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University ranks second in CPA success

Published Nov 27, 2007

Though the Horned Frogs could not defeat the Texas Longhorns on the gridiron, they did corral them in the books.TCU's Master of Accounting program ranked second among Texas schools in the latest Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam reports for the summer 2007 testing period with a 71.8 percent pass rate, ranking ahead of both the University of Texas and Baylor University.

Texas A&M University ranked first in the state with a 73.21 percent pass rate, and the average for Texas schools was 54.8 percent, according to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

In the Spotlight: Scott Meyer

In the Spotlight: Scott Meyer

Published Nov 27, 2007

Art provides one student the freedom to express his thoughts on world issues and allows people to perceive the world differently through the eyes of an artist."I want other people to be able to see the world the way I do," said Scott Meyer, a junior studio art and environmental science major.

Meyer, a Jacksonville, Fla., native, describes himself as "always heading toward the horizon." His inspiration for pieces comes from the ocean and the experiences he gained from his recent travels abroad.

NCAA football rumor mill pairs Patterson with Cornhuskers

NCAA football rumor mill pairs Patterson with Cornhuskers

Published Nov 27, 2007

The seemingly annual merry-go-round of college football coaches came into full swing Monday with head coaching vacancies at the University of Arkansas and Georgia Tech, and the TCU athletic director said head coach Gary Patterson is probably on a few programs' lists as a potential replacement.Athletic director Danny Morrison said it would surprise him to find out Patterson was not on any teams' lists, but declined to talk about job speculation.

The fast approaching end to the 2007 season already features 10 universities with available head coaching positions.

In the Spotlight: Robin Williamson

In the Spotlight: Robin Williamson

Published Nov 27, 2007

When there is a problem involving a housing situation, students are told to e-mail Residential Services.But who is it that answers all these student e-mails and provides solutions to the problems?

In many cases, this job falls to Robin Williamson, associate director of administration in the Residential Services office. Williamson oversees many residential aspects of TCU, including housing sign-ups and housekeeping.

Athlete may have charges dropped

Athlete may have charges dropped

Published Nov 27, 2007

A football player who was arrested Oct. 10 after police said he assaulted his wife was referred to a diversion program in a court hearing Monday, court officials said.Horned Frogs junior wide receiver Walter Bryant, 21, of San Angelo, was suspended from the team Oct. 16 after he was arrested on suspicion of assault with bodily injury to a family member, a misdemeanor.

The diversion program, which is similar to probation, consists of weekly reports and counseling, said a spokesperson for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 5.

In the Spotlight: Stephen Quinn

In the Spotlight: Stephen Quinn

Published Nov 27, 2007

In "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", heads sag and drool pools on desktops as students fight to remain conscious while their economics teacher drones on about an obscure tariff bill and a revenue curve.

This is not Stephen Quinn's microeconomics class.



Quinn, professor of economics and the 2007 recipient of the Honors Professor of the Year award, developed the introductory microeconomics course offered at TCU. Along with basic economic principles, the course incorporates game theory, which students get to apply firsthand in the classroom.

Pure luck, hard work often lead to surprising rewards

Published Nov 27, 2007

Like every episode of "Sex and the City," one called "The Freak Show" from season two begins with Carrie Bradshaw narrating her latest sex column.But unlike other episodes, "The Freak Show" opens with a reel of footage of immigrants entering the United States, pausing for a few seconds on two men looking up hopefully, seemingly at the promise of a new life in a new country.

The man on the right wears a wide-brimmed hat, and his starched, white collar and dark-colored necktie are just visible beneath his buttoned-up trench coat.

In the Spotlight: Rachel Gollay

In the Spotlight: Rachel Gollay

Published Nov 27, 2007

Turn your radio to KTCU 88.7 FM "The Choice" on a Monday night, and you'll most likely hear an eclectic mix of indie, underground and local music. You'll also hear friendly yet quirky voices talking to you throughout the mix. But have you ever wondered about the person behind the voice? Meet Rachel Gollay, a senior radio-TV-film and English major, who is co-host of a Monday night show on KTCU called "The Cassette Deck." Gollay has co-hosted the show since 2006 with her best friend of 10 years, Leslie Ward, a senior radio-TV-film major.

Residents prepare for area gas drilling

Published Nov 27, 2007

The voices of Horned Frogs cheering for the home team will soon be silent around Amon Carter Stadium, only to be followed shortly by the sound of natural gas drilling.Brian Gutierrez, vice chancellor for finance and administration, said meetings were held last spring with the neighborhood association leaders around the TCU campus to address their concerns and suggestions about the drilling, which is set to begin next semester in the stadium's remote parking lot.

In the Spotlight: Doug Newsom

In the Spotlight: Doug Newsom

Published Nov 27, 2007
In high school, she sported a fashionable belt that read "Doug."Now with three textbooks under her "belt," a Ph.D. and numerous awards, journalism professor Doug Newsom's name is not the only thing that makes her stand out.

Campus organizations join to recruit leaders

Published Nov 27, 2007

This semester, the resident assistant information session will combine with other leadership programs on campus to increase awareness of the various leadership opportunities available to students, said the hall director for Carter and Samuelson halls.Rachel Siron, hall director for Carter and Samuelson Halls, said students who are interested in becoming an RA, Frog Camp facilitator, orientation leader or Connections mentor can attend an information session today or Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Student Center.

In the Spotlight: Katelin Reddick

In the Spotlight: Katelin Reddick

Published Nov 27, 2007

If you were to walk down the halls in the design, merchandising and textiles department, the chances of hearing her name are almost certain. Fashion students admire her work, determination and success, and professors applaud her array of accomplishments while at TCU.

"Katelin Reddick is someone that you can't help but admire," said Ashley Short, a senior fashion merchandising major. "Her passion for the fashion industry is astounding. Reddick's determination is what will push her to the top and allow her to go extremely far in life."