TCU Daily Skiff Wednesday, April 15, 1992 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 89th Year, No. l()2 House members approve election to alter charter
By MEREDITH CAWTHRON The bill began in response to TCU Daily Skiff interests and concerns of the student body lo establish a referendum elec- House of Student Representatives tion that would consider several pro- members voted Tuesday to schedule posed amendments to the an April 21 election that will give constitution. university students the opportunity to The proposition that ignited the amend the student constitution. most interest from students was the The measure passed after two apportionment of representatives in members who had abstained from residence halls and Greek chapter voting changed theirvotes in favor of houses. the bill. As the constitution now reads, Members of Interfraternity Coun- there is only one representative for cil and Panhellenic circulated a peti- two Greek chapter houses each tion lo force an election that would semester. After one semester the rep- consider constitutional change. resented house must yield ils repre- Ten percent, or over 500 students, senlalion to the other house with signed the petition for a constitu- which il shares representation rights. tional referendum election. The new proposition will alleviate A bill for the election was first pro- this problem by granting: posed in the House of Studenl Rep- •1 to 35 residents...! representa- resentatives several weeks ago but tive was delayed because not enough rep- •36 to 105 residents...2 representa- resentatives were present to vote. tives "Because of the decline in spring •106 to 175 residents...? represen- participation of representatives, we tatives decided lo take another route." said •176 io 245 residents.. 4 represen- Hobby (hesney. IFC President and a tatives House member. •246 lo 3 I 5 residents. .5 represen- The election could be held only tatives TCU Daily Skiff/Jill Shuert alter House members voted lo •316 to 385 residents...6 represen- Emily Woodward, freshman physical education major; Darcey Gritzmacher, freshman psychology major; and Dani approve the passage of a bill with a tatives Kunkle, a freshman journalism major enjoy the sunny weather Tuesday while studying on "Colby Beach." two-thirds House vote or petition by lo percent of the studenl body Set Alter, page 2 Alcohol abuse by students not a problem, officials say
By JOHN COLE tion ot the meetings in January by the uni- the university has tailed to provide adequate versus because the meetings were not as a whole is doing an effective job main- Special to the Skiff versity's Alcohol and Drug Education treatment for students, but that there was just required in ihe Drug-Free Schools and Uni- taining a low rate of alcohol violations each agency and administrative officials. no need for such a program at TCU. versity act of 1989. which outlines policies year." Two years ago an Alcoholics Anonymous Although AA failed at TCU. Barr said the The termination of AA on campus cannot on alcohol prevention on campus. Barr said. With the advent of counseling programs group was formed at TCU by the Alcohol and cancellation of the meetings does not mean be construed as s failure on the part of the uni- Also. Barr believes most recovering alco- and the stabilization of substance-abuse Drug Education office as an extra measure to holics attend their own treatment programs. offenders. TCU has maintained the strict combat the use of alcohol on campus. "Many students who arc coping w ith alco- requirements of an attempt on a national lev ei The sessions were officially canceled in holism are timid lo appear m front of their to control alcohol abuse on college cam- January because of low response. ALCOHOL AND YOUTH peers at TCU," Barr said. "Instead, they elect puses. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Mar- Statistics from Surgeon General Antonia Novello to attend treatment programs off campus, The Drug-Free Schools and Communities garet Barr and members of the Alcohol and which ensures their privacy." Act of 198° requires an institution of higher Drug Education program contend that the More than 70 percent of teen Nearly 40 percent of "The termination of the AA meetings is education to certify to the U.S. Department university does not have a problem fighting suicides involved frequent drownings involve the inn a reflection on the university that we are of Education that it has adopted and imple- alcohol abuse on campus. use of alcohol or drugs. use of afcohoL not taking adequate steps in lighting alcohol mented a program lo prevent the illicit use of TCU is one of only a handful of universi- abuse." Barr said. "Programs such as drugs, and the abuse of alcohol bv students ties around the country to initiate AA meet- 55 percent of alleged rapists Around 75 percent of R.O.A.D. Workers. Campus Mentors, and As a result of these amendments, the legal ings as a means to fight alcohol abuse by among college-aged students | fatal accidents with all- Peer Educators have been very effective climate is changing. College and universi- students, said Steve Cummins, an alcohol are under the influence of terrain vehicles involve organizations on campus in dealing with such ties tan no longer afford to keep their head in education counselor at TCU. alcohol at the time. aspects as