\K( \hi \( ,1 1 FRIDAY Sbptembbi 7,2001
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Todayi IS B ® Htfi91Low75 SEP 1 2 2 / f Htfi 87 Low 76 An independent newspaper serving Southern Methodist University • Dallas, Texas smudailycampus.com Tornado strikes near Carrollton public school
By De'Borah Bankston SENIOR STAFF WRITER • BANKSTONI0UREACH.COM TcfffifXiSft* MYTHS ; Just 17 miles northwest of the SMU cam pus lies McCoy Elementary School in There are many misconceptions iCarrollton. that swirl around tales of torna ' Wednesday, this school was witness to •the first recorded tornado strike in the city's dos. Knowing the truth about • history. this phenomenon can pro tea you ; School was in session and the day was in the event of a storm. •coming to an end as winds blasted through ;the neighborhood. The storm snapped power and telephone • Tornadoes are not always clearly ilines, damaged homes, and ripped apart :trees across the Dallas suburb. visible, they are often hidden by At Polk Middle School, children fol heavy rainfall. lowed standard tornado safety procedures and no one was injured. • Damage caused by tornados ; "We didn't try to downplay the serious doesn't stem from changes in air • ness of this with the children, but we were pressure, but from the dangerous ;calm. This carried over to everyone," said ;Mark Hyatt, Assistant Superintendent of ly fast winds of the storm. Thus, Support Services for the Carrollton-Farmers opening windows will not protect Branch Independent School District. "Everyone went into the halls, just like we your house - in fact, it could do for the drills and there were no prob make it more vulnerable. lems." Hyatt described the tornado, and the • Tornadoes can cross bodies of actions taken by the school. water, and even form on the De Borah Banksioti/Tm- DAILY CAMPUS "At one point the outside door blew open A inlaw caution tape cordons off an area dwwapad by Wednesday's tornado. The first water, in which case they are and a ceiling tile overhead was dislodged twister ever recorded In Carrollton was mlnot.but the winds were strong enough to dam- called a waterspout. because of the vacuum effect, but that was age houses and cars. Downed power Knee and debris littered the streets after the storm all," said Hyatt. Maw through in the mid-afternoon. • Funnel clouds do not always McCoy Elementary sufferred minimal damage. A tornado is measured by the damage gated their archives and microfilm records accompany tornados.Tornado Approximately half of the students leav that it does and by the strength or speed of back to 1890. winds can cause damage well ing yesterday, left by school bus, just like it's winds using a system referred to as the They only found three incidents reported before a funnel forms, and even if any other day. Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale. in Denton County, none in Carrollton. The One student from Polk had caught the The scale ranges from an FO to F5. Carrollton Public Library Reference Desk the funnel is not touching the bus to McCoy in order to walk her younger "Yesterday's tornado was a weak FO to also failed to turn up reports of tornados in ground the winds can still be sister home safely. Fl," said Greg Fields, Meteorologist for Carrollton. When the school contacted her parents WFAA TV. "Winds were estimated to be 40 "Although SMU students practice fire dangerous. and it was discovered that she had already to 72 mph, however, there were winds drills regularly in the residence halls, they • Not every' downward-bulging left Polk for McCoy. reported at over 110 mph is a couple of do not practice tornado drills," said Marie cloud will develop into a tornado. She was delayed by the weather, but areas." Cotten of Residence Life and Student eventually arrived safe and sound to collect A small tornado was also reported near Housing. "All of the students do receive These clouds can potentially her little sister. Prosper, but there was only minor damage information about tornados in the resident become dangerous, especially if Students at McCoy Elementary were kept and no injuries occured. planner that they receive in their packets at they seem to for a short time in the school cafeteria "The real story here is that we had a pro the beginning of the year. Tornado informa De'Borah Bankston/XHE DAILY CAMPUS be rotating, but not because of downed power lines and debris- cedure, everyone knew their job and no one tion is located on page 33." Estimates for the strength of the storm always. littered streets. was injured," said Hyatt. Overall, the Red Cross estimated 30 rate it as an FO or weak F1 on the Fujita- • Tornadoes can change direction "What I find interesting is that the phones Sue Taylor of the Denton Record homes suffered from damage due to the tor Pearson Tornado Scale, the standard used were still functional," said Carol Hernandez Chronicle said their computerized records nado. Both McCoy and Polk resumed class to measure the velocity and power of tor without warning. They do not of Projects and Services for the district. "Of only go back to 1993 and did not have any es Thursday morning. nado winds. Estimates place the winds at follow a set pattern of movement, course the lines are all buried, so that was reports of tornado activity in Carrollton. For information on tornados, go to between 40 and 72 mph, strong enough to not an issue. The school is just very well Eric Wilkinson of the Denton County www.disastercenter.com\tornado.htm. damage this Carrollton fence. such as from south to northwest built." Reference Library and his associates investi Controversial Kansas For two, preacher to protest the Mustang 'sins' of SMU policies Shazia Aslam football is a STAFF WRITER [email protected] family affair At 2 a.m. Wednesday, Randy Hubach's peaceful night of sleep ended. Hubach, president of the Gay, Lesbian, By Brand! Bloodworth Bisexual, Transgendered, Straight SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] Organization at SMU received a phone call telling him of a press release he needed to see. It began with the words Sonya Cole/T HE DAILY CAMPUS When the "WBC to picket fag-dominated Southern First-year Lee Dervech catches a ride to class in the rain from WVfred Job of Mustangs stampede Methodist University..." Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Job tfc-ove dozens of students around campus into Gerald J. Ford For Hubach, it was the first of many Ph«lM as publicity for their organization. Stadium on calls and e-mails about the visit from the Saturday night, controversial minister. they have more The Rev. Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church in Going my way? than just Mustangs Topeka, Kansas, planned to protest with 20 of his followers on the team, they near the Perkins Administration Building. Later the group Christian fellowship chauffeurs students to class will have brothers. plans to protest at the national convention of the Gay and Sophomore Lesbian Journalist Association in downtown Dallas. Phelps By Sonya Cole pus pastor,- started the organization at right guard, No. 75, and his followers will be protesting the SMU campus as a EDITOR IN CHIEF SMU after being a member of a chapter Sterling Harris, and whole as well as its same-sex benefits policy and its general [email protected] at Pennsylvania State University. junior linebacker, attitude toward the issue of homosexuality. "At the time there were no No. 38, Devonric After careful thought, Hubach has backed off reacting to Some student organizations stand Pentecostal ministries at SMU," he (D.D.) Johnson Phelps' presence and encourages other SMU students to do outside and pass out candy along with a said. "I wanted to bring that aspect of will shift in and out the same. flyer promoting their group to passers- Christianity and God pressed it on my of the game just "We are not going to fight fire with fire," Hubach said. "I by. But few drive around and give heart to start Here." like they did in would advise students to stay away from protesters." these potential members a free ride to Now, there are three other high school. Phelps also accuses someone from SMU of hacking into class. Pentecostal ministries on campus. The brothers his Web site, godhatesfags.com although he said he does not To advertise their organization, Mosquera said he feels that Chi Alpha aren't on the field JtkMM have any substantial proof of this allegation. members of Chi Alpha Christian is just as necessary today as it was five at the same time, In the past, Phelps' organization has picketed universities Fellowship rented a golf cart and shut years ago. live in separate apartments and take and even funerals of people who were homosexual or tled students across campus. "Every group feels like they have its different classes. refused