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Sunny and Campus windy High schoolers to get career insight Inside The Harris College of Nursing will host about 10 area Omni features Everest FRIDAY high school students today as APRIL 3, 1998 part of the Career Treckers pro- at its best. ject, a division of the Texas Christian University Leadership Fort Worth pro- See page 4 95th Year • Number 99 gram. The project is sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and aims to provide the students with infor- mation regarding educational Senate votes to and career choices. Hidden treasures A total of 32 high school stu- dents will participate in the pro- gram before the semester ends. amend bylaws Chamber music Faculty focuses on recital set for today A faculty chamber music grade inflation., tenure recital will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in the PepsiCo Recital By Melanie R. Rodriguez Hall of the Mary D. and F. SKIFF STAFF Howard Walsh Center for Grading standards and tenure review were among Performing Arts. many items discussed at the Faculty Senate meeting John Owings. professor of Thursday. music; John Burton, associate Other issues discussed included the addition of a new professor of music; and Curt University Core Requirement, and amendments to the Thompson, assistant professor senate bylaws and the Faculty Senate Handbook. of music, will perform in the Bob Vigeland. professor of accounting and chairman recital. of the Senate discussed the executive committee's meet- Admission is free. ing with the Board of Trustees. Vigeland said the committee members told the Board Christian performers that despite additions of faculty members to depart- on campus next week ments, there is still too much reliance in some depart- Students plan to gather at ments on occasional faculty for freshman classes. Frog Fountain next week for Vigeland said he thinks the committee made an impact TCU's first Resurrection Week, on the board by presenting "hard data" He said Vice which will feature Christian Chancellor for Student Affairs Don Mills and Provost speakers and bands as guests. and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Bill Koehler The band Nickel & Dime have decided to create a task force to study the freshman will perform Monday. experience. Sycamore on Tuesday and Ed The only voting issue was a motion to amend and pass Cash on Wednesday. Each will revisions to the Senate Bylaws. The motion was passed play at 6 p.m.. followed by unanimously. The new bylaws incorporate an attendance speakers. policy and standing committees. Tuesday night's speaker will David Grant, professor of religion and chairman of the be Gary Randall, a TCU alum- Academic Affairs Committee, gave a report on grading nus who directs Hope Farm standards. Grant also discussed a proposed policy for a Inc.. an after-school ministry grade appeals procedure. for young, urban children. Billy He said there are no time constraints for students to Beacham, a representative of appeal grades and there are records of students waiting Student Discipleship two or three years to appeal a grade. Ministries, will speak Grant presented data of grade distribution for both Wednesday night. Monday's upper and lower division courses from fall semesters speaker has not yet been from I982-1997. Grant said grades have generally announced. become higher. He also presented average GPAs of bachelor's degree Senior to perform recipients from 1986-1997. which are also on (he rise. original play Grant said he used an equation to predict the average GPA Senior theater major Jeanine of a bachelor's degree recipient in the year 2032 and the M. Bartel will perform her resulting GPA was a 3.5, which is an "A" average. senior honors project, a one- "When the average grade becomes an A,' we're in woman show called "Corrie trouble," he said. "It's my inclination to believe this is a Ten Boom: Spreading the problem." Four social work students. Sarah Edwards. Michelle Glory of God," at 10 a.m. Taylor MH Saturday in Moudy 141 N. Jackson. Leah Newcomer, and Sandra Tompson. proposed Bartel has written, directed TCU Young Alumni members Amy Dickson (right), class of with prizes for Sunday's egg hunt sponsored by the Office the addition of a diversity class to the L'CR curriculum. and produced the show and will '95, and Kim Christenson, class of '94, stuff Easter eggs of Alumni Relations. See related story on page 6. star in it. She said the show is Please see SENATE, Page 6 based on the life of a woman whose writings inspired her. "She's a miraculous mission- ary and has a very inspirational All that jazz Amnesty to host Human Rights Day story," she said. "1 was looking Events aimed at getting students to "stand up" for rights for someone to base my one- Legendary trombonist Fontana to join festival woman show on and after read- By Selena Hernandez card signings. is important because TCU is part of By Robyn Ross Competitors in the festival pri- STAFF REPORTER Al members will collect signatures the global community and human ing about her, there was no STAFF REPORTER marily include bands from the Fort question in my mind." The TCU chapter of Amnesty from students, faculty and staff who rights issues play a vital role in the Jazz trombone legend Carl Worth area, although a band from International, along with the pledge their support for the organiza- way a community functions. Fontana will play with TCU jazz Hawaii will also compete. The Programming Council Concerts tion's yearlong "Get Up, Stand Up!" "(I hope the students I gain an Palm Sunday bands Saturday night as part of the bands will play in the Ed Landreth worship planned Committee, will sponsor a concert pledge drive. appreciation of their role as a citizen 21st annual Jazz Festival, which Auditorium, and admission during and signature pledge drive from 11 The drive marks the 50th anniver- of the whole world." Butler said. As Holy week quickly recruits high school students from the day is free. approaches, many students a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the Student sary of the United Nations' signing of Shana Pereira. a junior internation- jazz bands in the Metroplex. "This and UTA's are the most Center Lounge in the Universal al finance major and AmneMv co- have begun preparations for a The concert, which is at 7:30 prestigious in-state festivals," special celebration of Passion, honor of the annual Declaration of Human president, said she defines human p.m. in Ed Landreth Auditorium, Wilson said. "Only the good bands Human Rights Day. Rights, a document rights as "personal freedoms every- or Palm, Sunday to take place at will feature performances by the come. If they're not good they get 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Robert Six bands, including * iil that specifies an indi one possesses which other people TCU jazz bands, directed by Curt eaten alive." Moon Festival. Drive- vidual's basic rights shouldn't infringe upon.'' Carr Chapel. Wilson, and the Purple, White, and Wilson said first, second' and Phil Bordeleau, a graduate by Orchestra, Little and freedoms. Pereira said throughout her six Blues Vocal.Jazz Ensemble, direct- third place trophies will be award- years of involvement with the organi- student in the choral conduct- Band with Big The international ed by Rob Laney. Admission is $8 ed to bands in each of the 4A. 5A Answers, 17, celebration officially zation, she has become more aware of ing program, has organized a for adults and $5 for students with and 5A second-band divisions. The 4w Mass which will combine Crinkleroot and Cobalt began last December the growing need to help others IDs. Outstanding Musician Award will obtain and secure their human rights music and Scripture. Blu, will participate in the event. Five when South African President Nelson The concert is the crowning be given to a student selected from human rights speakers, three of Mandela signed the first pledge. The Pereira said she hopes to encour- Previously, music did not play a event to a day of competition all competitors. major role in the celebration. whom are TCU professors, are sched- pledging will end this December in age students to step out of their com- among high school bands. The Wilson said the festival is the fort zones. She said many students A choir and orchestra, which uled to give brief speeches concern- Paris where Al will present the music department's goal is to biggest recruiting tool for the pro- live in a bubble and lake their free- will include both students and ing various aspects of human rights United Nations with all the collected attract participants to TCU's music gram all year. He said in the doms for granted. professional musicians, will issues associated with AI. signatures. program by providing them with a past 21 years, more than half of "1 want (students) to be aware of present selections from J.S. The daylong festivities will also John Butler, university minister and positive experience on campus, the winners of the Outstanding what's going on worldwide." Pereira Bach's "St. John Passion" as include free food and drinks, T-shirt AI chapter adviser, said he believes said Curt Wilson, director of jazz and CD sales, door prizes and pledge student participation in today's events musical commentary during the studies. Please see JAZZ, Page 6 Please see AMNESTY, Page 2 reading of the Scripture. "The readings will come to a stop and the music will Olsin O'Connell, answer," Bordeleau said. "It's Murder mystery play to a senior studio very dramatic." art major, places Students from the Catholic let students solve crime oil paint onto a Community will contribute to plate Thursday the service as readers, singers semester was to do something that PC evening outside and orchestra members. By Selena Hernandez STAFF REPORTER has not done before. the Moudy The Rev. Charles Calabrese, She said the program will be Building while Roman Catholic priest to TCU Programming Council is spon- performed by four actors of working on a students, will serve as cele- soring a murder mystery Bravvo! Productions and project for brant. He said students voted dessert theater production about 16 event partici- printmaking unanimously to help Bordeleau tided "Murder Afloat" at pants who will be class. The plate with the Mass. 8 p.m. Monday in the selected at random will later be put "Passion Sunday is the Student Center Ballroom. before the program begins. Into a printing beginning of remembering the Sunny Royall, PC fine arts The plot revolves around a press along with events of Christ's life leading to chairwoman and a junior Spanish major, said the program is murder that takes place on the fic- a sheet of paper the resurrection," he said. "I unique because it involves audience tional cruise ship, the SS Mortis. to create the think this service will really Royall said the program is an elab- final work. enhance our experience of the participation. orately constructed