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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. lectively to determine how couple from Veracruz performed the dance Earth, said Estanislao Barrera Caraza, an That number, he said, is average. well they are functioning. followed by ritual cleansing of audience organizer of the program. Recent crackdowns on area bars members. "The dance celebrates what they believe to for serving alcohol to minors with An archaeologist from Jalapa who helped be sacred, which are the four entities and, of fake identification has brought new Inside with the program, Mario Navarrette course, death," Caraza said. attention to the penalties assessed to Hernandez, said the ritual dance is a type of William Beezley, Penrose chairman of minors for using fake IDs and to Latin American studies in the history depart- businesses caught serving minors • Columnist Kevin Arceneaux explanation to many religious questions. ment, said this program is a step toward a examines why Bob Dole is "Scientists provide us with scientific alcohol. more unified university. languishing in the polls. answers^ but this dance is an answer to the Hale said the TABC is cracking "TCU is building bridges of communica- down on violators of Ihe slate law page3 question 'What happens to you when you die,'" he said. tion to bring communities closer together and that prohibits alcohol sales to create a better understanding between them." minors because the law is being •The men's golf team "This program gives the answer to that beats former No. 1 question. It is that the spirit of the soul lives he said. Carla Coscia, a senior Spanish and business dou- broken "way too much." though "This program contains a connection Hale said he does not know why. Florida en route to third on," Hernandez said. "We celebrate this every ble major, inspects the altar that was built in the between the living and the dead, the United place in a California tour- year because it's important not to forget that. Student Center lounge. The altar was constructed He said there are currently a nament, page 5 "Death is not a sad thing in Mexico because as part of festivities for Day of the Dead, a Hispanic people go to live with God," he said. "That is Please see DEAD, Page 2 religious celebration. Please see ID, Page 2 PAGE 2 Skiff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31,1996 DEAD AWARD ID From Pafle 1 From Page 1 From Page 1
States and Mexico, TCU and the scholarship include having a 3.0 series of sting operations taking • The TABC reviews the violations Veracruz." Beezley said. grade point average, "exhibiting out- place in Tarrant County to identify from the report for the address of Mercedes Olivera, an instructor standing leadership skills, and mak- places that sell to minors. the establishment and revokes HARLEM RENAISSANCE IN SONG AND VERSE of mass communications, said real ing a significant contribution to the Hale said these operations send licenses from repeat offenders, will feature Raymond Bazemore accompanied by Eugene artifacts were brought to campus to university community through people under the age of 18 into an those who have been in violation present a realistic depiction of the active involvement in campus activ- establishment to see if they are more than three times a year, Gwozdz from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. today in the Moudy recital Veracruz culture. ities." allowed to purchase alcohol. Copeland said. hall. Rolando de Luna, a pre-med psy- Students who did not receive aca- These young people involved in "It is a criminal charge to sell chology major, said the program demic scholarships their freshman "minor stings" are supervised by alcohol to a minor," he said. TEXAS COLLEGE DEMOCRATS will hold a meeting brought back many childhood mem- year are still eligible for the scholar- TABC officials and are "wired" Copeland said the number of ories for him. ship. It is a one-time award, with listening devices. They are told cases of minors attempting to pur- at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Student Center Room 203. For "1 remember when I was young although students may be nominated to respond to questions about their chase alcohol varies from month to more information contact Sondra Haltom at 921-7927. my mom practiced the same types more than once. age by showing their actual driver's month, depending on the number of of rituals with me," he said. "It was Faculty, staff and organizations license. calls made about certain establish- ETHAN HAWKE will read and sign copies of his book. a type of healing for me. When 1 interested in making a nomination Typically, one out of three ven- ments. He said the number has would gel scared, she would cleanse for next year may pick up an appli- dors makes the sale. Hale said. remained constant of late. The Hottest Suite at 7:30 p.m. Nov. I at Borders Books and me of that feeling so I would have cation from the Leadership Center According to data from the Sargent Ron Brown of the San Music in Piano. the courage to go on. beginning March I, 1997. The TABC. Tarrant County is one of Diego Police Department said the "It's really all in your head, but if Leadership Committee will recom- seven Texas counties with the frequency of minors who use fake SHOWGIRLS will hold tryouts for basketball season you believe in the healing it works." mend students to the Scholarship largest concentration of businesses IDs to purchase alcohol hasn't from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in Gym 3 of the Rickel Building. he said. Committee. licensed to sell alcohol. changed much in the last few years. The next celebration for the Day Hale said Texas can be compared "It seems to be pretty steady," he Dance experience is suggested, dance attire is required. of the Dead will be at noon today in to Florida and California, which said. For more information, contact Danielle Veau or Cally the Student Center lounge, HUNGARY have the same population and eth- Brown said the San Diego police Mills at 920-3622. Hernandez will present a lecture From Pa&e 1 nic mixes as Texas, regarding the try to make it obvious to the public titled "The Esthetic Surrounding the high number of minors who pur- that they will not allow minors to Concept of Death." Guided tours of chase alcohol and are found with get away with buying alcohol. THE AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE makes our relationship expand." the Day of the Dead exhibit will Molnar said. alcohol. He said decoys, who