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FEATURES FEATURES SPORTS Pei Wei Asian Diner otters a higher-qual- ity product for fast food in a sit-down at- Miller mosphere. Page S Bo Schobel continues lead of family to Frog football. Page 8 loses punk edge Rhett Miller's first official solo alburn lacks the individual- ity he had with his band the Old 97a. DAILY SKIFF Page 5 TCU JL ^^^ ^^y 100 years of service to Texas Christian Universityty Vol. 100 • Issue 17 • Fort Worth, Texas www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, September 20, 2002 Service to be held today for former Brite minister Salary of new chancellor Kenneth Teegarden, former presi- aneurysm he suffered in May. humble man." said Joseph Jeter, pro- as a minister in residence mentor and counselor and sharing dent of the Christian Church and Teegarden fessor of homiletics. "In his time Jeter said Teegarden look on re his vast experiences and advice minister of Brite Divinity School, served as former here, he became a mentor to students sponsibililies that many did noi have "He is a person well beloved to may differ died Sunday. president of the and faculty." time for. including laking charge of this community," [bulouse laid Christian Church Teegarden was born Dec 22. programs, leaching classes and Teegarden is also nationally rec- speaking with students. from Ferrari (Disciples of 1921, in Cushing, Okla. and at- ognized for his efforts in restructur- BY SARAH MCNAMAKA "He really became all things lo The Board of Trustees may offer Christ) and distin- tended Oklahoma State University. ing the denomination of the Stall Reportei Phillips University and Brite Divin- all people while he was here." the next chancellor a salary similar guished minister in Christian Church A memorial service for Kenneth ity School. Jeter said. He was survived bj his wife, two to Chancellor Michael Ferrari's. residence of the L. Teegarden will be at I p.m. today Teegarden retired as the general Mark Toulouse, professor of suns ami four grandsons. Experience and past achievements at University Christian Church. Brite Divinity TEEGARDEN minister and president of the Chris- American religious history, said will be deciding factors. Teegarden, 80, died Sunday from School. tian Church in 1985 after 12 years Teegarden worked very closely with -.,uli \1. \, complications related to a cerebral "He was a very courageous but in the position, and returned to Brite students, by fulfilling the roles of \ f.nn niiniui'i^'li ti.rtlu Bi WTOINfTI'KVrXiA Star! It, |K,n,., The Board ol Trustees is appar- ently willing tn pay the next chan- cellor what is necessary even if il is more lhan what Chancellor McCullough says Making a splash Michael Ferrari currently receives, said John Roach, chairman of the Board of Trustees Roach said the amount of money ottered lo a prospective studying history candidate will depend upon his <>i hei experience, current compensa- tion level and expected contribu- tions to the school "The board may have to pav asset to nation more, less or equal lo the cur rent salary of Chancellor Fer- David McCullough said education is said. At a past lecture, he said, a rari." he s.nd Wednesday. 'The vital to understanding our nation's woman thanked him for letting her executive committee of the plights. He spoke Wednesday to a know the original 13 colonies were hoard will negotiate with the packed Ed Landreth Hall Auditorium. on the East coast. prospective candidate " McCullough said education must Chancellor Ferrari received start with children and that it is a BV BILL MORRISON $353.57b in total compensation Siail Reportei myth that children don't like to read during the |oou-2(XK! school year, as evidenced by the popularity of In order to understand the according to figures from the In the "Harry Potter" books. He said U.S. Constitution, David Mc- temal Revenue Service Form sNO. today's textbooks are boring and Cullough said it's important to According to the Chronicle of should be rewritten into material understand how much thought Higher Education, Ferrari's salary people want to lead. the founding fathers put forth in is more lhan college president R. "History is about people and crafting the document. Gerald Turner of Southern "We have to read what they read," life," he said. "We are doing a ter- Methodist I'niversiiy and Robert he said. "We are what we read." rible job of teaching history to our B. Sloan of Bayloi Unrversir) McCullough, an award-winning children. We are putting our coun- Turner earns $3 13.750 and Sloan author, was the featured speaker at try in jeopardy by ignoring earns $304,172. the fifth annual Fogelson Honors the past." Roach said the salary set by Forum Wednesday at Ed Landreth Ramona Zoender, a sophomore the Board