f*\ TCU Daily A Step Of Equality The Predictions Are In As same-sex couples work to receive equal benefits, the With the 73rd annual Academy Awards being held at Skiff examines the steps TCU has taken to bring equality. 8 p.m. March 25, see who are predicted to win ISSUES, Page 10 and who should win. ServingSKIFF Texas Christian University since 1902 FEATURES, PageS Friday, March 16,2001 Fort Worth,Texas SGA budget cut causes changes in projects By Jonathan Sampson budget discrepancy, March 2. basis. plan for this semester. She said her something that students can see as administration should have helped STAFF REPORTER SGA Advisor Larry Markley Chelsea Hudson, Permanent Im- committee was originally planning a visible reminder of SGA on cam- out in some way with the budget, Student Government Associa- said the problem happened be- provements Committee chair- to do one large project and sup- pus. or at least have apologized for the tion members said they don't cause $40,000 that was supposed woman, said she was worried plement it with additional small Hudson said she was surprised mistake. know what the organization's to be allotted to the yearbook was when she first heard her entire jobs around campus, but now there was a problem with the Markley said that if this was a main improvements project is go- mistakenly directed into the SGA budget would be cut, but she said they'll probably just do the one budget, and she said she thinks situation where SGA had no ing to be, but they do know it's not account, causing SGA leaders to that now the cuts have been spread central project. that TCU needs to work on its fi- money to work with, he thinks the going to be as big as originally over budget by $23,000. throughout SGA in a way where Hudson said her committee is nances. administration would have planned. Markley said when they began everyone is feeling the affects. currently gathering ideas for the "To me. to misplace $40,000 stepped up and helped out, but The House of Student Repre- to cut the budget throughout SGA, "We're all taking this together project, and they plan to present sounds like a problem." she said. since SGA still has a good amount sentatives Permanent Improve- they first looked to areas with so it's not as bad," she said. the actual idea at the March 27 "We're losing money because it's of money in their reserve account ments Committee's budget went large amounts of remaining Hudson said the impact of the House meeting. She said in an ear- not being watched and that con- it was not a large concern. from $13,000 to $8,000 after TCU money. He said all other cuts were $5,000 cut to the committee's lier interview that the main goal of cerns me." administration discovered a then considered on a case-by-case budget will mean a scaled down this semester's project is to plan She said she thinks the TCU See SGA, Page 8 FrogFit costs THE COST OF LIVING
Current dining Dining to raise plan options taking some Plan I — $400 + tax Plan II — $500 + tax Plan III — $650 + tax minimum $200 Plan IV — $850 + tax criticisms New plan in effect next fall By Alisha Brown 2001-2002 dining STAFF REPORTER Chrissy Braden plans Natalie Houston dropped off her student ID card at STAFF REPORTER Incoming students the front entrance of the Rickel Building in exchange Some students are going to be spending less of — $800 + tax for a sweat towel and headed down to an aerobics class their food budget at Chili's Grill & Bar and more Continuing stu- she never paid for. of it at The Main because of the changing dining dents — $600 + tax Sneaking into FrogFit classes is not difficult for the plan for next semester, said Roger Fisher, director Tom Brown-Pete adamant exerciser, said Houston, a sophomore speech of residential services. Wright Residential communication major. The minimum dining plan requirement, which all Community resi- The aerobics classes are provided by the Rickel for students living on campus must purchase, will in- dents — $400 + tax fees competitive to outside gyms, said Mary Ellen crease for some students by at least $200 next se- Milam, program director for recreational sports. mester. Source: Residential Services' handout Membership for one year is $120, $75 for one semes- Fisher said the increase asks students to spend and the Residential ter and $35 for classes after Spring Break. The Rickel more money on campus, but not more money on Services Web site offers 14 classes throughout the week. food. (www.rlh.tcu.edu). A sticker is placed on a student's ID card, indicat- "Most students probably spend between $1,200 ing which semesters they have paid for, Milam said. and $ 1,800 on food each year," he said. "We're not Rickel staff members are supposed to be stationed at asking them to spend any more than that. We're just the aerobics room entrance to check IDs. asking them to spend more of that money with us." Tim COX/SKIFF STAFF Milam said the towel trick doesn't work anymore He said the new dining plan would also keep stu- Jennifer Kom- because towels are located in the aerobics room, so dents who initially buy one of the lower dining plans sthoeft, a freshman members don't have to turn in their ID. from having to put more money toward their meal English major, eats But at a step aerobics class at 9 p.m. Wednesday, no plans during the semester. in The Main Thurs- door monitor was on duty, and no towels were in the This year, students have the option of purchasing day. The average aerobics room. a $400, $500, $650 or $850 meal plan. A minimum meal plan next se- Aerobics instructor Stephanie Tucker said that since of $400 must be spent each semester before students mester is schedule the fall semester, she has never had a staff member can be refunded remaining money on their accounts. to increase by at check IDs at any of her Sunday, Monday or Wednes- Next semester, only residents of the Tom Brown- least $200. Incom- day classes. Pete Wright Residential Community will be offered ing freshman will be Milam said the time Tucker's classes are offered a minimum dining plan of $400, according to the expected to pur- makes a difference. Residential Services Web site (www.rlh.tcu.edu). chase $800 meal "The classes during the day have someone moni- The site reported that incoming students will have plans. toring there," Milam said. "But it doesn't make sense to purchase an $800 a semester dining plan and con- to pay someone for that shift for an hour when they tinuing students will have to purchase a $600 or only check IDs for the first 20 minutes. Our other $800 a semester dining plan. classes are back-to-back." Fisher said the dining plan change would not af- Digging deeper to pay deposits Milam said it is the instructor's responsibility to fect most students, because they already spend at check IDs during those times. least $800 a semester on their dining plans. By Chrissy Braden "Students blow off $100," he said. has a $100 housing deposit, which Regardless, some students disagree with being Leigh Covert, a sophomore speech communica- STAFF REPORTER "If 10 students didn't make a reser- students pay as incoming freshman, tion major, said the new plan is ridiculous. charged for taking the classes. Houston said she thinks Parents and students have already vation because of the increase, then said Susan Hogan, market and as- "It's just another way for (TCU) to get more the classes should be open to everyone. started digging in their pockets for this is good because it's 10 more signments coordinator for Residen- money out of us," she said. "1 don't even use my When the program began in 1986, TCU officials the fall 2001 semester as they pay beds we can till." tial Life and Student Housing at $400 minimum right now." wanted to ensure the program would fund itself, TCU's highest housing deposits ever. Fisher said the high housing de- SMU. Covert agreed there was a need for a change in Milam said. Roger Fisher, director of residen- mand requires a housing deposit to "We're a little bit different than dining plans, but in the opposite direction. "We used to have student instructors, which lowered tial services, said the deposit, which eliminate students who aren't serious most schools in the fact that our de- "It should be on a need basis," she said. "There the cost," she said. "But we started to hire outside con- is required to make on-campus hous- about living on campus but make posit is a true deposit and not a pre- shouldn't even be a minimum requirement." tractors to come in and teach so we could increase the ing reservations, increased from reservations. Students who decide to payment," Hogan said. Fisher said most parents would like to have din- number and level of classes offered." $100 to $250 for the single purpose cancel their reservation have until She said SMU students' initial de- ing plans more than $800 for freshman. Mark Moreno, a fitness counselor for Q The Sports of getting students' attention. May 1 to get a full refund. posits are carried over each year they "Parents want to be sure their freshman son or Club, said it offers a monthly membership charge of $46, "We want students to be serious "If there were vacancies all over live on campus. If students do not daughter has plenty of meals," he said. "They want which includes participation in all 75 aerobics classes. about making a reservation," he said. the place. I'm not even sure I'd ask reapply for on-campus housing, they to know that there's enough money there for their But Fit for Life charges $39 a month for member- Fisher said the $100 housing de- for a reservation." he said. are automatically refunded the $100. kids to be able to eat whenever they want to." ship and $50 for 10 cycling classes, salesman Mike posit has been in place for about 15 Fisher said he surveyed about 15 Hogan said SMU has a limited Fisher said the minimum dining plan may in- Coon said. years and is no longer enough to de- other schools and found that TCU's housing problem like TCU and has crease for upperclassmen after next year. Rates at both gyms vary by plan and during pro- ter students from making on-campus former $100 housing deposit was thought about increasing the deposit. Unused money on dining plans from the Fall 2001 motional sales. housing reservations they don't in- much lower. Daniel Kwok, a freshman biology tend to honor. Southern Methodist University See FROG FIT, Page 8 See DINING, Page 4 See HOUSING,"' Page 4
