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Missing quilt Mostly returned to artist cloudy A patchwork quilt created by Rachel K. Turner, a graduate student who reported the quilt Inside stolen Monday from Moudy Anthony Hopkins is on THURSDAY Building North Room 100, was SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 returned anonymously "The Edge." Thursday around 4 p.m. See page 4 Texas Christian University Turner and friend Jane 95th Year • Number 20 Heislander were discussing the quilt theft when someone rushed in to tell them that a man called the department of art and art history with information about the quilt, Heislander said. At the end Dia de Fiesta events end The caller told the adminis- trative assistant that the quilt could be found in locker 102 of of his rope the Moudy Building North hall, Hispanic Heritage Month Heislander said. The artist left the quilt at 6 p.m. Friday and discovered it Poetry readings, salsa band to wrap up celebration missing around 1 p.m. Monday. Turner's incomplete patch- By Brenda Schulle students to stop by and hear a sideration lor judging. STAFF REPORTER work quilt had a lithographic unique flavor of music. Attendees Poems were judged based on orig- engraving of Princess Diana, A salsa band, refreshments, poetry can dance or just hang out and lis- inality of subject matter, style, actress Marlene Deitrich and readings and an open microphone ten to the music, she said approach and emotional appeal. as Turner's mother. She said she event in the Student Center on Friday The day's celebration will con- well as technicality and overall values the quilt at $1,000. will mark the official end of the tinue Friday night with a poetry appeal. Programming Council's celebration reading at 6:30 p.m. and an open Winners of the contest are: first 25 emergency calls of Hispanic Heritage Month. microphone at 8 p.m. in the lounge. place. Samuel Serna. "Patrimonio:" made during killing PC's Dia de Fiesta will be held Winners of the Hispanic poetry second place. Patricia Bndara. "Lo (U-W1RE) ANN ARBOR, from 11 a.m. to I p.m. in the Student contest will receive their awards extrano:" third place. Carmen Ortega. Mich. — As Tamara Williams' Center lounge. A Christian salsa and read their poems. "Desconocido:" fourth place. Krisia boyfriend brutally stabbed her band from Killeen. Texas, and the Poetry was judged by faculty of Tatschl. "HI Pensamiento" more than 10 times with a Sinai Orchestra will play, and the Spanish and Latin American Winners will receive 5>I00 U.S. kitchen knife on Tuesday, at refreshments will be served. studies department. Poems were savings bonds lor first and second least^5 neighbors called 911 in Stephanie Goodrum. a junior biol- submitted in both English and places and $50 bonds for third and a futile attempt to stop the slay- ogy major and chairwoman of PC's Spanish, and proper grammar of fourth. ing. Multicultural Committee, invites bolh languages was taken into con Williams, a 20-year-old Please see HERITAGE, Page 6 senior at the University of Michigan, died during surgery at University Hospitals at 3:24 Field trip gives new perspective a.m. from multiple stab wounds. She died from punc- ture wounds on her back, neck, Students gain experience in Mexican culture, interior design chest and upper and lower The Mexico trip lasted from Sept. system," she said. "But the whole back, Washtenaw, Mich.. By Danielle Daniel SKIFF STAFF 17 through Sept. 21. Twenty TCU international experience was incredi- County Medical Examiner Interior design students escaped students formed teams with the ble. Learning to deal with the lan- Bader Cassin said in a prelimi- from their regular classrooms last Mexican design students. Each team guage barrier was incredible, espc nary autopsy report. week to get another perspective on was assigned a building and given ciallv since I speak German, nol Leo Heatley, director of the design, that of the Mexican culture. guidelines to either make small Spanish." Department of Public Safety, Students traveled to the University changes to various hotels, shops or Kucko said adjusting to the way said that two or three of the of Guanojuato and to the streets of restaurants, or completely redesign the Mexican students worked was deep stab wounds that Kevin Guanojuato. There they dealt with the building. also a change for the students. Nelson, Williams' boyfriend, making changes to real buildings. The students devised the plans "Their team si/cs were bigger than inflicted would have been Jane Kucko, an associate professor during the trip, and before the ours, with 13." Kucko said. "We usu- enough to kill her. Heatley also of interior design and chairwoman of changes could he implemented, ally have lour or live in a team. We said yesterday that a second the design and fashion department, approval had to be granted in accor- also use more \i\id colors and ink bloody knife was found in accompanied the students on the trip dance with design regulations, than the) do." Williams' apartment. and said the result of the experience Joan Gorkos, a senior interior The trip was open lo all students, According to the medical was a better understanding of both design major, said her group worked beginning design sludenis as well as report, Williams had cuts on design and different cultures. on a photo shop in the center of the majors. both of her hands and across "I think the students learned to city. "We find thai haung a cross-sec- her fingers, as well as scratches work with real clients and real "They wanted a new look, bui we tion of different students allows on the back of her left forearm. space." Kucko said. "But more couldn't change the floor or ihe plas- beginners lo learn more about interi- Such injuries seem to be indica- importantly, they worked with a dif- ter." Gorkos said. "We could change or design, while seniors have a tive of efforts to defend herself, ferent culture, different colors and the color, all the furniture and some chance to refine their skills." Kucko the autopsy report stated. different space. It's fascinating to walls." said. The DPS officer who arrived work with another culture and for Gorkos said the entire trip was a Students paid approximate!) s,4|s on the scene saw Nelson stand- students to see how they are alike and learning experience for her. lor the trip, which included air fare ing over Williams and repeated- different." "I learned a lot about the metric and hotel expenses. ly stabbing her in the back. The officer then fired two shots at the 26-year-old Ann Arbor resi- dent, who died at 2:57 a.m. as a Interfaith debate on female clergy result of one of the gunshot wounds. Both bullets entered the right side of his body, hit- ting his chest and abdomen. presents multitude of perspectives —Michigan Daily viewpoints discussed this topic dur- Norma Dye. outreach worker at University of Michigan By Reagan Duplisea SKIFF STAFF ing I presentation sponsored by the Altamesa Church of Christ: Dan. I Women and ministry are two terms Faith Education Task Force of Schmidt, professor of religion: and IT's top fund-raiser that, to some, do not belong in the Uniting Campus Ministries. Katie Sherrod. an award-winning same sentence. Approximately 75 students and journalist and local activist. asked to leave job faculty attended the event, with a I - Blocker. who Uxik the position thai (U-W1RE) AUSTIN — After But incongruous they weren't to-2 male to female ratio. women should not be ordained as a dispute about a proposed "gift Thursday evening in the Reed Hall The evening began with a meal, ministers, said in the Bible "men are tax" on donations to the Faculty Center during an Ecumenical Members of TCU's Army ROTC unit rappelled down the side of followed by introductions by Jennifer called to he grace go ing leaders." University of Texas, UT Exchange called "Women in DiFrancesco, chairwoman of the However, he said men and women Interim President Peter Flawn Amon Carter Stadium on Thursday. Lt. Col. Larry L. Simpson, the Ordained Ministry?". Faith Education Task Force, and are equal because God created them last week asked the university's unit's commander and chairman of the military science depart- "I was glad to see the plethora of Nadia Lahutsky. an associate profes- bolh in his image Blocker ended his leading fund-raiser to surrender ment, said the exercise helps cadets build self-confidence and viewpoints expressed on the subject sor of religion. speech b> saving thai women, his job. overcome a fear of heights. One unique aspect of training at TCU that was discussed," said Aaron York, a sophomore religion major. "I'm just The speakers, who were allotted because of their follow ings of Christ, Because of the change, Larry is that senior cadets supervise and execute the maneuvers, glad we all have open minds and that ten minutes each, included: Gordon have alread) been ordained — in a Lollar, UT vice president for which are similar to air assault attacks from helicopters, Blocker. an unordained pastor at sense. development, will no longer we can share interdenominational ly." Simpson said. Four speakers with a variety of McKinney Memorial Bible Church: head the university's Capital Please see WOMEN, Page 6 Campaign, a $ 1 billion effort to raise money for campus con- struction. At a meeting with the UT System Board of Regents Sept. Senior stands out in 'Gondoliers' chorus role 4. Lollar proposed a "gift tax" By Erin Brinkman The production starts this weekend on all private donations to the STAFF REPORTER Singer takes on double duty as voice instructor, music major and will be at the Garland Performing university to pay for promo- A middle school girl runs through Arts Center Sepl. