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Library goes 24/5

Published Aug 29, 2008

Beginning Tuesday, the Mary Couts Burnett Library will be open 24 hours a day for five days a week.

June Koelker, dean of the library, said because of the Labor Day holiday, the library will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and will stay open continuously until Friday night at 8 p.m.



Normally. the library will open Sunday at noon and stay open continuously until Friday at 8 p.m.



Koelker said the Saturday hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. will go unchanged.

Don Cheadle, left, and Jeff Daniels, right, star in a political thriller that challenges its viewers' perceptions. Photo courtesy of Crescendo Productions

‘Traitor’ challenges viewers to see other side

Published Aug 29, 2008

Filmgoers looking for "Traitor" to be an alternative to the raunchy comedies that continue to dominate the theaters will find a well-polished, well-intentioned political thriller. However, all of the good...

Phi Kapp booted from chapter house for ‘misconduct’

Published Aug 29, 2008

Editor's note: The headline on this story was revised for accuracy at 12:37 p.m. Saturday.


TCU's Phi Kappa Sigma chapter has lost its charter and been kicked out of its house, a university official said.

Josh Schutts, coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life and IFC adviser, said the decision was made by the national organization in conjunction with TCU this summer.

TCU defeated the University of New Mexico, 37-0, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Amon Carter Stadium.

Frogs open season with conference game

Published Aug 29, 2008

The football team will begin the season against a conference opponent, the New Mexico Lobos, for the first time since 2003 when they beat Tulane 38-35 as members of Conference USA.

Head coach Gary Patterson knows starting the season on the road against a conference opponent isn't easy.



"Starting off the season with a conference game against a team like New Mexico will be quite a challenge," Patterson said. "Playing against a conference opponent on the road is always tough. We understand that it is going to be a very good crowd and a loud crowd."

Soccer team remains undefeated

Published Aug 29, 2008

The soccer team remained undefeated and with no goals against after a 3-0 win over the Xavier Musketeers.

Another two goal performance from freshman Jordan Calhoun lifted the Frogs to their second victory in as many games. Calhoun's first goal came unassisted in the 17th minute beginning the Frog's scoring. She netted her second goal with two seconds remaining in the half off a hard return header into the box from freshman Alex Mechalske. A swift chip into the bottom left corner put the Frogs up 2-0 going into the half.

Volleyball starts season with win

Published Aug 29, 2008

In a non-conference match in the Nike/Molten Invitational, the Horned Frogs utilized a strong front row attack and accurate passing to sweep the Lady Techsters 25-18, 25-21, 25-15 and open the season with a win.

After falling behind 5-0 in the first game, the Frogs got it together and cruised through the second and third games, tightening their passing and hitting along the way.



Junior Lauren Otto imposed her will from the left side to the tune of 14 kills and senior Devon Kirk pounded 9 kills from the middle.

Junior midfielder Michelle Nguyen dribbles the ball in last year's game against UT- San Antonio. The Frogs will host Xavier and Mississippi this weekend. File photo

Soccer team hopes to add two wins this weekend

Published Aug 29, 2008

After an impressive start to the season with a 5-0 victory over Stephen F. Austin State University on Aug. 22, the soccer team marches on with two home games this weekend.

Although not much is known about this weekend's opponents, head coach Dan Abdalla said his team can expect quite a challenge.



"We know they're both going to be very well-coached, hard-working teams, so they are both going to be games where we have to make sure we bring our top-level game," Abdalla said.

Clinton’s convention speech effective in unifying Party

Published Aug 29, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Tuesday night speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver was as effective as her gaudy, orange pant-suit. It kept my attention, served its purpose and was aesthetically disturbing.

It all began with a stunning video homage to the former first lady's life work followed by a heartfelt introduction by daughter Chelsea Clinton, whom I actually had the opportunity to speak with when she came to campus last semester.

Two directors to fill posts at department

Published Aug 28, 2008

Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services will have two new assistant directors beginning next week to fill the post left vacant by Greg Trevino, who died in May from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, a university official said.

Darron Turner, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, said Timeka Gordon will begin Tuesday, and April Brown will begin Wednesday.



"We got an opportunity for a second position, so we have two assistant directors," Turner said. "Some of the duties that he (Trevino) had were split into two areas."

University hosts first leadership summit

Published Aug 28, 2008

TCU is hosting an inaugural student leadership summit starting today that will bring together student delegates from Mountain West Conference schools to discuss issues ranging from crisis management to greener campuses, summit organizers said.

The summit, which will take place today and Friday, is a result of a collaboration between TCU and the University of Utah, SGA president Thomas Pressly said.

Matchups: Frogs’ defense to outshine Lobos

Published Aug 28, 2008

Quarterbacks

The Horned Frogs will be led by sophomore quarterback Andy Dalton. Despite his 10 to 11 touchdown to interception ratio, Dalton only threw two interceptions over his last 96 pass attempts.



Junior Donald Porterie will be back under center for the Lobos. Porterie threw for 3,000 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, compared with just nine interceptions.



Advantage: New Mexico



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