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Pi Kapp fraternity Cloudy to receive charter The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity will receive its charter Saturday Inside night in a ceremony that will officially recognize it as the What is TCU's link TUESDAY local chapter. to the Kennedy MARCH 6, 1998 The chartering ceremony conspiracy? will allow the fraternity to be a Texas Christian University fully recognized chapter with 95th Year • Number 88 all rights and privileges of a See page 3 national Pi Kapp chapter. The TCU men will now be full members of the fraternity, an upgrade from their previous status of "associates." Jeff Crane, a senior market- Hometown support Finals week ing major and president of the colony, said 65 associate mem- bers took oral and written tests priority issue on the Greek system and Pi Kapp information Thursday and today. Each member must Faculty debate changes pass the tests in order to be con- By Beth Wilson sidered a full member. SKIFF STAFF In order to receive a charter, A new final examination schedule, tenure review the national Pi Kapp fraternity and student evaluations were topics discussed at the set five standards the TCU Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. associate chapter had to meet. The proposal for a revised final exam schedule Kevin Nicoletti, a junior requested that regular classes end one day earlier business major and president- than normal. This would make Wednesday and elect of Pi Kapps, said those Thursday study days and mean finals would be five standards included build- taken Friday. Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and ing a fraternity membership Friday. The Wednesday of exam week would serve number comparable to the as a study/make-up day. numbers of other TCU fraterni- The change in the exam schedule was discussed ties, holding an event for the Pi to give faculty more time to grade graduating Kapp philanthropy — PUSH seniors' exams, which are due to the registrar by America, operating a financial- Wednesday of exam week. ly stable fraternity, conducting Bob Vigeland. professor of accounting and chair- a new-member education pro- man of the Senate, presented the proposal There gram and meeting a GPA were several alternative schedules suggested and requirement of 2.25. there was also a request to change the policy so The Pi Kapp national assis- senior exams scheduled on the Wednesday of exam tant executive director will pre- week could be taken earlier in the week. The current sent the charter to Crane policy states only Thursday and Friday exams must Saturday in front of 225 people be rescheduled. at Texas Stadium in Irving. SKIFF STAFF Trey McCrary (left) and William Schmidt, both freshmen premajors, cheer on the men's basketball team at the all- Students said the proposed schedule could have some benefits. Tickets remain campus basketball-watching party Thursday in the Rickel Building. for Keen concert Please see SENATE, Page 2 The FIJI fraternity will host a concert at 8 p.m. Sunday at Will Rogers Coliseum featur- ing performer Robert Earl Keen to benefit the Muscular No new incidents, arrests for sexual assaults Dystrophy Association. fliers on Feb. 27 to update stu- very personal, and the reason (for pect's past criminal history. (he fraternity patrols the City of Jeff Tucker, FIJI chapter By Robyn Ross STAFF REPORTER dents. nondisclosure) is twofold," he "There are too many factors to Fort Worth District 10. an area adviser and a TCU alumnus, Almost a month has passed "That's to tell students, 'Don't said. "We don't want to compro- speculate about that." he said. said Keen has attracted a loyal roughly bounded bv Berry Street since the most recent off-campus let your guard down. It's still mise the privacy of the victim, and Hanlon said the Fort Worth national following and per- and Granhurv Road. sexual assault of a TCU student, important to be aware,'" he said. we don't want to compromise the Police Department's neighbor- Bender said about 20 members forms blend country, blues, investigation." hood patrols, which increased will participate in the program, bluegrass and folk genres. and the suspect is still at large. Detective Don Hanlon of the Campus Police Detective Kelly Fort Worth Police Department He said police were putting lots after the assaults, have been and one person each night will go About half of the profits will Ham said there have been no said investigators are following all of hours into the case, and the case decreased but not stopped com- on patrol in the neighborhood. He benefit the MDA. The remain- arrests and no more reported rapes leads. He said people are still con- will not be closed until someone is pletely. said members will be trained on ing profits will help establish a victimizing TCU students since sistently providing police with caught and brought to justice. "Thai's evaluated weekly," he March 23 and 24. TCU scholarship that will be the last assault occurred Feb. 9. numerous leads. Hanlon said aggravated sexual said. "It's possible that with more "I thought it was something that available to all students. Police are investigating an "I think we will catch this guy. assault is a first-degree felony, time they could be stepped down." needed to be done in the neighbor- Door prizes, including a attempted sexual assault that but I don't know when," he said. punishable by up to 99 years in To bolster police patrols, the hood." he said. computer and a trip to Austin, occurred Jan. 4, a sexual assault Hanlon said he can give few prison. He said probation was a Sigma Nu fraternity has volun- Chief of Campus Police Steve will be awarded during inter- that occurred Jan. 28 and the sex- details about the assaults or about possible punishment, as it is with teered to help with a neighbor- McGee said Campus Police will mission between the opening ual assault that occurred Feb. 9. efforts to solve the case. almost any crime, but any sen- hood watch program. band. Fort Worth's Pickin' Ham said police posted new "The nature of the offense is tence would depend on the sus- President Jonathan Bender said Please see ASSAULT, Page 6 Posse, and Keen. Tickets are still available and can be purchased for $16.50 by calling Tucker at 923-8670 or Following in Mom's shoes Olympic experience Bill Vassar at 920-4374. By Mlndy Gray Saturday in Ed Landreth Auditorium Unsold tickets will be sold at STAFF REPORTER the door Sunday. Doors open at The performance will feature five Student takes semester off to volunteer in Nagano Fort Worth dance companies, includ- 8 p.m. A master of ceremonies The daughter of Jerry Bywaters ply because she loves the Olympics. see mam famous athletes including ing an illusionist and a violinist. By Yumiko Shibata from The Zone 93.3 FM will Cochran is dancing in the footsteps STAFF REPORTER "We can see so many sporting Elvis Stojko. Ilia Kulik and Michelle Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth provide entertainment. Pickin' her mother left While most of the world watched events at the same time." Ogasawara Kwan. commissioned Mary Cochran to Posse will open at 8:45 p.m. behind years the Winter Olympics in Nagano, said. "Also, the Olympics is for world She said she did not get any auto- choreograph her solo. "Melodia," for ago. Japan, through television screens last peace, although it doesn't work so graphs though. the program. ROTC to hold Bywaters month, one TCU student experienced easily. But it was nice to see many She said there were some com- Both mother and daughter have "Vapor Trail" Cochran, who the spirit of the games firsthand. people communicating regardless of plaints that volunteers asked the ath- founded the made significant contributions to the The Air Force ROTC Cadet Yuka Ogasawara, a junior radio- the nationalities." letes for autograph! too often. dance world. Corps will hold its annual 5K modern dance TV-film major, returned to her home She said she stayed in Nagano for "1 am a volunteer, and I should not Bywaters Cochran founded the run/walk Saturday morning at department at country of Japan last December to a month to prepare for events and put beg for autographs and photos that modem dance department in 1968 Amon Carter Stadium. TCU, will work as a volunteer for the interna- everything in order. Her main job was could bother the players," she said. watch her under the direction of Fernando Registration for "Vapor tional event. to ensure that the lives of the It uxik 45 minutes by bus or train Jerry Bywaters Schafsenburg, who asked her to come Trail" is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. daughter, a Although volunteering has made Olympic athletes in Nagano went to get to the athletes' village from her Cochran and teach because they wanted ,to add Saturday, and the race begins at professional her postpone her graduation for one smoothly. home, she said. Because the traffic in modem dance to the curriculum. 