counseling, and providing support the sand when dealing with alcohol abuse. the used of alcohoL for students with alcohol problems." Cummins said. "The AA meetings were formulated to 53 percent of rape victims provide a catalyst for change in alcoholics' Campus Police chief Oscar Stevvan said In a federal document issued to every uni- among college-aged Statistics drawn by the Surgeon the programs on campus have been able to versity in the country, a list of steps is men- lives," Cummins said. "The individual must General from newspapers, students are under the keep the alcohol problems to a minimum. tioned to svvav the tendency lor students to first make the decision not to drink, and then magazines, and medical journals influnce of alcohol at the drink. we come in." published over the past 10 years. "Over the last few years the number of But only eight to 10 members attended the time alcohol v iolalions on campus has remained at AA sessions, which resulted in the termina- a steady level," Stewart said. "The university Set Alcohol, page 2
Funding sought by dancers Inside Tax deadline is here Lessons to be learned eventually could pursue criminal Students may be unable to participate in national competition Columnist explains why By JIM LUTHER charges against someone who comedy isn't always pretty. Associated Press refuses lo file, the only practical The TCU dancers gave an out- accessible piece." Page 3 By ASHLEY EDWARDS From the man who says "let's jus! sanction is that the right to a refund standing performance at the regional People who see the piece will TCU Daily Skiff is lost alter three v ears unless a return competition in Louisiana over spring enjoy it, she said. Qualifications make up some more deductions" to the woman who files her returns is filed. The university's dance department break, she said. The competition "It's not like some weird eat dirt H. Ross Perot is not quali- eight years at a time, professional tax About 5 million couples and indi- is searching for ways to finance the gave students a chance to see work modern piece," Marek said. "It will fied to lead the country. viduals are expected to tile Form participation of student dancers in from 26 colleges and universities broaden people's minds." Page 3 preparers have seen it all. Now they are bracing for a rush by millions 4868 instead of their returns. That the American College Dance Festi- throughout the region. Marek thinks their piece. "Black will give them an extra four val that will be held this May in After seeing other performers, Magic," was chosen because it was Champions who file on April 15. months—until Aug. 17—to file a Tempe. Ariz. TCU dancers said, 'I'm so glad I'm so original, she said. The TCU men's tennis team "There's always a lot of panic at Ellen Page Garrison, chair of the from TCU'," Garrison said. "They "Black Magic" was performed by defeated Texas A&M last this time of year." says Donna Halli- return. They still must estimate how ballet and modern dance department felt really good about themselves and Marek, Eric Salisbury and Michele weekend and claimed the gan. who oversees seven Jackson much tax they owe and enclose a at TCU, said university dance stu- about the dance program at TCU." Manley of Garland. Traci Gilchrest SWC regular season title. Hewitt Tax Service offices in Syra- check with the request for extension. dents qualified for national competi- TCU really stood out among the of El Paso, Andrew Parkhurst of Page 4 cuse. N.Y. "They expect us to pull off Because of the Patriots' Day holi- tion after a successful ibid during a other schools attending the festival, Kansas City, Cecelia Fleimbach and miracles at the last minute." day in Massachusetts, New Engen- regional competition held over she said. Kelli Sheahan of Humble, Heather "We've had spouses fighting, peo- ders and New Yorkers who mail their Spring Break. "Black Magic," a modern dance Coomer of Azle, Jamie Lee Drake of ple crying, people afraid the IRS is returns to the Andover, Mass.. IRS But the competing dancers must piece performed by TCU dancers, Houston, Crystal Valteau of New going to take their house tomorrow service center have until midnight have adequate finances to attend the was one of those selected for nation- Orleans and Michelle Adams of Fort because they can't pay." adds Harry Thursday to file. national competition. The competi- als. Worth. Outside Buckley of Kansas City, president of The IRS granted an extra week of tion's date of occurrence dictates the "Only four pieces out of 36 were Another piece, which was per- tax operations at H&R Block. Inc. filing and paying time to taxpayers increased need of funding, an official selected for nationals," Garrison formed by TCU graduate students, Today's weather will be Because of the battered economy, and their return preparers who are said. said. won honorable mention at the partly cloudy with a high of millions of taxpayers made an extra affected directly by the flooding in "The competition falls during "Black Magic" was chore- regional competition. Garrison said. 81 degrees. effort to file early this year. Never- Chicago. A return, payment or exten- finals week so we need to be gone as ographed by Holly Williams, a guest Schools were only allowed to pre- Thursday will be partly theless, the Internal Revenue Service sion postmarked by midnight April little