FROGS SQUEAK PAST AGGIES - PAGE 5 TCU DAILY SKIFF TUESDAY, JANUARY 31,1995 TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 92ND YEAR, NO. 63 Cable installed in dorm lounges, chapter rooms
BY NATALIE GARDNER Students first started to enjoy cable TV on Fri- The basic cable TV service includes local television, phone services and computer net- other pertinent information, Fisher said. TCU DAILY SKIFF day. Over the weekend, all the dormitory lounge broadcasts, PBS, WON, CSPAN. the Weather working capabilities to each dormitory room. Each company, alter touring the campus and televisions, except Foster and Wails, were con- Channel and CNN. About 50 channels are "Three companies have responded to our let- meeting with the administration, will decide StudenLs can now watch the big game on nected with converter boxes. available with the basic service. ter so far." he said. "They are all interested and how they can provide the ser\ ices to each rexvm ESPN or Congress in action on CSPAN in their The televisions arc equipped with basic cable Curtis Norwood, a junior engineering major, excited in the possibilities." and how much it will cost the university and stu- own dormitory. TV service with no premium channels. A federal said he doesn't think cable TV in the lounges TCU administrators asked each company to dents. Kisher said. Sammons Cable Co. installed cable television law prohibits cable works well. respond with a presentation by the lirst week of Fisher said the administration would like to in the lounges of campus dormitories and soror- companies from pro- DJsJL-t-YiPrBfi "With so many people watch- March. Fisher said have cable TV in the dormitory rooms by next ity and fraternity houses over the weekend, said viding premium chan- ing at the same time, chances are Each company will tour the campus and give fall. I le said the companies who have responded Roger Fisher, director of residential services. nels to televisions in T C U you won't be able to see what you a major presentation to administrators, giving arc uncertain whether or not they can reach that Foster and Waits dormitories will not get public areas. Fisher said. want," Norwood said. "It'sjust too their ideas and goals for the new technology at goal. cable TV until later this week because Sammons The companies offering premium channels bad they told us we'd have il in the rooms and TCU. he said. "These companies arc the experts." be said. is having trouble wiring the televisions from the don't want people turning public televisions into we don't." Yesterday, TCU administrators met with one I bey need to tell us what they can do tor us. basements to the second floors, where the tele- theaters and charging admission to show Fisher said TCU administrators are now of the three companies. The company asked for They will be the ones to put together a good pro- visions are located. Fisher said. movies, he said. working on hiring a company to provide cable blueprints and floor plans of the campus and gram for TCU." Honors prof Campaign to instruct receives dance class $1.25 mill
BY CINDY GARCIA BY JILL MELCHER TCU DAILY SKIFF TCU DAILY SKIFF A ICU trustee and an oil producer Fernando Bujones, labeled by have pledged SI.25 million to the papers and critics around the country university's "Next Frontier" cam- as "the greatest American male paign. dancer of his generation," will teach Midland independent oil and gas TCU master dance classes from Feb. executive John L Cox and his wife, 2 to 4. Maurine Cox, donated S750.000 last "Every since I can remember, Fer- November. nando Bujones has been an idol of Financial executive J. Luther King mine," said Stephanie Rand, associ- Jr. and his wife, Teresa King, pledged ate professor of ballet. "1 can't begin $200,000. Kmg\ company, Luther to explain the gift that this man pos- King Capital Management Corp. of sesses." Fort Worth, also donated S300.000 to Bujones has been dancing profes- the campaign. Both gilts were com- sionally for 20 years. He studied with mitted in the fall of 1993. George Balanchine, a 20th century The Cox donation will fund the ballet choreographer, and he was a Cox Banquet Hall, a ballroom style principal dancer for the American facility v. ith a 300 person capacity, in Ballet Theatre. the planned Dee L Kelly Alumni In 1974, at the age of 19, Bujones Center. won a gold medal at an international Bronson C. Davis. \ ice chancellor dance competition in Varna, Bul- for university advancement, said the garia. Bujones was the first American Cox gili was important because of to ever win that competition. the particular space the donation aids Bujones has electrified audiences in building. in such diverse ballets as "Billy the "1 he Cox gift is critical in terms of Kid," "Romeo and Juliet" and the effort to raise money for the "Giselle," according to an article in TCU Daily Skiff/ Layne Smith alumni center." Davis said. "The the Sarasola Herald- Tribune. Fans wave balloons during TCU'i victory over conference rival Texas A&M. See related story on page 5. see Bujones, page 4 see Donation, page 6 'Step into My World' to educate Frats bring in more men throughout Black History month IFC members predict increased interest in spring rush
