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Super Bowl commercials more for entertainment, former ad executive says

Super Bowl commercials more for entertainment, former ad executive says

Published Feb 5, 2008

See what some students thought were the top Super Bowl commercials.


In 1967, the cost of a 30-second advertising spot during the first Super Bowl was $40,000.


For Super Bowl XLII, 30-second spots went for $2.7 million each.

Media claims crisis in economy, unsettling for young professional

Published Feb 5, 2008

Headlines are practically proclaiming the end of the world.


"The U.S. economy faces the guillotine," says Newsweek.


"Echo of first Bush: Good economy turns sour," says the New York Times.


At least TIME shows some hope with "Surviving the slowdown: what you can do now."


Glancing at headlines like these throughout the last few weeks has nearly convinced me that I'm on my way to Hooverville.


I better enjoy my apartment, my every meal, before they're gone.

Film Review: Horror movie lacks fear factor

Published Feb 5, 2008

There have been horror movies that have truly terrified us. Movies such as "Psycho," "The Exorcist," "Alien" and "The Shining" have terrified audiences long after they left the theater. "The Eye" is not one of them.




Guitar video game doesn’t devalue real-life play

Published Feb 5, 2008

Every musician's dream of going head-to-head against legendary guitar hero Slash became a reality last October when "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" was released.


According to the NDP Group, the franchise has sold more than 14 million copies in North America alone, and its popularity reached a record high this month when it surpassed $1 billion in sales.

Poor shooting plagues Frogs

Published Feb 5, 2008

The men's basketball team extended its poor shooting streak, hitting only 17 of its 54 shots against the Air Force Falcons, which also helped extend its losing streak to three games.

In the first half TCU shot 26 percent from the field, including 4-for-18 clip from 3-point land. The Falcons shot a solid 52 percent from the field in the first and were five out of 11 from behind the arc.



"We tried to get to the ball into the paint," head coach Neil Dougherty said. "They were very good at collapsing and we just could not get our outside shots to fall."

Purple canvas bags to provide eco-friendly alternative to paper or plastic

Published Feb 5, 2008

Canvas is in. Plastic and paper are out. Students will be able to say no to paper and plastic bags soon through the Purple Bag Program, a new green initiative created by the sociology and anthropology...

University hopes Black Student Weekend attracts minority students

University hopes Black Student Weekend attracts minority students

Published Feb 5, 2008

When DeJuan Mitchell came home from school one day in early January, he found mail on his bed he was not expecting.


Mitchell, a high school senior from Indianapolis, had received an invitation to TCU's first Black Senior Weekend.


The weekend event is intended to inform black high school seniors who have applied or been admitted to the university about TCU academics, financial aid, housing and student life.

Business students study economy in India

Business students study economy in India

Published Feb 1, 2008

Next to congested streets and wandering cows lies a thriving business industry where Neeley business students witnessed a rapidly growing economy.A December trip to India exposed some Neeley students to...

Career Services host mock interview sessions for students

Published Feb 1, 2008

Practice makes perfect and University Career Services is trying to help students achieve, well, perfection.


Career Services hosted mock interviews Wednesday and Thursday in hopes of better preparing students for the interview process when they apply for jobs. This year the event was different from mock interview sessions in the past, Kimshi Hickman, interim co-executive director of the Alcon Career Center said.

Top-10 opponents fill schedule slots

Published Feb 1, 2008

Consistency is paramount in golf - for the women's program, top-25 finishes when the seasons come to a close are the status-quo under coach Angie Ravaioli-Larkin.


Since entering the Mountain West Conference, the Horned Frogs have earned three consecutive NCAA Regional Tournament bids and have taken a conference championship title.

Experienced infielders defensive backbone of team

Experienced infielders defensive backbone of team

Published Feb 1, 2008

The Horned Frogs baseball team will lean on an experienced infield to lead the team.


"I think we have a very veteran infield coming back," junior first baseman Corey Steglich said. "A lot of guys have played their positions and started there before. That should be the anchor of our team this year."

Golfers compete for Hawaii

Published Feb 1, 2008

The men's golf team will look to capitalize on its hard work as it opens spring play Wednesday at the UH Hilo Intercollegiate event in Waikoloa, Hawaii, the team's coach said.


Five out of the eight golfers on the team travel to each event, and coach Bill Montigel said success will hinge on a total team effort this year. All five golfers will have to play their best golf at the same time, Montigel said.