are mem- Hale said TABC concentrates not bers of the cadets program, attempt COMPANY is sponsoring a logo contest that is open to all also be given, Molnar said the partnership students. Fntries should include the name American between TCU and Hungary is not a only on minors who use fake IDs to buy alcohol with false identifica- simple faculty-student exchange but also the retailers who sell to tion. This is one way business Ironhorse Motorcycle Company and should be original. SENATE them. Both parties suffer conse- establishments know that police are Cash prizes will be awarded, and a list of winners and program but a more personal pro- From Page 1 gram that brings the two institutions quences. Hale said. cracking down on owners who Officer D.C. Copeland, of the prize recipients will be available after Feb. 15, 1997. All together. ignore the law, he said. Fort Worth police vice unit, said "This keeps people very much entries must be postmarked by midnight Dec. 15. For more the negative, but there are prob- He said Hungarian universities minors should be aware that using a alert that the police department is lems that need to be addressed and are creating new curricula for the information, contact Tim at (800) 423-2536. fake ID is a class C misdemeanor. interested in this," he said. I felt that the professors listened needs of new markets like Asia. and were willing to respond to us if TCU and Hungary are currently He said officers in Fort Worth Brown said a minor who is have the option of issuing a citation caught trying to purchase alcohol is they eould answers our question." putting together an MBA program but may not. also taught a lesson. Spugnardi said. to be taught in Hungary. "What generally happens is that Minors are sent to a juvenile RllMflfj| r.li'.'i D0W1 editor, cjmpus ednoi JIKI nttl Brian Spindor. a senior finance "Seventy percent of the faculty editor Signed letter- und columns te;xesent the opinion the ID is simply confiscated — court's four-week behavioral modi- major, said the faculty who attend- will be Hungarian and 30 percent o| ni «.[itcrs that's usually where it's left," he fication class, which costs between l.i i n us m mi hiiiniH IIH- Sh/I welcomes letters to ed the meeting were concerned from TCU." Molnar said. the cdiior fur publnjiion Ixiters must be typed, dtt- said. $75 and $100. he said. ligoed md limited H MiO words letters with advising and want to remedy Magda said he is particularly Copeland said bars, restaurants "It's a pretty big inconvenience," should he submitted ,n kasi iwodavs before ptlMtcatiM the problems. interested in the Ranch Skiff todM shii. Moud) .''is.toTCr Bax2M0tt,a tofn and convenience stores can face Brown said. Sine* 1902 °2l-7l3t The) "nisi inclink-the author'scljssitu.m,,i, "It's the professors that are not Management Program, which the iiiiiini and phow Mintm The Skiff reserves the right to severe consequences if they are He said part of the class includes here that the students are con- delegation will visit today. Daily SUff» produced hj fttdwtool TOM edit ■ n ntJM i »*tten M Hytl and taste. caught selling alcohol to minors. a visit to a trauma unit at a local ChrittiM I iiinrsiu. ipomond b) Ac jounuJtm MSIMM. iDMTfll PO Hot NUN), Hurt Worth. 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LETTERS POLICY: The Skiff welcomes letter* from all members of the TCU community. Letters must be typed and must be original to tha Skiff. Letters must include the writer % name, address and telephone numbers. The Skiff reserves the right to THS/GAVe THEY HELD edit or reject all letters for length, style and taste. I flWBR AN ELECTION EDITORIAL BRD AND CLEANING UP THE CAMPAIGN noBooy NOBODY CAME? A clear code, accessibility, respect are the keys came? The House of Student Representatives says, not whatever the House or the Election should always try to conduct a clean, fair Appeals Board decide the code means in a campaign to ensure that student voices are particular situation. In short. Selby and Hill 5Ez; heard. But in this election, the House must should say unequivocally that the code is not pay even closer attention to rule violations open to interpretation. and possible ethical quandaries. The House should also ensure that mem- That's because the memory of the tainted bers of the Executive Board and the campaign in the special election for vice Elections and Regulations Committee are president is still fresh in students' minds. accessible to address concerns among candi- Oh, sweet pillow The House must step up now and ensure that dates and voters. Plans made last week, like elections are honest and fair; if they don't, providing committee members with identi- the credibility of future elections will be in fying buttons, are a good start. Beware the curse of the snooze button jeopardy. Candidates and their campaign workers The first step toward creating the atmos- should also participate in efforts to improve In less than a second you move Students can be classified by take an hour, it will only take 30 phere of a clean campaign will be for the campaigning. First and foremost, they from a sleepless unconscious- their decisions in this situation. minutes, so I can sleep for another Executive Board and the Elections and should agree to respect each other and con- ness to a startled awakening. There are those who turn the radio 30 minutes." Your body jolts into an upright off and get out of bed and there After hitting the snooze, they Regulations Committee to tell the student duct a campaign about issues, not individu- position as you attempt to orient are those that push the snooze. slide back into bed. Their beds body, without any hesitation, that this cam- als. They should all pledge not to tolerate yourself. Everything comes into Those who turn the radio off are have never been so comfortable paign will be clean, honest and fair. Let destruction of other candidates' materials. focus. You are in your dorm room, generally organizers and planners. and so soft and their comforters it is Monday morning and your Their alarm clocks are set for 5:30 have never felt so warm. Sleep there be no doubt what type of campaign the And they should all publicly promise to alarm clock is a.m. to allow them time to accom- quickly overtakes them. Before the House hopes to conduct. abide by the spending limits and campaign plish several activities before 8 snoozers realize it, they have buzzing. As COMMENTARY The most important step the House can rules set forth by the Election Code. you exhale a.m. classes. They