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Social worker to share field experiences

Published Feb 7, 2008

The former president of the National Association of Social Workers will be speaking about his experiences and the state of the profession today at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center, the social work department chair said.


Gary Bailey, who served as president of the organization from 2003 to 2005, is the Green Honors Chair this year, said David Jenkins, chair of the social work department. Bailey serves as chairman of the National Social Work Public Education Campaign.

Students to create satirical 'webisode' about freshman year

Students to create satirical ‘webisode’ about freshman year

Published Feb 7, 2008

One group is ready to set the rumors straight about the first year of college: It is NOT high school.


Students, an alumna and other members of the community are organizing the production of a comedic "webisode" called "Not High School."


A webisode is a new medium that streamlines episodes on the Web, the executive producer of the project said.


Writers said the webisode will follow seven students' awkward experiences throughout their first semester of freshman year at a made-up school called Van Buren University.

Students not affected by increasing price of birth control

Published Feb 7, 2008

The rising cost of brand-name birth control on college campuses nationwide has had no noticeable effect on the amount of prescriptions being filled at TCU, the chief pharmacist of the Health Center Pharmacy...

Frogs sign recruits, build up team

Frogs sign recruits, build up team

Published Feb 7, 2008

For the 2008 national signing day, TCU concentrated on offensive recruits and filled needed positions, head football coach Gary Patterson said.The Horned Frogs signed 15 players on Wednesday, 10 offensive,...

Men’s tennis shuts out midweek opponents

Published Feb 7, 2008

The tennis team continued an undefeated season, knocking off the University of Texas at Arlington 7-0 and Abilene Christian University 6-0.


"I think we played well today," head coach Dave Borelli said. "This is the way we should be playing."

Plus/minus system brings more accurate grading

Published Feb 6, 2008

This past fall marked the first semester for undergraduates to be graded on the plus/minus grading system.Although students have always expressed mixed feelings about this system, the scale was designed...

Aggressive play key in conference win

Aggressive play key in conference win

Published Feb 6, 2008

The women's basketball team will enter the second half of Mountain West Conference play tied for second in the conference after knocking off the Brigham Young Cougars on Tuesday.


The two teams came into the game tied for third place in the MWC with identical conference records of 5-2. Both teams have had success as of late, with TCU winning four of its last five games and BYU coming in on a three-game winning streak after knocking off nationally ranked No. 22 University of Wyoming.

Vehicle burglaries warrant added security

Published Feb 6, 2008

The Fort Worth Police Department has increased surveillance in the area surrounding campus in response to a recent surge in vehicle burglaries, TCU's neighborhood police officer said.


Neighborhood Police Officer Mark Russell said nine off-campus vehicle burglaries have been reported in the area surrounding TCU since Jan. 1.


Russell said most stolen items, such as duffel bags and small electronics, were left in sight inside the vehicles.

Asian New Year event to raise money for charity

Published Feb 6, 2008

The Asian Student Association and the Asian/Asian-American interest sorority are celebrating the Asian New Year with a philanthropic purpose.


The Asian New Year Bazaar showcases the dynamics of Asian culture and diversity within the ethnic group, said Mai Vu, a junior psychology and sociology major.

Boschini to chair national organization

Published Feb 6, 2008

Chancellor Victor Boschini will be named chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities' board of directors today during a year of immense change, the association's vice president of public affairs said.


With the changes a new president will bring to Congress this year, the association will be dealing with the different dynamics of a new administration, said Ronald King, the association's vice president for public affairs.

Take extra steps to avoid being victim of car theft

Published Feb 6, 2008

During campus tours, incoming students are told "Blue Light" safety phones can be seen from any point on campus.


It makes sense considering 70 of them are strategically located around campus. Safety has always been a priority at the university and it is evident from services like Froggie-Five-O.


Increasing surveillance by the Fort Worth Police Department since the rise of car burglaries shows the tremendous effort put forth by the community to ensure everyone's safety.

Youth possible boost for untested baseball squad

Published Feb 6, 2008

Entering the season with a core of untested pitchers and a lineup consisting of new batters at the 2-5 spots, the TCU baseball team appears to be heading toward tough times.


This makeup of new players could actually be a good thing for the Horned Frogs. The 2008 team has the opportunity to carve its own identity.