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Patterson shuffle rumors will continue with Frogs’ success

Published Jan 19, 2010

At the close of every college football season the rumors start flying, the coaches shuffle around and sports fans everywhere are on the edge of their seats hoping their coach won't be next.

At the end of the 2009 season, the news at the forefront of college sports was Pete Carroll's resignation at USC.



Carroll's new coaching position with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks left a big hole for the Trojans to fill and a lot of nervous college football fans across the country.

Campus cable system upgrades for better sound

Published Jan 19, 2010

TCU Connect has upgraded the cable system on campus to the 5.1 Dolby Digital system, an audio system that allows users to experience surround sound.

Travis Cook, director of business services at TCU, wrote in an e-mail that the upgrade was necessary "to accommodate the ever-growing number of sets that are coming standard with 5.1."



Cook wrote that the old cable system had to be upgraded for newer TVs to process audio, and TVs with 5.1 should now be able to receive audio.

Lady Frogs make a comeback victory against the Aztecs 80-63

Published Jan 16, 2010

No. 22 TCU rebounded from their loss in Wyoming by beating the San Diego State Aztecs 80-63 at home Saturday.The Aztecs were chosen as the preseason favorite to win the MWC.

The Lady Frogs had a high-energy start in the first five minutes, hitting three shots from the 3-point range. The team never trailed during the game, and even held a 24-point edge late in the second half. Regardless, Head Coach Jeff Mittie didn't downplay the talent of the SDSU team.

"It was a grind even though the margin was there," Mittie said.

Students create a prospectives for sports networking

Published Jan 15, 2010

Without an opportunity to break into sports management or marketing, David Lindow found a way. He started the TCU Sports Networking Club, alongside sophomore business majors Kevin Able and Carrie Patterson.

Lindow, a sophomore marketing major and president of the club, said he started the club because he wanted to work in the sports industry one day and wanted to help others on the same path.

Washington lobbyist to visit with administrators

Washington lobbyist to visit with administrators

Published Jan 15, 2010

The man considered to be higher education's top lobbyist in Washington, D.C., will visit the university Tuesday to talk with administrators about academic issues concerning higher education institutions,...

MLK Day an opportunity for community involvement

Published Jan 15, 2010

Martin Luther King Jr. Day might be a holiday, but some students won't be taking the day off.

The university is now participating in the MLK Day of Service, said Melissa Gruver, coordinator for community involvement.



By noon on Monday, student volunteers will be working with community agencies, such as Neighbor Helping Neighbor, Samaritan House and Buchner Family Services, Gruver said.



Gary Briggs,Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity president, and Brittany Shamlin, NAACP president for the university's chapter, are leading the project.

Radio talk show host Ed Shultz to broadcast from KTCU

Published Jan 15, 2010

Progressive radio talk show host Ed Schultz will broadcast his daytime show, "The Ed Schultz Show," from KTCU FM 88.7 "The Choice" on Friday.

Schultz is nationally syndicated through more than 100 affiliates, including satellite radio, and has a television show on MSNBC.



With more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting, Schultz is described as a "straight talking, no-nonsense voice of reason in unreasonable times," on his show's official Web site.

Republican governor candidates debate issues

Republican governor candidates debate issues

Published Jan 15, 2010

The three Republican candidates for Texas governor focused on immigration, property taxes and employment at the first of the Texas Debates on Thursday night at the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas.

But their discussions were not without bickering.



U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Gov. Rick Perry repeatedly corrected each other, while Debra Medina, a registered nurse from Beeville, rolled her eyes at the two.

Haiti earthquake prompts convoys of relief and donations

Haiti earthquake prompts convoys of relief and donations

Published Jan 15, 2010

President Barack Obama on Thursday pledged $100 million in response to the Haiti humanitarian crisis, but text messaging and Twitter are giving relief efforts a new face.

U.S. cell phone users have contributed more than $5 million to Haiti through mGive, a nonprofit that has partnered with the Red Cross and wireless service providers to channel donations. A cell phone user texts "HAITI" to 90999 to make a $10 donation that is charged directly to the user's cell phone bill.

Mens basketball team faces its toughest opponent yet against San Diego

Men’s basketball team faces its toughest opponent yet against San Diego

Published Jan 15, 2010

Coming off a home victory against Wyoming, the men's basketball team faces a stiff test on the road against the San Diego State Aztecs this Saturday.

The Horned Frogs enter the contest with 9-8 overall record and are 2-1 in the Mountain West after a 62-59 win over Wyoming Tuesday night.



"I'm just looking for consistency," said TCU head coach Jim Christian. "That's the one thing that's been a struggle for us."

Team additions: soccer and volleyball

Published Jan 15, 2010

Soccer

Two players were added this week to the Horned Frog soccer team that will compete in what head coach Dan Abdalla called, "the year we've been building for."



Kim Castleberry will transfer into the program from Texas A&M, where she played in 25 games, scoring two goals and one assist for the Aggies during her freshman season in 2009. Top Drawer Soccer named her the number one recruit in the nation coming out of Prosper High School in 2009 and Abdalla said she will immediately become the fastest player on the team.

National relief efforts should be commended

Published Jan 15, 2010

In the past decade, several events have shown how well Americans can come together in the face of a crisis. Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and horrifying tragedies like Sept. 11 rallied the nation, with people coming together to assist those most impacted.

Massive relief efforts within the United States should be applauded, and similar responses should be encouraged when disasters occur abroad.