Shark Sinking Numbered Days Sophomore forward Bingo Merriex scored 22 points as Two AIDS patients reveal the struggles and the men's basketball team defeated No. 20 Fresno State triumphs of living with numbered days. Thursday night at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Issues, Page 10 Sports, Page 6 Serving Texas Christian University since 1902 Friday, February 16,2001 Fort Worth, Texas Students recover from Accident last Friday's accident victim still Car damages to be assessed; lawsuit pending
By Aliiha Brown me inching up." she said. " I could have gone STAFF REPORTER plenty of times, but I waited. When 1 decided * in coma A week after two students were involved to turn it was clear except for a van who put in a car accident near campus, both are tend- on their blinker to turn right." ing to wounds, and soon they may be calling She said when she pulled out to turn left, Columbian student in their lawyers. she never saw Michelle Wanta's gold 1996 Although both are recovering, their injuries Nissan Sentra coming right at her. critical condition after may be more serious than first thought. "I assume she was behind the van, and The accident happened at about 10:50 a.m. when they put their blinker on she went Friday when sophomore e-business major around them like we all do," Wallis said. car collision Friday Courtney Wallis was on her way to mail a The police report did not confirm which lane By Ram Luthra Valentine's Day package to her parents. Wanta, a graduate student in English, was trav- STAFF REPORTER "I had a whole schedule planned for the eling in. Wanta said if she recalls correctly, she An international student from Columbia is in day," Wallis said, but her plans were canceled had been driving in the left lane since the traf- critical condition after being injured in a car acci- soon thereafter. fic light at University Drive and Berry Street. David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER dent Friday night at the corner of Bryant Irvin Road Wallis was traveling east on W. Devitt Wanta's Sentra broadsided Wallis' Mustang Graduate student Michelle Wanta's gold 1996 Nissan Sentra remains and Calmont Avenue. Street in her white 1996 Ford Mustang about on the driver's side door. According to a police by the median after being involved in an accident with sophomore e- Ana Catalina Calderon. 20. is in a coma in the to turn left onto W. Berry Street. business major Courtney Wallis. Both women have since recovered intensive care unit at Harris Methodist Hospital. "There was a group of guys in a car behind See ACCIDENT, Page 4 from the accident. She has been unconscious for six days. Hospital of- ficials said she is in critical condition. They didn't release any further information at the request of the family. Soulful diva Calderon's family members flew in town on Sat- Annual urday immediately after hearing of the accident. Her father, Carlos Calderon, said all members of the family are worried about Ana Catalina's condi- meeting tion. He said she suffered multiple fractures in the lower back. The doctors can't determine what will happen to her, he said. promotes "I don't know what will happen.'' Carlos Calderon said in Spanish. "It is all in the hands of God." Carlos Calderon said TCU has been helpful unity throughout the entire process. "We have received an enormous amount of sup- Board, committee port from the university." he said. "Both students and the administration have come to visit her in the members to discuss hospital." According to the police report. Ana Catalina business, funding Calderon was the passenger in a 1987 blue Toyota car. The driver of the car was Wael Kanan. He was By Jessica Cervantez driving south on Bryant Irvin Road and collided STAFF REPORTER with a 1996 silver Chevrolet Tahoe. Kanan was at- Attendees of the annual Leader- tempting to turn left onto Calmont Avenue. William ship Round Up have the opportunity S. Crawford, 17, was driving the Chevrolet north- to reunite and rekindle old friend- bound on Bryant Irvin Road. The report cited that ships Thursday night through Satur- Kanan failed to yield while turning left on the cor- day during ner of Bryant Irvin Road and Calmont Avenue. various s cia ae Seepager s " , ! " tivities and busi- See COMA, Page 4 4 lOf a ness meetings. complete For ,he Past , seven years, a Schedule weekend in Feb- Of events ruarv has been set 'All we need is aside to encour- age interaction 9 between the members of the Addison and Randolph Clark Board, the love ... or not Alumni Association Board. The Frog Club Board and 11 reunion commit- Residence Hall Association to tees. The various boards and com- host free Valentine's Ball mittees play leadership roles at TCU. Special Events Coordinator Jenny Saturday in the Student Center Cox said the weekend goals include: By Chrissy Braden discussing upcoming business and STAFF REPORTER showing appreciation to the leaders Even after red velvet-covered, heart-shaped boxes for their hard work. tilled with wrappers of decadent chocolates are thrown Cox said each group will break away with wilted bouquets of flowers, the air is still into different committees to discuss filled with celebrations of love. specific upcoming events and fund- The Valentine's Ball, "All We Need Is Love... Or raisers and participate in scheduled Not," hosted by the Residence Hall Association, will activities. be held from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Student Cen- Events kicked-off Thursday with a ter Ballroom. TCU men's basketball game against Free food, live music Fresno State. Today's events consist and dancing for singles of daily meetings followed by dinner and couples will be of- Valentine's with Chancellor Michael Ferrari. fered at the free event, Ball In addition to business, Gary Pat- open to all students. What: "All We Need Terry James, a sopho- is Love...or Not," See LEADERSHIP, Page 4 more political science ma- Valentine's Ball jor and RHA member, said the ball is after Valen- When: 8 to 10 p.m. tine's Day so more people TODAY IN HISTORY Saturday In 1808, during the Penin- can attend without feeling the pressures of bringing a sular War, French Emperor Where: Student significant other. Napoleon Bonaparte orders Center Ballroom a large French force into "We want the whole student body to be able to Spain under the pretext of Cost: Free sending reinforcements to David Dunai/ SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER come out and enjoy them- the French army occupying Dendra Barnett, a guest jazz vocalist, performs "Georgia" with the TCU Jazz Ensemble Wednesday at the second Valentine's Day selves and have a good Portugal. concert, "Remembering the Big Bands." For a review of the concert, see Features, page 5. time," James said. Nathan Newquist. a freshman premajor. said he thought the dance would be fun, and he would go if WEATHER he didn't have to work. "It's pretty neat because it's not on Valentine's TOMORROW Clinton's last pardon under scrutiny Day," Newquist said. "It will help newer students meet more people on campus." U.S. Attorney, FBI to search bank, phone records for illegal conduct James said he hopes the ball will help get RHA's High 55 By Pat Milton ine bank and telephone records and tion with her office, which indicted gain name recognition on campus. Low 36 ASSOCIATED PRESS other documents for evidence of illegal Rich in 1983. Jessi Mullins, a sophomore biology major and RHA NEW YORK — A federal prosecutor conduct, according to a source with Critics have noted that Rich's ex- member, said last year was the first time RHA had the ball. She said about 150 to 2(X) people attended last Partly has cranked up the heat on former Pres- knowledge of the investigation. wife Denise contributed an estimated year's ball, and even more people are expected to at- Cloudy ident Clinton, launching a criminal in- "She is trying to determine if there $450,000 to the Clinton Presidential vestigation to determine if money was a transfer of money to buy the par- Library Fund, more than $1.1 million tend this year. played a role in the last-minute pardon don," the source told The Associated to the Democratic Party and at least Jenna Spain, a sophomore broadcast journalism ma- INDEX of fugitive financier Marc Rich. Press Wednesday, I .peaking only on $109,000 to Hillary Rodham Clinton's jor and president of RHA, said the association is given Senate campaign. a budget by TCU each semester to spend on various CAMPUS LINES 2 U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White, in a condition of anonymity. brief statement issued Thursday, con- The move comes after Senate and According to the source, the White activities. COMICS 9 firmed her office and the FBI "have House committees launched similar investigation will try to determine if "RHA gets $2 for each resident," Spain said. "About CROSSWORD 9 opened an investigation to determine probes of the Rich pardon, one of 141 there was any link between the contri- $2,500 of this budget is being spent on the ball." 1 HOUSE EDITORIAL 3 whether there have been any violations granted by Clinton on Jan. 20, his final butions and the Clinton decision. Un- About 2,670 students live on campus this semester. of federal law" in the pardons of Rich day in office. der the U.S. Constitution, presidents Mindy Edwards, the RHA advisor and hall director MENU 9 and his partner. Pincus Green. It did not White, who was appointed to her have an absolute