TODAY IN HISTORY TRAVELING TUNES In 1988, Lt. Col. Oliver L. North Fall recruitment talks remain unsolved and Vice Adm. John M. By LaNasha Houzc cern than it solved," Mills said. delayed recruitment), hate it be- Poindexter of the National Se- STAFF REPORTER George Low, a member of the cause they were not sure if (the curity Council were indicted Whether or not to defer fall re- Faculty Senate Student Relations women) were being themselves," on charges of conspiracy to cruitment continues to be debated, Committee, said the Faculty Sen- Urban said. "We are worried that defraud the United States. but the parties involved agree the is- ate and the students didn't work (the women) will rush for an entire sue is too controversial to deal with well together. semester if the process is delayed. right now, said Don Mills, vice "1 do believe they could have Now, they get here and go through chancellor of student affairs. worked a little bit better with this to the process, and don't have time to WEATHER Instead of recruitment, Mills said come to a solution," said Low, as- learn the stereotypes." TOMORROW that he wants the future fraternity sociate professor of marketing. Low said another reason fall re- and sorority affairs to be focused on "They haven't really sat down to cruitment should be delayed is to al- issues with a more grandiose scope. work this out." low students to become adjusted to "As opposed to something clearly Low said certain faculty members college academics as opposed to the High 53 divisive, I want to focus on the believe fall recruitment inhibits the social aspect of the Greek community. Low 36 things that can make a positive im- academic performance of students "(Faculty Senate members) see pact, such as academics, community since it occurs during the first week the value of the Greek system," Low Sunny service and the values of brother- of classes. said. "We want (Greek recruitment) hood and sisterhood as students Fall recruitment for sororities oc- to work in a way where students are move through their college career," curs the week before classes begin, getting the most from their academic Mills said. while fraternity recruitment takes experience." Last semester. Mills proposed that place during the first week of Urban said no problems existed INDEX the Undergraduate Experience Task classes. due to the high academic achieve- Force form a committee to research Katie Urban, Panhellenic presi- ments of the Greek community. CAMPUS LINES 2 the impact fall recruitment has on dent, said deferred fall recruitment "We are trying to take Panhellenic COMICS 9 students' academics. However, Mills wouldn't solve the presumed aca- to the next level," Urban said. CROSSWORD 9 said the proposal dissolved because demic problems because the women "There aren't enough problems to will try to mold themselves to the see a change. Basically, if the sys- HOUSE EDITORIAL 3 Tim Cox/SKIFF STAFF of the lack of consensus among Pinwheel drummer Matt O'Connor and bass player Ray Bailey per- members of the Faculty Senate, fra- stereotypical sorority image in order tem isn't broken don't fix it." MENU 9 form Thursday afternoon in front of the Student Center. The band ternity and sorority affairs officials fit in. PURPLE POLL 9 will play in Houston tonight before returning to the South by South- and students. "Southern Methodist University LaNasha Horn* WORLD DIGEST 2 west music festival In Austin Saturday. "(The debate) raised more con- and Baylor University, (which have l.d.houze® student. tcu.edu > Page 2 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, March 16,2001 PULSE campus lines WORLD DIGEST Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office at Guerillas, police continue fighting in Maceoboia bilization, ban of public gatherings and movements that had .W.Wi Building South. Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050 or e- TETOVO, Macedonia — Police and ethnic Al- of larger groups of people and partial curfew. cars mailed to IskiJftettersGt tcu.edu). Deadline for receiving announcements banian guerrillas clashed outside Macedonia's sec- Ethnic Albanians account for at least a quarter backed up is 2 pm. the day before they are to run The Skiff reserves the right to ond-largest city for a second day Thursday as the of Macedonia's 2 million people, dominating west- for miles edit submissions for style, taste and spat e available. government tned to curtail an insurgency that ern regions of the country and a large section of and mo- spread from the countryside the capital. torists wait- > TCT I .IIIHIIIII Centre application* for the fall 2001 semester are toward urban areas. Until Wednesday, rebel activity had been limited ing for hours at due today. Applications are available in the Office of International Ed- Macedonian police reported to villages on the northern border with the Serb a time. ucation. Sadler Hall. Room 16 mm clashes with the extremists province of Kosovo. Government troops had hoped The easing of re early Thursday on the slopes of to keep the fighting away from urban areas. strictions came after > Neeley Associate applications are available in the Neeley Student Mount Sar Planina, north of President Boris Trajkovski convened a meeting Wednesday night's meeting of the Israeli Security Resource Center. Dan Rogers Hall. Room 130 You must have at least Tetovo Machine-gun and with senior military officials ahead of emergency Cabinet, a group of 13 ministers monitoring the junior standing and a VO cumulative GPA The application deadline is mortar fire could be heard talks with the ambassadors of NATO and European Palestinian areas. It was the Security Cabinet's first by 5 pm today from three villages throughout Union countries. He said there will be no negotia- session since Sharon took office earlier this month. the morning, and smoke was tions with "the terrorists," and pledged to "deter- The Cabinet decided that blockades of Palestin- > The Seventh Annual Women's Symposium will be March 27 to 29. seen rising from a hill. minably protect territorial integrity and ian towns would be lifted in quiet areas. A Women and Community Dinner will be at 6:30 March 27 in the Stu- Two ethnic Albanian civilians were wounded by sovereignty" of the country. At the Kami crossing between Israel and the dent Center Ballroom Candace O'Keefe from the Women's Museum in stray bullets near Tetovo, the Macedonian state ra- Gaza Strips, trucks carrying cement and other raw Dallas will be the keynote speaker and an art exhibit by Adriana Mar- dio reported. Israel eases travel restrictions on West Bank materials were allowed through for the first time in tinez de Audnac will be on display The cost is $12 for students and Police sources who insisted on anonymity told JERUSALEM — Israel began easing travel re- weeks. Until now, only vehicles loaded with food SIS lor everyone else Holly Near, a partner in establishing the Women's The Associated Press that fighting Thursday moved strictions in the Palestinian areas Thursday, open- and medicine had been permitted to reach Gaza. Music Movement in the 1970s, will have a concert at 8 p.m. March 28 closer to Skopje, engulfing the northern Macedon- ing several roadblocks in the West Bank, allowing in the PepsiCo Recital Hall Tickets are S15 for TCU students, faculty ian village of Lipkovo. 12 miles northeast of the more cargo trucks into the Gaza Strip and letting Russian airplane hijacked by Chechen rebels and staff and SI8 for everyone else. A trip to the Women's Museum in capital. Detonations and machine-gun fire could be Palestinian fishermen return ISTANBUL, Turkey — Two men wielding Dallas will be on March 29 Those wanting to go can meet in front of heard at midmorning, the sources said. to work. knives and identifying themselves as Chechens hi- the Sludcnt Center at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for There were long lines at gas stations in Tetovo However, Prime Minister jacked a Russian plane carrying 174 people from everyone else For reservations for any of the events or for more infor- as mostly Slavic residents began to flee the pre- Ariel Sharon's government Istanbul's airport on Thursday, sending the aircraft mation call (817)257-7855 dominantly ethnic Albanian town of 80,000. Shops decided that Palestinians will on a terrifying plunge before pilots stabilized it. remained closed Thursday and most residents continue to be barred from Is- The plane landed hours later at an airport in Med- > The 24th Annual TCT' Jazz Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. stayed indoors. Macedonian forces also fought rael, as they have been for the ina, in western Saudi Arabia, March SI in Ed Landreth Hall Auditorium. The festival will feature high rebels outside the border villages of Malino Malo past six months of Israeli- according to Saudi and Turkish schcxil bands Admission is free and Brest. Palestinian fighting. authorities. Southern Serbia remained edgy but calm early In the West Bank town of Hebron, Israeli soldiers In Medina, the plane was > The M.J. Neeley School of Business Service Day will be from 10 Thursday, a day after Yugoslav troops moved into threw a stun grenade into a schoolyard during re- surrounded by security forces am. to 3 p.m. April 7 Students can sign up in the Tandy Building atrium an area held by ethnic Albanian insurgents. A cess, slightly injuring seven children who were and was parked away from the until April 7 NATO-brokered cease-fire between the rebels and treated for bums and shock. The army had no com- main traffic at the airport, Belgrade appeared to be holding. ment but witnesses said that stones had been thrown which was packed with Mus- > TCT' Career Services will host the annual Junior Jumpstart con- NATO allowed the Yugoslav troops to deploy in from the school. lim pilgrims returning home af- ference for juniors and seniors with up to 89 hours from 8:15 a.m. the lO-square-mile area near the boundaries with Also Thursday, the body of a 17-year-old Pales- ter the annual hajj pilgrimage, said Abdul Fatah to 6 p.m. April 7 The theme is "Racing Toward Tomorrow" and the Kosovo and Macedonia to stem the guerrillas' in- tinian was found in an orange grove near the West Mohammad Atta, the airport manager, who spoke place is the conference center overlooking the Texas Motor Speed- surgency there and the movement of weapons and Bank town of Qalqiliya with a gunshot wound to the by telephone with The Associated Press in Riyadh, way The registration fee is $25 and is charged to your TCU account. fighters into Macedonia. head. Residents said the teen-ager had apparently Saudi Arabia. The fee includes transportation to and from TCU, continental break- The successful deployment was overshadowed been shot by Israeli troops dispersing stone-throw- The plane, a TU-154 from Vnukovo Airlines, fast at the Speedway, a luncheon with instruction on business eti- by the fighting in Macedonia. ers in the area Wednesday night. The army said it took off at 1:30 p.m. (6:30 a.m. EST) from Istan- quette and workshops Police spokesman Stevo Pendarovski said the fired only rubber-coated steel bullets in the clash. bul's Ataturk International airport. The two hijack- clashes Wednesday began when about 15 rebels Since violence erupted Sept. 28, following a visit ers took over 30 minutes later, Turkey's Anatolia
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Most colleges Same-sex benefits should be installed was established as the United States grants freedom of most Americans don't accept and have stopped discriminating Southern Methodist University will join more than 150 uni- land of the free, where "all men religion under law. the majority of even fear homosexuals. against sexual orientation in their are created religious practices in America There has been a drastic in- admission processes, with the versities Jan. 1, 2002, to extend medical benefits and reduced equal under ^1-il^1>BB preach against homosexual crease in hate crimes in the last largest step being conservative tuition to the same-sex partners of its employees. God." While Guest Columnist unions. The Bible, in several pas- five years against gays, especially Southern Methodist University The list of universities with similar policies currently in- being free sages, condemns those who en- in the Midwest and the South. Ho- instituting benefits for gay cou- gage in sexual practices with the cludes schools, such as Duke University, Wake Forest Univer- hasn't always ALEX mosexuals are afraid to reveal ples. These steps, while minor, Been a com- JOHNSON same sex. their sexual preference because of could lead to a broader cultural sity and Rice University. mon theme ^""~^~ Americans with strong religious the persecution and the prejudice acceptance for homosexuals in Absent from the list is TCU. for all Ameri- backgrounds see homosexuals as they would face for their choice. the 21st century. TCU, under the leadership of Chancellor Michael Ferrari, has cans, today we live in a multieth- ungodly and as sinners of the As long as being gay remains If America is truly the land of nic, multicultural society where worst kind. In my hometown of mostly unacceptable and even the free, then homosexuals should committed itself to rising above the competition and strength- most citizens enjoy equal rights. Topeka, Kan., we have heavy per- dangerous, homosexuals are not have equal rights with all Ameri- ening its reputation as a university. However, America is not the land secution of homosexuals by reli- "free and equal" in American cans. But with a conservative- With new building projects, an endowment in excess of $940 of the free for some of its citizens. gious