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Nonprofit group aims to educate college voters

Published Feb 27, 2008

A nonpartisan, nonprofit political organization will address the importance of voting in this year's presidential election Thursday at TCU.The Programming Council worked with the Student Government Association...

Solid start for Gerrish brings Horned Frogs win

Solid start for Gerrish brings Horned Frogs win

Published Feb 27, 2008

Three runs in the first inning gave TCU a lead it would not relinquish against the Dallas Baptist University Patriots on Tuesday night.The Horned Frogs beat the Patriots 6-1 in a game that was preserved...

Language barrier can be overcome abroad, author says

Published Feb 27, 2008

Language is the greatest obstacle for students studying abroad, an associate professor in English at DePaul University said.


During a question-and-answer meeting, student heard about Green Honors Chair speaker Michele Morano's adventures abroad, and students voiced their concerns about international travel.


Morano, the author of "Grammar Lessons: Translating a Life in Spain," said it is impossible to avoid embarrassment when studying abroad in a foreign country.

Administrator: plus/minus system has little effect

Published Feb 27, 2008

Although many students have expressed mixed feelings about the new plus/minus grading system, research shows its implementation had little effect on students' average GPAs.


Cathy Coghlan, assistant director of institutional research, said the average GPA from 2006 freshmen without the plus/minus system was 2.87, and the first-year average of the fall 2007 class with the plus/minus system was 2.94.

Pro-life students inform, benefit campus

Published Feb 27, 2008

Student activists on campus are protesting one of the most controversial issues in the U.S. and are bringing a topic to the public eye that truly matters.Roe v. Wade had been a hot topic of debate for...

MWC frontrunner to face Lady Frogs

MWC frontrunner to face Lady Frogs

Published Feb 27, 2008

The first-place women's basketball team in the Mountain West Conference, the University of Utah, takes on No. 2 TCU today in Salt Lake City in a battle of the conference's top teams.The Utes, ranked No....

Strong fan support beneficial for team

Published Feb 27, 2008

The first baseball series of the 2008 season featured a familiar topic that has been prevalent for the majority of the spring season: attendance.


The basketball teams have openly campaigned for support, students have slept outdoors to encourage support, new fan clubs were established and as a result, numbers increased slightly. But many seats still remain cold and unused, and the basketball team started dropping more games at home.

Policy expert to speak today

Published Feb 26, 2008

The senior vice president of a bipartisan, nonprofit organization that provides insights and policy solutions for the government, international institutions and corporations will visit campus today and...

Campus eateries to close

Campus eateries to close

Published Feb 26, 2008

Two dining facilities will close permanently March 7 because of campus construction, but other dining options will be available, such as a hot dog cart, said the marketing manager of Dining Services.Legia...

Conference network goes national

Published Feb 26, 2008

The Mountain West Sports Network is joining forces with DirecTV and will launch the Mtn. nationwide no later than Sept. 1.


The Mtn. is the nation's first network dedicated to one college conference, the Mountain West Conference, which TCU has been a member of since 2005.


DirecTV is the nation's largest satellite-television service provider, available to 16.8 million customers.

Top-20 team downed, rival Mustangs up next

Published Feb 26, 2008

The women's tennis team is going for another win Wednesday against SMU, after upsetting No. 16 William & Mary this weekend. TCU defeated the Tribe 4-3 on Sunday, with the final two points of the match coming from two freshmen who stepped up when it mattered most.


"It's not easy to close out a match," head coach Jeff Hammond said. "Our team seems to handle pressure well, and I think it is good experience for a young player to be put in that situation."

Weekend games bring first loss of season

Published Feb 26, 2008

The men's tennis team split its two games over the weekend, ending its undefeated streak with a loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday.


The Horned Frogs stretched their perfect season to nine games before falling 4-3 to the No. 15 Cowboys.


Before it was broken, the weekend also featured a streak-extending sweep of the University of Minnesota, which TCU beat 7-0 on Saturday.