right to issue pardons of Wiggins Hall, said RHA's budget was about $5,000 PURPLE POLL 9 elaborate. post by Clinton in 1993, has said the WORLD DIGEST 2 White's probe is expected to exam- pardon was granted without consulta- See PARDON, Page 4 See VALENTINE, Page 4 Page 2 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, February 16,2001 PULSE campus lines WORLD DIGEST Xniiitntu MMM "' i <«H/MI\ < i enly puhlu meetings ami nlher xeneral Mitsubishi recalls 13 million cars worldwide were damaged, but no one was injured. Owners are a long time < am/no intnniuitum should /»■ brought to the TCU Dail\ Skiff office at TOKYO — Scandal-tainted being notified of the problems by mail and will re- coming." Moud\ Hiuldim: South. Rixim 2vl. nuuled to TCU Box 29X050 or e- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. an- ceive free repairs. Erick- nuiileil ti> i\iitltr!ti-r\t in. the du\ Ix'lnre the\ are lo run The Skiff resenes the right to 13 million vehicles Thursday, Kidnappers, U.S. companies agree to ransom Crane said edit \uhiiii\unii\ Ini i/i/r. M ami I/XJI < inailahle including thousands of cars be- QUITO. Ecuador — After shooting a U.S. oil Wednes- ing recalled for the second worker five times in the back two weeks ago to pres- day it would > Intrrmhips < rvdit Information Sessions for business students will W time in the United States and sure his company to pay, a not confirrr •it J pun WCIJIK-M1.I\ .mil March I in Dan Rogers Hall, Room IhtY Japan •Sr**' group of kidnappers in or deny repc The $l4h million recall is Ecuador have agreed to a ran- until the hostages »■ T( I students intrrrstt-d in t-ntrrinn a creative writing contest may another serious setback for the Japanese au- som, the country's military have been released. pick up contest applications and descriptions in Reed Hall. Rixim
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Erickson Air Crane Co. or any of his family mem- SiuJrw l-uNh^kwi* l>ir^Ti« J3T4SM These stories are from the Associated Press. CmuWrai aifftnterMflkuedu Two minor crashes linked to the loose-joint bers. Mt|' »nn sklltuucju problem have been reported in Japan. The cars "I think it's great," he said. "You know, it's been The #1 Spring Break for 17 Tears! TRAFFIC TICKETS defended in Furl Worth, ^E LIT Arlington, and elsewhere in SPRING BREAK 2001 "A HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • MASSAGE Tarrant C'ountv only. No promises as to results. Pines and eourt eosis arc additional. Acapulco "tatiir f*"% Breckenridge JAMES MALLORY 2 Va R. »■ 11 T } ^»k l '' Beaver Creek ^ Atiorne> at Law - U.I-' JIM Keystone A-Basin 2»f7 w lem, 3024 Sandagc Ave. Hon Worth. TX 76109-1793 / / 8j2mU90t l-800-BEACH-BUM (817) 924-3236 (1 BOO.232 2428) N Ni* cvftilkiJ h\ itk1 Icus Itmird til I tgal Speciali/ It's two days after Valentine's we still fail to let it really sink in. that's the way you feel, you might him a sports car (that he'll wreck Day and most of you, coming Although there's nothing wrong as well not give at all. at least three times). On Easter, if down off the temporary high with expressing your love or con- To me, it's that kind of sickly you're religious, you buy some Letter to the editor cern for someone through giving, self-serving thinking thai leads to new suit or dress, etc. you got from the roses, whether Valentine's Day editorial offen- this tilth? The most offensive line they were real I find it disturbing that too many millions of deaths from starvation Maybe I exaggerated a little bit sive, not appropriate in paper was this: or fake, or people think that either giving is and disease every year. here and there bul hopefully, you I just wanted to write and say 'This holiday, brought to you by the candy you limited to what money can buy or Secondly, for some reason we get the point I'm trying to make. that I'll never hold the Skiff in high Hallmark and the people who gave got, have re- that, when we do give, it has to think that having a healthy rela- We live in a materialistic .society regard again because of the offen- us decorated paper to wipe our alized that be when society designates for us tionship, whether it be between that compels us to either focus on sive Valentine's Day editorial by asses with, is nothing more than a your relation- to. spouses or mates or between chil- our own self-gratification or to your managing editor Laura Head. commercialized day of making ship still The latter I find more disturb- dren and parents, means that we focus more on impressing those The editorial was bitter, rude out." sucks. ing for two reasons. fulfill all the statuesque of soci- outside our relationships than re- and vulgar. Sure, it was her opin- Are we no better than to print And if by First, the whole idea that, for ety. It's like unspoken Correy Jefferson/SKIFF STAFF ally developing the re- ion and she's entitled to it. But she articles by people with mouths in chance your the most part, we only give to the dogma. Every Christ lationships themselves. offended me deeply by bashing a the gutter'.' Is this the way that relationship is Sargent poor on Christmas and Thanksgiv- mas you spoil your So basically what simple holiday that ironically is all Head will write once she is out in good, it's not ing and then we walk away think- children with gifts I'm saying is forget about love and compassion. There the real world? If so, I am sorry because of the gifts you received ing we deserve the Nobel Peace (that they'll hate and iibout what someone are better ways she could have es- for all the people who will be sub- two days ago or because your sig- Prize is so superficial. It's as if throw in the closet af- did or didn't get you and tablished her point, and next time I jected to reading such trash. I do nificant other faithfully fulfills his either we are so self-centered that ter three weeks) until you forget about yourself and hope she employs them. 1, person- know one thing, I will not be one or her capitalist moral obligation we think those who are poverty go into debt. Every Valen- your own selfish desires some- ally, plan on not reading another of of them. to spend a few bucks on every stricken only need food, water, tine's Day. depending on the times. You'll learn lo enjoy life a her articles. A disgruntled ex-Skiff reader, recognized holiday. clothes and shelter twice a year, length of your relationship, you lot more. This is a higher education insti- It all goes back to the cliche, or we are so egotistical that we come up with something a little tution, one where great minds are Sarah Hoban "money can't buy love." And no think we don't owe them anything more expensive than the last. John Sargent is a freshmen com- formed. Do you really want to de- freshman premajor matter how many times we hear it. so they should be appreciative of When your son gets his license, if puter science major from Fort grade our university by printing anything we do give them. And if you have enough money, you get Worth. He can he reached at Page 4 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, February 16,2001 ment on the report. TCU Crime Blotter PARDON Rich, who fled to Switzerland Feb. 7 through 14, 2001 From page in the 1980s, was wanted by the Justice Department on charges of H l Police reported the follow across trom the old luneral home, Meyer Coliseum parking to) across Property Crime that are not subject to review by evading more than $48 million in ing offenses bclween Feb 7 and had the front side drivers window the street from the Rickel Building Feb 11.11 p.m. — A gate was any other government entity. The taxes, fraud and participating in il- Feb 14. 2001 broken A compact disc player and The complainant was leaving the damaged in the Winlon-Scott Hall federal probe would focus instead legal oil deals with Iran. Ihe IMnOte were stolen The loss is Rickel as the male studenl pulled parking lot located at 2820 Bowie on possible criminal wrongdoing In testimony Wednesday before Theft estimated U MOO. his pants down. The male student St. A "No Parking Zone" sign was stemming from the contributions. the Senate Judiciary Committee, Feb 7. ,S p in A student N Feb 14. t> 53 a in Someone was identified in his late teens. broken and thrown in the middle of In a statement issued through Justice Department pardon attor- ported .i bicycle stolen from ('lark tried to steal a picture out of a con- mid-2()s with short blonde hair. He the parking lot The damages are transition office spokeswoman Ju- ney Roger Adams said the White Hall The bicycle losk was found Icicnce hall in the Sid W Richard was wearing a white T-shirt and estimated at $75. lia Payne late Wednesday, Clinton House initially failed to tell him cut in hall in the bushes ncai Ihe son Building The picture was black shorts Feb. 13. 8:40 p.m. — A glass again denied any wrongdoing. during a midnight phone call that bike rack The Ncycle estimated lu damaged when the suspect tried to door in W'inton-Scott was broken "As I have said repeatedly, 1 Rich was a fugitive. be worth less than $500 remove it by force. Assault when a male student kicked a "Wet made the decision to pardon Marc "1 was not told," Adams said. "I I eh K. 4 l> ri in A studenl Feb 9. 12:45 a.m. - Two stu- Floor" sign into the door. Damages Rich based on what I thought was learned that from the FBI." reported a vehicle MI vandalized Disorderlv ( (induct dents reported being nearly hit by are estimated at 5.2(H). Ihe right thing to do." he said. "Any After discovering that Rich and between the hours of I I a m and I eb '. 