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5. my character's name is never men- and then they wind up living happi- are some people who will always be tional materials and more staff the cafeteria to give her voice teacher, Then it will move to the Lakewmxl tioned. You wouldn't know it was ly ever after." in the chorus, and ihal's whal they within the development office. a TCU student, a big hug, yelling, Theater in Dallas Oct. 17-19 and 24- Vittoria if it wasn't listed with my Liersemann said she has done pro- love. At TCU most people in perfor- Lollar told regents the mag- "Hi, Sarah!" 26. Friday and Saturday perfor- profile in the program." ductions at TCU, as well as in high mances were music majors." nitude of the Texas' fund-rais- With an answering smile, Sarah mances are at X p.m.. and Sunday per- ing campaign would require Liersemann said she auditioned school, and she's been in one Fort She said this production is different formances are 2:30 p.m. matinees. Liersemann returns the hug. ^^^^^^^^^^ from Ihose more staff members to contact A few hours later, Liersemann is this summer for ^^^__^^^ "This is great." said Krista Tatschl. Hla^a^B^B^saW she's done potential donors. dancing and singing in a whole differ- three compri- a senior radio-TV-film and a friend of the past But at the regents meeting, ent world, batting false eyelashes and mario roles and Liersemann's since they were fresh- i tnPhis is a great. Sarah's worked so hard in this because there is Flawn said the proposed fee wearing a big, blonde, "Texas-hair" was called back men. "Sarah's worked so hard to gel was unnecessary. for each one. She JL show. It's so competitive....Sarah is a blocker, a in this show. It's so competitive I'm wig. music director, "It may not sit well with Liersemann, 21, a senior music- said she heard proud of her. and I'm going lo go see absolutely committed to whatever challenge she an artistic- many of those people who are education major, has a comprimario, about Ihe audi- her, whatever the show. Sarah is used to making donations and tions through a takes on and always tackles it in a positive way." director and a absolutely committed lo whatever or supporting, role in "The choreographer having the University match Gondoliers," a production put on by mailing. She and challenge she takes on and always — Krista Tatschl, working them — not tax them," Flawn the Dallas-based Texas Gilbert and her father got on tackles it in a positive way." the company's together, while told the regents. Sullivan Company. senior radio-TV-film major Liersemann said she's wanted lo be mailing list after at TCU there On Wednesday, Flawn attrib- The production is an operetta, a music major since her sophomore ^^^^"* was usually uted the reappointment to "dif- which means it features more singing seeing a produc- ™^ZZ year in high school, but before thai tion of "The HMS ^^^ *^ only a director ferences in opinion about than a musical but more dialogue than ™ she wanted lo go into law. That year Worth opera. In some ways, this pro- and someone helping with choreogra- where the fund-raising program an opera, Liersemann said. Pinafore." she got involved with Ihe all-stale " "The Gondoliers' is a light duction reminds her of high school, phy. was going" and cited Lollar's "My character is taken visually out choir and started training her voice. opera," Liersemann said. "It's she said. "Each person has their own spe- gift tax proposal. of the chorus a lot," she said. "My She also had a teacher who balanced "The people have so many varying cialty, but they help each other out." —The Daily Texan partner and I have a dance solo, but I humorous, like most Gilbert and her love for music, a family, perform- levels of ability," she said. "Not Liersemann said. "It's not jusl one University of Texas only sing about three lines alone, and Sullivan productions. The people start out happy. There's a conflict. everyone has a solo-level voice. There person's ideas." Please see SARAH, Page 6 PAGE2 Skiff FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1997 Police Blotter

Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general The following crimes were reported by Campus Police for Sept. 13 driven home by a taxi driver after a Fort Worth police officer asked him to campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office at through Sept. 21. drive her home. The Foster Hall resident said she then hit the suspect in Moudy Building South Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050. or e- the face as well. mailed to skifffiamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves the right to edit Theft under 850 submissions for style, taste and space available. 10:30 a.m., Sept. 13 — Campus Police received a report of a missing Criminal Mischief brisket and about six turkey legs from a Marriott freezer. 5:30 p.m., Sept. 20 — Campus Police responded to a complaint that six THE WRITING CENTER invites students, faculty and staff thermostats were knocked from the walls of Tomlinson Hall with an to a workshop to be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday. The workshop will Public Intoxication unknown object. The residents complained that the air conditioner was cover computing in networked labs. For more information and to 1:20 a.m.. Sept. 19 — An officer issued a traffic citation and public intox- working the previous evening, but not the morning of the complaint. reserve spaces in the workshop, call 921-7221 or 257-7221. ication violation to a Milton Daniel Hall resident after observing the stu- Physical Plant estimated it would cost $150 to replace the thermostats. dent driving recklessly on main campus. The officer said he heard a THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is accepting squealing noise and saw the student driving into curbs before he stopped Indecent Exposure and Criminal Trespass Warning student applications for the Elections Appeals Board. Applications are at the exit to Stadium Drive. The student told the officer he was having car 2:13 p.m., Sept. 21 —Two residents of Sherley Hall called Campus Police available in the House office. The deadline in Sept. 30. For more infor- trouble, but admitted he had been drinking. after noticing a male sitting in his vehicle in the Sherley Parking lot with mation, call 920-3936. his shorts open. Officers found the suspect in his vehicle wearing boxer Assault, Criminal Trespass shorts and asked the residents to identify him from their window. One of PRESBYTERIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP will 2:42 a.m.. Sept. 19 — A female suspect ran into a Foster Hall resident's the residents said the suspect had been seen driving a rust colored vehicle meet at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in front of the Student Center to visit room and hit her in the face after complaining to her taxi driver that the in the area on another occasion. The suspect was issued a criminal tres- Ridglea Presbyterian Church. Also, at 4 p.m. the group will meet in girl kissed her boyfriend. The Foster Hall resident told Campus Police that pass warning and escorted off campus. Campus Police confiscated a TCU Student Center Room 203 to hear Warner Bailey, a TCU alumnus and she and the suspect had gone to a club together where the suspect had got- ID card from the suspect after he told police he was no longer affiliated senior minister at Ridglea Presbyterian. For more information, call ten drunk. The resident said she hugged a male friend and the suspect with the university. grew angry. The resident walked back to Foster Hall while the suspect was Becca Bartlett at 927-5574. Compiled by Rtttnda DkhMi STAFF REPORTER

