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MWC signs contract with Fort Worth Bowl

Published Aug 25, 2005

The Fort Worth Bowl will now feature a team from the Mountain West Conference.The recently signed three-year deal goes into effect in 2006.

The agreement means that one of the top three teams from the conference will play in the bowl game at Amon Carter Stadium, giving TCU the chance, if selected, to play in front of its home crowd.

Tom Starr, executive director of the Fort Worth Bowl, had nothing but good things to say about the agreement and said it will be beneficial for all parties involved.

Rock On

Rock On

Published Aug 24, 2005

Whether it is for a rock concert or to hold debates, there is a new gathering place for students on campus. The Megalith rock formation in front of the Bailey Building is designed to draw together students and faculty and serve as a circle of knowledge, said Nowell Donovan, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs .

"A university is after knowledge and so are people," Donovan said. "It's a great catalyst for creativity and is designed to be a circle of truth."

Former Horned Frog track athlete sues university

Published Aug 24, 2005

TCU has until the end of the week to respond to a lawsuit recently filed by an award-winning athlete and former student, according to the Tarrant County District Clerk's Office.In the lawsuit, Jacob Hernandez alleges TCU violated its own policy by denying his request to transfer to the University of Texas Track and Field program.

Hernandez filed the lawsuit Aug. 2, and TCU, the defendant, has 20 days after the first Monday the lawsuit was filed to respond, according to the clerk's office.

Sandora Irvin named C-USA Female Athlete of the Year

Published Aug 24, 2005

Conference USA named women's basketball forward Sandora Irvin 2004-05 Female Athlete of the Year for her work during her senior season. Irvin led the Frogs to their second C-USA Tournament title in three years, was named to the conference's All-Decade team, made her second consecutive C-USA first team and won the league's Defensive Player of the Year award for the third straight season.

She finished the 2004-05 season averaging 19.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.5 blocks, 2.1 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

Freshmen: first impressions

Published Aug 24, 2005

Chase Gentry, marketing major: "It's a perfect size. Not too many people to get lost in the shuffle."
Thomas Pressly, business and political science major: "I was overwhelmed because I am from out of state, but people are very welcoming."


Jordan Buck, marketing major: "The great city and a college all in one."


Lauren Bortka, fashion merchandising major: "I came to cheer tryouts expecting a certain stereotype, but realized everyone's really cool."


Zach Llewellyn, marketing major: "Great campus. The girls are amazing."

Alumnus breaks into local country music circuit, looks to regain loyalty among TCU fans

Alumnus breaks into local country music circuit, looks to regain loyalty among TCU fans

Published Aug 24, 2005

Playing barefoot in slightly torn jeans, 2004 TCU graduate Stephen Pointer's light brown hair and expressive face conjured up the image of a country heartthrob for some audience members Saturday night.Pointer's opening song, "Heartbreak," eerily complimented the relaxed setting as half a dozen pillar candles poured soft white light onto the hardwood floors of the Fort Worth Wineroom.

The Wineroom had an eclectic mix of young professionals and older couples cuddling up to hear Pointer perform.

New AD aims to leave mark

New AD aims to leave mark

Published Aug 24, 2005

In a time when the world of sports is so concerned with the words "I," "Me" and "You," TCU seems to have found an individual who still knows the meaning of "We."Daniel Morrison Jr., TCU's new athletics director, has expectations set far beyond the simple science of team records and goal differentials.

"Things are already working pretty well here. We just need to make a few tweaks," Morrison said. "We just want to help young athletes reach their abilities."

Overcrowding remains an issue this fall

Published Aug 24, 2005

More than 20 students found themselves still living in residence hall lounges Tuesday, and university officials say the overcrowding issue may not be resolved until 2007 when a new residence hall opens...

Mountain West poses new competition for athletics

Published Aug 24, 2005

TCU is about to get its first taste of Mountain West Conference competition.The football, volleyball and soccer teams are all set to begin play in the next two weeks, and the coaches of the respective sports do not know exactly what to expect.

Head football coach Gary Patterson, head volleyball coach Prentice Lewis and head soccer coach Dan Abdalla all said MWC opponents will be strong, but said they believe their squads have a chance to be competitive in their first season since leaving Conference USA.

Foo Fighters – “In Your Honour

Published Aug 24, 2005

Comparing the band's liner photo with old Nirvana pictures will be the most fun longtime Foo Fighters fans will have with the new disc. Billed as the ultimate Foo album, "In Your Honour," a two-disc set...

Turner heads new department

Published Aug 24, 2005

Darron Turner was very busy this summer. Newly appointed as the assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, he worked hard to organize the changes within his office. Of the many responsibilities Turner will hold as part of his new position, one includes heading Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services. Over the summer, several departments within the Student Development Services were combined to form IIS.

Faculty Senate sets new agenda

Published Aug 24, 2005

Employee compensation will be one of the most important issues the Faculty Senate will tackle this semester, said Andy Fort, faculty senate chairman and professor of religion."We want TCU to be a place where everyone can earn enough to live on," Fort told an audience of faculty and staff at Monday's opening luncheon in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

The Faculty Senate and Staff Assembly have created a university compensation task force to further examine the issue.