Math Professor Dies from Cancer Reported Several Tons of Ash Blew Westward and Fell Near the by Ryan J

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High 70s Low 60 windy with rain and World t-storms Volcanic ash covers Mexico City Inside MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's famed Popocatepetl A losing weekend lor TUESDAY volcano erupted briefly TCU sports. OCTOBER 29, 1996 Monday, belching black ash See page 6 and 7 and steam, but authorities said Texas Christian University the "smoking mountain" posed 94th Year • Number 34 no threat to nearby communities. A news helicopter transmit- ted live footage of the towering black cloud, which began pour- ing from the crater at 9:12 a.m. The Radio Red network Math professor dies from cancer reported several tons of ash blew westward and fell near the By Ryan J. Rusak and Kimberiy Wilson Deeter taught mathematics at from 1974 to 1977. the TCU chapter of the Association "To receive grants like this is fair- town of Ozumba in Mexico SKIFF STAFF TCU from I960 until the beginning Deeter graduated from Fort of University Professors. ly common, but it's difficult to get state and on rural areas in the A memorial service will be held at of this semes- Hays Kansas State University in In 1995. Deeter received the research important enough for the state Morelos. Robert Carr Chapel today at 3 p.m. ter, when he 1952. He earned a master's degree Distinguished Service Award from attention of the National Science in honor of Charles R. Deeter, a pro- left after learn- from Fort Hays in 1956 and earned the Texas section of the MAA. Foundation," Doran said. Museum to make fessor of mathematics. ing about his a doctoral degree in mathematics Doran said the award, of which Deeter also reviewed research Nazi files public Deeter died from cancer at a Fort illness. He was from the University of Kansas at Deeter was particularly proud, was papers for Mathematics Review, a MOSCOW (AP) — Russia Worth hospital Saturday. He was 65. the governor Lawrence in 1963. given in recognition of many years trade publication that prints reviews turned over 15,000 pages of He is survived by his wife of 39 of the Bob Doran, a professor of mathe- of service. of mathematics research projects, material detailing Nazi atroci- years, Shirley, two daughters, Mathematical matics and chairman of the depart- Doran said Deeter was an active Doran said. Deeter's reviews were ties to the U.S. Holocaust Connie Deeter and Lucy Deeter Association of ment, said Deeter was active in other research mathematician and worked valuable because mathematicians Museum on Monday. Scholars Jones, and a sister, Eleanor America's Charles R. Deeter professional societies, including the on two projects with grants from the said the documents will help Janousek. Texas Section professor of math American Mathematical Society and National Science Foundation. explain how Germans system- Please see DEETER, Page 2 atically killed Jews in the Soviet Union after invading it in 1941. Hungarians The museum will for the first time make the materials available to the public. to visit TCU The documents — copies of the originals, which will remain By Patricio Crooker ip Russia — contain details of SKIFF STAFF Soviet investigations and trials A delegation of 13 members from of German defendants and their a Hungarian university and the collaborators, mostly between Hungary Education and Culture 1946 and 1949. Ministry will visit the TCU campus beginning today. Ehola virus claims Larry D. Adams, associate vice three more lives chancellor for academic affairs, said BRAZZAVILLE, Congo Sandor Magda, president of the (AP) — Three more people University of Gyongos, and ten of have died of the Ebola virus in Magda's colleagues will visit the the West African nation of M.J. Neeley School of Business and Gabon, raising the death toll in the Ranch Management program. the latest outbreak to 14, health Adams said other members of the officials said Monday. group are representatives of the The regional headquarters of Hungarian Ministry. the U.N. World Health "We have been involved with the Organization in neighboring ministry now for four years." Brazzaville said the number of Adams said. Ebola cases in the town of Adams said TCU had signed an Boue. about 170 miles east of agreement with the Education and the capital Libreville, has Culture Ministry in Hungary to cre- reached 24. ate an exchange program for faculty WHO officials said the out- and students. break is under control. He said the Education and Culture Ministry had expressed State interest in higher education and that TCU was a model university for the Students injured visitors to see. after bus overturns TCU students participated in the ANGLETON (AP) — A first summer abroad residential pro- pickup truck forced a school gram in Budapest, the Hungarian bus off a rural road Monday capital, this summer. Students and and several students were professors from the Universidad de injured when the bus turned on las Americas-Puebla and the and Escort. The two were crowned during halftime of Saturday's its side in a ditch, authorities University of Freiburg from Dijon. Beth Lawless, a senior marketing major, and Clint Brumble, a football game against Brigham Young University. said. senior accounting major, hug after winning Homecoming Queen The accident about 3:30 p.m. Please see HUNGARY, Page 2 occurred in Brazoria County just west of Angleton, about 55 miles south of Houston, Mike Cox, spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, Dole sweeps through Texas said. DPS spokeswoman Sherri By Rob Sherwln Green said, however, that the "I think that there was also pres- Deatherage Green said all 16 SKIFF STAFF rally's "sell-selected" crowd con- sure from local candidates not want- children on the bus were taken In a last-gasp effort to shore up sisted mostly of voters who have ing to be deserted." she said. "A to area hospitals. One child, support in a state that was once con- already decided who to vote for, and surge for the Dole campaign clearly whose age and sex were not sidered a certain victory. Bob Dole the rally probably wouldn't sway helps the surge for other candidates released, was in critical condi- slumped for votes Friday at undecided voters. on the ticket." tion at Houston's Hermann Southern Methodist University. Although the Dole campaign had During his speech to a frenzied Hospital. Dole's one-day campaign swing said Dole would not visit the stale crowd of 5.000 at SMU's Moody through Texas should provide a because Dole's victory here was cer- Coliseum. Dole strung together a Girl suspended for short-term bounce in his poll num- tain, polls show the race for Texas to series of one-line attacks on carrying fruit sheer bers, and given its timing, could be a virtual dead heat. President Clinton and his adminis- CORPUS CHRISTI (AP) — have a positive effect on the elec- Green said Dole had to make an tration. A seventh-grader caught at Bob Dole gestures to the crowd during a Friday rally at Southern tion, said Joanne Green, a TCU appearance to rally support and "Welcome to the Bill Clinton school with a knife she used to Methodist University's Moody Coliseum. Dole, sweeping through assistant professor of political sci- appease Republican candidates for retirement party — right here Houston and Dallas on a campaign trip, continued pressuring President slice apples has been suspended ence. other offices for two weeks and must finish Clinton on character issues during his speech. Please see DOLE, Page 5 the semester at a disciplinary school. Officials at Flour Bluff Junior High said the punish- Alumni Posters to flood ment of 12-year-old Bianca Felix was justified because she was carrying a weapon on campus in violation of state law. help with campus tonight "It is against state law for a student to take a knife on By Rob Sherwln school premises," said school pep rally SKIFF STAFF board president Dan Thornton. Students can expect to see the first wave of posters adorned with "It is aiso against our policy. By Matt Pearce Our policy calls for expulsion. I SKIFF STAFF the names and laces of candidates think she got off easy." Several students, alumni and oth- running lor student body officer House News ers gathered in front of the Student positions Wednesday, as most candi- Center Friday for the annual dates will kick off their campaigns In other House news, representa- Homecoming pep rally. tonight. tives will vote on a resolution The pep rally followed the The deadline to file for candidacy tonight to encourage the administra- Homecoming parade, which began is 5 p.m. today, but candidates may tion to extend the hours of the Inside not start publicly campaigning until Student Center. at Bluebonnet Circle and ended at PMfCa SKIFF STAFF Frog Fountain. Dozens of campus after the mandatory candidates' The resolution, if passed, would • More on Bob Dole's Dallas organizations took part in the The TCU Showgirls perform a dance at the pep rally Friday evening in meeting tonight at 7 p.m. ask that the Student Center stay rally, page 5 front of the Student Center. The rally, part of Homecoming festivities, fol- parade. Theresa Hill, chairwoman of the open until 2 a.m., Sunday through Dale Young, director of career lowed the Homecoming parade through the neighborhood around TCU. House of Student Representatives Thursday. The Student Center is • Students bring home five currently open from 7 a.m. to 10 services for the School of Education told the rally crowd that although Sullivan said he knew his team Elections and Regulations martial art medals this p.m. seven days a week. and a former TCU cheerleader, led the team wasn't expected to win could win if they worked hard and Committee, said the meeting will weekend, page 7 According to the resolution, the crowd in several TCU cheers, Saturday, they