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Program introduces disabled students to employers

Published Feb 6, 2009

A program connecting students with disabilities to federal sector employers nationwide will come to campus for the first time Friday, a career services official said.

Kimshi Hickman, associate director of employer relations for Career Services, said a representative for The Workforce Recruitment Program will interview students with learning, mental and physical disabilities who want to enter the federal workforce.

With veterans’ help, young players adjust to Horned Frog baseball

Published Feb 6, 2009

The baseball team's newest additions on offense and defense have big shoes to fill after the departure of some important players from last year's team. But with the aid of the team's veterans, the newest Horned Frogs are already starting to fit in, the head coach said.

New to the Horned Frog infield this year will be freshman shortstop Taylor Featherston out of Taylor High School in Houston. Featherston was ranked as the 28th top prospect in Texas, according to Inside Prep Baseball.

Alumnus shares entertainment industry tips

Published Feb 6, 2009

A radio-TV-film alumnus will share with students his experience editing movie trailers, as well as the transition from college to entering the entertainment industry.

Chris St. Pierre will be speaking at 8:30 p.m. Monday in Moudy South 164.



St. Pierre said he works for MOJO, a post-production advertising company that edits trailers for movies such as "Watchmen," "Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street," the "Harry Potter" movie series, "300" and "I am Legend."

Team aims to keep rising in profile

Published Feb 6, 2009

With steady aim and help from a young gun, the rifle team is looking to stay in Fort Worth come NCAA Championship time.

Coming off last season where the women's rifle team finished third in the nation, head coach Karen Monez is optimistic about the team's prospects for the rest of the spring.



The last competition of the season is the NCAA qualifier match against the Air Force Academy where Monez said it isn't crucial that the team wins, but that the team has to shoot a high score to qualify for the championship.

Western-style riders hope to defend national title

Published Feb 6, 2009

As the equestrian team prepares for a game against Sacred Heart University at their home field in Mansfield on Feb. 7, the women riding Western style are focused on defending the national title while the hunt seat style riders aim at making a name for themselves in the national competition.

Head coach Gary Reynolds said he feels confident in the ability of his riders.



"I expect continued success with the Western team," Reynolds said. "We'll bring our hunt seat team up to compete at a national level. I expect Final Four for both teams."

Ghana may become study abroad destination

Published Feb 6, 2009

A study abroad program that will include field trips, hiking to waterfalls, traveling to historic sites and studying at a West African university is in the works, a university professor said.

Komla Aggor, professor of Spanish and program director of the trip, said he knew when he came to the university two years ago that he wanted to establish a study abroad program in Ghana to expose students to culture that are often misunderstood or misrepresented.

Lady Frogs top Rams for second time

Lady Frogs top Rams for second time

Published Feb 6, 2009

The Mountain West Conference's top-scoring offense was on full display Saturday night as the Lady Frogs beat Colorado State University 71-59 in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

Although the Lady Frogs' high-flying offense was impressive in the win over the Rams, the team proved it can play a little defense too.



"I think we did a really good job of shutting down their shooters," said sophomore forward Rachel Rentschler.



The Lady Frogs held the Rams to just 31.3 percent shooting on the night.

Women’s golf team kicks off season in Puerto Rico

Published Feb 6, 2009

You know you picked the right sport when playing it involves walking along the ocean in Puerto Rico, which is exactly where the women's golf team will begin its spring season Sunday.

The Lady Puerto Rico Classic, hosted by Purdue University, will be the Horned Frogs' first tournament since the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown in October.



The Puerto Rico tournament will be held at the Coco Beach Golf and Country Club in Rio Grande and is scheduled to last Sunday through Tuesday.

TCU loses to Utah 62-54

Published Feb 5, 2009

Wednesday night was not a good one for University of Utah star center Luke Nevill.



But it was a great one for guard Carlon Brown.



The Ute sophomore put in 14 points and a career high 12 rebounds as the University of Utah used a strong second half performance to hand the Horned Frogs a stinging 62-54 loss at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Wednesday night, their third straight.

Four high-rank athletes sign with football team

Four high-rank athletes sign with football team

Published Feb 5, 2009

The university announced the recruitment of 20 new Frogs at the National Signing Day press conference Wednesday.

"One of the things I am most impressed with is the kind of people they are," head football coach Gary Patterson said.



Overall, the Frogs landed the No. 46-ranked recruiting class according to Rivals.com, two spots behind Mountain West Conference rival University of Utah.

Q&A: Stimulus package to test bipartisanship

Q&A: Stimulus package to test bipartisanship

Published Feb 5, 2009

James Riddlesperger is a political science professor. Riddlesperger teaches courses in American politics and issues in political science, focusing on the presidency and Texas politics.

Q: Do you think the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will pass through the Senate unchanged and reconcile the House version, and will President Barack Obama have the bill signed by Presidents Day, as was his goal?

Public officials should lead by example

Public officials should lead by example

Published Feb 5, 2009

According to President Barack Obama, the United States now lives in a "new era of responsibility."

Except, apparently, in Washington.



Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle is the latest casualty of the political tax evasion fiasco in the nation's capital, a situation that is far from "responsible."



Daschle has withdrawn his bid for secretary of Health and Human Services after reports surfaced that he failed to pay more than $100,000 in taxes between 2005 and 2007, according to CNN.