Telegram religion editor, at its luncheon at noon Monday in Student Center Rooms 205-206. Jones will speak on "Writing about Religion for Mass Audiences." The cost of the luncheon is $5, and students can pay with meal cards. For more information, call the religion depart- ment at 921-7440. College News Digest CORRECTIONS Warrants issued for melee at Michigan State beer back to age 18 in Colorado. EAST LANSING. Mich. — Warrants were issued Wednesday accusing Under the proposed law. people between 18 and 20 years old would be In a Sept. 19 story about Programming Council-sponsored movies. five people of playing roles in a Sept. 7 melee at Michigan State University, required to purchase a "drinking license" in order to buy 3.2 percent beer. the starting time for movies was incorrectly listed. All Programming Only one warrant accuses a Michigan State student. The police investi- The drinking license would be valid for one year and would cost approxi- Council movies begin at 9 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. galion into the fracas continues and more warrants could be issued in the mately $100. future, officials said. —Campus Press Wednesday's Horned Frog of the Week story on Zuberi Williams Dennis McGinty. an East Lansing city attorney, issued four misdemeanor University of Colorado said 40 administrators accompanied Chancellor William E. Tucker to warrants Wednesday for disorderly conduct, police said. Washington. D.C.. to address alumni. The group actually consisted of A 19-year-old female MSU student from Novi. Mich., a 19-year-old Counselor: Domestic violence common on campuses, Tucker, his wife. Williams and four university staff members. woman from Williamston, Mich., an 18-year-old Novi woman and a 20- AUSTIN —The apparent pattern of domestic violence that ended in the year-old Mt. Vernon. III., man will all be charged with indecent exposure, stabbing death of a University of Michigan student Tuesday is common on In a Thursday brief about the "Women in Ordained Ministry?" dis- The man received a two-count misdemeanor and also will face charges for college campuses, a University of Texas counselor said Wednesday, cussion. Norma Dye was misidentilled. She is a member of the throwing objects at police. "Rates of violence on campuses are generally higher than people think," Altamesa Church of Christ. The Inghani County prosecutor's office issued a felony warrant for the said Jeff Kulley, a staff psychologist at the UT Student Mental Health arrest for an 18-year-old East Lansing man accused of punching out a street Center, lamp during the incident, police said. But the character of domestic violence on campuses differs from other TCU I.>«VIIV CtaWton: 4.MKJ /*~>1 ' CC Sub»crlptk>n»: ( ,! ■ >' kales arc Suite News communities because few students are married. Kulley said. f^ 1 r|U VW per semeMei Michigan State University M(lsl domestic violence incidents at UT occur in student housing for ^*%l^ 111 Mailing r*Mr»»i: I;. .■...'.:.,. 7fti:N f|\ III IflCattOfi: Moudy Building Stxith R<*>m 271 married couples, said University of Texas Police Department officer V^^A mill 2805 S University Drive hm Worth, TX 76129 Sloe* 1902 PhorM directory: Four-iligil extension iMJOO wrlcl num- Colorado hill would drop hcer drinking age Michael Fallon. But Fallon said the estimate is higher for married students herswi- reached hy dialing 121 7722 ftr.1. Ihen extension BOULDER, Colo. — Ron Tupa. a Colorado state house representative because domestic violence is defined in terms of live-in relationships, The TCV lliiilv Skiff is an OITIUMI sludent nurdis-mion of for Boulder, said it's time to let people between the ages of 18 and 20 legal- Violence occurring in dormitory rooms between boyfriends and girl- ly drink beer that is 3.2 percent alcohol. friends, or "relationship violence." is classified by police as assault, Fallon under Ihe policies of Ihe Student Punlkations Comnimce. Advertising/Claxsided "217426 Tupa said he believes the state drinking age was changed in 1987 from , added. 18 to 21 for reasons that don't apply anymore. As a result, Tupa plans to —The Daily Texan introduce legislation to lower Ihe drinking age for purchasing 3.2 percent University of Texas DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSITY WIRE

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Burdette t'tirt hers stereotypes of students ically snobs and don't care about the world around them. costs of attending school at TCU. Therefore, the other 49 dents couldn't have a rally similar Io the one downtown. One of the most difficult things to do in life is to dis- However, (he mos( depressing (hing is that hundreds percent has io come from somewhere! I'm willing to bet Her response: We could. Well, then, why aren't we? pel a stereotype. Unfortunately, William Thomas read this column and agree. The problem is that Burdette some of those downtown businessmen and women, Warthon explained that past experiences have shown Burdette continues to add fuel to the fire ("Least appre- might have been talking about them as well. many of them TCU alumni, are responsible for some of student-organized pep rallies are the most successful. If ciated have most power." Sept. 24). Here's a thought to ponder. Take a look in the mirror (his money. Therefore, it is their money, too. this is true, why isn't the student body taking on the Over the course of his time as a writer, he has attacked before you bash TCU students for their "obvious" lack of Regardless, what does it hurt for TCU to do something responsibility of organizing a pep rally? TCU students for their lack of commitment to acade- intellectual rigor and/or awareness of the outside world. for the community'.' Considering our stadium holds I asked a student whom I overheard complaining mics, their "obvious snobbery" and their lack of attention You leave yourself open to the same criticisms. 46,000 people and there are only 7,200 students, I would about the downtown pep rally why he didn't organize a to the outside world. Scott Barzilla say it isn't hurting anything at all. In fact, I think the sta- pep rally. His response was. "They (the Office of There are two problems with Burdette's rumblings. Class of 1996 dium would seem pretty lonely without the fans opposite Communications) expect us to do all the work." My con- The first is that he never offers specifics when pushing our student section. Just (his week I spoke wi(h an 80- cern is that if the students don't care enough to put on a forward these stereotypes. Therefore, his readers are Pep rally should be students' responsibility year-old man who had donated some $20 to help lower pep rally, why should anyone think we're going to both- duped into believing his claims, though he offers no evi- According to the editorial published on Sept. 12 our tuition. He said he wished he could give more er to attend if it is organized by TCU staff members? dence to show us that TCU students are snobs or that ("OK, students can come too"), it is the opinion of (he because TCU gives so much to him. This man is not an As a student worker for the Office of they don'( care about academics. Skiff editorial board (ha( Friday's downtown pep rally, alumnus, but he does give to TCU, and he does fill one Communications, my goal is not (o attack the Skiff edi- Secondly, to beat the same dead horse, Burdette shows sponsored by (he Office of Communications, was of the remaining 38,800 seats — at every home game. torial board or blame the student who made the com- signs of snobbery himself, since he obviously cares more "directed at the ones who hold the money." The argu- We've all heard about our great deal on tuition. In fact, ment. I'm not even trying to defend (he Office of about the outside world and academics then the rest of ment was made that "enthusiasm for the university U.S. News and World Report just ranked TCU 27th Communications. I love TCU, maybe not in the sense the TCU student body. should be developed on campus first before it is pursued among the country's schools for best value. However, that I'm offended by a downtown pep rally, but in the Obviously, his stereotypes are true of some people. No among those not paying tuition." that does not change what I believe the poim is. sense that it upsets me to see two groups who love TCU university or school (rich or poor) exists without people Every student at TCU is paying a good amount of "Enthusiasm for the university should be developed (the students and the faculty/staff) fighting each other. who do fit this stereotype. The danger is in assuming that money to attend a private university. But it could cost on campus first," the editorial said. I asked Correlia Jennifer Ford people who have nice clothes and nice cars are automat- more. The cost of tuition covers 51 percent of the actual Warthon, assistant director of communications, why stu- senior speech communication major PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1997 TheTCV Daily Skiff edito- rial board has chosen 10 things we think would be fun to check out over the weekend. Here they are: 'Edge' an intense, realistic action film "Jerry Maguire." He may be Rosie Acting duo O'Donnell's, but he's ours for the weekend. For those of you convincing who generally ignore the Programming Council's movie selections, don't miss in rival roles the Cruise this weekend. Anyone who hasn't seen Tom act fatherly before needs to. Check it out at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Student Center Ballroom.

