Colleges Student loan defaults at all-time low (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON Inside — National student loan Bruce Willis aims for a FRIDAY default figures are lower than NOVEMBER 14, 1997 ever, continuing a five-year hit with "Jackal." trend despite rising tuition costs Texas Christian University and student debt. See page 3 95th Year • Number 47 The Department of Education announced Wednesday that the 10.4 per- cent loan default total for 1995, a drop from 10.7 percent in 1994 and half the 1990 default Candidates stress communication, involvement rate of 22.4 percent — an all- time high. One-year specialty certifi- Nicoletti, Brooks swap barbs over accomplishments cate programs, like beauty schools, have the highest By Adriana Torrez Proceedings were fairly a year and a hall to put the pieces default levels, followed by two- STAFF REPORTER smooth, but two presidential can- together and he hasn't yet." year and community colleges. Ten of the 12 candidates for the didates made veiled references to Brooks also clapped and Four-year private colleges have five student body offices present- one another during their presenta- smirked when a student asked the lowest rate, though it rose ed their platforms to a fluctuating tions. Nicoletti what he had done as slightly to 7.1 percent in 1995. student audience in an attempt to Kevin Nicoletti, House vice House vice president to tap into Between 1985 and 1993, secure student votes before the president and a presidential candi- the student potential that he advo- Congress passed a series of House primary election on date, made a reference to fellow cates in his campaign. laws aimed at increasing both Tuesday. candidate Chris Brooks' assertion Brooks said the real problem student and school responsibili- The House of Student that the Worth Hills track would lacing the House is not communi- ty Representatives Elections Forum be built this year. cation but taking student ideas The Internal Revenue tackled topics such as communi- Nicoletti said the track had and "pushing them ahead." Service now can withhold tax cation, cooperation with student been "an issue for years" and that Nicoletti said House potential refunds from student loan organizations and student involve- "not enough pressure" had been could not be maximized until defaulters. Guarantors must ment in the Student Center put on the administration. "students are empowered" and provide increased assistance for Lounge on Thursday afternoon. Brooks, chairman of the House work in conjunction with the delinquent borrowers, and Other issues discussed were Permanent Improvements House. schools can be excluded from technology, parking, program- Committee, referred to Nicoletti's Although most candidates House presidential candidate Chris Brooks speaks at a Student federal loan programs if their ming events and responding to campaign theme of putting the Center forum Thursday. Candidates for president, vice president, sec- default rates exceed national student needs more effectively. pieces together, saying, "He's had retary and vice president for programming addressed students. minimums. Please see FORUM, Page 2 —Medili News Service Northwestern University Men suffer anorexia Hunger Week events too, study finds Frogs cruise in exhibition (U-WIRE) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — They live in shame and fear mirrors, scales and food. to educate students They are perfectionists, haunt- Erin Kelley. a junior interna- ed by an apparition of beauty tional communications major, is that is unattainable because Every morning 41.000 people chairperson of Hunger Week. She they feel fat. They might skip wake up just to die of hunger. said she wants students to see meals, vainly hoping to close in Each minute 28 humans die of Hunger Week as a chance to make on (lawlessness. They are starvation. In the last five years, positive changes. anorexic. They are also male. more people have died of hunger "We can make a difference." More than one million than were killed in all the wars, she said. "Hunger is not a lost American men suffer from revolutions and murders in the cause." anorexia, according to a 1996 last century. Kelley said one of the purposes study in New Woman magazine. These statistics from a brochure of Hunger Week is to reach as They account for 10 to 15 per- titled "One Hundred Shocking many people as possible and to cent of all reported case* of WvW Facts about Hunger" are the impe- make them aware that a large por- anorexia, a number that experts tus behind TCU Hunger Week. tion of the world suffers from believe is climbing. Beginning Monday. 26 campus hunger. She said she hopes the "We're seeing more men S organizations are sponsoring programs motivate students to with anorexia or bulimia," said events for this year's Hunger learn about hunger and realize Desa Bergen-Cico, health Week, which started at TCU in they can offer realistic solutions. enhancement coordinator at 1982 as a campus-wide campaign Kelley said when Hunger Week to end hunger. The week includes began at TCU. student participa- Syracuse University. ' "if " M m A The program director of events dedicated to education, Adult Services at Syracuse's fund raising and service. Please see HUNGER, Page 6 Benjamin Rush Center, Sherie Ramsgard, agreed, but warned >%. ^ ^ \ .owl that the figures are misleading. "I think it is rising," '51 1 * Geology group Ramsgard said. "You hear more about it in a lot of the men's fit- ness magazines. You see it. But we're not seeing a lot of men in debunks movie for treatment." Since men aren't coming in for treatment, it is difficult to 'Dante's Peak' full of steam, profs say determine whether the problem is rising, Ramsgard said. k%v By Duncan Banks Dame's Peak, the story of a vol- —Daily Orange ■ *'ik - "* - ^¥l SKIFF STAFF cano gone awry in the Pacific Syracuse University Molten la\a rushed through the Northwest. town, destroying everything in its The movie was part of a pro- State path. Ashes and burning cinders gram sponsoied by the group dur- flew through the air. Geologists ing which different movies are Airline could face and townspeople alike ran franti- debunked by professors This fines from FAA fj£ cally, trying to escape the horror semester's segment was titled FORT WORTH (AP) — of the volcano. "The Debunking of Dante's

Mesa Airlines, which faces a Blair PMK* PHOTOEDITOR This may not sound like a typi- Peak." possible $75,000 fine for Senior forward Dennis Davis takes a jump shot Thursday in TCU's exhibition win cal earth sciences honor society Richard Hanson, an associate allegedly flying an aircraft with meeting, but on Wednesday night, professor of geology, followed the loose bolts, on Thursday criti- over the California All-Stars. The Horned Frogs sailed to a 126-92 victory, end- members of TCU's Sigma Gamma show with a lecture that described cized federal investigators' ing preseason play with a 2-0 record. (See story on page 9.) Epsilon chapter met in the Moudy action in publicizing the plan. Building to watch the movie Please see VOLCANO, Page 2 The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a civil penalty against the New Mexico-based commuter air- Dance show exhibits diversity Library line for reportedly failing to use maintenance manuals, agency Production boasts six separate and unique songs and dances spokesman John Clabes said. Mechanics may have worked sharing By Danielle Daniel Roberts and pieces choreographed by more serious tone. on a Beech model 1900D air- SKIFF STAFF Kreiman titled "Currents" and "The 'The title says it al1," she said. "It's craft and returned it to service The Contemporary Dance/Fort Mystery Dance." a very unsettled dance." with a loose outboard weight Worth dance company will bring a Kreiman said "Currents," per- Kreiman said the upcoming perfor- to expand assembly on the elevator, which diverse mix of modern dance pieces formed to Bach's "Concerto in G mance does not stray from the diver- makes the plane go up and to Ed Landreth Hall at 8 p.m. Friday Minor." focuses on dancing to the sity of CD/FW dances. Program gives access down, Clabes said. He said the and at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. structure of music and dance. She "We try as much as possible to be plane then made 75 flights. The performance is a collaboration said she considered the imagery of able to do as wide a variety of dances, to 150 institutions A Mesa Air Group spokes- of six choreographers' distinct water when designing the dance, but so people get an idea of how diverse By Rhonda Dickens woman didn't respond to the impressions of modem dance with a the dance does not have a theme. modem dance is," she said. STAFF REPORTER specific FAA accusations, but twist of humor and seriousness. "It's a dancey-dance," she said. "Modern dance is as diverse as TCU students and faculty will criticized the agency's proce- Kerry Kreiman, a co-artistic direc- "It's not like it's about something. It's each choreographer that creates a be able to borrow materials from dures. tor for CD/FW, said the professional just l dance." dance because you make your own ISO other Texas libraries through "The company, along with company's performance will give Other dances highlighting the movement vocabulary or you select SPECIAL TO THE 8KIFE a new library sharing program the rest of the industry, believes TCU students and the community a evening are the ritualistic-styled from all kinds of sources," Kreiman Collette Stewart, a member of approved by the state Legislature the new FAA policy on issuing unique experience. "Elements" choreographed by Linda said. "How you choose to put it last spring. Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth press releases on initially pro- "The evening should be a lot of fun Leonard and Lori Sundeen together is based on your own indi- However, students will not be posed civil penalties prior to the because there are lots of different Soderbergh's "Baby Boom." vidual vision." dance company. The company able to use the TexShare program company being offered due things," she said. "It's very eclectic " 'Baby Boom' is humorous." Heather Coomer. stage manager includes TCU professors and will to borrow materials on-site from process regarding alleged viola- and there are lotsof different kinds of Kreiman said. "There are a lot of for the show, said she hopes students perform Friday and Saturday in other libraries until the spring tions is inappropriate," said music and costumes and lighting. It props — wc have a baby carriage and come to see the annual fall perfor- Ed Landreth Auditorium. semester. University Librarian Sarah Pitcher, vice president for will be a really entertaining evening." stuffed animals, and we wear these mance. She said in addition to unique Bob Seal said. Mesa corporate communica- Dances include "White Noise." '60s dresses, and there is a huge dances the music is also diverse. have an original score." "We figured the beginning of a tions in Farmington, N.M. choreographed by CD/FW co-artistic umbrella. It's very lighthearted." "It runs a gamut." she said. "We Tickets are $8 and can be pur- new semester might be a better director and assistant professor of Kreiman said the piece titled, "A have some Sonny and Cher, and chased at the door one hour before modern dance Susan Douglas Troubled Resting Place..." has a Lovin' Spoonfuls, and Bach and we show time. Please see TEXSHARE, Page 6 PAGE 2 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997 Police Blotter The following crimes were reported by Campus Police for Nov. 5 witness confronted the suspect, he left the jacket and machine in the Announcement! of campus events, public meetings and other gen- through Nov. 9. room and left the building. eral campus Information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office at Moudy Building South Room 291. mailed to TCU Theft Assault Box 298050, or e-mailed to [email protected]. The Skiff 8:41 a.m., Nov. 7 — A controller's office employee reported that a 9:15 p.m., Nov. 7 — A suspect assaulted a Moncrief Hall resident in reserves the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space brass clock that sat on her computer monitor was missing. She said the her room after an argument occurred between the two. The suspect available. clock was taken between 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and the time she reported the grew angry after the resident locked him in the bathroom. When the incident. The only people with access to the area were housekeeping woman unlocked the door and the suspect re-entered the room, he UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH is sponsoring employees and anyone installing new lighting, she told Campus Police. shoved her backwards with an open hand, causing her to fall to the l Weekday School holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and floor. She had no major injuries as a result of the incident. An officer Saturday at the University Christian Church Fellowship Hall. The 9:23 a.m.. Nov. 7 — A VCR was reported missing from the education told the suspect to leave campus. The resident was told to lock her door bazaar will include a tearoom and a sale of gifts and baked goods. department in the Bailey Building. It was noticed missing about four and report any further problems. Admission is free. Proceeds of the bazaar will benefit the students weeks ago. of the Weekday School. For more information, call Adair Bean at Peeping Tom (817) 924-7288. Attempted Theft 10:10 p.m., Nov. 9 — A suspicious person was seen looking up at a 1:20 p.m.. Nov. 7 — A suspicious man silting in a Bailey Building bathroom window on the west side of Jarvis Hall. A witness told YEARBOOK PHOTOS will be taken in the Student hallway reading a TCU Daily Skiff and talking about football attempt- Campus Police the man looked at other windows as well before getting Center Lounge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Wednesday and ed to take a fax machine from a teachers' workroom. The suspect in his car and driving away. Police said they will patrol the area more Friday of next week. entered the room and wrapped the machine in his jacket, but a witness closely. The identity of the suspect is unknown. entered the room before the suspect could leave the room. After the by RHONDA DICKENS PRESBYTERIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP will meet at 3:45 p.m. Sunday in front of the Student Center to go to a Lutheran/Presbyterian worship service. For more information, call Jen DiFrancesco at 920-2642. FORUM From Page 1 TCU TRIANGLE will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Wesley Foundation Building. Guests will be parents from PFLAG. talked about communication, date Guy Bickers emphasized his Rench, House Computing Affairs Christie Hobbs, the House Shana Lawlor, House Student status as a "nice guy." Committee chairman, focused on Jarvis Hall representative, and Concerns Committee chairwoman "I'm not a politician," he said. student involvement and commu- Margaret Campbell, a sophomore TCU IN MEXICO. There will be a meeting from 4:30 to and a presidential candidate, "However, I do have a genuine nication as his platform. English major, the candidates for 5:30 p.m. Monday in Reed Hall Room 203 for all students signed opened with an interactive pre- interest in TCU improvements." The two candidates for vice secretary, both focused on the up and interested in the TCU in Mexico program for summer sentation with students about the Among the presentations from president for programming. importance of the routine duties of 1998. concept of leadership. the vice presidential candidates. Heather Jones, Programming the secretary and identified areas "I feel if we interact as a group Willy Pinnell. House parliamen- Council Homecoming Committee for House improvement. However, PROGRAMMING COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON it will get us talking, and interac- tarian, focused on the inclusion of chairwoman and Carl Long, they differed on the methods of APPLICATIONS are due Nov. 19 in the PC office. For more tion is something thai needs to be minority groups in the House. Programming Council Special improvement. information, call 921-5233. improved on this campus." she "Thirteen-point-seven percent Events Committee chairman, both The two candidates for treasur- said. of the campus is minorities," he emphasized Programming Council er, Renee Rableler, the Delta COMPUTER ALERT. If you receive an e-mail titled "Join Most candidates cited House said. "But I don't think the House events and the need to either Gamma representative, and Shana the crew" do not open it. It will erase everything on your hard experience as iheir credentials for is in sync with this." revamp old events or implement Pereira, the Alpha Delta Pi repre- drive. For more information, call Mark at 920-2206. running, but presidential candi- Opposing candidate David new ones. sentative, were not present.

