TCU-SMU GAME ANALYSIS -PAGE 4 TCU DAILY SKIFF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1994 CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 92NDYEAR.NO. 45 Frogs ride Ponies into winning season Knake, Davis lead charge over SMU

BY RICHMOND WILLIAMS TCU DAILY SKIFF

TCU traveled u> Saturday to continue the Metro- plex rivalry with SMU. but the Mustangs were nowhere to be found. Behind the legs of junior running back Andre Davis and the ami of junior quarterback Max Knake. the Horned Frogs sailed to a 35-14 victory. The victory was the sixth for TCU. and it ensured a winning season for the first time since head coach ['at Sullivan arrived in 1992. "This is big. no doubt about it." Sullivan said. "We keep getting better every da) " rCU looked like it might struggle against the Mustangs early on. The frogs look the opening kickofl and drove to the SMU 22 yatd line, only lor freshman Michael Reeder to miss the 39-yard field goal wide right. SMI quarterback Ramon Flanigan and running back Jacques Smith took the Ponies 7X yards for the first touch- down of the game with 4:55 remaining in the first quarter. The drive was highlighted bj a 20-yard run b\ flanigan. a player highly touted for his scrambling ability. Just a sophomore, he moved up to sixth place on the all-time SMU list for career total offense after Saturday's performance. But after the first score. I(T decided to lake charge. 1 he 1 lorned frogs took onl) 1:23 to rebound from SMU's lead. Davis took a pitch from knake and scampered 53 yards to the end /one. The touchdown run was set up by a 27-yard pass to sophomore receiver John Washington. The Mustangs failed lo com en a fourth-and-eight play as time expired in the first quarter, and the TCU offense took the ball down the field quickly lor its second touch- down. Knake beat the SMU bin/ to connect with Wash- ington on a deep fade lor the 32-yard sinkc. The focused frog defense continued to do us part, forc- ing the first punt of the game with 10:34 remaining in the see Football, page 4 Junior safety Brasltant Carter (No. 1) and freshman tailback Chris Staten corral a Mus- tang receiver at Ownby Stadium Saturday. The Frogs won 35-14. Photo by l.ayne Smith, TCI Daily Skiff

House candidates announce platforms Ice cream lovers

want students lo have spun and unity BY GINGER RICHARDSON questions for each House office can- regardless of race, religion or group TCU DAILY SKIFF didate. WHERE TO VOTE sought for testing ['residential candidates Ethan affiliation." Student House candidates pushed Boothe, Jay Fishel and Scott Wheat- (iroup forums between rival orga- nizations are a key step to making his Students can vote their platforms and addressed their ley were asked what they thought BY SHANNON WOMBLE concludes with flavors having two constituents one last time before was the most important issue facing plan work. Boothe said. for House of TCU DAILY SKIFF to three ingredients. today's elections during a debate- the campus. The lack of knowledge of other Representative "M\ job is a lol like that of a Monday in the Student Center. Boothe, a junior political science groups is what divides many organi- officers between Dreyer's Ice Cream needs a lew wine taster." he said. "I always start The debate was mediated by Amy major, said he wanted to bring back zations," he said, "(iroup forums are good taste buds. with the while wine of ice cream. Ciodlewski, chairwoman of the elec- school spirit and camaraderie among instrumental in solving those differ- 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. today Applicants must have experi- vanilla." tions and regulations committee. the students. ences." in both the Student Center ence in scooping, spooning and When tasimg Dreyer's products. Godlewski, a sophomore political "1 want to wipe out the divisions and Worth Hills Cafeteria spilling Adoration of ice cream Harrison checks lor the balance of science major, came with prepared between groups," Boothe said. "I sec Elections, page 6 required. The ice cream company is look mg lor lec Cream Ambassadors in 50 cities across the I united States lo House officers look back help "Official Taster" John Ham Bush picks Hispanic for office son taste the growing line ol ice cream ami novelty products. on past year of progress flic job is nothing to smack BY PEGGY FIKAC tion. about either. Garza, an unsuccessful candi- Harrison's tongue is the final ASSOCIATED PRESS Ellis started it over a year ago. date for attorney general in this BY JENNIFER HOLMES checkpoint for Dreyer's products "It's worked out very well, to the AUSTIN Ciov.-elect George year's GOP primary election, also TCU DAILY SKIFF before hitting the marketplace. He W. Bush named a Hispanic leader will serve as a top senior adviser point now where it's a regular com- lakes every precaution lo ensure from South Texas as his first to Bush when he takes office in Another year has gone by for the mittee in the House." he said. that his buds arc working properly. Dreyer's/ File Photo major appointment Monday: January, the Republican gover- House of Student Representatives, Mcl.inden said students really did- 'Taste budscan get clogged easily.' John Harrison, Dreyer's n't know what the House was doing Cameron County Judge Tony nor-elect said. and as TCU prepares to choose new- he said. "I have to stay clear of things Ice Cream official taster. Garza, picked to be Bush's secre- But Texans active in the gay House officers today, the current ami how they could voice their con like caffeine, garlic and cayenne pep tary of state. rights movement shouldn't expect officers take a look back at their past cerns before he became president. per during the week. I look forward to dairj flavor. The consistency, to get in the door of the Bush year in office "We really wanted to reach out to the weekend so I can let my hair down appearance, taste and texture must the student body a lot through differ- TEXAS administration, he indicated. Here's What they had to say: and have a little garlic." create a good overall product While he won't pry into a Scott Mcl.inden, House president, ent means," he said. "Our newsletter Harrison said his taste buds are " 1 here is a certain finesse to Cre- Bush said his choice of Garza, potential nominee's private life. said that in the past year, the execu- was very well received, we gave freshest in the morning, so he ating a good ice cream." Harrison 35, as Texas' chief elections offi- Bush said in response to a tive board and the House of Repre- speeches at different (campus) orga- begins the day at 7:30 a.m. with a s.ud "It's eat) to load a product cer shows his administration is reporter's question, "If there is a sentatives have met a number of nizations and we've had town hall cup of decaffeinated tea. down with fudge and pecans. Bal- open to Texans "from all walks of political agenda that I am uncom- goals. meetings." His daily sampling of ice cream life," as long as they generally The creation of the food Service Another advance has been the starts with the vanilla flavors and see Tasters, page 6 share his conservative orienta- sec Garza, />«x<' 6 Committee was important, Mcl.in- den said. He and treasurer Christian tee House, I'litfc 0

