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Retired professor's Partly death due to cancer cloudy Karl E. Snyder, a retired TCU English professor, died Saturday after a long struggle Inside with cancer. He was 84. WEDNESDAY A memorial service was What's in Mary's hair? AUGUST 26, 1998 held for Snyder on Tuesday at University Christian Church. See page 3 Texas Christian University Snyder joined TCU's 96th Year • Number 2 English department in 1947. He retired and received pro- fessor emeritus status in 1981. During his 35 years as a facul- ty member, Snyder befriended and helped out many teachers, including Fred Erisman, chair- Ahead of the game Magazine man of the English depart- ment. "(Snyder) was one of the unsung heroes of the English ranks TCU department," Erisman said. "He provided stability, conti- nuity and humor for many years." An example of that humor in 2nd tier is one of Snyder's favorite sto- ries as recalled by Erisman: "When he (Snyder) met Prince ♦ U.S. News drops university and Philip, duke of Edinburgh, 1 3 other schools from 'best value' list. Karl introduced himself as Karl E. Snyder of Texas 3KIFF STAFF Christian University. Prince Philip responded by saying, TCU was ranked among the second tier of national 'Texas Christian University? universities for the second year in a row by U.S. News Do you have pagan universi- & World Report, but its place on the magazine's best ties in the States?'" values list was short-lived, as the university was Snyder may have had a dropped after one year in the top 50. good sense of humor, but After being a third-tier school for several years. TCU above all else he was a was moved up in last year's rankings, making the uni- teacher, Erisman said. versity eligible for the best values list. U.S. News- had "He was a good teacher, a said TCU was tied as the 26th "best value" among good scholar and a good national universities based on its quality ranking and friend. Many of us are going cost of education after financial aid. to miss him." This year, TCU was one of 14 schools to drop oil' the list, and among the universities, it had the lowest acad- Add/drop available emic reputation score. The only schools ranked higher in registrar's office than TCU on the list that were dropped were Dartmouth Students can change sched- (eighth). Yale (13th) and Harvard (16th). ules with a simple trip to the The academic reputation score is compiled from a registrar's office. survey of college administrators who rate peer schools The registrar's office han- on a scale of 1 to 5. with 5 intended to recognize distin- dles everything concerning guished universities. TCU scored a 2.7. scheduling, including pre-reg- U.S. News measures a school's overall ranking b> combining the academic reputation score with other istration and pass/no credit Kelly Cowdery/SKIFF STAFF options. Each class is listed on factors, such as student retention and the number of A tougher, more intimidating Horned Frog graces the new football helmets (right). The new logo, designed by alumni who give to their alma mater. the computers in the basement Reebok, will now represent TCU athletics. See related story, page 9. of Sadler Hall. Students can Information reported for TCU, based larger) on num- check the status of each class Please see RANKINGS, Page 7 and choose one that is to their liking and works well with their other classes. Some stu- dents may be able to enroll in closed classes with permission Police investigate death near campus from the instructor. Add/drop forms are avail- By Beth Wilson and Amy Tubbesing the bar early Saturday morning. ing him to tall backward, receiv- the Texas Alcoholic Beverage fighting, he said. If a right appears able in the front of the regis- SKIFF STAFF Police records state that the ing fatal head injuries. Commission to investigate. to be brewing, (he customers will trar's office. The forms require The Fort Worth Police TCU Campus Police were on the Krey said the incident is being Paul Humphreys, a partner of be asked to leave. If a fight does the course number and the Department is continuing to inves- scene and had observed a fight. investigated as a homicide Scooners. said their staff's sympa- occur, the participants are section number. A student ID tigate an incident that occurred Houston was lying at the center of because Houston died from thies go out to the families. removed from the bar and not is also needed to make any Aug. 15 near Scooners Billiards. a crowd and Campus Police called "injuries sustained by others." "Nobody wants something like allowed to return. changes to your schedule. 3051 S. University Drive, as a for medical assistance. "Although the end result may this to happen." he said. Humphreys said he was work- Each added semester hour homicide, said Campus Police Lt. Mark Krey, a public infor- not have been intended . . .," Krey Humphreys said the employees ing the night of the incident and will cost $345, and classes Chief Steve McGee. mation officer for FWPD, said said, "someone did die as a result of the bar were unaware of any closed and locked the front door at cannot be added after Aug. 28. Chad Houston, a 20-year-old there was some horseplay as of this aggression." such situation and would have 2:15 a.m. The incident was report- Dropping a class before the Tarrant County Junior College Houston was leaving the bar, dur- Houston and others at the bar tried to prevent it had they known ed as occurring at 2:13 a in first school week ends guaran- student, died Aug. 18 as a result of ing which an unknown suspect were underage and intoxicated, about it. tees 100 percent of the class injuries to the head after leaving struck Houston in the face, caus- but Krey said that is a matter for Scooners has a policy against Please see DEATH, Page 7 fee and tuition will be refund- ed. A certain percentage of the tuition will be retained after designated deadlines. For students concerned New technology about earning the credits need- Freshman Ferrari ed for graduation and main- taining a decent GPA, the Chancellor adjusts to campus, students pass/no credit option is avail- reaches campus able at the registrar's office. By Amy Tubbesing New upgrades concerning com- Chancellor Michael Ferrari munity and TCU alumni, faculty, staff and students. This allows students to pass ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDUOR He said he's already started achieving this goal b> puters are underway, but it will be a HORNED FROG OF THE WEEK with a 70 percent average or TCU technology is expecting a continuing process because of ever- speaking to and meeting with community groups, receive no credit for the class. facelift over the next two years. The changing technology, said Bill By Erin Brinkman such as the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the COPY DESK CHIEF There are restrictions to this phone systems have changed over Senter, manager of technical ser- Building and Office Managers Association and mem- policy. Students are not able to the last year, with new prefixes and vices within the department of The new chancellor of TCU is a freshman — or, at bers of University Baptist Church, as well as mem- choose this option for classes answering services, and computer Information Services. least, that's the attitude Michael Ferrari is striving to bers of the TCU community, such as the deans and within their majors, and systems will soon undergo changes "Last month the new server, achieve. various faculty, staff and students this summer. pass/no credit can only be as well. DELTA, was replaced with much When he spoke at an orientation dinner on Aug. Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said used a few times during a col- The new 257 prefix is due in part higher power for e-mail and web 13, Ferrari told incoming freshmen he will always Ferrari hit the ground running when he reached cam- lege career. The number and to the demolition of old residence browsing," Senter said. "We will be have a fondness for their class because they are all pus. classes for which pass/no halls for the new Tom Brown-Pete upgrading all network computers in starting out at TCU at the same time. "The chancellor is a high-energy type of guy." credit is available is deter- Wright Residential Community, dorms for higher speeds by next "Even though I've been in higher education Mills said. "He likes to gel the information, make a mined by the individual said Jill Laster, associate vice chan- summer." administration for 30 years and a college president department. cellor of business services. The TCU web page is also facing for 13 years, my attitude is that I'm coming to TCU Please see FROG, Page 8 Add/drop is available until "The site of the new housing is an upgrade, said Victor Neil, elec- as a freshman," Ferrari said. "1 don't think 1 have any Oct. 5. where telephone wires have been tronic communications director of corner on truth. I don't think I have all the answers to located," she said. "Southwestern communications. The location site all the world's great questions. I don't think I have all Back-to-school party Bell doesn't install the trunks with the solutions or even understand the issues at TCU. the old prefixes anymore." Please see TECH, Page 7 I'm a freshman, and I'm trying to get myself in that brings 449 charges attitude as a way to approach the institution and give RALEIGH, N.C. (U- it eyes as a newcomer." WIRE) — The totals from the Ferrari said that the weeks he's been here have annual North Carolina State been exhilarating and energizing and that he will University back-to-school cel- Library revamped spend the fall discovering his vision for the future of ebration have been rolling in the university. He said his big concern was how TCU since Sunday morning, with and the second half on the base- will survive and prosper in coming years while deal- citations abounding. ♦ Periodical section ment shelves. The new arrange- ing with technological advances, education cost Raleigh Police Department changes, computer lab ment puts the books in sections by increases, health care, changes in the community and Lt. Everett said he gave a total results of summer work. category instead of by letter. other areas important to higher education throughout number of 449 charges, with "Most librarians have decided the country. He said he wants to build for the future 13 of those from actual arrests. By Mitch Youngblood by incorporating the university's core values and tra- Students were acting that this is the best way for ENTERTAINMENT EtXTOR ditions. "drunk and disruptive, driving researchers to find information," Returning students may experi- "My main reason in coming here was not to keep with a license that had been said Cheryl L. Sassman, head of ence a bit of disorientation when doing what we are doing, even though that could be revoked and trying to incite a circulation. they try to find certain reference intriguing and acceptable," Ferrari said. "It's a great riot," Everett said. The decision to change the peri- materials in the Mary Couts university already, but that's not what really excited Everett said he had heard odical format from alphabetical to Burnett Library this semester. All me. I came here to see if we could move up to anoth- estimates of 3,000 partygoers the format used by the Library of er level of distinction in any kind of private educa- on Saturday night but felt the of the periodicals available for stu- Congress, which places a call Reagan Dupliae* PHOTO EDITOR tion." number was more like 5,000 dent research have been drastical- number on the binding of each Chancellor Ferrari addressed the freshman He said he would give clarity to his vision after lis- to 6,000. ly rearranged. class at the Freshman Assembly on Friday. periodical, was-primarily made by tening to many people's views and thoughts on what —The Technician Bound periodicals were previ- Robert Seal, university librarian, Ferrari has said making connections with the university should become. The chancellor plans students Is a top priority In the beginning of North Carolina State ously shelved in alphabetical and June Koelker, the associate University order, with the first half of the to seek input from members of the Fort Worth com- his tenure. alphabet on the first-floor shelves . Please see LIBRARY, Page 6 PAGE 2 Skiff WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,1998
