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Historic cartography collection comes to North Texas museums

Published Nov 2, 2007

Beginning Nov. 3, people across the state will have the opportunity to experience more than 400 years of Texas history through maps, as a result of TCU's partnership with the Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.The exhibit, titled "Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps," consists of 64 historic maps from the Yana and Marty Davis map collection dating from 1548 to 2006.

Former athlete’s court date set in assault trial

Published Nov 2, 2007

A court date has been set for a former TCU athlete indicted on a charge of aggravated sexual assault by threat, according to the Tarrant County District Clerk's Office.Shannon Monroe Behling, 20, is set to appear in court Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. Behling, a former basketball player, was indicted Tuesday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault by threat, according to the Tarrant County District Attorney's office.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Frogs win exhibition in rout

Published Nov 2, 2007

The opponent's team name may have been the All-Stars, but for the Lady Frogs, one player rose above the rest to be their all-star.Behind the 23-point, 12-rebound performance by senior forward Lorie Butler-Rayford, the Lady Frogs ran away with Thursday night's exhibition game against the All-Stars, cruising to a 78-47 win. The All-Stars are comprised of players from around the WNBA.

Butler-Rayford shot 8 for 15 from the field, chipped in four steals and finished as the only TCU player with double-digit points.

Volleyball: Opponents come in hungry for win

Published Nov 1, 2007

The volleyball team welcomes two conference opponents from the state of Utah to the University Recreation Center starting tonight.The Horned Frogs take on BYU tonight and will follow up with a Friday match with the Utah Utes.

At 15-6 overall and 7-4 in conference play, BYU has already proven it can beat TCU when it swept the Frogs on Oct. 5 in Provo, Utah.

"BYU is a very good program," head coach Prentice Lewis said. "They're ranked in the top three in our conference, and they're nobody to be taken lightly."

Team preps for playoffs

Team preps for playoffs

Published Nov 1, 2007

With last week's 3-0 victory against Utah, the Horned Frogs clinched a conference tournament spot and a couple of team honors.Sophomore forward Lizzy Karoly was named the Mountain West Conference co-offensive player of the week for her two-goal performance against Utah. Karoly also earned a place on the Soccer America team of the week for the second time this season.

Karoly said the credit she received also belongs to her teammates.

"Being recognized like this is so great, because it finally shows that the hard work of the whole team is paying off," Karoly said.

Gore not always strongest method of inciting fear

Published Nov 1, 2007

Another Halloween has come and gone, but some timeless horror classics are still around for us to be shocked, appalled and amazed by.So even if it is November, dig through the discount bin at a local blockbuster for these thrilling gems.

"I'm Chucky, wanna play?"

"The power of Christ compels you!"

"Priority One. Insure return of organism for analysis. All other considerations secondary. Crew expendable."

Global change brought forth by political activism of youth

Published Nov 1, 2007

"Me and all my friends, we're all misunderstood. They say we stand for nothing, and there's no way we ever could." - "Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer.In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed the executive order that created the Peace Corps, and young adults across the nation joined and embarked on missions across the globe. That same year, college-aged students served as freedom riders, rallying and protesting for civil rights in the South.

Social skills impeded by technology

Published Nov 1, 2007

You walk across campus. You see a friend from class. You wave at him but instead of waving back, he continues, focusing his eyes on his cell phone screen, texting intently. You walk through the Student Center lounge on your way back to the dorm. You see your roommate hanging out there. You try to say hi, but your words are wasted because he has headphones on, blasting music into his ears.

Phi Delts suspended, under investigation

Published Nov 1, 2007

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity is under investigation by its national headquarters after allegations of hazing and underage drinking, the province president said.The chapter has been suspended from pledge, social and intramural activities, said Hugh King, province president of Phi Delt.

King said probation is pending because the investigation is ongoing.

James Parker, assistant dean of Campus Life, said Wednesday evening Phi Delt was not suspended by the university.

Parker said he could not comment further because the investigation is ongoing.

Former basketball player indicted on sexual assault charge

Published Nov 1, 2007

One of three former TCU athletes accused of sexually assaulting another student in a dorm room last year has been indicted by a Tarrant County grand jury, according to court records.Shannon Monroe Behling...

Program aims to counter nurse shortage

Program aims to counter nurse shortage

Published Nov 1, 2007

To combat a nursing shortage that is predicted to increase to more than 1 million nurses by 2020, the College of Health and Human Sciences is focusing on student retention and graduate studies.Donna Tilley, associate professor and director of the Harris College of Nursing, said the college already has a high retention rate ranging from 85 to 100 percent, but she wants to be more aggressive in keeping students in nursing.

About 550 students are declared nursing majors, Tilley said, with about 110 graduates each year.

Talent show to benefit campus organizations

Published Nov 1, 2007

The stars will come out on campus tonight.The Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity and the Music Educators Organization will present "The Stars at TCU" talent show in PepsiCo Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

From baton twirlers to dancers, to singer/songwriters, Christa Bentley, director of the talent show and member of Mu Phi Epsilon, said there will be an eclectic group of acts.

"All the acts are really incredible," Bentley said. "I just hope that people come out and watch the talent that the students have."