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Mostly Campus sunny Skjff on the 'Ne' Web editors nee Inside The TCU Daily Skiff Web The Boxer" highlights FRIDAY site (http://www.skiff.tcu. this weekend's JANUARY 16, 1998 edu/skiff) will go online for movie releases. the Spring semster starting Texas Christian University this weekend. See page 7 95th Year • Number 61 New Web editors Scott Russell, Kirk Shinkle and Michael Kruse will take over the updates for the site, which was created last Fall. This week's issues will be uploaded by Sunday evening. Daily updates of Unique learning environment the Skiff site are scheduled to start Jan. 27. By Michael Bryant ment works and to study the interrelation- Managing a daily Web site MANAGING EDITOR is still a new experience for Students travel to Biosphere 2 ships of the earth and the creatures on the Three TCU students will replace classes the staff. earth and how they affect each other." in the Sid W. Richardson Building with "We're looking for one over management of the facility in 1996. classroom and research facility. Schroeder The semester will also include various research at the real-life classroom of more Web editor." said Tom When the initial three-year deal was said. field trips to sites like the Grand Canyon, Biosphere 2 when they become the first Urquhart, Student established between TCU and Columbia in The students will mostly use the facility Nogales. Mexico, and the Gulf of California TCU students to study at the habitat com- Publications production June I997. TCU was to begin sending stu- to study geology, biology, economics and to perform soil research at different and munity beginning Tuesday. manager, "We'd like to have dents to Biosphere 2 in the fall of 1998. the environment. Argenbright said many of unique locations. Schroeder said. Kristi Argenbright, a junior environmen- enough folks to have a com- However, l.eo Newland, professor of envi- the experiments will involve testing carbon Newland said only 75 students from tal sciences major, Meredith Wallace, a plete rotation for the week, ronmental sciences, said budgetary reasons dioxide levels alongside scientists from var- across the country will attend this semes- sophomore environmental sciences major, an editor per issue." enabled TCU to send students one semester ious universities and organizations like ter's study at Biosphere 2. He said the TCU and Tanya Schroeder, a sophomore psychol- The TCU Daily Skiff usu- earlier than expected. NASA. Biosphere committee only received five to ogy major, are among the first non- ally publishes four print Unlike the teams of scientists who lived She said the semester will mostly be 10 applications for the spring semester, but Columbia University students to study at issues per week during the in the facility in the early 1990s, the stu- spent on pure scientific research to gain "a Arizona's Biosphere 2 since Columbia took Fall and Spring semesters. dents will be using Biosphere 2 only as a better understanding of how our environ- Please see BIOSPHERE, Page 2 The TCU Daily Skiff Web site is updated to correspond with the distribution of the print version. Awards recognize "We hope to be back in Coffeehouse crooners the full swing of things with- in the next few days," teaching excellence Urquhart said. "The learning curve may be steep for some, but fortunately it's also very Three professors honored at commencement brief." Any TCU student interest- By Matt Pearce off despite controversy. ed in applying for a Web edi- OPINION EDITOR "It was a very welcoming accla- tor position at the Skiff may For 635 students, fall commence- mation for some of the risk-taking 1 contact Urquhart at ext. 7427 ment meant weight off their shoul- had done." she said. "Whenever you ders and a sense of closure. change anything that's worked for For three professors, commence- several years, you're taking a risk." Nation ment had a different meaning. In her history classes. McDorman Kathryne McDorman. associate said she tries to bring history to life Museum .sues couple professor of history and director of by comparing past social, political who reneged donation the honors program: Mike Sackcn. and financial problems to those that CHICAGO (AP) — A cou- professor of education and chairman exist today. ple who reneged on a $5 mil- of the Education Foundations and "I want to get the students as lion pledge to the Museum of Administration; and Charles excited about learning the material Contemporary Art have thrown Williams, associate professor of as I am about teaching it." she said. the institution into a blue peri- management, received the 1997 Michael McCracken. dean of od. Deans' Teaching Awards at the AddRun College of Arts and And now the museum's December commencement cere- Sciences, saul McDorman's knowl- directors have made what some monies. edge and attitude helped her win the say is an unprecedented move The awards, given annually al fall award. — they're suing the promise- commencement, were presented by "Kathryne is a very enthusiastic breakers. William Koehler, vice chancellor for instructor." he said. "She conveys "It certainly is not a comfort- academic affairs. The purpose of the thai enthusiasm to her students." able situation for a museum to awards is to recognize teaching Sackcn said the award is an affir- be in," said Ed Able, president excellence. mation of the commitment he made of the American Association of McDorman. who has been at when he began teaching at TCU in Museums in Washington, TCU since 1977. said there were 1992. though he was a little embar- which represents 8.000 institu- several nominees who deserved to rassed to receive it. tions. win. and she was thrilled to be cho- "This campus has a lot of good The dispute between the sen. teachers." he said. "It's really weird museum and a board member, "Truly, I was surprised and to be singled out in front of these real estate developer Paul delighted." she said. "It's always people." Oliver-Hoffmann, began in amazing to win when you're paired Sacken said the award doesn't

1990. 1(W William* SKIFF STAFF with some of those folks." add any pressure, because he Oliver-Hoffmann, then Paul Hill (left) and Jim Newton perform Thursday in the Student Center Lounge. The concert/coffee- McDorman said she had done already puts the pressure on himself chairman of the MCA's some extensive remodeling in the "I've always felt like in order to house was sponsored by Uniting Campus Ministries. trustees, submitted the first honors curriculum, a move that paid pledge toward constructing a Please see AWARDS, Page 2 new, $46 million home for the museum. He signed a letter of intent and agreed to pay the $5 Lots of sugar million by June 30, 1997. He Smooth sensation also agreed the commitment would be binding on the cou- Location issue delays smoothie service doesn't mean ple's estate if the pledge was not completed during their life- By Aimee Courtice where long lines and crowding com- high energy time. STAFF REPORTER mon at other eating areas on campus Then the bickering began. A smoothie machine requested by will not occur at the smoothie Oliver-Hoffmann's wife, the House of Student Representatives machine's location. Camille, would not give details By Kelly Melhart last semester has been purchased and "The real hangup is the issue of SKIFF STAFF but said her husband had con- currently Dining Services is trying to space," he said. cerns about how the MCA Students who depend on sugary decide where it will be kept. Ripple also said he did not want to snacks to satisfy them between class- spent its money. The House passed a resolution in rush into putting the machine in The "There was a lot that hap- es might not be getting the energy November to support Marriott's pur- Grind because he was worried that a boost they are expecting. In fact, in pened at that time that we never chase of the machine, which cost crowded, ineffective location might some cases, after an initial high, they tot SKIFF STAFF discussed because we did not between $1,400 and $1,600. make the entire concept unsuccess- want to damage the museum," may crash to lower energy levels than Fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates are high-energy foods Senior Food Service Director ful. they had before. she said Wednesday. "I have The House also passed a bill last that will sustain the body for long periods of time. given that museum no thought Lacye Osborn. a lecturer for the December that allocated $10,695.14 the body longer to break down than Osborn said 55-60 percent of a per- in seven years. We have never department of nutrition and dietetics, for the purchase of six new laser sugars. As the complex food is broken son's diet should come from carbohy- set foot in that museum since House »/ said simple sugar foods such as printers. According to Bill 97-33, down, the body gains energy. Since drates. Paul resigned in 1991, and it student representatives chocolates, candy bars', cakes and four printers will be put in the com- they take longer to break down, these "Your body can turn anything into was made abundantly clear to cookies give the body a rush of ener- puter lab in M.J. Neeley School of foods will sustain the body for longer fat." she said. "Anything in excess of the entire board that my hus- gy because it does not take the body David Ripple said the smoothie Business and one inkjet printer will periods of time, she said. your needs will be stored as fat." band was departing." any time to break them down. machine was intended to be placed in be placed in the Mary Couts Burnett Complex carbohydrates include Drinks like water and juices can The MCA sent the couple "It is similar Sub Connection, the dining area in Library and Reading Room comput- bread, grains, pastas and potatoes. also give the body an energy boost. letters each year asking for the to eating a Health & Dan Rogers Hall, but he said this is er labs. Nutrient bars are also a high energy "You just can't beat water," money. The Oliver-Hoffmanns tablespoon of not an ideal location because it is not While new printers have been food made up of complex carbohy- Roberts said. did not reply. sugar," she open weekends and long lines are installed in the Business School lab. drates. Osborn said. Juices give the body vitamins and So museum officials sued on said. "After the created by the lunch-time rush. House President Shana Lawlor said Roberts said fruit and small pack minerals it needs. Osborn said. Dec. 31, seeking $5 million, initial high, the He said The Grind, located in the printers were not purchased with ages of pretz.els or crackers are great "Juices are great for when you're plus interest and legal costs. body's energy Reed Hall, was also considered as a the funds allocated by the House last snacks to keep in backpacks for hungry but don't want to eat," she The museum still managed level falls possible location for the machine. December. between-class treats. said. to raise $72 million — $22 mil- down to the "I sat in on some of the meetings "Money has been set aside (by the "It's a good idea and it's so easy to Roberts said while caffeine is a lion over its original goal. same level or that discussed what to do with some House) for new printers but right do," she said. "A piece of fruit is good stimulant many use to stay awake, it But Pritzker said the muse- even lower." of the changes in the Student Center now, they are just looking for the Evelyn for you. cheaper and easier to eat out has some side effects like headaches um relied on the pledge when and we thought that the Grind would most efficient and effective place to of hand." and anxious behavior. it sought money from other Roberts, an Fitness be moving," he said. "We did not put them," Lawlor said. instructor of Osborn warned that eating many "It is such an individual thing for contributors, including $50 want to put the (smoothie) machine The House also passed a resolu- nutrition and high energy foods does not mean an people." she said. "Some (caffeine) is million from a group of in there if we were going to have to tion in 1996 supporting the construc- dietetics, said sugary foods are lull of abundance of energy, though it can not bad. but too much is not good." banks. And, she said, some take it right out again." tion of a track around the Worth Hills empty calories and contain few, if mean an excess of weight. Osborn said this semester the trustees upped their donations Ripple said the cost to install the area. Parliamentarian Chris Brooks any, nutrients the body needs to func- "You can gain weight from any- senior students from the nutrition and as much as tenfold when they smoothie machine in The Grind is said $100,000 from an outside donor tion. The result is a tired, listless, thing." she said. "If your inputs (what dietetics department will run a nutri- learned of the proposed $5 still being investigated. He said he will fund the track. He said the sleepy and unalert body. a person eats) are more than your out- tion counseling desk in the Rickel million gift.. thinks it might be a good location, House will not contribute any money Osborn said high energy foods like puts (a person's exercise level) you'll Building on Wednesday afternoons but his main goal is to find a place to the project. complex carbohydrates and fruit take gain weight." from 5 to 7 p.m. PAGE 2 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1998 AWARDS From Page 1 be a good teacher, you have to be World Report intrinsically motivated," he said. "I've always felt like teaching puts its own Gingrich spoke before several hundred members and pressure on me." Nation guests of the Wednesday Morning Club, composed of Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other gen- Douglas Simpson, dean of the eral campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff Kamscvs refuse producers, writers and directors. In addition to Heston, school of education, said Sacken is "Who's the Boss" veteran Tony Danza and office at Moudy Building South Room 291, mailed to TCU Box lively and engaging with everyone he second interview by police 298050, or e-mailed to skiff®gamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves BOULDER, Colo. — The parents of JonBenet "Breakdown" actor Kurt Russell attended the breakfast teaches, ranging from freshmen to speech. the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space available. graduate students. Ramsey have refused a request for a second interview with investigators unless they are allowed to review evi- Gingrich was introduced by Russell, who identified "He's really focused on the stu- himself as a Libertarian but said he and the Republican CAREER FAIR-to be held from from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 dents," Simpson said. "He's keenly dence in the case, police said Thursday. p.m. on Jan. 19-20 at the Infomart, located at 1950 Stemmons After much wrangling over conditions, John and speaker have "much common ground between us." interested in helping them, academi- Heston was singled out for his early opposition to Frwy. in Dallas. A list of jobs available can be found at cally and otherwise." Patsy Ramsey submitted to separate interviews with www.cfcjobs.com. efforts to stop the nuclear arms race. Gingrich said the Williams said he was incredibly police on April 30. The next day. the couple talked to reporters and proclaimed their innocence. actor, also an advocate for gun rights, has shown lead- thankful to win the award. ership for "his citizensiiip, his involvement" in political STUDENT AMBASSADORS will meet at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20 in "A university teaching award is not In a statement Thursday, police said they asked for Sid Richardson Lecture Hall 2. the second interview to clarify previous statements and causes. "Thank you for all you've done." Gingrich told something you receive everyday," he Heston. said. 'Teaching is a very important to ask questions raised by new information. STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP titled "Getting the Semester Police will not honor the Ramseys' request to review The Wednesday Morning Club aims to "encourage part of my job, and I was incredibly diversity of thought and broaden debate within the Kicked-Off Right" presented by Jeremy Poynter of the Center for honored to receive an award for it." evidence because that could "hamper the effectiveness Academic Services at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Rickel building of the investigation." entertainment industry," a business that generally sup- Williams said the recognition he ports liberal causes. room 106. Call 923-8792 with questions. received won't matter that much once Police also said the Ramseys' demand to only answer he steps into the classroom. written questions was unacceptable. COLLEGE REPUBLICANS will meet at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 in the "This is for past accomplish- "1 am disappointed in the position they have taken," Student Center room 205. Call Shelby at 927-8491 with questions. ments," he said. "This is a new said Cmdr. Mark Beckner. the lead investigator. "I State semester, and I have to prove myself expected the Ramseys to agree to another interview STUDY ABROAD RECEPTION to be held on from 4 until 5:30 to a whole new set of students." because I believe their public and private statements Deceased lifeguard's medals p.m. on Jan. 21 in Student Center room 207. Anyone interested in Williams has taught at TCU since about their desire to do whatever was necessary to help stolen from office meeting students, faculty and staff returning from study programs 1991. resolve this case." TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — A mother whose son is invited to attend. Kirk Downey, dean of the M.J. Calls to Ramsey family spokeswoman Rachelle died while trying to save three lives has had her son's Neeley School of Business, said Zimmer and attorney Hal Haddon were not immediate- medals stolen. 1998 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST submissions will be Williams is deeply respected by those ly returned. The posthumously-awarded medals — the U.S. accepted by the English Department until Feb. 6. Rules and entry who know him. Police said they still are waiting to receive clothing Coast Guard's Gold Lifesaving Medal and the Carnegie forms are available in Reed Hall Room 134. "He's well-received by the stu- they requested from the Ramseys last November. And Medal — were taken earlier this week from Brenda dents and the faculty believe he the family has not told police whether they will be Marino's business office. She discovered the burglary LEGAL ADVICE HOTLINE sponsored by Tarrant County Bar teaches a rigorous course," Downey allowed to interview JonBenet's 10-year-old brother, early Wednesday. Association will be available from 6 until 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. said. Burke Ramsey. Thousands of dollars in office equipment and sup- Answers are free. Call 335-1239. Bob Greer. professor of manage- John Ramsey found his daughter's body Dec. 26, plies were also stolen, but Marino says only the medals ment and member of the committee 1996. in the basement of the family home. She had been are irreplaceable. ODYSSEY HOSPICE is seeking volunteers to work with termi- that nominated Williams, said he beaten and strangled and may have been sexually "Out of everything that's missing ... all I want back nally ill patients. Hours are flexible. Call 882-8942 for more infor- effectively draws examples from lit- assaulted. No arrests have been made. are those medals," Marino said. "They didn't take away mation. erature, research and current business the fact that I lost him, but at least it was something that practices to make his material come Gingrich meets I could feel proud of. At least it made me feel some- alive in the classroom. Hollywood conservatives thing inside." "He's very innovative in what he BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — They may seem as rare Marino's son, Danny Jenkins, 23, lived in Panama T«=U r>A.it.v OrcutoUoni'lMX) y~hf • /V* Subscriptions: Call'>2l-7000,t*leitsinfl 6274 R&ictwr does," Greer said. "He's been innova- as Hollywood musicals, but hundreds of show business City, Fla. and worked as a lifeguard. Last summer he L I/"!!? SW per semester tive in getting the lesson across on conservatives turned out Thursday to hear House died while trying to rescue three teens from strong cur- ^^IV 111 IMing •**•»•: II... ■"'»'«" I-.-IT -A..nl, I....i76l» i f I \ I I I Location: Vtuuds Building South Room 291 what it means to be a manager." Speaker Newt Gingrich. rents in Panama City Beach. Vs-a/A UU ;RO5 S University Drive Fort Worth. TX 76129 The Georgia Republican met with a growing organi- Jenkins pulled two of the swimmers to safety before •ssnca 1902 Phono fNractory: hour digit extension (600() series) num. Nominees for the Deans' Teaching hers ore reached hs dialing 921 7722 first, then extension Awards are chosen in individual zation of Hollywood conservatives, saluting "Ben-Hur" disappearing and the third was helped by others on the The tCU ftat/v Sufi is an nflpW student puhlkuli.ai of star Charlton Helton and laying out his agenda for the beach, Marino said. Teus Christian Lnivcr.il>. produced by students of TCI' Main number 921-7428 departments by professors within and sponsored by ihe journalism department It operate* Fan 921-7133 them. The nominees are then viewed country's future. Jenkins' body was later found floating in the water under lite polk-ie* of Hie Student Pnbliialions Committee. Advertising/Classified 921-7426 Mimposed of representatives Irom the student body, staff. Business Manager exL 6274 by the faculty committee in each He did not speak about any entertainment industry and although he was put on life support systems at the faculty and udmirusiralion The Skiff is published Tuesday Student Publications threat* *xl. 6556 school, which chooses professors for issues. hospital, he never regained consciousness, Marino said. through Mao) duting lull and spring semesters except Sound Off 921-7683 finals vscck and holidays, and is distributed Iree on campus. Email .ikifflctterslnStcu.edu consideration by the Deans' Council. The Mr/is a rrtemherisf Associated Press Website httpy/svsvsv skifircu.edu/4kirT The Council meets with Koehler to ASSOCIATED PHESS decide the three recipients. Simpson insists comment in Esquire taken out of context By Michael Freeman Simpson denied Thursday that he has a portrayed it, contending that the people he ASSOCIATED PRES8 moral obligation to pay the damages. meets are supportive. But at another point, LOS ANGELES — O.J. Simpson said u I think in America, normally when people use 'if,' you "I don't feel I have a moral obligation he said. "I feel ^ got screwed big time in Thursday he was merely speaking hypo- 1know it's a hypothetical." to pay because morally 1 did nothing this case." thetic-ally — "as part of a scenario of wrong," he said. Asked several times if he believed he things" — when he told Enquire maga- O.J. Simpson Several times Simpson verbally sparred was capable of killing, he said he couldn't zine thai if he h;jcl killed his former wife, with Myers, showing more emotion than come close unless his children were being he would have done it "because I loved he did in his testimony during the civil threatened. her very much." what many construed as an oblique con- He added, "I think in America, normal- trial, when his answers were generally Recounting a time when he caught a Simpson, in a rare live broadcast inter- fession when he told Esquire: "Let's say I ly when people use 'if,' you know it's a brief and restrained. man who had broken into his house, view, also told ESPN that the quote has committed this crime. Even if I did do hypothetical. You don't say, "This is a "You gotta let me finish," he said at one Simpson said with a laugh, "I saw him been taken out of context. this, it would have to have been because 1 hypothetical.' We preface things with point. At another, he said. "You guys are and my first thought was to grab some- "But of course they took this one thing loved her very much, right?" 