to condemn homosexuality. The WBC protested at "We thought it would be a different own identity and students feel comfort In fact, Harris admits most people the funeral of Matthew Shepherd, a University of Wyoming way to invite people to our events," able in different ministries" he said. don't even know they are brothers. student who was beaten and tortured to death in 1998 graduate student and Chi Alpha mem "They may feel more at home in one "People always ask us — 'Why because he was openly gay. The WBC Web site features a ber Wilfred Job said. "Pius the weather than the other and that's fine." don't you hang around your brother photograph of Shepherd being engulfed in red flames. has been bad." Mosquera said that members of the more?' We have been brothers for a "Anybody that doesn't have my stand on the issue is irra Although not officially charted, Chi organization see themselves as "ambas long time," Harris said. "I still love tional," Phelps said. He continued, calling SMU "profound Alpha has been a listed club on campus sadors to the campus" and that's where him, but everything he has to say — ly evil and demon-possessed." for five and a half years. They are the name comes from. I've heard it. Every story he has to tell Phelps said that he believes that anyone who accepts moving towards getting chartered. Chi "In 2 Corinthians 5:20, there's a ref — I've h£ud it. In fact I am a part Of homosexuality will go to hell. Alpha is affiliated with the Assemblies erence to Christ Ambassadors and what most of them." Hubach says that he fears for the general safety of the stu of God and was started in 1953 at they are to do," he said. "We get our The brothers, who until 1994 dents but also dislikes the potential publicity that the WBC is South West Missouri State University. name from the C-A or in greek letters Vinnie Mosquera, Chi Alpha cam- CM«*ha,«wi -v> v
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'' " J. , De*Borah Bankston A qui] SENIOR STAFF WRITER •A contest was I By VI, [email protected] scheduled to name Change is in the air at the "ftughes-Trigg BM| NEWS EDITOR Student Center as SMU begins to implement a campus streets. DC« 10-year master renovation plan adopted by the center's governing board last spring. j Kickoff for thl "There are many heavy demands placed on •Peruna's toes used game is 6 p.m., sf the center," said Tim. Moore, director of the facil ^rrive on Bishop I ity. "We host approximately 8,000 events or to be painted red ^.m., well before| Women's Soccer Game activities in a year." qaur hours later. SMUvs.Fbiustoi) Activities sponsored by the center include stu before every game. I The ,tailgatir dent organization and departmental meetings, Westeott Rdd 4mong blankets, Tate Student Lecture Series, the Non-Profit brings together | Career Fair and the Board of Trustees Committee SMU family as 'x RUNNING OUT t I WE'RE PUTTING THE STUDENT DIRECTORY TOGETHER NOW 'M act-off, QnM f OW Haovoatt of p OR FILL OUT AN :'3 BIG MOUTHS! ADDRESS UPDATE FORM AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS! •• Cor*Q to oUeUJ 3'. - Your Academic Dean's Office at G:30 f>r* -i* Portico $ ~ Lobby Counter — Registrar's Office r: % located or. tUe Aoor of - Student Center Information Desk - Residence Hails- See your RA or e/^ail Station HeatUer 0yy - Greek Houses - See Chapter President at dplnYociite_^o®lnot/^2ilxor* Return completed Forms to the Registrar's Office PAB110 by REQUEST LINf Off ICE LINE 8-S 8-57G8 _ ; -i/ j-v.'Y. . Vr; s -'•, -\> •»"' •• -•-ir; r.v- smudailycampus.com The Paly Campu$ -Friday, September 7,2001 •FEATURE 3 Scorin', sippin' & towin' — SMU football traditions J. • quick guide for the Boulevard's babies, what students need to know ntest was By Victoria Holdt "The Boulevard is good because all of apply as last year. Loud and obnoxious inebriated behavior know the rules on game days or pay the ' & the different organizations are represented," For the students that missed the i,s not encouraged on game day. Therefore price. Cars are to be parked on the north or ' to name Bill Snyder sophomore finance major Dee Hornaday Boulevard brew-ha-ha last year, it's pretty the SMU PD plans on having a presence as west side of campus. The Law and Airline said. "It's a good way for the greek system simple. You can't drink unless you're 21. well as a little backup. Mustang Partners garages are also open to students. Above all ci streets. NEWS EDITOR AND MANAGING EDITOR ! [email protected] to meet people." For any entrepreneurs out there, you can't and Contemporary Services Corporation else, do not park near the intramural field. One of the more popular and controver sell alcohol either. You're even supposed to Security have been brought on to remind "If you park on 3000 and Binkley, you're ; Kickoff for the SMU vs. TCU football sial aspects of the pre-game activities con have a licensed bartender at your tent if you people of the Boulevard's rules. If things going to get towed," Shafer said. "That's toes used game is 6 p.m., Saturday but some fans will cerns what the Boulevard becomes, if only plan on giving away alcohol to members of get out of hand, the police will come in to where the buses and season ticket holders ^rrive on Bishop Boulevard as early as 11 for a few hours, on home game days: an your organization or friends. settle things for sure. park." tinted red 3.111., well before the official starting time alcohol-pcrmitted oasis on a normally dry In a new twist and bane to the fraternity "We want people to have a good time," He said the same thing went for the spots ijaur hours later. campus. system, Texas law was amended over the Shafer said, "not break the law." along fraternity row and the Dedman Five very game. I The ,tailgating ^elow the tents and For students of age, alcohol can and is weekend. According to Shafer, an adult If football doesn't offer enough action lot. 4mong blankets, lawn chairs and barbecues consumed on the Boulevard. However, found providing a minor with alcohol is for you, getting as publicly intoxicated as He said that towing was a hassle for brings together a wide spectrum of the everyone must provide their own drinks and now guilty of a Class A misdemeanor pun possible might be a good alternative. There everyone involved, but it would be done if SMU family as students, faculty, alumni all beverages must be consumed in paper or ishable by a year in jail and a $4,000 fine. is supposed to be plenty of action in jail. necessary. If you're towed, it's a $50 fine and friends come together to enjoy a week plastic cups. Open containers, kegs, glass The only exception to this rule is if "If you're a danger to yourself Or others plus $ 10 per day that the car is not claimed. end afternoon and an American pastime. botdes and aluminum cans are not allowed. you're married or with your parents. you're probably going to jail," Shafer said. The bottom line is that whether this is • In its second year, the Boulevard is Unless you are a first-year, you should Therefore, only advanced students of Parking at SMU has been known to drive your first Iron Skillet match up or your cjesigned to bring a classic sense of cama already know the game. Capt. Rick Shafer SMU's MRS degree program will be eligi people to drink since the first parking lot 50th, you'll have a good time so long as raderie and team spirit to the Hilltop. of the SMU PD said that the same rules ble. was filled up. Students with Cars have to you know how to drink and where to park. Move your car by •10 a.m. Sept. 8, from Five things NOT "Art of •one ofthe following to do on game day places: rcting" 1. Don't act intoxicat ed. SMU PD is smarter scheduled •SMU Blvd. between than you'd think. 17, 2001. '.Airline Road and Dublin IStreet 2. Don't stay on the ban "Oz" Boulevard after kickoff. •Binkley Ave; SMU PD will enforce the nmel's ".between Airline Road "hours" — plus you land Dublin Street should probably go to the United game. mmentary •All lots and garages south of Dyer Street 3. Don't wear purple! ave run in Ibetween Bishop SMU could win — show !Boulevard and Dublin some spirit, it's blue or ay's issue. Street. This includes the red. ;Moody Garage, 'Meadows Garage and 4. Don't park any parking lots near the where close to the stadi first-year quad and the um, or campus for that Dedman Center matter because if you atest test of consume too many alco holic beverages you'll for n earth is to Cars with valid get to pick up your car SMU stickers may be when it gets towed. • at without parked in any univer sity lot west of heart." 