organizations. One church, mainstream society. laden government and a general million and reaccredidation in the near future, TCU is well on Since it became an issue in the under the direction of Rev. Fred But for the massive persecution homophobic attitude in main- 1980s, equal rights for homosexu- Phelps, has gained Topeka na- that homosexuals endure, there is stream society, these rights are in its way to achieving its goals — goals made possible by the als has often times fallen on deaf tional exposure for its aggressive light at the end of the tunnel. In a distant future. dedicated 1,300 faculty and staff members that keep the uni- ears in mainstream society. Ameri- picketing of churches and busi- some areas of the country, the gay But this is America, and the versity running smoothly. cans discriminate against homo- nesses that house homosexual rights movement has not fallen on only question is. why not? members. Phelps has even pick- deaf ears. Vermont is the largest But where in the future are the benefits for same-sex cou- sexual couples so much that it Should "separate but equal" be draws comparisons to "separate eted funerals of homosexuals, example of the gay rights move- our new policy toward a new ples? but equal" and the struggles of most notably in Wyoming, where ment picking up steam. Vermont group of minorities? Even though TCU has missed a golden opportunity to increase its appeal African Americans in the early a gay teenager was beat to death has recently passed a law. allow- gay liberation has a lot to over- to talented individuals from around the nation who could help 20th century. in 1998 for his sexual orientation. ing "civil unions" of gay couples. come, this is America, and any- This issue begs one question: That brings me to my second This legislation is huge, be- thing can happen. bring TCU to the next level. Why? Why don't homosexuals argument: the overall homophobic cause no other state, save Hawaii, Chancellor Ferrari said this week that granting benefits to gay have equal rights like the rest of attitude of Americans. Everyday, I has made such a drastic move- Guest columnist Alex Johnson is a employees' partners shouldn't be ruled out, but he also said that Americans do? hear my friends spout out claims ment to recognize homosexuals. freshman history major from a proposal can't be initiated directly by him. Instead, it must The traditional response to this of not being gay, or how sick be- Insurance companies have made Topeka, Kan. He can he reached at question is twofold. The largest ing gay is. This reflects the basic steps to make sure gay couples (a. m.johnson@ student, tcu. edu). go through the normal process, including review by the Fac- ulty Senate, Staff Assembly and the Student Government As- sociation, he said. It's time for TCU to become a trendsetter. Garage won't solve parking problem TCU hasn't been afraid of change in the past, so there is no reason to approach equal benefits for its gay employees with Shuttle system from stadium parking is a more cost effective solution trepidation. It wasn't so long ago in this country that other minorities If there is one issue that my cally starts off major construc- lection. service could work much like the friends continually bug me to tion projects after finding a Nevertheless, let's assume for way the current campus busing were the victims of discrimination in the workplace. It took write about, it has to be backer that is willing to provide a moment that TCU actually system operates. Basically, stu- great strides and social movements to correct the situations and TCU's parking situation. 1 too a significant amount of funding. found a sponsor and built a dents could park over by the Sta- major companies and institutions have been apologizing ever must agree Normally, when someone is will- parking garage. Such a situation dium each morning, and every since. with nearly |— ing to donate several million would immediately raise a flag five or 10 minutes a bus could everyone else dollars, they would like to see by the TCU Police as they come by to pick them up and Gays are the individuals who are now being discriminated that it's quite their name on the structure. As would recognize the need for in- drop them off on Main Campus. against. It's time TCU recognizes that discrimination and does disgusting such, even though a parking creased patrols and general secu- Then again, the only pitfall something about it, so they won't be the ones left apologizing how hard it garage may solve a major prob- rity in the facility. Parking facing this solution and any oth- lem facing the university, TCU garages typically have plenty of ers is that TCU loses a substan- years into the future. is to find a parking spot is hard-pressed to find a donor nooks and crannies for would-be tial amount of money in parking on campus that is going to put forth that muggers and rapists to hide in. tickets issued to students for sometimes. Davis much money and have their Therefore, the overall cost of the parking illegally on campus. TCU Daily Skiff However, the name affixed to a parking garage would increase so that While students should remain commonly garage. To put things in perspec- students could feel safe in using idealistic that TCU would forgo proposed solution by students tive, would you rather have your it. extra revenue over convenience, and staff for the university to name on a new technology cen- Instead of a parking garage, a the truth is that any parking so- Editor in Chief Rusty Simmons build a parking garage is simply ter or a parking garage? For much more workable solution lution falls on deaf ears when it Managing Editor Laura Head not the right choice. most people, the former choice that very few people have is easier to continue to make Advertising Manager Ashley Anderson First off, what a lot of people is the more glamorous or presti- thought about would be to run a money off the problem rather Associate Editor Danny Home shuttle service from the Stadium than fix it. I am quite sure that Senior News Editor Jaime Walker do not realize about a parking gious se- Associate News Editor Hemi Ahluwalia garage is that parking lot that go virtually un- parking tickets increased since Features Editor Yvette Herrera TCU typi- used nearly everyday. Instead last fall after students were de- Opinion Editor James Zwilling of making new parking nied more of the 6,168 available Sports Editor Kelly Morris spaces, why not just more ef- spaces on campus when parking Senior Photographer David Dunai Copy Desk Chief Jacque Petersell fectively utilize in front of Frog Fountain was Senior Reporter Melissa DeLoach ven parked the ones already designated faculty and staff only. Co-Production Coordinator Veronica Johnson wgiM in existence? The only hope that we, the Co-Production Coordinator Renee Marchin This plan should only students, can have in getting a Graphic Artist Daniel Chia cost a few hundred shuttle service established is if Web Editor Ben Smithson Production Manager Jeanne Cain Pressler thousand dollars a we urge our representatives in Business Manager Bitsy Faulk . year, vs. the the SGA to voice our support of Student Publications Director Robert Bohler couple mil- this idea. Until we do this in a Journalism Department Chairman Tommy Thomason lion that collected effort, good luck on would need finding a space. to be raised over a period Robert Davis is a senior computer Editorial Policy of years for a science major from Garland. He parking can he reached at (r.d.davis@stu- The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views of Texas Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board. Signed garage. The dent, tcu. edu). letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. Rights violated by corporate globalization Letters to the Editor International commerce negatively impacts working class, unbeknownst to the public The Ski}} welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be typed, double-spaced. Signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff, Moudy 241S; mail it to clined, work hours and personal 20 percent of the world's popula- TCU Box 298050; e-mail it to skiffletters^tcu.edu or fax it to 257-7133. Letters must include Former Treasury Secretary Trade Agreement, the economists the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject and soon-to-be Harvard explained that it was just spoiled indebtedness shot skyward. At the tion, accounts for only 3 percent letters for style, taste and size restrictions. President Lawrence Sum- unionists who didn't care about same time, Mexican workers were of world trade and I percent of mers said an interesting thing the people in the Third World. When super-exploited, and terrible envi- world production. other day: "The U.S. economy is Third World peasants in Chiapas ronmental damage wreaked along The FTAA is more of the same. healthy in precisely the sense that rose up to fight the exploitation the United States-Mexico border. The American ruling class wants a person can be healthy. For a per- that NAFTA and the Mexican Ordinary Americans discovered it so it can continue to exploit Letter tv the editor son to be healthy does not mean government had imposed on them, the truth behind the NAFTA swin- workers to the hilt, push around that they are immortal. For a per- the economists explained that it dle. So in 1993 Al Gore, the "en- Latin America and squabble more University needs to stop being fact that scholarships are not be- son to be fundamentally healthy was backward peasants who vironmental" vice president from effectively with Europe. It offers cheap and raise scholarships ing increased to accommodate the means that they do not yet know weren't educated enough to know the "liberal" party, could play less than nothing to anyone who Since the beginning of my TCU tuition rise. Upper-class students what they are going to die of." what was good for them. When public avatar for NAFTA, but in doesn't have a good draught of education, I have been very im- have seen their scholarships pay This is a truly original formula- students caught on to what the 2000 he didn't say a word about blue blood lolling about in their pressed with the level of academ- for less and less each semester. In tion. If Summers was right, then Zapatistas were doing and said the Free Trade Area of the Ameri- veins, and since it has been kept ics, small teacher-to-student ratio fact, my TCU Scholars scholar- the economy would only get that it was right, the economists cas (FTAA). completely secret it is immune and the steps TCU has taken to ship will not even cover one three- "sick" well after it went into explained that it was just a bunch You see, corporate "globaliza- from democratic debate. Fortu- make its students feel comfort- hour class next fall. downturn, because economists of hippie college kids who were tion" has actually meant severe nately, activists from around the able. However, I haven't been im- It's a shame that TCU is being usually don't figure out why the out of touch with working people regionalization. National capitals, world are getting the word out pressed with the ever-rising price so ridiculously cheap. Scholarship market tanked until it's good and anyway. which are highly connected by about this new attack on working of tuition. I agree that economic recipients have worked hard to re- tanked — if even then. I'm glad a And when it all came together political, legal and economic people. changes force all prices to go up ceive these awards and must work young Lawrence Summers was at in Seattle, the economists realized bonds to national states, compete We are seeing the return of the occasionally, but with the rate of extremely hard to maintain the re- some point turned off to a career that the time for talk was over. In- and maneuver for the hegemony Seattle Coalition, the united front tuition increases at TCU, many quired GPA to continue receiving in medicine. stead, the time for clubbing heads of their nation over the bloc. The of students, workers