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Vol. 100 • Issue HU • I-oil Worth, Texas www.skiff.tcu.edu Wednesday, March 26.2003 150-500 Iraqis killed at An Najaf
BY DAVID ESPO Iraqis launched their attack on a day cials wanted lo hit in order to cut com- American officials also issued fresh Asscx-ialcil rnu of howling sand- munications links cautions about the possible me ol American infantry troops fought off storms — weather "He's sitting there in his little between Saddam chemical weapons b) Iraqi tnxips. al- a desert attack by Iraqis Tuesday, in- bad enough to slow room dunking he's having - flicting heavy casualties in a clash less the U.S.-led drive good morning and it hup. military and the day-old war — or even found b) the than 100 miles from Baghdad. British toward the Iraqi invading troops we're in. whap, we re out." Iraqi people. forces battled for control of Basra, a city capital. U.S. tnxips in As the pace of combat quickened. of 1.3 million sliding toward chaos. After the sand- — Col. Chris Vernon iontrol of a \ast American and British officials sought to Defense officials said between 150 storm lifted in British Army spokesman Iraqi air base- prepare the public For something less Chock Krnnedy/KRI and 500 Iraqis were killed in the battle Baghdad, coalition sealed 36 bunkers. ihan ;c quick campaign, and predicted difficult days lo come. U.S. President George W Bush speaks to military officials during a visit to the near An Najaf. adding there were no im- aircraft struck the Iraqi state-run televi- designated as possible hiding places for Pentagon Tuesday Standing by Bush are Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul mediate reports of American casualties. sion channel, which U.S. military offi- weapons of mass destruction. I Iforc on \\ Ml page 2} Wolfowitz. left, and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Dining services Well-fought finale TCU may raises plan rates be home of I ate out a ton my first semes- Amount ter, so when spring came around I bowl game had well (more than) a $1,000 on comparable to my card." Gamble said. "Instead of BY lillUMN llriulll making everyone pay more up Staff Reportel what students use front, just let (hose who run out of Anton Carter Stadium could be- money add it as needed." come the sue of the Dewed college Fisher said only 1 percent of the loolb.ill howl game it an NCAA BY Bill MORRISON dining plans is not spent. Fisher football certilicaiicm subcommittee Staff Reporter said Ihe majority of students add approves the poamaaon game ai a Dining services plans will in- money to their plan meeting next month, Big 12 Coro- crease across the board next year. "We're not going out and ripping nnssionci KevinWeiberg taid lues Residential Services officials say, students off to the tune of thou- day. but the fee increases are not that sands and thousands of dollars." I'cic I terzit, senior \ icc president drastic and keep with what a stu- Fisher said. "Most of them are "I ESPN Regional, said the idea for dent spends on food. spending the money anyway." the proposed ion Worth Bowlorig- The minimum dining plan for in- Fisher said according to the Na- Iraned almost two >cars ago from ihe members ol 1 SI'S Regional as coming freshmen is being in- tional Association of Food Ser- a result of the compart) 'a love ol creased from $800 to $1,000 a vices, it takes $1,300 to $2,000 lo fort Worth and the business it has semester. Also, returning student feed a student a semester. Fisher plans are raising from $600 to $750 said the increases are consistent with TCU We started looking at the geog- and from $400 to $500 for students with what it takes to feed a student. raphy downtown. Sundance in the Tom Brown-Pete Wright "I've been here nine years, and Square, the si.tdium. and tout H iusi Residential Community. we've raised the rates for living in seemed hkc .1 natural tit. IXT/IS However. Residential Services the residence halls every year for said. Director Roger Fisher said al- nine years and students haven't IVr/is said il the game is certi- though all plans will be increased, squeaked very much." Fisher said. fied by the NCAA next month, the the increases seem more than they "But in those nine years we've inaugural game will take place in really are because the way the taxes raised food prices twice and it's December 2003 and wilt feature are collected is changing. like. 'Oh my God, what are you do- (cams from the Big 12 and Confer- Fisher said in the past, lax was ing'.'' But this isn't much of a raise." ence USA added onto the bill in addition to Beginning last year, money left Weiberg laid the Big 12 will end the cost of the dining plan. For ex- on student plans at the end of the its asscvialion with oi\tj ol (he eight ample. Fisher said, if you put $800 year was kept by Ihe university. how I games (he conference has tie- on your card, his office would bill Fisher said. He said this is not done ins 10 in order to have one of its the student for $866 once lax was to make money, but that it must be teams play in ihe Dallaa/Fort Worth included. Now. the $1,000 will al- done to encourage and ensure thai an He laid quality depth is rait an ready include Ihe additional tax students do eat on campus. issue in Ihe decision lo join ihe Ion charge, so the increase will amount "We have lo give our contractor Worth Bowl because the Big 12 to $ 134 each semester. a base to operate from, and we can't conference usually has plenty ol He said students were confused do that if we say you don't have to bowl eligible teams because they saw a tax on their bill spend anything and you'll get all "We like ha\ ing multiple playing and when they bought something your money hack." Fisher said. ri„h MacDoruutlUTht Hartford Courani opportunities tor the poslscason. from dining services they thought Fisher said unlike other universi- Sophomore forward Sandora Irvin