Horned Frogs continue to make the news both locally and nationally. From TikTok to politics, check out the latest roundup of newsworthy Frogs.

How Texas Went from Low Voter Turnout to Nation’s Top Early Voting State

The Guardian

Oct. 26, 2020

Emily Farris, associate professor of political science, offered her insights on the surge of early voting in Texas ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Section 230: What is the Law That’s Causing so Much Big Tech Buzz?

The Dallas Morning News

Oct. 23, 2020

Chip Stewart, professor of journalism and media law expert, offered his take on moderation across web platforms.

Why a Fort Worth Filmmaker Chose to Spotlight Domestic Abuse in Her Feature Debut

D Magazine

Oct. 23, 2020

TCU alumna Chyna Robinson’s debut film focuses on the universal nature of abusive relationships.

TCU Debate Expert Previews Presidential Debate

CBS DFW

Oct. 22, 2020

Amoretta Hinderaker, Ph.D., convener of debates and associate professor of communication studies, previewed the final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Road to Recovery: Delaware Prisons Revamp Drug Treatment Programs

WDEL 1150 AM/101.7 FM

Oct. 22, 2020

Drug treatment programs in most of Delaware's prisons will soon more closely model the therapeutic experience at a residential drug treatment facility in the community with more options, consistency and benchmarks in place for success. The programming is based on TCU’s Therapeutic Treatment Model.

COVID-19 Long-Haulers: ‘The Second Time, They Got Sicker’

D Magazine

Oct. 22, 2020

TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine’s Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, M.D. offered his perspective on COVID-19 long-haulers – those who are still experiencing the effects of the virus many months after their initial diagnosis.

Sororities and Fraternities are Finally Confronting their Racist Past

The Washington Post (picked up by numerous publications)

Oct. 21, 2020

In an opinion piece, TCU English Professor Charlotte Hogg, Ph.D. reflects on the call for change from within the Greek system on college campuses nationwide.

The Recycling Education and Research Foundation Awards Scholarships to 75 Students

Waste 360

Oct. 21, 2020

TCU student Cayla Prophater was one of 75 nationwide scholarship recipients from The Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF).

Native Texan Using TikTok to Humorously Explain All Things Texas

KXAN

Oct. 19, 2020

TCU student, Travis Danforth has become a TikTok sensation with his lighthearted humorous videos that center around the Lone Star State.

Democrats Targeted these Five Tarrant County Texas House Seats, and The Money Poured In

Star-Telegram

Oct. 16, 2020

Jim Riddlesperger, Ph.D., professor of political science, discussed the possible implications of a big influx of individual donations to five Texas House seats targeted by the Tarrant County Democrats.

Will Texas Democrats’ Gains Topple a Trumpian Sheriff?

The Appeal

Oct. 15, 2020

Emily Farris, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, discussed criminal justice reform as an emerging issue in sheriff’s elections.

History Takes Center Stage with Visiting Scholar at The Texas Center

The Kerrville Daily Times

Oct. 14, 2020

TCU alumnus Richard Bruce Winders has been named a visiting professor at Schreiner University, where he will assist in developing curriculum on Texas’ history at The Texas Center at Schreiner.

Did the Pandemic Worsen the Campus Mental-Health Crisis?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Oct. 13, 2020

Eric Wood, Ph.D., director of TCU’s Counseling and Mental Health Center, provides his perspective on the state of mental health on college campuses during COVID-19.