5. REPEAT: Don't get Bishop. Students may intoxicated because if rt Green [ also use the Airline the Ponies beat TCU Parking Garage and you'll want to remember ersoll the Law School it to tell yOur grandchil ! Parking Garage. dren. tar ORY is over. • V • • ; I .. v -'v; ; ' ' U- : - •' •. v. K. e;,,, (arid we know what a fake I.D.is!) '-.4 • V ."V. v; v i j I , * 4 snxidaHycanipu8.com THE DAILY CAMPUS • Friday, September 7,2001 T THE DAILY CAMPUS Editorials MUSTANG FOOTBALL By Haidi Ban Mustangs will win — IN & AROUND DALLAS AR0UNDB1GD@H0TMAI Upperclassmen must attend Aaron Howard is reac Surrounded by flashing The editorial board strongly encourages the entire student body — espe with Japanese pop music cially sophomores, juniors and seniors — to attend the first home game at tightens his shoelaces, Gerald J. Ford Stadium tomorrow at 6 p.m. eventually untie when The Mustangs will be playing against our cross town rival the Homed around on the dance plat Frogs of TCU. The last two years SMU lost to the Horned Frogs, but that As he moves, his f< can change through fan support. Even their head coach, Gary Patterson, jumping back and forth expressed his worries in the game notes on the Horned Frog Web site: side, he concentrates on "They are a pretty good football team, much improved over last season in front of him. Howard from what I've seen on the film," he said. "Their defense didn't give up a lot dancer's moves, concern against Louisiana Tech. They really fly around and are very fast." ally on each step. SMU is not going to let coach Patterson down. This Saturday, the whole At times, Howard d student body can help the Mustangs achieve their goal by wearing the col 0 jFVe 6*<"oe look at the dancer bei ors of SMU proudly (even if they are not our own colors, and are even OTeetf numerous hours of prac referred to as Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue.) just feel the beats comin At last year's opener, the greatest supporters of the team were first-years The dancer Howard: and alumni. However, Mustang spirit can not be left only to these groups; real, but a cartoon d upper classmen are vital. Despite the loose campus talk about how well the screen. Howard, a soj Mustangs did last year, remember that whether we win or lose its about Rowlett High School, being a team. It's about showing up, participating and doing your best And latest club — he's playii even if you've been to previous football games, there are some new surpris game — the sweat-indi es this year that should encourage you to attend: thumping Dance Dance During Mustang Corral 11 students were chosen for having the most Howard, who took school spirit. These first-years are ambassadors of SMU pride. They are Budget boondoggle place at a recent DDR referred to as the "Elite 11" after the year SMU was founded — 1911. is a huge fan of DDR You'll get to hear them sing along as the Mustang band plays the new fight The magician's maxim in crying bloody murder. They're currently chaiging Their projections are still shamefully modest game imported from Jap song, Mustang Thunder, at halftime. holds that any true conjurer the administration with cooking the books by alter since their rules forbid projecting a budget based on According to ddr; And, as usual, free music, food and drinks are provided during the tail- must never reveal his tricks. ing the "accounting for Social Security, freeing up anything but current policy. The big defense spendr Texas is one of the top 1 gating festivities which start at 3 p.m. on the Boulevard. The talent for duping an $4 billion and also [assuming] corporations would ing Shrub is demanding isn't accounted for; neither the country that has the The kick off of football season only happens once so be there at the inquisitive audience into pay $5 billion in taxes earlier than expected under are the tax cuts of the future. Even Robert Kuttrier, game locations with 3 game. Upperclassmen, leave academics behind for one evening mid don the believing that the coin is still the new tax law." But Shrub has already met with one of The Washington Post's columnists who actu from Austin to Houston blue! colors of red and in the right hand before the stiff opposition from both parties after requesting an ally believes in privatizing Social Security in a DDR, popular in J sorcerer reveals that it has additional $18 billion for defense. The popular con diversified stock portfolio,, is stepping out of the 1998, has different ver Editorial Board vanished is at least as vital to sensus in Congress is that projected economic fringes to be the voice of reason reminding game. Konami, the DD the process of government- growth will be much lower than Shrub claims and, Congress that under Reagan era tax cuts, they were turing company, has t Joe Meagher Sonya Cole Jody Shen/anidc JaNflHAN'Oz" as-usual. Former president of worse still, money generated and earmarked for united in purpose after the fact to recover a modest, Reagan Noll Bill Snyder Richard McPike game with different mi: IbMftei. the Czech Republic, Vaclav Medicare will have to pick up the slack in his mili constructive deficit from the ruins of a thoroughly ture different songs. Courtney Alieksaites Jonathan Devvbre Ashley Aull Havel, called it the art of the tary budget. raided pantiy. Will our representatives really be led Sara Trevino Dave & Busters at impossible. And if I'm not -However, and this is a big however, the appropri astray from conscientious spending towards miserly Road and Central Expres Opinions expressed in each unsigned editorial represent a consensus decision of the These mistaken, the words were ation of money from Social Security is largely just a stfeplus management? a dancing game similar tc editorial board. All other articles on this page reflect the views of individual authors and first immortalized in the political error. Benefits will not suffer as past admin By the finish of the fiscal year that ends on Sept. Pump It Up. Other arcs not necessarily those of the editorial staff. musical biography of Eva istrations that used the cash routinely to pay down UmtedStates 30 (my birthday in case there are any interested par Gameworks at Grapevin ©All material copyrighted 2001 Student Media Company, Inc. Peron. national debt can testify. The big problem about all ties), the CBO estimates $9 billion will be taken also carry a version of DI JtrwnmMfl4nail.smu.edu But sticky fingers do not a this is that without a saving intensive budget we'll from Social Security to fund various projects. This magus njake, no matter what Shrub might be trying all have to swallow much higher interest rates. is only a down payment on the $18 billion estimated to pull over our eyes. I've slowed down the tape, And let's not let the projections distract us from for 2003 and all this to be spent before Shrub's you see, and after a little research I think I finally the basic truth of Shrub's ineptitude anyway. The defense buddies see a penny. But, fellow students, understand how the amateur prestidigitator thought Office of Management and Budget has already per don't fear for your almost mythical benefits some No hate at SMU he could get away with tearing up his victim's bil jured itself with zeal. Paul Krugman of The New 40 years off from now. Instead beware the rising lion dollar bill and not giving it back whole. Those York Times reports that their "numbers are the result interest rates in a nation awash with debt after irre As of 2 a.m. ences and funerals of homosexuals reading along shouldn't try this at home, especially of desperate backing and filling — shift some rev Thursday or homosexual supporters. This has sponsible tax cuts and spending. And keep a close if you live in the White House. enue from this year to next year, then move some of eye on a government more concerned with gather morning, my got to stop. worst dreams It is not the fact that they will be First, as Glen Kessler of The Washington Post it back, then change the accounting rules that have ing money than granting it to programs designed for have come true. present outside our campus that reported on Aug. 22, the newer, tighter budget been in place for 65 years, then bump up the esti your security. mate of economic growth." The extremely bothers me, but more because it is a released by the White House on the same day For )S® 'infarmation on how our future promis seemed to indicate that there would be little or no What's more tragic still is how the Congressional es to bankrupt our best hopes so tong as we fail to homophobic mere reminder of those who have room for spending on "high-profile priorities" like Budget Office, a non-partisan entity, has had their take action, call 1n2 at 768-5314 or e-mail me at Fred Phelps been pushed down for who they are. prescription drug benefits or the much touted mis hands tied when making their own more realistic and his denom For me personally, it is a reminder [email protected]. And look forward to sile defense shield. But here's the catch that every evaluations. They, like the