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TCU men’s basketball can’t snap their losing streak

Published Feb 14, 2011

TCU dropped its eighth-straight game to Wyoming Saturday, 77-67, at the Cowboys' Arena-Auditorium.

The loss dropped the Frogs to 10-16 overall this season and 1-10 in Mountain West Conference play. Wyoming improved to 9-16 overall and 2-9 in the MWC while ending an eight-game losing streak.

Junior forward J.R. Cadot led the Frogs with 16 points, his top scoring total in conference play this season. He went 6-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-5 from the free throw line.

Philosophy Professor Franzwa to retire after 35 years

Philosophy Professor Franzwa to retire after 35 years

Published Feb 14, 2011

After 35 years at TCU, philosophy professor Gregg Franzwa will officially retire from teaching in June and said he plans to write books, spend time with his 12-year-old daughter and invest in the stock market.

He said he felt it was time to step aside and let someone new take over the program, and it was financially possible for him to do so. Franzwa is currently on leave this spring and said he is excited about his retirement.

"I have continuing, positive bonds with TCU and its students, but it just feels like it's time," Franzwa said.

No. 5 Horned Frogs stay undefeated against Fresno State

Published Feb 13, 2011

Junior Lyndsi Hardin earned her first MVP honor of the season as No. 5 TCU moved to 5-0 on the season Sunday afternoon with a 10-9 decision over No. 9 Fresno State at October Hill Farm.

With the win, the Frogs have now won six-straight regular season matches dating back to last spring and haven't lost at home since the 2008-09 season. Overall, TCU rallied on the Western side Sunday to outscore the Bulldogs, 1,433-1,423.

Frogs chalk-up eighth consecutive loss

Published Feb 12, 2011

TCU dropped their eighth-straight game to Wyoming Saturday, 77-67, at the Cowboys' Arena-Auditorium. The loss dropped the Frogs to 10-16 overall this season and 1-10 in Mountain West Conference play....

Lady Frogs' win secures second place in MWC

Lady Frogs’ win secures second place in MWC

Published Feb 12, 2011

The Lady Frogs basketball team took sole possession of second place in the Mountain West Conference with a 65-54 win over Wyoming Saturday afternoon at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. The game featured 11 ties...

Frogs can’t hold off Crimson Tide, 3-4

Published Feb 12, 2011

Alabama defeated TCU 4-3 at Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center. TCU suffered its second loss in a row, dropping the Horned Frogs to 2-2. TCU won the doubles competition 2-1. The Horned Frogs fared poorly in singles play losing four of the six matches.

On the first court senior Emanuel Brighiu and senior Christopher Price, took on Alabama juniors Ricky Doverspike and Vikram . Brighiu and Price trailed early, but rallied to take the 7-5 lead. Reddy made a sensational dive to pull the score to 7-6. Brighiu and Price held of a "Bama rally to win 50-30 and give TCU the victory.

TCU Abroad goes all out for Monday’s fair

Published Feb 10, 2011

Even with temperatures expected to be in the 60s, The Center for International Studies: TCU Abroad has planned to take extra steps to encourage students to come out to Monday's Study Abroad Fair.

Alexis Branaman, the coordinator for study abroad, said they ordered five gallons of hot chocolate to hand out to students at the fair. Marshmallows and whipped cream will be available too she said.

Branaman said she hoped for a good turn out, similar to last fall's.

Celebrating Vick sends poor message

Published Feb 10, 2011

There are few things more difficult than reconciling opposing views on equality and justice, for consensus on these issues demands agreeing about agreement. These threads weave through the recent awarding...

Competition increases for academic scholarships

Published Feb 10, 2011

The increased number of freshman applications to TCU has created greater competition for academic scholarships in the incoming class, a university official said.

Associate Dean of Admission Wes Waggoner said the university had received 17,676 applications as of Feb. 8, about 3,500 more than last year's total. The increased competition for admission also means higher standards for scholarship consideration, he said.

New shuttle route shows power of communication

Published Feb 10, 2011

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority,, or The T, announced in a press release Thursday that it would offer free shuttle service on Fridays and Saturdays to the West Seventh Street area beginning this weekend. The T's announcement was a welcome and pleasant surprise because of all of the positives involved.

Joan Hunter, The T's spokeswoman, said the service was a good way for students to access the West Seventh area's entertainment opportunities.

Upcoming events

Published Feb 10, 2011

The State of Leadership Conference

Who: Keynote speaker Donnie Hodge, president and COO of Alta Gracia and parent company Knights Apparel

Where: TCU Leadership Center

When: Dinner begins at 6 p.m. today. Hodge speaks at 7 p.m.

Open to students, faculty and staff. Registration is required.

For more information contact J.R. McGrath at [email protected].

Moudy Gallery Exhibition

Who: Chris Powell, head of the ceramics department in the School of Art

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today

No. 52 Frogs take on No. 31 Alabama Friday

Published Feb 10, 2011

With the ice finally thawing from last week's winter storms, the No. 52 TCU men's tennis team will go into battle against No. 31 Alabama on Friday at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center.

It will be the team's fourth match of the season after a 4-3 loss against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Jan. 29 and two 6-1 victories against UT-Arlington and UT-Pan American on Jan. 23.

Head coach David Roditi said that even though the team has had the past couple of matches canceled against Wichita State and Tulsa, it has been working hard in preparation for the upcoming match.