7 W p m A female a water-balloon outside of Clark suggestion that improper factors, his indicted partner were fugi- 4 ID pin The tai which was student repotted a male itudenl Hall The students were walking on This report was compiled by staff including fund raising for the (De- tives. Adams fired off a fax to the parked in ihe North parking lot bad exposed hinuell in the Daniel the west side of the building reporter Rum Litthm. mocratic National Committee) or White House summarizing the my library, had anything to do with facts of their criminal case. The the decision are absolutely false. I White House then asked Adams to other capacities of ihe university besides the look forward to cooperating with fax over the materials that he had LEADERSHIP alumni association,'' Miller said Leadership Round Up any appropriate inquiry.'' gotten from the FBI. White's spokesman. Herb Had- The revelations prompted sev- I rom Page I Although a couple of hundred people are ex- pected this weekend, participation in the event Sehedule of Kvents dad, said her office would have no eral Democrats to questions Clin- In addition to business, Qar) Patterson, the keeps Mead) as die yean progress. Cox said. comment on the report of an in- ton's decision to later pardon new football head COM h and the new deans will Mas be ihe numbers have not increased, but Today vestigation. In Washington, Jus- Rich. Sen. Richard Durbin. D-III., be introduced Members ate alto encouraged to the energy has definitely increased." Cos said ■ 50-Year Reunion Meeting 3 p.m. Kelly tice Department spokeswoman said the pardon "certainly raises attend the TCU'i men's basketball game The alumni are more enthusiastic and give Center Mindy Tucker also had no com- the appearance of impropriety." ■gainst Nevada on Saturday I be attendants will much more time and help than in previous ■ Committee Meetings TBA TBA also have the Opportunity to tout the campus, veals ' ■ Chancellor's Dinner 6:30 p.m. Colonial which includes a look II the new Bute Do. in There are seveial benefits that come out of Countrv Club communicate is that we can do it) boosing, Cos said the program. Cox said. VALENTINE something for everyone," Spain Cox said the majority ol the volunteer! at I he leaders gel a good feeling when they Saturday From Page I said. tending the event are from lev.is. (nil members come to campus,*' she said "They get to expc ■ Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Kelly James said he wants people to from the l< I National Alumni Board are ev iience firsthand what TCU is trying to move Center of Wiggins Hall, said RHA's know RHA is a legitimate organi- peeled from New York City, Mlants and St forward to and are able to conned to TCI' H Opening Session 9 a.m. Kelly Center budget was about $5,000 this se- zation that can do a lot on cam- l.ouis physical!) and emotionally.'' ■ Dean's Session 10 a.m. Kelly Center mester. pus. He said people should voice ll impressive to see how mans people ale Hal Roach, director of The TCU Frog Club, ■ Board Meetings 10 a.m. TBA Spain said RHA is composed of their concerns to the association. willing to give up sn much time to tbeil alma said llns event attracts more members to par- ■ Tour of Campus 11:40 a.m. Kelly Cen- four members from each residence "RHA has a lot of potential to mater," ( ov said ticipate in ihe club throughout the years. This ter hall who try to improve dorm life be big on this campus," James \liimni Association President Laura Millet weekend is just a time to associate with volun- ■ Patterson Lunch 12:30 p.m. Cox Ban- for students. said. "Students are free and more said ihe goals ol the weekend are to educate teers and visit VA itil old friends and even make- quet Hall The organization discussed than welcome to talk to us about volunteers on what's happening in the miner new friends, Roach said. ■ Reunion/Board Meetings 2 p.m. TBA plans at its meeting Tuesday to issues." MIV, plan upcoming events and to have a little ■ TCU vs. Nevada 7 p.m. Daniel-Meyer give out snacks during finals RHA meets at 3:30 p.m. every Inn Jessica Cervantez Coliseum week, have a Tan Day on the lawn other Tuesday in the Student Cen- "We look forward to seeing people serve m / \ r tfvanttz9studtnt.tcu.edu between Sherley Hall and Colby ter, Room 207. Hall and a video-rental system in Wiggins. Chrissy Braden she climbed ovet to the passenger "I don't remember getting in the Wanta said she was treated Sat- "The message we're trying to /. <. braden @ student, leu.edit ACCIDENT side and |imi|K'd out that door to ambulance, and I kept coming in and urday for whiplash and leg injuries. From Page I rush to see it the othet driver was out (of consciousness)." she said. She declined lo release further injured. Medical records attendant Jessie statements about the accident pend- merous attempts. However, family report, the Mustang veered right She taid she was OK." Wallis Schmidt said Wallis was admitted to ing a law suit. COMA members confirmed that Singleton and slopped facing the oncoming said. "I noticed her airbagi were Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospi- Both cars were towed, but the has made numerous visits to the n.iiii. heading north down W B rr) out. Thank God that saved net tal at 11:34 a.m. She was treated for damages have not been assessed From Page I hospital and has been very help- Street From that point on, Wallis' mem a headache, head injury and a neck yet. Wallis said her car was not Kanan. 19. and Ana Catalina ful. It was IIIV fault," Wallis said. I ory is sketch) Bystanders seated sprain and released al 4:20 p.m. completely totaled, but Wanta's was Ana Catalina Calderon, in her nevei save bet until aftet everything net hack in the passenger's seal ol Wallis said the doctors ran a tew worse off. The accident was Wallis' Calderon were both immediately transported to the hospital. Kanan first semester at TCU, was taking was over." her car Waiita said the TCU Police CAT scans to make sure everything Brat has been released from the hospital two hours in the Intensive English According to the police report, arrived on the scene liisi An ambu- was OK. Nearly a week later, all "I always think I'm so careful, and could not be reached for com- Program. Her father said she came Wallis tailed to yield to the right ol lance was called for assistance that is left of the injury is a black but 1 guess not this time," Wallis ment. Crawford was not injured. to TCU to learn English. was from a private drivewa) when the Fort Worth Police arrived. eye and a few bruises. She even said. Mici the collision, Wallis' door Walhs was thought to base suf- made her test on Monday. John Singleton, director of In- was crushed in and she was unable fered a concussion Ironi hitting her "I'm jusi glad that's all I have to Alisha Brown ternational Student Services, Ram Luthra >: il. luthra Q student, ti it. edu in gel out i tin ol instinct, she said. head on the driver's side window. show lor it," Wallis said. a.k. brown! (if student, is. tcu.edu couldn't be reached, despite nu- II To good friends, great food, and grand openings" Irish Toast GRI LL &TAVERN' $5 Off Now Open in Sundance Square May you eat well, but pay little. 515 Houston Street Bring this coupon to Bennigan's and receive Late Night Happy Hour $5 off your purchase of $15 or more. Half-price Appetizers, 10 pm-Close MlMatkittfnlkMtuaW 1 MSM <•» •*«••*• sm f*l f" *** MUosalaa ■MMaVaaW Great Drink Specials FEATURES Friday, February 16,2001 www.skiff.tcu.edu Page 5 And The Winner is ••§ The 43rd Cjrammy 'Awards, Honoring excellence in music, will air five at /p.m. Wednesday on Channel 11 (C'SS). T'fie award show will feature performances by Christina 'At/ui/era, (Destiny's Child, 'Iminem, 'Madonna, "N'Sync and 'lh. (Below is a sneak preview of the nominations as weffas itis (Prediction predictions Jor some of the major awards: (hfer Prediction By David Reese Nominees for Best R&B Album By Emily E. Ward since she was a material girl in the 80s). SKIFF STAFF Boyz II Men "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" SKIFF STAFF Toni Braxton "The Heat" Nominees for Best Rock Album Nominees for Album of the Year D'Angelo "Voodoo" Nominees for Album of the Year Bon Jovi "Crush" Beck "Midnite Vultures" Joe "My Name is Joe" Beck "Midnite Vultures" Foo Fighters "There is Nothing Left to Lose" Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" Jill Scott "Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1" Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" Matchbox Twenty "Mad Season" Radiohead "Kid A" Sisqo "Unleash the Dragon" Radiohead "Kid A" No Doubt "Return to Saturn" Paul Simon "You're the One" Paul Simon "You're the One" Rage Against the Machine "Battle of Los Angeles" Steely Dan "Two Against Nature" Should win: D'Angelo "Voodoo" Steely Dan "Two Against Nature" Will win: D'Angelo "Voodoo" Should win: Rage Against the Machine "Battle of Should win: Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" Should win: Beck "Midnite Vultures" Los Angeles" Will win: Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" This is a great R&B category with all of the key Will win: Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" Will win: Matchbox Twenty "Mad Season" elements. Sisqo and Joe will cancel each other One of the most disappointing categories of the out. Boyz II Men are no longer