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Mostly sunny Inside KTCU provides a valuable THURSDAY learning experience. FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Texas Christian University See page 5 96th Year • Number 66 .www.skiff.tcu.edii/skiff i Translation sparks opposition By Jeri Peterson English. "People who don't speak we shouldn't do." This (letter) was my decision, and Texas Education Agency." STAFF REPORTER English sometimes don't under- One critic expressed the opin- I think he would approve of it." Williams said the FWISD, A letter circulated to all TCU stand directions to events on cam- ion that writing in Spanish dis- In fact, certain aspects of the through slate funding, provides an Colleges employees this week made some pus, so they don't go. Now we courages non-English speakers inaugural ceremony itself will be excellent curriculum and I people look twice. have no excuse." from learning the language of the international in nature, and it will teacher, and TCU provides class- Student makes The letter from Provost William Balcazar's co-worker. Maria American culture, thus doing be quite obvious. Koehler said. room facilities. 'People' for painting Koehler invited employees to Garcia, said the letter in Spanish them a great disservice, Koehler One aspect of TCU's el tori to "We have IX enrolled at this EVANSTON, III. (U-WIRE) Chancellor Michael Ferrari's was much easier for her to read said. help employees succeed in site, and our average attendance is — Ryan Du Val has joined the inaugural ceremony on Feb. 26. than the English version. Koehler said official TCU cor- American culture is an English as about 12." Williams said ranks of Gwyneth Paltrow and What received the most attention, "It makes me feel good to see respondence rarely appears in a Second Language class offered "Sludents don't become fluent in Jim Carrey — at least accord- however, was a translation of the this letter in Spanish." she said bilingual form. on campus. one year, bul the first year gives ing to People Magazine. letter in Spanish. with a broad smile. "This is such a special occa- "Employees and their families then a very good base to build on. People's Feb. 8 issue Spanish-speaking employees However, some people objected sion, we want to make sure lan- may enroll in this class, which is And after the first year, students includes a 300-word profile of seemed to appreciate a letter they to the bilingual format. guage barriers don't exclude any- co-sponsored by the Fort Worth progress very rapidly." the Northwestern University could understand. "I got some e-mail messages one from attending." he said. Independent School District." said Classes run September through sophomore music major, who "No excuses now," said Teresa regarding the letter." Koehler said. "Chancellor Ferrari is extremely teacher Belty Williams. "This pro- May on Mondays and replicated Michelangelo's Balcazar, a facilities services "Some said they appreciated it, sensitive and concerned about gram is a consortium of seven Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:30 Sistine Chapel mural on his worker who speaks minimal and some said it was something diversity and all-inclusiveness. counties under the auspices of the p.m. Bobb Hall dorm room ceiling. "I never would have expect- ed it," Du Val said. "It goes to show how much support there is for student expression." And some Associated Fran's recruits Student Government members agree, although Northwestern DIVISION 1 RECRUITING administrators didn't appear to CUSSES IN TEXAS show their support when they planned to paint over Du Val's 1. Texas signal progress ceiling during Winter Break. The senate will vote tonight Joel Anderson If that is the case, then TCI1 has on a proposal that asks the 2. Texas A&M STAFF REPORTER firmly settled in the driver's seat. administration to allow student When Eric Hyman was hired With a men's basketball learn input in revising the room 3. TCU away from Miami of Ohio lasl that has been nationally ranked for painting policy. The proposal spring to be TCU's new athletic a majorit) of the season and a star- suggests that students be per- director, he said his goal was to tling turnaround that culminated in mitted to paint their rooms as 4. Texas Tech improve the overall quality of the a bowl victory. TCU has catapult- long as they repaint them at the athletic department. ed itself into the consciousness of end of the school year. Hyman inherited an athletic Texas' surplus of blue-chip high Du Val had to take NU to 5. SMU program with a football team com- school athletes federal court in mid-December ing off an embarrassing 1-10 cam- Wednesday, known as national to salvage his work. In an out- paign. And after former head signing day to recruiting authori- of-court settlement, NU agreed 6. University of coach Pat Sullivan stepped down ties, saw the football program col- to leave Du Val's ceiling Houston in October. TCU enlisted the ser- lect what many analysts believe to untouched until the end of the vices of New Mexico coach be one of the country's lop recruit- school year. Dennis Franchione to lead the ing classes. "If a student would like to 7 Rice team into the millennium "TCU is probably number three paint their room, they should "The most important thing is in the state." said Jeremy Crahtree.
have the right," said Jay Cohen, SOURCE: JEREMY CRABTREE, MANAGING that TCU football makes the managing editor of the an ASG senator for Beta Theta EDITOR NATIONAL RECRUITING ADVISOR progress." Hyman said then. "Just National Recruiting Advisor. Pi who co-wrote the painting give Fran the opportunity to "Their coaching staff has done a proposal. "It should just be reg- recruit. great job of getting guys to stay ulated by the university. That tonott information "I'd like to see all of our teams home (in Texas)." would seem fair to everyone succeed, but there are some thai Crabtree said the football involved." fl) tee page a Patrick Pannett/Photo Edilc receive more attention than others. team's prosperity in the recruiting If the proposal passes, ASG TRENDS IN TCU ATI The driving forces athletically are wars can only help TCI"', athletic will bring its suggestions to the Coach Dennis Franchlone at a recent press conference. football and basketball." Please see RECRUITS Page 4 Undergraduate Housing Policy Advisory Committee, com- posed of students and adminis- trators. — Daily Northwestern Northwestern University Golloquia spotlights art professor's work Religion only reason By Jimmy Nam ambiguity of the images. Usually one a way that I 'II never quite understand." for nomeschooling STAFF REPORTER was very recognizable and the other one Conn said his work isnarrative and is LINCOLN, Neb. (U-WIRE) David Conn, professor of art and art was more abstract. I like the kind of for- associated with feelings of beauty, — An amendment to a home- history, was the feature artist at the first mal element of bringing those two grace, tension, pressure and meeting. schooling bill failed in the art faculty colloquia of this semester, abstract ideas together." Frost said he enjoyed Conn's work Legislature today after spirited which was attended by art faculty and In his lecture, he told the story of because it made him think. debate. students Wednesday. how he became an artist. When he was "The narratives were good because LB268, a bill introduced by The colloquia gives students an young, he saw how people were affect- they left it open to interpretation." Frost Nebraska Sen. Ardyce Bohlke, insight into their professors' life and ed by the world and he aims to express said. passed the first round of debate background, said John Frost, a sculp- that experience in his work. Woodson said Conn's work will give on a 35-0 vote. The bill would ture art graduate student. Conn said his works have their own viewers a glimpse of the subtleties of allow parents to home-school Conn, who has had over 100 exhibi- story to tell. Most of them represent everyday life. their children for reasons other tions in the United States, Japan and duality, which shows a sense of com- "He brings those subtleties into a than religious objection. But Europe, opened his lecture with his fort, healing and life. He said duality consciousness in a way that it sensitizes an amendment to the bill drew "Recent Work" slides and explained shows better interaction between two you into the world that you are in just sharp criticism from Omaha each of his pieces. He also told stories objects and provides better sense of nar- by looking at them," Woodson said. Sen. Ernie Chambers. to accompany his drawings, etchings ratives. Woodson also said the artists get a The amendment, added in and printmaking. Jim Woodson. associate professor of chance to share their own particular committee, would have clari- In Conn's work, he uses three types art and art history, said Conn's work is area of art. fied parents' rights to exempt of women's images: Eve. Helen and very different from his own. "Students hear how a particular artist their children from state- Mary. Conn said he wants to illustrate "He probably has the finest sensibili- makes their work in kind of sources that required immunization if they the world's myth, magic and wonder ties about putting things together," they draw upon." Woodson said. had a religious objection. through