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New executive director seeks program growth

Published Aug 28, 2009

The new leader of the Executive MBA program at the Neeley School of Business said she plans to diversify, expand and improve the program's reputation.

Nancy Nix, former director of the Supply and Value Chain Center, officially began her role as executive director of the EMBA program June 1, she said.



Nix said the EMBA program is a weekend program for executives to obtain an MBA. The classes, which meet every other weekend over a 16 month period, are designed for experienced executives who are currently working full-time, she said.

Women's soccer to face UTSA

Women’s soccer to face UTSA

Published Aug 28, 2009

The women's soccer team is looking to get back on track with their regular season home opener against Texas-San Antonio after dropping a 4-1 exhibition match to the Mexican national team Tuesday night."Our...

Men caught on video suspected of football locker room theft

Men caught on video suspected of football locker room theft

Published Aug 28, 2009

Campus police have not made any arrests in a football locker room robbery, but they have caught two men on video suspected of stealing $4,000 worth of cell phones, iPods, cash and more, a university police official said.

The suspects were caught on camera entering the John Justin Athletic Center through a door that leads to the south end zone before being seen by two witnesses in the football locker room, TCU Police Sgt. Kelly Ham said. The identities of the witnesses were withheld because the investigation is still in progress.

Handy ways to save on textbooks

Published Aug 28, 2009

At the TCU Bookstore you can find flip flops, face wash, chips, stationary, feather pens and more. You cannot, however, find cheap textbooks.It's not the bookstore's fault, though; Roman Coronado, the...

University not to disclose number of students showing flu symptoms

Published Aug 28, 2009

After a three-day increase in the number of students exhibiting flu symptoms, the university stopped disclosing the number of ill students Thursday.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said students are still showing flu symptoms, but the university does not consider releasing the exact number of ill students to be "helpful information."



"I think when people focus on numbers they aren't really focusing on what is most important, and that is that students are getting treatment, they're getting well and the campus is returning to normal," Mills said.

Women’s volleyball snags win in season opener

Published Aug 28, 2009

The Horned Frogs topped the University of Arkansas Razorbacks 3-2 (26-24, 17-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-12) in a nail-biting season opener Friday evening in the University Recreation Center.

The match came down to the final points, the lead constantly teetering between the teams each set.



Senior middle blocker Kourtney Edwards, who lead the team with 14 kills, acknowledged the inconsistent level of play, which kept the team from securing a solid lead.

Cash for Clunkers program falls short

Cash for Clunkers program falls short

Published Aug 28, 2009

For the past summer months, I have constantly been bombarded by advertisements for the government's Car Allowance Rebate System, more commonly known as Cash for Clunkers.Although the Cash for Clunkers...

Weapons at town halls are an irresponsible protest

Published Aug 28, 2009

President Barack Obama's proposed health-care reform speeches across the country also attracted the attention of gun protesters, the two most recent cases being in Phoenix and Portsmouth, N.H.

In the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, citizens have the right to bear arms. It makes sense when considering efforts to protect yourself, family and property. But when it comes to public gatherings and being within shooting range of the president, leave the assault rifle at home.

Veterans deserve free tuition and respect

Published Aug 28, 2009

The new GI Bill that allows veterans who have served on active duty for at least 36 months since Sept. 11 is a sorely needed piece of legislation.The bill, which went into effect Aug. 1, gives these veterans...

Swine flu outbreak handled well by administration

Published Aug 27, 2009

It's safe to say that it really is never easy to deal with viral outbreaks. And it is even more difficult if the outbreak is of the swine persuasion.Even though the cases of H1N1, commonly known as swine...

Former Frogs hit the field in NFL preseason

Former Frogs hit the field in NFL preseason

Published Aug 27, 2009

Former TCU safety and Dallas Cowboys 6th-round draft pick Stephen Hodge has yet to see the field in either of the Cowboys preseason games.

The safety turned linebacker underwent knee surgery this summer and was on the physically unable to play list for most of training camp.



Before the Cowboys game against the Oakland Raiders, Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said he was unaware Hodge had even been activated from the PUP list and said he knew he was not going to play Hodge in the game.



At training camp, Hodge declined to comment to The Skiff.

New chancellor position puts focus on university’s national presence

Published Aug 27, 2009

Two university administrators have new job titles on their nameplates as they return to work this semester.Larry Lauer's title will move from vice chancellor for Marketing and Communications to a newly...