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Partly Police lead students cloudy, on security walk windy Campus police chief Steve McGee led a group of House of Student Representatives mem- bers on an evening stroll around Men's and women's WEDNESDAY campus to examine lighting MARCH 4, 1998 problems and safety hazards tennis teams celebrate Tuesday night. weekend victories. Texas Christian University McGee said he takes the 95th Year • Number 86 security walk annually and uses See page 5 the findings to submit a report to Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs. Last year's report resulted in more lighting between the Ranch Management parking lot Time is not of the essence in Mexico and freshman residence halls. Permanent Improvements By Kristina Jorgenson Hindman observed firsthand the dif- The objectives of the network, dents interact with partner schools' Committtee Chairman Walker Students from STAFF REPORTER ferences in culture and business there. according to a business school pam- professors and other students from Moody and Student Concerns Pressures to make appointments on Hindman said the TCU students phlet, include recognizing meaning- Mexico. France. Germany and Chairwoman Sarah Burleson Neeley go to time, meet deadlines and rush to com- would constantly ask. "What time is ful global partnerships, establishing Hungary. said they have made safety the plete every task on the calendar can it'.'" and preoccupy themselves with relationships with those global part- Through the exchange program primary concern of their com- cause Americans to be ruled by the "getting things done now." The ners and increasing the number of that allowed six TCU students to visit mittees this semester. Mexico and clock. Mexican students said. "We'll get it global academic opportunities avail- Mexico, six Mexican students from Moody said his committee In Mexico, a more relaxed mental- done tomorrow." able through the business school. the Chihuahua partner school arrived has $22,000 to use and intends learn about ity exists, said Cristina Hindman, a Jan Titsworth. assistant dean of the Experiences offered through the on campus Monday night and will to spend some of the money on senior accounting and Spanish major. business school, said the trip and the program range from a week-long stay until Friday to observe classes lighting improvements. After travelling to Mexico Feb. 23 Global Initiatives Network is an exchange program with students from and business practices here. One area of concern was the global culture to 27 with five other TCU students achievement realized in part through Monterrey Technological Institute in Ricardo Schmall. a senior interna- high bushes on the southeast through the M.J. Neeley School of the vision of the dean of the business Chihuahua. Mexico, to a month-long tional business major at the university side of Winton-Scott Hall and and business Business' Global Initiatives Network. school. H. Kirk Downey. trip to Budapest. Hungary where stu- between Tandy Hall and the Please see GLOBAL Page 4 Mary Couts Burnett Library parking lot. McGee even hid in the bushes to demonstrate the need for concern during the security walk. Union promotes The group also voiced con- cern about the east side of Moudy Building North where a light meter measured low light- student exchange ing on basement entrances and on a loading area. Hungary opens doors to TCU '1 wo Russian actors to perform play The Russian State Theatre By Jeff Meddaugh ties three years ago. CAMPUS EDITOR Koleso will present "She and Dinya said he hopes the agree- He" at 8 p.m. tonight and 2 p.m. In an extension of a partnership ment will be "just one step" in a Saturday in University Theatre. that began three years ago. Provost long-lasting TCU-Hungarv rela- The play will be performed William H. Koehler and a delegate tionship. in three segments with two from the Hungarian Ministry of "Today we have a more concrete, actors each playing several Culture and Education agreed detailed addition In the agreement." characters. The entire play will Tuesday to promote student he said. "It is to make it more wide be performed in English. exchanges and faculty research tor other institutions" to benefit. Andrei Podeiko. the Russian opportunities through summer pro- According to the three-page translator, said the two actors, grams in the eastern European agreement, the MCE intends to take Natalia Drosdova and Igor country. part in establishing an international Vorobiev, are the leading actors The agreement, signed by alliance of universities and colleges of the Theatre Koleso. Koehler and Laszlo Dinya. the that includes not only TCU. but also Tickets, which are $5 for deputy state secretary for higher institutions in Mexico. France and adults and $3 for students, are education in the MCE. ensures an Germany. ongoing cooperation between TCU Larry Adams, associate vice available by calling the box office at 921-7626. Admission and select Hungarian institutions chancellor lor academic affairs, said and also allows potential business the agreement is a symbol ol a good for TCU students, faculty and advancements in the emerging mar- exchange in which TCU students staff is free. Kritlina D'Aun Bosquei SKIFF STAFF ket of Hungary. and faculty can gain a global per- Kruger to speak Provost William H. Koehler receives a gift from Istvan Wachler, deputy dean at Gyongyos College in Tuesday's signing was an adden- spective. Hungary, after Koehler signed an agreement Tuesday afternoon to promote a cultural exchange dum to a "cultural umbrella" agree- "It is for a student exchange in on retail lighting ment established between the par- Mark Kruger, the design, between TCU and foreign universities. Please see HUNGARY, Page 4 merchandising and textiles department's visiting Green Honors Chair, will shed some light on the use of lighting tech- niques in the design retail envi- House kills bill requesting funding for conference ronment at noon today in Bass Building Room 107. By Aimee Courtice nally requested $2,980 from the money from the House. Rabeler said. asking the House to allocate S4.