time as possible," Garrison said. teacher at TCU last fall. sent two pieces for adjudication at sunny, with a high of 85 figures up to 20 million may have 22 will be considered on time. The dancers will need to fly to the Williams was a member of the the festival, she said. degrees. waited until the last two or three days The agency also announced that festival or face a two-day drive. Gar- Monnaie Dance Group, the national However, TCU graduate student before the deadline. many of its offices across the coun- rison said. dance company of Belgium and the Stephanie Bratz presented a piece Taxpayers who owe can face stiff try will be open late Wednesday "We did not budget for it," she dance critic for the Dallas Morning titled "All Join Hands," in the infor- penalties and interest if they fail to night for walk-in and telephone said. News from 1986 to 1988. mal concert. file on time. There is a considerably assistance. Garrison said she has submitted a The piece had to fit certain criteria "Her piece was very well smaller penalty for not paying any The IRS expects 114 million cou- proposal to Robert Garwell, dean of for competition. Garrison said, for received," Garrison said. balance by the deadline. ples and individuals to file returns the school of fine arts and communi- example, it had to be under 12 min- One of the benefits of the national But there is no late-filing penalty this year. Through Friday. 75 million cation. utes long. festival will be to make contacts and for the 80 percent of taxpayers who returns had been received. 64.1 mil- "The dean was very supportive Christina Marek, one of the see performances from all over the are due refunds, meaning there is lit- lion had been processed and 51.6 and pleased," Garrison said. dancers who attended the festival, tle reason to risk a mistake by rush- million refunds averaging S975 "I hope for a positive outcome." said that "Black Magic" was "an See Dance, page 2 ing to mail a return. Although the IRS apiece had been certified. Page 2 Wednesday, April 15, 1992 TCU DAILY SKIFF
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Editor: Alfred R. Charles Managing Editor: Nicole Foy TCU Daily Skiff News Editor: Andy Grieser Assignments Editor: Leanna Staley THELMA$ Opinion Editor: Jeff Jeter Sports Editor: Ty Benz AU-American Mosaic Editor: Elizabeth Lunday newspaper Photo Editor: Aimee Herring Graphics Editor: Russell Fincher LOUISE E Ad Manager: Debbie Hooker Associated Collegiate Presi, Department Chairman: Anantha Babbili Publication Director: Paul LaRocque Production Supervisor: Debra Whitecotton Business Manager: Jayne Akers Alcohol Surgeon general's message a good one The surgeon general's message Monday that alcohol is disrupting the lives of America's young and leading them into emergency rooms and jails is not new. Surgeon General Antonia Novello held a news conference and announced troubling findings. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Novello said alcohol accounts for: ®rrn-t*Hi-ttnfjaeHtMfm&— • A third of the youths committing serious crime drank alcohol just before the offense. • More than 70 percent of teen suicides involved alcohol or drug abuse. • Alcohol is a factor in more than half of the rapes among college stu- dents—55 percent of the alleged rapists and 53 percent cf the victims were Perot campaign wastes time, money under the influence of alcohol at the time. connection between business and politics' I ish and wasteful. In fact, it makes me down- • Nearly 40 percent of drownings and 75 percent of fatal accidents with all- by have only to believe that Ross Perot thinks right angry. Here is a man who has the poten- terrain vehicles involved alcohol. TOM ■ -.. f. there should be if he feels he is qualified. If Mr tial and money to do so much and he is going Federal, state and local governments have sent mixed messages about alco- Perot wants to be president for noble reasons to waste it on a pointless campaign. 1 wonder hol use to American citizens. But politicians should begin to realize the IVESTER then he is an unproven leader outside the busi- what would happen if Mr. Perot pledged SI00 ness world. million to ending the drug problem in Wash- deadly toll that alcohol is taking on the lives of people. Could it be that Ross would like to be pres- ington. DC. Couldn't that money be better The media must also share in the blame. Advertisers bombard the airwaves Columnist ident because he believes he could truly he the spent eliminating poverty in the city of Dallas with drinking and alcohol consumption. We must hold sponsors accountable best candidate'.' Let's look at some facts. Perot or in the state of Texas for that matter? Okay, let's say Perot wanted to stick to pol- for their messages and the implications they hold. Advertisers target college Why is Ross Perot even considering running has absolutely no experience in politics yet he for the presidency? Okay, let's give him a lit- wants to save our political system. This seems itics and really make a difference. With SI00 students year-round to entice students to drink. tle credit and say he wants to do it because he- arrogant to me. You don't put a guy in at quar- million he could run his own slate of represen- Our society must begin to realize that alcohol is harming Americans—par- feels he can really make a difference. Maybe, terback who's