climb out of snoozed away the morning. It is take is to definitively say that the TCU Student government at TCU needs a slowly for the bed and begin to think of their 7:30 a.m. and the research paper is first time this morning tasks. They may begin not done. They jump quickly from Election Code is the law that governs this healthy dose of public trust, but the House morning, you with a morning run or a quick bed and land near a pile of election. House President Sharon Selby and must give students a reason to believe cam- realize that review of their first class. clothes. They manage to pull and Elections and Regulations Committee paigns will be honest and fair. The House it's 7 a.m. The really organized may com- stretch a few items over their plete both. After their morning hods. Hair is stuffed into a simply must pledge to clean up its own act and another Chairwoman Theresa Hill should declare week is about tasks are completed they have time favorite baseball cap. and a quick now that all reported incidents will be before it can purport to work well for the to begin. to take a leisurely shower. The swipe of the toothbrush relieves judged according to exactly what the code entire student body. You sit in boys have time to shave and use some of the morning breath. your bed with gel; the girls have time to blow In 15 minutes, they put finish- the covers dry their hair and apply their ing touches on last night's home- hiding your makeup. A calm breakfast pre- work as the other hand struggles Express Yourself legs and your mind begins to fill cedes a comfortable stroll to to cover each fool with a sock and with thoughts such as, "I have to class. a shoe. A run through the Main The Skiff wants to know what you think about Election '96. start going to bed earlier." It's odd Those who push the snooze are allows time to grab a bagel. how last night one more hour of generally people who plan to be The eighth bell chimes from the Send us a letter about the presidential race, congressional races, issues at stake or any elec- television didn't seem like any- organized, but aren't. These peo- TCU clock as they slide into their tion-related topic We'll include them in our expanded Opinion section on Election Day, Nov. 5. thing, but this morning you would ple set their alarms for 5:30 a.m. seat. As their breathing finally give anything for 10 more minutes so they will have time to finish slows, they promise never to of sleep. Hesitation slows your last night's homework. As their snooze again. Send commentary to TCU Box 298050, bring letters to the Moudy Building Room 291S, hand as it decides if it should push hands search for their alarm send e-mail to [email protected] or call our Sound Off line (921-7683). the off button or — The Snooze clocks, several rationalizations JUtian Williamson is a senior button. This decision can affect shoot through their head. They child studies major from the rest of your day. justify, "The homework will not Albuquerque. N.M. Dole not only lacking votes, missing a plan as well
Would somebody please slap Bob Dole? I don't think he could talk about a real issue if it bit him. President Clinton says he wants to expand Americorps, his program to pro- mote community involvement among young people, by giving work-study grants to college stu- dents who help chil- dren learn how to read. He wants to give middle-class families tax cuts directly linked to funding college edu- cations. He has spelled out a plan that will lower the deficit (he says the plan will altogether fare check. They just hit the jackpot. increase in demand, there is no need to more a year. It you cut their housing cians, have skeletons in their closets. It's eliminate it) while preserving essential At least Clinton is offering tax rebates increase supply at any substantial level assistance and work-study grants (assum- not fair to discount someone, based on government programs. He wants to add that count. A credit for the full tuition of and no need to create jobs. Therefore, it is ing they can find some way to afford col- allegations and circumstantial evidence. two modest provisions to the Family a community college, or up to $10,000 a wiser to pay higher dividends to investors, lege), then that hypothetical $180 will Besides, Dole's I lth-hour embrace of Medical Leave Act of 1993 which would year credit for parents with kids in col- not build new plants or create more jobs. turn into a net loss, not a gain. the supply-side economics he once allow workers to get off work to take lege, will do much more for low-income So with the Dole tax plan, like Ronald The fact is. Dole's tax cut plan will denounced, his flip-flop on affirmative their children to routine doctor visits and families than a 15 percent reduction in Reagan's before, lots of money will be cost $411 billion over six-years, accord- action, his one-day divorce and now alle- twice a year to visit their children's their current taxes. flowing into the upper echelons of the ing to the Republican-controlled Joint Tax gations he had a mistress in 1972 don't schools. Moreover, how is Dole going to pay for economy, but little will "trickle" down to Committee. It will increase the deficit — make his character just glow with Dole says he will cut taxes by 15 per- this wonderful tax cut? By some supply- the lower levels of the economy. something Bill Clinton has cut almost in upstanding moral holiness, either. cent across the board. Then, by a miracle, side wonder the economy will grow and What about spending cuts? Dole won't half since he took office. I'm voting for a president, not a we will all live happily ever after. After government spending will be cut. Dole tell us what he will cut. Translation: he Dole has no real plans, and Americans preacher. Even if Clinton was found all, the people know how to spend their says. doesn't know. An informed choice is the can see this. So what's left for him to do guilty of these allegations, it doesn't money best, not Washington. ■ Supply-side economics does little to best one. If Dole won't inform us, why but go negative? mean Bob Dole is inherently the better Let's think about that logically for a spur economic growth. Capitalists make should we vote for him? At least Clinton Clinton is unethical. Clinton is a liar alternative. Dole needs to talk about minute. Take a family of four with an economic decisions based in the short- is spelling out what he will do. Maybe it Clinton is a crook. The list of epithets issues, not mindless gossip and what-ifs. annual income of $12,000. term. It