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Ghana may become study abroad destination

Published Feb 6, 2009

A study abroad program that will include field trips, hiking to waterfalls, traveling to historic sites and studying at a West African university is in the works, a university professor said.

Komla Aggor, professor of Spanish and program director of the trip, said he knew when he came to the university two years ago that he wanted to establish a study abroad program in Ghana to expose students to culture that are often misunderstood or misrepresented.

Lady Frogs top Rams for second time

Lady Frogs top Rams for second time

Published Feb 6, 2009

The Mountain West Conference's top-scoring offense was on full display Saturday night as the Lady Frogs beat Colorado State University 71-59 in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

Although the Lady Frogs' high-flying offense was impressive in the win over the Rams, the team proved it can play a little defense too.



"I think we did a really good job of shutting down their shooters," said sophomore forward Rachel Rentschler.



The Lady Frogs held the Rams to just 31.3 percent shooting on the night.

Women’s golf team kicks off season in Puerto Rico

Published Feb 6, 2009

You know you picked the right sport when playing it involves walking along the ocean in Puerto Rico, which is exactly where the women's golf team will begin its spring season Sunday.

The Lady Puerto Rico Classic, hosted by Purdue University, will be the Horned Frogs' first tournament since the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown in October.



The Puerto Rico tournament will be held at the Coco Beach Golf and Country Club in Rio Grande and is scheduled to last Sunday through Tuesday.

Quick Sports: Lady Frogs to host Colorado State

Published Feb 6, 2009

Women's basketball team begins second half of conference play.

The Lady Frogs will host Colorado State University (7-14, 2-6 MWC) on Saturday in the first of two straight home games.



The team returns to its home court after a 73-63 road loss to the University of Utah, undefeated in the Mountain West Conference.



With the loss, the team now sits in a tie for third place in the Mountain West with a 5-3 conference record. The Lady Frogs' overall record fell to 13-8.

RTVF alumna carves out career in Hollywood

RTVF alumna carves out career in Hollywood

Published Feb 6, 2009

In the seven years since she left TCU, Kate Simonides has worked with vampires, awkward writers, FBI agents and farmers.

An alumna of the radio-TV-film program, Simonides, which rhymes with "commodities," has worked in the production of over 10 television shows, including "Angel," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Criminal Minds" and the reality show "Farmer Wants a Wife."



She returned to TCU to lecture to RTVF majors on her production work in the television industry on Feb. 2.

Neeley students pitch ideas to save Starbucks

Published Feb 6, 2009

Business students competed in a case study involving ways to improve coffee conglomerate Starbucks as part of the Neeley School of Business' Leadership Week.Greg Hamre, competition participant and junior...

Campus Voices: Would shortening the school week to four days compromise productive learning?

Campus Voices: Would shortening the school week to four days compromise productive learning?

Published Feb 6, 2009

"No, I think it's more efficient. It allows people to work more to gain experience, and I think hour-and-a-half classes are more efficient than half-hour classes."

Hana Litterer, senior finance and accounting major from Austin.



"No, because I've already had a 4-day week. If you can fit the same amount of hours in a 4-day week, you're not compromising anything."



Maddi Masino, junior advertising/public relations major from Pensacola, Fla.

Coach hopes men will follow women in their success

Published Feb 6, 2009

The track and field team has high expectations this year, the team's head coach said.

But right now, the team is just trying to get everyone healthy and back into the swing of things, he said.



"So far it's kind of been a work in progress; it always is this time of year," head coach Darryl Anderson said. "We train up until Dec. 1, and then they're off for five weeks. We come back and we're scampering to find a groove and a rhythm."

Q&A: Stimulus package to test bipartisanship

Q&A: Stimulus package to test bipartisanship

Published Feb 5, 2009

James Riddlesperger is a political science professor. Riddlesperger teaches courses in American politics and issues in political science, focusing on the presidency and Texas politics.

Q: Do you think the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will pass through the Senate unchanged and reconcile the House version, and will President Barack Obama have the bill signed by Presidents Day, as was his goal?

Public officials should lead by example

Public officials should lead by example

Published Feb 5, 2009

According to President Barack Obama, the United States now lives in a "new era of responsibility."

Except, apparently, in Washington.



Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle is the latest casualty of the political tax evasion fiasco in the nation's capital, a situation that is far from "responsible."



Daschle has withdrawn his bid for secretary of Health and Human Services after reports surfaced that he failed to pay more than $100,000 in taxes between 2005 and 2007, according to CNN.

Commuters should be more considerate toward peers

Published Feb 5, 2009

It seems like everyday this spot in the Skiff is reserved for students to vent about the lack of quality parking for commuting students.

Like everyone else, I have my issues with our current situation. I don't understand why the lot across the street from Smith Hall doesn't have at least a second floor.



But I am not using this spot to bash our administration. I am going to use it to bash my fellow commuters.

Students juggle school and work to pay bills

Published Feb 5, 2009

Nicholas Jackson, a sophomore English major, said he maintains a part-time job to pay for his phone bill, car insurance and to get a little spending money, but often feels overwhelmed by the joint responsibility.

"I find it harder to find energy to commit to hours of studying," Jackson said. "Work forces you to micromanage all of your time and if you have a strong work ethic, it's hard to choose between putting more effort into your work or school."