BY KRISTAL GRIFFITH I he TCU Jazz Band will perform BY CHRISTY HAWKINS "You get to know the people that you pledge w ith bet- TCU DAILY SKIFF BLACK music titled "America's Original Art TCU DAILY SKIFF ter during spring pledging because the pledge class is HISTORY Form." smaller." Smith said. TCU students walk around cam VLONTTH I he following week on Feb. 9. A new interest has been shown in fraternity spring Smith transferred to TCU last spring and said be was pus everyday. But this month the Professional Orator Patricia Russell- rush, which begins today, said Interfratemity Council happy he could become involved with a fraternity in the black history month committee is .aid that "Step Into My World" is about McCloud will speak in the Student rush chairman Judd Lemming. spring. asking students and community seeing another perspective on history. Center ballroom. "Fraternities are trying to make spring rush more "For those who don't want to wait, spring rush is a members to step. "It's about learning about me. my Shawn Shepherd, Student Center effective than in past good thing." he said "Step Into My World" is this year's culture and m\ traditions through my program advisor, said RuS years," said Lemming, a The Council said it theme of TCU's black history month. eyes," she said McCloud's speech isn't just designed junior marketing major. "It IFC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS hopes that approximately Leiliana McKendra, chairwoman of Students can start learning Friday allows more guys to partic- 100 rushees will partici- the black history month committee. Feb. 3 in the Student Center lounge Clark Hall Ian. il 5:45-6:45 p.m. see Step, page 6 ipate who didn't pledge in pate and that each frater- the fall. We want more peo- MiltoniGffniel Feb. 1 f> p.m.-7 p.m. nity will pledge five to ple to get involved with the Fraternity Forum eight new members. Greek system." Reed-Sarjer Mall Feb. 7 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lemming said. House to hear funding proposals Brandon Swoboda, a The Council said it Orientation Fel). 10 5 p.m. sophomore human relation will give potential new Feb. 11 noon-4 p.m. communication major and Spring Rush members opportunities to BY DENA RAINS Mother icrcsa's orphanages in India. the group has onl) been in existence president of Interfratemity Pick Up Bids ask any questions they TCU DAILY SKIFF The program is sponsored by Stu- one year, Kansara said. Council, said he expects Student Center Feb. 12 2-3 p.m. may have through several dents for Asian-Indian Cultural A bill will also be introduced that high participation within Reading Room informational meetings. The House of Representatives is Awareness, Network of Indian Pro- asks the House to create a historian the various fraternities dur- Lemming said. scheduled to hear a new bill that asks fessionals. University Ministries and position for the group. The position will ing this year's spring rush. Lemming will speak the organization to fund approximately the Department of Journalism. be unpaid. "We're extremely excited about spring rush," Swo- today at Clark Hall at 5:45 p.m. and Wednesday at Mil- S3.600 for 23 members of leadership Ilema Kansara. a junior English All three new bills will be tabled boda said. "We want everyone to feel like they are ton Daniel Hall at (S p.m. to anyone interested in partic- classes to attend the Tech Leadership major and secretary of SAICA. said the for discussion and will be \ oted on at included." ipating in spring rush. Academy, a leadership conference funding would go toward food and dec next week's meeting Tom Smith, a sophomore international finance major, Men can sign up for spring rush with their hall direc- sponsored by Texas Tech University. orations for the program. Incoming ejected officers, said he participated in spring rush last year and said it In other new business, the House I he organization has sought spon- appointed officers and members was a positive experience for him. sir Rush, page 2 will be asked to fund S500 for "Expe- sorship from individuals in the com- will also be sworn in at today's rience India." a fund-raiser for munity but has had difficulty because meeting.
