FASHION AT TCU - PAGE 3 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1994 TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 92NDYEAR,N0.9 Speed zone Abortion crux of U.N. debate Birth control compromise falls apart as Vatican takes firm stance
By DANIEL WAKIN Hours after the compromise fell ASSOCIATED PRESS apart, the Vatican's chief delegate delivered a tough speech attacking CAIRO, Egypt — A hard-fought the draft of a plan of action for curb- compromise on abortion unraveled at ing world population growth over the the U.N. population conference next 20 years. Wednesday under an assault by allies, Archbishop Renato Martino said of the Vatican, which drew increas- that if adopted as is. the text "would ing criticism for its tough stance at endorse pregnancy termination with- the meeting. out setting any limits" and might Many delegates complained that make access to abortions an interna- the fight over abortion-related word- tional right. ing in a single paragraph of a 113- Such a right would contradict the page policy document on slowing the laws of many countries and the "sen- world's population growth has dis- sibilities of vast numbers of persons, tracted the conference from other believers and unbelievers alike," he important issues. said. The policy statement does not The speech continued a months- require blanket unanimous approval, long campaign by the Vatican and and the Vatican did not support doc- Pope John Paul II to keep abortion uments issued by U.N. conferences rights out of the conference's conclu- in 1974 and 1984. Great effort is sions. The campaign has put the Holy being made to reach compromise See at odds with the Clinton adminis- because the United Nations likes tration and others. consensus when issuing long-term Speaking at the opening session goals. Monday. Vice President Al Gore said Whatever statement is finally the draft document did not intend to adopted will not be binding on any make abortion an international right TCU Daily Skiff/ Blake Thornhill nation, but such U.N. documents and argued it was being misinter- Officers Tim Holzschuh and S.C. Neal write a speeding ticket in front of Alice E. Carlson Elementary School. Lights influence national and international preted. will soon be installed to mark the school zone. policies. The Vatican has a delega- On the conference's third day, tion because it's a permanent observer at the United Nations. sec U.N., page 6 Game days employ faithful Frogs Fashion major receives show bid
BY MARK MOURER members, many of which are return- told the employees. BY CHRISTY HAWKINS TCU DAILY SKIFF ing starters that have been with the TCU's game day personnel take program for years. But TCU expects care of a number of responsibilities TCU DAILY SKIFF TCU will start an additional team its rookie workers to make an impact on Saturdays. They are the first peo- Two dresses created by senior fashion of Frogs at Amon Carter Stadium this as well, said Athletic Director Frank ple to greet frog fans at Amon Carter design major Laura Beth Allyn will be year, and each player is expected to Windegger. and the last to bid farewell after the get quite a bit of playing time. Windegger addressed the team of final whistle blows. During the game showcased in a fashion show sponsored by the International Textile and Apparel Asso- While Knake & Co. take the field, workers Tuesday night at an appreci- students can find them selling tickets TCU's game day employees, the ation dinner, and he stressed the or hot dogs, helping ticket holders ciation on Oct. 21. Allyn's designs, which were inspired by other home team, will have its hands importance of their position. find their seats or keeping the side- the clothing style of the 1920s, were eligi- full taking tickets, selling conces- "Just short of the football team and lines and parking lots safe. sions and keeping the sidelines safe. coaches, you all are the most impor- ble for the fashion show after she sent in slides and descriptions to a panel of four The employee roster is full at 322 tant people we have," Windegger see Days, page 6 judges in June. In early August, the judges notified her that two of the three dresses she submitted would be modeled at the International Tex- Group offers anti-theft engraving tile and Apparel Association's Convention in Minneapolis. The dresses were entered in the wearable idential halls. Criminals will see that a certain item BY LAYNE SMITH art category and will be judged based on TCU DAILY SKIFF "People on campus really feel too is marked and will move on to items how they appeal asthetically. not how gar- safe and secure where they are." said that are easier to steal, she said. ments were actually constructed. Students will have an opportunity Theresa Becker, a senior criminal The engraving project is being The 1920s are Allyn's inspiration for to have their valuable possessions justice major and coordinator for the offered through the offices of Jarvis, designing. engraved for free between 7 p.m. and project. People are leaving their Shirley, Foster and Tom Brown dor- "I have always liked that style," Allyn 9 p.m. Thursday in the Sherley, doors unlocked when they go out mitories tonight. Interested students said. "It is very glamorous and expresses Jarvis, Foster and Tom Brown dor- because they don't think anything's are asked to register on sign-up sheets the freedom and youthfulness of women of mitories. going to happen to their valuables, that have been placed in the lobbies that era." The service, provided by Alpha she said. of these dorms, Becker said. Allyn said women of the late 1920s Phi Omega, is being offered to all Connie Villela, crime prevention At 7 p.m. Alpha Phi Omega mem- wanted to look glamorous, despite the fact interested TCU students, but is tar- officer for TCU Campus Police, said that some of them were working women. sec Tagged, page 3 geted toward those living in TCU res- engraving is a deterrent to crime. Starting in February, Allyn worked non- stop on her dresses until late March. Three dresses were entered in the competition, but one did not meet the requirements of the Recruiting effort expanded to Sundays 1920s theme. The two dresses chosen for the fashion sador co-coordinator for correspon- Days, Student Ambassadors will show consist of off-white crepe material BY JODI WETUSKI with green, pink, yellow, crystal and pearl