TCU Daily Skiff Friday, February 15, 1991 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 88th Year, No. 76 Wedding and education are put on hold as duty calls
By MEREDITH FANE said. said. "But if I am called, I will replace vated. However, I'm scared about not TCU Daily Skiff He was training at the San Diego reservists in bases in the United States coming back because I have a lot going Military Corps Recruit Department's who have already been called to active for me here." The war in the Middle East has summer boot camp when Saddam Hus- duly. I won't be sent to the front lines King is engaged to be married in forced Bryan King, a private first class sein marched his troops across the Ku- of the Persian Gulf immediately." June of 1992 to Kelly Pratt, a sopho- in the Marine reserves and former se- wati border. In a combat situation, King would more social work major. nior and political science major, to put King felt he could not register in perform as a field artillery radar control "Bryan and I have been dealing with his college education on hold. classes at TCU this year because of operator, responsible for detecting and this since it started," Pratt said. "This is He packed his bags and is waiting the impending possibility of being tracking large artillery such as howitzers what he wants. 1 don't want him to go, for a call that may or may not come called to active duty, he said. and "big rockets," he said. but I support him. He has to do what — a call to active duty in the Marines. "Everyone that is on reserve status is "Being on call is kind of like being he has to do." King always has wanted a career in on call," King said. "They told our a fireman ... I'm waiting for the bell King and Pratt have not made any the military, but he wanted to earn a unit, the 14th Marines Reserve Unit, to ring," King said. "If there is a fire, plans to pre-empt or postpone their college degree before entering the ser- not to unpack our bags, and they gave there will be despair. It's belter if there wedding, King said. vice. Last summer, before Iraq's inva- us a list of things to have ready." is no fire, but you've still done your "I believe that Saddam Hussein sion of Kuwait on August 2, he en- "1 can't tell you if I will be called job." listed in the Marine Reserves, King because I really don't know," King "I want to go," he said. "I'm moti- See King, page 2 Bryan King Jackson's lecture is Pilots pound postponed Iraqi targets By AMY BULMER and pledged solidarity with Iraq. TCU Daily Skiff "I'm truly astonished at what has happened," he told reporters. "It has Jesse Jackson Jr.'s speech at TCU exceeded completely the mandate of was cancelled Thursday night be- the United Nations. It is a crime." cause of a flight delay in Champaign, But the U.S. Air Force suffered a III. loss as well Thursday. The two crew- Jackson's flight from Illinois was men of an EF-111 were killed when delayed by snow, and when he their plane went down in northern missed a connecting flight in St. By NEIL MacFARQUHAR Associated Press Saudi Arabia, apparently after being Louis, it was determined he would damaged in combat. not reach Dallas/Fort Worth Airport DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia — Two Iraqi Scud missiles fell on the until 8:22 p.m. From the Kuwait coast to central isolated town of Hafr cl-Balin, de- "We would've held die program at Iraq, U.S. and allied pilots pounded molishing an auto-repair shop and 9 p.m., but the audience would have away at fresh targets Thursday, un- house, and slightly injuring four had to sit two hours," said Jay War- impeded by the international furor Saudi civilians. Allied officers said ren, chairman of the Forums Commi- over the Baghdad bunker tragedy. the missiles apparcnUy broke up in tee, which was to have sponsored The U.S. command, in response to fiight. Jackson's speech. "Also, there were die death of hundreds of civilians in Body after body was pulled in about 100 middle school students Wednesday's Baghdad bombing, grisly procession from the rubble of who couldn't stay out that late." said it was looking for new ways to the underground structure bombed All tickets for Jackson's speech limit such casualties. by U.S. warplancs early Wednesday, will be refunded at the Student Cen- The air war appeared to have made while it was crowded with civilians ter Information Desk, Warren said. major progress. The command said seeking refuge from air alLacks. The Forums Commitce plans to re- one-third of Iraq's tanks and artillery The Iraqis said it was only a civi- schedule the speech, he said, and the in the battle zone have now been lian bomb shelter. But U.S. officials rescheduled date will be announced destroyed. said they had indisputable evidence, when it is determined. Strategists are believed shooting from radio intercepts, reconnais- "We'll contact his agent tomorrow for 50-pcrcent destruction before or- sance photos and other sources, that and try to reschedule for sometime dering the ground assault. The com- the concrete facility was being used this month since it's Black History mander of British forces in the Per- as a military command-and-control Month," Warren said. "We will have sian Gulf, Lt. Gen. Sir Peter do la Bil- center. They said they were unaware to work hard to reserve the ballroom licre, told reporters Thursday there it harbored any civilians. again, and we might have to find a arc already "proposed dates" for the Outside specialists said they be- different location. We'll do what we offensive. lieved it might actually have been a can to get him here in Fcburary." A fourth U.S. aircraft carrier, the two-level, dual-use bunker. Action was taken to reschedule the USS America, has moved into the The death toll remained uncertain, event for tonight, but that was not Persian Gulf, joining the Ranger, the in part because workers still had not compatible with Jackson's schedule, Midway and the Theodore reached all areas of the shattered he said. Roosevelt, a Pentagon source con- structure. Because the cancellation was sud- firmed Thursday. The America had Civil defense officials estimated den, the university had little lime to been in the Red Sea. Planes from the more than 500 died, mostly women make an announcement, Warren TCU Daily Skiff/ Trip Meade warships are expected to fly cover ami children. A mortuary director said, so many from surrounding over allied troops in a ground assault. said 288 bodies had been removed, Reggie Smith tips in a rebound over Baylor's Anthony Lewis (34) at Wednesday's game. areas arrived at TCU ready for the Palestine Liberation Organization including 91 children, CNN's Peter speech. head Yasser Arafat visited the site Amett reported.