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Phil Gramm is AUSTIN (AP) — Armed with a poll that PORT-AU-PRINCE. Haiti (AP) Heavy NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A federal judge UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The Security dipping his toe into the presidential waters shows most Texans are willing to pay more rains and Hooding from Tropical Storm Gordon Monday approved a plan to end a 20-year Council refused Monday to lift economic earlier than most other Republican hopefuls, for clean energy, citizen groups Monday swept across Haiti Monday, killing at least 100 desegregation battle by encouraging enroll- sanctions on Iraq, and U.S. officials attacked filing a statement of candidacy Monday with called for an end to subsidies for fossil fuels people, triggering landslides and washing away ment by blacks and whites alike at all Iraqi claims of hardship by showing pictures the Federal Election Commission. used to generate electricity. makeshift homes in the slums of the capitol. I otusiana universities while preserving two of new palaces built In Saddam Hussein. The Texan, elected to the Senate in 1984, Texans "are ready to shift to non-polluting Terrified people fled their homes in the historically black schools. One palace is three limes the size of the has done little over the years to disguise his sources of energy and want to see specific tar- early morning darkness as flood waters The proposal is aimed at resolving a 1974 White House, and other reports said Iraq is presidential ambitions. But the FEC filing gets for bringing about a change." said Tom poured in. By the time the skies cleared, lawsuit in which the U.S. Justice Department importing liquor, fur coats and ice cream. constitutes the clearest indication yet that he Smith, director of Public Citizen's Texas office. thousands of people were left homeless. accused Louisiana of running a dual system The 15-nation council rejected Iraq's will seek the GOP nomination in 1996. But a spokesman for TU Electric said the President Jean-Bertrand Anstide flew of higher education — one for blacks and claim that it has met conditions to lift a crip- In an appearance Sunday on "Meet the poll was inconclusive, and that many of the over his battered nation in a U.S. military one for whites. pling oil embargo and other sanctions Press," Gramm said he won't make a final groups' proposals would have an adverse helicopter to survey damage from the 1994 It was the department's first lawsuit to deseg- imposed after its 199() invasion of Kuwait, decision about running until March. affect on consumers. Atlantic hurricane season's deadliest storm. regaie a state's entire higher education system. said U.S. Ambassador Madeleine Albright. PAGE TWO PAGE: TCU DAILY SKIFF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1994

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First TCU Strict dress code OK Annual dinner honors profs with ranching students spirit week someone I'll respect for life." an inspiration and a role model. BY SARAH WELLONS Marylyn Koble, a speech TCU DAILY SKIFF Clark Davis, a junior accounting Because ranch management stu- major, invited Associate Professor pathology major, introducing the BY ELYSE NUNN underway TCU's Mortar Board held its of Spanish Lee Daniel. To the Rev. John Butler, university minis- TCU DAILY SKIFF dents have a dress code, they are always prepared to meet people from annual Preferred Professor Dinner laughter of the other dinner guests, ter, said that she thanked Butler for Davis said he was surprised to hear encouraging her to further her BY DAVID JIMENEZ No cutoffs, baseball caps or tennis the agricultural industry, said Mike Sunday at Ridglea Christian involvement and leadership poten- TCU DAILY SKIFF shoes are allowed. Shorts, sandals Kuhrt. a ranch managemenl student. Church. Daniel speaking English. and t-shirts with sayings on them "A lot of times we take daily trips Mortar Board members dedicate "1 can truly say he cares a lot tial at TCU. TCU Spirit Week, spon- aren't part of the dress code either and have speakers," Kuhrt said. the Preferred Professor dinner about his students and seeing them "He's been a teacher, a role sored by Panhellenic Council, For the 36 members of TCU's "Sometimes if we know we're not each year to professors they feel excel," Davis said. "I think TCU is model, and most of all a friend." will provide students an oppor- ranch managemenl program, blue going anywhere, we just wear knit have strongly influenced their very fortunate to have Dr. Daniel Koble said, "lie's brought out tunity to unite the campus, said jeans and boots, shirts with collars, tops and unstarched jeans," lives. Each student selected one as a professor." strengths in me I never knew Natalie Richardson, commit- short hair, clean-shaven faces and Brett Green, a ranch management professor to attend. Many of the students who rose existed." tee chairwoman. optional hals are the dress code. student, said he is used to the dress Kalhryne McDorman, associate to introduce their professors Mortar Board is an honors soci- "It provides an opportunity for Students are expected to dress pro- code. professor of history and director of stressed the significance of their ety composed of seniors selected students to have pride in our fessionally for the ranching industry When Green found oul that part of the Honors Program, atlended the professors as being friends and on basis of their academic excel- school," Richardson said. when they attend class, said James being accepted to the ranch manage- dinner. McDorman said it was an mentors. Students commonly lence and service lo ihe commu- "Showing spirit shows pride, and Link, director of ranch management. ment program meant he would have honor for any faculty member to be shared that ihe professor had been nity. this helps the football team." Link, who has worked in the lo cut his hair and trim down his mus- invited. This is TCU's first Spirit department for 18 years and was a tache, he was a little shocked, he said. "To feel as though you have 1994 MORTAR BOARD PREFERRED PROFESSORS Week. Panhellenic is looking to ranch management student before "1 had a little bit longer hair and a made that much of a difference." expand Spirit Week for next foot- that, said the dress code has been a lug mustache 1 had to cut off at the McDorman said, was especially ball season, Richardson said. tradition since day one. corner of my lips." Green said. "I gratifying. "These are outstanding Margie J. Adkins, professor of art. , professor of history. "It is just a trial thing," "Basically, this program is so spe- didn't want to do it." students on campus. Any faculty D, Clayton Brown, professor of his- David Minter, associate professor Richardson said. "It is some- cific." Link said. "We feel students Green said he did, however, member considers it a great tory. of chemistry thing we want to make bigger have dedicated themselves to being because it was an honor tube accepted