outmuscles Jessica Moore, left, and Willnett Crockett during the first half of the women's second and we're looking lor locations jg they were taxed again. Now, they ties' dining plans. Sodexho only round NCAA tournament game against UConn at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs. Conn. our geographic area." Weiberg said will only see tax at the register. gets paid w hen ■ sludents eals there. According to the lort Worth "The taxing has been very con- "A consultant said we should Star-Telegram, Conference USA tusing to us and very confusing to make the students purchase a meal Lady Frogs stay close, but fall to top-ranked team Commissioner Britton Batxwak) students," Fisher said. "So now we plan and we'll make more money, said Ins conference is interested in hold your money like a bank. You but that's not the TCU way of do- Bi DONNA T0MMELLE0 Huskies' home-winning streak of 62 games ».is in jeop- .1 game against a qualm opponent will only pay taxes when you pur- ing things." Fisher said. "Here. thai will also help build awareness Usoriated Press ardy, chase something." (Sodexho) only gets paid if you ol the conference in ihe Dallas/Ion STORRS. Conn. — Diana Taurasi scored a career UConn will play Big Fast rival Boston College in the Matthew Gamble, a freshman spend it. so they are motivated to Worth area, high 35 points to lead top seeded Conneclicul lo an S1 - Fasi Regional semifinal Sunday in Dayton. Ohio history major, said students eat out provide a better service." IXT/IS said the Fort Worth Bowl a lot and do not need more money Sue Duncan, a manager of 66 win over stubborn TCU on Tuesday night Against the ninth-seeded Lady Frogs c 20-14i. I Conn would provide immediate benefits to spend on campus. He said if stu- Southern Methodist University's The junior guard had 10 points in an 18-2 run to ran into a team just as big and fast. Its problems started for everyone involved, and ESPN dents need more money, they can open the second half, erasing a two-point halftone in the middle against forward Sandora lr\in. who led Regional has been working on a go to the ID Card Center and add deficit. UConn (33-1) has only trailed three times in contract with TCU that would pay money lo their cards. (More on DINING, i>nf-c 21 the last 87 games and for mosl of ihe first half, the (Morron I.Mil FROGS,page 8) the university for the expenses of using the sudiimi "It's another nationally -televised game, and it would provide an ob- vious economic impact because you Alarm causes evacuation of Tucker would haw people in town spend- ing money fol a few days." IX-r/.is said. "We're going to create a fun at- Webb said it was lucky the smoke did no) turn into BY LARA IIKNDKMkSON mosphere for the athletes, plus it Stafl Reportel names and that (he fire trucks were otd) needed if the gives them .mother opportunity to Students and professors were evacuated the Tucker incident had turned into a "real emergency." p.irticipatc in the postseason." Technology Center Monday afternoon and six fire "You could really call this an experiment gone bad." Officials form the TCI' athletics trucks arrived when the fire alarm went off altci ,c he said. department said they did not have classroom experiment went awry. Computer science professor Billy Farmer said the enough information to comment Captain Robert Webb of the Fort Worth Fire De- smoke was coming from the engineering labs on the and would know more about the partment said the problem came from a refrigeration second floor, status of the proposed Fort Worth unit that sends freon through pipes. The treon cooled, K T. Freeman, battalion chief of the Fort Worth Fire Bowl next week. 7\ Hatau/Photo editor and when it reversed to heat, it was too much for the Department, said the building was given a sufficient Fort Worth city firemen clear out of the second floor of the Tucker Technology Center after a pipe to handle, he said. The pipe overheated, caus- Bnulrll llmu-ll refrigeration unit that sends freon through pipes overheated, causing it to smoke. ing it to smoke, he said. i More an II CKER. /w^r 2) b.r.tumvUt&ini.etUi
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Campus Li ne? Smoot: mentoring, connections are keys to success Your bulletin board for campus events BY Bill. MORKISOS for the third year to three winners: Smoot said many women leaders Stall Reportei Polly Wright, a senior English and were great because of the connec- ■ "To supplement or not to supple- Reaching out and making connec- radio-TV-film major; Sarah Lock, a tions they made. ment," a ^cninuir h\ nutrition intern tions was (he main focus of Saman- graduate student: and Dawn Elliott, "Women took their passion lo Julie Mangelsdort. will be hum noon tha Sniooi's keynote address to economics professor. other people, connect with them, to 12:45 p.m. tO(h) tn the I tu\ers]l\ attendant! of the Women's Commu- Wright said she was relieved to bring them on hoard, turn around one Recreation (enter (nnterenee RooQL nity Dinner Tuesday night. win. person, one mind at a time and build Free samples ;tnd Iree nutrition eon More than I (HI people gathered in "I've been so nervous about this, something that would make their sultation available lor more inlorma- the Dec J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors but I'm very grateful that Nokia has tion. contact Rachel Julian at (817) country, their neighborhood, their 257-7061, and Center to hear Smool. a grass chosen to support women and their state a better place." Smoot said. loots political activist and executive research." Wright said. Smoot challenged those in atten- ■ Prime Tune Praise leatunny the director of the Texas Freedom Net- Mandi McReynolds, a senior reli- dance lo do two things: be mentored Word of Truth Gospel Choir ;ind the work, speak about how someone can gion major, said she decided to at- and mentor someone. She said re- Soul