would be risky to spend money won't work, but he's giving us informa- continues. The problem is. despite 14 sep- Dole has done little to show me why I Hypothetically, they pay 10 percent, or received in the short-term from external tion that will allow us to make that deci- arate hearings and an independent coun- shouldn't vote for Bill Clinton and even $1,200, in income taxes. A 15 percent sources (e.g. tax cuts) on "creating" jobs. sion. sel, none of these allegations have been less of why 1 should vote for Dole. reduction of their taxes means they would There is no increase in demand because Also, cutting government programs is proven true. In America a person is inno- pay 8.5 percent or $1,020. They get a that only happens when the new jobs are not the answer. So maybe the family of cent until proven guilty beyond a reason- Kevin Arceneaux is senior political sci- whole $180 more a year. Cancel that wel- created. So, since there is not a significant four from the example above has $180 able doubt. All people, especially politi- ence major from Fort Worth. PAGE 4 Skiff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 Dole says (Clinton will cause recession CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Promising to win one for "Mr. Lincoln." Bob Dole began his final push for an elec- Youth apathetic about election toral breakthrough Wednesday by suggesting President Clinton's re-election would Presidential elections don't swing on non-participation, experts say plunge the nation into a reces- sion. 'The Clinton recovery ended By Ellens Fortnar said. "They are not speaking very well for it today." Dole said at a campus 3KIFF STAFF right now. They need to understand that issues, rally here as he stumped for Ch(K)se one of the following: like education, student loans and others, will But not all are uninterested . ratal in the South. The region A.) Bob Dole will be the winner this affect them in the future and at the moment." is generally I GOP presidential Tuesday. Sondra Hallom, president of the TCU stronghold, but Dole is still B.) Bill Clinton is returning for another Young Democrats, said college students get struggling to bolster his stand- four-year run. trapped into thinking of the world in too small ing there. Most readers will simply choose not to of terms. Seizing on I new govern- vote. "College starts to put blinders onto stu- ment report showing that the Even in this impromptu presidential vote, dents." she said. "We start thinking of the economy slowed in the July- more 18- to 24- year-olds will bypass the world as the college campus and the events September quarter. the chance to vote than any other age group. going on as the events of the world. People Republican challenger asserted Voter apathy, or a lack of interest among have to realize that the real world is out there, that the U.S. economy "is bare- voters, has been growing for the last tew and it can affect us greatly." ly afloat" under Clinton's stew- decades, but is gaining even faster momentum ardship. among college-age citizens, said James Texas lower than most "It doesn't take a team of Riddlesperger, a TCU professor of political Riddelsperger said that as people get into economists to tell you what science. the work force and move away from campus, happens when you mix slow "Last election, more people did not vote voting percentages go up. growth with increased taxes: than did vote for Clinton." he said. "The low- To help educate voters, the Republican That's a recipe for economic est turnout in that election was people IX- Party spent close to $4,000 in pamphlets and collapse." Dole said. "If this is a years-of-age." papers aimed directly at college students, recovery. I can hardly wait for The National Election Day Turnout com- Eudaly said. the recession," mittee predicts that total voter turnout in 11% "We wanted to get the issues out to them," Dole warned of a "Clinton will barely top SO percent, compared to a 55.1 Eudaly said. "It is a step in the right direction recession" in the advance text percent national turnout rate for the 1992 pres- towards getting the information out there. It is of his remarks, but he did not idential election. not something we have done in the past, but it use that phrase in his speech. According to a Fort Worih Star-Telegram is something to be picked up and carried on He cited a string of recent article, voters are less passionate about the into the future." economic reports, culminating candidates, less concerned about the economy Eor others though, education is not the with Wednesday's Commerce and the election has received less coverage problem. A survey by the University's of Department finding that growth from the media than in 1992. Medill School of Journalism and a Chicago had slowed to 2.2 percent in the Except lor a slight increase in the hist prcs TV station found that nearly one in three non- July-September quarter, down idential election, voter turnout has been voters was college educated, affluent and from a sizzling 4.7 percent the steadily decreasing since Ihe 1960s, interested in politics. pre\ IOUS quarter Riddlesperger said. Ellen Shearer, co-director of the Medill "Today. I'm afraid the truth News Service told the Slur-Telegram, "They about the Clinton economy is A history of apathy are not unplugged. They believe that if they R«b«cca M»w«t SKIFF STAFF getting easier to see." Dole fold On the other hand, voter apathy has always voted, their vote would count. a fieldhousc rally at Austin existed, though voter turnout records were not "One hypothesis (of why they won't vote) Members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity express their support for Bob Dole by hanging Peay Stale University. "This is kept before World War II. he said. is that these people are generally happy with a sign outside Tomlinson Hall. Matt Johnson, a senior speech communication major and a real economic slowdown." "One reason voter turnout seemed so high the way things are: 'If things are OK, I don't president of Kappa Sigma, said members voted unanimously to hang the sign for Dole, in the past is that fewer people were register- need to vote,'" a Kappa Sigma alumnus. "People in the chapter work for the Dole campaign," Johnson Clinton winding up ing to vote," he said. "When you regislered to For many others, though, the thought of said. "We've always been pretty politically involved, putting signs up during election final election swing vote, you were registering for jury duty and one vote making a difference is