TCU DAILY SKIFF dence and junior Spanish and nursing continue to do letter writing cam- major. paigns, phonothons, overnight hous- beading. Allyn did all of the beading by Student Ambassadors is giving Before every Monday at TCU pro- ing and Saturday tours, she said. hand. prospective TCU students the gram, prospective students and In the letter writing campaigns, "You have to be very dedicated and put chance to see what college life is all ambassadors will spend that Sunday ambassadors write postcards to your mind to it," Allyn said. about — both inside and outside of sightseeing and touring Fort Worth, prospective students to remind them In the future, Allyn said she would be campus. Oleskevich said. of important dates in the application happy to create her own clothing line. She The ambassadors, TCU's largest "We'll take them to see something process, she said. wants to work with computers to aid in Special to the Skiff/ Laura Beth Allyn volunteer recruiting group, will historic like the Stockyards, some- Phonothons give ambassadors the designing for a company. Senior fashion design major Laura Beth Allyn incorporate Sunday Fun Days into thing they wouldn't see normally," chance to call and answer any ques- "Computers save a lot of time with designed her garments with a 192fl's theme in their usual recruitment program, said Oleskevich said. design," Allyn said. mind. Katie Oleskevich, student ambas- In addition to the Sunday Fun see Recruit, page 6
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Bushes commit fund-raising goof Government supports black teacher Nigerian ruler maintains power 'Shootist' pleads guilty 'Pungent odor'clears classes
AUSTIN (AP)—First, Republican guberna- NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A white teacher LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Flexing his SEATTLE (AP) — The ba,.k robber Office equipment giving off a "pungent torial candidate George W. Bush guns down the laid off in favor of an equally qualified black muscles after defeating a pro-democracy dubbed "The Shootist" and his wife pleaded odor" caused several classrooms in Beasley wrong bird. Then, he goes for a golden egg from teacher argued she was a victim of reverse dis- strike, Nigeria's military ruler on Tuesday guilty Wednesday to crimes committed dur- Hall to be evacuated Wednesday afternoon, the wrong goose. crimination, and the Justice Department under banned newspapers, made it easier to keep ing an eight-year string of heists that began in according to Campus Police. On Wednesday, Bush campaign officials the Bush administration agreed. opponents in jail and decreed that his regime the Dallas suburb of Piano, Texas. Between and 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., an office acknowledged that a fund-raising letter from The government helped Sharon Taxman sue had absolute power. John Madison Williams Jr. and Carolyn printer on the first floor overheated and gave Bush's mother, former first lady Barbara Bush, and win $ 144,000 in back pay and damages in Thousands of Nigerian oil workers ended Marie Williams pleaded guilty to charges of off an "electrical" odor, said Randy Cobb, inadvertently was sent to the top donor to Demo- 1992. a two-month strike on Monday. conspiracy, armed bank robbery and use of a TCU safety director. cratic Gov. Ann Richards. Now the government has switched sides and They went on strike to demand Gen. Sani firearm while robbing banks. Students were evacuated for about 20 min- Mrs. Bush asked Dallas investor Daniel P. is backing the Piscataway Board of Education Abacha surrender power to Moshood K.O. Williams' nickname came from his pen- utes before the source of the smell was dis- Robinowitz "to help George get elected by in its appeal. The Clinton Justice Department Abiola, who is widely believed to have won chant for firing a round into bank ceilings covered. Cobb said. sending his campaign a contribution." contends the board had the right to retain Debra the annulled 1993 presidential election. Abi- during each of 56 robberies across Washing- Robinowitz has given $ 107,000 to Richards. Williams for the sake of racial diversity. ola is in jail awaiting trial on treason charges. ton, Texas and California. PAGE TWO PAGE: TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1994
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BY HEATHER HOGAN heat fashions, many classier looks From rose to a nearly purple hue, TCU DAILY SKIFF are coming out this fall. red is definitely the color of the sea- "It's back to the basics this year," son, said both Carol and Decom- Now that TCU students' purple said Ann Wisecup of Harold's. piegne. and white wardrobe quota has been "Traditional school styles are defi- The slip dresses that were so cool met and the bookstore's t-shirt racks nitely making a comeback." Sales and comfortable last summer will sufficiently raided, many students are booming at Harolds on short, now be coming out in velvet and are left wondering what to wear in a full skirts, as well as pleated skirts dark, shimmery colors for a more new atmosphere and climate. and plaid kilts. glamorous evening look. Though students from different Skirts are seasonably short this Military jackets and equestrian regions of the country bring new semester. "It's thigh-high this year," wear are also visible in the fall fash- trends and influences to TCU, there Decompiegne said. ions. And whole new lines, in what are still common threads among Annette Carol, manager of the fashion conscious horned frogs. And Gap at Hulen Mall said fashion Decompiegne called "ethnic" pat- new trends are on the horizon. denim and dressy items for women terns, are drawing on Russian and Denim, khaki and athletic shorts have sold quickly to the college age Oriental traditions. are always popular with both men group. Slacks, sport shirts and clas- Men are not without their own and women, as well as t-shirts, base- sic tailored styles for men are also unique trends emerging this fall. ball hats and other brightly-colored large-sellers, Carol said. Colors have become warmer and athletic wear, said Ellen Sherwin, a Tailored menswear is a growing brighter. Long-sleeved rugby shirts junior fashion design major. trend for both sexes, Wisecup said. and plaid sports shirts in vivid col- Other wardrobe essentials for Hot selling fall items include red ors