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Q & A with Chris Del Conte part 2

Published Jan 25, 2011

TCU athletics director Chris Del Conte isn't often at a loss for words. The second half of my Tuesday sit-down with Del Conte touched on TCU's move to the Big East, the Pittsburgh Steelers' scheduled practices on campus and even the athletic director's favorite childhood sports teams.

Here is part two of the Q&A:

Q: Where are you in terms of rescheduling a non-conference game after Texas Tech backed out?

College of Fine Arts searches for new director

College of Fine Arts searches for new director

Published Jan 25, 2011

The College of Fine Arts is searching for a replacement for the director of the School of Art, who will retire at the end of this semester.

Scott Sullivan, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said the college has received around 10 applications for the position as the School of Art Director.

"The search committee has zeroed in on three [applicants] and they are now checking references," Sullivan said. "Then they are going to do a phone interview for those people to see if they are the kinds of people that we want to pursue and bring to campus for more interviews."

New Greek housing should be well thought-through

Published Jan 25, 2011

The Board of Trustees and the university have been discussing renovating the Greek houses on campus. Craig Allen, director of Housing & Residence Life, said the proposed plans include a common area for students as well as a new dining room. Allen also said a project of this size would take three to five years to complete.

Whatever the final design is, for the sake of the students at TCU, let's hope the school will have a well thought-out plan for construction that ensures on-campus housing for students without sacrificing several more parking spaces.

Café Brazil to open under the GrandMarc

Published Jan 25, 2011

Award-winning Café Brazil will open its first Tarrant County restaurant in place of Los Vaqueros, beneath the GrandMarc.

Brant Wood, CEO of Café Brazil, said there are 10 locations around Dallas, and he felt the restaurant's 24/7 concept is perfect for college students.

"We are known in the business for taking over failed restaurant space and converting it into a Café Brazil and being successful doing that," Wood said.

TCU will no longer play Boise State at home

Published Jan 25, 2011

The first and only conference matchup between TCU and Boise State, originally slotted to be a home game for TCU, will now be played at Boise's Bronco Stadium, according to a press release from The Mountain West Conference's Board of Directors.

The game was originally scheduled to play at Amon G. Carter Stadium for the 2011 football season.

The MWC said it approved the recommendations from the conference's athletic directors on the grounds that it would address current and future scheduling issues caused by shifts in MWC membership.

Horned Frogs take on New Mexico Wednesday

Published Jan 25, 2011

The TCU Horned Frogs will face conference opponent New Mexico today in Albuquerque at the Lobos' University Arena, known as The Pit, at 9 p.m. Both teams enter to contest with a three-game losing streak...

Teachers with guns: Pro

Published Jan 25, 2011

The United States is a nation living in denial, completely oblivious and willfully ignoring the reality of violence.

Fortunately, not all Americans choose to live in this state of denial. David McElwee and Bill Sandlin, two gun rights advocates and members of the National Rifle Association, took their case in favor of concealed handguns on high school campuses before the Arlington ISD school board this past week. The board, however, showed no interest to McElwee and Sandlin's proposal on Friday.

Greek housing discussion continues with Board of Trustees

Greek housing discussion continues with Board of Trustees

Published Jan 25, 2011

The university will continue discussions this semester with the Board of Trustees about building new Greek houses and either renovating or tearing down the old ones, Craig Allen, director of Housing & Residence Life, said.

Currently, Housing & Residence Life and Fraternity and Sorority Life is in communication with the Board of Trustees about getting approval for plans and the cost for the housing.

Allen said the cost of the housing is unknown at this point.

Tennis teams start strong with three wins in opening weekend

Tennis teams start strong with three wins in opening weekend

Published Jan 24, 2011

TCU tennis got off to a strong start this weekend with dominant performances by both the men and the women.

The two teams had three total matches on Saturday and Sunday at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center.

The action started on Saturday with the women's match against UT-Pan American. The women swept UTPA 7-0, not losing a single set along the way.

The Lady Frogs combined to win 96 games while conceding only 17. Both Idunn Hertzberg and Federica Denti each posted 6-0, 6-0 shutouts in singles play.

TCU alumni build Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2011 dream home

TCU alumni build Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2011 dream home

Published Jan 24, 2011

Two TCU alumni are building the Fort Worth, Texas: The City's Magazine 2011 dream home.

Chris Powers Jr. and Andrew Curtis, who have been in real estate for a combined nine years, formed Powers & Curtis in October of last year. By November, they had purchased their first property.

In December, the magazine selected their plans to be the 5,000 square foot dream home after an interview process.

Steelers versus Packers: Cowboys had to be involved

Published Jan 24, 2011

It's only fitting the Dallas Cowboys have their hands all over the Steelers-Packers Super Bowl XLV. There seems to be one friend in every group that ends up getting the party forced upon him or her at their house. The NFL's friend would be Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, but he'll be charging a lot more than $5 for access to the keg in the backyard and he was never exactly forced into throwing his Super Bowl party.

Q & A with Chris Del Conte

Q & A with Chris Del Conte

Published Jan 24, 2011

After TCU's Rose Bowl celebration at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Jan. 16, TCU Athletics Director Chris Del Conte is ready for the college football playoff debate to begin. The conversation began in his office, which was exalted with priceless Horned Frog décor, purple memorabilia and even a "Del Conte Rangers' jersey signed by Nolan Ryan. The debate continued as we strolled over to a dry-erase board in a side room connected to his office. Del Conte, armed with dry-erase marker and a cool tongue, decided it was time for us to agree to disagree on a college football playoff.