ludicrous. times." Johnson also said the fraternity's alumni adviser, Bill Collins, is the head of the YPSII.ANTI. Mich. (AP) — people did not want to do that. Now. jury reg- Todd Shipley, a senior religion and speech Tarrant County Dole-Kemp campaign. Win or lose. Bill Clinton will istration is done when you get your driver's communication major, said, "It is cliche, but soon stop doing what he has license. people don't feel they have power. If every- turnout that the rest of the country," he said. fessor and voter turnout specialist with the always done best: Running for "In the 1960s, voter turnout dropped to body thinks their vote doesn't count and don't It's probably the legacy of one-party domina- University of Texas at Austin, also questioned election. about 60 percent.'' Riddlesperger said. "Part of vote, then it becomes a cycle." tion over the other. Even now we have that, it's the effectiveness of such commercials. So it was with a touch of the reason is that registration opened up and This sort of voter apathy is even stronger in just that it is Republicans who dominate now "Simply running ads about why you should melancholy that the president more people could register. It was easier to Texas, which consistently has a lower voter instead of the Democrats." vote and showing an eagle and a flag isn't opened his final campaign register but that created more people who sim- turnout than the national average. enough," Burnham said in the Slur-Telegram swing Wednesday, targeting ply weren't going to vote." According lo the U.S. Census Bureau. article. "Political and social organizations that women voters and confidently Early voting deereases With the passage of a Motor-Voter bill a Texas has had less than 50 percent voter are capable of reaching and motivating voters countering Bob Dole's last- According to a report issued by the secre- lew years ago, which made it possible to reg- turnout in the last four presidential elections. can help. You also have lo have a race that ditch blows. tary of state's office last week, the first week ister to vote while applying for a driver's Even with two of the three candidates hailing motivates people." "I don't deserve all the cred- of early voting averaged 5.5 percent. In 1992. license, most voting age people arc eligible to from Texas four years ago, Texas only had an International and national turmoil, like eco- it." he said at an Eastern the average was 5.96 percent. vote in this election. average turnout of 48.5 percent. The national nomic issues in 1992, gets voters to the Michigan University rally. "But Due to this factor, both parties have con- Olivia Eudaly. a youth coordinator for the average for the same election was 55.1 per- booths, Burnham said. our policies have helped you ducted massive efforts to convince voters their Dole campaign, said even though they are eli- cent. "People were mad as hell and weren't going create ... jobs." opinions matter. gible to vote, many college students choose Robert Luskin, a government professor at to take il anymore in 1992," Burnham said. The rally began a non-stop Jennifer Ford, a chairwoman for the Young not to because the issues do not seem relevant the University of Texas, said these statistics "There's just a dead calm this year. A lot of it blitz to Election Day. with Republicans, said the party is conducting tele- to them. have historical significance. has to do with the fact that Ihe economy is bet- Clinton scheduled lo make at phone interviews, passing out bumper stickers "Younger voters speak for the future." she- "The South generally has a lower voter ter." least 20 stops in some 13 stales and placing yard signs throughout the commu- Riddelsperger said Ross Perot's presence in — including a sentimental nity. the last election helped. Arkansas homecoming Nov. 5. "They (the government) want us to vote and Voter apathy "Many people were motivated to vote Aides are planning a triumphant they are going to make it as easy as possible because of this third party choice last time," he victory celebration inside the National and Te> as voter turnc ut in recent presidential c lections: for us to vote," Ford said. said. "Perot simply has not been the same this gates of the Old Stale House, ma 1984 Many politicians have churned out recent advertisements aimed at young voters, such as year and 1 don't expect him to have the same where Clinton announced his Texas: 44 8" Texas: 147.2% ■ ■ ■■■■■ effect." presidential aspirations in the MTV Rock the Vote campaign and com- US: ^H|V - I 52.6 1 ■ ■ 53.1% Despite the nay sayers. some people are still (Xtober 1991 and declared vic- mercials with similar formats. eager to vote, said Kirsten Bell, a freshman tory 13 months later. M^ John Musselman. a senior financial major, 1888 ( 1992 news-editorial major. With a constitutional restric- said, "I think the ads make people more aware, 45.71 ~ y^f^^ Texas: | 48,5% "This is my first election to vote in, and I tion on presidential terms, this is Texas:■ ■ ■ but they are not going to make people vote. am very excited," she said. "If I don't vote, almost certainly Clinton's last US.: 1 ■ 50.3% * U.S. ■ ■ 55.1% People are going to vote or are not going to vote regardless of a commercial." then I cannot complain. I want to be able to national campaign. Mindful of US CENSUS BUREAU the coming milestone, the pres- Walter Dean Burnham, a government pro- complain." ident has half-joked that he could still return to Arkansas and run for school board. Perot endorses Weld Southern races could decide control of Congress in Senate raee BOSTON (AP) — By David Espo here are 19 swing races across the South, races where Democrats are interview. Presidential hopeful Ross Perot ASSOCIATED PRESS A former aide to Senate JACKSON, Miss. — At 32, departing from Congress and where Republicans hope for gains they'll need criticized both political parties Majority Leader Trent Lott, Chip Pickering of Mississippi to negate the losses their freshman class is likely to suffer elsewhere in the for accepting special interest T Pickering returned home to run seems headed for Congress next donations Wednesday as he country. for Congress when veteran year — a young, conservative endorsed Republican Gov. Democratic Rep. G.V. "Sonny" Republican certain to take the William F. Weld for U.S. Montgomery announced plans to place of a veteran Democrat who Senate. retire after 15 terms and a career is retiring. that often left him at odds with But Perot fell silent on learn- they are in good position to suffo- races is influenced