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Three-hour limitation of to-go option irrational

Published Jan 27, 2009

Like most recent changes to the university's dining plan, the Simply To-Go option added last Monday has been met with both praise and criticism.

The new option is Dining Services' response to concerns raised by students who weren't able to use their swipes on the east side of campus. The creation of the Simply To-Go program demonstrates Dining Services' commitment to students' needs, and it has resolved the issue of students not being able to purchase meals while on the east side of campus.

East meets West in brilliant ‘Millionaire’

Published Jan 27, 2009

Jamal Malik, played by Dev Patel, is a young man who knows too much. After coming close to winning the grand prize on the Indian equivalent of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," he is taken in for questioning for possibly cheating. The police use brutal means to find the source of his answers because a "slumdog" shouldn't know enough to set him apart from the usual doctors and lawyers that appear on the show.

One opponent pending in 2009 football schedule

Published Jan 27, 2009

The 2009 Horned Frog football schedule is still missing one opponent, but not for long, according to Jack Hesselbrock, associate athletics director for internal relations.

Hesselbrock said the athletic administration has reached an agreement with a school, but wants to wait to make an official announcement.



The nonconference schedule should be finalized within seven to ten days, Hesselbrock said.

Lord Infamous trails own path with new album

Lord Infamous trails own path with new album

Published Jan 27, 2009

Lord Infamous (real name: Ricky Dunigan) worked his way up with the group Three 6 Mafia from the South Memphis, Tenn., projects in the mid '90s, releasing songs with horrific themes of violence.

Since Infamous' departure, his former bandmates DJ Paul and Juicy J have scored more radio-friendly hits like "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)" and an MTV reality show called "Adventures in HollyHood."

Option allows students to report SAT scores by date

Published Jan 27, 2009

A new SAT score-reporting option that allows students more flexibility in the college application process will not affect TCU, a university official said.

The College Board option, Score Choice, allows students to decide which scores - by test date - universities will be able to see, said Wes Waggoner, director of freshman admissions.



Waggoner said the university will continue to use its policy of accepting applicants' highest scores from each section, regardless of test dates.

Professors economy rescue plan makes list

Professor’s economy rescue plan makes list

Published Jan 27, 2009

Economics professor Stephen Quinn has a theory about saving the economy, and The New York Times Magazine noticed.The magazine published Quinn's theory - the Quinn Solution - in its "Year in Ideas" issue...

Chancellor: No bonuses for profs with high score on evaluations

Published Jan 27, 2009

Some public universities in Texas plan to reward professors who receive high marks on student evaluations, but TCU will not join these efforts anytime soon, Chancellor Victor Boschini said.The university...

Coach: Tennis team faces greater challenge this year

Coach: Tennis team faces greater challenge this year

Published Jan 23, 2009

The women's tennis team is set to return to action Saturday against the University of Virginia.

The No. 25-ranked Horned Frogs will face off against the No. 41-Cavaliers in Charlottesville, Va. Last March, the Horned Frogs topped the Cavaliers by a score of 6-1.



This time around it will be a little more difficult, head coach Jefferson Hammond said.



"It will definitely be a tough battle this year, much tougher than last year," Hammond said. "We're a better team this year, but they are as well."

New program targets admitted students

Published Jan 23, 2009

Students admitted to TCU will now have another chance to get familiar with campus before the 2009 academic year begins, a university official said.

Lauren Nixon, an admissions counselor, said Horned Frog Friday will begin Feb. 6 and will provide admitted students and their families with another opportunity to take a campus tour, participate in an information session and have lunch with a student ambassador.

Campus Voices: Have you given up anything because of the recession?

Campus Voices: Have you given up anything because of the recession?

Published Jan 23, 2009

"I stopped shopping at grocery stores, I started shopping at Wal-Mart, because it's actually cheaper. I've been more cautious of driving around... I'll get all my errands done in one day so I don't waste as much gas."

Crystal Johnson, senior fashion merchandising major from Southlake.



"I gave up Starbucks and I'm learning how to cook from all of my relatives so I don't have to eat out. I don't have any cable TV anymore."



Sarah Dombrowsky, junior writing major from Grand Prairie.

Euro duo helps lead team to top of conference

Euro duo helps lead team to top of conference

Published Jan 23, 2009

Zvonko Buljan and Edvinas Ruzgas aren't your typical Horned Frog basketball players. They both grew up more than 5,000 miles away in different parts of Eastern Europe. But their lives have at last intertwined...

Singer-songwriter deserves to climb the charts

Singer-songwriter deserves to climb the charts

Published Jan 23, 2009

Just five years ago, singer-songwriter Brett Dennen was a camp counselor who played his songs in front of the fire. With his new album, "Hope For The Hopeless," Dennen still retains that sense of intimacy.

Dennen's sound calls to mind his contemporaries, like Jason Mraz and former tour mate John Mayer, who make wistful, easygoing pop.



Producer John Alagia, who has worked the boards for acts like Mayer and the Dave Matthews Band, gives the songs a stripped-down feel, showcasing the substance of Dennen's songwriting over style.