honor." Rudolf Brun, professor of biology. William Moncnef III, associate pro- for the first home football professionals in the industry. This lo the ranch management program. After the dinner, the members John Butler, university minister. fessor of marketing and chairman of game next year." industry has certain expectations. We lie even likes bis hair betler now introduced their professors by Ralph Carter, associate professor the department of political science and chairman of Douglas Newsom, professor of Richardson, a junior radio- expect them to act professional and thai it's above his collar, and he thinks sharing how they had been partic- the department. journalism. TV-film major, said the week the required clothes project the right ularly affected or inspired by their look like professionals." Ernest Couch, associate professor Henry J Patterson, professor of image for the industry, he said. chosen professor. Ranging from all Students in other disciplines such of biology education different fields of study, the pro- as nursing, education and speech fol- "It's pretty much regular dress for Lee Daniel, associate professor of Brad Peters, instructor of English "T me anyhow," Green said. "Some lessors represented a broad spec- 11 is just a trial low dress guidelines when they Spanish. Jack Raskopf, associate professor attend clinical*, student teach or give days I'd like to wear sweats when I trum of TCU faculty. J. Michael Dodson, professor of of |ournalism. thing. It is something presentations. But ranch manage- don't feel good, but that's not very Seniors had the opportunity to political science Barbara Raudonis. assistant pro we want to make big- ment students must dress like mem- often. What's hard is the work, not look back upon their years at TCU Robert 5 Doran, professor of fessor of nursing. ger for the first home bers of their field on a daily basis. the dress code." and share both funny memories mathematics and chairman of the Michael Robinson, assistant pro and personal stories pertaining to department fessor of psychology football game next educational experiences with their Thad Duhigg, assistant professor of Danna Strength, assistant profes- year." professors. art sor of nursing Kenya Taylor, former assistant pro- NATALIE RICHARDSON, Christy Newton, a senior reli- Ambrose Edens, emeritus profes World famous pianist to sor of religion-studies. fessor of communication pathology. gion major, said Kenneth Panhellenic Council Lynn K. Flahive, instructor of Linda Taylor, secretary in the biolo- committee chairwoman Lawrence, an associate professor speech-language pathology gy office perform campus concert of religion, has been very inspira- Arturo Flores, associate professor Teresa Teeuwen, assistant professor began Monday with a sign hang tional to her through his teachings. of Spanish of accounting which was open to all organiza- "He earnestly carries over into Donna R. Hall, assistant professor Tommy Thomason, associate pro- unanimous decision of the judges. At of speech communication. fessor of journalism tions. The signs will be judged BY KIMBERLY WILSON the emotional life of his students," age 16. he was the youngest person Philip S. Hartman, associate pro Carol Thompson, assistant profe- on Wednesday, she said. TCU DAILY SKIFF Newton said, "and he's found ways sor of sociology Members of the winning ever to receive the award. for me to nurture m> own soul in fessor of biology In-Mu Haw, associate professor of Spencer Tucker, professor of histo- organization will have the Known to the Russian music Soon after, Sokolov toured with order to give to others." accounting. ry and chairman of the department world for years. Russian pianist the Moscow Philharmonic in Italy, Jeff Miller, a senior political sci- chance to win two airline tick- William E. Jurma, associate pro- David Vanderwerken, professor of Portugal, Germany and the United ence major, said he has learned a ets. Two of the members will Grigory Sokolov. 44, is considered fessor of speech communication English. have their names picked in a one of that country's most celebrated States. great deal from Mike Dodson. a Kenneth T. Lawrence, associate- Robert Vigeland, professor of drawing to win the rickets, pianists. Sokolov has made several live professor of political science. professor of religion. accounting and chairman of the Richardson said. Sokolov has performed for North recordings under the Melodya and "He's refined my thinking in Charles Lockhort, professor of department On Friday, the week will end American audiences only once Opus 111 labels performing works by every way." Miller said. "Dr. Dod- political science. Stephen F vVeger, assistant profes sor of trumpet. with a pep rally at either noon before, and he will perform at X p.m. Bach. Beethoven, Chopin and Schu- son has been someone I've Kathryne McDorman, associate or 2 p.m. in front of the Student today in Ed Landreth Auditorium. mann. respected for three years, and he's Center. Football players will The program will include Schu- This season Sokolov will perform be present. bert's Sonata in A Minor, Opus 164; at rCU, then in Vancouver. Toronto Friday will also be "Wear "Six Moments Musicaux," Opus 94; and Miami. In Europe, he will per- Purple Day." To show spirit, Chopin's Six Mazurkas, and form with the Royal Concert Orches- students are asked to wear pur- Prokosiev's Sonata Number Seven, tra, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra rt r ple to show support for the Opus X3 in B Flat Major. and the Royal Scottish Orchestra in PRINCI P 1.1: S »f SOU N D R E T I R E MhNT Horned Frogs against the I Its musical talent was recognized London. He will also perform in Texas A&M Aggies football at age 5, and he went on to make Ins Berlin. Tokyo. Osaka. Madrid and game on Saturday. first public appearance at age 12 Geneva. "Since there are only two after attending a special music Rosemary Solomons, a radio pro- games left, we need to get the school and then entering the ducer at KTCU familiar with campus involved since the Leningrad Conservatory. Sokolov's work, said, "I am tremen- football team is doing so well," In 1966 at the Tchaikovsky Piano dously excited to hear Sokolov per- form at TCU. 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BY BRAD HORN blitzed us that much this season. possession, the Frogs pieced TCU DAILY SKIFF Thank goodness, we were well pre- together a 5-play, 75-yard drive in pared. Our quarterback was hot, and 1:57, culminating in another Knake The TCU Horned Frogs used a our offensive line did a good job of touchdown pass, this time to flanker quick-strike offensive attack Satur- picking their man up." Jimmy Oliver for 49-yards. day against the SMU Mustangs to Junior quarterback Max Knake Davis ran 21 yards for the final cruise to a 35-14 victory o\ era strug- threw for 27X yards and three touch- score of the first half, but a 42-yard gling SMU defense. downs while junior running back pass from Knake to Oliver keyed the Andre Davis rushed for 179 yards on five-play. 65-yard drive. ANALYSIS 25 carries, along with five receptions The Frogs added one fourth-quar- for 63 yards. ter score on a 51-yard touchdown Knake's three touchdown perfor- strike from Knake to tight end Brian TCU converted four of six first- mance set a new school record for Collins to conclude TCU's scoring. halt possessions into touchdowns as touchdown passes in a season with Despite the success against SMU the Frogs built a 2X-7 halftime lead. 22. breaking Davey O'Brien's sin- this past weekend, the Frogs expect On each of the first-half scoring gle-season mark set in 1938. to face a much tougher defensive drives. TCU travelled more than 60 Knake's first touchdown strike challenge from Texas A&M Satur- yard* in under three minutes while came in the second quarter after day at College Station. scoring on touchdown plays of 47. Davis tied the game at seven at the "Texas A&M has a great football 32. 