are favorite items this fall, women include wrap skirts, vests and black blazers, Oxfords, sus- according to Hulen Mall, J. Riggins and silver accessories, especially penders and business-type suits. employee, Cynthia Ramos-Ayala. large hoop earrings, Sherwin said. "A popular look this fall will be New looks are also being created Knits are great for the college solid pants and jackets of the same with traditional clothing favorites. color, with a darker shirt underneath crowd, as they are so comfortable The best example of this is the pair- and easily layered, said Elsie and a splash of red or green to set it ing of new tailored sport coats and Decompiegne, public relations off," Decompiegne said. manager of Foley's Department As the season progresses, roman- ties with denim shirts and jeans or Store. These athletic looks are easy tic looks for women and classic baggy pants, Ramos-Ayala said. to get away with and, fortunately, looks for men will hit the stores. The From the runways to the hall- knits will be coming out in more light and neutral colors of summer ways, bright colors and traditional vivid colors and styles this fall, she will be replaced by jeweled colors fashions are a hit this fall as students said. and gold highlights, Decompiegne go back to hitting the books with TCU Daily Skiff/ Tina Fitzgerald In addition to the casual beat-the- said. style. TCU students sport the typical comfortable look seen across campus this fall. FM88.7's ratings climb 1960 Tagged/,.WI graduate's book published by 500 percent since '93 grow from a small town into the size uated in 1960 from TCU with a bach- bers will meet interested students at BY CHRISTI GIFFORD it is today. The cattle, stockyards and elor of arts in journalism and returned their room to engrave identification TCU DAILY SKIFF meat packing industry caused the to receive her master's degree in his- fact the music played at KTCU is the numbers on any valuables they wish, BY SHANNON WOMBLE An autograph party to promote the Fort Worth population to triple in a tory. She received her doctorate in least played on any radio station in Becker said. TCU DAILY SKIFF book "North of the River, a Brief His- decade, she said. history from the Universit) of North Fort Worth. Villela recommended that stu- tory of North Fort Worth." was held "That's why we're a cowtown," Texas and is now a history professor Ratings at FM 88.7, KTCU, have Station workers was surprised to dents not pick their social security Wednesday at the Fort Worth Live- she said. at Tarrant County Junior College. risen 500 percent compared to this find the lack of a Hispanic audience, numbers as the number to be stock Exchange Building. A federal writers' project from the Pate worked on the book between time last year, according to the latest despite KTCU's Latino USA pro- engraved on their valuables. The TCU Press and the North Fort 1930s and interviews of "old North- six and eight years, she said. Arbitron Diary Data report. gram, Haskett said. "Social security numbers are not a Worth Historical Society jointly siders" helped Pate write the book, "I work lull time in the winter, but The report says that the cumulative "We are going to look into the good idea," Villela said. "Criminals planned the party for author and TCU she said. Immigrant families that I'm persistent." she said. listening audience of the student-run audience of the Latino USA program, can do a lot to your credit with a graduate J'Nell Pate. have moved into the area also con- The book, which was published by radio station has 19,300 listeners, up which is designed to target the his- social security number." tributed information for "North of the the TCU Press several weeks ago. panic community," he said. "We may Pate said she was interested in from last year's audience total of Students who have their valuables North Fort Worth because it's the River." will be available for sale in book- 3,800 listeners. need to come up with a new method engraved with a drivers license num- part of town which caused the area to A native of Fort Worth, Pate grad- stores in two weeks. "As a station, we knew our ratings of targeting that audience." ber have a far better chance of hav- were up, but we had no idea at what The number of women listeners ing them returned should they be time the vast majority of our listeners outnumbered the men at many time discovered by police, Villela said. were tuning in," said Andrew Has- slots throughout the day. Haskett said When police officers find stolen kett, station manager. that women are KTCU's primary tar- merchandise with identification The Arbitron Diary Data group, get audience mainly because so many numbers, they definitely will try and which gathers radio and local televi- other stations take a discriminatory contact the individual, she said. Mer- sion research, released an hour by tone. chandise without identification is hour audience breakdown for FM He also said the ratings will give rarely returned to its owner, she said. 88.7. The study showed the afternoon the student staff of KTCU the ability Alpha Phi Omega is a national THIS SPUD'S classical music and evening new rock to operate the station as paid profes- coeducational service fraternity. music segments were the most popu- sionals do. In the past, student pro- RUSH lar station programming. The early gram directors have set programming morning program, between 7 a.m. based on their own opinions and FOR You! PARTY! and 8 a.m., had fewest listeners. guesses. >•' i "The morning audience will build "Tremendous credit should go to SILVER SPUR SALOON as listeners learn that we are signing Research Director Paul McManus, WILL HOST YOUR RUSH PARTIES on earlier," Haskett said. "The 7 a.m. Student Program Director Sara Free- Sound Off! time slot is not quite a year old." man, the entire student staff and vol- call the Skiff • WITH DRINK SPECIALS FM 88.7 acquired a culturally unteers," Haskett said. 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M»N V U d SVAA 1| '11IH W03SV9 SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1994 TCU DAILY SKIFF PAGE 5 Injuries force TCU to make changes for Saturday