Study abroad Inside TCJC prohibits pro-peace fliers distributing the fliers because violent By JAMIE MclLVAIN ministration will change their Enrollment rises despite war fears Frog fight TCU Daily Skiff policy." incidents have occured, said Milch Donald Jackson, a professor of po- McEwing, dean of student develop- rates, Oatman said. Frogs get ready to battle No. By MICHELLE KING 3 Razorbacks. Student members of the Texas litical science at TCU and an ACLU ment services at TCJC, south Special to the Skiff Many students who withdraw Page 6 Peace Coalition have been prohibited lawyer, has agreed to meet with campus. from the program can be assured of from distributing fliers at Tarrant TCJC officials if necessary, Wallers "Whenever incidents of disruption Despite die war in die Middle East full refunds, excluding processing County Junior College, south cam- said. have occurred, we do have to am- and the threat of terrorism, enroll- lees from departments. If the univer- Out of sight pus, said Chad Percy, a freshman Coalition members claim the di- tnend how we do things," McEwing ment in TCU's study abroad prog- sity cancels the entire program be- Columnist notes Reagan's radio-TV-communications major at rector of student activities at TCJC said. "I suggested to the .students that rams continues to rise. cause of the war, all students will re- abscence from the limelight. TCJC and a coalition member. had approved the distribution of the they organize a debate or something Mary Alice Outman, administra- ceive 100 percent refunds, she said. Page 3 The American Civil Liberties Un- fliers, but then a dean called mem- where a broad spectrum of ideas tive activities coordinator for Ex- Oatman said summer programs ion says it believes the students' bers into his office and told them it could be given and put into an arena tended Education, said there had rights arc being violated. was against TCJC policy. where lliose ideas could he appre- been "no drop from fear of war or ter- that might be affected by the war in- Jazz time "We definitely plan to pursue this "We had already discussed it with ciated and valued." rorism." Ii will be up to the dean to clude those at Oxford, die South Pa- cific, Germany, Europe and Mexico. German band stops at TCU. issue if the college administration the Student activities director, and he McEwing declined to relate exam- continue or cancel the program, she Page 4 doesn't back off," said Karen Wal- approved it," Percy said. "Basically ples of incidents, but Percy said said. Larry Adams, associate vice ters, president of the Fort Wordi the dean is trying to keep us from Peace Coalition members have been Applications continued after Jan. chancellor for academic affairs, said ACLU. "But we think that once the passing out anything controversial." 14 — enrollment increased from 12 he doesn't see much change in the fu- officials Lilk to their lawyers, the ad- The students v. ere prohibited from .See TCJC, page 2 to 22 people for TCU at Oxford, Oat- ture of the study abroad program. man said. The beginning air fare war will definitely help with the increase "We're anticipating that those of program interest, she said. programs will go on as normal," Outside Overall, the enrollment is still lag- Adams said. "We will be monitoring Students may form peace group ging in comparison to previous the situation and gathering informa- years, said Roberta Cordcr, an tion to keep us informed." Today's weather will be By JAMIE MclLVAIN the war," Krucger said. facilitator. At the coalition's first meeting, academic counselor with the Center The university watches suite de- mostly sunny and cool with a TCU Daily Skiff Planning a Middle East crisis lor Academic Services. high temperature of 52 representatives from peace groups at forum, tentatively scheduled for partment travel advisories, and keeps Mctroplcx college students arc Southern Methodist University, Uni- "Summer applications are down at labs on the situation through the ad- degrees. March 6 at UTA, will be discussed at this point," said Cordcr. Saturday's weather will gathering in hopes of forming a coal- versity of North Texas, Richland the coalition meeting, Krucger said ministration of Regents College, he Community College and Cedar Cordcr said she had not heard of be partly sunny and warmer ition peace group. Coalition members say dicy want said. Peace groups from several cam- Creek Community College attended, any concern from students already with a high temperature of more emphasis on debate than overseas. Six TCU students left for Regents 62 degrees. puses will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at said Eric Almendral, founder of the protest. "From what I've heard, everything College on Jan. 25 as scheduled and the University of Texas at Arlington union at UTA. "At least among the college stu- is just fine," she said. their program is running smoothly, student center, said Karen Krucgcr, dents in die peace movement," Al- She said she thinks there is more he said. external vice president of the Prog- Students who have expressed in- mendral said, "there is a move away resistance from parents than from ressive Students Union at UTA. terest in joining die proposed Peace The deadline for registering for the "We arc getting togcdier with and Social Justice committee of TCU from protest and toward forums, de- studenti, bates, speakers and tilings like that. The study program planned for the summer study abroad program is other student organizations in the will be notified of the meeting in case South Pacific is a safer place to study mid-April at the Extended Education North East Texas area to sec about a member might want to go, said Col- We want to get over the Vietnam stigma." and that program has lowered its office. possibly forming a coalition against lctte Connelly-Castillo, committee Page 2 Friday, February 15, 1991 TCU DAILY SKIFF
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Art and critics tion for U.S. flags; that lights cannot be placed in windows because they are a lire On Feb. 15, 1913, an art exhibit pre- hazards, but an exception has been made Ego trips could be costly to Bush miered featuring Pablo Picasso, Georges for Homecoming and Christmas lights; Braque, Henri Matisse, Vincent van and that a sign that can be read from the Bush's selection of his own vice president dam leave. The "ejection" of Iraq from Ku- Gogh and Paul Cezanne. The critics lore it street cannot be placed in the window, By ANDY BLACK Columnist showed the same desire to be seen as the sole wait is what we're fighting for, I think. Per- apart. They called Matisse a sexual per- with an exception being made for "wel- winner, not as a partner. A George Bush and haps we are flying away from a quick end come home" signs show that these rules vert, van Gogh a schizophrenic psychotic, 1 saw him for a short Robert Dole victory would have been par- that would save lives, reduce costs, achieve Cezanne a shabby French bum. Picasso are not really created for the safety of the tially attributed to Dole's strong backing, our goals and leave us in an acceptable politi- students, but instead as an aid to the admi- time last week. As and Braquc's works elicited much just as Dukakis and Bcntsen's vote totals cal situation. We will be liked less if we do nistration in promoting conformist president, the hand- laughter; the room where their works some Californian was were undoubtedly influenced by Bcntsen's the whole job ourselves. But only that will thought. were shown was dubbed a "chamber of always on the screen, public approval. satisfy Bush. A big question is, when did the TCU horrors." offering assuring By picking Dan