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Broadway named C-USA Male Athlete of the Year

Published Aug 24, 2005

TCU pitcher Lance Broadway was recognized as the 2004-05 Conference USA Male Athlete of the Year for his performance on the mound during his junior season. Broadway led the nation in wins with 15, posted a 1.62 ERA, struck out 151 batters and walked 35 in 117 innings last spring. He finished 9-0 with a 1.66 ERA in 10 C-USA starts.

Broadway received recognition as a first or second-team All-American by numerous baseball organizations and publications.

MWC reaches agreement with Las Vegas Bowl

Published Aug 24, 2005

The Mountain West Conference reached an agreement with the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl to send the league's top team to the game for the 2006-09 seasons. The bowl will continue to pair the MWC with the Pacific-10 Conference and will have a payout of at least $1 million.

The game's executive director, Tina Kunzer-Murphy, said the agreement with the MWC will increase the prominence of the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl.

Rock On

Rock On

Published Aug 24, 2005

Whether it is for a rock concert or to hold debates, there is a new gathering place for students on campus. The Megalith rock formation in front of the Bailey Building is designed to draw together students and faculty and serve as a circle of knowledge, said Nowell Donovan, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs .

"A university is after knowledge and so are people," Donovan said. "It's a great catalyst for creativity and is designed to be a circle of truth."

Former Horned Frog track athlete sues university

Published Aug 24, 2005

TCU has until the end of the week to respond to a lawsuit recently filed by an award-winning athlete and former student, according to the Tarrant County District Clerk's Office.In the lawsuit, Jacob Hernandez alleges TCU violated its own policy by denying his request to transfer to the University of Texas Track and Field program.

Hernandez filed the lawsuit Aug. 2, and TCU, the defendant, has 20 days after the first Monday the lawsuit was filed to respond, according to the clerk's office.

Sandora Irvin named C-USA Female Athlete of the Year

Published Aug 24, 2005

Conference USA named women's basketball forward Sandora Irvin 2004-05 Female Athlete of the Year for her work during her senior season. Irvin led the Frogs to their second C-USA Tournament title in three years, was named to the conference's All-Decade team, made her second consecutive C-USA first team and won the league's Defensive Player of the Year award for the third straight season.

She finished the 2004-05 season averaging 19.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.5 blocks, 2.1 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

Freshmen: first impressions

Published Aug 24, 2005

Chase Gentry, marketing major: "It's a perfect size. Not too many people to get lost in the shuffle."
Thomas Pressly, business and political science major: "I was overwhelmed because I am from out of state, but people are very welcoming."


Jordan Buck, marketing major: "The great city and a college all in one."


Lauren Bortka, fashion merchandising major: "I came to cheer tryouts expecting a certain stereotype, but realized everyone's really cool."


Zach Llewellyn, marketing major: "Great campus. The girls are amazing."

Alumnus breaks into local country music circuit, looks to regain loyalty among TCU fans

Alumnus breaks into local country music circuit, looks to regain loyalty among TCU fans

Published Aug 24, 2005

Playing barefoot in slightly torn jeans, 2004 TCU graduate Stephen Pointer's light brown hair and expressive face conjured up the image of a country heartthrob for some audience members Saturday night.Pointer's opening song, "Heartbreak," eerily complimented the relaxed setting as half a dozen pillar candles poured soft white light onto the hardwood floors of the Fort Worth Wineroom.

The Wineroom had an eclectic mix of young professionals and older couples cuddling up to hear Pointer perform.

New AD aims to leave mark

New AD aims to leave mark

Published Aug 24, 2005

In a time when the world of sports is so concerned with the words "I," "Me" and "You," TCU seems to have found an individual who still knows the meaning of "We."Daniel Morrison Jr., TCU's new athletics director, has expectations set far beyond the simple science of team records and goal differentials.

"Things are already working pretty well here. We just need to make a few tweaks," Morrison said. "We just want to help young athletes reach their abilities."

Overcrowding remains an issue this fall

Published Aug 24, 2005

More than 20 students found themselves still living in residence hall lounges Tuesday, and university officials say the overcrowding issue may not be resolved until 2007 when a new residence hall opens...

Mountain West poses new competition for athletics

Published Aug 24, 2005

TCU is about to get its first taste of Mountain West Conference competition.The football, volleyball and soccer teams are all set to begin play in the next two weeks, and the coaches of the respective sports do not know exactly what to expect.

Head football coach Gary Patterson, head volleyball coach Prentice Lewis and head soccer coach Dan Abdalla all said MWC opponents will be strong, but said they believe their squads have a chance to be competitive in their first season since leaving Conference USA.

Foo Fighters – “In Your Honour

Published Aug 24, 2005

Comparing the band's liner photo with old Nirvana pictures will be the most fun longtime Foo Fighters fans will have with the new disc. Billed as the ultimate Foo album, "In Your Honour," a two-disc set...

Turner heads new department

Published Aug 24, 2005

Darron Turner was very busy this summer. Newly appointed as the assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, he worked hard to organize the changes within his office. Of the many responsibilities Turner will hold as part of his new position, one includes heading Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services. Over the summer, several departments within the Student Development Services were combined to form IIS.