In The News ... World Foundation, on charges of plotting to assassinate By early afternoon Tuesday, traffic was Fidel Castro. bumper-to-bumper on roadsads leading inland from Deadly South African explosion While there have been numerous plots and North Carolina's Outer may be revenge for U.S. attacks claims of plots to kill Cuba's communist leader Banks as people tried to , Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general since he seized power in 1959, the indictment was get out of the way of ^ CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A bomb campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office believed to be the first such accusation in a court Bonnie, a behemoth of a exploded inside a crowded Planet Hollywood at Moudy Building South, Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050 or of law. storm with winds of 115 restaurant Tuesday, killing e-mailed to [email protected]. The Skiff reserves the right to edit The seven accused "did knowingly and unlaw- mph. one person and injuring 24. submissions for style, taste and space available. fully conspire, combine and agree together ... to Many residents were Nag» Head, N.C A man claiming responsibil- kill, with malice aforethought, Fidel Castro," the unwilling to take the chance that the first hurri- ity said it was revenge for m CHAPEL SERVICE will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. in indictment said. It suggests more people could be cane of the Atlantic season would follow the path U.S. attacks on targets in Robert Carr Chapel. The Rev. John Butler, university minister, charged, saying the plotters conspired "with other of some previous storms and take a last-minute Sudan and Afghanistan. will speak. persons known and unknown to the grand jury." turn out to sea. The caller to the radio sta- It alleged the defendants planned for four years "This is a big sucker," said Sterling Webster, a tion Cape Talk claimed STUDENT LOAN ENTRANCE COUNSELING SESSIONS to kill the 72-year-old Castro outside the United resident of coastal Dare County on the Outer responsibility on behalf of a Cape TKV .1, will be held from noon to I p.m. today. 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday and States, in particular during his trip to a Latin Banks. group called Muslims 9 to 10 a.m. Friday in Student Center Room 222. A lender repre- South Africa American summit on Margarita island off the On Monday, Bonnie's path was so slow and Against Global Oppression, sentative will be available to talk to students about their loans and wobbly forecasters were unsure when or even if it according to Marianne Merten, a journalist at the Venezuelan coast in November 1997. answer questions on a variety of subjects, including deferment might hit land. But by Tuesday night, the storm station. A spokesman for the group. Mogammat and pay back. was centered about 215 miles south of Cape Achmat, in comments to South African Nation Lookout and was pushing toward the northwest at Broadcasting Corp., denied his group was 14 mph — almost three times faster than a day FREE CONCERT by the Grammy-nominated band Smalltown involved. Former Supreme Court justice Poets will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the Student Center Police refused to comment on the call. Lewis Powell dies at age 90 earlier. Lounge. The group is sponsored by Baptist Student Ministry. In Washington, the State Department said the WASHINGTON — Lewis F. Powell stepped group was anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli. It was into a job he didn't much want and left a big foot- State THE FROG FILES open house will be held at Mary Couts unknown to the department's counter-terrorism print. Burnett Library from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 1. Library staff will office until it staged a demonstration at the vacant The retired Supreme Court justice, who died Convicted murderer scheduled to show that the library isn't an "alien" place, teach freshmen how Israeli diplomatic office in Cape Town in July Tuesday at age 90, was an often decisive voice in be 12 th execution of year in Texas to use the library and give awaydoor prizes. 1997, officials said. The marchers shouted angry U.S. law. Slight and bespectacled, he crowned his HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A reputed marijuana slogans aimed at Israel. legacy with a decision that upheld the concept of smuggler linked to the killings of at least five Some members were among the 40 or so peo- affirmative action while limiting its scope — a people, including a woman who was ground up in PEER EDUCATION THEATRE GROUP is now forming. ple who protested U.S. policies on Iraq and Israel delicate but so-far durable balance. a tree chipper, is set for execution today for gun- Training will begin in September, and the group will perform on during President Clinton's visit to Cape Town in Powell also cast the deciding vote in a decision ning down a Dallas-area man who unwittingly and off campus using improvisation, movement and music tech- March. rejecting claims of a constitutional right to homo- interrupted a kidnap scheme 10 years ago. niques to encourage positive decisions about alcohol, drugs, eat- sexual relationships. The U.S. Supreme Court was considering a ing disorders and other community issues. If interested, contact Rocket attacks hit northern Israel He "approached each case without an ideolog- request to review the case of Genaro Ruiz Monica Kintigh at the TCU Counseling Center, 257-7863. after guerrilla leader is killed ical agenda, carefully applying the Constitution, Camacho, convicted of the fatal shooting of 25- KIRYAT SHEMONA, Israel — Katyusha the law and Supreme Court precedent regardless year-old David Wilbum. PEER COUNSELOR POSITION open. Applications are rockets slammed into northern Israeli towns of his own personal views," President Clinton Camacho, 43, from Mercedes in the Rio available at the TCU Counseling Center, and the position is post- Tuesday night, injuring at least 19 people, after a said. "His opinions were a model of balance and Grande Valley, also was convicted on federal ed on the Web. Call 257-7863 for more information. Application top Lebanese guerrilla leader was killed by an judiciousness." charges in the deaths of a 31 -year-old woman and deadline is Sept. 1. Israeli helicopter that ambushed his car in south- Powell died of pneumonia in his sleep at his her 3-year-old son, also killed in the kidnap plot em Lebanon. home in Richmond, Va., the court said in a state- intended to collect a drug debt. They were KID EMPOWERMENT INC. needs volunteers for its Kids Along the northern border. Israeli residents ment. His health had been poor recently. In abducted from the Dallas-area home where Golf "Drive, Pitch & Putt" National Junior Skills Challenge on dashed for shelters after the rockets took them by January 1997, he closed the Supreme Court office Wilbum was killed and taken to Johnston County, Sept. 19. The event will benefit the Feed The Children organiza- surprise. he had used since his retirement 10 years earlier. Okla., where they were shot, their bodies dumped tion. Contact Sherrie Walker at (972) 295-2825 or e-mail to sher- "People are in panic, in panic and fear. There The two-hour commute from Richmond had in a grave and covered with kitty litter. [email protected]. The event v/ill be held at Family Golf, are the wails of women and children." resident become too difficult. Jurors at his sentencing were told of at least 8787 Park Lane, in Dallas, and it is free to children ages 8-17. Samir Sulidan told Israel radio. Nominated by President Nixon, Powell had a two other slayings, including a 23-year-old The barrage fell only hours after an Israeli heli- reputation as a conservative when he came to an Dallas topless dancer, Pamela Miller, whose dis- copter gunship fired a rocket of its own, killing ideologically divided court. But to many who membered body was fed through a tree shredder guerrilla commander Hossam al-Amin. reported- watched his 15 years as a justice, he proved him- after a botched drug deal. « 4.600 ly the. second-in-command of the military faction self a captive only of the law. "He's a frightening person," Sue Korioth, an : Call 237-7000. extension 6274 Rain are of Shiite Muslim guerrilla group Amal. as he was assistant Dallas County prosecutor involved with S30 per semester. I Box 296030, h*i Worth, Texas 76129. driving along a southern Lebanese coastal road Hurricane Bonnie forces half-million his case, said Tuesday. "I hate for him to have the i: Moudy Building South Room 291 not far from the Israeli border. 2803 S University Dnve Fort Worth, TX 76109 to evacuate Carolina coastal areas satisfaction of knowing that, but he is." Skiff»nc« 1*02 On-campu* dtetributlon: Newspaper* are available free NAGS HEAD, N.C. — More than a half-mil- A prosecutor at his trial called Camacho ■ TI campus, limit one per person. Fot jdditum JI copies con- I'br Ti ' tiath Si iff iv an official jiudcnl publication of taci the Skiff office U.S. indicts seven Cuban exiles for lion tourists and residents were ordered to leave "the baddest of the bad, the meanest of the 1CM* (tirtMian I 'nivertiiy, produced hy sluiknK ■ if TCI; plot to assassinate Fidel Castro the coasts of North and South Carolina Tuesday mean." The trial judge likened him to Charles and sponsored by ihe journalism department ll operates Main number (817)257-7428 under the policies of the Student Publication; Committee. Fmx 237-7133 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. govern- as Hurricane Bonnie closed in with gathering Manson. cvnip^cJ -(I fe|^>«*i)a^(liiyiyihc>tiyJ«^b^ audl. AdvCrWl
