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Cheerleader tryouts Inside moved to coliseum FRIDAY Tryouts for cheerleading VolleyFrogs, star ready AUGUST 29, 1997 squads scheduled for for sophomore season. Saturday in the Rickel See page 7 Texas Christian University Building will be held in 95th Year • Number 5 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum instead, said cheerleader sponsor John Finke, the assistant athletic director for marketing and promotions. Finke said the tryouts were originally scheduled in the Festivities planned No-tolerance law Rickel Building Gym 3 because the coliseum floors were to be refinished this weekend. to celebrate TCU's stiffens penalties "We decided since they're going to cheer in Daniel- Meyer anyway, tryouts should give them a chance to 125th anniversary for teen drinking get familiar with the home- team advantage," Finke said. By Danielle Daniel will be a celebration on the lawn," she SuperFrog, the 30-foot inflatable Punishments include license suspension Tryouts for the coed squad SKIFF STAFF said. "We are going to have finger Homed Frog and the Frog Horn. will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. The university community will kick foods and punch, and the Jazz Food will be a part of the festivities By Jennifer Longley meanor and comes with a fine of up Candidates will be required off a celebration of its 125th academic Ensemble will play. It will he a place with Riscky's barbecue and Frog DESIGN EDITOR to $500. attendance at an alcohol to perform a standing back year starting Sept. 1 I with a lawn for snacks and fellowship." Chill, a grape-flavored cool treat creat- Minors across Texas will face awareness class. 20 to 40 hours of tuck, a toe touch, a party, a pep rally and the dedication of Kelly said she is planning for a ed by a TCU alumnus, on hand. stiffer penalties for alcohol viola- mandatory community service and a running/tumbling pass and a the F. Howard and Mary D. Walsh crowd of 1,200. On that night, the event will move to tions, including an automatic driver's 60-day driver's license suspension. single-base liberty. Center for the Performing Arts. "I hope that a lot of people will the Stockyards as FrogFest '97 ensues. license suspension after a first Second and third offenses come All-girls squad tryouts will Chancellor William E. Tucker said show up. and hopefully the weather Later, a $ I O-per-plate barbecue din- offense, starting Sept. I. with increased community service begin at 11 a.m. Saturday. it is important lo celebrate anniver- will cooperate," Kelly said. ner will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Rodeo Senate Bill 35, known as the "zero hours and longer license suspensions. Requirements are the same as saries at the university, especially However, if it does rain, she said, Pltza and a reservation is required. tolerance law." was authored by state If a third-time offender is al least 17 the coed squad, except for the TCU's 125th, because it "encourages the festivities will be relocated to the Country dancing will begin at 9 p.m. Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) and the years old. he or she can receive a fine single-base liberty. us to know the past, confirm the pre- Student Center Ballroom. Other celebratory events include the Senate Committee on Juvenile of up lo $2,000 willi possible jail Between eight and 15 new sent and lean into the future." To mark this achievement, a com- celebration of the accomplishments of Driving While Intoxicated Laws. It time. cheerleaders will be chosen. "It reminds us of those who preced- memorative logo has been designed to the Next Frontier campaign — the uni- became law June 19. Lcanne Fondren. a substance Tryouts are open to all stu- ed us and our debt to them," he said. use throughout the anniversary year. versity's five-year fund-raising effort, "The philosophy behind the legis- abuse counselor for the Alcohol and dents, and candidates should "We stand on the shoulders of great "As events take place we are going which has raised nearly $110 million lation is that the state of Texas will Drug Education Center, said the new bring proof of health insur- men." to continue to bring up the 125th seal to date. In addition to the Walsh Center have a zero tolerance for underage law removes the mixed message ance to the tryouts. For more The first scheduled festivity, whenever we can," Kelly said. dedication. Tucker's 18 years as head drinking," said Lou Brite. genera] about alcohol abuse and driving thai information, call John Finke "Celebration on the Lawn," will unite Festivities will move downtown of the university will be celebrated. counsel for the Texas Alcoholic many young people receive. at 921-5462. students, faculty and staff for a casual Sept. 12 for "Paint the Town Purple Tucker said the university has come Beverage Commission. "Under the current law, they are afternoon of entertainment in front of Weekend,"she said. a long way since its inception in The new lav. makes it illegal for nol permitted to dnnk. hut they are Reed and Sadler halls. A featured event will be the 4th l8(X)s. when it had 13 students. He minors to drive with any detectable not legally drunk until iheir blood Margaret Kelly, director of special annual Downtown Pep Rally at said great strides have been made in amount of alcohol in their systems. alcohol level is at .07." Fondren said. Tickets for sale in projects, said the hourlong event, Sundance Square scheduled for noon the last JO years. Driving under the influence by a "The new legislation makes the law Student Center which starts at noon Sept. 11. will fea- Sept. 12. The rally will feature Mayor "I think TCU, having made it 125 minor is a new offense in Texas. Brite very clear" Tickets for the Sept. 15 ture party tents and entertainment. Kenneth Barr. Tucker, the Homed years, is going to make it another 250." said. Margaret Collins, director of the Texas Rangers-Kansas City "Following the convocation there Frog Band, TCU cheerleaders. he said. A first offense is a Class C misde- Royals baseball game can be Please see DRINK, Page 6 purchased at the Student Center Information Desk for $4. Students report two The baseball tickets are just one of many ticket offers Weekend warrior sold at the location. Other choices include Six incidents of flashing Flags over Texas tickets for $23, Hurricane Harbor tick- Women approached in computer lab. outside hall ets for $19 and Omni theater tickets for $5.25. SKIFF STAFF The student said she left the room and went Movie tickets to the AMC Two incidents of indecent exposure across the hall to the TCU Daily Skiff office. A movie theaters are priced at occurred in the past week, according to a stu- Skiff staffer went to the computer lab and saw $4.25 while United Artist, dent who said she was flashed and Campus the young man. who then left the building. General Cinema and Sony Police reports. Campus Police officer Bryan Goode and theater tickets sell for $4.75. A senior student was working in a Moudy Sgt John Drake soon arrived, bul the suspect "It's just a benefit of being Building computer lab at about 9 p.m. Tuesday had already left a student at TCU," said when a young man exposed himself, she said An earlier incident was reported at aboul Information Desk supervisor The student worker was on the phone in the 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Campus Police dispatched Dianne Rubenkoenig about lab, she said. She set the phone down and officer David l.uttrell to the north parking lot the ticket sales. approached the man clad in a blue denim shirt of Sherley Hall lo answer I complain! of inde- Another arrival soon to be over a white T-shirt and plaid shorts alter he cent exposure. sold at the Information Desk spoke to her. According lo the police report, a woman is a passport book, which "He had his shorts raised." she said. "His was walking along the north side of Sherley contains a collection of dis- legs were raised in a way that he was showing Hall when I man approached her m I white counts to various restaurants me his ... " in the area. Please see FLASHER, Page 6

Auditions set House officers to adjust for four plays The theater department will hold auditions for its for overestimated budget three fall semester plays and a spring semester production By Julie Redwlne Calloway later discovered thai the $100,000 beginning at 7 p.m. Friday. SKIFF STAFF had been credited to the wrong account he Sue Ott, administrative The House of Student Representatives starts said. assistant for the theater the fall semester with a new budget of There was an error in communication department, said any student $235,000 but will save as much as possible to between Mark and (House adviser) Larry who wants to audition is wel- avoid dipping into its General Reserve Fund. Markley." Calloway said. come, and theater experience House officials said. House Treasurer Mark Irish said ihe budget is not necessary. The budget, passed by the House in April, is wasn't adjusted alter Ihe mistake was found Each student must read based on a conservative .estimate of the total because it was too late to change the plan. The one dialogue from before amount of government fees paid by studenls House was two months into the budge! process 1900 and one contemporaiy Officers had originally expected to receive when Ihe mistake was found. Irish said. monologue. The total audi- between $250,000 and $270,000. Irish said Ihat though House accounts won't tion time can last no longer But that turned out to be much more than be readjusted, ihe difference between what is was actually in the General Reserve. House planned and what is available can be made up than three minutes, Ott said. Kevin Sorbo, star of "Kull the Conqueror," cuts the cake at a party celebrating the The three fall productions officers had been told the General Reserve through "aggressive policies" to enforce third anniversary of Planet Hollywood Dallas earlier this month. (See Weekend, being cast are "Learned held about $100,000. a figure from Controller tighter spending. pages 4 and 5.) Larry Calloway. Ladies," "Fool for Love," and Please see BUDGET, Page 6 "Communicating Doors." The spring production, "Romeo and Juliet," is also being cast and will be per- formed in cooperation with Finale concert wraps-up Howdy events Theatre Koleso, the universi- and school spirit at the pep rally at ty's Russian partner in the By Mlsste Korte involvement. according to ness management major, said she was theater arts. SKIFF STAFF Programming Council members. interested in some of the committees of Frog Fountain where. Lowry said, more than 2.IXX) members of the TCU Students who plan to audi- Howdy Week ended Wednesday Jessica Lowry, a senior sociology the Programming Council. tion should sign up on the night with a