Steppers, will he al f>;15 p.m. today make a difference. tend when she heard about the hats, gardless of the amount of time you in the Student Center LoUOgt Hor more The "Hats of to Women Organi/ food and great speaker. McReynolds have, continuing to learn and teach intormalion. contact Damm Tunxrr. ers" dinner started off with atten- said Smoot offered a glimpse into through mentoring is important. The LtflU decorating plastic hats with gnu roots organizations. connections made are what betters a ■ Guest Recital w ith the ( NcUhoma pape Tiache. flowers, ribhons and "Grass roots is the best way to University Steel Drum Band will he community. Smoot said. at 7:30 p.m. today in PepsiCo more make social change." McReynolds "It's the connections that we Recital Hall lor more lnlormalion. On.e everyone donned their per- said. make, sustain and build with each call (817> 257-7292 sonalized hats. Marcy Paul, director Marchelle Jordan, a senior an- other that sustain our ability to con- of the Women's Resource Center and thropology and sociology major, tinue to believe that we can make our ■ The radio-TV-film department Vannessa Niekson. manager of com- said she came because it was an op- world a better place," Smoot said. 7'. Haiaa/Phobjeditpn presents Separate Tables" { 1958). munity involvement for Nokia, an- portunity to learn about women's Samantha Smoot, executive director ol the Texas Freedom Network, discusses men- starring Hurt Lancaster at 7 p.m. nounced the Nokia Research achievements and how they can be Hill Morrison toring and making connections at the Women's Community Dinner Tuesday night in the Thursday m Moudy Building South, Awards. The awards were presented empowering. KcmonuonQti u.cilll Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center. Room lf>4 Tor moR information, call (817) 257-7630. staff. Annan told Rice. White House spokesman Ari ■ ('offee House Night u ith Peace Ac military threats to shrines in Iraq. An Najaf is the tion will be from 6 to 9 p in. Tbunda) WAR burial place of Imam Ali. son-in-law of the Prophet Fleischer blamed Saddam for slowing the How of TUCKER m the Student Center Lounge Ra more From page I Mohammed. goods by placing mines near Umm Qasr. Fnm i>agp 1 atfonnation, contact Jefl Brubaka Details of the situation inside the southern city of Thus far in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Americans Basra. Iraq's second-largest, also were sketchy. said they had taken nearly 4.IKK) Iraqi prisoners. Still. President Bush forecast victory. "The Iraqi walk-through before students' ■ Symphony Orchestra Concert British journalists reported that residents were stag- There was no accurate death toll among Iraqi troops wits 1 Ionian Gutierrez conducting, regime will be ended ... and our world will be more and faculty were allowed hack in ing an uprising against pro-Saddam forces and that or civilians. will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday m Ed secure and peaceful,'' he said alter receiving a war the building. Iraqi troops were firing mortars at them. American losses ran to 2(1 dead and 14 captured Landrelh Hall Auditorium. For more update at the Pentagon. "They looked through the re- information, aiil (817)257-7602. British forces staged a raid on a suburb of the or missing. The remains of the first two to die were Saddam saw it differentlv. State television carried search lab thoroughly." Freeman, city, captured a senior leader of the ruling Baath flown overnight to Dover Air Force Base in M hat it described as a message from him to tribal said. "There was no reason not Announcements of campus eVBHtt, puhlk party and killed 20 of his bodyguards. Delaware. and clan leaders, saying. "Consider this to be the to allow students back in the meetings and other general camptH in lor- "He's sitting there in his little room thinking he's Twenty British Hoop) had also died, including marion should he brought to the TCU Daily command of faith and jihad and light them." building." having a g(xxl morning and whap, we're in. whap, two killed Monday by friendly lire Skiff office at Moudy Building South. If confirmed, the initial reports of lighting near we're out," boasted Col. Chris Vernon. a British The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Tyler Smith, a junior engi- Room 291. mailed to TCU Box 298050 or An Najal would make it the biggest ground clash c-mailed lo tfefffhtttrf^tCHfdH Deadline Army spokesman. war, announced the capture of an Iraqi military hos- neering major, said he was inter- ol the war, as well as the first encounter between for receiving announcements is 2 p.m. the The Iraqis denied all of it. "The situation is sta- pital used as a military staging area. Officials said rupted by the alarm while day before they are lo run. The Skiff reserves advancing American infantry and the Iraqi units ble," Information Minister Mohammed al-Sahhaf Marines confiscated more than 200 weapons and working on a project in the the nght lo edit submissions lor slyle, tute guarding the approach to Saddam's seat of power. said in an interview with Al-Jazeera, an Arab satel- stockpiles of ammunition and more lhan .v\00<) building. and space available. A senior military official said the U.S. troops had lite television network. chemical suits with masks, as well as Iraqi military "I was in the computer lab hunkered down against a sandstorm when Iraqis — United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan uniforms. The Marines also found a T-53 tank on when the alarm went off." Smith either Republican Guard or paramilitary Iraqi troops and others have warned of a possible humanitarian the compound. said. "Everyone left the building traveling on foot — opened fire with rocket-pro- TCU DAILY SKIFF crisis in Basra. The International Red Cross said Secretary of State Colin Powell predicted that the right away. It was a little alarm- pelled