49 and 65 yards each time. end of the first quarter on a 47-yard program and several outstanding TCU head coach Pat Sullivan touchdown run. players," Sullivan said. "In a attributes the offenw'a success to the Knake hit an open John Washing- matchup like this, we know we are number of times SMU decided to ton for a 32-yard touchdown pass to going to have to minimize our blitz. conclude a six-play. 63-yard drive turnovers and cut down on mistakes "Going into the game. I wasn't that took only 2:37 off the game if we are to have a chance. Maybe our TCU Daily Skiff/ Layne Smith real sure how much SMU would clock. defense will come through with a I( l senior wide receiver .limmy Oliver (No. 4) celebrates his second quarter touchdown bin/.'' Sullivan said "Teams haven't After a punt by SMU on their next couple of gifts." tijjainsl SMI Football/ , GAME WRAP UP x Standings FJ Larry Weeks SJ Ed Knetig. BJ Randy TCU — Davis 25-179, Woods 8-57.Cullors swe Total McAnally 3-13. Moore 2-7 first halt flanker Jimm\ Oliver over the mid- half ways with a S-play, 2.'. ■ drive w L r pa .'. L TPcl Team Statistics SMU - Flanigan 18-72, Smith 9-36, .'eusAW 5 0 1 833 II 0 1 900 "I thought our defense played dle for a 49-yard touchdown. Junior tight end Brian Collins caught TCU SMU Harmon 2-11, Shepard 3-10, Campbell 1- Baylor 4 2 0 667 / 3 0 700 First Downs 22 21 6. Womack 1-2. Biggins 1- (-2) Sullivan said "I was especially The Mustangs were forced to punt TCU 3 2 0 600 6 3 0 667 a Knake pass over his shoulder and Third-down conversions 5-10 7-13 Passing TeusTtcr 3 2 0 600 5 4 0 556 pleased vv ith our tackling, I challenged again, and alter a 42-yard pass to look advantage of a down field block Total yards 534 342 TCU —Knake 11-20-1-278. • 4 0 600 this leant to play its most physical, Oliver, Davis scored on a draw from for the 51-yard touchdown reception Rice 3 3 0 .500 4 5 0 444 Offensive Plays 58 76 SMU — Flanigan 24-41-1-207. smash-mouth football ot the year" 21 yards The two teams exited With the victory comfortably in Houston 1 4 0 200 1 8 0 111 Avg gam per play 9.2 4,5 Receiving 1 Rushing yards 135 1 he defensive line and lineback- the field at halftime with a dominant hand, the TCI defense relaxed, and SMU 0 6 1 000 9 1 091 256 TCU — Davis 5-63, Washington 2-59. x-meiigible for championship Rushing plays 38 35 Oliver 2-91, Tucker 1-14, Collins 1-51. ers, including tenioi tackle Royal rCt leading 2S-7. Flanigar. scored on a I -yard keeper Saturday's results Sacked-loss 0-0 2-11 SMU — Rossley 7-58. Wilson 4-37, Wesl and senior middle linebacker I he third quarter turned ink) a with just oi ei three minutes left in the TCU 35, SMU 14 Passing yards 278 207 Whitmore 2-26. Biggins 2-24. Robinson 3- Mike Moulton contained Flanigan. defensive struggle with four punts contest. The final gun sounded with Passing attempts 20 41 22. Wilburn 1-13. Womack 2-11. Smith 2- Passing completions 11 24 10. Shepard 1-6. and the defensive hacks kept the TCU drove down to the SMU I-yard TCU un 15-14. gaining its first victory Texas A&M 26 Louisville 10 Interceptions thrown 1 1 Sacks Mustang wide receivers relatively line, but defensive back Cornell Baylor 19. Rice 14 over SMI under Sullivan's tutelage. Punts-yards 2-76 6-223 TCU— None silent throughout the day, Parker picked off Knake's pass in the I he Homed frogs continue their Saturday. Nov 19 Avg per punt 38 37.2 SMU — None. i he tirsi drive, I felt confident we corner of the end zone. Southwest Conference campaign TCU al lexas A&M. 1:05 pm Punt returns-yards 3-18 5-97 Tackles could mine the ball." SMU receiver The fourth quarter began with the againsi undefeated rexai \&M in Houston vs Texas al the Alamodome in Kickoff returns-yards 2-38 0-0 TCU — Moulton 13. Piland 5, Hyder 3, ban Antonio, noon West 3, LJones 7 Anderson 11 Martin 2, MickRossley said. "But my hat is oft Frogs puntmg from midfield. S\ll < ollege Station Saturday With six Interceptions-yards 1-0 1-0 to Id', they pretty much shut us Penalties-yards 2-20 7-58 Stephens 3, Hopes 3. McWilliams 6. Rydel looked to get its second score ot the Division l-A victories unde: its belt, Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 8. LaFavers 3, Burton 1. MAIIen 3, Smith down alter that " game, dm ing to the TCU X-yard line, TCU is now eligible for a bowl bid Touchdowns 5 2 2, Carter 1. Staten 5, Roy 4, White 4, With SMU blitzing frequently, but junior safety Rick LaJ"avers with two games remaining. TCU 14 14 0 7 35 Extra points made-art 5-5 2-2 CAIIen 2. Phipps 2. Masters 2, . Knake was able to exploit several stepped up and intercepted a Flani- "This (the \ ictory) puts us in .: posi- SMU 7 0 0 7 14 Field goals made-art 1-1 1-1 SMU — Artmore 9. Mitchell 8, Smith 8, mismatches with TCU's speed. He gan pass for a touchback. Time of possession 31:37 2823 Neill 6, Evans 5, Edwards 4. Morgan 4. tion to do something special," Moulton Tomlin 4 English 4, Parker 4, Hayes 3 displayed his throwing ability to the Attendance — 20,463 Fired up by the 1CU defense, the said "Something that hasn't happened Officials — R Doyle Jackson, I Jerry Stinton 3, Kennedy 2, Harvey 2, Whitehill2 crowd again, connecting with senior offense returned to its explosive 1'iis: vcr\ often in reeenl \ears at TCU " Marlar HL Don Kaparal, LJ 3oger Rogers Individual statistics Stankovich 1, Nelson 1, Robinson 1, Black Rush n9 1 Moore 1, Lindbloom 1. Lady Frogs conclude fall season Oilers fire Pardee; Fisher takes helm

