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Frog Statue by Reed and Scharbauer Hall

Settlement reached between TCU, former professor in discrimination lawsuit

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 19, 2021
TCU hosted a COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic at the parking lots of the Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Thousands of TCU community members receive COVID-19 vaccines as university supply increases

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 14, 2021
The Harrison Administration Building

Board approves tuition freeze, RRI actions but doesn’t act on eligibility issue spurred by Williams

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 12, 2021
Chancellor Boschini at the faculty town hall, March 30th, 2021 (Benton McDonald/TCU360)

Chancellor talks stimulus money, COVID-19 vaccines and more at limited attendance faculty town hall

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 30, 2021
The BLUU

TCU, former professor each file motions for judgment in discrimination lawsuit

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 1, 2021
Student walking on sidewalk, now with melting snow.

TCU announces online-only weekend classes as makeup for winter storm cancellations

By Benton McDonald
Published Feb 24, 2021
Campus commons snow

TCU extends use of campus recreation center as shelter for students

By Benton McDonald, Marissa Stacy, Skye Moreno, Benton McDonald, Marissa Stacy and Skye Moreno
Published Feb 15, 2021
TCU sign

TCU closes campus Monday, moves classes online as winter weather continues

By Benton McDonald
Published Feb 14, 2021
Greek

TCU fraternity on probation after investigation into car crash

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 28, 2021
Scharbauer Hall

Judge won’t throw out claim that TCU officials were indifferent to discrimination

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 21, 2021
In this Dec. 10, 2020, file photo, registered nurses swab patients during testing for COVID-19 organized by Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers at Mifflin Square Park, in south Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

TCU expands campus testing sites for spring semester

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 7, 2021
Dr. Joseph Varon, the chief medical officer at United Memorial Medical Center, receives the first dose of Modernas COVID-19 vaccine after receiving a delivery of 200 doses, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Houston. The hospital, which serves primarily low-income and uninsured patients, did not receive any of the Pfizer vaccines last week. This week, Houston hospitals will receive 3,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine, according to the Houston Health Department. It will be distributed to healthcare workers, in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services guidelines. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/Houston Chronicle via AP)

TCU receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines

By Benton McDonald
Published Dec 22, 2020
Scharbauer Hall

Adjunct professor’s email to students sparks criticism, apology

By Benton McDonald
Published Nov 23, 2020
M. E. Sadler Hall

Chancellor talks tuition rate, budget cuts at faculty town hall

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 28, 2020
TCU Students celebrate in the stands.

TCU Athletics announces change to student ticket pickup policy

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 24, 2020
TCU students cheer for the football team.

Student COVID-19 cases near zero as semester reaches midpoint

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 6, 2020
The Brown-Lupton University Union.

TCU announces modified spring break, condensed semester to reduce travel

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 18, 2020
Students come back to school for the Fall 2020 Semester.

Number of reported cases continues to decline

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 11, 2020
Student comes back to school for the Fall 2020 Semester.

Student cases decline, employee cases rise

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 4, 2020
Students come back to school for the Fall 2020 Semester.

‘We literally cannot keep up’: Spike in COVID-19 cases prompts warning

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 28, 2020
A Race and Reconciliation sign was set up next to the Founders Statues.

Race and Reconciliation Initiative begins study into TCU’s history

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 26, 2020
Students come back to school for the Fall 2020 Semester.

COVID-19 cases at TCU through Aug. 21

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 21, 2020
Milton Daniel Hall. (Heesoo Yang/Staff Photographer)

Students to vote on removing House seats for Honors College

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 20, 2020
Graduate transfer Alex Delton will be eligible to begin practicing with the Horned Frogs this spring. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Big 12 to continue with fall athletics

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 12, 2020
South University Drive.

TCU won’t mandate entry testing when students return to campus

By Benton McDonald
Published Jul 24, 2020
Clark Brothers Statue (Heesoo Yang/Staff Photographer)

Faculty Senate chair demands change in open letter to administration

By Benton McDonald
Published Jul 10, 2020
Mary Couts Burnett Library

Instructors, students given distance learning option

By Benton McDonald
Published Jun 24, 2020
Frog Fountain on The Commons

TCU executive compensation out paces faculty salaries and benefits

By Benton McDonald and Benton McDonald
Published Jun 22, 2020
Chancellor Boschini at Septembers Faculty Senate meeting. Photo by Heesoo Yang.

