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Lady Frogs basketball return to AP ranks with No. 24 spot

Published Feb 9, 2010

After dropping out of the Associated Press Top-25 rankings, the Lady Frogs this week are back at the No. 24 spot.

Last week, the women's basketball team dropped from it highest national ranking of the season, No. 20, following a road loss to the University of New Mexico.



With two dominating home-court wins against Brigham Young University and the Air Force Academy, the Frogs advanced to 17-5 for the season.

Schieffer: Democracy cannot exist without journalists

Published Feb 9, 2010

Despite technology and competition, reporters are necessary for democracy to thrive, two veteran journalists said Monday at a university event.

CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer, a TCU alumnus, and Susan Zirinsky, executive producer of CBS' "48 Hours," told personal stories about their experiences in journalism. Schieffer talked about his encounters with presidents Gerald Ford and Lyndon Johnson, and Zirinsky spoke of her time working at CBS, which she joined as a part-time production clerk in 1972.

Weekend sports roundup

Weekend sports roundup

Published Feb 9, 2010

Equestrian

At it first Fort Worth Stock Show appearance in program history, TCU defeated Texas A&M 5-3.



Junior Ashley Aikman was key to the win by defeating A&M rider Randi Standley in Horsemanship.



Heading into the meet, A&M was the defending national champion and TCU was ranked No. 8.



Swimming & Diving



The men clenched their first Mountain West title in program history on Saturday, defeating UNLV in their final dual meet of the 2009-2010 season.

Several speakers part of Brite’s Ministers Week lineup

Published Feb 9, 2010

Speakers and performers from Fort Worth to France will be on campus this week for Brite Divinity School's annual Ministers Week.

According to the Brite Divinity School Web site, speakers and performers will include the Rev. Sharon Watkins, general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); William Paul Young, author of The New York Times best-selling book "The Shack"; and Olivier Latry, a world-renowned organist from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Dedication ceremony to celebrate new convergence center

Published Feb 9, 2010

For months, noise associated with construction and renovation of Moudy Building South, home of the College of Communication, became a part of the class experience for students there.

John Lumpkin, director of the Schieffer School of Journalism, said that the building had been the same for decades and that the construction is part of a plan to expand the school's future opportunities, like broadcasting student newscasts outside of the university.



One big addition to the school, he said, is the new convergence center.

Video games encourage addiction

Published Feb 9, 2010

The World Cup is notoriously known for being Europe's version of America's Super Bowl. Competitiveness is driven to an all-time high, leading to anger, fights, riots and a fair share of injuries. What...

Lady Frog continue home streak with 77-47 win against Air Force

Published Feb 7, 2010

The TCU Lady Frogs gained their nineteenth straight home win after defeating the struggling Air Force Academy Falcons 77-47 on Saturday.The duo of TCU forwards, freshman Delisa Gross and junior Helena...

Professors and publishers both at fault for expensive textbook market

Published Feb 5, 2010

The selling of used instructor's textbooks for students highlights a flaw in the college textbook market. The reselling of instructor's textbooks creates issues not only for college students, but also...

Men’s swimming and diving go up for MWC title

Published Feb 5, 2010

With a spotless season record, the men's swimming and diving team enters its final home meet this season against UNLV for a chance at the Mountain West Conference dual meet title.

The Horned Frogs have never won a conference title in swimming and diving as members of the Mountain West Conference.



Head coach Richard Sybesma attributed the season success to the leadership and motivation on the team.

Super Bowl XLIV: Live coverage of the lighter side of the Super Bowl

Published Feb 5, 2010

Join former editor-in-chief David Hall for a live chat during the Super Bowl. Come chat about the commercials, game and teams. Give your commentary on their performances. The chat will open at 5:00 p.m....

Men’s basketball mentally prepares for Air Force

Published Feb 5, 2010

Following a 20-point loss to Brigham Young in Provo, the 10-13 Horned Frogs will stay on the road to take on another Mountain West opponent, the Air Force Academy Falcons. TCU head coach Jim Christian ran an intense practice Thursday afternoon to prepare the team for the showdown with Air Force.

The main theme of the practice was finishing plays and playing hard.



"It's hurt our team," Christian said. "We break down on the big possessions before they do. They have to have a resolve to win in order to win."

Campus and students hold Super Bowl watching parties

Published Feb 5, 2010

After two years in America, international student and Chile native Leonardo van Beek said he had come to appreciate one of the nation's most-watched sports - football.

Van Beek, a junior entrepreneurial management major, said he never watched football, including the Super Bowl, until he came to the U.S. Now he looks forward to throwing his own watch party.



"I plan on having a barbecue and watching the game with close friends," van Beek said.