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Police suspect attempted kidnappings related

Published Sep 5, 2007

Two men arrested after an attempted kidnapping of a female student early Saturday morning may have been involved in two other kidnapping attempts in the area, a police spokesman said Tuesday.The connections between the attempted kidnapping of the 21-year-old student and the two other attempted kidnappings during the last week are still under investigation, said Lt. Paul Henderson, Fort Worth Police spokesman.

Campus advertising firm hires fresh face

Published Sep 5, 2007

Just in time for Real World Integrated Marketing Communications' first anniversary, a new hire will bring years of expertise to the agency. TCU's student-managed marketing communications and public relations agency has hired a 13-year veteran as copy chief.

Real World now has Margaret Ritsch as one of two advisers to the agency. The agency provides students the opportunity to work on promotional campaigns for nonprofit organizations.

SGA proposes ID cards used at football games

Published Sep 5, 2007

Student Government Association approved a resolution Tuesday to consider the use of ID cards at TCU sporting events. The resolution was passed unanimously after it was presented at the weekly house meeting.

According to Bill 94-2, SGA representatives support the use of student ID cards at all sporting events, and rather than having the money go on send home, the representatives propose to have the money taken directly from each student's individual meal plan.

Other points discussed included:

Football: The Time is Now

Football: The Time is Now

Published Aug 31, 2007

After patiently waiting for 256 days since the team's last game, the Horned Frogs kick off the 2007 football season against the Baylor Bears on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Amon G. Carter Stadium.TCU comes into...

Football: Experience the key for linebackers

Published Aug 31, 2007

It is the deepest, most experienced unit for this year's No. 22 Horned Frogs football team and the unit head coach Gary Patterson trusts more than any other on the team.The linebackers for this year's team have established themselves as forces to be reckoned with in college football.

The member of the unit who was perhaps most honored and recognized in the off-season was junior Jason Phillips.

Pledges accept bids, continue IFC tradition

Published Aug 31, 2007

An Interfraternity Council tradition spanning more than 50 years continued Wednesday night as 282 men crossed over the TCU seal in Sadler Hall. After going through three rounds of IFC Men's Recruitment, 318 men gathered in the Brown-Lupton Student Center Ballroom at 6 p.m. to receive their bid cards.

Josh Schutts, coordinator of fraternity and sorority life and IFC adviser, said recruitment started last Saturday with an information session. The first round started with 336 men visiting all the IFC houses.

Football: Brown to control ground game

Published Aug 31, 2007

As a true freshman, Aaron Brown rushed for 163 yards on 17 carries in a nationally televised game against the University of Utah Utes, officially bursting into the Horned Frog scene.Two years later, Brown, now a junior, will begin his second year as TCU's featured running back, and is no longer in need of an introduction.

Last season, Brown led the team in rushing with 801 yards and finished first in the Mountain West Conference with nine rushing touchdowns. He also averaged an impressive 5.2 yards per carry.

Flying High

Flying High

Published Aug 31, 2007

As Howdy Week winds down, Programming Council is bringing in a stunt motorcyclist Fridayto kick off the pep rally with a boom.Motorcyclist Geoff Aaron will begin unwinding his aluminum obstacle course at 6 p.m. in the Kelly Alumni Center parking lot. Aaron Wolfe, vice chairman of Programming Council, said there is much to look forward to.

"The motorcyclist is a major highlight but the band and cheerleaders are also highlighted," Wolfe said.

Howdy Week project leader Kaytlyn Knowles agreed with Wolfe but said she is especially looking forward to Aaron's stunts.

Football: Young Gun

Published Aug 31, 2007

Losing a starting quarterback is bad. Losing a starting quarterback who helped lead a team to a 19-2 record during his tenure as a starter is worse.Head coach Gary Patterson saw this situation develop with the graduation of Jeff Ballard.

After an open competition that spanned from spring practices up until a couple of weeks ago, Patterson named redshirt freshman Andy Dalton as the starter for Saturday's season opener against Baylor University. The thought of Dalton not having taken a snap at the college level isn't forcing Patterson to lose sleep, he said.

Patterson: Blake tentative for Texas game

Patterson: Blake tentative for Texas game

Published Aug 31, 2007

The status of two prominent Frogs football players remains uncertain heading into this weekend's match-up against the University of Texas.Senior defensive end Tommy Blake and junior running back Aaron Brown have arguably been the center of attention since the conclusion of the Frogs' 27-0 win against Baylor on Saturday.

Blake, a preseason All-American and has been named to numerous awards watch lists, was a late scratch from the Baylor game after he was scheduled to play somewhere between 10 to 15 plays, head coach Gary Patterson said.

Quick Sports

Published Aug 31, 2007

Game days releasedAs the schedule was released for the 2007-2008 men's basketball season, non-conference games against three Big 12 opponents highlight this year's string of games.

Perhaps the year's most notable game comes Jan. 2 when the team travels to Austin for a 7 p.m. game with the University of Texas Longhorns.

The team will also have back-to-back meetings with the Texas Tech University Red Raiders and the Oklahoma University Sooners.

Going Greek not essential

Going Greek not essential

Published Aug 31, 2007

Entering a college or university for the first time can be intimidating and tough, regardless of whether you are a freshman or transfer student.Freshmen and transfer students are faced with a difficult...