivities on the field, they didn't miss much - these seniors continued the celebration of their collegiate careers throughout the 51-10 win over New Mexico.

"I think (winning on senior day is more important than anything else as an underclassman)," said junior quarterback Andy Dalton. "To send the seniors out with a win, that's what you want to do."



Dalton held up his end offensively, throwing or running for every TCU offensive touchdown. However, almost all the seniors had at least a moment to shine in the win.