by local voter the possibility of obtaining three Democrats hope Pickering is the Democratic caucus. ing that Weld's Democratic- cate the Republicans," he said. groups, the candidates and their others. They're favored to claim a opponent, Sen. John Kerry, the exception on Election Night. He's already got his eye on Currently, the Republicans financing and other issues. seat in Oklahoma, as well. won't lake such contributions Republicans hope he's the rule. seats on the National Security, have secured only a few seats to In Virginia, for example, Democratic competitiveness from political action commit- Either way. the struggle Commerce and Agriculture com- gain ground on the Democrats, Democrats are favored to hold this year contrasts with the 1994 tees, and Weld does. between the parties for control of mittees, either of which would said Black. onto a seat with Virgil Goode, a elections, when Republicans "Well, I don't know what the House could easily hinge on allow him to tend to the needs of conservative state senator and foe picked up more than 20 you say is true. I'd want to get seats such as the one Pickering is Democrats need a gain of 18 his district. He stresses balancing seats to re-capture control of the of gun control. Democratic House seals en route the facts before 1 respond," alter. There are 19 of them across to fashioning their first majority the budget and regulatory reform, House. And with five days of Democrats are relatively com- Perot told reporters. the South, races where Democrats in 40 years. shifting power back to local gov- In his speech at historic campaigning remaining, officials fortable about their chances for ernments. are departing from Congress and Their new base was reflected in Eaneuil Hall. Perot had stinging where Republicans hope for gains in both parties agree there are an holding two Florida districts, but the leadership — Speaker Newt His opponent, John Arthur criticism of political action unusual number of close races. they face a stiffly competitive they'll need to negate the losses Gingrich, Majority Leader Dick Eaves Jr., stresses his conserva- committee contributions and of their freshman class is likely to The situation in Senate races is struggle for the seat being vacated Armey and Whip Tom DeLay — tive credentials, as well. He's White House ethics similar in one respect, with by veteran Rep. Sam Gibbons in suffer elsewhere in the country. who all represent Southern con- opposed to abortions, without "Is there no sense of Democrats forced to defend the Tampa area. Merle Black, professor at stituencies. And within a year of exception, and gun control; and shame1" the Reform Party Southern seats without benefit of Two Democratic retirements in Emory University and student of the 1994 election, five Southern favors prayer in school and sup- nominee asked an audience of an incumbent in Alabama. Alabama have set up fierce races. Southern politics, said Democrats Democratic House members ports a strong military. about 450. "We've got to clean Arkansas, Georgia and Louisiana. Arkansas provides two more. are doing better than expected in switched parties, underscoring Craig Veith, spokesman for the up the ethics and standards of these races, in large measure Unlike the House, though, In North Carolina, Democrat their belief that the GOP was the National Republican our government." because many of their candidates there is no apparent large group of Mike Mclntyre, more conserva- party of the future. Congressional Committee, said, Then, to a smattering of are conservatives. endangered Republicans — such tive than his Republican rival, "People have come to realize "The South remains an area of boos, he endorsed Weld, who "If the conservative candidates as the House freshmen — where holds a narrow lead in private that the days of the Southern opportunity for us. We're going to once called the Texas billion- Democrats can count on making polls. conservative Democrats, and I make gains in Democrat open aire a "used-car salesman" and can still get the minority vote out gains of their own. Republicans seem certain to seats and we're going to beat vul- has taken more than $600,000 and they can split that moderate say unfortunately, have come The political outlook in House take away one Texas seat, with to an end," Pickering said in an nerable Democrats." in PAC contributions. to conservative white vote, then PAGE 5 Skiff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31,1996 New opponent found for Tommy Morrison LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new opponent was found today for HIV-infected heavyweight Tommy Golfers beat former No. 1, finish third Morrison, once-beaten Marcus Rhode. Anthony Cooks, who was TCU tops Florida; sophomore Ochoa defeats nat ion's top individual player scheduled to fight Morrison in Tokyo this weekend, was By Matt Pearce championships. He said he fell the Frogs weren't as good as anybody," he said. "We've been knocking on the wanted by law enforcement 3KIFF STAFF In match play, each team earns nervous about playing UNLV and "We've proven we can play against door so much lately, it's time for us authorities in Oklahoma and, The seventh-ranked TCU men's one point for an individual victory could have defeated them, but it the best teams in the country." to break through and win one." he- according to promoter Ron golf team beat some of the top- and a half point for a tie. was just not their day. Henry said Floyd, son of PGA said. Weathers, was on his way ranked golfers in the country to fin- "Some days we play good golfer Ray Floyd, and Scott are He said he's glad TCU is facing ish third in the Rolex National In the second round, TCU fell to back to that state. UNLV, 3.5 to 1.5. The Frogs then rounds and some days we don't," probably two of the best match the best teams in each of its tourna- Intercollegiate Match Play Team Police in Okmulgee. Okla., defeated East Tennessee State he said. "We all think UNLV is the players in college golf. ments because it shows the team issued a warrant for Cooks on Championships in Palm Springs, best team right now." how competitive it can be. Calif., last weekend. University in the third-place TCU head coach Bill Montigel Tuesday on a complaint he match. Ochoa easily defeated Ochoa said Nolan's top ranking said the Frogs played well against "We could go to some Joe Blow raped a 15-year-old girl Oct. In the first round, the Frogs beat ETSU's Keith Nolan, who won the didn't intimidate him in the third- UNLV considering the amount of tournaments