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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

The soccer team is back on the pitch, and after the season opener this young team is ready for a successful season.

Junior forward Lizzy Karoly scored twice on six shots and had an assist in the season-opening 5-0 win against Stephen F. Austin on Friday night.

"It was important to come out and set the tone for the rest of the season," Karoly said.

And set the tone is what the team did, scoring twice in the first 10:15 into the match.

The transition from high school to college can be tough, but current TCU students say hearing advice from older peers is helpful.

Karina Mercer, a sophomore accounting and finance major, said its important to balance studying and friends.

"When you study nonstop, you will burn yourself out," she said. "Make sure you find time to enjoy life and treasure the friendships you will make. Find a balance between school and fun and you will be much happier."

Click. Click. Click.

The sound of students typing their papers breaks the silence of one of the study lounges in Samuelson residence hall.

"Ballin!"

First-year students cheer as their friends challenge each other to a game of pool or foosball in the second-floor lounge of Milton Daniel Hall.

Clack. Clack. Clack.

A group of first-year women excitedly walk down the hallway of Colby Hall in their high heels on their way to a formal.

For new freshmen, the excitement of living on their own for the first time can go hand-in-hand with the anxiety that comes with any major life change.

Monica Kintigh, staff counselor at the Counseling, Testing and Mental Health Center, said it is not uncommon for freshmen to come by the center during their first semester for help with dealing with their anxieties.