concert by Professor D at and criminal justice major and chair- "I've gone to as many Howdy Week community came together to cheer. Jennifer Knowles. a freshman pre- call board of the north hall- the Frog Fountain. woman of the PC Howdy events as possible." she said. "I've major. said, "It's a good way to meet way of Ed Landreth Hall. Professor D is a club band from the Week/University Experience enjoyed them." people. There are lots of social activi- For more information, call Dallas area which specializes in dance Committee, said the week had many Teri Colca. a senior art history major the theater department at tunes, Donnie Heyden said, otherwise purposes. and Programming Council develop- ties." Kelley Cochran, a freshman speech 921-7625. known as Professor D. "This is a welcome back time for all ment chairwoman, said freshmen were "We specialize in our own high returning students," she said. "It is an not the only students who attended the pathology major, said she enjoyed energy music, and also perform a lot of introduction period for freshmen and activities. many of the activities. covers," said Heyden, noting that transfer students, and a recruiting tool "A lot Of transfer students have Another highlight of Howdy Week Professor D has opened for a variety of for Programming Council." come, and they are encouraged to see was the Freshmen Assembly, where acts, including Tina Turner and George Kent Cummins, a sophomore fash- what TCU is about" she said. over 1,000 freshmen displayed their Clinton. ion merchandising major and chair- That's not to say the freshman didn't school spirit at the Ed Landreth Hall. Miriam Spencer, a freshman psy- man of Concerts Committee, said attend the events, Colca said. Lowry said. chology major, said, "The music was about 140 freshmen signed up to be "The freshmen have really good Daria Neidre. a sophomore math cool. There weren't enough people with Programming Council and its participation," she said. "They had major, said, "I came this year because dancing, though." branches. great energy and enthusiasm." it was a lot of fun, and I didn't go to the Professor D rocks at the Howdy The event had record numbers of Shawn Wallace, a freshman busi- Students showed off their numbers activities last year." Week finale concert Wednesday. /

PAGE 2 Skiff FRIDAY, AUGUST 29,1997 Partnership to update Shakespeare elassie Theatre Koleso, university incorporate Cold War theme in 'Romeo and Juliet9

By Krishna D'Aun BosqiMl working with TCU theater on a mostly in English, he said, and the "The escalating rivalry between STAFF REPORTER bilingual version of the classic Russians cast will learn English two people ultimately could have Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general Romeo and Juliet found being tragedy. phrases. led to greater catastrophe," he said. campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office star-crossed lovers from warring Drosdov said the motif of the Portions of the group, including Brown said he also believes the at Moudy Building South Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050, or families hard enough. A new pro- play will be of a 1940s Cold War Drosdov, will return in January to collaboration of both acting troupes e-mailed to [email protected]. The Skiff reserves the right to duction will put them in conflicting rivalry between the United States work with TCU students. The on this project will create an educa- actress playing Juliet will arrive in edit submissions for style, taste and space available. countries in different hemispheres and the Soviet Union. tional and cultural experience for during the Cold War. The play will remain February to begin rehearsals. the audience. In March the theater department Shakespearian, he said, but the set- The other actors will arrive clos- Drosdov said he hopes further STUDY ABROAD will have a reception for future global scholars took a TCU production to Russia ting and the scenery of the play will er to the opening night of Feb. 25. joint projects will be created, per- and international students to welcome students, faculty and staff with their performance of the clas- be updated to adapt to the political Steven Breese, an assistant pro- haps including formation of a returning from overseas study. The reception is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. sic musical "The Fantasticks." conflict, the desires of both nations fessor of theater, said this collabo- Russian/American theatrical stu- Sept. 3 in the Student Center Woodson Room, and the public is wel- This year, Russian students and and the anti-war moral that both ration is a once-in-a-lifetime expe- dio, he said. come to attend. For more information, call the International Center at professionals from Theatre Koleso sides desire. rience for TCU. Theatre Koleso is located in 921-7289. in Togliatti, will help re-create The four Russian theater group "It offers an opportunity to stu- Togliatti, Russia, which is known Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" members on campus this week are dents that is unparalleled," he said. for its car factory. CHEERLEADER TRYOITS will be held Saturday in Daniel- in a contemporary setting. Drosdov, translator Vladimir "Russian theater is recognized It was on a business trip to Meyer Coliseum. Tryouts for the all-girls squad begin at 9 a.m.. and Gleb Drosdov, a renowned direc- Issaev, sound designer Alexi worldwide as being so great. The Russia that American businessman Ponomaryov and scenic designer reality is that this group of artists Holt Hickman, owner of SCS tryouts for the coed squad begin at 11 a.m. For more information, call tor from the former Soviet Union, said the group has been on campus Robert Akapov. (Theatre Koleso) working with stu- Fridgette, which manufactures air 921-5462. all week. The group is working on Issaev said the group will leave dents is a great opportunity, a one- conditioners for automobiles, first the early stages of "Romeo and at the end of the week and return to of-a-kind experience." observed the Theatre Koleso. UNITING CAMPUS MINISTRIES will sponsor Shine!, the Juliet," he said. the Theater Koleso to begin audi- Brown said the desired effect of Impressed by what he saw, he Annual All-Campus Retreat, on Sept. 5 and 6 at Lake Bridgeport George Brown, an assistant pro- tioning candidates to play the roles this re-enactment is for audiences to worked to create a bridge between United Methodist Camp. Students of all denominations are encour- fessor of theater, said the group is of the Capulets. The play will be learn a lesson about the Cold War. TCU and the Russian school. aged to attend. Cost is $20 per person, and transportation will be pro- vided. Call 921-7830 for information.

MVRY COLTS BURNETr LIBRARY hours have been extended The library will be open from 7 a.m. to I a.m. Monday through Wednesday; from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday; from 7:30 a.m. to 6 World Report p.m. Friday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. World Ex-governor's former partner pleads guilty LITTLE ROCK — Ex-Gov. Jim Guy Tucker's former business partner POCKET SANDWICH THEATRE will hold auditions for its next pleaded guilty Thursday to a Whitewater fraud charge that accused him and melodrama. "Phantom of the Opera." from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Rabin may have discussed Golan Heights withdrawal Tucker of arranging a sham bankruptcy that saved them $2 million in taxes. theater is located at 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. For more JERUSALEM — Former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was ready to discuss an Israeli withdrawal from all land it captured from Syria in Boston businessman William J. Marks Sr. said Tucker and Tucker's lawyer information and audition appointments, call (214) 821-1860. 1967 if Syria agreed to certain security conditions and established — who are scheduled for trial this winter — used falsified documents to diplomatic ties, a former chief negotiator said Thursday. understate the value of cable television systems Marks and the former gover- FORT WORTH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT needs college stu- Itamar Rabinovich, who headed Israel's negotiating team with Syria nor owned in Texas and Florida. dents to work as school program volunteers. Volunteers visit area at the time, confirmed a report in the Haarttl daily based on protocols classrooms once a week for 30 to 45 minutes over five weeks to inspire of meetings between Rabin and former U.S. Secretary of State Warren and motivate students ages kindergarten through 12th grade. For more Christopher. State information, call (817) 731-0838. In public, Rabin never committed to a complete withdrawal from the Golan Heights, a strategic plateau Israel captured from Syria in the Charges filed after bomb on t racks defused DALLAS — Two people were arrested Thursday after a bomb was found THE PRINCETON REVIEW is sponsoring a free hour-long sem- 1967 Mideast war. Rubin was assassinated by a Jewish extremist in November 1995, and and disarmed along railroad tracks northeast of Dallas. inar on the revamped GMAT test at 3 p.m. Sept. 21. at the Barnes & Collin County sheriff's officers say the device was found along the Kansas Noble in University Park shopping center. People who attend the sem- Israeli-Syrian peace talks have been suspended since the spring of 1996. City-Southern rail line near Cookville on the east side of Lake Lavon. No one inar can register to win a free GMAT course from The Princeton was hurt in the incident. Review. For more information, call (817) 335-2796. Lt. 