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SMU seeking more than victory on the football field

Published Sep 20, 2010

With the annual Iron Skillet game on Friday , Southern Methodist University is seeking more than a victory on the football field.

The SMU Second Century Campaign's "Fry the Frogs" fundraising effort is striving to obtain 1,000 young alumni donations by September 23, the day before the Mustangs and Horned Frogs meet at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Andrew Snow, director of alumni relations at SMU, said that despite the fundraiser's name, the effort is not intended to be a direct competition between the rival schools.

Letter To The Editor: Sweatshops are abusive and dangerous

Letter To The Editor: Sweatshops are abusive and dangerous

Published Sep 20, 2010

Letter To the Editor: Having read opinion writer's Michael Lauck's screeds for the past few months, it is my view that he seems to not be fazed by the fact that the world is not just an ongoing battle...

Private intelligence companies capable of more success

Private intelligence companies capable of more success

Published Sep 20, 2010

A July investigative report from The Washington Post entitled "Top Secret America" detailed a problem with American intelligence. The investigation explains that in this post-9/11 world, the response...

TCU beats Baylor 45-10

TCU beats Baylor 45-10

Published Sep 18, 2010

In front of a sold out crowd at Amon G. Carter Stadium the No. 4 Horned Frogs kept the lead the entire game defeating Baylor 45-10.

The Frogs opened with an 80-yard drive ending with a 28-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Andy Dalton to Jeremy Kerley.

Non-conference teams stepping up this season

Non-conference teams stepping up this season

Published Sep 16, 2010

It's only the third week of the college football season, but the season's prominent theme is already clear: upsets.

The prominent theme of upsets in only the third week of the college football season had changed some of the landscape.

After a tough loss to Boise State, Virginia Tech scheduled a tune-up game against Football Championship Subdivision team James Madison. The Hokies were heavily favored and it seemed like there was no way they would lose at home. The final score of the game was 21-16 and James Madison shocked the college football world.

After two years, sorority reaches official status

After two years, sorority reaches official status

Published Sep 16, 2010

For four semesters in a row, the university's Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. chapter never officially had more than three members. This semester marks the first time the group will meet the student handbook requirement of a minimum of seven active members.

According to the AKA website, the sorority is an international service organization and is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated women.

AKA President Liberty Bell said trying to revive the sorority has been challenging, but she takes it in stride every day.

Obamas claim to Christianity is personal matter between him and God

Obama’s claim to Christianity is personal matter between him and God

Published Sep 16, 2010

When coaches or parents get caught preaching something they don't practice, their empty excuse is often "do as I say, not as it do."

Recently, in one of the many examples of the media blowing a hardly-newsworthy story out of proportion, many outlets have questioned the legitimacy of President Barack Obama's claim to be a Christian. Besides being annoyed to be hearing yet another story that doesn't warrant appearance in the "news," I've found the whole thing to be ridiculous.

Saturdays game will be one of the greatest rivalries in Division I

Saturday’s game will be one of the greatest rivalries in Division I

Published Sep 16, 2010

Two undefeated intrastate rivals, the Baylor Bears and No. 4 Horned Frogs, meet up Saturday in Fort Worth to play for the 106th time.

As of Tuesday, Amon G. Carter Stadium was sold out. This comes after more than 37,000 fans were in attendance at TCU's first home game against Tennessee Tech. This week's ticket sales could come close to last year's showdown against Utah, where 50,307 set a home attendance record.

TCUs original home in Fort Worth was near Hells Half Acre

TCU’s original home in Fort Worth was near “Hell’s Half Acre”

Published Sep 16, 2010

The university is celebrating 100 years in Fort Worth. Founders Addison and Randolph Clark established an academy in Fort Worth in 1869. In 1873, the founders named the academy AddRan Male and Female College...

Q&A: John V. Roach

Q&A: John V. Roach

Published Sep 16, 2010

Former Horned Frog John V. Roach speaks about his time at the university and what he is doing now. Roach graduated from TCU with a BBA in 1961 and an MBA in 1965. He is also a former chairman of the university's...

Winningest former player returns as head tennis coach

Winningest former player returns as head tennis coach

Published Sep 16, 2010

A former TCU men's tennis player was recently hired to take over as head coach for the men's tennis team.

David Roditi played for the men's team from 1993 to 1996 and still holds the record as the winningest player in TCU history, according to gofrogs.com.

"Dave is a true Horned Frog and an excellent fit to lead our men's tennis program," Chris Del Conte, director of intercollegiate athletics, said in a statement. "We have no doubt his passion for TCU will carry into a successful coaching career."

TCU: Then and Now

TCU: Then and Now

Published Sep 16, 2010

Then, the United States had its fattest president, William Howard Taft. Now, it has its first African-American president, Barack Obama. Then, ketchup was 10 cents a bottle. Now, it's between $1.12 and...