president, assume a peri next week's installment of high crimes and misde ination of the of the injustice I have gone through one's talking about: the $158 billion surplus project od of increased growth next year, albeit smaller. The meanors committed right here, in these United RANDOLPH Westboro my life, the death threats I have got ed by the White House shrinks to a mere $1 billion only spending initiatives they factor in are the ones Baptist Church ten, the notes on my car, the com States. ' proposed by the administration. They still wind up HUBACH of Topeka, Kan., ments, the ridicule and the fact I unless Shrub plans on dipping into the Social Security fund. with a deficit in 2004 because of the size of the Jonathan Trammeil is a senior creative writing rtiubachftmail.smu.edu are coming to have been physically and mentally True, Democrats are the louder of the two parties recent tax cuts. picket SMU hurt because I'm gay. That is right, major, history and Japanese minor and the United Methodist Church as a and I am willing to admit that I am whole. gay, a homosexual, a queer and any With their presence outside of other name society has given me. campus we will possibly get to see SMU is viewed as a very conser some of the most bigoted people in vative campus, but if you really look the entire world. at it, we are not. We are very diver Security in a globaliz- . decades of rule by the Institutional Revolutionary the bureaucracies that are strangling his nation, and Many people are asking why sified, from different religious ing world is a multifaceted Party have wrought, would not be hemorrhaging unleash the power of the free market Coupled with they are here, and frankly, I am ask groups, to minority groups, to issue. To be truly secure, a illegal workers into the United States. A Mexico NAFTA, this could help Mexico catch some wind in ing myself that same question at this activist groups, to Greek life, to the country needs to. be inter with a vibrant economy would not be so willing to her economic sails, which Bush can further by push moment. As with many groups, they Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, nally stable, militarily serve as a highway for drug traffickers looking to ing through laws allowing Mexican "guest workers" are here to make a statement, but it Transgender Student Organization. powerful and, most impor sell their wares to our children. A Mexico with a to hold jobs in America while still living in Mexico. is the manner that they make that Though we may not agree on tantly, well stocked with solid currency could be our bridge to Latin America, If Fox and Bush can move fast enough and decisive statement that should enrage the stu everything and misunderstand each loyal allies. America is all where U.S. envoys are eyed with suspicion and U.S. ly enough, together they could rekindle the Mexican dent, faculty and staff of SMU. other, I know one thing that every these things. interests often ignored. economy and spur the development of a Mexican Because SMU has decided to one in this school stands behind — We are domestically But this sort of Mexico will not come without middle class. progress into this century and give SMU is and shall be a hate free RICHARD sure, even despite of the work. Of course, a complete overiiaul of Mexico will rights to its GLBT faculty and staff, zone. No person on this campus or troubles of last November. "[I will] look south not as an afterthought, but as not come overnight But if Bush and Fox can work this school, according to the WBC, on this planet should ever have to MCPIKE We have a military that a fundamental commitment of my presidency." together and build up some momentum behind puts SMU and the United Methodist endure any type pain or suffering, rivals all the others of the Those are Bush's word from roughly a year ago, reform, it could very well be enough. For if there's Church as an enemy of God. physically or emotionally just Right world. speaking just a few months after Fox ended over one thing the PRI proved, it's that momentum in L Men, Women, Families, with lit because of what they believe, where And we have solid seven decades of single-party rule that had crippled Mexico is hard to stop. tle kids, together will hold signs they are from, their sexual prefer Thinking friends, most noticeably his nation's economy and saddled it with a corrupt And just as Fox needs Bush to push his reforms, stating: "God hates Fags," "No Fags ence or anything for that matter. our longtime allies, Britain bureaucracy. Fox's rise is Mexico's best hope for Bush needs Fox to help extend the provisions found in Heaven," "Fags Go Straight to Friday, instead of paying atten rcimpNceOmail.smu.edu "and Canada. We know, no breaking free of this cycle of poverty, and America's in NAFTA to South America through the Free Trade Hell," and now "SMU Mustang tion to the protesters, let SMU send matter what happens they will be with us — best chance to solidify our southern border. Area of the Americas Treaty. Strong relations with Fags." These groups of people, a message to the Dallas community because in the past, we have been there for them. A more sure-footed Mexico that could provide Mexico can help us overcome the suspicion many instead of promoting morality, a» that we will not allow hate to come But now America has a unique opportunity to its people with livings-wage jobs would ease the Latin Americans have of our regional political inten families should do, instead are on our campus. No matter who is add to this roster of reliable compatriots. It is time to problem of illegal immigration, and the costs to the tions, and enable us to prepare our economy for a instilling hate into generations that demonstrating on our campus, and set a new place at the table. It is time to embrace United States that come with it This Mexico would future that will not be composed of competing Whole I will live with our children and their what their purpose is, SMU is and Mexico. be a more vibrant trading partner, purchasing more nations, but competing supersets of independents SMOEMockk^ children. shall forever remain hate free. Ronald Reagan had Margaret Thatcher. Bill of our goods, as well as providing our economy states, like the European Union. Members of the WBC travel all Clinton had Tony Blair. British leaders who helped with higher-quality imports. Thanks to their friendship, Bush and Fox can do over the United States to picket Gay Randoph Hubach is a sophomore our American presidents push forward their agenda, This is the Mexico Fox seeks to build, but to do more to strengthen the regional economic power of organizations, meetings, confer- humanities major and president of GLBTSO bbth globally and locally. But while President it, he'll need Bush. These two men can use the bond both Mexico and the United States by kicking back George W. Bush and Blair may some day be close, of their personal friendship to chart a new course for one weekend with a few beers at the western White they will never be soul mates. their respective nations. House than Bill Clinton did in his entire presidency. How to reach us However, Bush and President Vicente Fox of How can Bush help Fox remold Mexico? The For us, the end result of a revitalized Mexico would \HY AMPUS Mexico just might From the outset Fox appears to Mexican president only has six years in which to do be a stronger United States with a more stable bor Q C be George Bush's Thatcher — the foreign leader his thing — he can't run for re-election, so once der, and a more united North America ready to take A publication of BOTORMCHEF who can help Bush shape his agenda for a stronger December 2006 rolls around, the clock reaches zero. on the challenges of tomorrow. Student Media Company, Inc. 214-768-1512 Americas and more stable world. We have no way to insure that Fox's successor will And for the Mexicans the result would be a SMU Box 456, Dallas,TX MANMMG ECTOR Bush understands that the future of American be as committed to reform as he, which means Bush Mexico more capable of caring for its own. 