BY JEFF WILSON Wills will hamper TCU's efforts at stopping spring by TCU, should not be pressed into said. "We gave the ball to everyone who car- TCU DAILY SKIFF the Lobos defensive line, which is anchored action. ried it in high school. The only way we learn by 300 pound defensive tackle Damon Bur- "Offensive line is the one position it takes V-^ffensive line is the who can play running back is in scrimmage Injuries Saturday night at North Carolina's rest. young people a long time to learn how to do one position it takes young situations." Kenon Memorial Stadium has left voids at TCU trainer Ross Bailey said he and his it," Sullivan said. "We signed three offensive On the defensive side of the ball, TCU lost positions important to TCU this Saturday's staff stayed busy throughout the North Car- lineman and they aren't ready to play yet by people a long time to learn how to do it. We signed three senior starting nose tackle Brian Brooks for game at New Mexico. olina game on Saturday. any stretch of the imagination." the season to a spiral fracture to the right leg. Bailey called the game, "Unreal. One of the Junior tailback Derrick Cullors, who offensive lineman and they Brooks' replacement, sophomore walk-on FOOTBALL longest nights I can ever remember." gained 117 yards total offense in the season aren't ready to play yet by Hayes Rydel, led TCU with 13 tackles and Epperson is feared lost for the season after opener, is doubtful to play against the Lobos any stretch of the imagina- forced and recovered a fumble. TCU head football coach Pat Sullivan said damaging ligaments to his left knee in the due to a ligament strain in his knee. tion." his team needs to recover from these injuries game against North Carolina.. Epperson saw Cullors missed the entire 1993 season due "With Hayes on defense, his play uplifted in time for Saturday's game. his string of offensive downs end at 897 to a leg injury. PAT SULLIVAN, our team and our depth," Sullivan said. "The first thing we have to do for New Mex- straight. Junior running back Andre Davis and Head football coach Starting senior linebacker Michael Moul- ico is to get our team healthy enough to play Wills, a senior reserve at strong guard, is out sophomore fullback Koi Woods will carry ton, who is hampered by a hip flexor suffered a football game,"Sullivan said. for the New Mexico game with a hip flexor. the workload for the Frogs, but a suitable against North Carolina. Woods added a in the North Carolina game, is expected to In all, five Horned Frogs suffered injuries Fortunately, the Horned Frogs are deep on backup for the tandem has not been named, touchdown run to go along with 26 yards play at New Mexico. in the 27-17 loss to the Tar Heels. The loss of the offensive line. Sullivan said. Jon Don- Sullivan said. receiving against the Tar Heels. The Horned Frogs will battle the Lobos at starting senior offensive guard Bart Epperson ahue, J.P. McFarland and Mark Perry, the Davis rushed for 34 yards on 14 carries in "We scrimmaged Monday with all the 7 p.m. Saturday at University Stadium in and senior reserve offensive guard Chuck three freshman lineman recruited in the addition to 22 yards receiving Saturday players who didn't play Saturday," Sullivan Albuquerque, N.M.
San Francisco, Walk-ons excel despite opening-game defeat
and a fumble caused. Dallas: NFL's BY MARK MOURER series. TCU DAILY SKIFF Rydel entered the game after start- Moore, from Mayde Creek High ing noseguard Brian Brooks suffered School in Katy, will probably be The TCU football team received a spiral fracture to the right leg in the playing both fullback and halfback in most fearsome encouraging performances from first quarter. the TCU backfield. Sullivan said that three walk-ons this past weekend "I was a little nervous when Brian Moore would be more involved wilh The 1994 NFL football season against North Carolina. went down," Rydel said. But he said the offense due to his performance began last weekend, with all 28 he was glad to get the chance play. against the Tar Heels and the injury to teams seeing action with hopes of FOOTBALL Rydel said that he has become Derrick Cullors, who is out for two to making it to Joe Robbie Stadium in more mentally focused during prac- three weeks with a knee strain. Hayes Rydel, Matt Moore and tice this week and is looking forward Michael Reeder. a freshman place January to play in Super Bowl Michael Reeder contributed to the to his first start in a Frogs' uniform kicker, booted in both PATs and XXIX. Frogs' impressive showing against against New Mexico. TCU's lone field goal. Usually, some fairly safe guesses No. 17 North Carolina on both sides "You can only do the best you can TCU enters Saturday's game a can be made regarding who has a of the ball. They earned individual and that's what I plan to do against six—point underdog against the legitimate shot at making it to "The praise from Head Football Coach Pat New Mexico," Rydel said. Lobos. However, Sullivan said he Big Show." Eliminate perennial Sullivan and their nlay added to the Rvdel. at 235 Dounds. is not both- feels if TCU plavs New Mexico the losers such positive outlook that the team takes ered by the deficit in size he gives up same way that they played the Tar as Tampa with them into Saturday's game against the Lobo's offensive line, Heels. "There'll be a lot of smiling Bay, against New Mexico. which averages 290 pounds. faces around TCU." Cincinnati, ^flHfcw "You just can't say enough about "1 don't think any player I face will Winning will require repeat per- the Los Matt and Hayes." Sullivan said. have the intensity 1 do." Rydel said. formances from TCU's impressive Angeles i ^1 "They're full speed football players." "No matter what the size of my oppo- young talent, possibly even Rams, Seat- !