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Volleyball upsets no. 25 Colorado

Published Oct 23, 2009

If there's one good thing about how the Mountain West Conference schedule is setup, it's the chance for redemption in a two-match series.

In front of a sold-out, record-setting crowd of 1875, TCU volleyball, which lost to Colorado State on Sept. 26, got its revenge Thursday night in a thrilling 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-10) upset over the No. 25 Rams.



TCU's win also snapped Colorado State's 12-match win streak that dated back to Sept. 9.

Firm parenting key to solving child obesity

Firm parenting key to solving child obesity

Published Oct 22, 2009

Today's society is not as physically active as it once was because of the rise of sedentary activities and concerns about children's safety. One of the issues that has emerged out of this society is whether or not morbidly obese children should be removed from their parents' custody. Some medical and government officials believe that by removing these children their weight issue can be fixed in a timelier and more effective way. However, the parents are not the only ones responsible for the problem; taking children away would only make the problem worse.

Fair Trade coffee is a full cup of fairness

Fair Trade coffee is a full cup of fairness

Published Oct 22, 2009

Who couldn't resist the soothing intonations of the folksy melody in Bob Dylan's classic "The Times They Are A-Changin'?" The harmonica riffs and easy-going style make it just too catchy to resist the...

Drug cartels too smart for U.S. government

Drug cartels too smart for U.S. government

Published Oct 22, 2009

The Beatles might have retitled their famous album "Yellow Submarine" to "White Submarine" if some recent events concerning drug-smuggling had happened forty years ago during The Beatles' prime. It just feels appropriate with recent leaps in drug-smuggling technology. According to CNN.com, drug cartels, especially ones based in South America are now transporting their cocaine, also known as white, to the U.S. through miniature fiberglass submarines.

Athletics director not afraid to ask for funds

Athletics director not afraid to ask for funds

Published Oct 22, 2009

When Chancellor Victor Boschini began the search for a new athletics director, a top concern was continuing to raise funds for renovations on Amon Carter Stadium. New athletics director Chris Del Conte...

Volleyball hopes to boost NCAA tournament status

Published Oct 22, 2009

TCU volleyball gets a chance to boost its NCAA tournament resume when it takes on No. 25 Colorado State on Thursday night in a key conference battle.

"It's extremely important," head coach Prentice Lewis said. "We have to prove that we can come out and play with Colorado State."



The Horned Frogs are tied with Utah for second place in the Mountain West with a 6-2 record, while the Rams enter the match undefeated (8-0) in conference and have won 12 straight matches.

Athletes advised to use good judgment on social sites

Published Oct 22, 2009

Despite recent controversies about U.S. colleges and their athletic teams' social networking snafus, the university does not have a policy about student athletes having social networking pages, a university official said.

Mark Cohen, director of athletic media relations, said he and other athletic officials remind student athletes to use good judgment on their Twitter or Facebook accounts.

Despite losses women’s soccer still playing tough

Published Oct 22, 2009

Three straight losses doesn't mean the team isn't playing well and hard, TCU head soccer coach Dan Abdalla said.

"I'm pretty happy with how we're playing," Abdalla said. "Now the challenge for us is can we get it to the final bit, that last little piece in terms of the hunger, the desire to do whatever it takes to not give up goals and (to) score goals."



The women's soccer team faces UNLV Thursday night in Las Vegas after dropping three straight conference matches.

Marching band pumps up the jam

Marching band pumps up the jam

Published Oct 22, 2009

It's Saturday and you are headed to a home football game.You get out of your car, apprehensive about the long walk ahead of you. You pass the dorms, Frog Fountain, the sizzling sausages, the juicy bratwursts...

Paranormal Activity lacks scares and creativity

‘Paranormal Activity’ lacks scares and creativity

Published Oct 22, 2009

From the beginning, "Paranormal Activity" seems like the next generation of filmmaking.

With a very low budget, the filmmakers compensated the special effects with creativity and atmosphere. Rather than having a glitzy press tour, the filmmakers promoted it by using Facebook and other social networking sites. The film even feels "real" in the sense that it looks like a video blog you could find on YouTube.

Football program sparks interest in university

Football program sparks interest in university

Published Oct 22, 2009

National media coverage following the recent success of the university's football program is a priceless marketing asset for the school, a university official said.

ESPN's College GameDay show and Sports Illustrated are both hot on the Horned Frogs' trail as the team heads to BYU this weekend.



"The exposure that we'll receive on Saturday with the GameDay show and also with some other ESPN pieces leading up to Saturday (is) immeasurable," said Mark Cohen, director of athletic media relations for the university. "I don't think you could put a price tag on it."

Frogs have chance to write history, again

Published Oct 22, 2009

It seems each year the Frogs hit the gridiron, a new argument emerges about why TCU should bust the BCS party. As each season plays itself out, it seems the Frogs face the biggest game in school history....