Quayle, Bush assured administration decide that peace is not a George Bush's "new world order" is one Today we hold Picasso, Braque (and words, smiling prettily, himself that all pro-Bush votes were just that, "positive" thing. It is sad that, because our administered by us — politely in most times, many others) in the highest regard. Ma- J"y and avoiding ques- votes for George Bush. Almost nobody country is at war, a student cannot hang a assertively in others. Someday other nations tisse is noted for his beautiful, simplistic tions. But now, even on wanted Quayle but not Bush. Again, Bush Hag in their window and have it represent will lire of it. And this will hurt us. A Europe figures done at death's door when he did his 80th birthday, Ronald Reagan is rela- put himself at risk to satisfy his quest to kill peace. Peace is such a hard thing to that is learning to yield sovereignty could not even have the strength to get out of tively invisible. the image of wimpiness. If he had lost be- achieve; a student obviously cannot frown on public self-bolstering missions. Ja- bed. Consider Jazz, the album cover for In this time of intense discussion and emo- cause he picked Quayle, it would have been achieve it by simply hanging a sign in pan may be turned off and stop the ever- Wynton Marsalis' "The Majesty of the tion, isn't it interesting that the Great Com- an unnecessary mistake. important commercial access talks. Soviet- Blues." Today this is revered by art critics their window. By the fact diat students municator is silent? The reason lies not in Reagan's silence now makes sense. doing so has caused so much turmoil is American arms reduction progress could everywhere. Picasso, Braque, van Gogh, any new unimportance but with his succes- George Bush wants to lead the nation slow down if every milestone must be hailed Cezanne are no different. These artists (as proof of that. The least our students sor, the Kenncbunkport Commander. through troubled waters by himself. But should be allowed to have is peace of as an individual Bush victory, and not a team well as others) were ridiculed in their George Bush has demanded Ronald Reagan what if a tense nation could be soothed by a success. time, but they aren't now. What about the mind by expressing their opinions freely. have a low profile. The reasons why offer in- few words from the Great Communicator? If United Statcs-Canada-Mexico trade ne- artists of today dial are causing so much sight on our current president. Perhaps we would benefit from hearing the Kristina Starke gotiations falter because we are perceived as controversy like Andres Serrano (Piss George Bush wants to be seen as a man opinions of Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan. Christ), Robert Mapplethorpe and Joel Freshman arrogant rather than cooperative, our nation who accomplished things by himself. He did The Soviets and Iranians each propose a loses. Pctcr-Witkin? How will we regard them Political Science not want to be boosted into office on any- settlement to the United Stales-Iraq war. in 100 years? one's coatlails. During the 1988 campaign, Saddam Hussein has accepted letters and en- George Bush can be an amazing coalition We attack this art, this art that aspires to Protest harmful Bush allowed Reagan the traditional national voys of bolh solution-seeking delegations. builder. The unexpected cohesion of the anti- seriousness, and yet we do nothing about convention speech. The next morning, the Maybe Hussein would accept a third parly, Iraqi embargo and war is solely his credit. TV advertising. outgoing president was pushed out of town make a few minor demands, save face and This is a light line he is walking. To look like Let me first say 1 believe protesters —"Science is meant to reassure, art is quietly. In an almost costly decree of per- agree to leave Kuwait. a strong and independent president not need- have every right to voice their opinion, meant to disturb." —Georges Braque sonal ego, Bush declined Reagan's help in Bush will not even consider an end to this ing anyone's help, he risks success. Con- but 1 am enraged by the attention-seeking, —"What is inside oneself 'will out'; California, a very important and contested conflict that could credit someone else. He gress, our allies and any potential friends self-righteous ones who hide behind the for me, for instance, it is a relief to paint a suite. wants history to say the George made Sad- want a position of equality, not subservience. picture and without it I should be much troops to do so. more miserable than I am." —Vincent I agree with Hcrtzog to an extent. You van Gogh cannot support the troops and protest the —"A painter paints to unload himself war. Like it or not the troops arc there, Losing your balance with self-help of feelings and vision." —Pablo Picasso lighting and unfortunately, dying. Any form of protest is harmful to dicir morale "If it's art, it's art; if it's not, who Take a girl whose parents always told her Many of the problems in America revolve cares?" —Pablo Picasso and drive. This, of course, affects their By SCOTT WALLACE performance and, in turn, their lives. Pro- how pretty she was. BuL when she looks at around this kind of love — or rather, the lack "In talking to Congressmen it seemed Columnist how many times she's been asked out, she of it. Good and evil tend to have a chain reac- ironic that by attempting to purify minor- test hurts. They need to see our support, to know they won't be sentenced to a life as Self-esteem. It's a subject that is every- concludes she must be hideously ugly. But is tion. If a man never gives a son his confi- ity art, the kind that aspires to seriousness, where today. It fills shelves in bookstores, she really? And docs her worth come from dence, the son may spend his entire life at the we will leave the field more thoroughly an outcast by heartless and unfeeling pro- testors as were our brave soldiers in scats in seminars and time on talk shows. It how many dates she has? office trying to earn it and thus neglect his cleared for the non-governmentally comes into our homes through the movie star I don't think so. own child who grows up on drugs because no funded mass junk — the videos, movies, Vietnam. I am not saying you do not have the right to protest, please do so, but don't declaring to the world how he or she has it all The greatest need most people have isn't one in his life cares enough to be there for and girlie magazines and yes, a lot of TV together, and through the magazine articles to accomplish or be popular. It runs much him. advertising on which this country veri- hide behind our soldiers to do it. One thing 1 keep hearing is that Presi- focusing on you — how to become every- tleeper; it is to be loved. But many find self-esteem tough. Perhaps tably floats. Of course, nobody is going to diing you can be, do everything you can do But, what is love? It is reasonable to as- it is the actor whose security fluctuates from attempt to purify low art, no douby for the dent Bush is being inconsistent. Why did we not send troops into places like Tia- and have all you can have. sume if a person is to love him or herself — employment to unemployment. Perhaps it is democratic reason that no politician is The entire idea of the self has gotten a little and thus lie able to love another then one a successful pro-athlete who doesn't know crazy enough to mess with the real high- nanmen Square or LiUiuania? If you would do your research before you open out of hand. must know what love is. what to do when his knees give way. Perhaps stench garbage that amuses most voters." Balance, it seems, should be important in I once received a