production that Passion, because music moves "Everyone I've talked to has been begins as the audience members walk us in a way that the spoken very excited about this, so I'm look- through the door. Raffle tickets will word does not." ing forward to a great turnout and a very successful program," she said. Royall said one of her goals for the Please see MYSTERY, Page 2 PAGE 2 Skiff FRIDAY, APRIL 3,1998 MYSTERY From Page 1 be handed to participants as they arrive. The Police Blotter program begins with the distribution of prizes Campus Police reported the following March 31, 12:20 p.m. — A purse was miss^ and a musical performance from the Three offenses March 27 through April 2. ing from an office in the Sid W. Richardsot} Dinghies, the cast entertainment group. Building after its owner left the office with thfc Announcements of campus events, public meetings and The entertainment continues until the murder door open. She said she had seen a Suspicious other general campus information should be brought to the is committed and the audience is involved in the Criminal Mischief person walking in the hall by the Systems; TCU Daily Skiff office at Moudy Building South Room 291, "who done it?" process. A 15-minute break March 28, 10:14 a.m. — Several boards Office, wearing headphones and talking or: mailed to TCU Box 298050, or e-mailed to allows the audience discuss the suspects. were damaged and torn from the fence singing to himself. She said the person had; skiffsgamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves the right to edit During (he investigation process, the suspects between the parkkig lot on the corner of stuck his head in the Systems Office as if look- submissions for style, taste and space available. and their motives are listed and later eliminated. Lubbock and Lowden streets and 2917 ing for someone. The audience will have a chance to cast (heir Lubbock. GOLDEN KEY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY votes for the one they believe to be the murder- March 29, 9:56 a.m. — Sometime between Disorderly Conduct is holding a book drive through today. Collection boxes are March 15 and March 28, someone scratched er. March 31,5 p.m. — A student approached located in many campus organization's offices. Golden Key the passenger side of the Froghorn. The vehi- The program will conclude with the revela- an officer outside the Student Center in refer- officers have not yet decided to whom they will donate the cle had been parked under the west stands in tion of the murderer and the naming of the raffle ence to a citation issued earlier. The student's books. the stadium since March 15. winner. vehicle had been parked in the fire lane. The Royall said desserts, drinks and music will be Harassment officer told the student she could appeal the COLLEGE REPUBLICAN CLLB has concluded its provided and goldfish will be given as door March 29, 10:37 a.m. — A resident in citation within three working days, and the meetings for the spring semester but will resume meetings prizes. She said PC expects anywhere from 200 Sherley Hall reported that between I a.m. and student became upset and cursed at the officer. in the fall. Please watch for meeting times. Call Shelby at lo 250 students to participate in the event. 3 a.m. she received three calls from an The officer requested the student's ID, at 927-8491 with questions. Royall said her committee has been planning unknown male. Among other things, he asked which time she cursed at him again. The offi- the program since January. her if she was a kinky, freaky kind of girl, and cer followed the student to her vehicle, and she Margaret Campbell, a fine arts committee asked herif she was from Colorado. The resi- drove away. The student was issued a traffic TEXAS RANGERS TICKETS for the April 13 game member, said she's excited PC is bringing an dent did not answer the phone after the first citation. enlertainment production company to campus. against the Detroit Tigers are on sale now for $6 at the call, assuming the calls were from the same March 31, 1:22 p.m. — A resident of "It's an unusual activity because it's interac- Student Center Information Desk. person. Moncrief Hall reported that at about 10:15 tive," she said. Theft someone had knocked on his door and sprayed David Hofmann, a PC adviser, said he hopes pepper spray in his room. The resident experi- PARABOLA presents math majors Aaron Heap, Zoe this new format of programming will encourage March 30. 2:36 p.m. — A wallet was stolen enced some breathing difficulty but nothing Szymanski and Dan Weaver in a program tilled "Classical more student participation. from a purse left in the English department constructibility problems" at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in office in Reed Hall. that required medical attention. Students in the "PC wants to start new and different things to area opened their windows for ventilation. Winton-Scott Hall room 145. Refreshments will be avail- gel students involved." he said. able in room 171 at 3 p.m. SENATE AMNESTY Human Rights Day Events CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREER PANEL will be From Page 1 From Page 1 held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Student Center Woodson 11 a.m.: Chris Smith will speak about the situation Room. in Ireland Their proposal required two courses to be com- said. 11:15 a.m.: Don Jackson will speak about the pleted, a lOOO-level course, which would be set up Joanna Darsey. a senior studio art major and AI International Criminal Court SI PERFROG AND CIIEERLEADING pre-tryout like a freshman seminar, and a 3000- or 4000-level co-president, said she would like more students 11:30 a.m.: 17 (band) is playing meetings will be held Thursday at Daniel Meyer Coliseum. writing emphasis course. lo become aware of the organization's purpose. Noon: Andrew Fort will speak about capital punish- Potential Superfrogs meet at 4:30 p.m. and cheerleaders at Roger Pfaffenberger. a professor of finance and "A lol of people see AI as 'those crazy liberals' ment 6 p.m. decision science and chairman of the Tenure. fighting for something we'll never get," Darsey 12:15 p.m.: Crinkleroot will play Promotion, and Grievance Committee proposed an said. 12:45 p.m.: Donald Frischmann will speak about amendment lo the Tenure Policy, Section II — She said AI is a group of about 10 students the Chiapas massacres and the plight of the native Permanent Tenure, to include the Family Medical who are passionate about human rights and are people in Mexico. C4.MJ0 Leave Act of 1993. willing lo light for them. 1:00 p.m.: Moon Festival is playing • Call 2S7-7IKJO. extension 6274 Rales arc SVI per semester The committee proposed to allow a one-year Butler said TCU students have been involved 2:00 p.m.: Pal Manson, 10-year AI member and K Box 2980W. Fort Worth. Texas 76129. U extension of ihe tenure track lor professors who with AI for about 10 or 12 years. UDHR specialist, will explain the Universal m: Moudv limiting Sooib KIHIIII 2 I 2H(« S Iniversits Drive Fswt Worth. TX 76109 lake a full term of 12 weeks of unpaid leave. This AI is a worldwide volunteer human rights Declaration of Human Rights SkiffSkK» 1903 Phon* directory: lour-digit extension inlXKI series) num- 2:15 p.m.: Cobalt Blu will play bers are icaslied by dialing 257 7722 lirst, then extension. right may be exercised up to three times. organization founded in 1961 and has more than The Til' t*uh Skifff. an iifTki.il NBdM |Hihlis.iti.in ot PI'alfenberger said this could exlend the tenure one million members in more than 190 countries 2:45 p.m.: Ron E. Moore, TCU alumnus and former Texas < linsiiun I'nivcrmy. fsmdiKcd by students nt TIT Main number iS17> 257-7428 process from seven years to up lo ten years. and territories. The organization works lo prevent member of the AI board of directors, will speak 4ml s|s*isnrri! hy uV journalism .Icjuniitm li operates rax lX|7i 257-7111 about Tibetan refugees and his first-hand experience undct the policies ol the Sinuent Cuhlwalinns rommtttee. AdsertismgAlassiried 257.7426 The last issue addressed at the meeting was pro- violations of people's fundamental human rights. ujmpoMSj ol representatives from the student body, slaft. Business Managei 25743274 with human rights violations in Tibet [asuhy .ind adniinisttjti.in. The Shff is published I iwsd.is posed changes to the finals' week schedule. AI specifically works to free prisoners of con- Sludeni rHilftilllllHID>H>ll 25745556 3:00 p.m.: Drive-by Orchestra will play thioutfti hnday during tall and spring semesters csecpt finals Sound I ilf 257 76H1 Vigeland laid oul several options and told mem- science, ensure fair and prompt trials lor political sseck and holidays, and is distributed free on campus The I mail skiloetierst*tcu.edu 4:00 p.m.: closing and thank yous Ski/I is a member ol Ass»< latcd Pre**. VWhsue blip//vvssu skill tiuedu/skitl bers lo be prepared to lake final action on them at prisoners and put an end to torture and execu- the nexl meeting. tions. SOURCE AMNESTY INTCRNATtObVU,

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editorial SPRING FEVER Enjoy the weather while you can. The time of year when everyone longs to be out- side during boring lectures is here. The time when a glimpse at a blossoming tulip bed is a reminder that to-go food at the Main tastes better outside on the a» lawn in front of Sadler. v It's time to ditch the backpacks and opt to carry PPSPC ill around a blanket and a paperback book. C'mon 1 HP ... Vx^r^l Kfl^^ anyway. Set a good example for the younger classes. wrfm And don't forget the good old American tradition — spring means baseball . . . and baseball means being outside, eating hotdogs and nachos and sip- ping an ice cold Dr Pepper. 'y^'el r lMkl. v Spring's arrival also means it's time for frisbee Spw*^' I ji matches in front of the dorms, trips to study at the m jp%y%> Botanic Gardens, a day spent at Six Flags or a visit ipfP ■1 to the Fort Worth Zoo. BillP^ ^^fi% A clear, yet windy day means it's time to find a ^^^ kite and an area with few telephone poles. Area lakes are .a great place to go water-skiing or jet-skiing. Most importantly, take advantage of the season. The sky is blue, the rain has stopped (for the most %, M ■ part) and the temperature is just right, not too hot and not too cold. rmieawM You'll be wishing you took advantage of the cool breezes when it's 106 degrees in August. Child's play