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Explosion in Algeria kills 35 Horses missing after stampede Clinton asks for aid to Mexico Airlines raise ticket prices Flooding in Europe continues
ALGIERS, Algiers (AP) — A car bomb KAUFMAN, Texas (AP) - Five or six WASHINGTON (AP) - President Clin- DENVER (AP) - Three airlines are rais- COLOGNE. Germany,(AP) The Rhine exploded along a crowded sidewalk near horses remained missing Monday from a meat- ton acknowledged today that a S40 billion ing ticket prices by up to S40 a round trip for River surged toward its highest level of the Algiers' main police station today, killing at packing plant where two dozen horses were rescue plan for Mexico was unpopular Hut travelers using the new Denver International century and hundreds lied high water in Bel- least 35 people and injuring 154, state radio released from their stalls and stampeded onto a Airport, whose opening is at hand after more gium today as a week of IVoding in western said. he predicted Congress would approve the nearby highway. than a year's worth of delays. Europe showed little sign of abating. The bomb destroyed cars, shattered win- Seven people were hurt and eight horses were measure in the nation's interest once it sees dows in buildings, and blew a crater in the United, American and Frontier airlines Flooding along the Meuse Ri\ er m Belgium killed when the horses ran onto U.S. 175 early specific legislation. announced this weekend that the fees will has letl thousands homeless ami crews piling sidewalk nearly two yards wide. Sunday. Clinton reiterated the administration's The car carrying the bomb was destroyed, apply only to passengers whose (lights orig- sandbags along swollen canals. In France, at Officers said stall locks had been severed and and thick smoke rose from other burning cars argument that hundreds of thousands of U.S. inate or terminate in Denver. They will be least 40.000 homes have been damaged. traces of firecrackers were found near stalls. nearby. jobs are at stake and that, if Mexico is not used to cover additional rent expenses. More than 20 people have died and 15.000 "There were horses everywhere." said Texas It was the worst bombing during a three- helped now. the financial crisis could spread The airport's opening has been delayed lour have been evacuated in Belgium. France. Department of Public Safety trooper Kevin year insurgency by Islamic militants that has times over 1 b months caused by problems with Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg Pederson. "It was a mess." to other pans of the hemisphere. killed at least 15,000 people. the airport's baggage handling system. during the past week's Hooding. PAGE TWO PAGE 2 TCU DAILY SKIFF TUESDAY, JANUARY 31,1995
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BECKY PRETZ Political correctness crusade moving toward paranoia
As you look at my picture, you can tell because I haven't ated, but also legally protected. One thing I've noticed in Hawaii is that man and begged him not to hurt her. He that I'm a white female with brown hair attached my Political correctness has gone entirely no one really cares how you refer to them said that he only wanted to push the button. and brown eyes. Can you also tell that my nationality to the too far. There's a big difference between as long as it isn't derogatory. If someone The next day. she discovered that her bill thighs are so big that they can fuel a fire country that my respecting each others' differences and calls you something that isn't considered was paid by the man. who thought her from all of the friction when I walk? ancestors came paranoia. I get so lost in the new terminol- politically correct, I challenge you to look actions were the funniest thing he'd ever In today's society, if 1 wanted to be polit- from over 150 ogy for every group that I never know what at the intended meaning before you get seen. The note was signed by Eddie Mur- ically correct 1 would have to describe years ago. As to say. I practically walk on eggshells angry. You'll probably find that the person phy. myself as a European-American womyn Americans, we because I'm so afraid of offending some- meant no harm. 1 give Eddie Murphy a lot of credit for whose tresses and irises are endowed with are allowed to one. We're at the point where we're too Most of you will likely say that it's easy