House, Senate Tackle Advising 70-Year-Old Ethnic Tutsi
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WEATHER FORECAST High 70s Low 58 Cloudy with 50 percent World chance of /'/^'pf'/' t-storms *' / • ' / Rwandan army helps Zairian rebels Inside CYANGUGU, Rwanda (AP) — Rwandan army com- Unlike this fraternity, many THURSDAY mandos crossed the border to students seem uninterested OCTOBER 31, 1996 help rebels rout the Zairian army from a major city in in the '96 election. Texas Christian University eastern Zaire on Wednesday. See page 4 94th Year • Number 36 The region's Roman Catholic archbishop was killed in the fighting. The battle for Bukavu, on the south end of Lake Kivu, killed the Rev. Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, a House, Senate tackle advising 70-year-old ethnic Tutsi. He died Tuesday "during a mili- tary attack on the city," a By Angela Sautter more feedback than other meetings science major, said he had problems tions, run a little data test and send address the concerns that were pre- Vatican spokesman said on SKIFF STAFF because more students were present. with receiving guidance on choosing this out to all undergraduate students sented at the meeting. condition of anonymity. Students and faculty discussed the "This is block feedback so we a major because he was passed from for an actual survey," he said. Janet Spugnardi. a junior criminal Details of the death were effectiveness of academic advising don't have to worry about having one adviser to another. Ashley Russell. House Academic- justice major, said people seemed ini- unclear. during orientation and the problems three disgruntled students being the The problems of not having the Affairs Committee chairwoman and a tially apprehensive to jump into the of availability of classes during regis- representatives for 6,000 students on same adviser each semester and the sophomore arts and science pre- discussion because of the many pro- Hurricane leaves tration at a joint forum of the TCU campus," Oberkircher said. requirements of different departments major, said the meeting was a success fessors who do try to make the gdvil five dead in London House of Student Representatives and A few students complained about concerned both students and faculty, even though the time restraints ing process work. She said students LONDON (AP) — The tail the Faculty Senate Tuesday. being assigned to several different they said. allowed the group to discuss only aca- didn't want to seem completely dis- end of Hurricane Lili has Fred Oberkircher, chairman of the advisers and receiving pre-major Oberkircher said the next step the demic advising and not career plan- satisfied with the advising process. delivered storms and winds in student relations committee and an advisers from departments in which Faculty Senate will take is to create a ning. "I feel that we did concentrate on Britain that killed five people. associate professor of design and they had no interest. formal questionnaire for students. She said her committee will contin- The most recent victim, 24- fashion, said the meeting produced Will Pryor, a sophomore political "We will formalize some ques- ue to work with the Faculty Senate to Please see SENATE, Page 2 year-old Ben Haywett Aufogul, was delivering piz- zas in east London Tuesday night when his motorcycle Student was blown into the path of a Rolls-Royce. The severe weather began in Wales on Saturday, spread eastward across England and leaders reached its peak on Monday. Two people were killed Monday when 90-mph winds toppled a tree onto their car near Bradford in northern awarded England. Nation $1,000 Monster stamps to he unveiled By Ellens Fortner WASHINGTON (AP) — SKIFF STAFF Classic movie monsters will A scholarship has been established appear on a set of postage this semester to reward the academic stamps being unveiled excellence of current students, said Thursday — Halloween, of Michael Scott, director of the scholar- course. ship and financial aid office. Ceremonies are being held "We are trying to meet itudertl at Universal Studios in needs as we were told them from the Florida, where descendants of TCU House." he said. "Hopefully several actors who played this will be the first step in our movie monsters will be on response." hand. The $1,000 Leadership Award was Film characters to be high- Tamas Molnar (left), the chief of office for the state secretary of Ministry cuss the relationship between TCU and Hungary Wednesday afternoon given to 25 current students for the lighted on the 1997 stamps are of Culture and Education in Hungary, and Sandor Magda, professor in the Moudy Building. Molnar and Magda visited TCU as part of a del- 1997-98 school year who were cho- Dracula, the Mummy, and head of the department of agricultural sciences in Hungary, dis- egation from the ministry and the University of Gyongyos. sen from nominations made by facul- Phantom of the Opera, the ty, staff and student organizations. Wolf Man and