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."

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...

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....

Graduation is a time to reflect on your years at TCU. Although you may have spent many late nights cramming for tests, you don't want to wait until the night before to make sure you are prepared for the ceremony.

Student Graduation Checklist:

- Order your cap, gown and diploma

o A late fee will be assessed on cap, gown and diploma orders that are placed after Nov. 12.

- Pick up your cap and gown at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum

o Dec. 17 9 a.m. &- 4:30 p.m.

o Dec. 18 8 a.m. &- noon

- Send your graduation announcements and invitations

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

President Barack Obama recently invited both Democrats and Republicans to the White House to debate the upcoming tax decisions that Congress will have to make. Republicans would like the Bush-era tax...

For Neeley School of Business marketing instructor Bob Akin, graduation is the hardest part of his job.

"It's like giving up your own children," he said. "You want to keep them."

For eight years, Akin has watched his former students walk across the graduation stage and into successful careers.

Although he received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from TCU, Akin never saw himself teaching here 8212; or anywhere, for that matter.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

The men's basketball team will take on Northern Iowa Saturday at home with a 6-2 record and a chance to achieve its best record after nine games since the 2000-01 season.

After defeating Prairie View A&M 78-61 on Wednesday, TCU improved to 5-0 at home for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Northern Iowa is coming off of a 60-54 win against Iowa State. The Panthers are now 3-2 for the season.

SWIMMING & DIVING

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.

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."