and environ- middle-class students will no these scholarships each year. The The intellectual lights of eco- had come, and they quietly de- dynamics of this contest have cre- mentalists that irrevocably longer be able to consider TCU as least TCU can do is to raise schol- nomic orthodoxy have in particu- ferred to the police. ated a "global" market that is rad- wounded the WTO. We will soon a choice. Although the stereotypi- arships proportionate to tuition. lar been burning their bulbs at the The truth is that NAFTA failed ically dominated by the main prove in practice that the interna- cal TCU student is viewed as rich, I have dreamed of my children recently developed revolt against to deliver on any of the important imperialist powers: 75 percent of tionalism of ordinary people can carefree and drives a Mercedes on someday attending TCU just as I globalization, which exploded promises it made to working peo- global trade takes place between defeat the "globalization" of the Daddy's money, this is simply not did, but if tuition continues to rise onto the international scene with ple. Even NAFTA supporters say the developed countries — a fig- corporate tycoons. true. The majority of TCU stu- in this fashion, I had better start the 1994 Zapatista revolt and that the treaty cost the United ure which has increased from 63 dents are on financial aid, working buying more lotto tickets. reached its highest American States 150,000 jobs, with pro-la- percent in 1960. So-called global- Shaun Joseph is a columnist for the part time or full time and from point so far in the Seattle demon- bor economists putting the figure ization has therefore left out sig- Brown Daily Herald at Brown Uni- middle-class families. — Sharon Woodruff strations of late 1999. When labor at 420,000. As income levels for nificant parts of the globe. For versity. This column was distributed I am even more bothered by the sophomore nutrition major opposed the North American Free most Americans stagnated or de- instance, sub-Saharan Africa, with by U-Wire. Page 4 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, March 16,2001 DINING From Page 1 Residence hall rates rise Astronauts repack semesler will be carried over to the Increase of 12 percent set for fall 2001 housing Spring 2002 semester But all un- cargo for return trip used mone\ less than the minimum By Chrissy Braden pay the $f>5 million bill the univer- Milton Daniel Hall and Clark Hall on the plans is nonrefundahle after i'tfi nfpuATP sity has from building or remodel- cost $1,495 this year but will cost By Marcia Dunn of trash and unnecessary equipment the spring semester Residence hall rale increases ol ing facilities, such as Tom $ 1,68,'i next semester. ASSOCIATED PRESS was another matter. They could not 1 ishcr said the school has re- about 12 percent lor next semester Brown-Pete Wright Residential According to a Feb. I issue of the CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - just throw things in; everything had ceived about $5 million for dining were approved by the Executive Community. Foster Hall. Waits Skiff, housing fees increased an av- Like vacationers trying to stuff to be stored in a rack or bag, or tied plans each year. Committee "I the Board of Trustees Hall. Wiggins Hall. Brachman Hall erage of 7 percent last year. everything back into their suitcases down, to prevent items from bang- "There's a really small percent two weeks ago. said Carol Camp and fraternity and sorority resi- Fisher said this year's increase for the trip home, astronauts and ing around during the bumpy age that we get from students who bell, vice chancellor lor linance and dence halls. was much higher than past in- cosmonauts had trouble Thursday plunge through the atmosphere. haven't used (heir minimum," he business. Leslie Wooldndge. a freshman creases, because the university reloading a cargo carrier parked at "It's going slowly," reported An- said "And we give very little back Roger Fisher, director of residen- psychology and social work major, wailed as long as it could to pass in- the international space station. drew Thomas, the astronaut in because the majority of students tial services, said the increase was said she wished housing prices had creased costs to students. NASA offered to give them an charge of packing. spend at least $800 a semester" necessary to pay ta ii'sulence hall stayed the same. "We've kept rates as low as pos- extra day in space to finish the job. Because of the limited storage Fisher did not have an exact fig- renovations and high utility costs. "I didn't realize it was such a big sible, so students could still afford to 'Take your time," urged Mission aboard space station Alpha, its three ure of how much the university "Utility costs m sk\ high." Fisher increase this year," she said. "It come to TCU," he said. "We waited Control. '"It's very easy for us to do new residents wanted to get rid of keeps from money not used on din- said No one plans on something makes me think a little bit differently until we got the majority done, so an extra day on orbit. ... You all as much junk as possible. Included ing plans, but he said that it went like thai going nuts, and we have to about on-campus housing." students could understand what they think about it." in the garbage: dirty clothes, pack- toward general university fees cover the costs" This year residence hall rixmis in were paying for. We've got some of Discovery is supposed to undock ing foam and six large aluminum "It goes to what I call the black Fisher said pan of the additional Worth Hills cost $ 1,680 but will cost the nicest residence halls there are from space station Alpha on Satur- plates that had been used to hold hole." he said "That money goes residence hall fees will also help $1,840 next semester. Jarvis Hall. right now." day and return to Earth on Tuesday, down cables in the laboratory. toward paying for things like the bringing back not only space station The packing kept the two crews Student Center renovation." trash but the three men who lived up long past their bedtime, prompt- To avoid this donation to the Kwok said. the increase in the housing deposit aboard the orbiting complex for ing a gentle scolding from Mission black hole and use their new din- HOUSING A housing deposit waiver is avail- and complaints about it, there has not four months. Control: "It's time to go to bed." ing plans, students will have to eat From Page 1 able to cover the cost for students been an increase in requests for The shuttle delivered a new crew Then, several minutes later: "You more on campus next semester who can't afford the housing deposit housing waivers. to the space station as well as 5 tons DO need to get to bed." and reserve Chili's Bar & (inll for major, said that because the new before reserving a room. "We usually only get two to three of gear stuffed in an Italian-built NASA flight director John special occasions, like university housing deposit was so high, he had Fisher said the waiver postpones waiver requests a year, and that's all cargo carrier called Leonardo. Shannon was struck by the vast- holidays. to call home to have the money sent the payment deadline for the hous- that we've had this year" he said. The 10 spacefarers unloaded the ness of Leonardo. "It really brings to him. ing deposit, which is added to future supplies from Leonardo faster than home the fact that this is the ChrHly Braden "If I want to live on campus for bills Chrissy Braden expected. largest space station ever put in /.(.hrtiden(a undent.Hit.edit four years; this is ■ problem." However. Fisher said that despite Lc.braden9studenLtcu.edu Refilling it with more than a ton Earth orbit." he said.
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The 73rd annual Academy Awards also known as the Oscars will he held in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. March 25 on ABC (Channel 8). The annual awards gala recognizes the best in film making for the previous year's movies. The Roman epic "Gladiator" leads the pack with 12 nominations and the Taiwanese action-adventure "Crouch- ing Tiger, Hidden Dragon" earned 10. The other major nominees include "Erin Brockovich," "Traffic" and "Chocolat" with five nominations each. The nominees along with our predictions for the major awards follow: His by David Reese Hers by Emily Ward
Best Picture won 11 years ago when she was nominated for best Best Picture Steven Soderbergh "Traffic" "Chocolat" supporting actress in "Steel Magnolias." Instead the "Chocolat" Should win: Steven Soderbergh "Traffic" "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Academy chose Brenda Flicker from "My Left Foot." "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Will win: Steven Soderbergh "Traffic" or Ang Lee "Erin Brockovich" Over a decade later, Roberts is the highest-paid ac- "Erin Brockovich" "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" "Gladiator" tress in history and one of the biggest movie stars in "Gladiator" The winner in this category shouldn't even be in 'Traffic" the world. Flicker was last seen in "Angels in the Out- "Traffic" question. Steven Soderbergh was undoubtedly the Should win: "Traffic" field" about five years ago. Many times, the Academy Should win: "Traffic" man of the year, and it's easy to see that "Traffic" is Will win: "Gladiator" likes to pull a fast one and pick some off-the-wall per- Will win: "Gladiator" a much better film than "Erin Brockovich." The fact I think it is the first time in many years that there son and snub the front runner. I would not be sur- There should be no question that members of the Academy have to choose between is a true horse race for the best picture category. The prised if they gave the award to veteran actress, whether or not "Traffic" will win his two films, however, is what may be detrimental to nomination of "Chocolat" in this category has con- Burstyn, for all of the years of good performances. best picture, but leave it to the Soderbergh's chances. So as easy as it is to say that fused many reviewers, including me. 1 think the nom- It is unfair to think that they would do that but it Academy to completely rob this fabulous director should get what he deserves, it ination is reward enough for the enchanting tale of is possible. My bet is still on Roberts, because she Steven Soderbergh on Oscar is still just a little hard for me to predict him as the love and chocolate. 