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'Full House' star Dave Coulier performs for more than 600 students Wednesday evening for Howdy Week.

Former Uncle Joey entertains ‘Full House’

Published Aug 28, 2008

Dave Coulier, who famously portrayed Joey in the television show "Full House," left no topic untouched during his stand-up comedy routine at the Brown-Lupton University Union ballroom Wednesday evening.

Using his distinctive voice imitations, Coulier provoked laughter from more than 600 students for over an hour by poking fun at everything from the Chinese Olympic gymnastics team to Shaquille O'Neal to his own mother.



Programming Council chair Kristen Chapman said the group wanted a "novelty act" who would be familiar to students.

Vada Phillips-Felder, shown in the top left, stands at her 1954 graduation from the Brite Divinity School. Phillips-Felder, who was the first black female to graduate from Brite, died at 97 this summer. Photo courtesy of Brite Divinity School

First female black Brite graduate dies at 97

Published Aug 28, 2008

The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s produced many noteworthy religious leaders in the black community, and Fort Worth residents are mourning the loss of one of their own.

Vada Phillips-Felder, who was the first black female graduate of the Brite Divinity School in 1954, died this summer at 97 after spending most of her life giving back to the community.



Phillips-Felder was an elementary school teacher and then a pastor's wife before she became a widow in her early fifties.

Fall intramural season offers diverse options

Published Aug 28, 2008

Intramurals at TCU will begin registration for the first wave of sports within the next week. From softball to paper football, the University Recreation Center is the place for students to sign up for...

McCain unlikely to grasp conservative vote

Published Aug 28, 2008

In recent history, the support of evangelical Christian voters has been more important to the Republican Party than ever. Without it, George Bush would likely have lost the 2000 and 2004 elections. These days, it's hard for a Republican to get elected without strongly opposing abortion, same-sex marriage and gun control. But during a recession under one of the most unpopular Republican presidents in history, John McCain has quite a mountain to climb to become a candidate that conservatives will really want to rally behind.

$8 million donation contributes to university enhancement

Published Aug 28, 2008

An $8 million donation from a Fort Worth couple this summer will fund scholarships, stipends and facility upgrades for the Honors Program, the Mary Couts Burnett Library and the Andrews Institute of Mathematics,...

Junior Festus Kigen will lead the men's cross country team at the Baylor Twilight on Friday. Photo by Media Relations

Cross country to begin season Friday

Published Aug 28, 2008

The cross country team will kick off its season Friday as it competes in the Baylor Twilight Invitational in Waco.

The women will run a 4K at 6:30 p.m. and the men will be participating in a 6K run beginning at 7 p.m.



Coach Shawn Winget said the run is a good way to start the season and get the team ready for conference competition.



"It's the season opener, and we just want to go out and compete," Winget said. "This is a good little run that will hopefully get us ready for conference meets starting in November."

China’s success in Olympics spreads beyond medals

Published Aug 28, 2008

The closing ceremony in Beijing on Sunday marked the official end of the Olympic Games, but the legacy of the games will follow China for some time, manifested in the twisting steel of the Bird's Nest and, more importantly, the new global perception of the country.

My own perception of China has certainly changed. I knew China was an emerging economic powerhouse, but bicycles, rice paddies and little white stickers on cheap plastic toys were the first images that came to mind prior to the Olympic Games. Now, those pictures will be replaced by the Bird's Nest.

Boise State receiver Austin Pettis (87) catches a pass for a first down in front of TCU cornerback Rafael Priest (1) in the first quarter of the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, Calif. in December 2008. TCU defeated Boise State, 17-16. Photo by Ron Jenkins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram via MCT

Schieffer School launches director search

Published Aug 27, 2008

The founding director of the Schieffer School of Journalism said he will return in the spring to his first loves: writing and teaching.

Tommy Thomason resigned as director in early March, and associate professor of journalism John Tisdale replaced him as interim director. Thomason has been teaching at TCU since 1984 and became interim chair of the journalism department in 1998 before becoming director in 1999. Thomason remained director when it was renamed the Schieffer School of Journalism in spring 2005.

University fights appraisal district for bookstore property tax exemption

Published Aug 27, 2008

A decision by the Tarrant County Appraisal District has denied the TCU Bookstore a full property tax exemption because it sells merchandise to the general public as well as students, a university official...

University’s commitment to sustainability commendable

Published Aug 27, 2008

The university is stepping up its contribution to creating a sustainable environment.Chancellor Victor Boschini is one of more than 500 university or college presidents to date to agree to the American...

TCU's associate head volleyball coach Jason Tanaka spent his summer coaching players that could become future Olympians. Tanaka's team consisted of players ranked in the nation's top-50 for athletes 15-years old and younger. Photo by Media Relations

Volleyball coach trains potential Olympians

Published Aug 27, 2008

While the summer Olympics may be done until 2012, one man at TCU is coaching athletes who might find themselves competing for the United States in the future.Jason Tanaka is starting his seventh season...

‘Full House’ star to visit campus

Published Aug 27, 2008

Students might experience a flashback to their childhoods today as former "Full House" star Dave Coulier visits campus for Howdy Week.

Programming Council member and Howdy Week project leader Kelsie Johnson said the team chose Coulier because he is recognizable and students can relate to him, as many grew up watching "Full House." The show aired for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995 and is currently in syndication.