SPORTS: BASEBALL TEAM STRUGGLES AGAINST UTA, PAGE 10 1 • FOOD: TESTING OUT LITTLE-KNOWN FORT WORTH RESTAURANTS, PAGE 5 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 TCU DAILY SKIFF In its 100th year of service to Texas Christian University • Vol. 99 • Issue 107 • Fort Worth, Texas • www.skiff.tcu.edu
Today'sNews Area mom STATE NEWS Outdoor market under construction FORT WORTH — A Tarrant prepares to County assistant district attorney Over $2.3 million in federal, lo- (plants and fresh cut flowers), has resigned after being arrested Workers transform cal and private funds were used to Frost Bites (Italian ice cream), by police who say she was drunk complete the construction of the Coffee Haus (gourmet coffee, deploy with in public and threatened an offi- abandoned building Santa Fe Warehouse built in 1937, desserts and prepared foods), Hot cer's job. Rawie said. Damn Tamales (Mexican pre- The Pulse on Page 2 into city attraction According to the Fort Worth pared foods), GO Texas (a Texas Air Force Public Market Web site, the mar- store that sells Texas gifts) and NATIONALNEWS BY ANTHONY KIRCHNER ket will be split into two parts in- Lone Star Wines, according to the PLACENT1A, Calif. — A Staff Reporter cluding an indoor six-day-a-week Web site. mile-long freight train plowed Construction workers will be venue inside the Santa Fe Ware- The outdoor market will em- 300 Fort Worth head-on into a commuter train working for the next month to fin- house where fresh food vendors phasize retailing fresh food to its during rush hour Tuesday, killing ish transforming an old, abandoned will operate. There will also be an consumers, hoping to expand the reservists deployed three people and injuring about building in downtown Fort Worth covered outdoor market next to opportunities for local agricul- since October 265, officials said. into a new attraction for residents the warehouse where farmers will ture and food processing and News Digest on Page 4 around the city. sell their produce on weekends at firmly establishing a link be- BY LAURA MCFARLAND The Fort Worth Public Market Fort Worth's Intermodal Trans- tween urban and rural economies, 5al Reporter is scheduled to open May 25 and portation Center. Rawie said. Maj. Susan Crum takes her re- will be located along Jones Street The Fort Worth Public Market Ryan Elot/SKIFF STAFF The outdoor Farmer's Market sponsibilities as a mom very seri- in the Convention Center District, has leases with eight small busi- A man paints the back side of the new Fort OnCampus that will be open Saturdays from Worth Public Market in preparation for its ously. So when she gets on a plane inside the historic Santa Fe Ware- nesses including Seafoodville May 25 to September 21 will show- March 25 opening. The historic Santa Fe in August to fly to an unknown house, said Angie Rawie, market (fresh and prepared fish), Santa Texas A&M class examines Warehouse will house the market when destination for three months, she manager. Fe Produce, The Plant Source (Mo, construction is complete. campus squirrel population MARKET, page 6) said, it's going to be one of the COLLEGE STATION (U- hardest things she's ever had to do. WIRE) — Squirrels running "There is just so much that could around with tracking collars will happen." said Crum, the commander become a familiar site at Texas of the 301st security forces A&M University, as research on squadron for the Air Force Reserve. the ecology of fox squirrels in Delectable dilemma As defense force commander for urban settings is expected to con- a unit that will provide security for tinue for at least two more years. an overseas base. Crum said she is Students enrolled in the already preparing her personnel and department of wildlife and fish- equipment. But at home. Crum said eries sciences' Animal Ecology she also faces the task of getting her 403 course spent the past three 10-year-old daughter and 9-year-old months trapping fox squirrels on campus, fitting them with radio- son ready for her departure. transmitter collars and tracking "We just let them know a little bit them using basic wildlife tech- at a time as to what is going on and niques like radio telemetry and try to prepare them as much as pos- census methodology. sible for their mom being gone for They applied classroom princi- three months." Crum said. ples to the data collected to find Since mid-October, more than 300 information like average survival reservists from the Naval Air Station rate, mortality, litter size and range Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth have movement, said Dr. Roel Lopez, left family and friends behind while Texas Agricultural Experiment they are deployed overseas, said Don Station wildlife researcher. Ray. public affairs officer. The num- The project began on the main ber is about half of the 665 Marine. campus in February, and Lopez Air Force, Navy and Texas Air Na- said the response has been over- tional Guard reservists from the base whelming and positive. The class trapped 10 squirrels that have been activated, Ray said. during the research, Lopez said, Crum said that she and her hus- and from the data students esti- band, a commercial airline pilot, mated there are 125 to 150 squir- have talked to their children about rels on campus. the countries she might be sent to Lopez said the squirrels use and the duties she will have. the ledges on buildings as super- "I've told them all about al Qaeda highways, moving around more and they know who Osama bin than he had anticipated. Laden is." Crum said. "They have "These suckers really move said they are a little worried and they quite a distance," Lopez said. ask me if those people have guns." "They just run and run in circles." Treva Smutz, the mother of TCU Jennifer Cearley, a research student and Marine reservist Lane technician for the class and a jun- Smutz. said she is not as worried ior rangeland ecology major, said the project has two purposes. about her son as much as she was "Wildlife departments are crit- when he was first deployed over- icized because the courses are so seas. His job keeps him primarily in strenuous and there's not alot of very protected areas because he works as a structural mechanic on time for field work," Cearley Vail) Bnurmon/SKIFF STAFF C-130s, a four engine, propeller said. "We need data on fox squir- Shane Perkins, a freshman biology major, looks at the options available Tuesday at the truck-load sale organized by Sodexho Marriott Services. Free popcorn and snow cones will rels because nothing like this has be given away for the second day in a row today in the Reed-Sadler mall as part of the on-going sale, said Imogene Bundage, retail manager Designed to give students with excess driven transport plane, she said. "These are very expensive planes, been done before and we're al- money on their meal cards a chance to buy bulk items, Bundage said all the items offered are 5 percent off the normal retail price. "Most of the Gatorade. soft drinks and Red Bull lowing students to get good ex- seem to be selling well, but we'll have plenty more to sell (today) too," she said. "We have cases of everything from laundry detergent to snacks!' The sale will run from 11 am. to so they do try to keep the planes as perience." 4 p.m. today. — Kami Lewis I More on RESERVES, page 6) — The Battalion InsideSkiff SGA considers student-run Pontiff denounces sex abuse The Pulse/Campus Lines 2 by priests as sin, crime Opinion 3 National Digest TV channel for next semester BY VICTOR L. SIMPSON The cardinal of Los Angeles said International Digest VuocutM Plan the pontiff had taken a strong step in channel in a random conversation, flags yet," Perella said "It's not VATICAN CITY — Pope John favor of "zero-tolerance" for abusive Features Proposal could if approved, it will serve as an im- going to be too hard though." Paul II told American church leaders priests. But he and other Americans Etc. portant tool for SGA. Perrella said the chancellor thinks Tuesday that there was no place in at the meeting said there was no dis- Sports 10 air fireside chats "SGA's channel hasn't been it's a great idea and is enthusiastic the priesthood "for those who would cussion of the possible resignation of utilized, but by doing this, it's a about the fireside chats because they harm the young," saying sex abuse by Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law, by chancellor way for us to communicate and will allow him to inform the stu- priests in the United States was both entertain," Hudson said. "It has a dents on what the administration is a sin and a crime. (More on VATICAN, page 7) BY COLLEEN CASEY lot of potential." working on. theWeather Staff Reporter Hudson said The channel A new student-run channel is pro- that although "SGA's channel hasn t been will also adver- THURSDAY posed that will air general interest the start-up cost utilized, but by doing this, tise, show news, Catholics' response High: 66; Low: 53; Light rain programming for the TCU campus will come out jjj a way for us to eommuni- weather, sports Results ot recent polls of U.S. Catholics'attii including fireside chats conducted 3GAs and allow or- FRIDAY "' "" cate and entertain. It has a church s handling of sexual abuse of chili by the chancellor, popular movies budget, in the ganizations on lot of potential." High: 68; Low: 63; Scattered future the chan- campus to an- and up-to-date announcements, said - Chelsea Hudson thunderstorms Joshua Perrella, student director of nel's paid ad- nounce for free, the channel for the Student Govern- vertisements MarKley said. ABC/Washington Post ment Association. will help relieve SGA from con- Markley said there is a need Say issue is a "major problem that If the SGA approves the pro- tinued financial support. for a better channel than the uni- demands immediate attention" LookingBack posal, the channel's start-up cost Perrella said there are 20 non- versity's current announcement- will be funded through the House paid students working on the pro- based channel. Are angry or dissatisfied with 1800 —The Library of of Student Representative's re- posal including advertising/public "This will not be as boring as church's handling of abuse Congress is established as serve account for major projects, relations majors and a graphic de- that one," Markley said. "Ours e President John Adams approves said Larry Markley, SGA advisor. signer. Six people will work on will be fairly active and will be Say not notifying police of legislation to appropriate $5000 The channel, 47, currently runs the channel during this summer, constantly up-to-date. It'll also allegations contributed to crisis to purchase books that may be of informative slides and probably he said. be graphically better. We're use to Congress. won't begin showing the proposed Markley said though the pro- working hard to get information Say transferring accused pi 1951 —The Associated Press posal is being finalized, a couple out there." another parish contributed to o establishes a remote typeset- programming until next semester, * ting system which allowed the Markley said. more meetings are needed for it Poll of 1,207 adults. April 19-21, 3% error Poll 0(1.119 adurts, April 16-18, 3% error news agency to transmit stories Chelsea Hudson, SGA presi- to be ready for SGA's official for typesetting to papers dent, said that although she and approval. Colleen Casey Source: ABC/WasMngton POM. CBS. KRT Photo graphic: Pal Can, Pai . around the country. Perrella thought of the idea for the "There haven't been any red [email protected]
