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The killer job

Published Dec 2, 2010

What would you consider to be the killer job?

"Playing center in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys."

Josh Vernon, Irving; communications major with a minor in educational studies

"Playing in the league [NFL]."

Wayne Daniels, Kilgore; general studies major with an emphasis in communication

"Being a kindergarten teacher and working with young children everyday."

Sarah Schmidt, Fort Worth; education major

Big East move will affect sports broadcast majors

Published Dec 2, 2010

While the main focus of the university's move to the Big East Conference has been the effects it will have on the athletic programs, other departments on campus are anticipating impacts as well.

Sports Broadcasting Program Director Charles LaMendola said students majoring in sports broadcasting who have gained experience by filming, directing and working production for university athletic events aired on The Mtn. will have to shift gears to accommodate the Big East.

TCU is a long family legacy

Published Dec 2, 2010

The Horned Frog hand sign isn't only thrown up at sporting events for graduating senior Kailea Browning. For her and her long generation of TCU legacies, the Horned Frog hand sign is shown at weddings too.

At her brother's wedding reception, the Browning family proudly gathered around a purple Horned Frog wedding cake while showing their everlasting TCU pride.

"That was a moment my family and I will always remember," she said. "Not everyone can share something that special."

Cyberbullying hard to catch, but must be stopped

Cyberbullying hard to catch, but must be stopped

Published Dec 2, 2010

Assistant professor of educational psychology Amber Esping compared cyberbullying to the way packs of hyenas hunt their prey in the wild. They stalk herds of animals to find the weakest one, chase it until it cannot flee any longer, and then eat it alive.

As a professor, Esping discussed with students how hyena hunting paralleled human bullying and what can be done to change it, she said.

Advice from alumni

Published Dec 2, 2010

Alumna: Katie McCann

Year of Graduation: 2010

Major: Fashion merchandising

Current city: Dallas

Job: Wedding planner for Todd Event Design Creative Services

Words of wisdom to graduates: "Hard work pays off and it's never too early to start looking for a job. My two-year internship turned into a job which not only allowed for a relaxing senior year, but most importantly, I knew I would be doing something I really loved."

Alumna: Lindsay Ray

Year of Graduation: 2010

Major: Entrepreneurial management and theatre double major

Men’s basketball ready for the challenge of Big East

Published Dec 2, 2010

Men's basketball head coach Jim Christian said the TCU's conference change to the Big East has generated excitement within the program and a readiness to compete.

"Our kids are excited about it, our fans are excited about it and obviously I'm excited about it," Christian said.

The men's basketball team, however, was questioned by many as to whether the program was developed enough to play on the same level as the other teams in the Big East.

Every program across the country has gone through cycles of highs and lows, Christian said.

Alumnus a finalist on NBC's "The Apprentice"

Alumnus a finalist on NBC’s “The Apprentice”

Published Dec 1, 2010

As the economy crumbled and he struggled to get by, Clint Robertson wasn't sure whether it was sheer luck or his positive thoughts that helped him persevere through the toughest times. He knew he had two options: sit back and give up or do what was once his last resort: sell his possessions to survive.

Now one of the final three contestants on the TV show "The Apprentice," things are finally looking up.

SGA doing its job well

Published Dec 1, 2010

Want some free scantrons? If so, you're in luck. Student Government Association representatives passed a bill Tuesday that will make 2,500 scantrons available for students to pick up at the library.

This is a kept campaign promise, and it's a great option for most students. As a senior majoring in the liberal arts, I am still running through my supply of scantrons that I purchased as an enthusiastic freshman.

Student awarded Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Student awarded Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Published Dec 1, 2010

The university has added another student to its list of internationally recognized student entrepreneurs. Brent Skoda, a senior general studies major, won $150,000 in cash and in-kind business services...

Website highlights quips about Greek life

Website highlights quips about Greek life

Published Dec 1, 2010

Users of totalfratmove.com can go to a website with a sailboat background filled with advertising for khaki pants and boat shoes. Supposed fraternity and sorority members post comments, stories and pictures anonymously under monikers such as "brohemian fratsody," "Stonewall Fratterson," and "MRS w/honors."

The "about us" section of the site informs readers that the blog is "a way for the upstanding members of this Nation's finest Greek communities to share entertaining comments, stories and photos."

Athletic director, Del Conte, deserves praise

Athletic director, Del Conte, deserves praise

Published Dec 1, 2010

It's easy to praise an athletic director when times are good. Chris Del Conte arrived at TCU just a couple months before the football team went to its first BCS bowl, and about a month after that the baseball team began a season that ended in Omaha.

Times were good.

And now, about 13 months after Del Conte's arrival, times have legitimately never looked better for TCU athletics. And Del Conte is to thank for that.

Facebook violates privacy, promotes stereotyping

Published Dec 1, 2010

There isn't any question that Facebook seems to have issues with user privacy. Privacy settings have a history of changing unbeknownst to users and are becoming more and more complex with every change. A new concern surrounding Facebook and user privacy involves the unintentional outing of homosexual users to advertisers, no matter how secure they believe their profiles to be.

These advertisements are specifically aimed at gay and lesbian users 8212; using the language of the ads in hopes of appealing to their targeted homosexual viewers.