+m Rydel, a sophomore noseguard. nent, I'll always get m there and fight improved performances. That should tle, and a comes to 7'CU this season after play- till it's over." not be a problem. Rydel said. few others. ing two years at Navarro Junior Col- Moore, a freshman fullback, "1 can't wait to play." Rydel said. and you re lege. He led the Frogs with 11 solo scored on his first play for the Frogs, "This team is more close to becoming left with the jj^y_ tackles and two assists. Rydel also roping in a 14 yard touchdown recep- a success than it has been in a long usual six or was credited with a fumble recovery tion on the TCU's first offensive time." eight teams who actu- THOMAS ally have a chance at MANNING SPORTS COLUMNIST winning it all. But this year is a little bit differ- ent. Sure, you can round up a bunch of potential Super Bowl contenders from the AFC (Buffalo, Kansas City, Denver, the Los Angeles Raiders, Miami), but who cares? No team from the AFC has won the TCU Daily Skiff/ Randy Scoggm Super Bowl since Ronald Reagan's TCU player Joseph Phipps breaks a tackle last week in prac- Manning/from page 5 U.N/from page 1 Sletle»», the Raiders are one of the AFC'l finest, anil entering the playoffs with records of 15-1. One of them anger and frustration were growing They seemed to have reached con- observer status at the United Nations man) pick them to be the AFC representame in the will lose the Nm. 13 game in 'Frisco, and we have to that abortion has dominated discus- sensus Tuesday night on a minutely and a separate delegation at the con- Super Bowl I hey have a dangerous patting attack and figure that the other w ill lose a freak game sometime sions. worked-out 175 words on policies ference. a \ers solid defense. during the year So let's jut! say that the 4s»ers beat Dal- "We are drowning in these issues," toward "unsafe abortions." A main objection was the refer- Final Store San Francisco 44, Raiders 14. The game las in the big regular season game, so the NFC title said Mohamed Alilaskhiri. leader of The compromise weakened some ence to legal abortions, delegates Ml a joke. 49en receiver Jerry Rice, without a doubt game is out West the Iranian delegation. language but still urged governments said. the best receiver football has ever seen, caught two Now look al the matchups Defensively, the teams Egypt's population minister. to deal with unsafe abortion as a The compromise had united touchdown passes and ran for another to break Jim are even. The Cowboy defensive line gets the nod over Maher Mahran, told reporters: major public health concern, diverse countries like Iran, Pak- Brown's all-time touchdown scoring record. Rice now the 49ers. with ( liarles Ilaley flexing his muscles last "Egypt is not a hostage in the hands acknowledged the legality of abor- istan, the United States and Benin, has 127 touchdowns, and with another four or five good Sunday But the Niners' linebackers, led by the former of the Vatican. Nobody can twist our tion in some countries and said mea- a Vatican supporter. The European vears ahead of him. he should establish a record that Cowboy Norton and former Saint Rickey Jackson, are arms." sures should be taken to reduce it. Union. Norway and Sweden also might never be broken. superior to the Cowboys That leaves the secondary. (ihanaian delegate Harriet Tac- The compromise was dashed accepted it as their "rock bottom" The Raiders did absolutely nothing I he defense Dallas wins here, with James Washington. 1 arry ahie-Menson said. "I'm a Catholic within hours when delegations from compromise. couldn't touch quarterback Steve Young, who led the Brown, all of it easily topping the Niner secondary, but 1 think the Vatican is behaving at least seven nations and one U.S. "For those who came to a consen- OB one scoring drive alter another Like the ( 0W- which right now appears to be the weak link of the just like the proverbial ostrich." territory objected, supporting the sus, this is very frustrating," said boys, the 4uers dominated every facet of their game. team. Delegates from 17X countries are Vatican's contention that some Henning Melber of Namibia, a dele- So. what does this dominance by these two teams ( Mtciisively, the match up.s will probably be the best working to approve a plan that will phrases were pro-abortion. gate who favored the compromise. mean ' vv. el!, two things. ()ne is that the No\ 1 3 game the NFL has evei seen 1 minitt Smith is clearly better lay out a policy for reining in the The opponents were Argentina, The section was sent back to a in S.in I rancisco between the Cowboys and the Niners than Ricky Walters, but Jerry Rice and John I ay lor are world's population, which is Ecuador. Guatemala. Honduras, committee for more work, but dele- will possibly be the biggest regular season game of all clearly better than Michael Irs.m and Alvin Harper. The expected to more than double by Malta. Slovakia. Uruguay and gates put off further discussion until tifflC I Ins game will be a preview of the NFC champi- Cowboy offensive line is better, but the Niners arc- 2(150. Guam, a U.S. territory that has Friday. onship game, anil both learns should be absolutely deeper at every position. pumped Former Cowboy and current 49ei Ken Norton So II will comedown to quarterbacks. Ste^c Young is the has already said that he has been looking forward to that best quarterback never to win the Super Bowl, and Troy game more than any in his career. This will, without a \iknian is the man w ho's led Dallas to the last two titles. doubt, he the biggest game ot the year I hc> are clearly the best iwo signal callers in the NFL. Recruit/from page 1 And. ot course, the dominance by these two teams So what will happen'.' Well, nobody has ever won will mean that, tor the third straight year, the Cowboys three straight Supei Bowls, and some pretty good teams lions students may have about TCU, and for students who don't want to sadors is "the most amazing organi- and 4l*ers will light toi the NFC title in the champi- have tried. The Steelcrs ol the '70s couldn't do it. The she said. miss school for Monday at TCU, she zation as far as admissions goes." onship game (Actually, we may as well just call this 49eri of the 'XOs couldn't do it. Nobody has done it "This year we're doing it said. Last year, ambassadors reached Tic Super Bowl, because whichever team wins is And. guess what? I he ( owhoys of the '90l won't do (Phonothons) differently. We Brad Voss, a freshman pre-major. about 6.000 prospective students by going to have the pleasure ot destroying I he AFC cham- it either. In the greatest NFC championship game ever. divided the country up regionally." said he remembered his contact with phone, over 10,000 with phone calls pion in yet another Super Howl I If. tor some icason. Young will hit Rice m the corner of the end /one with (Heskev ich said. Phis way an ambas- Student Ambassadors and joined the and letters, and thousands more this doetn't happen, it will be one ot the biggest sur- no lime let! on the clock to give the 49ers a thrilling 42- sador can speak lo someone from organization. through Monday at TCU. Blouin said. prises in the history ot football. 