what they were. Jill The past year in music must have been a little lack- The Grammy wrangle in this category won't be too evening is leaning towards the foul-mouthed white Scott could be this year's Lauryn Hill or Erykah ing if these are considered some of the best albums bloody since none of the nominations are really rapper, Eminem. With one of the most critically and Badu, but I highly doubt it. The battle will be be- of the year. Freedom of speech advocates should be worth fighting for. Rage Against the Machine is prob- commercially praised albums of the year, Eminem tween Toni Braxton and D'Angelo with D'Angelo glowing on Grammy night when the quite pre- ably the only group in this category who puts exten- should win this award with his eyes closed. still standing. His album was fresh and, more im- dictable winner Eminem takes the stage. I would like sive intelligence and meaning into their lyrics, but portantly, overlooked for Album of the Year cate- to see Beck win simply because he has some talent. they are not exactly a Grammy favorite. I have heard Nominees for Record of the Year gory which should yield him this prize. many good things about Matchbox Twenty's new al- Destiny's Child "Say My Name" Nominees for bum, and next to all the others, the Academy is more Macy Gray "I Try" Nominees for Best Rap Album Record of the Year likely to lean toward this alternative-style album. Madonna "Music" DMX"... And Then There was X" Destiny's Child N'Sync "Bye Bye Bye" Dr. Dre "Dr. Dre — 2001" "Say My Name" Nominees for Best R&B Album U2 "Beautiful Day" Eminem "The Marshall Math- Macy Gray "I Try" Boyz II Men "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" ers LP" Madonna "Music" Toni Braxton "The Heat" Should win: Madonna "Music" Jay-Z "Vol. 3 The Life and N'Sync"Bye Bye D'Angelo "Voodoo" Will win: U2 "Beautiful Day" Times of Shawn S. Carter" Bye" Joe "My Name is Joe" Nelly "Country Grammar" U2 "Beautiful Jill Scott "Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1" This category is probably the hardest to predict. Day" Sisqo "Unleash the Dragon" All of the tracks are quite deserving. I believe Macy Should win: Gray's song is just too old to be remembered. N'- Dr. Dre "Dr. Dre Should win: Should win: D'Angelo "Voodoo" Sync had a catchy tune with "Bye Bye Bye," but it is — 2001" U2 "Beautiful Will win: D'Angelo "Voodoo" not the type of song that wins record of the year. Will win: Em Day" Destiny's Child had a triumphant year, but the Acad- inem "The Mar- Will win: Although I am no expert when it comes to the emy rarely recognizes an R&B group. Both Madonna shall Mathers LP" Madonna "Music" R&B category, I am almost positive D'Angelo will be and U2 are well-liked but U2 has more credibility taking stage as the Grammy winner. The "Boyz" are which will help them garner this award. A very good Picking Madonna as old men by now, so they are not edgy enough, and variety of popu- the winner above U2 is Jill Scott is just below the level that she needs to Nominees for Best New Artist lar rap music. mainly the result of a coin take the prize. Shelby Lynne The category flip, because both artists Brad Paisley comes down to have equal probabilities Nominees for Best Rap Album Papa Roach two artists: Em- of winning the Grammy. DMX"... And Then There was X" Jill Scott inem and Dr. Macy Gray's hit is a little Dr. Dre "Dr. Dre - 2001" Sisqo Dre. If Eminem too old to get the nod, Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" wins, then Dr. Dre and if'N SYNC wins the Jay-Z "Vol. 3 The Life and Times of Shawn S. Should win: Jill Scott will win as well award, I think I will have a Carter" Will win: Sisqo since he is the pro- mild heart attack As for Nelly "Country Grammar" ducer of Eminem's Destinys Child, the group One word: Who? I know this category is for best album.This leads is talented and adored Should win: Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" new artists, but who has ever heard of these people? me to believe that enough, but winning just Will win: Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" Although I do not believe he is the best on this list, the award will be doesn't seem likely for them. Sisqo will take home the Grammy for the simple fact given to Eminem If Eminem is predicted to win album of the year, it that he is the most known artist in the category. because both artists Nominees for Best seems rather likely that he would take another will be rewarded New Artist Grammy within album's specific category. Good things Nominees for Best Pop Album with a Grammy. Shelby Lynne have been said about the Dr. Dre album, but it does Don Henley "Inside Job" Brad Paisley not stand out enough to be chosen over all the others. Madonna "Music" Nominees for Papa Roach N'Sync "No Strings Attached" Best Country Al- Jill Scott Nominees for Best Country Album Britney Spears "Oops! I Did It Again" bum Sisqo Vince Gill "Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye" Steely Dan "Two Against Nature" Vince Gill "Let's Faith Hill "Breathe" Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye" Should win: Sisqo Alan Jackson "Under the Influence" Should win: Madonna "Music" Faith Hill "Breathe" Will win: Sisqo Lee Ann Womack "I Hope You Dance" Will win: Madonna "Music" Alan Jackson "Under the Influence" Trisha Yearwood "Real Live Woman" Lee Ann Womack "I Hope You Dance" Who are these people? These artists are not new Another hard category to predict. I think Don Henley Trisha Yearwood "Real Live Woman" — they are unrecognizable. Sisqo is the only one Should win: Lee Ann Womack "I Hope You and Steely Dan will cancel out the old-timer vote unless whose name makes me think of the music industry. Dance" they rally around one of the nominees. Madonna, N'- Should win: Lee Ann Womack "I Hope You It may be a good idea to watch the Grammys just Will win: Faith Hill "Breathe" Sync, and Britney Spears all had popular and well-re- Dance" so you can put a face to an unfamiliar name. ceived albums. My assumption is that the youngsters will Will win: Faith Hill "Breathe" Alan Jackson's album is the only one in this cate- cancel each other out, and this award will be Madonna's Nominees for Best Pop Album gory that is pure country. Looking at all the others, it's consolation prize for not winning record of the year. None of these albums are true country albums. Don Henley "Inside Job" easy to see that our culture is being raided by pop Most of them have a pop influence. Womack's al- Madonna "Music" music. Faith Hill, who was the woman of the year in Nominees for Best Rock Album bum was more inspiring with better writing and N'Sync "No Strings Attached" music, will take away the Grammy without a lot of Bon Jovi "Crush" producing, but no one can deny that 2000 was the Britney Spears "OOPS! I Did It Again" competition. Lee Ann Womack's nomination is well- Foo Fighters "There is Nothing Left to Lose" year of Faith Hill. She should be a lock for this Steely Dan "Two Against Nature" deserved, but nobody can deny the power of Faith. Matchbox Twenty "Mad Season" award, but stranger things have happened in the No Doubt "Return to Saturn" past, including the Dixie Chicks winning the cate- Should win: Madonna "Music" The Grammy Awards have disappointed me a num- Rage Against the Machine "Battle of Los Angeles" gory over Shania Twain in 1998. Will win: Madonna "Music" ber of times in the past four or five years. Like MTV and VHl.the Grammy's seem to prefer quantity over Should win: Foo Fighters "There is Nothing Left to The best aspect of this year's Grammys is that Madonna pretty much blows the rest of the nomi- quality. The only way I will be able to enjoy this year's Lose" there is no guarantee of who will win, and there nees in this category out of the water. As much of an show is if the Academy is at least smart enough to Will win: Matchbox Twenty "Mad Season" is no one artist dominating all of the categories Eagle's fan I am, I have to say I was not very impressed give a Grammy to Bob Dylan for "Things Have like Santana's big victory last year with eight or with Don Henley's newest album. And as for Steely Dan Changed," a song that has not only earned an Oscar Although these are all great artists, none of their al- Lauryn Hill's victory two years ago with five. The ... he wasn't even deserving of an award back in the 70s nomination and Golden Globe trophy, but was cre- bums are strong rock albums. I think Foo Fighters had the Grammys are a great place to watch your favorite and 80s. Britney Spears and 'N SYNC may be popular to ated by a man who is a living legend in our time. Until strongest rock album, but the Grammys love Rob performers doing what they do best: singing and tons of screaming fans, but popularity should not over- Wednesday, I guess I will just have to cross my fingers Thomas of Matchbox Twenty. gloating. ride depth and talent (two traits Madonna has had and wait. Reuiew by Melissa Christensen J lies laminar even grain. Dendra Barnell. featured ntvsclf floated nilrelh Hall Audi noi onls with her sequin accent ephone ring fol- z|jng smile and infectious hue she was a outing in unison. helping In create. 