KimoHIAl. POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board, Kids not always as innocent, sweet as they first appear which is composed of the editor in chief, manag- ing editor, campus editor, design editors, entertain- Children are evil little people, far Think of the utterly powerful parent Television, most likely. Or parents. anything if wrongs are being commit- ment editor, newsroom coordinator, opinion editor slyer than we know. Most like- — the entire future of another human Or society. Television is a good scape- ted. and sports editor. Signed letters, columns and car- ly they all belong in pens, or at being at her command. goat because children spend so much All this leads to children who have Itxins represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial least with permanent muzzles Babies hate being so weak. That's time staring blankly at it while con- free reign to commit crimes, because AnSkiff Ail-American Newspaper board. attached. ^^^^_^^^^_ why they cry, out of rage and frustra- cocting their evil plans. Television is. no one thinks they're capable and they The chil- tion. When parents give in. and give in fact, secretly run by children, aren't blamed later, because everyone Commentary babies what they want, they're train- designed to keep adults enthralled by thinks they're stupid. LETTKRS TO TIIK EDITOR: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters dren's danger is must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 5(K) words. To submit a letter, bring not in their ing their children to influence others, its slapstick comedy as well as zom- Combined with other mitigating it to the Skiff, Moudy 2" IS. mail it to TCU Box 29805(1. fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to inability to dis- by whatever means necessary. bie-ize them with those magnetic- factors, such as the existence of cer- [email protected]. They must include the author's classification, major and phone num- ber. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. t i n g u i s h Of course, children don't want the waves we all know exist. tain gun-worshipping communities between right adults to know their ultimate evil Parents are blamed because they where an arsenal exists in every NOTK: In addition to being the Skill production manager. Tom Urquhart is also a part-time and wrong; it's schemes, which do involve candy, but spend so much lime with their chil- grandpa's basement and the enforce- student in their knowl- mostly entail the complete takeover of dren, catering to their whims, and ment of certain kid-coddling laws that edge, so often the world. haven't penned them up or muzzled fail to recognize children's awesome Editor in Chief Kimberiy Wilson absent in our- Instead, they play the fools, tum- them as they should. power, the evil creatures are unstop- Managing Editor Michael Bryant selves, that the JULIE A. bling around and giggling hysterical- They're blamed because everyone pable. Advertising Manager John Weatherty distinction ly, distracting everyone by their assumes they teach their children Obviously, a solution must be Campus Editor Jeff Meddaugh FINN Design Editor Gretchen Crabb makes no dif- ■■■§■■■■■■■■■■ clever cuteness. They pretend clum- everything, when the reality is that found, and quickly. We must be freed Design Editor Jill Taylor ference. All that siness and ignorance so no one will children are bom far more intelligent, from the tyranny of the killers hiding Entertainment Editor Andy Summa is important is power, and children, the know how versatile they actually are and only suffer from bad memories amongst us. We must rescue ourselves Newsroom Coordinator Brenda Schulte little monsters, will do anything to with a steak knife, or a computer sys- that make them have to releam every- from the insidious criminals who have Opinion Editor Anne Drabicky achieve that goal. tem. thing once they go to school. already ingratiated themselves into Sports Editor Wendy Bogerna Children are trained from the very They pretend sweetness and mind- And society is blamed just because every aspect of our society. Web Publisher Spencer Baum Web Publisher Michael Kruse instant of their births to desire power, less worship, so that no one will know all adults are guilty people at heart, A war is being waged, and we must Web Publisher Kirk Shinkle and to be in awe of it. that they really hate anyone who's not suffering in some way from the vague win it. Our only recourse'' Muzzles. Production Manager Tom Urquhart Think of the utterly helpless infant their slave. And, most importantly, remorse they feel over forgotten Business Manager Bitsy Faulk — her very survival relying on the they pretend naivete, so that when a crimes committed as children. Society Julie Finn is a senior English Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf unfocused whims and uncertain intel- child does strike, most likely someone is also uncontrollable, which saves major from Fort Smith. Ark. Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili ligence of a total stranger or two. or something else will get the blame. people from actually having to fix Survival no easy task when registering for classes es, good people of TCU. it's that time place as this column is being read. see if 1 had any overlapping class times or take for UCR credit. As I have grown older and accumulated : of the year Weeks of meeting with professors, sched- was accidentally taking 23 hours. I survived that experience, and even more credits, my registration time has been Y again regts- uling and begging will lead to a decent sched- Finally, I had successfully set up a sched- learned a few things from my schedule earlier. This means more spaces available in oration time. ule next year. No basket weaving for me, I ule. My registration slip was signed. I did not First, scheduling an 8 a.m. class and a 3:30 classes and more class choices. Commentary ' Full and part-time hope. know where to go, however, and was directed p.m. class on Tuesdays and Thursdays leaves Registration will never be a fun and easy itudents grab a registra- I remember registering for the first time. to Sadler Hall. a lot of extra time between those two classes. experience. It can be survivable. though, and lion booklet for the fall It was a genuine mess. Because I was new I stood in line, very anxious, waiting for Too much extra time. an adventure in learning. Jemester and study the to campus, finding the building where my my turn. Surrounded by other incoming Second, finding out where the classes are 1 hope we will all be able to look back, J)ages until both the stu- adviser was located was a test of my ability. freshmen, it was. a hallway of nerves. located is a good idea. Hiking from the secure in our schedules and smile thankfully jlents and the booklets Once I located my adviser, I set to work I gave my sheet to the person at the head Rickel Building to Ed Landreth Hall on that we are done with scheduling. £re in danger of falling trying to fit in classes in my major and fill in of the line and was told to pick it up the next Monday, Wednesday and Friday in less than But feeling secure will be possible only £part. my UCR requirements. day. 10 minutes made me wonder exactly what until the Spring 1999 tentative class schedul- J Registration time The little booklet that seemed so nice to Great, I thought. Time for more waiting was I thinking. I could make it, but only if my ing booklet is available. Then, the process also includes trips to an MIKSII: have earlier in the day became quite a hassle. and worrying. first class was let out on time. begins all over again. «dviser, who. we all KOKTI: Abbreviations, numbers, prerequisites and The next day, I picked up my schedule and Third, scheduling classes at times you nope, will advise and sections began to jumble in my head. waited in line for the add/drop portion of reg- want to take them is very important. This was Missie Korte is a sophomore broadcast guide us to the best of I dutifully tried to find a schedule that fit istration. I was one of the first in line, and difficult for me as a freshman, though, as a journalism major from West Des Moines. his or her ability. Conferences are taking my needs. My adviser at the time checked to picked up the last space in a class I wanted to member of the last orientation class. Iowa.

Ntfc briwlo Kum.Q*mm» Tobacco, alcohol laws misguided Cigarettes and booze are a staple for characters in According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 1994, movies, yet they cause controversy in the real 44 percent of all fatal crashes involving 18- to 20-year- world. olds and 29 percent of accidents involving 15- to 17-year- BUT WWWi N\P5T People argue about the problems of alcohol, alcohol- olds were alcohol-related. The fact that it was illegal for B/StfBOCrY ELSE related deaths, cigarettes and cancer, and now the U.S. them to drink did not keep them from falling under the . KEEPS TVSRS ON government has put in its two cents. deadly spell of alcohol. f r\ SHELF.'.... This month. President Clinton asked Congress to pass The legal limit is lower, but this will not deter people legislation that would lower the legal limit for blood alco- from drinking. Researchers in California and North hol levels from 0.10 percent to 0.08 percent This passed Carolina have found no benefits to this measure. This law in the Senate and is now being debated in the House of is not a solution that will take away alcohol abuse and Representatives. related problems. Oregon has had this lower limit since Right now, there are negotiations for a proposed tobac- 1984, yet their cases of alcohol-related deaths are still co control policy that is the first of its kind. In this agree- above the national average. ment, the price of cigarettes would become $1.10 a pack These goals take the wrong direction. more expensive and tobacco companies would have to pay If Big Brother really cared about alcohol and cigarettes, more than half a trillion dollars to settle health claims. there would be stricter laws about advertising to minors I doubt that a dollar more would make the typical and more focus on preventing them from becoming life- smoker quit. If the "brains" in the government think a long consumers. price hike would curb the nicotine fiend, they are wrong. Cigarette smoking is an addiction like any other. The smarts in the government continue with the new Drinking is also an addiction in some cases. In every situ- laws about the legal limit for alcohol consumption. Thirty- ation, there is a special circumstance and a certain choice. four states have yet to accept the lower limit, and those Let us choose, not Capitol Hill. who do not change their laws soon will lose federal fund- ing for state highways. What a choice. Laurian R. Bowles writes for the Daily Collegian at Instead of lowering the limit, more focus should be Pennsylvania State University. Distributed by placed on the messages we send to people about alcohol. University Wire. F>ul -JUZZZi x\ Beat Bets PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, APRIL 3,199$; 77K Skiff Entertainment staff picked a few cool things to check out this weekend and beyond... Movie — "Everest," narrated by Liam Necson. Video — "Goodfellas," star- Peak Performance ring Robert DeNiro, R. TV Show — "The Drew Carey Show," Wednesday, 8 p.m., Omni offers climbers' tales, spectacular scenery ABC. CD — "Scream 2" sound ■ who didn't finish the climb are track. buried, located at the base of the mountain. All expeditions must pass TCI • Movie Channel the graveyard before they try their April 3-10 luck at the hazardous climb. Reviews by Skifffilm critics These tales and images give you a Check Listings greater understanding and apprecia- "Dazed and Confused," B tion of how harsh and unforgiving the "Contact" A JUSTIN mountain can be. This cruel nature is "Much Ado About Nothing."B ROCHE seen as the camera follows an expe- "The Blues Brothers," A- dition team in their quest for the sum- The Game," B+ When a man climbs the mit and the hardships they encounter "Can't Buy Me Love," C tallest mountain in the along the way. "Hoodlum," B- world, daring to take on One of the most amazing stories "G.I. Jane," C nature and risk his life, it is a major from this group's ascent is that of "Casablanca," A accomplishment to be respected and Beck Weathers. One night, as the "Air Force One," B+ admired But when someone films expedition was hit by a powerful "My Left Foot." B+ the entire process so that none of us snowstorm, Weathers was separated "Beverly Hills Cop III," D+ have to endanger ourselves for the from the group and left alone on the "Goonies." B experience, that is something special. mountain for more than a day. When "Con Air," D- "Everest," the new feature at the you're alone in an area where the r, Omni Theater at the Fort Worth wind chill can dip to minus 100 KTCl s Top Songs Museum of Science and History, degrees Fahrenheit, no one expects to March 27-April 3 allows us to view the spectacular ever see you again. 