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Returning students, faculty and staff certainly know the drill of leaving a half-hour before class begins, driving in endless circles, weaving in and out of poorly parallel parked, $80,000 cars and finally squeezing into a semi-legal space just in time to sprint two blocks and still be late for class. The only difference between this year's parking battle and last year's is that we have to pay twice as much to fight it. Naturally, the administration has a justifiable reason for doubling the cost of parking permits — parking has cost roughly the same amount at TCU for several years, and in the meantime, millions of dollars in new parking has been added to the campus. While this appears to be sound reasoning, nothing can ease the irritation of finding every commuter spot even rela- tively close to your class occupied by a Worth Hills resident. TCU students would gladly endure a jump in price if avail- ability and ease in getting to class followed suit. Solutions to the parking problem, such as a shuttle system or parking garage, have been suggested and researched in recent semesters, but so far no action has been taken beyond the addition of a few spaces each year. How will the 150 spaces expected to be added this year fit Summer highlights awarded the l ,400-plus freshmen plus faculty and other students? Here we are again at the fast in the progress of his case and society and family. As I did last er ticket prices when the game beginning of the fall semes- Clinton's constant executive privi- year, I give the Baptists this award starts up again. Thank goodness for ter, which means it is time lege stonewalling, I was ready to for having the guts to stand up for college ball! ■ «_ ■_» DAI 1_V for my annual Labor Day Awards give up on politics along with tele- what they believe in, especially Ginger Spice receives the One for Summer News Events. vision. since our society is so strongly Down. Four to Go Award for her EDITORIAL POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCV Daily Skiff editorial board. Let's start with the Yadda Yadda The How Low Can They Go? against the Scriptural passage in departure from the outrageously Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the Yadda Award, Award goes to the movie There's question, "Wives be submissive to dressed group, the Spice Girls. opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. which goes to Something About Mary and the your husbands . . ." (Eph. 5:22-30). Now, if only the rest of the Spice the show Commentary now infamous scene that prompted Which leads to the second half Girls could leave. . . . AnSkiff All-American Newspaper "Seinfeld" the question, "What's that stuff in of that passage, "Husbands love India and Pakistan get the and the end- Mary's hair?" Sadly, that was prob- your wives as you love your- Mutually Assured Destruction LETTKRS TO THE BMTOt: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 500 words. To submit a letter, bring less requiems ably the best part of the movie. I selves," the half rarely mentioned (MAD) award for developing it to the Skiff. Moody 29IS. mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to it received. wonder if Mary and Monica when complaints arise about nuclear weapons. The whole world skiftletterstp k it .din. They must include the author's classification, major and phone num- By the time Lewinsky share the same hair- "Wives. . . ." Just once. I would must feel a lot safer now. ber. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. the final dresser. like to hear the critics of this pas- The eight teams thai will depart The Hotter Than Heck Award Editor In Chief Michael Bryant episode aired, sage mention the "husbands" half. the Western Athletic Conference Managing Editor Brenda Schurte I was ready to goes to Texas and this wicked sum- The Tunnel Vision award goes to after this year get both the Your Advertising Manager John Weatheriy throw my JOHN P. mer heat. As usual for such events, those who neglect to read the entire Cheatin' Heart and the Sour Campus Editor Beth Wilson television ARM MO it brought a series of heat-related passage. Grapes Award for their sudden Assistant Campus Editor Amy Tubbesing through the jokes. (It's so hot that every time a The Kick Bass Award goes to the departure from the conference. Design Editor Gretchen Crabb Entertainment Editor Mitch Youngbkwd window. It dog passes by, the trees lean fabulous Bass Performance Hall in Personally, I think the other teams Opinion Editor SheriAnn R. Spicer was bad enough that we had to hear toward him and hope.) It was hot downtown Fort Worth. Let Dallas couldn't stand our basketball team Photo Editor Reagan Duplisea Ellen DeGeneres' constant whin- enough to make me want to give up have the Mavericks and the Stars. kicking their butts all over the Copy Desk Chief ErinBrinkman ing over the end of her show. The going outside. (Hmm . . . televi- We've got ourselves some culture! WAC. Let them leave, I say. Sports Editor Wendy Bogema continual lauds for Seinfeld made sion, politics and now going out- That wraps up another summer Sports Editor Joel Anderson Speaking of the Mavericks, the Web Editor Michael Kruse me want to give up television for side. I've become a hermit!) NBA receives the Same-o Same-o for me! Have a great Labor Day. Web Publisher KirkShinkle good. Next, we have a repeat winner Award for the lockout that the and save a place for me at your Production Coordinator Anne Drabicky Next is the Ad Nauseum Award, (second consecutive year) of the managers have put on the players. cookout! That's right, I'm corning Production Manager Tom Urquhart given to both Kenneth Starr and David Award. It goes to . . . The Whether it is a lockout for the over! Business Manager Bitsy Faulk Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf Bill Clinton for the continuing Southern Baptists! The Baptists managers or a strike for the play- Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili saga of "did he or didn't he?" took on the Goliath of our societal ers, it means no basketball, and, as John P. Araujo is a senior gener- Between Starr running nowhere view of women and their roles in always, the fans pay for it in high- al studies major from Fort Worth. Battle the block Public needs to know Creative motivation necessary for extraordinary writing f)f Psidcnt's clli3.rj3.Cter I, however, am not the only one who's newfound personal growth through I know what you've thought each day Our most important right (and there- efit for the country as a whole. 1 will sup- been through this experience. Sheila this week as you groaned and observation of the other stagnate fore our responsibility) as citizens port that decision. A president must have Taylor, a former Fort Worth Star- growled your way from the bed to patrons. Finally, she notices her mom, of the United States is to elect gov- the backbone and strength of character to Telegram columnist, upon retiring, the shower. glum and depressed among those ernment officials to make decisions that create a clear solution to a problem. explained a common writer's dilemma "Back to the grind already?" Yeah, rehashing an old drinking song. directly influence issues ranging from an I do not have that confidence in our cur- like this: "I told my friend Art Chapman baby. Getting back to school means get- Rita asks her mom what's bothering individual citizen's pension to world peace rent president As Abraham Lincoln said. that it's terrible on those days when I ting back into learn- accords. I find it pecu- ^^^___^__ "If you forfeit the confidence of your fel- have nothing to say but have a column her, to which her mom replies, "I just ing mode. For me. ^—■^^^^^^— liar that schools teach low citizens, you can never regain their to write. He said, 'But won't it be worse always thought there was a better song Commentary as a writer, that Commentary us math, science, respect and esteem." when you have something to say, but no to sing." The inflection in her voice means catching up English, ex., but fail to There is a lack of pride in our govern- column to say it in?'" communicates her deep regrets about a on current events properly train students ment, and mistrust of politicians by the We all have days where we have work life unfulfilled. and coming up with on how to choose a American people abounds We trust our to do but no creative motivation to do it. some creative new So, once again, the question is, "Why candidate worthy of family and friends with our most personal By contrast, some days we have energy ideas. get back into the learning mode? Why office. Poor candidates problems, but we cannot trust politicians No matter what and no productive place to channel it. not just skate through school and get a become poor presi- who make decisions that so profoundly It makes for a nice paradox. We fear your major, I'm sure degree without applying yourself?" dents, and the conse- impact our lives. having to produce but long to fulfill our you can relate to the I suspect it has something to do with quences significantly To trust a president who evaluates such desire for achievement. So, why write? life of a writer. TlM what Rita's mother faced. Fulfillment affect every person in PAIL important decisions, we must become Sometimes, it can be SKACGS Why learn, for that matter? Wouldn't the country. BUTT familiar with the president as intimately as life be much easier if we could all just comes from overcoming personal strug- the grandest posi- MBMeMMMMM Yet another scandal possible. Obviously, we cannot all have tion in the world. lie around in our gym shorts and watch gle. I spent much of my summer strug- involving President Clinton saturated the personal conversations and friendships with Ideas dance around in your head, and television? the president, so this familiarization must gling with a job search, dealing with a news this past 1 1/2 weeks. It brought about words flow easily from your brain to the Though I'm not generally a lazy per- viewpoints ranging from calling for arise through the media The media pries car wreck, replacing the wrecked car, computer screen. son, I've asked myself this question Clinton's resignation to putting this whole into the life of each president and should so Other times, writing can be, at best, a quite often. Recently, I watched the financing a vacation and paying rent. matter behind the country and getting back we are able to learn the strengths and weak- challenge. Any college student can per- movie "Educating Rita," which shed To compensate for this turbulence, I to business. nesses of the candidate or president and sonally attest to writer's block. some light on the subject. engaged in many self-indulgent behav- Many citizens would agree that recent verify the effectiveness of his or her leader- Sometimes you just aren't mentally The film is about a slightly older col- iors, such as laying around the pool. But allegations, inquiries and investigations