1 eliminate "Erin Brockovich," has already won the Golden Globe and Screen Ac- night. Despite the overall great- winner. Ang Lee. with his outstanding work on because I think it will be recognized in other cate- tors Guild awards for the performance of her career. ness of this film about drug traf- "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," should be the one gories. "Traffic" is the most deserving film in the ficking, I have a feeling the to replace Soderbergh if he walks away empty bunch, but I think its edgier subject matter will Best Supporting Actor Russell Crowe epic will receive the handed. And like I said before, I have a feeling the frighten the older voting members. I think the award Jeff Bridges "The Contender" thumbs up. "Gladiator" has had Academy will rob Soderbergh on Oscar night. will come down to "Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger, Willem Dafoe "Shadow of a much more hype and popularity with Best Actor Hidden Dragon." The Roman epic is a typical Acad- Vampire" movie-goers because of its dy- Javier Bardem "Before Night Falls" emy Award-winning film like many past winners, in- Benicio Del Toro "Traffic" namic special effects, Russell Crowe "Gladiator" cluding "Ben-Hur" and "Braveheart." All critics have Albert Finney "Erin Brock- outstanding screen- Tom Hanks "Cast Away" hailed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," but it is a ovich" play and beautiful Ed Harris "Pollock" foreign film and I think that may hurt the film's Joaquin Phoenix "Gladia- actors and ac- Geoffrey Rush "Quills" chances. Although I do not believe it is the best film tor" tresses. Should win: Russell Crowe "Gladiator" in this category, I think "Gladiator" will slaughter the Should win: Benicio Del "Crouching Will win: Russell Crowe "Gladiator" competition. Toro "Traffic" Tiger, Hidden If members of the Academy have any sense still Will win: Benicio Del Toro Dragon" is un- left within them, they will not pick Hanks as best ac- Best Director "Traffic" questionably tor this year. Yes. I think Hanks did a fantastic job in Stephen Daldry "Billy Elliot" First, 1 will eliminate Dafoe "Cast Away," but I think it's pretty evident by now Ang Lee "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" one of the best because the film was not seen by that he is a good actor... he doesn't need a third Os- Ridley Scott "Gladiator" in this cate- anyone, along with the fact that the car to prove it. Plus, Crowe's acting was extraordi- Steven Soderbergh "Erin Brockovich" gory, but it will Academy already gave Martin Lan- nary in "Gladiator," and Hanks was not nearly as Steven Soderbergh "Traffic" be another "Life dau this award a few years ago for is Beautiful," se- memorable as Crowe last year. I think the Academy Should win: Steven Soderbergh "Traffic" will have trouble picking between the two, but I have Will win: Ang Lee "Crouching Tiger, Hidden playing a similarly creepy character curing the best in "Ed Wood." I think Phoenix is a foreign film Os- some faith that they will go with the better man. Be- Dragon" sides that, I would hate to see Crowe get cheated out talented actor, and I do believe he wii car but not the one I have to begin by stating that I think this award of a best actor Oscar for the second year in a row ... eventually win an Oscar but not for this for best picture. As should be given to Soderbergh hands down. Any per- it's about time he got just rewards. As for Rush, he role. The Academy always seems to be son who directs two dynamic films in one year should for the other two was outstanding in "Quills," but I have no expecta- playing catch up with actors who de- win, but that may be the problem. The voters will have films in this cate- tions that the Academy would pick him over the other served it for other films but did not win. a tough time deciding which Soderbergh film to re- gory, they shouldn't blockbuster actors. ward, so it will probably split his chances. I think The best supporting actor and actress cate- even be here. Daldry should be happy for the nomination, because gories have been famous for these types of pay Best Supporting Actor he has no chance whatsoever. In the last 20 years, backs, like Michael Caine, James Coburn, Best Jeff Bridges "The Contender" there has only been three times that the Best Picture Judi Dench and Robin Williams in recenl Cinematography Willem Dafoe "Shadow of a Vampire" and Director were not representing the same film. I years. This year has two possible candidates, Peter Pau. "Crouching Benicio Del Toro "Traffic" think this year will mark the fourth. Although Scott including Bridges and Finney. Bridges has Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Albert Finney "Erin Brockovich" is admired, and "Gladiator" is a visually stimulating had three previous nominations with no wins, John Mathieson, Joaquin Phoenix "Gladiator" film, Lee from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" while Finney has had four previous nomina- "Gladiator" Should win: Benicio Del Toro "Traffic" will win the award. Recently, Lee won the Director's tions with no wins. Finney is the more likely Lajos Koltai, "Malena" Will win: Benicio Del Toro "Traffic" Guild of America's best directing award which 48 out candidate because his film was more widely Roger Deakins, "O Nobody can deny how awesome Benicio Del Toro of 52 years has predicted the Oscar winner. 1 think seen. But putting aside the sentimental Brother, Where was in "Traffic." Not to mention, the guy is good in voters will feel they need to recognize this film in choices, I think the Academy will recognize Art Thou?" everything he has ever done. The part that makes me other ways than the technical categories and award- Del Toro for his role as a Tijuana cop in Caleb Deschanel, "The like Del Toro the most in "Traffic" is the fact that even ing the mastermind behind the film will suit them. "Traffic." He was absolutely brilliant in this Patriot" though I was so in tune with the camera work, screen- film. Del Toro is Puerto Rican, so he had to Should win: John Math- play and editing, he still blew me away with his sub- Best Actor learn a different dialect for his Spanish speak- ieson. "Gladiator" or Peter tle greatness. His accent was right on. and his Javier Bardem "Before Night Falls" ing parts. Plus, the Academy will feel they need Pau, "Crouching Tiger, Hid- demeanor was perfect for his role in the film. The only Russell Crowe "Gladiator" to award someone from the terrific ensemble den Dragon" person I think could compete with Del Toro in this Tom Hanks "Cast Away" cast of "Traffic" and he will be the one. Will win: John Mathieson, category is Phoenix, another actor who has rarely let Ed Harris "Pollock" "Gladiator" me down in his acting performances. His character Geoffrey Rush "Quills" Best Supporting Actress Although 1 would like to was so emotional, and he had just about every possi- Should win: Tom Hanks "Cast Away" Judi Dench "Chocolat" say "Traffic" would win for ble mood swing in "Gladiator." He was the perfect Will win: Too close to call, either Hanks or Crowe Marcia Gay Harden "Pollock" best cinematography, it villain in a nearly perfect film. But he still has noth- This is one of the hardest categories to predict. 1 Kate Hudson "Almost Famous" was wrongfully left out of ing next to the suave Del Toro. think Rush is a fine actor but he is out because he Frances McDormand "Almost this category. So I have to won four years ago for a better performance in Famous" go with second best. The Best Original Song "Shine." Bardem was a refreshing surprise and al- Julie Walters "Billy Elliot" camera work on both "A Fool in Love," music and lyrics by Randy though he probably would win this award in other Should win: Frances McDormand "Gladiator" and "Crouch- Newman circles, he is in a foreign film and the Academy rec- "Almost Famous" ing Tiger, Hidden Dragon" "Meet the Parents" "I've Seen it All," music ognized Roberto Benigni two years ago for a for- Will win: Kate Hudson was far beyond outstand- by Bjork. lyrics by Lars von Trier and Sjcm eign language role. Harris of "Pollock" is an "Almost Famous" ing. There was never a mo- Sigurdsson, "Dancer in the Dark""A Love Before Time," Academy favorite who has never won. Plus, Harris The best supporting actress category has al- ment in either of these music by Jorge Calandrelli and Tan Dun, directed the film, which might help his chances. I ways proven to be the strangest and usually the films when I did not feel as lyrics by James Schamus wouldn't dismiss Harris from the race, but I think it dark horses tend to win. For example, no one in if I was with the character "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon""My Funny recent memory will forget the two biggest upsets fighting tigers or flying comes down to Hanks in "Cast Away" and Crowe in Friend and Me," music by Sting and David in the last decade. First, Marisa Tomei in "My through the trees. In a word, "Gladiator." Crowe should of won last year for "The Hartley, lyrics by Sting Insider," and this may be his pay back. The negative Cousin Vinny" stunned the audience when she won. the cinematography in both films was beautiful. I think "The Emperor's New Groove" "Things Have on Crowe is that he was seen as the reason for the especially since she hadn't been nominated in any Changed," music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, breakup of the long-time Hollywood marriage of pre-Oscar awards. The second came the very next "Gladiator" will take the gold simply because "Wonder Boys" Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid. I believe Hanks year when 10-year-old Anna Should win: "Things Have Changed," music and should win the award, because he is a terrific actor Paquin, "The Piano," de- I think the Academy lyrics by Bob Dylan, "Wonder Boys" and he carried the entire film. The only negative is feated Winona Ryder and Will win: "Things Have Changed," music and that Hanks has won twice within the last decade. No Emma Thompson. At the will be hesr itant to pick lyrics by Bob Dylan, "Wonder Boys" other actor has won three best lead acting awards moment, I think any of these I admit the competition is a little tough, but not a foreign ever, but I feel eventually, they will have to and actresses have a chance, but nearly enough to keep Dylan from taking stage with film over an Hanks should be the one. Hudson is leading the pack. his new Oscar on March 25. This is one of the cate- Hudson is the daughter of American- gories I am most anxious about, because I think Dy- Best Actress Goldie Hawn and the step- made epic. lan's song was one of the best 1 heard-all year. The Joan Allen "The Contender" daughter of Kurt Russell. lyrics go so perfectly with the mood of "Wonder Juliette Binoche "Chocolat" ■ The children of Hollywood Best Boys," and of course, the music is as catchy as ever. Ellen Burstyn "Requiem for a Dream" legends have always had good luck at the Oscars, Director I also like Sting's song for "The Emperor's New Laura Linney "You Can Count on Me" including Angelina Jolie, Liza Minnelli, Mira Stephen Daldry "Billy Elliot" Groove," but it isn't really comparable to 'Things Julia Roberts "Erin Brockovich" Sorvino, Anjelica Huston and Jane Fonda. McDor- Ang I ee "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Have Changed." Bjork's song from "Dancer in the Should win: Julia Roberts "Erin Brockovich" mand should win this award, but she won for Dragon" Dark" would have a pretty good shot as well, but I Will win: Julia Roberts "Erin Brockovich" "Fargo" four years ago, and Dench won two years Ridley Scott "Gladiator" don't think the Academy would pick it mainly be- There is no doubt that Roberts is the front runner ago. The big surprise could come from Walters of Steven Soderbergh "Erin cause it was not that popular of a film. for this award and she should be. Roberts should have "Billy Elliot" for a long respected career. Brockovich" Page 6 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, March 16,2001