sophomore Charlotte Burgess stxtii in the Southwest Conference last BY ERNESTO MORAN BY MICHAEL LUTZ "Fate didn't treat Jack Pardee or we're starting over." TCU DAILV SKIFF bounced back from a first-round loss spring with a 4-16 record. ASSOCIATED PRESS the Oilers very good this year," Fisher also made it clear there will to take the consolation singles title. Burgess, who had been playing in kicker Al Del Greco said. "As much be less emphasis on the run-and- I he 1(1 women's tennis team con- TCU head coach Roland Ingram lower draws in previous tournaments, HOUSTON Houston Oilers as you hate to sec it happen, they shoot offense and more tight-end tinued its hyperspeed development said the Lady Frogs exceeded expec- finally got the chance to show what players are looking lor something decided to make the change. Now and two-back sets that never seemed w tth an impressive performance at the tations for the fall she could do and took advantage of it, g"'xl to happen this season, even in we have to see how it works out " to get installed under Pardee. Wettwood ln\ national in Austin last "We're looking better than I'd defeating Texas A&M's Julie Beahm the firings Monday of eoach Jack Defensive coordinator Jeff'Fisher "I think it can be good for the weekend to conclude the fall season. hoped," Ingram said. "We've had a and Michelle Ptejean. both in straight Pardee and assistant head coach was elev ated to head coach and one team," wide receiver Haywood Jef- really good fall. We've progressed at a sets, to win the consolation round. Kevin Gilbride. ■ of Ins first announcements was to ftres said. "They had to make a WOMEN'S TENNIS rate, it's almost like Star Trek. Warp 9. "I'm just happy that I was able to make Billy Joe Tolliver the starting change from the direction we were "Everyone has a winning record play." Burgess said. FOOTBALL quarterback for Monday night's going. At least they stayed within Junior Christina Stangeland and this year. Last year, it was the exact While the three doubles pairs game in the Astrodome against the the family." freshman Annika kjcllgren combined opposite." appear to be set for spring play, the sin- New York Giants. Fisher replaced Buddy Ryan as to take the doubles championship, and The Lady Frogs finished tied for gles situation is not quite as clear Five of the Oilers* losses have "I think it could be good because defensive coordinator in February "We have three good doubles been by three points, including Sun- it's a change." Tolliver said. "It's and kept the Oilers defense operat- teams." Ingram said. "(But) The dif- day's 34-31 loss to Cincinnati that like playing golf. If you have a bad ing at a high level — prior to Sun- ference between No. X and No I (sin- gave the Oilers a dismal 1-9 record front nine, you get to forget it and go day's 34-31 loss to Cincinnati, the gles) is not a lot." - and prompted owner Bud Adams play the back nine. Maybe some of Oilers' sixth straight defeat. Stangeland said the players realize to dismiss Pardee and Gilbride. our guys will look at it like that, like sec Oilers, page 6 FREE dlGGE PRINK that. "We're all good players," Stange- land said. "There are eight of us who FREE [31GGIE FRY could be in the top six (positions). The w ith the purchase hard thing for coach is going to be to SPORTS DIGEST if any large sandwich fgfa pick the top six players, which is good. USC coach retires Rangers release coaches TCU sports calendar (iood Only at Berry Street Location ' OLD FASHIONED ' sec Tennis, page 6 , HAMBURGERS, Expires 10-10-94 LOS ANGELES (AP) — George ARLINGTON (AP) — Former Here is the TCU sports calendar for Raveling, one of the nation's most pitching coach Tom House and for- Nov. 15-21. C D prominent and animated college bas- mer interim manager Toby Harrah Nov. 17: Men's Basketball: Aus- Warehouse ketball coaches for more than two are among 11 members of the Texas tralian National Team (exhibition) at decades, retired Monday because of Rangers 1994 minor league staff TCU, 7:05 p.m. Exclusive TCU Campus Specials We sell used CDs for injuries from a car crash seven weeks whose contracts won't be renewed. Nov. 19: Football: TCU at Texas $7.99 to $8 99 ago. The club also announced Monday A&M, 1:05 pin. 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MICHAEL ROWETT Republican support for religious right agenda disturbing

In the wake of the Republican landslide in ing news — and that "If evangelicals had stayed home, Bush's Gov.-elect George W. Bush apparently has capitalism and become lesbians" That last week's midterm elections, religious con- the Coalition may vote would have been 25 percent, not 38 per- no quarrel with these ideas. He made a point Republicans allow him to speak at their con- servatives — more popularly referred to as be exaggerating its cent." last Wednesday of thanking the religious ventions speaks volumes about their priori- the religious right — have stepped forward to influence — the As the Republicans move to consolidate right for supporting him. ties. take credit. religious right is their power base, hoping to pave the way to As the "values debate" continues to rage, Whoever wins the Republican nomination Ralph Reed, executive director of the 1.2 undoubtedly a unseat President Clinton in 1996, they cannot it's important to note whom the Republi- in 1996 will have to court, win and placate million member Christian Coalition, said of force to be reck- avoid dealing with the religious right and its cans place credence in to articulate their the religious right. Republicans may learn Tuesday's election results: "It lays to rest oned with. demands for more say in parry politics. positions. Pat Robertson, given prominent from their mistakes of 1992, muzzle Robert- once and for all the myth that we are a liabil- The slash-and- The 1992 national Republican Party plat- attention at both the 1988 and 1992 Repub- son and Pat Buchanan and present an image ity rather than an asset in the Republican burn rhetoric at the form strongly reflected the views of the reli- lican conventions, has claimed to have of malice toward none and tolerance toward Party." 1992 Republican gious right. More recently, the 1994 Texas received personal instructions from God all. The Coalition, founded in 1989 by televan- National Conven- Republican Party platform was similarly about his political future, and to have suc- But it will be a charade. The Christian gelist Pat Robertson, boasts that evangelical tion turned many voters away from the influenced. cessfully ordered a hurricane to bypass Vir- Coalition has a plan for America, and it Christians, who number an estimated 24 mil- Republican Party. But make no mistake — Among other things, it denounced "secular ginia. intends to work toward implementing it, lion nationwide, accounted for 33 percent of evangelical Christians vote, and they vote humanism," advocated prayer and teaching But Robertson's rhetoric, while often hilar- from school boards to the halls of Congress. the national vote on Tuesday, up from 24 per- overwhelmingly Republican. of creation science in public schools and con- iously loony, also espouses a disturbing It's disturbing that the Republican Party cent in 1992 and 18 percent in 1988. The In 1992, George Bush captured 59 percent demned bilingual education. It also had the amount of prejudice and ignorance. Robert- seems ready and willing to help them do it. Coalition bases these estimates on exit poll of the white evangelical Christian vote, even ultimate humility to offer an all-encompass- son has gone on record to say that feminism results. though he won only 38 percent overall. At the ing definition to describe every Texan's fam- "encourages women to leave their husbands, Michael Rowttt is a senior news-edilor- Whether you find this welcome or alarm- time. Reed of the Christian Coalition warned ily: a "God-oriented institution." kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy ial major and Skiff opinion editor.