(KK) to STAFF REPORTER Sally Fortenberry, associate House's Special Projects Fund to help According to the House's fiscal The Finance Committee had sug- help fund a program sponsored hv the professor of design, merchan- The House of Student fund a trip to Florida for its 44th policy. House will not provide fund- gested the House not fund the bill, but Students for Asian-Indian Cultural dising and textiles and chair- Representatives killed a bill Tuesday annual program meeting. ing for an organization more than it was tabled for reconsideration. No Awareness. woman of the department, said that would have helped to fund a stu- According to the bill, TCU is the once within the same fiscal year. House members motioned to recon- According to the bill. SAICA Kruger will emphasize the use first university to organize a chapter Last September the House allocat- sider the bill, so it was killed. raised about $I5.(XK) last year from of light as a tool to captivate House of of NASW comprised of students. ed $895 for a member of NASW to The House also introduced a bill to two programs. customer perceptions and set student representatives House Treasurer Renee Rabeler attend a conference in Baltimore, Md. help fund a fashion show hosted by The bill said the money raised will the mood of a retail environ- said the Finance Committee decided Rabeler said the group was not pre- the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. be sent to India to help children's ment. dent social work organization attend to suggest that the House not provide pared when making its proposal. In Bill 98-8. Delta Sigma Theta has orphanages and leprosy missions. Fortenberry said Kruger, lighting design editor for Visual its national conference. any funding for the organization "We felt they could have been requested $2,030 from the House's Both bills were tabled and will he Merchandising & Store Design, The TCU chapter of the National because its members did not follow more prepared and done some more Special Projects fund. reviewed by the Finance Committee will also speak to several Association of Social Workers origi- House guidelines in requesting work on their own. like fundraising." Another bill was also introduced this week design classes and critique the students' work. Kruger's visit was made pos- sible in part by the Nuckolls Grant, a fund established last Opportunities offered for year that is used for lighting Throwing punches education. Fortenberry said the depart- Disney World employment ment will benefit from Kruger's Students foot costs By Jason Crane throughout Friday. visit. STAFF REPORTER Lois Biege, employer coordinator for own training "(His visit) really enhances They may not be bringing for Career Services, said students the visibility of our department Jason Thomas Mickey Mouse, but recruiters for should bring a completed resume to Aaron Cisar and TCU," she said. Disney's College Program will be Thursday's meeting in order to make an appointment for an inter- ■HoRMI) FRIKiS 1)1 III! WhF.K International Week on campus Thursday and Friday to interview prospective interns for view. By Yumlko Shlbata events continue summer and fall programs. Tristan Rappold. a junior market- STAFF REPORTER The International Student Adam Morris, a Disney college ing major who participated in the Punch, get hit, stand up and Association is holding recruiter, will conduct an interest program last summer, was a life- punch again. Two TCU versions of International Poetry Night at 5 meeting and arrange interview times guard at Blizzard Beach, the newest "Rocky" are fighting against oppo- p.m. today in the Student at 6 p.m. Thursday in Moudy of three water parks at Walt Disney nents and their limits. Center Lounge as part of the Building Room 141N. He will inter- World in Orlando, Fla. She said Jason Thomas, a freshman psy- International Week activities. view prospective employees chology major, and Aaron Cisar, a Students from countries Please see DISNEY, Page 2 sophomore English major, are not around the world will read official TCU athletes. They study poetry in their native languages International Week Schedule of Events and work as other students do, but and then in English. Erica HaydMi Lyrtor SKIFF STAFF the difference between them and An International Chapel Wednesday Aaron Cisar (left), a sophomore English major, and Jason many other students is they spend Service will also be held at noon: International Chapel Service, Robert Carr Chapel Thomas, a freshman psychology major, practice Tuesday evening several hours a day training with noon today at Robert Carr at the Golden Gloves Boxing Gym. 5 p.m.: Global Poetry Night punching bags and can be seen run- Chapel. Thursday ning six days a week. own. Cisar said he wishes TCU studies. International Week began 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Taste of the World, Student Center Lounge Recently, both students partici- would offer a scholarship to cover "But I don't quit." he said. Monday with the opening cere- pated in the Texas division of the the personal trainer and equipment. Cisar said when he punches his mony and continued Tuesday 7 p.m.: Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Initiation 62nd annual amateur boxing tour- Thomas and Cisar said they sac- opponent, he puts himself in a posi- with cultural exhibits