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BCS Bowl absence possible for TCU

Published Nov 22, 2010

After cutting its BCS ranking deficit in half for the second week in a row, Boise State will almost inevitably jump TCU in the BCS rankings after playing No. 19 Nevada (10-1) next week, with TCU facing...

Boschini ranks No. 30 on highest-paid private college leaders list

Boschini ranks No. 30 on highest-paid private college leaders list

Published Nov 22, 2010

Chancellor Victor Boschini's total compensation put him at No. 30 in a survey that listed 30 of the highest-paid private college leaders, released last Sunday by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Boschini's total compensation was $1,005,814, according to the survey.

Boschini said his position in the survey wasn't something he would think about.

"I'm just happy for any support anybody at TCU is willing to give me financially, emotionally or spiritually," he said.

University exposes students to different spiritual opportunities

University exposes students to different spiritual opportunities

Published Nov 22, 2010

Caroline Hamilton said that since coming to TCU, her spirituality has expanded and helped teach her new ways to connect with God while learning different ways of understanding what it means to be a person of faith.

Hamilton, a senior religion major, said she found it challenging at first to keep her religious traditions the same when coming to college, but now is back in her routine.

Fitness apps, games becoming prevalent in student fitness

Fitness apps, games becoming prevalent in student fitness

Published Nov 22, 2010

An upswing in smart phones, exercise games and fitness websites is helping students stay accountable with their fitness routines using the technologies they already employ on a daily basis.

According to the website whattheyplay.com, fitness-related games, including the Wii Fit and EA Sports Active, now account for one-sixth of all games sold, with the latest gaming invention, Xbox's Kinect, released this month.

Drunkorexia poses a serious problem

Published Nov 22, 2010

It's a Friday and you ask your friends to go grab a bite to eat before getting ready for the party that night. However your friend refuse. Why is this? Everyone knows you have to eat before drinking to prevent yourself from getting totally wasted and to avoid alcohol poisoning.

The same pattern repeats every weekend until you notice a trend: People are not eating the day they plan to go out to reduce the calorie intake and to help them get drunk faster, a new trend known as "drunkorexia."

New social networking site offers more intimate profiles

Published Nov 22, 2010

A social media site known as Path, also referred to as "The Personal Network," prides itself on being a more intimate networking site by limiting the number of friends a user can have to 50.

According to Path's website, it will be different from other social sites because it will allow users to be themselves and be as personal as they want to be with 50 of their closest friends and family members.

Horned Frogs in the NFL

Published Nov 22, 2010

Name: LaDainian Tomlinson Position: Running back Years Played at TCU: 1997-2000 Current Team: New York Jets Outcome of game: New York Jets 30, Houston Texans 27 Stats: 12 carries for 36 yards, seven receptions...

Investigation underway for abduction attempt

Published Nov 19, 2010

The Fort Worth and TCU Police Departments are investigating a reported abduction attempt early this morning two blocks south of campus, according to an e-mail from TCU Police.

At about 3:30 a.m., a female student was dropped off at her residence by friends and was trying to enter her car when the suspect grabbed her and attempted to abduct her, according to the e-mail. She was able to call for help and fight off the suspect.

Police investigating abduction attempt near campus

Published Nov 19, 2010

The Fort Worth and TCU Police Departments are investigating a reported abduction attempt early Friday morning two blocks south of campus, according to an e-mail from TCU Police.

At about 3:30 a.m., a female student was dropped off at her residence by friends and was trying to enter her car when the suspect grabbed her and attempted to abduct her.

Fort Worth Police Officer Sidney Keith said the suspect was waiting for the student when she arrived and that he directed sexual slurs toward the student.

Reality show Top Grad to premiere in February

Reality show “Top Grad” to premiere in February

Published Nov 18, 2010

The phenomenon of reality television is coming to campus this February. The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media is putting together its own reality show called "Top Grad" for the university...

Power outage scheduled for Wednesday

Published Nov 18, 2010

The university has scheduled a power outage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, according to an e-mail sent by the Office of Housing & Residence Life.

According to the e-mail, the outage will affect most of the west side of campus, including residence halls, but will not affect Worth Hills.

The outage was scheduled to repair and assess damage caused by an unexpected power outage Nov. 4.

Fan support shouldn’t be limited to football

Published Nov 18, 2010

Horned Frog fans have been criticized in the past for a lack of enthusiasm at our football games, but Amon G. Carter Stadium isn't the only sports complex on campus that sits less-than-full on game days.

Star-Telegram sports columnist Randy Galloway called us out before football season started this year and blatantly asserted that we don't have "big-time fan support." That sentiment often applies to other games, matches and meets that the Horned Frogs participate in.