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Dance showcase to be dedicated to alumna

Published Nov 2, 2007

The School for Classical and Contemporary Dance is presenting its fall concert Friday through Sunday in Ed Landreth Auditorium.Elizabeth Gillaspy, associate professor of ballet, said the dance department plans a fully produced concert every semester that is choreographed by faculty and guest artists.

"It is a concert of five different works," Gillaspy said. "They are all very different and present a wide range of dance styles and techniques."

Tim’s Take: Donning purple was his dream

Published Nov 2, 2007

Thaddaeus Williams had a dream.At 5 feet 11 inches and 280 pounds, Williams, an 18-year-old freshman from MacArthur High School in San Antonio, had enrolled in Hartnell College in Salinas, Calif., with plans of extending his football career.

"When he got there, his personality stood out," said Matt Collins, Hartnell's head football coach. "Just a real happy person, full of energy."

This is where it gets good: After his two years at Hartnell, he wanted to put on the purple and white.

Williams aspired to be a Horned Frog.

Hope Floats

Hope Floats

Published Nov 2, 2007

Although this is the season of pumpkins and colored leaves, the color for October is pink. It's the color of ribbons pinned on backpacks; it's the color of 1,000 balloons released into the heavens. For some, it's the color of hope.

TCU's Pink Out football game is not just about turning the stadium pink for one evening, but it is also a time to remember breast cancer patients and celebrate survivors.

Social skills impeded by technology

Published Nov 1, 2007

You walk across campus. You see a friend from class. You wave at him but instead of waving back, he continues, focusing his eyes on his cell phone screen, texting intently. You walk through the Student Center lounge on your way back to the dorm. You see your roommate hanging out there. You try to say hi, but your words are wasted because he has headphones on, blasting music into his ears.

Phi Delts suspended, under investigation

Published Nov 1, 2007

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity is under investigation by its national headquarters after allegations of hazing and underage drinking, the province president said.The chapter has been suspended from pledge, social and intramural activities, said Hugh King, province president of Phi Delt.

King said probation is pending because the investigation is ongoing.

James Parker, assistant dean of Campus Life, said Wednesday evening Phi Delt was not suspended by the university.

Parker said he could not comment further because the investigation is ongoing.

Former basketball player indicted on sexual assault charge

Published Nov 1, 2007

One of three former TCU athletes accused of sexually assaulting another student in a dorm room last year has been indicted by a Tarrant County grand jury, according to court records.Shannon Monroe Behling...

Program aims to counter nurse shortage

Program aims to counter nurse shortage

Published Nov 1, 2007

To combat a nursing shortage that is predicted to increase to more than 1 million nurses by 2020, the College of Health and Human Sciences is focusing on student retention and graduate studies.Donna Tilley, associate professor and director of the Harris College of Nursing, said the college already has a high retention rate ranging from 85 to 100 percent, but she wants to be more aggressive in keeping students in nursing.

About 550 students are declared nursing majors, Tilley said, with about 110 graduates each year.

Talent show to benefit campus organizations

Published Nov 1, 2007

The stars will come out on campus tonight.The Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity and the Music Educators Organization will present "The Stars at TCU" talent show in PepsiCo Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

From baton twirlers to dancers, to singer/songwriters, Christa Bentley, director of the talent show and member of Mu Phi Epsilon, said there will be an eclectic group of acts.

"All the acts are really incredible," Bentley said. "I just hope that people come out and watch the talent that the students have."

New plan may create cross-campus walkway

Published Nov 1, 2007

If the proposal to tear down the Brown-Lupton Student Center is passed by the Board of Trustees on Friday, the section connecting it to Reed Hall will be demolished this summer and replaced with a courtyard, said the vice chancellor for finance and administration.A new, smaller building with a better design for the purpose of supporting programs in the AddRan College, which would be more efficient and would allow for more green space between the new Brown-Lupton Student Union and Reed Hall, said Brian Gutierrez, vice chancellor for finance and administration.

Athletics smart to emphasize studies

Published Nov 1, 2007

Student-athletes have been long maligned by education and media outlets for putting the "athlete" before the "student."The relatively low graduation rates among athletics programs nationwide, long considered one of the gold standards for having a successful program, have even gone so far as to question whether institutions of higher learning put too much emphasis on successful athletics.

With that being said, it should make the TCU football program and their fans feel proud knowing the program has maintained graduation rates above the national average for its sport.

Volleyball: Opponents come in hungry for win

Published Nov 1, 2007

The volleyball team welcomes two conference opponents from the state of Utah to the University Recreation Center starting tonight.The Horned Frogs take on BYU tonight and will follow up with a Friday match with the Utah Utes.

At 15-6 overall and 7-4 in conference play, BYU has already proven it can beat TCU when it swept the Frogs on Oct. 5 in Provo, Utah.

"BYU is a very good program," head coach Prentice Lewis said. "They're ranked in the top three in our conference, and they're nobody to be taken lightly."

Team preps for playoffs

Team preps for playoffs

Published Nov 1, 2007

With last week's 3-0 victory against Utah, the Horned Frogs clinched a conference tournament spot and a couple of team honors.Sophomore forward Lizzy Karoly was named the Mountain West Conference co-offensive player of the week for her two-goal performance against Utah. Karoly also earned a place on the Soccer America team of the week for the second time this season.

Karoly said the credit she received also belongs to her teammates.

"Being recognized like this is so great, because it finally shows that the hard work of the whole team is paying off," Karoly said.