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Oprahs book list novel brings authors to campus

Oprah’s book list novel brings authors to campus

Published Oct 20, 2009

The campus bookstore sold more than 220 copies of the book "What Difference Do it Make?" on Monday afternoon when authors Denver Moore and Ron Hall, an alumnus, held a signing for the newly released title,...

Fair Trade coffee not as fair as you think

Fair Trade coffee not as fair as you think

Published Oct 20, 2009

You know times are strange when people are excited about paying more for something.

Last Wednesday, Union Grounds began brewing Fair Trade coffee, a brand of coffee which cuts out the middle man and pays coffee growers more than the market price for the coffee they grow.



I have no problem with Fair Trade at all. If people want to pay more for coffee to benefit poorer people then they should do that.

No arrests made in sexual assault cases

No arrests made in sexual assault cases

Published Oct 20, 2009

The Fort Worth Police Department has not made any arrests in an Oct. 13 sexual assault case on campus or in a different sexual assault reported Oct. 1, a police spokesman said.

"The sexual assault unit is still conducting its ongoing investigation into each sexual assault," police spokesman Sgt. Chad Mahaffey said. "No arrests have been made as of (Monday), however both cases are very active and are still under investigation. Due to the sensitive nature of sexual assault investigations, public information is very limited until the case reaches a conclusion."

Free speech codes need second look, not complete overhaul

Published Oct 20, 2009

The Alliance Defense Fund Center for Academic Freedom recently issued "red lights" to TCU, the University of North Texas and other local colleges telling them that their free speech codes are unconstitutional. While the group's ideas about suppressing freedom of speech with regards to religious ideas are mostly focused on public universities, TCU is a curious case because it has "Christian" right there in its name.

H1N1 flu vaccines to be available on campus soon

Published Oct 20, 2009

While concern about the H1N1 flu remains, vaccines for the disease are scarce but should be available on campus soon, a university official said.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said Texas has not received the vaccines the state requested.



"The state of Texas had originally asked for 8 million doses and right now they've been granted 142,000," Mills said. "Those are being allocated to people at risk and health care workers. We expect to get some vaccine towards the end of the month, but we don't know how much or exactly when."

College GameDay to broadcast at BYU game

Published Oct 18, 2009

ESPN announced Sunday that its College Football GameDay show will be broadcasting this week from Provo, Utah before the TCU vs. BYU game. The show's set will be on campus at BYU and will spotlight the...

Horned Frogs wipe out Rams, 44-6

Horned Frogs wipe out Rams, 44-6

Published Oct 17, 2009

Junior quarterback Andy Dalton completed four passes of more than 20 yards in a wide open Horned Frog offense, as TCU defeated Colorado State 44-6 Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Dalton broke the 200 yard passing barrier for the third time this season, which included touchdown passes of 47 and 39 yards to junior wide receiver Curtis Clay and freshman running back Ed Wesley. Dalton also ran the ball six times for 42 yards.

Live from Amon G. Carter: TCU vs. Colorado State chat

Published Oct 17, 2009

Join sports editor Travis L. Brown for a live chat during the TCU vs. Colorado State football game. Come chat about the game and give your commentary on the Frogs' performance. The chat will open at 3:30...

Best-selling author Albom brings humor, faith to TCU

Best-selling author Albom brings humor, faith to TCU

Published Oct 16, 2009

Best-selling author Mitch Albom told university students and faculty that they should just have a little faith even in times of uncertainty.

Albom, the author of 11 books, spoke about his recently released novel "Have a Little Faith" and his relationship with his faith to a packed crowd at the Kelly Alumni Center on Thursday night. Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" topped the New York Times' best-seller list for four straight years.



At the beginning of the speech Albom told the audience that he was not a religious man, even avoiding his rabbi at a young age.

Campus escort calls increase after sexual assault reports

Published Oct 16, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for clarification at 11:13 p.m. Oct. 19.


The campus escort program Froggie Five-0 has seen an increase in requests for rides after recent sexual assault reports involving students.

A Froggie Five-O driver said he usually responds to 40 calls a night but answered between 50 and 60 Wednesday night, after a student reported Tuesday night that she was sexually assaulted while walking on campus.



TCU Police Officer Pam Christian, director of Froggie Five-O, said she couldn't confirm those numbers.

GI Bill applicants experience delayed payments

Published Oct 16, 2009

When senior Michael Jenkins started his summer vacation, he did not know how to pay for his last year of college. Two days before classes started, the government informed him that it picked up the bill.

Jenkins, a kinesiology major and Navy veteran, said he applied for the post-9/11 GI Bill in May because his old GI Bill ran out. About 16 weeks after he applied, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officer informed him that he qualified for 100 percent of the new bill's benefits.

Bilingual Americans essential to makeup of U.S

Published Oct 16, 2009

Ronald Reagan once said, "By emphasizing the importance of a common language, we safeguard a proud legacy and help to ensure that America's future will be as great as her past."To say that the language...