"Intimate Exchanges.'"' OK. there's I imls.i\ Williams no bodily fluids involved, but < imiituittary if you want to poke fun at You'll need some muscle relationships, this is a play relaxers for this film — it you should check out. This was much more intense comedy of manners involving than I expected. In "The Edge," two middle-age couples can Charles (Anthony Hopkins) is a bil- be seen at the Dallas Theatre lionaire who decides to take a vaca- Center on 3636 Turtle Creek tion and accompany his model Blvd. For students, it's a bar- wife. Mickey (Kile Macpherson). gain at $6 if you purchase on a photo shoot in Alaska. tickets one hour before the Charles acts very uncomfortable performance. For more infor- hanging oul with his wife's friends, mation, call (2I4)S22-TIXX. whom he's not very close to. But he begins to dislike Bob (Alec ".lack Kevorkian: Baldwin), (be photographer, Unplugged." Need some because of Bob's relationship with comic relief this weekend.' Mickey, whose faithfulness is ques- Check out this comedic look tioned throughout the movie. at the darker side of life, pre- When Bob and Charles go on a sented by a comedy troupe at day trip searching for Bob's idea of the Pocket Sandwich Theatre the perfect model, they are forced in Dallas. 5400 E. to learn the truth about each other Mockingbird Lane. Tickets after a random plane crash. And for SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF several days they are stuck alone in are $10. and the shows start at The adventures begin in The Edge when Charles (Anthony Hopkins) decides to take a vacation and accompany his model wife, Mickey the wilderness. 11:15 p.m start Friday and (Elle Macpherson) to Alaska. Saturday. For more informa- The film becomes more frustrat- tion, call (214) 821-1860 ing and nail-biting as each chance this movie, because the stars play of the good guy. And raspy- ing from this performance, maybe mind if you grab his or her arm. I for them to be rescued passes by. good and had guys almost too well. voiced Alec Baldwin is very con- she should consider quitting her would not recommend this movie Over miles and miles of terrain, the Director Lee Tamahori made vincing as the villain and as the day job. for kids because of some graphic FANGS! Venomous two men escape death many limes sure thai the film definitely does sassy photographer. "The Edge" is similar to "Alive" scenes, but at the same time, it Snakes of North America. and struggle to survive while being not lack any humor; there are some but has a sense of humor and with- could be worse. Besides that, there Definitely not an exhibit for chased by a man-eating bear. great one-liners to ease the intense out a sense of loss. The film is more may be only one expletive in the the faint at heart, the Dallas Their friendship is a roller coast- moments. inspiring than it is action-filled. The entire movie. Museum of Natural History's er ride from beginning to end. hul Anthony Hopkins gives a great The Edge first five minutes or so may move This film surpasses any regular new exhibit showcases over each manages to save the other's performance as a quiet, intelligent, Starring Anthony Hopkins. Alec slowly, but then one adventure gung-ho action movie because it is 100 live snakes and a giant life. The subject of Charles' wife wealth) man who tries to make a Baldwin. Kile Macpherson leads to the next. However, the plot definitely realistic. The dialogue is 25-foot replica of a diamond- comes up Frequently, but the real journey in the wilderness into a Directed by Lee Tamahori begins to unravel too early in the creative because of Hopkins and back rattler which visitors can theitte is aboul Hopkins' and journey of self-discovery. As movie. Before you even begin to Baldwin, unlike Keanu Reeves, snake through. The museum Baldwin's characters fighting for always. Hopkins' facial expressions understand who each character is. who talks to audience members like is open seven days a week control of the situation. and perseverance provide all the the plane crashes and the leading they're 3 years old. "The Edge" is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Viewers will probably Ihink intensity of the movie. Elle Macpherson doesn't have a men are stranded. full of excitement, and it's much Admission is .$2 lor adults Hopkins' character is just a heart- No matter how dire the situa- hard time playing a model. She is The actors' emotions, exhibited more intense than any of this sum- and $ 1.50 for children. less billionaire or thai Baldwin's is tion becomes. Hopkins' character rarely seen in the film, but she during many scenes, including the mer's action flicks. cowardly, hunhesc could be wrong always jumps in to rescue a vic- makes the scenes worthwhile. As man-eating bear, make the scenes Mansfield impressions. It becomes very diffi- tim or to offer some words of wis- many other models are. she is mak- exhilarating. This movie should be Lindsay Williams is a freshman pre- Hometown Festival. cult lo know who lo like and hale in dom. He should keep up the role ing a transition to acting, and judg- seen with someone who won't major from Dallas. Visit the oldest historic down- town in Tarrant County for a scaled-down festival similar to the Main Street Arts Festival. From the "Good Morning Elvis" show at 8 CD gives 'Peacemaker' a true a.m. until the 10 p.m. finale. Mansfield is the place to be this Saturday. Food, games, Moore for action-adventure film 75-100 craft booths and musi- cal acts featuring rock, tejano, has been done to death in cinema, but country and blues, including director Mimi Leder presents the the Undulating Band and the money material in a rat-a-tat style that pro- Wiseacre, will go on all day. pels the movie to respectable levels of Admission is free. 'Strangest Places' has excitement and entertainment. Two Russian trains — one carry- songs for every mood ing a load of nukes — collide in the Mexican Music and heart of the country. A massive Dance Performance. Andy Summit nuclear explosion follows, and two The Ollimpaxqui Ballet < oiiniiiiiKiiv Americans (who else?) are called Company will perform at 8 upon to handle the aftermath. p.m. Saturday at Ed Landreth The Russians must hate us. And Because the Russians are slow to Hall. Tickets are $10. For it's hard lo blame them, given react, the mighty Americans have to more information, call toll the evidence. save the day. free (800) 344-4450. Bui Hollywood isn't helping. George Clooney and Nicole American cinema hasn't depicted Kidman arrive at the crash and find IrMm I'iclutrcl too many positive Russian characters. that several warheads are missing. A VolleyFrogs. Support i nmiiiciiffirv the VolleyFrogs in their first Mosi of them have been evil incar- chase for the missing nukes ensues, Western Athletic Conference nate. Naming one good-willed and climaxes in (where else?) New kay. here's the scenario: you games of the season. They Russian character, in fact, is almost York City. Needless to say, this isn't a hear a song on the radio. It's take on Tulsa at 7 p.m. Friday impossible to do. cinematic maze of plot twists and great. Perky. Llpbeat. You in the Rickel Building o From evil Soviet warlords in James love it. Your impulse is to run to Bond movies to the steroid-abusing, Saturday's mission is to crush K»«ly SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF Circuit City and dish out your $13. Apollo Creed-killing boxing menace Rice at 7 p.m. in the Rickel. 