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Mostly ~ # Wi aunny Campus Police discovered Iwo Southern Methodist Inside XMvereity Undents inside the locked gate* of Daniel-Meyer Robin Williams fights FRIDAY Coliseum at 2:25 a.m. the forces of "Rubber" NOVERMBER21, 1997 Wednesday. One of the students in Disney's latest. was arrested. Texas Christian University The student was arrested See page 6 95th Year • Number 51 after Campus Police ran a check on the two suspects and discovered Dallas County had a warrant out for his arrest. Campus Police officer Mark McOuire said the warrant was for an unpaid parking ticket Lawlor wins House presidency in run-off McGuire said the suspect who was arrested was carrying Junior takes 56 Nicoletti's 561 votes (44 percent) president for the past three semes- President-elect Willy Pinnell; Vice dents know that I really care about a pair of wire cutters. in the race. ters. President-elect for Programming. what they think." One of the suspects showed "I think it's a tremendous honor," "I give my best to Shana and Carl Long; Secretary-elect, Christie Lawlor and Nicoletti faced each police a Dallas driver's license percent, pledges said Lawlor, a junior international wish her luck for next year," he Hobbs; and Treasurer-elect Renee other in the run-oft when neither and the other had a Kansas communica- said. Rabeler. received an absolute majority of the license, according to police communication tion major. Nicoletti said he will not appeal "If we're acting like a well-oiled votes in Tuesday's primary elec- reports. "And I want to the results of the election. machine, it'll work best for all of tion. Only 18 votes separated By Jeff Meddiugh thank all the When questioned about what STAFF REPORTER Lawlor said her first task as pres- us," Lawlor said. Lawlor. Nicoletti and third-place people who ident will be to fulfill the commit- During the campaign, Lawlor they were doing inside the Shana Lawlor garnered the most presidential candidate Chris helped me ments she outlined in her cam- said she met many concerned stu- Brooks. gates, the suspects gave ho votes for student body president, carry it paign, with communication dents with whom she hopes to clear answers. defeating current vice president Elections and Regulations through to the between the House and students as remain in contact to "complete the "If they were going to do Kevin Nicoletti on Thursday in the Committee Chairman Ben end. Now the her main focus. circle with feedback." Alexander said he was ama/ed by anything, they never really said House of Student Representatives work begins." But between now and the start of She said their voices made her how both candidates rallied 1.261 they were going to do any- run-off election. Shana Lawlor Nicoletti, a her term in January, she said she aware of the issues that need to be voters to the polls lor the run-off. thing," McGuire said. Lawlor, the current Student junior marketing major, said he was will establish strong rapport with tackled. "They both should be commend- Despite their hesitance to tell Concerns Committee chairwoman, disappointed about the loss but was the other newly-elected members of "I'm a people's person," she ed for a well-run campaign." police their reason for being at received 700 votes (56 percent) to the coliseum, McGuire said happy to serve students as vice the Executive Board: Vice said. "And I wanted to let the stu- Alexander said. they, were cooperative and
McGuire also said the sus- pects had a car circling around Students hit with pepper spray during charge on field Bellaire Drive waiting to pick them up. Campus Police issued the Deputies aet suspects criminal trespass warnings, and Fort Worth after officer Police issued them criminal trespass citations. The suspects is knocked down will be fined for the citation. By Michael Bryant and Kelly Melhart Auction to benefit SKIFF STAFF hanger-fighting causes Students can bid on home- As students climbed on the north made desserts, autographed goal post of Amon Carter Stadium celebrity photos and an award- on Thursday night to celebrate winning "M.A.S.H." script TCU's victory. Tarrant County signed by Alan Alda at the sheriff's deputies used pepper spray Ending Hunger Auction at on several TCU students in noon today in the Student response to reported hostilities Center Lounge. against the officers. Erin Kelley, a junior interna- After students rushed the field to congratulate Honied Frog players on tional communication major their first and only win of the year, a and Hunger Week chairwoman, 2I-I8 victory over Southern said money raised from the Methodist University, many ran to auction will be donated to one the north end /one and began to tear local and five international down the goal post charities. TCU Campus Police Chief Steve Kelley said charities are cho- McGee said students who were part sen because they have low of the announced crowd of 19.044 % overhead costs, meaning they began to grab and assault the officers send 98 percent of the money who were protecting the end /one. they raise to people in need. prompting the officers to use the pep- Although they haven't decid- per spray. ed what this year's charities McGee said he heard one sher- will be, last year's charities iff's officer was thrown to the included Catholic Relief ground and kicked in the head. Mel Services, OxFam America and Thomas, the assistant athletic direc- the Manna Project tor for facilities, said he saw a simi- The event is sponsored by lar incident from his vantage point Baptist Student Ministries and in the press box. the Wesley Foundation, an orga- Don Mills, vice chancellor tor stu- nization for Methodist students. dent affairs, said a deputy sheriff was Cindy Barr, director of the shoved from behind and knocked to Baptist Student Ministry, said the ground; however, there was no they have been hosting the auc- SKIFF STAFF indication that it was a student who tion for about three years. Police officers restrain an enthusiastic fan after spectators Methodist University. Tarrant County sheriff's officers used pep- committed the act. he said. "(The auction) is an easy rushed onto the field and tore down the goal post in Amon Carter per spray to drive off students who they say knocked down an way for students to get officer. (For football game coverage, please see page 9.) involved," Barr said. Stadium on Thursday after TCU's 21-18 victory over Southern Please see GAME, Page 2 Letters are sent out to celebrities and athletes by members of the Hunger Week committee requesting donated Trustees A novel way to fight items for the auction, she said. Items to be auctioned off include a dinner for 20, at least to fight world hunger two Frog Fountain parking to relay spaces and autographed pic- Students hold 24-hour prayer vigil at chapel tures from the Beach Boys, Willard Scott, James Earl By Danielle Daniel prayer can make a difference." concerns SKIFF STAFF Mary Certain, a junior religion and Jones, Ted Turner, Dave Thomas and Bob Barker. While many food items were col- sociology major and president of By Klmberiy Wilson Uniting Campus Ministries, said the MANAGING EDITOR lected and donations were made to the Tarrant Area Food Bank, some weekly Wednesday service at Robert Society presents fifth A new chancellor, the need for of eight concerts students chose to fight hunger in Carr Chapel kicked oft the vigil and more scholarship money and the another way — through prayer. attracted a larger crowd than usual to Christopher McGuire will recurring plea for a new student cen- perform Saturday in Ed From noon pray for those ter were discussed at the Student Wednesday until suffering from Lambeth Auditorium in the Relations Committee meeting fifth concert of the Fort Worth noon Thursday, i 6Tcame here to help hunger. between Intercom and university about 60 stu- Certain said Classic Guitar Society's eight- trustees Thursday. Xme sort out the concert series. dents from dif- Bo Soderbergh, The committee meets every OPINION EDITOR ferent denomina- executive direc- McGuire, the artistic director semester the day before the Board of priorities in my life and From left: William Adams, chairman of the Board of Trustees tions participated tor of the Tarrant of the Port Worth Classic Guitar Trustees meets so student concerns realize how insignifi- Society, said the society's mis- Student Relations Committee, House President Andy Mitchell in the 24-hour Area Food can be voiced. Even though there is Prayer for Life Bank, participat- sion is to bring internationally not a student on the board, significant and Don Mills, vice chancellor for atudent affairs, address stu- cant some things in my recognized artists to the area dents at Thuraday's Intercom meeting. vigil to combat ed in the special student input on major decisions that hunger, spon- life are." service. and offer local professionals affect the university is relayed sity, board members said. Tucker and several members of the and accomplished students an sored by the — Geoff Mitchell, Between $80 through committee chairman "A private university has to have TCU community have exhibited for Social Justice and $90 was col- opportunity for performance. William Adams. somebody who can raise funds," several years needs to continue. Joining McGuire in the con- Task Force of senior religion major lected for the Adams said. "I think that person must continue cause. Mil wffl be Enric and Sabine Uniting Campus nBBaHMBH Choosing a chancellor Ann Jones, a trustee, said a chan- that long community association," Ministries. ^^^"■"■■^^ Certain said Madriguera, Jan Ryberg, James The search for Chancellor William cellor must be a jack-of-all-trades. she said. Wkth and Gerald Jones. Amy Trefzger, chairwoman of the hunger is not inevitable and it can be E. Tucker's replacement at the end of "Being a very strong leader would William Harrell, a trustee and task force and a sophomore math solved. The concert begins at 8 p.m. this academic year was discussed in be my very top priority," she said. president of the alumni association, Tickets are free for TCU stu- major, said students signed up for 30- "It is our role to not only attend the detail as members of Intercom asked The Rev. R. Scott Colglazier, said it is important that everyone minute time intervals, praying for an events in Hunger Week, but also to dents and $15 to $30 for non- trustees what the important qualities trustee and minister of University understand the search committee (of students. Tickets can be pur- end to world hunger during the day add our prayers and thoughts," she of the new chancellor should be. Christian Church, said the next chan- which he is a member) has no inten- and throughout the night. said. The chancellor-to-be should be a cellor will need to embody TCU's tion of "finding a clone of Bill "I think all the events of Hunger Students from different religions concert in 4M good fund-raiser, have a commitment current quality of life and will need Tucker." Week are important, but hopefully and denominations were welcomed to Division I athletics, show strong to be a strong leader, not a manager. He said the committee hopes to yjMCrPama) this will also help," Trefzger said. to participate in the vigil, and books leadership skills and appreciate the Pamela Roach Thomas, a trustee, 'It's more difficult to see than giving church-related aspects of the univer- said the community involvement Please see TRUSTEES, Page 3 money ... but many people believe i HUNGER, PAGE2 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1997 Police Blotter The following crimes were reported by Campus Police for Nov. 17 to ry parking lot told police that someone broke the driver's side window of Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other gen- Nov. 20. her car and stole her purse from inside. She told police she parked the car eral campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday and returned at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday to discover the offict at Moody Building South Room 291, mailed to TCU Box Marijuana-Misdemeanor burglary had occurred. She reported the burglary to Fort Worth Police 298050, or e-mailed to skiff®gamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff resen'es 12:21 p.m., Nov. 17 — An officer was dispatched to Milton Daniel after Department. the right to edit submissions for style, taste ami space available. Campus Police received complaints of the smell of marijuana coming from a resident's room. After searching the room, the officer confiscated mari- 8:08 a.m., Nov. 19 — Campus Police sent an officer to trie Coliseum YEARBOOK PHOTOS will be taken from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. juana and drug paraphenalia. parking lot where a man reported his car had been burglarized. The com today in the Student Center Lounge. plainant told police he parked his car at 12 a.m. on Nov. 18 and returned to Criminal Trespass Warning find the passenger window broken and a compact disc player and several TCU TRIANGLE will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Wesley 10 p.m., Nov. 18 — An officer noticed that a man riding a yellow bicy- CDs stolen at 7:30 a.m. Foundation Building. English lecturer Rick Bozorth will speak on cle in front of the Student Center met the description of a man described in the topic "What is Gay and Lesbian Literature?" For more informa- several harassment incidents on campus. The suspect sped away from Assault tion, call Priscilla Tate at 257-6164. police on his hike toward Bellaire Drive. When the officers identified them- 11:40 p.m., Nov. 19 — Two residents of Brachman Hall began fighting selves and told him to stop, the suspect continued to ride eastbound across after having a disagreement about stereo volumes. One of the suspects told VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SERVICE will be the South University Drive toward the Tandy Building. police he was attempting to study while his roommate was having a party. focus of student forum with Stuart Lord, the executive director of The officers were unable to locate him for 10 minutes before he sudden- He said his roommate's radio was too loud so he turned his own radio vol- the President's Summit for America's Future, from 2 to 3 p.m. ly reappeared jogging eastbound on W. Lowden towards Lubbock Street. ume up. The other suspect, a visitor of the roommate, asked him to turn his Tuesday in Student Center Room 222. An officer detained the suspect, but he was unable to produce the ID but radio down. gave information to police. Officers issued him a criminal trespass warning The room resident then asked the visitor to leave and when the visitor and released him. refused he shoved and kicked him. The visitor then struck the other male twice in the face. The room resident then struck him back and scratched his CLARIFICATION Burglary of Vehicle neck before leaving the room to report the incident to the hall director. The 12:51 a.m.. Nov. 19 — The owner of a vehicle parked in the observato- visitor agreed not to return to the room where the incident occurred. Compiled by Rhonda Dkfcms SKIFF 3TAFI Thursday's story about the Moudy Building computer lab flasher misidentified Dwayne Todd. He is no longer the Tom Brown Hall direc- tor. He is the program coordinator for Student Development Services. GAME From Page 1 Fort Worth Police Sgt. J.E. Trey McCrary, a sophomore pre- Since TCU was picked to lose and we intermediate force. Clrcutatfon: 4,MX) Subacripttont: ( .ill 921-7089, extension «74. Rules M Harrison said no arrests were made major who also was sprayed, said he won, everyone was excited." Mills said, "We want to have secu- >H) pet semeveT. because of the event, and the only never saw a student touch an officer. McCrary said he was surprised by rity at the games, but we want securi- •u: Box 298090, NM Worth. SH '"■ I8 m: Vl'iudy Building South Room 291 injuries were a result of the pepper "I was just running toward the goal the officers' actions because the game ty that treats students properly." Skiff WOS S t niverwi) Dnvc fen W.mh, TX 7ftl29 spray. post while some . .. cop maced me," was televised nationally on ESPN. Thomas said the goal post was not Sine* 1902 Phone directory: f .Hit-di^t wwmtkm (GUM semM num- bers are teji-hed by dialing 921-7722 Ant, then extension Mills said. "One person was pulled he said. "I never came near a cop until "Students celebrating is the best permanently damaged, and it will be The TCU Daily Skiff k w afflctri -lu-lcut publication «l Tcxu Ornuun University, produced h> students ot TCI' Mainnuinbei 921-7428 off the goal posl and handcuffed, bul he maced me." thing to get on TV." he said. "Students repaired today in time for Saturday's and tpoTKored by the )• •urruliMti department It opeMic- Fax. 921-7133 when TCU police were notified, the McCrary said he called Chancellor getting maced is the next best thing." high school playoff game between under the politic* of the Student PuMiutions Commit let" Advertising "Uwticd 921-7426 composed at rcprcaenUiiivck from the student body, staff. Bii.mc- hlwipt cxl 6274 sheriffs were told to let him go. William E. Tucker and Mills at their Mills said he has requested reports Denison and Stephenville, but the faculty and administration The Skiff i> published Tuesday Sliidem P^btteatiOM Dinoa nt 6556 "My understanding is that students homes to complain about the incident. from both Campus Police and the repair will require some money. through Friday during fall and spring sentestcrs except Sound Off 921-7683 final* week and holidjys. and IN distributed free on campus Email skiflletlersWlcuedu were told they could go out onto the "I (don't) pay $20,000 to come to a Sheriff's Department. "If you'd have asked us before this The Skiff i>. a member of Auociated f'u ■ - Website I.itpv/www.skift.tcu.cdu/skiff field but (to) stay away from the goal university and get maced," he said. He said, "This is clearly not appro- game if we'd have spent $300 to $400 posts, but you have to understand, we Ben Baker, a sophomore finance priate behavior — and I'm not talking for a win, we would have," Thomas haven't won many games." he said. and marketing major and a TCU about student behavior." said. Harrison said. "Before the end of cheerleader, said he was hanging onto McGee said Campus Police Baker said, 'TCU has so much the game . .. McGee mentioned to the goal post when he was grabbed by allowed students to run onto the field money anyway, a $ 100 goal post isn't the officers (to) try and save the goal an officer, thrown on the ground and after the game clock expired. He said going to matter." Have you nominated someone posts, but if there's a big. mad rush. sprayed. about 12 Tarrant County sheriff's Despite the altercation between the let (the students) have them." He said he was still feeling the officers were positioned at the north students and the deputies, Thomas Kier Albert, a senior chemistry effects of the pepper spray 40 minutes goal post when the rush of students said he was pleased with the students' for Frog of the Week? major and a TCU cheerleader, said he after the incident. arrived. show of school spirit following the has red welts on his arms and neck "I was shocked because we all "Had they just let go (of the offi- game. Send nominations to because of the pepper spray. rushed out there and we were con- cers), they probably wouldn't have "The enthusiasm was good," he "I've taken a cold shower, but it fused," Baker said. "I've been there sprayed them." McGee said. said. "I just wish they had had that still hurts," he said. every damn time that we've lost. This Fort Worth Police Cpl. J.O. Ruiz much enthusiasm all year long." TCU Box 298050. Albert said he did not see any stu- time, we won." said the decision to use pepper spray dents antagonizing officers in any Albert said, "We knocked SMU out rests with the individual officer, and Staff writer K.E. Stenske contributed way. of a bowl game. What do you expect? the use of pepper spray is considered to this report.
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Several thousand pounds of food than is needed to feed every- and hunger were made accessible for For most people, the holiday sea- The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity is "Sometimes (college students) food were donated. one. students. son is a time of happiness, reflection one of many campus organizations have major time constraints," Julie Miles, executive director of "Fundamentally, as a society, we Sarah Thomas, a sophomore and appreciation. But for some, it is collecting food for needy families Serafin said. "We're so busy being the National Student Campaign haven't prioritized ending hunger," English major, said she attended the a time of hunger and desperation. this Thanksgiving. college students that we don't have Against Hunger and Homelessness, she said. vigil because prayer is a way for her More than 780 million people Tony Brown, president of Kappa lime to give back to the community. said, "Students have a long history Several other national food drives to contribute to the cause. lack access to adequate food and Alpha Psi. said his organization will This is a good chance to make a real of working for positive social have contributed to fighting hunger "You can never pray too much," nutrition, according to The World donate full Thanksgiving meals to difference." change. (This week) has been an as well. Thomas said. "Sometimes it's hard to Hunger Program, a research institu- 15 to 20 families. Students involved with TCU excellent example of how concern The National Association of know you are doing something about tion at Brown University in Rhode- "We should have quilt I bit of Hunger Week's campuswide food and commitment can produce tangi- Letter Carriers' National Food Drive hunger. You can do things in Fort Island. food this year," said Brown, a senior drive donated many hours of time to ble results through student service raised more than 70 million pounds Worth, but it's hard to say about About 12 million American social work major. "We want to help the Tarrant Area Food Bank. The and action." of food earlier this year. The carriers Africa and Asia, 'I'm helping.' " households — more than 34 million some families have a decent food bank assists about 22.000 fam- Most students don't realize how picked up food from donating fami- Geoff Mitchell, a senior religion people — are constantly threatened Thanksgiving. We're very excited ilies a month, 42 percent of whom wide-reaching the hunger problem lies along their postal routes. major, said he went to the vigil to by hunger, according to a U.S. about it." are children. is. Miles said. She said 34,000 chil- Robert F. Bernstock, president of become better aware of the necessi- Department of Agriculture study The Zeta Tau Alpha sorority is . Thousands of college students dren under the age of five die every the Campbell Soup Company's U.S. ties in life that he takes for granted. released by Vice President Al Gore also collecting donations for their from more than 400 college cam- day from hunger and related illness- grocery division and participant in "I came here to help me sort out this September. food drive, the second annual puses nationwide have participated es. And she said 70 percent of child- the national food drive, said food the priorities in my life and realize Holiday food drives, however, Thanksgiving Basket Brigade. in National Hunger and hood deaths are associated with drives are important to the well- how insignificant some things in my help ease the hunger of millions, Allison Scrafin. a junior political Homelessness Awareness Week, malnutrition and preventable dis- being of millions. life are," he said. said Michael Rubinstein, a repre- science and social work major and which ends today. On campuses eases. "Hunger relief efforts such as this He said he hopes the vigil will help sentative of Bread for the World, a service chairwoman of the sorority, across the country, from Stanford "There is plenty of food world- food drive are vital in helping more alert others to the hunger problem national institution developed to said it's important for students to University to the University of wide to feed the existing human than 30 million Americans affected that can be seen within blocks of the fight hunger. help people who are in need. The Vermont, students fasted, slept out- population." Miles said. "In fact, the by hunger," he said. campus. TRUSTEES From PageJ.