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The phone number For Professors' Night Out regislra- ihe scientific invalidity of the film. "That was baloney," Hanson "The movie was photogenically ences," Vandehey said. tion was incorrect in Thursday's Skiff. The correct "I ihought it was pretty stupid," said. attractive when the volcano erupt- Trey Hargrove, a graduate geol- num ber is 922-8471 he said. "If they'd done it right, it Secondly, the film contained a ed," he said, "and I liked the ogy student and vice president of could have been terrifying." major earthquake, supposedly footage of the pyroclastic flow." the society, said the program, Hanson said there were two caused by the volcano. Hanson According to Hanson, the erup- which was open to anyone, also major fallacies among the numer- said that while earthquakes do tion and pyroclastic flow, a mass tried to stimulate scientific aware- ous errors in the movie. occur more frequently leading up of volcanic debris that pours down ness in the community.

y^xx| * CC fcltoulpUun* Call 121 71101). t-xtcnstmi 6J74. Rales arc "Things went downhill scientif- to a volcanic eruption, they are the side of a vojeano, were most "We try to do something that LJl r ITT $30p»«n««, ically when the volcano began to microearthquakes, which humans likely real footage. encourages intellectualism," ^xxafclxC Ifl MlMng i-draTM.: Box Fort Worth, Texan 76129 , f|\ III LPMtton: tyoudy Building S,«th Ko.m :VI erupt," Hanson said. "The way the cannot even feel. Amy Vandehey, a senior geolo- Hargrove said. "As a science honor K^/Mi uXl 2B05 S rnrversily Drive tx-rl Worth. TX 76125 eruption occurred wasn't too'real- Hanson said there are virtually gy major and president of Sigma society, we try to promote scientif- attrxt* 1903 Ptsofst directory: r«imalism department It operates Fax . 421 71,t "Dante's Peak" portrayed a vol- were situated near a potentially event as part of the chapter's social when Arthur Busbey, a geology undet the policies of the Student Publications Committee Advertising/Classified 4217426 composed of representatives Iront the student body, staff. Business Manaact ext 6274 cano that included basalt lava, a active volcano. activities, but members wanted the professor, debunked "Jurassic faculty and administration The .May is published Tuesday Student Publication, Direcror esl 6556 relatively quiet eruption, and a While Hanson's opinion of the program to lean towards educa- Park." through Fnday during fall and spring semesters except Sntmdotf 4217681 final, week and holidays, and is distributed Irec on campus H-mail skitlklierst^tiu edu massive ash explosion, which film was generally negative, he tion. Sigma Gamma Epsilon plans to The .ttar is a member of Associated Press Website hnpj/v,»v* skiff.tcu.edu/sliirr would not occur simultaneously, said there were some parts he "Everything we do, we try to continue showing and debunking as shown in the movie. enjoyed. enlighten people in earth sci- movies every semester.

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rdi t^o j^ifi I SKIRTING THE ISSUE Facing decreasing numbers of minority tion that affirmative action is unsound pol- enrollments in colleges where affirmative icy for employment or admission. action is no longer policy, Texas and It's time for colleges to stop trying to California universities are finding ways to ensure that minority admissions remain subvert the new rules. just as high as before the legislation and At the University of California- time to start examining why the discrepan- Berkeley, Chancellor Robert Berdahl is cy exists. accused of violating Proposition 209 Economic background and the ability to (which bans affirmative action) by push- overcome obstacles are important factors ing outside sources to offer increased in academic potential, and they are cer- numbers of minority scholarships. tainly not race-specific. But race will Just this week, the inevitably become a noted University of Texas School Colleges must factor in applicants' of Law announced that answers, whether growing applicants to the school get used to life up as a minority in a partic- would face a new essay without affirma ular neighborhood or J.P. Arwajo SKIFF STAFF question about "personal tive action. attending school in a loca- challenges or disadvantages tion where a large number faced in their lifetime" in an of minority students tend to attempt to attract students from economi- precipitate lower education requirements. All work and no play ... cally challenged backgrounds and under- Those people in charge of accepting served regions of the state. The question students will thus undoubtedly take race Students should remember to enjoy getting an education contains no mention of race. into account when evaluating applications. As students across the nation Two hours of class and two hours of an igneous intrusion is. Plus, you get Both of these examples are legal. Both The law exists. It has been upheld by fret over what classes they are lab a week should give you plenty of to the answer to the question that is on of these examples are race-neutral. And courts. Live with it. going to take next semester, time to think about something other everyone's mind: Is California about both examples are clear attempts to under- If colleges truly want to raise minority when they are going to graduate and than Shakespeare, business ethics or to fall off the face of the Earth, and if how many hours they need to gradu- Freudian psych. Tell Mom and Dad so. why? This probably won't take mine constitutionally protected law. admission, they will push for better edu- ate on time, one thing should always that you will cook the Thanksgiving much justifying to the parents The foundation upon which affirmative cational opportunities at the pre-college be kept in mind: We all need a mental turkey, the Christmas feast and the because it ends in "ology." action was built is quickly crumbling. The level and not let race be used as an picnic here and there. Easter duck. Pistol Marksmanship — 1 hesitate judicial system is coming to the realiza- excuse. So as you stay Ceramics — Ever seen "Ghost"? to call this a mental picnic class. After up until 4 a.m. The throwing wheel scene with Demi all. guns and idiots don'l mix. But charting out next Moore should be justification for any- what could help you blow off steam EDITORIAL POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent Ihe view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board, semester's one to learn to make a vase or two. better than a firearm7 Just pretend the which is composed of the editor in chief, campus editor, managing editor, design editor, opinion ediloi, schedule, Work on Dad for this one. If he has target is your ex-boyfriend or that photo editor and copy desk chief. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. remember to seen "Ghost." he'll be on your side. prof who keeps giving you (gasp) C's. take a class that Be careful though, I have heard that Tell your parents it is for self-defense LKTTKRS TO THK EDITOR: 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 it to the Skiff, Moudy you will enjoy, you have to make a ton of pottery; but and because you are trying to uphold 291S. mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it to 921-7133 or e-mail it to [email protected]. They must regardless of its just think, cheap Christmas presents. the Second Amendment. include the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or educational Survey of Film — You watch Scuba diving — Granted, there are reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. AnSkiff All-Amerlcan Newspaper merit, fulfillment movies. Enough said. You do have to no oceans in the vicinity of TCU, but NOTE: In addition to being the Skiff production manager. Tom Urquhart is also a part-time student. of UCR requirements or appearance take tests (and beware, you have to this would be a great excuse to go to on a resume. learn things like "panning and scan- the coast more often. Tell your par- Editor in Chief Ryan J. Rusak Photo Editor Blair Pearce Ah, but the parents, who are con- ning." and "aperture plates" and ents it is a marine biology lab. Managing Editor Kimberly Wilson Copy Desk Chief Jill Taylor tributing financially to many of our "mise-en-scene"). but hey, you get to Psychology of sport — I know Campus Editor Kelly Melhart Asst Campus Editor Almee Courtlce educational endeavors, might not be watch movies. Tell Mom and Dad it someone is going to write a letter in Advertising Manager Tommy Thompson Production Manager Tom Urquhart pleased with us taking 15 hours of counts for UCR credit and you won't staunch opposition of my stance on Design Editor Jennifer Longley Business Manager Bltsy Faulk bowling. even be lying. this, but is there really all that much Opinion Editor Michael Bryant Student Publications Dlr. Eva Rumpf I don't mean to imply that TCU Photography I — You get to learn psychology involved in sport? I mean Web Publisher Chla-Hslng Wu Journalism Dept. Chairman Anantha Babblll would offer anything that even resem- the art of photography and Zen style you can grunt and stare down the guy bles a blow-off class, but everyone from a couple of the most chilled-out across the ball, but that is more pri- knows there are some classes that are guys around. Whichever section you mal instinct than psychology. enjoyable and some that are like a trip choose. Dick Lane or Luther Smith Anyway, it might be worth taking the to the dentist after the novocaine fac- will teach you how to look at the class just to see how. exactly, psy- U.S. silence mirrors Nazi Germany tory workers' strike. world in a whole new light — both chology is integrated into say. bowl- Thus I have done painstaking literally and esoterically. Tell Mom ing. You're on your own to come up research to compile a list of mental and Dad you will take the family por- with a justification for this one Euthanasia, abortion are signs of a modern-day Holocaust picnic classes offered next spring, traits for the rest of their lives. because I sure can't. complete with justifications for your Understanding the Earth Sexual behavior — It's probably a During a recent discussion, always 20/20, and it is easy to pass Many can clearly see the wrong- parents' benefit. (Geology) — Okay. I need to qualify tough class in reality, but hey, its the topic of the average cit- judgment when the results are laid ness of judging another's life as Gourmet Foods — Are you tired of this. This is not a blow-off class. everyone's favorite conversation izen in Hitler's Nazi out for all to see decades after the not worth living because of some eating food at The Main'.' Have you There is a lab and you have to study a topic. Germany came up. The comment fact. mental or physical disability. had all the mac and cheese you can fair amount to do well, but if you take was made that Hitler would not It is difficult to understand why Many can see the wrongness of stand? For those who delight in the it from Nowell Donovan you will be William Thomas Burdette is a junior have been able the average German citizen partic- judging another's life as nearly culinary arts or just want to learn to entertained. Even if you have never news-editorial journalism and to accomplish ipated in such a system unless you worthless just because that person make something that doesn't require thought about rocks before, he will English major fmm Overland Park, the evil he did were there. In other words, the old lives in poverty. Many can see the a microwave, this is the class for you. make you want to learn what the heck Kan. without the aid adage of walking a mile in another wrongness of judging another life and approval of man's shoes before you criticize as a waste of time, money and the average his actions still holds true. This space just because that person is German citi- also does not take into account the old, feeble and senile. Many can Football frenzy ignores superior sports zen. genius of Hitler. see the wrongness of a young Hitler was a master psychologist mother dumping her baby in a toi- It was the JOHN As the Homed Frog football season winds down to Water polo is another underrated and unnoticed sport. and a genius in his ability to use let or a trash can moments after German citi- \K\I.IO its unimpressive finish, it is a given that most of (My point was just made when all of you reading this col- and manipulate the average giving birth. zenry who TCU will bemoan the deficiencies of the coaches, lectively said, "What's that'?") Just as lacrosse players are German citizen's xenophobic atti- Many can see the wrongness of voted Hitler into power, who made players and anything that can possibly be associated with constantly running, polo players are constantly swim- tudes toward Jews. He was not all these actions, but how many the weapons of war, who served as TCU football. ming. And treading water. And wrestling. What many excessively overt in the implemen- speak out? Many people regard Germany's soldiers and who car- I will also be bemoaning football, people fail to realize is that half the game is played under- tation of his policies, but subtle abortion and euthanasia as evils ried out Hitler's ghastly "final but in a more general sense. With the water, and whatever the rets can't see is legal. This leads and gradual, so that the citizens but refuse to speak out about them solution" of European Jews. exception of baseball. I think football to all manners of punching, grabbing, twisting, kicking, would not see the changes unless because they do not want to stand It was virtually unanimous with- is the most overrated sport in pulling, holding and drowning. Water polo players don't they were very observant. Hitler out or feel like they are forcing in the group that average German America, and people should be take a break either, and. like Bob Costas pointed out every may have been evil, but he was no their views down someone else's citizens failed in a political duty, in aware of and support other sports. 