grenades. during the day that it had begun repairs at a war- coalition eventually will find weapons of mass de- ing." The TCU Daily Staff is an official student publication Some of the 7th Cavalry's equipment was dam- damaged water-pumping station serving the city. struction, saying "there will come a time, when the Smith also said there was a of Texas Christian University produced by students aged in the attack, the official said. of TCU and sponsored by the journalism depart- Annan told Bush's national security adviser, enemy has been defeated, to make a more thorough voiced-alarm sounding in the ment It operates under the policies of the Studeni The unit is part of the Army force driving on building that said, "Students Publications Committee composed of representa- Condoleezza Rice, the United States is legally re- search." tives from the student body staff, faculty and admin- Baghdad. Some elements of the force arc farther sponsible for providing humanitarian aid to Iraqis Elements of the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division were evacuate the building," and "Stu- istration The Skiff is published Tuesday through Fn- north, near Karhala. with only the Medina armored about 50 miles from Baghdad and hit Republican dents do not use the elevators." day during fail and spring semesters except finals in areas controlled by coalition forces. The United week and holidays The Sfriffis a member of The division of the Republican Guard between them and Nations cannot provide humanitarian assistance un- Guard units defending the Iraqi capital with an all- Freeman said all students in Associated Press Baghdad. Muslim clerics in Iran warned against til security conditions allow the safe return of U.N. night artillery barrage. the building learned a lesson re- Circulation: 6 000 garding the effects of heat, and Subscriptions: Call 257-6274 Rates are $30 per (hat the building was only closed semester sophomore political science major. Mailing address: Box 298050, Fort Worth, TX for about 20 minutes 76129 DINING Treasurer Chris Mattingly said he was "Probably not long enough for Location: Moudy Building South. Room 291 From page I NewsBriefis concerned that restrictions on campaign- students." Freeman said. 2805 S University Dnve Ft Worth, TX 76109 ing will make it more difficult for can- On-campus distribution: Newspapers are available Smith agreed with Freeman, dining serv ices, said all students living on campus must have didates to get to know their constituents. free on campus limit one pef person Additional House passes bill restricting saying he was not anxious to get copies are $ 50 and are available at the Skiff office a dining program. The meal plans for everyone except sen- SGA passed a bill to support TCU back to class, but that the speedy' Copyright: All rights for the enure contents of this iors are $ 1.710 a year. Duncan said. She said their plan is a campaigning in dorms joining the Center for Academic In- newspaper shall be the property of The TCU Daily Staff re-entrance to the building was combination of Ilex dollars and meals a day. The House of Student Representatives tegrity, a national institute lo improve No part thereof may be reproduced or aired without pnor probably for the best. consent of ihe Student Publications Director For students who are not able to spend the money on their passed a bill Tuesday night that restricts ethics on college campuses. The Staff does not assume habdrty for any products and "1 really did have a lot of card. Flores said they will have a truck sale like they had student government campaigns in resi- Also, a bill to make the Disordered services advertised herein The Staffs liability for misprints homework to do." Smith said. due to our error rs limited to the cost of the advertising last year along with special promotions. He said students dence halls. Eating Network Team an official SGA committee passed unanimously. Main number (817j 237-7428 can also pool their resources and get catered food that ranges Nick James, chairman of the Elections Fta (817)257/133 from pizza to shrimp scampi. — Jessica Sunders Lara HflndrickMa ' Advertising/! lavsiflrtl 1817)257-7426 and Regulations Committee, said the bill Ij.hrmlrii liM>r<<*«1t n.filn "Once the (outdoor) pool opens we'll offer catering for l- mail Aill1.ini was formed because residents com- Web Mir hug n»4 skifl Mi edu pool parties and grill outs," Flores said. "We are also work- plained about the number of campaign hdlior ln< hkf I.K^U,- IVkixll (Ml ■ ing on doing catering for March Madness like we did for *chmixing \1gr k.ul. «ilium ■ posters during the Student Government the Super Bowl." H. h Mitsirrv riiun. I.II/.IN Hi Si'iin Association election last semester. ULTIMATE TANNING AT Studrrt HuhkMtaat. UimKr K.*XTI Huhkt iKI '■ 'V MV. BIBUIKM Mgr. 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March 26. 2003 Page 3 OPINION Your place for the opinions that shape your world www.skiff.tcu.edu TheSkilTView V PoSTWAP PIANS Media ALMOST FoR SAt>DAAA For +he U.K.: face TCU puts up a good game against UConn It's any basketball player's dream — playing the best and danger beating the best. If the women's basketball team played just 20 minutes in Tuesday's second-round matchup against No. I- seeded UConn, the Lady Frogs could have fulfilled that dream. in war If UConn didn't have Diana Taurasi and her 35 points. TCU could have fulfilled that dream. Two seasons ago, it was a big deal when TCU played na- Reporlers often place them- FoR CoNGreSS: For F-RANCe: selves m the way of danger to tionally-ranked Tennessee at home. bring a siorv lo the masses With But two seasons and three NCAA appearances later, the Lady Woll Blttzer reporting from Baghdad in Frogs have played many nationally-ranked opponents. They MIMMrVRKV were even nationally-ranked themselves last season. 