9 a.m. The entry fee is $15. dancer, perform at TCU on Saturday semester. Ogasawara said helping She also was a mistress of cere- Nagano was bad. she often had to "I had always dreamed of coming The 3.2-mile race will raise as part of the Tandy Retrofest cele- during the Olympics was worth the monies for some events, including wake up at 6 a.m. and sometimes bration. to the southwest and bringing modem money for the Cadet Corps, a sacrifice. welcoming and farewell panics and arrived home as late as midnight. dance," she said. "It was exactly what nonprofit student organization. Mary Cochran, a former principal She said the main reason she Japanese cultural events, she said. Ogasawara said volunieenng was Last year, about 400 people dancer with The Paul Taylor Dance I wanted to do." decided to volunteer in her home Ogasawara said she worked with expensive. Bywaters Cochran said she started participated in the race, said Pat Company, will perform at country, which is about a 12-hour most sports players, except ski and "Volunteering simply means the "RetroDanceFest: A Decade of Hawkins, a junior nursing plane ride from Fort Worth, was sim- ski jump athletes, so she was able to Please see NAGANO, Page 6 major in ROTC. Dance, 1940-1950," at 8 p.m. Please see COCHRAN, Page 6 Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners in each of the 13 age classifications for men and women. Engineering experiment could lead Participants will receive a T- International flavor shirt, food and beverages and will be eligible to win door to development of mechanical lens prizes. For more information, call 924-0988. By Julie Redwine dimensions by utilizing a more versatile hinge. STAFF REPORTER Peter Allen, a senior engineering major who has Wind Symphony Imagine if, instead of natural muscles and fibers been the research assistant for the project, said the to perform Monday behind the eye's pupil, a tiny manmade machine lens is similar to the integrated silicon chips found in The TCU Wind Symphony compressed and expanded to help the eye focus on computers but with an added mechanical element. will present a free concert at objects. Last fall, Jeff Howard, a junior electrical engi- 7:30 p.m. Monday in Ed A project like this could soon be possible with neering major, helped design the layout for a small Landreth Auditorium. TCU's engineering department, which is working tool that would be used to lift one of the many gold- Dennis Bubert, professor of with Ronald Schachar, president and chief executive covered mirrors on a test microchip that came to be music, will join the symphony officer of the Presby Corporation, to develop a lens called the "billboard chip." for "Rhapsody for Bass for the eye that would open and close like a camera On the tiny billboard chip, one mirror was Trombone and Wind Band" by lens. imprinted with the TCU logo, the initials that stand Hidas Frigyes. "We wanted to build a lens that sees like an eye," for Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems and a The program also includes Schachar said. Lockheed logo. works by Percy Grainger, H. The department is using a system called MEMS, Using this tool, the face of the chip was raised dur- Owen Reed, John Philip Sousa or micro-electro-mechanical system, which is ing the first testing phase. The chip would be able to and Edwin E. Bagley and will presently being used in airbags.-MEMS has fibers in stand up by taking another mirror close to the bill- conclude with Modest it that will expand and release Schachar's silicon lens board and leaning it against it to keep it from falling. Colette Sissons, a senior marketing major, experiences a 'Taste of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an to help it focus properly. At first, the billboard wouldn't stay up. It kept the World'' Thursday in the Student Center Lounge. The event was Exhibition." Previously, MEMS worked only on a two-dimen- breaking off, said Edward S. Kolesar, Moncrief part of the continuing International Week activities sponsored by sional plane by using a hinge to move up and down. International Student Association. But with new technology, MEMS can work in three Please see ENGINEER, Page 2 PAGE a Skiff FRIDAY, MARCH 6,1998

ENGINEER From Page 1 Professor of Engineering, car accidents, Kolesar said. the mechanism with the lens. this give the students hands-on But on their fifth try, Kolesar Allen said the concept behind "We're in the business of test- experience that can be taken into Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other gen- and Allen were able to keep the the project is similar to Texas ing ideas," Kolesar said. the real world. eral campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff billboard standing up. Instruments' work with high-defi- The engineering department, "It takes the abstract away and office at Moudy Building South Room 291, mailed to TCU Box The project uses electrical nition television. The technology comprised of about 80 to 90 stu- gives them something concrete," 298050, or e-mailed to [email protected]. The Skiff reserves engineering to build the design using mirrors also creates the dis- dents, is also working with Kolesar said. the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space available. model for the mechanism, and play on HDTV. Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft He said despite the fairly new mechanical engineering to build Kolesar and Allen are waiting Systems to use the MEMS system TCU engineering department, stu- the mechanism that will focus the for the fabrication of a prototype to replace gauges in aircraft. The TCU-IN-MEXICO general information will be held at 4 p.m. dents haven't had problems get- silicon lens, Kolesar said. from the Micro-Electronic Center use of MEMS lightens the weight ting jobs when they graduate. The Monday in Reed Hall 224. Space is still available in the program. The new lens will be used for of North Carolina. Once the pro- of the aircraft, making room for students learn communication and people who have severely dam- totype is received and checked for more cargo, Kolesar said. writing skills along with engi- UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH needs students aged eyes from incidents such as accuracy, they will begin testing Kolesar said projects such as neering. to run the Republican primary election from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Pay is $5-$6 per hour. For more information, call Ken Jones at 336-8787 or 921-9207. SENATE DISCOUNT. TICKETS TO SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS are available at the Information Desk in the Student From Page 1 Center. Tickets are valid March 28 through April 5. The cost is Kathy Bebensee. a senior one week," he said. ulty by a review committee, which The discussion focused on $19.75 per ticket. All rides will be open, including Mr. Freeze. English major, said the study day The revised exam schedule was is established according to depart- which order the evaluations will in the middle of the week is a good tabled to allow for more discus- ment procedures. be distributed, first to the depart- idea. sion. Tenure review is not designed to ment chair or the faculty member. "It wouldn't hurt to try it and The chairman of the Tenure. hurt faculty by searching for rea- Concern was expressed by sev- K 4,600 i: Call 2S7-70UO. extension 6274 Rau-s arc see if it works," she said. Promotion. and Governance sons for dismissals, he said. It is eral senate members that the com- 530 per semester Amy Mings, a freshman premed Committee, Roger Pfaffenberger, a designed to help develop the facul- ments could be taken out of con- « Box 2^8030, hort Worth, Texas 76124 r. Moudy Building South Room 2*JI major, said the schedule "would professor of finance and decision ty's performance. text by the department chair. 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> editorial Conspiracy theory, Kennedy style NEW FINALS? TCU library could be holding vital insights into the killing Thursday, Faculty Senate ments have to be made to tabled a proposal to change accommodate soon-to-be Frankly, I don't know where I was when the final exam schedule to graduates. Kennedy got shot. But I one that would be more ben- This can create schedul- do know how it happened. eficial for seniors. ing conflicts for professors Actually, it's just a guess, but I'm pretty Currently, who have to find sure it's cor- classes end on Faculty and reserve a rect Commentary Wednesday, room for one or Lee Thursday and Senate two students. Harvey Oswald was a Friday are study should fol- The new pretty gullible days and the fol- schedule would guy. After all, lowing week is low through have Tuesday as right in the reserved for the last day of middle of the on the pro- Cold War he finals. posal to classes; did defect to Problems Wednesday and Russia, and arise, however, change the Thursday as then tried study days; almost imme- for those seniors finals diately to defect right back to who have Friday, Monday America, and wondered why Tuesday- schedule. and Tuesday for both processes were excruciat- Thursday classes finals; ingly painful and time-consum- ing. late in the day. Wednesday as another study Of course the CIA had a file Since finals are usually day; and Thursday and on him, and of course they took scheduled according to the Friday for any remaining him for someone who had time the class regularly finals. activist tendencies but who couldn't quite catch up to the meets, those late-afternoon With finals week as hectic common sense train. Which was classes have their finals later as it is for everyone, the addi- exactly what they needed. in the week. tion of extra study days and You see, the CIA wanted Kennedy dead. It doesn't even Senior grades are due by breaks between finals only matter why, which will mask the the Wednesday of finals makes sense to preserve stu- fact that I haven't thought about week, so special arrange- dents' and instructors' sanity. it. They just did. And they need- ed someone just like Oswald to do the dirty work. -WC9J DAILY KniroklM. Fol.U'Y: Unsigned editorials represent So the CIA contacted the view of the TCU l)ail\ Skiff editorial hoard, Oswald, told him some story which is composed of the editor in chief, manag- ing editor, campus editor, design editors, entertain- about why he needed to shoot ment editor, newsroom coordinator, opinion editor the president, gave him a gun and snorts editor. Signed letters, columns and car- and toddled him on up to the toons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial book depository. After the mur- AnSkiff All-American Newspaper board. der was accomplished and Oswald was arrested, they just