■' I Page 2 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 THE PULSE www.skiff.tcu.edu
CampusLines Campus/StateRoundup cer she would be fired but did not say the SA meeting Monday about Syra- men — into the council. Your bulletin board for campus events Photographs of deceased shown in Battaglia trial he would lose his job. cuse University's decision to invite "The old boys club has spoken," Announcements of campus events, public meetings and oilier general campus in- Shaw said Choudhry does not believe former New York Mayor Rudy Giu- said Eric Van Sant, Delta Lambda Phi formation should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office at Moudy Building South. DALLAS (AP) — John Battaglia Room 291. mailed to TCU Box 29805(1 or e-mailed to (skiffletterstcu.edu I Dead- she was drunk. The officers refused her liani as commencement speaker. adviser. "We will pay lip service to di- line for receiving announcements is 2 p.m. ihe day before they are to run. The Skiff sat stone-faced Tuesday as photo- request for a field sobnety test and a "What's happening this year at versity but we won't put our money reserves the right to edil submissions for style, tasle and space available. graphs of his daughters' bullet-riddled breath test, which are not required in commencement can never be allowed where our mouth is." bodies flashed on the screen a few feet Eight fraternities voted no, four • Mildred is a workshop production of a new musical based public intoxication cases, Shaw said. to happen again," Seale said, drawing away during the second day of his cap- voted yes and three abstained. on "Mildred Pierce" by James M. Cain, with book and lyrics by Alan Levy, chief of the criminal di- applause from much of the Assembly. ital murder trial. Nationally, only one other Delta Richard J. Allen and music by Tim Georgeff. Performances are 8 vision of the district attorney's office, Seale acknowledged Giuliani had Several jurors looked down as pros- Lambda Phi chapter is in an IFC. This p.m. today at Stage West. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission said Monday he is prohibited from done some noteworthy things while in ecutors showed a photograph of 6-year- would've been the first fraternity ad- is free. For more information call (817)706-6909. speaking about personnel matters. office, including reducing crime and old Liberty Battaglia, with a bullet in cleaning up Times Square. But Seale mined into Kent State's IFC in many her stomach and a hole in her forehead. years, Titlow said. • KinoMonda film series presents "The Seventh Seal" 7 p.m. A&M students to try out noted Adolf Hitler was an effective Battaglia, 46, is accused of shoot- Delta Lambda Phi was founded na- today in Sid W. Richardson, Lecture Hall 1. For more informa- for spot in Playboy shoot leader as well and criticized Giuliani ing Liberty and 9-year-old Faith for "terrorizing the homeless" and tionally in 1986. It was brought to tion call (817)257-7292. COLLEGE STATION (U-WIRE) — Battaglia in May at his apartment loft supporting a New York Police Depart- Kent three years ago and it is currently while their mother listened helplessly Texas A&M University fans and stu- a student organization. • Radio-TV-Film series presents "Witness for the Prosecution" ment that accidentally killed some mi- on the phone. dents will see more than Aggie football Whatever happens, Van Sant said 7 p.m. Thursday in Moudy Building South, Room 164. The movie nority individuals during Giuliani's Battaglia. who has a history of do- in Big 12 features this fall with the Oc- this decision will not stop the frater- stars Tyrone Power and Marlene Dietrich. For more information eight-year term as mayor. Seale read a mestic violence, pleaded innocent to tober 2002 edition of Playboy magazine. nity's commitment to the university. call (817)257-7630. partial list of victims killed and said capital murder. He faces the death Playboy will be interviewing and the NYPD racially profiled residents. "We are a traditional greek frater- penalty or life in prison if convicted. photographing female Texas A&M nity," Van Sant said. "We do every- • The Muslim Student Association is organizing a peaceful At the end of the two-hour session, Prosecutors on Tuesday presented students this week for an issue featur- thing they (other fraternities) do." demonstration for human rights in Palestine 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday a resolution, "No Giuliani at com- evidence of several weapons found ing "Women of the Big 12." mencement," was brought up. in front of Sadler Hall. There will also be a discussion 12:30 to in Battaglia's loft the night of the Playboy publicist Karen Ring said the The resolution states SA "de- Winter walkway may soon 2 p.m. Thursday in the Student Center Lounge. shootings, including a revolver magazine has published college editions nounces" SU's invitation to Giuliani. At become a smoke-free zone found on the kitchen counter and a for 25 years, photographing students next Monday's meeting, the Assembly • Helping Skill Workshop will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in the Glock semiautomatic. MINNEAPOLIS (U-WIRE) — from different conferences each year. is expected to vote on the resolution. Counseling Center. The workshop is sponsored by Mental Health At the time of the shootings, At the interview, applicants will fill Depending on whom you ask, the Services. To register, call Megan Botte at (817)257-8611 or e- walk across the Washington Avenue Battaglia was being prosecuted for vi- out information forms about their hob- Crosses removed during mail ([email protected]). olating probation terms barring him bies and interests, Ring said. A photog- Bridge takes either five minutes or from contacting his ex-wife. rapher will then take two or three shots Christian Awareness Week one cigarette. • Third annual TCU Student Art Sale will be 9 a.m. to 5 But a new proposal by a Boynton Highland Park police officer Cather- of them in their swimsuits or lingerie. WALTHAM, Mass. (U-WIRE) — Health Service committee might p.m. Friday and Saturday in Moudy Building North, Room ine Justice testified Tuesday that she The selection of who will appear in Christian Awareness Week began 133. Ceramics, photography, paintings, sculpture, and jewelry change the winter walkway into a had notified Battaglia that day that his the issue will be based upon physical Monday night at Brandeis University. will be for sale. There will also be various art demonstrations. smoke-free sector. probation was about to be revoked and appearance, Ring said. While there are a number of events For more information, contact Russell Matthews at (griffen- The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other that he should turn himself in. George Gerogiou, Playboy photogra- happening throughout the week, stu- [email protected]). Drug Use Task Force soon will send a pher, said between 30 to 100 girls inter- dents erected several crosses to mark proposal to University of Minnesota view, depending on the college. He said the week. Two of the three crosses, • The TCU Showgirls dance team will hold auditions for the Police arrest assistant President Mark Yudof recommending 12 to 15 pages have been allotted in the however, were taken down by un- district attorney Sunday a ban on smoking in the covered 2002-2003 team 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in Daniel-Meyer Col- known parties. iseum. Prep classes are offered 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday in issue as pictorial pages representing bridge and within 25 feet of campus FORT WORTH (AP) — A Tarrant According to Fatima Lopez '04, the April in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, which include technique in- students from the Big 12 universities. building entrances. County assistant district attorney has crosses were put up Thursday night. struction and a dance combination for $5 a class. Contact the There will probably be no articles about "This is a move to curb the effects resigned after being arrested by police Lopez said she noticed one of the director, Jamie Drake Stephens, at ([email protected]) for the universities in the pages, he said. of second-hand smoke and reduce who say she was drunk in public and Gerogiou said he will photograph crosses was missing; Lopez said she was more information. threatened an officer's job. smoking," said Ed Ehlinger, Boynton the chosen students this weekend. informed Saturday morning another Health Service director and ATOD Soraya Choudhry, 31, was arrested Most of the photo shoots will be in cross was missing as well. Organizers of outside a downtown Fort Worth hotel committee chairman. "It really came bars or private residences, but none Christian Awareness Week then had to from community requests." about 2 a.m. Sunday, police Lt. Billy will be on campus, he said. chain the other cross in order to prevent Cordell said. She faces one charge of Senior English education major TCU DAILY SKIFF Gerogiou said models gain more its disappearance, Lopez said. public intoxication, which carries a Grace Ryan was one of six students in The TCU Daily Skiff \s an official student publica- On-cumpus distribution: Newspapers jre available than monetary benefits for posing Lopez added organizers of Christian a communications class that worked to tion of Te*a\ Chiiitian University, produced by MU free on campus, limit one per person. Additional fine of up to $500. for Playboy. Awareness Week already have spoken dents of TCI' and sponsored by the journalism copies are $.50 and are available at the Skiff office. Choudhry said Monday she quit her add the pedestrian walkway ban to the department It operaies uridet the polities of the Stu- ( outright: All rights (or the enure content* of this "A lot of them have gone on to be to Student Life about the incidents. dent Pubtitauunt (.'omjnttiee, composed of repre- newspaper shall be the properly ol Tht I't'lUkuh Skiff job and referred questions to her at- proposal. Ryan said her group already No part thereof may be reproduced or aired without Playmates. Good things happen," he scm.itno from tile student body, staff, faculty and torney, Jim Shaw. has interviewed smokers on the Wash- adminisiration The Mi/?"is published Tuesday prior consent of the Student Publications Director The said. Progressive fraternity through f-nday during lull jnd spring semesters Skiff &KS not assume liability for any products and serv- Two police officers arrested ington Avenue Bridge, and all agreed except finals week and holidays The Skiff is a mem- ices advertised herein The Skiff's liability for misprints denied admission rights to put out their cigarettes or leave the ber of The Associated Press due to our em« is limiled to the cost of the advertising Choudhry and a friend after passers-by Syracuse students said they appeared to be fighting in a KENT, Ohio (U-WIRE) — The enclosed passageway. . irvulation: 4.MM) Main numlH'i (817)257-7428 to denounce Giuliani speech SubMTipiiom: (all 257 ft274 Rates are $31) per Fax (817)257-7133 car, Cordell said. The officers said the Kent State University Inter-Fraternity Maia Reed, a junior English major Vdvertisinjj/f lassifled 1817)237-7426 in Ryan's group, said she was confi- Mailing address: Box 19M9Q. Fort Worth. Texas Business Manager (817)257-6274 two were not fighting but had slurred SYRACUSE, N.Y. (U-WIRE) — Council voted Monday night not to 7hl2u Student Publication* Director (817)257-6356 speech and breath smelling of alcohol. Student Association President Colin admit Delta Lambda Phi — a frater- dent students will comply next fall if UMiM Moudy Building South. Room 291, E-mail skiitk-ltrisuitui rdu 2805 S University Drive l-ort Worth. TX 76109 http://wwwskifftcu.edu Shaw said Choudhry told the offi- Seale gave an impassioned speech at nity for gay, bisexual and progressive the proposal is passed.