could do what they focused on the game. brief the candidates on campaign extending the hours will give stu- including "Go Go Get'em Get'em needed to do with (he support of "When things seem to be going rules and regulations. dents a late-night study place other Frogs" and "Icky Dicky," a favorite TCU fans. against you. and you're up against The elections will be held on Nov. among marching band members. "We're young, like y'all," he said. 12, with any necessary run-off elec- TCU football coach Pat Sullivan "We need to get some enthusiasm." Please see RALLY, Page 2 tions scheduled for Nov. 14. Please see HOUSE, Page 2 PAGE 2 Skiff TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996 HUNGARY RALLY Put From I'agel From Page 1 C:AMF»US LINES Trance, also participated. overwhelming odds, you have to getting the cheerleaders to come the Minority Council, said she was Adams said the visit is important reach down and get something back for the rally. He said alumni thrilled to see the excitement because it allows TCU to examine extra from your inner-self," he cheerleaders have been coming to among the freshmen at the rally. other institutions. said. the Homecoming rally for 21 "It was great to see all the enthu- He said the goal of this week's The Frogs were unable to carry years. siasm the freshmen bring in," she THE DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES will hold an visit is to create international coop- their enthusiasm to victory "They always act embarrassed, said. "It creates enthusiasm for all informational meeting today about Ihe 1947 study abroad in Angers. eration and an exchange ot faculty Saturday, losing to Brigham Young but they always call immediately of us." France. The meeting is from 4 to S:30 p.m. in Student Center Room and students. University, 45-21. and say they're coming," Young 207. For more information contact Sharon Fairchild at 921-7335. Tina Beckham, a 1977 graduate, The group arrived from Puebla. Midway through the rally, the said. said she and her husband were glad Mexico, where it visited TCU's sis- microphone system stopped work- Susan Williams, a senior radio- there were several activities they ANGEL FLIGHT will be selling Boo (irams for $1 each from 11 ter university, Universidad de las ing, but the problem didn't slow TV-film major and chairwoman of could take part in at Homecoming. am to I p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today and Wednesday in the Student Americas-Puebla. Fort Worth will the rally down. the pep rally, said she was glad to "I don't remember there being Center. For more information contact Kim Dyer at 923-4864. be its only stop in the United States. "We can get louder!" Young said see several different organizations so many activities for families Adams said the delegation will to the crowd. involved. when we were here," she said. STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP will be held from at 7 p.m. today visit local corporations, including Chancellor William E. Tucker "Everything felt really relaxed "Now our children want to come to in the Center for Academic Services, Rickel Room 106. The work- the Motorola advance communica- said after the rally that the sound and everyone was glad to be there," TCU." shop will cover time management, study skills and test taking. For tions plant and the Lockheed system's failure had no effect on she said. Beckham's husband Barry, a more information call 921-74X6. Martin aircraft systems plant, to see the festivities. Williams said she was also glad 1976 graduate, said he and his wife the relationship between education- "The microphone went dead, but Jennifer Giddings Brooks, this were looking forward to the open- al institutions and the corporate the crowd didn't," Tucker said. year's Coming Home Queen, was ing of the Dee J. Kelly Alumni and FRENCH CONVERSATION TABLE will be held from 3 to 3 world. present at the rally. Brooks was the Visitors Center. p.m. Wednesday in the Student Center Reading Room A. For more Several alumni cheerleaders "Lockheed and Motorola are Homecoming Queen in 1971. information contact Steve Infanlino at 921-6366. were also on hand for the pep rally, "It'll be a way to connect (to very good supporters and friends of including one who was a TCU stu- Sylvia Montalvo. a junior psy- TCU) without feeling out of TCU," Adams said. dent during the 1940s. chology and social work major and place," he said. "It's not like we 1(1 HOUSE OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES will provide Young said he had no trouble a member of the Hyperfrogs and can hang out in the dorms." free legal services from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the House office. Call 921-7924 with questions. HOUSE From Pa&e 1 DEETER TEXAS COLLEGE DEMOCRATS will hold a meeting at 7:30 than their residence halls. From Page 1 p.m. Thursday in the Student Center Room 203. For more informa- The house will also debate and vote tion contact Sondra Haltom at 921-7927 on a hill to fund the TCU Texas An use them to decide whether they Doran said. "He would say 'I'm ject a grumpy image but was Education Association chapter's trip want to participate in the research, here for the students.'" friendly and approachable. THE AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY to their annual state conference in Doran said. Doran said when Deeter left "He tried to come off as the is sponsoring a logo contest that is open to all students. Entries San Antonio. Deeter also did important work TCU earlier this year, each of his department curmudgeon, but it was should include the name American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company The bill, which was introduced for TCU mathmatics department, three statistics classes signed large fake," Doran said. and should be original. Cash prizes will be awarded, and a list of and tabled to the House Finance Doran said. Deeter taught most get-well cards and sent them to his Willhite said this image worried winners and prize recipients will be available after Feb. 15, 1997. Committee last week, originally statistics classes and led the facul- hospital room. students who sought Deeter's help. All entries must he postmarked by midnight Dec. 15. For more requested the House allocate $1,306 ty committee that decided to use Doran said Deeter wrote the stu- "He had an intimidating pres- information, contact Tim at (XO0) 423-2536. from its Special Projects Fund. graphic calculators in classes, he dents a thank-you letter, saying ence," Willhite said. "He came off The Finance Committee cut the said. that the card "was one of the nicest as a grouchy old man, but was a lot bill Wednesday to $734. choosing Deeter also directed disserta- and best things that happened to of fun and a lot of help. Still, it was onl) to fund $3(X) for the club's reg- tions for 11 doctorate degree can- me." really intimidating to go in for the istration fees, $74 of its travel didates over his career and hired Melissa Willhite, a 1995 TCU first time. expenses and $360 for two nights of lilor, news eJitur CBHptH BdttOI ,nni ipOfl ■ students to work as department graduate with a bachelor's degree "He was not someone who lodging. editor. Signed lettcn md cohnow upmiiii the opinion graders and tutors, Doran said. in mathematics, said Deeter was smiled a lot, he was not someone iil'lhc writers The House was expected to vote I t i it MS TO tin i in i ox Hi Skjg wefcOflM letters to Doran described Deeter as a always helpful and accessible. who was easy and very welcom- tha editof lor pubiketiog Inters run he typed dou today on a bill to fund the Public- thorough professor who cared "1 would not have gotten ing. Beyond that, he was so willing ilgnnd nid iimiicri iii 5iM) word Lsntn Relations Student Society of shiniUI he suhmiiied .M k'.i-t tvs,> ,t,iss befbn puhlnalion about his students. through TCU without him," to help." Skiff to tin: Skfff. Motld) MIS 10 III Boi '" America chapter's trip to their Sine* 1902 i M,,l;,,l.-|tK_-dlllllo( \vldVM(icJt)..|l. "Students would say his lectures Willhite said. "When anything bad Becca Gardner, a sophomore national convention. major md DOOM Dumba Tbe *>*'// rcaervM M ri0M 10 were models of good, clear com- would happen, he was always pre-major, said she took a class I ht /( f t>uii\ Skiff iv pfMfcmd l>> Mutienn of Texas edit 01 nrijOCI letters foi ityli JTid tatte The hill was introduced and Chrtm— Unlmtii) aponsorad hv the jovmallini M.MiiM. uOHi PO Boi ZMQS0 fart« munication," Doran said. "Most there." from Deeter and said he cared department and published IUCMIJV (taugl I 7612l* tabled to the Finance Committee last mj fill Jild spring sv-iin Mil md tinl students found him to be challeng- Willhite said Deeter's emphasis about his students. PWM imu imn Pom dljri axtmaiaR (6000 urioej week, but no representative for |qn II,, Shit is diatributtd IKT mi i.mipiis HK Skiff it bt reached by dialing 921-7723 Followed ing, but I don't think he'd mind on logical thinking and common "He was really stern in class, but ii J nieinrict at AnociMBd Pmi h\ ihe nwnaiou PRSSA was present at the commit- Cm 11 mon (,000 that." sense are still valuable to her in her he was really nice when you went si KM RVTIOM ( Ml Ml "000 MH ' ' tee's meeting on Wednesday, said ■ Main number 921 M3t Doran said Deeter was always job as a trainer for a computer to see him individually," Gardner ■ire *X> per MBMN lav House President Sharon Selby. The BMIUUIJ mi ii \ I nsigned edMoriaJi represent I he AdmtMafA Lissilied available to help his students. company. said. "He really wanted everyone vie* of the Skiff editorial hoard, wliu-ti ll CODpOMd "1 bill will most likely he re-introduced Bunam Mngai .6274 "He was a very careful teacher." ir>e editor, managing editor opmimi oditOI Sludent PiiNiiaiiuns Director M.W next week. Doran said Deeter liked to pro- to do well."