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Iomim Dorsev and Les sre ,he K l,,L experienced hioug ■lanpcd he, chuhhv Brown proved to me thai certain songs possess a lime-. ™ l"> '> ^1^'sMicecl hroug ,s two elderlv ladies expressed during generation. Wilson taught even hods in ; (,r,in,I l-lun.l. V< ll SPORTS Page 6 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, February 16,2001 Frogs 'shimmy' past Fresno By Matt Stiver Shake, rattle and roll Jerry Lee Lewis could Top Frog not have done it hetter himself. TCU shook free of defenders, rattled the rim unh dunks and rolled past No. 20 Fresno State. Points: 22 With I 1:44 to play, sophomore forward Bingo Rebounds: 9 Mernex exemplified TCU's effort. Merriex Shooting: 9 of 14 pulled down a rehound with 11:53 left and threw Minutes: 35 Ihe hall up to junior Greedy Daniels. When Daniels' pull-up three-pointer rimmed off. Mer- Sophomore forward Bingo Merriex nex Hew in and slammed the hall home. After scored 22 points and grabbed nine re- swinging on Ihe rim, Merriex danced up the bounds as TCU defeated No. 20 Fresno floor, his arms and head flailing State, 102-88. Starting in place of in- David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER "That's my shimmy dance.' Merriex said. "We jured forward Myron Anthony, Merriex Senior point guard Thomas McTyer avoids a de- lust went out there and had fun. That's what it's provided the Frogs with their only con- fender as he makes one of his five baskets. McTyer all ahout." sistent post scoring and exemplified the also had seven assists and four steals against West- Head coach Billy Tuhhs said the Frogs came Frogs' intensity with the debut of his ern Athletic Conference-leading Fresno State. out with intensity. "shimmy dance." "I thought we could win the game, and our players thought that too," Tuhhs said. Frogs continue Leading hy two at halftime. the Frogs used a 15- (I run to turn a seven point lead into a 22-point ad- \,image with 8:04 to play. The Bulldogs would not Jekyll and Hyde draw within IS until Tuhhs pulled his starters off the floor. Merriex scored ° points during the run. Fresno State coach Jerry Tarkanian said the performances Bulldogs played their worst game of the season. Ik- said turnovers and poor defensive coverage "The next time we play Rice, we're gonna beat sapped the Bulldogs of energy. them by 50." "God, this was a nightmare," Tarkanian said. /Ml Whether said in jest or in all seriousness. The post- "I'm emharrassed and hurt inside You would game statements made by junior think a team that accomplished what we've ac- 34 guard Greedy Daniels signify the complished wouldn't play like this." season thai has been TCU men's Junior Melvin Ely led the Bulldogs with 25 basketball. TCU has lost to Rice points and nine rehounds. Senior Demeterius twice in games that featured a Porter scored 24 on eight of 14 shooting. Horned Frog team that played With senior center Derrick Davenport ineffec- more like Ihe Washington Gener- tive in the post for much of the game, Merriex li als in comparison to the team thai became a consistent force inside, both scoring showed up Thursday at Daniel- and rebounding. Merriex finished second on the Meyer Coliseum. team in points (22) and rebounds (nine). Senior "We've had that problem," HORNE Ryan Carroll led the Frogs with 26 points and Daniels said. "We've played David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER had six steals. down to the level of the competition. We've not been Senior forward Ryan Carroll slam dunks two of his 26 points as the Frogs defeated No 20 Fresno State, 102 88, Friday night at Daniel Meyer Coliseum. See BBALL, Page 7 See HORNE, Page 7 STAYING ON TRACK Lindel Frater takes races in stride as he reaches for life's goals By Chrii Gibson muscle in the runners' bodies pull about 13." Frater said. "1 had always me in lane eight. It was Ihe very last, and push almost in unison. liked running but had never really outside lane and I just thought I I Indei a blanket of sun. on an un- Heads down, spikes digging Into the done much with it. 1 really just would run the curve but 1 ended up Kasonabl) warm I ebruar) day, four track below. Each mniici aware of his needed something to do lo keep me winning. Coach didn't believe it so young nun with legs like thorough competition but focused on himself out of trouble." we ran it again, and I won again." breda and urni ot Greek gods One runner, almost effortlessly, That hobby turned into a focal Winning just seemed to come nat- i !■ .11. h Milr In ride .mailing then grabs a slight advantage over the point for Ihe Frater family. Monica ural for Lindel Frater after that, and destination loo meters away. Port) other three. Anil then, jutl as last as Fraler. Lindel's mother, remembers so did his relationship with his iingii Uightl) wet with perspiration H all Started, it is over. The runner when the family made a choice to coach."! am glad that Lindel had ii the Mrann da) preti into the begins io slow .ilia only SO-meters. move from their small country town someone like (Francis)," Monica lynthetu iurface vA the track, light barel) enough nine to gel a glimpse to Kingston. Frater said. "He always pushed, but ■piked shoes dig into the nurd) ot what is possible. On this day, with "Lindel and his brothers had al- in a kind way. He got real close to blocks behind them. the finish line in sight, he is happy ways enjoyed running." she said. "It our family, and we established a The i.ill is made, "sci flu- young with what he has accomplished. was because of the running that I very good rapport. He was hard on nicii use with Ihe grace of I teen That will be other days. There will pushed for them to go to school in Ihe him. but it was good for Lindel." making in past curlew Si he mine important recta city. So we moved, about 120 miles Lindel Frater said his coach was lence \ shot rings out ami ever) lor TCU senior sprinter Lindel away to Kingston for the exposure. always there for him and guided him Frater. it has always been about the "I wouldn'l say it was easy. I had on and off Ihe track. next race. ()ne more chance to prove lo change jobs and everyone had to "He was kind of like a father fig- himself: one more chance al reach- adjust, but I never regretted a mo- ure to me," Lindel Frater said. "1 ing thai seemingly unattainable goal. ment of it." mean, my dad was always behind me, but I just felt like I could go to (Francis) with anything. His believ- Turning a hobby to a goal Life's little influences ing in me made a lot of difference. I The four-time All American from In Kingston. Lindel Fraler mel saw for the first time that if I kept Kingston; Jamaica, has already ac- high school head coach Stephen working hard, I could win." complished more in the athletic Francis. arena in his 23 sears than most peo- lindel Frater said Francis, one of ple do in a lifetime. He won the pres- Ihe biggest influences in his life and Coming to TCU tigious Carifta Championships, gave him Ihe tough love and guid- Lindel Frater kept working hard emblematic ot ihe lastesl boys ance that a young star needs. and kept winning and eventually be- sprinter in ihe Caribbean, al IS. He "I slopped running track for a year gan to get noticed by people in the was all altemale on Jamaica's4x100* because I wasn't doing lhal well," track community, not only in Ja- meter Olympic leani in Atlanta at 17. Lindel Fraler said "The only reason maica but around the world. Com- \ Division II national champion by I went hack was because if you ran petition led Lindel Fraler to meets in I') and a Division 1 All American by track, you got lunch for half price, places like Lisbon. Portugal, where 21. This past summer. Prater added and they would let you into the sta- he finished fifth in the 100-mcters in OKnipic semi finalist to his resume dium for free. the World Junior Championships. wm in ihe 2000 Sydncs games I rater's "The tirst day I came back, I Running also brought Lindel Frater Special 10 the Skiff numbers are gauds, considering he asked coach (Francis) if I could gel lo the United States, which eventu- Special to the Skiff Senior sprinter Lindel Frater runs at didn't even start running competi in Ihe (120-meter) race There was ally led him lo Texas and to TCU. Senior sprinter Lindel Frater gets ready to run the first leg of the 4x200 the lexas Relays. Frater had twice lively until middle school only one lane open, and I had to beg relay. Frater was part of the team that broke TCU's 14-year-old 4x200 re- won the 100 meter race at the relays. "I started running when I was him lo gel in so he just kind of stuck See FRATER, Page 8 lay record at the Penn Relays April 29, 2000. A look ahead at what's going on Sports glance in TCU athletics next week. Frogs focus on last road trip Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Women's basketball team looks for possible tourney trip Women at Women at Men at Hawaii Men vs By Kelly Morris season, they will first have to sur- fired up to play us because we UTEP 1V05pm. ',»'. >'. 1 Nevidi 7pm Fresno State ASSOCIATI SPORTS EDITOR vive a three-game road trip and a beat them pretty good the last 9pm 4 pm 8 pm There are still six games left on Feb. 25 home match up against time we played them. Defense is w the TCU women's basketball the Western Athletic Confer- going to be the key." schedule, but head coach Jeff ence's No. 2 team Hawaii. In the last meeting between Mittie can't help but think of the The Frogs, who have won 11 Nevada and TCU, Jan. 12, the Wonwin Women vs possibility of the Frogs going to Frogs defeated Nevada, 82-66. BYU straight and remain a perfect 10- UTtP their first-ever NCAA tourna- The Wolf Pack shot just 35.3 per- ^*x mm 2pm 0 in conference play, begin their ment. road trip today at Nevada (12-11, cent (12-of-34) from the field in "It's only natural to think of 5-6 WAC). the first half. Despite losing three going to the NCAA tournament," Senior guard Amy Porter said straight games and falling to fourth in the WAC, the Wolf Pack n w N vs vs Mittie said. "We're pleased with she expects the season's final are 9-2 at home and average 46 Hman-iwo HawW-Hllo Hawaii-Hik) OWlhOmj UT-Arhngton our start and focus, but we have road trip to be a challenge, espe- ?05pm 205pm 205pm percent shooting from the field. 