BOB GREENE EDITORIALS MIKE MCCAFFREY Courts should 4APPROVAL VOTING' Grade inflation is put a child's House bill should be rejected problem at TCU,

Tonight, the House of Student Rep- out of four candidates, the probabil- interests first resentatives will debate, and presum- ity of any one candidate receiving a deserves attention ably vote on, House Bill 94-21, which majority would be rendered further If there is anything all of us should have learned after proposes to eliminate majority rule in unlikely. Forty years ago. S3.50 bought a lot more than S3.50 does today; all the stories of children being failed by the courts sys- student body officer elections. A student body president elected in it had more value to it because there wasn't as much money to go tem and by the agencies that are supposed to protect The bill, put forth by Clark Hall such a manner could hardly govern around. In the same way, a 3.5 GPA of 40 years ago had more them, it's that every question about the well-being of a value than a 3.5 of today. More and more people have GPA's that child in trouble must be looked into and answered. Rep. Steven Wheelock, proposes that with a mandate from the student body. high. And it's not that college kids have necessarily gotten Often the child has no voice himself or herself; that's "approval voting" be instituted in stu- He or she would not be representing smarter; college has just gotten easier. why it is essential for the rest of us to be vigilant about dent officer elections beginning next the majority of students — the idea College grades, like money, have fallen victim to the great looking into what the courts and the child-welfare agen- year. behind any real democratic system — devaluer: inflation. An "A" doesn't mean as much as it used to. cies are doing. Which makes Judge Grant S. Wegner's "A's" and "B's" have become commonplace in today's universi- ruling in Kendall County, 111., all the more puzzling. "Approval voting" means that but merely a minority of students. ties. In fact, nowadays a "C" means almost the same as a failing Judge Wegner is presiding over the case of a 6-year- offices with more than two candidates The idea that "approval voting" grade — even when the course is outside of one's major. If you're old boy whom we are referring to as Anthony. Anthony would be filed by the candidate who should be instituted to save candidates not making the highest marks, you're considered a failure. has lived for 5 1/2 years with received a plurality — not necessarily and students the hassle of voting in a This should not be. foster parents in DeKalb, III, According to the TCU Undergraduatt but now the Illinois Depart- a majority — out of all the candidates. runoff is misguided. Student voter Bulletin, a "C" means "medium work." ment of Children and Family A student could vote for more than one turnout is low, but eliminating the "Medium" implies "average," which does Services (DCFS), supported by candidate, as long as he or she did not principle of majority rule would do lit- not mean inferior, and certainly not failing. the courts, is moving to send But the average GPA of those graduating him back permanently to his vote for all the candidates, in which tle to increase turnout. in 1992-93 was above a 3.0. biological mother, who has a the ballot would be invalid. Consider the overall effect. Imagine "A's" and "B's" are supposed to be disturbing history of mental ill- The idea here is to eliminate the a Student House full of student body reserved for "exceptional" and "superior" ness. DCFS and the courts are possibility of a runoff, saving candi- officers, all elected by "approval vot- work, respectively. So how come the Col- delivering Anthony to her lege of Fine Arts and Communication home for unsupervised week- dates and student voters time and ing." The whole point of the voting awards "A's" and "B's" for 76 percent of all end visits. effort. But in doing so, House Bill 94- process — to elect leaders with the its grades in upper division courses? Why is Judge Wegner, with the consent of lawyers in the 21 would thwart democracy and make backing of as many students as possi- it that 88 percent of all grades in lower division classes in the School of Education are "As" and "B's" (with 69 percent receiving "As")? case, has issued a gag order, forbidding the parties or a mockery out of the student election ble, to reflect the interests of as many their attorneys from speaking to anyone outside of court. It would seem that if an "A" truly means "exceptional work," then There are some questions worth asking the parties in the process. students as possible — would be ren- the exception has slowly but surely become the rule. This problem is case, were the judge to permit that. In a hypothetical race for student dered completely meaningless. not restricted to one or two departments. The M.J. Neeley School of •DCFS is well aware of reports that Anthony returns body president, with four candidates House Bill 94-21 would ruin the Business has the least number of "A's" and "B's" reported, with 46 percent for lower division and 67 percent for upper division courses. from his unsupervised weekend visits despondent, silent student government process at TCU and glassy-eyed, that he refuses to discuss what occurred running, a candidate could win with This is ridiculous. Have we become a society afraid to tell peo- at the visits, that he suffers from nightmares. Has DCFS as little as 26 percent of the vote. by ignoring basic democratic princi- ple they are not perfect? Has this wave of hyper-egalitarianism informed Judge Wegner of these reports — and if not, With students able to vote for three ples. It should be rejected. that wants everyone to feel like a winner and feel special finally why not? taken over? Have we. as a society, sacrificed our honesty and aca- •Is the judge aware of the complete history of the demic integrity to the god of Egalitarian Specialness? biological mother? Has anyone informed him that This idea overlooks the fact that humans are inherently unequal DCFS has on file a report that in 1989 all four of her in abilities. Some people are naturally gifted when it comes to children were at substantial risk of physical harm numbers, while others are better at words. Nobody wants to admit based on "homicidal and suicidal statements" made by ENDORSEMENTS this, but if we don't, then we ultimately end up devaluating the her? That DCFS records show she reported suffering work of those who truly deserve the high marks. chronic depression, disassociation and suicidal So, what to do about the problem? Either professors can sud- ideation since childhood, said she developed multiple denly alter the way in which they have been grading things for the personality disorder, said her mental illness resulted in Sfoj^editorial board decided against them past several years, or we can change the grading system, or, part from satanic cult programming? That a warrant preferably, both. Changing professors' grading methods is not something that happens overnight or even in a few semesters. It is for her arrest was issued soon after, when she report- In most years past, the Skiff has endorsements, for many believe that edly developed plans to kill her father? That the sec- something which will have to take place over several years. ond of two commitments to psychiatric hospitals came devoted this space to endorsing particu- once a paper endorses a candidate, cov- So. for the immediate future, a change in the grading system when she said she planned to kill herself with a gun? lar candidates for the various House of erage will be biased in favor of that per- will work. Many other schools already have a plus/minus system. If not, why? Such a system may not lower the overall grade average to a point Student Representatives officer posi- son. where truly medium work earns a "C," but it would help to distin- •Has DCFS or any other agency told the judge the full That's usually not true, however. story of the kinds of places where the agencies have sent tions. guish students within a given letter grade. This would give more Anthony for visits'.' That the biological mother, in 1990, This year, however, we're not. Reporters don't have a say in what goes credit to students with high "B's" than those with low "B's." Also, reported to the Sycamore, 111., Police Department that The current editorial board of the in this space. But in the interests of by giving more credit for a "C+" than a "C." professors may feel less pressure to raise a "C" grade to a "B" and so on. she and her roommates had gotten orders of protection Skiff agreed that the bad conse- avoiding the appearance of bias, we will against each other — that she and her roommates "used And most importantly, it would provide a more accurate picture to smoke cocaine-laced pot every