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ctii -£€> T~itr I A SOBERING THOUGHT With new underage drinking regulations sion does not prevent first offenses, those ready to go into effect Sept. I, the Texas legis- punished by the law would definitely think lature is making a strong state- twice before risking losing ment that should set an exam- their driving rights again. ple for the nation. Though the TCU shou The law is unique in sus- impact on the TCU campus pending the licenses of those cannot yet be determined, the embrace the new caught drinking even when move will be beneficial for law against not driving. This addition to everyone in the state. underage drink- the rule books should help Drunken driving remains a deter drunken drivers before deadly reality across the ing. they get in their cars. nation, and current efforts to Campus Police should curb the problem are not as corroborate the new punish- effective as they should be. ments, decide to enforce them and publicize One of the most important facets of the the regulations for all students. By targeting new regulations is the suspension of an underage drinking under the shield of the offender's driver's license. A car is the ulti- new law, TCU could make the campus a mate symbol of freedom for those in their late safer place and improve its image in the teens. Even if the threat of a license suspen- community. No rest for weary Clintons PIGSKIN PARADISE TV has shifted focus from public issues to private lives he Clintons are on vacation umentations of the president's nation with the trivial. Television's Labor Day, Schmabor Day. hearts now that it is the one strictly U.S. on Martha's Vineyard. Their weight, knee injury or golf swing. inherent message is to focus on Some of us at the Skiff know the real reason pastime. And the Canadian game has kept A activities have included yacht In fact, they have ample opportuni- image; it can't avoid it. Blips and rides, outings to restaurants and ice ty to do so. since each of these top- chunks of news come through a we have the day off Monday — the start of Doug Flutie in uniform. Ugh. cream shops and good old-fash- ics receives substantial attention screen that inevitably shows who is the 1997 National Football League season. With more than one month of games ioned relaxation. Newspaper from media outlets. more fit or fashionable or funny, Granted, all but one of the left, the baseball pennant reports have mentioned the warm Part of the reason for this cover- and gradually these appearances games are scheduled for races have yet to be excit- welcome the family has received, age is genuine concern, and part is become of primary importance. The return of and paparazzi have documented the natural human interest in the some- There was a time when we didn't Sunday, but we'll need the ing, and with the WNBA president's recent weight loss and what more private life of the figure know what the presidential candi- extra rest after a full day of professional foot- wrapping up Saturday, casual attire. who leads our country. But it's hard dates looked like, much less where watching our favorite teams ball offers a sports fans are eagerly Well, that's to separate these two factors from they ate ice cream on vacation. battle it out on the gridiron. waiting for the hard-hitting, nice. Although I their overriding irrelevance in the There haven't always been TV rewarding con- don't agree with face of meaningful politics. debates and 30- to 60-second polit- Of the four major U.S. fast-paced action to begin, most of the Why do we find it of great con- ical commercials which give us a sports leagues (NFL, NHL, clusion to the first with bonuses such as the agendas they cern when the president goes jog- glimpse of the candidate but not NBA and Major League return of coaching legend pursue when in ging to lose extra weight? Why do even a cursory outline of his or her week of classes. the White reporters deem it necessary to actual stance on gun control or the Baseball), the NFL is the Mike Ditka with the New House. I'm glad Kom\ inform the public of Chelsea's use initiation of force in other coun- only one to remain unique to Orleans Saints. the Clintons Ross of e-mail at college? For the same tries. the 50 states, with no teams in any province So, get the Cheese Whiz and pretzels have a chance to reason we notice and critique every When television didn't dominate north of the border. Don't get us wrong: We ready, sit down in front of the tube Sunday go on vacation. It only seems fair change in Hillary Rodham public discourse and structure our that they be afforded the chance to Clinton's hair style. For the same thoughts accordingly, we had to hold no ill regard for our friends in Canada, and celebrate the extra day off with foot- take time off like the rest of us. reason we scrutinize presidential read the debates and concentrate on but football holds a special place in our ball. However, there's no "getting debates and other events as if we the words the candidates said, not away from it all" for the Clintons. were model representatives or tal- whether their ties matched their The fact that we know where they ent agents. suits or whether they broke a sweat eat dinner and how much ice cream Admit it. You chuckled when during a rebuttal And in the age 1 in H IKi \i POI.H v: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board, ■ <— «_» DA. I i_ir which is composed of the editor in chief, campus editor, managing editor, design editor, opinion editor, they consume, and the way pictori- Bob Dole worked in a particularly when print was dominant, reporters sports editor, photo editor and copy desk chief. Signed letters, columns and caruxins represent the al details of Martha's Vineyard con- humorous barb, and you made a concentrated much more on what opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. stantly pop up in print and on note of the smirk on President was said and what belief it repre- LOTUS TO THK KDITOR: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be screen, suggest a perpetual media Clinton's face. A few years ago, sented, not who was jogging or typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 300 words To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff, Moudy you knew exactly how Dan Quayle what he was wearing. 29IS. mail it to TCU Box 298050, fax it to 921-71.13 or e-mail ll III lllfTlW:Ililllimil Tinjl must presence in this holiday. include the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or I'm not campaigning for the per- spelled potato. And even if you It would be nice if the Clinton Skiff reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions, sonal privacy of the first family. I can't summarize his political ideas, family could have a little peace An All-American Newspaper NOTRI In addition to being the Skiff production manager. Tom Urquhart is also a part-time student. wonder instead why it is so impor- you can probably do a pretty good while on vacation. But it would be tant for the public to know the impression of Ross Perot's "giant nicer if we would learn to care less Photo Editor Blalr Pearce Editor in Chief Ryan J. Rusak details of what the president does in sucking sound." about the president's image and eat- Managing Editor Kimberly Wilson Copy Desk Chief Jill Taylor time off from the White House The truth is, Americans today are ing habits and more about the direc- Campus Editor Kelly Melhart Asst. Campus Editor Aimee Courtlce when most people can't even keep vastly preoccupied with the ele- tion he is taking our country. Advertising Manager Tommy Thompson Production Manager Tom Urquhart up with what he does in it. ments of politics that don't matter, Design Editor Jennifer Longley Business Manager Bftsy Faulk Today's television viewers and literally taking candidates and Robxn Ross is a junior news-edito- Opinion Editor Michael Bryant Student Publications Dir. Eva Rumpf newspaper readers don't think events at face value. And television rial journalism and English major Sports Editor K.E. Stenske Journalism Dept. Chairman Anantha Babblll twice about reading numerous doc- is largely responsible for this fasci- from Marble Falls, Texas. Kennedy collapse? lelrtav -££> t:fa& &£££-£€>?" Superstores don't It's simply wrong to assume that since Ruling clan may drown themselves in scandal before 1998 elections trick customers these companies are dominant now they'll always be so. In just the last two decades. Could this finally be the end? Six uproar. Though not Catholic, she knew governor, but I'm not panicking too In the Aug. 28 TCU Daily Skiff. William Wal-Mart has dethroned Sears and K-Mart. decades and running, and the exactly what the arrangement called for. much yet. His escapades, along with his Thomas Burdette wrote that superstores such Intel and Microsoft did the same thing to Kennedy saga finally appears to In April, her book. "Shattered Faith," in brother Michael's alleged affair with a as Borders. Starbucks. Blockbuster Video, IBM In fact, if we made a list of the 90 be losing momentum. The scandals just which she expresses her anger toward baby sitter when she was 14, have CompUSA. Office Depot. Office Max and largest companies in the United States in keep piling up. and public opinion of the her ex-husband and the annulment. caused Joe's approval rating to plummet Barnes & Noble (which will be managing 1917. today we'd find that fewer than 10 are family in Massachusetts has hit an all- Sheila wrote that Joe told her privately to unprecedented depths. the new TCU bookstore when it moves to the still in business. time low. the annulment was In most polls. comer of Berry and University), are: I.) "tak- Don't fret about superstores. Customers Having lived in the just "Catholic gob- Kennedy is still ing over the world;" and 2.) squeezing the will quickly beat a path to competitors (go to People's Republic of bledygook." She in fourth place personality out of their businesses in pursuit www.amazon.com on the Internet) who pro- Massachusetts for 19 also wrote that t scares me that a man behind acting of ' lower costs and higher profits vide better service and prices. and a half years, I've when she told him Republican gov- I with the IQ of a shot glass ("Superstores offer lower prices but sacrifice Secondly, are superstores squeezing the endured the wrath of she was angered by ernor Paul depth and charm"). personality out of these businesses? Kennedy for too long. his decision, Joe could someday become my C e I I u c c i . As a management professor in the M.J. Personality, no doubt, is like beauty. It's in In a little over 14 replied, "You can't Republican state governor, but I'm not pan- Neeley School of Business, I'd like to com- the eyes of the beholder. And it's clear that months, an event be stupid enough to treasurer Joe ment on these points. Mr. Burdette prefers the personality of small could take place in MATT believe this. Jesus icking yet. Malone and Are these superstores taking over the bookstores with "cats in the window." I have the Bay State that PE \KCK Christ! You're not Democratic state world'' It seems so in many industries. In the no problem with that. However, by the num- hasn't occurred since even Catholic." ™^*"*™""""*"^™ ^^^^^^™~™""" attorney general mt m m 1980s. Blockbuster replaced thousands of ber of people I run into at Barnes & Noble Strom Thurmond was a child: a Kennedy One can only ^^^^ ^ "^^ Scott independently owned video rental stores. on Friday or Saturday nights, it seems clear could lose an election. help but wonder what Joe meant by this. Harshbarger. Cellucci, who took over Over the same period. Home IVpol did the that most people prefer the superstore "per- Massachusetts Rep. Joseph Kennedy Does he believe that being stupid is a last month when popular Republican same thing to small hardware stores through- sonality." II. son of Robert and nephew of Teddy prerequisite for practicing Catholicism? governor William Weld resigned to fight out