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letter to trie editor Lenten sacrifices often misguided Shana I.aw lor deserves istrations. If it is such a big issue. praise, not attaek then why point the finger at the Significance comes with long-term change The editorial board's scathing president? The true blame yfjMfy- attack on House President Shana should be cast upon representa- just a little puzzled by why the It's that time again, kids! Time Lawlor in "Anybody Home?" tives who belie>e they are doing self-denial doesn't continue the to do your weekly Lent check. was unwarranted and extreme. their constituencies a favor by rest of the year. No, I'm not referring to your Lawlor's leadership in the first shewing up and saying "yea" or For instance, suppose I deny pockets or your navel. I'm month and a half as president is "nay." It is not the responsibility myself the vice of eating red meat, reminding those of you who anything but "ineffective." She of the executive board and a practice that may stave off my observe Lent has challenged the norm and has administrative cabinet to enter- heart attack until I am at least 25. to review ——————— remained committed to rectify- tain the members. Sadly, the So I lay off the ribs and burgers observance is for a limited time. your adher- Commentary ing the problems in House that blame also lies with a student until Easter and I feel really good Recall I mentioned earlier it ence thus far. most students, and this publica- body who refuses to become about myself because I made it would all be over in a month, and It's been tion, have found in the past. involved in their representative that long. then things could go back to nor- going on for Committees have been restruc- body. What is my reward? A trip to mal. l I/2 weeks tured to meet the changing needs Finally, it is unfortunate that Riscky's, for all-you-can-eat ribs. This doesn't exclusively apply now, which of the students. Referendums are the editorial board chooses to Sure, I may decide that I feel so to Catholics; many Christians means there planned to give students the label Lawlor "ineffective" due to good about being burger-free for a only live for Christ one day a is a little opportunity to update aging and some early difficulties with par- month that I continue to abstain week. more than a ineffective House documents liamentary procedure. Every from beef products past Easter. While Catholics pack this month to go The Executive Board will president goes through a period STKVK I also may decide to move to hypocrisy into a month or so, until people embark on a speaking tour to of adjustment. If you attended STKWARD Siberia, too. In other words, it Protestants tend to practice it all can go about receive feedback from students. the first few meetings of past ain't happening. year long, which explains why so their business No administration in recent presidents, you would find a few I compare Lent to holding your many are turned off to the as usual. memory has been so responsive problems with procedures. breath under water. In the long Christian faith altogether. "Hey! Are you implying that to students' concerns. I guess the Chairing a meeting can be diffi- run. it is good for your lungs, but At any rate, I suppose what I Lent is only significant for a short TCU Daily Skiff* editorial board cult. That is why the House par- most people simply hold their am trying to advocate here (there time and that people always return hasn't figured this out liamentarian sits next to the pres- breath for the sake of proving they is a point to all this), is that if you to their old nasty habits?" Or maybe they have. How else ident. are making a sacrifice, check your Well, no, because I don't want can do it. can the lack of commentary on Shana Lawlor never promised- motives. Are you quitting smok- to generalize by saying always or If these casual breath-holders pertinent University issues be the student body she would be an were really serious about long- ing because of Lent or because never (I never do that anyway). explained? We haven't heard expert in parliamentary proce- term benefits long-term, they you don't want lung cancer? Lent is something with which I about campaign promises unful- dure or that she would make would either practice religiously Are you cutting the F-word out have no personal experience, nor filled, inaccurate record-keeping meetings entertaining. She with the goal to improve their of your vocabulary for a month or do I understand all the tenets and or unconstitutional actions on promised she would "Tackle lung capacity or they would hold forever? significance of the season. the part of the administration. Change for Us." She has proven Do you have the wherewithal to I actually think someone is their breath until they passed out These problems certainly have in her short time that she is com- and drowned, which might explain actually cut an unhealthy practice guilty of poor planning, because characterized the representative mitted to meeting our needs. The why Lent observation usually out of your routine or are you Lent coincides with Spring Break bodies of the past, and the Skiff editorial board mentions that doesn't continue past Easter. counting down the days until in a most irritating way. has kept us aware of them. Lawlor should not have run for a "Yeah, Steve, we're only Easter? I do understand, however, that Fortunately, they don't charac- position she knew little about. Think about these things while it is a time when, all of the sud- human! Nobody's perfect!" terize the Lawlor administration. Funny. I thought a sincere inter- you are craving for that beer or den, many people remember their Yes, I am we'll aware of that The only issues the Skiff has est in the quality of student life fact. I am also aware of the fact candy bar. And while you are faith. Here's my question: Why? been able to jump upon are at TCU was enough. that the goal of Christianity, thinking and craving, I'm going to It seems to me that Lent is an attendance and parliamentary regardless of sect or denomina- get a bacon cheeseburger. exercise in self-control, which in procedure. I can say from House Stoney White tion, is to strive to be like Christ; itself is not a bad thing. The fact experience that 80 percent is sig- senior political science and I'm not so sure if Lenten sacri- Steve Steward is a sophomore that it is supposed to help people nificantly better than past admin- marketing major purify themselves before observ- fices are the best way to achieve political science major from Lodi. ing Easter is a good idea, too. I am that goal, particularly since the Calif. 8KIFF STAFF Best Bets PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1998 The Skiff Entertainment staff picked a few cool things to check out this weekend and beyond... Movie — "The Big Jones and 'kids' hit mark in 'Marshals' Lebowski," starring Jeff Bridges, R. Video — "True Romance," Cops, not fugitive lead plot I starring Christian Slater. R. with the notion of a star vehicle. In WM TV Show — "Seinfeld," fact, it downplays Wesley Snipes's ^ Jflj >l Thursday, 8 p.m., NBC. hunted government assassin to the Ifl- fl IL — CD — "Glee," Bran Van point where it's almost surprising 3000. when he shows up. The main focus of "U.S. Marshals" ■if "jt: TCU Movie Channel is the police work involved with a March 6-13 country-wide manhunt, and while i Reviews by Stiff film critics you could get the same emphasis on Hi kBp^K^T tr w Check Listings police in half the time with an episode *^ ^r " " im^m -1 "Double Team," D of "NYPD Blue," the cops aren't ^Sg b^> 1 •*#* V "Face/Off," B+ Here's a novel concept: take the nearly as much fun as Jones and his "The Lost World," C- best part of a hit movie, add "kids." * **IC, ^B 1 "Chasing Amy." B+ something about a renegade Jones proved in "Men in Black" to ■■£ %•" "Men In Black." B- government operative, throw in a be a perfect straight man, and the way "George of the Jungle," A- bunch of loud special effects and he suffers his "kids' " insults in "U.S. FQFF ^ •■ ^m J^2 "Conspiracy Theory," C voila! You have Instant Franchise Marshals" is priceless. Terrific scene: "Beverly Hills Cop II," C- Material, homegrown from the best in When the "kids" find Gerard and pre- "Nothing To Lose." C- recycled acting, effects and dialogue. : "Batman and Robin," D- "U.S. Marshals," the "IFM" in a-* A. L.y~'?