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Pump It Up also includes a fret by visit IN & AROUND DALLAS EDITOR to places such as Dave & Buster's middle step for a total of five steps, [email protected] because these facilities are aimed at while DDR has only four steps (for adults. Dave & Buster's stipulate ward, backward, left and right). Aaron Howard is ready to dance. that a parent must accompany those Kane said DDR has a 36-inch Surrounded by flashing neon lights under 21 years old. screen and plays pop music not usu with Japanese pop music blaring, he As director of games at Dave & ally heard on the radio. tightens his shoelaces, which will Buster's, Mike Kane tests games Emilie Selwyn, a senior at eventually untie when he bounces and decides which games the facili Naaman Forest High School, spent around on the dance platform. ty will carry. He was behind bring so much time playing DDR at the As he moves, his feet quickly ing Pump It Up and DDR to area Cyber Zone arcade at Richardson jumping back and forth and side to Dave & Buster's facilities. Square Mall that she now has a job side, he concentrates on the dancer "You have to have a lot of there. She said she's seen a variety in front of him. Howard mimics the courage [to play]," Kane said. "It's of people playing DDR. dancer's moves, concentrating liter a real attraction. What we've seen in Kane said he has also seen peo ally on each step. our stores is that when two people ple of different ages playing dance Daval s at Grapevine At times, Howard doesn't even play it, a crowd forms around the games, including college students. Buatars >539-6757 :: look at the dancer because after game. "The majority of college stu patron numerous hours of practice he can , "So everyone is enjoying what dents like to dance," Kane said. "I K3n|«vine Mills Paricway just feel the beats coming up. they're seeing and people that actu think this is just another venue to -/•••• . The dancer Howard mimics isn't ally get up to play it enjoy them dance in a confined area. stomp* to real, but a cartoon dancer on a selves also." "Plus it's more of a challenge the beat 8021 Wrinut Hil! Lane screen. Howard, a sophomore at Kane said what started in Japan because what you're trying to do is while Rowlett High School, isn't at the has become a trend throughout the keep up with the steps of the playing latest club — he's playing an arcade country. machine rather than just [being] out thalataat Know the lingo. Read up on game — the sweat-inducing, heart- "As we were expanding into on the dance floor dancing." danca (heae tarns. thumping Dance Dance Revolution. California we noticed there was a Kane said practice will make gama Bar tracker: someone who Howard, who took home third trend [of] people asking for the playing the dance games easier, but trend: touches the bar attached to the place at a recent DDR tournament, dance games," Kane said. "That's a player also has to have confidence Pump It Mayers usually is a huge fan of DDR, an arcade what made us decide to test [the to get on a machine. Up. is unless using the ally modest game imported from Japan. game]." "As the game comes on it pro Wtikk, get based on According to ddrfreak:com, Kane said the first test of the gressively gets quicker and it's Heidi Hn\onu-\/ Tin. DAILY CAMPUS the hardest sub- fense spendr Texas is one of the top five states in Pump It Up game, manufactured by tougher to keep up with the steps," in the Maniac level for i for, neither the country that has the most DDR Admiro, was at a San Jose, Calf, Kane said. "You can't be afraid of spond to the beat of a particular play," Howard said. "I have a lot of bert Kuttrier, game locations with 37 locations store. making a fool of yourself." song. Players can choose different friends [now]." The Matrix Walk: when a ts who actu- from Austin to Houston to Dallas. "It was so successful we decided Howard is not afraid of making a levels, difficulty of the game, songs DDR teams have also formed. ptayer walks across the arcade ecurity in a DDR, popular in Japan since to put it in the majority of our fool of himself. Howard once end and even make their own freestyle Different teams, with names such as screen. This move sometimes Enigma, have sprung up around the g out of the 1998, has different versions of the stores," Kane said. ed up wearing a skirt while playing dance moves. iegarae. reminding game. Konami, the DDR manufac Dave & Buster's does carry DDR after losing a bet. He has seen Howard has lost 15 pounds since city, competing against each other s the hatdest level in Pump and holding tournaments. ts, they were turing company, has updated the DDR at its Frisco location, and other DDR players use props such becoming an avid fan, which he It Up, with beats above 300 beats - Ron Butler, amusement manag er a modest, game with different mixes that fea Kane said a Pump It Up game will as costumes and storylines while said was a combination of playing per minute er at the Dave & Buster's on i thoroughly ture different songs. soon join the arcade at the Steman's playing DDR. DDR, doing Tae Kwon Do and eat really be led Walnut Hill Road, said even Dave & Busters at Walnut Hill Freeway location. Players said learning the dance ing healthy. r though their Pump It Up game is ards miserly Road and Central Expressway carries Kane said DDR and Pump It Up moves take practice and patience. Howard said playing DDR has^ afrcak. only two weeks old, people have a dancing game similar to DDR called are similar to each other. The differ Dance game players stand on a plat been beneficial in keeping his sta other DDR fans, find :nds on Sept. come in looking for it. He said Pump It Up. Other arcades such as ence; he said is that Pump It Up has form and stomp their feet on corre mina and endurance up, but there out about DDR events and other iterested par- tournaments might be a part of Gameworks at Grapevine Mills Mall a 50-inch screen and plays contem sponding arrows as they travel up have been other benefits as well. information at Web sites like /ill be taken future plans. also carry a version of DDR. porary pop music, such as Britney the arcade screen. The arrows corre- . www.ddrfreak.com. j irojects. This "I've met a lot of people when I on estimated 'ore Shrub's ow students, nefits some re the rising tot after irre- i NOHThBM patagonia THE SMU WILLIS M. 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I ^ I I U k'l I 'I I • . : o say "Yea" or (with the sub- le Web site at (»S0 I Snidrr IM.I/.I 2 . \ 6 smudaitycampus.com SPORTS THE DAILY CAMPUS • Friday, September 7,2001 a THE DAILY CAW run around trying to score in Friday between these two big goal posts?" Now if you just don't like sup ' Wh porting athletics and refrain from Determination drives dynamic duo with any activity that has to do with school spirit, I've already lost you. each other in the Feras But for those who are scared, don't weight room, in the classroom and on the Cellul; be because this team has almost Brothers practice field, when everything. By Caroli If you're scared of going from page 1 they came to college We're #1! rothers has helped they failed to teach CONTRIBin because, you're afraid of jinxing the CWEAVER<®T> team at home, there's no need to The brothers, who until 1994 each other the neces Seriously! us improve o sity of college foot worry. The Ponies went an unde weren't really brothers at all, grew With a quick By Feras Elghadamsi ball - teamwork. feated 12-0-0 last season at up 45 minutes from Dallas, in SMU campus, it Asstx:IAN SPORTS EDITOR Throughout life, Westcott Field on .their way to a 20- Terrell, Texas. In 1999, Harris and season's "must 1 "SCIANSSO^AOI.COM 5-0 overall record and their first Johnson left the football'field of both Harris and STERLING HARRIS, Johnson had prided neither a piece appearance in the NCAA College Terrell High to compete under what jewelry nor a Pre It occurrcd to ine the other day, sophomore offensive right guard themselves in leader Cup Final Four. would be the lights of Ford the constant coi as I flipped through the 1984 issues ship. Johnson led Maybe you're scared that if you Stadium. cellular phone. of The Daily Campus, that SMU the duo in the class go an important player will be hurt How they became brothers and In fact, it is nc did field good football teams at one Terrell saw us as a package deal. room with an A/B and the team will lose its will and then SMU teammates breaks the get through a day point in time. We never went anywhere apart." average while Harris confidence. The Mustangs won traditional family concept. without some r I started to think what it would Harris and Johnson shied away led on the field, their first two games without senior Johnson had lived with his aunt scrambling in tht be like to go to school where a team from attending the same university being one of the top midfielders Mohamed Fahim and on the outskirts of Terrell. His aunt ture to shut off hi; on campus was No. I and how great because they thought it would be Texas recruits in '99. Carl Bussey, arguably their best two had provided him shelter and taught While this eui it would be to cheer that team on to just like Terrell. "When we were players. him morals, but when Johnson a cell phone at al victory every game. Surely, this "We lived together for so long little, if we played on Both players are nominated for turned old enough to play football the day can make mythical team would have droves we just wanted to branch out and the same [street bas the