letter from a friend of it is a brillant student whose grades couldn't — Arthur Miller (1991) your mouth, you would know why. 1 can't believe these arc even being compared. life. A nation tries to balance its priorities be- mine in seminary who knew of my great quite get him or her into Harvard. These were not acts ofa dictator marching tween domestic and foreign issues. struggle to find some sort of reason to accept At any rate, it's really hard to love some- Chrissy Green into another country to take it over with If these things are true, it stands to reason myself when often my logic is my greatest one else if you can't love yourself. It's also Sophomore plans to take over anodicr and possibly dicrc should be a balance within a person's adversary. Self-esteem may come easily to hard if you love yourself too much. People Studio art another. life between how much he or she thinks of some but others need to be able to prove their need other people. If not for emotional sup- Yes, innocent people were killed, and I him or herself and others. own worth to themselves. port when the world turns hostile, at least for am sorry, but these people were rising up Self-esteem is a tough issue for a lot of Basically his entire definition was a Bibli- producing the bread that winds up on the din- against their own, established govern- |)coplc. Some have been burned so badly or cal passage on love. Love, as he wrote, is ner table. The best marriages — the ones where the Conformist thought ment. In each case, it was a poorly ignored by others for so long that they feel very patient and kind, never jealous or envi- planned and poorly organized war, started like a nothing. Take a lawyer's son who ous, never boastful or proud. It is never self- couple is crazy about each other well into by the people and stopped or hindered by grows up thinking he is a zero because ish or rude. dieir 80s — arc based upon need. That is, the the government that saw them as a threat. neither his grades nor ambitions fall in line Love, he continued, doesn't demand its need to meet another's need unselfishly and After reading the Feb. 13 article about with what his self-made fadicr demands of own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does generously, not to mention faithfully. the Housing Office drafting a new sign We obviously cannot assist in an over- throw of an established government with- him. Maybe die son is more gifted at coach- not hold grudges and will hardly notice when But with such emphasis on the self today, policy and also the Skiffs response, 1 felt one question still remains: can one truly find out repercussions from the United Na- ing kids dian corporate law. Does this make others do it wrong. It isn't glad with injus- compelled to write. him a person of less value? tice, but rejoices when truth wins out. one's self by being preoccupied with it? When I first visited TCU during my se- tions and probably the rest of the world. nior year in high school, I talked with var- Although we may not agree with the ious students about the concerns of the method, we cannot enforce our policy or campus population. I was told there beliefs on another country because they wasn't much dissent on campus, TCU just chose not to allow an overthrow of their Media guilty of sensationalism has a pretty-laid back student body. government. ity, and manipulate it to the extreme. Most Which for the overwhelming majority, If we marched into Tiananmen Square, This is not news; it is sensationalism and By JONANNA WIDNER Americans find out what little they know ab- has proven to be true. helped die young protesters overthrow labloidism masquerading as journalism. But Columnist out their candidates through 30 second TV People not from TCU but from Fort the present government and established the American people accept it. In fact, they ads and sound biles. Of an entire 45 minute Worth that I talked to while visiting ste- one according to our beliefs, would this America is in a great deal of trouble. prefer it. speech, the average person will hear, at best, reotyped the students as narrow-minded make us any better dian Saddam? We There is the savings and loan crisis. The Why is this? The answer lies within the one or iwo minutes of it on the news. Joe rich kids. Perhaps it is the fault of the ad- would be, in essence, doing die same spiraling condition of the education system. media's understanding of the character of the Blow may not know President Bush's stand mittance staff for accidentally letting in a thing; ovcrdirowing a government to re- Heightened racism. The environment, eco- American psyche. Most people, frankly, on aparthicd, but he damn sure knows Bush's few people with liberal opinions, or, more place it with our own. Everyone seems to nomy, and, of course, the war. The need to don't care to hear about how carcinogens arc generally, opinions that differ from those be forgetting we are not alone. The United address these issues is urgent; they require slowly eating away at the atmosphere; it's stance on broccoli. of the administration. Nations has approved every step. Cucllar the immediate attention of both the govern- much more interesting to watch "Hard The frightening thing is that we as a nation Because instead of encouraging stu- himself went to Baghdad and spoke with ment and the American people. Copy" to see whether Elvis preferred creamy are too lazy to educate ourselves about the dents to express their opinions freely, Hussein without the slightest hint of a Yet, with all the peril these problems or chunky peanut butter on his peanut butter things that are important to us, our children, which would aid intellectual inquiry and peaceful solution. Every day, other coun- promise for the country, they have been in- and banana sandwiches. our families and our world. The media and discussion, the administration wishes tries arc sending more money and more creasingly ignored and, embarrassingly, the And really, the savings and loan crisis is the politicians arc merely giving us what we only for people to express their opinions troops as they arc seeing what a threat media has a great deal to do with it. Our very much loo complicated to think about. We'd want. in a "positive manner." The fact that a stu- Saddam is to the world. If you cannot see own Channel Four News, for instance, has just as soon read about something less com- dent on this campus might actually have through the clouds, please, express your chosen to focus its "in-depth, investigative" plex, like Madonna's latest hair color. Sooner or later, our self-inflicted ignor- negative feelings toward world events opinion, but don't insult the integrity of talents on such vital issues as the phone sex Knowing this, the media finds it easier to sell ance is going to catch up to us. The savings must be simply abhorrent to the Housing our nation by using our beloved soldiers business and personal want ads. The Fort a newspaper that reads "Drugged sex fiend and loan crisis will start costing your average Joe big bucks in tax dollars. The toxins being Office. as a tool for your need to be heard. Worth Star-Telegram frequently runs sensa- arrested for jaywalking" than one diat reads The fact that the "Housing Handbook" tionalislic stories about sex, drugs or gore (or "Congress Lowers Education Budget." poured into the air will cause our children to states you can't drape things out your Cara Hughes some combination thereof) as lead stories, Thus, we suddenly find ourselves mired cough. Maybe then we'll demand more facts, window because they could fall or get in Sophomore complete with huge, obnoxious headlines, kncc-dccp in the deluge of non-news and ta- and