ship. involved. I remember confessing to one lege student who returns to school for being at the pool only reminded me of have impaired Clinton from heading the Clinton said in his speech last week. personal enrichment rather than finan- of my editors last year, rather tongue in how many goals I have yet to accom- country effectively. Clinton is losing focus "Even presidents have private lives." I cheek, that I was at a loss for an emo- cial gain, only to later question why she plish. of the important, "real security matters," as strongly disagree with that statement, as the tional issue for which to take a stand. isn't raising a family anu doing the same he phrased it, concerning the country. president holds such a powerful and influ- "Sorry, man, I don't have anything to things as her peers. You see, someday I'd like to sing a better song, and that requires me to per- It is becoming increasingly important to ential position. The president should also write." I explained. "I'm just not mad at From my point of view, as a 29-year- be held to a higher moral standard. To eval- fect my craft. Here's hoping I have elect government officials based on their anyone this week." old college student, it sounds almost character, not on the positions they take on uate a president on a moral and character something poignant to say along the Well, it was the truth! It wasn't my biographical. Rita becomes so certain issues. These positions are often basis, we must investigate the private life of fault the politicians, professional ath- engrossed in school that her husband way. made by the political party anyway. In past that person. letes and other notoriously obligatory grows resentful and insists she frequent elections, the issues have been the primary We, as voters, and the media failed to do targets behaved all week. For once, I the local pub with him. Tim Skaggs is a senior speech commu- criteria for evaluating a presidential candi- just that during the last election, and the was stuck. While at the pub, she realizes her nication major from Fort Worth. date. His character and moral standards result is now apparent as the country has have not been evaluated and were often hid- been overcome and engrossed by recent den from the public. events stemming from the Clinton scandal. This semester's first Issues page will run on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The issue to be examined will be: The issues are, in fact, important in con- Can we hold our head up in the world sidering a candidate, but a person of strong community and be proud of a president who Trustworthiness of the Media character will decide what is best for the blatantly lies to the public? Will other country even if that decision is unpopular. countries believe our president in the This past summer CNN and Time magazine reported that U.S. troops used nerve gas during the Vietnam War. After internal And that is the kind of leader worthy of the future? And where is our national pride in investigations at CNN and the Pentagon, both news venues recanted the story. At the Boston Globe in recent weeks, there have presidency. The American public is not ade- the ideals and leadership of our forefathers? been firings and suspensions amid accusations of plagiarism and fabrication of stories. quately investigating the quality of the per- These are questions that I cannot answer, Is the media trustworthy anymore? Does it still report just the facts to its audience? And if it does not. Can it ever regain its valid- son we are electing to such an important but I sincerely hope in the future we will ity? If so, how? office. not even have to ask them. Let the Stiff ajid the world know your opinion. You can send your letters any one of the following ways: by mail to TCU Box I may not agree with a president on cer- 298050, e-mail to [email protected], stop by Moudy 291S or fax to 257-7133. tain issues, but if I trust that president to Paul Blutt is a junior accounting major make choices that provide the greatest ben- from Lombard, III. id I
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RANKINGS Top 20 National Universities From Page 1 ii« U*MaAMinorara Hi|,ia,all,,wfwvoreny 10. Cohfflibw vmVofWty bers from fall 1997, showed several changes from a higher quality of applicants and the fact that Those schools selected as the best values for I. wnnCGmOfi University 10. Dartmouth CoHooo last year's records. The freshmen retention rate TCU has a "need-blind" admissions policy that 1999 were Stanford University, California 1. YUo (Mvorafty . 10. Northwoitom UntvoraHy rose from 79 percent to 80 percent; the percentage doesn't discriminate between students with vary- Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, of classes with fewer than 20 students decreased ing economic backgrounds. Rice University and Brandeis University. 4. HmachuaiWi In.l. ot loch. 14. Mint Hopkins Unlvoralty from 48 percent to 46 percent; accepted students' She said she was pleased with TCU's contin- 4. Wontord UntvwHy 14. Unhwatty of Chicago average SAT scores dropped from 1020-1250 to ued success in the rankings but that the rankings The figures provided for consideration on the »• Com#U UtWvsfsKy 16. Emory Unlvoralty 1010-1230; the percentage of freshmen in the top themselves don't reflect a university's true per- best values list were in dispute as of press time. B. MM UntvoraHy 16. Waahlngton Unlvoralty 10 percent of their high school classes decreased sonality. Bob Morse, deputy director of data research for from 34 percent to 29 percent; and the acceptance "We're pleased always to get the recognition, U.S. News cited TCU financial aid figures that •. UnlvoraHy of Ponniylvania 18. Rico Unlvorstty rate increased from 74 percent to 79 percent. but even a Best Value doesn't mean a best match," varied widely from last year's reported numbers. ». CaHfemta Imt. of loch. 20. Georgetown Unh/oraHy Sandra Ware, dean of admissions, said the rise she said. "My personal opinion is this is not a The Skiff will have more information as it 10. ■mm UntvorsHy 20. VandaiMN Unlvoralty in the acceptance rate can be partially attributed to good way to pick a university." becomes available. us mwss WORLDmpom Helping hands Missy may be next 'Dolly' ♦ A&M to clone dog as co-director of the university's Reproductive Sciences main part of research Laboratory, said Tuesday. "It goes experiment. beyond the impetus of cloning dogs." By Susan Montoya And it's no joke, said Lou THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Hawthorne, president of Bio Arts and Research Corp., or BARC, of DALLAS — A couple who are San Francisco. The company convinced they have the perfect served as the go-between for the dog are giving $2.3 million to dog-loving millionaire in his Texas A&M University to clone negotiations with Texas A&M. their beloved Missy. Besides making a litter of This summer, Texas A&M was Missy pups, the Texas A&M sci- chosen for what is being called entists hope to learn more about the Missyplicity Project. canine reproduction and improve Missy, an II-year-old collie- contraception and sterilization husky mix, has already been methods. Westhusin said. He said SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF flown to College Station to have Student* help raise the frame of the Habitat for Humanity the project could also lead to the House, was worked on at several Frog Camps over the sum- tissue samples taken. house at Frog Camp. The house, sponsored by Maxwell replication of exceptional ani- mer and will be completed by various TCU groups. "I think it's extremely valuable mals, such as guide dogs or rescue research," Dr. Mark Westhusin, dogs. jTwo fungi are culprits in illness-inducing buildings
By Chris Newton Environmental Medicine, looked at all good — one of the causes of the people reported, like dizziness and wide problem in which there is little make some buildings "sick," the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 48 school buildings and found two mysterious syndrome, stachybotrys, double vision," Straus said. hard data and statistics that provide Tech researchers say. ■ LUBBOCK — Texas Tech types of fungus were common to is a deadly fungus believed to be "We found that those symptoms answers," Epstein said. "We review One of the problems has been jresearchers announced Tuesday them all — penicillium and stachy- responsible for the deaths of six are toxic reactions to stachybotrys, studies from researchers from all getting owners of buildings to allow ;they have found a significant cause botrys. children in Cleveland in 1989. which is an entirely different kind over the world and will look at this researchers to test the air for fungus, ;of sick building syndrome, blamed Straus said the Texas Tech study Doctors never conclusively of beast," Straus said. "It's much study as well." Straus said. Many building owners ;for causing office workers and should help identify whether build- proved stachybotrys was to blame, more dangerous and thrives in damp The condition known as sick are fearful of lawsuits. ;school children to develop hay ings where people complain of but many believe the fungus caused places." building syndrome has its origins in Straus and his research team was ;fever-like symptoms over the past headaches, watery eyes and respira- the children to have a toxic reaction World Health Organization the early 1980s, when the oil able to gain access to the school jdecade. tory problems actually have sick so severe that it caused their capil- spokesman Dan Epstein said other embargo started to make building buildings because of a relationship I "This is the first study to achieve building syndrome and help to laries, tiny blood vessels throughout studies are focusing on whether sick owners more conscious of the need with a Dallas company that main- •statistical significance by actually determine when the problem has the body, to burst. They are thought building syndrome might be caused to save energy. tains air quality for schools in testing dozens of buildings," said been corrected. to have choked to death on their by carpet glue or binding chemical Architects began to design build- Texas. ;Texas Tech microbiologist David "Once the fungi is eliminated own blood. used to install floors. ings with windows that didn't open. "We're very thankful for the ;Straus. from the air by increasing ventila- "At first we thought penicillium He said that the organization or sometimes, windowless build- chance to be able to examine ; The study, to be published in the tion and eliminating standing water, might be the only fungus involved, would probably review the Tech ings. schools and think we've found a September edition of the British the symptoms stop," Straus said. but that wouldn't explain some of study when it is published. The lack of ventilation has major piece of the puzzle." Straus Journal of Occupational and But researchers say the news isn't the neurological symptoms some "We acknowledge this as a world allowed fungus to flourish and said.