1991 and again TCU kept the UConn game close, closer than what many ever in 2(Hi3's con- Tom Campbell flict. Dan imagined. The Lady Frogs had a halftime lead and led by as Rather braving a hurricane to much as seven twice in the first half. tell America whal it was like After battling back from a bumpy start to their season, the and Qeraldo Rivera reporting Lady Frogs went on a seven-game winning streak and surpris- from the front lines of the War on Terrorism, once-frightening ^^H^W»tR< -77S" ingly won the C-USA Tournament, making it to the NCAA journalistic pursuits have be- Tournament. come routine events lor media TCU might have lost Tuesday, but it lost by just 15 points. reporters We consider that a win. TCU continues to make a pretty good America vvas reminded how Music makes society dangerous it can he for newt- name for itself. An ESPN poll gave TCU a 20 percent chance to beat the gatherers when Wall Street Jour- Growing up in the Sal/man Talib Kweli. Bob Marlev and Red such as ours, artists like Eminem, nal reporter Daniel Pearl was Huskies. That's better than nothing. The Lady Frogs aren't na- household meant two things. In si. Hoi Chili Peppers have all found Rage Against Ihe Machine and abducted and beheaded in Pak- tional powerhouses like UConn just yet. But they're sure on politics were lo be discussed at their way into my music collection Boh Marie) are necessary to make istan and again with the deaths their way. length, but argument fostered noth- and into my everyday life Some us realize that there is a peripheral of journalists in Ihe current Iraqi If you're going to lose to a team, why not it be the team who ing productive. music makes me laugh I They spectrum ol reality This reality conflict. Even though these and oilier reporlers have taken this grabbed last season's National Championship and might just do Second, musk (OMMKMAK. Might Be Giants. Tenacious D), cxisis outside ol television and was an integral sonic makes me hoh my head popular culture as a whole. This higher calling "I placing them- it again this year? A'ftn Salzman part of daily life. (Outkast, Atmosphere), some is society has incredible race issues selves in danger to tell a story. Many a week- very involved thai are far from being resolved the) are siill Americans first, end morning has greeted me with i String Cheese Ihis society and Iheir Srsl job is to serve rumbling bass from the stereo "> Incident. Pink "Eminem's ability to captivate has poverty Americans, and drug prob- the living room. Whether il was Floyd I ami Recently. Hunisville Item re- V >ut "View with his unrelenting talent lems and ob- Ottmar Lichen. The Beatles or some is quick porter ami Texas AALM graduate Ijelters to the Editor paired iiith his message creates tuse leaders. Bob Marlev. it did not matter. and easy Mark Passwarers witnessed a it gift that is rare." Eminem com Anti-war protesters need right to stand here and say Ilk- When I was planning lo lease i Weezer, Ben man assault a police officer and stupidest things until you are blue ments on .ill flee the scene He jumped oul of to analyze their motives lor school in the summer of 1999 Holds). of these as- in the face. Do you think Saddam Ins uuek and aided the police in again it quickly became apparent that All is necessary. pects of society lhal we and our would be so understanding? my father could have cared less if In my years of music experi- apprehending the suspect. I read in the Skiff about anti- leaders prefer to ignore You live in a country whose I had a compute! or a car. ence 1 have never found an artist 'Ilk' media holds an obliga- war protesters. Here is what I Even Willie Nelson recognizes goal it is to ensure your (Jod- He would say. "Do you have a with as much talent and a socially tion to the public n serves." would like to say to them: this as true. He says. "Rather than given rights to life, liberty and the stereo?" I would reply that I had conscious message as Eminem Hying to put an end to Eminem or Passwaters told The Item. "Thai Do you have any idea what the pursuit of happiness. You live in a one ready to go and he would Many of you are nodding and some other rapper, politicians should doesn I stop ai Ihe notepad." peace you live in right now cost country determined that you grow quickly follow. "Good, livery time I many more of you are shaking think about why the) are rapping Clearly, tome journalists ad- in human lives? Do you know up not only safe and secure, but mined the first thing I would do is your head. The greal thing is thai Il s c.isici to try to censor some kid here lo this higher calling. But how many people have willingly literate and educated and go out set up my nemo and throw on a everyone has a strong opinion of who is swearing about poverty than some do not. risked their lives for the safety of their way to sec that those hap- vinyl." Then I could start to unpack him and his work. Nol since n is io stop ihe poverty.'' \ I>IS0 installment of PBS' and freedom of others? pen. Your country is determined We must have gone through that Madonna has our culture been so Eminem's ability to captivate "Ethics in America," moderated Did you attend religious services that you have the right you reli- routine a half do/en limes before overwhelmed by an artist. with Ins unrelenting talent paired by Harvard University professoi 1 this week'. There are places in this gious freedom, that you can wor- school began. Now I find mwit Many people contend that Ian with his message creates a gift Charles Ogletree, posed an ethi- world where the practice of any re- ship whichever god you choose getting ready lo leave TCU and inein tillers nothing but hate. I say lhal is rare. Al of now. Eminem is cal dilemma to veteran "Ml the greatesi musical artist of the ligion is strictly forbidden and oth- and even say there is no Qod music has cemented itself in my that he is a direct reflection of our Minutes" correspondent Mike