his art. Woodson said. "This group of prints "That's different from when you are Mall Wilkinson SKIFF STAFF Bohlke said current statutes "I am interested in bringing those that he's done allows him to do that in a teaching a class when you are trying to David Conn, professor of art and art history, discusses his art, allow this exemption for chil- differences together to create a unified focused way. But he probably under- present a more open kind of situation which has been exhibited around the world, Wednesday in the dren in public schools, and composition," Frost said, "Same for the stands how things relate to each other in and let them make the connection." Moudy Building. families who home-school their children already assume such rights. The amendment would merely clarify it. Museum celebrates 150 years of Fort Worth In arguing against the amendment, Chambers said in By Pam Woodhead The exhibit's six sections pro- reach provides information about watching." this instance, the state's inter- STAFF REPORTER vide glimpses into daily life in the nomadic lives led by the As the next stop in the exhibit, est in children took precedence Take a trip through history at Fort Worth from its founding in Kiowa, Comanche and Apache visitors reach the section that over religious interests. the Fort Worth Museum of 1849 up to 1900. tribes that once lived in Texas. lakes Fort Worth from a fort to a Science and History as Fort Worth Fort Worth was established June Celebrate Visitors may set up and move their community. Alter the army left the "This bill is a session-stop- per for me," he said. "I'm con- celebrates its 150th year. 6, 1849, by the U.S. Army's own tipis. Native American shel- fort in March of 1853, the settlers cerned about these children for In honor of the city's Company F. 2nd Dragoons. The ters made of wooden poles and built a community from the exist- real." Bohlke said the amend- Sesquicentennial anniversary, the new fort was located on the west canvas. These tipis are slightly ing buildings. The army stable, for ment was not necessary for the museum is offering a special fork of the Trinity River, about 35 FortWorth! smaller than the ones used by the example, became the city's first bill to advance. Celebrate Fort Worth! exhibit. miles west of a post office named Native Americans, but one adult hotel. At this station, visitors may Without the amendment, Melinda K. Mains, director of "Dallas." or up to three children may fit into design a quilt or scrub laundry "You can position yourself near she said, parents who had a marketing at the museum, said the Visitors to the museum begin them. with a washboard. religious objection to immu- exhibit is hands-on oriented. their journey through time by try- a soundcone to hear the voices of Frank Gaffeny, a museum vol- Visitors can also experience life nizing their children would "The exhibit is so incredibly ing on uniforms worn by the the soldiers and the Native unteer, said the tipi draws atten- as a cowboy on the Chisolm Trail, still assume the exemption hands-on that people find them- Dragoons, and listening to the Americans," she said. tion from all ages. as they help prepare a chuckwag- Visitors may view a model of right. selves doing things they usually "voices" of soldiers stationed at "Putting up the tipi seems to be on "dinner," listen to tall tales — Daily Nebraska/! wouldn't do," she said. "The the new fort. . the original 1849 fort, and con- a favorite of all the kids and the around a simulated campfire, and University of Nebraska important thing to remember is The "voices" come from sound struct their own forts from toy adults," Gaffney said. "Parents bounce on a buckboard as they that if you're having fun, it's a lot cones playing recorded sounds, logs. won't dare do it themselves, but easier to learn." Mains said. The next station that visitors they'll set it up if their kids are Please see CELEBRATE Page 4 C & PAGE 2 Skiff THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1999
economically active age groups," he said. Among those who identified themselves as By the end of 1999, Zimbabwe's death toll conservative Republicans, almost a third said IM from AIDS-related illness since 1985, when they didn't approve of how the Senate was ROUNDUP the first AIDS case was reported, is expected to conducting the trial. reach 400,000, said Marowa. While Republicans were viewed as the party Marowa talked to reporters after a three-day most capable of upholding moral values, Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general World visit from Sandra Thurman, director of Democrats were considered most able to tack- campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office President Clinton's White House Office on le issues like Social Security, education and at Moudy Building South, Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050 or Yeltsin fires advisers, heads back AIDS policy. health care. e-mailed to [email protected]. Deadline for receiving announce- to sanitarium An estimated 1.6 million of the country's 12 Democrats were viewed at least as able as ments is 2 p.m. the day before they are to run. The Skiff reserves the MOSCOW — President Boris Yeltsin was million citizens are infected with the virus that Republicans to handle issues like tax cuts and right to edit submissions for style, taste and space available. back at a government sanitarium recuperating causes AIDS. crime, normally considered the province of the from an ulcer on Wednesday, a day after his In 1998, the disease killed about 100 people GOP. Tickets for performances of "Stomp" and "Rent" at the Bass first visit to the Kremlin this year. a day, Marowa said. Performance Hall will be available Friday in the Student Center Yeltsin showed up at his office just long Zimbabwe has one of the highest rates of fcr $15 from Programming Council. Due to a limited number of enough to dismiss several top officials on heterosexually transmitted Acquired Immune State tickets, students are limited to purchasing two tickets each. The Tuesday. Deficiency Syndrome in southern Africa. tickets for "Stomp" are for 8 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24. Tickets for Yeltsin accepted the resignation of In Africa, where traditional polygamy and Officials suspend 200 students "Rent" are for April 4. Prosecutor General Yuri Skuratov and fired promiscuity persist, AIDS is spread mainly by after police raid on alcohol bash four advisers who had worked for him for heterosexual contact. Intravenous drug use and DALLAS — School officials in the affluent homosexuality are comparatively rare. A self-defense class will be offered in the Rickel Building from years. Highland Park neighborhood suspended about Skuratov said he was resigning for health Health officials estimate that 25 percent of 200 students from extracurricular activities 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 21. For more information, call sexually active urban dwellers are infected l.inda at (214) 943-7530. reasons. But the president has criticized him Tuesday night following a police raid on an harshly for failing to solve several high-profile with the AIDS virus, with a lower rate in rural elaborately planned weekend beer bash that murders and to control a tide of anti-Semitic communities. got out of hand. Personal Growth Group will meet from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and neo-Nazi sentiments. A recent report by Harare maternity services Highland Park school Superintendent John every Wednesday for eight weeks starting Wednesday The group Yeltsin gave no reason for the dismissal of said more than 30 percent of pregnant mothers Connolly said the district is eager to show stu- will be led by Monica Kintigh and Sparkle Greenhaw. Call the his aides. tested positive for the AIDS virus and many of dents that such behavior "will not be tolerat- Counseling Center at 257-7863 for more information. Back at the Barvikha sanitarium just west of their babies, infected in the womb, would die ed." Moscow. Yeltsin met Wednesday evening with before reaching four years of age. "As a society we often look the other way Need a summer job? Summer Camp Day will be held from 10 chief of staff Nikolai Bordyuzha, the Interfax rather than face tough issues head-on," a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Student Center Lounge. Twenty-nine news agency said. Connolly said. "This school district will not camps and organizations from Texas and surrounding states will He did not leave the sanitarium on Nation look the other way." be interviewing TCU students for summer jobs. For more infor- Wednesday, the ITAR-Tass news agency said. The party was organized by students at mation, contact Career Services at 257-7860. Next week. Yeltsin is scheduled to meet with Poll shows Americans disapprove Highland Park High School and held Saturday Italian Premier Massimo D'Alema, who of impeachment trial night at a downtown Dallas warehouse. A sexual assault support group will meet from 3:30 p.m. to 5 arrives Monday in Moscow for a two-day visit, WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans The students had rented the warehouse for p.m. Mondays in the Counseling Center beginning Monday. Interfax said. are critical of the Senate's handling of the $1,000 and chartered city buses to transport Contact