Wilson may not be helping the Brown said that Wilson's time in Austin. somewhat prestigious award: the tell. WILSON Frogs on the held, but he is helping spent on the sidelines can help him The practice squad practiced and Marshall Wilson Situational Hitter "I think he has handled it excel- From Page 7 them in other ways, players said become a better player for next year. played an intrasquad game while of the Game Award. lent," Harris said. "It is something His work charting statistics has been "By watching you can learn a listening to the Frogs play on the Wilson said the award has a little he has never done before. He is used Wilson said he is going back to beneficial to coaches and players. lot." Brown said. "If you will just stadium sound system. bit of fan fare. to starting every day. He seems to the doctor March 27 He said he "He does a lot of things to save watch the game, you will realize It was when Wilson was running "I think it will catch on." Wilson be doing fine." hopes that evaluation will be posi- us a lot of time,'' Brown said. how the game is played. When you practice that he was given his nick- said. "They are starting to ask about Wilson said he hopes to be ready tive and he will be able to start Senior designated hitter Cade are playing, you are thinking about name. it after games." to play by January. throwing again The past week. Wil- Hams said Wilson has gone above yourself When your not, you get I "He has been Coach Wilson ever Wilson said sophomore Walter "I don't want to rush it," Wilson son said he has been able to start the call of duty to help the team. perspective of the whole team." since then," Harris said. Olmstead has won the award the said. "I am not going to jump in too running, doing leg exercises and "It is not really his job to be do- Bates said it is kind of weird see- Redshirt freshman outfielder most times, but junior shortstop Er- soon. If I have to wait until next Jan- helding fly balls again ing, and he has done it." Hams said. ing Wilson in the dugout and not on Kenny Thompson said that Wilson ick Macha is a close second. uary, I will." It's not much, he said, but it is a Senior outfielder Tom Bates said the held has changed more than just titles or Bates wasn't sure if he had won In the mean time, Wilson will start Wilson spots the nuances of the 'It is a little different," Bates said. positions. His mannerisms have the sought-after award. have to get rid of the nickname he "Now thai I am able to start do game that players don't notice on the "Everytime I have been in the out- even changed, Thompson said. "I don't think that I have," Bates has earned. ing stuff it gives me a little more field and passes that along to players field, he has been in center field " "He looks like a coach," Thomp- said. "I don't care as long as we And this might be the hardest confidence." Wilson said "I am able "He can see the little things pitch- In addition to keeping track of son said. "He wears the sweats and keep winning. trade of all. to work towards something " ers are doing." Bates said "The lit- siiu.ilHiii.il statistics, Wilson ran a even crosses his legs like a coach. Looking to trade suits in January The niiinni'i isms, they are a tle things you don't see when you practice for freshmen and redshirts He is Coach Wilson." Wilson misses being on the field, Brandon Ortiz irMmgin' arc playing" when the team went to play Texas Coach Wilson has even created a but from his demeanor, you can't b.p. ortizGpstiulent. leu. edu
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By Kelly Morris this and a big occasion for us, we portive fans. They go the extra mile SPORTS EDITOR thought how can we support them? to show their support." Fans clapped, the band played, We wanted our fans to walk into the Another pep rally is scheduled for NCAA Tournament the Showgirls danced and the arena already excited and wanted the when the team arrives at the arena cheerleaders shouted the fight song team to walk in knowing many peo- before Saturday's game, Nuss said. The TCU women's basket- during their recent trip to Tulsa for ple were behind them." Assistant ticket manager Phyllis ball team is scheduled to play the Western Athletic Conference After the Frogs' 66-58 victory Ballinger said 192 NCAA full tour- in the program's first-ever Tournament. against Hawaii, senior guard Jill Sut- nament packages, costing $24 for NCAA Tournament game dur- But this wasn't at the game where ton said the crowd gave them a huge adults and $12 for students, have ing Spring Break. the TCU women's basketball team advantage in the win. been sold through the TCU ticket claimed its first WAC Tournament ti- "The fans have been great all year office for games played Saturday What: First-round game tle. Instead, it was before the game long," Sutton said. "In Tulsa, (it was) and Monday. Who: TCU vs. Penn State at the hotel where the team stayed. like a home court advantage for us." Louisiana Tech ticket manager Before the Frogs played in their As the llth-seeded Frogs get Flo Miskelley said about 4,000 When: at 6 p.m. Saturday first-ever championship game Satur- ready to play sixth-seeded Penn ticket packages have been sold in day against Hawaii, fans gathered at State at 6 p.m. Saturday in their first Louisiana and Fort Worth. She said Where: Ruston, La. Doubletree-Warren Place fora 10:30 NCAA Tournament, marketing as- she expects an additional 2,000 a.m. pep rally. sistant Terra Nuss said she hopes packages will be purchased. Check out the Skiff's Web Assistant marketing director that same enthusiasm from Tulsa Tournament packages can be site following the game. Brian Florko said the team needed to will be present in Louisiana. purchased until 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Sports Editor Kelly Morris know how much fan support they "If the fans come, the players will After that, single tickets can be will provide complete game had in Tulsa. be playing for more than just them- bought for $6 for students and $ 12 coverage, including the box "We tried to spread the word selves which pushes them that much for adults. score, a game story and feature Tim Cox/SKIFF STAFF (about) the pep rally within 12 to 24 farther," Nuss said. "Of all the on the tournament. Junior forward Tricia Payne goes to work inside for a rebound Jan. 23 hours," Florko said. "Since it was the sports' fans, I think the women's Kelly Morris against Tulsa at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. The Frogs play Saturday in Rus- first opportunity TCU has had to do basketball fans are the most sup- [email protected] ton, La. against Penn State in the first round of the East Regional. MARSHALL MATTERS
Brandon Ortiz ready so late in the season that 1 couldn't have "It made me feel good he was supporting SKIFF STAFF gotten a redshirt or anything." Wilson said. me coming back another year," Wilson said. Marshall Wilson has had to make some "My eligibility was gone. I guess the smartest "He cared enough to tell me that instead of tough trades. thing would have been not to play if I thought making me play." Bat for clipboard. I was hurt. But it is a tough thing to do. We Wilson, after visiting a doctor and having Pinstripes for sweats. had 10 games left and 1 ended up finishing the his shoulder evaluated, elected to go ahead and Starting center fielder job for quasi-coach- season. have his shoulder operated on. ing job. "I just ended up making it worse and "I laid off a good amount of months and the The senior underwent surgery Feb. 9 to re- worse." shoulder didn't repair itself." Wilson said. "I pair a separated shoulder that had been both- Wilson struggled at the plate —going three didn't have another four to six months to lay ering him since April of last year. Unable to for 21 during one stretch — and since he in- oft this time." play, much less throw a baseball, Wilson is try- jured his throwing shoulder, he was having But there were risks involved in having the ing to help the team by keeping track of dif- trouble throwing. surgery. Wilson said the doctors told him the ferent types of situational statistics and hitting But the season was over, and Wilson hoped surgery he was going to have was not the most charts. In the process, Wilson has earned the he would be able to heal his ailing shoulder in successful type of surgery since it involved nickname Coach Wilson by players. the off-season. removing a small part of the end of his collar Even though players and coaches agree Wilson didn't play summer ball, and he bone. Wilson has taken the change of titles well, stayed with his parents back home in Austin Wilson said he was a little worried he would Wilson still misses his old one: starting center and worked an internship at a bank. never play baseball again. fielder. When Wilson came back in the fall, he said "It is a pretty big deal once you have sur- The bumps in the road, and in the his shoulder felt a little better. gery," Wilson said. "I was a little bit scared." shoulder But it didn't take long before his shoulder Wilson underwent surgery Feb. 9. For a Practice like you are going to play. started bothering him again. while afterward, his arm was in a sling and he It is a universal cliche for all sports. "I came back this fall and it was alright for wasn't able to work out. He couldn't even jog. Coaches preach it. Players, good ones any- a little while because 1 laid off for a while," "For a while, I wasn't able to do anything," way, do it. he said. "But it didn't take long before I had Wilson said. "That was probably the worst." And that is exactly what Wilson was doing the same symptoms." But the pain in his shoulder is not all Wil- when he injured his shoulder. He was practic- Through the fall, the shoulder didn't get son has had to cope with. The pain of not be- ing like he plays. better. It progressively got worse. And worse. ing on the field has also hurt him. It was an ordinary practice in April of last Wilson was ready to start the season in pain "It's hard," Wilson said. "I knew it was go- year, just before the Frogs were going to take when head coach Lance Brown sat down to ing to be hard to sit out and not play because off for San Jose State. Wilson was taking fiy- talk with him. it is late in my career. I have already played balls, and he was chasing down a fly ball. It "He could tell that 1 had been struggling to three seasons and to sit out and not be going was out of his reach and Wilson dove for it, throw the ball," Wilson said. "My ami was in on plane trips is hard. 1 don't feel a part of the just like he would in a game. a lot of pain. He sat me down and said there team." But the grittiness it takes to dive for a ball is no reason to start the season at 5(1 percent Traveling with the team on road trips is — the type of grittiness that can't be taught or something, because once the season starts, what Wilson said he misses the most. and coaches salivate over — cost Wilson this there are no days to rest." "It has been harder once the season has got time. It cost him this season. Brown told Wilson that he should entertain underway," Wilson said. "They have been Wilson separated his shoulder. the possibility of having surgery and sitting traveling and I have been sitting at home. That He sat out the San Jose State series, but re- out the season. is probably the worst adjustment. Just being turned to finish the final 11 games of the sea- "You hate for players in their last year to be with the team everyday when they are on the son. In pain. in pain and not be able to play up to their abil- road and eating together and screwing around Tim Cox/SKIFF STAFF His grittiness, the thing that helped get him ity," Brown said. "There is no use in playing in the hotel — it is a lot of fun. It is really hard Outfielder Marshall Wilson was supposed to start his senior year as one of the leaders to the college level, injured him. It also made a year where you are going to be hurt." to miss that." of the TCU baseball team. But he's taken on a different leadership role this season while his injury worse. The news was somber, but Wilson said it rehabing a separated shoulder. These days he's more like Coach Wilson. "When the injury got real bad, it was al- meant a lot to him. See WILSON, Page 6 Frogs to focus on baseball, not beaches this Spring Break
By Brandon Ortiz against Hawaii (8-13, 3-9 Western sandy beaches and not the sandlot big dividends, like in 1999 when adjust to the time difference com- WAC competitors. SKIFF STAFF Athletic Conference)and three last season, Olmstead said. the Rainbow Warriors were 26-10 ing back because players miss a "We have got to stay up with Wish you had a flight leaving against Hawaii-Hilo (3-17, 2-10 "It was the initial down time at Rainbow Stadium. night of sleep. Brown said. (Rice)," Olmstead said. "Those are today for Hawaii to spend Spring WAC) before returning home that we were interested in (last The eight-hour flight and four- Brown said another perform- games we know we can win. We Break sitting on the beach and March 25. season), it wasn't about baseball," hour time zone difference can also ance like last season's could spell have to get a cushion." basking in the sun? Sophomore first baseman Wal- he said. "We all hung around the have an effect on teams, head doom for the Frogs' hopes of Forgive the Frogs if they leave The TCU baseball team will ter Olmstead said the Horned beach. Guys did what ever they coach Lance Brown said. keeping up with Rice (18-5, 8-1 their sunscreen at home. spend its Spring Break in Hawaii, Frogs are more focused on base- wanted." "It is a pretty taxing road trip," WAC.) TCU sits in second place They have work to do. but it doesn't plan on having much balls than beach balls after going Hawaii has historically had Brown said. with a 5-2 record in the WAC. fun in the sun. 1-5 in Hawaii last season. somewhat of a home-field advan- But the troubles don't end there. Olmstead said the Frogs have a Brandon Ortiz The Frogs will play three games The Frogs had their minds on tage. In some seasons it has paid It is even tougher for the team to chance to distance itself from h.p. ortiz @ student, tcu. edu