's latest CD, "Strangest Places," includes the hit single The Peacemaker But does one good song constitute in "Rocky IV," Russians haven't been Starring George Clooney, Nicole buying the whole CD? After all. "Four Leaf Clover." portrayed too positively in American Kidman we're broke, cheap college students, entire album. "Don't Feel Like Cryin.' " These Women's soccer. See culture. You'd be a little insulted, too. Directed by Mimi Leder the Frogs play Jacksonville and the lasi lime I checked. Circuit By now. everyone has heard and songs are the perfect motivational "The Peacemaker" doesn't do State at 1 p.m. Saturday at the City doesn't do •end-homes. Well, sung along with the great little study music because they break the much for Soviet-American relations, • **^ soccer fields. I'm here lo help (you can thank me ditty "Hour Leaf Clover," Abra unbearable silence without doing either. Though the antagonists aren't later). Moore's first release. But can the the same to your concentration. Russian, it's the Russians' ineptitude intrigue. It's straightforward in its other I I tracks live up to expecta- Birch County. This If you are into the whole girlie- "Strangest Places" has a song to which leads the world to the brink of premise, and it doesn't pull any rocker lad. you will love Abra tions? Yes. fit every mood and every time of the global destruction. punches. "The Peacemaker" is an band, managed by a TCU Moore. The beat is bouncy yel soli, If your ears are aching for a little day. You can play the whole CD all Political correctness and interna- action/adventure movie — and it alum, will be busy recording a and the lyrics are catchy yet deep. retro-reminiscence, then "Never the way through several times with- tional communications aside, howev- doesn't pretend to be something else. CD, their first to be nationally What's more, she can definitely Believe You Now" is the song for out getting tired of it. My advice is er, "The Peacemaker" is an exciting It's not a lesson in great cinema, but it released. They will play at keep up with the pack of women you. Memories of Edie Brickell that film. Confidently filmed and well- is exciting, in spite of the tired theme. 11:30 p.m. Friday at The Pour who are flooding the music market were dead and gone come flooding paced, the movie has a nice, well. And, most importantly, it's still House. Cover is $4. these days with their feminine folk back through your mind with a new Strangest Places Bondish quality to it. fun. Requisite high-speed car chases, melodies and bubbly pop-rock. twist unique lo the feminine music Though it's not branded with Bond bloody shootouts, and coldhearted by Abra Moore Pop in Moore's CD, "Strangest of the late 90s. trademarks (corny love scenes and backstabbing. though a bit indulgent Relaxation. Finally. Arista Austin the weather is good enough to Places." in the morning as you roll Song No. 7. "Your Faithful cornier one-liners), "The in places, gives the movie a pleasant lounge around outside. Take tml of bed. and she'll be singing on Friend," is pure folk with some • •••^ Peacemaker"^ kitschy plot and inter- self-awareness that keeps the ideas your books,to any of the local the soundtrack of the cheesy roman- floating harmonica riffs and touch- go buy it, and I wish you happy lis- national focus could be lifted directly and characters fresh enough to keep parks and crash. You 'know tic-comedy you call your day. No, ing lyrics. "Happiness," song No. 4, tening and singing. from the early Bond movies with the cinematic dough from going stale. you won't study next week- you won't feel as if the repeat button falls into the easy listening category And for freshmen, you better start Sean Connery. That's not a bad thing. The aftertaste isn't great, but the end when Mom and Dad visit. is jammed on your CD player and if (not to be confused with crap like walking to Ranch Management — "The Peacemaker's" storyline, meal is filling. And Thursday you'll be too you hear the same song again you'll Celine Dion). Circuit City closes at 9 p.m. woven around a stolen nuclear war- busy cleaning. hurl. Each song has its own unique You'll find yourself snapping head, is exciting enough to break free Andy Summa is a senior news-editor- ear-pleasing sound without disturb- your fingers, tapping your toes and Trisha Pickard is a freshman prema- from its self-made cliched Bond ial major from Alvin.Jexas. ing the flow and harmony of the singing along with the title track and jor from Amarillo. cage. The "stolen nukes" gimmick FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1997 Skiff PAGE 5 H Sister 7 moves toward mainstream with latest 'This the Trip1 channels power of live performances Top tracks in the nation for the week ending Sept. 26. jump-starts the album with tripped- out hypnotic tones that entrance you Dance mod-singles with its steady groove before it slaps 1."Honey," Marian Carey you around with its bass and back- (Columbia) beat. It is a good example of how 2.TI1 Be Missing You," Puff well the band can unite into one Daddy & Faith Evans (Bad funky voice. Boy) "Bottle Rocket" is the single 3."Love Is Alive," 3rd Party you're most likely to hear on the Midi.ul IMIISI- (DV8-A&M) radio. The best compliment that can 4."Mo Money, Mo Problems," be paid to it and to any other single The Notorious B.I.G. featuring these days is that it will take a while Puff Daddy & Mace (Bad Boy) The music of the latter half of for it to get old. 5."Barbie Girl," Aqua (MCA) this decade can be character- Categorically. Sister 7 is an alter- 6,"Free," Ultra Nate (Strictly ized by flash-in-the-pan native band that knows how to jam. Rhythm) bands who ride the waves of a few They regularly sell out shows across 7."I Want Love," Tony Mascolo hit singles to the top of the charts on Texas and as far away as Chicago. (Modern Voices) otherwise teeny-bopper faddish New Orleans and Denver. 8."The One I Gave My Heart albums. This has brought them invitations To," Aaliyah (Blackground- When an album is not character- to play at some major venues. I saw Atlantic) ized by basic, repetitive them open for Widespread Panic at 9."Not Tonight," Lil- Kim Feat, chords or ill-attended heart-stopping the Bronco Bowl and can attest to DaBrat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott sloppy bass, flavor-of-the-week fans the control they exert over the crowd and Anne Martinez (Big Beat) call it too original and dismiss it as with their outstanding performance. Twentieth Century Fox SPECIAL 1 10."Off the Books," The a travesty against the institution of Previous gigs have included mini- From left: Vanessa Williams, Nia Long and Vivica A. Fox portray sisters unhappy with parts of Beatnuts Feat, Big Punisher & alternative music. tours of Europe and the 1994 a wedding in "Soul Food." Cuban Link (Violator) Ironically, these are the bands that 11."Things Just Ain't The survive, for they work on making Same," Deborah Cox (Arista) the music before making the video. 'Soul Food': unbalanced meal 12."You Make Me Wanna...," "This the Trip" is the third and Usher (LaFace) latest album by Sister 7. formerly 'Chick flick' doesn't satisfy viewer's appetite for plot 13."You Should Be Mine known as Little Sister. This album is (Don't Waste Your Time)." definitely the most mainstream, Jlllllic Mill n C

HERITAGE From Page 1 World Report Guest poet Elsie Gonzalez will mittee have received support from read, as will students and faculty. several groups on campus, such as World "From my point of view, I just felt like I had to end this ordeal," Those participating in the open Lambda Kappa Kappa, a Hispanic Albert said outside court in a weary voice after agreeing to a deal in microphone event need not speak fraternity, and Sigma Lambda Bosnian Serb leader says she's ready for election which prosecutors dropped the more serious charge of forcible in Spanish, Goodrum said. Alpha, a Hispanic sorority. The BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The Bosnian Serb president sodomy, which carried from five years to life in prison. "You can speak any language." Spanish and Latin American stud- said Thursday she was ready to test her popularity against that of her Albert, 56, was accused by a longtime lover of flinging her onto a she said. "Just express yourself." ies department has also been help- rival, war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic, during fall elections in the bed, viciously biting her back and forcing her to perform oral sex in an Goodrum, who has worked ful, she said. deeply fractured state. Arlington hotel room Feb. 12 because she failed to bring another man with Hispanic Heritage Month for "Whenever we ask them to help "I am not afraid of the elections. Let it be the way the people into their bed. two years, said she thinks Friday's us with a certain aspect of an decide," President Biljana Plavsic told reporters at Banja Luka airport events will be a fun way to wrap event, they're always willing to upon her return from Belgrade. State up the annual celebration. step in and help out," Goodrum