- fl I "A Family Thing." B- question, isn't a sequel to "The Film if "Thelma and Louise," B Fugitive" so much as a continuation :> L± m -* "Crooklyn," B- of the original's secondary story line. U.S. Marshals « *■ ■ / * In the first film. Tommy Lee Jones' MkhBd Wslmtvln WARNER BROS Directed by Stuart Baird Sam Gerard stole the show, and his Tommy Lee Jones stars as Lt. Samuel Gerard in "U.S. Marshals." The film is a Warner Bros, production. KTCl's Top Songs Starring Wesley Snipes and Tommy Feb. 27-March 6 pilfering antics are broadly displayed Lee Jones and his "kids" are hot on the trail, but hreezy pace, yet never whips up a nently, but New York City has its 1. "Spotlight." Black Grape. in "U.S. Marshals" to an equally win- that trail has more twists and turns furious gale. "U.S. Marshals" takes moments in the spotlight as well. 2. "Right Place Wrong Time," ning effect. than they had anticipated. its time getting to where it's going, "U.S. Marshals" isn't required John Spencer "U.S. Marshals" is actually pretty sent him with the ugliest jumpsuit Since the government has such a hut it needs to get there faster than it viewing, but it's definitely recom- J. "Kaptain Kontrol," Course good. The one weak point in "The imaginable as an extra change of strong interest in catching Sheridan, does. mended. If you enjoyed "The of F^mpire. Fugitive" was Harrison Ford's quest clothes. Gerard drops his head into they stick a greenhorn federal agent The film manages to go to more Fugitive" then this one's up your 4. "Mr. Whisper," Pee Shy. for the one-armed man. For two hours his lap. causing everyone in the audi- (Robert Downey Jr.) into Gerard's locations than "The Fugitive" did. alley. 5. "Silicone," Mono. you know the ending, yet Jones and ence to roar with laughter. team as an observer. And, of course, Original director Andrew Davis kept his "kids" keep you intrigued start to "U.S. Marshals" follows a fugitive, Gerard and company object. And. of most of the action in Chicago, while tirade: B Top Ten Movies finish. But there's no question it's a Mark Sheridan, who is a wrongly course, they are overruled. Baird takes his film all over the hack- 1. "Titanic," $19.6 million, star vehicle for Ford and Jones. imprisoned government killer who Director Stuart Baird ("Executive woods of the country. Kentucky and Mitch Youngblood is a junior $427 million. 11 weeks. But "U.S. Marshals" doesn't mess v\;is set up to lake a fall But Gerard Decision") keeps things moving at a Tennessee are featured most promi- radio-tv-jilm major from Dallas. 2. "The Wedding Singer," $8.7 million. $48.8 million, three weeks. 3. "Good Will Hunting." $6.6 million. $%.4 million, 13 'Hush' not worth the clamor or effort weeks. 4. "Dark City." $5.6 million, one week. Psycho flick doomed by predictable script 5. "As Good As It Gets," $4.1 million, $112.9 million, 10 horribly mean to Helen. throughout the whole film. Schaech weeks. But after Helen finds out she's is kind of a letdown in his acting, 6. "Sphere," $3.8 million. pregnant. Helen wants to live on the which is OK, because he has a rela- $32.5 million, three weeks. farm with Martha. This reasoning is tively small role. 7. "Krippendorf's Tribe." $3.3 hased partly on her character's own Good acting is enough to make any million, one week. . innocence and partly because she film palatable. This time, though. I 8. "The Borrowers," $2.83 feels like Jackson has to confront the don't think anything could have sal- million, $14.7 million, three death of his lather, which he feels vaged the butchering that was done weeks. responsible for. by the writers. And the story really 9. "Senseless." $2.78 million. Once they move in, Martha does does drag this film down to the $9.2 million, two weeks. some cheap parlor tricks and a lot of depths of cinematic horror. 10. "Caught Up\" $2.4 mil- 4 4T~ Tush." I can't imagine a backstabbing to try to break Helen If even half of the screen time was lion, one week. more interesting title for and Jackson up. I feel obligated not to devoted to developing their movie, HiL.a movie. It brings to say anything else and spoil what few the writers might have come up with Top Ten TV Shows mind a plethora of possibilities for surprises there are. but let me just say something better. But they waste even l."ER," NBC, 22.2. plot twists and turns. Will the film be that "Hush" is very predictahle. more time, bringing in some incestu- 2. "Seinfeld," NBC, 20.7. a deep, dark classic like "The ous undertones that never really 3. "Veronica's Closet." NBC, Handmaid's Tale." or will it be as Film develop. 17.1. boring and lethargic as "Jade"? All the filmmakers accomplish is 4. "40th Annual Grammy Unfortunately, this movie definite- Hush to make the movie about two hours Awards." CBS. 17.0. ly falls into the latter category. Directed by Jonathan Darby too long. If it was a 10-minule short, 6. "Friends," NBC, 16.5. "Hush" starts out slowly and only Starring Gwyneth Paltrow and showing only the end, it would be a 6. "CBS Sunday Movie: The gets slower. This movie is like driving Jessica Lange quality movie. It might even win an Long Way Home," CBS, 15.7. on 1-35 behind a school bus that's still award at the Sundance Film Festival, 7. "Oprah Winfrey Presents: dropping off children. The hallmark of any quality movie but it isn't a short. The Wedding, Part 2," ABC, The movie's plot starts out with depends on strong direction, good It is a very long, drawn-out story 15.6. two yuppies, Helen (Gwyneth storytelling and believable acting. If a with no plot that should have never 8. "60 Minutes," CBS. 15.5. Paltrow) and Jackson (Johnathon movie has these traits, then the movie been released. 9. "Just Shoot Me," NBC, Schaech). on their way to Jackson's is great. Unfortunately. "Hush" has 15.0. family farm for the holidays. Once only one of them — good acting. Grade: F 10. "Home Improvement." there, Helen meets Jackson's psy- Paltrow does a pretty good job ABC. 14.7. Poler lovilW TRISTAR chotic mother, Martha, overplayed with Helen, and Lange is great. She Joe Henderson is a senior account- Gwyneth Paltrow (foreground) and Jessica Lange (background) star from the start by Jessica Lange. From overplays Martha from the start, and ing major from Southlake, Texas. Video Rentals in TriStar's "Hush their first scene together. Martha is it makes for a realistic psychopath 1. "Air Force One," (Columbia TriStar) 2. "The Game." (PolyGram) 3. "G.I. Jane," (Hollywood) Destruction mars 'Transforming Nature' exhibit 4. "Event Horizon," (Paramount) 5. "Conspiracy Theory," Axes, railroads in photographs distort essence of the outdoors (Warner) 6. "Contact," (Warner) they only on display for those who worse alteration of nature than the 7. "Nothing to Lose," donate money to the museum, and physical manipulation that occurs (Touchstone) the non-paying public gets the just outside our doors. This section 8. "The Devil's Advocate," leftovers? Whatever the case may takes images of flowers, land- (Warner) be. the 2/1.375 of Amon Carter's scapes and animals, and manipu- 9. "Face/Off," (Paramount) entire collection that I was allowed lates them into an abstract form 10. "Chasing Amy." to view did not portray what 1 had that is hardly recognizable. (Miramax) expected. One in particular is a picture of —Associated Press Jl'STIN Showing human interaction with some fish with straight pins ROC 11K nature over the last hundred or so through them. I only have one Jf you have ever returned your years, this exhibit has an interest- question for these photographers: textbooks at the end of the ing way of defining the term Why? Is nature that old and bland year, tried one of Pizza Hut's "transforming nature." Apparently that we have to spice it up and dis- Cool Web Site new smoothies or anticipated last it means "to destroy and remove tort it into pictures that look of the Day year's Dallas Cowboys season. from the path of human progress." almost nothing like the original? you understand what it's like to These aren't your usual photos of While the quality of these pho- expect something good but then flowers and sunsets. tos is impressive, the content of get ripped off. But if you've never their images seems to insinuate www.altvideo.com had the pleasure of being let down that nature is to be plowed through AltVideos and disappointed by something. Art Exhibit and warped for our own progress and amusement. I would suggest I've got the remedy: The Transforming Nature This site really exemplifies "Masterworks of Photography spending the day outside and the future of the Web-in Collection: Transforming Nature" Playing through May 24 experiencing nature firsthand, Amon Carter Museum short, it provides free con- on display at the Amon Carter instead of looking at some old (817)738-1933 tent at the expense of the Museum. photos and letting someone tell advertisers. This cool site The museum has a sign on the you what nature is for. 1 think places, thousands of full- wall boasting of its extensive col- These pictures show men chop- you'll find that even 22,000 photos of nature can't compare with one length music videos right at lection of American photography ping down massive trees and leav- ing acres of slumps and branches; hour of the real thing. your fingertips. Register which contains 22,000 exhibition- quality prints. Then you turn to see blasting through mountainsides to (again, it's free) and log on a measly 32 of them hanging in the make way for railroad tracks; and Grade: C- to the future of the Webl 3PECIAL TO THE SKIFF gallery. even little boys clearing a field of Top: William Henry Jackson's "Tunnels 10 and 11" was photographed -Nathan Phelpe Am I missing something? Are all its cotton. Justin Roche is a freshman in Mile Canyon, Colo. Bottom: James F. Ryder's "Atlantic and Great the other 21,968 photos just col- The other half of the Amon advertising/public relations major lecting dust somewhere? Or are Carter exhibit shows an even from St. Charles, Mo. Western Railroad" was photographed in 1860. FRIDAY, MARCH 6,1998 Skiff PAGE 5 Film is big on characters, not on plot Coens' 'The Big Lebowski' rescued by hilarious acting Top Singles 1. "GettirT Jiggy Wit It," Film Review Will Smith (Columbia) 2. "My Heart Will Go On," MITCH Celine Dion (Sony) YOUNGBLOOD 3. "Nice & Slow," Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) Fans of the eccentric filmmaking style of 4. "No, No, No," Destiny's Ihe Coen Brothers (Ethan the producer Child (Columbia) and Joel the director) tend to hang on 5. "Truly Madly Deeply," every whisper of gor.sip about their latest pro- Savage Garden (Columbia) jects. As one of these obsessed fans, I can vouch 6. "Swing My Way," K.P. & for the accuracy of the above statement. Envy! (Eastwest) But how can you find fault with the men who 7. "Together Again," Janet brought us "Raising Arizona," "The Hudsucker (Virgin) Proxy" and "Fargo?" 