41 \ ictor) I he Niners will go on to the Super Bowl, their hometown if they want to. she "I stayed a weekend in Clark last "Incredible amounts of people So ,ill ol this only leaves one question unanswered. and win il. while Dallas will be forced to realize just said. October," Voss said. "I remembered come into contact with Student And th.u question is. ot course, who will win the M < how hard it is lo win three straight Super Bowls. K I ambassadors also share their getting lots ol phone calls from them Ambassadors." Blouin said. "We championship game between the Cowboy i and the Nin rooms with prospective students to (ambassadors), so when I got the could never get along without them." ers Well, let's look at things a bit more closely /"in Wanning u a tenior news-editorial major from give them a taste of dorm life. invitation to their meeting. I decided There are about 250 active mem- Both ot these learns have a very good chance ol Boston. (lleskevich said. to check it out." bers right now, Blouin said. Those Saturday tours are mainly for peo- Todd Blouin. assistant director of interested in joining should go to the ple who live in the metroplex area admissions, said Student Ambas- admissions office, he said. SPORTS DIGEST Wllbeii requests jury Dallas adds Chapman UH denies cheating I 1 KB<)< K.levasl.AI'l Ievas IR\ TNO.TcvasI M'l 'I he Dallas HOUSTON(AP) former and Days/from page 1 \&M forward Joe Wilbert has Cowboys signed rookie Lindsey Chap- current University of Houston foot- requested a jury trial on a charge he man lor a second time on Wednesday hall players routinely paid another Some of the Staff have been rience, he said. tion that he started when he was assaulted a Ievas lech basketball fan as backup lo l.mmitt Smith. player to take their math exams, the employed since the early '60s. Oliver Mike Humphries has been provid- enrolled at TCU. during B post came brawl. Chapman was cut from the Jets Houston Chronit It reported Sutton is beginning his 30th season ing security for the stadium for four "1 used to carry Cokes up to the Wilbert was indicted last spring training camp this summer He was Wednesday. to work in the ticket booths outside years. He works for the Fort Worth sports writers (in the press boxes)," foi I last A misdemeanor assault 00a signed by the Cowboy sand cut llicnevl University officials say the news- the stadium, lie said lhat he origi- Police Department and keeps the Mahlie said. "Back then we didn't man who. was attending a basketball day. paper is milking old new t. nally began working at TCU on game sidelines safe during home games. have an elevator, so I had to carry the •h J Dallas cut Lincoln Coleman on Bui three former players say the day s to make extra money, but now it Originally in the chancellor's box, cases up the ramps " The scuttle broke out be'ween tans lucsday and thought they had Bell, eliciting is more widespread than has become a tradition that he enjoys Humphries has since moved to the Among the new faces on the work and players as Wilbert and other until the Redskins matched the Cow- first reported to college officials last doing. field where he could be "closer to the force are Aaron and Melody Davis of Aegics attempted to leave the court boys' two-year offer of $108,000 and December. Security at the stadium employs action." Alvarado. Texas, who work at a con- $135,000. aftet their 89-88 victory. over 100 people. Salvador Raso Associate Athletic Director Mel cession stand to raise money for their ■tatted working security at Amon Thomas is in charge of the game day Cub Scout pack. Cartel Stadium thirty years ago. He employees. He said that since TCU Aaron was recently elected Pack lias w orked in the parking lot. by the hired the bicycle security patrol, Leader of 1213 and will be bringing press elevator and in the press box. there have been no incidents of van- several of the pack's leaders to work Raso is a retired assistant deputy dalism or theft in the parking lot. on gamedays. The paychecks that sheriff w ho also took the job to make Jim Mahlie, who graduated from they receive will go to helping the extra money, but found that working TCU in 1942. takes tickets al the pack operate. for TCU has been a rewarding expe- turnstiles and is continuing a tradi- "We'll probably be able to rechar- ter all of the boys and pay for advancement awards," Davis said. Support the Horned Frogs! 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LOW PRICES FORT WORTH $1.00 Draft $1.50 Longnecks (Formerly the Longhorn Lounge, $2.00 Well Liquor just 3 blocks south of the $2.50 Call Liquor Benbrook Traffic Circle) $1.00 Schnapps 560-7777 (Even Lower Prices During Happy Hour) TCU doM not encourage the consumption of alcohol If you do alcohol you should do so responsibly and you should never dnve after drinking WIDE SCREEN TV FOOTBALL FORTIES MUST BE 21 WITH 2 FORMS OF VALID PHOTO ID OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1994 TCU DAILY SKIFF PAGE 7 LAURA POTTER It's easy to win battles wearing bikinis and halter tops Women are more agile, have more speed ing and put out the zon women with big breasts and tiny waists strating the remarkable skill women have in Cammie fights her matches wearing a green and endurance, and are quicker, stronger and fire. wearing halter tops and breech cloths. heroic endeavors. Could a man make such deft leotard with a thong back. Have you ever tried smarter than men. She's protected Obviously, women are more suited to han- maneuvers wearing an iron bra? to simply walk with a wedgie? Imagine kick- Don't believe me? I will prove it to you against the dle warfare and killing without the trouble- Video games, one of the fastest-growing ing and jumping with one. using examples adapted from recent science immense heat and some bother of protecting themselves during entertainment enterprises in the country, partic- Stereotypically, "Cammie" is blonde. Her fiction novel and comic book covers and video dangerous flames battle. Like the female firefighter, their biggest ularly portray women like this. figure is simply splendid and she is pro- games. by her flame retar- problem is trying to squeeze D-cup breasts into Have you ever played "Street Fighter II?" In grammed to show off her better features before Let's say life looks like a video game. Mil- dant high-cut bikini size AA bikini tops. the regular version, the only