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Visibility is key, visiting dean candidates say

Visibility is key, visiting dean candidates say

Published Apr 2, 2008

Increasing the visibility of the College of Communication is a top priority, every dean candidate for the college said, agreeing that the college has the potential to be one of the best communication schools...

Volatile lending practices place burden on students

Published Apr 2, 2008

About 3,500 students who have federal loans will soon feel the effects of the currently unpredictable federal and private loan market as early as this summer, a financial aid officer said.


Some lenders have dropped out of the loan market, causing students to seek different lenders for next fall, said Mike Scott, director of scholarships and financial aid.


"This is the worst situation we have seen in the 10 years I have been working with loans," said Melet Leafgreen, assistant director scholarships and financial aid.

Bon Appetit

Published Apr 1, 2008

Many babies are photographed in bubble baths or sitting on dads' laps wearing baseball caps and little football jerseys, but TCU Executive Chef Joel Branch can be seen in his baby book photographed with pots and pans in the kitchen, ready to prepare a meal.

Branch said he has always loved food and the preparation of new meals and recipes. He began taking his passion seriously at 19 by attending Aims Academy in Dallas. Soon after, Branch started working with ice sculpturist and artist Robert Bifulco in the Dallas Arts District, and in 2004, Branch began working for TCU.

Ladies trek through Mountain West

Ladies trek through Mountain West

Published Apr 1, 2008

The No. 22 women's tennis team heads to Las Vegas on Friday where it will face the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and San Diego State University and will try to increase its lead in the Mountain West Conference.


The team swept its three-game conference opening weekend, only falling in two matches and capturing its sixth consecutive win.


TCU is one of three teams still undefeated in conference play. The University of New Mexico is tied with TCU for the conference lead with a 3-0 record. Brigham Young University is just behind at 2-0.

New coach promises blue-collar style of play

New coach promises ‘blue-collar’ style of play

Published Apr 1, 2008

The new men's basketball coach will bring a workman-like style of play from Kent State University to Fort Worth, he said Saturday at his introductory press conference.


Owning the Mid-American Conference's highest winning percentage, head coach Jim Christian was introduced to media, players and alumni Saturday at the John Justin Athletic Center.


"This program's going to be blue collar - we're going to work and we're going to start as soon as we can," Christian said. "I'm ready to get to work here."

Companies should enter growing ‘green market’

Published Apr 1, 2008

"Going green" doesn't just mean using recycled products anymore. It doesn't have to be about global warming. Going green means caring about the world we live in, no matter how long it takes us to become a more earth-friendly country.

According to an MSNBC article in February, many companies are taking advantage of the up-and-coming green market. Although many people are losing jobs in our energy-inefficient economy, many people are about to have the opportunity to work for green companies.

Brite’s honoring of the Rev. Wright remains after controversies

Published Apr 1, 2008

A quotation complimenting the university's security force was changed in the following story at 10:55 p.m. on March 31. The quotation from Newell Williams, president of Brite, was incorrectly attributed to Chancellor Victor Boschini.


DALLAS - After almost two weeks of controversy, Brite Divinity School's State of the Black Church Summit honoring the Rev. Jeremiah Wright concluded with no major security issues.

Eateries closure leads to packed Main

Eateries’ closure leads to packed Main

Published Apr 1, 2008

Before Spring Break, herds of students filled the basement of Reed Hall to grab the last few bites of food from Deco Deli and Edens Greens. Now, The Main is overflowing with hungry students.Since the closing...

Sustainability main theme of documentary showing on campus

Published Apr 1, 2008

The United Nations estimates that by the middle of the century there may be 150 million people displaced because of natural disasters, drought and famine. However, young people have the capability to create positive change, the Environmental Club secretary said.


These issues are discussed in "The 11th Hour," a documentary produced and narrated by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, said Gretchen Wilbrandt, secretary of Adduco Viridis: TCU Environmental Club. The documentary will be shown tonight by the AV Club in Palko Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Experienced coach good hire

Published Apr 1, 2008

In his six years as head coach of the men's basketball team, Neil Dougherty posted one winning season and was unable to successfully transition from career assistant coach to head of the Horned Frogs.

TCU gave him the opportunity to make the change, but six seasons later it still seemed like Dougherty never did.



This is why TCU's latest hire of Jim Christian makes so much sense for a floundering program.



This time, TCU went a with dose of experience.

Quick Sports

Published Apr 1, 2008

Baseball to face Baylor Bears


The men's baseball team enters its Interstate-35 rivalry today against the Baylor University Bears.


Last season the Horned Frogs and Bears (16-9) split their two games, with the away team winning each time.


TCU lost its second conference series of the season Sunday, falling to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2-1, and dropping to 2-4 in the Mountain West and 14-12 overall.


Tennis team first in conference

Ranch program adds two new scholarships

Published Mar 28, 2008

The Ranch Management program announced two new endowed scholarships at the Annual Scholarship Dinner and will be giving five more scholarships in the 2008-2009 school year, said the Clark Society liaison and event planner for University Advancement.


The program now has 34 scholarships from living donors valued at $203,510. The program also has two scholarships from donors who are no longer living, valued at $11,000.