have the field of candidates nar- sider not just the increase in the ments and cited modern languages "The competition is going to get "It is moving." he said. "It's previous student concerns commit- rowed to two or three by January or number of the applications it is and the sciences as departments fiercer and fiercer." he said. becoming more and more of a pri- tees have since been addressed by February. Harrell said strong fami- receiving but should also consider where change is needed. ority." the Board of Trustees. Since the stu- ly ties and a background compati- the caliber of the students who will Adams said he has been pleased Student center options Kakoli Ghosh, a representative of dent concerns committee brought ble to the Disciples of Christ eventually decide to attend TCU. with the progress TCU has made The main issue students brought Students for Asian-Indian Cultural issues to the table in its meeting lasl church will be important consider- "We feel that TCU needs to concerning incoming students' up from previous committee meet- Awareness, said student organiza- spring, the board has responded in ations in addition to the candidates' make itself marketable to the stu- SAT scores, but he said there are ings was the possibility of the uni- tions simply need more space for several cases. fund-raising skills. dents, as well as make its students gaps in departments such as those versity building a new student cen- meetings and events. Ben. Roman, vice president for marketable," Zerda said. Zerda mentioned. He said while ter. Tucker joked. "We need to rent Other issues programming, said the search will Mary Certain, president of improvement is a goal, a perfect Kevin Nicoletti. House vice pres- downtown Fort Worth to accommo- Other issues discussed at the be somewhat similar to when high Uniting Campus Ministries, said university won't be created ident, said while the need for a new date all of the requirements and meeting included the need for more school seniors look at possible col- after she talked with Sandra Ware, needs." of the 160 campus organiza- staff to assist international students, leges. the dean of admissions, she learned tions. alcohol on campus and the impact of "What seems so important to me the number of students in the top Mills said he hopes TCU will the so-called zero-tolerance law and is to find somebody that's the best 10 percent of their classes who 6 4Tcan assure you that the administration agrees have plans finalized for filling cur- the need for more support of various fit," he said. chose to attend TCU decreased this lthat (the current student center) is inadequate rent available space in the Student study abroad programs. Adams said the biggest chal- year. Center by the end of the calendar Jones said it was interesting to lenge for interviewees will be Certain said although TCU is today, as is the Rickel center." year. hear Adams give the committee knowing they will follow Tucker. encouraging "more and more inter- - Chancellor William E. Tucker But the chancellor said he and the report to the board so members of "The person is going to have est" in the school among prospec- other administrators realize the need other committees can hear the stu- very big shoes to fill," he said. tive students, the high-caliber stu- for a new student center. dents' ideas. She said the trustees dents have many schools compet- "1 can assure you that the admin- pay particular attention to the Elevating academics ing for them. TCU thus needs to istration agrees that (the current stu- Student Relations Committee's The need for more scholarship increase scholarships in order to be overnight. student center is not new. "we want dent center) is inadequate today, as report. money to attract lop students to the able to actively compete against the "I don't think there's probabl) to know as students what's going is the Rickel center," he said. "That's their way of interacting university was another concern stu- other universities. Certain said. any giant wav to make all of our on." Adams said plans for a new stu- with the students without (students) dents brought to the table. Mark Irish, treasurer of the departments the best in the coun- Don Mills, vice chancellor for dent cotter have been less of a prior- being on our committee." she said. Adam Zerda, chairman of the House of Student Representatives, try." he said. student affairs, said the estimated ity than some other improvements. Adams said the board listens to Honors cabinet, said that while said, "The only way TCU's going Clarence Scharbauer 111. a cost of a new student center is "I'm pretty sure we'll have a new the things students bring up in the TCU should be proud of its latest to be able to get those students is trustee, said the board has realized between $18 and $20 million. He center someday, but I'm not sure meeting and reacts to the issues he jump in the U.S. News and World more scholarship money." that in the upcoming years, Id said "TCU can't afford to build when it's going to be." he said. describes. Report rating among other col- Zerda also brought up the need will have to put an emphasis on another building" until some of the At the beginning of the meeting. "Things happen when these leges, the university needs to con- for improvement in specific depart- recruiting top-quality professors. current construction is finished. Mills said many of the concerns of issues get to the top," he said.
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•rd/ Iro t~i&L I ON THE AGENDA The Board of Trustees begins its semian- finding a chancellor with a connection to nual meeting this morning after Thursday's TCU is crucial. Intercom meeting with student leaders. We disagree. The new chancellor, whoev- Although debates on subjects like tuition and er he or she may be, will form a bond with fee increases will probably wait until the TCU and become a part of the Horned Frog spring meeting, the board's decisions will culture with time. The priority, though, still have large effects upon university life. should be finding a topnotch fund-raiser and Not that the Skiff's opinion seems to have academician. Attempting to take a virtual much influence upon those meeting in the unknown and develop his or her abilities as a ivory tower of the Justin Board Room of the university leader is not an effective way to Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center, but strengthen a developing university. here is a list of our suggestions on the action • Upgrades for the most antiquated cam- the board needs to take, many pus computer systems — The of which were echoed in The Board of university is spending mil- Thursday's Intercom meeting. lions of dollars to upgrade • Equal treatment of college Trustees should computers in various admin- departments — Funding, focus on several istrative offices, while even technology and professors' important issues older computer systems (oh, Education being dumbed down salaries all seem weighted say, the Skiffs) are passed toward certain departments on during today's over, (sigh) We have to Perhaps we need to take an honest Students, professors looking for look at TCU. campus (um . . . the School of dream. meeting Has our desire to provide students Business?), while others such • A definitive list of how easy lifestyles compromise learning with easy and comfortable avenues as computer science and soci- the general university fee is Where is higher education practical experience now has a high- for career success overshadowed ology lack the resources to provide students used — Over the past two years, tuition has headed.' The New Yorker er value than the quest for wisdom our commitment to a high standard magazine recently fea- and knowledge. of education? Do we concern our- with an adequate education. increased by 10 percent and general universi- tured a rather dismal prognostica- It would be easy for us to claim selves more with giving students • An effective chancellor's search — Since ty fees have increased by 15 percent. tion about the universities of the that the shallow, educational philos- what they need or giving them what TCU is a private university and relies heavi- Students know what their tuition dollars pay near future. The evocative article ophy at the University of Phoenix is they want! Are we shaping our stu- ly upon financial donations, the new chancel- for, but what about the fees'.' There is most highlights various characteristics of an isolated aberration of the acade- dents around education or are we the University of Phoenix, a rapidly mic norm. Unfortunately, it is more shaping education around the stu- lor should excel at fund raising. If TCU is to likely a logical answer, so it should be a sim- growing private malignant than this. dents? continue to compete on the national level, the ple matter to address. school that For many, higher education has Now I do not profess that TCU university must bring in a leader with exist- • Increasing academic scholarships to caters to stu- become just another obtainable has bowed down before the god of commodity that can be used to feed complete academic superficiality. ing ties across the country. reflect increases in tuition — Currently, only dents — rather ironically — our materialistic cultural desires. But TCU is subtly being influenced As William Adams, the chairman of the the Chancellor's Scholarship increases when who don't want The real value of education, there- by the shallow, seductive call to trustees' Student Relations Committee, noted tuition is raised. Other academic scholar- an education. fore, is no longer measured by the "dumb down" higher education. difficulty of one's quest for under- Thursday, finding another William E. Tucker ships remain steady. No reason exists that According to MVITMI:\\ Take a close look at some of the University of standing but by the ease with which classes we offer — and some that may not be possible. We think that shouldn't such scholarships cannot grow alongside Phoenix KOMM: one can gain practical skills for we don't. Where are the ethics be a concern, but some factions insist that tuition. President making money. courses? What happened to Latin? William Gibbs. the students "want In short, the traditions of academ- Listen to some of our "gifted" (and KlUKiklvl I'ol l< v Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Dttih- Skiff editorial board, what the education provides for ic rigor and personal introspection tenured) faculty who lecture by ~T«=«_< DAILY wlluh is si'Miposed nl IIK- editor in shiet. campus editor, managing editor, design editor, opinion editor, them — better jobs, moving up in thai have long characterized higher reading from a textbook. Take a photo editor and copy desk chief. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not neccssarik reflect the opinion of the editorial hoard their career, the ability to speak up education are being "dumbed down." look around campus and see where in meetings, that kind of stuff. The\ loo many students don't mind our money is being spent. Which 1.1- rims To THf. KtHHiK The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication Letters must he typed, douhle spaced, signed and limited to 500 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff. Moudv want it to do something for them." that they are not required to wrestle academic department has the high- 2')IS, mail it to HI Box 2M0SO, fax it Ui 921-7133 or e-mail it to skiinctlerstSicu.edu. They must ' Many students at the University with themselves intellectually. This est paid faculty? I'll give you a clue: include the author's classification, major and phone number The Skiff reserves the right to edit or kind of behavior, after all, doesn't Its in the big shiny building at the far reject letters loi ityle, taste and size restrictions of Phoenix are not required to take AnSkiff All-American Newspaper give us fatter paychecks, more luxu- east side of campus. This reveals our classes they do not want to. Finance Sou : lii addition to being the Skiff production manager, Tom Urquhart is also a part-lime student majors needn't waste time with rious jobs or more comfortable educational priorities. irrelevant knowledge about the lives. If anything, critical question- As students who come to TCU Editor in Chief Ryan J. Rusak Photo Editor Blair Pearce Louisiana Purchase or World War II. ing and internal struggle make our looking for intellectual depth and Managing Editor Kimberly Wilson Copy Desk Chief Jill Taylor They can instead take a more "rele- lives less easy to live. And nobody challenge, we trust that the universi- Campus Editor Kelly Melhart Asst. Campus Editor Aimee Courtice vant" class about the history of wants to give up an easy lifestyle. ty will provide that for us — without Advertising Manager Tommy Thompson Production Manager Tom Urquhart finance. Business administration We are becoming a society of compromise. Design Editor Jennifer Longley Business Manager Bitsy Faulk students — foreseeing no apparent simpletons who want to do less and Please don't sell us short. Opinion Editor Michael Bryant Student Publications Dir. Eva Rumpf need for philosophy or literature — get more . . . and college is con- Web Publisher Chia-Hsing Wu Journalism Dept. Chairman Anantha Babbili may attend evening seminars about tributing to that process. The sad Matthew Alan Rosine is a senior developing organizational skills and part is that many of us are afraid to radio-TV-film criticism and religion conflict-management techniques. A look for the destructive symptoms studies major from Burlington, person's opportunity for gaining locally. Iowa. Amnesty International pledge campaign to celebrate anniversary of rights treaty