8. "What You Want," Mase Two things the Coens deserve kudos for: the featuring Total (Bad Boy- way they populate their films with the most Arista) eclectic cast of characters, and their ability to 9. "Gone Till November." avoid dull films. Wyclef Jean (Ruffhouse) Sadly, the thread-barest of plots ties every- 10. "How Do I Live," thing together. The Coens' strengths have LeAnn Rimes (Curb) always been unique characters and immersible atmosphere, and story is not one of these Top Albums strengths. "The Big Lebowski" follows The 1. " 'Titanic' Soundtrack," Dude (Jeff Bridges) and his bowler buddies as (Sony Classical) they get involved in the kidnapping of a mil- 2. "Let's Talk About Love," lionaire's trophy wife. Celine Dion (550 Music) The millionaire's name is Lebowski. as is the 3. "Charge It 2 Da Game," Christian name of The Dude. Consequently, the Silkk the Shocker (No Limit) 4. "Savage Garden," Savage Film Garden (Columbia) The Big Lebowski Married Morton GRAMERCY 5. " 'The Wedding Singer' Directed by Joel Coen Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi and John Goodman listen to the boasting of a rival bowler in the Ethan and Joel Coen film, "The Soundtrack." (Maverick- Big Lebowski." Starring Jeff Bridges. Steve Buscemi and John Warner) Goodman 6. "Backstreet," Backstreet Walter is a blowhard Vietnam vet who invari- What doesn't grow old in the least, however, better films, but it's still miles ahead of most Boys (Jive) ably makes bad situations worse because he is John Turturro's Jesus. 1 thought I'd seen Hollywood productions. 7. "My Way," Usher villainous Nihilists blame The Dude for every- can't keep his big mouth shut. Donny seems to everything going into this film, but 1 have never (LaFace) thing the other Lebowski has done. The Dude is only be around as Walter's foil — which is a seen a more over-the-top character than Jesus, Grade: B- 8. "Love Always," K-Ci & forced to enlist his friends Walter (John waste of Buscemi s considerable talents. and Turturro takes it so far you wonder if he's JoJo (MCA) Goodman)and Donny (Steve Buscemi) to help Goodman is great as Walter, but his antics grow capable of slopping. Mittli Youngblood is a junior radio-tv-film 9. "Yourself Or Someone him out of his fix. tiresome after an hour or so. "The Big Ixbowski" isn't one of the Coens' major from Dallas. Like You," Matchbox 20 (Lava-Atlantic) 10. "Yield," Pearl Jam (Epic) Actors, comedy make it hard 'Dust has musical mix Video Sales blatant headhanging blasts. The 1. "Air Force One." Music Review third track on the album. (Columbia) to say goodbye to 'Seinfeld' "Terminator." is an especially 2. "Hercules," (Walt ANDY life we tend to overlook. It's about know Jerry. Kramer. George and lagged metallic opera. Using a Disney) SUMMA laughter. Elaine as, well, friends. The show chorus of guitar screeches and 3. "Soul Food," (Fox) It's also about money. has been a sort of Thursday night ~^ evendusl boasts an interest- acidic bass lines, the song is a 4. "Private Parts," "Seinfeld." as most know, isn't buddy, giving us a chance to laugh ing brand of music. It's not metulphoric delight. Lead singer (Paramount) returning for a 10th season. Jerry at the absurdity around us — if 'exactly metal, but it's not Lajon's quasi-rap lyrics add an 5. "My Best Friend's Seinfeld turned down a reported only for 30 minutes. alternative. It's not hip-hop. hut undeniablcly strong urban under- Wedding," (Columbia $5 million per episode from NBC. Let's not go overboard, though. it's not techno, either. current TriStar) saying. "It's not about money." "Seinfeld" has often been brilliant It's a little of each. But Sevendusi shows their 6. "Marilyn Manson: Dead ANDY Seinfeld earned $94 million last — and their observances of sub- Sloshing together all the previ- musical range on the album's to the World," (Interscope) SlIMMA year, so he's probably not in it for way freaks. Joe DiMaggio's ously mentioned styles into a many musical hybrids. "Prayer." 7. "The Blues Brothers," f> einfeld"•infeld" hasI been a pro- the money now. This doesn't help donuts and dead fiancees have groovy mix of guitar growls and the album's sixth track, begins (Universal Studios) *V found telielevision institu- NBC, however. been hilarious. But I don't think lyrical howls. Scvendust is a with a funky "Shaff'-ish homage, (Platinum) Vv_J tion. JeiJerry and Pals The Emmy Award-winning Seinfeld wanted his show to be a throwback to yesteryear. Their but segues into a eardrum-beating 8. "Evita," (Hollywood) have forever altered the landscape "Seinfeld," the brainchild of real-time microcosm of day-to-day music isn't dated, hut their style is Pantcra-style metal montage. 9. "Spice Girls: One Hour of TV with their unique brand of Seinfeld and Larry Charles, has living. He just wanted "Seinfeld" time-tested: try a little of every- Then, after three minutes of metal of Girl Power." (Warner) comedic brazenness. Through a been referred to as "the defining to be funny. thing and see what happens. mania, the group fades back into 10. "Playboy's Girls Next show about nothing, they have . . . sitcom of our age" by He succeeded. Their new sell-titled album is a the Isaac Hayes mode. Richard Door," (Playboy) yada, yada, yada. Entertainment Weekly. "Seinfeld," which debuted in grab bag of assorted musical Koundtree would be proud. We all know the story. It has also enabled NBC to 1989 as "The Seinfeld styles. Using a pinch of Pearl Jam. "Will It Bleed." another of the Mass Market group's genre-bending tunes, has Paperbacks For devout "Seinfeld" fans, this become the most powerful net- Chronicles," has been the standard a dab of House of Pain and a heap is not new information. We've work of the 1990s. Losing The Fab by which other sitcoms are mea- of Biohazard. Scvendust is an ode a touch of matchbox 20 and 1. "The Partner" by John known for years that Jerry Four (Jerry. Kramer. George and sured. to musical diversity. Lynard Skynard. but relies heavily Grisham (Dell/Island) Seinfeld's "show about nothing" is Elaine) is going to shake NBC to Its insightful humor, dynamic These pinches and dabs of on its metallic underpinnings. 2. "A Night To Remember" a lot more than that. It's a show its core. character development and unique Not all the tunes on by Walter Lord (Bantam) about rude bubble boys, "master of With the retirement of premise have made "Seinfeld" a "Sevendust" are successful musi- 3. "Dr. Atkins' New Diet your domain" contests, virginal "Seinfeld." NBC loses more than television legend. Music cal splices, however. "Face." a Revolution" by Robert C. closet designers, ruthless soup $200 million in advertising rev- We'll dearly miss the antics of failed Nine Inch Nails/Stone Atkins (Avon) Nazis, reluctant marriage pacts, enue a year and 30 million viewers Jerry and company. But for ten Sevendust Temple Pilots sandwich, is pretty 4. "The Notebook" by fake marine biologists, Marisa a week. years, we've laughed and enjoyed by Sevendusi lame. The group tries to encom- Nicholas Sparks (Warner) Tomei obsessions, girls named It also weakens their stronghold "Seinfeld." It's been a good run. TVT Records pass ihe techno stylings of Nails 5. "Music in the Night" by Dolores, Kenny Rogers chicken on Thursday nights. "Must See Or. as Kramer said when he hit and the guitar grooves of the V.C. Andrews (Pocket Star) roasters and Chinese restaurants. TV." In short. NBC stands to lose a golf ball into the ocean that land- musical variations, however, don't Pilots, but the result is a musical 6. "The Ranch" by Danielle And we've loved every minute millions of dollars. ed in a whale's blowhole. compare to the overt heavy metal lemon. Steel (Dell) of it. But diehard Seinfeldians really "Seinfeld" was a "hole in one." influence the band exhibits. These 7. "The Cat Who Tailed a "Seinfeld" isn't about nothing. don't care about NBC or their pre- guys from Atlanta are certifiable Andv Summa a a senior news- Thief by Lilian Jackson It's about the everyday occur- cious demographics. We're just Andy Summa is a senior news- metal hounds. editorial journalism major from Braun (Jove) rences through which we all suf- sad to see our TV buddies leave. editorial journalism major from Most of the album's songs arc Alvin. 