Hermann Award —an award she lacked one thing — a car. convenient socia of fans coming to watch its ball- meet a new genre of people," Harris ketball] team we given to the top college player in Harris lived in a 100-year-old right service plan games, and players would be said. "But since dad attended SMU, would end up los the nation. Even without these play house in the middle of town with Not only cai mobbed by autograph seekers and we decided to check it out." ing," Harris said. "It ers, the Mustangs defeated George his mother, Jamie, his father, phone be expens admirers alike. In the spring of 1999, Harris and was because we both Mason 2-1 and No. 20 Ja'mes Charlie, his little brother, Gerald, Johnson ended their debate con process of findinj Then I remembered an important pushed to lead." Madison 4-2. two dogs and a pond full of catfish. plan can be v?ry fact about SMU today. We do have firming their decision to play foot In 2000, the Serenity Pang/Tw. DAII Y CAMPUS This team has proven it can win "I was very fortunate growing ball for the Mustangs. people know wh a team that's ranked No. I in the boys' leadership Johnson (loft) and Harris (right) share a bond on without its best players because the up, I always knew I had family and "It was easy for me to make up companies aroun< countrv. And no. it was not 20 years strength turned in to and off the SMU playing field team is loaded with talent, depth I was loved," Harris said. "I wanted will best suit their ago. We have a No. I team today. my mind," Johnson said. "I wanted their weakness. The and experience. D.D. to feel the same way." see game time on the offensive side Well, if they ai This team fields I l players at a to stay close to home and I hoped to brothers' need to lead cost them If you're scared of soccer In eighth grade Harris's parents play with my brother." of the Mustang ball at right guard. area and most ol time, and il does play some of its playing time on the field. They because it's not exciting enough for invited Johnson to the dinner table Harris took longer to decide "We could not play the same here too, then games at Gerald-J. Ford Stadium. wouldn't listen to their coaches and you, this team will cure that, too, and he never left. what school to attend. Harris was position, we are too competitive," because no matter Us offices and locker rooms are failed to fully cooperate with team SMU's soccer team scored the most "I immediatley knew J that I Harris said •Wocal calling plan located at the Paul Loyd Center. being recruited by several Division mates. goals in the nation last year, averag wanted to live there]," Johnson said. Even though they may not physi be able to get a If you haven't guessed by now, I schools — Nebraska, Notre Dame "Our attitudes kept us from play ing over three goals per game. "They had a great family enviorn- cally be side by side, they are united the team that is ranked No. I in the and Texas A&M. ing," Harris said. "Our dad sat us Perhaps you fear SMU will lose mcnt and I fell love — I just had a "I had wanted to play for Notre - mentally. country is not the football team. It's down and explained to us that we its edge if you go to a "big game" good feeling." "We plan to play hard [against your very own men's soccer team. Dame since I was a little boy," had to respect the coaches more. against . a Missouri Valley Johnson continued to live with Harris said. "But I felt like God TCU]," Johnson said. "I will give it And they play two road games this He explained that we could no Conference opponent. The the Harris family. When his aunt was telling me to come here." all I've got." weekend against No. 19 South longer play for ourselves. We had Mustangs are the reigning MVC died in ninth grade, the Harris's When it came down to going far The duo will join the Mustangs Carolina on Friday and the College to start playing for the team." champions and are preseason decided to adopt him. on Saturday night in the battle of Charleston on Sunday in away, Harris couldn't do it. He said Mr. Harris's words stuck in the favorites to win it again this season. "They always treated me like a against the Horned Frogs. Harris Charleston. S.C. he was too close to his Granny, boys' heads. The brothers used , Possibly there's a remote chance member of the family." Johnson brother and rest of his family to go and Johnson both plan to show the Bet you didn't know that,' their strengths to combat their infe that the SMU community believes said. far away. The decision pleased Mustangs the same commitment And guessing by the attendance that if it champions the fact that the riority complex. When it came to college, the everyone in the Harris family, espe that they show in their family. figures from last year, you don't. Mustangs are No. I in men's soccer "When D.D. saw me failing he boys wanted to lead separate lives. cially Harris's father. The.good news is you have the and (gasp!) attend a game that it will They vowed to attend separate would tell me, and when I saw D.D. whole season to get to know this "I attended SMU," Mr. Harris faulting I would tell him," Harris forever jinx SMU's chances at schools so they could obtain indi said. "I was proud to see my sons Earl Phuture HARDTAIL leam. claiming the NCAA title this season. said. "We have come full circle vidual identities. Oddly enough, carrying on the tradition." So why hasn't the SMU campus Well, if you have that fear, you now." they both ended up at SMU. The brothers attribute most of embraced this team for being the do have a valid point. The "Now I realize playing Division The change has led to the broth best club in the nation yet? Why do their success to keeping it in the ers' seeing play time on the field. Mustangs had their best showing I football with my brother is the family. junior midfielder Diego Walsh and Saturday, 5' 11", 220 lb. Johnson ever last, season in NCAA biggest honor I could wish for," "Being brothers has helped us senior forward Lucci Gonzalez go Tournament, but the team has never will start on the 'Stang defense. As Harris said. improve our game," Harris said. to class everyday unabated and claimed the College Cup given to Growing up in Terrell, the boys linebacker, Johnson is determined unsought by adoring fans? "D.D. always pushes me harder to beat the Horned Frogs. the nation's top team. were inseparable both on and off than I want to be pushed, and I My theory is the SMU commu The good news is SMU's men's Johnson's brother, 6'6", 295 lb., the field. always push him harder than he nity is scared. "You mean you want soccer team is working on that one "Johnson and 1 were always Harris says he shares his brother's wanted to be pushed." determination to win. Harris should-l- ^ me Hvfro to afamc that lasts 90 TOO. "Ihgether." Harris said. 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[email protected] incurring additional charges when month for $55 with a $.35 per The most important thing for they make a call on campus to a minute fee after your 400 minutes. consumers to keep in mind when With a quick glance around the friend who chose to keep his cell And, Cingular's nationwide plan choosing a cellular phone is who SMU campus, it appears that this phone number from home. gives you 350 minutes for $49.99 they will be calling. And, if they season's "must have" accessory is For $45 each month, Verizon each month. know that they will be calling long neither a piece of David Yurman offers 400 monthly minutes with an While some monthly fees appear distance, some of the nationwide jewelry nor a Prada bag, but rather additional 1000 "weekend home air- to be expensive, most of these plans plans offer calling flexibility and the constant companionship of a time minutes" in the nearby region. include wireless internet connec- actually will have cheaper fees and cellular phone. For $59.99 each month Sprint's tion, call waiting, voice mail, call more minutes. In fact, it is nearly impossible to "Total Digital Connections" offers get through a day of classes at SMU free long distance as well as wire without some red-faced student less web connection and voice com scrambling in the middle of a lec mand. ture to shut off his chiming phone. Cingular's regional plan includes While this current trend of using Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, New a cell phone at all times throughout Mexico and Oklahoma and offers the day can make for a much more 250 anytime minutes for $39.99 convenient social life, without the photo illustration by Moses Odria/THE DAILY CAMPUS each month. AVE DA right service plan it can be costly. Many companies vary in the local and long distance rates they offer. And, for people not from the Not only can owning a cell Southwest, or who have a lot of phone be expensive, but also the each month for a fairly low cost. "mobile to mobile" minutes with a friends who are no longer living in BLUE process of finding the right service Currently, Sprint is offering 1800 $.40 per minute rate for each the Southwest, a nationwide plan is Pang/Tm D.