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will not change, but the home- TCU web page is fairly user page will be improved. friendly. 1 like the fact that you justification for Sudan bombing "People who frequent the can look up your grades so eas- TCU homepage are used to the ily." ♦ Sudanese plant is unique to Iraq's nerve gas individuals associated with bin Last fall, the Arabic-language. current look, and it's nice to May said he doesn't see any recipe. The assessment is based in Laden's suspected terrorist network. Paris-based publication Al-Watan see something fresh," Neil problems with security for bombing said to be part on intelligence interceptions al-'Arabi reported on the agenda said. obtaining grades and sched- U.S. officials say they have linked to VX nerve gas. of phone calls, a U.S. official said of a secret meeting in Khartoum Neil said most users have ules. He said it is just as risky intelligence indicating that scien- reported the web site is user- as any other web page dealing Tuesday. tists in Baghdad worked with held by a former Sudanese leader By John Diamond U.S. officials now concede their counterparts at the plant in and attended by representatives of friendly. with money accounts or busi- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS He said he has not received ness transactions. initial justification for the raid — Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, on fundamentalist Islamic groups, WASHINGTON — Drawing a evidence linking the plant to a formula for making the deadly including bin Laden. any major complaints, only Holloway said, "I don't like fresh link to an old American foe, Osama bin Laden, a Saudi multi- nerve agent VX. The factory project, according constructive criticism and how easy it is to get grades off U.S. intelligence officials say they millionaire accused of organizing to the meeting agenda, was being compliments concerning the the web page with the only believe the Sudanese plant A CIA clandestine operation information being your social the Aug. 7 bombings of two U.S. current web page. destroyed in last week's missile netted a soil sample from the plant done in cooperation with the Iraqi security number and birth date. Michelle Holloway, a senior strike was working with Iraq to embassies in Africa — is less con- grounds containing traces of the government. I think there need to be more radio-TV-film major, said she make deadly nerve gas. crete than initially claimed. man-made chemical EMPTA. offi- The Pentagon decided not to likes the easy accessibility of steps installed to better ensure Under increasing pressure to The U.S. intelligence official, cials have said. strike this facility in last the web page, especially for privacy." explain why the United States who spoke Tuesday on condition "Iraq is the only country we're Thursday's surprise missile attack first time users. She said it is The web page improvements of anonymity, said there is no aware of that uses EMPTA in because of its proximity to resi- will be overseen by the Office attacked the Shifa Pharmaceutical self explanatory and it gets you direct financial relationship making VX, the intelligence offi- dential neighborhoods, including a to where you want to go. of Communications and Public Plant known for making pain between the plant and bin Laden. cial said. "There are a variety of diplomatic enclave. Instead, strike Rob May, a senior psycholo- Affairs, Information Services killers and malaria medicine, U.S. The Clinton administration had ways of making VX, a variety of planning focused on the Shifa gy major said, "I think the and Admissions. officials added the Iraqi connec- tion to previously cited findings information indicating contact recipes, and EMPTA is fairly plant in an industrial section of that a chemical in soil at the plant between a senior Shifa official and unique." Khartoum.
DEATH i Motorcyclist sought for two shootings ; From Page 1 By Gary Garrison mgs. Memorial Hospital, where he died a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS few hours later. Humphreys said he would have unclear if those involved were "We believe that the two inci- 6 ^\\ iTe believe that DALLAS — Investigators from dents are related as we believe the Shortly before midnight Monday, Issen the scuffie had it happened drinking at his bar or at any of the two cities believe that the same gun- suspect is the same." said Sgt. Jim VV the two inci- Everett was headed south U.S. 75 Tight in front of his business's others located in the area. wielding motorcycle rider fatally Chandler, a Dallas police dents are related as we when a biker pulled alongside his ;door as it has been inferred. Two TCU students, who request- shot two truck drivers in separate spokesman. 18-wheel rig and shot him several ; Addressing the issue of underage ed anonymity, said they saw the vic- attacks 10 miles and 40 minutes A witness to that shooting, David believe the suspect is times. ] drinking, Humphreys said their door tim and the suspects consuming apart in the Dallas area. Degnon, 33, said he saw a dark-col- the same." Police said some drivers reported ',men ID all customers entering the alcohol inside Scooners. Both were Police in Piano were working to ored motorcycle roll slowly up to a seeing the motorcyclist and Everett I bar and they have all been through a at the bar late Friday night and left identify the man who shot one gas delivery driver who was stand- — Sgt. Jim Chandler, arguing as they drove toward i two-week training period to learn around the time of the incident. trucker on U.S. 75 just before mid- ing near his truck. of the Dallas Police Dallas, but "anything about road 'the state licenses. Humphreys said they try to be as night Monday, and Dallas detec- The man on the motorcycle rage would be just pure specula- ; Humphreys said it is hard to catch strict as possible concerning IDs tives were trying to find the biker pulled up and fired four or five Department tion," said Piano police spokesman ; those with fake licenses. He said and stay within the confines of the who rolled into a gas station at times into Velasquez's side, Degnon Carl Duke. I often customers come in with an law, but customers do come in with about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday and said. Witnesses told investigators they gunned down another trucker. dark, medium-length hair and a lolder relative's ID and have all the fake IDs. Chandler said, "Our victim had heard several shots, then saw a Authorities identified the first scraggly beard, police said. I facts memorized, making it difficult "We don't feel like we pushed been at the station for 30 minutes or motoi cycle speed away south- victim as 36-year-old Robert longer and was about to leave. It's The entire incident was captured ■ to spot a fake. (Houston) down or punched him in bound Stephen Everett of Marshfield, Mo., not like something happened out on by a store security camera, and "We did not get a good descrip- ; He said they try to be as strict as the jaw," he said. "It was out of our and the second victim was identi- the roadway and he just pulled in." Dallas police released portions of tion of the bike," Duke said. possible at enforcing the 21-and-up control." fied as 62-year-old Nicolas A. The suspect was believed to be the videotape in hopes of generating The trucker managed to stop his policy. Houston was planning to attend Velasquez of Irving. riding a Harley-Davidson, and was leads from the public. Chandler truck on the highway. He died a Alcohol did play a part in the Midwestern State University this Investigators said they have not described by police as a white male said. short time later at Medical Center of incident, but Humphreys said it is fall. established a motive for the slay- in his late 30s or early 40s with Velasquez was taken to Parkland Piano. PAGES Skiff WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,1998 FROG From Pa£e 1 decision and then go on. He also the importance of having a positive that the only way you can get to unhealthy, the other will suffer as is similar to Des Moines, Iowa, in changed his mind. likes to ask the big questions like attitude and leadership. Olmsted talk to the chancellor is electroni- well, he said. that it has the amenities of a large "We (Ferrari and his wife) came 'Where do you want TCU to be in said he planned for some of the cally," he said. "We're still a medi- "It doesn't matter how much of city and the feel of a small town. down, and when we met the stu- 2005, and what do we have to do to residents to get together before the um-sized university, and we pride an endowment a university had, "Even though Des Moines was dents, faculty, staff, board mem- get there?'" chancellor's talk to prepare ques- ourselves on personal interaction. I how terrific the students are, how relatively the same size as Fort bers and alumni it became more Ferrari said contact with stu- tions to ask him. want to make sure that is always capable the faculty is — the uni- Worth, we had nowhere near the exciting to think of the possibili- dents is very important to him. At "I anticipate this will go really the dominant mode, but people numbers and variety of restaurants ties of the next 10 years," he said. the orientation dinner, he told stu- well because, one, it's the chancel- and other kinds of social and "Everything combined in such a dents that he wants to hear from lor, two, it's a new chancellor, and entertainment types of things," way that I had to step back and ask myself where did I think I could them during their first two or three three, the RAs are very excited Ferrari said. "We went to 'Phantom of the Opera,' and it was make the best contribution over the weeks of the semester. about it," Olmsted said. 4 fphe chancellor is a high energy kind of guy. just outstanding. Afterward, in next five to 13 years — staying at "They just looked at me," he Another way students can get in Des Moines, we would have just D -. and continuing to work on touch with the chancellor is to e- A He likes to get the information, make a deci- said. "I told them they would hear gotten in our car and gone home. wuai we were doing there, or mov- mail him at [email protected], back from me within a day, and all sion and then go on." Here, we walked out, and it ing to another institution that has Ferrari said. Similar to a policy he I want to know is how they are — Don Mills, seemed like there were 5,000 or an extraordinary convergence of doing because the first few weeks had as president of Drake 10,000 people milling around strength and capabilities to achieve of college are the most critical. University, Ferrari said he would vice chancellor for student affairs down in Sundance Square. We just national distinction in the next five Whether I'll hear from them or not, respond to e-mails within 24 stayed down there and had a great to 10 years." I don't know." hours. time." Thus far, Ferrari said he hasn't The chancellor said he wants to "E-mail is great because we Ferrari said Jan has been out come across anything at TCU that be as accessible to students as pos- don't have to play telephone tag," exploring local shops and cultural has been an unpleasant surprise. sible to encourage interaction. One Ferrari said. "Or maybe a student who want to give me their insights versity can't survive when there's activities and had outings to "The office staff, the deans, the way he said he planed to do that is uneasy about coming into the should just feel free to do it." not a dynamic city that's equally Dallas. vice chancellors and everyone was to be visible on campus by office. Perhaps they have a big idea Mills said Ferrari planned to healthy, and I think it goes the "She's finding her way around have all been great," Ferrari said. eating in the Student Center for or concern at 3 a.m. and I can respond to e-mail in a timely fash- other way. too," he said. "No city the town like any newcomer does," "Everyone I've met has been posi- lunch and visiting groups on cam- answer it the next day." ion, and so far had achieved that the size of Fort Worth will be able he said. tive and enthusiastic about the pus. He said he would meet the However, he said he didn't want goal. to thrive in the coming years with- While he was at Drake, Ferrari future of the university and eager men of Clark Hall on Sept. 9. e-mail to become a substitute for Another goal Ferrari has is to out an outstanding university." said, everyone, himself included, to join in whatever efforts are Mark Olmsted, a senior music personal interaction. forge a greater partnership On a personal note, Ferrari said thought he would spend the needed to make it a stronger, more education major and a resident "I want to make sure that while I between TCU and Fort Worth. A he and his wife, Jan, have enjoyed remainder of his working years student-centered institution that assistant in Clark, said Ferrari encourage it and make people feel university and the city it is in have exploring Fort Worth during the there, but when he visited TCU he will continue to prosper as a top would talk to Clark residents about comfortable with it, they don't feel linked destinies, and if one is past few weeks. He said Fort Worth private university in this country."
