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Modeling industry sends bad body image message

Published Oct 30, 2009

Filippa Hamilton is a tall, gorgeous model. You have probably seen her in advertisements for Ralph Lauren for the last seven years, where she has been a contract model. Recently Hamilton was "let go" (read:...

Soccer to fight for win at last home match

Published Oct 30, 2009

After three straight losses, the Horned Frog soccer team secured a dramatic overtime win against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last Friday. This week, the Horned Frogs will be fighting for a win at home in their last home match of the season against the San Diego State University Aztecs.

Junior forward Jackie Torda was named Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week after her game-winning goal in the Horned Frogs' 3-2 victory over UNLV.

Groups takes donations to raise game attendance

Published Oct 30, 2009

Fans have not filled Amon Carter Stadium to the brim since Sep. 16, 2006 when the Horned Frogs beat Texas Tech 12-3.

On Tuesday, head coach Gary Patterson called for the TCU community to support his team as it worked toward an undefeated season.



"It's not all on the shoulders of the team," Patterson said. "(Fans) need to get themselves out. It needs to be a loud crowd ... There needs to be a home-field advantage."

Dining Services to recycle used coffee grounds

Dining Services to recycle used coffee grounds

Published Oct 30, 2009

A recent effort by Dining Services to go green could help plants grow even greener by providing gardens with used coffee grounds as a fertilizer.

Dining Services plans to start offering free used coffee grounds to students, faculty and staff Monday, said Kelly Raw, marketing manager for Dining Services. The program would reduce waste by recycling the grounds, which had been thrown away in the past.



Starbucks has participated in a similar used coffee grounds program since 1995.

Hughes gives his all on and off the field

Hughes gives his all on and off the field

Published Oct 30, 2009

When Frog defensive end Jerry Hughes isn't busy sacking Division I quarterbacks, he is taking on the challenges of being a role model to the children of Fort Worth. For Hughes, however, this job isn't...

Chris Brown's concert ploy isn't fooling anyone

Chris Brown’s concert ploy isn’t fooling anyone

Published Oct 30, 2009

Chris Brown, the singer infamously known now for his domestic dispute with fellow musician Rihanna, is doing what anyone else in his position would do: a "fan appreciation" tour.

Not only that, but he publicly announced the tour only a few hours after the release of a new Rihanna single.



Instead of concentrating on the judicial punishment he received for attacking Rihanna, which was six months of community service, domestic abuse counseling and five years of probation, he is staying true to his entrepreneurial roots.

Dining Services sustainability efforts add up nicely

Published Oct 30, 2009

Dining Services and its employees have proved yet again that the department is one of the most dedicated on campus when it comes to making changes aimed at lessening the university's impact on the environment.

Their latest eco-friendly effort will give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to collect used coffee grounds for free. The grounds contain certain nutrients that, when spread on soil, can help acid-loving plants grow. The grounds have also been shown to help speed up the composting process.

Attacks on Sikhs show lack of American trust

Attacks on Sikhs show lack of American trust

Published Oct 29, 2009

The Sept. 11 attacks changed the United States in a series of cultural, social and political ways. While the war on terror rages on, to the chagrin of some and the disdain of others, possibly the most...

Frog Fest added to Homecoming activities

Published Oct 29, 2009

A frog-filled Friday awaits students, faculty and anyone else interested in taking part in Homecoming activities on campus this weekend.One of the newest additions to the festivities, Frog Fest, will take...

Frogs look to defend home against Rebels

Published Oct 29, 2009

After a physical battle in Provo, Utah the Horned Frogs return to defend their home in the Halloween Homecoming game.

The Frogs face off Saturday against the UNLV Rebels for their fourth conference game as the No. 1 team in the Mountain West Conference.



Head Coach Gary Patterson said that the Rebels are a strong team and could present a challenge for the Frogs on Saturday.

New organization cheers on Frogs from the field

New organization cheers on Frogs from the field

Published Oct 29, 2009

When it comes to Horned Frog spirit, seniors Kelly Barnes and Nile Elam travel the distance to show their purple pride. Although both seniors have internships in Washington this semester, Barnes, a political...

Volleyball hopes to continue winning streak

Published Oct 29, 2009

TCU volleyball will look to push its winning streak to five matches Thursday night against the San Diego State Aztecs in San Diego, California.

The Horned Frogs completed the sweep over Wyoming Oct. 24 as they topped the Cowgirls 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-15). Senior Kourtney Edwards led the team with 11 kills, and senior Katelyn Blackwood held up the defensive end with 13 digs.



TCU held Wyoming to 26 kills and a .143 hitting percentage. Senior Lauren Otto and sophomore Kristen Hester combined for 17 of the 41 Horned Frog kills.