female opponent each and every move. It's amazing how realis- ton Daniel catches fire, after someone pours and her bright red Still skeptical? Have you ever seen the cover is "Chun Li," an aesthetically pleasing woman tic this game is. gasoline on his bed and then smokes a high-heel shoes. As of a science fiction book or looked at the illus- who fights all over the world in a bright blue As a woman, I recognize the standard that is cigarette. Everyone rushes from the building, a woman, she does- trations in comic books? crop top and breechcloth. provided for me by comics, magazines, games standing around helplessly, except for a couple n't need the protec- If you analyze the women they depict, it It is actually quite amusing watching her and books, and realize that I, too, can be a of residents who are roasting marshmallows tive equipment that men do. appears as if many artists and illustrators actu- beat up male opponents and never once mess- buxom blonde who fights for truth, justice and and chanting, "Burn, baby, bum." In fact, her biggest worry is how to douse the ally believe that women are invincible and ing up her hair or clothes — if you could call the American way. The fire engine pulls up to the dorm and out flames while retaining her provocative pose. drop-dead gorgeous even while fighting hand- them clothes. In fact, one could really admire Oh, goodness! Look at that! A child is about jumps the first fireman. He is covered from Unlikely, you say? Try this one. Stretched to-hand combat. the cute way she manages to stick her butt out to be run over by a big rig truck. Now where head to foot in yellow flame retardant equip- across a vast battlefield, a mighty male army is Women are pictured fighting fierce fire- when-she throws a fireball. did I put my bikini? ment, ranging from thick boots to a helmet and battling an army of Amazon women. The men breathing dragons, battling evil forces and But "Chun Li" is nothing compared to her goggles. Following him, a female firefighter move slowly in rank formation encumbered by sword fighting vicious opponents dressed in new counterpart. "Cammie." added in the Laura Potter is a junior English major from jumps out, ready to run into the burning build- their complete body armor. They fight Ama- Spoils Illustrated swimsuit fashions, demon- championship version of "Street Fighter." Piano. Texas. P. D. MAGNUS ^aa< TODD MCKINNEY Removing flag Students should is unnecessary seek education P.C. pandering te,»i above recreation Heedless of logic, the Confederate flag is still a rallying What does the word university bring to mind'.' Classes, of course, fol- cry a century-and-a-half after the end of the Civil War. lowed by many hours spent paging your way through the library from The battle doesn't rage between blue and gray anymore, one book to the next. And it brings to mind professors, essential for our though. Lines are drawn instead between black and white. guidance through each book, periodical and computer program. The National Association for the Advancement of Col- But what else comes to your mind when you think about the word ored People, an organization dating back to the days ■■■'■ '?•- ,.l. lir;'-^^—■-'- -iv university.' School spirit? For those at TCU who do have spirit, it when the polite word for an African-American was a means football games, parades, purple shirts and songs to live h>. There "colored person," opposes the presence of the Confeder- are also extracurricular activities such as the Programming Council, ate flag on South Carolina's Capitol in Columbia. The student government. Greek organizations, and more songs to live by. NAACP contends that the flag blatantly symbolizes Now. for a change of pace, what do you think of when you consider hatred and bigotry. "Every time I see the flag, it is an I EDITORIAL university life during the Renaissance era'.' attack on my dignity," says Would Shakespeare write a play differently today than he did in William Gibson, NAACP I6()4. when he published "Hamlet'.'" What national chairman. would Charles Darwin think about building Gibson and his allies are perfect people with our genetics technology opposed by those who see the OPINIONS and how thai affects natural selection? How- flag as a symbol of history and would Mozart compose a symphony today? culture. "If we can have a Mar- T.S. Eliot writes that "the past should be tin Luther King Day, a black The Skiff'is a forum for your concerns altered by the present as much as the present history month, why can't we is directed by the past." But 1 think it's fair have the Confederate battle flag to say that this can be applied to almost A """ , % fly over the statehouse?" said a Tell us. about it in the Skiff'. everything else — from history to science to i^ man named Bill Carter to an all- One of the Skiff's functions at the uni- We can't make it any easier for you to language to music and to the end of the white crowd at a pro-flag rally. world. How does our point of view of the Carter does lose some credibil- versity is to be a forum of expression for express yourself. You can write us at present alter our vision of the past'.' And vice ity, however, for having been the campaign manager for all. While reporters, columnists and edi- Box 32929, you can bring a letter by versa? Is it for better or for worse? the unabashedly racist 1992 presidential candidate David tors put out the majority of the news- Moudy 29IS or you can call our Voice Which brings us back to TCU and the present day university. Look Duke. again at the images you have about the university, past and present. Ask It's disturbing when lines are drawn between black and editorial content of the paper, the letters Mail line any time at 921-7683. yourself whal they had thai we don't. white, making it hard to approach the problem rationally. to the editor space on the editorial page If you've got something to say, just They spent time reading the Greek classics, pursuing Latin, question- Anyone who breaks racial rank invites charges of "selling is reserved specifically for you. give us your name, phone number, clas- ing religion, establishing sciences and studying musical instruments. Of out." A black can't disagree with the NAACP without Say there's something about this pon- sification and major, and if your letter course, they didn't have the options of entertainment that we