Plavsic agreed Wednesday with Momcilo Krajisnik, the Serb mem- "I feel that we've reached a lot said. ber of the joint Bosnian presidency and a senior Karadzic aide, to hold Man executed for killing ex-wife, stepdaughter of people this year," she said. Although Friday will wrap up elections and try to resolve the fierce Serb power struggle that has HUNTSVILLE. Texas — Condemned murderer Benjamin Stone got "Maybe students who didn't even the official celebration of Hispanic threatened Bosnia's fragile peace, the Tanjuc news agency said. his wish Thursday evening as Texas prison officials executed him for know there was such a thing as Heritage Month, Programming Karadzic, the wartime leader, was forced to step down after the killing his ex-wife and stepdaughter two years ago at their Corpus Hispanic Heritage Month know a Council will present a lecture by Dayton peace agreement was signed in December 1995 and was not Christi home. litde more about what's going on Hispanic rights activist Arturo allowed to run for any office. Stone, 45. was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m., seven minutes after an and got a little taste of another cul- Madrid and a display and discus- executioner started the flow of lethal drugs into his arms. ture." sion by local artist Jesse Nation Asked if he had a statement, Stone shook his head while one of two Goodrum said she and her com- Hernandez next month. sisters watching through a window a few feet away cried and trembled. Albert pleads guilty, is fired by NBC As the drugs took effect. Stone gasped once before he stopped breath- ARLINGTON, Va. — After three days that put the details of his ing. kinky sex life on trial. Marv Albert pleaded guilty Thursday to assault Stone had been clear in his wish to be executed for the July 1, 1995 and battery charges that could bring him a year behind bars and per- strangling of his ex-wife, Patsy, 34. and his stepdaughter, Keitha Lynn haps a lifetime of humiliation. Within hours. NBC fired him. Van Coney, 12. The pair also had been raped. Hispanic Poetry Contest Winner ASSOCIATED PRESS Patrimonio Patrimony (A loose translation) Penn State frats' decision bans drinking Padre, Father, fn'o, intocable cold, unreachable. By Lauren Dupont "We now have a five-level will be open parties. These parties list of members of Greek organi- He yells, he hits, he abandons. DAILY COLLEGIAN (PENN STATE UNIVERSITY) social function system." said IFC will allow non-Greek members to zations in order to enforce the new Grita, pega, abandona. STATE COLLEGE. Penn. — President Gordon Savage. attend as well as Greek members, rules, said IFC Board of Control Producto de su ambiente. Product of his environment. The Interfraternity Council and All level one functions will be but now there will be no alcohol Chairman Sean Adler. Vfctima. Victim. fraternity presidents at mandated to follow all door proce- served. "Essentially, the council has Pennsylvania State University dures — such as a check-in list, Level five functions, any func- decided to promise every chapter Madre, Mother, decided in a meeting last night hand stamps or wrist bands — as tions involving parents or alumni, president, every student, every calida, cariiiosa. warm, friendly. that all social functions in which listed in the bylaws. will now be checked as well. university and community mem- non-Greeks are involved will now Level one social functions, All functions must be IFC-reg- ber that we will enforce all our Cuida, consuela, alimenta. She cares, she comforts, and be alcohol-free. commonly referred to as "hap- istered. Savage said. In addition, rules and regulations." he said. Protectora de su prole. she nourishes. "Needless to say it's going to be pies." allow no more than one all functions are checked by house The decision sends a clear mes- Mediadora. Protector of her young. very different," said P. Scott Fein, guest per member or no more than checkers. sage that underage drinking is Mediator. president of Pi Lambda Phi frater- 35 quests per chapter, depending The executive council will irresponsible and fraternities will Niflos, nity at Penn State. "Fraternities on which is greater. decide whether to mandate the do everything in their power to inseguros, confusos. Children, are unfortunately associated with Level two functions are referred checking of social functions. combat the problem, Savage said. the problem of underage drinking. to as socials and usually involve Savage said. "We are setting the precedent Quieren, odian, evitan. insecure, confused. I think that this legislation repre- two Greek organizations. "We've mandated that we'll be for all other university Espejo de sus padres. They love, they hate, they sents our willingness and dedica- Level three functions are house checking all level one, level two, Interfraternity systems," he said. Desvalidos. avoid. tion to find a solution." parties that will now be open to and level four functions," Savage Before the council's and presi- A large majority of chapter only Greek organization members. said. "We have the right and will dent's decision was made last Images of their parents. presidents supported the decision. Savage said. The house parties be spot checking all level two and night, a series of incidents involv- Helpless. Fein said. will also be limited to four organi- five functions." ing underage drinking and frater- The decision was made after zations, he added. Savage said there will be no nity parties sparked discussion of several meetings were held to dis- Level four functions, which exceptions to the rules. the issue. By Samuel Serna, senior chemistry major cuss the issue. used to be level three functions. The fraternities will try to get a Distributed by University Wire. SARAH WOMEN From Page 1 From Page 1 ing and teaching, and Liersemunn "Middle school students are old tion of that group. Dye, also against women in the wrong verses seriously. The tisms," Sherrod said. "The only ordi- said she knew she wanted to teach enough to talk with, and you can teach Liersemann. the daughter of a sec- ordained ministry, referred to pas- papacy took the position that since nation Christ had was baptism." music. them real music and have a choir," ond-grade teacher and a Lutheran sages of Scripture that say women Jesus chose 12 men to be his disci- Student response to the presenta- "I knew I couldn't be a lawyer and Liersemann said. "But they're young minister, said her family is very should be silent during formal wor- ples, God means only men should be tion was primarily positive. Some have a family, and having a family is enough to want to hang out with me or important to her and has molded her ship. Dye added that there are many disciples, Schmidt said. He said the students even said they were inspired just as important to me as having a to run up and giveme a hug." incredibly. other ways to minister other than fact that the disciples were 12 Jewish by the presentation. career." she said. Through the music department, She said her relationship with from the pulpit. men might lead to questions of this "This reaffirmed the fact that I Liersemann will be certified to she is involved in many activities Christ is the most important thing in "Divinity school does not make position. know I'm called (into the ministry) teach music to children from kinder- including the TCU Concert Chorale, her life, then her family, and then the preacher," she said. In her speech, Sherrod, also a sup- because I was forced to question my garten through 12th grade, she said, the Mu Phi Hpsilon music fraternity music. Taking the affirmative position, porter of ordained women ministers, calling, and it made it all the more but her love is teaching middle and the Texas Music Educators asso- "Jesus Christ is my savior, and I Schmidt began his speech by allud- said ordination can be reached in a clear that it is the ministry," said school. She said she teaches private ciation, she said. Liersemann is vice want to live my life to his glory," she ing to this year's Heaven's Gate inci- variety of ways. Cecilia Goodman, a sophomore his- lessons at Richland Middle School. president of the college student sec- said. dent and said biblical literalists take "Great power exists in our bap- tory major.