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EDITORIAL ACCESSING THE ALUMNI CENTER Design should be applauded, but other areas need help Amid much celebration, the Dee J. Kelly Unfortunately, the building's accessibility Alumni and Visitors Center opened Saturday. only magnifies significant problems of hand- The $6 million center will house the alumni icapped accessibility on other parts of the office and provide meeting places for ex- campus. TCU students. And, thanks to careful plan- One of the most noticeable is the sad shape ning and attention to detail, the new center of the elevator in the Moudy Building South. will be accessible to all alumni. Students must ask themselves almost daily Perot a plagiarist The S/c//fchecked every aspect of the cen- whether the elevator is safe and functional. ter's design, from door weight to placement Friday, the same reporter who verified the of ramps to availability of handicapped park- accessibility of the alumni center was stuck Republican Party the true reform party ing, and found the center is arguably the most on the second floor of Moudy South for handicapped accessible building on campus. almost two hours because the elevator broke A Skiff reporter who is wheelchair-bound had down. That kind of inconvenience is The presidential election is now one week away, and in N*&.".TBi*i no trouble entering and negotiating the build- absolutely absurd. The university should take most polls Ross Perot is still ing. action immediately to repair or replace the drawing support from less than 10 Further, the Skiff investigation found that elevator. percent of the voters. Maybe Bob Dole's declaration to each aspect of the building's design complies Other areas of questionable accessibility potential Reform Party members with regulations set forth by the Americans exist on campus and should be addressed that the Republican Party is the With Disabilities Act. Even the slightest vio- immediately, it's not enough to ensure that party of reform has been effective. lation of these regulations could have new buildings are open to all — all levels of Over the past few months. Dole has tried in / TERRRC \ brought the university stiff penalties. all buildings must be accessible, regardless earnest lo COMMENTARY The administrators, staff members and of disability. Ensuring such accessibility convince alumni who worked toward the building's should be one of the university's top priori- Perot supporters that their completion should be commended. ties. candidate has no chance of winning the ,B ■• presidency Letters to the Editor and that they should throw lpr Let's move beyond their votes to details of tragedy nation's moral status BRIAN on the first day of the 104th the Oval Office. Perol has focused him, because solely on the domestic sphere, In response to the letter to the editor on Oct. 23 In his opinion piece on Oct. 23 ("Dole-Kemp tick- WILSON Congress, its members voted on a the which begs the question: How ("Why not report Youngs' blood alcohol?"), why is it et promises return to morality, true democracy"), bipartisan basis to force themselves Republican Party is the real parly effective would his foreign policy necessary that we judge anyone in the accident that Mike Brant had many claims to make but unfortu- to live by the same laws as all olher of reform. be' killed Tiffany Youngs? A great tragedy has occurred, nately had no evidence to support them. He wrote, Americans. Consequently, Dole campaign Any person *ho has earned a and we have all experienced a loss. We should learn "Much of the voting populace finds government at Both parties have even worked manager Scott Reed's recent reputation as a nutcase among his from it rather than dwell on it and remember that fault for an overall decline in moral values," which is on campaign finance reform over request that Perot drop out of the own countrymen can not possibly more than one person's life was affected by this funny since just last month, Hollywood was at fault. the last two years. race and endorse the Republican A balanced budget has been so be taken seriously by Saddaam tragedy. Bryant also claims that government corrupts the nominee should come as no sur- Hussein and olher dictators. We must remember that none of us is invincible populace through "a welfare system that punishes dear to Republicans lhat their plat- prise. Boh Dole's reputation as a com- and this accident could have happened to any student ambition." I guess he is referring to the fact that wel- form calls for a constitutional President Clinton has become promiser will no doubt help him to at TCU. The fact is. Tiffany was not driving the car, fare payments are often larger than the income of amendment to make sure the gov- famous of late for plagiarizing con- deal in the quest to bring peace to so what is the relevance of her blood alcohol level? someone who makes minimum wage but has to pay ernment spends only as much as it servative ideas, but let's not forget the Middle Hast and other areas of Obviously, the editors of the Skiff have respect for for child care and transportation in order to be able to receives. that Perot is guilty of the very same volatility across the world. the feelings of her family by not disclosing any irrel- work. In that case, it may be more accurate to say that Among other things, Perot is thing. the still insultingly low minimum wage and shortage famous for whining about govern- If anyone understands the impor- evant information. We need to move on from the In fact, the entire Reform Party of affordable day care and public transportation pun- mental gridlock. But it's obvious tance of foreign policy, it's Dole, details of the accident and instead concentrate on platform is littered with Republican ish workers, not that welfare punishes the ambitious. that as a third-party candidate, he who nearly lost his life on an keeping Tiffany's memory alive. initiatives, many of which were Also, Bryant blames "a prison system that breeds can do little to facilitate meaningful Italian battlefield during World War tackled by the 104th Congress. II. Carla Chenault and promotes criminal activity." Unless there have change in Washington. In 1992, Perot asked that the For those who want real change junior Earth resources major recently been classes offered in prison on how to rob, Perol has apparently failed to budget to be balanced; under the in both Washington and abroad, the Ginny Davis rape, murder and sell drugs, I can't see how being realize that he has alienated both dedicated leadership of deficit choice is clear: Vote for the candi- senior secondary education major confined for years at a time with hundreds of thou- parties so much thai his presidency hawks like Dole, it was done, date most likely to reform the polit- sands of seriously unsavory members of one's own would be as effective as Zachary Elairie Frazier though it was vetoed by President sex would encourage released criminals to resume Taylor's. Simply put. he would be ical process. Vote for Bob Dole. senior speech pathology major Clinton. Lori Rose the most ineffective chief executive Perot asked for a more respon- in the history of the United Stales. Brian Wilson is a senior news- junior English major Please see LETTERS, Page 5 sive and accountable government; What's more, in his two bids for editorial majo' from Vienna. W.Va. House and Skiff need each other, bashing and all It's a fact EXPRESS The First question that an acquaintance of tion, they are about as useful as poison oak is he House does neat things or dumb things which provide us with to a dog that has to go to the bathroom: Sure YOURSELF mine asked me upon finding out thai I something to write about and we provide the House with the expo- write for the Skiff was, "Why do you it's something to dump on. but in the end il is sure that is essential to polities. just going to be irritating. guys hate the House so much? You're always T The Skiff wants to We'd both be out of work il il wasn't for bashing the House." the other, but more importantly we both (ide- know what you think I proceeded to spout ally) work for the same people: you. The about Election '96. off some stuff that I neat things or dumb things which provide us there's bound to be some perceived irony in intoxication of having our names in print (on learned in political sci- with something to write about and we provide the fact that two Skiff columnists, Chris Smith the House with the exposure that is essential and John Lamberth, quit the Skiffto run for a column or a resolution) should never over- ence about the naturally Send us a letter about adversarial relationship to politics. If the media never gave any cover- president. shadow that fact. Neither body would exist on this campus if il wasn't for the students. This the presidential race, con- of politicians and the age to politics, politics would be even more This phenomenon is not quite as ironic as it can and should work to your advantage. gressional races, Issues media and how it all isolated from the people it supposedly repre- seems. This time, instead of bashing the If you don't think your representatives are at stake or any election- hangs in a very delicate sents. House from the outside, they are simply try- worth talking to, if you think the House is just related topic. We'll include and precarious balance. More specifically, if the Skiff never coming to do it from the inside. It is really not a social club of elitist politician wanna-be's. It is a bipolar system in mented on the House's activities, no one that far of a jump from journalist to politician them In our expanded write a letter to the editor and make sure that which each group keeps would know why the House exists (I will because both the newspaper and the House Opinion section on the House and the rest of TCU knows how the other in check. resist the urge to insert a pun here), but per- are supposed to represent students and make Election Day, Nov. 5. Essentially, it is sup- WILLIAM haps more importantly, no one would give a sure the other body is doing the same. you feel. posed to be that way. THOMAS Horned Frog's butt about what the House But Smith, Lamberth and any House mem- Both the House and the Skiff stay in exis- tence by virtue of the other, bul the only rea- Send commentary to Who would Bob BURDETTE does. If we didn't draw House activities to the ber who believes the Skiff isn't worth the son we should exist is for students. If the slu Woodward and Carl attention of the student body, then the student paper that it is printed on, are overlooking one TCU Box 298050, bring Bernstein have written about without Richard body probably wouldn't even know about the fact: Both the House and the Skiff wouldn't dents aren't using either body to make their letters to the Moudy Nixon? What would Rush Limbaugh spout off "Dukes of Hazard" incident from last semes- exist if it wasn't for the students. voices heard, neither should exist. If neither Building Room 291S, body is doing the students any good, let's just about without Bill Clinton'.' Who would ter. Both entities like to find out who's doing send e-mail to skiff let- Howard Stern be without Newt Gingrich (OK, However, we need the House for more than what and why they're doing it. Then we abolish both and save the paper and the trees [email protected] or cell our columnists throw in our two cents, and the and, more importantly, save students' money. he'd still be a crass, pathetic shock jock, but just target practice. Resolutions passed by the Sound Off line (921- he'd have one less target). What would Chris House regarding student fees and the alloca- House throws in its two cents in the form of a William Thomas Burdetle is a sophomore 7683). Smith write about if he couldn't bash the tion of funds directly affect the Skiff. resolution. The funny thing is that unless you, House of Student Representatives? Given the adversarial yet somehow symbi- the readers and constituents, decide to give political science and news-editorial major So it is a reciprocal thing. The House does otic relationship of the Skiff and the House, our columns and resolutions some considera- fntm Overland Park, Kan. PAGE 4 Skiff TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996 Center opens amid celebration Honors graduates I