On April 4. 1968. standing outside Room 306 of political prisoners and an end to many cases of torture, the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Tenn., Martin executions, political killings and disappearances. Luther King Jr. was assassinated, immortaliz- Since its founding in 1961, Amnesty International ing the site. Since then, the National Civil Rights has worked on behalf of more than 43,000 individu- Museum was built onto the motel, and a 20-foot brick als. Of these, 40,000 cases have been acted on and wall with iron gates surrounds it. closed. The museum recently invited As a released prisoner of conscience from the Amnesty International members for Dominican Republic said, "When the first 200 letters a private viewing as a gesture of came, the guards gave me back my clothes. Then the unity in working towards human next 200 letters came, and the prison director came to rights. see me. When the next pile of letters arrived, the direc- Amnesty will launch its "Get Up, tor got in touch with his superior. The letters kept com- Stand Up" campaign on Dec. 10, ing and coming: 3,000 of them. The president was celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ji:ssi<:\ informed. The letters still kept arriving, and the presi- the United Nations' adoption of the WOZMAK dent called the prison and told them to let me go." Universal Declaration of Human Human rights violations are not solely the problem Rights. The campaign will focus on individual pledges of Third-World countries or oppressive governments. to uphold the principles set forth in the declaration. Millions of people around the world will sign a pledge to humanity to end human rights violations. On No one should be satisfied until all Dec. 10. 1998, Amnesty will present a book of all the people are guaranteed basic collected pledges to the United Nations at the anniver- sary celebration in Paris. human rights. After World War II and the crimes against humanity by Nazi Germany, the members of the United Nations decided to establish a commission on human rights. The United States is responsible for hundreds of viola- Eleanor Roosevelt headed up this commission, which tions every year. A life-size picture at the Civil Rights S CAM PMV , drafted a document spelling out the meaning of the Museum shows black men carrying signs that read "I fundamental rights and freedoms of all human beings: am a man." The struggle for equality, personal securi- ty and dignity did not die with Martin Luther King Jr., J P Ar»ujo SKIFF STAFF the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Fifty-six members of the United Nations voted to adopt the doc- nor is it limited to one race of people. ument, with eight nations choosing to abstain. No one should be satisfied until all people are guar- The declaration guarantees 30 basic rights, includ- anteed basic human rights. ing the right to equality, freedom from discrimination, As the preamble to. the declaration asserts: "(the) Following a tradition that began this the right to life, liberty and personal security, freedom recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and semester, the Skiff will run weekly stories from slavery, freedom from torture and freedom of inalienable rights of all members of the human family HORNI II PROG OI IIII WH-K belief and religion. is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the highlighting individual Horned Frogs. If The campaign is designed to educate people about world." the personal freedoms of every human being regardless Every individual, by virtue of one's humanity, is you have any nominations for Horned Frog of the Week, please of race, ethnicity, religious preference or social, cul- entitled to certain human rights. The barbarous prac- tural and economic status. In so doing, the initiative tices of a few necessitate the watchful eye of many. contact the TCU Pally Skiff with your ideas. We are currently com- will bring attention to numerous cases of unjustified Join the human rights defenders in sending a message imprisonment, rape, torture and execution. a million voices strong that the Universal Declaration piling a list of possibilities for next semester, so get your nomina- Public awareness and outrage are tools used to place of Human Rights must be upheld by signing a pledge political pressure on governments to end human rights in 1998. tions in soon! violations. Letter writing campaigns and media cover- age have brought about the release of thousands of Jessica Wozniak is a junior international communica- prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for tions major from Albuquerque, N.M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1997 Skiff PAGE 5 Integrity, not wealth, Despite progress, TCU should represent TCU <& has room to improve
the future of TCU students. We can send home bills for the future of TCI ly from the good PR that is sure to everything from food to fines. We result. have a movie channel and cable in However, TCU must make efforts ROBYN R088 our rooms. And now, we have all our JOHN ARAUJO to not reduce its curriculum to mere favorite brands grouped under one job training. The university would be The search for a new chancellor roof in the bookstore. TCU has done much that is pos- doing a disservice to the student is on, major building projects Maybe the solution is to crank up itive and beneficial for the body by "dumbing down" its cur- are changing the face of cam- the emphasis on education itself and sake of its future. In that riculum. A broadened education pus and tuition climbs at a steady rate. be less concerned about the ameni- regard, there is not much that needs would give an edge to a job appli- All are facts of life in the growth of ties. Perhaps if TCU put a higher to change. However, circumstances cant, however, because the college TCU or any comparable university. value on the academic side of life, its outside the university have changed years should be more than just job Meanwhile, a new bookstore has students' mentalities would follow TCtfK that will affect the makeup of the training. been built. suit from the time they entered as student body, and the two most That is another area that I think Attractive as it is, the new book- freshmen. So how does a college go prevalent are the phasing out of affir- TCU can work on for its future — store represents virtually everything about raising interest in learning? mative action programs and the shift helping students develop a healthy that labels TCU students and that I One solution is to implement an of the job market from manual labor sense of academic discipline wish we'd try to escape. It's a smooth honor code. I saw it happen at the to more service-oriented industries. Beyond college lies the so-called conglomeration of books, fashions, school I attended before I came here, Affirmative action has become real world, and TCU should do its bath goodies, makeup and Starbucks. and I think the same level of success less of a sacred cow in many states, best to help students prepare for it. It's all in one nearby location. It takes can be achieved at TCU. The code and increasing pressure from various There is a saying that people never send-homes. And on many levels, it consists of a pledge signed on every groups has made progress in seeing stop learning, and TCU would be perpetuates the stereotype that TCU test and paper, certifying that the stu- it slowly phased out. While I can doing students a favor by helping students are rich, snobbish, conserva- dent has not cheated or seen anyone understand the resentment whites them to continue learning even after tive socialites. else cheat. Accordingly, the punish- have in being slighted in favor of their college years are done. What does this mean for TCU's ment for both cheating and failing to minorities. I do not think that ending Broadening our horizon! has been future? turn someone else in are severe. affirmative action programs outright helped by TCU's efforts in recent I came to this school as a transfer A plus/minus system is another is a good idea. years to draw students from beyond student last year, hoping to discover a measure that lends itself to a more Some may hail the phasing out of U.S. borders and to encourage stu- larger cftllege climate that had more academic climate. Allowing profes- affirmative action programs as a vic- dents here to study abroad Such to offer in the way of organizations, sors a greater power of distinction in tory for true equality, but doing this experiences will never be forgotten, student government participation and grading more accurately measures would not help change the disparity either by those coming here or by majors than my first school. When I students' progress and encourages of earnings and opportunities that those going abroad. visited TCU, I saw a lot of money and more individual attention to grades. still exists between whites and Such efforts are noble and should a lot of emphasis on social events. But Treating UCR and lower-level minorities. If anything, with fewer be continued But TCU should not I also saw a school with a great vari- courses more seriously also sends a minorities able to attend college forget to try harder to draw students ety of programs, students who truly message to students that all acade- because of the end of affirmative from within our nation's borders; cared about their organizations and at mics are important. Going a step fur- action programs, and with more peo- here I refer specifically to the least moderate interest in student gov- ther and eliminating some of the ple thus unable to receive the train- minorities who will be left out as ernment. This was all refreshing and 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000-level ing and education necessary for affirmative action programs are new to me. course distinctions is another higher-paying jobs, this disparity ended. While we are increasingly Now that I'm "on the inside," I thought; when neither teacher nor will only grow greater. In one of the becoming a global community, let us don't think those factors have pupil has the excuse of a class being few instances 1 agree with President not forget our neighbors from the changed. I do, though, think it's a lot lOOO-level, it has less of a chance of Clinton. I think we should "mend it. local community. easier to notice the percentage of being trivialized. not end it." And finally. TCU should try hard- Greek formal T-shirts compared to the TCU's current slogan for recruit- I recommend that TCU work hard- er to help certain departments to percentage of campaign buttons dur- ing is, "We want the world to know." er to develop more scholarships and expand and develop to keep up with ing election season, the lack of stu- This seems like an ambiguous sen- grants for minorities so that they can our changing society. We have a dent activism, the overheard com- tence. Who's this "we." and what help those students receive a good brand new bookstore that should ments about academic dishonesty. exactly are they promoting? education. This would provide incen- serve us for the foreseeable future, I don't think this bodes well for the Realistically, the new chancellor tive for minorities to work harder to but what about the other book TCU student body and its reputation. can provide the official statement on AOMtTTgD keep their GPAs up and thus satisfy "store" — namely the library ' It's important lo attend college some- the university's future. The new the argument that affirmative action The university seems to he on a where where you feel comfortable, House president can influence stu- opponents have about minorities building spree, and the library could where you can carve out a niche for dents' lives by making an active being handed admission to colleges use a whole new building instead of yourself. But a college populated effort to establish a dialogue among while whites have to earn it. the incremental improvements that it mostly by people who seldom break campus groups. The most prevailing These efforts by TCU become has been given in its history. And out of their comfort zones becomes a message, however, will still be sent ^^MVY @5Kirfir increasingly important as our what about the departments still school with a reputation of being shel- by the most visible group, the people nation's job market shifts more and housed in those "temporary" build- tered and homogeneous. who attend the school and go on to more from a labor-based market to a ings.' Don't forget them' I'm not sure how far TCU's reputa- become its advertisements, for better JDMlSSloiNs]v service-oriented one. Obtaining Overall. I think TCU has done an tion as a cushy school extends. While or worse. C most of these service-oriented posi- excellent job in preparing for the it probably bears some of this image What do the TCU students want tions will require training and educa- future, but vigilance is a must if throughout Texas, I think it receives the world to know? I hope the answer 3K& ssj^ ffi ^Q^J tion. TCU wants to stay around for a long the majority of its criticism from the has to do with what they've learned, Here, perhaps. TCU can work time to come. Let us hope that when inside. That's good; it shows a portion not what they've bought. with some local, state and national the future arrives, it can find a park- of the student body is fed up with businesses and organizations to pro- ing space. being labeled. Robyn Ross is a junior English and vide scholarship and grant funds to On the other hand, though, one has news-editorial journalism major help in this regard. Both TCU and John P. Araujti is a senior general to look at how easy life is for TCU from Marble Falls, Texas. these groups will benefit substantial studies inajut' from Fort Worth. When it comes to the TCU experience, you get out what you put in