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Instead, three addi- That's the attitude the Horned tional days have been added, Frogs are taking in regard to the Sept. 3,4 and 8. dismal performance that was their Arbitrator John Feerick will 1997 football season. have 30 days to render his deci- One of the first changes the new sion, which could eat up a huge coaching staff made was provid- chunk of the time the sides ing the football team with a new would have had to work out a identity. New helmets, uniforms, a new collective bargaining refurbished locker room and even agreement and possibly start new hairstyles (see Royce the season on time Nov. 4. Huffman) all contribute to the new Training camps are sched- look of the Horned Frogs. uled to open Oct. 6. However, the most integral addi- The league said Sept. 3 was tion to TCU's football facelift is the next mutually agreeable new head coach Dennis date for the owners, players and Franchione. arbitrator, although the union Franchione came to TCU after a claimed commissioner David successful run at the University of Stern's vacation plans and the New Mexico, where he led the start of the semester at Lobos to three winning seasons in Fordham University, where six years including a 9-4 finish in Feerick is a law school dean, '97 and an appp?.r?.nce in the necessitated the nine-day Insight.com Bowl. He brings with adjournment. him significant changes on both "Our position hasn't the offensive and defensive sides Dover all shared time under cen- give ourselves the chance to be Photos by Heather Graff changed. We want to litigate of the ball. These changes should ter. It looked as though a contro- successful." SKIFF STAFF and resolve this issue as soon help turn around a Horned Frog versy would be brewing again at Defense is another story. The as possible on behalf of our team that finished '97 ranked last quarterback this year, but now (Above) The foot- players. We're looking forward Horned Frogs were prone to giv- in the WAC in total offense and Canine has been moved to strong ing up the big play last year, and ball team tests Its to resuming the hearing," union ninth in defense. skills at a scrim- director Billy Hunter said. safety and junior Patrick the adjustment to the new 4-2 set The offense Franchione used at Batteaux, a former receiver, has is "going as well as you could mage Saturday at Amon Carter UNM is known as the Multiple 1 been moved to quarterback. expect." said Franchione. The Stadium. It was the and is option-based attack that "There's no controversy at the defense will have to make do Baseball should generate more points than last opportunity for quarterback spot," Franchione without the services of senior the team to hone the conservative offensive fora- said. "All three of the guys strong safety Eric Anderson, tions used by Pat Sullivan in pre- its skills in a game Rangers claim lefty (Batteaux, Colon and Dover) have whose career ended during two-a- vios years. situation before fac- Cadaret off waivers been supportive of each other and days after he suffered a separated ARLINGTON (AP) — The The transition to the new ing Iowa State on offense has been bumpy, though. have cheered each other on. Right vertebrate. Anderson was being Sept. 5. Texas Rangers claimed left- now, Batteaux and Dover are counted on to provide experience handed pitcher Greg Cadaret "We're still rough in spots, and about even and Colon is right and leadership to the new defense, Junior quarterback off waivers from the Anaheim we need to quit shooting ourselves behind them." since he averaged more than eight Kevin Colon (left) Angels on Tuesday and will in the foot with penalties in scrim- That assessment may have tackles a game last season. prepares to throw a make him a member of the mages," Franchione said. "The attitude and approach to the new changed after Saturday's scrim- Franchione said it was a major pass at the scrim- active roster. mage. Colon and The 36-year-old Cadaret offense has been good, and the mage in which Batteaux outper- loss and a blow to lose one of the team has been working hard." formed Dover, but a possible rota- team's best players. two others are In I was 1-2 with a 4.14 ERA and contention for the I one save in 39 relief appear- In 1997 the Horned Frog tion has not been ruled out by To make predictions about the offense averaged 272 yards a Franchione, who said he's not success of the Horned Frogs in position of starting ances with the Angels. He start- quarterback. ed the season at Vancouver and game while scoring only 20 total opposed to the idea of shuttling 1998 is futile, but Franchione said was 2-1 in nine games before touchdowns, which was due in quarterbacks. The key to offensive he is still encouraged: "We're not his contract was purchased by part to inconsistency at the quar- success lies in continuity, though. where we want to be. We're not the Angels on May 1. terback spot. Juniors Derek "Eleven guys need to be doing where we need to be, but we're Cadaret has a career major- Canine, Kevin Colon and Jeff the right thing," he said. "We need not where we were." league record of 38-32 with a 3.98 ERA and 14 saves in 445 games with Oakland, the New York Yankees, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Toronto, Detroit Schools divorce WAG and Anaheim. Texas will make a move to ♦ Eight schools leave 36 year- ence into two permanent divisions. the presidents of Rice, Tulsa. TCU make roster room today. old league to form new conference, The proposed realignment plan and UTEP were "very supportive" would have separated traditional of the idea. leaving rest to fend for themselves. rivals Air Force, Colorado State and The disintegration of the nation's Wyoming who fiercely objected to largest conference could signal the Football By Wenoy BOBSTM it. On May 22, the presidents of ultimate end of the 36-year-old end Joel Anderson those three schools, plus BYU and league. Ironically, the league formed Kansas City decides UH£WiSTIKN ATHIITIC CON IIINCI SPORTS CC-€OITOR9 Utah met at Denver International by the breakaway schools will con- not to sign Phillips Bruce and Demi were not the Airport and set into motion the plans sist of much of the WAC's old guard, KANSAS CITY, Mo. only ones to split this summer. On to leave the WAC. They then extend- leaving the Texas schools and (AP) — If troubled running May 26 eight of the Western Athletic ed invitations to the presidents of Fresno State, Hawai'i and San Jose back Lawrence Phillips ever WHO'S STAYING WHO'S LEAVING Conference's 16 schools divorced New Mexico, San Diego State and State considering an uncertain resumes his NFL career, it TCU Air Force the rest and will most likely form UNLV to join in the secession. future The geographical separation won't be in Kansas City. their own conference next year. The Several days after the announce- between the conference's remaining "We made a decision SMU Brigham Young WAC will remain intact throughout ment, the WAC council of presidents members makes it unlikely the WAC we're going to go in another the 1998-99 school year and will held its annual meeting and achieved will have a future beyond 1999. direction," Chiefs coach Rice Colorado State officially disband on June 30,1999. some sense of order. It was deter- Benson said in a June conference Marty Schottenheimer said The Air Force Academy, Brigham mined that the rebelling eight call with reporters that other teams Tuesday, one day after dis- Young, Colorado State, Nevada-Las schools would not invite any other could be added to the league pend- closing he had had a face-to- UT-E1 Paso Nevada-Las Vegas Vegas, New Mexico, San Diego schools to join them in their new ing the decisions of the remaining face meeting with Phillips in State, Utah and Wyoming cited high league. WAC commissioner Karl schools, such as Nevada-Reno, Utah Kansas City. "We evaluated Tulsa New Mexico traveling costs, a lack of TV revenue, Benson also announced that he State, New Mexico State, Boise the information available to loss of fan support, little national would remain in that position and State and North Texas. us both through research as Fresno State San Diego State recognition, a loss of traditional . not seek candidacy for a similar "Obviously, the teams that left well as personal interviews." rivalries and scheduling difficulties position in the new conference. used geography as the main crite- The Chiefs said Phillips' Hawai'i Utah as their reasons for breaking away SMU president Gerald Turner ria," Benson said. "1 look at this as off-the-field troubles were from the remaining WAC schools. told the Dallas Morning News in one more challenge to try to re-cre- taken into account as they San Jose State Wyoming Plans for the breakup were dis- June that the headquarters of the ate the Western Athletic Conference. would have been with any cussed after the league's athletic WAC could be moved from It was founded in 1962 and I cer- other prospect. directors voted May 3 in Tucson, Englewood, Colo., to the Fort tainly am not anticipating or expect- "We looked at Lawrence Ariz., for realignment of the confer- Worth-Dallas area. Turner said that ing it to dissolve under my watch." in the same light we look at every