Just like the defensive linemen before them, the 2009 linebacking core will include just one starter from last year's trio. Overall, only five out of 11 starters from 2008's top-ranked defense will be returning for the Horned Frogs next season.

Departing seniors Jason Phillips and Robert Henson, who combined for 157 tackles, will try their hand at the next level. Phillips is the more likely of the two to be drafted at this weekend's NFL Draft, despite recent surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee. Phillips suffered the injury during February's scouting combine.

What does it take to graduate in three years? Is it worth it? It's not for everyone, I can tell you that much. My journey at TCU began in January 2007. I will graduate in December. For those of you who are like me and can't stand math, that's two years and 11 months for me to earn my B.S. in strategic communications from the Schieffer School of Journalism.

During that time I will have completed 120 out of the 124 hours needed for my degree.

The National Rifle Association is offering free one-year trial memberships to all Americans in an effort to show lawmakers how many citizens support their Second Amendment right to bear arms. Although...

Editor's note: A response from Chesapeake was added to this story at 8:14 p.m. April 29.

Drilling for Chesapeake Energy Corporation's master development plan could begin sometime before the end of the calendar year, a university official said in an e-mail.

Brian Gutierrez, vice chancellor for finance and administration, wrote in an e-mail that the university views the plan as a positive agreement between campus, Chesapeake and the community.

Brite Divinity School's new Episcopal Studies Program will be geared toward those who are seeking ordination from the national Episcopal Church, which leans toward ordination of women and acceptance of gays, said the Rev. Fred Barber, acting director of the Episcopal Studies Program.

Barber said there was much talk about the formation of the Episcopal Studies Program and how it might be beneficial toward the church, especially since Brite already has several other denominational programs.

With this weekend's NFL Draft in New York approaching, Frog fans should take the time to reflect on the great strides the football program has made in the past decade, and the character of the players it has produced.

According to ESPN.com, seven Frog football players are in the mix to be picked this weekend.

Running back Aaron Brown, linebackers Robert Henson, Stephen Hodge and Jason Phillips, tight end Shae Reagan, center Blake Schlueter and defensive tackle James Vess could all hear their names called on draft day.

President Barack Obama's proposed 2010 budget contains some lofty goals, including one aimed at increasing funding for Pell grants through the elimination of subsidized student loans made by private banks.If...

How could "Talking With" be accepted as an appropriate production by the university's theatre department? I found myself sobbing on Saturday afternoon while exiting the play during Claire Parker's monologue "Twirler" after she said twice, "Baton twirlers are like the niggers at a white university." Parker's character said the lack of respect a baton twirler receives is equal to the amount a black person doesn't receive.

The bill that would expand concealed handgun-carry laws to Texas college campuses was revised last week by the House Public Safety Committee to allow private colleges to override the legislation and establish rules to continue campus gun bans, said state Rep. Lon Burnam, a Democrat from Fort Worth.

Under the revision, the university would be able to make its own choice on banning guns on campus. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Don Mills said if the bill passes as written, the board of trustees would most likely vote to make the decision for the university.