By Mike Robert! ful facility named alter me." he said. center possible. Tucker said the opening of the SKIFF STAFF keep on thinking Kelly said it is important to have a "We have a tremendous rallying new center hurls TCU into the TC'L' alumni finally have a place centralized gathering place on cam- point for alumni to return to cam- future. He said in the past the alum- to call their own when they return to pus for both alumni and students pus." Harrell said. ni center was in a single office. By Angela Seutter of continuing to learn. campus. "It'll serve a useful purpose." he Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who "Alumni have needed this more SKIFF STAFF "Through the Honors Program. I The Dee J Kelly Alumni and said "I hope students use it now." is a close friend of Kelly, was sched- and more each year," Tucker said. The TCU Honors Program held discovered to be a learner to get Visitors Center, the newest building He said he hoped the building uled to speak but could not attend Richard Estes, associate professor a Homecoming reunion Friday through the dynamic process of on campus, officially opened with a would be filled with good feelings because of an illness in her family. of music and the director of opera night to show they are "Still life," Thielman said. dedication ceremony Saturday. and laughter and would serve alum- Chancellor William E. Tucker, who theatre, led the crowd in singing the Thinking After All These Years." The panel also offered advice to Several alumni spoke at the ceremo- ni and students whenever needed. presided over the ceremony, read a TCU alma mater as the TCU Former and current Honors current Honors Program students. ny, including its namesake, a I9S0 Barr said he was impressed with letter sent by Hutchison. Strolling Strings played along, Program directors, students and Larson said it is important for TCI) graduate. the facility. He said alumni and stu- "The center is a testimony to the under the direction of German faculty attended the reception and students to keep in touch with peo- Kenneth Barr. mayor of Kort dents will wonder how they sur- success of a small-town Texas hoy," Gutierrez. symposium. ple they meet in the Honors Worth and a 1964 graduate; John V. vived without the center. Hutchison wrote in the letter. After the speeches, the donors The main part of the event was Program. Roach, Board of Trustees chairman "The Kelly (enter has already Hal Roach, executive director of with rooms named after them dedicated to a question-and- "You may never again be in a and a IWil graduate; and William become an important part of the uni- the TCU hog Club, told a joke opened those rooms officially by answer session featuring a panel of position in which you have unlim- W. llarrell. National Alumni Board versity," Barr said. "It was a great about Kelly, portraying Kelly as a cutting ribbons in the doorways. five former Honors graduates. ited ways to meet and connect with chairman and a l%8 graduate all day when Dee J. Kelly came to lawyer who slipped St. Peter a $5 Milton Farmer, a 1951 TCU Questions included, "Why do any- people," Larson said. s|*>kc along with Kelly. TCU." bill lo get through the gates of heav- graduate who attended the ceremo- thing well?" and "What did you Atwood said the Honors Kell) received a standing ovation Harrell said the center will help en. ny with his wife, Molly, said he gain from the Honors Program?" Program lets people see things from the audience when he was increase alumni involvement at "A lot of people supported this." was impressed with the building. The panel included: Pete from a different perspective and introduced TCU. He thanked the donators Roach said. "Both financially and "I think it's fabulous." he said. Larson, a 1976 graduate; Kerry that every mundane experience can "I'm honored to have this beauti- and benefactors who made the enthusiastically." "It's really built to be efficient." Kreiman, a 1984 graduate; Jim trigger a new understanding. Atwood. a I970 graduate; Mark "For all of us, it was a tremen- Thielman. a 1983 graduate; and dous opportunity, and I am grate- Betty Arvin. a 1983 graduate. ful for the program," Atwood said. Kathryne McDorman, current Ann Crassons, a sophomore director of the Honors Program French and political science major Texas should focus on customers and a professor of history, posed and member of the Honors questions to the five panelists for Program, said advice given at the Texas comptroller says state should take financial tips from corporations discussion. symposium was valuable. Arvin said one of the important Don Mills, vice chancellor for Executive Breakfasts this year. body in this room. It's not unique to plastic card. things she gained from the Honors By Amanda Bronstad student affairs, said the reunion SKIFF STAFF Designed to educate local execu- businesses in the state of Texas." He said paper food stamps include Program was sharing learning with was a good idea because the The Texas state government should tives about current business issues. He said one of the programs the costs of services such as paper friends. Honors Program is the intellectual manage its financial resources h\ the Executive Breakfasts include rep- designed lo save taxpayers money is companies, courier services and dis- "In college, in Honors Program heart of the university. alwayi focusing on the customer, .i resentatives from various Metroplex the Tomorrow Eund. which allows tribution centers that are continually classes, there was a sense of every- practice long held by corporations hut corporations, community leaders ami parents and grandparents to save for supported financially by the reprint- thing connecting," Arvin said. "I "I hope the program will also rarely considered by stale govern- TCU MBA students. their children's and grandchildren's ing and shredding of paper food could feel my mind expanding and grow and I think the alumni of the ments, said Texas Comptroller of Sharp said his Texas Performance college tuition at today's prices. stamps. an excitement about learning." program can have a lot to do with I'uhlic Accounts John Sharp at the Review, a program initialed in I99I David Edmonds of Tarrant "That illustrates the problem in Thielman said the Honors continuing the support and making Student Center ballroom Monday. to avoid introducing a widely unpop- County Junior College Small government: They forgot who their Program stressed the importance the program grow," Mills said. "Government and business do have ular slate income tax, lias cm ss bil- Development said he thought the customers were." he said. "They one thing in common: Tins survive lion in wasteful spending on govern- Tomorrow Eund is an excellent way thought their customers were compa- by getting money.'' Sharp said. ment programs. to sa\e for a constantly lising tuition. nies in the food stamp business." "Government survives by getting it; "We had to find the money, make "I only w ish it could be national — Jack Barrett, director of the Charles Professors to discuss business survives by satisfying us the cuts, bin we also had lo provide and for private schools." he said. Tandy American Enterprise Center, customers. That is the only way that with that our explanation of (how (you Ashleigh Martin, a first-year MBA said Sharp's discussion on customer ihcy can gel it And when you see a could still educate the same number of student, said she is glad Texas will service in the state government fol- advising with House business that doesn't do that, they're children even though you might hove now have a tuition investment venue lows the theme of this year's in Chapter 7. II and 13 (bankrupt- cut education, or how you can still thai many other states have already Executive Breakfast series, "Current By Angela Seutter held last year and advising was a cy I." have the same number of people ill introduced. Business Realities." SKIFF STAFF major concern. Sharp, stale comptroller since prisons even though you might be Sharp said another program that "We try to find leading-edge topics The TCU House of Student "We are using the joint meeting as I990, was the guest speaker at the spending lesson prisons." he said was revised lo eliminate extra costs or interesting topics that people want Representatives and the Faculty a mechanism to figure out how we second of lour Charles Tandy "That was unique to government.'' was ihe food Stamp Program, which to know but don't have the time to Senate will hold a joint forum to dis- can resolve some of the problems that American Enterprise (enter Sharp said. "It is not unique to any- replaced paper food stamps with a find out." he said. cuss student advising today. are occurring in the whole advising The groups will discuss academic process," Fortenberry said. advising and career planning and Ashley Russell, House Academic Prof questions American voter turnout whether the current programs are Affairs Committee chairwoman and a effective. sophomore arts and science pre- By Kelly Melhart Kathryne McDorman. director of numerous in disciplines. I bring in the it's uncivilized to talk about politics." Fred Oberkircher, chairman of the major. said the meeting is designed to SKIFF STAFF the Honors Program, said "Pizza with journalism point of view to make In India. Babbili's native nation, 78 student relations committee and an contribute student input to the advis- Ananlha Bahbili. a professor ol Profs!" is a lime for students and pro- them aware of what my discipline is percent of the population votes, associate professor of design and ing process. journalism and chairman of the fessors to interact and share ideas out- about" Bahbili said. He said this raises the fashion, said the major focus of the Russell said the Faculty Senate will department, confirmed Monday what side the classroom. Bahbili discussed journalism and question of who's to blame for meeting is to let each side hear the listen to student concerns about advis- his students had suspected all along: "We try lo get Ihe leading proles American democracy. Americans' dis- American disinterest in the democratic concerns of the