TRAFFIC TICKETS COLONIAL defended in Fort Worth, COUNTRY CLUB NOW Arlington, and elsewhere in Tarrant County only. Hiring poolside No promises as to results. Fines and court costs are additional. bartender and wait staff HIRING Season starts JAMES R.MALLORY Recreation Supervisor - May 22 - September Attorney at Law Supervise Overnight summer camp 3024 Sandage Ave. Apply at and coordinate recreation activities Fort Worth, TX 76109-1793 during school year. Recreation 3735 Country (817) 924-3236 degree or experience preferred. Not certified by (he Texas Hoard of Legal Specialization Club Circle department. Salary would be Recreation Assistant- $7.25- negotiable. Contact David at SERVICES EMPLOYMENT $7.75/hr. Assist with summer 1-800-670-7051, option 2. College Auction recreation program. $ 250 a day potential/ bartending. rentafrogauction.com a Training provided. 1-800-293- Summer Nanny Needed in the .d-' Pool Manager - $7.25 - $8.ouhr. 3985 x41l. TCU area. $6.50 per hour (cash) 2 Seasonal 40/wk. Lifeguard Young, healthy, non-smoking boys- ages 6 and 11. 40-45 hours FOR RENT $5 ! NEED HELP? ■ertificalion required. Course women needed for egg donation per week M/F Dependable trans- i • Free pregnancy tests. offered on campus. program. Excellent compensa- portation, nd references required. FOR LEASE: 3 Adorable 8 1 • Results while you wait. Houses. 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Apply In person at 3600 Wichita tion for time. Contact Mike or Holly m f • No appointment necessary. Street. Kori Worth or (ax resume Completely Remodeled! For Call 540-1157. v^ certificate I • Confidential. to8t7.53t.9308. ATTN: 817-926-8661. pics and details visit: Growing optical company seeks Now Hiring Part-time file www.reiventurecorp.com 817- -for students toward 924-9110 bilingual person for entry-level 501-5051 department personnel Reliant fiair service positions. Full-time and part-time Four-plex for sale 1 block from American Insurance Company in available, no experience required. Ed Landreth. 100 foot Will train dependable people. Downtown Fort Worth. Call Amy frontage on 3800 Mc Pherson Sveciafized Co(ors WMnnf.sklff.tcu.edu 817-370-1811. at 817-885-8691 x213. Inquire 2nd building on the Northwest Designer Terms corner o University. Past all about other career opportunities. 'European TaciaCs Small but growing trucking com- inspections: electric, plumbing, pany in north Fort Worth, seeking Sports Minded is HIRING! Top water, building and code. "Massage T'herapv individual to handel our account- Obtained occupancy liscence in "Waxing Gun Promotions has 15 NEW 2001. 817-223-0757 or 817- ing needs. Would like either a cur- openings for part/full time posi- 732-3909. Lash &" 'Brow T)yes WINGJ rent senior level accouting student tions. Average pay is $14-$ 18/hr. Walk to TCU 1 bdr. $384 plus idad Sr "Pedicure Service or a graduate. The hours could be PLUI+ Located next to campus! Very electric efficiency. $344 all bills Wedding ConsuCtatim flexible, part-time or full-lime. flexible scheduling for students. paid unfurnished. 817-923-4479 This would be an opportunity to OPENING APRIL 2002 Call today! or 817-732-3909. 817-294-8585 use skills and ideas to develop a Serving the best BUFFALO WINGS in the metroplex 817-207-0999 4608 Bryant lrvin Rd. Suite 441 with a variety of flavors to choose from! Student & Faculty 10% Discount Also serving: Great Hamburgers, French Fries, GARRISON MOORE^ HOUSTON SUMMER JOBS Onion Rings, Grilled Chicken, PLUS a whole lot more! Miller Swim Academy is now hiring swim WE ALSO DELIVER! SALON instructors, lifeguards, and pool managers. We are now hiring. Hours of Operation: Excellent pay! Contact: (817)793-8180 Mon.-Thurs. 11a.m.-2a.m, 30 % OFF Services Sixty locations throughout Houston. (817)881-6659 Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. (214)566-5003 Sun. 3 p.m.-10 p.m. I *Mtct.d .lHU n»l IMU tm ™J.| *Vilkl atf «A I(. U ID Open Mondays! 713-777-7946 t107 6REEN AVENUE Ask about Wednesday Ridglea Village call between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Across from TCU, right next to Radio Shack and Subway—at Berry and University) Model Nights! 6120-4 Camp Bowie Blvd. Se Habla Espanol (817)731-7000 ,
4? Wednesday, April 24, 2002 Page 3 OPINION Your place for the opinions that shape your world | www.skiff.tcu.edu
u TheSkiffView o 60. Women 0 O HONESTLY, DEAR/ have the °0° WRE IN COLLEGE,' LEFTOVER ACT LIKE AH ADULT/ right to pose Extra meal plan money wasted for Playboy Does any one else remember the days not so long ago (last year) when the minimum meal plan was $400? The football powerhouse known as the Big 12 Conference soon will This year, TCU raised the minimum to $800 for freshman living be seen in a much softer, perhaps on campus, $600 for other students living in dorms, but kept the more revealing, light. In its 25th $400 for students living in on-campus apartments. Anniversary Edi- If the money from a student's meal plan is not spent, it will not tion pictorial fea- COMMENTARY carry over next year. It disappears into some mysterious place for tunng college age women. Playboy Kellen Zimmer TCU to use however they choose. magazine will fea- Sodexho Marriott Services is offering a truck-load sale this week, ture "Women of the Big 12." This ending today at 4 p.m. is exciting for the Big 12 Confer- Cases of "everything from laundry detergent to snacks" are being ence and its women who are ready offered at an astounding 5 percent off the "normal" retail price, the to bear all. FrogBytes' price that is. For women on this campus who might aspire to pose for Playboy, The left over money may help TCU operate, but should students this is an interesting opportunity really need to waste money stocking up on overpriced snacks and and a possible entry into the enter- household items from FrogBytes? tainment industry. Posing for Play- Obviously, if a truck-load sale wasting the remaining balance on boy is every woman's right, and students' meal cards is so popular, then students aren't spending what has been seen as an exploita- tion of women, still remains a their money. right of those who choose to be Sodexho is doing their part with the sale, trying to help students exposed. The Big 12 issue is billed spend the rest of their cash. Give me Mary-Kate and as a step toward becoming a Play- But maybe the university should rethink the meal plan requirements boy Playmate, and serves the dual so that students should not have to waste money on unnecessary items. purpose of allowing women to show their bodies and represent Meanwhile, students have two choices. They can leave the money Ashley or give me death their respective universities. Make on their meal plan to make a donation to TCU (since they don't give no mistake, this is by no means an TCU enough money already), or they can stock up on the truck-load My God, the Olsen twins are hot. My column separates from that Still others of you may be say- encouragement for women on this sale and FrogBytes items and give the money to Sodexho. What's more, those girls are worth idea by addressing real issues that ing, "Why are we talking about campus to pose for Playboy. It is Even if students are buying unneeded junk, at least they will have over $70 million — but I'd defile affect real people. the light brown M&M and girl simply an example of a woman's something to show for it. them for free. For instance, to all the women on movies when we could still be right to choose to express herself, Right? Anyone? COMMENTARY this campus, answer me this: "Save talking about white-hot Mary Kate even if that involves posing nude. If you're not fa- the Last Dance" and "Center Stage" and Ashley'.'" To some of you, I Playboy and its readers have a miliar with the — are those sweet movies or what? say I'm sorry, it's true about the fascination with college coeds, and Olsen twins, you 1 know that not many guys enjoy light brown M&M. To others, I while these students' willingness to should be ashamed films about modern dance, but say excellent point. pose may seem strange to some TheOtherView of yourself. I'm that's why "STLD" also stars ultra- Truthfully, what issue is there naive members of the female sex, talking about the hard Sean Patrick Thomas. He is to discuss but the fate of the the college Playmate is not at all a Opinions from around the country adorable (but so from the street, fellas. You heard? Olsen twins? Will they, as we all new concept. The magazine fea- naughty!) actresses There are countless things that hope, be back on prime-time net- tures a coed of the month and reg- The campaign against tobacco don't necessarily contain the nicest who played baby John «i deserve comment both in the Dal- work television soon? Will they ularly searches out the best college in America in the 1990s and to- people in the world. They do have Michelle on the hit las-Fort Worth metroplex and perhaps join the illustrious ranks bars in the country. day has reached an all-time low. a long history of telling half-truths ABC sitcom "Full House". D.J. more specifically at TCU, but as a of the Playboy empire upon (now Aggieland's own Dixie Chicken Specifically, one television cam- and deceiving the customer. But to Tanner had a hips surplus, and student graduating from a global only two short years away) turn- was a featured College Bar of the paign that takes responsibility solely attack one side of the prob- young Stephanie turned out modest university, I need to tackle topics ing 18? Or will they, as 1 believe Month.' There are often contests away from the smoker and places lem