the United States. And in the '90s. the And what's not to like? The atmosphere is the Red-Nosed Senator, is planning to Or does he have so little respect for his for the ambassadorship to Mexico, is same thing has happened with office sup- great. The smell of coffee and desserts fol- run for governor in 1998. While it would ex-wife that he believes 12 years of her considered to be very similar to Weld plies, hooks and now computers. lows you throughout the store. There are normally appear that such a run would life, which included the birth of twin politically and is currently leading the But this isn't necessarily a bad thing more than a quarter-million books to result in a landslide victory, this one sons, should be deleted from memory? race. browse. So when I'm off looking through Knowing the strength and wealth of Superstores don't trick customers into looks to be different. This isn't Joe's first experience with the Internet or travel books, my wife can the Kennedy political machine. I'm not switching loyalties then bring them in with While Kennedy scandals date back public scandal. In 1973 he drove a Jeep browse the education books and my kids can holding my breath. I was all set to order broader selection and much lower prices. In several decades. Joe's problems have in an accident that left a young female luxuriate in a kids section with bean bags, champagne in 1994 when polls showed the '80s, the typical independent video store taken a new twist. In 1991, he divorced passenger paralyzed. He got off scot chairs and couches that invite them to curl Ted Kennedy was in trouble in his re- had 1.500 titles, compared to Blockbuster's his first wife. Sheila Rauch Kennedy, free, in true Kennedy fashion, and by up with a good book. election bid, only to end up in tears 9.IXX). With more videos to choose from and and married his current wife. Beth, in 1986 enough time had lapsed for him to The staff is friendly, and computer assis- when his last-minute advertising blitz lower prices, it doesn't take a genius to figure 1993. Because he wanted to remain part be elected to Congress. tance is available to help find the book you resulted in another victory. But the out why customers quit renting from Vicky's of the Catholic Church, which forbids Since Sheila's book was published, want I've been buying books in bookstores Joe has been unable to avoid further Kennedys appear to have reached their Valley Videos and started renting from divorce, he sought to have his 12-year Blockbuster. since I was 5 years old (don't ask how long marriage to Sheila annulled. problems. Qn July 4, he gave one of his limit. Plus, most of these companies started as ago that was). An annulment basically makes a mar- sons illegal fireworks to light, and he Could this finally be (he end? small endeavors themselves. Bemie Marcus If this is "sacrificing depth, interest, inter- riage void or allows those involved to sustained minor injuries as a result. If all goes well, drinks will be on me and Arthur Blank founded Home Depot in action and personality," then let's sacrifice pretend it never happened. Joe's reason- Later that month, he began a speech in a Nov. 3, 1998. and I'll be able to go home 1978 after being fired from another hardware some more. These are some of the most ing is that he didn't have proper judg- minority-dominated section of Boston again. store company. Starbucks was simply a suc- inviting bookstores I've ever been to. ment in proceeding with his first mar- by saying, "It looks like the blacks have cessful but small Seattle company before it riage. taken over." Matt Pearce is a senior news-editori- Chuck Williams began its quick expansion five years ago. When the annulment was requested, It scares me that a man with the IQ of al journalism major from Wenhani. associate professor of management Sheila, not surprisingly, went into an a shot glass could someday become my Mass., The TCU Daily Skiff editor- PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, AUGUST 29,1997 ial board has chosen 10 things we think would be fun to check out over the weekend. Here they are: Smarter than your average barbarian Monet — Miss the beach already? The Monet and the Mediterranean exhibit at the Kimbell is for you. If you 'KulT star Sorbo conquers Planet in Dallas haven't seen it yet, you're in luck — the exhibit has been By Mitch YoungMood restaurant, Sorbo presented a fur Minnesota). STAFF REVIEWER extended through Sept. 14. coat he wore in the movie when "I'm not really sure where I lost Student tickets are only $8 and Kevin Sorbo conquered Kull journeyed to the frozen it," he said. " 'Fargo' was a bit for those who aren't familiar Planet Hollywood on Aug. northlands to retrieve a special extreme, but I've lived all over the weapon. Planet Hollywood, in world — Spain, New Zealand with these not-so-famous 19 with a sword in one turn, gave Sorbo an official (where "Kull" is filmed), works by the master, there's a hand and a microphone in the restaurant logo jacket. Australia, even Dallas for a few 40-minute audio tour included. other. In Dallas to promote his film debut in "Kull the When Sorbo removed his jacket years in the early '80s when I was to try on the new one. the crowd a bouncer at a club called "Adventure* with June Conqueror." Sorbo wasted little Confetti's." and Scotty" — Interested in time in cutting to the heart of the cheered and one woman yelled, "Keep going!" what Fort Worth was like in the matter. This last comment drew 1940s? Or just want to try out a "Kull isn't too much of a depar- Sorbo laughingly replied. "Stop applause and catcalls and eventu- theatre where you can get a ture for me," Sorbo of his day job it," while also wearing a wide grin. ally led to someone asking which After trying on the new jacket. football team he favored, the snow cone at intermission? Try as the star of "Hercules: The Sorbo cut with a sword a cake Dallas Cowboys or Minnesota the Hip Pocket Theatre. For Legendary Journeys." commemorating Planet Vikings. For the record, Sorbo more information and tickets, "I hope fans of the show will Hollywood's third anniversary said, he prefers the Cowboys, but call (817) 237-5977. enjoy the film and encourage oth- ers to go," Sorbo said and fielded questions from an when the two play each other, "it's audience of assembled journalists, Magic — Learn how to In keeping with a Planet a toss up." patrons and onlookers. He was Sorbo concluded his visit by make your exhaustion disap- Hollywood tradition that visiting immediately asked where he lost signing autographs for all who pear. Check out the celebrities donate an item or two his accent (he hails from attended the event. International Stars of Magic from their latest films to the show at 8 p.m. Aug. 29-31 at the Tarrant County Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. About 1,000 magicians will be Fantasy film won't win awards, in town for the Texas Association of Magicians annu- al convention. Tickets are $12. but muscular star is on the rise Call 1-800-654-9545. By Mitch Youngblood typecasting, that he can act even ous monikers like Taligaro, Zuleki STAFF REVIEWER with an axe in his hands. and Ascalante. Granted, it's fantasy, Pioneer Day* — A carni- It's doubtful that "Kull the "Hercules." the most successful so people are expected to have val in the Stockyards? Stranger Conqueror" will rule at the box syndicated program in the world, weird names, but the problem is that things have happened. This office but star Kevin Sorbo cer- often showcases his remarkable we're supposed to know who each weekend is one of the best tainly dominates the screen. As is thespian abilities, and "Kull" one is with the smallest of introduc- times to visit this historic area sometimes the case, some bad pre- demonstrates that he can handle a tions. because Pioneer Days are here. views arc hiding a great flick big-screen career. The inherent dumbness of the Highlights include the Texas (1997's prime suspect: "Conspiracy Where "Kull the Conqueror" first half can be off-putting, but stay National Gunfight Competition Theory"). occasionally slips is the dialogue. with it and patience is rewarded and a performance by Scotty Those in search of more than a "Conan" was a story told through when Harvey Fierstein shows up as Whittiker on Saturday at 9 p.m. sword-and-sorcery movie a la vibrant music and constant blood- an old friend of Kull's named Juba. UNIVERSAL PICTURES Admission to the carnivalesque "Conan the Barbarian" are out of letting with a minimum of talking, Fierstein then proceeds to steal the Kevin Sorbo stars as Kull, a dynamic warrior who quickly rises from event is $5 per day. luck. But what differentiates Kull so the inept wordplay was forgiv- show from everybody, and his char- soldier-slave to king in "KULL The Conqueror." from Conan is accessibility to the able. "Kull" is wordy by compari- acter's opulence and ability to twist Bedford Blues Festival character for the audience. Conan, son, and consequently more atten- a phrase is a riot. spell of Akivasha (Tia Carrere), a "Kull the Conqueror" should — Bedford residents will really the character which established tion should have been paid to what The simple story deals with the 3,000-year-old sorceress. establish Kevin Sorbo as the star he have the blues this weekend. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a star, the actors were saying, but occa- barbarian Kull. who lived on It is fitting thai Carrere's charac- so obviously wants to be. Women The Bedford Blues Festival and would just bash through things sional lapses like. "Only the breath Atlantis presumably before it went ter is from hell because she is the should also take note that the num- Art Fair will run Aug. 29-31 when stuck in a jam. Kull actually of Valka can extinguish the fire in the way of the Titanic, who hottest thing in the film. Conversely. ber of times the 6-foot-3-inch. 215- and will host local blues musi- thinks about the situation and then Akivasha's veins" do slip in every overnight becomes king through Lombard's slave girl is only slightly pound star appears fully dressed in cians as well as national names, bashes through things. know and then. odd circumstances. While busy less wooden than a cypress, the film can be counted on one including The Fabulous Kevin Sorbo of "Hercules: The If you don't catch all the names, romancing the slave girl Zareta although it is a toss-up which is hand "Kull" isn't as violent as Thunderbirds. Admission is $5 Legendary Journeys" proves, relax — no one else will either. (Karina Lombard) and ruling his more beautiful (the girls, not the "Conan." but it is infinitely better. per day. For more information, despite the very thin illusion of "Kull" has some utterly preposter- new kingdom, he falls under the evil tree.) Grade: B+ call 952-2222, ext. 500.