-MI Y CAMPUS ' •'; plan can be very confusing. How do night and weekend minutes with minute over the allowed amount. definitely the best plan to buy. 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Be there...we will! •• MCKINNEY ft 80LL 8mudailycampu8.com 8 THE DAILY CAMPUS • Friday, September 7,2001 ?(THEDMYCAI Around the world 'King of Pop'returns iChi/ from page 1 AP — Michael Jackson's been scandal-plagued, fading megastar Taylor, 'N* Sync, Spears, Whitney Xhi Alpha." ration. clear how long the proceedings enjoying a resurgence. past his commercial and creative Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Destiny's . . Mosquera ii Controversy over efforts to would last. Britney Spears gushes about him peak)? Child and Alicia Keys. member but sai Bomb injures police condemn Israel for its "racist as a major influence. Destiny's Or are they more enamored with Most of the tickets for the con .' •nized by the Chi officer guarding policies" has threatened the suc Child mimics his moves in their Jackson nostalgia? The ultimate test cert, his first in the United States in Russian rocket burns ordained ministe embattled school cess of the conference, which most recent video. Rock group of Jackson's comeback comes Oct. more than a decade, sold out within >u He holds a I was meant to highlight discrimi Alien Ant Farm has a breakthrough 30 when "Invincible," his first hours — even at prices that topped entrance up in atmosphere off i, tevery Wednesdi nation around the world. The East Coast, creating hit with its cover of Jackson's '80s album of all-new material in six $2,500 per seat. and teaching. United States and Israel left hit "Smooth Criminal," with a years, is released. "He's excited. He wants it bad," '' Graduate sti AP — A bomb injured a Monday after efforts to find a a spectacular light hilarious video that pays tribute to "I think that a lot has changed in said Rodney Jerkins, who produced '. said he joined police officer guarding the compromise with Arab states show him. Even 'N Sync "borrows from the time he has been away," said several tracks on the "Invincible" :because of th entrance to a Roman Catholic failed. Jackson's style on their latest John Bitzer, editor-director at the disc. approached Bibl primary school Wednesday, as Several delegations, anxious album. music Web retailer CDNOW. "I'm "I think the show, the concert, Is "A lot of pe< schoolgirls faced shouting, to salvage the meeting, worked AP—A Russian rocket that "I think that it just shows how not sure he's as in touch with the a key element — how he performs . ' Bible] as a storj stone-throwing Protestant pro Wednesday to come up with had orbited the Earth since hungry everybody is for Michael," mainstream public as he thinks he is and how he does." ethics and they d testers for a third day. new language for the declara 1975 re-entered the atmosphere said Destiny's Child member Kelly or he used to be. I don't think it's The R&B superproducer spent "When the bomb went off I tion. Thursday, its fiery debris creat Rowland as the trio giddily gushed going to be as big as he may think it much of the last three years work will be, but people are certainly was scared to turn round to f A group of South Africans ing a spectacular early-morning about a recent meeting with their ing with Jackson to craft the new Marylanc idol. "They want to see him, so curious." album, Jackson's first since his look behind me. I thought I and Belgians — representing light show along much of the people are trying to do it (imitate Still, Jackson has reasons to feel 1995 "HIStory" disc. children and parents that were the European Union — as well East Coast. AP — A him), because they want to see him encouraged. Though the double-disc set sold just behind me were dead," said as delegates; f|ow Norway, "It was kind of sparkling a lit !-:University of M so bad." The first release from his more than 2 million copies and was Namibia and the Palestinians, tle bit, almost like it was on . • being found ur Isabel McGrann, who Had "On MTV2, we've been playing upcoming album, "You Rock My Grammy-nominated, it was consid escorted her 7-year-old daugh worked through the night fire," sakl John Yeomans, who • jporch of a frate: more of the older Michael Jackson World," has debuted at No. 34 on ered a commercial disappointment ,-\said. ter Emma. Tliestlay and hoped to have a saw»l| afli In the morning as he videos," MTV executive Tom Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. for Jackson. Some of the girls/ aged 4 to compromise draft ready by and his wife were drinking cof Another frs Calderone said. "We've been get And his much-hyped solo concerts Jerkins said Jackson is feeling ...found Alex 11, screamed when they heard Wednesday evening, a Belgian fee at their home in Smyrna, ting a lot of e-mails about how great Friday and Monday evenings at the pressure to deliver big. the explosion from a nearby spokesman said. Del. "It left just an incredible it is to see Michael Jackson on Madison Square Garden— cele "The expectations are always so street, and a police officer was trail." again, so there's a lot of buzz." brating his 30 years as a solo artist high for Michael Jackson," said knocked down altefr apparently The SL3 rocket body re But are music buyers truly hun — will be packed with several Jerkins, who hoped the album's first taking the force of the blast in Taliban judge entered the atmosphere over gry for the Michael Jackson of 2001 celebrity admirers and friends, week's sales would total 1 million his legs. refuses to meet the Atlantic Ocean about 100 (who, some say, is a 43-year-old, including Marlon Brando, Elizabeth copies. There was no immediate miles off Delaware, said Navy report on his injuries. diplomats about aid Cmdr, Rod Gibbons, a None of the girls was hurt, v workers trial spokesman for the U.S. Space however, and they continued Command at Colorado Springs, I >ll'l.Vlt 31. 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If goitre imMi jou can pay to meet your nuwdi Let a penon who TrUmmt Mmiis Sevma, he. the bilk AND yet a ^ectai treat mr doesn't say much catch your eye. 10 srtiudaiiycampuft.com GAME PMVIEW THEDAIYCAMPUS- Friday Saptambar7,2001 Archrivals face off early for the MfU 'Iron Skillet' Mvmtmnam By Firai On the defensive side of the ball, Elghadamsl SMU looks to build on the momen ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR tum of last week's second half per [email protected] formance against the Bulldogs. Rusty Simmons Rivalry week comes a Despite losing the field-position • STUDENT WRITER little early this year for the battle and playing over half of the Stows Eprroii [email protected] SMU-TCU game as the game, the Mustang defense held the [email protected] Ponies look to avenge a 62-7 La. Tech offense to two field goals The arguments have already loss last season against the in the second half. Anything can happen when started. University A proclaims Horned Frogs. While the Ponies return 20 archrivals collide. This week, "it's that University B is full of Although the match-up was starters from last year's team, TCU about payback, and it's about pompous, lazy students, who live one-sided last year, the Ponies will returns only 10 starters. In addition, pride." The Mustangs are more off their parents' money. be facing a much different TCU the Horned Frogs lost former Head determined than ever to trample University B retorts that team with a more experienced ros Coach Dennis Franchione who left the Toads and this year the victory University A only has students ter. SMU is looking to record its to take the coaching job at will be red and blue — completely because they couldn't get into first win of the season and regain Alabama. SMU. University B. the Iron Skillet that goes to the win The new man at the coaching Even though the TCU Horned It's more than two months from ner of this storied rivalry. helm for TCU is its former defen Frogs scurried away from the the opening kickoff of the Texas The two teams first met on Oct. sive coordinator Gary Patterson. Western Athletic Conference for A&M vs. Texas football game, but 8, 1915 in the Ponies first ever Also returning is starting junior Conference USA, they have not the arguments have already game. SMU enjoys an edge in the quarterback Casey Printers, who is escaped the power of the Pony. started. Overall series-that stands at 38-36-7. 