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Alumnus a finalist on NBCs 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.

Christmas is a time to express your faith

Published Nov 30, 2010

When I was a kid, Christmas was my favorite day of the year. I'd wake up before sunrise, run down the hall, bang on my older brother's door, run the other way and jump into my parents' bed. It was the...

Big East move will attract attention to athletics program and school

Published Nov 30, 2010

It's official: TCU is moving out of the Mountain West and into the Big East Conference.

After months of speculation about changing conference, rumors were finally confirmed yesterday during a press conference where it was announced that TCU would officially be moving to the Big East in 2012. This is giant news. However, the benefits of making the move might be fewer than one would think.

Semester in Washington provides invaluable experience

Semester in Washington provides invaluable experience

Published Nov 30, 2010

Instead of walking across TCU's campus to her classes, Anna Waugh has enjoyed her semester strolling past the Washington Monument on the way to work as a Washington Examiner reporter. Waugh, a senior...

Diversified assets

Published Nov 30, 2010

TCU has come a long way since it first opened the doors to its new Fort Worth campus in 1911. Then a fledgling campus of 500 students in the segregated south, diversity really wasn't a question.

But times and people have changed and the expectation for equality is something that every institution has to answer to. So how does the university measure up? It depends on how you measure success.

And the beat goes on

Published Nov 30, 2010

Passion for music and a true love of Fort Worth are two of Punch Shaw's defining qualities. The professor of communications is known for encouraging his students to explore all the culture and fine arts the Metroplex has to offer.

"Growing up, I always thought that if you lead a good life and treated others as you wanted to be treated, when you died you went to Fort Worth," Shaw said.

Fort Worth was the first big city Shaw ever saw when he and his family attended the Stock Show during his childhood.

Big East will be great for TCU publicity

Big East will be great for TCU publicity

Published Nov 30, 2010

With the move to the Big East in 2012, TCU will become more familiar with a life in the national spotlight, a university official said.

Athletic Director Chris Del Conte said becoming an institutional member of the Big East will bring significant exposure to the university.

The Big East has been a conference that is highly publicized in media, he said. TCU will become the topic of discussion among a large media market and in homes of millions of viewers.