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International orientation helps students embody Fort Worth way

International orientation helps students embody Fort Worth way

Published Jul 1, 2010

While classes started Aug. 21, international students arrived for a two-day orientation Aug. 10, which was aimed to integrate more than 500 international students from more than 80 countries into the local, academic and national communities, according to the International Student Services Web site.

International orientation is one of more than 20 departments, programs and organizations to aid international students in daily life, according the International Student Services Web site.

Sibling rivalry pushes brothers to new heights

Sibling rivalry pushes brothers to new heights

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- The football team has had a tradition of families playing for the purple and white, from the Renfros to the Schobels. Brothers Logan and Tanner Brock are adding another family to the list.

Tanner saw extensive action at linebacker last season as a true freshman. He racked up 32 tackles and led the team with 14 special team tackles. He also made national headlines with a helmet-less block against Southern Methodist University that resulted in punt return touchdown and a No. 1 spot on ESPN's plays of the week.

Listing calories provides opportunity for healthier lifestyle

Listing calories provides opportunity for healthier lifestyle

Published Jul 1, 2010

Panera Bread's decision to list calorie information beside items on its menu boards creates advantages to both the company and consumers. According to Linn Parrish, vice president of public relations for Panera, the decision to add calorie information originated from a 2008 mandate in New York City. By expanding the original decree beyond New York City, Panera sets an example of transparency by willingly sharing calorie information with its customers without them having to look up the information online.

Pair caught during theft, police say

Pair caught during theft, police say

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- TCU Police are investigating the brother and sister duo arrested on campus Thursday on suspicion of burglary to see if they are related to other unsolved break-ins on campus, Sgt. Kelly Ham said Monday.

Matt Quintanilla, 21, and his sister, Lori Quintanilla, 26, were arrested after they were caught alledgedly attempting to steal a DVD player from a sport utility vehicle parked in front of the ROTC building at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, police said.

UCLA will look to eliminate TCU

UCLA will look to eliminate TCU

Published Jul 1, 2010

OMAHA, NE -- Strictly statistically speaking, TCU (53-13) should like their chances of evening the score against no. 6 seed UCLA (50-14) Friday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Freshman Pitcher of the Year Matt...

Tips for a stress-free finals week

Tips for a stress-free finals week

Published Jul 1, 2010

Finals are fast-approaching and many students know that when faced with such an important time, anything that can go wrong, will. But mastering skills like pre-planning, time management and list making will help students cope with the stress of finals week, a psychology professor said.

Psychology professor Mauricio Papini said pre-finals nerves come from several factors.

"A major source of stress is the overlap of exams and uncertainty about how grades are determined in each course," Papini said.

TCU will win if Purke stays composed

TCU will win if Purke stays composed

Published Jul 1, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. -- TCU Shortstop Taylor Featherston talked about how the team was caught up in the moment, taking in the atmosphere of the 2009 Super Regional-too much gawking and not enough playing led...

Fort Worth police crack down on gang-related crime

Fort Worth police crack down on gang-related crime

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- A Fort Worth gangbanger pops his trunk, pitches a pudgy plastic bag packed with white powder onto the pavement and signals for the buyer in the adjacent vehicle.

Almost immediately, the rival gang members open fire. The gunshots appear as bright firecrackers, bursting from the barrels of dueling guns.

The banger throws the narcotic into the trunk, jumps into a four-door sedan and rivals fire as the vehicle peels out.

Late-night surveillance footage at a local gas station captures the six-minute drug trade on Berry Street in June 2005.

TCU Soccer Player a Humble Hero

TCU Soccer Player a Humble Hero

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORT WORTH, TX -- You may have seen her on the Horned Frog soccer posters all year, but having her face plastered all over campus isn't what made Kelly Faerber feel like a celebrity.As the senior player...

Bipartisanship impedes nations issues

Bipartisanship impedes nation’s issues

Published Jul 1, 2010

The health care reform bill passed, but once again, U.S. citizens must deal with the violently polarized U.S. Congress and its stubborn ways.

The next controversial issue Congress must face is unemployment.

According to a CNN.com report, the Senate did not approve a month-long extension for unemployment insurance benefits after Democrats called for unanimous approval but a lone Republican senator from Oklahoma refused to approve its $10 billion price tag.

TCU Womens Basketball Director to the WNBA

TCU Women’s Basketball Director to the WNBA

Published Jul 1, 2010

FORTWORTH, Texas -- The TCU women's basketball Director of Operations, Sandora Irvin, has resigned to resume her professional WNBA playing career, the head basketball coach said.Head coach Jeff Mittie...

National Championship Dreams Crushed

National Championship Dreams Crushed

Published Jul 1, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. -- TCU starting pitcher Kyle Winkler (12-3) didn't record a single out before being pulled in the first inning as TCU fell a game short of reaching the College World Series Championship Series with a 10-3 loss to UCLA.

Bruins' starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (12-3) struck out 13 batters and gave up four hits and two earned runs through eight innings. 84 of Bauer's 135 pitches were for strikes.