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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...

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?

Q&A: Second presidential debate will reap no dramatic change

Q&A: Second presidential debate will reap no dramatic change

Published Oct 8, 2008

Political Science professor Adam Schiffer is an expert in American politics. He earned an undergraduate degree from Chapman University in Orange, Calif., a master's degree from Arizona State University...

KTCU launches high school football show

Published Oct 8, 2008

As the College of Communication continues to work toward developing a sports broadcasting degree, the college's radio station is ahead of the curve.

KTCU FM 88.7 "The Choice" has added a high school football game-of-the-week broadcast to its weekly lineup, said Russell Scott, director of the station. Radio-TV-film students are responsible for the on-air content, Scott said.



"Instead of just going into the classroom and talking about it, now we can give them experience," Scott said.



The show airs Fridays from about 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Police: No arrests in area ‘date rape’

Published Oct 8, 2008

A recently reported sexual assault case near campus is being described by Fort Worth Police as a date rape incident, but police have made no arrests, a police spokesman said Friday.The female victim and...