8. "Small Town Girl" by fer. It's about the trivial details of Over the years, we've gotten to Alvin, Texas. LaVyrle Spencer (Jove) 9. "Hornet's Nest" by Patricia Cornwell (Berkley) 10. "Los Alamos" by C'mon, Texans, give Jolene's In the Gloaming' a chance Joseph Kanon (Island) A lot of bands have struck it East Coast. Their second album. "In the Gloaming" keeps a Jolene is just five guys: two on Trade Paperbacks rich by ripping off the "In the Gloaming." contains 14 steady stream of consistent sound guitar, one on bass, a drummer 1. "Don't Sweat the Small songs, style and sounds of songs that probably haven't been from one sonj* to the next. Jolene and a jack-of-all-trades who is Stuff . . ." by Richard more established bands. Others heard in Texas. But they should. doesn't try to dazzle with cheap credited as being "multi-instru- Carlson (Hyperion) are able to borrow certain charac- Jolene's music is full of oppo- gimmicks or redundant distortion. mental." The sound is simple, but 2. "James Cameron's teristics and combine them into sites: It's simple but lively. It's The music is simple and plays by not as simple as the lineup might Titanic" by Ed Marsh their own vibe. new but familiar. It has a faint itself. imply. (HarperPerennial) The latter is true for Jolene, a generic quality, but it's fresh. The sound may be categorized The only possible knock against 3. "Under the Tuscan Sun" North Carolina band that has been These opposites attract and pro- Jolene is opening for Hootie and by Frances Mayes building a bit of a following on the duce a groovy sound. the Blowfish at several big venues (Broadway) Music in 1946. But the band is nothing 4. "The Color of Water" by Jolene like Hootie and the Blowfish. James McBride (Riverhead) Their sound isn't fishy and the In the Gloaming 5. "Chicken Soup for the band doesn't blow. Sire Records Teenage Soul" by Canfield, It's very rare for an opening Hansen and Kirberger band and the main act of a concert (HCI) as mellow "chill rock " The album to both be worth the ticket price. 6. "Divine Secrets of the doesn't force listeners to concen- One act has to be worthless. By Ya-Ya Sisterhood" by trate, nor does it force itself into process of this elimination then. Rebecca Wells the spotlight. It's good back- Jolene has got to be good. (HarperPerennial) ground sound — perfect for sleep, All kidding aside. Jolene 7. "A Child Called 'It'" by studying or partying. sounds good. I haven't highlighted Dave Pelzer (HCI) When you spin this album, it any specific song because the 8. "A Civil Action" by seems like you're getting a kalei- album is a collaboration. The band Jonathan Harr (Vintage) doscope of different tastes in one works well together to produce 9. "Undaunted Courage" by band. There are hints of Tom good music. Likewise, the songs Stephen E. Ambrose Petty. Counting Crows and even work well together to produce a (S&S/Touchstone) the Allman Brothers. In addition. good album. 10. "The Simpsons: A Jolene traces their musical roots Complete Guide to Our and influences to Ihe Byrds. the Grade: 11+ Favorite Family" by Matt Band and Neil Young. Yet. not one Groening (HarperPerennial) song on the album can be called a Michael Kruse is a junior —Associated Press rip-off. They may borrow, but they advertising/public relations major Marina Chavai SIRE RECORDS put a lot of their own style into from Overland Park, Kan. Jolene's new album, "In the Gloaming," is a mix of alternative and pop music. It is a Sire Records pro- amplifying a good product. duction. PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, MARCH 6; 1998 ASSAULT From Page 1 Police Blotter continue escorting students to off- vice that was publicized after the suggestions," he said. "I told peo- campus homes. assaults. ple they needed better door locks, Campus Police reported the following incidents transported to Harris Southwest hospital. "We'll continue the service until Fort Worth officer Matt Welch or they needed to trim their shrubs. between Feb. 24 and March 5. Medical emergency we're sure the area's going to be said he and two colleagues have "A lot of people had hollow- Accidents March 4, 10:08 p.m. — A student in Jarvis Hall was safe," he said. "We'll most likely made about 35 checks for both stu- core doors for their entry, and Feb. 26, 11 a.m. — A two-car accident occurred at the unresponsive, trembling and feverish. She was transported keep it going at least through the dents and non-students in the area. that's not very secure," he said. intersection of Wabash and Cantey streets. MedStar to All Saints Hospital in downtown Fort Worth. spring semester." Between 10 and 12 of his checks Welch said students and faculty ambulance service and the fire department were called to Fort Worth police provide free were for students. members who need security Suspicious person the scene, and traffic was diverted until 12:20 p.m. security checks for homes, a ser- "A lot of -times I had to make checks can call 871-5477. Feb. 27, 1:07 a.m. — A man was trying to open doors Theft to Sherley Hall. He told police he was on campus to meet Feb. 25, 4:43 p.m. — A student's dry cleaning was a girl he had met over the summer. Police issued him a stolen from the Student Center Reading Room. warning for criminal trespass. NAGANO Feb. 26, 10:11 a.m. — The stereo surround system and Feb. 24, 3:08 p.m. — A suspicious person was talking From Page 1 two speakers in the first floor living area of Clark Hall about corrupt ministers and offering money to people near were reported missing. Brite Divinity School. He was issued a criminal trespass Feb. 26, 9 p.m. — A car radio and leather jacket were warning and escorted off campus. employers don't pay (us), but we Ogasawara said she saw ski jump- gloves and two pairs of socks, my stolen from a vehicle in the Mary Potishman Lard Tennis had to pay for transportation and ing, the rehearsal of the closing cer- hands and feet were freezing," she Disorderly conduct lunch." she said. "It cost around emony and the women's figure skat- said. Center lot. The driver's side window had been broken. Feb. 27, 2:21 a.m. — Fort Worth police issued four sus- $800 total." ing program. Ogasawara said the most valuable March 3. 4:30 p.m. — Three coin-operated gumball pects disorderly conduct citations after an incident in the She said more than 30.000 people "But we could only watch most experience in Nagano was when she machines were reported missing from the first floor of the bookstore parking lot. volunteered their time and services other games on TV." she said. met many other volunteers and Student Center. Harassment to the Olympics. She said she thought about volun- Nagano city officers. Burglary Feb. 25, 9:50 p.m. — A resident in Waits Hall had a She said she was glad that she teering when she came to TCU dur- "Also. I am so happy when I think March 3, 12:37 p.m. — The room of a Tri-Delt sorori- message on her answering machine from a woman mak- could speak and understand English ing the summer of 1995. that I am (someone) who participat- ty member was burglarized while she was gone for the ing sexual sounds. because not many volunteers could She said she thought her English- ed (in) the Olympics," she said. weekend. A bracelet and ring set valued at $1,200 was speak English. speaking ability was not strong She said when she comes back to Feb. 27. 11:24 a.m. — A Foster Hall resident said she stolen. Ogasawara said her favorite enough to work for the Summer the United States, she would like to had received harassing calls since the beginning of the Olympic sport is figure skating. Olympics in Atlanta, so she looked gather information about the next ASMS! constable's department semester from a person breathing heavily. She said that "Figure skating has human drama for a job at Nagano's games. Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Feb. 24, 9:06 a.m. —A student was served with papers that day she had received a call from someone who said, on the rink and behind the rink." she A friend from Nagano, who was a Utah in 2002. relating to an earlier incident. He had been arrested for "Too bad this is your room." said. "It is a scoring game while ski- former TCU student, gave her infor- Her mother, Yoko Ogasawara, DWI and, on inspection of his vehicle, police found a con- Simple assault by contact ing and many other sports compete mation about the volunteering said she thought her daughter was trolled substance and a lock box containing more than Feb. 27. 1:57 p.m. — A person refused to get off the psy- by time and speed. opportunities. Ogasawara said. kidding when Yuka told her that she $9,000 cash, chology department phone in Winton-Scott Hall after "Figure skaters practice how to be She said working in the cold wanted to skip a semester so that she more aesthetic, hut the skaters' weather was the hardest thing could volunteer at the Olympics. 