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The Frogs prepping for an SMU showdown

The Frogs prepping for an SMU showdown

Published Sep 21, 2010

Head coach Gary Patterson is taking his No. 4 Horned Frogs to the movies, and he hopes they don't like the ending.

Patterson said he planned to show SMU's celebration video from its 2005 win over the Frogs during practice today. For the first time this year, TCU will not have any returning players from the 2005 squad.

In 2005, the Frogs went to Dallas and lost 21-10 to SMU. The loss came one week after TCU upset then-No. 7 Oklahoma in Norman. It was the Horned Frogs only loss that season and the Frogs' only loss to SMU in eight games under Patterson.

Cough syrup more dangerous than you know

Cough syrup more dangerous than you know

Published Sep 21, 2010

When considering lumping dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in cough syrup, with the abuse of other controlled substances, the Food and Drug Administration almost made using and purchasing cough syrup for its legitimate purpose akin to buying possibly addictive painkillers through your local pharmacy. As of Sept. 14, an FDA panel voted against reclassifying dextromethorphan as a controlled substance and requiring a prescription for it. The FDA usually follows advisory panel suggestions, but it is not forced to follow them.

TCU Athletics has mixed results this weekend

Published Sep 21, 2010

SOCCER

The TCU soccer team had a weekend of mixed results on the road after beating No. 18 Memphis 3-0 Friday night, then falling 1-0 to Ole Miss Sunday afternoon.

The Horned Frog's 3-0 win included nine shots on goal, forcing Memphis to save four shots, compared to TCU's one. The first half was scoreless.

At the 55-minute mark, freshman defender Kelly Johnson netted a goal from straight-on after a throw-in by junior midfielder Alex Mechalske. The goal was the first of Johnson's collegiate career.

Lady Frogs fall to SMU

Published Sep 21, 2010

The TCU volleyball team lost to crosstown rival SMU 3-1 Tuesday night in front of more than 1,000 fans at the University Rec Center and a national TV audience.

The loss dropped the Frogs to 9-5 for the season and snapped their six-game winning streak.

TCU had control of the match early in the first set, jumping out to a 3-0 lead. The Frogs did not trail during the set and, at one time, they led 17-7 before clinching the set 25-18 off a kill by Jordan Raines.

SMU seeking more than victory on the football field

Published Sep 20, 2010

With the annual Iron Skillet game on Friday , Southern Methodist University is seeking more than a victory on the football field.

The SMU Second Century Campaign's "Fry the Frogs" fundraising effort is striving to obtain 1,000 young alumni donations by September 23, the day before the Mustangs and Horned Frogs meet at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Andrew Snow, director of alumni relations at SMU, said that despite the fundraiser's name, the effort is not intended to be a direct competition between the rival schools.

Letter To The Editor: Sweatshops are abusive and dangerous

Letter To The Editor: Sweatshops are abusive and dangerous

Published Sep 20, 2010

Letter To the Editor: Having read opinion writer's Michael Lauck's screeds for the past few months, it is my view that he seems to not be fazed by the fact that the world is not just an ongoing battle...

Private intelligence companies capable of more success

Private intelligence companies capable of more success

Published Sep 20, 2010

A July investigative report from The Washington Post entitled "Top Secret America" detailed a problem with American intelligence. The investigation explains that in this post-9/11 world, the response...

Renovated stadium will attract concerts and high school football games

Renovated stadium will attract concerts and high school football games

Published Sep 20, 2010

The renovation of Amon G. Carter Stadium, scheduled to begin when the football season ends in November, will represent a rare accomplishment in college athletics.

Athletic Director Chris Del Conte said TCU's stadium would be the first in the country to be renovated or built using money that was raised before the project began.

With the stadium funding already completed, revenue from ticket and suite sales to go straight to the bank. Del Conte said all the added features, such as a club level and luxury suites, were a necessity in building a stadium in this generation.

Institution holds LEGO camp for elementary students

Published Sep 20, 2010

The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education will continue its community outreach efforts with a science workshop for children Saturday, director of the institute, Molly Weinburgh, said.

Workshop facilitator Susan Harris said Saturday's workshop, entitled "Exploring Physical Science with Hands-on Experiments," will be the first of four planned for this fall and is geared towards helping university students gain experience in teaching.

TCU Volleyball sweeps Nike Invitational

TCU Volleyball sweeps Nike Invitational

Published Sep 20, 2010

The Horned Frog volleyball team swept the Nike Invitational this past weekend and took home the championship.

The Frogs had a doubleheader on Friday, opening up the tournament with a three-game sweep over the University of Texas at San Antonio. TCU finished off Friday's portion of the tournament by taking down the University of Alabama at Birmingham in another sweep.

In Saturday's championship match, TCU came out on top with 3-1 victory in four games over Ohio University. It was the Horned Frogs' sixth consecutive win.

BCS conference incapable of recognizing worthy schools

BCS conference incapable of recognizing worthy schools

Published Sep 20, 2010

The NCAA is a flawed organization, and the fruits of its spineless labor were on full display Saturday afternoon as TCU, the powerhouse of the seemingly powerless Mountain West Conference, embarrassed...

?The Joy Luck Club? author to visit campus

?The Joy Luck Club? author to visit campus

Published Sep 20, 2010

Every seat in Ed Landreth Auditorium is reserved for tonight's John V. Roach Honors College Fogelson Honors Forum, featuring best-selling author Amy Tan. Tickets were free to students, faculty and community...