Monica Kintigh at 257-7863 for more information. Yeltsin checked into Barvikha on Saturday, impeachment trial and Republicans are taking partygoers who had paid from $35 to $55 each following two weeks in the hospital with a most of the blame, according to a New York to attend the beer bash, authorities said. Times/CBS News poll out today. Nearly 300 tickets were sold, and police said "Intersection," an undergraduate art show will run through stomach ulcer. The poll found that concerns are running about 250 people ranging in age from 14 to 19 Feb. 11 in the Moudy North Vestibulum. A closing reception will Doctors said he would have to spend at least deep that the continuing impeachment saga attended. be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, as much time at the sanitarium. It was the latest in a steady string of illness- will hurt Republican prospects in the 2000 Police, acting on a tip, descended on the es that have turned Yeltsin into a part-time elections. party about midnight and ticketed more than TCU London Centre information sessions will be held at 4 president. Yet he insists he can serve out his Half the conservative Republicans surveyed 150 unsuspecting teen-agers from the Park p.m. Thursday and Feb. 11 in Student Center, Room 209. Students term, which ends in mid-2000. said the way House and Senate Republicans Cities, two wealthy enclaves north of down- who studied at the center last fall will be available to answer ques- Despite Yeltsin's prolonged absence from have handled the matter would make it harder town Dallas. tions Application for Fall 1999 are due March 15. the public eye. presidential aides portray him for Republican candidates to win elections. Anne Tasian. an 18-year-old Highland Park as active and in control. Overall, more than two-thirds of those senior identified as a main party organizer, was polled said the Senate does not need to call arrested and charged with supplying alcohol to AIDS kills 200 a day in witnesses to help senators decide how to vote minors. Zimbabwe, 1.6 million have HIV on the articles of impeachment. A 34-year-old man hired as a bouncer at the virus Nearly three quarters said the videotaped party also was arrested. B 4.600 ; Call 257-7000. ettension 6274 Rales are HARARE. Zimbabwe — The deadly AIDS testimony of Monica Lewinsky, Vernon Jordan Highland Park school officials released a S30 per semester and Sidney Blumenthal should not be made statement saying that all students involved in B Box 298050. Hon. Worth. Texas 7b 129 pandemic is expected to kill about 70,000 i: Moudy Budding South Room 291 Zimbabweans this year — nearly 200 people a public. More than three-quarters said they have the party would be barred from extracurricular 2803 S. Univcraiiy Drive Fort Worth. TX 76109 not learned anything new about the situation activities until further notice. Skiff*1M>2 On-camfHM dMribuHon: Newspapers are available free day, the head of the nation's AIDS prevention on campus, limit one per person. For additional copies con program said Wednesday. from the Senate trial. Immediately affected was the boys' varsity The TCU Ikith Skiff IN an nffkiiil student puhlkaiion of tact the Skiff office Tex a* ChnMian 1'niven.ny, prnduteit hy students of TCU Dr. Evaristo Marowa blamed the spiraling Fifty-six percent disapprove of the way the basketball team, which played rival West jnil IppMmd h\ the journalism department It operate* Msinnumbct |X|7, 257-742H death toll on the continuing refusal of young, Senate is handling the trial, while 37 percent Mesquite for first place Tuesday night without umici the policies n| the Student I'uhln jtii.n- (unimittec, Fax 257-7133 composed nl re present olives Irom the student body, staff. AdvertiMngft1ttv.if.cd 257 742f> sexually active adults to use protective mea- approved. Just three weeks ago, in a poll by 10 of its 14 players, including four starters. I at.nils and udmim si ration The Skiff is published Tuesday Business Manager 257-4274 CBS News, 46 percent said they approved of West Mesquite won, 32-30. ihrnujrh ttiday during full and spring semesters except Student Publications Ihrector . 157-6556 sures. finals week and holidays The Skiff is u member of The E-mail sk.ffleiterxifficu.edu "The crisis continues to deepen with little or the Senate's handling of the trial and 41 per- uate(l Prc« Web site blip //www *ki!l ku eduMill no sign of behavioral changes in the young and cent disapproved. These stories are from the Associated Press.
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No one here wants us to be jobless when we are done writing word papers and taking mid-terms. Once I went on a Random Acts Generally, students work hard to get their degree. Of Of Kindness scavenger hunt. course, there are a few who coast along on charm, bull The goal was to do as many and good looks, but most of us are really here to learn. good deeds as possible in an hour. The ultimate goal is to succeed when we leave the My group picked up litter in a park, sacked groceries lor people at Sack- TCU bubble for the much-touted, heart-stopping "real N-Save and world" that awaits beyond the boundaries of gradua- corralled carts tion. a! the same Commentary There are so many opportunities on campus that help grocery store. The surpris- students get ready for that real world lurking just ing part of this around the corner, and they don't have to be seniors to experiment get started. was how few people will Yesterday the English department had a career lunch. actually let you Two men from the corporate world, one from Pier l help them. and one from Shakespeare in the Park, spoke about the More than IKIN BKIVKMW way their organizations need good writers and good once our "Can we help you communicators — an English major's claim to fame — sack those groceries. Ma'am'.'" was and free food was even offered to all who attended. met with raised eyebrows, wide eyes This type of informational, informal get-together is a and a quick. "No!" Then, last semester, people from great idea. Students can hear real stories from real pro- my church went to the dorms on the fessionals and also have the opportunity to ask them day they opened and helped people questions or talk to them afterwards to get important move in. My group was stationed at contacts for the future. t>0J>e, mAtf. \ TOOK sboG. At>\Ace m\> Sherley Hall to help the incoming freshman girls. We were repeatedly Other departments should do this as well, and atten- TrWcihlW VT WAS V^R TUWH TD &WE. rebuffed as we asked families if we dance should continue to be encouraged. All it can do could help Ihem lug clothes, furni- is help. ture, stuffed animals and other odds Another opportunity for TCU students is the Career and ends up to the new rooms. A few people let us help them, but Services office located in the Student Center Annex. they always wanted to know what we The staff members in this office are available to coun- Aaron Brown/SKIFF STAFF were getting out of it. Like we were sel students on how to get a job, how to apply to grad- getting paid or something. "No," we would say, "we just want to help. uate school and many other things. Also they offer ser- Really!" vices that help students improve their resume, they put Valentine's Day not There was one lady I will never together informational events such as Graduate and forget. She and her two daughters Professional School Day and coach students for on- were moving one of the daughters into the dorm. It was just the three of campus interviews. them, and they had tons of stuff to The staff also strongly encourages non-seniors to for the faint of heart haul up to the third floor! After we come in. And for those who do make use of the office's If you've drawn little pink hearts If you are in a relationship, you aren't many gifts for men that say got the girl ensconced in her new resources, there will be time to plan ahead instead of all over your calendar this face debt. An extraordinary amount Happy Valentine's Day. So. what abode, her mother pulled some money out of her wallet and tried to just being cut loose after graduation. month, don't read any further. of money is spent on an outfit, fancy does Romeo want? Whoa, let me But if you'd like to rehash some dinner, entertainment, and don't for- rephrase that. What will amount to give it to the guy in charge. Departments should continue to provide resources painful memories, do continue. get the gifts. Since you've already something thoughtful like flowers Repeatedly, he told her no. This was for students as much as possible. In turn, students Yes, for those of you who have been dating, Feb. 14 has to surpass or compare to the value of jewelry a service we were doing of our own free will, he said, and the rest of us should take advantage of opportunities available to tried to bury this painful holiday in the price and creativity of all other lhat will win his heart? Maybe the the depths of dates. At least, this is an idea that real problem is lhat we place too backed him up. them. Why was she so reluctant to your knowl- most people share. much value on these items and then aBaaaaaBaaaaBaBaB accept our help as a gesture of good edge-filled Commentary There are also the long distance end up losing the sentimental brain, relationships. This can sometimes thoughts. will and kindness? Valentine's be more financially destructive than People have gotten so caught up Today's society focuses on inde- Editorial policy: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the Day is next having your loved one close to in the traditions that they don't think pendence If you can't do it yourself, views of Texas Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the you're a loser and a wimp. "Help" is TCU Daily Skiff editorial hoard. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the weekend. home. You send gifts in order to twice about their purchases or reser- opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial hoard. Many of you make up for your absence and have vations. Why do boys get us candy? the most dirty four-letter word. are already one large phone bill from that week- Sure we have a weakness for choco- In reality, this view of life is not correct Humans weren't built to Letters to the editor: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters experiencing end. Of course, it's still better than late, but can you name one girl who must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring tremendous being single. doesn't complain about her weight? stand alone. If we only needed our- it to the Skiff. Moudy 291S, mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to selves, friendship, marriage and fam- amounts of We've all been there. It's no fun What about dinner for two in an [email protected]. They must include the author's classification, major and phone num- STACY ilies would not exist. We were made ber. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. stress as you to watch your roommate and friends Italian restaurant? These days it's STI ART to stick together and help each other plan for that get all dressed up for a night of more like dinner for 100 plus a wait- when we can. special day. excitement. You try and make your- ing line. I guess those simple days Legend says this holiday derived self feel better by celebrating your of cutting and pasting Valentine's It's scary to live in a society where Editor In Chief Brands SchuKe from a priest named Valentine. independence and mocking all those cards and going on picnics in the no one trusts anyone else The Bad Managing Editor Jeff Meddaugh Man — be il a thief, a con artist or Advertising Manager Maren Anderson Supposedly he broke some of the hand-holding, slobbering people, park are long gone. the TCU rapist — is always lurking Assistant Editor Aimee Courtice emperor's rules in the name of love but the pain is still there. Your Regardless of how your in the background, warning us not to Day Campus Editor Jason Crane and was beheaded on the Feb. 14. evening usually turns out to be a Valentine's Day turns out. let me Night Campus Editor Sylvia Camzales He became a saint, and this day was deadly encounter with the refrigera- recommend Ben and Jerry's latest trust anyone we meet. Design Editor Joaquin Herrera It's true, caution is important. I'm set to honor him. So, how do sexy tor and a bonding moment with the flavor. Phish Food. Its rich and Entertainment Editor Mitch Youngblood sorry to say not everyone is trustwor- Assistant Entertainment Editor Justin Roche red dresses and boxes of chocolate VCR. smooth chocolate ice cream with Opinion Editor Erin Brinkman fit in? I don't have the answers, but Someone must also speak up for marshmallow nougat, a delightful thy. But some people are. And Sports Editor Wendy Bogema I do know that someone should have the males. Valentine's Day is a girl's caramel swirl and little fudge fish maybe, if we all work together and Photo 4 Web Editor Patrick Pannett try to be a little more kind and a little put Cupid out of his misery a long holiday. The man is usually the one will ease your post-holiday depres- Production Coordinator Matt Jones more helpful, some trust can be built Production Coordinator Gretchen Crabb time ago. buying all the gifts and making the sion. back up within the bounds of our Production Manager Tom Urquhart Regardless of your relationship plans. All the pressure is placed on Let the loving begin! Business Manager Btey Faulk status, Valentine's Day gives you a him. Sure he might gain satisfaction society. Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf Rebuilding this trust can start right heartache that can't be healed by from making the girl of his dreams Stacy Stuart is a sophomore Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili now. Start at work, with your room- Russell Stover or a 10-foot-tall smile, or get some "close cuddling" radio-TV-film major from Palmer, mate or at your weekly meeting. teddy bear. later on in the evening, but there Alaska. Start by doing something nice, some- thing small for people you see daily. Help people with that homework they don't understand, offer that per- Visit home prompts questions of one's identity son a ride if he or she doesn't have a car. Please, honey, could you come home this paint, and the sight of Coach Cross instantly Each person sees only a fraction of you, like And so as an observer, you become in their It doesn't even have to be some- weekend? It may be your only chance to make you a teenager again. But these involun- the metaphorical blind men touching the ele- minds, because you look it. just an advanced tary bouts of nostalgia battle with your current phant. No one from your past can accurately version of what you were four years ago as a thing that big Cutting a comic strip see a game, and we'd all really appreciate out of the paper and giving it to it. And, as your parents' dutiful older child, worldliness and the immense silent thanks you envision the whole by scratching only part of senior. Your brain has changed shape, but your someone who would appreciate it almost a college gradu- give for getting out of this town. the surface. hair is the same color, and everyone can see the Yes, when you walk in front of the bleachers Here in Tommy Hilfiger High, the surface is hair. can encourage a smile. A sincere ate, you go. BetJaefaeeeetaeVJaeefJ expression and the willingness to Your sister's in the Commentary and look up to find a seat, you still have that all that matters. Except for the kids who are At last the game is over (your team lost), and sensation that everyone's looking at you. Really self-confident enough to shop in thrift stores, you walk out into the cold, starry night. Near really stop and listen to the answer drill team, or your broth- when you ask, "How are you?" is er plays basketball, or they're looking at the game, and you happen to the clothes make the man. A new generation of the main building, the flagpole — without flags be standing in their line of vision. But still, it alternative skater kids line up against the wall to because il is the weekend — stands silent and worth the effort in the good feelings somebody's in the band, that result. or it's Homecoming. You, brings up the question of security. Identity. intimidate those who walk by. The teen moth- unprotected against the sky. The metal cable Do you radiate age, confidence and differ- ers still cart around babies dressed in outfits lhat helps raise the flags bangs against the pole, Of course, we all have bad days — now an official adult, are those days when we won't remember plunged back into the ence from the self of the past? Or are you just a that match their own, like little living acces- echoing what you decided in high school was kid in a college sweatshirt, holding under your sories. The cheerleaders straighten their skirts, the loneliest sound in the world. And tonight, to be nice. But if we sow the seeds of world you used to inhab- kindness now, perhaps on our next it — the high school skin an invisible other life everyone else thinks looking seductively bored. after the dance, a bunch of kids will go home bad day we will reap the rewards gym. ROBYN they understand? More than anything you are surprised by the thinking they've experienced the most their Everyone has an agenda for how they will notion that this is all there is; that the world lives have to offer. when someone is nice to us ... just It smells the same, it Ross because. looks the same and a ' interact with you and the degree to which they effectively stops, except on prom night, at the You already live in a world that is more than will assume you're the same. Mrs. Hopper, edge of this town. Yet when you, too, lived here, one-dimensional. If only you could make it butcher-paper sign that Skiff Opinion Editor Erin says, "Sophomores Rule," still hangs in the cor- your math teacher, is astounded that you're your vision was equally limited. Maybe talking happen for them four years sooner. Brinkman is an English and news- ner. You are torn between empathizing with this about to graduate. Your younger sibling's of life outside this size high school is like editorial journalism major from setting you used to know so well and feeling friend Tiffany asks if you miss whatever explaining sight to the blind. You can never Robyn Ross is a senior news-editorial and McGregor, Texas. like the alien you are. The smell of the latex extracurricular activity you're there to watch. imagine it unless you've been there. English major from Marble Falls. Texas. PA0E4 Ski THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1909 RECRUITS CELEBRATE From Page 1 From Page 1 New alcohol bill program reach