Reductions to retirement benefits spark faculty concern

By Benton McDonald and Benton McDonald
Published May 28, 2020
Wearing a mask amid concerns of the spread of coronavirus, City of Dallas worker Juan Ocando pauses after finishing up working on a police watch camera in downtown Dallas, Friday, April 10, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas releases first demographic data on COVID-19 cases

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 13, 2020
A Fraser Health healthcare worker speaks to a patient at a drive-through COVID-19 testing facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, Monday, April 6, 2020. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tracking COVID-19 Cases in Texas

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 8, 2020
Photo courtesy: Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star Telegram

Tarrant County updates emergency plans but does not enact ‘shelter-in-place’ order

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 23, 2020
Voters wait in lines stretching out the building at a polling site in South Fort Worth. Photo courtesy Amiso George

Both parties see strong turnout in primaries

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 5, 2020
Using both the English and Spanish language, a sign points potential voters to an official polling location during early voting in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Early primary voting in Texas is continuing with a strong turnout ahead of Super Tuesday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Live blog: Super Tuesday 2020

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 3, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg speaks during a rally Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

‘We’ve never seen anything like this’: Bloomberg focuses on Texas as part of unique campaign strategy

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 31, 2020
A sign that says Vote placed outside in Dallas. Photo by: Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon/Kut

County Commissioners green light early voting on campus

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 15, 2020
This artist rendering shows Theodore Olson, the attorney representing Citizens United, second from right, arguing a campaign finance case before the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Seated, from left are, Justice Samuel Alito, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice Anthony Kennedy, Justice John Paul Stevens, Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice Clarence Thomas, Justice Stephen Breyer, and the courts newest member Justice Sonia Sotomayor. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteran)

Supreme Court’s landmark campaign finance case approaches 10-year anniversary

By Benton McDonald
Published Dec 16, 2019
Eight-time Emmy Award Winning journalist Bob Schieffer joined TCU360s Benton McDonald to talk about the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

Bob Schieffer talks impeachment as public hearings begin on Capitol Hill

By Benton McDonald
Published Nov 13, 2019
The BLUU may no longer be able to host an early-voting site due to a new state law. (Photo courtesy: Brandon Kitchin)

Texas could halt campus voting sites

By Benton McDonald
Published Nov 12, 2019
A woman wearing a mask stands near promotion boards for a NBA preseason game between Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers in Beijing. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese response to NBA part of ongoing trend

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 17, 2019
Rep. Will Hurd retired after only two terms in Congress. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Texas GOP retirements increase as state slowly becomes more competitive

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 30, 2019
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., questions Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire,as he testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Declassified whistleblower complaint released

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 26, 2019
The House of Representatives has launched a formal impeachment inquiry against the President. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Document recounts conversation with Ukrainian leader

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 25, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., reads a statement announcing a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Impeachment 101

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 24, 2019
Host Michael Rogers was joined by the Director of the Tarrant County GOP. Photo courtesy: Michael Rogers

PolitiTalk 9/10/19

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 10, 2019
JUUL is the most popular brand of e-cigarette on the market (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Concerns about vaping health effects rise as hospitalizations increase

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 9, 2019
Benford helped recruit the nations fourth best class during his first season at LSU. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Men’s basketball adds assistant coach, Ohio State transfer guard

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 30, 2019
Players like Ty Summers have seen their NFL Draft Stock rising, in part because of the complexity of Gary Pattersons defense. Photo by Heesoo Yang

Patterson’s defense continues to give players an edge during transition to NFL

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 11, 2019
(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)

Midterm results signal leftward shift for Tarrant County

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 10, 2019
Although Desmond Bane scored all 13 of his points in the second half, it wasnt enough for the Frogs to come back. Photo courtesy of GoFrogs.com

Bane enters name into NBA Draft pool

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 9, 2019
The Frogs were jubilant after their come from behind win. Photo by Jack Wallace

Baseball defeats UT-Arlington 3-2 in rare “balk-off”

By Benton McDonald
Published Apr 2, 2019
The team entered the ninth inning down by 2 and finished it with a 3-2 victory. Photo by Jack Wallace

No. 20 baseball open Big 12 play with a walk-off win over Texas

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 22, 2019
Kendric Davis finished with 10 points on an efficient 4-of-6 shooting. Photo by Heesoo Yang