player," Schottenheimer said. Media and public opinion had been running strongly against signing Phillips, Cowboys cut former Frog, others before final preseason game who had been cut by St. Louis and Miami, but By Denne H. Freeman injured reserve. Backup defensive lineman Benson hurt his although they will miss the Jacksonville con- Schottenheimer said that THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Others cut were guards Todd Perkins of knee during Saturday night's 22-14 loss to test. played no part in the deci- IRVING — Dallas Cowboys coach Chan Texas A&M-Kingsville, Antonio Fleming of the St. Louis Rams. Dallas also lost corner- Bill Bates, a special team specialist, will sion. Gailey cut 14 players from the squad Monday, Georgia and Kent Booth of Northern Illinois; back Wendell Davis for the year with a train- be patrolling the sidelines only as a coach for "I don't ever listen to the including third-year wide receiver Jimmy linebackers Greg Bright of Georgia and ing-camp knee injury. the Cowboys this season. talk shows, and I haven't Oliver of TCU and second-year cornerback Chike Egbuniwe of Duke; tight ends Rod Benson's loss gives Dallas just two healthy The Cowboys on Tuesday decided not to read a newspaper in a few Lee Vaughn of Wyoming. Monroe of Cincinnati and Cory Geason of defensive tackles for the Jacksonville game, activate the 15-year-old veteran for the regu- days, so that wasn't a fac- Oliver had been a strong candidate to win Tulane; center Earl Scott of Arkansas; and Antonio Anderson and Chad Hennings. Leon lar season roster as the team pared down to the NFL limit of 60 players. Bates is tied tor," Schottenheimer said. a job early in training camp but missed valu- fullback Bobby Rodriguez of Houston. Lett suffered a sprained left knee in a scrim- "We took the process we've able training time after an injury and never The Cowboys get one more crack at win- mage against New Orleans but is expected with Ed Jones and Mark Tuinei for the most always taken. That gives you caught up. He also lost out in his attempt to ning an exhibition game for Gailey on back on Sept. 6 for the Cardinals. seasons as a Cowboy. the best opportunity to make win a job as a kick returner. Thursday night at Jacksonville. Then they get Cornerback Deion Sanders also was "Nobody wanted this to be a token year for the right decision." "We were intrigued with Oliver's speed, lu days to prepare for the season opener expected to be ready for the opener. He has Bill. This was in the best interest of the The Dolphins released but it just didn't work out for him," Gailey against Arizona. been nursing a knee injury. team," Jerry Jones, team owner, said. him this summer after a said. "I don't put much stock in preseason," said Reserve defensive back Charlie Williams Bates said he was disappointed but under- woman in Plantation, Fla„ Rookie Taj Johnson of San Diego State the Cowboys coach. "Keeping the starters broke his right thumb against the Rams and stood. accused him of becoming and Anthony Eubanks of Arkansas also were healthy is the main thing. I wouldn't want to could miss a game or two to start the season. "Everybody knows how I feel about play- violent when she refused to trimmed, along with quarterback Josh go 0-5, but it wouldn't bother me." Linebacker Nate Helmsley, who has a ing football." said Bates, who joined the dance with him. LaRocca of Rice. Dallas has lost one starter for the season — sprained left elbow, and defensive end Cowboys as a free agent out of Tennessee. Defensive lineman Darren Benson, lost for linebacker Broderick Thomas, who was hurt Kavika Pittman, who has a knee sprain, were "Every day I have played since Day One has the season with a knee injury, was placed on in training camp. expected to be ready for the Cardinals been gravy." PAGES Skiff WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,1998 FROG From Page 1 decision and then go on. He also the importance of having a positive that the only way you can get to unhealthy, the other will suffer as is similar to Des Moines, Iowa, in changed his mind. I likes to ask the big questions like attitude and leadership. Olmsted talk to the chancellor is electroni- well, he said. that it has the amenities of a large "We (Ferrari and his wife) came 'Where do you want TCU to be in said he planned for some of the cally," he said. "We're still a medi- "It doesn't matter how much of city and the feel of a small town. down, and when we met the stu- 2005. and what do we have to do to residents to get together before the um-sized university, and we pride an endowment a university had. "Even though Des Moines was dents, faculty, staff, board mem- get there?'" chancellor's talk to prepare ques- ourselves on personal interaction. I how terrific the students are, how relatively the same size as Fort bers and alumni it became more Ferrari said contact with stu- tions to ask him. want to make sure that is always capable the faculty is — the uni- Worth, we had nowhere near the exciting to think of the possibili- dents is very important to him. At "I anticipate this will go really the dominant mode, but people numbers and variety of restaurants ties of the next 10 years," he said. the orientation dinner, he told stu- well because, one, it's the chancel- and other kinds of social and "Everything combined in such a dents that he wants to hear from lor, two, it's a new chancellor, and entertainment types of things," way that I had to step back and ask them during their first two or three three, the RAs are very excited Ferrari said. "We went to myself where did I think I could weeks of the semester. about it," Olmsted said. r 1 'Phantom of the Opera,' and it was make the best contribution over the 4 6 T he chancellor is a high energy kind of guy. just outstanding. Afterward, in next five to 13 years — staying at "They just looked at me," he Another way students can get in Des Moines, we would have just Drake and continuing to work on said. "I told them they would hear touch with the chancellor is to e- A He likes to get the information, make a deci- gotten in our car and gone home. what we were doing there, or mov- mail him at [email protected], back from me within a day, and all sion and then go on." Here, we walked out, and it ing to another institution that has I want to know is how they are Ferrari said. Similar to a policy he — Don Mills, seemed like there were 5,000 or an extraordinary convergence of doing because the first few weeks had as president of Drake 10,000 people milling around strength and capabilities to achieve of college are the most critical. University, Ferrari said he would vice chancellor for student affairs down in Sundance Square. We just national distinction in the next five Whether I'll hear from them or not, respond to e-mails within 24 stayed down there and had a great to 10 years." I don't know." hours. time." Thus far, Ferrari said he hasn't The chancellor said he wants to "E-mail is great because we Ferrari said Jan has been out come across anything at TCU that be as accessible to students as pos- don't have to play telephone tag," exploring local shops and cultural has been an unpleasant surprise. sible to encourage interaction. One Ferrari said. "Or maybe a student who want to give me their insights versity can't survive when there's activities and had outings to "The office staff, the deans, the way he said he planed to do that is uneasy about coming into the should just feel free to do it." not a dynamic city that's equally Dallas. vice chancellors and everyone was to be visible on campus by office. Perhaps they have a big idea Mills said Ferrari planned to healthy, and I think it goes the "She's finding her way around have all been great," Ferrari said. eating in the Student Center for or concern at 3 a.m. and I can respond to e-mail in a timely fash- other way, too," he said. "No city the town like any newcomer does," "Everyone I've met has been posi- lunch and visiting groups on cam- answer it the next day." ion, and so far had achieved that the size of Fort Worth will be able he said. tive and enthusiastic about the pus. He said he would meet the However, he said he didn't want goal. to thrive in the coming years with- While he was at Drake, Ferrari future of the university and eager men of Clark Hall on Sept. 9. e-mail to become a substitute for Another goal Ferrari has is to out an outstanding university." said, everyone, himself included, to join in whatever efforts are Mark Olmsted, a senior music personal interaction. forge a greater partnership On a personal note, Ferrari said thought he would spend the needed to make it a stronger, more education major and a resident "I want to make sure that while I between TCU and Fort Worth. A he and his wife, Jan, have enjoyed remainder of his working years student-centered institution that assistant in Clark, said Ferrari encourage it and make people feel university and the city it is in have exploring Fort Worth during the there, but when he visited TCU he will continue to prosper as a top would talk to Clark residents about comfortable with it, they don't feel linked destinies, and if one is past few weeks. He said Fort Worth private university in this country."