1. "Old School," Bran Van images from the highest point on But, somehow. Weathers came 3000. Earth without having to make out our stumbling back into camp the next 2. "Jealousy," James Iha. last will and testament. 3. "Underground I know some of you are thinking 4. "Ghost," Neutral Milk that "Everest" is just about climbing Film Hotel. a mountain. Yeah, and "Titanic" was 5. "604." Orange 9MM. just a movie #WW »• sinking" ship. Everest This is a film that not only shows Narrated by Liam Neeson Top Ten Films how difficult it is to climb the might- playing at Fort Worth Museum of 1. "Titanic," $15.24PiUi«n» iest mountain on the planet, but it Science and History $515.3 inilliucvJj^eeks also provides you with an amazing 2. "Grease," $12 story of an expedition that overcame day. nearly blind, arms frozen and week. incredible obstacles and reached the cheeks and nose close to falling off of 3. "Primary Col8 fSwk 0T Mounr- Everest with sheer his face. After a daring helicopter res- lion. $22.2 millft will and determination. cue. Weathers had his hands amputat- weeks. I have a hard enough time climb- ed, providing the most remarkable 4. "The Man in the Iron ing to the third floor of my dormito- Mount Everest survival story of all Mask." $6.3 million, $43.7 ry. Scaling a mountain where one in time. million, three weeks. six people will die is another story all The film then follows the rest of 5. "Wild Things," $5.7 million. together. the team to the top of the mountain $18.2 million, two weeks. SPECIAL TO THF SKIFF This film takes you through all the through the final 3.000 feet, which is "Everest," the amazing documentary of a team's ascent to the top of the mountain, is playing at the 6. "As Good as ItGets," $4.3 line details of mountain climbing affectionately known as the Death Omni Theater at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. million. $131.WrMllftn,-14 from how to make your way over Zone. Living up to its name, this is weeks. four-ton blocks of ice in a slowly the area where most expeditions ribs and the lack of oxygen can render Mount Everest and this film have voyage of trials and triumph, this film 7. "Good Will Hunting," moving ice river to how Spam is the either make it to the top or don't one's brain a useless mass of tissue. two things in common: they both lake will make you feel like you're on top $4.117 million, $121.6 mil- breakfast of champion mountain make it at all. But the trek was well worth it as your breath away and are nothing of the world. lion. 17 w*eks- climbers. The dangers at this high altitude are the group reached the peak and cap- short of incredible. But while not Literally. 8. "U.S. Marshals," $4.116 It also tells you some of the storied incredible, with the atmosphere suck- tured awe-inspiring images which wanting to ascend this mountain is million. $49.5 million, four history of Mount Everest and the pre- ing moisture from your every breath only a handful of people had ever understandable, not going to see Grade: A+ weeks. vious parties that have tried to master leaving your body dehydrated and seen before. These beautiful shots "Everest" is out of the question. 9. "The Newton Boys," $4 the mountain with little success. weak. A climber's condition can become even more impressive once It is simply a must-see. Jusiin Roche is a freshman adver- million, $4 million, one These accounts are.followed by shots become so frail that coughing fits you realize how truly difficult they With a stunning use of imagery tising/public relations major from St. week. of the graveyard, where climbers have been known to result in broken are to obtain. and an astonishing story of a group's Charles, Mo. 10. "Mr. Nice Guy," $2.6 mil- lion, $9.3 million, two weeks. 'Cosmos' brings wonder of universe to fingertips Top Rated TV Shows March 23-29 one of the 20th century's most understand ourselves, we'll never through him. He loves his subject matter and his 1. "Academy Awdrds," ABC, renowned astronomers and most fully comprehend the complex "Cosmos"'s main message is style represents this sincerely pure 34.9. loved figures. His brilliantly sim- brilliance and simplistic mystery that the universe is like a lost affection. 2. "Seinfeld," NBC, 18.6. ple and elegantly written mind- that is the universe. After all, you Shakespearean manuscript — it's "Cosmos" (which spawned a 3. "Touched By an Angel," tickling books have inspired mil- have to learn to read before you a treasure waiting to be discov- wildly successful PBS documen- CBS, 16.3. lions to not only reach for the can enjoy Shakespeare. ered. Sagan's fantastic science tary mini-series) is one of the 4. "Barbara Walters Special," stars, but also Sagan's most powerful book, most important scientific books of ABC, 16.1. to marvel at "Cosmos," was released more than our time. Almost as an aside, 5. "Friends," NBC, 15.9. our own beau- 18 years ago, but its significance Book Sagan clears up misconceptions of 6. "Caroline in the City," • ty and signifi- has no less diminished with age the time/space continuum, space NBC, 15.3. cance. than "Hamlet." "Cosmos" is one Cosmos travel and time travel. His book is 7. "Just Shoot Me," NBC, With the recent asteroid- Sagan lets of the best-selling science books by Carl Sagan often mesmerizing, pulling the 15.2. hitting-the-earth scare, us realize that, ever printed in the English lan- published by Ballantine Books reader into Sagan's own universe. 8. "60 Minutes." CBS, 14.6. triumphant Mars land- in the big guage, having spent 70 weeks on And, 18 years and thousands of 9 "CBS Sunday Movie: ing and plethora of Hollywood scheme of The New York Times best-seller writing/poetry is never more evi- scientific breakthroughs later, Chance of a Lifetime," space movies ("Lost In Space," things, we're SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF list. dent than in "Cosmos." Sagan's "Cosmos" still holds a place in CBS, 13.6. "Starship Troopers," etc.) just grains of Carl Sagan Obviously. Sagan wasn't exact- style is sweetly lyrical — super- contemporary scientific literature. 10. "ER." NBC, 13*»- • author/scientist Carl Sagan's work sand on an ly a no-name scientist coldly pon- novae are his notes and imploding More importantly, however, "Cosmos" is more relevant than infinite beach — but we're just as tificating on the realm of science. stars his harmonies. "Cosmos" still holds a piece of Video Rentals ever. Almost as proof, "Contact," rare and precious as anything else He was a best-selling author, but "Cosmos" breaks the gigantic our imaginations. 1. "The Devil's Advocate," the movie based on the best-sell- in the universe. "Cosmos" reads more like a per- and baffling universe down to its Warner » ing Sagan book, grossed more However, Sagan was less an sonal letter than a mass-produced most minute details (cells) and Grade: A 2. "The Edge," Fox than $100 million last year. author than a teacher. He taught us science primer. Indeed, this was rebuilds it in a form that is readily 3. "The Game." PolyGram Space (as well as Sagan) is en that science isn't about the uni- Sagan's best gift - he allowed understandable and understatedly Andy Summit is a senior news- 4. "In & Out" Paramount vogue again. verse around us — it's about the readers to be awed and baffled by beautiful. Sagan writes as a child editorial journalism major from 5. "Air Force One," Columbia Sagan, who died last spring, is universe within us. Until we the universe, almost vicari6usly seeing the ocean for the first time. Alvin. Texas. TriStar 6. "The Full Momflf Fox 7. "G.I. Jane." Hollywood 8. "The Peacemaker," Fast pace can't save mach five's unoriginal tunes Universal 9. "Mad City," Warner chose the worst possible groups to song distinctions and separations are 10. "Mimic." Dimension cover. In addition, it seems like they intended to fool the listener into did little to try to cover their tracks. realizing there are actually several' —Associated Press Inspection of mach five's album songs on this album, instead of one prompts one to consider their name. long, really weak jam. Mach five obviously brings to mind I guess they thought listeners (out images of great speed. This the band of politeness) wouldn't tune out in does succeed at in the sense of rapid the middle of a song. Oh, but they Cool Web Site power chords and souped-up tam- were wrong. of the Day bourine tempo. So, mach five definitely fulfills The tracks themselves begin and the speed aspect of their logo. But Judging by its album art, mach end quickly, or rather take off and they lack the impact associated with wvnw.tvparty.com/ five's self-titled release looks crash quickly. There is hardly an such speed. There's definitely no TV Pt pretty promising. I guess that's interim or pause after the comple- gripping in-your-face gravitational ^Mi why you should never judge a band tion of one song before the advent of force. SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF Take a look at aWWfllty' by its cover. the next. The songs don't move you to Mach five's newest album, a self-titled effort, is a mix of metal and of television programming Listening to mach five all the way jump up and get down. In fact, the alternative music. on the TV Party web site. through is a daunting challenge. The only movement I felt was to turn the You can buy the album as a sub- it's free. This site includes e week- band somehow combines heavy riffs mess off. stitute to the real thing — music that Mach five was shooting for a ly video' clip, with an overhaul grunge tone set to Mach five, the band and the moves — but it's not the same. sonic-boom, but succeeded only in a several album, stinks of commercialism. Mach five has all the aspects of a sonic burp. light They're the Spice Girls sans the crappy album — it leaves you with a television spice and exaggerated female traits. headache and hunger for tastier Grade: C- Mach five's 11-track album sounds tunes. lyJald like the background music to a 45- If you're really hurting for a Michael Kruse is a junior adver- fo minute-long Pepsi commercial for music buzz, dig the secondhand tising/public relations major from but the album sounds like the band confuse any listeners. The muddling generation crap. tunes of the radio instead. At least Overland Park, Kan. FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1998 Skiff PAGE 5 9 I 'Mercury Rising falls short

