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Volleyball team starting the season with high expectations

Published Aug 24, 2010

Head volleyball coach Prentice Lewis paced back and forth along the sideline. She glared at her players when they made a mistake and wasn't afraid to make her point known.

Although this was only an exhibition match against the TCU alumni squad, Lewis displayed extreme intensity. Such devotion was the reason for one of the squad's most successful seasons last year along and even higher expectations for the 2010 season.

OrgSync reduces paperwork and abides by TCU’s green initiatives

Published Aug 24, 2010

Starting this semester, the Office of Student Organizations will require all university recognized student organizations and their members to register an account with OrgSync, an organization management...

Athletics director stepping up for stadium renovations

Athletics director stepping up for stadium renovations

Published Aug 24, 2010

Athletics Director Chris Del Conte came to TCU in 2009 with a mission. He had a well-earned reputation as a fundraiser from his time at Rice University and the University of Arizona, but this is a whole new ballgame.

He was tasked with a $105 million renovation of the west and north sides of Amon G. Carter Stadium. It would be the stadium's first facelift since the upper deck was added in 1956.

And Del Conte's task was just as daunting8212;he had just over four months to scramble together $90 million dollars.

Uroomsurf.com matches potential roommates

Published Aug 24, 2010

With the expanding world online resources, "going potluck" is not a student's only choice for finding a college roommate.

Uroomsurf.com is a website that helps college students find a compatible college roommate by using a survey system. According to Uroomsurf.com, potential roommates are put together based on percentage of their matching answers.

Leah Heefner, a freshman kinesiology major, said she found her current roommate on Uroomsurf.com.

GRE implementing different format and scale for 2011

GRE implementing different format and scale for 2011

Published Aug 24, 2010

A new scoring scale, a different test format and new question types will be among the changes to the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) that will meet future graduate and business students beginning Aug. 1, 2011,...

Patterson welcomes national spotlight on Oregon State game

Patterson welcomes national spotlight on Oregon State game

Published Aug 24, 2010

Patterson and Oregon State Head Coach Mike Riley said in a conference call Tuesday that both teams were excited for their season opener Sept. 4 at Cowboys Stadium.

"Our kids are excited," Patterson said. "Players can't wait for two weeks from Saturday, and coaches could take another month."

Patterson said having the game at such a large venue is a great opportunity because it grabs the attention of players and fans. He also said playing a team with the quality of Oregon State helps keep players motivated through practice.

Finding a roommate can be hit or miss

Published Aug 24, 2010

It is that time of year again: move-in time. Thousands of students are descending upon college campuses across the nation, prepared, or maybe not, to make the most of sharing a small space with one or more students for the next school year. While many upperclassmen eagerly await this opportunity to be reunited with old friends, freshmen may approach the day with a mixture of apprehension and excitement.

What will their new roommate be like? What if he or she is a total weirdo?

"Ground zero mosque" shows America's prejudices

“Ground zero mosque” shows America’s prejudices

Published Aug 24, 2010

The concept of Islamophobia has been running rampant through the debate over the construction of the alleged "ground zero mosque." First of all, the mosque is actually scheduled to be an Islamic community center, with more emphasis on education and community activities.

Former comedian and Sen. Al Franken said jokingly, "It's a community center. They're going to have a gym. They're going to have point guards. Muslim point guards."

It is not going to a training ground for terrorists or a symbol of victory on Sept. 11.

Vamos Ranas!

Published Aug 24, 2010

As the 2010 college football season nears, Spanish-speaking residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will have a new way to cheer "¡Vamos Ranas!" or "Go Frogs!" in English.
Horned Frog football will expand its broadcasting audience into the Hispanic community through a new relationship with Univision, a Spanish-language radio station.

TCU Associate Athletics Director for External Operations Scott Kull said the initiative to reach as many audiences as possible sparked the coalition between TCU and Univision.

Schieffer student proud to represent TCU

Published Aug 24, 2010

Senior broadcast journalism major Ashley Melnick and senior business major Jordan Johannsen shared the stage on the final night of the 75th Miss Texas pageant celebration, held at the University of Texas...

Contruction begins to settle down across TCU

Published Aug 23, 2010

If the Mary Wright Admission Center was to be given a letter grade on its appearance and benefits for students, staff and visitors, Chancellor Victor Boschini said he would give it an A-plus.

"We looked at a lot of other admissions [buildings]. Vanderbilt has one, SMU has one, so we tried to incorporate the best ideas of those," Boschini said.

He said the new building, which opened to staff Aug. 2, is home to the offices of all admission faculty and staff, marking the first time the entire staff has been together on campus.

Luncheon celebrates a century of partnership

Luncheon celebrates a century of partnership

Published Aug 23, 2010

Faculty and staff, many of whom were dressed primarily in purple, celebrated the century of partnership between Fort Worth and the university at the annual faculty and staff luncheon on Friday in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief was the guest speaker at the event.

During Moncrief's speech, he told members of the Horned Frog family that it was important to be an ambassador and represent the university at all times.