be less tolerant of pandering. National someone's way, but has made an excep- Nursing leaving the important news for the second or bloid journalism. Enquirer type "journalism." Or maybe we'll third page. Politicians are all too aware of diis mental- just shrug, and say "I didn't know." Page 4 Friday, February 15, 1991 TCU DAILY SKIFF Concert to pay tribute to Berstein German jazz band to perform By STEPHANIE RADWAY to have its first concert. In past years, "Pastoral Nocturne" from "Sinfo- Special to the Skiff the group has performed in early Fe- nietta" will feature solos from se- bruary at music educators' conven- niors Pam Becker and Laura Valcn- By COTY LONG to hear East-German jazz and ex- tawa and Ontario. The TCU Wind Ensemble's first tions, but this spring it will not, he zucla on clarinet and bass clarinet, TCU Daily Skiff pand global perception as well, The MERZ-Jazz performers in- spring conecrt, to be held at 8 p.m. said. sophomore Wendy Anderson on Wilson said. clude Hans-Joachim Frank, for- Tuesday in Ed Landrclh Hall Audi- "This is one of the best wind en- french horn and Lara on saxophone. MERZ-Jazz, an East-German Tightened airline regulations merly with the Brecht-Thcater torium, will pay tribute to American sembles we've ever had, and because Senior trumpeter Tony Yarbrough quartet basing its music on the art brought aboul by the Persian Gulf Berlin Ensemble; Jorg Hukc, a composer and conductor Leonard we're belter prepared, we'll sound will play solos in "Colonial Song" by and poetry of Kurt Schwitters, War forced the group to tour with- member of the group "Fun Bernstein. better than we ever have on a first Percy Aldridgc Grainger and Sergei will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 in out their own instruments. The Horns"; Hanncs Zcrbe, composer The ensemble will open with "Pro- concert," Blanton said. Prokoficffs "March," Opus 99. Ed Landrelh Auditorium as a part electronic music department, of film tracks, radio ad theater fanation." Bernstein, whodied in Oc- The concert will not be all Berns- of its first tour of the United States headed b/Gcrald Gabcl, will pro- "Because the program is so varied, music; and guitarist Charlie tober, composed primarily for or- tein. The program also includes and Canada. vide instruments for the Fort almost every section gets a chance to Eitncr. chestra, but he approved a "Profana- selections from four other compos- The performance is open lo the Worth performance. be featured, and the audience will be The MERZ-Jazz performers tion" transcript for wind instruments. ers. "Shakata" by Dana Wilson is a public at no charge. Further infor- MERZ-Jazz premiered in 1987 able to find something it likes," Blan- take their name from Kurt Oboist Ashley Lewis and English "jazz influenced, contemporary mation is available at (817) at a jazz festival in East Berlin and ton said. "MERZ" Schwitters, a pioneer in horn player Amy Olgetrec, both ju- rhythmic piece," Blanton said. The 921-7810. went on to perform for student modem art forms of assemblage niors, perform solos in the piece. piece incorporates speaking parts Blanton said the ensemble will The Fort Worth performance at and cabaret audiences. The group and collage. Schwitters adopted Robert Blanton, director of TCU and features senior flutist Hollie perform the program again when it TCU is sponsored by Curt Wil- has performed extensively in East MERZ as part of his own name af- bands, will conduct the ensemble. Grosklos and graduate student saxo- tours area schools this spring. son, director of the jazz studies Berlin. ter it appeared in one of his as- Blanton said it was unusual for die phonist Adam Lara. The concert will be open to the department and Al Mladcnka, di- Since the fall of the Berlin Wall semblages, cut from the printed ensemble to wait until laic February The performance of Ingolf Dahl's public. Admission is free. rector of International Student the group has launched wider per- phrase Kommerz Und Privatbank. Affairs. formance tours. The four-week Schwitters was also a sculptor and The performers set Schwitters' tour of North America includes improvisational performer who poems and texts lo music with seven U.S. cities in Illinois, Iowa was banned by the Nazi regime. Skiff classified ads bring results to your doorstep 921-7426 electronic instruments. The per- and California. The tour also in- Schwitters died in exile in Eng- formance will be an opportunity cludes locations in Montreal, Ot- land in 1948. iMmiiiwen»nneMiiiMMiiiminmiiiimiiiii
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1 Showtime Alpha Psi Omegas present plays to fund scholarship
By LEIANN SIMPSON duced, and the money the play makes "'Sculpting' is an experimental TCU Daily Skiff goes into the scholarship fund." piece attempting to show people Dcnncy said that because this is what happens to them as they grow Alpha Psi Omega will present two the Play Search's first semester, the into their own individually. Life's student productions Feb. 14 through fraternity had few plays to choose events shape our lives the way hu- 16 as part of the fraternity's New from. The fraternity is hoping for a mans shape clay," Slaton said. Play Search. belter response next semester, she Slaton also had a play produced at This is the first semester of the said. the University Theater last semester Play Search which was designed to called "A View Through the Slice of raise funds for an Alpha Psi Omega The two pieces chosen this semes- the Eye." "Dolphins" is Thomas' scholarship. ter are "Dolphins and Other Defense- First attempt at gelling a piece "Profits from ticket sales all go less Creatures," written by Jennifer produced. into an annual scholarship fund for Thomas, a Fort Worth playwright, theater majors," sa id Anna Dcnncy, a and "Sculpting," written by Shannon The plays will be presented at the member of Alpha Psi Omega. "The Slaton, sophomore English major. University Theater Feb. 14 through amount of the scholarship depends "Dolphins' is the story of a dys- 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2 for TCU on the amount of money raised," she functional family and a young girl's students and faculty, and $4 for the said. attempt to make a difference in life," public. Tickets can be purchased at "Members of the honorary theater Thomas said. "She is able to do this ihe University Theater Box Office, fraternity vote on the two best plays by overcoming her family's lack of Ed Landreth Hall. Box Office hours submitted by students," Dcnncy said. individuality and making something arc Monday through Friday 1 to 5 "The students get their play pro- of herself." p.m.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Alpha Delta Pi soror- ity, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, TCU scholar for two semesters, Dean's Honor List for four semesters, Daughters of American Colonists Award, Military History Award, leaders award for coordination of regimental ball.
QUOTE: "Army ROTC helped me develop the potential leadership skills when I came to college. It has enhanced my self-discipline and in- itiative, and I feel more confident as a leader. With ROTC's Nurse Summer Training Program, I was able to refine my nursing skills with practical hands-on training, as well as learn the reality of nursing practice."
OBJECTIVES: Military nursing is very different from the civilian sector, sol am seriously considering making the Army a career. I intend to pursue a master's degree in nursing and return to TCU to teach.
PROFILE: Dedicated, resourceful and always goal oriented. Compas- sionate in all her endeavors. Leigh Kyle has all the winning attri- butes necessary for lifetime success.