Top Singles High-tech thriller's weak plot, direction, 1. "All My Life," K-Ci & Jojo (MCA) acting make for disastrous combination 2. "Let's Ride," Montell This flick wastes almost every sec- play haunted, pill-popping FBI agent Jordan featuring Master P ond of its 110-minute running time Art Jeffries, but even his strongest & Silkk the Shocker (Def with endless cliches, stupid plot con- efforts are thwarted by the under- Jam) veniences and melodramatic acting whelming screenplay by Lawrence 3. "Frozen," Madonna masquerading as thespian artistry. Konner and Mark Rosenthal and the (Maverick) At least Willis has this summer's nondirection of Becker. 4. 'Too Close," Next (Arista) "Armageddon" to redeem himself (Gold) The script goes so far as to make after this flop. Co-star and uber-vil- Jeffries an ace undercover agent and 9 3. "My Heart Will Go On," lain Alec Baldwin has no such project ! Celine Dion (Sony) then call him "Art," lest we not under- on the horizon to resurrect his wither- i 6. 'Truly Madly Deeply," stand him to be an artist at his job. If Bruce Willis' latest film, ing career. Maybe wife Kim Savage Garden (Columbia) After a fiasco instigated by other "Mercury Rising," were a Grecian Basinger's Oscar win will give both FBI agents, but for which Jeffries (Gold) tragedy instead of a high-tech of them a boost in finding quality ; 7. "Nice & Slow," Usher takes the fall, he gets reassigned to thriller wannabe, it'd probably be roles. menial wire tap work. But then fate (LaFace) (Platinum) called "Mediocrates." In "Mercury Rising," Willis tries to • 8. "Gone Till November," (a.k.a. obvious plot convenience) Wyclef Jean (Ruffhouse) intervenes. (Platinum) Nine-year-old autistic-savant ■ 9. "Romeo and Juliet," Sylk- Simon (Miko Hughes) sees a phone E. Fyne featuring Chill number in the back of a complicated (RCA) puzzle book and calls. It turns out the ; 10. "Deja Vu (Uptown number was placed there as the final Baby)," Lord Tariq and test of the government's newest and Peter Gunz (Columbia) most unbreakable code system, nick- (Gold) named "Mercury." The head of the responsible depart- Top Albums ment, Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF 1. "'Titanic' Soundtrack," (Baldwin) orders the boy and his Bruce Willis (left) and Miko Hughes (right) star in "Mercury Rising," a (Sony Classical) (Platinum) family killed, because all government Universal Pictures presentation. 2. "Let's Talk About Love," "baddies" have to go kill "innocents" He sways her belief with no less than. fell his presence throughout the entire Celine Dion (550 Music) to prove how bad they really are. "No, 1 really am an FBI agent." film, but in "Mercury Rising" he's in (Platinum) Jeffries gets involved when Simon Yes, "Mercury Rising" actually just five scenes. 3. "The Pillage," Cappadonna eludes the assassin and is declared uses such clever wordplay between And when he reappears, you (Razor Sharp-Epic) missing, but once Jeffries finds the its characters. But only Jeffries almost have to hit yourself for forget- 4. "Ray of Light," Madonna boy, it's all he can do to protect becomes more man just a character ting he was ever in the film to begin (Maverick) Simon and his own life. with. The only one actually trying to 5. "Savage Garden," Savage What they wind up running from Film act is Hughes who makes you believe Garden (Columbia) are the needless and worthless plot his autism is real. (Platinum) fillers that pile up faster than the Mercury Rising Everyone else comes across as if 6. "Backstreet Boys," corpses. Directed by Harold Becker they're just killing time, as opposed Backstreet Boys (Jive) Sit through this mess and you too Starring Bruce Willis and Miko to the film which just wastes time. (Platinum) can see the most inane attempt at cre- Hughes Avoid "Mercury Rising" like the 7. "Life or Death," C-Murder ating a romantic interest this year plague and wait for "Armageddon." (No Limit) with Kim Dickens (one of the many 8. "Pilgrim," Eric Clapton SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF casualties of "Zero Effect"). sketch. I was hoping Baldwin would Grade: D- (Duck-Reprise) "Mercury Rising" is about an outcast FBI agent who protects a nine- When Willis tries to convince her at least be as great a villain as he was 9. "Love Always." K-Ci & year-old autistic savant who becomes the target of assasins after break- he's an FBI agent she initially scoffs. in his six-minute cameo in Mitch Youngblood is a junior Jojo (MCA) (Platinum) ing a government code. "Glengarry Glen Ross." where you radio-TV-film major from Dallas. 10. "My Way," Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) Video Sales 1. "Austin Powers," New Line Hip Hop Flop 2. "Hercules," Walt Disney 3. "Peter Pan: 45th Anniversary Limited DAS EFX record in need of creativity Edition," Disney with their stellar debut single infectious hook, and the produc- 4. "Air Force One," Columbia "They Want EFX." tion makes this cut worthy of a TriStar After their first album "Straight black-tie affair — complete with 5. "Playboy's Voluptuous From Da Sewer." Skoob and Drayz champagne and waltzing. Vixens II," Playboy released two albums that didn't Skoob and Drayz enlist rap's 6. "Marilyn Manson: Dead to make much noise on the charts but most verbally violent duo. M.O.P., the World," lnterscope kept the underground listeners sat- along with Teflon, for the album's 7. "Private Parts," Paramount isfied. Their fourth offering, shining moment, "No Doubt." 8. "The Saint," Paramount "Generation EFX," serves as Solid Scheme's production on this 9. "Andrea Bocelli: Time for another example of raw, noncom- track epitomizes the New York Romanza," PolyGram mercial hip hop. underground sound, robust beats 10. "Playboy's Women The Hip Hop Nation has seen Like their more famous spiritual and aggressive lyrics that are guar- Behaving Badly." Playboy its citizens go through sever- cousins (Onyx), DAS EFX delves anteed to leave the mike smoking al phases in this last decade into the sewer and serves up doses from fury. Mass Market before the millennium. Party of hard-core rap. but also has the "Rap Scholar," with hip hop's Paperbacks anthems were the theme early in ability to hype up a party. most prolific freestyling comedian, SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF 1. "The Partner" by John the '90s. but "gangsta rap" has ele- Redman, uses Brick's 1982 hit Krazy Drayz (left) and Skoob (right) make up DAS EFX. Their new Grisham (Dell/Island) vated rhymes to previously "Dazz" to energize weak produc- album is called "Generation EFX." 2. "Dr. Atkins' New Diet unknown levels of popularity and Music tion by Parrish Smith of EPMD Parrish Smith's misguided produc- Puff Daddy. Mase or Busta success. Revolution" by Robert C. Generation EFX and Rashad Smith of Tumblin' tion and DAS EFX's ineffectual Rhymes, but the underground is Atkins (Avon) Now, as we reach the turn of the Dice Inc. Redman is on-point as lyrics fail to breathe life into what always willing to accept talented 3. "A Night To Remember" by cenlury in the midst of the No by DAS EFX usual and upstages his hosts. On could have been a promising col- lyricists, unlike the pop-driven Walter Lord (Bantam) Limit album-of-the-week and Bad produced by Eastwest Records this cut, Redman reasserts himself laboration. consumers who arc responsible for 4. "Chromosome 6" by Robin Boy mania, reincarnated lyricists America as one of rap's most engaging DAS EFX are gifted MCs but the success of "Big Willie" Smith. Cook (Berkley) arc hoping for a reawakening. poets, while Skoob and Drayz need to combine their talents with 5. "Evening Class" by Maeve Renowned rhymers Rakim, Big Unfortunately, a lack of creative stand in the background amidst the a producer who will bring out their Grade: C+ Binchy (Dell) Daddy Kane and EPMD all made production weakens the duo's "Funk Doctor Spots" ruckus. best every time they rhyme (see DJ 6. "Star Wars: Rebel Dawn" mediocre attempts at a resurrection chance of any real chance for hip The album's title track (which Premier). Joel Anderson is a sophomore by AC. Crispin (Bantam) in the past year. Enter DAS EFX, hop immortality. features EPMD) uses a sample of Skoob and Drayz might never news-editorial journalism major 7. "Primary Colors" by who entered the rap game in 1992 The third track, "Shine." has an "Eye of the Tiger," but once again achieve mainstream popularity like from Missouri City. Texas. Anonymous (Warner) 8. "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks (Warner Vision) 9. "The Genesis Code" by Newest musical larcenists steal sounds from different genres John Case (Ballantine) 10. "Fatal Terrain" by Dale point, though, is they only bor- They're wannabes. and Friday night make-out sessions. segues into a Black Sabbath guitar Brown (Berkley) Music Review rowed small pieces of the music Superdrag's newest release, If the bulk of their sound stayed true tantrum. before them. "Head Trip in Every Key," is a to this mellowed (hallowed) easy Hey, Superdrag. make up your Trade Paperbacks ANDY Superdrag, the newest in a long melodically challenged compilation rock tradition, "Head Trip in Every mind! 1. "Don't Sweat the Small SUMMA line of musical larcenists, is a of Rembrants-esque tunes and Art One minute, you're pretending to Stuff..." by Richard group whose entire identity is Garfunkel-type harmonies. Worse be the Beatles ("Amphetamine"), Carlson (Hyperion) If it were not for the shoulders made of fragments of others' than that, they sound as if they're Music and the next your music sounds like 2. "James Cameron's Titanic" of those before us to stand on, music. leeching off the edgier alternative Headtrip in Every Key an ode to Mexican Mariachi music by Ed Marsh we'd never have advanced as a Superdrag is a quasi-alternative scene. ("She Is A Holy Grail"). There's by Superdrag (HarperPerennial) species. We rely on past accom- group that pretends to teeter on the Curiously, though, some of their even a little Alice In Chains influ- produced by Elektra Records 3. "Here on Earth" by Alice plishments to take steps into the cutting edge of music. Their whis- music isn't bad. In fact, a few of ence ("Wrong vs. Right Doesn't Hoffman (Putnam) future. Music is no different. pering guitar riffs, yawn-inspiring their tunes have a keenly self-aware Matter"). These style hybrids and 4. "The Beanie Baby Bo Diddley led to Jimi Hendrix, lyrics and monotonous rhythms, Chris Isaak sound. Key" would be a pretty good album. musical mixtures could make for Handbook, 1998 Edition" who led to Led Zeppelin, who led however, mark them as some of the And that's where their strength But they aspire for something some slamming cross-genre tunes. by Les and Sue Fox (West to Foghat, who led to the early most despised outlaws in modern lies — easygoing ditties that are more — alternative stardom. But Superdrag's not being forceful Highland Publishing) 1980s British Invasion. One key music. good for lazy Sunday afternoon naps The album's second track, enough. 