new heights. the things I saw that made me want "drive" the wagon. Cattle drives with the toys and trying on the "I compare TCU to what Kansas to commit." began shortly after the Civil War, clothes. State has done," Crabtree said. Volleyfrog coach Sandy Troudt, when Northerners turned to the "It's a neat exhibit," she said. filed for Texas "Their program was down in the who signed three sought-after vol- South for meat. Fort Worth quickly "The kids love it. The little ones dumps. But now their enrollment leyball recruits Wednesday, said gained importance as the last town get right in." By Staphanla Ellzondo Grlett If new federal standards for the is up and they have increased the football team's accomplish- where trail hands could purchase Mains said the younger kids are ASSOCIATED PRESS penalties of both repeat drunken financial support. ments can help all sports in the supplies before starting on the full of surprises. AUSTIN — For the fifth time in driving violations and open con- 'TCU is doing something along athletic department. Trail. "You never know what you're his 10-year tenure in the House, tainer laws are not in place by Oct. the same lines." "I think anytime we get positive Visitors continue their journey going to see," she said. "One day, a state Rep. Fred Hill, R-Richardson, I, 2000, Texas would be forced to Hyman agreed. press it helps us," Troudt said. back in time with a stop to see the group of kids in the Victorian par- has filed a bill that would strength- divert about $40 million in high- "The whole institution benefits," "The better we are at every sport, train, which made its first stop in lor was trying on clothes. en Texas' open container law and way construction funds to other Hyman said. "This just builds on a the better it is for us. I say, 'Go, Fort Worth July 19, 1876. "A couple of them got all increase penalties for repeat drunk- safety programs, she said. lot of things that were already tak- Coach Fran!'" "The people of Fort Worth had dressed up and went to the train en driving violations. That amount would then increase ing place. People see that the Monte Stratton, coach of the never even seen a train before until and waved at people." Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower to about $80 million in October school is making a commitment to track team, will be a direct benefi- it rolled into their station," Mains Older kids and adults enjoy the Mound, has filed similar legislation 2002 if the federal provisions are have a top-flight program." ciary of Franchione's recruiting said. "Imagine their shock." exhibit just as much as younger in the Senate. not in place, she added. While basking in the glow of his class. Four of Franchione's Adults and children can get into kids, Gaffney said. 'Texans feel they have the right David Laney, the chairman of the highly regarded recruiting class, signees — Jerome and Jerrod the railroad spirit by trying on "The older kids, like high to finish up a day of working out in Texas Transportation Commission, Franchione reflected on what his Braziel of Dunbar High School, engineers' overalls and selling school, like to try on the clothes the hot sun and drive down the said that could severely hamper successes might mean for the Tyrone Sanders of Spruce High tickets or waving from a full size too," he said. "Even the older boys highway in their pick-up truck, construction, as only about 40 in entire TCU athletic program. School in Dallas and Ricky or a miniature version of the origi- like to try on the dresses and the down a bottle and toss it empty in every 100 projects can be funded "I think it adds to the vision and Madison of Kimball High School nal Texas and Pacific car. bustles." the back," Hill said Wednesday. under the state's current budget. commitment of the program," in Dallas — are all nationally As the 1800s rolled to a close. The exhibit also provides His legislation has failed in pre- "We're already operating under a Franchione said. "This has been respected track athletes and are Fort Worth was a bustling city posters of Fort Worth history and vious sessions to emerge from financial handicap," said Laney. the culmination of a lot of time expected to join the track team complete with growing neighbor- actual clothes, guns and other committee scrutiny. "We cannot afford to have our other preparation." next spring. hoods. Visitors may walk through paraphernalia of the period, "Each time this bill fails lo pass, arm tied behind our back, too." Franchione said a combination Stratton was appreciative of the the "modern city" of this era and Gaffney said. more people die," Hill said. "We The proposed legislation would of factors has contributed to the football team's recent achieve- tour a Victorian parlor, a one-room "Anything that is shown is real," not only lead the US in alcohol- suspend the driver's license of a sudden influx of blue-chip stu- ments. schoolhouse, a photographer's stu- he said. "Kids three to 11 don't related fatalities, we probably lead repeat drunken driving offender for dent-athletes: "The administration "The fact that the football team dio, a W.C. Stripling general store, really look at the static displays. the world." a minimum of one year, in addition and their commitment to the ath- is doing well helps all of the ath- and the While Elephant Saloon and Parents and older people get into Hill cited national statistics that to providing jail time and fines. letic program, a successful (foot- letic programs," Stratton said. "It Restaurant. those exhibits." 1,748 people perished in alcohol- Violators currently receive a mini- ball) season, and being in a bowl reflects only good for the rest of Bob Avery, the gallery host, said Josh Wadley, 17-year-old stu- related crashes in Texas in 1997, mum six-month license suspen- game. us." the schoolhouse, which has slates dent from Abilene, said he enjoyed although the Texas Department of sion. "We don't have a bad recruiter Hyman's efforts to improve the and chalk to play with, is popular learning about Fort Worth from the Public Safety, which has strict stan- The second bill would ban open on our staff." quality of the athletic program with all the kids. exhibit. dards, said 1,066 people were containers of alcohol from the dri- Casey Printers, a recruit from have come to fruition earlier than "It was surprising the number of "It's a good overall exhibit killed. DPS officials said their sta- ver and passenger compartments of nearby Desoto High School, said expected, but he said TCU hasn't kids who went over to the school," because it reminds you of the his- tistic represented 30.4 percent of motor vehicles. the family-like atmosphere of TCU been a hard sell to others. he said. "They just got out of tory and your past," he said. all traffic deaths in Texas that year. Current law allows an arrest only was an important factor in his "This is a wonderful school in a school and went to play school. I Celebrate Fort Worth! will be Mrs. Nelson pointed out that if the driver is seen drinking from decision to sign. great location," Hyman said. guess it was that somebody got to open through May 9. Tickets cost lawmakers have an extra incentive the container by a law enforcer, a "Everyone was really nice, and "People on the outside are recog- play teacher." $3 for children 3-12, $5 for adults to pass the legislation this session. system which has been called inef- it was just a good experience," nizing that TCU wants to have a Susan Brady, a museum volun- and $4 for seniors (60 and over). This time, it is not only a matter of fective by activist groups such as Printers said. "That was just one of big-time program." teer, said the kids enjoy playing For museum hours, call 255-9300. life, she said, but money. 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Space is still available for RENT Summer-in-Germany and Tickets on sale Feb. 5 Study-in-Budapest in the Student Center $15 each Pick up an application today in Tandy Hall 300, or the Neeley School research Center (DRH 130) Limit two per student Must have TCU I.D. For more information, contact Jan Titsworth 257-7527, email: [email protected] J9 PAGES Skiff THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1999 1 the cen ;>n- )ct. I to gh- her ase ber are the The most popular "choice": KTGU rocks on, per It is on 20 hours a day, seven teered to work at the station their in days a week. It is located on freshman year. ied the first floor of the south side "I volunteered, and I guess I've of the Moudy Building. worked my way up," said Adams. :r a It is KTCU, and it is "The "I oversee the music directors; iey. Choice" for listeners throughout everything you hear is approved her Tarrant County and in parts of by me." seven others around the Anybody interested in becom- uld Dallas/Fort Worth area. ing a deejay can do so. although f a Chip Adams, KTCU's program most of the deejays, like Adams for director, said KTCU listeners are and Blair. are TCU students. ion everywhere, not just around cam- Haskett said the biggest chal- les. pus. lenge for the station is preparing mi- seems that more University new students to work at the sta- en- of North Texas and University of tion. Texas - Arlington students listen "We get new students every 3en to us than TCU students," he said. semester, and some have no expe- iri- Adams, a senior