105pm 205 p m set both short-term and long-term cially the game against Nevada. Nevada's lineup features the goals. One reason we have "The games we have coming WAC's second leading scorer and o achieved what we have this sea- up will be the toughest three the conference's second best son is because we've left (our games because they're on the three-point percentage shooter. Mroatlyis Mtnatliytw long-term goals) where they need road, and because Nevada, M«M/Wa*M Sophomore Kate Smith averages MateWttoU to slay." Fresno State and (Texas-El Paso) intern HtQ'Me innn INNQMI 18.8 points a game in 23 games •nHnvw • HM. But before the Frogs can even are all very good teams," Porter f think about making it to the post- said. "We know Nevada will be See WOMEN, Page 7 Friday, February 16,2001 www.skiff.tcu.edu Page 7 forced 30 turnovers, picked up 21 Methodist and Fresno State. team," Tubbs said in reference to mous struggles for TCU. HORNE steals and scored 17 points off If you do the math, the majority how his leant responds to different With all that said, Daniels seems AN ARMY OF DNE From Page 6 turnovers, virtually eliminating the of the Western Athletic Conference levels of competition. "We get in lo believe the Frogs will beat Rice by possibility of any half-court offense. is not made up of teams like SMU trouble when we play teams who SO the next time the two meet up, NOW, THERE ARE OVER as excited to play (teams like Rice). The Bulldogs managed just three and Fresno. don't think they're good." possibly in the WAC Tournament. 180 WAYS TO ENJOY That's been the problem. points off only 14 TCU turnovers. After the Frogs win, Tubbs said I'm confused. Teams who play But before that. TCU has five re- TCU was certainly excited to play In the Frogs last performance, they he's not surprised about how his with no confidence should be road maining conference games, three of YOUR WEEKEND. against Fresno State probably be- lost their own lackluster game to team seems to take on a Jekyll and kill. which are against Nevada, San Jose cause the Frogs are realizing they are Rice. Hyde sort of mindset from game to Good teams run over teams who State and Hawaii. One of two things All it takes is one weekend a righting for their postseason lives. Games like that against Fresno are game. play like with a lack of confidence. will happen. TCU will run them over month and as little as two weeks In which case, the Horned Frogs great. Everyone's happy except Jerry How can he not be surprised, if Good teams don't let bad teams dic- or. like Daniels said, they'll just play a year to serve In a part-time dominated a lackluster Fresno team Tarkanian who called his team's per- not fed up? tate the game at home or on the road. capacity in the full-time Army. down to their level and pick up an- that entered play Thursday at No. 20 formance embarrassing and a night- At 17-X overall, bad losses to Tubbs continued. "We've strug- other three bad losses. In the U.S. Army Reserve you can in the Associated Press top 25. The mare that he never would have Rice. Tulsa. Butler and College of gled in games where our defense pursue your civilian career. Stay 102-88 final score was not indicative expected. However, it's going to Charleston are going to keep this couldn't get the game going." Associate Editor Danny Home is a close to home and develop your of how the game was dominated by come time when head coach Billy year's version of "Billy Ball" out of The scores in the games against skills while learning new ones. senior broadcast journalism major the Horned Frog defense. Tubhs will have to get his team ready the NCAA Tournament. Rice were 76-72 and 73-66. both in from CarrolUon. He can be reached The Reserve otters training in The TCU defensive pressure to play teams other than Southern "Fresno State is a different kind of the Owls advantage and both enor- at [email protected] u.edu). accounting, engineering, electronics, law enforcement, software analysis, medicine mates would be counting on me," trouble against teams that don't and more. their game against Hawaii. BBALL Merriex said. "I got pumped up to think they're good so they don't WOMEN "It's very important to get these From Page 6 go out and play aggressively." play." From Page 6 wins away because it will make it Find One of Over 180 Ways to Be Coming off a lackluster loss at Six days removed from scoring easier to win against Hawaii," Shaw A Soldier at G0ARMYRESERVE.COM Tubbs said Merriex, who got Rice, the Frogs responded with 25 second-half points against this season, while senior Ashley Bas- said. "Since we're leading the con- his second consecutive start, n real 11 800 USA ARMY their best effort of the season. Rice. TCU led the Bulldogs by as tian has made 44.7 percent (46-of- ference, every team is coming out played more minutes than he had They out-rebounded the Bulldogs many as 25 points late in the sec- 1031 of her shots from behind the arc. to beat us. It is fun to be undefeated, scheduled. 43-35 and forced 30 turnovers, in- ond half. TCU senior guard Jill Sutton but if we can't stay focused, teams Contact your local recruiter. Merriex said with senior Myron cluding 21 steals. The Frogs will face Nevada at leads the league in three-point will come (from behind) to beat us. And we'll help you find what's a Anthony out with a sprained an- Tubbs said the Bulldogs' open percentage shooting with 45.5 ■ best for you. 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Daniel- "It's always good to get wins kle, he would have to step up his style of play energized the Frogs. Meyer Coliseum. percent (50-of-l 10). on the road too." I'lll'ul game. "We're a lot like Fresno: We Freshman guard Ebony Shaw "Myron's job is to go out and think we're good," Tubbs said. Matt Stiver said winning on the road will give Kelly Morris get rebounds, so I knew my team- "So we go out and play. We have [email protected] the Frogs a huge advantage in k.l.morris® student.tcu.edu Looki^g|to PARTY for Unlimited calling to other Cingular customers Spnn0t3rfeak2OOl? at no additional charge. 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In- that because there are better medical From Page 10 From Page 10 stead pneumonia, diarrhea or tuber- treatments, the battle has been won, culosis are listed because natives Calabrese said. "(AIDS has) become a long-term The combination of protease in- associate shame and ignorance with "I think people in general might www.skiff.tcu.edu heath maintenance problem, hibitors and other drugs has changed AIDS, which causes families to think that AIDS is no longer a threat whereas 10 years ago, it was a the medical outlook for AIDS be- abandon sick relatives. because people in the United States www.skit t. tcu.edu death sentence," he said cause it reduces the number of The article said many people do aren't dying like they were in the Donnelly said even though the deaths. The study also said the num- not want to know about AIDS de- early years of the disease," Calabrese public's view of AIDS has changed, ber of people receiving assistance spite the pervasiveness of the virus. said. "When 1 read Time magazine's she is concerned about the changes through Medicaid and the AIDS They continue sexual practices that feature article on AIDS, I was blown IMMIDIAIKOIM NINCN thai the future may bring Drug Assistance Program is limited could lead to even greater rates of in- away by the magnitude of the disease IN THK ft. WOK III \\l> MID ( ITKS ARKA "It's still an epidemic." she said. by public policy. fection. Fighting the disease with in developing countries and by what It's growing because as more and As numbers in Texas are getting medicine is often not an option in little resources they have to respond KK( r.lTIOMM more people stay alive, it's grow- higher, the AIDS problem world- Africa because of the high costs. RRQUIRES F.XI'IKII A( I tNS WERINQ 6 Oft MORI I IMS to AIDS." ing exponentially" WORD I \( I I \ I'l i s wide is growing even more rapidly Sejal Patel. a Walgreens pharma- Even with medical advances, 19.00 Ml (XI UK She said funding is still the cen- The Joint United Nations Pro- cist, said a typical patient with in- Barron said the risks of contracting tral issue. gramme on HIV/AIDS estimates surance will spend at least $60 a HIV and AIDS are still out there, DATA KM KV Rukllesperger said the Republi- there are 920400 North Americans month for their medications. A pa- and people should always take pre- IM'I ITINGORDERS ISIo EXCEI can Party, in general, is in favor of living with AIDS, compared to 25.3 tient without insurance could pay as cautions. 