5. "Chicken Soup for the "Hellbent," could have been stolen "Pine Away" rocks with a cool Teenage Soul" by Canfield, from Weezer's unused sheet music Pearl Jam (sans Pearl) guitar har- Hansen and Kirberger library. The song is painfully similar monies, but its effectiveness makes (HCI) to "Buddy Holly," which is a fine the rest of the album that much 6. "Under the Tuscan Sun" by tune in its own right, just not meant worse. Frances Mayes (Broadway) to be copied. You know what's missing. Buried 7. "Spontaneous Healing" by Perhaps Superdrag is just suffer- beneath their layers of stolen music Andrew Well (Fawcett ing from a lack of self-esteem. Like is a band that has a distinct sound. Columbine) their album, the band's musicians It's not a genre-altering sound, but 8. "Divine Secrets of the Ya- show flashes of true talent — but it's one that could serve Superdrag Ya Sisterhood" by Rebecca don't maintain it. "Do the Vampire," well. Wells (HarperPerennial) a Gwen Mars-esque song of irrever- Let's hope they decide to use it 9. "The Color of Water" by ent proportions, proves Superdrag someday. James McBride has a vibrant pulse, but (Riverhead) "Amphetamine" is a laughably bad Grade: C 10. "A Child Called'It'" by "Imagine" wannabe. Dave Pelzer (HCI) "Bankrupt Vibration," the album's Andy Summa is a senior news- SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF —Associated Press sixth track, starts with a degrading editorial journalism major from Tom Pappas, Brandon Fisher, John Davis and Don Coffey Jr. mako up tha band Superdrag John Mellencamp harmony, but Alvin, Texas. PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, APRIL 3,1996] Alumni group's fourth Boston band Guster performing today By Yumiko Shibata egg hunt set for Sunday STAFF REPORTER By Nicola Edwards and is heading solicitation efforts for Guster, an award-winning band STAFF REPORTER the hunt. He said the hunt could from Boston, is playing at 7:45 The Office of Alumni Relations is attract over 1,000 people this year. p.m. today in front of the Student sponsoring its fourth annual TCU "It's free, fun and exciting, and it Center, after a performance by E&jter Egg Hunt at 2:30 p.m. Sunday doesn't take many people to put Fishermen's Ensemble at 6:30. on the front lawn of Sadler Hall. together, so the hunt is always a suc- The performance is sponsored by Kristi Hot an. director of alumni cess and will continue to be because the Programming Council. relations, said she looks forward to people are always looking for some- Hillary Wright, PC's concert this time of year to have fun. thing that their children will be able to chairwoman, said the band is gain- 'This is just a time for our alumni enjoy and remember," he said. ing fame around the nation, and to get together and enjoy the Easter Last year, approximately 500 has played in more than 27 states. season with their families." she said. children participated in the egg hunt "They sold out the places bigger Sandra and parents, than Trees, which is in Dallas," Tuomcy, assis- -^—^—^———— community she said. tant director of members and This is the band's second time alumni relations, 6 4Qirince we've taken alumni added to come to Texas, she said. has helped plan 1 up the egg hunt, up to a total of Members of Guster are Ryan the last three egg over 1,200 peo- Miller, guitar and vocals; Adam hunts. She said the rewards are bigger ple at the event, Gardner, guitar and vocals; and the annual event because we're giving Hurst said. Brian Rosenworcel, percussion. is an opportunity "This is one According to Sire Records for community back to TCU as well." of the biggest Group Publicity, Guster's latest SPf CIAL TO THE SKIFF service. — John Hurst and best Easter album, Goldfly, which was origi- "The Young egg hunts of the nally released in March 1997 Boston-based band Guster will perform tonight in front of the Student Center as part of a Alumni Board of 1987 TCU graduate year in the entire through independent distribution, Programming Council Concert Committee event. Directors chose Dallas and Fort has sold almost 20,000 copies. members. She said she has been ed their band activity throughout instrumentation of two acoustic aaaaaaaaaaaaaal The record was named thinking about inviting the band to college around Boston. They grad- guitars and a set of bongos and lo give back to the university and to attendance grows every year," he said. "Independent Record of the Year" TCU since February. uated from the university in 1995, congas, Guster has earned the lux- the community." she said. With over $4,000 in donations and at the Boston Music Awards in "I think it would be really good and continue playing music. ury of defying the usual industry The hunt usually lasts about ten an anticipated 500 participants, the 1998. The band also won "Best for (the band members) to get this According to The Boston pigeonholing." minutes, but families and alumni event solicits many businesses and Live Act" at the awards in 1997. exposure," she said. "I think Globe, Guster's music features a Guster's debut album, often stay around for prizes and pholo volunteers as well. Wright said she has been listen- they'll make a lot of fans." "fury of intense blistering guitars, Parachute, was named "Best Local opportunities with the Easter bunny "People love to give, and some- ing to Guster's music for a few The members of Guster met in percolating bongos and impecca- Debut Album" in 1995 by The and SuperFrog for $5. Tuomey said. thing like this makes more people years and personally knows the 1992 at Tufts University, and start- ble vocal harmonies. With the Boston Globe. "It's amazing how much planning noticeable in the community." he said. goes into this, and it only lasts for Hurst said the Young Alumni such a short amount of time," she said. Board has been involved in other Event organizers have solicited community service projects in the businesses from all over the Fort past. They include painting houses Worth and Dallas area for donations for the "Cowtown Brush Up" pro- thai will be given away as golden and ject, walking to raise money for the College News Digest plastic egg prizes. The golden egg American Cancer Society and build- prizes include free passes to Six ing houses for Habitat for Rallies at Berkeley and California State University, Los Angeles. Flags, free Texas Ranger tickets and Humanity. .support affirmative aetion "We spent almost all of January recruiting and gathering signatures all over dance lessons from the Bruce Lea "That's all we've done in the past. BERKELEY. Calif. — The day after university officials released the results California, and to get people excited about (the initiative)." said Murphy, who I )ance Factory. Tuomey said. but since we've taken up the egg of university freshman admissions without affirmative action. University of also helped to organize Wednesday's event. John Hurst, a 1987 TCU graduate, hunt, the rewards are bigger because California. Berkeley students held various rallies Wednesday throughout cam- The initiative needs to have 800,000 signatures by April 17 in order for it to is a former social chairman and past we're giving back to TCU as well." pus to protest the university's shift to race-blind admissions. be placed on the November 1998 ballot. Students involved in the movement are president of the Young Alumni Board he said. At Boalt Hall School of Law, where no Latino students and only one black currently tallying the numbers from signature drives across California. student enrolled last year, about 150 students held a walkout to protest the Daily Califomian decline in underrepresented minority admits. The students then held a cookout University of California, Berkeley throughout the afternoon. Community to honor TCU's "We wanted to get the message across to students that we are not alone in D.C. mayor may be this crisis," said first-year law student Michael Murphy. "This is an issue that's given teaching post global art works at reception much bigger than Boalt or the University of Michigan. The message is that WASHINGTON — Friends and supporters of Washington, D.C, Mayor nationwide, we are going to fight the regressive attack on affirmative action." Marion Barry have established a fund to urge him to accept a visiting profes- By Robyn Ross organizations and media in the Fort In lower Sproul Plaza late Wednesday, more than 50 students showed up to sorship with a consortium of universities in the metropolitan area. The STAFF REPORTER Worth area. a rally to express concern about the future of diversity on the campus. Washington Post reported Sunday. TCU's contribution to internation- "It's really a distinctive group of The protests coincided with the National Day of Action to Defend But George Washington University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg said al line arts will be recognized at a busy people," Moore said. "Everyone Affirmative Action across college campuses nationwide. More than 60 U.S. the university does not have enough information to make a decision about reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. has to commit to half a day. two limes universities participated in the event. whether it would offer Barry a position on the university faculty. Monday at the Fort Worth a year, and that's sometimes tough." "Our participation is a positive one." said second-year Boalt law student 77ie Post reported that the offer of a visiting professorship with the consor- International Center. All students are Moore said that while the board Nada Lahoud. "We wanted to raise awareness among people who are not tium will hinge upon the mayor's decision not to run for re-election. welcome. originally was composed entirely of involved already." Barry has served four terms as the city's mayor — 16 of the last 24 years. The reception will feature remarks local people, it has expanded to Murphy said the National Day of Action gave them a chance to