other. ing and consider changes to the cur- His job is lo make their lives misei sors on campus and obviously l)r interest in politics and the changes that process. Oberkircher said this meeting will rent advising process. able. Bahbili is one of them," she said. need to be made in politics. Babbili asked whether it is the help the Faculty Senate develop Some of the topics that will be "I'm paid to make students feel Ann Crassons. a sophomore politi- Bahbili questioned how America media's failure to inspire interest in guidelines for a survey to be conduct- covered are orientation, advising for uncomfortable," Bahbili told several cal science and French major and sec- could consider itself the beacon of politics or the public's apathy in poli- ed on advising. Sally Fortenberry, an pre-majors and declared majors and TCU Honors Program students at the retary of the Honors Cabinet, said democracy when only between 38 and tics that is the problem. associate professor of design and planning for graduate school or first "Pizza with Profs!" Monday. Bahbili was a good choice for the dis- 42 percent of Americans vote. He said the responsibility lies with fashion and a member of the student careers after graduation. "Being uncomfortable makes you cussion because he is popular among "This is a democracy for gosh the media, the public and the candi- relations committee of the Faculty All students and faculty can attend open up to knowledge and be more students and he is an excellent speaker. sakes." he said. "We don't even talk dates themselves to spark interest in Senate, said two joint meetings the meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Faculty open minded." he said. Bahbili said. "Honors students are about politics. In a civilized society. politics. between the House and Senate were Center, second floor of Reed Hall.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996 Skiff PAGE 5 Election coverage plant* announced Network coverage plans for Election Night (all times EST): CBS — 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., anchored by Dan Rather, with Bob Dole campaigns in Big D Bob Schieffer, Ed Bradley, Mike Wallace and others. NBC — 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., anchored by Tom Brokaw, with Tim Russert, Maria Shriver, GOP candidate greeted Lisa Myers and others. ABC — 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., with signs, body paint 11:35 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., anchored by Peter Jennings, with David Brinkley, Jeff By Kelly Melhart an alumnus of the Kappa Sigma fra- SKIFF STAFF Greenfield, Cokie Roberts and ternity and his wife Elizabeth's status others. "Dole has Soul." "Bob won't as an alumna of the Delta Delta Delta CNN —6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., inhale." "SMU digs Dole." sorority. anchored by Bernard Shaw and These and other spirited sayings SMU's chapters of Kappa Sigma Judy Woodruff, with Bill were splattered on signs sprinkled and Delta Delta Delta cheered loudly Schneider and Ken Bode. throughout Moody Coliseum at after Dole made his prediction. MSNBC — Simulcast with Southern Methodist University Emily Smith, a senior history and NBC News. Friday. business major and an SMU Tri-Delt. Fox News Channel — 8 p.m. About 5,000 sign-toting, body- said Delta Delta Delta is proud of to 1 a.m., anchored by painted Bob Dole supporters cheered Elizabeth because of the person she is Catherine Crier and Mike and yelled at a rally Friday lor the and what she has accomplished Schneider. Republican presidential candidate. "She's a class act." Smith said. "We Students from TCU. the University can be proud of this woman in the Morales predicts of North Texas and several area high While House because of her accom- victory over Gramm schools followed the campaign trail to plishments and not because of Bob's." AUSTIN (AP) — A confi- SMU to join the enthusiastic crowd. Konrad Chan, a junior psychology dent Victor Morales was behind David Kirk, a SMU senior business major and an SMU Kappa Sig, said the wheel of his pickup truck major, said Dole used the rally to he likes Dole because of his views on Monday, on the road again for a reach out to younger voters, some- capital gains and because Dole is a last week of campaigning that thing that had been missing from the fraternity brother. he predicted would bring victo- Dole campaign. Greg Smith, a SMU freshman com- ry over two-term Republican Garrett Turner, a junior at Jesuit munication major, said Dole's rally Sen. Phil Gramm. College Preparatory Schixil in Dallas, not only benefited Dole by giving him Morales, the schoolteacher said he was pleased Dole decided to access to student voters but benefited who has logged 72,000 miles in hold a rally in North Texas. SMU by placing it in the national the white Nissan truck since "Most of Texas is supporting the spotlight. beginning his quixotic quest for Republican Party anyway," he said. "I think Texas is a key state in the the Senate, voiced confidence "It's not a state he would have to cam- election." he said. "I think if (Dole) about the Nov. 5 vote despite paign hard for. I think he's going to wins Texas he has a g(X>d chance of Gramm's lead in both fund- get a lot of spirit here and it's going to being the next president of the United raising and opinion polls. help his campaign." Stales" "It would take a miracle for Dana Paschke, a TCU junior politi- John McEachem. a junior finance Phil to win... I think Phil cal science major, said she was major from UNT and the chairman of Gramm is going to be shocked pleased so many people attended the the UNT College Republicans, said at the results. And I would be rally. he was pleased with the rally and the shocked if Phil Gramm would "1 think it shows that he appeals to number of students who attended. win," the Democrat said. a wide variety of people." she said. Some of the youngest people at the "I feel like it's near "People say he doesn't have female rally were four juniors from Jesuit College Preparatory School who said Christmas, and you want to support. This will show he does." they believed in Dole's campaign open that package, and you The crowd showed their support by enough to paint a letter of his lasi know you've been good, and waving signs that said "Visualize no name on each of their bodies. you want to see what you got." Top: Four students from Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas — (left to right) Kenneth Mayberry, liberals" and cheering when Dole Kenneth Mayberry wore the "D." Coal, predicted Gramm Paolo Costanzo, David Laitala and Billy Gannon, all juniors — spell out "Dole" at the GOP candidate's said. "We need to remove this liberal Paolo Costanzo wore the "O." David spokesman Larry Neal. Friday campaign rally at Southern Methodist University's Moody Coliseum. Above left: Kim Ritzenthaler, crowd and put them somewhere else." Dole said when he replaces Laitala sported the "U" and Billy "My message to Mr. Morales a Dallas-based freelance photographer, records the enthusiasm of rally attendees. Above right: Joseph Gannon supplied the "E." They said is — expect a miracle," Neal President Clinton in the White House Heath, a 17-month-old from Farmer's Branch, watches the rally from his father Steve's shoulders. Joseph although they are not old enough to said. "All we've got on our side "there will be a Kappa Sigma in the waves a sign supporting Dole's plan to cut federal income taxes by 15 percent Below right: Dole and White House along with a Tri-Delt." vote in this election, they will contin- are the issues and the voters." his wife, Elizabeth, wave to the crowd as Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis) looks on. Photos by Blake Sims. Dole was referring to his status as ue to show strong support for Dole. Morales was headed from Austin to San Marcos, Seguin and San Antonio on the first DOLE day of a five-day tour to 20 cities. From Page 1 Perot says Clinton today." Dole said. "I know that SMU Clinton's money. It's your money." ing members of the press. can't keep promises recently got a new president. It won't Dole focused much of his speech Green said with the election just a BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) be long until America is going to need on Clinton's character, demanding week away. Dole needs to use a "dual — Ross Perot told an overflow a new president." that Clinton "tell the truth." strategy" to woo undecided voters. crowd at Virginia Tech Monday Dole also used his sarcastic wit to Dole accused Clinton of frightening Green said she expects Dole to step that President Clinton has a criticize Clinton's economic policy. people about Republican programs. up his use of personal attacks against habit of breaking his campaign "President Clinton says 'I've creat- "Tell the truth about Medicare, and Clinton. promises. ed 11 million new jobs,'" Dole said. stop scaring our senior citizens — it's "He's going to have to try to even "As you go to the polls, ask "Well, I met a guy the other day who not even Halloween yet," he said. further differentiate himself from the yourself whether or not you has three of them. It takes three of "We want to strengthen and preserve president, so 1 anticipate his attacks to believe he will keep the promis- them to pay your bills." Medicare, just as we did when I was become even more personal," she es he made during this cam- Dole emphasized his 15 percent, on a commission back in 1983 that said. paign," Perot told about 3,000 across-the-board tax cut as the cor- saved Social Security from bankrupt- Green said Dole's failure to differ- in a packed auditorium. nerstone of his economic platform. cy. 1 want to be known as the presi- entiate himself results from a poorly Another 2,000 stood outside "This is a Main Street tax cut, it's dent that saved Medicare from bank- run campaign that has lacked focus. and listened to him over loud- not a Wall Street tax cut," he said. ruptcy in 1997." Green said she thinks it is "unlike- speakers. "The bottom line is very simple. It's Dole also criticized the media for ly" that Dole can win the election, Perot criticized The New not rocket science. It's your money. supporting a liberal agenda, and the and said it would be a "remarkable York Times for endorsing It's not my money, or it's not Bill rowdy crowd reacted by loudly boo- comeback." Clinton after acknowledging that many people mistrust the president. The Times called Clinton the 'Pesky' interest groups use media to influence races best candidate but expressed reservations about his "res- By Connie Cass san group targeting candidates who want to the Superfund toxic waste cleanup program. It is their issue, they're concerned about the oluteness and sensitivity to eth- ASSOCIATED PRESS repeal the assault weapons ban. might seem such messages would be over- environment, and those votes are every bit as ical standards in government." WASHINGTON — From teachers to envi- In southern Indiana last month, motorists whelmed by the millions of dollars spent this important as somebody who might focus on "How can you even consider ronmentalists to restaurateurs, all sorts of spe- found themselves looking down the barrels of year by the