finding the humor in that situation, even mocha-coloring. Added to that, I'm physio- incorporate some afraid to communicate with one another. for me to say that because I'm white. As a though most people would have been out- logically impaired. of our ancestors' Women, for example, are just a little minority in my home state, I've been called raged if they had been in his place. He A little too much? I think so. I see myself traditions to for- retentive over many issues. I've actually every sort of name referring to a white per- probably realized that she was a product as an American who wound up with an mulate one for all of us. heard women get upset because a man is son. of a world full of stereotypes and preju- extra X chromosome rather than a Y. It may Many minority groups (tied to race, gen- chivalrous toward them. Someone told me a story about his dices concocted by those who were too seem like a general description to most, but der, religion or sexual preference) believe Excuse me? That's called manners, girls. friend's mother. She entered a hotel eleva- intimidated to deal with any of our differ- I'm proud of my nationality. that they don't fit into the mold of Ameri- 1 come from a place where spousal abuse is tor in Las Vegas with about S7,000 in cash ences. By classifying myself as a plain Ameri- can society. What so many people don't quite common. I've actually seen teen-age in her purse. Three large black men also Just like all of us. can, without a hyphen, 1 don't feel as realize is that we have traditions of our own boys beat on their girlfriends in the halls at came in with a shorter black man. who though I've sacrificed my identity in any that no other country duplicates, such as the school. I'll take an open door any day over reached toward the woman. Becky Pretz is a junior adve'tising/puhlic way. I haven't lost touch with my culture fact that different people are not only toler- having it slammed in my face, thank you. She thrust her purse at the short black relations major from Militant. Hawaii.
■ BRIAN WILSON MICHAEL ROWETT
FEU.OU/ Strong family AMERICANS..,,- . Dick Armey slur values crucial was newsworthy, to stop crime deserved attention
Last year. President Clinton attempted to curb Amer- There he goes again. House Majority Leader Dick Armey, in his ica's crime problem with the signing of a S60 billion reference on Friday to Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Barney crime bill. Frank as "Barney Fag." showed once again that he is afflicted with The bill outlawed 19 "assault-style" weapons, called a continuing case of foot-in-mouth disease. for 100,000 new police officers to patrol the streets and Armey's remark, taped during a question-and-answer session created "midnight basketball" leagues for inner-city ■*^yro»YrB>u£»u^««
© 1995 Citibank CSouth Dakota). NA Elise LaMontagne Jennifer Woodward Kimberly Lawrence ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA ZTA SPORTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 31,1995 TCU DAILY SKIFF PAGE 5 - Aggies too close for comfort Frogs look toward Bragg hits winning free throws professional future against A&M with seconds left BY JIM LADNER in the pros." While defending the pass, Que- TCU DAILY SKIFF The others, such as Moulton and BY DAVID JIMENEZ Anderson, could raise their stock TCU DAILY SKIFF sada fell over Bragg while watching Jacobs, and was called for charging TCU football has seldom been a with NFL scouts with good individ- There is a thin line between win- into Bragg. Bragg then hit the game- stepping stone into the National ual workouts and could possibly be ning and losing. winning free-throws. Football League, but after this past late round selections, he said. Tubbs said drawing a foul was the season, look for that to change. Larry Lacewell, director of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys, MEN'S BASKETBALL highest percentage play in that situa- tion. FOOTBALL said a couple of Frogs have caught This sports axiom applied Satur- "I liked that play," he said. "It was his eye. day after the TCU men's basketball better than throwing the ball deep For the first time in years, experts "I've only seen Oliver and West, team defeated the Texas A&M and hoping." say TCU will have at least three new both at the Hula Bowl, and I was Aggies, 72-71, in front of 6,057 peo- Tubbs said Bragg, who is an 