'if.'" so full of beans." thing." out of the middle of there and made it as if Simpson said he was "certainly not re- In the ESPN interview, which lasted Myers did not ask Simpson about the Simpson said he did pick up a baseball it was an independent statement." examining my position" when he spoke to less than an hour with commercial breaks, most damning new piece of evidence at bat. but only led the man toward the front Simpson said. Esquire, adding that he has made the Simpson repeated his long-standing denial his civil trial: the discovery of pho- of the house to arriving security guards. Simpson agreed to the interview on the statement many times before when dis- that he killed ex-wife Nicole Brown tographs showing him wearing the same As for his stated intention to find the sports cable channel's "Up Close" with no cussing various theories in the case. Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1994. model shoes that left bloody footprints at real killer or killers, Simpson suggested conditions placed on the subject matter. "It's curious because many of the very Simpson was acquitted a year later, but the crime scene — shoes Simpson denied he has limited resources. In | session featuring vigorous respected journalists in this country have jurors in a civil wrongful death trial last ever wearing. "I can only do what I can do," he said. exchanges between Simpson and host heard me say this as a part of a scenario of year held him liable for the killings and hit Simpson insisted several times that his "It's not like I'm sitting on my butt doing Chris Myers, Simpson denied he made things." he said. him with $33.5 million in damages-. life isn't as miserable as the media has nothing." BIOSPHERE Long-time former sheriff guilty of embezzlement From I'age 1 By Mark Babineck Texas Rangers, then from the Bureau of including 25 guns, turned up missing upon applications should pick up for although the division of credit ASSOCIATED PRESS Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms and the FBI," his audit. He stressed that he did not make it the fall. hours between different depart- LUBBOCK, Texas — A former West Texas Rannefeld said. "I've only got a staff Of 19 a campaign issue to unseat Blackley in Both Argenbright and Wallace ments is yet to be determined, sheriff pleaded guilty on his birthday Thursday here. It's not enough for an investigation like 1996. were selected in November by a Newland said. to one count of embezzling more than $20,000 this." "The citizens made it a campaign issue," group of five faculty members. Biosphere 2 is located around from his own department in a scheme sniffed Blackley. who turned 55 Thursday, was Rannefeld said. "Apparently things didn't Newland said. An additional stu- 30 miles northeast of Tucson, out by his successor. indicted on one count of embezzlement from a seem right with normal citizens. Maybe some- dent position opened in early Ariz., and first opened in 1991, Longtime Nolan County Sheriff Jimmy federal organization. The federal charge arose thing looked suspicious, I don't know." January, and Schroeder. although Schroeder said. Since then, two Allen Blackley, 55, admitted to stealing the because some of the money was supplied by Rannefeld, a veteran state trooper before she was applying for the fall groups of scientists have lived in money from 1989-95. According to federal the government to pay for Nolan County's taking office, also said that he didn't think semester, was approached with the facility. Columbia University sentencing guidelines, he will serve 10-16 housing of federal prisoners. Blackley would have gotten caught if he had- the option of attending now. took over operation of the facility months in a federal prison. Blackley was freed on $5,000 bond. U.S. n't been voted out. "They called me at the last in 1996 with the intention to turn Whispers about missing money had circu- District Judge Sam Cummings will sentence Assistant U.S. AtttMmey Bill Mateja said his minute and said a couple of stu- Biosphere 2 into a research cam- lated around Sweetwater during the 1996 race him ihis spring. office got involved last spring. dents had cancelled," Schroeder pus for environmental sciences. between Blackley and Donnie Rannefeld, who No one answered the phone at Blackley's "It's a really significant investigation and said. Student applications for went on to win. Rannefeld ordered an immedi- home Thursday. Defense attorney Charles prosecution," Mateja said, referring to the After completion of the semes- Biosphere 2 study during the fall ate audit when he took office Jan. 1, 1997. A Burton's receptionist said he was out of town local interest in the case. ter on May 8, the students will semester will be taken soon, criminal investigation began three weeks later. and unavailable for comment. Blackley was sheriff for 13 years. He lost receive 16 hours of TCU credit. Newland said. "We asked for assistance first from the Rannefeld said that, money and property. the 1996 election by about 200 votes.

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editorial / \ <-AJ4 *4iWti «M "X f"* ~~* C ** T-T Vo* WAIT... N/WtCROSOFT No CONTEST FOR TCU The recent incident between Lee Nailon letics are concerned), TCU "took one" for a and his girlfriend Marti Bell has caused many top basketball scorer. people to wonder what really happened in It is nice to win, but encouraging someone Moncrief Hall on Jan. 6. who is evading a domestic violence charge? Now, thanks to a plea of no contest to the Not that TCU should be blamed entirely for charge of assault with bodily injury, no one Nailon's choice. It is most upsetting alone that will ever really know the specifics — except the American judicial system has become so Nailon, Bell and some supreme being who unconcerned with the truth. A plea of no con- may be difficult to subpeona. test becomes a scapegoat for justice. Instead Such a "solution" seems like a pretty easy of relying upon a jury of peers to determine V*'u (**■>« way out. Particularly in a domestic violence the facts of a case, the incident is quickly dis- B case. Particularly when the person accused of carded. & the crime is a role model to area youth — It is especially troubling when this type of something quite obvious in the front-page plea bargain can be struck when domestic timvXtox&i'S photo of Wednesday's Skiff. i violence is a distinct possibil- The editorial board The university's ity. Why should a woman believes "no contest" should- report such events if the man n't even be an option, not just "solution" allows accused can get off with only in this case, but in all criminal students to evade an anger counseling session High hopes set for new year cases. To many, (except the truth. and probation (a probation apparently men's basketball that is, in effect, no punish- Wish List '98 includes more construction, less football Head Coach Billy Tubbs and ment at all if there is no more What is the best way to for cartoons, columns and late- 8. Fewer scandals involving Nailon), this appears to be an easy way to wrongdoing)? spend four hours night TV hosts. They also tend to Bill Clinton's loose morals. Yes, I avoid severe punishment and the chance of a Pleas of no contest are seemingly becom- crammed into a broken prove that Texas and Texans can know what I said. We don't need guilty verdict. ing more and more popular among famous airline seat without a CD player be just as weird as the folks on any more of these because it only that "Left Coast." distracts the President from per- Although the plea is not an admission of collegiate athletes charged with crimes, and or a sedative? Yes, sleep is 4. More IMAX movies featur- forming his job. and it will be a guilt, a decision not to defend one's character with the encouragement for such a plea com- the option Commentary ing Mickey Rourke. Elizabeth cold day in the southern hemi- appears suspicious. ing from the nation's universities, who can most people Berkeley and Pamela Lee. I don't sphere before we find out the truth To some, the final disciplinary decision blame the athletes for taking the easy and would consid- know why this is a good idea, but about his southern hemisphere. er, but not I'm sure it would float someone's It'll be an even colder day before also looks a little unusual — how many colle- convenient way out. me. boat. the public cares. giates would have gotten off this easily? We in the journalism business are kind of In addition 5. More MTV specials featur- 9. More cable channels. Perhaps athletes don't care what people think. keen on the truth. Suspicion and evasiveness to enjoying ing Marilyn Manson. I'm becom- Perhaps I need to be more specif- ing a firm believer in the philoso- ic, as this wish can always back- They should. should be tackled with research and testimo- the halitosis of my neigh- phy that you can never have too fire. Campus Link needs to dis- At least for the sake of TCU's reputation, ny to reveal the truth, especially when the bor. I racked STEVE many authorities on the First pose of the Sci-Fi channel (who Nailon should have gone through the process, issue deals with morality and the law. my brain for STUWARI) Amendment, and he seems to have watches it, anyway.'), and add whether guilty or innocent. Billy Tubbs called Two different stories emerged out of the an idea, and I a doctorate in it. 1 think he wrote Comedy Central. FX. ESPN2 and his thesis on the section that says, the Cartoon Network. Recycled incident between Nailon and Bell. Sadly, came up with his plea "taking one for the team," but in Plan "D," a.k.a. "Wish List '98." "Inform everyone of your stupid shows such as Miami Vice. The A- terms of public relations (something TCU we'll likely never know which one was the So without any further stalling, opinions, not because they asked, Team and Thundercats will seems to constantly struggle with when ath- truth. here is what I would like to see but because you can." improve the overall mood of the happen in 1998: 6. More NFL championships campus, and there are few better 1. More construction! There for the San Francisco 49ers. Yeah. ways to spend a Saturday after- EDITORIAL POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daitx Skiff editorial board, isn't enough of it, because it is I know they lost, but I can still noon than immersing one's self in T<=U DAIL.Y whieh is composed o{ the editor in chief, managing editor, campus editor, design editors, entertainment still possible [o take a direct route dream, and if I can't dream, then I taped coverage of the O.P. Pro. editor, newsroom coordinator, opinion editor and sports editor. Signed letters, columns and cartoons can be stubborn. And no, the followed by a Dr. Kalz. cartoon represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. to half of my classes. If more con- struction projects are undertaken, Cowboys aren't going to make if marathon. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be more prospective students will be again. Ever. 10. Finally, more Ninja Verses. typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 500 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff. Moudy 7. More television coverage of So what if most people didn't get 291S. mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it lo 257-7133 or e-mail it to [email protected]. They must turned off to coming here and end include the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right lo edit or up at SMU. collegiate water polo and swim- any of them! It's people like that AnSkiff All-American Newspaper reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. 