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Splash the Horns Second Service The TCU men's swimming and The women's tennis team diving team battles the nationally- hosts Ole Miss today at 1:30 p.m. ranked Texas Longhorns tonight and UT-San Antonio Saturday at in Austin beginning at 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. The men play SMU Sa- * Sports turday at 1 p.m. The last time TCU plays in Barnhill Arena means Frogs in hunt for Moe Iba and the Frogs will bid the Arkansas fans SWC indoor title is the shotput, where Jordan Rey- By LUKE BALLOUN nolds is currently leading the TCU Daily Skiff nation. Adieu TCU's track teams will com- Reynolds has won the last two pete in the SWC Indoor Track and competitions he has been in and By JEFF LEA Field Championships today and has broken his own school record TCU Daily Skiff Saturday at Will Rogers Coli- this year. SWC schools arc saying goodbye to Barnhill seum, and if all goes well, the Since TCU's squad is reladvely Arena and the Arkansas Razorbacks, and TCU Horned Frogs could be setting smaller than other larger schools, will bid Faycttcville and the No. 3 Razorbacks themselves up for their highest such as Texas A&M's, it is forced adieu Saturday. national ranking ever. to focus on fewer events and press But rarely does an opponent have a chance to Track coach John McKcnzic harder for national attention. survive in Barnhill, known for great Ra/orback said this year's squad has the po- McKenzie said that the SWC basketball and rowdy Hog fans. The Hogs have tential to be the best in recent indoor championships will be a only lost one game at home this year, to No. 1 years because of their talent in springboard for the outdoor na- UNLV Sunday. Their only other defcal was to certain events. tional meets, which TCU special- Arizona. TCU's highest ranking has izes in. The Hogs arc undefeated in the SWC this year been third in the nation in 1988. "Indoor meets are generally and have won 24 straight against conference foes "Our philosophy is to focus on geared toward shorter sprinters," in Barnhill. SMU was the last team to beat the Ra- the national outlook," McKenzie McKcnzic said. "Since our sprin- zorbacks at home, 80-77, in 1987. TCU recorded said. "The SWC championships ters are taller, wc tend to do better its last victory there during the 1986 season, beat- help our individual performers in the outdoor meets." ing the Razorbacks, 80-77. progress in the national "We just have to be patient and Their impressive home-winning streak and na- spotlight." not get too anxious," McKenzie tional rankings aren't the only intimidating things A major strength for the Frogs said. TCU will face Saturday. Hog fans have their own TCU Daily Skiff/ Trip Moade TCU Daily Skiff/ Jim Winn formula for intimidating Arkansas opponents as TCU head coach Moe Iba (above) has not well. shouldn't be counted out just yet. won in Barnhill Arena where his Saturday "They have one of the best teams in die nation," The Frogs arc coming off one of their most crit- Alpha Phi Omega counterpart, Arkansas head coach Nolan said TCU hcas coach Moe Iba. "Arkansas' team is ical losses of the season in overtime against Bay- welcomes Richardson (right), has won 24 straight the intimidating factor, not the gym." lor Wednesday night, 77-75. That loss cluttered SWC games. The Frogs and the No. 3 Ra- But the fact that TCU must face one of the con- TCU's post-season chances as well as their shot at their 1991 Spring Pledge Class ference's roughestcrowds can be a major factor in finishing third in the SWC and avoiding Arkansas zorbacks tipoff for the last time in Fayette- itself. until the SWC tournament championship game. \ille Saturday at 7:05 p.m. "You can't really hear anything out on the "It was a tough loss," said Albert Thomas, who floor, especially when they're getting dunks and finished with 15 points and three rebounds. Jenny Knepler Karrie Pridemore Women three-pointers," said Kelvin Crawford, an Arkan- The Frogs didn't make the big plays when they sas native. "It's hard for the team to comprehend needed to and lost a five-point overtime lead. Derek Decross Traci Duesterhaus Tipoff anything from the sidelines." Another mediocre free-throw shooting night for 1 p.m. "It's difficult to play up there," said Reggie TCU kept Baylor in the lead most of the game. Brien Bergner Ryan Hensley Smith, who will be making his diird trip to Barn- The loss was rcminiscnt of the Jan. 23 overtime Chrissy Green Jonathan Campbell hill. "It's kind of crazy up there. They have a little loss in Houston, 91-88, in which the Frogs made Men ring there and they pack in all those people and 20 of 40 free throws and were lucky to even get to Masayasa Matsudaita Bruce Doran Tipoff diey get to yelling. The refs get scared and they overtime. Joshua Puluch Kevin Carroll 7:05 p.m. "< slan calling crazy calls." But don't count the Frogs out just yet, Smith KTCU 88.7 ButSmith, who scored IX points ina93-73 loss said, James Kahrhoff Jon Marti to Arkansas in Fon Worth Jan. 15, said TCU "I'm not counting us out now," Smith said. Alison Russell Stacy Bunting Samantha Russell Rene Ridinger American Heart Terri Tomesko Association %p
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FORT Worm i, UNIVERSITY PARK VILI.AGE TCU DAILY SKIFF Friday, February 15, 1991 Page 7 Improving scores daily lifts Lady Frogs to fourth swe Women's SWC Men' s By JEFF SWAIN were Arizona State at 903 and TCU score well on the course." "At least I played consistently," Basketball Basketball and Texas tied at 916. Special to the Skiff Junior Tricia Allen came back she said. "But I didn't hit the ball Conf. All Conf. All Plant finished the tournament 16lh from a terrible first round to finish very well the last two days." Arkansas 11- 1 20- 3 Arkansas 11- 0 24- 2 Led by sophomore Barbara Plant's with a 76-75-76—227. Two strokes third among TCU golfers with an The Frogs shot an opening-round Texas 10- 2 16- 6 Texas 11 1 17- 5 three consistent rounds, the TCU wo- behind was sophomore Jane Kragh's 84-75-73—232. Senior Kelly Paul 308 and improved to 306 in the sec- Texas Tech 9- 3 18- 5 TCU 8 5 15- 7 Houston 7- 4 15- 7 Houston 6 5 14- 8 men's golf team finished the Chris 75-79-75—229. placed fourth among the Lady Frogs ond round and 302 in the final round. Johnson-Arizona Invitational tour- Texas A&M 6- 6 11-11 SMU 6 6 11-12 Kragh said one advantage the with a 79-77-78—234, followed by Plant said the team's daily improve- SMU 3- 8 8-14 Rice 4 7 10-12 nament in a fourth place tie with Lady Frogs enjoyed in the tourna- junior Annette Kcaloha's ment showed tliat their collective Baylor 2- 9 9-12 Texas Tech 4 8 8-17 Texas Wednesday. ment was that each team member had 78-82-79—239. game was coming together. TCU 2- 9 5-17 Baylor 3 9 10-11 Arizona won the tournament with played the course before. Paul said she was happy with the "All of us had good rounds, but a Rice 1-10 7-14 Texas A&M 1-11 6-17 an 883, followed by UCLA who was "You feel more comfortable out team's performance as well as her few bad holes each day hurt us," two strokes behind. Further back there," she said. "You know you can own. Kragh said. Park Ridge Apartments Tanning t South Side * Student Discount * International Hall* 1 Month $36.75 * The Place to rent 3 Months $74.25 * to PARTY! * 6 Months $90.00 * For more info. Fitness Connexxion * 6242 Hulen Bend Call Toni at » * iLetlitbHAte 346-3161 * Must tan befcxo 4 p.m. 923-5667 * College Living ■***•****•****•*** *