never been off the bench. He is tatives throughout Texas and probably win a ticularly the youth. And we must begin to take responsibility for our own lives he thinks he could make a substantial differ- a billionaire who claims to speak for the little great majority of Texas seats in the U.S. House ence in our nation. guy. That's the biggest bunch of bull that I've of Representatives. This scenario would defi- and our own actions. The government can do so much and we must do the Looking at it from this angle we've got to heard since Bush's "no new taxes" pledge. nitely be possible with a S100 million bank roll. rest. ask. what has Ross Perot done for our nation so What exactly does he know about the little Mr. Perot could have a major impact on our The Skiff commends the surgeon general for her renewed emphasis to bat- far that has made a difference'.' Has he taken up guy'.' He's a corporate raider, a Wall Street nation if he personally held the strings to over 20 seats in the House of Representatives. 1 tle alcohol and its implications. But we challenge every elected official and a particular social cause and solved it'.' Has he tycoon. How can he claim to speak for the lit- created a blissful locality through his artful tle guys when he's laying them off at the same know this situation assumes a great deal, but every citizen to examine the complications and the consequences of alcohol management and powerful leadership'.' The tune? I le claims to be an anti-government cru- nowadays money can buy almost anything. consumption. one tme qualification he possesses is his busi- sader, yet Mr. Perot has made much of his for- What makes this theory so scary is that it could ness management savvy. This has enabled him tune off fat government contracts. He is the really happen. to amass a great fortune. proverbial non-politician who wants to be a What does Ross I'erot hope to gain'.' Why is A government is not a business, although politician. he launching an independent campaign for some people think it should be. Our govern- I don't think Ross Perot has a snowballs President? I would welcome a response from Journalists ment is one of the people and for the people. chance in Hades of even coining close to being the psychology department if they could pro- Businesses are not for people. They arc only for elected president. 1 believe this in spite of his vide insight into these questions. He's going to making shareholder profit. This is evidenced pledge to spend up to SI00 million for a cam- do nothing but waste his own money and time. Media should use greater discretion even on the campus of TCU by the divisions in paign. Yes. I do believe in miracles but 1 don't I'm just sorry that he doesn't spend his money programs. The political science department care how much money he spends, Mr. I'erot as skillfully as he makes it. An important burden weighs heavily on the back of the American press. and the business school are clear across cam- cannot win the Presidency. As journalists, we have a duty to inform the public. We usually excel in that pus from each other. The curriculums of the What possible reason could he have for run- • Tom Ivester U a senior Marketing major two are completely different. Should there be a ning'.' 1 just don't understand. It seems so fool- from Sayre, Oklahoma area, but once in a while, we go overboard. Thanks to USA Today and ABC News, last week's press report card was not something to brag about. Both media organizations proved once again that the ruthless-reporter Comedy doesn 't have to be ugly stereotype is not bestowed without merit. After a tip that Arthur Ashe, the nationally-known tennis player, has kept a dreadful-looking Fox TV show called ethnic slurs), or who just moves to the beat of a 4-year secret that he has AIDS, USA Today issued him an ultimatum: con- by "Charlie Hoover." a different drummer ("Gee. they're weird," "What a dork"). It's just not easy to make up firm or deny the rumors. The next day Ashe called a press conference and CARL But. as with so many people and events in IS life, there were some things people never for the damage that might be caused. went public. KOZLOWSKI expected — like the accident that killed Sam Sometimes the word gets around to the vic- Confirm or deny. We journalists have a way of simplifying issues that Kinison last Friday night. For years, people tims of a joke, and sometimes they aren't able could likely wreck one's life. But it's our duty—or is it? had thought Kinison was headed for death — to handle it or just blow it off. Sometimes their Columnist but by his own hand, the Belushi route, with pain is real, and there's another side, another ABC News was the first to break last week's big story: presidential candi- his addictions. reason for the way they act. Sometimes peo- date Jerry Brown knowingly allowed drugs in his home during his term as Comedy isn't pretty. The bizarre fact was that he had been ple can surprise you. governor. And what hard facts did ABC base these allegations on? Anony- That was a phrase Steve Martin popularized cleaned up, by all accounts for at least the past Sam Kinison probably surprised a lot of people with the way he died. Not only was it mous sources. in the 1970s, when he was the most popular year. He had even gotten married the week stand up comedian in America. And while I'm before, and