day," and that she quences student election endorse- refrain. For similar reasons, we have of a student's ability. This is just one step, with the ultimate solu- threatened to bum the house down if the roommates did ments would have far outweighed the told our staff not to participate in any tion in the hands of the professors. not leave and return her cat? campaigns by hanging signs, wearing good ones. Mike McCaffrey is a junior economics, political science and •Why did DCFS — after moving to terminate the bio- buttons or any of the other ways candi- logical mother's rights, after backing up the agency's Political endorsements are common philosophy triple major from Houston. own supervisor's assessment that the rights should be practice on many (but not all) big-city dates try to get their name out. terminated — suddenly reverse itself and begin to move paper editorial pages. These endorse- TCU is a small community; most toward sending Anthony to the biological mother? A ments have an effect on elections — but (including us) know the candidates per- TCU DAILY SKIFF parent with a troubled past has, of course, every right to AN ALL-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER modify the course of his or her life — but where do the not in the way you might think. sonally. Furthermore, these candidates rights of a child come in? After six years, does a child Endorsements have little effect on have only been campaigning for a few JOHN J. LUMPKIN not have a right to think of his home as his home? large elections — most voters are intel- weeks (despite the omnipresent rain- EDITOR •Why has the biological mother never been required ligent enough to study the issues them- bow of "Vote for" signs), and substan- RICK WATERS CHRIS NEWTON by DCFS to make her full records available to the MANACINC EDITOR ASST. MANAGING EDITOR agency, and thus submit to a full evaluation? And until selves and make their own decisions. tive, issue-oriented campaigning hasn't BtCKY COFFMAN such a time, why has DCFS sent Anthony for the unsu- On smaller ones, however, their effect is had much time to get going. ADVERTISING MANAGER pervised visits with her — and why has the agency large, for few people — save those at a For these reasons, we have chosen to CHRISTINA BARNES TASHA h MM CAMPUS EDITOR deiced that her home is where the child should be per- newspaper — have time to research the refrain. That does not, however, mean NEW EDITOR manently sent? TINA FITZGERALD DAVID JIMENEZ MICHAEL ROWETT Perhaps there are perfectly logical answers to all of judge election for the 341st District the Skiff editors won't vote — we will ART DIRECTOR SPORTS EDITOR OriNioN EDITOR these questions. But because of Judge Wegner's gag Court, for example. — but we have decided it's not fair to PAUL LAROCQUE ANANTHA BABBILI order — and because he closed the most recent court An ongoing debate in journalism cir- influence your vote. The next two STUDENT PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR JOURNALISM DEPT. CHAIRMAN discussions of the case to reporters — there is no way to cles exists over the validity of political semesters are riding on it. PI BRA MCGINNIS JAYNE AKERS know those answers. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR BUSINESS MANAGER Bob Greene writes for Tribune Media Services. PAGE 6 TCU DAILY SKIFF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1994

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House answering machine, McLin- resolution to unify the university's said last year he campaigned to make Fishel. a junior biology major, from delegates in a variety of organi- and history double major, said she den said. Students can call and leave non-discrimination policies, includ- better use of the student body fund. said he was concerned about what he zations and groups on campus — the wanted to improve relations with the messages regarding their concerns so ing sexual orientation issues. Wheat- Ellis said he has done good job termed "idiot spending" or not using whole community, basically." he administration and students. officers can work on those issues, he ley said. allocating money more efficiently appropriated funds efficiently. said. "I want students to know they can said. "Even if it's not an accomplish- during the past year and brought The House has had a tendency in Students running for vice presi- come and talk to their elected repre- McLinden said the relationship ment for the House, it's exciting to more integrity and competency to his the past to not get the most for their dent of programming were asked to sentatives," Pelton said. "I think it is between the House and administra- watch people learn from what goes position. money. Fishel said. give their view on the past adminis- important for the secretary to keep tion has been fantastic. on and learn from each other," One of his greatest successes was "I want to bring in more experts tration and how they would improve the students informed about what is "Working together, we've pro\cd Wheatley said. helping set up funding for the senior and surround myself with the best the programming office. going on." the administration is on our side and He said he was pleased with this mall and instigating renovation minds." Fishel said. "That way we The candidates, Ruth Powell, Campbell, a sophomore pre- is working hard to help us meet our year's University Retreat — one of improvement proposals of the resi- can all figure out how to use the Greg Trevino and Becky Pretz, are major, said she sees secretary as a goals." he said. his campaign platform* last year. dence halls, he said. money we have to the best of our running on similar platforms — they very personality related role. The administration has con- "I feel like it was a success and Jennifer Schooley. vice president ability." agree that the past vice president, "I see the secretary as a big com- tributed funding to a number of that students ha\e learned a lot about for programming, said she felt good Wheatley. a junior political sci- Jennifer Schooley, did a good job, municator," she said. "1 see myself as House projects, like the TCU sign on other people and their community," about how she performed in her posi- ence major, said he would like to and each said they would like to a liaison between the House and the the west side of campus, the creation Wheatley Mid tion last year. improve the campus' overall envi- build on what she began. constituents." of Pit offices and allocation of Anitha Nair. House secretan. said "We were able to change a lot of ronment "I think one of the problems with Candidates seeking the office of money for more minority teachers. one of her biggest platform issues things and increase participation in Higher academics in the class- this particular race is we all want the treasurer were asked whether they McLinden said. was student motivation. programs," she said. room and renovation of the residence same thing," Pretz said. "1 actually were planning on increasing or He said he hopes that students will "I did the best I could as far as Two new programs initiated by halls are of utmost importance, support much of what has been said decreasing the annual student fee. keep making suggestions that will making announcements in every Schooley were Black Heritage Wheatley said. by all the candidates." Toma Pyle, a junior accounting improve the university. class I'm in. being active in pro- Month and Spanish Heritage Month. Godlewski asked the three vice Pretz. a junior advertising'public major, said, if elected, she would Scott Wheatley. vice president of gramming council events, home- "Now we've created a multicul- presidential candidates if they had relations major, said she would like keep the student fee as is. the House, said he tried to represent coming. TCU and university-related tural committee that will be more attended the past two House leader- to initiate a campaign to search for "I believe we pay enough money more groups that weren't recognized events." she said. comprehensive and will include ship retreats, and what changes, if student input. to go to this school already," she said. before "I'm glad to see that we have a lot more campus groups." she said. "I'm any, they would make for the next Trevino. a senior management "I think we should spend the money "We wanted to let people know the more spirit going on this year." Nair very happy about that." retreat. major, said he would like to further we do have wisely so we don't have House is a vital organization, and we said. "I hope the executive board Schooley said one of the frustrat- All candidates agreed the entire expand the role of the office. to appropriate any more." are actively working lor itudcBtt all helped lo get that going." ing things about her position was try- university should be included in the "I would like to