only creates a larger problem. • in bosom. that affect an assortment of cul- fortune has destined, both be and polls to determine which col- it on one side (the tobacco com- By removing smokers from the But Michelle. Sweet Michelle. tures and inspire a universal audi- wed to me? lege campuses have the hottest fe- panies) doesn't represent the equation and telling them and the Though 1 could write approxi- ence. Topics that will mean If there is a singular global con- male populations. Many NCAA whole truth. This group, the most public thac tobacco companies are mately 10,000 words on Mary something. Topics that this cern that all of Earth's citizens conferences have been featured in obvious group to blame for frivo- only to blame, the attention on Kate and Ashley (and another world's children will face. need to focus on at this moment Playboy over the last 25 years. lous anti-smoking advertisements, quitting smoking and other issues thing: 1 don't know why Mary One of the subjects that has in time, it is that these three pos- The trouble lies with the censor- is known as "The Truth". becomes lost. It's sad that this Kate's name always comes first been on my mind for a while now sibilities materialize. So I plead ship and protest involved with pos- In numerous television ads over small but influential group of because Ashley is so much hot- is one that I consider gravely im- with you now, as a fellow student, ing nude as a representative of a the past few years, the organiza- people, probably proud of them- ter!), I'm not going to. After all, a portant. Of course, I am speaking as an upcoming graduate and, university population. Playboy has tion has shown visions of "loaded" selves for taking on the tobacco senior column is a column about about the removal and cancella- above all, as a human being: met a lot of controversy in its body bags being thrust onto a companies while laughing wildly reflection. And when I say reflec- tion of the light-brown M&M. Please. Keep me and the twins in search for coeds. In 1996, Baylor street below the offices of a major at their own commercials, has tion, I mean horse@#!&. Some of you may be saying, "Ex- your prayers. University officials threatened disci- tobacco company, a giant paper lost sight of the big picture. A lot of seniors try to write cuse me? John. 1 know that you plinary action or expulsion for any shredder cutting documents and In another ad from 2001, called something meaningful about the cannot be telling me in truth that John Bewiw/ it a graduating senior female student who interviewed broadcast journalism major jrom other materials (to show their dis- "April Fool's Day 2001," The way college was — good or bad, the light brown M&M is no with Playboy when the magazine approval at document-shredding by Ultlelon. Colo. He tan lie contittted ol visited Waco. Administrators were Truth says that Firestone recalled went by so fast, getting ready for longer in packages. It ... it has to (j.h.weyandt&studettl.tcu.edu). tobacco companies) and, most re- defective tires after 88 deaths ... real world, etc. — and it sucks. be. It has to be!" outraged when two students posed cently, the ridiculous connection while Johnson & Johnson recalled for an issue, but the women gradu- between dog poop and cigarettes, $80 million worth of merchandise ated before any action was taken in that they both contain ammonia. when seven people died from tam- against them. The Playboy campus This recent ad, in particular, is a pered aspirin. They go on to argue quest has faced organized protest complete waste of time. It's hard that the tobacco companies should on a visit to the University of Ne- to argue that anybody will think of Giving back to TCU starts with do the same with cigarettes, which braska and opposition from many dog manure when they're puffing women's organizations on other away on a cigarette. And why allegedly kill 1,200 people per day. Keep in mind, people didn't campuses across the nation. doesn't this group help inform At A&M. thankfully, there has smokers of the many serious risks know they were going to be killed appreciating a quality education by tires or aspirin. Smokers do been no pronounced opposition thus involved with smoking, and, more far from the university or campus know that cigarettes can kill them. "Give back to TCU." students to the importance and sig- the teachers who talked about my importantly, immediately follow organizations and hopefully the atti- It's the public relations phrase nificance of all those 8 a.m. and 7 life and future career with all the that up with information to help 77m editorial comes from The Daily tude will continue this week. The that has been thrown at me more p.m. classes that we only took be- confidence needed to get me moti- those smokers who want to quit? Athenaeum at West Virginia University. notion that women are free to make than anything I know in these past cause there were no other options. vated to graduate. Money can't The truth is, tobacco companies This column was distributed by U-Wire. their own choice to pose nude four years. The truth of it all is that the compensate for all the times I COMMENTARY should prevail. Playboy is more I used to say it work pays off in the end if you are spent joking around and goofing reputable than most adult maga- was TCU that studying something you love and off with the professors who didn't zines, and this issue is an opportu- should give back take advantage of all the opportuni- see me on any level but their own. EDITORIAL POLICIES nity for those hoping to pursue a to me with all ties this place has to offer. I can't I owe TCU more than I can Editorial polky: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views of Texas career in this line of entertainment the parking tick- begin to express how grateful I am ever repay, and so I decided the Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial hoard Signed to win the favor of Big 12 fans. letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflet! ihe ets, tuition in- to those mathematics professors only way to clear my debt to all opinion of the editorial board. For those wary of this idea, re- creases, who had confidence in me when those who touched my life while sist the temptation to scoff at the letters to the editor: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication Letters must be typed, over-priced text- my self-assurance was approaching at this university is by saying two thought of an Aggie on the pages double-spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff. Moudy 2°1S; books and zero. How can I ever thank my simple words: Thank you. mail it to TCU Box 298050; e-mail it to [email protected] or fax it to 257-71.13. Letters must include Emily Ward of Playboy; to each her own, and the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff 'reserves the right to edit or reject letters for shamefully high journalism professors enough who Thank you to everybody who the choices an individual makes style, taste and size restrictions. meal plan costs shoved down my made the same corrections in my made sure all the graduates of are one's own. Women who choose throat without prior consent. articles over and over without cut- 2(X)2 had four fabulous years at a to pose, though, should be aware However, the end of one's sen- ting my hands off in the process? university about which we can all EDITORIAL BOARD of the damage that can be done to ior year is a time for reflection — Without sounding too out- proudly speak. reputations and lives through this Editor-in-Chief Melissa DeLoach a kind of healing - - that bandages landishly Thank you for Managing Editor Jonathan Sampson kind of action. Playboy can ruin a old wounds and sprinkles opti- cheesy, let me "The truth of it all is that the letting me learn Co-Advertising Manager Brian Schneider life as easily as it can make it, and mism across TCU grudges. For say that the ed- how to make Co-Advertising Manager Bradley Bennett work pays off in the end if there are no guarantees the Play- the first time since I began ques- ucation 1 have mistakes and use Associate Editor Angie Chang you are studying something boy Mansion or stardom will be tioning my freshman year's catch received at TCU them to better News Editor James /willing the final destination. phrase "It's all about you," I in these past you love..." my education Associate News Editor Aaron Chimbel So, be aware of the risks in- weighed the costs and benefits of four years has and myself. Design Editor Leslie Moeller volved with this venture, but know Erin LaMourie my experience at this university. been absolutely priceless. However, Thank you for making me the per- Features Editor that the decision lies with the indi- Opinion Editor Jordan Blum After an official cost analysis, I the majority of what I learned did son I am today and the person I vidual. For anyone chosen to be Sports Editor Ram Luthra can say with all truthfulness, TCU not come from a textbook or sit- will become with my experiences featured on the pages of Playboy, Assistant Sports Editor Nathan Ix>ewen has come out on top of things. ting in a classroom — it came at TCU. do it in a tasteful manner, as it is a Photo Editor Hemi Ahluwalia The quality of education pro- from getting to know my profes- Above all, thank you, TCU, for representation of self, school and Copy Desk Chief Bethany McCormack vided at TCU is probably the item sors, classmates and staff members the best four years of my life. Wire Coordinator Julie Ann Matonis of which most students, including on a level that is required when re- Without the good and bad times I conference, and besides being Senior Reporter Jaime Walker myself, take the most advantage. experienced at this university, my known as "the girl who posed for Blair Busch ceiving a quality education. Production Coordinator We reluctantly drag ourselves out When I think about it, what I future would not hold the promise Playboy," the issue will be avail- Web Editor Ben Smithson of our beds as late as possible, have to give back to TCU is all it does today. able to for all to see in the stacks Co-Web Editor Megan Stroup at Sterling C. Evans Library. Production Manager Jeanne Cain I'ressler grab coffee for our morning those hours I spent getting help Emily Ward is a senior mathematics Business Manager Bitsy Faulk headaches and settle into our desks from the professors who skipped and news eduorUd major from Ketlen Zimmer is a columnist for The Student Publications Director Rol)ert Bohler everyday for four years. The mo- lunch so that I could ace the up- Sfiringttncn. She can be contacted National/InternationalRQUiidup Mob attacks Marines, friends' defense, and the brawl de- Amormino said. The embassy said on its Web site Ronald Reagan National Airport drill in a Montana valley that is sa- 10 injured during brawl veloped into a large street fight in- Up to 300 people were aboard Monday that it had received infor- are part of an ongoing investigation cred to American