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Student hopes former assignment will be future classic

Student hopes former assignment will be future classic

Published Dec 2, 2008

Katie-Rose Watson didn't set out to write a children's book. She was planning on writing a poem about pain for her creative writing class."My first ever assignment was a chick-lit piece, and it got just...

ISP brings sponsors to TCU

Published Dec 2, 2008

TCU athletics is funded by more than 120 sponsors, including American Airlines, GEICO, Gatorade and State Farm Insurance, according to the 2007-08 Athletics Annual Report. But how does a company get to...

Team above .500 for second time this season

Published Dec 2, 2008

The Horned Frogs have now won three straight games and for the first time since the opening game of the season the team has a winning record at 4-3.

The Horned Frogs' stifling defense clamped down on the St. Gregory's University Cavaliers (0-7) from the opening tipoff until the final buzzer in their 80-38 victory Saturday night.



SGU went scoreless for the first five minutes of the contest, and did not make a field goal until the 12:03 mark of the first half. The Cavaliers shot 35 percent from the field for the game and committed 25 turnovers.

Energy made from soil, manure could find its way to local ranches

Published Nov 25, 2008

Fort Worth area ranchers could find themselves with a new source of energy in the coming decade.

A group in Cambridge, Mass., is developing fuel cells made from the bacteria that occur in soil or waste. The group's idea is centered on a microbial fuel based on a battery that makes small amounts of energy from items such as soil and manure that are common in the households of undeveloped countries.



Eric Brast, assistant director of the Institute of Ranch Management, said the innovation could be beneficial to the ranching community.

Professors debate creationism’s place in public schools

Published Nov 25, 2008

Two geology professors signed a petition to promote teaching evolution in public school science classrooms and prevent creationism from slipping into the curriculum.Arthur Busbey, an associate professor...

Young leaders igniting change worldwide

Published Nov 25, 2008

As I browsed the world news the night after the declaration of the U.S. election results, I noticed a couple of changes.

The big change was in America, of course, with Barack Obama elected as the new president. But the U.S. wasn't the only country grasped by the change in government.



People in a country on the shores of the Indian Ocean and another amid the Himalayas were rejoicing in their share of change as well. But amid the glitz and glamour of the U.S. presidential race, historic changes in the Maldives and Bhutan passed unnoticed to many.

Despite challenges, count blessings this holiday season

Published Nov 25, 2008

The financial crisis has left many unemployed and put a strain on homes in the United States and everywhere. Considering reports about layoffs, as well as budget and paycheck cuts in companies across the board, it may seem difficult to find things to be grateful for when many families are struggling to stay afloat. But despite these challenging times, you only have to look around to realize it's not all bad.

Student says past helps him lead congregation

Student says past helps him lead congregation

Published Nov 25, 2008

Brought to tears by the lifting of what he called an enormous weight on his heart, Andrew Weatherford said he prayed silently for forgiveness while the sins, self hatred and rebellion that had plagued...

Women's basketball remains undefeated

Women’s basketball remains undefeated

Published Nov 25, 2008

For the second time in school history, the Lady Frogs have begun a season with four wins. But despite a perfect record, head coach Jeff Mittie said his team still has a lot to learn.

"We haven't handled success very well," Mittie said after the team's 89-75 win against Sam Houston State on Sunday. "Our record says good things, but I don't believe we played better today. I think this was our worst performance of the year."

Ad campaign aims to clear misperceptions about alcohol consumption

Published Nov 25, 2008

The Alcohol and Drug Education Center and nonprofit Tarrant County Challenge Inc. have developed a social norms marketing campaign to dispel myths about alcohol consumption on campus.Yvonne Giovanis, assistant...

Horned Frogs improve to 4-3

Published Nov 25, 2008

TCU moved over .500 for the first time since the beginning of the season by dismantling St. Gregory's University 80-38 Saturday night. The win moved the Horned Frogs to 4-3 on the season.

The Horned Frogs' stifling defense clamped down on the Cavaliers (0-7) from the opening tip-off until the final buzzer.



SGU went scoreless for the first five minutes of the contest, and did not make a field goal until the 12:03 mark of the first half. The Cavaliers shot 35% from the field for the game and committed 25 turnovers.

Retake policy passes in Faculty Senate; University Council to review it next

Published Nov 25, 2008

A Faculty Senate motion to modify the course retake policy will be considered by the University Council next semester.

The motion states that for each time a student retakes a course, each final grade from that course will be averaged and calculated into the student's GPA,



Nowell Donovan, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said when he receives the motion, it will go to the University Council for approval. The members of the University Council include all deans in the university, a wide variety of faculty and students, he said.