30 seconds during the 1996 Olympic matches, they aren't dummy. throat. Others are afraid to speak a religious duty and in a moral I think part of my distaste for foot- touching the bottom; they are moving the whole time. This does not, of course, excuse out because of fear of retaliation STKU: duty when they allowed Hitler to ball stems from my lack of under- A water polo hell-week is just as strenuous as a foot- Germany from the crimes and by radical groups or by their own STI;W \RD come to power. Average German standing. I am guilty of subscribing ball hell-week, other than the fact that football coaches atrocities its citizens committed, government. On a more subtle citizens, it was virtually agreed, to the "football players equal dumb but it does serve as a warning sign level, how are these people who were either fanatically blind or jocks" philosophy, but I also acknowledge that football that what happened there can hap- refuse to speak out against what shamefully cowardly because of does, in fact, involve a great deal of brains, which are later pen again somewhere else. And they see as societal evils different Football chauvinism irritates me their lack of reaction to the obvi- applied to brutes. It also involves a huge amount of chau- : who is to say that it is not happen- from the citizens of Nazi ous atrocit es that were taking vinism, which can be translated into fanatic followers. enough, but what I find even more Germany? place in their own back yards. ing now? Though I may not understand football strategy, the Euthanasia and physician-assist- I feel that history will already grating is the amount of glory and pres- This appears to be an open-and- chauvinistic part of the game is completely clear to me. ed suicide are slowly creeping into judge the United States harshly shut case, but I feel that judging Having been raised in northern California, my football tige heaped upon football players acceptance due in part to the subtle because of its acceptance of unre- the average German in this way is blood has been running red and gold for 19 years, which manipulations of its supporters. At stricted legalized abortion. When because they are big and strong and run too easy and simplistic. makes for a bit of ire on my part whenever I see the this time, the "right" to die is being legalized euthanasia is added to For starters, yes, the average Cowboys plastered all over the front page of the Fort this, how much worse will history into each other with the fervor of bull German citizen was clearly wrong sought. Later, it may become a Worth Star-Telegram. Being a 49ers fan in a land of thug- "duty." After that, it could be a judge our treatment of human life? if he or she did not at least speak supporters, er, Cowboys fans, can be a trying experience. elephant seals competing for mates. given that those who fall short of Is this what you want? If not, what out against Nazi atrocities; and Football chauvinism irritates me enough, but what I an accepted standard of quality of are you doing about it? doubly wrong if he or she saw the find even more grating is the amount of glory and prestige life will be killed regardless" of evils of the Nazi party's policies, heaped upon football players because they are big and always see fit to do it in the hottest part of the year. John P. Araujo is a senior general yet chose to obey and participate what that person may feel about strong and ran into each other with the fervor of bull ele- Perhaps I am overstepping my bounds here, as I have studies major from Fort Worth. in them anyway. But hindsight is his or her quality of life. phant seals competing for mates. I'm not saying that they never been part of a football team. I will admit that I am don't earn their money. You couldn't pay me enough to biased, having played polo since I was 12. If I had more slam into someone just to move a ball three inches. I just space, I would go on and on about how swimmers have The next TCU Daily Skiff Issues page will run Thursday. The topic will be: wish people would realize that football is not the roughest, to train harder than anyone and how hockey ought to be meanest, most physically demanding game around. the national sport. Take lacrosse, for example. This sport involves half the At some point, the United States will have to join the padding of football, combined with lots and lots of run- rest of the world and endear soccer to its heart, but until The Future of TCU ning while beating people with a stick. Catching and there is one global government, that day is a long time TCU is in the midst of student body elections, a search for a new chancellor and an athletic passing the ball is an art. There are few breaks, and the from now. It is unfortunate that America's sports fans are games are generally high-scoring. In football, there is hit- so enthralled with the gridiron that they won't give other department in need of guidance. What is the most pressing issue that needs to be addressed ting and running to strategic places, and then when the sports a chance. in regards to the university? If you have an opinion, please send a letter to die editor accord- four downs are up and the play doesn't work, the hitters ing to the guidelines above before noon Tuesday. Please limit contributions to 200 words. and runners get to take a break. Run for 10 minutes, sit Steve Steward is a sophomore political science major for 10 minutes. Sounds like a cushy job to me. from Lodi, Calif. if- the TCU Drily Skiff edi- PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997 torial board has chosen 10 things we think would be fun to check out over the week- end. Here they are: 'Dove' Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth Repertory Concert. is poetry CD/FW opens its eighth sea- son with premiers by guest choreographers Lily Cabatu Weiss, Lori Sundeen on film Soderbergh. Linda K. Leonard and CD/FW co- artistic directors Susan Arthouse movie Douglas Roberts and Kerry short on plot Kreiman. The performance will be at 8 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday at Ed Landreth Auditorium. Tickets are $6—$25. For tickets, call 1-214-871- ARTS. La Traviata. The Fort Worth Opera will pre- sent Verdi's "La Traviata" as the opener for its 51 st season this weekend. Performances Arthouse movies, such as will take place at 7:30 p.m. Miramax's new "The Friday and at 2:30 p.m. Wings of the Dove," can Saturday at the Tarrant easily be compared to unique County Convention Center, abstract paintings. 1111 Houston St. For tickets, Both art forms are said to have call toll free (800) 654-9545. beautifully sweeping brushstrokes, each stroke made with exact preci- Nochc de ION sion. Both are assumed to be Muertos. Housed in the painstakingly crafted and coated in Moudy Building exhibition a rich layer of symbolism. However, both usually elicit a hall, this collection of bril- Christina Ricci stars as Wendy Hood, and Kevin Kline is her Lee ("Sense and Sensibility"), portrays a tangled web of fami- liantly colored items which common response from their respec- father.Ben Hood, in "The Ice Storm." The film, directed by Ang ly relationships and betrayal. have been collected from tive audiences: "I don't get it." Mexico are being displayed Does that mean the audiences are in the exhibition hall through less cultured? Not necessarily. It Nov. 25 as part of Dia de los could just mean the director or Muertos celebrations. painter didn't do his or her job 'Ice Storm' a compelling drama properly. Mediocre material, Shoot some hoops. regardless of its noble intent, is still Support the men's basketball Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver round out powerful east mediocre material. team in its season opener vs. "The Wings of the Dove" seems Southwest Missouri State at she finds that her husband has been husband's affair. When the same her role like a glove. Kevin Kline to fit in this category. The material 4:05 p.m. Sunday at Daniel- sleeping with one of her good opportunity becomes available to plays his usual role as a goofy, yet is good, but it's presented in such a Meyer Coliseum. friends. her, the chaos really begins. friendly and heartwarming husband convoluted manner that the audi- Their daughter. Wendy, Everyone eventually runs into and father. And Academy Award ence finds itself wondering what is "A Slave Ship (Christina Ricci) constantly watches one another and has to face the nominee Joan Allen is hypnotizing going on. Speaks: The Wreck TV and tries to find some reason to truth; Ben and his wife patch things with her tense and nerve-racking It's not a bad movie, though. It's of the Henrietta protest against her dad. She also up. while his mistress takes some- scenes — she doesn't seem to be actually quite good. But the film Marie.'" This is an exhibit becomes way too eager to have her one else home. And then along acting at all. tries so hard to be cinematic poetry on the trans-Atlantic slave first sexual experience. comes the aforementioned ice Some of the best scenes contain that it compromises its integrity, trade that everyone should Her brother, Paul (Tobey storm, which forces everyone to two returning child actors, Elijah reducing the promising storyline to see at the Fort Worth Maguire). makes few appearances stay where they are — together. Wood and Christina Ricci. After her that of a Harlequin romance novel. Museum of Science and If you're familiar with the sounds in the film, but he plays a very While everyone else is inside. hilarious role in "The Addams For a movie based on a classic History, 1501 Montgomery and fashions of the '70s, "The important role: he is the only char- Family," she returns as a woman, Henry James novel, this is a shame. St. Admission is $5 for adults Ice Storm" will make you feel acter who doesn't undergo a major not the cute little girl she used to be. Because director Iain Softley and $3 for children ages 3- right at home. change. And Elijah Wood does the same. reaches for an unattainable operatic 12. Senior admission is $4. In 1973. the United States was Ben's mistress (Sigourney Icestorm Director Ang Lee ("Sense and tone, James' stellar plot languishes For more information, call experiencing many changes, not Weaver) is a very sexy but clueless Starring Kevin Kline, Joan Allen. Sensibility") does a great job of at a tedious soap-opera level. 732-1631. only in fashion, but in "the sexual mother and wife who makes a habit Christina Ricci, Sigourney Weaver emphasizing the importance of fam- Accordingly, the film never attains revolution," too. This film captures of cheating on her husband. Her Directed by Ang Lee ily, the same as in his other movies. the motion picture piety it so des- David Flood. The that turmoil-tilled lime perfectly. kids, Mike (the lovable Elijah • •••• Just as this family is about to be torn perately seeks. organist and master of cho- Ben Hood (Kevin Kline) and his Wood) and Sam have to take care of apart, they make amends and sur- "Dove" is, however, an adequate risters at Canterbury family are living in New Canaan. themselves because of their practi- Mike (Elijah Wood) is wandering vive through the ice storm. — if not satisfying — romantic Cathedral in England will Connecticut, trying to adapt to this cally nonexistent parents. aimlessly outside in the neighbor- I would not plan to sec this movie drama. The cinematography is perform an organ recital at transformation. The movie begins when Paul hood. He finds himself in the wrong alone — you'll need a hand to hold often fantastic, and the acting is 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in Ed Ben's wife (Joan Allen) is living comes home from boarding school place at the wrong time, and let me and lots of Kleenex to get through it superb. Frustratingly, though, Landreth Hall. The perfor- in a different decade and has a hard to visit his family. After he returns just say that the result is not exactly Softley never fully utilizes James's mance is free to the public. time communicating with her hus- home, he visits a friend in New York. a happy one. Lindsay Williams is a freshman elegantly dynamic storyline. band and kids. She is ignored by her That's when the trouble begins. This film has a most amazing broadcast journalism major from At its core, "Dove" is a deviantly Clowns galore. kids, and her world falls apart when Paul's mother finds out about her cast, and each character fits his or Dallas. romantic love triangle set in 1910 Everyone loves a circus, and London. Two star-crossed lovers, when you buy tickets to the Kate and Menton (Helena Bonham Shrine circus you know the Carter and Linus Roache), are kept profits are going to a good apart by rigid socioeconomic bound- cause. The 55th annual Tories simply imitate other groups aries — she's rich and he's not. Shrine Circus is at Will They want to be married, but Rogers Coliseum through because of London's financial Nov. 22. Shows are at 7 p.m. One good tune caste system (and Kate's snotty except on Saturdays, when family), they can only see each there are also shows at 10 still not worth other in private. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For tick- So a plan is hatched. Menton ets, call toll free (800) 654- price of CD will seduce one of Kate's rich 9545. friends, Millie (Alison Elliott), and inherit all her money. Then Wayne Newton. Menton will be rich, and he and This classic performer will Kate can be married. However, as venture to Cowtown to per- any Danielle Steele enthusiast form at 7 p.m. Sunday at might guess, Menton develops a Casa Manana. For those of genuine affinity for the fair Millie. you who haven't been to Las "Dove" has an intriguing Vegas, this is your chance to premise. Complete with earnest tee one of the stars of the city emotion and romantic misunder- of lights without boarding a standings, the film has every plane. For tickets, call 332- ingredient for a very good movie. CASA. Did anyone see a sign put up by But the storytelling lacks the the music industry saying, explosive intensity or conscien- Matchmaker, "WANTED: A bunch of min- tious concentration to capitalize matchmaker make imally talented musicians to cut their on James' scintillatingly adulter- me a match. Show up own CD and play songs that are basi- ous themes. for the PC film, "Addicted to cally ripped off from other, more suc- Such restrictions make Softley's Love," at 8:30 p.m. Friday cessful artists"? Neither did I. Then film seem cold and distant. It has and fill out a questionnaire to where are these people coming from? the facade of arthouse poetry, but it lacks the substance. be matched up by the The latest band to believe that imi- Wttlmoraland SPFCIAI TO THE SKIFF Programming Council for tation is the sincerest form of flour- Members of The Tories are (from left) Brent Klopp, Steve Bertrand, J.J. Farris and James Guffee. Ironically, because Softley is so dates. After the film, the dat- ishing is The Tories, with their album concerned with such arthouse req- ing pairs will be announced. "Wonderful Life." If you think that saying, "But Justin, I buy imitation I'll even give you an autograph. Go ahead and try this album out uisites as symbolism, imagery and A new approach to the TCU you've heard these guys before, you cologne and fake Oakleys and Unfortunately, this group will if you wish, but the only purpose I double-meaning dialogue, he over- looks the one thing that could have dating scene, which many probably have, except in the better- watch all the "Saved By the