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Frisbee golf course proposal rejected by administration

Published Sep 5, 2008

Even though funds were allocated for it, a Frisbee golf course won't be built on campus.

A student proposal to build a Frisbee golf course was dismissed by the administration because of safety concerns, a Student Government Association official said.



Frisbee golf, also known as Disc golf or FROLF, is a game similar to golf where players throw discs at specified chained baskets or targets, such as trees or lampposts.

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Patterson hopes to work out kinks against Lumberjacks

Published Sep 5, 2008

The football team will try to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2006 when they host the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Saturday.

Despite being glad to open the season with a 26-3 win against the New Mexico Lobos, head football coach Gary Patterson said his team could have played better.



"We are obviously excited to get through week one with a victory," Patterson said. "We played hard and physical, but we need to play smarter. We had some penalties on special teams that I would like to resolve."

Pat Green to visit BLUU for grand opening

Published Sep 5, 2008

The university will mark the grand finale of the Brown-Lupton University Union Grand Opening Week today with a performance by country singer and Texas native Pat Green.

Programming Council chair Kristen Chapman said the Student Government Association landed Pat Green back in January.



"I am very excited," Chapman said. "We have been looking forward to having Pat Green here for a long time."

Football team improves to 2-0

Football team improves to 2-0

Published Sep 5, 2008

The Horned Frogs entered Amon G. Carter Stadium for their home-opener running through purple and white fireworks. Unfortunately for Stephen F. Austin, the fireworks continued when the TCU offense took the field.

Joseph Turner's three rushing touchdowns fueled a 67-7 beating of the visiting Lumberjacks, the 67 points scored in a game was the second most in school history. TCU scored 68 in 1932 against Austin College.



"If you could write a script [for this game,] this would be what you wanted," TCU head coach Gary Patterson said.

Local cupcake store offers 31 delicious flavors

Published Sep 5, 2008

Hidden away just off Camp Bowie is a small, yellow cottage called The Cupcake Cottage. This adorable, family-owned business opened in September 2006 and has been baking deliciously gorgeous cupcakes ever...

Art exhibits fresh views

Published Sep 5, 2008

On display at the Fort Worth Contemporary Arts is an exhibition by artists Rebecca Barron, Richard Wentworth and Tom Sachs. Attempting to explain the world we live in, the artists examine the idea of archive...

Obama should’ve chosen Phelps as running mate

Published Sep 5, 2008

Last week's Democratic National Convention in Denver showcased the first time many Americans got a glimpse of Barack Obama's running mate, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware.

Like any good patriot, I believe an open dialogue about political issues is necessary for the health of our nation. Therefore, let me express my outrage that Obama passed up on the most obvious choice for his potential vice president: Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps.

Club sports can pay head coaches

Published Sep 5, 2008

TCU Club Sports teams now have permission to pay head coaches if they choose. The decision to give coaches payments is left up to each sport.

Coaches still have the option to volunteer for a team if they feel the payment is unnecessary. The payment that coaches can earn will come from the club's dues to cover the cost. If coaches do agree to get paid, each club can get in touch with Cristie Carpenter , the associate director of programs, to arrange the payment.

Ranking not accurate portrayal of university’s quality

Published Sep 5, 2008

The university has dropped in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for the third year in a row.Three years ago, TCU was in the top 100. Today, it sits on the No. 113 rung.But fear not, Horned Frogs....

U.S. not in as bad of shape as Obama says

Published Sep 5, 2008

Barack Obama's speech last week at the Democratic National Convention was no doubt a good one. It accomplished what he wanted: inspiring Americans with powerful themes, appealing for noble causes. He demonstrated,...

24-hour library convenient for odd-hour students

Published Sep 5, 2008

If you're one of those people, like I am, who remembers the assignment for the next class at 2 a.m. and suddenly realizes your friendly computer has betrayed you, there's no need to panic. You can take...

Study Abroad provides access to emergency relief overseas

Published Sep 5, 2008

Students and employees traveling abroad will now have experts providing services from health care to political evacuations under guidance of TCU, an official in the Center for International Studies, TCU Abroad said.

TCU signed a contract with International SOS, an international emergency service provider, so students and employees who are studying or conducting research abroad with TCU will benefit from emergency medical, personal, travel, legal and security assistance services, said Tracy Williams, associate director for the Center for International Studies, TCU Abroad.