82 players playing on Sundays next fall. impressed," Lacewell said. "They ple in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. percent foul shooter, was the player Wide receiver Jimmy Oliver, both had good workouts over there. TCU freshman guard Juan Bragg he wanted at the line. defensive linemen Royal West and We will be evaluating them and other hit the tying and game-winning free- "1 like the way Juan shoots in pres- Vincent Pryor, offensive linemen TCU players in the near future," he Barret Robbins, Boyd Milby and throws with 2.6 seconds left in the sure situations," Tubbs said. said. Bart Epperson, and linebackers game. A&M head coach Tony Barone One Frog who is not getting ready Texas A&M's (9-11, 2-3 SWC) took the blame for his team's loss. Mike Moulton and Reggie Anderson for the draft is running back Andre are all vigorously working out in last-second gasp fell short. Aggie "It's Tony Barone's fault," he said. Davis. Last month it was rumored senior forward Damon Johnson's tip "I will take complete blame. That is preparation for the NFL draft in early Davis would forgo his final year of April. of Chris Oney's miss fell off the rim one of the oldest plays in the book. It eligibility and make himself avail- Of those eight, draft expert Mel as time expired. was a very poor job of coaching." able for the draft. However, last sea- Kiper Jr. said Oliver. West and Rob- TCU stayed undefeated at home, "1 never considered the game son's Southwest Conference rushing 9-0, and remained in first place in the over," Bragg said "but I thought it bins will definitely be drafted. Kiper leader is currently enrolled this predicts Robbins as a third round SWC with a 5-1 conference record. would take a miracle to pull this out." spring semester and is participating TCU head coach Billy Tubbs said TCU had a 35-31 lead at halftime, selection, West a forth round pick, in off-season workouts. Saturday's game was "strange." and extended that lead in the second and Oliver to be taken somewhere Kiper said Davis really had no between the fourth and sixth rounds. Senior guard Tony McGinnis' half Senior forward Micheal Thoele choice but to return to TCU for layup gave Texas A&M a 71-70 lead capped a 20-8 run with a layup to Kiper publishes draft previews another season. with 2.6 seconds remaining in the take a 55-39 lead with 12:33 remain- during the winter months and has TCU has not produced a consis- game. ing in the game. appeared on ESPN. tent NFL player since cornerback After the Horned Frogs and the However, the Aggies charged back "West is an overachiever." Kiper Larry Brown was drafted by the Dal- Aggies each took timeouts. TCU had into the game with a 20-4 run to come said. "He's a good player who has the las Cowboys in 1991. Other former to inbounds the ball the length of the within 59-58 with 7:36 remaining in ability to play several positions on Homed Frogs currently in the NFL court. the game. the defensive line. Robbins is a big include linebacker Kyle Clifton of Texas A&M freshman forward Senior forward Joe Wilbert. who 300-pound center e\ ery one is look- the New York Jets, running back TCU Daily Skiff/ Layne Smith Dario Quesada of Spain, defended led A&M with 31 points and eight ing for, and Oliver is one of the Kenneth Davis of the Buffalo Bills. TCU freshman guard James Penny skies as he tries the inbounds pass from sophomore fastest players available but will and linebacker Tracy Simien of the have to learn to be an inside receiver to swat an Aggie inbounds pass from Corey Henderson. guard Jeff Jacobs. sec Hoops, page 6 Kansas City Chiefs SWC STANDINGS Italian soc
SWC Total W L T =ct W L T Pet BY DANIEL J. WAKIN around the stadiums, it's the first time nio Matterese. head of the federation, As the news spread during half- The Vatican's official newspaper TCU 5 10 S33 13 5 0 .722 ASSOCIATED PRESS such a step has been taken regarding said. "We made the decision with time, angry Genoa fans began raining Rice 4 1 0 800 9 7 0 .563 called for stricter punishment for Texas 4 1 0 800 12 4 0 750 Italy's deepest passion. Many play- great grief, but we were forced to." bottles and other objects on the field. soccer violence. TeosTecti 3 2 0 BOO 9 7 0 .563 ROME — The stabbing death of a ers, coaches and soccer officials had Mario Pescante, head of the The game was suspended, and hun- TiasAJU 2 3 0 400 9 11 0 .450 soccer fan