the future of TCU that most often turns to the battering of becomes a place of misery — pride, tradi- We need to remind ourselves of the at TCU I have seen the construction of a everything and anything that will open tion and enthusiasm all quickly die. tremendous amount of growth happening new alumni center and performing arts itself to criticism. Whether the topic is We can hire a new coach and have a win- all around us and of the incredible potential complex, the destruction of a residence ANDY MITCHELL food, parking, tuition, professors or any ning season or add a few hundred parking the future holds. At TCU. I often find it's hall, the completion of a new bookstore, number of other issues, we are obsessed spots, but I do not think that is going to not that we are wrongfully failing to the appearance of the TCU football team in During my tenure as student body with the art of complaining. As we look give students a relentless sense of pride and address problems, but rather we do an a bowl game and numen JS other events. president, I have learned a number into the future of our university, we should tradition. It does not matter how many incredible amount of work to address a During this time. 1 have built relation- of things about this institution and agree that such a pattern is neither produc- parking spots we add or games we win if number of issues without communicating ships that will last a lifetime and met my the people who make up our campus com- tive nor beneficial. we do not continually communicate to our- the results to those who are concerned in companion for life. You can either find rea- munity. TCU remains a product of individ- When we score well on an exam or selves why this university is strong and the first place. sons to hate TCU or to love it; either way. ual perception. This perception is the result watch our team destroy another university, where we are headed. A diploma from TCU is a symbol of it's still your university. of whatever interests we pursue and the we feel that sense of pride and satisfaction We are terrible at internal communica- your accomplishments here, and it will stay Over the last year. 1 have had the privi- respective comfort zones in which we for choosing to be a part of TCU. And when tion among students, faculty, staff and with you for a lifetime. As TCU grows and lege to serve the TCU community and am peacefully reside. The challenge we face as we understand who people like Colby Hall, alumni. TCU needs to internally (as well as distinguishes itself, the value of that asset grateful to students, faculty, staff, alumni students is to broaden our individual view- Mary Couts Burnett and Davey O'Brien externally) communicate the number of responds accordingly. Therefore, each and and the administration for making 1997 a points by interacting with and understand- were and what they did for our university, scholars. Wall Street tycoons, doctors, every one of us should be concerned about year to remember. ing our university. we begin to develop a sense of tradition. lawyers, athletes and even politicians the future of TCU. As students, we share disappointment in However, when we look at the football which it produces so that we embrace these I will not give you an exhaustive list of House President Andy Mitchell is a senior the low level of school pride and tradition. record or spend an additional 10 minutes successes as the expectation, not the excep- events you should remember from 1997. accounting and finance major from Fort This disappointment results in frustration searching for a parking spot, TCU quickly tion. Rather, I think about how in my four years Worth.
Michael Krusc es, we're only disturbing the growth of today's. The The future of TCU will not be a change of direction. molds we break and the barriers we cross today will MY MAftIC &GHT6AU- Although universities occasionally move up and down provide tomorrow s arena of education. Let's work on the ladder of college rankings, rarely are any of these the present to make it a gift for tomorrow. fluctuations significant. By now, most universities Matt Pearce are constant. They'vehey've If and when I return for my reunionreunic in 10 years, I found their niche doubt I'll see with their stan- too many dards and styles changes. Sure, carved by years we'll have a of experience few new and tradition. buildings and Instead of play- such, but I'd ing catch-up tommt expect that the with the Ivy House of League, let us concen- ! t u d e n t trate our efforts on strengthOIVIIL'IM- * Representatives* ening what we have and appreci- will still be irrele- ating the standards we have set. vant, parking will still be a problem and students will A school is made up of students, not statistics. TCU still complain about the food at The Main. TCU has may not recruit the best minds in the world, but it does never been prone to revolutionary changes, and it won't attract a respectable batch of heads who desire to be be at any time in our lives. filled with truths and ideas. In a nutshell, the future of TCU will look pretty Our first priority should be dealing with today's stu- dent body. If we build walls to house tomorrow's class- Plaasa SM ROUNDUP, Pag* 8 The TCU Daily Skiff edi- PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1997 torial board has chosen 10 things we think would be fun to check out over the week- end. Here they are: 'Flubber' typically Disney but fun anyway Bands galore. The college music scene will hit William's energy, the Metroplex this weekend. Deep Ellum Live will be the bouncing stuff venue to hit for Everclear, Our Lady Peace and Letters a high-flying hit to Cleo on Saturday, while the Bronco Bowl will host Widespread Panic, Todd Snider and The Nervous Wrecks. Kinda makes you want to pack up and move to Dallas, doesn't it?
Dual Hoops. The women and men's basketball teams are both at home this weekend. The women play For better or worse, children's Nichols State at 7:05 p.m. movies such as Disney's Friday and the men play "Flubber" are sometimes LIU-Brooklyn at 7:05 p.m. granted partial cinematic immuni- Saturday. ty when it comes to quality. Because many adults expect Classical Guitar. children's movies to be boring and The Fort Worth Classic painfully sanitized, directors sometimes think they can lower Guitar Society plays Vivaldi, Bach and the music of sever- iheir standards accordingly. al others at their concert at 8 Is this a valid excuse to make p.m. Nov. 22 at Ed Landreth poor movies? Of course not. Yet many directors still produce the auditorium. For more infor- mation, call 589-0810. cinematic equivalent of horse manure (see also: "Kazaam," "Buddy" and "That Darn Cat!"). It's beginning to Thai's why it's refreshing to In the gravity-defying family comedy "Flubber," Professor Phillip rubber and, when applied to anything, enables objects to fly through look a lot like watch a playfully fun movie like Brainard (Robin Williams), accidentally creates a goo that looks like the air at remarkable speeds. Christmas. Time to "Flubber." Starring the incompara- check out the outlet malls bly energetic Robin Williams, the probably in spite of themselves, keeps the character interaction Croft (Christopher McDonald), there, the insanity (that is, flubber) for those friends you're film has palpable charisma. The The tilm uses loo many children's believable and humorous. has plans to make a move for Sara, ensues. As the trailers may show, close to, but not that close characters are entertaining and movie cliches, but its streamlined Williams, especially, has fun with so Brainard hatches a plan: He'll the dancing flubber is howlingly to. And grandparents won't humorous, if not a bit caricatured. humor and primeval punch lines his character. invent something fantastic to funny. ever know you spent next to In short, "Flubber" is kid- and keep the film moving. Williams has an irresistible impress Sara. The end result is a "Flubber" is a conventional nothing for their present. adult-friendly. Based on I96l's "The Absent- childlike charm as Professor mysterious chemical rubberlike movie in that it has a good guy, a Grapevine Mills is huge and Sure, there are a few obligatory Minded Professor," "Flubber" is a Phillip Brainard. For the first time bad guy and a fair maiden. mainly indoors, while flatulence jokes sprinkled amid cutely gratifying movie. But more since "The Birdcage." Williams is However, the film doesn't take itself too seriously, and it has fun trekking south to Hillsboro comedic violence, but that's part importantly, it doesn't cut plot cor- genuinely amiable and hilariously Flubber might be a better idea on of what makes it funny. It keeps a ners or oversanitize its characters. quirky. with the premise. The special Starring Robin Williams pleasant weather days. For crisp pace and has such an irrever- It's good, clean fun. but it doesn't Brainard is. well, an absent- effects are superb. Directed by Les Mayfield directions, check out their ent buffoonery. "Flubber" can skimp on the subtle adult-level minded professor at Medfield "Flubber" is a joy for another handy Web pages. afford to use cheap laughs. humor either. Adults will appreci- College, where his beloved Sara reason, too. It proves that, if done "Flubber" obviously doesn't ate the characters; kids will appre- (Fort Worth's Marcia Gay Harden) *•** properly, children's movies can be work on an Einsleinian level, but ciate the dancing flubber. is president. But. darn it. Brainard fun for the entire family. Maybe Chi Omega its humor is fresh enough that it Characterization is used nicely just can't remember to show up hybrid: flubber. other directors will take note. Christmas keeps the audience's attention — by director Les Mayfield. Without lor their wedding. So she dumps Naturally, Sara'isn't impressed Revisited. The Chi O's regardless of age. Adults will going over the top and making the him. with Brainard's invention. But she Andy Summa is a senior news-edi- already had their laugh just as hard as children. characters moving props. Mayfield Brainard's nemesis.' William isn't too fond of Croft either. From torial major from Alvin, Texas. imas market earlier tnis semester. 