2. More athletic scandals! I ming. If children start getting who perpetuate The Family Circus excited about aquatic sports, the and Love Is ... . NOTE: In addition to being the Skiff production manager. Tom Urquhart is also a part-lime student. know it is a little early for the football season, but the rest of you overall work ethic of America will If you can do something to Editor in Chief Klmberly Wilson Opinion Editor Matt Pearce athletes can always go that extra increase exponentially, because make my wishes attainable, please Managing Editor Michael Bryant Sports Editor Wendy Bogema mile and cause a problem. It everyone knows that no one works hop to it. Advertising Manager John Weatherly Web Publisher Scott Russell might merit some deserved atten- harder than swimmers or polo And if you sat next to me on the Campus Editor Jeff Meddaugh Production Manager Tom Urquhart dance at your events if everyone players, except for maybe Nike plane, then you mighi want to add Design Editor Gretchen Crabb Business Manager Bitsy Faulk knows a "bad boy" is on your employees in Vietnam. I also mouthwash to your wish list. Design Editor Jill Taylor Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf squad. think it will lead to the eventual Entertainment Editor Andy Summa Journalism Dept. Chairman Anantha Babbili 3. More outlandish cults. This demise of football, when the pub- Steve Steward is a sophomore Newsroom Coordinator Brenda Schutte wish may require a celestial event lic realizes what a better sport political science major from Lodi, or two, but cults are great fodder water polo is. Calif. Women should abandon beauty myths, create own standard of style

I get a lot of sideways glances in the ly unquestioned, somehow surviving the dictated women were inferior and thus The only way to get them there, and to ble to reach. The standards for female beauty aren't summertime. I get some sneers, some banishment of other ambiguous or worth- should not vote, and the ones that dictat- make everyone equal, is to find every- off-color commentary, a few random less female health care rituals such as eat- ed black people were inferior and thus thing we view as purposelessly harmful to set by females, and as a result are too strict and too high. M"les. who seem to catcalls and occa- ing arsenic to give the skin an attractive should not drink from the same water someone else and stamp it out. set their own beauty standards, give them- sionally, just occa- =^Z= (though deathlike) pallor. Shaving is just one of selves far more leeway. sionally, by the rarest Commentary However, the fact that "** ^H^ZZ^^ these things. Shaving itself Males who age grow more distin- of women, a sweet simply shaving is innocu- shouldn't be stamped out, The standards for female beauty aren't set by guished-looking. Women become crones. look of jealousy. I ous enough lo survive cen- but the unbending of the Women, not men. must spend hours paint- don't shave my legs. turies also gives it that females and as a result are too strict and too requirement that women ing their faces. The corset was a style and Actually, it wasn't insidious authority shave should be. Women high. Males, who seem to set their own beauty Stan is coming back into style for women, not that hard of a habit to reserved for the unwritten already have too many break. Shaving one's laws of our society that we things they think they must men. dards, give themselves far more leeway. Women deserve more beauty choices, legs and under one's obey mindlessly and toler- change about themselves and the only way to get them is to make arms must be the ate no transgression. ■VJJfaeTJJeTJaeVJl I^BHaTaefefJ u< them themselves. Women as a group are biggest personal care Jl III: Despite popular gut The shaven, unrealisti- far too strong to allow anyone else to set annoyance ever FINN reactions, the shaving of one's body hair fountains as white people. cally thin woman on the magazine cover entices nine-year-olds not only to buy the their standards for them. Fat is beautiful. invented by people BBWBBJBJBBBB^BBBJ is a choice. Even further from the norm, it Though the ignorant belief systems that Unmade-up is beautiful. Unshaven is also (men?) who like their is a choice which must be considered very fashioned those laws are now gone, every Slumber Party Shaving Game at Toys 'R' women to look as much like children as carefully, if only because it is a societal other belief stemming from them is not. Us, but also to become anorexic. She beautiful. possible, thus hopefully getting them to law and not a natural one. Otherwise, there would be more black gives girls not only their eternal idea of Julie Finn is a senior English major from think like children as well. Societal laws more often than not work people in college and more women in what beauty is. but also low self-esteem, Fort Smith. Ark. The custom has traveled centuries near- against minorities, as did the ones that political office. because such an ideal is usually impossi- Holiday commemorates achievements of King; people must continue efforts on through activism and education BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — tion: What do these words mean? the Gypsies in former Yugoslavia or they reflect where we as a nation and judgment is passed, nor a means by can we shed light on those who exist While I sat listening to my Simple. Although we might be in a the indigenous people of this conti- we as a people are heading. It is not so which dominance is established. in the sunless world of hate and professor go through the syl- situation in which we are conquered nent, this continued struggle is much what divides us but rather what Through the efforts of many in our racism. labus the first day of classes, I was or subjugated, our spirit and vigor momentous. makes us the same. I am sure we have community, we are able to take a day off from school in order to honor this Have we made progress as a coun- immediately cannot be crushed. Perseverance, Although many years have passed, all experienced racism at one time or man who has inspired millions. What try? Our thoughts might differ, but we taken when he standing strong against all odds and social, economic and political strug- another, and that common experience Commentary will your Monday have in store for agree that our trip down this long and read us a quote. holding on until the wrong can be gles still rage. Why is it after years of should bring us together as a whole. you? How many will even think about difficult road is not finished. A short quote righted are all encompassed. domination and intentional disassem- King did not set out to address King, what he stood for or his strug- A Utopia is really an impossibility, — eight words So what? Why is it significant now, bling of repressed cultures have we racism only against African gles during the civil rights move- but justice — through perseverance, to be exact. Yet if ever? seen the rejuvenation and revival of Americans in America. Instead, he set hard work and faith that your efforts these eight Monday, we will commemorate these societies? out to create an atmosphere where ment? I don't believe the entire reason will help progress — can and will take words by the birthday of one of the greatest The answer is clear: Justice is an race is not an issue. He envisioned a for getting this day off is to sit us leaps and bounds closer to our ulti- Miguel de leaders of our time, Dr. Martin Luther attainable goal. The road ahead might society in which who you are is your mate goal. So after you get up at noon Unamuno y King Jr. In Unamuno y Jugo's words, be long and difficult, but the idea that defining characteristic. around and think about King and what he stood for. Monday, remember the day has been Jugo set my I saw the persona of Rev. King, the justice one day might come is enough A society where race, color and set aside to commemorate a great mind blazing kiiMiii spirit of the civil rights movement and to fuel the passion of those striving creed are nothing more to the next Rather, it is to think about the dif- visionary who still needs your help. full speed TAHA the nature of the continued struggles for this goal. person than the clothing you wear. ference his actions made in this coun- try and how his efforts and struggles ahead: "They of second-class citizens and These lessons have been taught They are your exterior, your tempo- khaled Taha writes for the Indiana may conquer, but they will not con- oppressed people everywhere. again and again throughout history, rary shell until you leave this got us travelling down this long, diffi- cult road to justice and liberty for all. Daily Student at Indiana University. vince." 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Movie — "Wag the Dog," starring Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman, R. 'Kundun' plot overshadowed by scenery Video Rental — •"Contact," starring Jodie Foster and James Woods. PG. Tibetan actors TV Show — "The Simpsons," 7 p.m., Sunday. show promise Fox. CD — "Discoball," David for future roles Garza. TCI J Movie Channel (reviews by TCU film critics) Jan. 17-Jan. 22 Check Listings "Groundhog Day." B+ "Addicted to Love," D+ "Romie and Michele's...," B- "My Best Friend's Wedding," B MITCH "Star Trek: Final Contact," B+ YOUNGBI.OOD "Beverly Hills Cop," B+ " undun" is the latesl "The Net," C- example of the long. "Rudy," A K«~sad history of "Cry the Beloved Country," C= Hollywood jumping on the most "Stand and Deliver," B+ chic bandwagon at the moment. "Thai Old Feeling," C- It now seems everyone, from "Vertigo," A Richard Gere to Steven I-need-a-hit "Babe," A Seagal, are borderline obsessed "Murder at 1600," D with driving the Chinese out of "The Evening Star." B Tibet, home to peace-loving Buddhists. Top Ten Films Last fall's attempt to bring the 1. "Titanic." $28.7 million, life of the Dalai Lama, the $197.9 million, lour weeks. Buddhist spiritual leader, with the 2. 