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Call 921 -3040 for more information. believably hip TV newswoman (Ju- Making the big leap from comic dith Hoag) and her morc-lhan-off-lhc- books lo the silver screen, those wall vigilante (Elias Kotcas). It it Get out your road map to see Lost Tribe at Ar- "heroes in the half-shell" are would have been much funnier had lington's The British Club tonight at 8:30. Call cowabung-ing all the way to the 277-4029 for more information. Hoag been a stcrcotypically vapid bank. blonde anchorwoman reduced lo rags The who?, you say. Teenage Mut- by the antics of the tough-shelled ■k The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will ant Ninja Turtles — four smart- quartet. And, given the Turtles' crush perform with pianist and conductor Peter Nero to- mouthed, pizza-guzzling reptile mas- night and tomorrow night as part of the symphony's on her, it seems odd that llicy never ters of the martial arts (not to men- became jealous of her strange attrac- Pop Series. The concerts start at 8 p.m. in the Tar- lion scholars in the art of 'surfs- tion to Koleas. rant County Convention Center Theatre. Tickets peak') — are the stars of the block- The martial arts scenes, deftly cho- range from $12 to $22. Call 921-2676 for more buster live-action feature-film, "Teen- reographed by stunt coordinator Pal information. age Mutant Ninja Turtles," now Johnson, arc amusingly outlandish, available on home video. with the screen populated by hordes k Billy Bob's Texas will host Johnny Cash to- Though some may panic at the of attackers that the nonchalant, night at 10:30. General admission is $5. Call though! of two hours of noise and graceful turtles have little trouble 624-7117 for more information. head-bashing, the movie is merely vanquishing, harmless, sometimes enjoyable junk. Turtlcmaniaes may be surprised to it Gallop to the Cowtown Coliseum for free In fact, the Ninja blows have much find their hcrpctological heroes por- team roping tonight at 8, Saturday morning at 10 Tokyo Timeout more to do with ballet than with trayed by actors in high-tech turtle and Sunday afternoon at 2. Call 625-1025 for more The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles move from comic books and anima- mayhem. costumes, yet will not be able to re- information. tion to reel-life appearances. Check 'em out at your local video store. There is something disarmingly sist die charm in dieir large, fully wacky about a foursome of warrior expressive eyes and faces and their suggested that he collaborate with lures, Chow has now worked a slight it Stage West will perform the original stage milk's named after Renaissance artists goofy, supple teenage mannerisms. Eastman, an amateur cartoonist who variation on diis genre to produce version of "Driving Miss Daisy" tonight at 8:15 and (Leonardo, Donatello, Michaclangelo Jim Hcnson's Creature Shop is re- was working as a short-order cook. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Saturday at 4:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are and Raphael) that answer to a Japan- sponsible for devising these marvel- One night in 1983 — and neidicr So what if he has abandoned stars $12 and $14. Call 784-9378 for more information. ese sensei, Splinter, who happens to ous renditions of the title characters, can remember why — inspiration like Bruce Lee and other human be a rat. complete with computerized masks struck. Eastman drew a humanized bone crunchers for the wildly popular it The world-famous Rancho La Brea Ice Age Supposedly mutated by radioactive and facial expressions that change by turtle wearing a ninja mask and car- reptilian renegades? fossils are touring the country in a traveling exhibi- goop and raised by Splinter, whose remote control. rying a katana blade. The idea of the Since opening in late March of tion, "Treasures of the Tar Pits." The fossils are on gentleness and wisdom conjures up The rest of the film, however, is stcrcotypically sluggish turtle as a 1990, it has already become the display through April 28 at the Fort Worth Museum visions of Luke Skywalkcr's Yoda, familiar: the jokes arc campy, the swift and wily ninja cracked them highest-grossing independent film in of Science and History, and admission is $3. Call the Turtles are on their latest mission ninja feats are daring if a little silly up. history, and home-video sales will 732-1631 for more information. 10 rid the steamy New York streets (such as one floor move referred to By the end of the evening, the ar- certainly add to die profits. In its of a gang called the Foot Clan. A as "The California Roll" — other- tists had created four tortoises. East- first three weeks at U.S. ihealcrs, the k Go to TCU's Ed Landreth Hall Auditorium to- ■ bunch of brainwashed, teenage thro- wise known as a type of sushi) and man quickly christened them die film hauled in some S90 million. night for a free wind ensemble recital. Call waways, the Foot Clan is trained in the Turtles still squabble over practi- Ninja Turtles, but then, in an absurd Chow, who founded his Golden 921-7810 for more information. martial arts by a frightening Darlh cally everything. combination of two of the most po- Harvest Studios twenty years ago, Vader-inspired ninja called The These unlikely heroes made their pular themes of comic books at the gambled S14 million on the Ninja Saturday Shredder. professional debut seven years ago in lime, Laird lengthened the name to Turtle movie, twenty times more than it The contemporary folk band Lost Tribe will Though Splinter's abduction by a black-and-white comic book drawn Teenage Mulanl Ninja Turtles. Thai the lab for some of his kung fu play in the Winter Park Festival of Acoustic Music The Shredder provides the film with by Peter Laird, now 36, and Kevin night's work made them millionaires. flicks, but there is little doubt he's at Hockaday Private School Saturday in Dallas. whatever poignancy it can muster, Eastman, 27. And ihc Mutant Turtle money glad he shelled out. Lost Tribe will perform at 2:15 p.m. Admission is that development also retards the ac- Laird had been scraping out a liv- master behind the film is Hong Kong And take heart. Turtle fans — the $3. Call (214) 363-6311 for more information. tion for a long stretch, with the Tur- ing drawing vegetables for the gar- film producer Raymond Chow, 62. spring of 1991 will sec the return of tles moping around far too passively dening page of a newspaper when Known for his siring of awesomely the Ninja Turtles in a S20 million- it You'll get a chance to scoot your boots to the for superhcroes. the editor of a local comic magazine cheap, highly profitable action pic- plus sequel. Cowabunga, indeed. music of Travis Tritt Saturday night at Billy Bob's Texas. The show starts at 10:30 and general ad- mission is $6.50. Call 624-7117 for more information. Inspiral Carpets merit red carpet treatment it The Optimist Club of South Side Fort Worth will present a gun show at the Will Rogers Memor- By KIRA BOYD while "Beside Me" comes right out and ial Center Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 Special to the Skiff says, "I'm moving on 'cause you always p.m. Call 870-8150 for admission. . . say too much." 1 can identify with that. The Inspiral