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Local band releases diverse second album

Local band releases diverse second album

Published Oct 8, 2009

If you're tuned in to the local music scene, you might have heard the name Jefferson Colby before. You might have even heard the trio's driving bass lines, pulsing percussion and experimental guitar work along Berry Street on some busy weekend night. Self-described as a hybrid between Pink Floyd and Nirvana, the band has been pumping out songs and live shows since their formation in 2004.

The three musicians - film-TV-digital media major Danny Mabe, brother and TCU alumnus Matt Mabe and friend Jeff Moore - are releasing their second full-length album, "Octopus", on Friday.

Video game course added to spring semester catalog

Video game course added to spring semester catalog

Published Oct 8, 2009

David Crouch, a senior film-TV-digital media major, might use video games next semester to earn credit toward his major.

Crouch said he planned on taking the new class called critical video game analysis, which will be available in spring 2010.



"I think mine and most people's reactions when we first heard about a video game class was like, 'What? Really?'" Crouch said.



He said he thought the concept of analyzing video games made sense for FTDM students, though.

Video game class a progressive choice

Published Oct 8, 2009

Many if not all students at the university have spent nights rocking out to "Guitar Hero" while neglecting homework. Now film-TV-digital media students can actually receive class credit for it.Beginning...

September sexual assault still under investigation

Published Oct 8, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 13.

A sexual assault reported by a female student in early September is still under investigation in the Campus Life office, a university official said.



TCU Police Sgt. Kelly Ham said the female student hasn't pursued criminal charges but could change her mind and pursue charges at any time.

New housing plan to meet enrollment hike

Published Oct 8, 2009

Between the years 1989 and 2005, the university's enrollment grew by about 28 percent.In contrast, the university's housing only grew by 15 beds, a university official said."What we were doing was driving...

Soccer hopes for first conference win against Air Force

Published Oct 8, 2009

The women's soccer team will look to even its Mountain West Conference record against Air Force today after losing their first conference game to New Mexico 1-0.

The Horned Frogs (7-6, 0-1) will play Air Force (2-9, 0-1) at home today.



The Falcons enter today's match against TCU after a 3-1 loss to Wyoming last week. The Horned Frogs, currently 6th in MWC standings, and the Falcons, currently last in the MWC standings, could each make significant jumps in the standings being only one game into the conference slate.

Students should respect the labor of campus construction workers

Published Oct 8, 2009

With the constant construction on campus, it is easy for students to focus on the inconveniencies it brings. It can be hard for students to not be perturbed after waking up to the incessant beeping of a dump truck going in reverse or the sudden crash of rubble falling onto a another pile of rubble.

As the construction rages on and more people become frustrated with its invasion, it is a true test of one's patience to keep from complaining. But it is also important to remember there are a number of workers laboring hours on end to ensure the job gets done.

Volleyball looks to continue streak at Utah

Published Oct 8, 2009

Senior middle blocker Kourtney Edwards, who received her third Mountain West Player of the Week honor Oct. 5., will look to lead the volleyball team once again Thursday night when the Horned Frogs take on Utah in Salt Lake City.

The team is coming off two consecutive wins against Air Force and San Diego State.



Against the Falcons, Edwards, who finished with 15 kills on 19 swings, notched her career-best attack percentage (.789). Against the Aztecs, she tallied a match-high 16 kills.

Women empowerment found in horror films

Published Oct 8, 2009

It's October, which means that it is time for my favorite Halloween pastime: watching scary movies. As a feminist, sometimes the classic "damsel in distress" stories just don't do it for me. Why does everyone...

Frogs will have running start against Air Force

Published Oct 8, 2009

If the weather report is any indication, TCU might have a tough time throwing the ball against Air Force in a cold, wet game Saturday night. Fortunately for the Frogs, relying on the running game should be a safe bet.

TCU has won its last 26 games when rushing for more yards than passing, and has won 33 straight when they rush for more than 167 yards.



Senior tailback Ryan Christian won't play at Air Force, but the Frogs' run game should be fine, said head coach Gary Patterson.

Affirmative action does more harm than good

Published Oct 8, 2009

"Well, it's a lot easier for you guys to get in anyway ... it's harder for me!" After hearing this from a friend of mine, I felt a great sense of uneasiness. My friends and I were discussing graduate school and acceptance. As far as America is concerned, I am "African American." My background is null. In accordance with that, I believe that affirmative action can actually hurt minorities in an effort to diversify the classroom.

Q&A: Penn Badgley gets physical in thriller film

Q&A: Penn Badgley gets physical in thriller film

Published Oct 8, 2009

Penn Badgley from The CW series "Gossip Girl" took a break from the drama of the Upper East Side to play lead in the thriller "The Stepfather."

Badgley, 22, plays Michael Harding, who comes home from military school to discover his mother's boyfriend has moved in. The not-so-cozy family situation quickly turns into chaos as Michael's suspicions lead to a man-of-the-house rivalry. "The Stepfather" opens Oct. 16.



On Monday, several collegiate journalists participated in a college conference call with Badgley.