ot Trusted comes out Hall Auditorium. social work major, said hearing Mc- ot the general operating hind Speaking to a packed auditorium, Cullough speak about the lengths that includes a special endow McCullough emphasized in his the founding fathers went to in in- ineni tot the chancellor. speech, "First Principles," thai suring the foundation of our gov- He said Ferrari's salary is based knowledge of American history is ernment makes her more 00 hit Credential] and 15 year ex- important to understand how pres- appreciative of their plight. perience at two colleges Prior lo ent day truths evolved. "I McCullough) made me think coming lo Id. Ferrari was pres- "Past puts things into propor- about what our founders meant." ident of Drake University from tion," he said. "Our history is a great she said. "I never even thought loss n, |998 and mtenni president enduring source of knowledge." ■bout the difference between what of Bowling Green State University In order to understand the we think and what they intended it from 198110 1982 meaning and implications of his- to be." Roach said ihe Kurd tell H was tory, he argued people must tin McCullough. Ihe Pulitzer Prize important to bring someone like derstand what people were feeling winning author of "Truman" and Ferrari with proven capabilities in and the lengths they took to make "John Adams." is the recipient of college administration and the things happen. 31 honorary degrees. ability to inspire confidence. For instance. McCullough said, He has lectured in all parts of the •\ccotdmg to ihe Houston when Jefferson penned the Decla- country and abroad, as well as at the Chronicle, the Texas Faculty tato ration of Independence, the phrase White House, as part of the White Photo edila SoroA Vcdellan ciation averages the base salary for "pursuit of happiness" did not mean House presidential lecture series. Phi Kappa Sigma members Ashton Schultz and Tyler Anthony show their support for Delta Gamma Anchorsplash in the Student Center chancellors in 2002 at $332,000, a going on vacation in the Caribbean McCullough is one of the few pri- Wednesday by dressing up as Bntney Spears and a tiger to help get donations for Delta Gamma's philanthropy. Service For Sight and i/. >ALARY.page2j or winning the big game, but rather vate citizens to be asked to speak Aid to the Blind. learning and education. before a joint session of Congress. It's misconceptions like this thai have lead to the decline of Ameri- Hill Mormon can's knowledge of history, he h.(.rm)msori<&1cu.edu Radio-TV-film students eagerly await seminar to learn how to pitch ideas to professionals Radio-TV-film professors try to offer two-part competition 21 when students will compete to ness and creative aspects ot the enter- students business experience with Warren said she is nervous about win a trip lo New Orleans for the tainment industry work together" the introduction of Pitch Me' semi- attending the seminar bul hopes lo National Association of Television While Cooper said he is requiring and Production Executives meeting his Business of Media students, in- nars into their curriculum. "learn things that 1 never would have thought I needed to learn " Students will then have two to cluding Warren, to compete, anyone "This really is an awesome op- five minutes to sell themselves and can attend the competition. Tickets BV SARAH MCNAMARA portunity," she said. their idea, winning an opportunity are limned and are sold on a first Slafl Reporter Roger Cooper, a radio-TV-tilm to pilch their idea in a showcase for come, first served basis for $30. Michelle Warren says she wants professor and coordinator of the Hollywood executives. "Anyone who attends, whether to learn what it will take to pitch her "Pitch Me" competition, said he had Cooper said the concept of pitch- they're competing or just watching own film idea to studio executives. no idea how people would respond ing is a vital part of the entertain- will be able to realize the value of be- Today's "Pitch Me" seminar, hosted to the event but knew the university ment business and a critical skill ing an effective pitcher" Cixiper said by the radio-TV-film department, may needed to do something like this. lhat must be learned. Also, since all Richard Allen, associate radio- help the junior radio-TV-film major do "We want to give our students three judges are professionals, they TV-tilm professor, said the depart- just that. The seminar will provide an unique and creative opportunities will provide a lot of insight and wis- ment has been able to improve Ihe opportunity for students to learn about that students at other universities dom about what does and does not curriculum in the last few years by the art of pitching ideas for television don't get," Cooper said.