and beat the you- 19. the University of Florida, 4.5 to NCAA Fall Preview in Chicago place round. energy they expended to beat know-what out of them, but il KOTV in Tulsa reported 0.5. The Gators were the No. I- earlier this month and is ranked Florida. wouldn't do us any good." Henry that another arrest warrant ranked team in the nation for much "There are a lot of players that No. 1 in the Rolex Individual can be ranked number one." he said. "It helps to play the best was issued Monday after of this season before being dis- "I think we played a great match Rankings. said. "I think any guy on our top teams." Cooks failed to appear for a placed by the University of against Florida, and I don't think Ochoa said he's glad he was able jury trial on a charge of pos- Nevada-Las Vegas in the latest five could beat (NolanI anytime." we have to apologize for how we Ochoa said if the Frogs win their to defeat Scott and Nolan, and that session with intent to distrib- Rolex Rankings, which were TCU junior J.J. Henry defeated played against UNLV." he said. next tournament, they will contin- his team played well in the tourna- ute cocaine and marijuana. released Oct. 16. Florida's Robert Floyd on the final The team's final match ot the fall ue to win more in the future. ment. hole of the first round and said the Officers in Tulsa and In that match, TCU sophomore season is the Golf World Palmetto "Once we win our first lotirna- "It feels pretty good," he said. tournament gave TCU extra confi- Oklahoma City were aiding Alberto Ochoa defeated Steve Dunes tournament in South merit, I think we're going to win a "The hard work I've been putting in the search for Cooks, who Scott, who finished second to Tiger dence in its abilities. Carolina. Henry said the Frogs are lot more." he said. "We've just got in is starting to pay off." served 18 months in prison Woods in this year's amateur "When we're on our game, we're due for a tournament victory. to break that barrier." for receiving stolen property. "1 talked to (Cooks) last night (Tuesday)," Weathers said at a news conference Wednesday at a hotel near Texas coach says Los Angeles International Airport. "I talked to the sher- iff's department. "This was a total suiprise players saw agent to me," he said. "I don't know if they have a case or ASSOCIATED PBESS pend the players." they don't have a case." Said Texas athletic director AUSTIN — Texas coach John DeLoss Dodds: "We have soughl an Foreman fighting Mackbvic said Wednesday that four interpretation from the NCAA and ranking system Longhoms players met with an expect their response in the next 24 TOKYO (AP) — George agent on Sunday but that no appar- hours." Foreman. who fights ent violations of NCAA rules David Berst, head of the NCAA's Crawford Grimsley this occurred. enforcement division, said, "Student weekend, is intent on raising Mackovic said the four players — athletes are permitted to meet with the profile of the World receiver Mike Adams, cornerback agents but are not permitted to agree Boxing Union, an obscure Bryant Westbrook and safeties Tre orally or in writing to be represent- organization the former Thomas and Chris Carter — would ed by an agent, and they may not champion thinks will serve be held out of the starting lineup for receive any cash or material benefits boxing well. Saturday's game against Baylor from agents." "For me, this is not about after confirming that they met with "In light of our circumstances of winning and losing," an agent at a luxury hotel in Austin. having just lost a really big game Foreman said Wednesday. The players are not suspended and the fact that we were trying to "It's about how you play the and could see playing time in the get started again on a new, fresh game. After this fight, you'll Baylor game. Mackovic said. start, I think it was just bad judg- all have heard of the WBU." "We have been investigating, and ment on their part," Mackovic said. The 47-year-old Houston we think we have most of the infor- "1 told them that directly. At this preacher is upset with what mation," Mackovic said late point, we are going to move for- he says is the flawed ranking Wednesday. ward." system of the major sanction- "We have reported it to the Mackovic said the players met NCAA. At this point, we don't feel Patrick) Crookcr SKIFF STAFF ing bodies — the WBC, with an agent named Mike George, TCU freshman forward Chariia Owens (left) and Texas Tech forward Jennifer Benat (right) pursue that it's a violation of NCAA regu- WBA, IBF and WBO. Those who was introduced to the players the ball during Red Raiders' 5-1 win Wednesday. TCU freshman midfielder Allison Calleri scored the lations, and based upon that, we groups don't necessarily by former Longhorns linebacker only goal for the Lady Frogs, who fell to 7-11 on the season in losing their home finale. match top-ranked fighters for don't think it's appropriate to sus- Winfred Tubbs. title bouts. Foreman (74-4-0) blames the ranking system for his Utah men, loss of the IBF and WBC WNBA awards eight belts without ever having had a chance to defend his crown against a challenger. women's franchises Lady Rams Foreman defended the IBF and WBU titles by beating By Chris Sheridan said the league would look to Axel Schultz of Germany on ASSOCIATED PRESS expand "as soon as we can in a sen- tops in poll April 22, 1995, but had to NEW YORK — Eight months sible way." surrender the titles because from its opening tip-off. the Sixteen teams applied for fran- he refused a rematch. He has- women's professional league spon- chises, and the Boston Celtics. ASSOCIATED PBESS n't fought since. sored by the NBA awarded eight Miami Heat. Chicago Bulls, San LAS VEGAS — The defending "The belt Mike Tyson franchises Wednesday, with hopes of Antonio Spurs. Denver Nuggets, Western Athletic Conference regu- wears they took from me," he adding more once it establishes an Washington Bullets. Indiana Pacers lar season champion University ol said. "I won it in the ring. If identity. and Philadelphia 76ers had their Utah, which made it to the NCAA he can live with that, that's The four teams in the Eastern applications rejected. Sweet 16 last year, is the favorite fine." Conference are New York, The biggest surprise was the in a media poll lo win the WAC Boxing organizations have Charlotte, Cleveland and Houston. rejection of Chicago, the nation's men's basketball title again this been the target of federal Phoenix. Utah, Sacramento and Los third-largest media market. Stern season. investigations. Foreman said Angeles