A look ahead at what's going on in Sports glance TCU athletics during Spring Break. Baseball team defeats Iowa State By Brandon Ortiz had two home runs, including a eighth inning were the players' ca- Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday SKIFF STAFF wind-aided shot that hit the second reer firsts. Mother Nature apologized and fence next to the astronomy lab. Junior shortstop Erick Macha made up with the TCU baseball Eight different Frogs hit home also became the Frogs' all-time ca- Women at team in a big way Thursday. runs, including four who did not reer triples leader when he hit a NCAA The weather has not been start. Sophomore outfielder Jeff triple in the third inning. The triple Tournament in friendly to the Frogs for the past Reed, who had only five at bats raised Macha's career total to 15. Ruston. La. month with rain dogging them at coming into the game, had a pinch- Brown said before the game that m every turn. But Thursday, it was a hit home run. In only his second ca- he wanted to give a lot of players big boost. reer at bat, redshirt freshman playing time, and he did just that. Men vs. Duke With winds gusting up to 38 outfielder Kenny Thompson hit a Brown cleared most of his bench 1 p.m. Women at MenatUNLV miles an hour, the Homed Frogs three-run homer in the eighth in- utilizing 19 different players. Women at South Carolina 3:30 p.m (14-9) set program records for ning. Junior catcher Jonathan Mar- Brown said he didn't think the Fumian home runs (nine), runs (29) and shall, in his first game at TCU, hit blow out was very beneficial to \ 2:30 p.m. RBIs (29) to defeat Iowa State (5- a home run in the eighth to tie the either team since it wasn't a typ- 10) 29-4. previous single-game record for ical game. Head coach Lance Brown said he home runs. Junior designated hitter Maybe Mother Nature wasn't so hasn't seen too many games like it. Trey Crawford, who came inlo the apologetic after all. at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii-Hilo at Hawaii "They hit up in the air, and (the game hitting .222, hit a grand slam 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 10:35 p.m 10 p.m. wind) took it," Brown said. in the eighth to break the record. Brandon Ortiz o Senior outfielder Rudy Rivera All three home runs in the b.p. ortiz® student, lcu.edu Page 8 www.skiff.tcu.edu Friday, March 16,2001 TCU Crime Blotter FROG FIT March 8 through March 14, 2001 From Page 1 Property Crime her voice mail. Carol Campbell, vice chan- March 14. 4:48 p.m — A vehicle parked in the Daniel March 12. X:09 p.m. - A resident at Wiggins Hall re- cellor for finance and busi- Meyer Coliseum parking lot, located 2X(X) Stadium Drive. ported receiving numerous harassing phone calls. The ness, said $65 from each was damaged Someone used a key or a similar ohicci to caller, who identified herself as Tiffany." asked the fe- student's tuition and fees goes scratch the left side of the vehicle The scratch ran trom male resident questions about two particular members of toward the recreational sports the driver's side door to the led rear dooi Nothing else the TCI' basketball team The caller also asked questions budget. was damaged on the vehicle Damages were estimated al about members of the TCI footfall team The caller said However, maintenance, in- that she attends Praine View A&M. No threats were made surance, equipment and other less than SI.500. during the calls services are taken care of through other departments I Msonl. rls Conduct Criminal i'respavs which operate on their own March 8, 2:5X pm A person in hd l^indreth Hall M.uch X. 1:27 a.m. - A female student was anested budget, Campbell said. Auditorium received a harassing phone call The call was for criminal trespassing after climbing a fence in the Amon She said the dollar amount reportedly from a male The caller said only one word dur Cata Stadium area and was given an alcohol violation from students' tuition that goes ing the message The complainant copied the phone num- citation. She was arrested and taken to the Fort Worth Po- toward the Rickel and the serv- her from the caller ID The call was made from I ( ingular lice IX'partment. Police found a large stadium light bro- ices it provides is splintered. cell phone number ken MB where the student was apprehended. Police Milam said, "I would still March 11, 9 06 p.m. — A female student in Shcrley officer! said Ihey were suspicious of her after smelling a estimate that (the Rickel) is Hall received a harassing message on her voice mail. The strong odor from an alcoholic beverage on her breath. The less than you would pay for a message was reportedly left hy a male who had an elderly police initially arrived at the scene after hearing a loud regular gym." voice. The caller named the student by her tirsi name and glass break and voices at the north end of the stadium. Tim Cox/SKIFF STAFF wished to speak to her Three minutes alter checking the Alisha Brown Stacy Stuart, a senior radio-TV-film major, and Molly Hayes, a junior e-busi- message the student received three more hang up calls on Compiled by Ram Luthra [email protected] ness and marketing major, work out Thursday in the Rickel Building.
SGA From Page 1 Anti-gay harassment declines Senate vote to change Rick Barnes, director ot special Military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy remains common projects for student afl.iirs. s.ml bankruptcy laws yearbook would not be in the po- By Paulina Jelinek Clinton administration failed to do 332 in 2000, up from 330 the year lition to help out with SOA'l and enforce don't ask, don't tell, before. By Marcy Gordon value out of the reach of creditors in budget. But he said he under WASHINGTON A legal aid don't pursue, don't harass with fair- The report also says the Air Force, ASSOCIATED PRESS bankruptcy court. stands Hudson's concern from a group that defend! gays in the mili- ness and compassion," the report more than the other services, con- WASHINGTON — The Senate Kohls provision "would threaten student's point of view. tary says anti homosexual harass says. ducts "fishing expeditions" into the is moving toward passage of legis- homeownership for millions of "If a mistake was made, maybe ment in the services declined slightly Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whit- sexual histories of admitted or sus- lation that would make it harder for American families," Sen. Bob Gra- ham, D-Fla., said before the vote. the university should help out." he last year, largely because of im- man said officials will study the re- pected homosexuals and has been people to wipe out debts in bank- Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R- said proved Army training programs. port. particularly aggressive about trying ruptcy court after quashing Democ- Texas, contended it would threaten But the Permanent Improve- The Servicerneniben legal De- "In the meantime, there should be to force gays and lesbians to repay ratic attempts to restrain banks in a 130-year-old right of the states. tense Network s.iys in its seventh an- no doubt in any service member's scholarships or bonuses after they handing out credit cards. ments Committee is not the only She noted that Bush has voiced op- nual report on ihe military's "don't have been involuntarily discharged. Senators voted 80-19 Wednesday area feeling the crunch from the mind thai harassment is not tolerated position to such a change to the cuts ask. don't tell" policy thai unti-gay in the military," Whitman said. The report says incidents of phys- to cut off debate on the most sweep- bankruptcy bill and said it could de- Sara Komenda. Programming behavior remains common in all the President Bush has said he sup- ical violence have been rare. But it ing overhaul of bankruptcy laws in rail the measure. Council vice president, said ■ervicea, including among officer!. ports the "don't ask, don't tell" pol- cites the case of an Army private at 20 years. A final vote was expected Also Thursday, the Senate voted (lungs will be different this se- The report issued Thursday says icy. Fort Jackson, S.C., who was beaten late Thursday or Friday. 99-0 for a proposal by Sen. Patrick mester, but PC will continue with many commanders continue to vio- Reports of harassment to the legal in his bed soon after a drill sergeant The legislation overwhelmingly Leahy, D-Vt„ to end the require- all of the projects already slated late the policy by over/ealously in- aid group had jumped to 986 in singled him out using an epithet. The passed the House on March 1, and ment for children's names to be "We're not going to have the vestigating the sexual orientation of I999. more than double the previous private later admitted he is gay and President George W. Bush has sig- listed on bankruptcy applications semester we wanted." she Mid service members. The policy allows year's 4(X). was discharged. naled he would sign it. and related documents, to prevent But the (executive) council is gay men and lesbians to serve as In 2000. reports of anti-gay ha- The report charged that the Pen- Senators engaged in a debate on contacts by sexual predators. great, and they're dealing with il long as ihey keep their sexual orien- rassment declined 10 percent to 871, tagon "has sat for six months" on a states' rights Thursday before they Secretary of State Colin Powell a lot better than I thought ihc> tation private anil do not engage in the organization says in its latest sur- proposed directive that would order accepted an amendment by Sen. said Wednesday that the Bush ad- would." homosexual acts. vey. The Army accounted for most the services to implement new rules Herb Kohl, D-Wis., to impose a ministration opposes a provision in She said the difference will The report urges Defense Secre- of that decrease, with complaints on such things as anti-harassment $125,000 federal cap on homestead the legislation that couid block in- COM in the ideas committee tary Donald H. Rumsfeld to develop falling to 209. from 276. training and accountability as well as exemptions for home equity. The surer Lloyd's of London from col- leaders now bring to the group procedures for disciplining service "The Army appears to be leading order the inspector general to annu- proposal, aimed at preventing lecting debts from some U.S. She said the events will be re mwiitiwi who engage in. condone or the way among the services in im- ally measure the success of anti-ha- wealthy debtors from shielding their investors. viewed b\ committee leaders, and ignore anti-gay behavioi and to plementing training programs and rassment programs. assets in luxury homes in bank- "We strongly oppose it," Powell money will be distributed on an strongly state the Pentagon's oppo- holding those found responsible for It was referring to a directive ruptcy proceedings, was adopted by said in testimony before the Senate individual basis. siiion to such behavior, anti-gay misconduct accountable," drawn up last year after former Sec- voice vote. Budget Committee. "It will cause us "We now siand at a political cross- the report says. retary William Cohen ordered a spe- Florida and Texas allow unlim- international difficulties, and it Jonathan Sampson minU and the question is whether the The Navy led the other services in cial committee created to study the ited homestead exemptions, which opens up other opportunities for ; m \ant[>\t>n(a \tudeni ti n etht Hush administration will do what the reported cases of harassment with problem. debtors can use to keep their homes' others to try to seek similar relief."