Indians and is volving more than two dozen the commuter train, Metrolink mation that a terrorist attack to ensure that people who have ac- adorned with rock drawings con- SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — people, the Navy and police said. spokeswoman Sharon Gavin said. against U.S. interests in the coun- cess to secure areas of our airports sidered among the most significant A mob armed with bats and pipes at- The attackers fled when police Twenty-five of about 265 injured try could occur as early as Tuesday. are worthy of the trust granted to tribal art on the Northern Plains. tacked 10 U.S. Navy Marines, leav- were called. There were no arrests. were immediately taken to hospi- Consular services were sus- them by the public," Attorney Gen- Denver-based Anschutz Explo- ing one with a cranial fracture and tals and 45 others were to be trans- pended, except for emergency eral John Ashcroft said. ration Corp. said it would transfer others with injuries from broken Train crash leaves ported, she said. American citizen services, the em- Similar arrests have occurred in two leases for oil and gas rights in bones to minor scrapes, the Navy Many of the victims had internal bassy said. The statement didn't recent weeks in Phoenix, Las Ve- Weatherman Draw to the National said Tuesday. three dead, 265 injured injuries and broken bones. say how long the consular service gas, Salt Lake City and San Fran- Trust for Historic Preservation, which All 10 were released from the hos- PLACENT1A, Calif. (AP) — A Several streets in the area were reduction would remain in effect. cisco. In all, about 400 workers will hold the leases until they expire. pital Tuesday after a brawl that mile-long freight train plowed closed because of the wreckage and Security in Yemen has been a have been arrested or indicted The parcel where Anschutz erupted Monday night in the colo- head-on into a commuter train dur- the length of the freight train. top concern of the United States since Sept. II, including those on wanted to drill had the potential to nial section of San Juan, capital of ing rush hour Tuesday, killing since the attack on the destroyer Tuesday, officials said. produce 10 million barrels of oil. this U.S. Caribbean territory, said Lt. three people and injuring about Threats against embassy 265, officials said. USS Cole in October 2000 that The investigation, called Opera- but company officials had ac- Corey Barker, a Navy spokesman. killed 17 American sailors in Aden The northbound Burlington prompt heavy patrols tion Tarmac, spread to 11 airports knowledged there was only a one- The Marines — more than 60 harbor. U.S. officials have linked before Tuesday's arrests. Northern Santa Fe freight train SAN'A, Yemen (AP) — Heavy in-seven chance of drilling a wearing civilian clothes at the time al Qaeda to that bombing. While law enforcement officials productive well. struck the southbound Metrolink military patrols guarded the U.S. — had just finished work as a secu- said none of those arrested have train at 8:10 a.m. south of Los An- Embassy compound in Yemen on rity detachment for contested mili- Airport workers arrested been linked to terrorism, some avia- geles, buckling and derailing two Tuesday after the embassy said it tary exercises on the outlying island tion experts said the workers were in of Vieques. cars packed with passengers, author- received unspecified threats against as part of investigation position to help smuggle bombs or ities and witnesses said. U.S. interests in the country. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Two Marines were arguing be- weapons aboard aircraft. Work for tween themselves outside at about Metrolink officials said they did- Military fool and vehicle patrols in Federal authorities have arrested 11 p.m. when a mob armed with lead n't know how the trains wound up the streets as well as jeeps mounted 94 workers at two Washington-area Oil company drops plans pipes and bats started beating them, on the same track. with heavy machine guns and anti-air- airports on charges of fraudulently the Skiff. Barker said. He did not say what the One person died at the scene and craft weapons were added to the reg- obtaining airport security badges. to drill in sacred area fight was about. two others died later. Orange ular cement barriers and police guards "The arrests at Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — An oil Eight other Marines came to their County sheriff's spokesman Jim that usually protect the embassy. Dulles International Airport and company dropped plans Tuesday to Call (817) 257-7428 Begins May 1st Chrysler PT Cruiser Prep I Class TONIGH Chrysler Sebring Convertible Auditions Jeep April 27th THERE'S ONLY ONE 8am - 6pm Chrysler Sebring Coupe For a limited time, new college graduates can get a Chrysler Sebring Sedan *uooo Go cash allowance* Jeep„ Wrangler Frogs! on select Chrysler It keeps more than and Jeep vehicles. memories alive. Plus get other generous cash allowances. Jeep^ Liberty American Heart Association.^ Flghtino Hmmfl «..<■■ 0 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION See Your Local Chrysler-Jeep, Dealer Today. MEMORIALS «. TRIBUTE, *Thls program provides a $600 bonus cash allowance in addition to the $400 national college graduate cash allowance for a total $ 1,000 cash allowance for recent college graduates, select college seniors, and masters 1-8O0-AHA-USA1 and doctoral program enrollees on the purchase or lease of eligible 2002 Chrysler or Jeep vehicles. Kligible vehicles are: Chrysler Sebring Coupe. Convertible, Sedan, PT Cruiser, Jeep Liberty, and Jeep Wrangler. Must lake retail delivery by 7/1/02. Residency restrictions apply Please see your dealer for eligibility requirements and program details. Jeep is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. ■- I Wednesday, April 24, 2002 Page 5 FOOD Your place for dining information www.skiff.tcu.edu The cashier at the old meat counter of grocery store would turn into Fort Worth's "When it was a grocery store, vendors Kincaid's serves the grocery store took down my order on best burger place? would bring inflatables to advertise and a white paper bag. Kincaid's Hamburgers started out as a they just stayed up on the ceiling," Lynn hamburgers with At the end of the counter, busy out-of- grocery store in the historical district of Gentry said. "Then the customers would standing room only breath employees yelled out the names Camp Bowie, but in 1991 the store bring some in and just give them to us to of the diners who anxiously awaited their changed into the now popular burger shop. hang up. Some of the inflatables are over food. The store opened in 1946. Then in 1967 20-years-old." BY SARAH KREBS After getting my food, I filled up my because of his failing health Kincaid sold Kincaid's offers hamburgers, sand- SkilT Slaff drink and tried in vain to find a spot to sit. the store to OR. Gentry, the manager and wiches, grilled chicken sandwiches, As I entered Kincaid's, a few things Forced to stand, 1 leaned on one of the meat cutter since 1947. grilled cheese, hot dogs and corn dogs, caught my eye: The long line to get a wooden shelves and started to dig into my "People just started coming in and get- and offers side orders of French fries, burger, the tables full of happy eaters en- rather delectable food. ting burgers and groceries and most of our onion rings, mushrooms and fried okra. joying their food, the many inflatable Just then a family got up from the end business came from the hamburgers, so we Kincaid's is located at 4901 Camp figures from E.T. and palm trees hang- table in the far corner. I rushed to grab the took down the fresh vegetable area and the Bowie and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- ing from the ceiling. seat for my family and myself. front office and put up tables." Owner day through Saturday. For $7.50 a person, People standing eating their meals I dove into my juicy burger. I finished Lynn Gentry said. Kincaid's can also be rented for a mini- mum of 50 people to enjoy a private meal. stood out in the bustling store, among my first big bite and immediately knew Though they converted the grocery several wooden shelves with food neatly that Kincaid's was the best around. store to a restaurant, they left the original Sarah Krplw, stacked. Who would have thought that an old decor. s.dkreltst&slttilrnt.lcu.edu French-Mediterranean Benito's provides cuisine offered at authentic Mexican food affordable prices and environment BY T0DD CL0WER BY JESSICA SANDERS Skiff Staff Skiff Staff Tucked away in a nook on the corner There are no talking Chihuahuas at of Park Hill Drive and Forest Park Benito's. No rock music blaring, no Boulevard sits Sapristi!, a casual bistro waiters in polo shirts. serving French-Mediterranean cuisine. Benito's Mexican Restaurant has Sapristi!, an offshoot of country- been quietly serving authentic Mexican French restaurant Saint-Emilion, has a food from its West Magnolia location casual atmosphere. for the last 22 years. After church one Sunday I was feel- When I arrived 2 p.m. Sunday, most ing adventurous and decided to try a of the lunch-hour rush had died down. new place for lunch. Panera Bread and The decor looked more like some- Charleston's were getting old, and the one's kitchen than the brightly colored food seemed to all taste the same. Discovering Mexican chain restaurants I am used to. Driving around Park Hill Drive, I I was seated immediately and at- stumbled upon Sapristi!, a quaint little tended to quite well by the wait staff. restaurant partially hidden in the back of The dining rooms were worn but com- a shopping center. fortable and peaceful in the late af- I decided to try it out. ternoon. As I opened the door a multitude of Instead of popular music blaring from delectable scents surrounded me. Smells a sound system. Tejano music plays of warm bread, exotic cheeses and fresh softly in the background. seafood all combined to create a Dining A massive indoor tree greets diners Mediterranean ambiance. in the doorway and colorful pifiatas The small dining room contained a dangle from the ceiling. Mexican blan- Small number of tables, each with kets hang from the windows and the ta- gleaming tablecloths, shining silverware bles are .covered with chile-pepper and cuts of fresh flowers. print tablecloths. Immediately I was greeted by a smil- The menu is in both English and ing waiter with a European accent and Spanish and includes useful Spanish a hospitable demeanor. phrases allowing the customer to order An appetizing basket of various beer, coffee and tea. I suggest you only breads adorned the table, along with attempt Spanish if you are really confi- olive oil and an extensive wine list. dent, as the waitress, dressed in a Mex- After I perused the brunch menu thor- ican blouse, chuckled at my poor oughly, I ordered tomato-ginger soup, pronunciation as I ordered my meal. which had a wonderful tinge of spice. Delights A meal at Benito's includes a bowl of