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Applications may be picked up and returned in the advertising office, Moudy South, Room 294. Imaae MAGA2UNE 1996 md 1997 rwtpialw winner. dMikxi 1 ""•-|--IIIII mi^ilni i ii|iirfm "iinn Tuu lntirtoM|tat> Prm Anoowoft WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,1998 PAGE 9 Basketball NBA contract hearing verdict is postponed NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's guaranteed contracts Frogs working to improve game arbitration hearing will take a lot longer than expected. A nine-day adjournment was ♦ Franchione secures announced Tuesday, meaning a a new quarterback and verdict might not come until overcomes loss of player. October when training camps are set to open. By Todd J. Shrtber Tuesday was to have been STAFF REPORTER the final day of the two-day Forget about it. hearing. Instead, three addi- That's the attitude the Horned tional days have been added, Frogs are taking in regard to the Sept. 3,4 and 8. dismal performance that was their Arbitrator John Feerick will 1997 football season. have 30 days to render his deci- One of the first changes the new sion, which could eat up a huge coaching staff made was provid- chunk of the time the sides ing the football team with a new would have had to work out a identity. New helmets, uniforms, a new collective bargaining refurbished locker room and even agreement and possibly start new hairstyles (see Royce the season on time Nov. 4. Huffman) all contribute to the new Training camps are sched- look of the Horned Frogs. uled to open Oct. 6. However, the most integral addi- The league said Sept. 3 was tion to TCU's football facelift is the next mutually agreeable new head coach Dennis date for the owners, players and Franchione. arbitrator, although the union Franchione came to TCU after a claimed commissioner David successful run at the University of Stern's vacation plans and the New Mexico, where he led the start of the semester at Lobos to three winning seasons in Fordham University, where six years including a 9-4 finish in Feerick is a law school dean, '97 and an appearance in the necessitated the nine-day Insight.com Bowl. He brings with adjournment. him significant changes on both "Our position hasn't the offensive and defensive sides Dover all shared time under cen- give ourselves the chance to be Photos by Heather Graff changed. We want to litigate of the ball. These changes should ter. It looked as though a contro- successful." SKIFF STAFF and resolve this issue as soon help turn around a Horned Frog versy would be brewing again at Defense is another story. The as possible on behalf of our team that finished '97 ranked last (Above) The foot- players. We're looking forward quarterback this year, but now Horned Frogs were prone to giv- in the WAC in total offense and Canine has been moved to strong ing up the big play last year, and ball team tests its to resuming the hearing," union ninth in defense. skills at a scrim- director Billy Hunter said. safety and junior Patrick the adjustment to the new 4-2 set The offense Franchione used at Batteaux, a former receiver, has is "going as well as you could mage Saturday at UNM is known as the Multiple I been moved to quarterback. expect." said Franchione. The Artion Carter and is option-based attack that "There's no controversy at the defense will have to make do Stadium. It was the should generate more points than last opportunity for Baseball quarterback spot," Franchione without the services of senior the conservative offensive fixa- the team to hone said. "All three of the guys strong safety Eric Anderson, tions used by Pat Sullivan in pre- its skills in a game Rangers claim lefty (Batteaux, Colon and Dover) have vios years. whose career ended during two-a- situation before fac- Cadaret off waivers been supportive of each other and The transition to the new days after he suffered a separated ing Iowa State on ARLINGTON (AP) — The have cheered each other on. Right vertebrate. Anderson was being Texas Rangers claimed left- offense has been bumpy, though. Sept. 5. now, Batteaux and Dover are counted on to provide experience handed pitcher Greg Cadaret "We're still rough in spots, and about even and Colon is right and leadership to the new defense, Junior quarterback off waivers from the Anaheim we need to quit shooting ourselves behind them." Kevin Colon (left) Angels on Tuesday and will in the foot with penalties in scrim- since he averaged more than eight That assessment may have prepares to throw a make him a member of the mages," Franchione said. "The tackles a game last season. active roster. attitude and approach to the new changed after Saturday's scrim- Franchione said it was a major pass at the scrim- The 36-year-old Cadaret offense has been good, and the mage in which Batteaux outper- loss and a blow to lose one of the mage. Colon and was 1-2 with a 4.14 ERA and team has been working hard." formed Dover, but a possible rota- team's best players. two others are in contention for the one save in 39 relief appear- In 1997 the Horned Frog tion has not been ruled out by To make predictions about the position of starting ances with the Angels. He start- offense averaged 272 yards a Franchione, who said he's not success of the Horned Frogs in quarterback. ed the season at Vancouver and game while scoring only 20 total opposed to the idea of shuffling 1998 is futile, but Franchione said was 2-1 in nine games before touchdowns, which was due in quarterbacks. The key to offensive he is still encouraged: "We're not his contract was purchased by part to inconsistency at the quar- success lies in continuity, though. where we want to be. We're not the Angels on May 1. terback spot. Juniors Derek "Eleven guys need to be doing where we need to be, but we're Cadaret has a career major- Canine, Kevin Colon and Jeff the right thing," he said. "We need not where we were." league record of 38-32 with a 3.98 ERA and 14 saves in 445 games with Oakland, the New York Yankees, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Toronto, Detroit Schools divorce WAC and Anaheim. Texas will make a move to ♦ Eight schools leave 36-year- ence into two permanent divisions. the presidents of Rice, Tulsa. TCU make roster room today. old league to form new conference, The proposed realignment plan and UTEP were "very supportive" would have separated traditional of the idea. leaving rest to fend for themselves. rivals Air Force, Colorado State and The disintegration of the nation's Wyoming who fiercely objected to largest conference could signal the Football By Wsndy Bogwna it. On May 22, the presidents of ultimate end of the 36-year-old those three schools, plus BYU and league. Ironically, the league formed Kansas City decides WEHii'uin:m SPORTS COEDnORS Utah met at Denver International by the breakaway schools will con- not to sign Phillips Bruce and Demi were not- the Airport and set into motion the plans sist of much of the WAC's old guard, KANSAS CITY, Mo. only ones to split this summer. On to leave the WAC. They then extend- leaving the Texas schools and (AP) — If troubled running May 26 eight of the Western Athletic ed invitations to the presidents of Fresno State. Hawai'i and San Jose back Lawrence Phillips ever WHO'S STAYING WHO'S LEAVING Conference's 16 schools divorced New Mexico, San Diego State and State considering an uncertain resumes his NFL career, it TCU Air Force the rest and will most likely form UNLV to join in the secession. future. The geographical separation won't be in Kansas City. their own conference next year. The Several days after the announce- between the conference's remaining "We made a decision SMU Brigham Young WAC will remain intact throughout ment, the WAC council of presidents members makes it unlikely the WAC we're going to go in another the 1998-99 school year and will held its annual meeting and achieved will have a future beyond 1999. direction," Chiefs coach Rice Colorado State officially disband on June 30, 1999. some sense of order. It was deter- Benson said in a June conference Marty Schottenheimer said The Air Force Academy, Brigham mined that the rebelling eight call with reporters that other teams Tuesday, one day after dis- UT-E1 Paso Young, Colorado State, Nevada-Las schools would not invite any other could be added to the league pend- closing he had had a face-to- Nevada-Las Vegas Vegas, New Mexico, San Diego schools to join them in their new ing the decisions of the remaining face meeting with Phillips in State, Utah and Wyoming cited high league. WAC commissioner Karl schools, such as Nevada-Reno. Utah Kansas City. "We evaluated Tulsa New Mexico traveling costs, a lack of TV revenue, Benson also announced that he State, New Mexico Stale, Boise the information available to loss of fan support, little national would remain in that position and State and North Texas. us both through research as Fresno State San Diego State recognition, a loss of traditional not seek candidacy for a similar "Obviously, the teams that left well as personal interviews." rivalries and scheduling difficulties position in the new conference. used geography as the main crite- The Chiefs said Phillips' Hawai'i Utah as their reasons for breaking away SMU president Gerald Turner ria," Benson said "1 look at this as off-the-field troubles were from the remaining WAC schools. told the Dallas Morning News in one more challenge to try to re-cre- taken into account as they San Jose State Wyoming Plans for the breakup were dis- June that the headquarters of the ate the Western Athletic Conference. would have been with any cussed after the league's athletic WAC could be moved from It was founded in 1962 and I cer- other prospect. directors voted May 3 in Tucson, Englewood, Colo., to the Fort tainly am not anticipating or expect- "We looked at Lawrence Ariz., for realignment of the confer- Worth-Dallas area. Turner said that ing it to dissolve under my watch." in the same light we look at every player," Schottenheimer said. Media and public opinion had been running strongly against signing Phillips, Cowboys cut former Frog, others before final preseason game who had been cut by St. Louis and Miami, but By Denm H. injured reserve. Backup defensive lineman Benson hurt his although they will miss the Jacksonville con- Schottenheimer said that THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Others cut were guards Todd Perkins of knee during Saturday night's 22-14 loss to test. played no part in the deci- IRVING — Dallas Cowboys coach Chan Texas A&M-Kingsville, Antonio Fleming of the St. Louis Rams. Dallas also lost corner- Bill Bates, a special team specialist, will sion. Gailey cut 14 players from the squad Monday, Georgia and Kent Booth of Northern Illinois; back Wendell Davis for the year with a train- be patrolling the sidelines only as a coach for "I don't ever listen to the including third-year wide receiver Jimmy linebackers Greg Bright of Georgia and ing-camp knee injury. the Cowboys this season. talk shows, and I haven't Oliver of TCU and second-year cornerback Chike Egbuniwe of Duke; tight ends Rod Benson's loss gives Dallas just two healthy The Cowboys on Tuesday decided not to read a newspaper in a few Lee Vaughn of Wyoming. Monroe of Cincinnati and Cory Geason of defensive tackles for the Jacksonville game, activate the 15-year-old veteran for the regu- days, so that wasn't a fac- Oliver had been a strong candidate to win Tulane; center Earl Scott of Arkansas; and Antonio Anderson and Chad Hennings. Leon lar season roster as the team pared down to tor," Schottenheimer said. a job early in training camp but missed valu- fullback Bobby Rodriguez of Houston. Lett suffered a sprained left knee in a scrim- the NFL limit of 60 players. Bates is tied "We took the process we've able training time after an injury and never The Cowboys get one more crack at win- mage against New Orleans but is expected with Ed Jones and Mark Tuinei for the most always taken. That gives you caught up. He also lost out in his attempt to ning an exhibition game for Gailey on back on Sept. 6 for the Cardinals. seasons as a Cowboy. the best opportunity to make win a job as a kick returner. Thursday night at Jacksonville. Then they get Cornerback Deion Sanders also was "Nobody wanted this to be a token year for the right decision." "We were intrigued with Oliver's speed, 10 days to prepare for the season Opener expected to be ready for the opener. He has Bill. This was in the best interest of the The Dolphins released but it just didn't work out for him," Gailey against Arizona. been nursing a knee injury. team." Jerry Jones, team owner, said. him this summer after a said. "I don't put much stock in preseason." said Reserve defensive back Charlie Williams Bales said he was disappointed but under- woman in Plantation, Fla., Rookie Taj Johnson of San Diego State the Cowboys coach. "Keeping the starters broke his right thumb against the Rams and stood. accused him of becoming and Anthony Eubanks of Arkansas also were healthy is the main thing. I wouldn't want to could miss a game or two to start the season. "Everybody knows how I feel about play- violent when she refused to trimmed, along with quarterback Josh go 0-5, but it wouldn't bother me." Linebacker Nate Helmsley, who has a ing football." said Bates, who joined the dance with him. LaRocca of Rice. Dallas has lost one starter for the season — sprained left elbow, and defensive end Cowboys as a free agent out of Tennessee. Defensive lineman Darren Benson, lost for linebacker Broderick Thomas, who .was hurt Kavika Pittman, who has a knee sprain, were "Every day I have played since Day One has the season with a knee injury, was placed on in training camp. expected to be ready for the Cardinals been gravy." PAGE 10 Skiff WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,199$
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