Horned Frogs fight past slow start to advance to second round of NIT

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 20, 2019
Corey Barker was fired Monday after he was linked to the federal investigation into college basketball. Photo courtesy TCU Athletics

Assistant coach fired amid connection to fed​eral investigation

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 19, 2019
The team missed the NCAA tournament for the 10th straight season. Photo by Heesoo Yang

Women’s basketball headed back to WNIT

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 19, 2019
Tomlinson deepened the ties to his alma matter with the announcement of the Tomlinson Student Athlete Development Endowment Fund. Photo courtesy GoFrogs

Tomlinson, Athletics announce endowment fund geared towards student-athlete development

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 18, 2019
TCU head coach Jamie Dixon XX a call during TCUs February 16th home game against Oklahoma. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto.

UPDATE: Men’s basketball assistant coach placed on leave amidst investigation

By Garrett Podell and Benton McDonald
Published Mar 7, 2019
Amy Okonkwo finished her career at TCU as a three time Academic All Big-12 selection and two-time Big 12 Second Team selection. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Okonkwo primed for success after basketball career

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 7, 2019
Okonkwo is as effective from the three as she is from the post. Photo by Heesoo Yang

Horned Frogs can’t overcome offensive woes in regular season finale

By Benton McDonald
Published Mar 5, 2019
In his first game back from an ankle injury, Noi led all scorers with 20 points, including four three pointers. Photo by Heesoo Yang.

Noi’s return lifts Horned Frogs to critical win over No. 19 Iowa State

By Benton McDonald
Published Feb 23, 2019
#CarterBoys19 was ranked as the No. 33 class in the country. Photo courtesy @TCUFootball on twitter

#CarterBoys19 fills needs, adds speed to Horned Frogs

By Benton McDonald
Published Feb 7, 2019
It will be a battle of young vs old in Sundays Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

TCU360’s Super Bowl Predictions

By Benton McDonald
Published Feb 1, 2019
Kianna Ray finished with 10 points and 4 assists Sunday. Photo by Porter Burns

Women’s basketball lean on experience down the stretch in win over Kansas

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 28, 2019
Former Horned Frog Marcus Cannon is headed to his 5th Super Bowl in the last 8 years. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Three former Horned Frogs to play in Super Bowl

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 22, 2019
TCU guard Jaylen Fisher was the No. 34 player in the nation when he came to TCU. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto

Injury-plagued Fisher transferring from TCU

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 17, 2019
Junior Kianna Ray finished with a career-high 24 points. Photo courtesy: Porter Burns

Fourth quarter comeback snaps Horned Frogs three-game slide

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 16, 2019
Graduate transfer Alex Delton will be eligible to begin practicing with the Horned Frogs this spring. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Football add transfer quarterback to roster

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 15, 2019
Yuat Alok is leaving TCU after less than half a season with the team(Photo by Sharon Ellman)

Football and basketball players are on the move this month

By Benton McDonald
Published Jan 12, 2019
Four-star quarterback Max Duggan was the second highest rated player in Iowa, according to 247 sports. (Photo courtesy: 247 sports)

Offensive talent and defensive depth highlight signing day additions

By Benton McDonald
Published Dec 20, 2018
A strong defense carried the Horned Frogs to their eight victory of the season. Photo courtesy: Heesoo Yang

Dominant defense propels Women’s Basketball to fourth-straight win

By Benton McDonald
Published Dec 9, 2018
Students and faculty gather at the DEI forum to share experiences, thoughts, and ideas

Effort to add DEI to the core curriculum moves to Faculty Senate

By Benton McDonald
Published Dec 5, 2018
Ty Summers is one of six football players pursuing a graduate degree in liberal arts. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto.

Cheez-It Bowl gives seniors one more chance to play

By Benton McDonald
Published Dec 4, 2018
Jalen Reagors two touchdowns led the way for a TCU offense that has battled injuries all year long. Photo by Jack Wallace

Defense leads the way as football grabs crucial victory, 16-9

By Benton McDonald
Published Nov 17, 2018
The team won by 49 points in a dominating victory Sunday. Photo by Jack Wallace

Women’s Basketball dominates in victory, 96-47

By Benton McDonald
Published Nov 11, 2018
Republican Fred Meno said that the migrant caravan only reinforced his views on immigration. Photo courtesy: Marissa Stacy

