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Alumnus writes about life after college

Published Oct 14, 2008

TCU alumnus Carl Kozlowski thought he and writing partner Tim Joyce had finally found their big break.

"We were on WGN-AM radio in Chicago on a show that is one of the biggest book-related talk shows in the country," Kozlowski said.



The book critic who hosted the show had worked with Kozlowski at the Chicago Tribune and decided to devote all two hours of his program to Kozlowski and Joyce's book, "Life: the Final Frontier," which offers humorous advice on life after college.

Fedoras a great addition to all closets

Published Oct 14, 2008

If you're having a bad hair day, in need of a cover up for the purple dye that won't wash out of your hair from last week's game or just looking to put a little Humphrey Bogart in your life, the fedora hat is coming back in style.

Typically made of felt, with a curled brim that is creased down the length of the hat, a fedora will definitely put a little gangster back in your life (Roger Rabbit, anyone?).

Dining Services introduces changes to campus eateries

Dining Services introduces changes to campus eateries

Published Oct 14, 2008

Fans of the Food Network's Iron Chef America series will get a chance to live the experience at Market Square later this month.


The introduction of dinner shows is just one of the many changes implemented after fall break, said Rick Flores, general manager of dining services.


The Expeditions area will have a high-definition camera with speakers to showcase live dinner shows, such as Iron Chef at TCU, Flores said.

Team uses high-tech training

Team uses high-tech training

Published Oct 14, 2008

Passing through the doorway of room 258 in the Rickel Building was more like stepping into a Gatorade commercial than a classroom.

Members of the women's soccer team gathered around teammate Kaylie Garcia, a red-shirt freshman, as she jogged on a treadmill in late September with a clear hose running from her mouth and a U-shaped clip closing off her nostrils.



The girls shouted encouragement over Mix 102.9 blasting out of a boom box to Garcia's right as she battled through increasing inclines until she couldn't go any longer.

Brazil sustainability program to be implemented by 2010

Published Oct 14, 2008

Bonnie Melhart found the perfect place to start TCU's new study abroad option on a recent trip to Brazil."When I went there, it seemed so perfect we stopped looking," said Melhart, associate provost of...

Coach: Rams’ physical traits to challenge Frogs

Published Oct 8, 2008

Most would point to next Thursday's showdown with No. 8 BYU as the biggest upcoming game for the Horned Frogs. At his press conference on Tuesday, head coach Gary Patterson said Saturday's game with Colorado State is the only one that matters right now.

"This week's meeting with the players only lasted about two minutes," he said. "I told the guys this Colorado State team is the second-best team they have faced to this point, and they will have to bring the energy on the road."

New regulation reduces credit card payments by half

Published Oct 8, 2008

Credit card payments of student accounts have decreased by more than half after the university implemented a new credit card policy this fall that card users are required to pay a convenience fee for student...

Fort Worth native monk leads meditation sessions on campus

Fort Worth native monk leads meditation sessions on campus

Published Oct 8, 2008

Sitting in the garden of his family home in West Fort Worth with the sunlight shining on his light brown hair, he is not what one might expect when going to meet a Buddhist monk.

But John Freese is just that.



A Fort Worth native who now lives in India nine months of the year, Freese is hosting Tuesday evening meditation sessions on campus throughout October and is planning a half-day retreat and picnic during Fall Break.

Matchups: Rams to be a breeze for Frogs

Published Oct 8, 2008

Wide ReceiversTCU: Sophomore wide out Jimmy Young still has the bulk of the receptions for the Frogs, with 26 of the team's 98 catches, but he had no grabs last week. Senior tight end Shae Reagan is currently...

Judicial Board appointments leave trio of Greek brothers

Published Oct 8, 2008

The Student Government Association House of Representatives approved two new members of the Judicial Board in Tuesday's meeting despite reservations about how three of the five board members belong to the same Greek organization.

President Thomas Pressly nominated representatives Alex Carr and Chad Dresser, whose approval required a two-thirds vote from the House. Dresser is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and is the third board member from the fraternity.

University’s dropping credit card convenience fee unfair

Published Oct 8, 2008

In an effort to save money, the university is no longer paying the convenience fee for those students and parents who choose to pay their tuition with a credit card.

Although the school is putting that money toward financial aid, it doesn't sweeten the fact that the school has put another financial burden on the shoulders of students and parents.



And on top of the added fee, the university has stopped accepting Visa, a popular card choice for many.

Q&A: Candidates promises on economy need reality checks

Q&A: Candidates’ promises on economy need reality checks

Published Oct 8, 2008

Thomas Moeller is an assistant professor in the finance department. His areas of expertise are corporate finance and corporate governance among other things. He has a Ph.D. in finance from University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Kentucky. He has a personal Web site, thomasmoeller.net, where he offers his opinions on the financial crisis.

Q: Both candidates called out each other with regard to ties with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. How pervasive do you think the mortgage companies' lobbyists are in their influences on politicians?