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University fights appraisal district for bookstore property tax exemption

Published Aug 27, 2008

A decision by the Tarrant County Appraisal District has denied the TCU Bookstore a full property tax exemption because it sells merchandise to the general public as well as students, a university official...

University’s commitment to sustainability commendable

Published Aug 27, 2008

The university is stepping up its contribution to creating a sustainable environment.Chancellor Victor Boschini is one of more than 500 university or college presidents to date to agree to the American...

TCU's associate head volleyball coach Jason Tanaka spent his summer coaching players that could become future Olympians. Tanaka's team consisted of players ranked in the nation's top-50 for athletes 15-years old and younger. Photo by Media Relations

Volleyball coach trains potential Olympians

Published Aug 27, 2008

While the summer Olympics may be done until 2012, one man at TCU is coaching athletes who might find themselves competing for the United States in the future.Jason Tanaka is starting his seventh season...

‘Full House’ star to visit campus

Published Aug 27, 2008

Students might experience a flashback to their childhoods today as former "Full House" star Dave Coulier visits campus for Howdy Week.

Programming Council member and Howdy Week project leader Kelsie Johnson said the team chose Coulier because he is recognizable and students can relate to him, as many grew up watching "Full House." The show aired for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995 and is currently in syndication.

Volleyball team to be led by two seniors

Published Aug 27, 2008

The volleyball team welcomed back former players for its annual alumni match Saturday, and in the spirit of the match it was difficult not to notice there are just two seniors on this season's roster.

The two most-seasoned veterans on this year's team are setter Nirelle Hampton and middle blocker Devon Kirk.



Hampton said she has higher expectations for herself as one part of a senior duo.



"There is a little added pressure being a senior," Hampton said. "But I can go all out because it is my last season."

Former Frog reflects on experience in Beijing Olympics

Former Frog reflects on experience in Beijing Olympics

Published Aug 27, 2008

TCU alumni Jake Arrieta was one of 24 men selected to represent the United States on the Team USA baseball team in Beijing. The team earned a bronze medal after Arrieta pitched six innings and allowed no runs on two hits while striking out seven Chinese batters to earn a win in pool play.

Q:How did you get selected for Team USA?



A:The team was picked based on players' success during the year and their stats.



Q:What is a typical day for a Team USA baseball player?

Phelps not only Olympian deserving of praise

Published Aug 27, 2008

Praise Phelps. But let's not forget the rest.

Ask anyone to name one Olympian, and he or she will most likely talk about the world-record-breaking swimmer.



Michael Phelps is one of the most recognized Olympians of all time, thanks to his amazing winning streak - 14 gold medals, eight of which he won at the 2008 Beijing games. But what about other U.S. athletes who have made it big in this year's games?

Neeley dean remembers friendships from college years

Neeley dean remembers friendships from college years

Published Aug 26, 2008

It's the personal relationships between students and faculty that set the Neeley School of Business apart from other business schools in the mind of O. Homer Erekson. The relationships Erekson forged during...

New places, new faces

Published Aug 26, 2008

The beginning of the fall semester marked the creation and modification of a handful of buildings all over campus. From academic services to residence halls and athletic centers, all types of buildings...

Student: new major accomodates established interest

Published Aug 26, 2008

The psychology department is expanding its curriculum by adding a child development major this fall.

The department's Web site said the child development major is a multidisciplinary program that spans across four colleges -- Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, College of Education and College of Science and Engineering.



The major provides a core of courses in child development that will then be combined with courses in children's studies from other departments.

University Union, new dining halls worth the wait

Published Aug 26, 2008

No one ever thought the day would come.But almost two years, millions of dollars and 143,000 square feet later, the pinnacle of TCU's Campus Commons is finally complete. Sounds of jackhammers and cranes...

Upcoming semester brimming with sports action

Published Aug 26, 2008

Welcome to fall 2008 Horned Frog athletics.

Whether this is your first semester here, or your ninth semester, like myself, prepare yourself for a full slate of sports action.



Football



The program you probably care about the most is the football team. And what's not to love?



The team isn't half bad and is making strides to bring home its second Mountain West Conference title. But a couple of things have to fall the Frogs' way to achieve this goal.