new millennium. ers where you are "free" to How can you who enjoy these life as it has in my father's I try to society ami those who disagree Wallace and ABC News anchoi MUSK IS one ol man's greatest practice only the state religion. I freedoms deny them to others? attend live music as often as possi probably have trouble finding any Petet Jennings II they were creations. It is vital to my life. 1 only went to my little Baptist church How can you come out here and hie. Sometimes it is as if the ring- fault with our country or culture, traveling with an enemy army hope more musical artists make ihe last Sunday with no fear whatso- say the Iraqis do not have the ing in my ears drowoi mil the noise lor every verse that is negative and Ihev teamed the army was effort to shape society. Musicians ever of being arrested. I am free to right to the same kinds of free- of life. It allows the art to linger. n.e. verbally "murdering" some- planning to ambush American have a responsibility to society. worship God as I see fit. unhin- doms you take for granted? Free- By seeing music as art. I have one) there are two thai make a forces, would they do anything dom only comes with a price. The dered by any organism of the state. found satisfaction in many differ- valid point Most artists make Ryan Salman is n senior political u ien* i 10 warn the American soldiers' down payment for the freedom we This is also true of those attending ent forms. Erie Clapton. The about one valid point an album. mqjoi from Temple, !!<■ < an be reai ln'il National/Internationallv()unclu{ > Military town remembers dead North Korea claims U.S. hem shot two Palestinian gunmen He hadn't been able to focus at his BV ESTES TH0MPS0P* will attack them after war dead alter thej opened lire on the supermarket job Monday, he said, \ mini ProM soldiers from a car. Israel Radio said. and his boss let him go home. SEOUL, Sottb Korea (AP) JACKSONVILLE. N.C. — A Hag Soldiers then opened lire on another The room was full of pictures of near the USO in this garrison town North Korea claimed again TUesdaj ear they believed was trying to run his brother — looking proud in his the United States m.i> attack the fluttered at half staff Tuesday as mil- them over, killing a 10-year-old girl. uniform, posing with his Fort Bliss itary officials confirmed that at least communist slate alter the war in Iraq The Israeli military had no im- division, holding his arm around his anil spark a "second Iraqi crisis" nine Marines based at Camp Leje- mediate comment. sweetheart. North Korea accuses Washington une have been killed in combat in Three wounded people a fa- Iraq. DI inciting a dispute ova the North's ther, mother and 15-year-old girl — Board recommends NASA suspected nucleai weapons programs The Department of Defense said were brought to Hadassah Hospital re-examine requirements the men were killed in the vicinity to create an excuse for invasion. m Jerusalem from Bethlehem, a WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA of An Nasiriyah. about 230 miles "Nil one can vouch that the U.S. hospital spokeswoman said. should re-examine the way it certi- southwest of Baghdad, as Marines will not spark the second Iraqi cri- In the West Bank town of lenm. fies space shuttles as safe lo launch poured toward the Iraqi capital. sis on the Korean Peninsula." North a [4-year-old DOJ was killed and a because of increasing problems dis- One base spokeswoman initially Korea's state-run Minju Joson 12-year-old boy was seriously covered last year that can he blamed reported 10 Lejeune Marines had newspaper said wounded In gunfire from an Israeli on the shuttle fleet's age. the died in combat, but another later North Korea will "increase Us na- lank, doctors said. The Israeli mili- agency's safety panel said Tuesday. said she could only confirm those tional defense power on its own tary said they were shot while The Aerospace Safety Advisory deaths announced by the Defense without the slightest vacillation no climbing on an armored vehicle to Panel also criticized NASA for not Department. Two other Marines matter what others ni.iv say." the pa- \tike Hutmachcr/Wkhita Eagle steal a machine gun. from Camp Lejeune have also died per said. promising to install mechanisms on Patty Trantham, from left. Debbie Seivley-Childere and Joni Routon make yellow ribbons the shuttles to help astronauts es- in accidents in Iraq. On Monday, Pyongyang said families of POW's speak out Monday for residents to put up in Valley Center, Kan. cape during a disaster, but it eon- As morning came in Jack- Washington was using the war about how they are fairing eluded that safety for the shuttle sonville, a Hag in a park near the against Iraq as ■ test for military ac- Kent Rosacker, 21. San Diego, said the family had no immediate USO had been lowered to half staff, tion against the North, labeled by MISSION (AP) — The footage program has been a priority that was Calif.; Sgt. Michael E. Bitz. 31, comment. from Iraq was grainy from blowing and the USO's director. Judy Pitch- President Bush part ol an "axis of "first and foremost" at the agency. Ventura, Calif: Lance Cpl. David Some 17.500 of the 30,000 ford, lied an enormous yellow how evil" with Iran and Iraq, sand, but in an instant 19-year-old The latest report by the panel cov- K. Fribley. 26. Lee. Fla.: Cpl. Jose Marines assigned to Camp Lejeune Joel Hernandez recognized his ered the months immediately preced- to a railing outside the building as South Korean President Roh Moo A. Garibay. 21, Orange. Calif.: Cpl. aie overseas. ing the Columbia shuttle accident, so she opened the center. hyun dismissed the allegation as "in- brother driving the military truck Jorge A. Gonzalez. 