was headed for a sold-out show in not his fault, but he also had a spiritual expe- This is a disturbing trend. Is it necessary that the public know the medical not sure of his intent behind it, the thought Nevada following a honeymoon in Hawaii. rience at the end. Not a joking one, either, but condition of every public figure? Is it an responsible "investigative" news does say a lot about comedy and the comic Sam was doing everything right for a change. seemingly real and mysterious. story when anonymous sources make accusations and no other sources are mind, what we laugh at and why. But he was taken out of the picture anyway. Not many people knew that he had once been a Pentecostal preacher, talking about contacted? Take a look at Sam Kinison. for instance. Two drunken teenagers rammed him head-on Kjnison was one of the most infamous and with their pickup truck in the middle of the hellfire and damnation instead of seeming to The public has a right to know, but too often we tell the people what we unique comedians of the 1980s, with a short California desert, and within moments, he was head for it. He never would talk publicly about think they ought to know. butterball of a body, a trench coat, and a shock gone. why he had turned away from that calling and Most importantly, the press has gotten too caught up in competitive games. of hair that grew down to his shoulders from There are lessons to be learned from this, if towards the seemingly opposite extreme. But when he died, his best friend said that Sam Editors and news directors should quit worrying about who can report a story beneath an ever-present beret. He also had one one is willing to look hard enough. The moral gimmick that set him apart: a howling screech of it all lies not in an anti-drunk driving spiel. Kinison was talking, questioning something first, and concentrate on who can report a story responsibly and ethically. that seemed to vent a world of frustration and but instead in a plea to think. About what? directly, "talking upstairs," asking why. But There are dangers in knowing too little, like in Watergate and Vietnam, but anger for himself and his audience. Try our sense of humor. Sam Kinison then he finally said "OK" three times. there are also dangers in knowing too much. And when the press believes it Religion, starving Ethiopians, homosexu- wouldn't have been so popular if we hadn't "Whatever voice was talking to him gave als, women: no person or thing was safe from been so angry. Our society's sense of humor him the right answer, and he just relaxed with is serving the public interest by publishing reckless stories, it is actually Sam and his comic hurricane of a mouth. He has taken a sick, cynical, nasty turn in the last it." his best friend said. "He said it so sweet, demeaning the value of information and straining the credulity of the had angered as many people as he had enter- ten years — but then, there's a lot to be sick, like he was talking to someone he loved." people. tained, and he had always skirted the edge of cynical, and nasty about. It's easy to play it Not the image of Sam most people had. controversy. He was bleeped on "Saturday off. Who is it hurting to laugh at somebody or Clearly another side, another aspect of his per- Night Live." He received not just a parental some group in society if they aren't around to sonality. Everyone has one of their own. warning sticker, but an actual disclaimer from hear it? If you got a laugh, did it matter how it Sam Kinison may have made'his name his own record company on one of his albums. was achieved? doing angry comedy, but towards the end his Letter policy To say that his views were not those of his Well, I'm as guilty as anyone for having a manager said he was loning down, trying to record company was a major understatement. mean-spirited sense of what's funny — come into the mainstream. I'm sure that as The TCU Daily Skiff is produced The Skiff is a member of the Asso- No one knew what to do with Sam Kinison, maybe even more so. But I've thought about he's howling and chuckling at us from the by the students of Texas Christian ciated Press. but they still wanted to work with him. He was it, and maybe we all need to see that some- comedy club in the sky. he'd want us to walk University, sponsored by the journal- The Skiff welcomes letters to the hot for a while, and even got dozens of rock times it does matter how we get our big away with a lesson ourselves. ism department and published Tues- editor. Letters must be typed, double- stars to appear in a video for his comic version laughs. When someone's up in the public eye, Tone it down a little. Let's stop teanng peo- day through Friday during the fall and spaced, signed and limited to 500 of "Wild Thing." like a celebrity or in government office, then ple down so much, and start building each spring semesters except during finals words. Letters should be turned in two All of this, though, doesn't show the many it may be said that they're fair game, that they other up. Laughter used to be the best week and holidays. days before publication. They must problems he had. Drugs and alcohol nearly subjected themselves to scrutiny and laughter. medicine, not the worst poison. Unsigned editorials represent the include the author's classification, killed him; they did manage to cost him at But on a one-on-one