Frankenstein's The scholarship is aimed at helping monster. retention, said Chnsli Campbell, a senior speech communication major. Scientists identify TCU hosts Hungarian delegation "It is a way to reward leadership genetic disorder skills and capabilities, and it helps LOS ANGELES (AP) — Visiting prof says openness, faculty made visitors feel at home keep people here." she said. Scientists have found the The scholarship recipients are genetic defect responsible for sophomores Lynda Lackey. William an incurable brain-destroying By Patricio Crooker the faculty and students and how the influence in former communist Tamas Molnar. the chief of office Pryor Jr.. Jeffrey Crane Jr. Kevin disease and have developed a SKIFF STAFF faculty feel at home working at countries, and Hungarians need to for the state secretary of the Nicoletti. Amy Smeltzer. Matthew quick blood test for identify- A delegation from the University TCU," Magda said through a trans- be prepared for international busi- Ministry of Culture and Education, Rosen and Tehan Scully. Junior recip- ing people who have the dis- of Gyongyos, a public university in lator. ness. said Hungary is proud of having one ients are Molly Regal. Malinda order or are almost certain to Hungary, and the Ministry of Magda said it's obvious that "Multinational companies want of the oldest European educational Mason. Brad Singleton. Stoncy While get it. Culture and Education visited TCU economy and business are impor- to come to countries which are not systems for higher education. and Matthew Rosine. Senior recipi- The disease is known as Wednesday and emphasized the tant for international relations, but part of the European Community." Molnar said the education system ent! are Charity Bedell. Clint spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, importance of international experi- that having international experience he said. is currently slow-moving and is tak- Brumble. Ruth Powell. Allison and the newly discovered ence. in education is fundamental. Magda said his opinion about ing time to adjust after the 1989 Blocker. Blair Woodell. Elise Boon. gene is called SCA2. Sandor Magda, a professor and He said that by the year 2000. education is that it is like any other political changes in Hungary. Tara Kornegay. Kimberh Shelter. Scientists previously iden- head of the Agricultural Sciences Hungary will be open to many new form of business, but it produces He said the relationship with Teodora Borislavaeva Donevska, tified the genetic defects College at the University of ideas because a new generation of bigger revenues. TCU opened up innovative attitudes. Brian Spindor and Amy Godlewski. responsible for two other Gyongyos, said TCU made the del- students is being taught by open- "The experience of visiting TCU "The vision for the next century Graduate Student Micah McBridc major inherited forms of atax- egation feel at home. minded professors. gives us the opportunity to see what and the need of new blood is what was also a recipient. According to ia, types I and 3, and devel- "Two major things that influ- Magda said the importance of the kind of professionals are needed in scholarship regulations, criteria for European Community has a major foreign markets," Magda said. Please see HUNGARY, Page 2 oped blood tests for those, enced us most were the openness of Please see AWARD, Page 2 too. State Education department Performers kick off Minors reviewing programs AUSTIN (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing federal education celebration of dead 'stung' programs to ensure students are well served and tax money By Bobbie Ann Stroud the ultimate reward in life." is spent properly. SKIFF STAFF He said it is important for schools like TCU Texas Education Agency As the smell of incense filled the Student to celebrate holidays such as Day of the Dead for fakes spokeswoman Debbie Graves Center lounge, a Catholic healer, called a because it enhances the school's cultural Ratcliffe said Wednesday the curandero, played his violin while his wife awareness. By Klmberly Wilson examination is a normal, rou- danced while holding a candle with tears "TCU is learning about many different cul- SKIFF STAFF tine review that is being con- rolling down her face. tural expressions through this program," he About 50 minors were arrested ducted a new way by the fed- This performance was part of Wednesday's said. for possession of alcohol in Tarrant eral agency. formai opening of Day of the Dead, a In the exhibition, a couple from Veracruz County in September said Roy Rather than reviewing each Mexican national holiday. first must ask permission from the spirits to Hale, staff service officer for program separately, the The program began with an explanation of perform the ritual. The ritual dance celebrates enforcement at the Texas Alcoholic agency is looking at them col- the ritual that was performed. Afterward, a the four entities — water, wind, light and the Beverage Commission.