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Donation creates new Neeley position for campus consultation

Published Apr 9, 2010

The Neeley School of Business recently received a $1.5 million donation to create a new position for the Entrepreneurship Center that would provide consulting to students from any field on campus.

Barry and Antoinette Davis, university alumni, made the donation that will help establish the Davis Family Entrepreneur-in-Residence position.



Barry Davis said the culture, high energy and creativity of the entrepreneur program are what impressed him and his wife the most.

Frogs baseball team stuck in spring break mode

Published Apr 9, 2010

After a spring break filled with sandy shores and relaxation, students flooded back to campus to get back to work. The baseball team apparently didn't get the memo though, because it still hasn't returned.

At the close of the 2009 TCU baseball season, fans were left disappointed but hopeful for the future as their Horned Frogs fell one game short of Omaha and the College World Series in a 2-5 loss to the Texas Longhorns.



Boasting a 40-18 record, 15-5 in the Mountain West Conference, the Horned Frogs' 2009 campaign placed them at No. 11 is preseason rankings.

The impact of books on society subject of lectures

Published Apr 9, 2010

One professor will demonstrate in a miniature lecture how books affect our society by using as an example Upton Sinclair's book, "The Jungle," and how it exposed serious health and safety issues associated with meat packing.

Sarah Robbins, Lorraine Sherley professor of literature, will give the lecture during an event called "Addran's Exploring a World of Ideas" on April 9 sponsored by AddRan College.

Student-run radio talk show gaining popularity

Published Apr 9, 2010

After almost a year of trying to find an open time slot for a campus radio talk show, a group of students aired its first broadcast in January.The hosts of "The Alex Turner Show" have already gained an...

Bipartisanship impedes nation’s issues

Published Apr 9, 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.

Ban on texting should be statewide

Published Apr 8, 2010

According to a study conducted by a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute released in 2009, peoples' collision risks are 23 times greater when texting while driving. Talking on the phone is hazardous...

Official: Lawmakers consider ban on texting while driving

Published Apr 8, 2010

Jordan Johannsen, a junior business major, said that although she occasionally texts while driving, she knows when to set aside her phone."I never text on busy roads because it's just not worth the risk,"...

Faculty salaries oppose national trend

Published Apr 8, 2010

Despite a national trend of stagnant salaries among college faculty, TCU faculty salaries remain on the rise, a university official wrote.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, wrote in an e-mail that the average salary among all workers at TCU increased 3 percent last year and will be increased 2.5 percent this year based on merit. The percentage increase in pay raise is based on faculty performance, which is assessed by department chairs each year.

Bike program expands routes and lanes closer to university

Published Apr 8, 2010

A city program adopted in February would expand bike routes and lanes near the university but will not necessarily connect the campus to downtown Fort Worth, a city planner said.

Julia McCleeary, a City of Fort Worth senior planner with the project management division, said the program, titled Bike Fort Worth, does not have a method for determining where bike lanes and routes will be created.



The program developed after Fort Worth area cyclists made a request for more bike routes and lanes at a Fort Worth City Council meeting last year.

Bias undermines global warming

Published Apr 8, 2010

Last week was uncharacteristically hot. Seriously. Look at average high temperatures on your favorite weather Web site. Better yet, check out a historical weather book. That is, if you can locate a book's...

Panelists: The future of the media has never been more vibrant or more complicated

Published Apr 8, 2010

The role of media will always be a major factor in the country, no matter how it is delivered, Bob Schieffer said during the annual Schieffer Symposium on Wednesday night."Accurate, independently gathered...

Horned Frogs set in for a three game series

Published Apr 8, 2010

After ending their five-game homestand with a 2-4 loss against the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners, the TCU Horned Frogs travel to Houston this weekend for a three-game series with the Cougars (13-14 on the season). After a hot start to the season, the Frogs (20-7, 5-2 in Mountain West Conference play) have cooled down quite a bit.

Ranked as high as No. 4 in some polls, TCU has fallen now to No. 11 in the national rankings.