Democratic and Republican par- balancing the budget." voting for someone for presi- cial interest groups are using radio and TV six assault weapons on billboards proclaiming ties to promote their candidates. In a reversal of past elections. Republicans dent who has huge moral, ethi- commercials to influence congressional races. that Republican Rep. John Hostettler "is dead But the interest groups that pay for them — — especially House freshmen — are much cal and criminal problems fac- The labor unions' $35 million advertising wrong" about repealing the ban. Now and the candidates they sting — say even more likely to be targets of negative ads by ing him?" Perot asked. blitz, is the largest and best-known, but more Handgun Control is spending almost $ 100,000 $20,000 or so can have a big impact it it's interest groups than Democrats. Perot devoted about half of than a dozen campaigns at a fraction of that on TV ads in two other House districts. planned to galvanize a select group of voters However, the National Rifle Association is his speech to criticizing cost are proving pesky to candidates across the In Michigan, the Sierra Club aired a TV ad in a tight race. doing radio ads in support of some Clinton's policies and never country this election season. accusing Republican Rep. Dick Chrysler of "Are they persuading people en masse, just Republicans, such as Illinois Senate candidate mentioned Republican Bob "This has taken off in a way that's never taking more than $118,000 in campaign con- the Sierra Club'.' No." said John Baker, cam- Al Salvi. And a coalition of business groups is Dole by name. been done before," said Bob Walker, legisla- tributions "from some notorious polluters." A paign manager for Chrysler. "But quite running ads to counter the AFE-CIO spots. So tive director of Handgun Control, a nonparti- new Sierra Club ad attacks his vote to change frankly there are those people (for whom) that is the National Restaurant Association. Polls find no dominant issue WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters arc of many minds this LETTERS year on what they most need to know. From Page 3 They want the candidates' plans on taxes. Schools are a criminal activity so that they could hope to see eliminated have been love and desire from a church, a right way to straighten the country Bryant only included one con- concern to many. They're anx- get caught and go back to prison. ineffectively addressed by federal community or an individual." I out. Why couldn't a Buddhist. vincing statement in the whole col- ious about crime. To a moti- Maybe, rather than the inviting- programs." He must not have been assume that he has never passed a Hindu. Muslim, atheist or agnostic- umn: "There are no assurances that a vated minority, abortion mat- ness of cement walls, a lack of referring to the national crime rates, "will work for food" or "homeless leader properly run a country which vote for the Dole-Kemp ticket would ters most. access to the education or job train- which have dropped significantly or hungry" sign without stopping supposedly separates church and lead to greater public morality." I But no one issue towers ing necessary to find employment is since President Clinton took office to show such love and desire. state' agree wholeheartedly. Dole and Jack over the others in this presi- what lands convicts back in prison. and increased the number of police However, many people either Even assuming that Jewish or Kemp would not enhance the dential campaign. Surely Bryant doesn't expect people on the streets. He couldn't have been aren't so compassionate or can't Christian leaders are the way to go. nation's morals at all. When Andy Kohut of the who are'completely unemployable referring to the way federal pro- afford to help those in need. It how exactly does one define them.' I realize that it was an opinion Pew Research Center did a to starve for the sake of honesty. grams have improved Americans' would be wonderful if American The divorced, mudslinging Bob piece and opinions don't need to poll last month on what sub- Obviously, Bryant has never been on lives by providing us with an inter- churches and communities were Dole hardly fits every Christian's have any basis in fact, but Bryant jects people most wanted to welfare or in prison; if he had, he state highway system, clean water, a kind and wealthy enough to view of a moral leader. The Dole should either re-examine his politi- hear discussed, topics were probably would not have considered reliable postal service and the stu- replace welfare, but it is doubtful equals morality argument only cal views or learn how to express clustered at the top. none cho- it a rewarding or encouraging expe- dent aid which enables most TCU that they could or would. appeals to the religious right and is them more effectively. sen by more than 16 percent. rience. students to be here in the first place. Bryant's argument is further not going to convince any indepen- In the last election, more than Bryant also claims that "Many of Then Bryant claims that welfare weakened by his claim that leaders dents or swing voters to vote for Andrea Uavnc Russell 40 percent picked jobs. the problems the American people should be replaced by "a show of with Judeo-Christian beliefs are the him. sophomore English major PAGE 6 Jones, Rosga earn TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996 Big 12 weekly honors DALLAS (AP) — University of Missouri quarterback Corby Jones and University of Colorado free safety Steve Rosga are sharing BYU's air raid beats TCU, 45-21 the Big 12 Conference's honors as players of the week. Jones, a senior from Cougars strike early, often Columbia, Mo, broke the school quarterback rushing record with 193 yards on 18 to spoil Frogs' Homecoming carries in the weekend's 35-28 overtime victory against By Meredith Webb job," Sullivan said. SKIFF STAFF Oklahoma Stale University, Taylor's injury was to his non- the league said Monday. Sky divers leapt from a plane, throwing arm, but Sullivan said he is bringing the TCU colors and the stars still a question mark, adding that he The Big 12's best defensive and stripes onto the Amon Carter player for the second time. was not ready to re-enter the game. Stadium grass before TCU's "I don't know what his injury status Rosga had two interceptions Homecoming football game against is and we will make that decision (as along with 11 tackles — three Brigham Young University in front of to who will start) next week," Sullivan solo — in Colorado's 28-24 28,961 fans Saturday. said. "Fred was not full speed." victory over the University of Unfortunately for the Horned The lowest point for the Homed Texas on Saturday. Frogs, the aerial assault did not stop Frogs was a failed attempt at a fake Kosga made the key inter- until the final gun sounded as the No. punt from their own 25-yard line. On ception with 1:35 left, allow- 15-ranked Cougars beat TCU, 45-21, fourth and five, senior long snapper ing No. 8 Colorado to retain in a Western Athletic Conference Ashby Porter's snap went off running game. us tie with Nebraska alop the back Basil Mitchell's leg. Redshirt "Obviously, it was a very frustrat- Big I2's North Division. freshman punter Royce Huffman ing game." said TCU head coach Pat picked up the punt, and as he was In Ihe Tigers' first league Sullivan. "We turned the ball over a being tackled, tossed a shovel pass to victory, Jones contributed couple of times early, and that really Mitchell, who was dropped at the 13 three touchdowns and also hurt us." yard line. completed five of 10 passes While four turnovers hurt the Frogs That play had Sullivan seething for 70) aids and another score. (2-5. 1-3), the arm of BYU quarter- after the game. He punted once for 37 yards back Steve Sarkisian was even more "Probably the thing right now that from the Cowboys' two-yard painful for TCU. Sarkisian completed upsets me as much as anything is that line in what was the seventh- 19 passes out of 25 attempts for 313 we had a fake punt call, and we have best rushing day by any yards and three touchdowns, with one worked on it since day one," Sullivan Missouri player. interception. Most of that production said. "Even walking through it came in the first three quarters, when Rosga. a senior from (Friday) and Thursday we knew what BYU (8-1,4-0) built a 45-14 lead. we were going to do and then don't Roseville. Minn . intercepted Throughout the game, TCU was execute it. That's beyond my compre- two passes and recovered a unable to put pressure on Sarkisian. hension." fumble despite suffering "Their offensive line is the best we The standout on defense for TCU bruised ribs in the second half have faced as far as passing and pass was cornerback Cedric Allen. He had of the Buffaloes' victory over protection," TCU junior linebacker a hand in key tackles and forced one UT. Jay Davern said. of BYU's turnovers. The Frogs will While Sarkisian was completing get their next shot at victory Saturday passes, TCU was missing tackles. at 2 p.m. at Amon Carter Stadium Morrison pleads guilty "As you can see at times, we did against the University of Nevada-Las to carrying gun not tackle well, and you have got to Vegas, but players say they do not give (BYU) credit," said Sullivan. JAY. "oklu. (AP) — plan to stop with the Rebels. On the Frogs' offensive end, an Heavyweight Tommy "We have got four games left, and injury early in the second quarter to our goal is to win them all and have a Morrison pleaded guilty today Blake Simi SKIFF STAFF starting junior quarterback Fred winning season," Davern said. "We to transporting a loaded TCU sophomore running back Basil Mitchell (22) carries for some of his 71 yards during the Horned Taylor brought redshirt freshman Jeff can't take anyone lightly. We are not a firearm. Dover off the bench to lead the Frogs good enough team to do that. We've The plea bargain allowed Frogs' 45-21 Homecoming loss to Brigham Young. TCU fell to 2-5 on the season, 1-3 in the Western in their first scoring drive of the game. Athletic Conference, while BYU moved to 8-1, 4-0. got to go out against UNLV and play Morrison. 27. to receive a six- "I thought Jeff came in and did a nice a lot more aggressive." month suspended sentence for the misdemeanor. The HIV- infecled fighter also was fined $ 1 (X) and ordered to complete Cougars thrash Frogs in WAG contest 30 hours of community service by talking to students about AIDS. BYU uses big plays to score within first two minutes; inn Jay police allegedly found a loaded 22-caliber pistol in Sullivan enraged by Horned Frogs' lack of execution Morrison's car in July. MOUNTAIN OVERALL WAl s Authorities had to tow the car By Gregor Esch efficient drive was good for fans vy L I w I T SKIFF STAFF play was called but lost concentration alter Morrison suffered a med- because it gave them an opportunity and forgot. A successful fake punt UTAH 7 1 0 5 0 0 ication-triggered seizure while About the only similarity thai could in eat more burgers and hot dogs at would not have made a difference in BRIGHAM YOUNG 8 1 0 4 0 0 stopped at a traffic light. be seen between TCU and Brigham tailgate parlies without worrying the outcome, but the play was a syn- RICE 4 3 0 Morrison and his family Young University after Saturday's about missing any important action. opsis of the No. I problem that has 3 i 0 were taken to the hospital, game was that both universities have a Before the game, TCU said a key haunted the Frogs all season: Mental SMU 3 5 0 2 3 0 "U" as part of their initials. leaving the car blocking the would be to not fall into another early breakdowns that have resulted in too TULSA 3 4 0 1 3 0 The coniesi proved, however, that hole, something that had been com- intersection. many easy scores for opponents. For TCU the schools are at opposite ends ol the mon in the Frogs' previous lour losses. 