A focus on immigration fails to sway some Tarrant County voters

By Benton McDonald and Marissa Stacy
Published Nov 6, 2018
Okonkwo has made back to back All Big-12 second teams. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto

Women’s basketball looks to build on deep postseason run

By Benton McDonald
Published Nov 5, 2018
Athletics Weekend Roundup: equestrian triumphs, swim and dive falters, and womens golf finishes strong

Athletics Weekend Roundup: equestrian triumphs, swim and dive falters, and women’s golf finishes strong

By Benton McDonald and Jonathan Abraham
Published Nov 5, 2018
TCU Athletics Weekend Roundup

TCU Athletics Weekend Roundup

By Benton McDonald and Colin Post
Published Oct 29, 2018
Greek students were invited to table with members of SGA Thursday. Photo courtesy: Jack Wallace

‘It’s on Us’ week shifts focus towards Greek community

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 26, 2018
Julian Lewis, Innis Gaines, and Garrett Wallow combine for a tackle against Texas Tech. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto.

Horned Frogs defense takes on biggest challenge yet

By Garrett Podell and Benton McDonald
Published Oct 18, 2018
Senior David Ravetto watches his drive during the Carmel Cup in Pebble Beach, California. Photo courtesy: GoFrogs

TCU sports weekend roundup

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 17, 2018
Hays Hall uses a stool to prop the door open during the power outage. Photo courtesy: Marissa Stacy

Power outage affects campus Tuesday

By Benton McDonald, Benton McDonald and Marissa Stacy
Published Oct 9, 2018
The focus on people allows students more of a chance to connect with SGA and those they are represented by. Photo courtesy: TCU SGA

‘Faces of SGA’ campaign looks to improve student outreach

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 8, 2018
Yazmeen Ryan makes a tackle against Baylor on September 28, 2018. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto.

TCU Athletics Weekend Roundup

By Benton McDonald and Nick Stephens
Published Oct 8, 2018
Photo courtesy: GoFrogs

TCU Sports Weekend Roundup

By Benton McDonald
Published Oct 1, 2018
The Horned Frogs finished the tournament in eighth place. Photo courtesy of GoFrogs.

Women’s golf starts off strong at Golfweek Conference Challenge

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 30, 2018
Phil Taylor was 25. Photo Courtesy: TCU Athletics

Former walk-on remembered for kind spirit, strong faith

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 26, 2018
First-year Maddie Warren fights for the ball. Photo by Jack Wallace

Soccer suffers first home loss to West Virginia

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 24, 2018
Students look on during the TCU Justice Coalitions first meeting of the year. Photo by Benton McDonald

Justice Coalition meets to discuss issues, work towards change on campus

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 23, 2018
Messiah Bright dribbles down the field against Stephen F. Austin on August 23, 2018. Photo courtesy of GoFrogs.com.

Soccer ties Iowa State in Big 12 opener

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 22, 2018
Photo courtesy: TCU Student Affairs

Students prepare for all-night campout before College GameDay

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 14, 2018
First-year students Wyatt Waters (left) and Hayes McGregor (right) were sworn in as the Class of 2022 representatives last week. Photo courtesy: TCU SGA Facebook

Student Government looks to fill 10 open seats

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 11, 2018
Derius Davis sprints into the end zone at the end of a 73-yard punt return touchdown against Southern. Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto.

First-year Davis named Big 12’s Co-Newcomer of the Week

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 4, 2018
Volleyball suffers first loss of season to Florida State

Volleyball suffers first loss of season to Florida State

By Benton McDonald
Published Sep 1, 2018
Photo courtesy: GoFrogs.com

Two TCU Soccer players named to preseason All-Conference team

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 8, 2018
Womens Basketball set to take on Ole Miss in Big 12/SEC Challenge

Women’s Basketball set to take on Ole Miss in Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Benton McDonald
Published Aug 2, 2018
Photo by Cristian ArguetaSoto

Patterson, fellow Big 12 coaches excited about new redshirt rule

By Benton McDonald
Published Jul 18, 2018
Robinson looks primed for starting role in 2018

Robinson looks primed for starting role in 2018

By Benton McDonald
Published Jul 17, 2018
Photo courtesy: Dallas Morning News

Banogu, Summers epitomize Patterson’s eye for talent

By Benton McDonald
Published Jul 16, 2018
Courtesy: GoCoyotes.com

TCU Women’s Basketball lands transfer guard Bradley

By Benton McDonald
Published Jul 12, 2018
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