911 calls being asked to do so by a professor. When the professor image and the judges' image don't throughout the volunteer work in "I hesitated a little, but then I March 1, 12:11 p.m. —A Brachman Hall resident had tried to hang up the phone herself, the man grabbed her match always. It's like a soap Nagano. thought it would be a wonderful problems breathing and a painful back. The resident was arm and pushed her away. He also refused to show an ID. opera." she said. "Even though I wore two pairs of experience for her," she said. COCHRAN From Page 1 off just teaching part-time, but the Ellen Paige Garrison, the current her students. still promotes dance and offers feed- school in Dallas. Mary Cochran attended the North demand for a full modem dance chairwoman of the modem dance "When you're a teacher, it never back and suggestions to TCU's Bywaters Cochran said one of her Carolina School of the Arts when she department continued to grow. department. stops," she said. "You fall in love with department. teachers was Edith James, a member was 15 and trained there for four Bywalers Cochran. who taught at Garrison said she has many fond your students. It's very inspiring to be Bywaters Cochran said the dance of the Denishawn Company, which years. Although she was later accept- TCI' for 17 years, said the students memories of working with Bywalers a teacher and have an influence on department has a fantastic reputation was created by Ruth St. Denison and ed to Juilliard School in New York, took two technique classes a day. Cochran. people's lives. and that people come from all over Ted Shawn. The pair is considered by she joined the Alwin Nikolais studied choreography and learned "She is my mentor and my second "People who say it must be hard to the world to attend TCU. She said her many to be the mother and father of Company instead. dances in addition to their regular mother," Garrison said. "She has been be a teacher don't understand. It's an former students have had success as modem dance in America. She worked there for two years academic courses. The rehearsals a wonderful pioneer for modern absolutely wonderful profession, professional dancers in major compa- Mary Cochran will teach a master before joining the Paul Taylor Dance often lasted until late at night. dance in the southwest forever. always inspiring." nies, become the heads of companies dance class at the TCU Ballet Company, with whom she danced for "To be a dance major is very diffi- "She has just really influenced Bywaters Cochran said she could- and opened their own studios. Building on Monday and Tuesday 12 years. cult." she said. "You have to be disci- numerous people in the field with her n't wait to go to work each day, even Bywaters Cochran, who began nights. Ticket information for the Bywaters Cochran said Mary will plined." training, her example, her talent and though she commuted from Dallas. studying dance when she was 5 classes can be obtained by calling become the new director of The Paul When Bywalers Cochran first artistry. She's a woman who just gives "The dance department is constant- years old. trained at the Juilliard 922-0944. Taylor 2 Company next year. began teaching at TCU. she was the and gives and gives." ly evolving." she said. "1 saw the con- School in New York and under a Garrison said she is thrilled to Tickets to Mary Cochran's show, only modern dance instructor, but she Bywaters Cochran said she still cert (last weekend) and it's still one of Fulbright Scholarship in Paris. She have Cochran orf campus as it is a which range in price from $6 to $25, had a student assistant to help demon- attends all of the department's the best departments in the U.S." is also an accomplished choreogra- wonderful opportunity for both are available by calling (214) 871- strate to the class. The student was concerts and keeps in touch with Garrison said Bywaters Cochran pher and ran her own modern dance Mary and the students. 2787. Bluebonnet BE A BE! 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The women's ™ Mr Frogs™ place high in WAG team will face Illinois today at By Matt Welnack 2 p.m. and the men's team SKIFF STAFF takes on Fresno State Sunday at Mustangs fall again The "Flyin' Frogs" competed in the Men's and 1 p.m. Both teams will play at Women's Indoor Western Athletic Conference the Mary Potishman-Lard By Wendy Bogema seconds until Jones SPORTS EDITOR Championships last weekend at the Air Force Tennis Center. made a bucket to give Academy in Colorado Springs. The baseball team will play The 13th-ranked TCU men's basketball TCU a one-point lead ^PPw Colo. The men finished fifth and New Mexico in a three-game team extended its school-record winning and cap a 17-6 scor- I the women finished sixth in the weekend series. They play streak to 16 games and advanced to the ing run by the Frogs. competition. Brigham Young today at 2:35 p.m. and semifinals of the Western Athletic The teams traded took first in both the men's and Saturday and Sunday, with Conference Championship tournament with scores and the lead ifcL I women's. both games scheduled to begin a 71 -69 victory over the Southern Methodist until a free throw by g|, "We did pretty good overall; at 1:05 p.m. All games will be Mustangs Thursday in Las Vegas. Penny with 48 sec- v^^k the guys placed higher than they played on the TCU Diamond. Because they are the Pacific Division onds left put the Frogs did last year." junior Chessna The men's lacrosse team will champions, the Frogs had a first-round bye, up by one. On their Khadevis Davis said. play at the intramural field so this was their first game in the tourna- next possession, the Robinson TCU had only two first place against Texas Tech at 1 p.m. on ment. The Mustangs, however, were hot off Mustangs were finishes in the meet. Senior Saturday and Trinity University a 76-71 victory over Colorado State unable to score, and Khadevis Robinson won first place in the 800-meter at noon on Sunday. Tuesday. the ball was knocked run with a time of 1:48.89 seconds. Sophomore The Frogs got the opening tip but were out of bounds by Dywana Crupp won first place in the 400-meter dash NBA unable to connect qn their first possession, SMU to give TCU in Section I with a time of 55.62 seconds and also Sprewell to and SMU scored first. Junior center Lee possession with six placed second in the 200-meter dash with a time of Nailon answered with two quick buckets to seconds left. 24.54 seconds. return to NBA put the Frogs up 4-2. The Mustangs NEW YORK (AP) — Latrell In the men's 55-meter dash, senior Syan Williams The Mustangs tied it up at four, but the fouled junior guard finished second with a time of 6.I0 seconds. The Sprewell will be returning to Frogs went on an 11-5 run to put them Prince Fowler before the NBA sooner than expected winner. Felix Andam of BYU. matched Williams' ahead 15-9. Senior guard Malcolm Johnson the ball was inbound- time of 6.06 which he set two weeks ago. In the 200- — although not as quickly as hit three shots in a row. and the Frogs were ed, sending him to the he wished — with his Golden meter event, junior Jarmiene Hollowly finished third up by seven. line where he made with a time of 2 1.37 seconds, which gives him a spot State contract intact. They continued to lead throughout the one of two free In a ruling that stunned the at nationals. first half, and along the way, senior forward throws to put the In the women's 55-meter dash, junior Catoshia Warriors and angered commis- James Penny tied the school record for Frogs up. 71-69. sioner David Stem, an arbitra- Lewis placed third, finishing with a time of 6.76 sec- career blocked shots, 166. He would then With that same :06 onds. Senior Giesla Jackson won second place in the tor decided Wednesday to rein- get two more blocks in the game to break on the clock, SMU state Sprewcll's contract and 200-meter dash in Section 2 with a time of 23.77 that record. put the ball in the seconds. Both women qualified for the national com- reduce his suspension by five The Frogs entered the locker room up by hands of sophomore months. petition next weekend. Davis won third place in the six, but the Mustangs got off to a quick start guard Stephen 55-meter hurdles with a time of 7.90 seconds. Sprewell's suspension now in the second half. Woods, who put up a will expire July 1. and he will "The girls that are going (to nationals) have been Johnson hit two threes in the first few three for the win, but MkhMl BrY.nl MANAGING EDITOR there before, so it is not a new shock." Davis said once again become a member minutes, but the Mustangs went on a 22-8 it didn't go and the Senior guard Malcolm Johnson dunks the ball in a Jan. 10 "They are going to go there and get down to busi- of the Warriors. He is due to be run to give them a 54-46 lead with just Frogs came away game vs. San Jose State at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. ness." paid $8.3 million next season under 12 minutes to play. with the victory. Johnson scored 13 points in the Frogs' 71 -69 victory over The men's mile relay team came in at second and $9.0 million in 1999-2000, They held their lead and would extend it Nailon said that even if Golden State, as expect- SMU Thursday night. place with a time of 3:10.64 seconds. Sophomore to as many as eight as the Frogs struggled to when the shots David Lagat won second place in the 3.000-meter ed, trades him. make their shots fall. TCU's offense finally wouldn't fall for the Frogs, it was funda- worse from the line than the Mustangs, but Sprewell's contract was ter- run. coming in at 8:39.32 seconds. In the men's got a spark when senior guard Mike Jones mentals that kept them in the game. they had fewer turnovers and more steals. 