20. Los Ange- Flags and signs in their support the Mexican television station re- it was not expected to comment on Shares Stone fretted about her accurate and groundless" and sail) les. Calif.; Staff Sgt. Phillip A. Jor- dot roadsides and businesses all ported as ambushed. husband, who is assigned lo field ar- U.S officials repeated!) have pledged any part of that continuing investiga- dan, 42. Brazoria; Lance Cpl. over Jacksonville. A convoy of a Within hours Sunday, military and tion. The 106-page report noted that tillery in Iraq. It's the lirst time Pvt. to resolve the issue peacefully. Thomas J. Slocum. age unknown. dozen or so Marine vehicles, some police officers came to the door of his il was finished before the Feb. I ac- David Stone. 32. has been deployed Adams. Colo.; 2nd Lt. Frederick E. towing nailers with artillery pieces, family's small house lo confirm the in a combat operation. Two children, gunmen cident and that "no changes have Pokorney Jr., 31, Nye. Nev. rumbled awa\ from the base Tues- news Supply Specialist Edgar Her- been made to the report as a result of "When my husband left (in Jan- Bitz lived in a Jacksonville liailci day morning over roads that were killed In Israeli forces nandez, 21. who is with the 507th the loss of Columbia." uary). I just thought of him being park with his wile. Janina. and lour notably less busy than normal. IERUSA1 EM I \l'i Israeli Maintenance Company at Port Bliss. The panel cited some minor overseas," Stone. 29. said. "I newer children including infant iwins. Matt Sulton. 35. who was a Ma- forces killed two children and two had been taken prisoner of war. problems during the live shuttle looked al it as 1 look at il now." Children's toys a tricycle and rine corporal in the 1991 Persian gunmen in the West Bank Tuesday, "What are the odds'.' It's crazy," missions in 2002 that it blamed on David Stone's absence now is plastic play furniture rested in (Jill I War. said the deaths hurt the doctors and media reports said, and Joel Hernandez said as he sal ill the the Heel's increasing age. It said "stressful, very stressful. 1 think the yard. Jacksoinille-l.ejeune community. three Palestinians were sentenced to family living room. "A guy from the cracks, leaks and other failures about him. whether he is OK." she- Marie Heron. Janina Bil/'s "1 feel for the Marines and for multiple life terms In an Israeli mil- I Rio Grande) Valley, has never been "provide evidence of this degrada- said. mother, said her daughter would their families." said Sutton, now a itary court. out of Texas, goes to war and gels tion and indicate the need for re- The nine Marines were identified make a statement about her husband sen ice manager at a tire company. Israeli forces looking for sus- captured." evaluation of the certification as lance Cpl. Brian Rory Buesing. later in the day. "I anticipated casualties. It's not a pected 11,iinas militants in Bethle- No one had slept Sunday, he said. criteria" for shuttle parts. 20. of Cedar Key. Fla.: Cpl. Randal Neighbors at the Pokorny home piece of cake like il was last time." TCU C Y C I N CLUB interest meeting 7 30 p.m. TONIGHT Rec Center Room 48 Campus Recreatior All members and anyone interested in joining should attend. Call Campus Rec at 817.257.7529 for more information. 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Addi- Brenna Shackelford. a senior neuro- "Staying in Mexico the whole time summer studies tional TCU science major, forced me to use exchange studied in Mexico and improve my programs in summer 2002. "It \ great t<> be able t<> really Spanish." she said. BY REBECCA REYNOLDS conned with Skiff Stuff She said she took immerse yourself in another culture. Shackelford also universities in field trips, but the The study abroad options available )<>II almost feel like a ground- spoke highly of the Mexico. trips never re- through TCU will allow students to stop Universidad de las Japan. France quired departure breaking anthropologist. The raw- watehing the Discovery Channel and expe- Americas in Puebla. and London. from her country ness and the beaut') »/ tin land- 1 Mexico that TCU rience the wonders of the world firsthand. Summer pro- of choice. scape also mlil in ilu excitement" While many students are aware of the has close ties with. grams are also "I had lots of - Tracy Williams "Like TCU, they major countries available through TCU's available in opportunities to TCU education abroad coorodinator lake good care of its international studies program, most are London. travel through- unaware of just how many travel options students and every- Japan. Scot- out Mexico," thing is very well there actually are. land, Belize, she said. "It's location gi\cs you The International Education of Stu- organized," she said. France, Ger- more reason to stay in the country as Shackelford found the simplicity of the dents (1ES) and the Council on Interna- many. Mexico. opposed to Europe where you'd want country very refreshing. tional Education Exchange (C1EE) has Italy. Spain and to travel all over" "I loved the experience of being in a programs open to students in more than Germany. Shackelford said one of the rea- less commercialized culture,'' she said. 35 countries including Argentina. Brazil, Williams Sydney Operas UoiM& sons for choosing Mexico was the Shackelford's experience in Mexico only Indonesia, South Africa and Taiwan. said that many desire to immerse herself in the wet her appetite for Tracy Williams, coordinator for TCU ed- students are peal, she said Spanish language. She said she knew ,i more international ex- ucation abroad, is always one encourage drawn to the these sites offer weekend Held trips to coun- place like Spain periences. She said she students to take the road less traveled. As a European countries for study abroad desti- tries all over Europe. is now thinking about student, she herself studied abroad with the nations because they are the most well While attending the brand exchange program TCU had set up with known. Also. Europe holds a lot of new program avail- Peru. Her face