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By Bethany McCormack
While businesses and universities are beginning SMU grants same-sex partners of In accept the validity of same-sex unions, many churches still are not However. Charles Calabrese, Catholic Commu- nity priest, said he hopes the policy of the employees insurance, tuition benefits Catholic Church toward same sex unions will change Starting next employers to compensate their it is less likely that granting bene- year. Southern workers and for one company or fits would really increase recruit- "Marriage laws need to represent how people Story by Methodist Uni- university to obtain a competitive ment. If institutions really want to are and not the w;iy someone thinks ihey ought to Ram Luthra versity will of- edge over another. increase recruitment, they should he.' he said. fer medical Donald Jackson, chairman of expand benefits for elderly par- Calabrese said homosexual orientation is not a benefits and the political science department, ents of employees." sin according to church policy, which is deter- Graphic illustration reduced tu- said he agrees that giving gay and Sherrie Reynolds, an associate mined hy the Pope and bishops. However, he said Melissa Christensen ition to the lesbian couples access to employ- professor of education who is gay, church policy holds any sexual activity outside of same-sex part- ment benefits is popular among said SMU's policy is very timely, marriage to be a sin, and homosexuals cannot en- ners of its em- corporate businesses and with col- and she agrees that the benefits ter into the covenant ot marriage ployees. leges and universities. will attract a large segment of He s.ud that in the past, church policy has On Jan. 1, "It is a growing trend in the qualified employees around the changed when people lived contrary to custom. 2002, partners corporate world that has tran- nation. For example, charging interest on money in the of gay SMU em- scended into the college arena," "It's terrific that SMU has bro- Middle Ages was considered a mortal sin. How- ployees will be he said. "I feel more enterprises ken down some barriers." she over, he s.ml now investing is a common practice eligible for med- will follow this path." said. "But it is an embarrassment that even the church participates in. ical and dental in- Chancellor Michael Ferrari said that they beat (TCU) to it. Not Calabrese said the Catholic Church teaches that surance, and they not to rule out such a policy at only are they making a good busi- homosexuals should be treated with greater com- will be eligible to re- TCU. Ferrari said he has some ex- ness decision, but they are moving passion and should be allowed an active role in ceive reduced tuition. perience on this issue because a people closer in equality." the Christian community. Morgan Olsen, SMU similar proposal was passed at his Reynolds said it would be advan- "We respect the human dignity of every per- vice president for business former university, Drake Univer- tageous for TCU to adopt a similar son.'' Calabrese said. "I would hope that every and finance, said SMU's de- sity, during his tenure as president. policy, and she believes it is possi- parish would be open to every person — homo- cision was clearly a business "I am open for discussion on ble for TCU to grant these benefits. sexual or heterosexual." decision to attract more employ- this topic," Ferrari said. "I feel we "It would be a huge benefit for Brian Young. United Methodist Church campus ees from around the nation and to must treat all faculty (and) staff in TCU," Reynolds said. "It is defi- minister and director of the Wesley Foundation, retain current employees. a fair manner, but for this to be nitely possible for the university to said that within the United Methodist Church Olsen cited that over 150 uni- proposed it must go through the do the same because of the many there are varying opinions on the topic of homo- versities offer domestic partner process of being carefully re- advantages associated with it." sexuality. benefits, including Duke Univer- viewed by the Faculty Senate, Barnes, who works in Human "It's certainly a debated topic, and you can talk sity. Wake Forest University and Staff Assembly and the Student Resources, said she doesn't know to people on both sides of the issue," he said. Rice University. Government Association." if TCU will adopt such a policy in Young s.ud there is no official policy on church "SMU typically Sharon Barnes, TCU director of the near future. membership for homosexuals, and anyone can be compares its employee relations, said any time "This issue is not dead, but it a member of the church. policies with 24 a business increases its benefits it certainly is not on the front burner According to "The Book of Discipline." the of- benchmark in- is always an advantage. at TCU," she said. ficial statement of the United Methodist Church, stitutions, in- "This has nothing to do with According the Human Rights the practice of homosexuality is not condoned, hut cluding morality," she said. "Any time an Campaign Web site, 132 college Young laid God's grace is available to all. TCU," institution expands its health in- and universities have adopted Young s.ud Ihe Hook of Discipline" also states Olsen said. surance or other benefits, they policies that provide employee that homosexuals should be provided with all civil "Out of should be applauded because now benefits for same-sex couples. rights and should not be discriminated against. those, 11 private businesses are taking the Rice is the only university besides Young said the official position of the United have ex- responsibility to provide health in- SMU in Texas currently offering Methodist Church restricts clergy persons from tended bene- surance, rather than the govern- benefits to gay employees. In ad- performing same-sex unions, but there is much de- fits to cover ment doing so. It is a shame to dition, 121 Fortune 500 compa- bate about this. He said in some churches, clergy domestic part- translate a business decision to a nies have added their benefits members have performed same sex-unions with ners." statement or stance based on covering domestic partners. repercussions Corporate morality." The City of Fort Worth has ex- Lisa London, a pastor on stall at Cathedral of businesses were Barnes said she doesn't think perienced some concern over this Hope, a Metropolitan Community Church in Dal- the first to grant adoption of this particular policy issue in the past. It passed an or- las, said ihe church performs between 50 and 75 domestic partner would make a significant differ- dinance in October prohibiting Holy Unions each year. She said a Holy Union benefits. These ben- ence in recruitment or retention of sexual orientation-based discrimi- ceremon} between members of the same-sex is efits include health employees. nation in all housing-related trans- similar to a marriage ceremony, but it is not and life insurance and "With this (policy), only a mi- actions and situations. legally binding. pension or profit-shar- nority of people can benefit," London said Cathedral of Hope is a welcoming ing benefits. Olsen said Barnes said. "So if only a small Ram Luthra place. these benefits are ways for population actually benefits, then r. d. luthra @ student, tcu. edu "Anyone seeking to know God can come and worship without being judged and criticized," she said. London said other churches that are welcoming "It's terrific that SMU has broken down some and affirming to homosexuals include some United Methodist churches. United Church of barriers. But it is an embarrassment that they Christ, some Presbyterian churches and some Dis- ciples of Christ churches. beat (TCU) to it. Not only are they making a "Within all denominations, these movements have created an atmosphere of discussion that good business decision, but they are moving needed to he there." he said people closer in equality." Bethany McCormack h. t.mcconnack<& studenttcu.edu — Sherrie Reynolds, associate professor of education Gender crosser finds happiness in life-changing decision
I've never really had to think economist, husband of 30 years and fa- tronically-generated tone to it, with a of Eastern Economic Journal. Because Closkey mentioned her family history. ther of two. At age 53, Donald decided dual-tone sound something like when she was already established profes- As she choked back tears, she told me outside the box. Growing to take action on a desire he had hid- a person whistles and hums at the sionally, she said her colleagues didn't her children have not spoken to her up in the heartland and den all his life and began the gender same time. It was neither feminine nor miss a beat. since 1995. transformation process. masculine. It simply was Deirdre. "My dean (at University of Iowa) "I have a grandchild I have never now living inside the TCU McCloskey was invited as the I decided to not approach the gen- thought it was great for affirmative ac- seen," she said. "I have never seen my bubble, normalcy has always keynote speaker for the inauguration der subject for the majority of the inter- tion," she said.'He could chalk one up only grandchild." of the Add Ran College of Humanities view. Finally, as the conversation waned, in one category and remove one from Then I discovered the point that I been the foundation of my and Social Sciences, and the interview I pulled out the old reporter's trick and the other." had been missing throughout my experience.That is until I was was intended to give me a better un- asked if there was anything she would Her professional focus has shifted week of worrying, that simple Idea that derstanding of her speech. Her ad- like to add that I had not asked. since the gender change, as evidenced even preschoolers are taught through invited to speak with Deirdre dress, entitled "Bourgeois Virtue," had "It should be noted that I am a gen- in the titles of her books. As Donald, Sesame Street. McCloskey is human. McCloskey, a professor of nothing to do with transgender issues, der-crosser," she said. she wrote 'The Open Fields of England: Male or female, gender-crosser, econo- and I didn't know how or even if I Well, at least it was in the open. But Rent, Risk and the Rate of Interest." As mist: They're all just labels. Sitting human sciences at the should approach the topic. still I had no idea where the interview Deirdre, she wrote "How to Be Human* across from me was a person strug- University of Illinois at Chicago. Then McCloskey walked out in navy should go from there. Luckily, she took Though an Economist." She said she gling with complex emotions. For the pumps that squarely hit the ground the lead. has learned to focus on all of the first time in her life, she can honestly with each step. A perfectly-manicured "When I was 11 years old, I would fall virtues found in her academic fields, tell another person she is happy with With a bachelor's degree and doc- set of nails was extended in the tradi- asleep every night praying for two especially the virtue of love. who she is, but she had to sacrifice the torate in economics from Harvard Uni- tional offer of friendship, and the grip things: One, that I wouldn't stutter any- That love is clearly expressed to Jane acceptance of her children to get versity, McCloskey offers an impressive was surprisingly feminine. A set of more, and two, that I would wake up as Austen, a 3-year-old, 9-pound Yorkshire there. resume which includes authorship of pearl earrings and skillfully-drawn eye- a girl," she said with a slight stutter."For terrier who enjoyed jumping into and I left the interview feeling ashamed countless articles and more than a liner confirmed that I was standing in an Evangelical Christian, 50 percent is- out of my lap throughout the hour. of my overreactjon but also feeling op- dozen books. Although I regard any front of a seasoned woman. n't too bad." Janie is part of McCloskey's contract at timistic for my personal development. mind that comprehends economics as Yet there were several qualities that She explained to me that she is not UIC and attends all classes the profes- My bubble of normalcy had not burst sheer genius, it wasn't her intelligence were unmistakably masculine. Her 6- ashamed of who she is, and, in fact, she sor teaches. McCloskey speaks to the as I had predicted. It had instead thick- that Intimidated me, nor was it her vast fbot, 2-inch frame still bore the broad is much happier now than she had ever dog as an equal and coddles the terrier ened with new layers of compassion experiences in academic fields which shoulders of a man, and despite the been. She said she uses humor to put in her lap. At the Add Ran inaugura- and understanding. have taken her as far as the Nether- perfectly-filed maroon fingernails, her her audiences at ease, whether they be tion, Janie accompanied McCloskey in lands. Rather, I was intimidated simply hands were large and strong, notice- comprised of students or academics. an open, mesh navy and brown Sherpa Staff reporter Melissa Christensen is a soph- by who she was. ably the hands of a man. Her decision was announced pub- bag, seemingly content and familiar omore new-editorial journalism major Until 1995, Deirdre was known as Her voice, however, was the most in- licly In an article, "Some News That At with the arrangement. from Grand Island, Neb. She can be reached Donald McCloskey, a well-respected triguing aspect. It had an almost elec- Least Won't Bore You," in a 1996 issue Almost as an afterthought Mc- at ([email protected]).