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Q&A: Alumnus enjoys filmmaking, Hollywood life

Q&A: Alumnus enjoys filmmaking, Hollywood life

Published Aug 25, 2009

Marker, roll camera and action. To most people, a film is a story told through a sequence of moving images, but what does it mean to the person behind the scenes?

Rob Williams, a TCU alumnus and co-founder of Guest House Films LLC, didn't discover the art of filmmaking until after graduation. This "big movie lover" had reached a point in his career where he needed to make a change and try something new such as taking a shot at making indie films.

10 students identified with swine flu

Published Aug 25, 2009

The 10 students reported Monday afternoon to be infected with H1N1 virus, more commonly known as swine flu, will not be quarantined but will be advised to avoid contact with other students, a university...

Nursing student puts skills to work on flight

Nursing student puts skills to work on flight

Published Aug 25, 2009

On her flight back from a fun-filled weekend in Las Vegas in May, senior nursing student Leah Joslin never expected to encounter an unconscious passenger.

Joslin said she noticed a woman asking for a doctor midway through her flight. She jumped up and crossed the aisle to see that the woman's husband's head was down. She lifted his head up and noticed his lips were blue.



"It was just instinct," Joslin said. "You don't really think; you just act."

Large freshman class leads to off-campus housing

Published Aug 25, 2009

Dormitory construction has made freshman housing scarce in recent years, but a larger-than-expected incoming class has forced administrators to find off-campus housing for this year's freshmen, university officials said.

During the summer, the university took out leases on six town houses on Cantey and Parmer streets, which will provide housing for about 20 freshmen beginning this semester, said Craig Allen, director of Residential Services. Another 20 freshmen have been placed in the GrandMarc apartments because of the shortage of on-campus space, Allen said.

Dining services offers more options for 09-10

Published Aug 25, 2009

Changes to dining choices this semester include new menu items, a larger selection of off-campus restaurants that accept Frog Bucks and a breakfast Convenience Swipe option, a university official said.Craig...

Women’s soccer upsets No. 15 UT

Published Aug 21, 2009

The Horned Frogs women's soccer team was victorious in Austin Friday night by the score of 2-1, dethroning the No. 15 ranked team in the nation.

Sophomore Jordan Calhoun netted the game winning goal in the 85th minute . Junior Jackie Torda played a through ball between two Longhorn defenders, setting up Calhoun for the finish past Longhorn keeper Alexa Gaul.



Calhoun also netted the first goal of the game in the fifth minute of the match from 15 feet out off an assist by Sophomore Kaylie Garcia.

University to host NCAA baseball regional

Published May 24, 2009

Despite an early exit from the conference tournament, the university has been chosen as a host site for the 2009 NCAA Division 1 Baseball Tournament, according to NCAA.com. This is TCU's first time to host an NCAA baseball regional. Being named as a host site grants the Horned Frogs a spot in the field of 64, which will be released Monday at 11:30 a.m.

The university is one of three Texas schools to host a tournament this year, the others being Rice University and the University of Texas. The University of Oklahoma also received the nod for a site.

Horned Frogs ready to host regional action

Horned Frogs ready to host regional action

Published May 24, 2009

Any Horned Frog baseball fan who has taken in a ballgame in the past few years has always found Matt Carpenter roaming the infield. Carpenter has become very accustomed to that boomerang-shaped pile of brown dirt, playing on it for the past five years. Friday, he will finish his TCU career seeing baseball at Lupton Stadium in a brand new way.

For the first time in its long history, the TCU baseball team will host a regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Joining the top seeded Horned Frogs are Texas A&M, Oregon State University and Wright State in order of seeding.

Live from Lupton- NCAA Tournament Chat

Published May 24, 2009

Join Skiff sports editor Travis L. Brown for an in-game chat during TCU's first NCAA Baseball Tournament game live from Lupton. The chat will open at 7 p.m. right below. Tune into the game and post any questions or opinions.



Live from Disch-Falk Field - TCU vs. UT Live Chat

Live from Disch-Falk Field – TCU vs. UT Live Chat

Published May 24, 2009

The TCU baseball team faces off against the University of Texas at Disch-Falk Field Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Frogs first ever NCAA Super Regional appearance. Join Skiff sports editor Travis L. Brown...

Frogs fall to perfect Longhorn execution in first ever Super Regional game

Frogs fall to perfect Longhorn execution in first ever Super Regional game

Published May 24, 2009

Longhorn offensive perfection took down the Horned Frogs in their first Super Regional game by a score of 10-4. Saturday's game one offered perfect displays of each team's offensive make up as TCU hit three home runs and Texas set a new NCAA record for bunts in a game with 7. The Longhorns perfect execution out matched the long ball and drove Texas to the game one win.

"We picked up runs off the little ball that we play and we also matched the long ball they play so that gave us a little edge tonight," University of Texas head coach Augie Garrido said.

San Diego State star pitcher leaves in top of eighth inning

Published May 20, 2009

San Diego State's No. 1 draft pick prospect Stephen Strasburg left the Aztec's second Mountain West Championships game in the bottom of the eighth inning with tightness in his right back and side area.

Strasburg had held the New Mexico Lobo's scoreless through 8 when he was lifted. The Aztecs went on to win the game 2-1 despite the Lobo's scoring a run and loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth.



Aztec manager Tony Gwynn didn't seem too concerned by Strasburg's injury after the game.