'Goodwill Hunting," $10.3 Brad Pitt vehicle "Seven Years in million, $19 million, six weeks. Tibet" felt just as long and didn't 3. "As Good As It Gets," $9 explain a thing. "Kundun" falls million, $54 million, three victim to the same malaise, and weeks. I'm tired of it. 4. "Wag the Dog." $7.8 million. This review won't be used as a $9.7 million, three weeks. platform for me to slam Hollywood Photo by Mario Turol TOUCHSTONE PICTURES 5. "Tomorrow Never Dies." for ego-fueled film making, but Recognized as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of compassion, a young boy from rural Tibet (Tulka Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, right) $7.5 million, $103.4 million, come on. For the love of the public's is tutored to fulfill his destiny as the Dalai Lama. The Martin Scorsese movie stars many relatives of the actual Dalai Lama. four weeks. money, please explain what we are 6. "Mousehunt," $4.6 million, seeing in the next documentary- Lama from age two until his adult No explanation is given to what Tsarong plays the Dalai Lama as an this. His handling of it is only in $45.8 million, lour weeks. style film based on the next trend to escape to India. For at least the first we are seeing, so you just have to go adult and makes his convictions and brief flashes, but those clips are 7. "Firestorm," $3.8 million, hit town. hour, the story is too casual and with it. After an hour or two, you belief of nonviolence accurate. The absolutely terrifying. $3.8 million, one week. Both "Kundun" and "Seven moves a hair faster than a lethargic kind of figure it out, but if you're three children who play the Dalai Yet Scorsese proves with 8. "Jackie Brown." $3.7 mil- Years" appear to staunchly believe snail on Prozac. like me you'll have stopped caring Lama are also very gifted. "Kundun" that while his intentions lion, $33.4 million, three the average moviegoer to be filled to This represents a sad trend in by then and more than likely be But the character who makes the may be good, his talents lay in the weeks. the brim with knowledge about today's lop film makers. Steven asleep. mast fearsome impression is the city - not in far away lands like 9. "Scream 2," $3.6 million. Tibet's plight and feel the pain of the Spielberg with the mediocre leader of the Chinese Communist Tibet. And Mathison needs to learn $90.8 million, five weeks. Dalai Lama during his current exile. "Amistad.'' Francis Ford Coppola forces, referred to here simply as how to write a strong script before 10. "Amistad," $2.7 million, But "Kundun" is so condescending with anything he's done in the last Film Chairman Mao. Robert Lin plays she hacks out another sorry one like $30.8 million, five weeks. at times I almost felt like an idiot l() years, and so on. These people Kundun Mao as an effete snob, but it's gen- "Kundun." - Associated Press because I didn't know anything know how to make a good film into uinely scary when he tells the Dalai Noble intentions will only fly so Directed by Martin Scorsese about Tibet. a great one, yet none have for a long Lama to his face that religion is a far on their own. Sooner or later you Starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong and Top Ten TV shown Foolish me, 1 assumed going in to time. "disease," and Buddhists are fore- have to give people a reason to fol- Gyurme Tethong Listed also is the show's rating see it thai I would leam something Scorsese is deservedly renowned most among those who need to be low those intentions with action. l."ER," NBC, 21.5. from "Kundun" about the mysteri- for his visual style, and "Kundun" "cured." And "Kundun" is far removed from 2. "Seinfeld," NBC, 20.8. ous ways of the Tibetans. Yet direc- has some of the most breathtaking, To make "Kundun" as real as pos- The mayhem the Chinese inflict- the most inspiring films on celluloid. 3. "Veronica's Closet," NBC. tor Martin Scorsese and screen- and frightening, visuals I've ever sible (it doesn't work), Scorsese cast ed upon the Tibetans during the Grade: C- 16.8 writer Melissa Mathison (aka. Mrs. seen. But what makes no sense are real Tibetan non-actors in every invasion and their subsequent occu- 4. 'Touched By An Angel." Harrison Ford) casually chronicle the constant symbolism-drenched speaking role. For the most part, the pation belongs in Scorsese's R- Mitch Youngblood is a junior radio- CBS, 15.8. the life story oT the fourteenth Dalai visions of the Dalai Lama. acting is terrific. Tenzin Thuthob rated films, not in PG-13 fare like tv-film major from Dallas. 5. "Friends," NBC. 15.7. 6. "Dateline." NBC, 15.0. 7. "60 Minutes," CBS, 13.8. 8. "Union Square." NBC, 12,9. 8. "The X Files," FOX, 12.9 TCLJ Bookstore 10. "Frasier," NBC, 12.7. 'Fallen' falls short - Associated Press Excessive religious symbolism overshadows storyline book of the month KTClfs Top Songs squarely on Lanigan's present Jan. 9-Jan. 16 John Grisham is a master of problems, namely surviving tor- 1. "Discoball," David Garza. literary litigious sensation- ture sessions and courtroom 2. "You Can't Live On Mars," alism. Using a simplistic threats. Lanigan is, after all, the Glitterbox. (efficient?) writing style, most despised white-collar 3. "I'm Ready," Triple Fast Grisham is able to romanticize criminal in the country. Plus, he Action. and humanize a profession stands trial for the murder of a 4. "You Shall See," G Love and that's not necessarily known for young man. Special Sauce. its romance or humanity. ANDY The bulk of the novel shows 5. "No Danca." Fondly. More importantly, Grisham's SUMMA how Lanigan handles his ruth- -KTCU books are always worthwhile page-turners. 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WARNER BROS meaning. information at his own pace. 5."Men In Black," (Columbia Though it tentatively dabbles in However, when religious and Denzel Washington stars in Warner Bros.' new thriller, "Fallen," a look But this leaves little room for TriStar) satire and political innuendo, mystical nuances are used poorly at the supernatual battle between good and evil. Directed by Gregory action — a pillar of every other 6."Austin Powers," (New Line) "The Partner" is relatively shal- the end result is often a cinematic Hoblit. Grisham book. Thus, character 7."Spawn," (New Line) low. With Grisham, however, sin: a movie mess. development is tantamount to 8."Speed 2: Cruise Control." shallow doesn't necessarily "Fallen," starring Denzel clash of good and evil in today's frustratingly hollow ode to heaven the story's advancement. (Fox) mean bad. In fact, that is where Washington, is a prime example of society (a la "Buffy the Vampire and hell. Grisham's strength lies: sim- 9."The Fifth Element," religious symbolism gone bad. Slayer"). Highly-decorated homicide (Columbia TriStar) plicity. Used as subtly as jackhammers, the With such dynamically detective John Hobbes Grisham's eighth literary Book 10."Romy & Michele's High movie's overzealous religious enthralling subject matter, the film (Washington) has apprehended a School Reunion," (Touchstone) statute is a well-written action The Partner themes undermine their very intent: is able to dabble in cinematic witch- wicked serial killer, Edgar Reese thriller, sans action. More - Associated Press by Juhn Grisham to spook with demons and to awe craft and — occasionally — is gen- (Elias Koteas), and watches him die reliant on pace, character devel- Dell Publishing with angels incarnate. In fact, such uinely entertaining. Washington, in the electric chair. Soon, however, opment and cerebral leaps of attention is given to biblical allu- especially, is as strong as ever. 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Instead, the work of a copycat killer or however, does something a bit see things from Lanigan's point the movie just seems lost in the Directed by Gregory Hoblit something dreadfully evil. Starring Denzel Washington, John controversial: He steals 90 mil- of view. Mind Operations proverbial desert. This is a shame, From here, about 30 minutes into lion dollars from his powerful •The book's ending is con- because its premise has such deli- Goodman and Donald Sutherland the film, the actors begrudgingly sit After soiling through student and Embeth Davidtz law firm. So, accordingly, he trived and cheapening, but "The cious promise. and wait for evil to strike. In flees to a Brazilian jungle and Partner" is a satisfying read. At web sites linked on the TCU "Fallen" does, however, have a between ominous biblical refer- Student Web Page Index, I hides. 468 pages, it should supply consistently eery ambiance that Taking cues from "Slayer" and ences, mysterious chants and readers with diverting lunch- found what I consider to be But Grisham doesn't chroni- almost makes up for the movie's "Seven." Hoblit showcases impres- painfully boring chases, the movie cle this heist or his chase. time reading. Readers just the most interesting student inadequacies. Using unique cam- sive cinematic abilities. He confi- freefalls toward Hades. Instead, he starts his novel four won't remember it at dinner. web site. Thomas Tucker's era angles and a detached voice- dently melds off-kilter film stocks, A maliciously satisfying ending years later — when Lanigan is That's probably OK with humorous . and honest over, director Gregory Hoblit cre- quirky scene setups and strong act- is the only thing that saves "Fallen" found and brought back to Grisham anyway. approach to some agtf-old ates a chilly environment for the ing into a relatively captivating from the fire and brimstone it so America. questions is a refreshing characters. movie. There are slow points, but blatantly mocked. Grisham gives us background Andy Summa is a senior news- Also starring John Goodman that's not all Hoblit's fault. Grade: C- via flashback and monologue, editorial journalism major from ("Barton Fink") and Donald Nicholas Kazan ("Reversal of but the focus of the story is Alvin, Texas. - Nathan W. Phelps Sutherland ("JFK"), "Fallen" Fortune"), the film's screenwriter, Andy Summa is a senior news-edi- essentially chronicles the secretive also shoulders the blame for this torial major from Alvin, Texas. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16,1998 ski PAGE 1 H Don't save your money for a 4Rain'-y day Acting of Freeman, Slater falls short

Top Singles in yet another natural disaster movie 1.'Truly Madly Deeply," Savage Garden (Columbia) the same time. 2."How Do I Live," Leann Karen (Driver) pops in as a local Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) who tries to help protect Tom — and 3."Together Again," Janet the money. These events leads to a (Virgin) game of hide and seek in waist-deep 4."It's All About the Benjamins water. — Been Around the World," Director Mikael Salomon has a Puff Daddy & The Family (Bad history of action films (the director of LINDSAY Boy) (Platinum) WILLIAMS photography in "Backdraft" and" 5."Candle In the Wind 1997 — "The Abyss"). But this effort hardly Something About the Way You You can definitely expect the compares to his previous work Look Tonight," Elton John movie theater to be flooded because of its lack of emotion and (Rocket) (Platinum) with people for "Hard Rain." suspense. 6."My Body," LSG (EastWest) Just don't expect it to be inundated At many times, the film moves (Platinum) with a lot of praise. slowly and is very predictable. The 7."Tubthumping," In yet another natural disaster flood scenes, however, are impres- Chumbawamba (Republic) movie, Christian Slater, Morgan sive and realistic, most of them com- 8."Show Me Love," Robyn Freeman and Minnie Driver try to puter-generated. (RCA) (Gold) survive one of the worst floods ever. Photo by Richard Foreman PARAMOUNT PICTURES 9."Nice & Slow," This flood causes the population to Tom (Christian Slater, left) and Jim (Morgan Freeman, right) hide behind gravestones to avoid the sheriff's (LaFace) search for a safe haven from the rain. Film searchlight in the high-action crime thriller "Hard Rain." lO.'Tou Make Mel More importantly, however, the Hard Rain Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) money located in the local hanks also to theatres the last few years. pales in comparison. He takes a dif- one-liners. In fact, her humor is the Directed by Mikael Salomon has to be transported — and who else After his incredible role in ferent road hy playing the villian. only positive thing about the movie. Starring Christian Slater and Morgan Top Albums to do it but Slater, who plays Tom. "Broken Arrow." Slater tries to play Even while he's playing the bad guy. Freeman The rain and flooding are very 1,"'Titanic' Soundtrack," Jim (Freeman), an experienced (and the same part in this very different though, you expect him to come up realistic, but I would not suggest run- (Sony Classical) (Gold) soon to be retired) thief, hopes to movie. Although this will be his last with some words of wisdom — those ning to the theater. Just walk. 2."Let's Talk About Love," intercept the money and dump it into The rain is the most interesting film for a while (Slater was sentenced aren't found here. Grade: D+ Celine Dion (550 Music) his "retirement fund." The sheriff part of the film - the same. old. bor- to six months in jail), he didn't leave Actress Minnie Driver takes a step 3."Tubthumper," (Randy Quaid) is given the responsi- ing plot makes sure of that. It has all with a bang. down with her role, as well — play- Lindsay Williams is a freshman Chumbawamba (Republic) bility of clearing the town and man- the combined cliches of the other nat- Freeman's work in "Kiss the ing a boring, small-town local. But broadcast journalism major from (Platinum) ages to devise his own twisted plan at ural disaster movies that have come Girls" was powerful, but this role she does manage to have hilarious Dallas. 