increase the Some Barry supporters have said the mayor will decide soon if he plans to by Fort Worth Mayor Kenneth Barr. include a dean from the Universidad number of signatures to place the Equal Education Opportunity Initiative, run for re-election, but others said the mayor will make his decision closer to Associate Vice Chancellor lor de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, which would restore affirmative action in education, on November's ballot. The the deadline to declare mayoral candidacy in July, The Post reported. Academic Affairs Larry Adams and and a member from New Zealand. He proposed initiative was written by Boalt students. The initiative is being circu- The Hatchet International Fine Arts Board of said membership has been extended lated in other colleges and universities in California, including UCLA, Stanford George Washington University Visitors Chairman Ron Moore. to people in Canada, England and Bob Garwell, dean of the College other Latin American countries. of Fine Arts and Communication, One event at the reception will be was originally slated to speak at the the announcement of plans for the Alabama man sentenced under new interstate anti-stalking law event but is still recuperating from first Latin American Music Festival al By Peggy Fikac children to be safe, and also there's him," Cottingham said. heading north; and had asked the heart surgery. TCU. which will be held on campus ASSOCIATED PRESS been a message sent out to other She alleged Odom committed police in Cedar Park, near Austin, to A string quartet including students April 23 and 24. AUSTIN — An Alabama man people who would threaten their violent acts before the divorce, help him locate his 11-year-old. She from Colombia. Finland and the "We want to increase our ties to accused of stalking his ex-wife and own children that there's a price to including putting lighter fluid on his said he faxed police outdated cus- United States will provide music at universities in Latin America." Moore sons in Texas is the first in the pay," she said. wife and setting her on fire. After tody orders showing he had custody the event, and art by TCU students said. nation to be convicted by a jury and Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth the divorce, she said, "he kept reap- of the child. and faculty will be on display. German Gutierrez, director of sentenced under the new federal Cottingham said there has been pearing in their lives," even though She said Odom also tried to Rachel Bounds, a graduate student orchestral studies and director of the interstate stalking law for incidents another trial in the country under he married or indicated he was wed- obtain from the post office an in art, has been curating a portion of Center for Latin American Music, related to domestic violence. the statute, which targets those who ded to at least four other women. address.for those he was stalking; the space in the International Center said the idea for the festival came "This case should send a clear cross statelines with the intent to In 1993, Odom was convicted in caused an automobile accident with since it opened. from a similar event he organized at message to those who consciously injure or harass victims, putting federal court in Alabama of inter- one son by driving across lanes of She said the art on exhibit during the University of North Colorado. He prey upon and terrorize innocent them in fear of injury or death. state telephone threats against traffic in front of him; and sent a let- the reception will include work by said numerous guesl musicians will victims that their actions will not be But this is the first involving a another woman to whom he had ter asking to visit another son's professors who have participated in perform at the event, and all schools tolerated," U.S. Attorney Bill Blagg history of domestic violence, she been married, according to the U.S. newborn. The victims had a protec- international exchange programs and in the Melroplex are invited to attend. said after Frank R. Odom was sen- said. The new law, signed by Justice Department. tive order against him, she said. work from the communication graph- He said the festival will expose tenced Thursday to the maximum President Clinton in 1996, enabled The agency said when he was His threatening behavior allowed ics department. Also featured will be both the Latino and non-Latino com- 20 years in prison. officials to act before more violence released from federal prison in prosecutors to use the new law, she screen prints by TCU undergradu- munities in Fort Worth to a type of Odom, 52, of Montgomery. Ala., occurred against all the victims, she December 1996, he decided to said. The case was investigated by ates, each inspired by a card in the music they may not be familiar with. also was ordered to pay a $50,000 said. come to Texas to stalk his three sons special agents within the FBf, Mexican bingo game "Lotteria." "We will have the Latin American fine by U.S. District Judge James Cottingham described a compli- and first wife. He had signed over which Hutchison said also was pro- The International Fine Arts Board orchestra, choir and chamber orches- Nowlin. Odom, who was convicted cated and violent history involving custody of yet another son, age 11, vided for under the law. of Visitors was estabjished by tra music, the concert music." he said. Jan. 15 of four counts of violating Odom, his ex-wife and three grown from a different marriage, to one of "It allows you prior to him com- Garwell in 1994, chairman Ron "That's different from the popular the stalking law, represented him- sons. She declined to name the vic- those three grown sons, she said. mitting some more serious act to get Mcxire said. music — the mariachi. samba and self at trial and can appeal the con- tims but said they still live in the "He told numerous people before him away from the victims," "The board's purpose is to increase tango. We'll have those kinds, too, viction. Austin area. he came down here he was going to Cottingham said. the visibility of the excellence of but the focus will be on the concert U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. The two were married for -about kill the victims and take his Hutchison said that's the key. TCU's line arts in the community, the music." R-Texas, who sponsored the anti- 10 years, ending in the mid-70s, youngest child," Cottingham said. "That has been the problem that suite and the nation." he said. TCU orchestra, choir and band stalking measure, said she was Cottingham said. The woman, who Cottingham said Odom had made women and children have faced for In its first year it had 15 members, groups will perform at the festival. pleased to see the law pay off. was his first wife, and her sons threats by telephone to his ex-wife so long: Even when there were a number that has doubled since then. The International Center is located "I feel like something we did has moved to Texas about five years ago and sons in Texas; had come to threats, there was no remedy. This' Members represent businesses, arts at 711 Houston St. caused this woman and her three "certainly partly to get away from Texas after telling them he was provides the remedy," she said. JAZZ From Page 1 Musician Award have come to TCU for college. Wilson said TCU is lucky to feature a musi- The high school competition will be adjudicat- "Three or four hundred students visit our cam- cian of Fontana's caliber in the concert. ed by four musicians, including head adjudicator pus in one day, and they're all really excited "When you're hearing Fontana, you're listen- Leon Breeden. Breeden was the director of TCU about it," he said. ing to a legend," Wilson said. "He is one of the bands in the late 1940s and is the namesake of Sean Foushee, a junior music education major, greatest living jazz trombonists and an authentic the new band hall in the Mary D. and F. Howard participated in the jazz festival in high school and jazz icon." Walsh Center for Performing Arts. Saturday will will assist with announcing the bands on He said students will be able to "hang out" be his last judging event. Saturday. He said going to the festival was one with Fontana during the day, in addition to "It's a very sentimental journey," Breeden; deciding factor in his choice to attend TCU. learning from him at a clinic at 3 p.m. on said. "It's been a long and wonderful career." "One of the greatest things I remember is see- Saturday. Breeden said he attended TCU on scholarship ing Clark Terry, a jazz trumpetist, and Louis In Saturday night's concert, Fontana will play after attending another school for two years. He Belson, a percussionist, play in the concert," selections including jazz standards "Cherokee" became the band director at TCU in 1944, a year Foushee said. "To be a,ble to go to a school with and "Body and Soul." before he graduated. such clout where the band plays with two legends The TCU jazz bands will play a world pre- "I'm grateful music has been so good to me," was a huge opportunity." miere of a piece composed by Michael Riggs, a he said. "I credit TCU for a great deal of that. Foushee said Fontana's appearance at the fes- junior theory and composition major. Wilson said I've judged 200 festivals all over the country, and tival is impressive. the music, "Waltz for Amanda," is one of the I want to end my judging at TCU on April 4.' "People like this are not around forever," he finest student compositions he has ever heard. "Life's a circle. Some people make a big one, said. "I hope both music and non-music majors The bands will also play the 1996 NARAS and some make a little one. I've been lucky SKIFF STAFF come to hear him and pack the house, because Grammy Award Winner for the Best Instrumental enough to make a big circle, with being invited to Trombonist Carl Fontana highlights the21st annual Jazz Festival at this is one of those life experiences you just Jazz Composition, "A View from the Side," by the White House three times and going to! 