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Geology department to introduce new energy institute

Published Apr 26, 2007

Responding to a globally increasing demand for energy, TCU is forming a multidisciplinary energy institute to prepare students for work in various facets of the energy industry.The institute, which plans to offer undergraduate and graduate coursework in the departments of geology, engineering, environmental science and in the Neeley School of Business, will focus on the exploration, extraction and transportation of carbon-based energy along with a study of new drilling technologies involved in the processes.

Double Duty

Published Apr 26, 2007

He splits his time between two offices. He manages demands from two jobs, both at TCU. In one, he gets chalk on his hands and loves it. In the other, he pores over applications and helps prospective students make one of the most important decisions of their lives.

Then, he goes home to 8-year-old twins.

Jim Atwood, 59, is both a religion instructor and assistant to the dean of admissions, as well as chairman of the freshman admissions committee, something that may seem an unlikely combination.

Conservative party right in many ways but needs some help

Published Apr 26, 2007

To my fellow conservatives, I've learned and thought about a lot of political issues in my four years here at TCU. And, to the liberals, I think you'll find I'm fairly objective. Before I graduate, I'd like to leave you with my thoughts about what we, as conservatives, have right and what we're getting wrong.The first thing we have right is our patriotism - loving America is never the wrong thing to do. Patriotism is what made this country great and will keep it going. We also support our troops, which is the right thing to do.

Asst. dean denies stereotypes

Published Apr 26, 2007

Projects overflowing on a cluttered desk, photos displayed on every surface and a plethora of stress relievers make up the office of the assistant dean of campus life and dean of the class of 2007.James Parker, 32, was born in Oklahoma City and earned a bachelor's degree in organizational communication in 1998 and a master's degree in education in 2002 from the University of Oklahoma.

For 24 years, Parker did not miss a single Sooner home football game, but, for the past six years, he has found a new home as a Horned Frog.

Grandfather Claus

Grandfather Claus

Published Apr 25, 2007

Howard Payne's office isn't one filled with accolades and awards on the wall. There are a few plaques and a TCU baseball cap decorating the bookshelf, along with a bright blue lunch box.

The office is fitting for an 82-year-old who knows that people matter most.

To some, the title of office assistant hardly encompasses what Payne has contributed to TCU for more than two decades.

Jodi Norman, a former TCU student, has an especially close relationship with Payne - one that spans 20 years.

Faculty should work all term

Published Apr 25, 2007

A lot of people on campus get lazy during this time of the semester.But, while students can be excused by having had months of weekly papers, quizzes, homework and jobs, TCU faculty have no excuse.

Professors are paid to be here, teach us, test us and grade those tests. It's not too much to ask a professor to return graded tests in the class following the test day. It's inexcusable when a professor takes more than a week to grade a test, unless that teacher is grading novel-sized essay exams.

Week’s events to raise awareness of Darfur genocide

Published Apr 25, 2007

The TCU community is participating in Global Days for Darfur to raise awareness about the genocide occurring in Darfur, a professor said. Global Days is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness and is all about education and action, said Cecil Van de Voorde, an assistant criminal justice professor.

"I want people to wake up, pay attention and start acting," said Van de Voorde, who is managing this week's events.

‘Hot Fuzz’ balances comedy, action

Published Apr 25, 2007

If you thought "Shaun of the Dead" was good way back in 2004, then "Hot Fuzz" is worth your time.Director and co-writer Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead") teamed up again with co-writer and actor Simon...

Symposium questions celebrity fascination

Published Apr 25, 2007

Students and faculty want to know why America is obsessed with celebrities. "Why is America obsessed with celebrities" is the question of the day and the title of today's Searchlight Symposium from 5 to 7 p.m. in Smith Hall 104.

Students will hear about celebrity obsession from guest speakers Richard Allen, a radio-TV-film professor, and Adam Schiffer, a political science assistant professor, and can participate in an open-question forum, said John Wood, founder of the biannual event that started in 2006.

Nursing clinical sign-ups cause schedule difficulties

Published Apr 25, 2007

The system in which required nursing clinical sign-ups are being conducted is making it difficult to register for classes and plan work schedules, nursing students said.The problem with signing up for...

No Strings Attached

Published Apr 25, 2007

Step into the 214,000 square-foot warehouse and gape at the rows and rows of guitars.Classical, acoustic, electric, vintage - there more types than the average music lover could ever name. Hear about 30 different guitar melodies simultaneously; all are live. Some come from professional guitarists playing on any of the five stages dispersed throughout the hall, but most are attendees of the world's largest guitar festival experimenting on their potentially new guitars at one of the 800 exhibitors' booths.

Swing Away

Swing Away

Published Apr 25, 2007

Roll the tarp back and put fresh chalk on the base paths.Although Tuesday night's nonconference contest was postponed, a mid-week ballgame will take place at Lupton Stadium.

A week ago, the No. 27 Horned Frogs baseball team had a taste of sweet revenge against the Oklahoma Sooners in a battle of top-30 teams.

Tonight, the Horned Frogs will try to bring the season record against teams in the Big 12 Conference to an even .500 in a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.