make up the Western said the presentation by the Bulls' Utah received 22 votes to 11 for the WBU, founded several Conference. staff lacked the enthusiasm of many Fresno State University in the pre- years by a former boxing The WNBA will play a 28-game of the others. season poll of basketball writers writer, will set a new stan- schedule beginning June 21. The "The concentration on their men's and broadcasters. The Universitj dard for professional deal- eight-team league will be split into team was occupying their marketing of New Mexico received seven ings in the sport. two conferences and will have a sin- staff." Stern said. votes, while the University of "This fight will represent gle elimination playoff format. All the WNBA teams will be Tulsa goi three and the Urtiversit) Patrido Crootof SKIFF STAFF Another women's league, the owned by the league, and the best truth and honesty," Foreman Brigham Young wide receiver K.O. Kealaluhi (left) breaks free of Nevada-Las Vegas got two. American Basketball League, start- players — including Olympic stars said. down the sideline as TCU junior cornerback Godfrey White Utah, which returns two-time ed play earlier this fall. It is not affil- Sheryl Swoopes and Rebecca Lobo fights through a block to try and make the tackle during BYU's WAC Player of the Year Keith Van San Antonio signs iated with the WNBA and will not — will be assigned to teams based Horn, is also heavily favored lo 45-21 win Saturday. TCU faces the University of Nevada-Las allow its players to compete in the on region.il appeal and competitive Tim Kempton Vegas at 2:05 p.m. Saturday at Amon Carter Stadium. win the WAC's Mountain Division, SAN ANTONIO (AP) — rival league. considerations. A draft will be held with New Mexico picked for sec- The injury-ravaged San The WNBA teams will be spon- April 28 for the remaining players. ond and Tulsa third. Brigham Antonio Spurs announced sored by the NBA franchises in each All contracts will be signed with Young University is fourth, fol- Wednesday the signing of Rockets open season city and will play in NBA arenas, the league, rather than the individual lowed by TCU. the University of free agent Tim Kempton. hul they will not be known as the teams, and will include incentive Texas-El Paso. Rice University and The 6-foot-10, 265-pound Lady Knicks, Lady Hornets, etc. clauses based on team and individ- Southern Methodist University. Kempton was waived by the without dream lineup The Los Angeles franchise will be ual achievements. In the Pacific Division. Fresno Philadelphia 76ers on operated by the Lakers. Team names The WNBA also will contribute to Slate received all but two of the 4? Saturday. He has played for By Michael A. Luiz game, and starting point guard Brent will be announced in February. housing costs for the players. first place votes. The University of seven NBA teams since ASSOCIATED PRESS Price is out two to three months with "For the league to succeed, it Scouting, recruiting and contracting Wyoming is picked to finish sec entering the league in 1986 HOUSTON — Hakeem "The a broken bone near his left elbow. eventually will have to stand on its will be handled by the league office. ond. followed by UNLV, Colorado and has played in the Italian, Dream" Olajuwon will start the regu- Drexler expects to play, but Carroll own two feet." WNBA president Val Women who play in the WNBA Stale University, the University of French and Spanish basket- lar season, but the Houston Rockets' Dawson. executive vice president of Ackerman said. "As time goes on, will be allowed to play in other Hawaii. San Diego State ball leagues. dream lineup won't be on the floor. basketball, says Tomjanovich will we'll want to create as much of a leagues during the winter — exactly University. San Jose Slate Kempton has averaged 4.8 Guard Clyde Drexler missed his decide. stand-alone identity as we can." the opposite policy from that of the University and the U.S. Air Force points and 3 rebounds per second day of practice Wednesday "After Rudy talks to the doctors, NBC will broadcast a game every ABL. Academy. game in the NBA. with a sprained ankle he received in he'll make the decision," Dawson Saturday afternoon, and ESPN Players in the ABL. including Colorado State is picked in pre- The Spurs open the regular Monday's workout and may join said. (Monday or Tuesday night) and seven members of the Olympic season poll of coaches to win the season Friday at Minnesota Charles Barkley on the sidelines for "He will not put a player in jeop- Lifetime (Friday night) will each team, signed two-year contracts that WAC women's basketball title, depleted by injuries, the most Friday's regular season opener ardy if he is not ready to go." televise one game per week. prohibit them from playing in anoth- with Utah second and San Diego notable being David against Sacramento. Drexler remained confident he'll The semifinals will be played er pro league. State third. Robinson's lower back pain. "I'll learn a lot when he gets play. Aug. 28, and NBC will televise the The WNBA will reconfigure the Colorado State is also favored to The 7-foot-1 AU-Star center through a practice and see how he "We'll treat it the way we always championship game Aug. 30. arenas much like Major League win the Pacific Division, followed is expected to miss at least does," coach Rudy Tomjanovich do and hope it works out," Drexler "This is the beginning of some- Soccer did to have all the seating as by San Diego State, Hawaii. the first two games of the said. "I'll know more tomorrow. said. "This is part of the game. If you thing that will be very, very big," close to the court as possible. Wyoming. Fresno State, UNLV. season and possibly the first That's why we have 12 guys on the play the game and play it hard for said Dave Checketts. president of Tickets will be priced below the San Jose State and Air Force. 10 games. team." long enough, you are bound to get Madison Square Garden "It's not level of NBA tickets, and Ackerman Utah is favored in the Mountain Barkley was suspended for the hurt." about being politically correct, it's said the WNBA hopes to draw an Division, followed by SMU, New first game after fighting with New Tomjanovich said he'll start Matt about being interesting." average of 4,000 to 5.000 fans per Mexico. Rice, BYU, UTEP, TCU York's Charles Oakley in a preseason Maloney at point guard. NBA commissioner David Stern game. and Tulsa. PAGE 6 Skiff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996
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