lights up as she speaks of her ihe able in Chile. experience hiking the An- Williams said she des Mountains in the Dcouragei students footsteps of the Incas. to lake advantage of Williams said when the international traveling in countries un- and intercultural frequented by tourists, opportunities the locals make the trip available to them all the more exciting and during their time adventuresome. at TCU. "It's great to be able to re- ally immerse yourself in an- ■ ltr,,l„|,|» other culture." she said. "You r.rr}fwtds@u u.edu almost feel like a ground- Chile program to provide unique experience BY LINDSEY DINGKS would be the ideal place lo could never learn in a textbook." Carman said. out more infor- Skill Staff visit for any student interesled in studying "Not only was 1 able lo learn more about the mation at the For the first lime in TCU history, students abroad." language, but about the people as well." TCU Office of will be shipped down south to Chile lor Ihe The program runs from May 16 lo 21 Flo- While on their journey in Chile, students International Ed- new study abroad program at the Universidad res said the program consists of morning and will he given opportunities for leisure and ad- ucalion located de Valparaiso. evening classes 4 a.m. lo noon and 2 to 5 venture during weekend trips included in the in Saddler Hall According to brochures provided by the In- p.m. program. Flores has planned for Ihe students 16. To be eligible, ternational Education Office, "The classes will cover a variety of topics lo travel as a group to the town of La Serena students must the TCU study abroad pro including Chilean culture, civ- (located on the coast for a slay of three days have completed ai gram covers most of the ilization and and two nights). La Rula del Vino. La Isla Ne- least two semes- globe, spanning more than gra and finally a ski trip to El Valle Nevado. ters at TCU and 30 countries. From the "Each excursion presents its demonstrated aca- beautiful beaches of Costa own piece of demic success and the Rica to the peaks of the Hi- motivation. Stu- Chilean malayas, TCU students are dents are required to culture to given the opportunity to meet all pertineni sludents." broaden their horizons deadlines specific to Flores and learn about them- the Chile program. said. selves among different Studying in Chile La Ser- cultures throughout the ena is a will provide a unique world. By providing colonial opportunity to im such opportunities. town located prove communication TCU offers students an about 300 skills in the Spanish affordable chance to miles north of language and learn live in a foreign coun the capital of what could never be try. elevate their cul- Santiago. It has taught in the United tural awareness and Become known Stales integrate with other as a beach resort "The only way to societies of the town and a truly understand another world. haven for the culture is Arturo C. Flo- wealthy citizens lo im- res, a professor in of Chile and Ar- merse the Spanish de- gentina. The town yourself partment and also provides some into Iheir founder of the of the best-pre- everyday TCU Chile served examples of life," Car- study abroad pro- Spanish colonial- man said. gram, is a native of Chile and said style architecture in "It is a life all of Chile and the he is excited about the chance to share the cul- touching ture and beauty of his homeland with TCU stu- the role of women Plaza de Annas, with experi- dents. Chile is recognized for its breath-taking in the 21 st century," he said. its 16th-century ence that 1 landscape, famous wine gardens and adven- Even though a large portion of the day is cathedral containing spent at school, the learning experience ex- recom- turous skiing, Flores said. the death mask of the Nobel Prize-winning tends far beyond the classroom. mend to "Chile is a beautiful country filled with a poet. Gabriela Mistral. "During the six weeks abroad, they will see diverse culture and one of the fastest growing La Ruta del Vino is the location of some of all college all aspects of Chile while visiting various parts Ihe country's finest wineries. Wine tasting is a students economies in South America, thus making the of the country and interacting with people favorite of tourists and a sure favorite for stu- and an ad- experience and opportunities endless for stu- from each region within." Flores said. "This dents wanting to study in Chile. On La Isla venture I dents who desire to visit," Flores said. allows students to learn first hand of the many will never Monica Trujillo Clark, a student in the facets of the Chilean culture and its diversity." Negra, students will be able to see more ex- MBA program and native of Chile, agrees that For example, Nicole Carman, a senior mar- amples of Chilean architecture and visit the forget." Chile is a country worth experiencing. keting major at TCU. had the chance to study home of the Nobel Prize winning poet. Pablo Lindsev "Chile is such a diverse country and has so in Sevilla. Spain, in summer 2001. Neruda. Dilutes much to offer," Clark said. "The things to do "By communicating with people in Spain Flores said students interested in studying l.e.iiinires and the sites to see are unlimited. 1 think Chile day after day, I was able to obtain something I abroad for the 2003 summer semester can find <§Uru.rtlu Page <> Wednesday, March 26, 2003 WB«B«*l,rsnBt SMOKEY ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. www.smokeybear.com # 03 Wednesday, March 26. 2(M).l Re 7 Your place for entertainment www.skiff.teu.edu Today's Kmini^ PurplePoll The Paul lis Bills O'Keefe 0 Have you had to add money to your meal card? I NEED TO TRV OUT SOME LINES LOOK, ABE WE D0IN6 THIS OR NOT?/ COULD VOU PUT THIS ON FIRST?, ON VfXI THAT I'M 60NNA BECAUSE I CAN PRACTICE ON MV D06 JUST AS A LITTLE ICE-BREAKER. YES NO ON MV DATE. 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