Bell" probably become amazingly popu- can see it serving is as a warning to My is nonexistent. known forms of Green Day, Weezer spin-offs. I like imitations. What's lar because of the efforts of bands other bands to strive for creativity made the film truly poetic: the and any grunge band known to man. so wrong with them?" Nice try, but before them. It's a pretty sweet and originality, making the music plot. Hidden Treasures. there really is no imitation that is as position to be in, but I think bands listening population demand and The Kimbell Art Museum, good as the original. should strive to make music that is expect excellence. Last but not Andy Summa is a senior news-edi- torial major from Alvin, Texas. ; 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Wonderful Life Amazingly, The Tories do have original. least, the CD could make a decent showcases 125 masterpieces one decent song called "Scared," In one of the songs, "Greenhill," miniature Frisbee. So if you do by The Tories which, even in my disgust at the the lead vocalist sings, "I should decide to buy it, please try it out ■\\tmt *• Royal Museum for N2K Encoded Music Central Aftica. Belgium. For band's feeble attempt to sound like have gone to college like my father and see what you get out of it. I •war 100 years, quay of Lenny Kravitz, I have to admit has a suggested four years ago." Let this was only able to throw it forty-six Wings of the Dove tteee pieces-have only been. The difference between them and, nice, smooth sound to it. If you can be a lesson for all of you to obey feet. Starring Helena Bonham Carter, sew by anthropologists and say, Green Day, is like the difference justifly buying 1/14 of a CD, I say your parents. Had this man taken Linus Roache between a trip to the Bahamas and a go for it. But I would gladly do any his father's advice, he might have a Justin Roche is a freshman adver- Directed by Iain Softley post card of the islands. impersonation for the fifteen dollars successful job in an office making tising/public relations major from Now, it's likely some of you are you would spend on the album, and copies, instead of being one. St. Charles, Missouri. • *•'<* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997 Skiff PAGES P 'Jackal' drowns in unmet potential Top tracks in the nation for the week ending Nov. 13 cat-and-mouse roles, but Gere and Willis aren't given the chance to add resonance to their characters. Top singles Action movies such as Frustratingly, their relationship 1."Candle In the Wind 1997 Universal's new "The Jackal" instead plays out on a simplistically — Something About the are perhaps the most difficult primary level. Way You Look Tonight" movies to make well. With such built- This is a shame, because the Jackal Elton John (Rocket) in requisites as gun battles, high- is a sly spy killer, changing disguises (Platinum) speed car chases and witty one-liners, and personalities like cheap suits. 2."You Make Me Wanna . . . action movies are usually entertain- Mulqueen, on the other hand, has a " Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) ing — but not thought-provoking. sweet affinity to him. He's a man who 3."How Do I Live" Leann Because of their structure is paying a high price for his morals, Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) (shootout to love story to shootout to but he isn't asking for a discount. 4."AU Cried Out" Allure final shootout), action movies don't Together on screen, they could have featuring 112 (Track have much Shakespearean material been explosive. Instead, they're like Masters)(Gold) on which to build. They're fun, but wet dynamite — potentially powerful 5."My Body" LSG not haunting. but ruined by circumstance. (EastWest) "The Jackal," like most action flicks, has many well-defined and Top albums exciting strengths. The film is taut and well-paced, and it has a tangy — Jackal 1 "Harlem World" Mase almost palpable — action flavor. Starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, (Arista) Like most in the genre, however, Sidney Poitier 2."Come On Over" Shania the movie's strengths directly con- Directed by Michael Caton-Jones Twain (Mercury) tribute to its weaknesses. 3."ln My Lifetime, Vol.l" "The Jackal" is so fast-paced and • ••* Jay-Z (Mercury) action-packed it doesn't take time to Not helping matters is Caton- 4"The 18th Letter" Rakim develop cast-wide characterization Jones' strange insistence on injecting (Universal) or experiment with originality. two mediocre love subplots into the 5."You Light Up My Life — Director Michael Caton-Jones is so action. Had these love angles been Inspirational Songs" Leann fixed on climactic resolution he developed more carefully, they could Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) doesn't take time to smell the gun- have added a twang to the action. As 6.",Tubthumper" powder. Or have fun. they are, however, they're painfully Chumbawamba (Republic) The film's two main characters, a undeveloped filler. (Gold) mysterious hit man known as the Filler, however, is what action Jackal (Bruce Willis) and a reformed movies are made of. After all, you 7."Butterfly" Mariah Carey Irish terrorist (Richard Gere), are have to have something between the (Columbia) (Platinum) both genuinely appealing. car bombs, machine gun blowouts 8."Spiceworld" Spice Girls Willis is cold and emotionless — and high-speed chases. (Virgin) a hit man's hit man. Gere, as Delcan But "The Jackal" isn't meant to 9."The Dance" Fleetwood Mulqueen, is a warm and intelligent challenge Shakespearean literary Mac (Reprise) (Platinum) Irish prisoner — a victim of his models. It's meant to be exactly what 10."Aquarium" Aqua high morals. it is: mindless entertainment. And (MCA) (Platinum) Mulqueen is enlisted by the CIA to though filmed more confidently than track the elusive Jackal. Mulqueen most action movies, that's all "The Country singles looks and the Jackal hides. Mulqueen Jackal" is: mindless entertainment. l."Love Gets Me gets close, and the Jackal runs. Everytime" Shania Twain Mulqueen shoots, and the Jackal Andy Swnma is a senior news-editor- SPf CIAL TO THE SKIFF (Mercury) shoots back. Both are good in their ial major fnmi Alvin, Texas. Bruce Willis stars as the Jackal, a ruthless assassin hired to take out a top U.S. government official. 2."Something That We Do" (RCA) 3."Thank God For Believers" Mark Chesnutt 'Big Night Out' brings delightful music to Dallas (Decca) pie filed into The Bronco Bowl, they the Time" from their album "Waiting Methodist University guys who were The definite highlight for me. as 4."Watch This" Clay Walker were immediately taken in by the for the Night" dancing in the aisles. It was nice to well as many there, was the song (Giant) blues sound of Storyville. This group 'Texas Skies" came later in the set. see such enthusiasm for one of my "Bittersweet." The group played this 5."Love Is The Right Place" ig Night Out," sponsored had a lot of energy; the lead singer The band played a nice mix of their favorite bands, one that many people song toward the end of their set. rais- Bryan White (Asylum)- last week by radio station danced around the entire time. older songs from albums such as "4th here have not heard of before. ing the energy of the show. They 6."Today My World Slipped "B'The Zone (KKDN-FM. I had never heard this group before, Avenue Wake Up Call" and their self- The Freddy Junes Band ended its played a nice mix of songs oft older Away" George Strait (MCA 93.3) was quite a big one at The but 1 was quite impressed with what 1 titled album, as well as songs off their set with the ever-popular "In a albums and recent songs. Nashville) Bronco Bowl in Dallas, where three heard. Storyville mixes blues with new album. "Lucid." Daydream," At the beginning of this Currently. Big Head Todd and the 7."From Here to Eternity" bands performed in one night. rock and has a rather unique sound The energy of the crowd was much song, almost ever) person in The Monsters are doing a few shows Michael Peterson (Reprise) The crowd at the sold-out benefit with amazing vocals. more than that of when Storyville was Bronco Bowl stood up to dance, and around the country. The Freddy Jones 8."Everywhere" Tim was mainly there anticipating the The next band, the Freddy Jones playing, and the band really led off of many people knew the words. This Band is out on lour supporting its new McGraw (Curb) headlining act. Big Head Todd and Band, was the main reason 1 went to it. FJB is used to playing in Chicago was definitely the highlight of the album "Lucid". And as for Story \ ille. the Monsters. The other two bands the show. An avid FJB fan, this was and on the East Coast, where the night. you can catch that group quite often 9."Please" The Kinleys playing were Austin's Storyville and band's fan following is much larger. Alter about a half-hour break. Big playing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, (Epic) the first time I had the chance to see Chicago's The Freddy Jones Band. them. I was expecting them to open but I think the musicians were Head Todd and the Monsters came as well as in Austin. lOV'Between the Devil and When we got there, Storyville was with one of their older songs, such as impressed with the Dallas crowd. out for theit set. The audience in the Me" Alan Jackson (Arista already playing. Much of the crowd "Texas Skies," for obvious reasons, During their set. our view was front of the venue stood up and Hillun Wright i; a junior tot nil work Nashville) was also just getting there, but as peo- but instead they opened with "Take obstructed by some Southern danced avvav through the whole set. major from Uikc Oswego. Ore. Dance maxi-singles l.'Tt's Raining Men . . . The Sequel" Martha Wash fea- 'Bean' a turing RuPaul (Logic) 2."You Make Me Wanna . . . " Usher(LaFace) slaphappy m mm nasmum 3."Everything" Mary J. Blige (MCA) 4."AI1 Cried Out" Allure knock-off r (Epic) ^^ 5."Sock It 2 Me — The Rain Film doesn't do justice By Eden Baker everything was good, and there was (Supa Dupa Fly)" Missy and Scott Schreiber plenty of it. SKIFF RESTAURANT REVIEWERS "Misdemeanor" Elliott fea- to hilarious TV show We're going to have to discuss turing Da Brat (EastWest) Has week we returned to Dallas the rice because it was. by far. the to make our way to the Ali Baba best thing we had all night. We're 6."Free" Ultra Nate (Strictly Cafe in lower Greenville. not saying to forget everything else Rhythm) The Middle Eastern restaurant is and only order rice, although you 7."Off the Books" The For you moviegoers who are nothing like the olher bars and very well could. We just want to Beatnuts Feat, Big Punisher restaurants that surround it. It is rel- stress how wonderful it was. We're & Cuban Link (Violator) slaphappy and looking for SPf CIAL TO THE SKIFF something to make you laugh, British sensation Rowan Atkinson tries to transfer the comedy of his atively small, with a lew wall deco- not sure how it is made or what is 8."Somewhere/Red Letter "Bean" is a perfect movie for you. rations that made us think Aladdin in it. but it is definitely something Day" Pet Shop Boys television show, "Mr. Bean," to the big screen in "Bean." Just like "Tommy Boy" or "Ace was about reads to walk in the door. you need to try. (Atlantic) Ventura," you have to be in the right destroys the famous painting at the movie awkward for Atkinson's char- We went on a Saturday night, so It took us a while to eat because 9."Honey" Mariah Carey mood for this movie. gallery and causes all sorts of trouble acter. In so many words, the whole we were expecting it to be busy. It we ordered so much and because the (Columbia) But if you are a "Mr. Bean" fanat- as a houseguest. But in the end, Mr. plot was cheesy and fell apart was full when we got there. We had portions were huge. You will defi- 10."Love Is Alive" 3rd Party ic, I would not recommend this film. Bean fixes everything and manages towards the end of the movie. to wait outside for our table, which nitely not leave this place hungry (DV8-A&M) In the tradition of TV shows that to become like a pet to his friend's The beginning seemed to have the gave part of our group a chance to As for the service, it was pretty attempt a move to the big screen, this family. funniest sketches, but when the go next dixir to the Middle Eastern good, since our server was han- Copyright 1997 Billboard attempt failed. "Bean" is very similar If you aren't familiar with Mr. director tried to tie it all together with market. dling such a big group Overall. magazine. Compiled by The to any Saturday Night Live-originat- Bean, the movie is derived from the a plot, it didn't work The director, As for the rest of us. we stood at we'd have to say it is worth the Associated Press. ed movie like "Pat" or "The TV show "Mr. Bean," which has run Mel Smith, has worked with Rowan the window with our mouths water- price — we paid an average of $ 10 Coneheads" because the director is for several years in England, as well Atkinson before in some other ing watching a couple eat. We're for an entree and drink However, trying to transfer the movie to a '90s as in the United States. The main dif- English comedies. This was definite- sure they were happy to have us that price gets you enough food that setting. This movie would have been ference between the TV show and the ly a failed attempt on his part. dining with them. if you want to split an appetizer and Mtt.siv licv much funnier in its original London movie is thai the characters around I was surprised thai Smith incor- We were a relatively large entree, you'll be just as satisfied porated so many American character- group, and that was a small prob- and pay just about the same. ixifitiXyT A must have setting. Bean in the movie are affected by his Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) stupid mistakes. istics into the film. I would recom- lem from the start. We were seated The one problem that we alter they cleared three tables and encountered was the 25 percent gra- If if it If Play it again, Sam works as a watchman at an English mend staying home and watching art gallery. His annoyed co-workers "Mr. Bean" on PBS or HBO. or even put them logether for us. Soon tuity the restaurant tacked onto our yX yX yX Borrow it from a friend jump at the chance to send him to buying the tapes of all ihe different alter, our waiter arrived to take our bill for having a group of eight. We Los Angeles for the presentation of a Bean episodes. They are much more enjoy drink orders, and we requested were unaware of this, so it came as yX yX Won't make it to radio famous painting in an art gallery. But Starring Rowan Atkinson, Pamela able than this film. separate checks. a surprise, but it all evened out. Reed, Harris Yulin Unfortunately, MacNichol steals Among the eight of us, we If you're tired of Mexican and yX Invest in earplugs the management at the LA. gallery get the impression that they are meet- Directed by Mel Smith some of the scenes from Atkinson. ordered I wide variety of items. To Italian food and are interested in a ing a brilliant English philosopher • •* preventing him from ruling the show. start, we had hummus, eggplant dip change, then Ali Baba's would be and art lover who has a Ph.D. And Mr. Bean is also put in situations and Cireek salads. Each of these, in a good choice. It is a casual /'l/lli Key The comedy gets started when No one ever seems to notice his that he wouldn't normally encounter. our opinion, was unique and restaurant that is perfect for any odd ways on the TV show, and that's People who aren't familiar with authentic Being big hummus fans, occasion. ifiTiX'ixiT Unforgettable they encounter the clumsy and quiet Mr. Bean. He is met at the airport by what makes it so funny. It's not nor- "Mr. Bean" might enjoy this Hick. we'll have to say it was our favorite For those of you who don't want appeti/er. but everything else was to drive all the way to Dallas but it if if if Must see it the manager, David Langley (Peter mal for Mr. Bean to be causing so But, being a fan of "Mr. Bean" and MacNichol), whose life Mr. Bean much havoc. The funniest parts of the other English comedies. 