18-4 as a starter, as well as junior SMU and TCU have met 82 Meanwhile, on the The teams have played every year wide receiver LaTarence Dunbar. times in the past. SMU leads the campuses of TCU and since 1926. The biggest individual loss for series 38-36-7 and is not about to Southern Methodist, public The Mustangs are coming off a TCU is Heisman runner-up running turn over another win to Fort relations offices axe desper season-opening 36-6 loss to back LaDainian Tomlinson, who Worth pond scum. ately trying to ignite a fire Louisiana Tech in Shreveport, La. recently signed with the San Diego In 2000, the Horned Frogs ran in the media, declaring TCU posted its first win of the sea Chargers. through the cracks of the newly Saturday's "Iron Skillet son last week in defeating the The Horned Frogs are also feel constructed Gerald J. Ford Game" a meeting o University of North Texas' 19-5. ing the loss of four of their five Stadium to beat the Mustangs 62- rivals. SMU began the season with a offensive linemen from a year ago 7. But this year the cracks have Once upon a time, the disappointing loss against La. Tech along with fullback George Layne been filled and the competition has Frogs vs. the Mustangs includ last week. The Ponies threw the ball who bolted early for the NFL. changed. ed some of the characteristics over 50 times in that contest and Those losses have shown this TCU lost its Doak Walker of a real college football rival were unable to get any rhythm on year with an offense that averages Award winning running back ry, but those days are long offense. Two turnovers were only 13 points and 192 total yards LaDainian Tomlinson and its rec past. The rivalries of college returned for touchdowns against during the young season. The ognizable coach, Dennis football are between teams SMU in the season opener, and Horned Frogs have mustered only Franchione. Now the Horned with history and tradition, penalties plagued the team through two touchdowns this year. Frogs are under the direction of between teams in the national out the contest. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, the inexperienced Gary Patterson spotlight, between teams that have The Mustang offense hopes to TCU's defense remains strong and and an unproven running back and developed hatred for one another rebound with sophomore quarter showed its prowess in holding down offensive line. and between teams that includes back Kelan Luker looking to recov Nebraska two weeks ago in a 21-7 Although the Mustangs lost on extreme notions from the schools' er from the mistakes made in last loss. In that game, the TCU defense the scoreboard 36-6 last week fans and bands. week's ballgame. The running limited the No. 4 Cornhuskers to against Louisiana Tech, the Ponies When comparing the alleged back duo of sophomore Keylon 310 yards. managed to outgain the Bulldogs TCU-SMU rivalry with some Kincade and junior Kris Briggs Last week, the Horned Frogs 286-245 in total yardage. The sta legitimate rivalries, it becomes should receive more action this were even more impressive in hold tistics prove the Ponies possess the apparent that the lie won't last week. ing UNT to only 129 total yards. power to trample across opposing much longer. We'll find that rival defenses. On Saturday, the Toads ries involve more than just geo are the endangered species. graphic proximity. The mistakes from last week's A rivalry has history and tradi game against La. Tech provide tion. The Harvard-Yale rivalry motivation for sophomore quarter dates back to 1875. Although it is back Kelan Luker to redeem his now a game between Division I- name. A newfound composure AA teams, the ,game still means and accuracy will help Luker something. It is the original rivalry, deliver the Ponies a much-needed and its history and lore are still victory. thick with anecdotes of meaning. Determined to make a large It's true that the TCU and SMU stand against TCU is nationally I i meetings date back to 1915, and ranked junior Mustang tight end during the post-World War II col John Hampton. In 2000, Hampton lege football boom the student caught a seven-yard touchdown bodies created a traveling trophy, pass and rushed the ball for 61 called the Iron Skillet But the tra yards against the Horned Frogs. dition of presenting the skillet to This year an added 20 pounds in the winner of the annual football the weight room makes Hampton game eventually died, and the more dangerous than ever. original skillet was lost. In 1993, With 828 total yards mshing in the school's attempted to revive 2000, junior Doak Walker Award the tradition, but it didn't work. nominee Kris Briggs along with A rivalry is between two of the sophomore running back Keylon nation's top teams, or at least Kincade will give the Horny teams in the national spotlight, Toads' defense something else to playing for more than a single vic worry about. Last week the duo tory. gained 108 yards against La. Hie Qiio State-Michigan rival Tech's defense, and this Saturday ry is perennially between squads, they plan to gain even more at both ranked in the top 25, vying home. for a spot in the Rose Bowl. That's When the battle breaks out in top teams playing for more than a the air, SMU wide receiver Johnny single victory. Freeman will show TCU what The match-ups between TCU football is about Freeman's con and SMU rarely feature a team in centration on the deep ball will the top 25, and a game between emboss the final hoof print in the the schools has never been played Homed Frogs' backs. while both were in the top 25. Contrasting the Ponies' offen Since TCU has jumped from the sive strength is the Mustangs' Western Athletic Conference to defensive determination. The Conference USA, the TCU vs. defensive powerhouse will wipe SMU game doesn't even result in the grin off the Frogs' face and a conference victory. It's simply leave them searching for a new another game for both teams. expression. A rivalry breeds hatred. The 2001 Pony line is secured There is no in-between when it by sturdy senior defensive end comes to the Alabama-Auburn Kevin Aldridge. Joining Aldridge rivalry. Auburn fans would have is Vic Viloria a senior linebacker attempted to assassinate Bear vying for the 2001 Butkus Trophy. Bryant, a former Alabama coach, Viloria is determined to stop any if he switched schools. thing threatening his tearii's repu The same is not true at TCU or tation and his chance at the SMU. Angie Ravaioli-Larkin, the When: Butkus. Senior linebacker D. D TCU women's golf coach, was Johnson joins Viloria, equally 6 p.m. once a star on the SMU golf team, determined to swallow the Toads. yet rarely does anyone at TCU Saturday Johnson plans to attack the question her allegiance to the scrawny Horned Frogs with speed Frogs. and strength. Supporting the A rivalry includes extreme Kaya to the TCU Keys to the SMUgamai senior line is junior corner back notions from the schools' fans and Kevin Garrett With an accu-track bands. It's been a long time since Offense: TCU's offense has Offense: The Mustangs need time of 4.26 Ganett makes Dion the Army-Navy rivalry has had been pathetic thus far, and a lot of to run the ball successfully early. Sanders look slow. Garrett's any impact on the national cham that has to do with the play of SMU has to stay away from die big immense speed ensures every pionship picture, but what the fans Casey Printers. The Horned Frogs mistakes made last week because SMU fan a dinner of Toad soup and bands represent in this game is need to get his confidence up early they often snowball into huge dis and barbecued Frog legs on the untouchable. with some quick strikes. If TCU's asters. SMU cannot lose hope early, Boulevaid following the game. While the SMU and TCU offense plays like it did last week and the team's offense will need to SMU is deteoniiKd to reclaim bands bickered over rye seed against North Texas, the Mustangs score touchdowns when they get in their home turf and redeem their planted on each other's field, stu will win this game. the red zone. reputation. Game day adrenaline dents at Texas A&M listened to Defense: The Horned Frogs Defense: Luckily, the will ensure the 'Thrvid" Mustangs their band play a rendition of have been phenomenal on the Mustangs played well in the second topple thetjobtftr toads. "Amazing Grace" at Texas vs. defensive side of the ball, making half last week while TCU's offense Anyone driving down 1-20 on Texas A&M half-time, after 12 Nebraska's offensive line look silly. sputtered. That makes it especially Saturday night should watch out people were killed when their SMU's offense showed glimpses of important for SMU to stop the for flying Frogs because the bond file collapsed Closed. what they are capable of last week Horned Frogs from gaining any Mustangs will kick the trashy so the Horned Frogs need to con confidence. SMU must stop the Toads out of the royal Ford tain Kelan Luker early. 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