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Sign me up for Quidditch

Published Feb 16, 2011

The first time I ever picked up a "Harry Potter" book was in fourth grade. It was library day for my class, and I had finished the series I'd been reading and needed something new.

Although I'd never heard of it before, I loved it from the moment I opened to page one of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." I became the mega-fan: the girl who can quote whole chapters of the books and act out each movie without breaking a sweat. Imagine my joy when I was first told about Quidditch at TCU.

Domain name system issue causes e-mail outage

Published Feb 16, 2011

An issue with TCU's domain name system Tuesday night caused the second outage this month for the university's e-mail server, a Technology Resources administrator wrote in an e-mail.

Bryan Lucas, executive director of Technology Resources, wrote that the DNS issue arose because of the flooding of the university's server room in Sid W. Richardson Building on Feb. 4, which caused the initial outage in e-mail and wireless internet.

The e-mail servers were down from approximately 8:30 p.m. until 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, he wrote.

Physical Plants Aileen Stone retires from full-time employment after 21 years

Physical Plant’s Aileen Stone retires from full-time employment after 21 years

Published Feb 16, 2011

Aileen Stone spends her days in the TCU Physical Plant taking repair orders for the things that need to be fixed on campus. She has worked for TCU for 21 years and said TCU has given her a second family that she looks forward to seeing every day. Stone retired from full-time employment Jan. 7, but returned to the university as a part-time worker the next Monday.

When did you start working for TCU?

"I started working for TCU on July 12, 1989."

What do you look forward to when you come into work?

“30 Mosques, 30 Days” speakers visit TCU

Published Feb 16, 2011

After attending 30 different mosques across the country during Ramadan, Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq will share their experiences at TCU today during their "30 Mosques, 30 Days" speaking series.

Jake Hofmeister, an associate chaplain at TCU, said the two put together an entertaining and insightful storytelling series about their 30-day journey that spanned 30 states.

The presentation will include anecdotes, photos and videos from the trip not documented on the website.

There’s no place for creationism in education

Published Feb 15, 2011

Was Charles Darwin right on evolution? Does it even matter? These questions remain a controversial topic to this day, and the third question of whether his theory on the question of how life began should...

Career expo to showcase 80 companies

Career expo to showcase 80 companies

Published Feb 15, 2011

TCU's Career and Intern Expo will provide students with opportunities to talk to employers and show their skills to obtain a job or internship on Wednesday.

The expo occurs once a semester and will showcase about 80 companies, Ashley Grubbs, associate director of employer development, said. The event is mostly for finding jobs for juniors and seniors, but the intern portion of the expo is available to both freshmen and sophomores, she said.

SGA votes to support shuttle

Published Feb 15, 2011

The House unanimously voted to pass a resolution Tuesday night for Student Government Association to support the free T-Bus from campus to West Seventh on the weekends. Brett Anderson, vice president...

Dance class will promote Black History Month

Published Feb 15, 2011

Students can step into a new culture and move their feet to the beat of African- and Caribbean-style dances Wednesday in University Recreation Center.

The second annual African dance class will provide students with a different and enjoyable way to work out as well as a way to learn about another culture, Briana Saldana, a junior criminal justice major, said.

Chasity Shorts, a junior sociology major, said the dance class was also a way to incorporate a social event to promote Black History Month.

Grading scale will improve education programs

Published Feb 15, 2011

Students are used to being graded on their scholastic performances. Professors use letter grades as a way to measure students' progress and effort in courses, and you would be hard-pressed to find an...

Better coaching will refine Cowboys’ game

Published Feb 15, 2011

With the aftermath of a 6-10 season, Cowboys' owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been making a complete change in the coaching regime of the Cowboys. With a new defensive coordinator, a new strength and training coach and a new receiving coach amongst other coaching changes, the Dallas Cowboys are getting serious about leadership.

Hiring defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been one of the best moves in the entire NFL offseason. Ryan will bring exceptional energy and toughness to a defensive unit that was anything but exceptional and tough during the 2010 season.

Lady Frogs travel to Colorado tonight

Published Feb 15, 2011

The TCU women's basketball team will face Colorado State on the road in Fort Collins, Colo. at 8 p.m. today. The Lady Frogs moved to second place in the Mountain West Conference with a 65-54 win over...

Women’s golf finishes eighth in Puerto Rico

Published Feb 15, 2011

The No. 30 women's golf team finished eighth in the Lady Puerto Rico Classic as play concluded Tuesday in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

The Frogs recorded a top-10 finish for the 15th time in its last 16 tournaments.

TCU shot a final-round 305, lowering its score by six strokes from Monday's second round. The Frogs finished the tournament with a 919.

Top-ranked Alabama won the event for the second straight year with an 875, five strokes ahead of No. 27 Iowa State.

Frogs' junior Brooke Beeler led the team with a 74 Tuesday, her best round of the tournament.