4."My Way," Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) 5."Sevens," Garth Brooks (Capitol Nashville) (Platinum) 6."Harlem World," Mase Day-Lewis• Watson convincing in IRA drama (Arista) (Platinum) 7."Backstreet," Backstreet But "Boxer" Ireland than give in to the British. Day-Lewis is convincing playing Boys (Jive) (Platinum) Rather than settle scores with vio- anyone, be it a cheery fop in "A 8."Yourself Or Someone Like lence on the streets. Danny opens a Room with a View" or a romantic You," Matchbox 20 (Lava- disappointing, neighborhood gym with his alco- lead in "Last of the Mohicans." Atlantic) (Platinum) holic friend Ike (Ken Stott) to teach Danny is uncommunicative for the 9."You Light Up My Life — unexceptional kids how to box and improve their majority of the film because of his Inspirational Songs," Leann physical appearances. long imprisonment, but Day-Lewis Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) When the British make a dona- conveys emotional outbursts with IO."No Way Out," Puff Daddy Film Review tion to the gym because of its his eyes so well Danny's strength & The Family (Bad Boy- espousal of nonsecular coopera- belongs to his silences. Arista) (Platinum) MITCH tion. Harry goes ape. Watson is another actor who can YOUNGBI.OOD sum up her entire character in a Video Sales Film glance, and her Maggie is a very l."Men In Black," (Columbia ^he Boxer" could have strong love interest. Watson broke TriStar) been a contender. But The Boxer on to the scene last year with her 2."My Best Friend's Wedding," I:what knocks this dreary Oscar-nominated role in "Breaking Directed by Jim Sheridan (Columbia TriStar) IRA drama out in the first round is the Waves." and "The Boxer" is its lack of consistency, both in the Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and EmiK proof she'll go far. 3."The Lost World: Jurassic Watson Park," (Universal) ring and out of it. Depending on But everyone in front of the cam 4."Scream," (Dimension) how you look at it, there is either too era is lei down by everyone behind much sympathy for the IRA and its Maybe it's just because 1 haven't it. Sheridan (who shot the scenes set 5."George of the Jungle," SPFCIAL TO THE SKIFF (Disney) fight against the British, or not seen the sun since Christmas, but in Maggie's house in the home next enough. After 14 years in prison, Danny Flynn (Daniel Day-Lewis) returns to the overcast and generally dreary door to the one he grew up in) 6."Hanson: Tulsa, Tokyo and the violent streets of Belfast and to his former sweetheart, Maggie the Middle of Nowhere," The film's pedigree is unchal- atmosphere of "The Boxer" gets to should have made a much better (Emily Watson), who's now the wife of another prisoner with a (PolyGram) lenged. Daniel Day-Lewis, director be a little much at times. film. teenage son. 7."Star Trek: First Contact," Jim Sheridan and writer Terry The war-torn neighborhoods of That isn't exactly a harsh-sound- (Paramount) George, the trio responsible for "In pedantic as this. who is now in prison, and his home- Belfast are relentlessly depressing, ing criticism, but after watching this 8."Star Wars Trilogy — the Name of the Father" and "My "The Boxer" focuses on recent town is dominated by two very dis- especially when the film's message insanely average flick it becomes Special Edition," (Fox) Left Foot," are renowned for their IRA parolee Danny Flynn (Day- parate IRA leaders. is taken into account; that the very hard to slam or praise it. 9."Air Bud," (Disney) quality movies. Lewis) and his subsequent return Kindly Joe (Brian Cox), also Protestants and Catholics have I .1.nil C 10."Rage Against the "The Boxer," however, is a disap- home. 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By Joe Ruff defects, Rosenquist said. 1 for High Adventure Club ASSOCIATED PRESS Alcohol, already known to && k wi EP OMAHA, Neb. — A key cause birth defects, does much the ^P5, $ By Rhonda Dickens groups are best because it allows for ingredient in cough syrups and same thing, said Dan Monaghan, SKlFF STAFF more social interaction among the tablets such as Robitussin, Nyquil a pharmacologist who also Fort Worth may not provide many adventurers. and Tylenol Cold caused severe worked on the study. mountains to climb or caves to "When you're out camping defects in chicken embryos and "It's a lot like telling women explore, but that does not stop the you're kind of stuck together," Truitt should be avoided by pregnant not to drink alcohol. It stops this members of one TCU club from said. "It's kind of a bond I guess." women, researchers warned kind of receptor," he said. seeking adventure. The high adventurers seek out- Thursday. Ron Schmidt, a spokesman for The High Adventure Club meets door fun. relaxation and a social However, other studies have McNeil Consumer Products Co., every Tuesday in the Student outlet. Riemer said. Sometimes they shown no link between dex- the maker of Tylenol cold medica- MK X hg Center, but the adventures take try new activities. tromethorphan and birth defects tion, noted the medication has a Tk. place beyond the TCU campus. "Since we have all the equip- in humans, and experts said more warning label urging pregnant ^ft ^fltf President Melanie Riemer, a ment." she said, "they can experi- study is needed. women to consult their doctor "■ V senior social work major, said meet- ment in different types of things "I think it would take a lot more before using it. ings are short but allow the group to without investing in equipment." than chicken embryos to get me While Rosenquist said early plan excursions on weekends and Truitt said the available equip- concerned." said Dick Leavitt, embryos of chickens are good some holidays. ment is one of the best reasons to be director of science information at indicators of what happens in The adventurers took a trip about a part of the club. the March of Dimes. early development of human feu every other weekend during the fall "It's probably the most affordable Dextromethorphan is in a wide embryos, the March of Dimes' semester and expect to lake an equal way to get out and do some of this variety of over-the-counter cold Leavitt said more studies have to number of trips this semester, stuff." Truitt said. and flu medications, including be done on mammals. ^B Riemer said. Truitt said one of his favorite Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Flu, Vicks In the study, researchers gave The group has traveled to the adventure experiences was his trip Dayquil, Robitussin Maximum three different levels of dex- Ouachita River in Arkansas. to Enchanted Rock, which provided Strength, Sudafed Severe Cold tromethorphan to 467 chicken F.nchanted Rock near Austin and a good combination of hiking, Formula. Nyquil and Dimetapp embryos developed to the equiva- Colorado Bend State Park in central climbing and camping. DM. lent of three to four weeks of a Texas. "Melanie and I try to get a vari- The study, published in human embryo. Riemer said the group has gone ety of things in on our trips," Truitt January's issue of the journal Of those, 21 percent died and 8 r f»:« caving, climbing and canoeing in said. Pediatric Research, used more percent of the survivors devel- past trips. She said the changing When the weather grows too cold than 3,000 chicken embryos to oped some kind of defect, includ- interests of the individuals deter- for camping, the high adventurers see how they were affected by ing no brain, spina bifida and t mine the club's activities. head indoors to play ultimate paint- three classes of drugs called cleft palate. Riemer said the club has 65 to 70 ball or to go to an indoor climbing NMDA receptor blockers. All In a control group of nearly 700 members, although seven members facility. three classes generally caused embryos, only 1.5 percent died * • . "* compose the core of the group. Riemer said the club takes an defects, but dextromethorphan and I percent developed defects. Members are mostly freshmen Easter trip nearly every year and was one of the worst. Of 104 embryos that survived and sophomores who want to meet usually takes a canoeing or rafting "I would be telling my children and received a dose of dex- fr". ' ' people and get involved. Riemer trip when the weather grows don't take it, the defects are so tromethorphan estimated at what said. wanner severe," said the leader of the would reach a human embryo if a "We attract all kinds of people," "The rest is just kind of up in the study, Thomas H. Rosenquist, a pregnant woman used one recom- she said. air." Riemer said. biologist and chairman of the mended dose of cough medicine,

5 About 20 students travel on the The Recreational Sports University of Nebraska Medical 7 percent developed defects. 1W W. T club's weekend outings, which Department provides money for the Center's cell biology and anatomy "There was no level at which Riemer said is a good number for club, but members are asked to department. there was never a defect," travel even though there are many contribute $30 for their first semes- Dextromethorphan stops Rosenquist said. "We feel that a fli more members in the club. ter and $20 for additional semes- coughing by blocking a receptor single dose is capable of causing a SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF "That's a pretty comfortable ters, Truitt said. Members may be of the central nervous system. birth defect and that ultimately it Members of the TCU High Adventure Club: Far Above: Jeremy Brown number for us," she said. asked to pay a slightly higher fee However, in embryos it knocked could be the cause of a woman to Above: (left to right) George Harris, Melanie Riemer, Rebecca Vice President Matt Truitt, a this semester to help with the entire out the receptor, causing the have a miscarriage." Coulbom and Jeremy Brown junior studio art major, said small recreational sports program. Glenn returns to space at 76 College News Digest NASA grants veteran astronaut's wish for another mission The books were purchased with University of Clean nir infraetions lead to fine By Katherine Rizzo fireball of a ride." and the second American to orbit SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Arizona Athletic Department book vouchers, which ASSOCIATED PRESS Now he is ready for his next Earth. Dame will pay a $250.(XH) penalty for violations of the will no longer be used in order to prevent future vio- WASHINGTON — Thirty-six chance for a longer ride, which he has Apollo M's Buzz Aldrin, who Clean Air Act that occurred two years ago. the lations. The vouchers were given to athletes when years after he made history as the first been continually pushing for. turns 68 next week and was the sec- Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday. they added a class after the beginning of the semester American to orbit the Earth. Sen. "I'm ready when they say 'go," ' he ond man to walk on the moon, also The agreement pertains to the F.PA's January 1996' and needed to get a book after the initial distribution John Glenn is being granted an aged said. said it's a great idea for NASA to citation of Notre Dame's on-campus power plant, period. astronaut's fondest wish: one more A hero of the book and movie "The send Glenn back into space. which operated three boilers that failed a series of At the start of each school term, books are distrib- blastoff and fiery ride to where "the Right Stuff." Glenn was elected to the "John is a wonderful candidate emissions tests conducted from 1991 to 1995. The uted to each eligible student-athlete based on their offi- view is tremendous." Senate in 1974 after a successful because he has a high visibility, he's agency also deemed sulfur dioxide emissions to be cial class schedule. A student must be on an athletic In October he'll become the oldest business career, but is retiring from in great shape and he was the first excessive. scholarship to be eligible. man in space. Congress at the end of 1998. American in orbit," said Aldrin. Notre Dame took steps to correct the problems, According to Sandman's report. Ruben Berry, coor- NASA officials have decided to As news of the NASA decision Glenn exercises daily, lifts weights, announcing in September 1996 that the plant's boilers dinator of the Athletic Department book loan program, grant the 76-year-old Ohio senator leaked out. Glenn wasn't confirming pilots his own plane and even set a and its sulfur dioxide emissions once again met EPA and his staff failed to ensure that NCAA rules and and former Marine pilot's longstand- 1996 speed record in his twin-engine standards. University of Arizona policies were properly followed. ing request, convinced by his argu- Beechcraft Baron. "These are not ongoing or continual violations," said "The book loan coordinator and his staff stated that ments that he's the right test subject 6 4T'm ready to go In making his case to NASA that Dennis Moore, director of Notre Dame Public- they did not understand, that under NCAA rules, for research into the aging process. he would be a good subject for exper- Relations and Information. 