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Family Weekend Variety Show Ed'Landreth Auditorium October 3rd at 8:00 p.m X Auditions in the Student Center Ballroom: # Monday, September 29th "sir Tuesday, September 30th JSL. Applications can be picked up H at the Student. Center jg» information desk. TCU WIN BIG BUCKS!! BE A STAR!! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 Golf PAGE 7 Lady Fro* golfers in second place In the midst of the first round at the Dick McGuire Harmon earns starting position Invitational held in Albuquerque, N.M., the Lady By Meredith Webb "It's my spot and I plan on keep- SKIFF STAFF ing it," he said. "I do not plan on los- Frogs golf team stands in sec- ond place, two strokes behind There's an old saying that states, ing it to anybody, so if they are "It does not matter how you get (waiting for me to fail), well they UCLA. there as long as you get there." are going to have to wait until I get The three day tournament, It's a philosophy that works for heid at the University of New out of here." Mexico Championship Golf sophomore offensive lineman Paul There is more to this 6-foot-8- Harmon, who replaced junior Greg Course, began Friday and ends inch, 292-pound right tackle than Davis two weeks ago, follows. Sunday. Golfers tackle 6,069 just the blunt truth. He also has real- "It does not matter to me how I istic expectations. yards of greens and twisting got the position, but 1 have gotten "Starting now and for the rest of fairways to manage an 18 hole the chance now," Harmon said. "I par of 73. the season, I expect to do well for did not know about Greg until the Junior Susan Horton and myself," Harmon said. "Especially coach came in and told us. At that this year, since it is my first year to sophomore Angela Stanford are point the offensive line coach (Pete start. Hopefully, my performance tied for eighth place with a fin- Hoener) looked at me and told me will get better and better. Come next ishing score of one over par. that I had the starting spot." year my level of play will be higher. Junior Shannon Fisher is tied Besides that, it's all I expect." for 19th place with a three over Davis, one of the few returning He also plans on doing some par, and junior Amanda starters, left the team before the home opener against Utah two backbreaking work to keep his start- Workman finished the day at ing position. Harmon and the rest of five over and tied for 39th weeks ago amid allegations of place. steroid use. Harmon replaced Davis the offensive line have been on the in that game for his first college field perfecting the liner points of The women's total score amounted to 302, 10 strokes start, a 32-18 defeat. the game and preparing for North Carolina on Oct. 4. over par. "At first I felt bad because you hate to lose people," Harmon said. "This is my first year so it is a "In another way I felt, well you learning year for me," Harmon said. Football notes know, this is my chance." "We are going over more of the from Frogland Harmon said since he's been technique stuff, like footwork, not given the opportunity to play, his jumping off sides and other little Back to basics performance, which is graded by the things like that. You would think Using the off week to pre- coaching staff after every game, has that would be easy stuff to remem- pare for fifth-ranked North improved. ber, but every once and a while your Carolina, the quarterbacks are "Since I have had this chance, in mind goes blank." working on fundamentals and the first two games 1 have graded By the end of this season. ironing out kinks in the passing out real well," he said. "So far 1 have Harmon hopes to have accom- game. Sophomore Jeff Dover graded out above 75 percent for plished a number of things, ranging needs to continue his improve- each of my first two games. I have from better playing skills to some ment as the leader of the Frogs' been doing fine so far, and its been victories for the badly bruised and air attack. working out (well)." embattled 0-3 Frogs. Harmon said he doesn't care if "My ultimate goal is that hopeful- Avoiding penalties people are comparing his perfor- ly we can win to turn this thing not just a snap mance with Davis' or expecting him around and hopefully we can win," Blatr PMm PHOTO EDITOR Meanwhile, the rest of the to fail. Harmon said. Sophomore offensive lineman Paul Harmon (71) is hoping to make the most of his chance as a starter. team is working on snap-count awareness. The Frogs have averaged 82 penalty yards per game this season. Soccer teams grab wins over Centenary Running out of steam? Callerfs two goals lead women to third straight victory Junior back Basil Mitchell is By Mart Pearce and Kevin Dunleavy and the defense is getting stronger. man forward Aaron Grieshaber said. averaging 5.5 yards per carry SKIFF STAFF but only 53 yards per game. His "We finally are working together "We came through on every opportu- best outing was against The TCU women's soccer team as a team." she said. "We aren't con- nity and finished strong, something Vanderbilt, when he ran for 88 won its third straight game Tuesday, cerned with personal gains." which we had been practicing lately." yards on 15 carries. The pro- defeating Centenary, 4-2. Felice said the team will continue Junior midfielder Mark Papini to be successful if it keeps playing scored a goal in each half, as did jected numbers work out to 583 Sophomore midfielder Allison with its current effort level. sophomore midfielder Nic Finn. yards for the season, a far cry Calleri scored two goals for the Lady "If we play with the same heart Sophomore defender Shawn from last year, in which he set a Frogs (3-5). Junior forward Nicole Kitagawa and senior forward Stacy and intensity, we can beat anyone." Faulkner also blew by the Gents' sophomore record with 953 she said. defense to seal the Frogs' victory. yards. Zeigler added one each. Kitagawa's goal in the seventh The Lady Frogs will host The men's team arrives in Dallas Redshirt help minute was the first allowed this sea- Jacksonville State at 4 p.m. Saturday on Friday to compete against the at the TCU Soccer Field. They will University of Texas-Pan America at Redshirt freshman defensive son by Centenary goalkeeper Heather Mahaney. and the Ladies travel lo Houston on Sunday lo lake 5 p.m. end Aaron Schobel had 13 tack- lost for the first lime this season. It on the College of les and two sacks in the was also Centenary's first loss ever the Southwest. Vanderbilt game. The current The men's soc- team leaders in tackles are on its home field. The victory was especially sweet cer team also trav- senior linebacker Scott Taft and for the Lady Frogs because they lost eled to Louisiana junior linebacker Joseph Phipps two games to the Ladies in the last on Wednesday with 23. minute in each of the last two sea- and continued on Mid-season sons. Calleri said the players knew its roller coaster replacement from experience that they had to light ride to success by hard until the end to beat Centenary. defeating the Phipps and redshirt freshman "This