I IK- Aardvark and Billy Itoh's — For local music. The Find fun far Aardvark hosts Sid and Blender on Friday night, and Quikserv from Sundance Johnny. Drunken Monkey and Somebody's Sister on Saturday By Kimberiy Wilson MANAGING EDITOR night. Billy Bob's will have Deana Carter on Friday and f~*\ tudents new to Fort Worth who Vince Vance and the Valiants on ^^want to try something besides Saturday. W_Jthe Stockyards or Sundance Square for weekend fun have quite a ( asa Mil i inn a — New to variety of options, most of which do the area? The seemingly never- not require a trip to Dallas and some ending play "Forever Plaid" is which do not even require a car. still running (and has been The Botanic Gardens, a great extended until Dec. 28) and can place for study dates, is also a fun be seen at Casa's Theatre on the place to read or lay out on the week- Square, 109 E. Third St. down- ends, and it's just up University on town. For more information, the left. Note that you can't play call 332-CASA. Frisbee or any games in the gardens — not even in the wide open spaces Dallas Zoo —The Dallas (the time I almost got kicked out was Zoo will host a festivity-packed a little bit embarrassing). weekend to celebrate the open- Just across the street, though, you ing of their $1.9 million chim- can play whatever games you want at panzee forest. Visitors can reg- Trinity Park. It has less vegetation, ister for prizes including a 1998 but there's a great playground. If you Minnie Winnebago and enjoy drive deep into the park, you'll find a performers including a jazz pond where you can feed the ducks. band and jugglers. The North For theater options. Stage West is Texas Birds of Prey Center will just across the street from TCU. A short drive out of the city will take also have a display. Admission COURTESY COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES is $5 for adults and $2.50 for you to the Hip Pocket's Theatre children ages 3-11. Ozzie Paxton (Vincent Kartheiser) persues his nemesis through the cellars of the Shady Glen school in "Masterminds." Under the Stars, my recently found gem of theater. Casa Manana on University is the place to go for high- FONNII Rim Wildlife Preserve — Let your animal quality theater in Fort Worth. instincts run free at Fossil Rim What about a place to hang out 'Masterminds' not a masterpiece after a date? Starbucks is in Wildlife Preserve where ostriches, cheetahs and other University Park Village, the Kharma But on this particular day. some cunning enough to hack into a Maloney. African animals roam across Mitch Youngblood Cafe is at 2913 W. Berry St. and my STAFF REVIEWER really mean-spirited terrorists, led computer company's mainframe These actors can at least be tol- the Fossil Rim plain as cars personal favorite. Four Star Coffee There are worse movies cur- by Shady Glen's security chief. without getting caught, then that erated, but Katie Stuart needs to Bar. is at 3324 W. Seventh St. (there's drive past. Down the road is rently out than Rate Bentley (Patrick Stewart), lad is soon to be a Nobel laureate. be strangled slowly for her grating a private room with couches and Dinosaur Valley State Park "Masterminds." but not decide to hold all the wealthiest Why discourage this behavior performance as the snotty stepsis- magazines). when you can walk in the foot- many. This terrible excuse for a kids hostage for an astronomically when one day kids like this will ter. If the terrorists shot her in one prints of giants, literally. If you've got to see a movie film is not totally incoherent, but it high ransom. Ozzie, of course, is bring about world peace? scene and then beat her to the Dinosaur footprints litter the but want a unique experience, the is in desperate need of a point. It is accidentally trapped on the cam- The audience consequently brink of death in every proceeding river bed just west of Glen Seventh Street Theater is the place to all over the place but does not seem pus because he decided to stick stands behind the villainous scene, it would give us something go. Though the theater shows current Rose. The parks are located 45 to know where it wants to go. around in order to pull a really Stewart in the hope that he will to anticipate. movies, drinks and popcorn are minutes southwest of Fort "Masterminds" tells the pathet- funny prank. He must then use his shoot the kid, thus relieving them Yet "Masterminds" never gives Worth. Take Interstate 35 south priced as they were in the good old ic story of a misunderstood com- formidable 16-year-old knowl- of their misery. Stewart performs us any suspense or an excuse to days, and the theater looks the same and exit State Road 67. puter hacker named Ozzie edge and experience to thwart the well enough and knows how to care about anyone. Even when the as it did when members of our par- (Vincent Kartheiser) who is bad guys. milk a one-liner for more than it's head villain's identity is revealed ents' generation watched movies I ISA Film Festival — To caught in the wrong place at the The reason this theme worked worth, but his full talents are put at the halfway point, we greet it there. finish the weekend with a wrong time. His new stepmother, in "Die Hard." and even its two to better use in "Conspiracy with a "so what" instead of the After the movie, don't forget the laugh, venture to Dallas to the Helen (Annabelle Gurwitch, who lesser sequels, was that the lead Theory." surprise it is meant to give us. All AMC Glen,Lakes Theatres, traditional TCU standby, the 01' could be good if she had some- character was tough and sympa- The others who underperform the film really steals is two hours South Pancake House — where the 9450 N. Central Expressway thing decent to work with), insists thetic at the same time. Young in their thankless roles include from our lives which could have servers and the food are almost as (at Walnut Hill). The USA Film that Ozzie take her daughter Kartheiser is instead weak and Matt Craven as Ozzie's equally been better spent. famous as the restaurant itself. ' Festival will present the famous Melissa to school at the exclusive apathetic. "Masterminds" also stiff father Jack, Gurwitch, who is Stewart makes "Masterminds" For more options, ask people who comedy, "What's Up DocT' at Shady Glen School. Ironically, the broadcasts the message that delin- moonlighting from her duties as worth seeing on video, as does an live in Fort Worth. Check out the Top 7 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $7 Ozmeister was expelled from quency is not only good but cohost on TBS's "Dinner and a ultra-cool terrorist named Ollie, Ten. Or plan to just drive around and are available at the theater Shady Glen for pulling several should be encouraged. Movie," and Brenda Fricker as the but while it's in theaters, skip it. town one night to see what looks like one hour before to showtime destructive pranks. Apparently, if a kid is smart and tough-as-nails school principal Grade: D fun. Chart toppers FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1997 Skiff PAGE 5 this week FILMS 1. "G.I. Jane," Disney Outdoor comedy 2. "Money Talks," New Line 3. "Air Force One," Columbia 4. "Mimic," Miramax surprises audience 5. "Conspiracy Theory," he takes it off — revealing ultra- Warner Bros. By Kimberiy Wilton MANAGING EDITOR tight swim trunks — is a bit too i tudents looking for quality much. TV theater at a bargain price Peggy Bolt Kirby does an 1. "Dateline NBC," S need to look no further than excellent job doubling as Meema (Monday) NBC the Oak Acres Amphitheatre, just and June's friend Scotty. Her dry 2. "Seinfeld," NBC outside Fort Worth, where the Hip humor is on the mark every time 3. "Dateline NBC," Pocket Theatre will present the as Meema, but as Scotty, she is the (Tuesday) NBC final showings of "Adventures constant mothering figure while 4. "60 Minutes." CBS with June and Scotty" this week- June goes off the deep end and 5. "3rd Rock From The Sun," end. becomes somewhat irresponsible NBC This humorous family play fol- as guardian of her visiting lows the antics of June and Scotty nephew. SINGLES at Iheir lake house one summer A mysterious mermaid who 1. "Mo Money, Mo evening in Fort Worth in the '40s. calls herself June Marshall Problems," The June, played by Dena Brinkley (although that's Jimmy's aunt's Notorious B.I.G. fea Phillips, is right on as the happy- name) creates the sexual confu- turing Puff Daddy & go-lucky aunt of young Jimmy. sion of being a teen-ager. Lake Mace (Bad Boy) played by Ryan Appleby. Simons is not particularly strong 2. "I'll Be Missing You," Jimmy, is a naive preteen about to in this role, but the bodysuit she Puff Daddy & Faith notice women, love and alcohol. wears with just enough seaweed Evans (Bad Boy) He's his mother's only child, (lakeweed?) on it sends a strong (Platinum) which becomes important when enough message. 3. "Quit Playing Games the sheltered life he has always The only other complaint 1 have O THF SKIFF (With My Heart)," known is shattered as he discovers about the play is that the ending is Ryan Appleby and Lake Simons in Adventures with June and Scotty. Backstreet Boys everything else that's out there. surprising - don't worry, I'm not (Jive) (Gold) His naivete is probably why giving away the ending. It's just 4'. "Semi-Charmed Life," Jimmy loves his aunt June so weird. Most people I overheard Third Eye Blind much Everyone can recognize in talking as we left were as con- (Elektra) her character their token favorite fused as I was. It's as though 5. "2 Become 1," Spice Girls m mm ummm relative to hang out with. She is everyone in the audience missed (Virgin) the one who shows Jimmy the the whole point. Nonetheless, the By Eden Baker and Scott Schrleber It is fully capable of seating large panics and is a perfect world he doesn't see at home. She play is a great comedy. SKIFF RESTAURANT REVIEWERS ALBUMS place for friends to have I good time and enjo) a good lets him have a sip of her beer, try One last thing. You can't really ] n an effort to review restaurants off the beaten path and meal. 1. "No Way Out," Puff I cigarette, stay up late and sleep mention any of the plays in this S to provide the TCU community with some new options This brings us to the menu. There is an extensive selec- Daddy & the Family on the porch instead of inside. series — a new play begins next * that may go unrecognized when traveling only on tion with choices ranging from spaghetti to seafood dish- (Bad Boy) And along comes Jimmy's weekend — without mentioning South Hulen Street and South University Drive, we decid- es and everything in between. 