The single that started it all for the In- r/j Carpels arc a spirals was "Move." The organ isn't as Sunday > British musical prevalent in this song, but the melody ■k Billy Bob's Texas will host Joe Diffy Sunday group that flew lends lo slay with you. Perhaps it was ihc night at 10:30. General admission is $5. Call in amid the Man- wonderful How of "Move" that led to ihc 624-7117 for more information. >• Chester Invasion band's signing with Mule Records, a _ of last summer. small independent British label dial's also it Lost Tribe will play at La Madeline French 06 Their U.S. dcbul home to Dcpcche Mode and Erasure. Bakery and Cafe Sunday at 5 p.m. Admission is "Life" proves to The Inspirals don't cxpccl to be an free. Call 732-4655 for more information. be an enjoyable representation of the overnight success, but they arc committed relro-'6()s sound done the '90s way. and they have a business sense that many Box Office Although the Inspirals are from the young artisls don't have. hotbed of warehouse parties, their music The group still has its personal label, k Go to the Metroplex Arena tonight for the is not brainless dance beats. The tone to Cow, based in Manchester, where they Special Valentine's Event: Linda Ronstadt in a their music is lively, while the lyrics arc sell trademark Cow T-shirts that have in- concert of traditional Mexican song featuring Los more mental. You may catch yourself spired fans lo moo at the Inspirals' shows. Comperos de Naticanos. The doors open at 7:30. singing along only to stop and ponder, Their performances present a confidence "What the heck does he mean?" Records gained from playing for appreciative "k Roll out the red one for the Inspiral Carpets, The album, as a whole, is one Uiat when The British band Inspiral Carpets, known for its funky organ sound and crowds in Britain, where fans rilually who'll play at Trees Saturday night. Doors open at you first hear it, two songs will immedi- mooing fans, will play in Dallas' Trees Saturday night. moo as if on a dairy farm. 9 p.m. ately attract you, but the rest of it won't "They still wear leather trousers here really lake root. But this album docs grow is .ilsu played on The Edge and gives a party. (in the U.S.), so dicy might not undcr- it Somethin' fishy is going down at Trees next on you, and that's always the best kind. more accurate feeling about the Inspiral "Sackville" has stronger drumbeats suind (the mooing)," said Marlyn Walsh, week. Hot Tuna will play Monday night at 9. "This Is 1 low It Feels" can be heard on Carpets' true sound. and demonstrate! the Inspirals' ability lo bass player for the Inspirals. KDGE 94.5 FM (The Edge) and may be The band's trademark sound is an or- use force in music while delivering cyni- But if we don't understand this concert it Blow over to Trees to see the Trashcan Si- the worst single on the album. Its tone is gan frenzy layered on a non-electronic cal and worldly insight on inevitable behavior, perhaps it's because the Inspiral natras play Tuesday night at 9. more blatantly depressing than any of the background—if you can imagine that. situations. Carpets still wear chili-bowl haircuts. other tracks, so don't let this song fool Sometimes this organ sound is slow and The two most upbeat songs on the al- The Inspiral Carpels will play Saturday & The Video Bar will host the Falling Joys Wed- you into thinking that all the Inspirals' melodic, hut other limes it's reminiscent bum arc "Real Thing" and "Beside Me," night at 9 at Trees in Dallas. Tickets will nesday night at 8:30. music is about suicidal housewives. of swarming insects. When it's fasl- which, ironically, are both about annoy- be sold at the door. Don't be surprised if Directing Tralfik," on the other hand, paced, it moves like a psychedelic dance ing companions. "Real Thing" is satirical they sum off the show mooing. •k Get smart and go see Information Society play at Deep Ellum Live Wednesday night at 8. it Dave Mason will play Thursday night at 8 at 'Once Around' needs no second look Deep Ellum Live. what wc expect it to be; it's much deeper, By DAVE ANDRIESEN (Holly Hunter), partofaclosc but shelter- it Try out The Samples at the Video Bar, Wed- TCU Daily Skiff ing family, who meets and falls in love but I won't ruin it for you. nesday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with an eccentric man whom her family This movie flics on the wings of Halls- Lasse Halls- can't understand (Richard Drcyfuss). trom's obvious, yet endearing, directorial ■k Brighten up your day with Living Colour, trom's 1987 film Drcyfuss' character is the kind of guy influence and line performances from who'll play with King's X, Saturday, March 9, at the "My Life as a all of us have come across at one time or some of our country's finest actors. Drcy- Bronco Bowl Auditorium. Show time is 8 p.m. Dog" was a another. He is like the rich uncle who al- fuss gives the most pleasing performance breakthrough in- ways has to have his way, constandy yap- of his career in what must have been a dif- •k The Metroplex Arena will host the Cocteau < ; 4B^W^^: tcin.itiiin.il film ping and trying to control every situation. ficult part to keep up. His chemistry with Twins Friday, March 15. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. p ; ; It was sad, touch- But he sweeps the emotionally hungry Hunter, established in last year's "Al- W I 4fe I ing and humor- Hunter off her feet while on a trip lo an ex- ways," shines here as well, although a it Sting, with Concrete Blonde, will play Tues- ous, even beyond otic tropical locale good job by Hunter is practically ruined day, March 26, at Reunion Arena. The show starts the obvious irony of a film abouta dog be- When they return to Hunter's native by an overkilled Bostonian accent. at 8 p.m. ing directed by a guy named Lasse. Be- Boston, wc begin lo see that the fairytale The highlight of the performances, cause of Hallstrom's success and obvious courtship may be a bit more complicated though, comes from veteran actor Danny * Michael W. Smith will play with DC Talk Fri- talent, he got the chance to make an dian expected. Drcyfuss' loud and wild Aicllo as Hunter's father. The part seems day, March 29, at Reunion Arena. The concert American debut widi the opening of last demeanor doesn't sit well with Hunter's to have been written for him, capitalizing starts at 8 p.m. week's "Once Around." close-knit and settled family, bringing her on the warmth, tenderness and nurturing Some say "Once Around" is superficial "Once Around," much like "My Life as into conflict with them. which he exudes. It is an absolute delight and somewhat shallow, but it is also a Tickets available at all Rainbow-TicketMaster a Dog," is a poignant and realistic film But the family manages to accept him to sec him used so well. Fine support touching and harmless story. It is open- and TicketQuik locations, including Sears, Sound with little to say, but which conveys its somewhat, although the tension is still work also comes from Gcna Rowlands as minded, life-affirming and enjoyable and Warehouse and select 7-Eleven stores. story and characters with flair. It is the there. The climactic clement involving Aiello's wife and Laura San Giacomo as it gets a hearty recommendation from me. story of a young, heartbroken woman this loo-good-to-bc-truc character is not Hunter's ncwlywcd sister. Score it a B