basis, it can be easy to Comedy doesn't have to be ugly. view of the Skiff editorial board. major and phone number. The Skiff least one major film-starring role. Andrew laugh at someone who looks different ("Geez, Signed letters and columns represent reserves the right to edit or reject any Dice Clay had emerged to steal his audience, they're ugly," "Why are they walking so the opinion of the writers. unacceptable letters. if not his much sharper, more-topical talent. funny?") or whom we've classified as a cer- • Carl Kozlowski is a junior English major He was reduced to starring as a conscience in tain type ("dumb jocks." "lazy jerk," racial or from North Little Rock, Arkansas. Page 4 Wednesday, April ir>, 1992 TCU DAILY SKIFF Sports Frogs destroy Aggies, UT assistant questioned win SWC championship by NCAA for violations was undefeated in the conference The Frogs will now get ready for By GREG RIDDLE money allowance on all road trips. Associated Press. TCU Daily Skiff going into the match." said TCU the SWC Tournament in Austin head coach Tut Bartzen. "We got April 17 through 19. TCU will be the Associated Press Dan Dutcher. an NCAA director Texas athletics director DeLoss Two in a row Back-to-back. solid performances all through the top seed and have a first round bye. of legislative services, was quoted Dodds told the American-States- Defending champs. A dynasty in the line-up. This will give us a lot of con- This means their first match will A University of Texas assistant by the American-Statesman in man, "1 don't think there's an making. Pick your adjective. They all fidence going into the SWC and come in the semi-finals on Saturday basketball coach whose handling Tuesday's editions as saying that NCAA issue, but we always look at describe the TCI men's tennis team NCAA Tournaments." against most likely either SMU, Bay- of the team's meal money was Ciampaglio may have violated the that side." The No. 2 ranked Frogs (16^3) From there Ruette, Ricardo Rubio. lor. Texas Tech or Rice. investigated last fall may have vio- NCAA's unethical conduct rule in The newspaper reported Sunday defeated No. 16 Texas A&M. 8-1, Mark Tjia and Devin Bowen all cap- "I would like to win the tourna- lated two NCAA rules, a newspa- his distribution of meal allowances that several players said they never Saturday in College Station to finish tured straight set victories to clinch ment and keep our momentum per has reported. for the tournament. the Southwest Conference season the match and the conference title for going," Bartzen said. "This will give received as much as $5,000 in meal Jamie Ciampaglio allegedly Dutcher also said Ciampaglio undefeated at f>-0 and claim their sec- the Frogs. Junior Laurent Becouam us another week to play against good money between 1989-91. gave Longhoms more meal money may have broken the meal- ond consecutive SWC champi- (No. 93 in the nation) was the only competition before the NCAA Tour- Ciampaglio has been in charge of casualty, losing a tough three set nament. It won't be a cake walk for road games than for games at allowance limitation by apportion- onship the fund since coming to Texas in "1 thought everyone played a very match to the Aggies' Scott Phillips, though because A&M and Texas home, which may have been a vio- ing more money for road games good match," said senior Luis 3-6,6-1,3-6. both have tough teams and teams like lation of NCAA rules, the Austin than home games. 1988. Ruette, who trounced the Aggies The F rogs won all three of the dou- Rice or Tech could surprise some American-Statesman reported. "I would think if there were The university last fall investi- Doug Brown 6-3, 6-3 at the No. 2 sin- bles matches although Ruette and people." Also under scrutiny is potential violations existing, the gated Ciampaglio's handling of the gles spot. "We all came through Bujan had a tougher time than The Frogs shouldn't be blamed if Ciampaglio's meal money distri- enforcement staff definitely would fund. The results of the investiga- expected. Weaver and Bernardo they are looking ahead to the NCAA when the championship was on the bution during the 1991 NCAA be interested," Dutcher said. tion were turned over to the Public line. It was tough because we had Marline/ won the first set 6-3. before Tournament. They have outscored tournament, the newspaper said. Ciampaglio did not immediately Integrity unit of the Travis County A&M tans screaming at us during the Ruette and Bujan rallied to win the their six SWC foes this season 46-8. match from right at couittide telling last two sets. 6-4. 6-4. This is a far cry frorr. the level of The NCAA requires equal meal return a phone call Tuesday to The District Attorney's office. us how we were going to choke." Becouarn and Bowen cruised to a competition they have gotten from The Frogs made a shambles of the 6-2,6-2 wm while Pato Gonzalez and the rest of their schedule, which has Aggies just as the) have the res! ol Jefl (iiesea had even less trouble included 15 Top 25 teams. the SWC this season Senior [°onj winning. 6-0. 6-1. "It will be a big disappointment if Bujan (No 4 in the nation in sing lev) "This is a great feeling winning we don't win the conference tourna- won a hard fought 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 vic- back to back championships." 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