5,000-meter run. sophomore Adrian Martinez came minated by the Warriors and he hit two crucial three-pointers to bring the "The key for us was to do the little things: Head coach Billy Tubbs said the Frogs were was suspended by the NBA for in al cigth place, while freshman Gladys Keitany fin- Frogs within four. Freshman guard Ryan Rebound and play defense." Nailon said. lucky to come away with the win. ished 13th. one year for his attack on coach Carroll, who saw 20 minutes in the game "Once we started to do that, the plays began "SMU did an outstanding job." Tubbs Williams and Holloway both qualified for the P.J. Carlesimo at practice Dec. coming off the bench, also connected from to come our way." said. "They had us on the ropes. We think 1. national meet. Robinson and sophomore Johnny behind the arc to give the offense some fire. Jones, Johnson and Nailon were the only we played poorly, and SMU did have the Collins arc going to Indianapolis this weekend to try "I thought our organization Jones turned his offensive spark into Frogs in double figures as the team only chance to put us away. to qualify for the NCAA meet. Their times were made a statement of what they defense with a steal and then a drive to the shot 40 percent from the field. Jones led the "I give my guvs the credit for coming think is acceptable behavior. good enough to qualify, but they are no! guaranteed hoop, on which he was fouled. He sank both team with 18, followed by Nailon with 16 back." a spot. and the league supported that," free-throw shots, and the Frogs were down and Johnson with 13. Nailon was leading TCU now advances to face the No. 20 The NCAA Indoor Championship will begin on Carlesimo said Wednesday by one with just over seven minutes left. rebounder with 14. New Mexico Lobos at 8 p.m. Friday CST in night after the Warriors upset Friday. March 13 and conclude the next day in Neither team would score for the next 90 The Frogs were out-rebounded and were the semifinal game of the tournament Indianapolis. the San Antonio Spurs 90-83. "To have that set aside is disap- pointing. At the same time, to get a resolution to this is great. It's good for Spree and that's Frogs brand Longhorns with 11-2 victory fine." Carlesimo also said he By Kevin Dunleavy with guys on (the bases) and our baseman Sam Lunslord and junior would be willing to coach SKIFF STAFF defense was solid. They played really first baseman David Wallace also Sprewell again if the Warriors The baseball team traveled to tight while we were all relaxed." posted runs on the board. Atchison decide to keep him. Austin Tuesday afternoon to chal- Sophomore catcher Brad Rogers got four strikeouis and earned his sec- Golden State general man- lenge the University of Texas knocked out two hits and earned three ond win of the season. ager Garry St. Jean did not rule Longhorns in a single ball game. RBls. Senior shortstop Jef Yarbrough Scarborough, a transfer this year out the possibility of Sprewell's Despite TCU's overall losing record also batted in three runners with his from the University of Texas, said the return to the Warriors, but said against the Longhorns of 50-209-2, first triple of the year. Junior third Texas team is relatively new. no decision has been made on the Frogs arrived on Disch-Falk Field "1 didn't really recognize anyone." what approach the team will and promptly dominated the game by he said. "To tell you the truth. I think take. winning 11-2. 6 6Tt seems like our some of our players have had more The victory was TCU's first against experience on (hat field than they NHL the Longhorns since May 5, 1989 and i:defense is strong, had." puts their current season record at 11- our pitching is strong, With this win. the Frogs now look Possible U.S. hockey 6. forward to Friday when they will "teamwide sanction" TCU played quietly until the fourth and our offense is meet up with New Mexico Lobos WASHINGTON (AP) — inning when they scored their 11 runs for a three-game series at the TCU The head of the U.S. delegation almost clicking. 1 before slowly tapering off after the Diamond. Friday also marks the to last month's Olympics in seventh. The Longhorns only man- think things are com- start of their conference games Japan says a "teamwide sanc- aged to squeeze in two runs off of a against first-time opponents like the tion" is being considered for ing around." total of three hits and could not rally Brigham Young Cougars and Utah the men's hockey team after from TCU's early lead. — Mike Scarborough Utes. It also pits them against last apartments were trashed in the Junior center fielder Mike year's WAC tournament winners, Olympic Village. Junior center fielder Scarborough, who had one hit, one the Rice Owls. U.S. Chief of Mission Paul run and one RBI in the game, said the "Our coach is proud and we hope George told The Washington Frogs beat up on the Longhorns. baseman Royce Huffman helped out the ball keeps rolling." Scarborough Post the sanction would come "Everyone put their ten cents in to by doubling in a runner and scoring said. "It seems like our defense is Lwgh Wilson wt sw> as a result of failure by any of make a dollar and (senior pitcher) three runs himself. strong, our pitching is strong, and our the 23 players to step forward Junior center fielder Mike Scarborough gets a strike in Sunday's Scott Atchison did an awesome job," Senior right fielder Chris Connally offense is almost clicking. I think and take responsibility for the game vs. Oral Roberts. He had one hit, one run and one RBI in he said. "We managed to have big hits scored twice while senior second things are coming around. damage. Tuesday's victory over the University of Texas-Austin. All of the Olympic team members play on NHL teams, and the league has investigated Young athletes help build foundation the incident without determin- ing who was responsible. You can't build I house without a ence success right away. off the bench and look advantage of the "It's rot something one foundation. And you can't finish With all the success of the men's team opportunity. Freshman Sally Spencer led wishes to do," George said. building the house in a matter of right now. some Homed Frog fans forget it TCU's scoring in two games and provided a "But if no one comes forward, months. took Billy Tubbs four years to put his team needed offensive spark during the course of if no one has the courage to Building a basket- in a position to get a high seed in the NCAA the year. 'fess up' — and they haven't ball team is a lot like S^^^^S^^^S: Tournament. "Sally is a player who can score points yet — then there's some basis building a house. As Commentary The 1997-98 season statistics forecast a offensively." Petersen said. "She has to to (discipline) on a teamwide much as you would bright future for Petersen and the women's work hard to become a better defender and basis. like to finish it now. it program. she has to be focused on playing more min- "It's not unlike what a prin- takes time. Jill and Amy Sutton. twin guards, are utes." cipal might do at a school. If no TCU women's bas- only freshmen. The tandem finished No. 1 While TCU's early exit in the WAC one in the class will 'fess up' to ketball coach Mike and No. 2 in average points per game for Tournament was certainly a disappointment. breaking a window, then per- Petersen knows he has TCU. Jill was named WAC Pacific Division Petersen clearly expects better things to haps the whole class gets the ingredients for a Freshman of the Year and was a second- come. detention." successful program. ■ team all-WAC selection. The Suttons "I think that the first-year players made a Detention for the team could He must remain RlCIHKI) should only get belter with time. lot of plays and gained experience." include banning all 23 players patient and continue l)l Kkl I I "I think they can be very good players," Petersen said. "Those players have already from future Olympic Games the construction aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Petersen said. "They are hard working and had an impact." and from a While House visit process. can improve in the future." This impact includes 25 games in which in April with the rest of the "I haven't lost any of my enthusiasm or Besides the twin guards. TCU will return a first-year player led the Frogs in scoring. U.S. Olympic squad. my anticipation about the future of this pro- two inside players who made huge contri- 22 games in rebounding and 21 games in "The investigation is not yet gram," Petersen said following the Frogs' butions — Misty Meadows and Karen assists. completed," NHL spokesman WAC Tournament loss to Texas-El Paso. "I Clayton. Meadows led TCU in rebounding, The evidence points toward an exciting Arthur Pincus said. "I can't want the future to be here right now." and Clayton produced good numbers in lim- 1998-99 season and beyond. speculate on when it will be. Patience might be the toughest thing for ited minutes. The foundation is in place, and now it is We're still hoping to determine • SKIFF STAFF the program to endure. Eight of the 15 play- "Karen has a ton of potential," Petersen time to begin building the house. the names of the people who Freshman guard Amy Sutton sets up to take a ers currently on the squad were first-time said. "She has great hands and showed at were involved." three-pointer in the Feb. 19 game against SMU at athletes in the TCU program. It is difficult to times this year how good she could be." Richard Durretl is a senior radio-TV-film Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. teach players a new system and then experi- Some young players also received time major from Montreal. PAGE 8 Skiff FRIDAY, MARCH 6,1998

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