2PM- 11 I'M SUM I more private sector and less gov- million South Africans living with much as $300 for one drug. De- "The risk is becoming more pre- MUX) IIK ernment investment in research. the disease. pending on the advancement of the dominant." Barron said. "Just be- However. Donnelly said it will be In Sub-Saharan Africa where as disease, a patient may take a combi- cause we are making advances, ACCOUNTING < I KRK difficult for Bush to change AIDS much as 25 percent of the population nation of drugs, she said. doesn't mean there is less of a ENTRY LEVEL POSITION IN ACCOUNTING funding because he doesn't have a is affected by AIDS. 2.4 million peo- "Sixty dollars is real cheap for a chance of contracting HIV or Ml SI HI Dl I Ml ORIENTED strong mandate. %H SO IIK ple died of AIDS in 2(XX). During the person, considering the prices of the AIDS." "He doesn't have enough voles same year, 3.X million South African drugs," Patel said. "The costs are ( Ml IOIINDOI I MORE \ltoi I rHESE AND MANY OTHER in there to push his agenda." she people became infected with the high because the drugs are made for Julie Ann Matonls OPPORTUNITIES! said. HIV virus. a small population, and companies [email protected] K17 334 0012 According to an article in the Feb. still need to make a profit." \sk Miot I Of K FREE ONLINE TRAINING! Jonathan Sampson 12 issue of Time magazine, the word In the United States, the AIDS Senior Reporter Melissa DeLoach j.m.sampson @ student, tcu.edu AIDS is often avoided in Sub-Saha- epidemic seems less critical to peo- contributed to this story. OFFICE7DQ4YS STAFFING www I'HI.ISS com coach Lonnie McMillan that Lindel TCU's record breaking 4x200-meter this year than most. This year his FRATER Frater developed the intense style that relay team (breaking a 14-year-old younger brother. Michael, followed From Page 6 he still has to this day. record at the Penn Relays on April in his footsteps and is a freshman "The first thing that impressed me 29, 2000) and has won the 100-me- sprinter at TCU. "During the Penn Relays in 1994. about Lindel was his sheer foot ter race at the prestigious Texas Re- Michael Frater said it's good to I met (TCU head coach Monte Strat- speed," McMillan said. "I mean with lays twice. Last summer Lindel have someone like Lindel around, es- um!," I.indel Frater said. "He proba- some people you can notice things Frater ran both the 100-meter and pecially for his lirst year in college. bly doesn't even remember it was me. they are doing wrong, but with Lin- 4x 1 (X)-meter races for Jamaica in the "(Lindel) is really a hard worker," I was just some young, skinny kid. del you would have to video tape it Olympics. Lindel Frater said run- Michael Frater said. "He showed me it really meant a lot that he and slow it down to catch anything. ning in the Olympics is one of his that if you work hard and believe in showed interest in me even though I most cherished memories. "Lindel always had the natural yourself you can do what you w;uit. But was only running in the prelims." "Going to the Olympics at such a ability, but I felt that he needed to he also understands what I'm going Stratton tells a different side to young age shows me that I have develop a more combative attitude through right now and that is a big help." that lirst encounter. for college, and I think we were able some improvement to do." Frater "I became aware of Lindel long said. "There are a lot of good runners Through it all, the Junior World to accomplish that." Championships, the Division II before the Penn Relays." Stratton Armed with a new attitude. Lin- out there, but I feel like I belong with championships, the Division I cham- said. "It is hard to overlook someone del Frater dominated in his only sea- them. Maybe it wasn't my time to pionships and the Olympics, Lindel with the raw ability that he has. I was son at Tarleton. Lindel Frater was medal yet, but if 1 keep working hard Frater has tried to remain the same. at (Texas-Arlington) but I continued named the top sprinter in Division II something good will happen." He is still about the running. The to keep track of him." and scored 18 of his team's 31 points same thing that had him begging Lindel Frater remembered the ini- in the championship meet. Despite Looking to the future Francis to let him in the last lane back tial meeting a few years later when it his success, Lindel Frater's mind Lindel Frater has already thought in Jamaica. Nothing else. Not the came time to choose a college. Lin- was still on his ultimate goal of run- out his plans for the future. He said he worldwide success. Not the thought del Frater said he was really looking ning for TCU. would like to pursue his track career, hard at TCU and Southern Califor- With McMillan's blessing and the hopefully becoming one of the best in of a pro career and not the money that nia, but when TCU hired Stratton grades to back it up. Lindel Frater the world, returning to the Olympics is almost certain to come his way. from UTA, his mind was made up. transferred to TCU in the fall of and eventually making some money As Lindel Frater finished the last High sch(H)l grades and SAT scores 1999. From that point on. his career so he can take care of his mom. 50 meters of the race, he is happy would eventually lead Lindel Frater has been nothing but victories and Lindel Frater said his first priority with what he has accomplished. Af- down a different road. With his sights accomplishments with few second is academics. He is pursuing a de- ter all, there will be other days, there still set on the bright lights of Division and third-place finishes. Lindel gree in criminal justice, which he will be more important races. 1 athletics and tradition-rich TCU, Lin- Frater has been named to the all- said he should finish by the time his del Frater tixik a detour to Division II Western Athletic Conference team track eligibility is up. Lindel Frater Chris Gibson Tarleton State. 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I don't km home" merchandising Just two words change >urse of her Life. major and To Jimenez a nurse who hal yeral people die member of from the mysterious virus. thcl^Hs isitive" were HyperFrogs, net death sentence. passes out red ribbons in the The stigma Student Center ■r, had been is Wednesday to tor the HIV virus following a kidney oppijttian promote AIDS which she "'- '*tBM awareness. blood. At that tflMM?,A~ Blood (are hadn't ' irt6ft: Coming Up Age: 47 ing its hlood supply i|H^ J[Jiat:AI(3S Walk and Fun Run benefitting Sex: Female virus. Jimenez said. fcAIDS Outreach ( i ■ntct Race: Hispanic 1 was ared to death."^H| ffetn: April 1 HIV-positive said "I was a single mom witnB four kids. I didn't know if I was ' Wh*r«: -Xrirtity Rark in Fort Worth diagnosis: 1986 going to lose my job." Coit&CfcOn campic, St<>ph„nh> Clark at AIDS As a nurse at a Fort Worth (s.n.db&@st^erfi?a< rdm, diagnosis: 1994 hospital. Jimenez had experi- enced the negative attitudes of or at the KtJSS Outreach Center, Vanessa doctors ami nurses towards HIV and AIDS patients. She Ward at f817Jr33sH»4, ext. 224. continued to work there, however, for five years follow- ing the diagnosis, telling only the administration, three head nurses and three friends about the virus. She also decided to break her engagement to the man who would have been her second husband. Texas tanked fourth nationally in AIDS cases "One thing I was sure of was that there was no way I could bear the responsibility and guilt for infecting some- Number of county casets of virus double for third straight year one." she s.ud Bush re-establishes JmieiKv relocated her family to a small town near Abi- By Julie Ann MatooiS past two years aie old cases (hat are numerous volunteer organizations lene to k' closer to her sister in 19X9. It was there she STAFI REPORTfC now finall) being documented in imi around Tarrant County and the state White House office said she Billy felt the harsh stigmas attached to HIV and I he iiiii.ihn of HIV and AIDS database," Ballon said that assist people living with HIV and AIDS , ascs 111 I.HI mi ('ounty has drtublc.l Barton said loi c\cl\ case re AIDS. concerning AIDS loi ihc pasi ilncc years, but the h.' more On a list of states reporting the First, a minister at the family's lirst choice in area ported. 'I IJBftT "'"'" -" 8° By Jonathan Sampson churches delivered ■ sermon in which he claimed people mis do noi nr.. sarily indicate ili.i' unideiitined/^e^jjusc not all people highest number of AIDS cases to the STAFF REPORTER with AIDS were deserving of the disease and of the im- ihc disease i, , .1 'he rise, said Brian who are "iitfacted are tested and not Centers for Disease Control and Pre- The Bush administration announced last iiiineni death it brought Than, the high school for which Banon. j disi r intervention spe all high-risk areas are reached. vention, Texas is number four. As of week it would abolish the White House offices she served as a licensed practical nurse demoted her to cialist at the Tarraf ly Pubh. Since t982Uh£K have been 1.6b: June 2(XX), there were 52,677 re- on AIDS and race relations. clerical status to limit her contact with students. The de- Health Department known AIDS-associated deaths in ported cases in the state. The highest Two hours later they refuted the statement, motion eliminated her child care benefits and cut her Banon said becau iMs-ajferc Tarrant CoQjUy,-»oc»rdirig . lo the numbers were reported in New York, saying it was a misunderstanding. : salary by $300* month. The last, more extreme measure not required to repoi V Or AIDS health department. . > California and Florida. CNN reported that White House Press Sec- Jimenez faced was a bomb threat placed from her town cases to the County th Depart- lather Charlie palatiesc, the