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Phelps’ Olympics performance may be unmatchable

Published Aug 27, 2008

Now that the Olympics are over, I wonder to myself what I am going to watch when midnight rolls around. Without Michael Phelps swimming his way into the record books and high school girls jumping around...

Boise State receiver Austin Pettis (87) catches a pass for a first down in front of TCU cornerback Rafael Priest (1) in the first quarter of the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, Calif. in December 2008. TCU defeated Boise State, 17-16. Photo by Ron Jenkins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram via MCT

Schieffer School launches director search

Published Aug 27, 2008

The founding director of the Schieffer School of Journalism said he will return in the spring to his first loves: writing and teaching.

Tommy Thomason resigned as director in early March, and associate professor of journalism John Tisdale replaced him as interim director. Thomason has been teaching at TCU since 1984 and became interim chair of the journalism department in 1998 before becoming director in 1999. Thomason remained director when it was renamed the Schieffer School of Journalism in spring 2005.

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."

Wikipedia a weak approach to scholarly research

Published Aug 26, 2008

Being Wiki savvy: Is it helping or hurting?

Information inundates the modern college student's world today. Waiting to check out at the grocery store and examining national magazines, one can get up to date on the current affairs of our country. Before the transaction is final and the electronic signature completed, the careful observer of magazine covers will know who delivered a baby, who is undergoing drug rehabilitation and most importantly, what newfangled romances were kindled or irretrievably squashed over the weekend.

What you missed

Published Aug 26, 2008

Psychology professor's threat case dropped

Charges against a psychology professor who was accused in 2007 of making a terroristic threat were dismissed in June after he completed a mental health program, according to court documents. The university has declined to comment on his status at the university.



Psychology professor Charles Bond was arrested in June 2007 after he was accused of sending threatening e-mails to his co-workers. Bond was found incompetent to stand trial and was referred to a mental health program, according to court documents.

TCU safety Stephen Hodge (29) intercepts a pass intended for Boise State's Julian Hawkins (82) late in the fourth quarter of the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, Calif., in December 2008. TCU defeated Boise State, 17-16. Photo by Ron Jenkins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram via MCT

Communication dean shares goals, experiences

Published Aug 26, 2008

A child of the 1960s, David Whillock remembers his hometown's college football team, the Arkansas Razorbacks, beating TCU at several games of the now defunct Southwest Conference. Today, the Fayetteville, Ark., native sits in Fort Worth as dean of the College of Communication. Whillock joined the university in 1991 and served as chair of the radio-TV-film department from 1995 to 1999, when he took the post of interim dean of the College of Communication until 2002.

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...