1 was disap good. too. who are interested in this type of yXyXyT Rent it proceeds to destroy. movie are when Mr. Bean is alone pointed. As for the main course, almost restaurant, try Byblos, which is Langley invites Mr. Bean to stay in and caught in a dire situation that everybody had something different, near the Stockyards on Main Street. yX yX Take some Vivarin first his home. After one look at Bean, none of the other characters are Lindsay Williams is a freshman everything from gyros to shish We hear it is just as good, but we broadcast journalism major from kebabs The consensus was that can give no guarantees. yX Think "Waterworld" Langley's wife and kids leave to stay aware of. at grandma's. During his slay. Bean Setting the movie in L.A. made the Dallas. PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997 Ex-ROTC role model named platoon leader College News Digest By Kristlna D'Aun Bosquu cadets for summer camp. "(The) campus appreciates the program with an open mind because STAFF REPORTER Capt. Arthur F. Powell, an assistant cadets because they are not only there are a lot of facets that the aver- Suite filed over ing beneath the tree. Sean French, a 1997 TCU gradu- professor of military science, said ROTC members, but they also partic- age student might not be accustomed Virginia balcony collapwe As of press time. Campus Police ate, recently completed the military French's participation as the company ipate in the student body," he said. to. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — was uncertain about whether a con- police officers basic course at Fort commander was time-consuming. At the officers basic course, French French said it is the responsibility About six months after the collapse nection exists between the mock McClellan, Ala., graduating at the top "Dedication on his part was was in a classroom setting where he of those entering officer training to of the a balcony moments before lynching and Wednesday after- of the class with distinguished hon- immense," he said. learned maintenance and leadership remember the group is the most graduation at the University of noon's Black Student Alliance ors. Powell said French planned and skills for officers, he said. important thing, not what is impor- Virginia last May. lawyers repre- protest in President Nan Keohane's Now, at the age of 21, French is directed all the events for the group. His future role as a platoon leader tant to the individual. senting some of the injured parties office headed to Germany to serve in the French said the program helped will require him to be responsible for Incoming officers need to be self- have filed notice of claims with the But senior Tobie Wilder, presi- first infantry division as a platoon teach him time management, leader- about $2 million in equipment and 35 less, he said. state attorney general's office. dent of Black Student Alliance, said leader. ship and ways to deal with ethical to 40 military personnel, he said. Powell said that the difference According to lawyers involved, his organization is not responsible French said his first experiences at dilemmas. "The main thing I learned was between cadets and the average col- six claims already have been filed, for hanging the doll from the tree. TCU and the Army ROTC unit on He has returned to campus a few maintenance and ethical and moral lege student is what they take with and at least three more will be filed "There's been no strategic plan- campus guided him to become a com- times to spend time with the unit responsibility," he said. them when they graduate. during upcoming weeks. ning yet as to how BSA will respond missioned officer in the Army. before he goes to Germany, he said. French said the military is chang- "Individuals that come out of here Brad Young. of the to the display," Wilder said. "This He said he is following in his French said he sees himself as a ing, and while the organization as a that we teach and instruct (leave) Charlotlesville firm of Chandler, will certainly continue the dialogue father's footsteps, but he is still unsure mentor to cadets. He said it is impor- whole is strong, there are a few prob- with leadership skills that are Franklin & O'Bryan, said his firm that had been sparked last spring." whether he will make the military a tant for those wanting to enter the lems. Every effort is being made to uncommon in the average college plans to file claims next week on —The Chronicle career like his father, who spent 27 military to learn the importance of change those problems, he said. graduate because we put them behalf of three individuals injured in Duke University years in the service. management skills. "There is a new generation of mili- through it on a daily basis," Powell the collapse. Young said he believes French came to TCU following his "If you do your best, then every- tary (personnel) that is morally said. "Out of ROTC. future leaders the university took insufficient Cloning shouldn't be 1993 graduation from Brewer High thing will work out," he said. trained and outstanding and ready to are being made, both for military and action in preventing the balcony col- feared, scientist says School in White Settlement. He During the four years he spent in take on the Army," he said. civilian life." lapse. LINCOLN, Neb. — Cloning served as the Ranger company com- TCU's Army ROTC unit, he helped French said students interested in Powell said French is just one On May 19. 13 minutes before technology will promote useful mander his senior year, training others understand the program. the armed forces should go into the example of such leaders. the graduation procession was due advancements in medicine and agri- to begin, about one-third of the culture, not foster the onset of a Pavilion I balcony collapsed, killing Brave New World society, Ian Leadership class enhances local professionals one person and injuring 17 others. Wilmut said Wednesday night. —Cavalier Daily Wilmut. the leader of the Scottish Harvard business professor's research Dallas/Fort Worth area and group University of Virginia research team who cloned a sheep discussions of corporate strategies called Dolly, told a packed auditori- Crafting the future can be a used as learning model for new course and leadership skills. Doll to represent um at Nebraska Wesleyan risky business. The Charles Tandy "I've picked up a theme of lead- lychings hung at Duke University that panic about the new American Enterprise Center in the on some ideas," Doll said. "We step guide to becoming a success- ership versus management and the DURHAM. N.C. — In an inci- technology is premature. M.J. Neeley School of Business asked ourselves why we were ful leader. need for a leader to relate to work- dent clearly reminiscent of racially "I really don't think this is as has introduced a new class called going through this process, and The course is divided into two ers with more of a liberal arts motivated lynchings from frightening as some of the stories in "Creating Futures" to help corpo- we decided it was a personal such sections, called modules, degree," said Mike Cavender, the America's past, a brown doll dan- the news media have made it out to rate-level executives improve their vision of what we were trying to separated by a five-week interim. human resources manager for the gling by ■ noose from a tree was be." he said. leadership skills and to be more accomplish in a leadership course Each participant is given an Communications Industry Group found near the Duke University When news of the cloning receptive to change in the work- for the business community." assignment in the first module of EDS Corp. in Dallas. "We've campus Wednesday morning. reached the public, it immediately place. Doll also said the primary basis which he or she must complete got to evolve with the times, with The doll bore a sign reading. touched off an ethical debate among "Creating Futures" was for the course is the work of John during the interim. The second our customer thinking and with the Duke hasn't changed." The Class scientists, scholars and the public. designed by three TCU faculty Kotter. a Harvard professor whose module focuses on the students' marketplace as a whole. of 1948 bench underneath the tree Alarmed by visions of possible members who were interested in books "A Force for Change" and results and finding the inner Leadership is a developing MM covered with dripping, black genetic engineering, many called for providing an in-depth leadership "Leading Change" were used strengths needed to improve. process, not an ongoing one." (ar. a freeze on cloning research. course to professionals in the extensively in establishing an out- Representatives from some of Cavender said the class also I'olice have been unable to deter- But Wilmut said fanciful images business world. Stuart line for the course. After develop- the largest metropolitan business- examined case studies such as the mine who is responsible for the inci- of mad scientists designing humans Youngblood and Larry Peters, ing the outline and a description es such as Dallas/Fort Worth rise and fall of computer giant IBM dent. University housekeeper in a lab missed the new technology's professors of management and of the course, Youngblood, Doll International Airport, Alcon and what each person would have Kenneth Burton discovered the dis- tremendous promise. He said the Sheryl Doll, the assistant director and Peters presented their idea to Laboratories and Harris Methodist done differently under the circum- play before sunrise Wednesday technology could lead to advances of the enterprise center created the a focus group for feedback. Health Center were present at both stances. Burning. He told officers from the in treatment of cystic ftbrosis . class. "The feedback was generally sessions. "We've had people from all ages Duke University Police Department Parkinson's disease, muscular dys- "(We) wanted to put this on for positive, but the focus group was Each module was a combination and ethnicities (in the class), and that he saw two individuals — one trophy and other diseases. a long time, and we felt the atten- what turned us onto Kotter and his of lectures from professors such as one of the points of the class is that black man and one man whose race —Daily Nebraska/! dees at our management classes leadership model." Doll said. 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time to start." Seal said. Higher Education, undergraduafir* TCU students. "Mdst students I run into-figure tion was high. Trie event was suc- In the meantime, students and students will now have access to With the library sharing pro- it (the database) out on their own cessful in its early days because TCU Hunger Week faculty may continue to borrow other university libraries as well. gram, students will no longer have fairly easily," Seal said. there was a national interest in end- Schedule of Events materials from other libraries "If you say you want to go over access to the Infotrac database but Mannion said he is not worried ing hunger, she said. through interlibrary loan and a to use the (University of Texas- will have access to other database about the loss of Infotrac because Kelley said the 1984 song "We Monday new courier service. Arlington) library, you come here systems adopted by TexShare. he is confident he could easily Are the World" pulled celebrities • II a.m.-I p.m. — Canned Food Texas college librarians began and we'll give you a TexShare including Periodical Abstracts. adapt to the new system. together for the benefit of alleviat- Drive. Student Center (runs through Friday) planning TexShare about three card to use the other library," Seal Federal Register, ABI/Inform and Seal said the participating ing world hunger. Live Aid concerts also raised money for hunger. • II a.m.-l p.m. — Meal Card years ago. but when the said of the library card program. Commerce Business Daily, all of libraries hope to eventually add Donations, Student Center and Worth Legislature first approved the pro- In return, students from other which are similar to Infotrac, Seal additional electronic resources for Andrew Fort, an associate pro- Hills Cafeteria (runs through Friday) gram, private schools were not universities will have access to the said. student research. fessor of religion and a participant • Noon — Drama Tikki performs. in Hunger Week since it began, said Student Center Lounge included as participants. Seal said. TCU library. Senior English major Roderick Carissa Reddick, a senior it seemed since all the involvement • 6:30-8:30 p.m. —- Outing to Tarrant He and several other librarians Joe Mannion, a senior psychol- Branch said the only thing he is instrumental performance major, in ending hunger did not produce Area Food Bank (meet in the Student lobbied in Austin in the spring so ogy major, said he thinks students worried about with the new said she would make use of the immediate solutions, the project Center Lobby) that private and community col- will benefit from the new system, TexShare system is the loss of new library sharing program to faded out. leges could also participate, and especially science students who Infotrac. access materials in which other Tuesday In planning this year's events, the legislature quickly modified are looking for journals that the "The big difference is it is a lot universities specialize, such as the • II a.m.