radio-TV-film rience at all." he said. "My job is iof major, said to look forward to to give the students experience more campus promotions to help and the ability to make decisions. nly increase student involvement. I'm here to work with the students om "We're doing more campus to help maximize our audience." r, a things, such as giving away free Erin Chandler, a sophomore lef- CDs and putting advertisements radio-TV-film major, said she as in the Skiff." he said. works as a deejay at KTCU for Adams said the station, which class credit. first broadcast as an FM carrier in "I started off taking the FM- 1964, is just like any other. Operations class last semester for "We try to simulate the way a three hours credit, and I'm taking commercial radio station should it for one hour credit this semes- run — like The Edge and Mix — ter." she said. "I like it a lot. and and beat them (in ratings)," he I'll continue to do this when I'm said. finished with the class." Andrew Haskett, station man- Suzanne Wilemon. director of ager, said although KTCU may jazz programming, said she decid- not outrank some of the larger ed to work for KTCU after doing area stations, it has won some some freelance work with impressive awards. He said KTCU Haskett. has been voted best rock station "I've been a deejay here for by FW Weekly for the last three about a year and I'm in charge of years. the classical hour from 12 to 1 KTCU's music formats include p.m.." Wilemon said. She also classical, soft rock and modern helps run the broadcasts of TCU rock. sporting events. Adams said the station, which All TCU football, men's and broadcasts at FM 88.7. is playing women's basketball and baseball more popular music in an attempt games are broadcast on "The to attract listeners who are driving Choice," the station's call name. to and from work. Haskett said finding a call name "We are playing more of the for the station wasn't easy. popular bands like the (Smashing) "Five years ago we all decided Pumpkins and Tracy Chapman we needed a brand name." he said. during our drive-time format." he "We invited the audience to sub- I said. mit names but we didn't like Drive time is from 6 a.m. to 10 them." g a.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. "One day Jennifer Norton (a Jared Blair. the station's mod- former TCU student) walks into g ern rock director, said he deter- the station and said she has the mines what songs will be played perfect name — and that was 'The when at KTCU. Choice. " Haskett said. "We all g "I pick the songs and put them loved it; anything is better than in the computer and the computer The Frog.'" g sorts them out to be played," he said. Story by Tom Sullivan g Adams and Blair both volun- Staff Reporter g g g g * THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1999 CIM SSETS WILL PU SPIRTS MAKE TCU BETTER? 1 Sun Bowl win, a million- is in the midst of a large scale ren- Idollar coaching contract ovation project. Jeff Compher, TCU Athletic Team Expenses nd a new athletic com- senior associate athletic director for plex are all demonstrative of external relations, said the uni- TCU's commitment to ath- Following are figures provided by TCU on the Equity In Athletics versity is to get high qual- Disclosure farm: (figures in thousands) letics and national recogni- ity facilities to tion. attract the best 1905-96 1996-97 1997-98 Eric Hyman, athletic direc- athletes. Football $2,882,584 $2*37*78 tor, said national prominence is Men's basketball 803,298 1,099,699 783,002 a goal that won't happen Women's basketball 447,899 699,036 799/442 overnight. Other men's sports 690,996 1,655,441 1,292*80 The visibility of athletics presents way Compher Other women's sports 365,340 1,554,039 1*58*27 TCU the opportunity to showcase its to do that said the Not allocated by gender 3,185,557 3,450,709 4,105,120 values and standards. Hyman said the than athletics, progress TCU OFFICE Of COMMUNICATION cost of the athletic program 'is a whatever the can't be worthwhile investment. cost," Koehler rushed. From June 1997 to May 1998, said. "You have to Gender Equity in Athletics TCU spent $133,852,022 for the ath- The recent start from the letic program as reported to the approval of beginning with Here's what some NCAA Division 1 schools reported for the 1996-97 National Collegiate Athletic the athletic facilities, then school yean Association. complex recruiting, then project This is an increase of $ 121,549,795 athletes (%) operating expenses (000) totsl budget net (000) was the it onto the field," Comfier male female mole temple mile female from the 1996-97 figures of beginning said. $12,302,227. step in Texas Christian University Southern Methodist 67 33 $833 $408 $4,416 $2,136 William Koehler, provost and vice gaining University is working on a sports chancellor of academic affairs, said a suc- center project which is scheduled for Baylor University 64 36 $1,159 $627 -$1,238 -$2*03 he has noticed a shift in athletic- cessful completion in 2000, said Jon Jackson, spending in the last five years. and marketable sports information director. Rice University 68 32 $1,341 Expenditures in women's sports and program, Hyman said. main- Jackson said the $51 million pro- $408 $1*94 -$387 faculty salaries have increased dra- The board of trustees approved tain that excel- ject, which will include a new stadi- Southern Methodist University matically. the complex without garnering all the lence." um, hasn't caused a dramatic shift in 69 31 $7,183 $3,111 $580 -$364 Koehler said among all division 1 needed funds. A sense of urgency was Hyman agreed. the budget. THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION A schools, there may be several dif- conveyed to the board and the board 'To have a level of excellence ... He said there are many parallels fering factors but what remains com- was confident the money could be there is a cost to it," Hyman said. between the athletic renovations of case. Through attracting more appli- mon is that they all must compete raised. With all the money invested into TCU and SMU. Jackson said it is "Academic strengthening is still cants, a higher student retention rate against each other on the playing Malcolm Louden, a member of the athletic programs, Hyman said he important to have the same kind of where the heart is ... the future of the and more alumni donations, athletics field. intercollegiate athletic committee of wants students to be proud. competitive advantages as other university," he said. can bring the public attention to TCU. "If you want to be successful, it the board of trustees said his interest "I hope they see the dividends and schools who recruit from the same The recent developments in the "Other universities use athletics to costs you what it costs them," Koehler is in all areas of the school, from his- benefits of the investment, " Hyman areas. area of athletics will not deter Ferrari promote visibility in academics," said. tory to accounting and athletics. said. With all the hype surrounding the from focusing on the academic devel- Koehler said. "The two need not be in High profile athletics can get peo- "As a trustee, I have to look at the Other universities have plans to Homed Frog athletic teams, it could opment. conflict." ple asking questions about other areas whole university," Louden said. drastically expand their athletic pro- be perceived that academic excel- "It is the real core, what the reputa- of TCU. "Athletics is one area of the school grams, too. lence is a second priority. Chancellor tion will be built on, where the atten- Story by Beth Wilson "There is no more cost effective where we have excellence. We must Vanderbilt University in Tennessee Michael Ferrari said this isn't the tion must be given," he said. Senior Reporter Students cash in on athletic talent By Joel Anderson STAFF REPORTER Athletes being paid to showcase their talent doesn't only happen in the pros. High school athletes can head towards college with not only the guarantee of more education, but also of a spot on a team. It shows that people feel you're worthy of investing money in," said Chris Kaylakie, a junior finance major and placekicker for the TCU football team. Kaylakie was one of college football's feel-good stories this past season. After coming to TCU sans grant-in-aid as a freshman in the fall of 19%, Kaylakie apprenticed under former AU-American kicker Michael Reeder. After Reeder's graduation, Kaylakie stepped into Reeder's shoes. He earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors this season, as well as something more valuable and tangi- ble — a full scholarship. "From the time you get to school you're always trying to earn one (a scholarship)," Kaylakie said. "It really helps out a lot." It's the sort of help that translates into the most valuable word in a college student's vocabulary: free. Free books, room and board, tuition, and no student fees. In addition to New facilities neede the full scholarship, student-athletes benefit from free tuto- rial services. At a small, private school like TCU, the value of "free" for national visibility can't be underestimated. The average annual cost of attending TCU is $15,900, according to a pamphlet from By Brenda Schulte competitive," he said. "The question is: the admissions office. This can be a very expensive invest- EDITOR IN*CHIEF Who do we