'optional' course-related books were not to be distrib- NASA called a news conference for JJLiwhen they say imentation, Glenn argued that his uted to student athletes." Sandman's report slates. "The EPA would not have let us operate the plant if Friday to make it official. go- superb condition, baseline informa- any violations were still being committed. It's been fine —Arizona Daily Wildcat His flight aboard the shuttle tion gathered during his first space since (September) 1996 when they finished making the University of Arizona Discovery in October will come more John Glenn training training and records from changes (to the plant's boilers)." he said. than three decades after his four hour. astronaut subsequent yearly physicals provide a —The Obsener Vale appeals SI2.2 million decision 56 minute, three-orbit ride aboard the unique starting point for a study of University of Notre Dame NEW HAVEN. Conn. —Yale University's School of cramped Friendship 7 capsule on Feb. osteoporosis and changes in the Medicine is filing a motion to appeal on the recent 20, 1962. anything. But he smiled as he said, "I body's immune system during aging. Arizona athletes violate textbook poliey court case involving a female intern who was infected The flight allowed the United look forward to discussing this in the Glenn doesn't consider himself a TUCSON, Ariz. — Twelve University of Arizona with the HIV virus, according to Yale legal counsel States to instantly catch up to the future." civilian, but his return to active space student-athletes received textbooks in violation of William Doyle. Soviets in the space race and turned Glenn, who will turn 77 in July, has duty marks a change in the policy NCAA rules last year, infractions that could have been Michael Koskoff. attorney for the intern, said he does Glenn into a worldwide symbol of said he has no qualms about putting NASA established after the 1986 avoided if the university's policies had been properly not anticipate that the appellate court, consisting of a American know-how and courage. his body through stresses that might Challenger explosion killed teacher monitored, according to a report released last week. panel of judges, will overturn the decision. "People were standing on the accelerate the aging process. He has Christa McAuliffe. A five-month investigation by Tucson attorney Cary "I don't think they have very much of a chance of win- streets in Tokyo, all over the world, stayed fit. Pat Dasch, executive director of the Sandman revealed that nine student-athletes were given ning on appeal." Koskoff said. "The appeal only can be awaiting his safe return and listening He will fly on a 10-day research National Space Society, said the way textbooks listed as "optional" by their professors, and granted if a mistake was made in the lower court. The to the operation as it took place," said mission aboard Discovery, tentatively NASA handles the Glenn announce- three others received textbooks not related to their appellate court cannot simply reverse a jury's decision." Chris Kraft, flight director for the scheduled to liftoff Oct. 8. ment will be closely watched. classes during the 1996-97 academic year — both The intern contracted the HIV virus in August of early (lights. Scott Carpenter, 72, who did the "They wouldn't just be giving a NCAA violations. 1988 while performing an arterial line insertion on an Glenn himself talked about how famous "God speed, John Glenn" refiight to one space hero. If they Of the three students who received books not relat- AIDS patient at Yale-New Haven Hospital. On Dec. 18, "the view is tremendous" and exulted countdown in 1962, said he was seem to be opening the floodgates to ed to their course work, two obtained books totaling 1997, a New Haven Superior Court jury awarded her about the "beautiful blue" horizon thrilled for the man who preceded non-current astronauts, then what?" more than $200 and gave them to other people. The $12.2 million. during his ride. As his capsule sped him in orbit by a mere three months. she said. "What about Barbara third student received $204.45 worth of non-related —Yale Daily News back down into the Earth's atmos- "I think it's great. I envy the spot," Morgan, the teacher-in-space in wait- textbooks. Yale University phere in a cascade of sparks and lire. said Carpenter, who, like Glenn one ing'.' Does this mean she gets an COMPILED BY UNIVERSITY WIRE he remarked, "Boy. that was a real of the select Mercury 7 astronauts. opportunity?" Clinton to meet with Middle East leaders: no peace expected

By Nasser Shiyoukhi Clinton is scheduled to meet sepa- Palestinians meet a 12-page list of kered agreement signed a year ago. place before the end of June. reflected in a confrontation ASSOCIATED PRESS rately in Washington with Arafat and demands, most dealing with security. The sides disagree considerably "That Mr. Netanyahu can't wiggle Thursday in the Gaza Strip city of | HEBRON. West Bank — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin They also decided that in a final on how much land those pullouts out of," Shaath said. Khan Yunis. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Netanyahu for talks seen as critical peace accord. Israel must retain vast should cover. Netanyahu has said he is no longer About 400 Palestinian protesters accused Israel of trying to evade its to the future of the peace process. areas of the West Bank — land the The Palestinians, who now control bound by the withdrawal timetable blocked a main thoroughfare, leav- promise to cede more West Bank Renewed violence is feared if they Palestinians want for their own state. about 27 percent of the West Bank because the Palestinians have not ing several Israeli cars stuck on the land and warned Thursday that vio- fail. In a statement Thursday. — areas including most of its Arab fulfilled their promise to crack down road. Dozens of Israeli soldiers, lence could erupt in "the whole Israeli security officials believe Netanyahu called the decisions population — say Israel can keep no on Islamic militants. apparently fearing the vehicles region." the Palestinians have hoarded "important and very balanced." more than 9 percent after the three Maariv said Netanyahu planned to would become an easy target for With both sides entrenched in weapons and conducted assault On Thursday, the Palestinians pullouts. propose a single pullback of 9 per- attack, took up positions with their widely divergent positions, training in preparation for a possible accused Netanyahu, reluctant heir to Netanyahu wants to combine the cent to 12 percent of the West Bank rifles trained on the demonstrators. prospects for a breakthrough in talks violent conflict, the Maariv daily the peace accords, of seeking a pre- three pullouts into one — and his land. If the Palestinians insist on an Palestinian policemen then next week, with President Clinton said Thursday. The Israeli army has text to evade ceding land. Cabinet is considering proposals that additional withdrawal, each pullback arrived, aiming their rifles at the seemed dim. , ■ carried out its own exercises under Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb would leave Israel in control of at will be smaller in size, Maariv said. Israeli troops. Reflecting the tensions,' several the code name "Indian Summer," it Erekat called Israel's list of alleged least half the West Bank. Arafat, meanwhile, hinted at new One Palestinian officer, dressed in dozen Israeli and Palestinian troops said. Palestinian violations "a document Palestinian Planning Minister clashes, saying that all Palestinian a green beret and white-and-black trained assault rifles on one another The Israeli Cabinet hardened its of ... many distortions and half Nabil Shaath said Thursday that the options remained open. Asked keffiyeh headdress, held his AK-47 in a 20-minute standoff in the Gaza positions this week, ahead of the truths." Palestinians expect Israel to define Thursday to explain further, Arafat rifle chest-high, aimed at an Israeli Strip, and Israeli troops shot at a Clinton-Netanyahu summit. The The Palestinians insist Israel must the scope of the second pullback said, "I am worried about the whole soldier at point blank range. Palestinian taxi, wounding a passen- ministers said Israel would only carry out the three troop pullbacks during the Washington summit and region." The two sides lowered their ger in the leg. hand over West Bank land if the Netanyahu promised in a U.S.-bro- to guarantee that a third will take The growing tensions were weapons after about 20 minutes. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16,1998 Campus PAGE 9 Home sports this weekend Women's basketball at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Women's hoops wins at home Saturday at 7:00 p.m. versus Hawai'i. Women's aquatics at noon Saturday at the Rickel pool. Frogs move to 3-2 in WAC