TCU Along with a high number of retary Ari Fleischer told reporters the adminis- to the Abilene clinic where she was being treated. ment, a huge influx < urrecl when it Catholic Community prjeSU said he AIDS cases in the state, a report is- tration will continue to have an Office of became law in 1999. -S ■ docs not think the campus, is awan? sued last fall by the University of National Aids Policy and also name an AIDS Fighting to live in \'i'is mi m\ caso£a»|tliret * iil Ihc worldwide AIDStoiuemJc. bur California in San Francisco ques- coordinator, who will work out of the White Jimenez was diagnosed with lull-blown AIDS in 1994 AIDS cases were rep^^H the » there arc ways to IIK rcastawnrefless. tioned the quality of health care for House as part of the Domestic Policy Council. when hei f cell counl dropped below .MX). By then, she health department. V\ hen reporting "Knowing someone i^bo has AIDS patients in Texas. According Jim Riddlesperger, professor and chairman was prone to Frequent, lengthy illnesses and was grow- became inaiidalor n, ^)%M~iW .AIDS puts a human lace on the di*- to preliminary findings from the of the political science department, said the ini- ing weaiv of the discrimination she faced in west Texas. cases and one AIDS . «e were rc- base and opens our eyes to the fEb\/» federaJJJy-funded study, almost two- tial changes were not surprising. She decided to quit and move back to Fort Worth. Money poiled In ''"HI then ■. ere 474 IflV flpal and emotional havoc than0sU* thirds ofiTexas AIDS patients are "Every president coming into office is going problems, however, prevented an immediate move. cases and 20 AIDS cas< reported in ■sease causes in a person's life/} (Jot getting Hie drugs they need. The to reorganize the office of the presidency to "Three ol my friends paid my utilities and provided Tarrant County. jyilabrese said. mfcDvjy looked j)t the number of peo- make it line up with his own priorities," he said. groceries until I could move back home." she said, stop- Barron said he c\p. . i the num- jJCalabrese works with the AIDS In- "$k thai are/*getting the so-called "1 just think they didn't anticipate the intensity ping to catch her breath between bursts of tears. "Oixid ber, lo lapel oil III Ihc new COUple «f ■■faith Network, which provides "drug cocktail.' of the reaction they were going to get." friends are rare in this life." years. BHtxirt to people in the community TUT . Pam Donnelly, associate executive director Allei having paid off their home loan, her parents took "Mans ol the. ascs icp.nted these Sahib AIDS. Calabrese said there are See AIDS, Page 8 for the AIDS Outreach Center of Fort Worth, out a mortgage to convert their garage into an apartment said she is concerned about Bush's stance on for Jimenez and her family. AIDS. "I have been so blessed." she said. "I don't think I Cumulative AIDS Cases in Tarrant County (Jan. 198 "Our very continued existence is dependent could make it without that kind ol support." upon funding from federal appropriations from Jimenez said her return home brought about a new fo- (the Department of) Health and Human Ser- cus ami purpose lo her life. Doctors had told her time vices," she said. was limited, so she started making arrangements. Donnelly said the first real opportunity to see '()nce I had guardianship in place for my children, had how Bush will respond to AIDS policy will be iiiv will done and the funeral was in place. I started fight- when he presents his recommendations for the ing to live," she s.ud. "I will do what I have to for every 2002 budget. Between 70 and 80 percent of extra miniile I have to spend with my kids and grand- most AIDS agencies' incomes come from fed- kids." eral funding, she said. JiuiciKV lakes sX pills a day specifically related to the Riddlesperger said AIDS is just one of the HIV virus and several over-the-counter medications to second-order issues for the Bush administra- combat side effect* like headache, stomach imtation and tion. diauhea. "I honestly don't think AIDS has been a high Now collecting disability payments, she focuses her prioiity to (Bush)," he said. "But that doesn't eneigv on AIDS education and advocacy as secretary of mean he hasn't been sympathetic to it." the AIDS Outreach Center Board, chairwoman of the The issue is no longer a strong subject po- Positive Voices Council and member of the Tarrant litically because the public is not as focused on County HIV Planning Council it as they were in the past. Riddlesperger said. "My goal is lo teach and reach as many people as I See BUSH, Page 8 can," she said A |XTson with HIV may be infected, but friends, family, neighbors and co-workers are all affected by it. The) all grieve and hurt, too." Jimenez stresses that people should treat HIV-infected patients as if they were a member of their own family. several years before the diagnosis." he said. "Cl an their limitations." imens and Eric decided lo take action. I ton'l disrespect, don't be afraid." she said. "Just have doesn't exactly roll out the welcome mat for g4 Eric said his faith has also helped him to accept the ig- "I have a cocktail of medications, taking 15 pills a day a kind heart" Eric, now 4X. said his comeback included stn rant attitudes with which he is presented. to interfere with viral replication," he said. ing his faith in God and medically treating his depH "We are all sinners," he said. "My sin is no worse than Other than a few slight side effects, Eric said his daily ERIC He also said the relatively recent appearance of th anyone else's." activities have not changed much throughout the course Eric 1*1 is a dancer. helped him to move on. of disease. ,.. He is ,i graduate of Columbia University and a regis- "Nobody knew what it was or how to cure it." he said. Paging nurse Eric "Life is more or less normal," he said. tered muse "So much was unknown. I just kept living." As a registered nurse, Eric worked in hospitals and He is fluent in F.nglish. Span- clinics in New York City for several years prior to the di- Numbered days ish and Mandarin Gotta have faith agnosis. He said he didn't have to change many of his Eric said he wished people would move past the false Age: 48 He is also a gay. black male Eric's T cell count dropped below 400 in 1991, lead- safely behaviors because he was already trained to use confidence that a sexually-transmitted disease won't hap- Sex: Male living with AIDS. ing to the diagnosis of AIDS. He attributes his long-term universal precautions. pen to them. "As soon as the HIV tests survival to his love for physical activity, adherence lo a "My concern was not giving things to patients but more "It's real important to take more responsibility in the Race: African- came out (in I9X.1). I got tested," healthy diet and, most importantly, his faith in the Lord. so getting things from patients," he said. way we manage our romantic lives," he said. "Back then American he said "I've been positive from "I look at having AIDS as something the father in The risk of infections coupled with the stress of bed- we thought we knew all the diseases and that there was HIV-positive the beginning of the epidemic. I heaven put in my life as a challenge to mold me into do- side nursing led Eric to switch his nursing emphasis to an antibiotic for everything." diagnosis: 1983 guess I'm a long-term survivor." ing his work." he said. "He is in control and 1 accept my educational and administrative programs in public health. Eric encourages prevention and early detection. He After receiving his positive powerlessness." Currently, he collects disability and works part time for suggests being tested and seeking counseling at the first AIDS HIV results. Brie became suici- Eric said he lirmly believes in recent studies that cor- an organization dedicated to informing the public on the thought that HIV could be an issue. diagnosis: 1991 dal and depressed relate strong faith with resistance to disease. nature of sexuality. He is using his experience as a nurse While he says his days are numbered. Eric knows that "It makes you feel like you've "I never really bought that my life was over," he said. and an AIDS patient to compile health and social re- death could come in any form. got a dirty little secret." he said "A chronic disease can be managed. It's just another fac- sources available to HIV patients in a nine-county area. "I don't feel safe from the virus, but I don't feel safe He isolated himself, eliminating intimate relationships tor in life to deal with." His nursing experiences, especially those in New York from many things in life," he said. "I don't think of AIDS Ironi his life lor several years, including the relationship One of those onginal factors is his status as a black, City, made Eric hesitant to use medication to treat the dis- as the ultimate determinant of the number of my days." with his lover at the time of the diagnosis gay, HIV-infecled male nurse in Texas, where Eric said ease. He said the side effects and experimental status of "I had internalized negative attitudes toward myself for the attitudes tend to be more provincial. drugs were deterrents. "They allow their ignorance to give them permission Back in Texas, a doctor, who Eric now calls a friend, Melissa Christcnscn (*) Name has been < hanged. to ridicule." he said. "My life is much more important explained the risks associated with certain medicinal reg- m.s. christense @ student, ten. edit