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aBagajejaMajM j WEATHER FORECAST High 69 Low 38 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.