have. getting lumped in with the likes of Carter or Duke. Simi- They also had the motivation to discover the outer limits of a certain larly, any white who supports the flag or any black who derous university you don't understand. won't get us sued, we'll run it. subjects before expanding their ideas and thoughts into other areas of denounces it just reinforces racial tensions regardless of Or you want to respond to a column, or It's your school. Make your opinion interest. They did so with enthusiasm to be the best they could he and their motives. news story. Comment or complain known. for the betterment of society. In reality, the Confederate flag is only a symbol of hate Today, we have all that, too. We have the time to learn new lan- because Bill Carter and David Duke rally around it. A guages, study the sciences and read the classics. But do we make time faint parallel may be drawn to "X" hats worn by militant for it? blacks. Should whites feel that "X" hats are an attack on People have the motivation. But it's easier to play football, twiddle their dignity? Hardly. your thumbs to the beat of the next local band, or throw a party. It's a safe bet that no one alive today remembers the LETTER It's not any one person's fault, though. It's everybody'! fault. Our Civil War. Does the NAACP propose to control symbols standards have diminished. On Thursdays, we worry more about the based solely on what some people today might think of School Spirit share a common faith. Each person is weekend than we do the next day of school. Yes, we all need fun. but them, rather than what they mean in a larger context? The we should also pursue our educations as individuals and as a whole Civil War boils down to far more than just a case of stronger with the group to support society. Southerners owning slaves and being willing to kill for Laura Potter's recent editorial on them and the group is stronger because Next time you think about the word university, think about what you the right to keep them. Industrialization, trade and states' school spirit really struck a chord with of each person's contributions. can make it rather than what it is supposed to do for you. rights also played roles. me. It seems that she is wrestling with A TCU football game is similar to a Make use of the Writing Center. Your tuition dollars pay for it. so At least today's battles over the Confederacy are you should take advantage of it. Go to the library, where you have peaceful ones. The NAACP is betting on its current tac- the issue of how TCU football figures church service in many ways. Athletic access to more than one million items such as books, periodicals, tic: an appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court that into her educational experience here events often provide the opportunity microfilm and computer programs that can access the world for you in circumvents the legislative process. The NAACP is ask- and whether attendance at athletic for people with different backgrounds a maner of seconds. After that, let the TCU orchestra entertain you with ing the court to rule that the flag must be removed a symphony, then watch a play performed by the TCU theatre depart- because it violates civil rights laws. The court has not yet events is a true measure of school to come together as part of the TCU ment. decided whether it will even hear the matter. spirit. community. An athletic event may Then, when you can handle no more, catch a football game, dig the Recalling the controversy surrounding the first Rodney Perhaps I can explain my slant on seem trivial on the surface, but isn't it rhythms of the local bands, or throw a party. King verdict, a group led by the NAACP commented that this issue best by comparing football just about the only chance we get to But remember, all of extracurricular time could be spent educating the Supreme Court is the last hope for a peaceful resolu- yourself and society to higher levels. tion. games to service. Does the essence of bring students, faculty, alumni and If the Confederate flag should be hauled down as an modern religion hinge on a symbolic friends together for fellowship? Todd MeKinney is a senior English major from Tulsa. Okla. assault on black dignity, why not the U.S. flag? Surely it group ritual? I think not. What is really So you're right, Ms. Potter. You is an atrocious assault on the dignity of Native Ameri- cans. The Indians, after all, were oppressed, corralled, important in our religious experience most certainly don't have to attend abused and killed by soldiers of the U.S. Army. The is what we feel inside — our faith. Per- football games to have school spirit. TCU DAILY SKIFF Native Americans, however, could not mount such a sonally, I feel much closer to God But by focusing only on educational AN ALL-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER campaign even if they wanted to. They lack the numbers when I strap on a 40-pound backpack opportunities, you miss out on a great and political clout of black activists. JOHN J. LUMPK1N If we choose to eliminate offensive symbols, why stop and climb to the top of a 14,000 foot opportunity to join a TCU fellowship. EDITOR at the Confederate flag? We will drop the American flag, mountain peak than I do sitting on a And whether you realize it or not, the RICK WATERS CHRIS NEWTON of course, to ease the dignity of Native Americans. pew in church. So I understand how fellowship in the football stadium is MANAGING EDITOR ASPT MANAGING EDITOR Destroying the Lincoln Memorial will ease the dignity of Ms. Potter feels about having school diminished by your absence as much BECKY COFFMAN Southerners whose ancestors lost the Civil War. Demol- ADVERTISING MANAGER spirit without attending football as you are diminished by not partici- ishing the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin will soothe CHRISTINA BARNES TASHA ZEMKE the dignity of the illiterate. And we'll have to dynamite games. pating in it. NEWS EDITOR CAMPUS EDITOR Mount Rushmore, to ease the dignity of anyone whose But what we both miss out on is fel- TINA FITZGERALD DAVID JIMENEZ MICHAEL ROWETT head isn't enormous and made out of rock. ART DIRECTOR SPORTS EDITOR OPINION EDTOR I was once treated very rudely at the Red Lobster on lowship. In a church service, many Major David Young Hulen. 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