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There is no need to talk 8."4 Seasons Of Loneliness" SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF about it on the news, in the paper much about the food because it Boyz II Men (Motown) Georg Baselitz's 1981 tempera on canvas work, "Blick aus dem and just about everywhere else. wasn't great in general. You can (Platinum) Fenster," is part of his exhibit comprised mostly of upside-down At first glance, the Rainforest get most of this stuff anywhere 9"The One I Gave My Heart Justin Koche works at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Cafe looks like something you else at a much cheaper cost. To" Aaliyah (Blackground- f mmtii'ttfiffv definitely want to check out. At the bar, the menu offers a Atlantic)(Gnld) 180 degrees seemed to escape me. in a way he wasn't used to. There are elaborate signs outside wide variety of blended juices and luV'Evervthing" Mary J. Blige Crop circles, Stonehenge and I've seen artists who were misun- As I took this information with a the mall and basically everywhere smoothies, in addition to the lMCA) ' the Salad Shooter. These are derstood before, but this German- grain of salt. I decided to test this the- you look. You definitely feel like restaurant's specialty alcoholic but a few of the many things born artist takes the bratwurst. Maybe ory. I pulled out a sheet of paper and you are entering a rainforest beverages. It is quite possible that Copyright 1997 Billboard that have been created and yet evade if I could do a decent handstand I tried to draw a stick figure upside because there are trees, plants and the drinks are the best thing on the magazine. Compiled by the humanity's understanding as to their couid have grasped some vague down. No sweat. But as I progressed huge animals everywhere you menu. For those of you who are Associated Press. purpose and reasons for coming into notion, but I got a neck cramp and a to larger, more complex objects, the walk. over 21, our recommendation is to existence. I'd like to add another mys- head rush from simply tilting my difficulty increased. When my draw- We went to the host's booth to order a drink so you can enjoy the Music Key tery to this compilation of oddities — head to view the paintings from a dif- ing of a dog turned out like a pump- sign up for our "safari" and atmosphere without having to pay the Georg Baselitz: Portraits of Elke ferent point of view. kin. I realized it's not as easy as it i^^KX A must have received a "passport." along with for an outrageously priced meal. exhibit on display at the Modem Art I'm not sure if my headache came seems. our approximate departure time It On average, a meal and drink yt *jf ~yt ^T/ Play it again. Sam Museum of Fort Worth. from the increased blood flow to my While my pictures certainly were was just a sample menu without would cost between $ 12 and $20. This rather large exposition con- gray matter, or from brain cells striv- abstract, they most certainly were not the prices. We had to guess that The service at the Rainforest yf yf "yX Borrow it from a friend sists mostly of portraits of Baselitz's ing to make sense out of the obscure art. And although I still don't under- the prices were not listed because Cafe made a good first impression. wife, Elke. This idea is nothing new, depiction, but I was clueless. stand Baselitz's works, 1 did gain people would turn right back The restaurant supports a good yf yf Won't make it to radio except that these paintings have a Hoping to find some answers, I some admiration for his effort and around and head for the food court cause, so we encourage you to couple of odd twists. 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Believe us, the scenery is struggled through the exhibit to on the process of painting rather than beautiful." No, it doesn't, as this entered the restaurant under a the best part. You won't miss any- exhibit proves, but beauty certainly ifir^ir Must see it understand what Baselitz was trying the painting itself, representing the huge fish aquarium into the "rain thing by not eating here. to express and the message he was artist and his efforts in the work. I does make it more user-friendly and Rcnt forest." Plants, animals, trees and ytityX '< trying to convey. I failed. I know col- simply replied. "Huh?" Laughing put less strain on the old noodle. anything else that you could imag- The Rainforest Cafe lege is all about broadening your understandably, she said that he ine would be in a rain forest was yf yX Take some Vivarin first Grapevine Mills Mall horizons, stretching your experience, painted his pictures upside down to Justin Roche is a freshman advertis- there. and seeing new perspectives, but the give himself a new perspective and ing/public relations major from St. "yX Think "Walerworld" The setting was realistic and *• concept of a naked woman rotated the challenge of creating something Charles, Mo. PAGE 8 Ski FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1997 Students trade classroom for opera stage By Erin Brinkimn 4 professional production taught her College News Digest STAFF REPORTER La Traviata' gives TCU chorus about staging and getting into charac- TCU students traded in their T- ter. believe was "roughhousing" that got members professional experience Police say they have shirts and jeans for capes and veils "You can't just be a college stu- found student s body a little out of control. when they played matadors, gypsies, Ava Mason, a senior music major, ahead of the game musically," he said. dent," she said. "You have to be the According to the arrest report. SYRACUSE, NY — Parts of a waiters and party-goers in the Fort said each chorus member had an indi- "La Traviata" is the tragic love character you're given." Cooper hit a former Colorado stu- dismembered body, believed lo Worth Opera's "La Traviata." vidual character. Mason dressed as a story of Violetta, a 19th century Mason said she learned that in the belong to missing Syracuse dent in the back with his laundry Richard Estes. an associate profes- male chorus member and performed socialite, and Alfredo, her suitor, who professional world you have to come bag and bumped her going into the University sophomore April sor of music, said the 15 students in with the men on stage. try to overcome obstacles like her in knowing everything about a role. elevator. Then he bumped her hand Gregory, were discovered by police his opera theater class were invited to "When the girls were gypsies and fatal disease. "We weren't paid, but we were Tuesday night and Wednesday. when they were both trying to push be chorus members in the production. the guys were matadors, I was a mata- Katarina Boudreaux, a senior held to the same standard," she said. Gregory, a Syracuse native, has an elevator button. "We're very proud of them," he dor," she said. "The character was music and English major, said the "There's a new meaning when there's been missing since May 24, 1996. She then swung at Cooper and hit said. "It was the first time, and it went based on a historical truth about a opera's theme was having joy in life. money involved. It was exciting to see Terrance Evans, 31, was charged him in the mouth. When police very well. The students had a mar- woman who dressed as a man so she " 'La Traviata' means 'The Try,' " the professional side of opera." interviewed Cooper, he was injured. Tuesday with second-degree murder velous educational experience." could adhere to their moral values." she said. "In that time period, they Boudreaux said she learned how Cooper's version of the incident after confessing to the crime, The students were able to partici- The class began learning the music tried. They had a good time and they important the behind-the-scenes work is that he accidentally hit the woman according to the Syracuse Police pate in the opera because of TCU's under Estes' direction early in the got hurt, but they had the experience is to the production of the opera. Department. in the head while swinging the bag. long association with the Fort Worth semester, but rehearsals with the Fort of living life." "What goes on two months before He said he tried to explain what Evans, Gregory's former Opera, he said. Worth Opera did not begin until Mason said she thought the story is just as important as what goes on boyfriend, lives next door to the happened, but the woman was angry "Previously, TCU has hosted one October. appealed to the audience, and it the night of the performance," she Gregory family on the city's South and didn't listen to an explanation. of their performances per season, and Brandon Poor, a freshman vocal moved her even after she'd seen in 10' said. "The voices are nothing alone. Side. Evans also worked with Cooper said he never intended to we're interested in maintaining that performance major, said only a few times. Hair, makeup and everything else all Gregory, who was 18 at the time, at cause her any harm, but she association as they move downtown other people had learned the music "It's a very poignant story," she said. work together for the final perfor- a restaurant. punched him in the mouth and left. into the Bass Performance Hall," ahead of time. Judith Rodriguez, a senior music mance. Opera is nothing without all Police said Evans had been a sus- —Colorado Daily Estes said. "The advance preparation put us education major, said performing in a of its parts." pect from the beginning. He was University of Colorado questioned by police at least three times, but a lack of evidence I 'Conn students sleep stopped police from obtaining a outside for Hunger Week Part-time teachers juggle work, personal goals search warrant. STORRS, Conn. — Sixty University of Connecticut students By Missis Korte with a wife and three kids to sup- ing students," he said. "This is an professors to properly instruct —Daily Orange SKIFF STAFF Syracuse University and one faculty member braved 20 port, I need to keep my eyes and advantage of being located in an them," Daniel said. "It is necessary degree weather Wednesday night A growing number of faculty ears open," he said. urban area. It is common for uni- to hire occasional faculty for a Colorado athlete decries for "Love Shack", a sleep-out fund- aren't just researching and instruct- Kenneth Raessler, a professor of versities to hire performers from semester at a time." treatment hv university raising event that was part of ing; they are finding other activities music and chairman of the depart- the local symphony to teach stu- Juan Garcia, an instructor of BOULDER, " Colo. — " A Hunger and Homelessness Week. to supplement their incomes ment, said he is pleased with the dents." Spanish, said he has been teaching Colorado University athlete sus- The event included guest speak- because they only work part time. work of occasional faculty mem- And for students, having a spe- part time at TCU for the past three pended for 18 months says he has ers, a candlelight vigil and a sleep- Roger Bryant, a voice instructor bers in the music department. cialist in their area of study is a def- years. received worse treatment from the out in cardboard boxes. and TCU graduate, returned to his "We are able to bring in experts inite advantage. "It works well for me to be part university than the judicial system. The sleep-out. including the alma mater after teaching else- in certain areas to instruct our stu- Freshman chemistry major Jill time faculty," said Garcia, who The Colorado football player was "Love Shack" and cardboard city. where. dents," he said. "There are perma- Clay said, "I study piccolo from teaches at TCU on Mondays. injured in an altercation with a were constructed by Habitat for "I enjoy leaching here, but it nent faculty for large areas of study, one of the best piccolo players in Wednesdays and Fridays and at woman in a residence hall this past Humanity, according to Carlye would be nice to be on salary," he such as violin and piano, but not for the area. I wouldn't be learning as Tarrant County Junior College on spring. And while the woman was Thomson, a psychology major and said. "Occasional faculty in the oboe and other instruments. This much if I was studying from a tuba Tuesdays and Thursdays. not injured and he received deferred Habitat for Humanity volunteer. music department are paid almost way, we have a specialist to teach player." Garcia said it would be unrealis- prosecution from the city attorneys, Currently. Love Shack has raised on an hourly rate, based on how certain instrumental and vocal Lee A. Daniel, a professor and tic for him to become a full-time the university has suspended him $450 for Hunger and Homelessness many students they teach. For extra majors." chairman of the department of teacher. from school for 18 months Week. Student groups have been income. 1 also teach private voice Many of the part-time instructors Spanish and Latin American "It isn't really possible to be lull- Tavon Cooper, 20. was arrested encouraged to sponsor a board on lessons on the side." in the department are employed by Studies, said the department finds time faculty, even though 1 would and charged with third-degree the Love Shack for $15. Bryant said the instability of the the Fort Worth Symphony or teach part-time faculty valuable, but they like it," he said. "I am pursuing my assault and threatening bodily injury —The Daily Campus position is a drawback of being an private lessons, Raessler said. are only needed for a short period. degree in religious education from in an incident that university police University of Connecticut occasional faculty member. "This makes our program much "We have over 1,100 students Southwestern Baptist Theological DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSITY WIRE "I would love to stay here, but more attractive to superior perform- and do not have enough full-time Seminary, too."
