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Frog GameDay experience should be cherished

Published Nov 11, 2009

This story was edited for accuracy to reflect the author's original opinion.

The moment I found out ESPN's College GameDay was coming to our city, I knew the likelihood of me accomplishing anything academically this week was about as likely as the BCS letting the Frogs into the National Championship Game. It just wasn't going to happen.



What we have this weekend is a once-in-a-college-career experience. Some alumni never would have imagined this day coming when they walked this campus many years ago.

Q&A: Student body president contenders

Published Nov 10, 2009

Students wanting to know more about the two candidates running for student body president can read their answers to the question and answer section. Andrew Pulliam, a junior finance major from St. Louis, and Marlon Figueroa, a junior finance and accounting double major from San Juan, Puerto Rico are running for the position.

Q: What made you realize you wanted to run for student body president?

Campus police meets with Starpoint students

Published Nov 10, 2009

Fifth-grader Dusty Leenhouts got to talk to undercover officers Friday. First-grader Magdelene Evans said police sirens were cool, but they hurt her ears.

The sirens didn't seem to bother third-grader Cade Curtis, who said that he might like to be a police officer one day.



The campus police department met with Starpoint School students for TCU Police's first career day in the Kelly Alumni Center parking lot.

New Frog uniforms get campus community talking

Published Nov 10, 2009

Displayed at the university bookstore, the Frogs' new Nike uniforms have students and alumni talking.

According to a press release from Nike, the uniforms were designed with the inspiration of the Frogs' promising future and fearless attitude. Designers were able to digitally replicate the image of horned frog scales on parts of the uniform.



The Nike Pro Combat uniforms accommodate the evolution of the game of football, according to the press release.

Utah game sold out, student admission still free

Published Nov 10, 2009

Not since the Frogs played the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2006 in a 12-3 Horned Frog win has Amon G. Carter Stadium been filled to capacity.

As of Monday, 44,358 tickets had been sold for Saturday's game against the Utah Utes, according to gofrogs.com. Standing room only tickets are still available.



The official capacity of Amon G. Carter Stadium is 44,358. TCU's average home attendance in 2008 was 30,389. The largest home crowd last season was 36,180, when TCU beat then-ranked No. 8 BYU 32-7.

Frogs jump to No. 4 in BCS after win over Aztecs

Frogs jump to No. 4 in BCS after win over Aztecs

Published Nov 10, 2009

The Frogs (9-0, 5-0) took another step toward BCS paydirt Saturday with their convincing 55-12 win over the San Diego State Aztecs.

The team jumped from No. 6 in the BCS standing to No. 4 when the polls came out Sunday. The Frogs' jump was caused by then-No. 4 Iowa's 17-10 loss to Northwestern combined with No. 5 Cincinnati's narrow 47-45 win over Connecticut, which caused the Bearcats to remain stagnant in the rankings. TCU was also ranked at No. 4 in the AP and USA Today polls Sunday.

SGA voting guide: Meet the running reps

Published Nov 10, 2009

The Student Government Association decided to announce the results of the student body officer elections in a new way. The winners of each position will be announced in the Campus Commons and a banner will be hung on the Market Square railing on Wed. at 2 p.m.

Marlon Figueroa



Student Body President Nominee



Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico



Major: Finance and accounting



Year: Junior

Rough plays in soccer should be investigated

Rough plays in soccer should be investigated

Published Nov 10, 2009

It's amazing how some hair pulling and national attention can expose a serious problem.

For those of you who haven't heard, University of New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert was suspended indefinitely for actions in a game against BYU on Nov. 5. These actions included pulling a player on the ground by her hair and kicking another in the face with the ball while the player was on the ground.

Professor bridged gap between church and university

Professor bridged gap between church and university

Published Nov 10, 2009

When considering his achievements, Isaac Newton once said, "If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants." Thousands of TCU students over three decades stood on the shoulders...

Claiming obesity wont get you out of murder

Claiming obesity won’t get you out of murder

Published Nov 10, 2009

Obesity prohibits you from doing a lot of things. According to the Trust for America's Health, adult obesity rates increased in 23 states and did not decrease in a single state during the past year. Most would consider such a condition to be detrimental. However, maybe it can be used in your favor.

A jury in New Jersey convicted Edward Ates of murdering his former son-in-law after rejecting his not-so-convincing defense that he was simply "too fat" to have run up and down a flight of stairs to commit the crime and make a quiet exit.

Interfraternity Council creates new position

Published Nov 10, 2009

The Interfraternity Council has added a new position to its office by splitting an old one, an IFC official said.

Grant Gossett, IFC vice president of student recruitment, said the council has decided to split the position of vice president of finance and administration into two separate positions. That position will be replaced by the new posts of vice president of finance and vice president of administration. Gossett said splitting the position should simplify each job and keep the workload from piling up on any one person.

Restaurant offers authentic Philly-style cuisine

Restaurant offers authentic Philly-style cuisine

Published Nov 10, 2009

A Philly cheesesteak cooked up in Texas probably isn't expected to taste like an original cheesesteak from Philadelphia - especially when the owner of the joint is from Florida.

Scott Wilkes opened up Billadelphia's II, located at 2110 West Berry St., eight weeks ago. Billadelphia's II uses the same ingredients and menu as the original Billadelphia's, which is located in Bedford, Wilkes said. Wilkes partnered with Bill Walter as co-owners of the two establishments.