2. '"Men in Black — The nighttime dilemma. It so happens the fact that they take place in an ed to ask local residents for their suggestions on restau We ordered spaghetti and manicotti — which may have Album' Soundtrack," that he is making that oh-so-won- open air theater about 20 minutes rants to visit this semester. been a risk because they are our two favorite Italian dish- (Columbia) derful transition to the teen-age from TCU. Mancuso's Italian Ristorante came highly recommend- es, but it was worth taking a chance, the) were both excep- 3. "The Art of War," Bone years. The difficulty of that matter The theater cooperates with the ed as a unique restaurant that you wouldn't find on the tional. The pasta was great, but as lor the sauce — it was Thugs-N-Harmony is somewhat complicated by a barbecue restaurant in front of the ordinary strip. Located at 9500 White Settlement Road, clearly freshly made. It was some of the best we'd ever had (Ruthless) very obviously homosexual friend theater and is a great place to have it's only about a 15-minute drive from TCU. — not too watery, not too oily. Even though we didn't 4. "Spice," Spice Girls of June and Scotty's named Arthur dinner. Not to mention the fact We arrived asking ourselves if we were in the right taste everything on the menu, our guess is that you can't (Virgin) (Platinum) Clinton Bostick (played by Greg that this is the only theater I've place because from the outside. Mancuso's is just ■ white go wrong here. 5. "Middle of Nowhere," Burton), who gets a little out of been to where everyone runs to house. We entered to find that it was a "house-tumed- And if you didn't like your meal, there is always the Hanson (Mercury) hand. get snow cones during intermis- authentic-Italian Ristorante" We were greeted and seated garlic bread, which was toasted to perfection and seasoned (Platinum) An impromptu marionette show sion. at a little table uncharacteristic of the typical restaurant set- just right. With such large servings, we didn't save room by Arthur Clinton showcases So if you don't go see ting. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It seemed fami for dessert, so we'll look forward to that on our next visit. practically every homosexual "Adventures with June and ly-operated as well as family-oriented. The prices were more than reasonable ($10 to $20 for Entertainment stereotype. This may he humorous Scotty." go see the next play in the This is an ideal restaurant for I date if you are looking one person, including entree, drink and dessert I and the highlights during to some and annoying to others, series. This is a theater experience for a change from the typical crowded chain restaurant. service was prompt and courteous. We recommend the week of Aug. but is nonetheless my main criti- you don't want to miss — snow Dim lights, quiet Italian music and pictures of Italy, as Mancuso's for wonderful food and a unique Italian dining 31-Sept. 6: cism of the play The short silk cone and all. well as a sign on the wall that read "never trust a skinny experience. robe he wears, which comes dan- chef." all create the overall Italian setting. 20 years ago: Ten re- gerously close to being lost until (Jrade: A — On the other hand. Mancuso's is not limited to couples Grade: A— charting albums of the late Elvis Presley peaked in Britain. Presley's single, Nestle tovs may be harmful "Way Down," topped the Drawing a blank ASSOCIATED PRESS Still, no one has ever sold toys British singles chart, where it inserted into food in this country, would stay for five weeks, Memory Dean's "Shake It Up' features eatehy tunes, The attorneys general in Minnesota and Connecticut today and government officials expressed selling more than 600.000 urged candy giant Nestle to volun- concern that competitors may race copies. but mediocre Memory Dean offers nothing unique tarily remove a new product that out candies lhal are a threat. And just last week, a Chicago 15 years ago: solarized, infrared-looking pictures features plastic Disney movie fig- company recalled 5.tXX) chocolate Fleetwood Mac and The of people dancing (only legs show- ures like "Hercules" encased in a Police were among the all-star ing), it is obvious that this band is chocolate-covered plastic hall from eggs after the government deter- store shelves. lineup at a three-day concert probably not going to offer anything mined that they pose a serious risk "This illegal product literal!) that young children will choke on in San Bernardino, Calif. we haven't heard before. sugarcoats potential death and toy figures hidden inside. The Other headliners included A look at the inside of the CD injury — wrapping in chocolate Consumer Product Safety jacket reveals exactly what one Jackson Browne, Talking small toys that may cause choking Commission on Monday advised would expect to see: hackneyed Heads, The Cars, Tom Petty or worse." said Connecticut parents who have bought the Kinder lyrics and song titles like the very and The Heartbreakers and Attorney General Richard Surprise chocolate eggs to take the first track, "I Should Have Known' The Grateful Dead. It was one Blumenthal toys away from children under 3. — as in. "1 should have known this of the first times that huge Minnesota Attorney General The toys come in pieces that chil- CD was going to suck." A closer Hubert Humphrey 111 said officials dren arc supposed to lit together, video screens were used in an look at the song reveals no more were asking Nestle to "take all steps and the safety commission said the outdoor concert. The sponsor: depth or originality than the superfi- necessary to protect our kids" and pieces are so small that young chil- Apple Computers' founder cial title: "Somewhere out there you pull Nestle Magic from the market. dren could easily choke Steven Wozniak. lost your smile/You tried to hide it "The bottom line is. it's not Arthur Whitman, a spokesman for a while/Just when I thought 10 years ago: "Bad" worth risking even a single child's for the PDA Center for Food Safety you'd disappeared/I turn around you was good for record stores as life or health on this new toy." and Applied Nutrition, said today found me here." Those lyrics speak Michael Jackson's first album Humphrey said. that the agency has reviewed safety for themselves. Or maybe they in four-and-a-half years hit Nestle did no) immediately return data submitted by Nestle and has don't. the racks only to be scooped a telephone call for comment. received assurances from the candy Other catchy titles include "The up by eager fans. A 16-minute Nestle began selling a ball of giant and from the safety commis- Sun Will Rise Again" and the title video, directed by Martin chocolate wrapped around toy fig- sion that there is "no identifiable poignant "Pain." as in. "It is a serious ures of Disney movie characters last safety problem" with the Nestle Scorsese, was unveiled by pain to listen to this." I'm sure these month, but federal health officials product. CBS during a half-hour spe- guys are really oppressed by lives have said Nestle Magic chocolates Humphrey contended that the cial on Jackson. full of pain and sorrow, but unfortu- appear to be sale the toy inside is product violates federal and state Comedian Bill Cosby was nately I just can't be empathetic. too big to choke someone and is food safety laws, which he said pro- named the world's highest The song "Nothing I Say" follows encased in a plastic shell not hibit the sale of candies with non- paid entertainer with estimat- in the same vein as the rest of the expected to chip teeth. food items embedded inside. ed earnings of at least $84 album, as in, "Nothing I say will million in 1986 and 1987, make this album not suck." Even if I according to Forbes maga- showered this album with praise, it zine. Actor Sylvester Stallone COURTESY CAPRICORN RECORDS would still be bad. Everything's coming up Rosie and rock singer Bruce Mark Ross, Bubba Dean, Jay Memory and Larry Voss make up the "Big Let Go." another song title, Springsteen rounded out the band, Memory Dean. is what the record label that signed ASSOCIATED PRESS Her screechy. "Noo-Yawk" top three. the band should do now that the Rosie Perez, the pint-size accent is now her signature, but she once took remedial speech Five years ago: The By William Thomas Burdette mediocre bands water down the album is out. actress whose voice makes car entertainer known as Prince STAFF REVIEWER sound and try to cash in on an old The band, does however, have a alarms envious, has literally lessons to cure an impediment that signed an unprecedented $100 r | ■'here is a certain template trend. Inevitably, a few somehow great sense of irony, with a song danced her way into stardom made her pronounce her first million deal with Warner I every decade seems to follow rise through the charts and make it called "New Point of View." Spied bumping and grinding in name "Wosie." a sweaty Los Angeles club, Perez Perez worked a few seasons Bros. Records. The deal made A when it comes to the music- onto the radio. Matchbox 20, Bush, They are all competent musicians, was handed a business card by an with the TV variety series "Soul Prince the highest paid player industry. The first part of the decade Seven Mary Three and The Nixons but with today's studio magic, my cat could put out a CD with more admirer celebrating his birthday. Train." before