-l p.m. — End Hunger Kelley said the records from the the program. Mary Couts Burnett Library does less expensive for our library to music library at the University of Petition Signing, Student Center (runs past Hunger Week were reviewed to "It's the spirit of cooperation," not receive. He said he has often use these databases through North Texas. through Friday) see which events drew the most stu- • 12:15 p.m. — "The Relationship Seal said. "We are always looking grown frustrated when looking for TexShare," Seal said. Reddick said she also felt that to expand resources to our faculty dent involvement. There was a con- between Hunger and the journals in the library. Seal said the library staff will access to larger university Environment." Student Center Lounge and students." centrated effort to see Hunger Week Seal said visitors to the TCU receive training in using the new libraries would be beneficial. grow and become a popular event, • 4-6 p.m. — Outing to Tarrant Area Although graduate students and Food Bank library will only be permitted to databases so they can offer help to "Our library is good, but it isn't she said. faculty have had access to other • 8 p.m. — "The Myths and Realities visit the library at specified times students when the transition takes going to be as extensive as a Hunger Week events will kick off libraries through the Alliance for because evenings are reserved for place next semester. of World Hunger" by Andy Fort, an school like UT," she said. Monday with a performance by associate professor of religion, in Drama Tiki in the Student Center Student Center Room 205 Lounge. Tickets for the Hunger Banquet Wednesday night will also Wednesday go on sale at 11 a.m. Monday in the • Noon — Hunger Week Chapel with Library display depicts Holocaust destruction Student Center. speaker Bo Soderl erg from the Tarrant Area Food Bank beginning the 24 Tuesday night will feature a pre- Hours Prayers for Life. Robert Can- By Jennifer Osbome people killed during the Holocaust. sentation by Fort called "The SKIFF STAFF Chapel * The exhibit was designed as a Myths and Realities of World • 2-4 p.m. — Outing to Tarrant Area Marie M. Cedars powerful art- memorial liturgy for both Hunger." Fort said his presentation Food Bank work "Six Days," a group of 12 Christians and Jews, it said. will give the students the facts • 6 p.m. — Hunger Banquet. Student paintings, is on display at the Mary The paintings are displayed in about hunger. Center Ballroom Couts Burnett Library through mid- sets of two. One painting represents He said by clearing up the myths Thursday December. the day of creation, while the other that there is not enough food or Half of the paintings depict the depicts a moment of destruction, ■ Noon — 24 Hours Prayers for Life there are too many people, he can ends. Robert Carr Chapel biblical creation, and the other half ranging from a man dressed in a begin to change the idea that • 12:30 p.m. — "The Teachings of depict the HoJoCHMt military uniform filling out the hunger is inevitable. Christ in Dealing with the Hungry and Hugh MacDonald, the library "Book of Life and Death" to a On Wednesday, the TCU Chapel Oppressed." Student Center Ballroom coordinator of public services, said mother attempting to save her child Service will feature Bo Sodering • 4-6 p.m. — Outing to Tarrant Area Cedars recently contacted the from certain death. from the Tarrant Area Food Bank Food Bank library about displaying her work. The last destruction painting and the 24-hour Prayers for Life • 7 p.m. — Bring three canned goods "(She) asked our (library) direc- shows a Christlike Figure holding and get into the TCU-SMU football will begin. game for $3, Amon Carter Stadium tor if we would be interested in his head in his hands, seemingly The vigil will be a tag-team exhibiting her paintings." he said. sobbing while hundreds of people prayer effort. Students can sign up Friday "We were honored." climb the stairway to another in the University Ministries office • Noon — Ending Hunger Auction, "Six Days" is based on the book world. for 30-minute time slots to pray. Student Center Lounge "The Six Days of Destruction: Cedars received a bachelor's Amy Trefzger, a sophomore • 2-4 p.m. — Outing to Tarrant Area Meditations Towards Hope," writ- degree in art from the University of math major and chairwoman of the Food Bank ten by Holocaust survivor and Rochester in New York, bachelor's Uniting Campus Ministries social Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie degrees in French and Spanish from justice task force, is in charge of the Wiesel. Tarleton State University, a mas- prayer vigil. According to a plaque in the ter's degree in French from TCU "(Ending) hunger is such a to believe they can't help the situa- library. Cedars began to visualize and a Ph.D. in French literature worldwide need," she said. "Every tion. stories in Wiesel's book as paint- from the University of Texas at religion deals with hunger." Fort said there will be a time ings as she read. Arlington. Trefzger said she wants students when it is just not acceptable to The paintings are based on her Cedars has studied art at the Pratt to realize God can help hunger. have 35,000 people dying of hunger visualization of Wiesel's stories of Institute in Brooklyn, New York, "God is involved in hunger and every day. destruction contrasted with the cre- the Brooklyn Museum, the Fort PMTC« PHOTO EDTTOR can help alleviate hunger," she said. Fort said he only has a small part ation story. They were designed to Worth Museum of Science and Fort said there is concern for in shifting the minds of the stu- interpret six true moments of History and Tarleton State Paintings from "Six Days," an exhibit by Marie M. Cedars, will be world hunger, but people do not dents, and only such a mental shift human life as portrayed by Wiesel. University. displayed in the Mary Couts Burnett Library through mid- care enough. The notion that in the perspective on hunger will According to the plaque, the "Six Days" first opened in July December. The exhibit features six paintings depicting creation hunger is inevitable causes people bring about a social change. paintings represent the six million 1994 at Tarleton State University. and six representing the Holocaust FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997 Skiff PAGE 7 Five voice students gain confidence, Competition experience By Erin Brlnkman men's division. Thomas Jackson compositions in a variety of lan- compete if they think you have the ly before going in front of the Jackson said. "I got the chance to go STAFF REPORTER was a semifinalist in the sophomore guages to sing in the first round. potential for winning," she said. "It judges," he said. "I focus on what I hear all kinds of great singing, and it Learning how to compete in order men's division. Lena Hill was a Bhakta, a sophomore premajor, also gives you experience with com- need to do: sing well." gives you something to work for." to gain experience may be more semifinalist in the freshmen said he sang three completely differ- peting." He said even though he did not Hill, a freshman theater major, important than winning a competi- women's division. ent songs: a baritone aria, a French She said she was pleased with advance beyond the semifinals, he said she learned a lot from this com- tion, but five TCU voice students Raymond Bazemore, an associate song and an English song. Singing her performance, especially was happy with the competition petition, especially about measuring managed to do both. professor of voice, entered the stu- in a foreign language takes rigorous because of the difficulty caused by because he was there to learn how to her energy. The students advanced to the dents in the competition and preparation, he said. all competitors in the junior women compete. "I gave a good performance dur- semifinals or higher in the Texoma coached them for weeks beforehand. "I had to learn pronunciations and category being excellent singers. "I did really well." Bazaldua said. ing the prelims, but I did terribly Region's 46th Annual College Bazemore said he was very proud definitions of all the words," he said. The emotion singers put into the "I'm happy with how I sang." during the semis," she said. "I need- Student Auditions of the National that all five students advanced "You can't sing expressively if you performance is important, Jackson, a sophomore music edu- ed to measure my energy better Association of Teachers of Singing among 800 other competitors. don't know what you're singing Gonzalez said. cation major, said the hardest part of because I used it all up in the pre- on Oct. 29-Nov. I at the University "It's a great honor, and I expect about." "It's a matter of expressivity," preparing for the competition was lims." of Texas at Austin. The Texoma great things from them in the future. Gonzalez, a junior music educa- Gonzalez said. "I feel good about memorizing the words of the songs. The competition also taught her Region includes participants from They are exceptionally talented stu- tion major, said 40 or 50 percent of my performance. I did the best I "I spent a lot of time singing them about self-control and humbleness, Texas, New Mexico and Nebraska. dents," he said. the competitors advance to the semi- 'could, and it was the best I'd ever over and over," he said. she said. Vishal Bhakta placed first in the Bazemore said teachers who are finals, where they sing one song. done. Going to the finals was an He said he was satisfied with his "You learn how to have confi- sophomore men's division. Claudia members of the teachers' associa- Five students advance to the finals honor, no matter what place I got." performance, and he was especially dence without being cocky," Hill Gonzalez placed fourth in the junior tion can select as many as six stu- and sing one song. Judges award Bazaldua said focus is also proud of Bhakta because they com- said. "It humbles you to realize there women's division. Julio Bazaldua dents to participate in the competi- first- through fifth-place awards. important in a competition. peted in the same division. are so many people out there who was a semifinalist in the senior tion. Each student prepares three "Voice teachers encourage you to "I always go over the song quiet- It was a worthwhile experience." are better than you." U.N. recalls weapons team Arms inspectors withdrawn from Iraq after Hussein orders Americans out World Report ASSOCIATED PRESS manned U-2 spy planes would con- World ently were taken from their racks and redelivered last weekend with the tinue to fly over Iraq despite pamphlets, which portray the American Knights of the KKK as a UNITED NATIONS — Refusing Baghdad's threats to shoot them Bosnian Croat guard sentenced to 18 months "White Christian, right wing, conservative organization." to let Iraq dictate who can inspect down. ZAGREB. Croatia — A Bosnian Croat who worked as a guard in a Publishers of both tabloids said the KKK didn't have permission to its weapons, the United Nations U.S. Ambassador Bill Serb-run detention camp in northern Bosnia during the war was sen- throw the papers. decided Thursday to withdraw all Richardson declared that Iraq was tenced to 18 months in prison for cruel treatment of inmates, a news- "We will be working with law enforcement agencies to determine arms inspectors from Iraq after in "open defiance" of the United paper reported Thursday. what liability exists, and we will take whatever action we can." said Saddam Hussein ordered Nations. "I think there are going to Mario Maler. 30, is a Croat from the Serb-controlled city of Banja Charles Spence. publisher of the Midland Reporter-Telegram, which Americans on the U.N. team out be some serious consequences," he Luka in northern Bosnia. He was convicted Wednesday of violating the owns Dollar Saver. immediately. said, without elaborating. 1949 Geneva conventions while working as a guard in Stara Gradiska The FBI is aware of the incident bul not conducting an active inves- The decision to only leave a In Washington, President camp in 1991-92. the Vecernji List newspaper reported. tigation. Midland agent-in-charge Terry Kincaid said. Kincaid estimat- skeletal crew in Baghdad came Clinton pledged to deal "in a very Maler admitted to working in the camp in northern Bosnia, saying ed the Klan to have about 25 dues-paying members in the area. after Iraq would not even let the six determined way" with the expul- he was just helping his countrymen. He was arrested in 1995, when a In addition to supporting I strong military, adherence to the U.S. American inspectors stay until sion of the arms inspectors. former inmate spotted him in a coffee shop in northern Croatia. Constitution and strict anti-pornography laws, the pamphlet called for Friday, when they would have White House spokesman Mike The inmate and two other Croat soldiers held in the camp testified intensified border patrols and school segregation. flown out with about 70 other McCurry implied that while the that Maler was the guard who regularly tortured them. "WE SUPPORT: . . . Creating a three-tiered school system with weapons monitors. U.S. government would try to end Police said Maler came to Croatia in 1994 to look for a job. white schools, black schools and integrated schools, thus allowing Instead, the Americans, plus an the crisis through diplomacy, freedom of choice to attend the school of preference." the flyer read. unspecified number of other team Clinton would not hesitate to pur- State A man who answered the telephone at a number listed on the flyer members, left Baghdad about 11 sue other means if necessary. said the Klan has changed since its violent origins in the 1800s. p.m. for a grueling drive through "Even as George Bush said (in Klan stuffs papers with pamphlets "This is a new Klan," said the man. who agreed to a face-to-lace the desert to the Jordanian border. the Persian Gulf War), if it was nec- ODESSA. Texas — Odessans bewildered to see grocery store clas- interview with the Odessa American but wouldn't give his name. "We It was expected to take at least 10 essary to go alone, he would have sified publications in their yards were further shocked by what was abide by the Constitution. We go by the Bible, and we go by the laws. hours to reach Amman, the gone alone," McCurry said. "And inside — one-page flyers recruiting new members for the Ku Klux We don't do hangings, and we don't do lynching*." Jordanian capital. that's true of the United States Klan. He said the group believes in segregation, not white supremacy. The chief U.N. weapons inspec- when it defends its interests and Copies of the Dollar Saver and Thrifty Nickel publications appar- ASSOCIATED PRESS tor. Richard Butler, also said U.S.- true of this commander in chief."

