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Journalism school to join Washington think tank

Published Feb 27, 2008

The Schieffer School of Journalism is partnering with a think tank in Washington, D.C., and this evening starts a series of monthly dialogues with Bob Schieffer to discuss national issues, a university official said.


The purpose of the dialogues is to bring the Schieffer School to the attention of national news, discuss important issues relative to the public and employ TCU graduates, said Larry Lauer, vice chancellor for marketing and communication.

Nation’s top rifle shooters prepare for Olympic trials

Published Feb 27, 2008

Four members of the rifle team will travel to Colorado Springs and try to win a spot on the U.S. Women's Olympic Air Rifle Team.The rifle team ended its season Feb. 16, defeating the University of Nevada...

Nonprofit group aims to educate college voters

Published Feb 27, 2008

A nonpartisan, nonprofit political organization will address the importance of voting in this year's presidential election Thursday at TCU.The Programming Council worked with the Student Government Association...

Solid start for Gerrish brings Horned Frogs win

Solid start for Gerrish brings Horned Frogs win

Published Feb 27, 2008

Three runs in the first inning gave TCU a lead it would not relinquish against the Dallas Baptist University Patriots on Tuesday night.The Horned Frogs beat the Patriots 6-1 in a game that was preserved...

Language barrier can be overcome abroad, author says

Published Feb 27, 2008

Language is the greatest obstacle for students studying abroad, an associate professor in English at DePaul University said.


During a question-and-answer meeting, student heard about Green Honors Chair speaker Michele Morano's adventures abroad, and students voiced their concerns about international travel.


Morano, the author of "Grammar Lessons: Translating a Life in Spain," said it is impossible to avoid embarrassment when studying abroad in a foreign country.

Administrator: plus/minus system has little effect

Published Feb 27, 2008

Although many students have expressed mixed feelings about the new plus/minus grading system, research shows its implementation had little effect on students' average GPAs.


Cathy Coghlan, assistant director of institutional research, said the average GPA from 2006 freshmen without the plus/minus system was 2.87, and the first-year average of the fall 2007 class with the plus/minus system was 2.94.

Pro-life students inform, benefit campus

Published Feb 27, 2008

Student activists on campus are protesting one of the most controversial issues in the U.S. and are bringing a topic to the public eye that truly matters.Roe v. Wade had been a hot topic of debate for...

Movie review: 'Vantage Point' too redundant

Movie review: ‘Vantage Point’ too redundant

Published Feb 26, 2008

The idea for "Vantage Point," appears intriguing on paper. Watching the assassination attempt of the president through the eyes of eight different people offers originality and seems to be a good idea...

Equestrian team in position for championships

Published Feb 26, 2008

The TCU Hunt Seat team is still in the race to qualify for the Varsity Equestrian National Championships.The top 12 teams will advance to the championships, and after Friday's game against Fresno State,...

Theater department is in with the old

Published Feb 26, 2008

Destiny brought a young British couple back together after years apart. So is the story of "Private Lives," a play written by Noel Coward in 1930, which will be TCU Theatre's first show of this semester.


Connie de Veer, director of the play and assistant professor of theater, said the play will be performed by five TCU theatre majors at Buschman Theatre in Ed Landreth Hall.


She said the story portrayed the well-mannered wealthy class of 1930 England.

Obama’s message similar to JFK’s, deserves leader’s recognition

Published Feb 26, 2008

The 2008 Texas Primary Election has landed in the Lone Star State and Texas voters can finally play a pivotal role in a presidential nominating contest.Who would have thought, even two months ago, that...

Movie review: 'Be Kind Rewind' takes inventive approach

Movie review: ‘Be Kind Rewind’ takes inventive approach

Published Feb 26, 2008

Tired of tapes not being rewound, or have you forgotten about VHS through the introduction of DVD? And now, Blue-Ray? Rewind has become a thing of the past, but not for Jack Black and Mos Def.


Michel Gondry, director of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," has a new film called "Be Kind Rewind." It is a quirky and unusual take on the make-your-own film era. From the lowly streets of Passaic, N.J., we are introduced to Mr. Fletcher's (Danny Glover) failing "Be Kind Rewind" VHS store.