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Ed Landreth Auditorium. won't hear again." Bill Holman. Europe," he said. FRIDAY, APRIL 3,1998 PAGE 7 This weekend's home sports The women's tennis team will face the University of North Texas at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mary Potishman Lard Frogs much improved Tennis Center in the only home sporting event this weekend. Better defense, pitching give confidence he smell of newly cut grass, the This change in attitude and success to play good on the road because you NCAA gleam of the sun on freshly started well before the season began. win championships on the road, you Fenders resigns groomed dirt and the smack (or "We started in the fall to make a don't win them at home." as UT coach should I say ping) of the bat are all bigger commitment to doing the little TCU is 5-6 away from the Frog AUSTIN (AP) — Tom pahs of college baseball. things to win." Brown said. "We try campus and 15-5 at home. Now is the Penders, the winningest bas- This season every day to keep three things in time that the Homed Frogs must begin ketball coach in University of the grass smells ^^^^^____ mind: execute, effort and class." that championship run on the road as Texas history, resigned better, the sun Right now the Frogs are executing Commentary 13 of TCU's final 19 conference Thursday. feels nicer and the things that sometimes go unno- games aren't in Fort Worth. "It is with mixed emotions the bats are ping- ticed on the stat sheet, including a Rice, while leading the WAC, has that I resign," Penders said at ing with more renewed commitment to defense. also dominated TCU in the last year. a news conference. regularity to The Frogs, as a team, have turned 35 The Owls took five of six meetings "I dedicated the last 10 head coach double plays and have only 41 errors between the schools in 1997. years of my life to bringing Lance Brown. through the first 34 games. That might Of course, as evidenced by TCU's the university a basketball "We've got sound like a lot. but compared to 75 attitude and record, 1998 is a different program that everyone could kids that listen errors last year it is a vast improve- year. Rice is also a changed team. be proud of," he said. and want to ment. TCU has a .969 fielding per- "I think it's a totally different team RlCIIXKI) Penders' resignation came win," Brown centage, which leads the WAC. this year because it's built on pitching." DlRKKTT three to four weeks after four said "Our pitch- "We're so much better defensively." Brown said. "This year they have three players met with the ing and defense Brown proudly asserts. "We also have quality starters, but in the past you Longhorn athletic director are much better (than last yearl" better pitching than last year." have to score 10 runs to win." and complained about the Spending a few minutes with That includes the performances of TCU's offense can certainly score program. TCU's baseball coach reveals some- the Frogs two top starters: Heath runs. The team is hitting 300 and has The departing coach said one much more relaxed and confident Collins and Shawn Thompson. When scored 69 more runs than its oppo- he believes "the future is than he was this time a year ago. one of the two right-handed hurlers nents this season. The Frogs hottest bright for Texas basketball This lime last year TCU was 17-17 start for the Frogs. TCU is 12-6 and an hitting combination is Chris Connally and for me and for my family overall and 7-4 in the conference impressive 6-2 in conference play. and Royce Huffman. Huffman has • . as well. It is the time in my before the end of the year collapse. Both will start the first two games of .512 average in WAC play and is on a life to pursue other options." The team eventually finished 26-27 an important three-game series in current 18-game hitting streak. DeLoss Dodds, Longhorn and 15-15 in the Western Athletic Houston against WAC-leading Rice. Connally has a .404 average in WAC athletic director, praised Conference. There was no invitation TCU's biggest question has been play to go along with six home runs Penders. for postseason play. that final game of a three game series. and 16 RBI He said Penders was the The invitations could come this sea- This weekend Scott Atchison will be Lance Brown is certainly correct coach "who brought Texas son. The Horned Frogs are vastly asked to go out and give the Frogs five when he says that championships are basketball to a new competi- improved. TCU is now on the verge of solid innings. TCU has a bullpen won on the road. A series win againsl tive level." making a move toward one of the top capable of going the rest of the way. Rice would bring the Frogs closer to "Tom has worked hard for six spots in the WAC which would It's simply a matter of getting a good that goal. This 1998 edition of the the University of Texas for 10 guarantee a post-season berth. The start from that third-game starter. Homed Frogs believes it belongs in years. He's put UT basketball Frogs stand at 21-13 and 8-3 in con- TCU takes on the Rice Owls in a the same category as Rice. That is half in the national limelight," ference play. three-game series that should deter- the battle. Oodds said. "One thing we've been able to do mine if the Frogs can make a serious L»tgh WHsOfl SKIFF STAFF this year is move runners over into a push for the WAC south division title. Richard Darren is a senior radio- Three plead innocent Junior transfer Ryan Ridenour has added depth to the TCU bullpen, position to score," Brown said. "We "It's way too early lo put pressure TV-film major from Montreal. in probe which has shown improvement this year. can score without hits this season." on one series." Brown said. "We have Canada. CHICAGO (AP) — Two former Northwestern athletes pleaded innocent today to fed- eral charges involving point- New athletics director is ready for challenge shaving in basketball games. By Todd J. Shriber and then they called back a couple of ing. Billy Tubbs guided the Homed must be examined. Hyman said. "The driving forces ath- Bond of $4,500 was set for SKIFF STAFF days later and said 'If we send some- Frogs to national prominence with a "There's more parity today with letically are football and basketball. the two along with a third man The winds of administrative one to meet with you at the airport in stellar basketball season and Dennis each Division-I school having 85 That's the reality at every institution in the case. change have swept across TCU's Cincinnati, would you be interest- Franchione, the llth-winningest scholarships, but there is never a level in the country. But 1 enjoy seeing Innocent pleas were campus during the 1997-98 school ed?'" he said. "So my wife and I active college football coach, is being playing field. With TCU in the WAC. young people excel in all sports." entered by former basketball year. A new football coach and a new decided to meet with them even called on to lead TCU football lo though, there's a more realistic With the success of the men's bas- player Dewey Williams, for- chancellor are though I didn't know an awful lot respectability and beyond. opportunity for success," he said. ketball team in 1997-98. it would mer football player Brian already in about TCU." Hyman said adjustment to change Hyman was a football player in his stand to reason that that particular Ballarini and Brian Irving, place, and soon "There were really two important is what it takes to be successful, espe- college days at the University of team will become the cornerstone of who authorities said was a new tennis factors in my decision. One was that cially in the ever-changing world of North Carolina where he was an all- TCU athletics heading into the 21st involved in a game-fixing coach will be TCU was at a point where the admin- college sports. ACC selection as a defensive tackle century, but Hyman says ideally all conspiracy. hired to replace istration realized the value of athlet- "I had reservations about coming his senior year. The Tar Heels also sports will eventually be considered Williams was accused in a the legendary ics to the overall institution. TCU has to TCU when I heard that Chancellor went to the Gator and Sun Bowls "cornerstones." ' federal indictment along with Tut Bartzen. a good message with the reputation Tucker was leaving because an AD's while Hyman played there, so he's no As far as his administrative duties * former teammate Kenneth But the first of its academics, but that message is success has so much to do with hav- stranger to gridiron success. go. Hyman said he considers himself Dion Lee of conspiring with rookie adminis- Eric Hyman conveyed through athletic exposure," ing a good chancellor. As far as "The most important thing is that to be a "tinkerer." gamblers to fix three games in trator to be Athletics Director Hyman said. replacing Tut (Bartzen). you don't TCU football makes progress. "I love to tinker within the pro- 1995. hired was new Athletics Director Eric Hyman's second reason is simple. replace an icon. You find someone Patience isn't a virtue that people in gram." he said. "I want to build on y Federal officials say that C. Hyman. Hyman comes to TCU He said a good friend who he also that will come in and build on the this business have. Just give Fran the the positives that Frank Windegger ' Irving and Kevin Pendergast, from Miami of Ohio where he was considers a mentor told him he would positive foundations Tut has laid," he opportunity to recruit. The potential laid. y a former kicker at Notre athletic director since 1995. be a good fit for TCU. said. is here," Hyman said. Building the program is not a ' Dame, bet on Northwestern's Hyman left Miami after a success- When Hyman was hired in The coaching change that has It would seem logical that the sprint, it's a marathon I want to ' opponents and persuaded oth- ful run that included 10 Mid- December of 1997, Chancellor probably received the most attention focus of a new athletics director know how we can make things better ers to place bets in Las Vegas American Conference champi- William E. Tucker echoed those sen- has been the Franchione replacement would be taken off sports like men's and how we can improve. The key to ' and Reno. The two were then onships in those two years in sports timents. of Pat Sullivan as head football basketball that are already success- being successful is learning from " accused of conspiring to fix ranging from women's volleyball to "He is now in the right place at the coach. And after a 1-10 showing in ful in an effort to build more com- your experiences." games. men's basketball. right time. For this is a new era in '97, football is an immediate concern petitive teams in the ones that are As an athletics director. Eric The university called in With success like that, one would TCU athletics, and Eric Hyman is the of the athletics department as well as struggling. But Hyman likes to keep Hyman is characterized by his vision " federal officials two years ago question Hyman's decision to leave right man for the job," Tucker said at the fans. all of the school's sports on the of success and that vision is now after discovering that some of Miami, but Hyman felt the timing of the press conference announcing Hyman said the state of Homed same level. focused on TCU. As Hyman its athletes had been involved the situation was right for him. Hyman's hiring. Frog football was a concern for him "I'd like to see all of our teams says.'The price of vision is expen- in gambling. "When TCU first contacted me, I Hyman has come to TCU during when he took the job, but that the succeed, but there are some that sive, but lack of vision is more didn't know that I was that interested. an exciting period, athletically speak- dynamics of college football today receive more attention than others." expensive."

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