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TCU Turkey Trot to benefit stay-in-school program

The TCU Wellness Center and Recreation Center will organize the TCU Turkey Trot 5k run-walk Friday, a human resources official said. The event stars at 3 p.m at the entrance to the University Recreation Center. Marilyn Porter, data control coordinator for the office of human resources, said the event should be a hit.… Post the First Comment

Applying early doesn't help chances of receiving aid

UPDATED 7:47 PM  11/19/2009

Contrary to findings from an article out earlier this month on SmartMoney.com, applying early to some colleges might not be a sure bet to secure adequate financial aid, a university official said. Mike Scott, director of scholarships and student financial aid, said while the university did have an early action application deadline in November, decisions from his office on financial aid would not be made until February.

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F2CR campaign could be more effective

F2CR campaign could be more effective

UPDATED 7:47 PM  11/19/2009

The Alcohol and Drug Center began a new campaign on campus with the slogan "freedom to choose responsibly" coupled with the catchy graphic sporting the acronym "F2CR". While this is certainly an admirable cause, it has unfortunately brought some negative perceptions along with it.

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Lady Frogs to face tough Sooner offense

UPDATED 7:47 PM  11/19/2009

The Lady Frogs basketball team will travel to Norman, Okla. Saturday take on the No. 20 Oklahoma Sooners at 2:07 p.m. TCU beat Fresno State at home Wednesday night 63-52 behind three players who scored in double figures, led by junior forward Helena Sverrisdottir's 15-point effort.

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Audiences on fence about getting into 'The Box'

Audiences on fence about getting into 'The Box'

UPDATED 7:47 PM  11/19/2009

The story is deceptively simple. A suburban couple are given a box with a button and a choice. They can push the button and get a million dollars, but the catch is that someone they don't know will die. Based on a story by legendary science fiction writer Richard Matheson that was adapted from the 1980s revamp of "The Twilight Zone," director Richard Kelly's latest film "The Box" has him reaching some of the same potential that was first seen in his debut, "Donnie Darko.

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Advertising for religious events misleading

UPDATED 7:47 PM  11/19/2009

Both AFTERdark, a Christian music and speaker event, and Girl's Night Out, a "girl talk" event with a Christian speaker, were both advertised without notifying audiences that they were Christian events. Students who attended AFTERdark showed up expecting to see a live band.

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