For my entree I ordered eggs benedict pico de gallo, a tomato-based tortilla with salmon and capers. My dish was soup and com or flour tortillas in a som- served with Belgian fries, which is a Testing out the little-known Fort Worth restaurants brero-shaped basket. Sapristi! specialty. Menu items include such adventurous After a filling meal I ordered creme Mexican fare as menudo and ceviche brulee and a steaming cup of robust cof- yucateo. More conventional dishes are fee. The caramel custard desert was also offered such as tacos, enchiladas glazed to perfection surrounded by fresh and tamales. Items such as enchiladas fruit and berries. and tacos are also available a la carte or I left brunch feeling that I could re- ■if) as combo meals. turn with a warm welcome and a new I chose the enchiladas con mole rojo, and interesting dining experience each or chicken enchiladas with red mole and every time. sauce. The dish came with a side of rice Owner Bernard Tranche opened Saint- and refried beans. Emilion 18 years ago, and added Sapristi! The tortilla soup was excellent but I in June 2000 to offer an alternative to the thought the rice could have used more more formal parent restaurant. apristi' seasoning. I also learned that I do not Sapristi! offers diners unique and like mole sauce because of the slight original dishes, many consisting of chocolate taste. seafood. I was disappointed to find that the The bistro offers six different types of menu did not offer sopapillas, as the mussel dishes and creative entrees such only dessert available was flan. as roasted Long Island duck and Mary- A modest selection of wines and land crab cakes. margaritas, as well as an extensive se- For the champagne brunch, choices lection of beer, is offered. include three types of eggs benedict, f* * Competition with chain restaurants roast duck hash and various salmon hasn't been much of a problem, Man- dishes. ager Arturo Gonzalez said. Sapristi! offers 50 wines by the "Good food, good service, good glass at retail prices and four premium prices, and we keep our restaurants beers on tap. clean. Those are the keys," Gonzalez Sapristi! serves as an ideal restaurant said. for students who are hosting their par- German Restaurant Business must be good because seven ents or impressing a date. months ago, Benito's opened its second Manager Jennifer Kornblum said lo- restaurant at 2516 N.E. 28th St. cally owned restaurants may have a Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday tough time competing with chain restau- through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fri- rants, but Sapristi! is keeping up with day and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. the competition. Lunch specials are offered 11 a.m. to The bistro is open Tuesday through During my first trip to Edelweiss, I or- ical jeans and polo shirt uniform of chain 3 p.m. Monday —Friday for $5.79. Thursday for lunch and dinner and Sun- Edelweiss features dered the Vienna-style Schnitzel. The meal restaurants. Ladies' Lunch Specials are offered at days for brunch. came with a dinner salad with the house Edelweiss has its own house band that per- the same times for $5.39. German food, polka music dressing that is a tangy vinaigrette. forms on Friday and Saturday nights. There Todd G. Glower My Schnitzel was promptly brought to my is a dance floor where guests can polka, Jessica Sailders [email protected] and dance floor table with sides of sauerkraut and German- chicken dance or even join in on the elephant [email protected] style potatoes. Schnitzel is pan-seared pork dance. The band takes requests and diners BY BLA1R BlISCH smothered with a rich, dark sauce thai has can enjoy a version of "Over the Rainbow" Skiff Slaff hints of a mushroom flavor to it. There was played on a saw. Of course the title song After driving down Camp Bowie and see- more food than I could eat at one sitting. "Edelweiss" is played several times a night. ing the endless array of chain restaurants, I I had no intentions of ordering desert un- On following trips to Edelweiss, I tried the felt a little adventurous and turned left on til the table next to me ordered a piece of the Bratwurst and Spaghetti. The spaghetti is Alta Mere. Black Forest cake. 1 had to give it a try. The anything but traditional. It has a very rich meat sauce made with veal; it is very filling. I still do not know how 1 stumbled across chocolate cake was very rich and moist and Edelweiss is open 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday Edelweiss German Restaurant, located at the cherry and whipped cream layers were 3801 Southwest Blvd. —Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and superb. Saturday. Edelweiss serves classic Bavarian fare The wait staff was courteous and had a along with some adaptations of American German flair, wearing broom skirts and peas- Blair BtiM'h and Italian dishes. ant tops. It was a nice change from the typ- b.tt. busch @stutlent. leu. edu Sapristi! and Benito's photos by Sarah Krebs/SKJFF STAFF Kincaids and Edelweiss photos by Blair Buich/SKIFF STAFF Page 6 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 w. FROM PAGE 1 I www.skiff.tcu.edu glad he got to finish last semester." said. "I'll probably worry more Representatives from H-E-B Cen- Worth Public Market. RESERVES Crum said that one of her about the kids that they're wor- MARKET tral Market declined to comment on Katy Jo Reinmiller, a junior eco- From page 1 biggest concerns is that because of ried about me." i page I any potential competition from the nomics major from Seattle, said she her husband's irregular schedule, The full meaning of her deploy- Fort Worth Public Market. is excited about the market opening far away from the action as possi- she has to hire live-in help to look ment doesn't appear to be sinking in case locally grown produce, crafts The Fort Worth Public Market in Fort Worth. ble when they're working on them," after her children when they are yet with her children. Cram said. and entertainment. The Farmer's developed because of a partner- "Pike Place Market is a really Treva Smutz said. both gone. She said she is looking "I'm going to be gone through Market will be held under three large ship between Downtown Fort neat thing in Seattle and I think it's Lane Smutz was activated Jan. for a TCU student to move into Thanksgiving and a couple of birth- canopies totaling over 23,000 square Forth, Inc., the Downtown Tax In- great that Fort Worth will now bis 26 and deployed overseas a month their home in west Fort Worth and days and other family events, so we're twi feet, Rawie said. crement Financing District, the have something similar," Rein- later, his mother said. She said that provide childcare. trying to talk those through now." "Vendors at the Fort Worth Pub- tOL City of Fort Worth and the Fort miller said. although she cannot reveal where "We want a live-in student with Cram said. "When you're 10 years lic Market will be small, inde- of Worth Transportation Authority, The market will be open six her son is stationed overseas, he is us, somebody who can come into old, if it's not happening tomorrow or pendent, family-owned businesses OUI Rawie said. days a week, excluding Mondays, still able to call and e-mail her. He our family during the summer and the next day, it really hasn't come to which will have a special relation- Cl "We are following the Euro- from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The out- is eager to come back to Fort Worth the kids will get used to whoever full reality yet." ship with their customers because door Farmer's Market will operate when his 90-day temporary assign- is there in the house." Crum said. For now, Crum said she is concen- they will serve them regularly, pean tradition of open-air markets cri which promote direct interaction 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays ment is over, she said. "So when I leave, it's not going to trating on getting both her family and personally and consistently," from May 25 to September 21. For rig "He can't talk to me about what he between customers and small be a big turmoil." her military unit ready. Rawie said. more information contact Down- iti is doing, so I just tell him what's go- businesses," Rawie said. Though she hopes the person "All I want is everybody who "This is a different model than town Fort Worth, Inc. at (817) of ing on here," she said. that they find will far exceed their goes with me to come back with me the suburban grocery store envi- Rawie said Downtown Fort 870-1692. tin Having to leave behind his studies expectations and it will be a good and everybody who is deployed at ronment," she said. "But we think Worth, Inc. looked at Seattle's BH at TCU was very disappointing for experience, Crum said she will still that same base to come back in one H-E-B Central Market will be a successful Pike Place Market in Anthony Kirchncr of her son, Treva Smutz said. worry about her children. piece," Crum said. "Then I'll con- big competitor for us." particular when planning the Fort u.l.kirvhnt,r isi www.skiff.tcu.edu Hg • Children's Realm • Knight School I found • Treasure Hunt • Anlmol Farm, Gaits buried tMortJ • Full Combat Jousting treasure in MrMi On April 27, 2002 ~ ~ /ft.wwfkftMi • Over 200 Skilled Artisans Utt* • 7 Pubs & Taverns l.iilMt Wnilt«lt j£4li Children 5-12 OU I inf Sponsor*. SmSLUi <2h r Dallas ptormruj jffrhn """^Stl.dBONDS ~* Mutt mirth it *. 9tii « Do you have old Savings Bonds? yMr Iwtl Kxattr it«f«. Far mor. laio: Check out the Savings Bond Calculator 972 938 fAIR (3247) at wnvwjavingsborids.gov to discover MAKJ^WiSH. www.Scarb0rav9hRMiFatt.com avaaetli ft Kreget. their value. 1-800-4US BOND ^. SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS APRIL 13 - JUNE 2 • lOom • 7pm • & OPEN MEMORIAL DAY A publk service of this newspaper NOW TCU DtAM) DAYS Joe's Pizza SERVING view 4 Pasta BLAST 4750 Bryant Irvin FOOD! May 1 st & 2nd 9:00PM - 1:00AM (next to ttie Lonestar Oyster Bar) Buy one game of [f5%Off tod purchase 1 TCU's only w/coupon j upscale Bar Bowling and get the 2nd 6601 Oakmont Boulevard R?*-1 - 1P1'-- J^ay_3_l_ and Restaurant Fort Worth, Tx 817-263-1133 FREE with your TCU ID 817-346-0444 Bar and Restaurant Hours -- Tues - Sat 4pm - 2am Happy Hour | Tues -Fri 4pm - 7pm Tuesdays | Premium Martini's | $3.50 Wednesdays | Well's | $2.00 Thursdays & Fridays | Pitchers | $5.00 Daily Drink Specials for Happy Hour 2911 West Berry Street Fort Worth 817-926-9600 www.themoonbar.com j $1 OFF ANY ENTREE | i Present this coupon to receive $1.00 off any entree at The Moon. | ■ Coupon am) otter eaptros 5/1/02 Not Valid w any other offer One coupon per person only I Interested in engineering, math, or science graduate studies? Want to make a difference in k-12 education? Join the Authentic Teaching Alliance or Adventure Engineering at the University of Oklahoma! $21,500 Stipend + Full Tuition & Fees AUTHKNIK TEACHINC. curriculum /or multl/t '• k L I I A N ( E sdool mat/i and scicm e www.coe.ou.edu/ata www.coecs.ou.edu/aeweb •flj IS- Don't miss this opportunity' M^l The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution Wednesday, April 24, 2002 Page 7 FROM PAGE 1 | www.skiff.tcu.edu harm the young," he said, accord- bishop, and cost the church mil- VATICAN ing to the official English text of the lions of dollars in legal settlements. From page 1 speech released by the Vatican. Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Cardinal Francis George of Angeles said the Americans would accused of mishandling sex abuse cases. Chicago said the subject of Law's meet Tuesday night and work out a Addressing U.S. cardinals and possible resignation was not list of formal proposals for the U.S. bishops at the start of an extraordinary raised in Tuesday's session or in church that should lead to a specific two-day meeting, John Paul made his a private meeting of the prelates communique at the end of the meet- toughest statement since allegations the night before. ing. One cardinal has proposed cre- of sex abuse by priests began pouring Law admitted to the group that ating a nationwide panel of out in January, shaking the Roman "if he hadn't made some terrible prominent Catholic laymen and Catholic Church in the United States. mistakes, we probably all wouldn't women "make sure we have the best "The abuse which has caused this be here," George said. possible standards," Mahony said. Cristen Appling »r Halick crisis is by every standard wrong and Law is under pressure over his Mahony said the pope made "the Tr^cy JHaverty rightly considered a crime by society; handling of abuse cases. He said strongest language I've seen about 4 Cowboys RED RIVER ... COWBOYS ARLINGTON The Best of Country The hottest dance music! Looking for Summer Employment? Recreational Sports is now accepting applications for part-time summer staff COLLEGE NIGHT COLLEGE NIGHT positions to work in the temporary weight room/cardio space. Flexible Wednesday Night Thursday Night schedule, $6.00 per hour. Perfect for balancing summer school and work! —18 & Older Welcome — —18 & Older Welcome — Applications are available in the weight Two for one admission Two for one admission room or in the Recreational Sports office with this ad. with this ad. located behind Campus Police. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 1. 50 Get in shape « today! It's The Way We Make You Feel. Special Offer for TCU Students enrollment and Faculty ! NO■ t b* H Ml w*«l» fJ) i ■ hi praon IK « tat itf tut EFT aaaWr ta rtm'im MB unit; 4/30/02. Fort Worth Super Sport Brandi Chastain U.S. Women's World Soccer Champion 5001 Overton Ridge 817.370.9200 ESH 1.800.204.2400 www.24HourFitness.com <§), To find which of our locations is most convenient to you call 1.800.204.2400. &% !•%• M^pMto 4 1 H^ttJlMtftf. A copy of a current valid TCU student/faculty ID card or report card must be provided to receive this otter. No other discounts can be used with this offer. Must be at least 18 years old, or 12 with parent. Incentives Month-to-month memberships. may be offered for enrolling in other memberships. Facilities and amenities may vary per location. Not all clubs open 24 hours every day. Promotion available at the Fort Worth Super Sport 24 Hour Fitness location Pay as you go. No long t< 11,1 <: t s re only. Valid photo I.D. required at check-in. See club for complete details. Page 8 Wednesday. April 24, 21)02 NATIONAL I INTERNATIONAL I www.skiff.tcu.edu President s counselor announces Germany cracks down on suspected militants, crushes cell linked with al Qaeda resignation, hopes to return to Texas BY STEPHEN GRAHAM things that were being prepared." The prosecutor's office identified Associate*! Press In television interviews, Nehm only one suspect — Yaser H., a BY RON FOLRMER ture at a daily White House briefing. Rove were critical to Bush's rise from BERLIN — Germany claimed identified the spiritual leader of Palestinian living, in the western AHAocialfnl Press "Later this summer, I'm going to a two-term Texas governor to the pres- Tuesday it crushed a terror cell led the group as Abu Qatadah, a Mus- German city of Essen. The 36-year- WASHINGTON — White House be changing the way in which I idency. Rove, a fellow Texan with a by a London-based cleric linked to lim cleric identified by U.S. and old was a leading figure in the cell counselor Karen Hughes, one of Pres- serve the president. My husband and teen-age child of his own, has no plans Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda net- European officials as having links and had contacts across Germany, ident Bush's closest confidants and I have made a difficult but we think to leave the White House, Bush said. work, arresting 11 suspected Is- to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda the statement said. perhaps the most senior female aide right decision to move our family "I think there's a different set of lamic militants in raids throughout organization. The arrests follow a flurry of po- to any modern home back to Texas," she said. circumstances," the president said. the country. A Jordanian of Palestinian de- litical pledges to crack down on American president, "Our roots are there," she said. "I Hughes and Condoleezza Rice, Meanwhile, an Algerian defen- scent, Qatadah was convicted in ab- suspected militants since it announced her res- guess we're a little homesick." the president's national security ad- dant admitted in a Frankfurt court sentia in 2000 by a military court in emerged shortly after Sept. 11 that ignation Tuesday. Bush, in an exclusive interview, viser, are two of the most influential that he was involved in a plot to Jordan on charges of conspiring to three of the hijackers, including Bush said he will said Hughes broke the news to him female aides in White House history. bomb a synagogue in France two attack U.S. and Israeli targets. He ringleader Mohamed Atta, had continue to seek her Wednesday or Thursday and he ac- Fifteen months into the Bush pres- years ago. was protected by British law from lived in Germany. advice from afar. cepted the decision. idency, this is the period in which sen- Police said that those arrested in extradition but in February, British Gerhard Schlemmer, a spokesman "She may be "I said, 'Karen, I've always val- ior aides generally start considering raids in 10 cities throughout the anti-terrorism experts said Qatadah for the Federal Criminal Office. Ger- changing addresses, HKillKS ued your advice' and she said, departures from high-pressure White country on Tuesday belonged to a had disappeared. many's equivalent of the FBI, said but she's not leav- 'You'll have my advice.' So I said to House and Cabinet posts. White Palestinian group identified as Al German prosecutors said Tues- any links between Tuesday's arrest ing my inner circle." the president myself as long as 1 have her advice, House chief of staff Andrew Card has Tawhid that was plotting attacks in day that the suspects in custody and the Sept. 11 attacks "are not rec- said in a telephone interview with judgment and friendship, I support denied reports that he is considering Germany. were part of a "secret international ognizable at the moment." The Associated Press shortly after the move." the president said. leaving in the fall. Bush advisers say "We've managed to smash a cell network" and had mainly provided Also Tuesday, one of five Algeri- Hughes' surprise announcement "This is Karen being Karen. She they expect Hughes will not be the which ... particularly against the false travel documents, collected ans on trial in Frankfurt for alleged made her the first top White House loves her family. She has always last senior aide to leave this year. background of the grave conflict in donations and arranged travel for Is- terrorist activities admitted to plot- aide to depart Bush's staff. made it clear to me ever since I've Bush said there was nothing the Middle East, stood on the brink lamic fighters in Afghanistan. Dur- ting to blow up a synagogue in Hughes, 45. an aide to Bush since known her that her husband and son other than Hughes' personal desire of attacks in Germany," federal pros- ing the raids, police seized France, but rejected allegations that his days as Texas governor, unveiled come first in her life," Bush said. to return to Texas that prompted ecutor Kay Nehm said. "We think computers, documents and material he was linked to al Qaeda or bin her plans lor a summertime depar- Hughes and political aide Karl her resignation. we've managed to prevent some used to falsify passports. Laden. Rehabilitation Assistants Needed Cancun Leave you Cashless? >N*" Cool Free Stuff A Variety of Schedules We are hiring individuals that have "fV WE DRUG SCREEN a desire to provide Did you do well on the SAT? Planning to attend law, business, earing and quality graduate, medical or dental school? guidance for head Apply at: We offer: injury patients. Centre for Neuro Skills * A competitive salary Enter Kaplan's Qrad School Giveaway for a Excellent for students Post Acute Rehab. chance to win one of many great prizes... planning a career in 3915 Portland * Great working conditions Irving, Texas Full Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions package. the health care * Flexible hours school supplies, digital products, books and more! profession. Training To enter, complete an official entry form on campus or will be provided. You Or, call: at kaptest.com/giveaway Drawing is July 9, 2002 must be dependable (972) 594-0549 Call 866.TPR.PREP for more information or Winners will be drawn randomly and notified by phone and have a positive email [email protected]. Auditions are Starting Rate: $8.50 nnimmi uingnun A attitude. Tuesdays at 4pm. Call for an appointment. vender ■' (inonK-l. o(HW44. IKHIIIKS (looftxn WO PUPJCMAK NECCMAHV TO EftTEft 0> WN. Open ort* u lag* rwidarrU of tf* Lrfieo UMi and Canada. •Miudtng Puerto mu> ana Quebec or •ludente <#elcf ng *-> Woee^jrtedlctlonewi a Sboam Vi**,»rio«re 18 fears at older ea at 3/19/03. LMT One e/*rp per perean Ml eflirtM rmiet be received or rjoetmartwd by B/1B/02 MrrerfteN t>« ■:fo*eMjy render* oreaingrraei amors, mi ttmjuat antr**. memmmd mvtwi\ races* or» ottt-e print OeKnbed ebon. Ortte cr warring Depend on l«» nuwcwi of Wgti* eretea recewed UORIone '■•imiK.n.i ana imitation, epp*>; seeCompteta A OrrKiw Ruiev eiafcatXe al Kaplan Center* andorvfarapua arkaa m the US ana 800.2REVIEW 1 www.PrincetonReview.com Ceneda and orflne at •m*kaptMLtaBi/a«aiea>ey Perklpaacri If (Ml DroMOttor. oareotuiet arajinri full and jnconaritaryy agreement to artt acoeptsnea « trie Compma 8. OTtCkM Rule* YOtO WMCTE "fWHiWUD, TAKCD Of) OTHERWBERESTnCTED. www.skiff.tcu.edu/advertising jtliluL\l unit PrtiH.eloii I ATTENTION JUNIORS SENIORS I drive 175 MPH and you get ' the ticket ^* *****_ Win tickets ttACa *o to the of HPlafth o Phoenix 'Ul t» Anniversary rv BQQI CottmaBl^pl BUSINESS BOOT CAMP tee^l winners in our FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS TRANSMISSION 40,h Anniversary sweepstakes maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaf will go to this year's SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE Phoenix 500 and meet Jeff Burton, An Intensive Course In Business Essentials all expenses-paid. For Non-Business Majors 30 first-prize winners will live the The job market today is challenging, demanding new employees Richard Petty Driving Experience! be well versed in business concepts and practices. 