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Office of Communications names new director

Published Oct 30, 2009

Lisa Albert said she was never expecting a promotion, but that was exactly what she received when she was recently named director of communications in the university's Office of Communications.

The position was vacated by Tracy Syler-Jones earlier this year after she was named vice chancellor for marketing and communication at the university.



Albert said she had always thought of the possibility of moving toward the position of the director, but she was excited to actually receive the opportunity.

Inmates have a right to swine flu vaccinations

Inmates have a right to swine flu vaccinations

Published Oct 30, 2009

After front-page articles announced that Texas would be vaccinating inmates in Texas prisons for the swine flu, a public outcry led to an apparent reversal of the decision.

One woman commented to NBC 5 that Texas should use the inmates like "guinea pigs" to see if the vaccine has any ill effects. Am I the only one who sees the hypocrisy of statements like this being made on the premise of moral superiority?

Modeling industry sends bad body image message

Published Oct 30, 2009

Filippa Hamilton is a tall, gorgeous model. You have probably seen her in advertisements for Ralph Lauren for the last seven years, where she has been a contract model. Recently Hamilton was "let go" (read:...

Soccer to fight for win at last home match

Published Oct 30, 2009

After three straight losses, the Horned Frog soccer team secured a dramatic overtime win against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last Friday. This week, the Horned Frogs will be fighting for a win at home in their last home match of the season against the San Diego State University Aztecs.

Junior forward Jackie Torda was named Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week after her game-winning goal in the Horned Frogs' 3-2 victory over UNLV.

Dining Services to recycle used coffee grounds

Dining Services to recycle used coffee grounds

Published Oct 30, 2009

A recent effort by Dining Services to go green could help plants grow even greener by providing gardens with used coffee grounds as a fertilizer.

Dining Services plans to start offering free used coffee grounds to students, faculty and staff Monday, said Kelly Raw, marketing manager for Dining Services. The program would reduce waste by recycling the grounds, which had been thrown away in the past.



Starbucks has participated in a similar used coffee grounds program since 1995.

Chris Brown's concert ploy isn't fooling anyone

Chris Brown’s concert ploy isn’t fooling anyone

Published Oct 30, 2009

Chris Brown, the singer infamously known now for his domestic dispute with fellow musician Rihanna, is doing what anyone else in his position would do: a "fan appreciation" tour.

Not only that, but he publicly announced the tour only a few hours after the release of a new Rihanna single.



Instead of concentrating on the judicial punishment he received for attacking Rihanna, which was six months of community service, domestic abuse counseling and five years of probation, he is staying true to his entrepreneurial roots.

Groups takes donations to raise game attendance

Published Oct 30, 2009

Fans have not filled Amon Carter Stadium to the brim since Sep. 16, 2006 when the Horned Frogs beat Texas Tech 12-3.

On Tuesday, head coach Gary Patterson called for the TCU community to support his team as it worked toward an undefeated season.



"It's not all on the shoulders of the team," Patterson said. "(Fans) need to get themselves out. It needs to be a loud crowd ... There needs to be a home-field advantage."

U.S. soccer grown in some areas, lacking in others

Published Oct 29, 2009

When Jonathan Bornstein scored the most amazing header of his life in the fifth minute of stoppage time during the USA/Costa Rica game Oct. 14, I jumped, screamed, yelled and celebrated idiotically, like I'm sure every other U.S. soccer fan did at that moment. The goal led to the U.S. tying Costa Rica 2-2 and was a huge boost for the U.S. after being down nearly the whole game. Moments like these give me hope. They make me want to believe in the U.S. soccer program and have faith that we might actually be able to compete on a world stage next summer with the best teams in the world.

Attacks on Sikhs show lack of American trust

Attacks on Sikhs show lack of American trust

Published Oct 29, 2009

The Sept. 11 attacks changed the United States in a series of cultural, social and political ways. While the war on terror rages on, to the chagrin of some and the disdain of others, possibly the most...

Frog Fest added to Homecoming activities

Published Oct 29, 2009

A frog-filled Friday awaits students, faculty and anyone else interested in taking part in Homecoming activities on campus this weekend.One of the newest additions to the festivities, Frog Fest, will take...

Frogs look to defend home against Rebels

Published Oct 29, 2009

After a physical battle in Provo, Utah the Horned Frogs return to defend their home in the Halloween Homecoming game.

The Frogs face off Saturday against the UNLV Rebels for their fourth conference game as the No. 1 team in the Mountain West Conference.



Head Coach Gary Patterson said that the Rebels are a strong team and could present a challenge for the Frogs on Saturday.

New organization cheers on Frogs from the field

New organization cheers on Frogs from the field

Published Oct 29, 2009

When it comes to Horned Frog spirit, seniors Kelly Barnes and Nile Elam travel the distance to show their purple pride. Although both seniors have internships in Washington this semester, Barnes, a political...