want to be in league with?" ment for most people. As a result, high school senior stu- Students could offer a long list of cam- Athletic Director Eric Hyman said in dent-athletes around the country clamor for a free college pus facilities that need upgrades or the initial planning process, other schools education. replacement in the near future. But at the were considered as examples, such as the "It's really competitive," said women's tennis coach Board of Trustees meeting this fall, $8.05 University of Oklahoma and the Ronald Ingram. "It's a free education. It's rare that you get million was approved for improvements, University of Kansas, but architectural an athlete who's good enough to play on a college team not to the Student Center or Rickel firms were chosen with TCU's specific who's not on full scholarship." Building, but to Phase I of a new athletic needs in mind. Not all athletes at TCU are on full scholarship. complex. Leo A. Daly has more expertise with According to Michael Scott, director of scholarships Although students were surprised by athletic facilities and has worked with and student financial aid, sports that participate in NCAA- the move, administrators say the project Texas A&M University and Baylor sanctioned competition are divided into two categories: is overdue and important for reasons that University. Hahnfeld and Associates is head count and equivalency. go beyond the Sun Bowl or NCAA tour- familiar with the Fort Worth area and has Head-count sports like football, basketball and volley- nament. worked on renovations to the Will Rogers ball are required to extend full scholarships to a NCAA- Ross Bailey, chairman of the athletic complex. Bailey said. mandated number of athletes. Equivalency sports (baseball, golf, soccer, swimming, department facilities committee, said in "When, you really want to build a has not been established. as well as history and traditions. He said tennis, track and field) are given a pre-set amount of schol- planning, the. project, the committee has building right, you sit down initially with The new track, on the site of the pre- he envisions it as a combination of the arships to distribute among its athletes. Some athletes are given a lot of thought to the needs of the group involved and go through a sent soccer field, will start the project. Letterman's Lounge in Daniel-Meyer TCU's athletic department. planning, programming and justifying Track is in season and needs a facility and the foyer in Sadler Hall. given full scholarships in equivalency sports, but often the money is distributed equally among the athletes. "As we continue to grow and empha- process," Bailey said. "You try to decide until May 20. "We need to get our Heisman Trophy Bill Montigel, coach of men's golf, said that sometimes size that we have a desire to be a player what's happening, who it's going to serve Soccer will be moved to the existing out where people can see it," he said. "It's being unable to give full scholarship to blue-chip prospec- in Division I athletics, facilities play a and what its overall function is going to football practice field in the next month a place to showcase championship 4x 100 tive athletes can hurt in the national recruiting battle. The role in that," Bailey said. "We're not be." or so and the practice fields will be track teams and football players like men's golf team is given 4.5 scholarships to distribute doing this for fluff reasons. There are "That way it's harder to make a mis- moved to the location of the present Jason Illian." among its five athletes. program needs that need to be met." take or miss something," he said. track, he said. Phase II of the complex will go before "It's at each coach's discretion (how to award the schol- Bailey said the estimated cost of Phase Coordinators of the project describe it The Athletic Academic Center will be the trustees for approval at this semes- I is $8 to $10 million. Overall, he said, as having a domino effect. One step can- built in the area between Daniel-Meyer ter's board meeting. arships)," Montigel said. "You get what you pay for. The money can be a hindrance a lot of the time. If a kid is pret- the project will probably be $30 to $40 not be started until the one before it is Coliseum and Amon Carter Stadium. Bailey said the proposal includes the ty good, they're going to want a full scholarship." million. complete, said Bailey. The building will hold administrative relocation of baseball to the Worth Hills Chancellor Michael Ferrari said the "It requires a lot of timing so we have offices, football offices, the compliance area of campus along with a building to Ashley Boothe, a sophomore pre-major and member of the track and cross-country teams is a partial-scholarship complex moves TCU to a new level of as little disruption of playing seasons as office, a video lab and a heritage center support it with offices, locker rooms and visibility. possible," he said. aside from the academic center. sports medicine. Another indoor facility, athlete. She said that the importance of a scholarship extends into post-college life. "Athletic strength will never replace Bailey said he anticipates a ground- Bailey said the heritage center will be with an indoor basketball practice court "If you're on full scholarship, you don't have to worry academic strength ... but we want to be breaking before March 1, although a date used to highlight current TCU athletics and a volleyball venue, is in the plan. about loans and paying back a lot of money after school," Boothe said. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1999 Skiff PAGE 7 Recruits join football 'family' By Wendy BogwiM "I think this class reflects that we are strong one quarterback, two tailbacks, one fullback, from Spring High School and Robert Pollard SPORTS EDITOR in the area that's important for us to be strong two wide receivers, one tight end, four offen- (6-3, 230) a linebacker/lull back from Many teams consider their members to be in, and that's the Metroplex." Franchione said. sive linemen, three defensive linemen, three Beaumont's West Brook High School. Other Campus like a family. It's an old sports cliche, but after "... We have targeted this, it's been an impor- linebackers and three defensive backs. state recruits are Jock Beddingfield (6-3, 300) looking at the 1999 football recruiting class it tant area to us, I felt like we did well. Franchione said he thought the group fits an offensive lineman from Robert E. Lee High The football team wasn't seems to be true. "We're especially excited about the Fort the needs the staff sought. He said Printers fits School in Tyler, Tremaine Butler (6-0, 185) the only TCU sports team to Among this year's recruits is another set of Worth area kids we were able to keep here." TCU's style of offense as a quarterback, and from San Antonio's Brackenridge High receive letters of intent from twins who will join two sets already on the The Braziel twins are two of three Fort that with four seniors on the defensive line School and linebacker Josh Goolsby (6-2, recruits. The volleyball and team and a cousin of two members of the cur- Worth signees coming from Dunbar High next season the incoming linemen will add 220) from Bridgeport High School. Fullback women's soccer team also rent Homed Frogs. School. Donald Burrell of O.D. Wyatt, a 6- depth at that position. He said he was also Chad Purcell (6-0, 232) is the only out-of- signed new team members "We continued the family tradition of TCU foot-2, 245-pound defensive end, rounds out pleased with the speed among the defensive state signee for the Frogs and is also the only Monday. with some twins and a third Schobel to join the Funky-Town trio. backs and running backs. junior college recruit. The Californian comes the team," head coach Dennis Franchione Other area recruits are running back Ricky "Our receivers are tall and athletic; we were to Fort Worth from Wesl Valley Junior Volleyball said. Madison (5-10, 180) of Dallas Kimball, offen- looking for some height and size at that posi- College. Volleyball head coach The third Schobel is Bo, a 6-foot-5, 235- sive linemen Jonathan Morgan (6-5, 315) of tion," Franchione said. "... We got four more Many recruiting analysists have placed Sandy Troudt announced pound defensive end from Columbus, Texas, Waxahachie and Matt Orlovsky (6-5, 295) of big strong linemen in this class to go with the TCU's '99 recruiting class as the third best in three signees: Jill Franz of who will join cousins Aaron and Matt. The Dallas' Bishop Lynch, quarterback Casey four big strong linemen that we got last year. the state behind the University of Texas and Fresno, Calif.; Katie Kieffer twin signees are Jerome and Jerrod Braziel, a Printers (6-3, 190) of DeSoto, defensive line- ... I felt like as far as our needs we did a pret- Texas A&M and some even consider it to be of Frontenac, Mo.; and pair of cornerbacks at 5-foot-11 and 170 man Chad Pugh (6-5, 280) of Boswell High ty good job." in the lop-50 in the country While Franchione Stephanie Watson of Demon, pounds. They become the third set of Horned School, cornerback Tyrone Sanders (5-11, Besides recruits from the Dallas-Fort Worth said national recognition is rewarding, it isn't Texas. Frog twins, joining Terrance and Timothy 170) of Dallas Spruce and running back area, the Frogs signed