and the riot that followed called for the action. Houston 2 4 0 333 5 13 0 .278 Olympic committee, said the cancel- dreds of fans rampaged outside the Baylor 1 5 0 167 6 12 0 .333 has brought on the cancellation of a The presidents of the soccer feder- lation would signal sport's rejection stadium, smashing car windows, set- SMU 1 5 0 167 4 13 0 .235 round of games in this soccer-mad ation and Olympic committee met of violence. ting fires and throwing rocks at nation. Monday on how to respond to Sun- It also will hurt the state and pri- police, who responded with trun- Though violence is endemic in and day's killing of Vincenzo Spagnolo, vate Fininvest television networks, cheons and tear gas. KlNGAlD's a 25-year-old Genoa team fan. which together devote some 13 hours The events have seized public H-A'M'B'U'R'G'E«R'S SPORTS DIGEST They decided to suspend all to soccer on Sunday, plus follow-up attention, dominating front pages, national league sporting events Sun- programs on Monday and Tuesday. and resounded through the halls of \M$.(A£ |
S< H ED I II- O F E V E NTS Associate dean Hoops/from pap 5 " America's Original Art Form" BLACK Journalism major wins l.i// Band HISTORY earns endowed rebounds, keyed the nin by scoring 111. i noon - 1 p.m. iVtONTTH 11 points Student' entei Lounge national Hearst award Id' senior center Kurt Thomas, education chair who leads the nation in scoring and Patricia Russell-McCloud "Out of Africa" rebounding, fouled out of the game Motivational Speaker Vendor's Fair on a blocking foul with more than ciation Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. TCU DAILY SKIFF BY JOANNA SHOEMAKER five minutes remaining in the game of TCU DAILY SKIFF Mlei three straight wini 11 I Sturlent ( outer Bullroom Student Center Lounge A senior news-editorial jour- Schools gets the week off The frogs play the nalism major was recognized for of Jour- Kathleen Martin, associate dean Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock Dallas Black Dance Theatre The Legacy excellent editorial wnting by the nalism of the School of Education, has Saturd.i\ Feb. 14 7:30 p.m of Arthur A. Schomburg Association of Journalism and and been appointed the first holder of I il I andreth Auditorium Art Display: S( homburg Exhibit Mass Communication and the Mass the William and Betty F. Adams Tickets: Sr> for general public. Feb. 20-24 William Randolph Hearst Foun- Com- Chair of Education. munica- The endowed position becomes ' I stafl students & faculty Mary Couts Burnett Library dation. Michael Richard Rowett tor effective in the 1995 fall semester. TRAFFIC TICKETS received a Certificate of Special The appointment was made by defended hut onlv in Fort , " Michael Rowett Worth. Arlington, and Merit for editorial writing in the >ng to William H. Koehler, provost and On Valentine's Day, the Dallas elsewhere in rarrant ( oanty. annual awards competition. His the vice chancellor of academic Nil promises us to rtsutti Any fine Step from page I Black Dance Theatre will perform in entry, "Political correctness award, Editors from leading affairs, after Dean of Education and am court costs are not included Ed I andreth Auditorium. on fie tor legal representation going overboard at colleges," was United States newspapers judged Douglas Simpson and the educa- During the last week of Black His- published in an August issue of the entries. tion department chairs nominated JAMES WALLORY tor u black audience. tory Month, an African-American an the Ski/1 A hundrend students from 58 Martin tor the position. R. Her speech titled Division 2000' Attorney at I l» and photography exhibit will be on "It was a thrill and honor to win journalism schools across the The chair, named after William will discuss how we can create a uni- IOM Smdtfe \\c display in the Mary Couts Burnett such a prestigious award." nation competed for the distinc- L. and Betty Ann Froehlich Adams, fied world," Shepherd said. Fort Worth, IX 76109 I Library. Rowett said. tions. was endowed through a charitable 924-3236 The journalism awards pro- Rowett is currently executive lead trust in 1993. gram is a national competition editor of the Skiff and was opinion Martin said the appointment conducted annually by the editor for the Skiff when he wrote includes a salary raise and some <-«-<- <-<-<-«-<-<-<-<-<-<-<-«- accredited colleges of The Asso- the award-winning