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Box 145 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145 PAGES Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997 Gotf Teams announce top *97 signer The men's and women's golf coaches announced their new signees Wednesday, national A Fighting Chance signing day. Men's head coach Bill Montigel announced the sign- ing of Andy Doeden of Fargo. UTEP could hold N.D., to a national letter of THE SKIFF SPORTS EDGE BOX intent. Doeden was recently named to the 1997 third-team Rolex the key to TCU's Junior Ail-American by the TCU VS. UTEP American Junior Golf Association. He had five top-10 first 1997 victory Passing Offense: The Homed Frogs' Pass Defense: TCU's passing has been finishes in events this summer search for offensive balance will depend picking up the pace in recent weeks heavily upon the passing attack. QB with QB Derek Canine at the helm, so and finished ninth in the U.S. Perez has proved to be more than Junior Amateur Championship. By Todd Shriber Derek Canine heads an overall unit that the Horned Frogs should relish the SKIFF STAFF capable of the task, throwing for 256 Montigel said Doeden was ranks dead last in the WAC, thanks to an chance to square off against UTEP's Before the 1997 college football yards and two fourth quarter touch- EVEN his No. I recruit ;ind expects inefficient pass offense (13th in WAC). porous pass defense. The Miners are season started. TCU and Texas-El downs against BYU. him to help fill the void that, UTEP has standouts at safety ranked 14th in the WAC in pass Paso were on opposite sides of the The receiver situation is a little will be left by senior J.J. (Halakilangi Muagututia) and CB defense, surrendering an average of 187 fence. more stable for the Miners. Junior Henry's graduation. (Michael Hicks) but still has a mediocre yards per game. The outlook for the Homed Frogs Jimmy Carpenter, UTEP's main Women's head coach Angie pass defense. was bright, with an improvement receiving threat, has caught 36 passes Ravaioli-Larkin also Passing Defense: The Miners have Pass Offense: The Miners possess a few over last year expected. In El Paso, for 623 yards and three scores this announced that Jennifer struggled in the air due to instability at weapons that will give the Horned Frog the outlook was dismal. If the Miners year. Patterson of Bethel Park. Penn.. QB. Injuries have left redshirt freshman secondary headaches. WR Jimmy were to win two games, the season UTEP's backfield has been the has signed a national letter of Rocky Perez at the helm. The Frogs are Carpenter has caught 36 passes for 623 would be a considered a success. source of many questions for Miners' intent. owners of the WAC's worst-rated passing EVEN yards this year, good for 11th in the con- Well, those were opponents this year. Patterson won the 1997 efficiency defense, but they're showing ference. The QB situation is always an only predictions Three backs, none Pennsylvania Girls Junior State In.l.I Shriber signs of improvement with each game adventure for the Miners, so expect to from the so-called of whom are among tournament and had four top-10 .\iialvf*in (except New Mexico). see more one than QB in the game. experts, and those the WAC's top 20 finishes in events this summer Rushing Offense: This season, TB Rush Defense: TCU's Basil Mitchell predictions couldn't rushers, share the while on the American Junior Basil Mitchell has 613 yards (4.6 per posted his second 100-yard performance have been more wrong. UTEP has running duties. carry), including two 100-yard games. of the season against Rice last week and Golf Association tour. She won three games this year, including Sophomore tailback Elize Johnson placed ninth in the U.S. Girls Mitchell and LaDainian Tomlinson seems to be hitting his stride, so look for a victory over Brigham Young two leads the trio with 430 yards, fol- will be counted on to churn out him and backfield mate LaDainian Junior Championships. weeks ago. lowed by fellow sophomore Paul Ravaioli-Larkin said yardage against a defense that is allow- Tomlinson to have big days against On the other side of Texas in Fort Smith with 409 yards and junior Patterson will help the ing 172 yards a game on the ground UTEP's mediocre run defense. The Worth. TCU is still searching for its Joseph Polk with 373. The Miners' (11th in the WAC). w Miners give up 172 yards a game on the women's team continue to be a first victory with just two games offensive dilemmas should work in top-10 level program. ground. remaining in the season. Amid offen- TCU's favor. In other TCU golf news. Rushing Defense: The Miners use a Rush Offense: This is another catego- sive troubles, defensive letdowns and Defensively, the Miners rank near three-headed backfield that has been pro- ry in which the Miners find them- sophomore Angela Stanford coaching problems, the Horned Frogs ihe bottom of the conference in pass, was selected as the Western ductive at times this season, averaging selves ranked right in the middle of have not been able to find the key to ran and total defense, but they do fea- Athletic Conference Women's 142 rushing yards a game. TCU's line- the WAC pack. UTEP doesn't have victory this season. ture one of the WAC's most punish- Golf Athlete of the Month for backers have played consistently all sea- anybody ranked among the top-20 Although TCU hasn't found a way ing hitters in their secondary. Senior October son, and the defensive line has had some EVEN rushers in the conference, and as a to win this year. UTEP presents an Halakilangi Muagututia averages 10 bright spots. The Frogs have faced better team the Miners average 142 yards a NFL opportunity for the Homed Frogs to tackles a game and is a candidate for rushing attacks this season and should game on the ground. gamer their first victory. TCU just All-WAC honors. Muagututia is the not straggle with the Miners. needs to exploit the Miners' many leader of a defense that isn't the best League investigating Special Teams: A punt coverage miscue Special Teams: Special teams are nol a offensive woes. statistically but has helped alleviate probably cost the Frogs the game last strong point for the Miners. I >i I La's sideline bet UTEP's offense has been in con- offensive pressure for the Miners and NEW ORLEANS (AP) — week. Do not expect any breakdowns in Kicker/punter Matthew Finley has not stant disarray for the entire season. win three games in the process. The NFL is looking into what coverage this week. Michael Reeder is made a field goal in four attempts this The quarterback situation is like a The Miners are one of the lower happened along the sidelines the Frogs' best scoring threat, and year and only averages 41 yards a punt. carousel. Three quarterbacks have echelon teams TCU has played this when Saints coach Mike Ditka Reggie Hunt has recently performed On the bright side, return man Javier seen time under center for the Miners season, so expect to see even well on kickoff returns. Royce Huffman IP* Sanchez is fourth in the WAC in punt handed his defensive coordina- this year. Junior John Rayborn was matchup that isn't all that pretty. TCU tor a $50 bill after the Oakland needs to give TCU another strong effort returns and averages a solid 18.5 on kick the original starter, but is probably has turned in admirable performances Raulcis game. on both punts and punt returns. returns. out for the rest of the year with a knee against the likes of North Carolina, It was all in fun, Ditka says. Intangibles: In a game of evenly Intangibles: Coming into this season, injury. BYU and Rice, so the Horned Frogs But the commissioner and matched teams, things such as turnovers, UTEP was expected to be one of the Junior Craig Strickland has the should be on par with UTEP. members of his staff are big plays, emotion, confidence and nation's worst teams. Instead, TCU most experience of any UTEP quar- The keys to victory for TCU will reviewing the incident, said home-field advantage mean a lot. If the slid into that role for them, and the terback. But Strickland has only been be to not underestimate the quality of NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. Frogs play with more emotion, victory is Miners have won three games, two back with the team since the (heir opponent, play sound defense Aiello said no announcement possible, but look for the Miners to win more than they were expected to win Southern Methodist game after quit- and play well for an entire game for on Ihe situation was expected in a squeaker. all year. That includes winning two of ting earlier in the season. Now the once. Thursday. their last three and taking a surprise chore of leading the offense falls on If the Homed Frogs do that then 14-3 victory over BYU. The league called Saints gen- the shoulders of freshman Rocky maybe, just maybe, they'll steal a eral manager Bill Kuharich alter Joel Anderson / SKIFF STAFF w- Todd Shriber / SKIFF STAFF Perez. win. Ditka was seen on television paying off a $20 bet to assistant coach Zavin Yaralian. Ditka had HHMMMM MMPMMNMJ *■' 1 bet Yaralian that the Saints 1997 TCU football stats defense would not slop Oakland Soccer players may transfer Raiders receixer TUB Brown on the crossing route he runs. RUSHING NO YARDS AVG, LONG ID The money changed hands Other athletes Basil Mitchell 132 613 4.6 38 3 on the sideline after New say they want Orleans limited Brown to five LaDainian TomlinstMI 99 426 4.3 36 5 catches for 4.1 yards. to improve team Reggie Hunt 27 89 3.3 11 0 Ditka handed Yaralian a $50. Yaralian gave him $25 in By Kevin Dunleavy Lou Porch 25 86 3.4 14 1 change and promised him the SKIFF STAFF Lance Williams 6 16 2.7 6 0 The men's soccer team's 4-15 other $5 later. Tavarus Moore 1 6 6.0 6 0 "It was the most innocent overall record may take its toll on the thing in the world, but it doesn't rosier. Though many players say Kevin Colon 4 (-17) (-4.3) 5 0 look good." Ditka said they're intent on working hard in the Derek Canine 12 (-49) (-4.1) 9 0 Wednesday. "I.et's face it. It's offseason to improve the team, two Jeff Dover 26 (-101) (-3.9) 13 1 not the thing you want to have Horned Frogs say they may transfer happen. It's stupid on my part. out of the losing program. Others 1 (-12) (-12.0) (-12) 0 Of course. I didn't realize that Some players, including sopho- TOTAL 333 1,057 3.2 38 10 more midfielder Nic Finn and every camera west of the > Creator SKIFF STAFF Mississippi was on me." sophomore forward Brett Pantazi, said they are considering transfer- The men's soccer team has yet to win a Western Athletic Oilers" McNair misses ring to different colleges. Both Conference game in two years in the league. second praetiee stressed that they are not sure about NASHVILLE, Tenn. (APJ the possible moves, and both said otherwise. Eight games were lost by the off-season and the spring by get- PASSING C()MP ATI % YARDS |N I ID RATING — Steve McNair's sore chest the decision will have nothing to do one goal, two of them in overtime. ting involved in their own workout Jeff Dover 83 176 472 846 2 3 90.89 with any animosity between the TCU showed perseverance in games programs. kept him from practicing for a Derek Canine 41 88 46.6 434 2 2 90.97 second straight day Thursday players and head coach David against Fresno State and two nation- "We're all going to hit the weights with the Tennessee Oilers, and Rubinson. ally ranked teams, Notre Dame and pretty hard so we can kick some butt Kevin Colon 3 14 21.4 36 1 0 28.74 coach Jeff Fisher said they will "There's no doubt about it. I'm Southern Methodist. in the spring," sophomore midfielder Royce Huffman 1 1 100 1 0 0 108.40 wait until Sunday to see if he looking at my options," Finn said. The end of the season also signals Blake Fribourg said. "Then we need TOTAL 128 279 45.9 1,317 5 5 87.86 plays against Jacksonville. "Nothing is for sure, but I have the end of the soccer careers of four to mentally prepare ourselves for McNair. a quarterback, applied to Stanford, Vanderbilt and graduating seniors: co-captain mid- next fall." bruised a joint connecting his the University of San Diego. It was fielder Heath Driver, defender Rob After this semester, the practices sternum and left shoulder in last a decision based upon the culmina- Burns and goalkeepers Brandon will be considerably less strenuous. week's 10-6 victory over the tion of my injuries, our 4-15 season Jones and Brent Erwin. There are only five planned NCAA New York Giants. He watched and the fact that in two years we "I really enjoyed my time on the game dates in the spring, so the RECEIVING MO. YARDS AVG LONG ID have not won a game in the team, and I enjoyed the relationships months will mainly involve a combi- practice Wednesday and man- Tonic Simmons 24 298 12.4 32 1 aged some light" throwing on (Western Athletic Conference). I formed with my teammates and my nation of weight training and some the side Thursday Losing is lough." coach." Driver said. practices. Tavarus Moore 20 214 10.7 28 2 The biggest problem for Finn was injured about the middle Next year also promises a more "This is an important time for our Mike Brown 19 176 9.3 25 1 of the year in a game against experienced team. The skilled com- players to step up," Rubinson said. McNair is protecting against Basil Mitchell 18 189 10.5 57 1 hits since the soreness extends Centenary and was unable to contin- bination of Papini and junior "It is also the time to bring people through his chest and into both ue the season. His absence forced defender Darin Hogue suggests back who didn't get a chance to play Patrick BattMux 15 145 9.7 22 0 shoulders. the Frogs to find another player to strong leadership potential. This in the fall, while improving on other LaDainian Tbmiins on 11 109 9.9 23 0 work with freshman forward Aaron year's freshman five of Grieshaber, player's skills." Dave Krieg. the 18-year vet- LouPorch 8 47 5.9 12 0 eran the Oilers signed as Grieshaber on the field. midfielder Charlie Schulz, defend- And although a few minor con- McNair's backup last winter, Eventually, junior co-captain mid- ers Brad Johnson and Michael flicts could set back the progress, the Michael Crawford 4 63 15.8 21 0 optimism and drive of the players again took most of the snaps fielder Mark Papini took the position Martin and goalkeeper Ian Keate are Cedric James 4 51 . . 12.8 15 0 during practice Thursday. and performed well enough to be exciting prospects for next fall's and coaches returning seems secure. Reggie Hunt 2 12 6.0 9 0 Krieg his thrown only two named to the second-team all-WAC. team. With most members returning in the passes for the Oilers this season Rubinson said he hates to lose "I think we have a really good fall, the experience of playing this Lance WMarni 1 9 90 9 0 good players but believes it is too team even though our record doesn't year has most players set to tackle in three games after 12 of 13 Royce nuffrnan 1 3 30 3 0 games for the Bears last year. early to tell whether some will show it," Rubinson said. "We can get the upcoming season. Jeff Dover 1 1 1.0 1 0 The Oilers moved from transfer. better, and I expect to be in the tour- "We are really going to improve Houston to Tennessee. Although the final record (4-15,0- nament next year." this team overall," Rubinson said. TOW. 128 1,317 103 57 5 8 in the WAC) suggests a rather dis- With the official season over, most "We will be a much better soccer mal season, a closer look reveals players are preparing themselves for team." FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997 Skiff PAGE 9 1 Young team proves worthy in fall season