going on to perform in pop music, surpassing the is marked by progressive new bands are all examples of this phenome- originality than this. His name was Spike Lee. at the Los Angeles club Funky mega deals cut by Michael with unique, fresh sounds, and the non. end of the decade is marked by Memory Dean's new album, The music is catchy and good. If Cast as Mookie's whiny girl- Reggae, until Lee spotted her Jackson and Madonna. scores and scores of mediocre bands "Shake It Up," does anything but these guys were your friends you friend Tina in his 1989 film "Do Perez then starred as the disco One year ago: Rock band trying to emulate those who started shake up the stagnant music indus- could go to their shows and not be The Right Thing." Perez can also queen turned game-show whiz in Van Halen welcomed back the movement. try. At best (his band is mediocre. At lying when you said, "You guys be seen grinding in Lycra to the Ron Shelton's hit movie "White wisecracking singer David The '90s definitely follow this worst it is one big. cheesy cliche. sounded good," but Memory Dean title tune under the opening cred- Men Can't Jump." choreographed Lee Roth after a decade's template. In the early '90s. bands It doesn't take a Rolling Sume just has nothing new to offer the its. the FlyGirls on Fox's comedy absence, drawing the loudest like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Jane's reporter to know that this is not a music industry. Perhaps if they had It was a memorable debut series "In Living Color" and co- applause at the MTV Video Addiction, Soundgarden, Stone very good band. One can tell before surfaced in 1989 my opinion would The Brooklyn-born actress and starred in Jim Jarmusch's cult Awards in New York. Roth's Temple Pilots and others, started a the jewel case is even cracked. be different, but in an industry in choreographer, who turns J3 on film, "Night on Earth." return, however, was brief. trendy wave of music categorized by Let's begin our little jaunt through which timing means a lot, this album Sept. 6, first studied marine biolo- Perez also stars in the upcom- loud, yet aggressively pleasant gui- mediocrity with the cover. From the is a day late and a dollar short. gy at Los Angeles City College ing "Perdita Durango" and this Compiled by Associated Press tars and wailing, whiny vocals. crazy cover art with close-ups of Grade: D— before making the cattle-call year's "A Brother's Kiss." As the. '90s come to a close. nitroglycerin bottles filled with rounds for dancing jobs. PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, AUGUST 29,1997 DRINK 'Net news producers decline ratings From Page 1 ASSOCIATED PRESS crimes. their position on ratings. About 25 news organizations The news group's opposition to the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, NEW YORK — Major producers attending the Manhattan meeting of ratings echoes the stance of its col- said MADD is in total agreement with the law. She Underage Drinking of online news decided Thursday leagues in television. TV news said her group does not want to criminalize underage not to rate their Internet material, the Internet Content Coalition sup- organizations are exempt from rat- drinking, hut instead they work to promote aware- standing firm against White House ported the move. ing their shows. Movies shown on ness ihrnugh education and community service. PENALTIES FOR ZERO pressure for the online industry to "Our refusal to rate news sites underscores the critical nature of TV, on the other hand, warn view- "Drinking in our society is looked at as such a rite TOLERANCE LAW VIOLATIONS devise a labeling system to flag news and the importance of its free ers of violent or sexually explicit of passage that it is nothing at all to show up at a A minor driving with any dsisctsbts Amount of objectionable content. flow in what promises to be the content. high school foothall game drunk," Collins said. alcohol In Ms or hor system Is tisajsct to: The Clinton administration has most powerful publishing medium First Amendment advocates have "Drinking is nol a right, it is a privilege, and if you pushed for a voluntary industry- First Offonso in history," said Neil Budde, editor raised concerns about the White are not 2 I. you can't do it." wide plan to combat indecency on of The Wall Street Journal House plans for an online rating The law also adds automatic driver's license sus- • Class C mlsdemeaiwr, pontshebtx by ■ AM up the Internet. But news organiza- to $500 Interactive Edition, one of the orga- system, saying the pressure for pensions to other minor-related laws. tions worry that ratings may keep * Alcohol IwlfWWtl dees nizations supporting the move. industry action seemed forced and Minors who attempt "to purchase, possess, or con- people from viewing their sites Leaders from other industries are could undermine free speech on the sume alcoholic beverages, as well as minors who are • 20 >o 40 lioias of mandate > comiiiunHy service because stories routinely contain expected to meet this fall to decide Internet. puhlicly intoxicated or misrepresenting their age to • 60 days driver's 1SSSSS luspsnilon such news as violence and sexual obtain alcoholic beverages" face a Class C misde- Socond Offonso meanor with a fine up to $500, alcohol awareness • Class C mlldemsenor, punishable by ■ fine up BUDGET FLASHER class, eight to 40 hours of community service and 30 to $500 to 180 days loss of driver's license. • Alcohol IWIUMII doss at judge's discretion From Page 1 From Page 1 The punishment for adults and minors who give • 40 to 00 hours ot mandatory community service alcohol to or buy alcohol for a minor has increased • 120 days drivel's license suspension House President Andy Mitchell One plan calls for Irish. Chevrolet Suburban and asked her to from a Class C to a Class B misdemeanor. said the House will "maximize Mitchell and the other House offi- come closer to the vehicle. Third Offonso Kevin Raymond, assistant general counsel for the every dollar." cers to examine bills before the The man. who appeared to be in Texas Department of Public Safety, said a Class B • 180 days driver's license suspension If the gap can't be made up Finance Committee considers his 30s, had dark hair and wore dark misdemeanor usually leads to arrest. ■ If 17 or older, fine between $500 to $2,000; through tighter spending. Irish them. If the committee approves glasses, according to the report. up to 180 days in jail; or both Brite said the zero-tolerance law has fairly stiff said, the House will have to dip the bill, the full House will then Officers continued to patrol the penalties for minors who violate the law. into the General Reserve. vote on it. Irish said. area after responding to the com- He said: "If a teen purchases alcohol, it's an ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION CENTER Irish said the General Reserve The House will decide the final plaint. offense If he consumes it. it's an offense. If he then is available to augment House procedures for bill approval next The senior who was Hashed in the drives, it's an offense. And if he gets drunk, he's vent injury than deal with the results of an accident." budgets or pay debt if necessary. week, Irish said. computer lab said the experience committed a DW1 and is subject to arrest and having Collins said the !7-to-24 age range has the highest Reserve money accumulates when The Conference and shows the importance of personal his car towed. It can be a huge inconvenience to vio- number of alcohol-related deaths, and statistics from there is money left over from the Convention Bills account was safety. late this law." West's office show that Texas leads the nation in the previous budgets. designed by Irish during the bud- "People need to be more careful," But hov. violations will be punished after Sept. I number of young people who are killed each year in One area the House will focus get process to limit the amount the she said. "When I left, I noticed girls on campus has yet to be decided, said Campus Police alcohol-related traffic accidents. on is controlling spending from House spent to send student running by themselve.s. Knowing Chief Steve McGee. Collins said the combination of young drivers and the Special Projects and groups to conventions. In previous what had just happened to me. it McOee said I student who receives an alcohol vio- alcohol can make for dangerous road conditions. Conference and Convention Bills years, convention bills were fund- made me afraid for them." lation oncamfMf is currently fined and must attend a "Teen drivers are basically inexperienced drivers," accounts. ed through the Special Projects The student, who quit her job at program at the Alcohol and Drug Education Center. she said. "Add alcohol and it is an unbelievable risk All bills requesting money from account. the computer lab at her parents' "We don't have any plans to change our procedure and a deadly combination." these funds must be submitted by a Irish also said the budget gap request, said she had not considered until we look at all the avenues." he said. Collins said the stiffer penalties associated with semester deadline set by House offi- will not affect the approved salary the importance of safety before the Collins said the law will deter some college and the "zero tolerance" law will help deter some young cers. The tall deadline is Oct. J, The increases for House officers, even incident. high school students from drinking underage. people from drinking alcohol illegally. spring deadline is Feb. 13. 1998. though the pay raises were a point "I was in a little TCU bubble, "It is proactive in that something like this will get "Il is one additional tool in the arsenal against The approval process will take of contention in House meetings thinking nothing would ever happen kids' attention." Collins said. "We would rather pre- drunken driving," she said. less than two weeks. Irish said. last spring. to me. hut it did." she said.