three from the Waco something he thinks about. He said he is more Franz is a 6-foot-1 middle Maiden and Adrian and Allen Lewis. Tommicus Walker (5-11, 185) of Arlington area: offensive lineman John Glud (6-6, 3051 concerned with how his staff evaluates play- blocker and was named first- These three signees were some of the most Lamar. from Waco's Robinson High School; line- ers. team all league and second- highly recruited in the state and made both the Printers said staying close to home was a backer LaMarcus McDonald (6-2, 210) from "I put much more stock in our evaluation team all section in both her Dallas Morning News and the Houston factor in his decision. Waco High School and Bruce Galbert (6-5, than in anybody else's." Franchione said. "... junior and senior years. Chronicle State Top-100 lists. "I wanted my mother to see me play," 190) a wide receiver from Riesel High School. Bui (he success of this class isn't going to be Kieffer helped lead her Franchione said he was pleased by the Printers said. "I've got to admit that." The Frogs also signed two Houston-area based on what they've done, but what they'll high school team to a state number of local recruits this year. In terms of position the Frogs have signed players: tight end Stanley Moss (6-3, 230) do. Thai will be the proof." championship in 1998 and was named MVP of the Missouri High School State Tournament. The 6-foot-3 middle block- Intramurals kick off er was also named Player of the Year for Missouri and By Jeri Petersen ted free and are welcome to cheer time." eastern Illinois following her STAFF REPORTER for their favorite team, said Lance The men's club is currently 2-0 Intramural sports competition senior season. In both her Steffen, assistant director of for the spring season. began this week, starting with a junior and senior seasons she Recreational Sports. Hoffman and women's club chess tournament Monday and was named first-team all- Intramurals special events are president Kelly Coulson both said men's basketball Tuesday. conference, first-team all-dis- one-day competitions held on the strongest teams are those from Chess participants competed in trict, first-team all-region and Monday nights. Major team sports the East Coast. a single-elimination tournament first-team all-state. and tournaments play Tuesday "By playing some of the best for about five hours Monday through Thursday nights. competitors in the nation, we will Watson, a 5-foot-11 out- night. side hitter from Denton High This schedule allows students learn a lot," Hoffman said. "We The men's champion was fresh- School, set school records for on teams to participate in occa- have a very young team, consist- man pre-major Abhijat Singh. career kills, career digs, kills sional special events as well. ing mostly of freshmen and Babette Bouw, a sophomore biolo- Registration is now open for the in a season and attack per- sophomores, and they really grow David Dunm/SKIFF STAFF gy major, was the women's cham- centage in a season. She was special event bench press compe- from these kinds of competitions." Chris Maynes, a senior pion. both team and district MVP tition on Feb. 22. "We don't expect to do that well political science major In basketball games Tuesday following both her junior and Registration is also open for the against such strong clubs, but this (above, left), Abhijat Singh, a night, the men's Fiji team won men's and women's floor hockey is an exceptional learning oppor- senior seasons. over Sigma Chi 55-43; women's freshman pre-major (above, tournament which will be held tunity for us," Coulson said. right) and others compete En Fuego beat Theta 33-26; co-ed Feb. 14 through 18. "We are always recruiting new Soccer Wind Blasters defeated Wesley in the intramural chess Women's soccer head The registration deadline is players," she said. "People in this tournament Monday night Wahoo 53-31; and in the 6-foot- Wednesday. area don't know much about Singh won the tournament coach David Rubinson and-under league, Otterpops top- announced the singing of five lacrosse, but when they come play pled the Clark Hicks 60-35. Club Sports they really like it." The roller hockey team has played well for a young learn, club women Monday: Sherry Dick The basketball game schedule and Lori Robbins of Sam The men's and women's The women's team's next tour- some victories already this spring. president Jon Marriotl said. The is: 5 to 11 p.m. on Sundays, 6 to Houston High School in lacrosse teams will travel to New nament is Feb. 13 against A&M. Last weekend the club scored club is slill looking for new mem- 11 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Arlington; Nicole Carman Orleans this weekend to compete The Ultimate Frisbee club is wins over Texas and the bers, he said. Wednesday and 10 p.m. to mid- from Arlington's Martin in the 18th annual Mardi Gras also competing in a Mardi Gras University of Southwest Men's volleyball club presidcnl night Thursdays. Regular season lacrosse tournament. tournament Feb. 13 and 14 in Louisiana and tied the University Justin Williams said his learn had High School; Alecia play continues until Feb. 28. Grieshaber from Richland Men's lacrosse president Pete Baton Rouge. of Texas at Arlington. moments of greatness last week- The next special event will be ' High School in North Hoffman said, "Club teams from The Tae Kwon Do club will The team's next tournament end, but didn'l do well overall. the bowling tournament at 8:45 all over the nation go to this tour- compete in its first tournament will be Feb. 13 in Dallas againsl The club plays again Salurday in Richland Hills, Texas, and p.m. Monday at Don Carter's All- Brenda DeRose from nament. The University of Texas this weekend in Austin. The club Southern Methodist University, Demon at the University of North Star Lanes, 6601 Oakmont Blvd. Norman High School in at Austin, Texas A&M University will then travel to Dallas for a Texas Tech and A&M. Texas. The registration deadline has and TCU are the only Texas competition the following week- The rugby club was defeated in For more information about Norman, Okla. passed, but spectators are admit- Dick, a forward, was the schools going, and this is our first end. Houston on Jan. 30, but they recreational sports, call 257-7945. leading scorer and earned all- district honors for two of her high school years. NBA season opens with many changes Robbins, a midfielder also earned all-district honors in The past few weeks in pro bas- head spin. ture, the balance of superiority has decide who is worthy. Besides, • Offer a public apology. The fans high school. ketball will finally come to There have been so many roster dramatically shifted in the NBA. To shouldn't thai decision be up to the need to know straight oul from the Carman, another forward, mean changes that it would take a whole where, though, is as of yet unan- fans? players and the owners thai they slill was a member of Martin's something aaaaaaaaaaaBaasa day to untangle the web of free agent swered. The talent is more or less bal- • Have more interaction with fans. care about the fans. The fans are the 1998 State Championship Friday night. Commentary signings. There were more headline anced out among eight or nine teams Since the All-Star game was can- ones who ultimately pay their team. You see, moves in the past few weeks than in that are considered contenders. celed, at least schedule a Fan salaries, so I think we deserve at least Grieshaber has earned tomorrow the last few years. Just a few moves The big difference this season, Appreciation Weekend in each NBA an apology. numerous all-district and all- night is open- that will affect the championship pic- however, will be the concerted effort city. The NBA is in tough times right region honors and will be ing night for ture: Scottie Pippen to Houston, by the NBA and its players to regain • Free concessions in the second now. Bui. it is also resilient. It joining her brother, Aaron, a the National *>})4 Latrell Sprewell to the Knicks, the fans' support. Free scrimmages half, excluding the beer of course. bounced back when Larry Bird and forward on TCU's men's soc- Basketball Antonio McDyess and Nick Van Exel are a good start, but it will take a lot This way. fans will be more likely to Magic Johnson retired and it will cer team. Association in to the lowly Nuggets and Steve Ken- more than that to regain popularity. stay to watch the entire game. bounce back this time The question DeRose has played on two probably the to the Spurs. Here are a few suggestions for the • More half-price ticket nights. is when and how? I guess we'll just State Championship teams craziest bas- MATT We even have name changes. NBA to get back its fans: • More public appearances and have to wait and see. and has earned all-district ketball season WllWCh Detroit Pistons center Brian Williams • First of all, stop trying to promote community service. Get the players and all-state honors each ever. is now known as Bison Dele. I won't somebody to take Jordan's place as and the owners involved in the com- Mart Welnack is a sophomore year. The presea- even try to explain or understand ambassador of the NBA. Let the play- munity. It will benefit both the public news-editorial journalism major from son alone is enough to make your it. 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