bring more qual- Pyle's opponent. Shawn Groves, a of the time." Wheatley said. Nair said another one of her ing to get a big name speaker or band retreat, but each had his or her own ity programs to campus," he said. "I junior accounting and math double Wheatley said the House has accomplishments was the House to speak or play at TCU. plan to improve the annual event. don't see the need to change what major, said the question was better evolved since he was a freshman. newsletter, which informs students However, there have been accom- Sharon Sclby. a sophomore politi- Jennifer (Schooley) has started I left up to the student body. "Maybe it's just been a good year about topics happening in the House plishments, she said. cal science major, said she wanted to just want to keep going along the "I think this is an issue to be for issues." he said. "Many things She and McLinden also brought "Ilowdv week was the biggest include both community and career same lines." placed before the students." Groves have come up that got people fired up the issue of campus security and call we've had in years." Schooley said. themes in next fall's retreat. Powell, a sophomore psychology said. "If people want to spend more and on the edge of their seats about boxes to the attention of the Board of "The Homecoming parade tripled Selby. who has attended one and English double major, said she money for programs, then, I, as issues on campus." Trustees. from last year. Those are accom- retreat in the past, said she hopes to would like to improve the diversity their elected official will follow Last spring, the House adopted a Christian Ellis. House treasurer, plishments we are proud about." integrate students and the commu- of programming on campus. through on that." nity during future retreats. Planning activities with other Students can vote for House offi- Jeff Benson, also a sophomore organizations is the cornerstone of cers today in the Student Center, or political science major, said the uni- her platform, Powell said. in the Worth Hills cafeteria. versity needs a retreat that benefits "I would like to meet with as many Tasters/ m< i Garza/from page 1 the entire student body. organizations as possible once a Benson, who has not attended a month." she said. "That way we can retreat because of family reasons, spread out activities among all the ance is the key." tunable with and do not agree with, 1988 swearing-in as the first Repub- from page 4 said his lack of attendance is not an different groups." Tennis/ Harrison doesn't use just any spoon they're not going to gel appointed lican in modern history elected adequate gauge of his qualifications. Theresa Hill. Kelley Pelton and to check for that perfect balance in ihat would include an agenda Cameron County judge- Corporate sponsorship is the key Christi Campbell, the candidates for "The positive thing about every- Dreyer's products. He tastes a small pushed by the gav and lesbian lobby. South Texas is traditionally to successful retreats in the future. secretary, were asked to define the thing that's happened in the fall is that amount of the ice cream on the end of "It tends to be a leff-vv ing agenda Democratic; Richards got 60.8 per- Benson said. role of the office they're seeking. everybody showed that they can win." a gold plated spoon. I am a conservative." cent of the Cameron Count) vole in "Donations from the community All three said they would like to The Lady Frogs' spring campaign Plastic and wooden spoons leave an State Rep Glen Maxey, the state's last week's election. can really help to improve the qual- begins Feb. 8 with a dual match at the aftertaste that interferes with the ice- only openly gay lawmaker, said he "Had 1 been trying to pick some- see the next secretary take a more ity ol the retreat." he said. active part in future decision making. University of Texas at Arlington. cream flavor, he said doesn't see Bush's comments as neg- one from a region of the state to say JR. (ireene, sophomore market- The players said they are opti- Swirling the ice cream over his ative. thank you very much for your huge- ■ Hill. a sophomore ing major, said he also wants to seek mistic, and Ingram said he is excited. tongue. Harrison smacks it on Ins lips "If he says sexual orientation vote, obviously it wouldn't have advertising'public relations major, additional funding for the retreat so "They've worked hard, and it's and spits it out. doesn't come into his decision-mak- been in the Valley." Bush quipped. "1 said she would like to expand the more students could attend. secretary's role. showed," he said. "We can hardly Swirling helps him move the sample ing process, that'sexactl) where we didn't think in terms of politics when Greene, who has attended the past wait to pay back some people." over all of the 9.000 taste buds in his wan: to be . . . If you are hiring I picked Tony (iarza. I picked I lie- "A secretary does not just take two retreats, said he would like to see notes." she said. "The office is an mouth. Smacking warms the icecream somebody to make public policy, I best I could find." a greater representation of the stu- up. driving the aroma up the nose. Spit- certainly understand thai George When he ran for attorney general integral part of the decision making dent body attend the retreat. process." ting keeps his weight down, he said. Bush is going to appoint people who with Bush's encouragement — "I would like to have participation "My cholesterol is low for a man agree with his philosophy." said Gar/a emphasized the need to Pelton. a junior political science with my occupation." said 52- year- Maxey, I)-Austin. toughen laws on juvenile crime, one TRAFFIC TICKETS old Harrison. Democratic Go> Ann Richards of Bush's main issues Gar/a said defended but only in Fort Harrison has been tasting for has nominated several homosexuals then that he could support the death Worth, Arlington, and Dreyer's for 13 years. The company has to state boards Her staff has said penalty for a 13-year-old in some cir- elsewhere in Tarrant County. found his services so valuable that they those appointments were based on cumstances, a position with which Nt> promises as lo results. Any fine Sound Off! and any court COBtS arc not included insured his taste buds tor SI million. qualifications and not on sexual ori- Bush has disagreed. TCU Dailv on fee for legal representation, "Each of Dreyer's plants has a bead entation. (iar/a said he will be committed to call the Skiff taster and a back-up taster to use in Oarza's nomination, which ensuring that elections are fair and Skiff JAMES R. MALLORY case of illness." he said "But I am the requires the approval of a Democrat- accessible and to working with Bush anytime Attorney at Law big buds' around here " dominated Senate, was greeted on issues including juvenile justice at 3024 Sandage Ave. People interested in joining Harri- warmly by state Sen. Eddie Lucio, changes, putting limits, on civil law- Opinion pa^e Fort Worth. TX 76109-1793 son's team of testers must submit a cre- D-Brownsv ille (iar/a lives in suits, reforming welfare and educa- 9*1-7688 924-3236 ative ice cream resume or a conv incing Brownsville, and Lucio could have tion, and creating jobs. Nit! certified by ihe Tew Board of legal Speciah/aiion list of ice cream tasting qualifications. blocked his appointment as his "As Hispanics, we are concerned Where great Compensation for ambassadors hometown senator. about the same types of issues that all includes an "Official Ice Cream "Tony is a very capable young Texans are concerned about." Garza ideas meet your Ambassador Tasting Kit" The kit con- man who I am sure will articulate said. "As important as access (in tains a lasting booklet, a gold spoon, and represent the broad interests of elections) is that Texans feel eye! FREE Supersizing with lab coat, scoop, nutritional informa- the (Rio (irande) Valley well," Lucio involved. tion, tasting forms and a year's supply said. "The responsibilities of the job "I think what you've seen is the ten- >urchase ol a combo Meal of ice cream in gift certificates. are non-partisan." dency toward apathy at times, but if Applications must be received by (iarza will replace Secretary of government is relevant to the people or Dec. 16. 1994. Ambassadors selected State Ron Kirk, a Richards appointee of Texas, and George W. Bush's Big Macs from the Dallas/Fort Worth area will be who is expected to run for mayor of agenda is one that's relevant... what Evans Brake extended the job offer by Dec. 30, Dallas next year. you are going to see is voter involve- or 1994. Send qualifications to: Ice Bush said Garza is a personal ment and participation in unprece- Service 2 for $2 Cream Ambassador, Dreyer's Ice friend, and that he attended Garza's dented numbers." Garza said. "Ktepihf cu> cuftomen fcappy v«| brurxh from there."