2 5 0 1 3 0 Morrison said in February these breakdowns to persist seven spectrum in an This game, however, was no different. games into the season is inexcusable. NEW MEXICO 4 4 0 1 4 0 he had tested HIV positive and area that really ANALYSIS UTEP was retiring. But he later said counted on that 2 5 0 0 4 0 he wanted to fight again to day: the football field. Special teams blunder Different Qll situations The forecast called lor rain, and raise money and awareness TCU has as its goal winning the The only suspense left in the sec- PACIFIC although it wasn't the usual wet stuff OVERALL WAC about AIDS. Western Athletic Conference in the ond half was if BYU was going to from the clouds, it continued to pour leave Sarkisian in the game long vy L I w L I He is scheduled to appear near future, bin BYU showed the on the Frogs. Trailing 17-0. the ipe enough to boost his statistics and WYOMING 8 0 0 5 0 0 on the undercard of the Frogs exactly what it takes to be the conference's best learn. The Frogs cial teams, which had been the most improve his Heisman Trophy AIR FORCE George Foreman-Crawford 5 2 0 4 1 0 now know how far they have to go to consistent unit on the team this sea- chances. Facing the TCU secondary Grimsley fight Nov. 3 in COLORADO STATE 5 4 0 4 i 0 be on the same level alter Differing a son, decided to contribute to the woe- is probably the best way to improve a Japan. 45-21 Homecoming thrashing at the ful chain of events. TCU coaches quarterback's stats. Sarkisian was left SAN DIEGO STATE 4 2 0 2 i 0 made a questionable fake-punt call hands of the Cougars. in until Ihe last possession of the FRESNO STATE 3 4 0 3 2 0 TCU had to hope for many BYU thai was compounded when the play game, finishing the day with 313 SAN JOSE STATE 1 7 0 1 4 0 Oakley, Ilarkley menial lapses to have a shot at keep- was botched at the TCU 25-yard-line, yards passing and three touchdowns. suspended by league ing the game close, much less win- resulting in a 12-yard loss. BYU There was no truth to the rumor HAWAII 2 7 0 1 5 0 again wasted no time scoring. NEW YORK (AP) — ning. Fans who came to see this mis- that BYU was thinking of playing its UNLV 0 9 0 0 5 0 Sarkisian threw a 13-yard touchdown Charles Oakley of the New match probably adhered to the old junior-varsity team in the second half. pass on the next play, giving Ilk- WESTERN ATHIETIC CONFERENCE York Knicks was suspended adage. "On any given Saturday ..." Another chapter was written in Amend that to any given Saturday Cougars a commanding 24-0 lead what has become a long and complex for the first two games of the with over 12 minutes to play in the except when TCU plays BYU. quarterback saga. Fred Taylor started fully with Jason Tucker on a 35-yard "We're playing well, but sooner or season and Charles Barkley of second quarter. and was ineffective (1-2, 6 yards, 2 touchdown pass (Yes, TCU was final- later we're going to have to respond to the Houston Rockets was sus- Head coach I'at Sullivan usually fumbles lost). Taylor, however, did Early strike by KYI' ly the burner instead of the burnee.) greater testing." pended for the opener as a remains positive in the face of adver- sustain an elbow injury to his non- But when he entered the game, he was The Cougars erased thoughts of a With a 2-5 record, TCU is not only result of their fight last week. sity, but even he was enraged by the throwing arm in the second quarter given a less enviable job than the man major upset before any seals were losing but also losing respect in The NBA said today Oakley lack of execution on the lake. It's and was replaced by Jeff Dover. in charge of rescuing the Titanic. warm. On the first play from scrim- defeat. A 1-3 conference record also was fined $10,000 and about time Sullivan admitted that Taylor's status is uncertain. Overall, the game was predicted as mage. BYU quarterback Steve knocks any hopes for a WAC title out player mistakes aren't always the Despite throwing two interceptions, a mismatch, and it certainly lived up Barkley $5,000. Their ejec- Sarkisian completed a 29-yard pass, of the picture and TCU still hopes for coach's fault. Dover (12-22, 199 yards, 2 TDs) had to its billing. Even BYU coach Lavell tions carry additional $1,000 en route to an 80-yard scoring drive its third consecutive winning season, Tailback Basil Mitchell, who was his most impressive outing in weeks. Edwards, who usually compliments fines. and a quick 7-0 Cougar lead. The but to quote Jerry Reed, "We've got a supposed to get the snap directly from The Frogs scored their first touch- overmatched opponents after beating Oakley will miss Friday drive took only 1:44 oft Ihe clock. The long way to go and a short time to get center on the fake, said he knew the down when Dover connected beauti- them, told the Associated Press, night's opener at Toronto and there." Sunday's home game against Charlotte Barkley will miss the Rockets' opener Friday Deaths of four leave SW Oklahoma State reeling night against Sacramento. Their fight occurred during ASSOCIATED PRESS the same dorm right together. It was- at the scene of massive head and inter- Brian Adler, Southwestern'! sports campus early this week for the four the first quarter of Friday n't like they were in two different nal injuries, the patrol said. The traffic deaths of four information director. "Yesterday, athletes. night's exhibition game at the groups. It's all one group in mourn- Telly Ramon Gatewood, of Jones, Milton's teammates were mobbing Southwestern Oklahoma State ing." "Milton was one of our captains," Summit, won by the Knicks Okla.. who would have turned 20 on him for catching the winning touch- Sharp said. "He was very well appre- 79-75. University athletes, including a wide The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Thursday, died at Southwestern receiver who scored the winning down pass ... Now, many of those ciated and very well liked across Oakley was suspended and said the driver of the car, Charles Memorial Hospital in Weatherford, teammates will be attending his touchdown for the Bulldogs on Edward Gulley Jr., 22, of Oklahoma campus. He was a personal young fined without pay for fouling Okla., several hours later, the patrol funeral." Saturday, have left Ihe campus reeling City, and the car's other occupants man, just as the basketball players Barkley, initiating the scuffle said. Gulley was a starting guard on the were." and hx)king for answers. were trapped in the wreckage on Just 11 hours earlier. Milton, a and flagrantly fighting. "It's tough." Southwestern football basketball team while Gatewood was The accident occurred, the patrol Interstate 40 early Sunday for about starting wide receiver for the a reserve guard and Chiles was a Barkley was penalized for coach Paul Sharp said Sunday. "All of 45 minutes before they were freed. said, when the athletes' car slid out of Bulldogs, had caught a 54-yard pass transfer from Temple Junior College, control during a blinding thunder- retaliating. our coaches have been in the dorms Gulley. Alvin Ray Milton. 22, of with 1:29 remaining as Southwestern all day, trying to console our kids. Our Adler said. storm and was struck by a tractor- Lubbock. and Cornelious Chiles, 20, defeated East Central 19-15. Sharp said a memorial service basketball and football players are in of Temple, all were pronounced dead trailer on 1-40 near Hydro in south- "It is really a sad situation," said would be held on the Weatherford western Oklahoma, authorities said. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29,1996 Skiff PAGE 7 Women's soccer loses WAC finale to SMU Lady Frogs drop to 7-10 for season By Patrlclo Crooker of them. She also said they fought to be a good opportunity for TCU to SKIFF STAFF hard and with heart. give its best effort since Nebraska is On a rainy Sunday afternoon the "I am proud of us," Owens said. "I a ranked team. TCU women's soccer team closed its am proud of our season." "We don't have any thing to lose," first season of participation in the Owens said it has been exciting Calleri said. "I think we will just go Western Athletic Conference with a for her to play in conference games out and play hard." 4-0 loss to Southern Methodist this season considering she is a TCU head coach David Rubinson University. freshman. said TCU definitely had a chance to With the result, the Lady Frogs "We played some really good beat SMU. Rubinson said he told fell to 7-10, 2-5 in the WAC. and teams," Owens said. "Sure, we are his players to watch out for SMU's were eliminated from contention for not the best team right now, special- free kicks and corner kicks because a berth in the WAC tournament. ly since this is the first year the pro- that is how they do most of their With a little more than five min- gram (has awarded scholarships!" scoring. utes to play in the first half, the game Freshman midfielder Allison "We had some chances to score," was suspended for 2(1 minutes due to Calleri said the team played well, Rubinson said. "It's been that way thunderstorms. The SMU Mustangs specially in the second half. all year this season." were leading the score by two goals. "We played well as we started to The loss prolonged the Lady Though the severe weather contin- play more with our feet and move Frogs' futility against SMU. TCU ued, play resumed into the second the ball around." Calleri s.>id. now holds an all-time record of 0- half, but the referees finally called Calleri said this first season in the 16-1 against the Lady Mustangs. the game off with 10 minutes to play. WAC is a learning experience for the The Lady Frogs will play their last SMU had 19 shots, and Lady team and its players. Calleri said the home game of the season at 3 p.m. Mustang goalkeeper Erin Poole had Lady Frogs' upcoming game against Wednesday against Texas Tech only one save in recording the Nebraska on Friday at SMU is going University at the TCU soccer field. shutout. SMU junior midfielder Marci Miller scored both of SMU's MwwwmwM first-half goals. Wornen's Soccer TCU was led by freshman forward Charlia Owens, who had one of TCU's three shots, and freshman OVERALL WAC Pilncio Crooker goalkeeper Courtney Petrie, who STREAK TCU freshman defender Andrea Smith (right) battles with Southern Methodist University forward made four saves. W L T J N I I GF GA Morgan Rittenhouse for the ball during the Lady Frogs' soggy 4-0 loss Sunday. The game was called Owens said the team had chances 7 10 0 2 4 0 39 45 L3 off by officials with 10 minutes to play due to the weather. The Lady Frogs are now 7-10 overall and and played well, but made some mis- 8K1FF SPORTS takes and that SMU look advantage 1 ended their Western Athletic Conference schedule with a 2-5 record. Volleyball team drops a pair Losses to 'I'illssi. Rice send VolleyFrogs to 1-7 in WAC