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much like the present. The admin- tors, guaranteed jobs after gradua- of new residence halls indicates The only way this university offer privately funded scholar- was no thick blue line stretching istration does not want a chancel- tion and all the talented football that the university intends to will be ever be perfect is if we ships to bumbling Disciples of across the walls of Milton Daniel lor who will make drastic- players in the country, all fur- expand enrollment, as does the completely sever our ties with the Christ students from backwards Hall. changes, and. for better or worse, nished by those tasty little addition of two new fraternities Christian Church (Disciples of places like Iowa? TCU has not only fixed up it will not get one crunchy chips everyone loves to last spring and a new sorority next Christ). Come on, that whole This insanity must stop. No these weak areas; it has substan- Except lor the things mentioned snack on. semester. church-affiliated thing is holding longer will we stand for the tyran- tially improved many facets of above, TCU only has to make one The administration could still What will larger numbers mean us back. nical influence of the Disciples of campus that didn't even seem thai major change. In 10 years, I'll be keep all the figurehead positions for TCU faculty, students and the How will we ever have the Christ! If we are going to be truly bad. The new flagpole pavilion damned if .1 walk into the Skiff they've come to rely on, and the outside community? Or, more pre- world's largest university endow- great, then we must free ourselves improves the already attractive newsroom and find the Mycro-tek students could meander blissfully cisely, where will they park their ment if the pesky church keeps from this troublesome church landscape (barring the construc- computer system still there. through the cheapest private col- cars? bringing up things like greed and affiliation. tion sites). The fine arts depart- lege education in the country. So Increased enrollment at TCU South African business ventures? ments has taken large strides for- Julie Finn what if we'd have to put logos on will certainly determine once and How will this school ever cap- Spencer Baum ward since my freshman year, Two words: big corporations. pretty much the entire campus, for all whether our comfortable, ture the attention of major corpo- If the present is a good indica- especially the orchestra and the TCU's main goal and burning including every graduating self-contained paradise of 7,000 rate donors if we continue the tra- tor of the future, TCU's in a good theater departments. There are desire should be solely to be senior? It's not as if logos don't or so students was ever meant to dition of hiring a chancellor who position. In the four years I've more parking spaces for com- bought out by a big corporation. rule every aspect of our lives any- aspire to bigger and brighter is a Disciples of Christ minister? been here, TCU has improved muters. And new buildings are Think of it — it's brilliant. For the way. things (like trying to be the size of How can our Board of Trustees substantially. My freshman year, popping up everywhere, from the small price of renaming the Baylor). We can only hope that represent us as a global university the computer lab in the library Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors school The Frito-Lay Texas Kaehael Smiley increased enrollment might bring when at least one-sixth of the consisted of a handful of DOS- Center to the new Mary D. and F. Christian University, we could Like all things in life, the future an end to the notorious male- board must be Disciples of based 486s. The Main was only Howard Walsh Center for have all the money we'd ever of TCU is a mystery, but several female discrepancy at TCU and Christ? open a few hours a day. TCU Performing Arts to a new engi- need. clues have been provided to indi- that some men will actually be How can we create the ideal ranked in the fourth tier in the neering building. Brand-new sweatshirts, corpo- cate the direction in which it is admitted to this university. student body made up of the most U.S. News and World Report col- If TCU can keep up this rapid rate-funded classrooms with plen- heading. The demolition of Pete brilliant, attractive, fun-loving lege rankings. The basketball pace of improvement, the future is ty of chalk and overhead projec- Wright Hall and the construction Matthew Alan Rosine students when we continue to team was disappointing, and there definitely bright. Hunger Week volunteers' work benefits Tarrant Area Food Bank World Report By Krishna D'Aun Bosquei largest charity in the nation, Austin tion because people do not under- Nation agency spokesman Glen Castlebury said Auditor STAFF REPORTER said. stand the size and volume of the Lawrence Alwin has raised valid questions. About 13 students and Father This affiliation allows the food food bank. Parents of girl in cage arrested "We fully agree with the auditor on the need for better Charlie Calabrese of TCU's bank to receive donations from "They think we just hand out a on child abuse charges accountability and much more accuracy in inventories, Catholic Community tossed their national manufacturers, she said. bag of groceries," Austin said. CHILTON, Wis. — Parents of a 7-year-old girl locked management and costs," Castlebury said. studies aside Thursday afternoon The food bank, which was found- Austin said the food bank is in a dog cage in a cold, dark basement could be jailed for According to the auditor's report, neither the Texas and pitched in at the Tarrant Area ed 16 years ago, also depends on always seeking volunteers lo help dozens of years if convicted on multiple felony charges. Department of Criminal Justice nor the Board of Food Bank. donations from the community and package food, advertise the cause A Calumet County Circuit Court Judge set bond Criminal Justice has required the agency's Texas The Uniting Campus Ministries and raise funds. Wednesday at $5,000 for Michael and Angeline Rogers. Correctional Industries division to prove it has sufficient Social Justice Task Force spent sev- r , Selma D'Souza, a freshman The couple was arrested after the girl's 11-year-old management controls. eral hours this week sponsoring vol- 6 6 T FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1997 Crosscountry Arkansas sweeps cross country meet Arkansas swept the NCAA South Central Regional Cross Country Championships in both the men's and women's Frogs pull off upset, 21-18 divisions last weekend at North Texas in Demon. TCU sophomore Adrian Martinez ended his race in 21st TCU captures only place out of more than 100 competitors. Juniors Patrick Belmont and Jason Kennedy finished their runs at 89th and win of 1997, hurts 90th places, respectively. Key sophomore runner David Lagat fell ill and was forced to drop out of the race. SMU's bowl hopes "It was a decent race, but it was really cold outside," By Meredith Webb quarter, head coach Pat Sullivan SKIFF STAFF Kennedy said. "I think it was a replaced Canine with sophomore good race to finish out the sea- The roar of the crowd took on a quarterback Jeff Dover, who immedi- son." whole new meaning Thursday night ately went to work. The women ran their 5K race at Amon Carter Stadium when the "We made the change, and Jeff with sophomore Marci Madsen fans rushed the field and tried to tear came in and made some nice plays," finishing in 15th place with down the goal post after TCU Sullivan said. "I think it helped him to more than 100 other runners in clinched a 21-18 nail-biter victory come off the bench because he did not contention. Sophomore Alison over crosstown rival SMU. have the pressure of starting." Harvey crossed the line in 88th "I feel like we just won the Super On Dover's first drive, he marched place, and junior Karly Bowl and we are 11-0," senior line- his team to the goal line and created Reichenstein ended in 93rd. backer Scott Taft said. "We have been the first touchdown on a pass to senior Madsen said poor weather through so much adversity that any wide receiver Mike Brown, who was was a factor in the race. other team would have folded. wide open in the end zone. "The course was very soggy. "I gotta give my teammates credit. "When I came in and we scored It'was windy and hilly, so it We were 0-10, and when many others there were no mistakes, and that gave made for a difficult run," she would have said, 'Forget it. we'll get our guys a lot of confidence," Dover said. "I think everyone did pret- them next year,' we went out there said. ty good individually, though." and played hard," he said. Confidence is what carried the The districts were grouped The Homed Frogs (1 -10, 1 -7 in the team into the final minutes of the by geography and served as Western Athletic Conference) cap- game with a 21-10 lead. SMU began qualifiers for nationals. The top tured their first and only win of the to show signs of life in the fourth PilrKto Croofcar SKIFF STAFF two finishing teams will year and broke a 12-game losing quarter, scoring a touchdown and a Junior tailback Basil Mitchell is embraced Thursday by teammates and SuperFrog after his second quar- advance to the NCAA champi- streak. The Mustangs fell to 6-5 (5-3 two-point conversion to pull within ter touchdown catch against Southern Methodist. onships. in the WAC) and demolished their three points with three minutes left. chance to make a bowl game. After the two-point conversion, TCU got the ball. scoring in their second-to-last posses- That forced SMU. out of timeouts, NFL The contest opened with sopho- SMU came back with an onside kick "The man upstairs gave us some sion. The Frogs ran three plays and to pass the ball, and on fourth down, more quarterback Derek Canine lead- and almost recovered it. But as the breaks instead of the other teams," punted, downing the ball just short of junior cornerback Barry Browning Rams cut former ing the TCU offensive attack, but with ball bounced from different hand., it Taft said. the end zone and pinning the picked one off. giving TCU the ball top pick Phillips two interceptions early in the first didn't go the required 10 yards, and One break they did not gel was Mustangs at the two-yard line. and the victory with 21 seconds left. ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams cut their losses with troubled running back Lawrence Phillips on Thursday, waiving last year's first-round Stepping up pick. The move came a day after Dover returns to QB spot, engineers lone victory Report Card Phillips skipped a team meeting and practice. Phillips went By Todd Shriber plays. The drive culminated in a score of the game in the fourth quar- SKIFF STAFF touchdown pass from Dover to senior By Joel Anderson yards on eight carries. The rushing AWOL after an early-morning ter to put the I lomed Frogs up. 21 -10. 