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Patterson: Frogs need support of fans to win

Published Oct 28, 2009

Despite the national hype, the No. 6 BCS ranking and a 7-0 record, the TCU football team is still grounded and focused on moving forward one game at a time.Heading into the eighth week of play, head coach...

Military exhibits blatant homophobic tendencies

Military exhibits blatant homophobic tendencies

Published Oct 28, 2009

The "don't ask, don't tell" policy was put into place in 1993 to discourage gay men and women from being open about their sexual orientation in the military. However, during the past couple of years the majority of people being discharged because of their sexual orientation were women. There is some speculation that the military is home to some sexism that goes way back. Or perhaps these women didn't seem feminine enough, or rejected a male colleague's advances. Whatever the reason, gay women are being ousted more often than gay men.

Campus-wide pillow fight to make its first debut

Published Oct 28, 2009

University policies do not sanction fighting as acceptable behavior, unless pillows are involved that is.

The university's first intramural pillow fight will take place Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m in the Campus Commons. The winners in each division, men's and women's, will win two tickets to the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks game Sunday in Arlington.



Freshman pre-major Brian Otte did not know whether he would attend the event, but expressed interest.

Products gain popularity through hip-hop culture

Published Oct 28, 2009

Hip-hop has bridged the gap between blacks and corporate America, author and marketing expert Erin Patton told students at the Kelly Alumni Center on Tuesday night.

Patton, who wrote "Under the Influence: Tracing the Hip-Hop Generation's Impact on Brands, Sports & Pop Culture" and helped Michael Jordan create Nike's Jordan Brand, said he was lucky to grow up in a time when hip-hop was beginning to shake the identity of the generation.

Brachman Hall sponsors Halloween dance party

Published Oct 28, 2009

Decked out in disguises, freshmen can dance the night away at Brachman Hall Council's Halloween dance party tonight at Pond Street Grill.

"The dance party is a chance for the freshman class to bond with each other and relieve stress from all their classes," said Blake Cluck, freshman representative from the Brachman Hall Council. The party is geared toward freshmen, but all students are welcome to attend.

Frog Follies to return after three-year absence

Published Oct 28, 2009

The Student Government Association's Programming Council has scheduled Frog Follies as part of the homecoming agenda after a three-year absence, a Programming Council representative said.

Kendal Rader, a junior speech pathology major and Programming Council homecoming director, said Frog Follies is a group skit competition, not a talent show. Group skits ranging from songs to dance routines are expected, she said.



The last time Frog Follies was held on campus was fall 2006. It was an event held every year during homecoming week before it was canceled.

Networking sites boost support for name rights victim

Published Oct 28, 2009

Finally social networking Web sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and MySpace have become useful for something other than posting meaningless thoughts and viewing funny babies. In order to garner support for his valiant cause against the corporate giant Hansen Beverage Co., Matt Nadeau, co-owner of Rock Art Brewery out of Vermont, gathered support from the Internet and various other sources.

SGA announces candidates for 2010 executive board

Published Oct 28, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy on 10/28/09 at 8:10 p.m.

The Student Government Association announced the candidates for the 2010 executive board Tuesday night. Polls will open for voting Nov. 10 and close Nov. 11.



From now until the polls close, the university will start to see students campaigning for their position.



The candidates:



Student Body President: Marlon Figueroa and Andrew Pulliam



Vice President: Jackie Wheeler and Kendal Rader

Football leads the way for weekend wins

Published Oct 27, 2009

The board of the Football Writers Association of America selected the No. 6 Horned Frogs as the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week on Monday, after their 38-7 win at then No. 16 Brigham Young University on Saturday.

Saturday's game between the Frogs and Cougars was the day's only match-up to feature two teams ranked in the BCS standings, putting the team into the national spotlight. Director of Athletic Media Relations Mark Cohen said the award does not carry BCS implications.

Frogs keep BCS dream alive with BYU win

Frogs keep BCS dream alive with BYU win

Published Oct 27, 2009

The Frogs made their claim as the No. 1 non-automatic qualifying team in the BCS this weekend, moving up to No. 6 in the BCS standings after blowing out BYU 38-7.

TCU passed Boise State as the top-ranked non-AQ team as Boise fell from No. 4 to No. 7 this week, despite a blowout win at Hawaii.



"Chris Petersen and Boise have got a good football team," head coach Gary Patterson said after Saturday's game when asked about BCS rankings.



Now, at the head of the BCS buster pack, TCU controls its own destiny.

Fast food dependency spreads deadly disease

Fast food dependency spreads deadly disease

Published Oct 27, 2009

"Till the cows come home." This popular and overused phrase now has some actual weight behind it with recent developments in the United States. Normally languid and sloth-like, the Elsies of America may...

Day of the Dead: Celebrating the life of loved ones

Day of the Dead: Celebrating the life of loved ones

Published Oct 27, 2009

To most people, the sight of a skeleton or skull is not exactly a friendly one. But for those who practice Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead on Nov. 1 and 2, it is one of celebration and remembrance.

Miguel Leatham, an anthropology professor who studies Mexican religion and folklore, said that it was not until recently that Americans, mostly Southwesterners, started celebrating Dia de los Muertos. With the growth of Mexican immigrants came the growth of the holiday.