By Meredith Webb The VolleyFrogs lost to the did better. It was nice to sec thai." SKIFF STAFF Hurricanes. 15-6. 15-13. .1-15. 15- Troudt said that while the first- The TCU volleyball team had 9. year program hopes to win match- high hopes of bringing home After a day of rest the es, the most important thing at the another victory last weekend. VolleyFrogs were set to take on moment is to see progress. Instead, the team lost a pair of Rice. Although the match ended in "Right now our big focus is to Western Athletic Conference another loss for TCU. Troudt said improve." Troudt said. "We are matches to the University of Tulsa the team took some positive steps. building a foundation for the Thursday and Rice University "We saw some improvement, but future. It's a tough goal. It is hard Saturday. it was not from our usual stars." when you keep getting beat, but I The losses dropped the Troudt said. "I was pleased with have got a good group of girls." VolleyFrogs' record to 4-15 for the (freshmen) Kelli Brown and Saylor The next taste of Western season. I-7 in the WAC. Goforth." Athletic Conference competition "I do not know exactly how to Brown and Goforth are both for the VolleyFrogs will be on describe how we played." fresh- walk-ons. Friday in the Rickel Building man Erin Findley said. "We defi- "We have had trouble getting against the University of New nitely did not play as well as we Kelli to play like Kelli." Troudt Mexico, and Saturday versus the could have or should have." said. "She has struggled, but she University of Texas-El Paso TCU head coach Sandy Troudt said she felt the team should have Women's Volleyball been able to compete against Tulsa. "That was the most frustrating match for me since I have been at OVERALL WAC Patrlclo Croc*«r SKIFF STAFF TCU," Troudt said. "1 felt that my W L PCT, L PCT. STREAK team could compete, and they Freshman Erin Findley (11) goes up for a kill in a match earlier this season. The Volley Frogs lost to came out flat. I do not really know 4 21 .160 7 .125 L2 the University of Tulsa and Rice University over the weekend dropping to 4-15 on the season, 1 -7 what the cause was. but we intend- SKIFF SPORTS in the Western Athletic Conference. ed to do better." Students knock out competition in martial art Oilers come close, He said he and his first competitor SKIFF STAFF Martial arts TCU students won two gold, two critiqued each other after the fight but no cigar — again silver and one bronze medal Saturday ended. Oliver said his second com- The following Frogs placed at the petitor really surprised him. "I know that we know how to win at the 16th Annual Taekwondo 16th Annual Fort Worth Invitational By Michael A. Lutz Championships, held at the Fort "He was a wiry little guy with a ASSOCIATED PRESS now," Fisher said. "We just have to Worth Tananl County Convention really big mouth." Oliver said. "He Taekwondo Championships: HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston continue doing what we do bed Center Arena. was cussing me and stuff." Oilers did almost everything neces- Nobody panics; they believe that we This was Oliver's first tournament are going to make the plays and we Juniors Jason Oliver and Anne • Anne Drabicky, First Place, sparring, women's blue belt sary to beat the San Francisco 49ers. Drabicky took fust place in the men's and he said slress played a big role in They knocked Steve Young out of came close." division heavyweight orange belt and the his fighting. the game and contained Jerry Rice. The Oilers had a chance lo kick a women's blue belt division, respec- "I was so tense, I wasn't fighting as • Jason Oliver, First Place, sparring, men's heavyweight In the end. however, the Oilers fourth-quarter field goal thai would tively. well as 1 should have been." Oliver orange belt division found themselves in an all-too- ha\e given them a 12-3 lead and Junior Joe Munition took second said. familiar place — the wrong side of a made San Fiancisco's final touch- place in the men's welterweight black This- was Drabicky's first tourna- • Sarah Guillerman, Second Place, women's red belt forms; one-point game. down meaningless. belt. Sophomore Sarah Guillerman ment, and she said she was very ner- Third Place, sparring, women's red belt division Seven of their nine losses last sea- Instead. quarterback Steve won third place in the women's red vous before the competition. • Joe Mannion, Second Place, sparring, men's welterweight son were by seven or fewer points. McNair was sacked for a 10-yard "I didn't know what to expect since loss, taking the Oilers out of field belt division. black belt division They lost to the 49ers I0-9 on Those medals were won in the I've only been to one other tourna- Sunday and 20-19 to the Kansas City goal range. gyoroogi. or sparring, divisions. ment, and it was a small one," she Chiefs in the season-opener. "It came down to making a first Guillerman also took second place said. "I was surprised there were so "Basically these last two games down or kicking a field gaol to win many people there." the game." Fisher said. in the women's red bell poom sc. or ious Taekwondo schools. Guillerman said the lloor played a (Pittsburgh last week and San form, division. Drabicky faced two opponents for big part in the way she fought. Francisco) really are an indicator of It hasn't always been thai close. two 45-second rounds each. She won Mannion, a first-degree black belt, "Before, it was special teams, the The tournament, sanctioned by the said he took it easy for the first two "The floor sucked," she said. "It where we are as a football team." United Stales Taekwondo Union, was both matches to win the gold medal. was ridiculous how people were coach Jeff Fisher said. "Now thai defense and something was always Her (bit opponent was a member fighls. happening on offense," Fisher said. presented by the Won Park Institute of "I didn't really feel like I was fight- falling left and right, especially after I we've split those game I can tell you Taekwondo. Inc. of Team Mexico, which also attended fell and got hit in the face." we have improved." "Now we jusi need lo correct a few ing as well as I could have," he said. mistakes and make the plays." Oliver said the tournament was the tournament Mannion's third fight, a loss that A sack, a 49-yard screen pass and Drabicky said the first woman she Quarterback Chris Chandler much different than he expected. cost him a gold medal, was against a Guillerman slipped on the floor a fumbled punt were primary rea- foughl continually cheated by grab- played into the fourth quarter despite "I thought it would be a lot slower, second-degree black belt from the and her opponent landed a blow to her sons the Oilers didn't upset the bing her uniform. Holding on to an a painful groin injury. But his mobil- as far as the lighting went," he said. Mexican team. face, giving Gui!lcrmu:i a bloody 49ers. The screen pass set up the ity became so limited. Fisher took "It was a lot more intense." opponent is illegal in Taekwondo Guillerman said she felt the tour- nose. winning touchdown and Malcolm matches. Her opponent lost points for him out of the game and could affect nament was well-organized and the To combat the slickness of the Floyd's fumbled punt set up a 49er Oliver fought two competitors and his availability for Sunday's game at the infractions. competition was high-quality. lloor. competitors poured water on it field goal. each fight consisted of a single one- New Orleans. Guillerman earned her third-place to get more traction. Mannion said That's still a shorter list of prob- and-a-half minute round. He won Each of Mannion's fights consisted Chandler went for a checkup of two two-minute rounds. His divi- medal for sparring after lighting one water became a problem in his third lems to correct than Fisher had at the both fights to take the first-place beginning of the season. Monday to determine his status. medal. sion consisted of eight men from var- woman for two 45-second rounds. light because the floor was loo wet Longhorns losing too many games in final quarter, coach says fumble inside the 5 that led to the "We haven't given up the lead at all those games won in the fourth quarter the Big 12 South Division. Baylor (4-3, 1-3) will present prob- By Chip Brown "Everyone is working their tails lems for a defense that still hasn't ASSOCIATED PRESS Buffaloes' winning touchdown and an until this season," said Mackovic, and we couldn't finish it off. off," Fitzgerald said. "We know we proven it can stop the run The Bears' AUSTIN — Three limes this sea- interception at the 27 with 1:35 left. who's in his fifth year. "Sometimes "1 can't say that we're not playing don't have any margin for error. We've Jerod Douglas and Elijah Burkins son the University of Texas has held Texas coach John Mackovic said we can search too much. 1 don't waul hard enough because we're playing had our close losses, and now it's time each ran for over 100 yards in a 49-21 leads in the fourth quarter and let vic- Monday he doesn't want to overana- to play sports psychologist with them very hard," Adams added. "I'm sure to start winning. It's crunch time." victory over Iowa Stale on Saturday. tory get away. lyze the team's fourth-quarter prob- and focus on a negative situation." we'll be in thai situation again this Texas quarterback James Brown But it's Baylor sophomore quar- The latest setback came Saturday lems, which include a last-second loss Players say the team is giving max- year, and hopefully next time we'll said he thinks the Longhorns will terback Jenmaine Alfred who has in a stunning 28-24 defeat al the to Notre Dame University and over- imum effort, maybe too much effort. put the game away." time loss against the University of None said that they now go into a Texas tight end Pat Fitzgerald says be focused and hungry against Mackovic worried. University of Colorado in which "He's given them a big-play quar- turnovers and penalties allowed the Oklahoma after leading both games. fourth quarter expecting something he doesn't think the team can practice Baylor University. "I think we're going to have a good terback," Mackovic said. "He can Buffaloes to come back. Mackovic's teams have traditional- bad to happen. any harder. He said the team knows it game Saturday," Brown said. "The throw deep and he can run if he Texas (3-4. 2-2 Big 12) turned the ly protected leads late in a game, but "Maybe we're pressing a little," has to win the rest of its games, begin- remaining games are about who wants needs to. They are coming out very ball over three limes inside the this season the Longhorns are ques- said receiver Mike Adams. "It makes ning against Baylor University on to give up and who wants to get better." aggressively with him in there." Colorado 25-yard line, including a tioning their killer instinct. you sick when you know you had Saturday, to have a chance at winning PAGE 8 Skiff TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1996

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