column. release time from one of the three education courses she teaches. "It will provide me with more support, in terms of release time, to The Ladies of nBO Would like to focus on research areas and grant getting," Martin said. "It also pro- The "Next Frontier" is the univer- vides me some leverage when I'm page J sity's comprehensive, five-year. congratulate their 1995 Initiates Donation going for grants." SI 00 million fund-raising effort Martin said her new position is that officially kicked off in Novem- an indicator that the university val- Jaime Andrews Erin "Davis llinflsay Newman banquet hall is an area where alumni ber 1994. ues her activities. The chair will gather." As of the end of December. TCU enhances her opportunity for Stepliame Aijcrs llara Jort Alison Peterson TCU is currently only S250.000 has received S65 million in donations securing more funding for away from finishing the new center, toward the goal with three years left research, she said. he said. in the campaign. Careu Bafer .XatieCtoesclie. Xatie procliastca Simpson said Martin's success The new alumni center will serve Davis said TCU has never done a in obtaining numerous grants and TCU's 50,000 alumni and welcome fund raising campaign previous to JHissi) Dot ties Kim cHarlnis Susan Ko6ideaax her previous research in the fields guests to the campus. the "Next Frontier". of mathematics and science educa- Ground breaking is expected by "We did really well in the first Cimia Broolcs cHoffijcK'awlxins Xatafie Sattawliite tion are only a couple of reasons mid—1995 on a site east of the uni- phase of the campaign." he said. she was appointed. versity's Amon (i. Carter Stadium. The "Next Frontier" is designed to Gza Bunting Mafinda Xaton Amy Sounders "She's a marvelous teacher, one The King family gift will endow a strengthen academic programs, build of the most marvelous minds you new fund titled the Luther and Teresa scholarships and construct and Graved) Carter Xereditfi XcCfure Dawn Scfiaefer will ever encounter, a great grants King Ranch Management Informa- improve new buildings. It also person, a good researcher and an tion Resources and Program intends to endow positions, attract JjsaCliristians Amanda Staton excellent writer and publisher," Jaik .Muffins Enhancement Fund. excellent faculty and extend com- Simpson said. A portion of the fund will provide puter technology. Martin was responsible for the Hauren CulTey CliristineXeiner Sliea Sturgeon seed money for the newly created Davis said the campaign raises most recent SI.8 million grant Ranch Management Institute, money for the construction of six Caurie Zeaton given to the School of Education (Tiffani) "Jtiomas designed to provide ranchers and new buildings, including a perfonn- by the National Science Founda- agribusiness professionals with the ing arts center. Bnte Divinity School tion. The four year grant, currently latest technology and knowledge student housing and a university cen- -»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-» in its third year, helps teachers concerning livestock production. ter designed to compliment the exist- learn better ways of giving chil- The Luther King Capital Manage- ing Brown Lupton Student Center. dren more exposure to mathemat- ment Corp. gift will aid an educa- The Coxes are longtime TCU sup- ics and science, beyond the tional endowment fund for TCU's porters, and two of their children. traditional textbook methods, she finance department in the M. J. Nee- Kelly and Carolyn, attended TCU. said. ley School of Business. It will also Kelly Cox graduated in 1977 and Martin is a graduate of Notre support the department's Educa- is a TCU trustee. Dame College, where she majored tional Investment Fund, a student - King earned an undergraduate in chemistry and minored in math- managed investment portfolio. business degree in 1962 from the uni- ematics. She earned her master's Davis said the King contribution versity and graduated from the TCU in education from Tulane Univer- was important in terms of timing. MBA program in 1966. sity before receiving her Ph.D. in "We found out about the gift w hen King has been a TCLJ trustee since education from the University of the campaign was just starting." 1992 and is a member of the Board of Texas. Davis said. Visitors for the M. J. Neeley School
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