By Meredith Webb "We never let up," Ferguson said. "Even in Baseball SKIFF STAFF the second half when our shooting let up, we The struggling San Diego Slate University still played hard." Council may change Aztecs stepped into Homed Frog territory Late in the half the Frogs got on a roll with playoff format hoping tor a win. but the women's basketball five quick scores. PHOENIX — If baseball team waltzed out of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum A crowd-pleasing play in that scoring owners approve an altered with a 83-68 victory. frenzy came when Jill Sutton made a nice playoff format suggested by "I told them at halftime that we won the penetration in the middle and then dished the their executive council, teams first half because we shot it well," head coach ball to freshman center Karen Clayton who with the best records can be Mike Petersen said, "but if we were going to went up for an easy two points. sure of home-field advantage in win the game we were going to have to com- Tonight also marked Clayton's return to the first two rounds this year. pete better. the starting lineup since the battle against The council resolved "Regardless of whether that San Diego Arkansas State very early in the season. Wednesday to give division State team is struggling right now or not. they That same scoring frenzy sent the Aztecs, champions with the best regu- have kids on that team that have been to the who had been playing pressure defense all lar-season records the home- tournament, and they have a lot of kids on night, to the benches for two time outs in less field advantage. that team who have played in a lot of big than three minutes Until now, teams have been games." "Coach told us that they were going to designated before the season to The Frogs' defensive scheme to begin the play pressure defense." Jill Sutton said. "We have the home-field advantage game was man-to-man coverage, but the were ready for it." in the early rounds. Aztecs were able to ^^^^^^^— ^^———^^— "We didn't make per- No opposition appears to break through. They sonnel mistakes, like exist to the resolution, which adjusted quickly 6 '\\/e never let up. (lying out at a kid that must be approved by all own- though, switching to wants to drive it. or ers. The next meeting is March zone coverage, which VV Even in the playing off the kid that 17-19 in St. Petersburg, Fla. allowed them to better second half when our wants to shoot it." -Associated Press defend their basket. Petersen said. Another aspect of shooting let up, we still Junior forward Misty their game that worked played hard." Meadows once again Football well for the Frogs was made her presence their shooting. In the — Buffy Ferguson, known on the inside as BYT player faces first half alone the Lady she pulled down ten shoplifting* charge Frogs were 8 of 10 in senior forward boards. She entered the OREM, Utah — Brigham three-point land. ^^^^^^^^^ game with an average of Young University running back "We have ■■■■■"'■■■■■■■ aaaaaaaaaaaaU s 3 rebounds pei game Jaron Dabney has been accused shooters," Petersen said. The Frogs had five of shoplifting, according to "You shoot 8-10 from three you're going to players in double figures. Jill Sutton led with Orem police. be in the game. It's pretty hard not to be." 17, Amy Sutton had 16. Clayton had 14, The Cougar freshman from The hot-handed three point shooters for Meadows had 13 and Garcia had 10. Sealy, Texas, was cited for a the evening were senior Buft'y Ferguson who The team had a field goal percentage of 59 Class B misdemeanor Tuesday. went 3-4. and the Sutton duo, Amy and Jill, percent and a 70 percent three point average, An $80 designer shirt allegedly who had a combined total of 5-6. Amy was while it held the Aztecs to 44 percent from was taken Monday night from 2-3 and Jill was on the money with 3-3. the field and 28 percent from behind the arc. the ZCMI department store at "One really good shooter who has just This victory was critical for the Frogs, University Mall. straggled this year is Buff (Buffy Ferguson), because they need the confidence of a big BYU coach La Veil Edwards who shot over 40 from the field for three last win as they face off with the University of said the incident would be han- year," Petersen said. "I was really glad to see Hawai'i at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Saturday. dled by the University's Honor her get on track." "It's just what we needed going into the Code office, as is customary. In the second half of the contest, the Lady game against Hawai'i." Sutton said. "It puts Dabney led the Western Sticy Robertson SKIFF STAFF Frogs struggled a bit with their shooting us in a better position." Athletic Conference in kickoff Freshman guard Jill Sutton looks to pass to an open teammate in Saturday night's home- game, but their level of play did not lessen. returns last season. He also court win over San Diego State University. returned punts and played at receiver and running back for BYU, earning conference freshman of the year honors. Police Lt. Doug Edwards Early wish list for Frogs face rivals away said the shoplifting suspect was accosted by two ZCMI By Wendy Bogema that their primary focus is at the guard in each game and is ranked third in employees as he left the store at SPORTS EDITOR position. the WAC in that category. closing time Monday night. '98 athletic season The men's basketball team takes He said he didn't think San Diego Tubbs said the Frogs will stick to When he was asked to come Just because the holiday sea- Staying on the links, wouldn't it their 2-0 WAC record on the road this State would change their normal their usual game plan, bul will obvi- back into the store, he fled. son and gift giving are behind us be nice to see Greg Norman win weekend to face Pacific Division game plan in order to exploit the ously have to make adjustments with "I understand a planner was does not mean that compiling all four rounds at the Masters and rivals San Diego State and Hawai'i. absence of Nailon. Davis. Penny and Gradney. left behind that may have led to wish lists for the new year is a see John Daly continue his come- TCU is tied for first place in the Senior James Penny will be the Like the Aztecs, the 24th-ranked his identification," said pointless task. As always, the per- back from an alcohol problem? Pacific Division after the Owls beat starter in place of Nailon which Rainbows also focus on their outside Edwards. fect place to start making wish On to the hardwood, where I San Jose State Thursday night. This moves junior transfer Scott Gradney game, utilizing the skills of senior Police contacted Dabney on lists is in the world of sports. have many wishes for 1998. The will be the first WAC road trip this into the sixth man spot and Ryan leaders Anthony Carter and Alika Tuesday, based upon the infor- First and foremost, I don't first of these is to see anybody but season, and the longest one they will Carroll will be the first substitute at Smith. mation in the planner. Dabney believe I am being bold when I the Chicago Bulls win the cham- face this year as they travel to play the guard position. Although all four of the Homed then went to police headquar- say all of Fort Worth wants to see pionship. If anyone else feels the San Diego State on Saturday and The Aztecs bring a 7-6 overall and Frog losses came against ranked or ters, where he was issued a the TCU men's basketball team same way, may I suggest becom- Hawai'i on Monday. 1-1 WAC record into Saturday's undefeated teams. Tubbs said the citation. playing in March. ing a Lakers fan? The Frogs have won their first two game against the Frogs, and they are Frogs will enter the game with as A court date has been set for After Justice must be served in the Pacific Division games in a decisive fresh off a 81 -72 upset win over then much confidence as they enter every March. being ^S^SSSS^^^ Latrell Sprewell case. Fortunately manner. They defeated Fresno State No. 21 ranked Hawai'i in San Diego game. -Associated Press robbed of Commentary or unfortunately, the NBAs ver- 91-76 Jan. 8th and San Jose State last Saturday. "When you play good teams it the privi- sion of Mike Tyson might get to 104-65 Jan. 10th. Both games were at The players ranked first and second becomes a do. e game." Tubbs said. "But we have a realistic chance of lege last play again this season as a free Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. in the WAC in steals will meet in this winning the game." Hockey year by a agent. The Frogs were sluggish in the first game. The Frog's senior guard Mike The Aztecs have a 4-3 record this mindless A wish for all you Mavericks halves of both games, but had stellar Jones is ranked No. 1, and the Aztecs season on their home court and the Stars player injured; tournament fans: that Stars and new Rangers second halves outscoring their oppo- junior guard Matt Watts is ranked No. Rainbows have a 11 -1 record on their out four weeks selection owner Tom Hicks buys the nents 107-63. 2. Watts also ranks ninth in the WAC home court this season, their one loss DALLAS — Dallas Stars committee Mavericks as he is rumored to be The team will be without their in assists, Jones is ranked fourth. coming to Arkansas State on Dec. defcnseman Richard that saw fit about to do. It's painfully obvious leading scorer, junior center Lee Without Nailon the Frogs lose 14th. Matvichuk received a major to invite that Ross Perot Jr. and Don Nailon, for the San Diego State game some of the height and muscle in their TODD J. Tubbs said that while the team will knee injury during the game Texas, SlIKIBIK Nelson have no idea what they're as he faces a one-game suspension. lineup, so in the inside game they will look to Penny, senior Dennis Davis be traveling to some nice areas of the against the St. Louis Blues Wisconsin doing when it comes to running Head coach Billy Tubbs said with- country, this isn't a pleasure trip but Wednesday night and will be and Purdue, one of the NBA's most downtrod- out Nailon everyone on the team will and Gradney to pace the team. : one in which the focus has to be on out for at least four Weeks.' ' whom TCU beat by 28, ahead of den franchises. have to step up their game against Davis had outstanding defensive performances against Fresno State winning basketball games. The Stars also announced the Homed Frogs even though the Jerry Jones hiring a coach that San Diego State. He Said San Diego and San Jose State with 15 rebounds Thursday that they have Men in WAC had more wins than has NFL experience to coach the Slate is a good team on the inside, but assigned two players to the all three of those schools, head Cowboys would be nice, too. Michigan K-Wings, their coach Billy Tubbs has his team Let's be frank. The Super Bowl j. * * minor league affiliate. primed for its first appearance at victory under former coach Barry Matviclmk suffered a torn the big dance since 1986-87. Switzer had everything to do with anterior cruciate ligament Also on the collegiate level, it the team's talent and nothing to do HCSs* * ** * ** ■ | 1; ■<■'*'* when the Blues' Kelly Chase would be refreshing to see more with Switzer's coaching ability or < — ^ checked him in the third period superstar underclassmen athletes lack thereof. of the game. The Stars won the stay in school and declare them- It looks as though Jones got the • * WM9MMMW1 game 2-1 in overtime. selves eligible for the draft in their hint because the list of rumored After surgery and about four respective sport after graduating. candidates for the job include for- KAo ' m weeks of rehabilitation, doctors mer 49ers coach George Seifert Although college football fans ^HM M»PO«TS TNI FHOGS — ZS£ will evaluate his knee again to will never get to see Washington and offensive coordinators Jon determine whether more State quarterback Ryan Leaf or Gruden of the Eagles and Gary surgery is necessary. Michigan's Heisman trophy win- Kubiak of the Broncos. Also on Thursday, Stars ner Charles Woodson play on And with baseball season start- General Manager Bob Gainey Saturdays again, they will get to ing soon, more student support for wmk IP? sent forwards Juha Lind and see the nation's highest rated quar- Homed Frog baseball would be Jamie Wright to the team's terback back for his senior season great. There really is no better way International Hockey League in UCLA's Cade McNown and the to spend your time in the after- ■racittfiv. _ affiliate in Michigan. nation's leading rusher, Ricky noon during the spring. aaW^\ Lind, 23, made his third Williams, back in Austin. So when you ditch class, C - appearance with the Stars this Moving to pro sports, now instead of wasting away in bed, year. He was scoreless in 17 that the PGA has played its first head out to the TCU Diamond to ■»>-■■* 'JBI^^ ^^^*M games. Wright, 21. played four tournament of the year and Tiger catch what is rumored to be one of ^^Kl^. games with Dallas this season Woods, in his second full season TCU's best teams in a long time. \ and scored his first NHL goal tour, didn't win it, maybe all the Jan. 9 against the Detroit Red media hype surrounding Tiger Todd J. Shriber is a broadcast -^S m Wings. will die so that he can just play journalism major from Laguna rvmt IMNAQINQ tOTTOO -Associated Press golf. I know, wishful thinking. Niguel. Calif. Senior guard Mike Jones considers taking a shot against a San Jose State defender in last Saturday's basketball game. PAGE 10 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 16,1998

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