100 second-prize winners will receive The Summer Business Institute is designed for students like you, a Jeff Burton pit crew race shirt. with little or no business training or experience, giving you an And everyone gets our 40th Anniversary special fi edge to compete for top positions in any field. a transmission fluid service for just $19.62. • One month, intensive non-degree certificate program Enter at a Cottman Transmission near you. Call • Real-world business knowledge in: accounting, finance, Jeff Burton, 1-866-COTTMAN for locations and sweepstakes rules. Winston Cup Driver, marketing, information technology, operations Car #99 management, presentation skills FREE TransCheck 21 Plus Service. Over 300 • Career planning assistance locations coast-to-coast. NATIONWIDE WARRANTY. • Exceptional faculty FREE TOWING (with major repairs). Meet Jeff Burton! • Nationally-ranked business school in the heart of Dallas, a major hub of business COTTMAN TRANSMISSION 214.768.9008 Attention Students and Faculty! execdev.cox.smu.edu RECEIVE 10% OFF ARLINGTON ANY MAJOR INTERNAL 6107 S. COOPER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIR Limit One Coupon Per Customer No purchase necessary. Olticial Entry Form/Rules at Cottman Transmission Center or Rules at 1-866-COTTMAN Limit one enlry per household/person Only legal US. residents over l\, of the 48 contiguous slates and Alaska, except employees of Cottman its franchisees/suppliers Odds depend on number of entries. Taxes responsibility ol winner Void where prohibited/restricted by law Sweepslakes ends 6/30/07. "Participating locations only All stores independently owned and operated. Complete Official Rules al TYww.cottman.com Southern Methodist University w* not disenmnate on the basts of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. age. disability, or veteran status. SMU's commitment to equal opportunity includes rwrtfscrrniauon on the basis of sexual onentation. CX02 2005D Wednesday, April 24, 2002 Page 9 ETC. Your place for entertainment | www.skiff.tcu.edu FoodStuff Today'sFunnies PurplePoll THE MAIN Captain Ribmail Sprengelmeyer & Davis Q: Have you added money to your Today's menu meal card this semester? LUNCH Cheese tortellini/spaghetti A: Saute veggies YES NO Chicken fried steak 42 58 Eggplant zucchini casserole Data collected (mm an informal poll conducted in TCL!'s Main Cafeteria This poll is in* J Mashed potatoes scientific sampling ,uid should not he regarded as rcpresenlative of campus public opmum Steamed peas and carrots Veggie blend Hot cobbler Gyros Fries Today'sCrussword Rotisserie chicken ACROSS Vegetable black-eyed peas 1 Endurance test ' ' ' ' ■ ' ■ • I1 Sauteed zucchini 6 Spy Mata 10 Govt. farm group Mixed veggies 14 Wait on 1" I" DINNER 15 Norse deity 2C 21 ^M 21 1 Stromboli 16 Ballplayer Yastrzemski Rotini pasta 17 Let in ■ ■■■ ■ I" „ Barbecue pork chops 18 Mad mob Vegetarian cacciatore Lex Phil Flickinger 19 Beat it I 20 New model's 33 H 36 Sun creek potatoes NOPE THAT'LL. THAT'S RIPICULOUS! I REPRESENT . . . IT'S A COOP debut Blended veggies B£ $8. TO, America's ftrruRf! I CAN'T TWI N GET MORE GET MORE i GET MORE FORYOUR ■ ;^^S Store Hours Monday-Thursday 8a.m.-7p.m. At tilt TCU Friday 8a.m.-6p.m. Saturday 10a.m.-6p.m Bookstore! Sunday lp.m.-6p.m. /, Page 10 Wednesday, April 24, 2002 SPORTS Your place for sports news and features | www.skiff.tcu.edu TheSideline Frogs' losing streak extends to five games The other Ricky Williams great. He shot 34-34 and has real- wants to sign with Saints ly been playing good golf. We're A week ago things were looking Weems, scoring junior outfielder the continued hitting streak of on track this weekend in a critical looking forward to coming out good for the Horned Frog baseball Terry Trofholz. Trofholz. three-game series with conference NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ricky tomorrow and playing. Our guys team. They were sitting at the top Pullin's counterpart on the Currently foe Louisville. Williams says he will sign with the love the golf course." of the Conference USA standings mound, sophomore Aaron Tims, leading the con- "Head coach Lance Brown, Currently stand- New Orleans Saints. Senior Andy Doeden, who has and had just come didn't have the same type of day. ference in hit- whose birthday was Tuesday, ing in fourth It's not the Ricky Williams who seven top-20 finishes already this ANALYSIS place, the Frogs was recently dealt by the team to off a dominating Tims managed to go only one in- ting with a .474 was hardly in the mood to year, moved into position for are two games the Miami Dolphins. It's the former three-game sweep ning, giving up three runs on three average, another one on the second day of celebrate, as he watched seven from first-place running back for Texas Tech who of Saint Louis. hits and two walks. Trofholz's dou- the championship. Doeden (145) TCU pitchers give up eight Louisville. TCU wasn't selected in last weekend's recorded a one-under 71 and now What a differ- Tims's replacements didn't fair ble in the third earned runs on 17 hits." is also four NFL draft. has a share of 14th place with 18 ence a week makes. much better. Of the six relief inning extended — games from The Saints Tuesday confirmed holes remaining. Junior Adam In that time, pitchers, only freshman Chris his hitting eighth, which is the last spot that a that Williams plans to sign a one- Rubinson is also among the tour- TCU (20-22, 11-7 White and senior Josh Gardner streak to fifteen games. He has team can be in to participate in the year contract with the team on nament's top 20, as his two-over C-USA) has lost kept the Mavericks from scoring hit safely in 23 of his last 24 Thursday, just in time for the team's score of 146 has him tied for 19th C-USA tournament. five in a row, its on their watch. games and 34 of 38 as a starter minicamp Friday through Sunday. place. Rubinson has recorded a longest skid of the One of the few positives that this season. Williams played in the Big 12 at score of 73 in both rounds and is Danny Gillham season, including The Frogs will hope to get back the same time the former Texas aiming for his sixth top-20 finish can be taken from the game was [email protected] going 0 for 3 in a key conference running back of the same name of the year. did. They faced each other in 1997 The third and final round is series with Tulane. The fifth loss and 1998. Wednesday. The seventh-rated came at the hands of Metroplex ri- Former University of Texas run- Frogs are in search of their second val Texas-Arlington, who ham- ning back Ricky Williams who now straight conference title. TCU won mered the Horned Frogs 15-1 at plays for Miami was drafted by the the Western Athletic Conference the TCU Diamond Tuesday. Saints in 1999. last year. Head coach Lance Brown, The women's golf team won its whose birthday was Tuesday, was Men's golf leading own C-USA title last week. hardly in the mood to celebrate, C-USA after 2 rounds as he watched seven TCU pitch- The TCU men's golf team fired Rocker back to majors, ers give up eight earned runs on the lowest round of the Conference 17 hits. The Frogs also walked USA Championships (283) never made it to minors four batters on the afternoon. Tuesday to turn a first-place tie into ARLINGTON — John Rocker Just as bad was the defense. a five-stroke lead after two rounds was recalled Tuesday by the Texas The Horned Frog defense commit- of play in Navarre, Fla. The Frogs Rangers, even though the struggling ted five errors during the contest, are the only team under par (-2) reliever never reported to his minor its largest amount in one game through 36 holes. league assignment. this season. Senior Bret Guetz continues to Rocker was brought back after The usually productive TCU of- reside atop the leaderboard after the Rangers placed l()-tinie All-Star fense was shut down on Tuesday, shooting his fifth consecutive sub- catcher Ivan Rodriguez on the 15- thanks to the pitching of Maverick 70 round. He registered a four- day disabled list with a herniated junior Aaron Pullin. under par 68 in round two and is disc in his back. now 10-under par for the tourna- Because Rocker is replacing an Pullin, who pitched on three ment with a two-day total of 134. injured player on the roster, the days rest, used a mixture of fast- "We turned at even par and Rangers weren't bound by the rule ball and breaking pitches to keep played the back side at five- requiring an optioned player to the Frog lineup off-balance. He under," said head coach Bill spend at least 10 days with his went seven innings, tossed 101 Montigel. "Bret Guetz played minor league team. pitches, gave up no earned runs, four hits, walked one and struck out five. The lone run for TCU came in HLh PHOTO the sixth inning, on an RBI-single Senior infielder Trey Crawford slides into third base March 3 in the Frogs' only home win against Texas-Arlington so far this season. The by junior first baseman Ryan www. skiff, t cu. edu Frogs lost to UTA Tuesday 15-1 at the TCU Diamond. College Days at The Ballpark College Study Break Night Sunday April 28 • Rangers vs Indians • 7:05 pm Half price Texas Rangers Tickets! Take a break from your studies, relax and watch some Texas Rangers Baseball. Upper Box - Regular $16, Half Price $8 Upper Home Run Porch - Regular $13, Half Price $6 JO Upper Reserved - Regular $12, Half Price $6 College/Graduates Appreciation and Family Day Sunday May 12 • Rangers vs Tigers • 2:05 pm Mrs. Balrd's Discount. Bring the family, or just your friends and enjoy Sunday Afternoon Baseball. $12.25 Upper Reserved seat plus Hot Dog and Drink $24.75 Corner Box seat plus Hot Dog and Drink Group Discounts also available for College Organizations and Clubs! Call 817-273-5100 and ask for Ben Cahalane or Jill Llberman to get the best seats 8 pricing. Save Up To $10 Redeem this coupon at The Ballpark's First Base Ticket Office and save $5 on upper level tickets and $10 on club or lower level on any home game in April or May 2002. Subjet to availability. Restrictions apply. Discount on neled tickets. Box office use: J 2002 Promotions Schedule April 26 Six Flan Over Texas Free Ticket Night (First 15,000,13 and under) 27 MBNA "Texan Thunder" Potter Night (First 35,000) 28 Kujinlni Photo Day May 8 Star-Telegram Arlington Appreciation Night 10 Dr Pepper Alex Rodriguez BobUebead Night (First 25,000) YOUR ■ Mrs Balrd's San Visor Day (First 25,000) 27 WeUs Fargo Memorial Day Fireworks For tickets. Pre-Caaie Family Concert Event Hurricane Harbor Free Ticket Night caU 817-273-5100. (First 15,000,13 a wvvw.ssgsalas.com