5KIFF STAFF conversation with coach Dick Surprise, surprise. That's all that tight end Mike Brown. Sullivan said of Dover's perfor- attack opened up ihe passing game. Vermeil, who told him he can be said in the wake of the Homed The touchdown seemed to breathe mance: "1 thought Jeff played great. It Passing Offense: A- I he Honied Frogs racked up a planned to start Jerald Moore Frogs' 21-18 victory Thursday over new life into the TCU defense. SMU helped him coming off the bench and Rushing Defense: B season-best 236 yards through the ahead of him on Sunday against crosstown rival Southern Methodist at converted TCU's first two turnovers not having the pressure of starting. He LB Scott Taft finished his final air. 217 of which came from QB the Carolina Panthers. Amon Carter Stadium. The Frogs into 10 points, but the Horned Frog played his game." game with 16 tackles and led a Phillips was back at Rams played the spoiler role in getting their defense forced the Mustangs to punt Coming into the game. SMU Jeff Dover. Dover replaced starter defense lhat limited the Mustangs' Derek Canine after Canine threw Park for another brief meeting first win of the year to prevent TCU's on their third possession. seemed poised to take the next step on powerful rushing game to just 118 two early interceptions. Dover (14- with Vermeil on Thursday, but first winless season since 1976. TCU held SMU again in the sec- the road from downtrodden program yards on 39 attempts. SMU was 23, 217 yards, 2 TDs. 2 ints) ignited left for good without talking to Displaying an uncanny ability to to winners to conference champions, hurt by the loss of RB Kelsey the Frogs to their best overall offen- reporters. bounce back was sophomore quarter- but it was not be. SMU (6-5. 5-3 in Adams to an ankle injury. I'IHIII Shriller sive performance of the season. An emotional Vermeil said back Jeff Dover, who replaced sopho- \mil\sis the WAC) finished the year with a he made the decision more Derek Canine under center after winning record, the school's first in Special Teams: A- Royce Huffman pinned the Wednesday night. He choked Canine displayed some jitters facing more than a decade, but TCU showed Passing Defense: A The erratic arms of SMU QBs Mustangs inside their own five-yard up at the end of a news confer- off against his old teammates. Canine ond quarter and once again scored a the heart necessary to prevent a win- Ramon Flanigan (3-7. 47 yards. I ence after practice, during threw two interceptions in the first touchdown, this time to take the lead. less season. line twice in the game to win the TD, I int) and Chris Sanders (II- field position battle for TCU. The which he predicted Phillips quarter. Dover found junior tailback Basil "First off, give a lot of credit to 22, 139 yards, 1 TD. I int) hurt the would someday be a Pro Bowl Dover, who hadn't been TCU's Mitchell on a short screen pass that TCU," SMU head coach Mike Cavan coverage units blanketed SMU's Mustangs when they needed to dangerous return game. player and face the Rams in starting quarterback since the Tulsa somehow Mitchell turned into pay- said in a news release. "I thought they playoff games. game on Oct. 18 spelled Canine to dirt. played awfully well. I'm proud of my score quickly late in the second half. Safety Chris Staten finished Sources within the team said give TCU (I-10, 1-7 in the Western The Mustangs looked like they had team. Our kids didn't quit. Coaching: A+ with 15 tackles and an interception. Head coach Pat Sullivan finished Phillips' problem was alcohol- Athletic Conference) the victory and Mitchell bottled up al the line of "We are winners, but we are not on a positive note and crushed related. He was arrested for help head coach Pat Sullivan end his scrimmage, but he eluded what champions yet." he said. Rushing Offense: B+ SMU's postseason hopes. The staff drunken driving last year in embattled stay in Fort Worth with a seemed like every SMU defender on It was the Horned Frogs thai TB Basil Mitchell led the Frogs' outcoached the opposition, finding California. Venneil has refused victory. his way to the end zone, giving TCU played like champions Thursday strong ground game and played like weaknesses in the Mustangs' run to discuss the subject and mini- On the Homed Frogs' first posses- a 14-10 lead halftime lead. night. They gave the home crowd a an all-WAC candidate. Mitchell fin- defense and attacking SMU's mized any oft-field problems. sion with Dover at the helm, TCU Dover almost singie-handedly glimpse of what the future could hold was able to narrow a 10-point deficit ruined any hopes of a postseason with the team's young talent, and they ished with 92 yards on 20 carries and mediocre pass ioverage. Motivating Football to three by mounting an impressive bowl the Ponies were harboring by also gave Sullivan a win and a little three catches for 39 yards and one the Frogs to overcome a 10-0 first 65-yard scoring drive in just five scampering one yard for TCU's final bii of dignity to leave with. TD. UiDainian Tomlinson had 35 quarter deficit was no small feat. Baylor coach says Nebraska tops Michigan LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — As the only common opponent for Frogs to take on Team looks to improve Nebraska and Michigan, Baylor has seen two national title contenders up close. Bears defense in home opener coach Dave Roberts on high scoring Thursday gave a narrow edge to By K.E. Stenske Misty Meadows on Smith. Meadows the Cornhuskers. SKIFF STAFF must use her height and strength to Baylor lost 38-3 at Michigan Brooklyn team The women's basketball team contain Smith. on Sept. 20, then lost 49-21 to spent Wednesday and Thursday's The Frogs must also be concerned visiting Nebraska three weeks By Dave Quintan practices cleaning up aspects on both with junior guard Amy Restovich and later. SKIFF STAFF the offensive and defensive ends of its junk* guard Jennell Minor. In a hypothetical national Homed Frog men's basketball will host its second game game, head coach Mike Petersen Restovich is NSU's version of championship matchup of the season Saturday in a non-conference match against said. departed TCU guard Emma Wilson. between No. 1 Michigan (10-0) the LIU-Brooklyn Blackbirds at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. The Homed Frogs (0-1) nnisl Lasi season. Restovich was eighth in and No. 3 Nebraska (10-0), The Frogs enter Sunday's contest at 1-0, having won defend better than they did against the nation in three-pointers made. which team would Roberts their season opener over Southwest Missouri State last Arkansas State to defeat Nicholls "(Restovich) has ridiculously deep expect to win? week. The Blackbirds (1-1) dropped their season opener State at 7 p.m. tonight at Daniel- range." Pelersen said. "She'll take a "I've been asked that ques- against Purdue but defeated Sacred Heart on Tuesday. Meyer Coliseum. Pelersen said. 25-footer just as quickly as she'll take tion for the last four or five The Blackbirds finished last season at 21-9 and were Limiting turnovers and executing a 20-fix)ter. and she's going to take 10 weeks," Roberts said. "I can't postseason NCAA participants, losing to Villanova in the on offense will help in that aspect. or 11 every night.'' comment on how they're play- first round. TCU coughed up the ball 30 times in The Frogs will use their best ing now, but when we played "It's going to be an up-and-down-the-court game," the loss to the Lady Indians. perimeter defenders, senior forwards Michigan they were a very, TCU head coach Billy Tubbs said. "They play an up- "Part of our problem on defense Burly Ferguson and Stacy Francis, to very good football team. tempo style game." against Arkansas State was (our) guard Restovich. The biggest difference LIU-Brooklyn led the nation in scoring last year. In his offense." he said. "We turned the ball Minor will be matched up with between Michigan and fourth season at Brooklyn, head coach Ray Haskins leads over way too much, and it led to way senior guard Leah Garcia, who is the too many easy baskets for them." Nebraska, Roberts said, is some of the most talented athletes in the nation. Blak P—fCl PHOTO EDITOR Homed Frogs' best on-ball defender, defensive line speed. Brooklyn's Charles Jones was the nation's leading scor- A second key to success will be Petersen said. Junior center Lee Nailon goes up for a shot during Roberts said Wolverines er a year ago, averaging 30.1 points a game. The 6-foot-3 how well the Homed Frogs rebound Minor may have averaged only 5.2 quarterback Brian Griese is guard was suspended for the first two games of the season Sunday's game against Southwest Missouri State. the ball. TCU must use its height points and 3.8 rebounds, but her 6.0 having an enormous year and and will debut at Daniel-Meyer. week against Southwest Missouri State, earned Western advantage to counter Nicholls Slate's assists per game ranked her 17th in he praised the Michigan offen- Jones was suspended after he competed in a summer Athletic Conference Pacific Division Player of the Week rebounding machine, Jo-Adrienne the nation. sive line for its ability to move league that was not approved by the NCAA. honors. Johnson led the Frogs in scoring last season and Smith, a 5-foot-11 -inch junior for- The biggest goal for tonight is to the football downfield. "Jones is one of the nation's best scorers," Tubbs said. will be the go-to man on Saturday's match-up. ward. improve, Petersen said. But Roberts said Michigan's "He will probably be on of the top picks in the NBA draft." The contest will feature two of the nation's highest scor- "Rebounding is partially a function "What's more important to me in strength is defense while Brooklyn also returns 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward ing teams. Tubbs said he expects a fast-paced game. of size, but mostly it's a function of non-league games is how much Nebraska is a better balanced Mike Campbell and 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward Richie It will be the first meeting for these two teams will meet. hard work," he said. "If we don't progress I see," he said. "The thing threat. Parker. Campbell averaged 18 points per game last season, The Frogs have posted a 157-48 mark al Daniel-Meyer over block (Smith) out. she might gel 30 I'll be concerned about tomorrow while Parker averaged 16 points per game. the past 16 seasons. TCU went 14-3 last season at home. rebounds against us." night when the game is over is: Did The Frogs' Malcolm Johnson, who scored 19 points last Tip-off is at 7:05 p.m. The Frogs will start junior forward we make any improvement?" *« i\ I ***. yv? PAGE 10 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1997 by Don Frederic RUBES by Leish Rubin Ninjo Verses THE Daily Crossword - ACROSS 1 2 J "- I i 7 0 0 i« ii it ra- 1 Swift currant ■ 5 Put oil 14 iff' r?r\o«A«k of 10 Rudely brief 17 1 ■ Her*! 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