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"We put a lot of expectations Mitch Williams, known as SKIFF STAFF to be set as much as I did last year, on Jill, and this year she's gone the Wild Thing during his errat- While a 4-30 record would dis- so I don't know if I'll still have a even further." ic major-league relief pitching courage some athletes and make chance to lead the WAC in kills." Troudt said last season's record career, gained approval from them give up, it only makes a team Pape said her goal is to finish in didn't affect Pape's performance the city's zoning board earlier leader like Jill Pape work harder. the top five or seven in the WAC or spirit. this week to open a sports bar Pape, a sophomore business in hitting percentage. "Jill's definitely a winner," near Tarleton State University premajor from San Antonio, said Pape said she chose TCU Troudt said. "Jill didn't lose the in Stephenville, about 90 miles this year's VolleyFrogs squad is because she wanted to stay in ability to compete or fight hard southwest of Dallas. more focused on winning, and Texas, and all of her other major through those negative times." All that's left in the process players are supportive of each Pape said she trained hard in is a Sept. 16 City Council vote. other. the spring to improve her game. "I'm not trying to be a nui- "Last year there were a lot of 4 6Twant to lead my The team played a six-week sea- sance to the city of people on the team that slowed us son in the spring and spent three Stephenville," he said, respond- down at times and weren't com- Xteam by example. months in individual training, ing to complaints that a third pletely into it," Pape said. "This I'm not going to be set as which included on-court practice, bar would harm the neighbor- year I think everyone is very com- weight training and conditioning. hood. "I just want to add some- mitted to our team and to becom- much as I did last year, Troudt said she is impressed by thing to it." ing better." so I don't know if I'll Pape's dedication to the squad. Erath County is dry. meaning Pape said that while the team's "Her commitment to the team is that alcohol can be sold only to inaugural season was difficult, she still have a chance to 100 percent," Troudt said. "Her patrons who are "members" of was motivated by coach Sandy lead the WAC in kills." work ethic is as high as anyone the club. Clubs in many dry Troudt to keep playing hard. I've ever coached." Texas counties offer member- "I had to keep going just so I — Jill Pape Pape said the team's goal is to ships at nominal fees. could save face," Pape said. "We sophomore outside hitter win their quad in the WAC, which Six of the nine council mem- only won four matches, but that includes Southern Methodist. bers would have to oppose doesn't mean we didn't fight in Tulsa and Rice, and then go to the Williams' bid for him to strike every one." WAC tournament in Las Vegas in out"-next month. The zoning Last season, Pape led the offers were from out of state. She November. commission voted 6-1 Tuesday Western Athletic Conference with said she wanted to play with As the Frogs head to their sea- to approve rezoning the pro- 4.72 kills per game and 269 total Annie Gant and Jessica Rangel. son-opening tournament at New posed site. kills in WAC matches. She ranked who is also from San Antonio. Mexico State on Friday. Pape has Williams told the commis- eighth nationally in kills per game Pape said she has learned a high expectations. sion he wanted to open a place with 5.33 per game. Pape also led great deal about leadership since "We're going to come out and where people can watch sports, the Horned Frogs in service aces, coming to TCU and has improved impress a lot of people." she said. order food and "yes, have a solo blocks, block assists and total her game tremendously. Pape said TCU should beat New beer." A name has not yet been attack attempts. "I have a lot more knowledge of Mexico State and Sam Houston chosen for the bar. Pape said she will have trouble the game," she said. "I've learned State this weekend and should Opponents criticized reaching those numbers again to control my emotions better." compete well against Minnesota, Williams' plan, saying the bar because the squad's increased tal- Troudt said Pape is an excellent which is ranked in the top 20. will be disruptive and give col- ent will leave fewer chances for leader and has an incredibly posi- "We can take a game or two SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF lege students more access to her. tive attitude. from them, and we can give them Sophomore outside hitter Jill Pape looks to help the VolleyFrogs liquor. "I want to lead my team by "Jill is just amazing," Troudt a run for their money." Pape said. improve on their 4-30 record in their second season in the WAC. Boxing Bowe accused of abuse bv wife, records show OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Just kicking the ball around Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe's wife has accused Bowe of beating her, David Rubinson, according to court records. head soccer coach, Based on a written complaint said in an interview filed by his wife, Judy, Bowe Thursday that he has been summoned to appear expects his teams to at a hearing Oct. 6. Judy Bowe reported the improve on their alleged assault to police records last season. Tuesday afternoon. After find- The men finished at 5- ing no evidence of physical 14 while the women injury, they referred her to a ended the season at 7- Prince George's County court commissioner, who issued a 13. criminal summons charging Both squads are still Bowe with second-degree young, he said, but assault, according to court they have a good mix records. that will improve as In her complaint, Judy Bowe the season progresses. said her husband "assaulted me in our home by punching me in The men begin their the face and back. He shoved season at home on Sept. me across the room also. He 2 against Drury has assaulted me on numerous College. The women occasions, but I never reported take on Vanderbilt in them. 1 am afraid to go back by myself because he has threat- Colorado Springs, Colo, on Aug. 30. (Top) Two TCU players battle for the ball with anoth- ened me." er TCU player during practice Thursday. Rock Newman, Bowe's longtime manager, said Wednesday he was unaware of (Right) Goalie Ian Keate clears the ball from the the complaint and had no com- goalbox during practice Thursday. ment. (Far right) Soccer is sometimes a game of sacrifice. NBA Two players try to head the ball during practice Thursday. Jordan coming back for another season CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to five NBA champi- onships over the last seven All eyes on Manning, but Tech QB quietly building career years, agreed Wednesday to wagon all summer. keep the streak going. touchdowns. return for one more season. By Mirk Biblrrak ASSOCIATED PRESS "I think, certainly, he will be everything "People are not really accepting just going This season, the offensive focus will be on "I'm delighted and excited we ever thought he would be this year." to bowl games any more." Lethridge said. "I Lethridge for the first time. The running to be back again. I look for- LUBBOCK — When Texas Tech and No. Dykes said. "And, I think this, his senior guess they expect to win a national champi- game has gone from Hanspard's 2,000-yard ward to helping bringing 5 Tennessee meet Saturday, a quarterback year, all the leadership and all the hard work onship. That's what I want to do, too." ability to a quartet of backs who have never another NBA championship to already among his school's all-time best at will pay off. He is the most fierce competitor Lethridge has been a football fixture on played a college game. Chicago," Jordan said in a pre- his position will trot into Neyland Stadium I have ever coached." the South Plains for many years, beginning "I don't feel like it's the Zebbie and pared statement released by the to begin his fourth year as a starter. When critics point to Lethridge's 48 per- with three starring seasons at Luhbock Peyton Show." It's Tech vs. Tennessee," Bulls. His team has played in bowl games each cent career completion Estacado. He redshirted Lethridge said. "Peyton Manning, to be hon- Earlier this summer, the of the last three years, and he owns a confer- rate. Dykes counters that at Tech in Robert Hall's est with you. I have no control over. I'm Bulls met one of Jordan's ence record for most passes without an inter- his quarterback is final year and has gone more worried about a guy like (linebacker) demands for returning by re- ception. His teammates respect him so much coached to throw balls 6 4 T think he never 21-11 since taking over Leonard Little than Peylon Manning." signing coach Phil Jackson to a they've made him a captain three years in a away to avoid sacks and in 1994. The Red Raiders Estacado coach Louis Kelley admits he's one-year deal worth $6 million. row. JLquite got the credit interceptions. Dykes are 1-2 in the bowl biased, but said he'd "just as soon have Another consideration for Peyton Manning? Nope. often refers to he deserves for the games. Zebbie as have Manning" on his team. Jordan, 34, was the status of He's Zebbie Lethridge, Tech's mobile, Lethridge's Southwest "The ups and downs Lethridge. a three-sport high school star, sidekick and good friend strong-armed leader who is being counted on things he does that Conference record of 211 are going to go with this has been at the forefront of Lubbock athlet- Scottie Pippen, whom the more than ever following the departure of consecutive passes with- aren't obvious." position," Lethridge said. ics for seven years now. He admits the pres- Bulls were ready to trade in star tailback Byron Hanspard and the rest of out being picked off. "I feel like my ups out- sure was more than he anticipated, though June. the team's depth in the backfield. "I think he never quite — Spike Dykes number my downs by not more than he can handle. Reports have said Jordan "Zebbie needs to have a great year, and we got the credit he deserves far." "Expectations are pretty high, and if I was seeking a promise that the have all the confidence in the world in head football coach for the things he does that The 6-foot. 192-pound don't meet those expectations, people start team would not trade Pippen. Zebbie," four-year center Jay Pugh said. "We aren't obvious," Dykes senior is among the forming opinions, mainly because of your Pippen will make $2.7 mil- know what he does and he knows what we said. "He's got some stats schools top three in all high school stats." he said. "They can see lion next season in the final do." that aren't too hot and ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ passing categories and you week in and week out and keep up to year of an eight-year contract. While outsiders haven't always consid- there's a reason for them, ^m^^mm^^mm i^BHmi^Hi third in total offense with date on how you're doing. It is his future free agency, as ered Lethridge an elite quarterback, he's Other coaches recognize that." 5,935 yards. His 58 passing and running "It makes it hard because you know so well as the fact that he turns 32 admired by his peers and opposing coaches, In reality, it was Hanspard who carried touchdowns are second-most in Tech history. many people around town, and they always in September, that had the who named him to the Big 12*1 second all- Tech into the postseason the last three years. Last year, Lethridge completed 132 of 261 come up to you with questions. That's just Bulls considering a trade. conference team last winter. Red Raiders coach Spike Dykes has been Now, traditionally lukewarm expectations passes for 1,596 yards and 12 touchdowns. something you deal with and try to keep a driving Lethridge's public relations band- have been raised and it's up to Lethridge to He ran for 289 more yards and another six positive attitude about." PAGE 8 Skiff FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1997

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