game wasn't over until it Centenary Gents linebacker Cody Slinkard have was all zeros across the board. It was •5-0. The win been out for the week, prompt- a really big win for us." she said. evens (he Frogs' ing defensive coordinator Phil "Everyone's attitude is really posi- record at 3-3. Bennett to move junior safety tive. We know by beating "We played Eric Anderson and true fresh- (Oklahoma) and Centenary that we unbelievably, man tailback Joe Hill into the Pitncto Crooh«r SKIFF STAFF Pilrklo Craok«r SKIFF STAFF can play." (and) every area of linebacker spots during prac- Freshman fullback Christy Felice our game was The women's team hopes to improve upon its 3- tice. Anderson will be replacing The men's soccer team takes their 3-3 record into Dallas to face UT- said the team's chemistry is clicking awesome." fresh- 5 record this weekend. junior linebacker Marvin Pan American on Friday. Mullins, who is out for the sea- son. Bennett said Anderson has had three great days of practice New Mexico State has high and that the linebacker spot is a more natural position for him. Irish 'befuddled' by losses Anderson has been given the hopes for game with UTEP nod to start against the Tar By Nancy Armour not overconfidence. And it's not Things are so bad that freshman ASSOCIATED PRESS Heels. with the new coaching staff, even inside linebacker Grant Irons is ASSOCIATED PRESS Samuel, however, says the Aggies SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The though Davie's laid-back, play- starting, even though Davie LAS CRUCES. N.M. — When can't afford to develop a case of over- Throw another fish boos and catcalls began before er-friendly attitude is a huge admits he's far from ready. victories are as much of a luxury as confidence. into the fire Notre Dame quarterback Ron change from the fire of Lou "He's playing because he has they've been at New Mexico State, "We've played hard for three LaVar Veale became the third Powlus even reached the side- Holtz. It's, it's, it's. . . they don't to," Davie said after the no opponent can be taken lightly games and losi iwo of them." he said. true freshman to earn starting lines. know. Michigan State game. "Although That goes for a team that's given up "Our whole thing right now is to play status this season with the Powlus and his Irish team- "We've stopped ourselves on a he didn't play well, he's the best 148 points in three games this year smarter, gain experience and get bet- Frogs when he replaced mates have been booed before, number of different occasions. we have right now. and he will and is mired in a lO-game losing ter with our technique. That's the ulti- Anderson, who was benched but this time was different. This We've stopped ourselves, one continue to play." streak. mate goal" for the Vanderbilt game. time the jeers were from their way or another," Powlus said. The shaky defense can take That's the situation lacing New Against Cal State Northridge. the own fans in their own stadium. "That's what's frustrating, (and) part of the blame for the offen- Mexico State (I -2) this week when it Aggies were able to slow down an They call A season that began with so that's what's disappointing. sive woes, too, Davie said. With takes on the wir.less Texas-El Paso offense that scored 33 points on him Slash much promise has gone horribly "If we couldn't move the hall the defense getting picked apart Miners (0-3) Saturday night in the NMSU last year in a 33-0 win. Sophomore Royce Huffman wrong and no one, from coach at all or if we scored a bunch of as badly as it has, the offense Sun Bowl. NMSU junior tailback Denvis Manns added a new job to his resume: Bob Davie on down, seems able points and still lost, then you'd hasn't gotten the ball much and The Aggies scored their first win also found enough holes to run for quarterback. He completed a to fix it. know where the mistakes were," has spent most of the season under new head coach Tony Samuel two touchdowns and a career-high one-yard pass to Dover in the "It kind of befuddles me. It he said. "Right now, it's hard to playing catchup. with a 28-18 win over Cal State 221 yards. Vandy game. Huffman was kind of befuddles all of us,"-wide say and it's so frustrating The numbers — the Irish have Northridge two weeks ago and now The Aggies' offense has improved originally recruited as quarter- receiver Bobby Brown said. because it's such little things." passed for 691 yards this season have a chance to put together their significantly in Samuel's first year as back from Elkins High School "We're searching for an answer." The team does have legitimate compared with 379 yards rushing first two-game winning streak since head coach. The 62 points NMSU in Sugar Land, Texas. In the So far, the Irish haven't found problems. Outside linebacker — seem to back him up. While early in the 1994 season. has scored in three games is three process of adding positions, any. Every week there's talk Kory Minor and end Melvin Davie wanted to balance Notre "That's one of the things I told more than what the Aggies had Huffman has added a nick- about how this is going to be the Dansby are the only two Dame's ground-happy offense, them (Aggies) this week," Samuel through the first seven games a year name. Teammates and coaches week when they turn things returnees from last year's domi- this isn't what he had in mind. said. "They can't read the newspa- ago. have dubbed him "Slash," as in around, yet they seem to play nating front seven, and Dansby "In the past we've been able to pers. You have to stick lo what you New Mexico State is coming otfan punter slash punt returner stash worse with every game. They've rarely practices because of wear people down. We haven't see as your goals. There's a definite open week, time that Samuel says quarterback slash receiver... bumbled their way to a I-2 chronic knee problems. had the football enough to wear rivalry, (but) we have to continue to gave the Aggies a chance to put in a record, and the worst part of the On top of that, starting inside anybody down." he said. "Plus, work at improving." few more changes in their offensive byM schedule is still to come, starting linebacker Bobbie Howard and when we've gotten the football, UTEP's losing streak dates back to and defensive schemes. and TOQQ Shriber starting nose guard Corey we've been behind ... So there's "When you're off, you worry SKIFF STAFF with Saturday's game at No. 6 last season and the Miners have been Michigan. Bennett are out, as are backups been no chance, in all honesty, to ineffective on offense and porous about losing your timing or rhythm, The players insist the problem Jason Ching (end) and Joe get the running game to wear defensively in losses this season to but it was a plus for us," he said. "We isn't with the new schemes. It's Thomas (inside linebacker). people down." LSU (55-3); New Mexico (38-20) were able to give more people some and Utah (55-3). looks and repetitions." PAGE 8 Skiff FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1997

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