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Amon G. Carter grandstand to be imploded then renovated.

Implosion brings down the west grandstand of Amon G. Carter Stadium

Published Dec 5, 2010

With the wind chill of 28 degrees and the implosion happening around 8:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning, crowds still made it out to watch the implosion of the Amon G. Carter stadium.

Rubbing her hands together to warm them, alumna Jennifer Dart said that even though she was freezing she wouldn't miss the implosion. Dart has been coming to football games at the stadium since she was five years old.

"This is a good turnout," Dart said. "I think the community is really behind the growth of the university and they are excited about the new stadium going in."

TCU to play in Rose Bowl

Published Dec 5, 2010

The same day TCU said goodbye to 80-year old Amon G. Carter Stadium, the No. 3 Horned Frog football team said hello to its future appearance in the Rose Bowl BCS Bowl game against Wisconsin.

Sunday morning, fans woke up to see the historical landmark imploded, and just 12 hours later, the same fans gathered at Daniel Meyer Coliseum in anticipation to see where the Frogs will end its 2010 season.

Voice of the Frogs Brian Estridge said to head football coach Gary Patterson, "On the day we blow up Amon G. Carter Stadium, we blow up the BCS."

Frogs fall to Northern Iowa 64-60

Published Dec 4, 2010

Despite a strong effort by TCU, the Northern Iowa Panthers handed the frogs their first defeat in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum this season. TCU was led by Garlon Green with 14 points, while Sammy Yeager and...

Harry Potter’s Quidditch might have potential to be an NCAA sport

Published Dec 2, 2010

Quidditch, a game created by J.K. Rowling in her fictional "Harry Potter" books, is gaining popularity among high school and college students in the Muggle, or non-magical, world.

Valerie Fischman, a student at the University of Maryland, is petitioning the NCAA to recognize Quidditch as an official sport. The process, however, could take years because athletic directors from at least 50 colleges must also petition the NCAA for recognition.

Debt collectors use Facebook to harrass

Debt collectors use Facebook to harrass

Published Dec 2, 2010

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Embarrassing wall posts, harassing messages and unwanted contact with friends and family. Welcome to the new battleground for debt collectors: Facebook.

Many have found themselves accepting friend requests from someone they're not sure they know, or think they might know. Someone who carelessly accepts a friend request could be damaging themselves more than they realize.

Week 12 of the Skiff’s college Pick ‘Em poll

Published Dec 2, 2010

Every week, Chancellor Victor Boschini and several student leaders pick who they think will win top upcoming college football games in the Daily Skiff college football pick 'em challenge. Daily Skiff sports editor Madison Pelletier and News Now sports director Chris Blake are tied for the lead with the highest cumulative score at 43-17. This is the last week for the pick "em challenge, but next week there will be a post-season exhibition round in the Bowl Special Section.

Oregon vs. Oregon State

Auburn vs. South Carolina

Oklahoma vs. Nebraska

Senior Design show focuses on different types

Published Dec 2, 2010

As graduation nears, five graphic design majors are busy adding the finishing touches to their work before the TCU Graphic Design Senior Show. The event gives students a chance to show off their hard work and is an opportunity to get their pieces noticed by prospective employers.

This year, the theme for the show is "The Right Type," a concept presented by senior Rachel Clary. The graduating students each presented a theme and voted on which one they believed would be best for the senior show.

Legislation protects students’ privacy

Published Dec 2, 2010

As the semester comes to an end, the release of final grade reports gets closer, leaving some parents curious about the academic performance of their students. However, the Family Educational Rights and...

Senior dance concert will be the last in the old building

Published Dec 2, 2010

Just as the university's football players recently played their last home game in Amon G. Carter Stadium before its renovation, students in the dance department will be performing for the last time in their current space on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The show, called "The Dance Studio," will be a showcase of projects by 15 seniors in a choreography class. Each senior has created an entirely new dance work to be presented in a fully-produced concert, Elizabeth Gillaspy, associate professor of ballet, said.

Mens basketball tops Prairie View A&M 78-61

Men’s basketball tops Prairie View A&M 78-61

Published Dec 2, 2010

Junior guard J.R. Cadot led TCU in scoring with 15 points and was perfect from the field, shooting 7-for-7 on field goals, as the Horned Frog men's basketball team defeated Prairie View A&M 78-61 Wednesday night.

TCU entered the game against the Panthers looking to improve its home record to 5-0 and its overall record to 6-2 for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Cadot also led the way defensively, reeling in nine rebounds for the Horned Frogs.

Senior aspires to be a professional cyclist

Published Dec 2, 2010

Dust. That's exactly what stray thoughts and worries turn into when cranking the pedals up a steep grade with no end in sight. Your heart's heavy thump pounds in your ears. The fire burning in your legs...

Senior shared experiences survey

Published Dec 2, 2010

A survey of 50 December graduates revealed what experiences they have shared during their time at the university. Participants were asked to choose from a list of examples in five different categories....