By Rusty Simmons and Continental Airlines Cup. SKIFF STAFF Tennis newcomers make successful debut During these matches. TCU play- Although he has coached the TCU before the fall season. (10-9) from Chicago, III. They were Rolex tournament. ers tabulated nine wins over players Baseball men's tennis team for 24 years, even Instead of sitting back and fretting also par! of an elite class of players The success of the freshmen was ranked in the top 100 of the Rolex Tut Bartzen was a little uncertain about the lack of experience on the who reached the finals in fall tourna- only made possible by the amount of ITA preseason rankings. Carril Average baseball pay about the 1997 fall tennis season. team, Bartzen went out and recruited ment play. The other player to do so experience Bartzen exposed them to. accounted for seven of those wins in up by 19 percent Sure, he was on the same familiar the largest freshmen class he has ever this year was fellow freshman Martin He entered the Horned Frogs in nine singles play and one in doubles, NEW YORK (AP) — The ground of Fort Worth, and his squad coached. Of the eight newcomers, Jirak. tournaments across four states in a including a defeat of fourth-ranked New York Yankees set another was still wearing purple and white, seven (all but Mike Leonard, who Carril won the Rolex ITA mere two-and-a-half-month |>eriod. John Roddick.. payroll record this year at $66.8 the colors he has cheered so long. But redshirted for the season for medical Southwest Regional Championship, The Frogs competed in the SMU Though the Homed Frogs' fall sea- million, and the average salary one thing was missing. reasons), were thrown directly into Fielding was a consolation finalist at Invitational. T. Rowe Price National son has come to a conclusion, the in the major leagues jumped 19 Bartzen lacked senior players. the Division I competitive flames. the same tournament that Carril won, Clay Court Qualifying. Hurricane spring campaign is right around the percent to $ 1.3 million, accord- Matthew Walsh is the lone senior on They combined to go 61 -48 in the fall and Jirak won the consolation finals Invitational. Bell South Mobility comer. The team returns to the courts ing to a study given to general the roster. Moreover, he lacked a huge season. at Louisiana State's Fall Tennis College Tennis Classic. ITA All Feb. 6-8. managers Thursday. number of returning students in gen- Leading the way for the freshmen Classic on the last weekend of the American Championship. UTA "They showed a lot of improve- The study, a copy of which eral. Only five players on the 13-man phenoms were Esteban Carril (18-4) season. Carnl and Jirak also com- Invitational. Rolex ITA Southwest ment over the fall." Bartzen said. "We was obtained by The squad had any college experience from Gijon, Spain, and Trace Fielding bined to reach the doubles finals at the Regional. LSU Fall Tennis Showcase just have to continue to do that." Associated Press, also showed Baltimore had the second-high- est payroll at $63 million. The Orioles were followed by Cleveland at $58.5 million, Florida at $53.5 million and Frogs top California All-Stars, 126-90 Atlanta at $52 million. The top five teams all were in the playoffs along with Seattle TCU wins battle under boards (No. 10 at $46.1 million). San Francisco (No. 12 at $44.7 mil- in final round of exhibition play lion) and Houston (No. 18 at $34.9 million). By David Quintan enough that they could knock us Last year, the eight playoff SKIFF STAFF around a bit. and we needed that teams were in the top 14, while The men's basketball team rout- kind of play." in 1995 they were in the top 12. ed the California All-Stars Matching up with California's At the other end was Thursday night, outscoring them inside game, Nailon muscled in 32 Oakland, last at $12.9 million; 126-90 in front of 3,959 at Daniel- points and pulled down 10 boards. Pittsburgh. 27th at $15.1 mil- Meyer Coliseum. The 230-pound forward helped lion; and Montreal. 26th at TCU finishes exhibition play at open the door offensively for the $17.9 million. 2-0 and will open the season Frogs. The average salary was a Sunday when it hosts Southwest "We were handling the ball bet- record $1,312,392. rising the Missouri State at 4:05 p.m. at ter and weren't so careless." Tubbs most since a 19.8 percentage Daniel-Meyer. said. "1 think we are going to be a increase for the 1992 season. "We are ready to play," head pretty good team offensively and a coach Billy Tubbs said. "This fun team to watch." Rockies'' Walker Sunday will be a good, tight game Tubbs' fast-paced offense began named NL MVP for us." taking its toll on the California NEW YORK (AP) — Larry The California All-Stars entered team. Nailon connected with Walker won the National Thursday night's game at 0-2, hav- senior forward James Penny on an League Most Valuable Player ing lost to Kansas State and alley-oop dunk in the final minutes award on Thursday to become Oklahoma State. The All-Stars of the game that sparked some the first Canadian in either outsized TCU, making for a phys- frustration among Pete Cassidy 's league to win the honor. ical inside game. California team. Walker, who hit .366 with 49 "I was concerned about the Former Cal State-Northridge homers and 130 RBIs for the game because they had a physical standout Keith Higgins was eject- Colorado Rockies, received 22 pressure inside," Tubbs said. "We ed from the game. Higgins, who first-place votes, three seconds made a lot of mistakes and break- was fouled by redshirt freshman and three thirds for 359 points downs, but we've go the potential." Scott Barrett, attempted to swing in balloting by the Baseball The Frogs won the inside game, at the 6-7 forward. Writers Association of America. however, outrebounding "They were being a little Los Angeles Dodgers catch- California, 49-36. Senior Dennis rough," freshman forward Ryan er Mike Piazza was second Davis and junior Lee Nailon com- Carroll said. "It wasn't anything with ihrce firsts, 22 seconds, bined for 21 total boards. that we weren't used to." two thirds and one fourth for California jumped to an early Carroll, one of three incoming 263 points, followed by 20-12 lead in the first half with freshman, ended the night with Houston first baseman Jeff 6:09 left. It was the combination of seven points and six rebounds. Bagwell — the 1994 winner — senior guard Mike Jones and With Sunday's opener at with 253 points. Nailon who answered back with Daniel-Meyer, TCU will embark Walker had 409 total bases, 36 of 51 points, giving TCU a on the 1997-98 season with high the most in the major leagues commanding 63-46 halftime lead. expectations. Both exhibiton since Stan Musial in 1948. He Jones made 13 of 17 from the games featured talented teams that also led the NL in homers, slug- field and was 3-for-3 from three- allowed the Frogs to try new ging percentage (.720), extra- point territory. He finished the defensive schemes. base hits (99) and on-base per- evening with 32 points, eight "These first two games were a centage (.452) and won his assists and six rebounds. big step for us," Carroll said. "We third consecutive Gold Glove in Former Texas Tech standout were able to make improvements the outfield. Jason Martin had a big night for the and fine-tune our offense." His batting average was sec- All-Stars, finishing with 22 points, Motivated by the fan support ond in the league, six points including two three-pointers. Thursday night. Tubbs will be behind San Diego's Tony "It was good to be playing counting on a noisy coliseum BUir PMrc* PHOTO EDITOR Gwynn. Walker had his average against a more physical team," when TCU faces Southwest Senior guard Malcolm Johnson takes it to the basket Thursday against the California All-Stars. at .400 or higher as late as July Tubbs said. "They were big Missouri State. Johnson scored 26 points, including four three pointers, in 28 minutes. 17, his 96th game of the season. Walker also was second in runs (143) and hits (208), and his RBI total was No. 3 in the TCU sports this weekend league. Weekend games could decide NHL FRIDAY • Volleyball - vs. SMU, 7 p.m., Rickel Building Keenan returns • Man's golf - Qolf World Palmetto Dunes tournament at Hilton Head, S.C. to coach Canucks wide open WAG division races • Swimming - at Utah ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — By John Mossman BYU (6-3 overall) outslugged the Cougars very many times, so Insisting he is wiser, patient and ASSOCIATED PRESS Tulsa.Tulsa, 49-3949-39, tartlast week as Kevin honefnllvhopefully we can give them a stem SATURDAY more reflective, Mike Keenan With only two weeks left in the Feterik returned from a broken ankle test this weekend at home. It's nice to • Rifle - at Ohio State is back in the NHL. • Football - 7:35 p.m., at UTEP season for most teams, eight schools to throw four touchdown passes. have a November game in • Men's golf - Qolf World Palmetto Dunes tournament at Hilton Head, S.C Highly successful and highly remain in contention for the Western "For the three weeks he was out, Albuquerque that means something." • Cross country - at NCAA district championships, Denton, Texas controversial because of his Athletic Conference football champi- we struggled somewhat offensively," Rice coach Ken Hatfield wishes • Swimming - at BYU clashes with employers all onship. he had more friends at WAC head- across the NHL, Keenan was Four of them play each other on quarters. The fact his team is facing SUNDAY hired as coach of the Vancouver Saturday, with Brigham Young trav- an opponent that was idle last week ■ Rifle - at the 41 st Walsh Rifle Match. Xavier University Canucks on Thursday in a eling to New Mexico and Rice play- . 6Tt looks like BYU has a familiar ring to it. • Men's basketball - vs. Southwest Missouri State, 4:05 p.m., Daniel-Meyer Coliseum • Men's golf - Golf World Palmetto Dunes tournament at Hilton Head, S.C. move that reunites him with ing at Utah in a pair of key Mountain Xhas their offense "This is the fourth team we've Mark Messier. Division matchups. played that's had an extra week to Keenan replaces Tom BYU, New Mexico, Rice and back in full gear. We prepare for us," Hatfield said. "I Renney, who was fired after the Southern Methodist — which plays haven't beaten the don't know who's doing our sched- Canucks opened the season at Tulsa — share the division lead ule." Petersen signs trio of with the worst start in franchise with 4-2 records. Utah is 3-3 and Cougars very many Last year, Utah was 7-1 and riding history and lost 10 in a row retains an outside chance of winning times, so hopefully we a seven-game winning streak when it before beating San Jose on the division. was upended by Rice. 51-10. Ute top high school players Wednesday night. In the Pacific, Colorado State (6-1) can give them a stern coach Ron McBride hopes it's pay- Keenan, who will coach his is idle this week, having clinched at test this weekend at back time. By K.E. Stenske Lindale, garnered preseason honor- fifth NHL team, is returning least a tie for the division title with "Anybody that has any courage at SKI Fc STAFF able mention Ail-American honors after being fired by the St. Louis last week's 41-3 rout of Fresno State. home. It's nice to have all knows that if you get beat like we It's like going to the park. from StMM & Smith magazine and Blues 11 months ago. He will be Fresno (4-2) and Air Force (5-2) a November game in got beat, you'd better be ready to play That's how TCL' women's head was named one of Texas' top 20 behind the bench Friday night also remain alive in the Pacific. next time around." McBride said. coach Mike Petersen views the recruit- recruits by USA Today. when the Canucks play the Fresno entertains San Diego State, Albuquerque that means "That game was an embarrassment to ing pnx'ess and evaluates talent. The final signee is 5-foot-5 Larkin Mighty Ducks at Anaheim. while Air Force is home against something." this program." "When we'd go to the park and from Duncanville. She runs the point He said his time out of the Wyoming. A loss by Air Force gives SMU has fought its way back into play, one of the things you had to do for Street & Smith's seventh-ranked NHL gave him time to step back the division title to CSU. — Dennis Franchione, title contention with four straight vic- was get the best players on your team team in the nation. She was a first- and evaluate himself as a coach. In other conference action, Hawaii New Mexico head tories. because if you won. you got to keep team All-District and second-team "I've gone through some visits San Jose State and winless "We're playing maybe the hottest playing." he said. "If you had the best All-Region player last year. very difficult, very challenging, TCU plays at Texas-El Paso. UNLV coach team in the WAC except for CSU." team, you could play all day." The three players chose TCU over very troubling times (during his is idle. Tulsa coach Dave Rader said. "We've On Wednesday. Petersen signed national powerhouses Stephen F. NHL coaching career)," BYU appears to have gotten got to stop their running game — three top high school players. Tricia Austin. Southwest Missouri State, Keenan said during a press con- healthy again offensively just in time Edwards said. "When he came back, which we haven't done all year — Payne. Quinn Tedder and Kenya Louisville and San Diego State. ference at the Anaheim Arena. for New Mexico, a'team it has beaten it just seemed to give us an emotion- and they're very stingy defensively." Larkin. to letters of intent. If he had a choice, Petersen said he "But I've had the good for- 16 straight games. al lift. Our running game and every- SMU is 29th in the nation in rush- Payne is a 6-foot forward from would rather sign almost all high tune to be in the right place at "It's a team we've had some suc- thing else seemed to fall into place." ing and a distant 106th in passing, but Duncan (Okla.) High School. She school players. the right time If I didn't cess against," BYU coach LaVell UNM coach Dennis Franchione coach Mike Cavan isn't too worried averaged over 19 points and five "The big difference (between sign- have the flexibility, I wouldn't Edwards said. "But we've had some agreed. about that discrepancy. rebounds per game as a junior. A ing high school and junior college have lasted as long as I have in close games with them, especially the "It looks like BYU has their "Balance in a football team is three-time all-conference selection. players) is if I sign a high school play- this business, because it is very last few years, and I think this is the offense back in full gear," he said. great," he said. "But if you're running Payne was named Area Player of the er. I get them for four years. If I sign unforgiving." best-looking New Mexico team I've "Feterik played very well, and their it well and you're winning while Year last year. a junior college player, I'll probably seen in a number of years." defense is solid. We haven't beaten doing it, that's great balance to me." Tedder, a 6-fool-2 forward from only get them for two," Petersen said. PAGE 10 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14,1997

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