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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.