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Economy prompts development to halt construction

Published Jan 28, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

WestBend, a new mixed-use commercial real estate development on University Drive across from University Park Village, halted construction due to the bad economy, the project's developer said.



WestBend is the first large commercial development in Fort Worth to halt construction, according to a Fort Worth Business Press article.

Lady Frogs to continue season without junior guard

Lady Frogs to continue season without junior guard

Published Jan 28, 2009

After a loss last weekend against the University of New Mexico, the Lady Frogs prepare for yet another game today without one of their key players.

Junior guard Eboni Mangum said she has decided to sit out for the rest of the season after playing 12 games with a torn ACL in her right knee.



"I'm just rehabbing right now," Mangum said. "The recovery just didn't go like it usually does. I'm still in pain."

Bill could boost federal financial aid

Published Jan 28, 2009

The proposed federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill could give students additional help in paying for college, a university official said.Increasing the annual limit on Pell Grants and Stafford...

Horned Frogs to take on conference rival San Diego State

Published Jan 28, 2009

Following Saturday's 69-52 loss against the University of New Mexico, head coach Jim Christian was almost as disappointed for the fans in attendance at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum as he was of his team's performance on the court.

"I'm just disappointed for our team," Christian said. "We had a great crowd here tonight. They came out to see a team that plays with heart - a team that fights to the end - and unfortunately we didn't give them that tonight, and I'll take full responsibility for that."

Mountain West proposes changes to BCS format

Published Jan 28, 2009

It's a million-dollar question: Will the Mountain West Conference get an automatic bid to a Bowl Championship Series game?According to a USA Today article released Monday, MWC officials are seeking an...

Students responsible for their own safety

Published Jan 28, 2009

The recent rash of crimes against the TCU community has been disconcerting. Considering the smash and grab parking lot break-ins and the knife-point robbery against a couple coming out of The Aardvark last semester, it can be scary to walk to your car at night.

It is a comfort though, to know that the campus Police Department is exploring different methods and better technology to keep us safe.

Local talent begs for a men's soccer team

Local talent begs for a men’s soccer team

Published Jan 28, 2009

You probably hear it all the time from avid players and followers of soccer: "Just give it a try. It's the most popular sport in the world. I promise you'll like it."

But being in a part of the world where American football, baseball and basketball reign supreme, there's little chance you'll take your soccer-loving friend up on his or her offer.



"It's too boring, there isn't enough scoring and everybody on the field flops trying to draw a penalty," you say to your friend, who scoffs at your response.

Quick Sports: Frogs take game on the road

Published Jan 27, 2009

Women's basketball falls to New Mexico on road

The Lady Frogs met the same fate as the men's squad Saturday, falling to the University of New Mexico 75-63 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.



The conference loss puts the team's record at 12-7 overall and 4-2 in the Mountain West.



Sophomore guard Helena Sverrisdottir led the team with a career-high 25 points while adding eight rebounds.



Sophomore guard Emily Carter was the only other Horned Frog to reach double figures in scoring, adding 15 points and seven rebounds.

Colors of spring clothing lines brighten outlook for 2009

Published Jan 27, 2009

The malls were packed, elaborate sale signs hung decoratively in store windows and anxious souls swarmed the racks searching for the perfect gifts to go under the tree, but nobody bought much.

Despite the garland and 20-inch snowflakes, shoppers were in low spirits this holiday season.



Perhaps it's the economy or the warm weather that kept wallets shut this past December.

East meets West in brilliant ‘Millionaire’

Published Jan 27, 2009

Jamal Malik, played by Dev Patel, is a young man who knows too much. After coming close to winning the grand prize on the Indian equivalent of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," he is taken in for questioning for possibly cheating. The police use brutal means to find the source of his answers because a "slumdog" shouldn't know enough to set him apart from the usual doctors and lawyers that appear on the show.

One opponent pending in 2009 football schedule

Published Jan 27, 2009

The 2009 Horned Frog football schedule is still missing one opponent, but not for long, according to Jack Hesselbrock, associate athletics director for internal relations.

Hesselbrock said the athletic administration has reached an agreement with a school, but wants to wait to make an official announcement.



The nonconference schedule should be finalized within seven to ten days, Hesselbrock said.

Lord Infamous trails own path with new album

Lord Infamous trails own path with new album

Published Jan 27, 2009

Lord Infamous (real name: Ricky Dunigan) worked his way up with the group Three 6 Mafia from the South Memphis, Tenn., projects in the mid '90s, releasing songs with horrific themes of violence.

Since Infamous' departure, his former bandmates DJ Paul and Juicy J have scored more radio-friendly hits like "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)" and an MTV reality show called "Adventures in HollyHood."