represent- Friday nament titled "Golden Gloves," rifice their social lives to keep up tion to be hit at the same time. ing 45 countries and containing 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: World Harmony Concert, Student Center Lounge from Feb. 25 through Feb. 28 at the with both training and school work. Thomas said he has a different over 100 artifacts. The artifacts Saturday John Justin Arena in Fort Worth. Cisar said to manage school mental and physical condition dur- had been donated to ISA by Since they are not official TCU work and boxing, he must plan his ing every fight. He said the emotion current and former internation- 6 p.m.: International Banquet and Talent Program, Student Center Ballroom athletes, they have to pay the costs time efficiently. He said when his and energy of Thursday's match al students. Banquet tickets sold at all events. Ticket prices are $10 and $8 with a TCU ID. Send-home billing available. Ml other events are free. ISA T-shirts are $9.95. of training and equipment on their friends go out, he runs, sprints and Please see FROGS, Page 2

SOUROC: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES PAGE 2 Skiff WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1998 DISNEY From Page 1 every Disney World employee must should speak to the dean of their col- the program is open to all majors. they were having a bad day, I could complete a two-day training session lege to find out if they can earn credit Natalie Gardner, a TCU alumna send flowers and candy to their room called "Traditions." through the program. who participated in the program in compliments of Disney," Gardner "We learned a lot about the behind- Students who participate in the pro- the spring of 1994, said the program said. "We just wanted everyone to be the-scenes action that goes on at gram are required to attend five formal helped her tremendously when she happy." Announcements of campus events, public meetings and Disney," Rappold said. "I know a lot seminars throughout the semester plus was looking for a job. Gardner said the recruiters are other general campus information should be brought to of the history and the culture of three more on their own. She said the great customer service looking for people who truly have a the TCU Daily Skiff office at Moudy Building South Room Disney now that I've been through Rappold said the seminars' topics at Disney was actually one of the best love for Disney, rather than people 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050, or e-mailed to their program." include understanding business cul- perks of working there. She said just looking to make a buck. skiff®gamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves the right to Rappold said she earned three ture, the business world today and Disney's empowerment policy allows "There's so much more to the edit submissions for style, taste and space available. hours of credit through Central communicating with style. She said all employees to go to great lengths to experience than money," Gardner Michigan University, because TCU the seminars are designed to maxi- make a guest's stay at Disney World said. "I made friendships and contacts PSI CHI will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in Winton-Scott does not directly offer credit for the mize each student's leadership poten- more pleasant. at Disney that are worth so much to room 217. Selicia Rogers will discuss the role of psychol- Disney program. She said students tial with a focus on business, although "If I saw a family who looked like me now." ogy in marketing. FROGS COLLEGE REPUBLICANS will meet Wednesday in the Student Center room 207. The meeting will be held at From Page 1 a phone-a-thon for Gov. George W. Bush Jr. For all infor- match made it seem almost like street had considered attending. tournament. Because of this, both stu I'm proud of them." mation, please call Martha at 923-5702. fight boxing. Thomas said he started boxing and dents said they must juggle jobs as Cisar said he lost 5 pounds to be "I'm hitting (the opponent) repeat- "quickly fell in love with it" after a well as boxing and school. in the middleweight class. To lose MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM is now accepting edly, and his nose was bleeding, his little training he did last summer. Cisar works for the escort service weight and keep a good physical con- applications from juniors and .seniors to participate in its lip. everything was bleeding," he said. He said he wanted to altend the at TCU twice a week, and Thomas dition, he ran and watched what he research program. Students must meet the program "All I can think of is why 1 am hitting Golden Gloves back in his home in works once a week for the escort ser- ate. he said. requirements to participate. For more information, come this guy. That was like a light for dan- New Mexico, but said the competi- vice and three times a week tutoring Thomas said in the boxing tourna- to the TRIO Programs office in the Rickel room 232. ger even though he had not done any- tion in Texas is the best in the United at an elementary sch(x>l. ment, the fighters have less than 24 thing wrong to me." States, so he decided to join the Texas Thomas and Cisar said they follow hours to let their bodies recover Thomas, who finished runner-up division. the same "great" coach, Jay before the next match. He said his out of seven fighters in his bracket of Cisar. who lost his first fight in the Strickland, who has won the Golden whole body hurts after a match, but similar experience and weight, said same bracket, said he thought about Gloves tournament three times in he does not have enough time to 1 » ■ » DA ■ LV Ocutatton: 4.MMI Subscription*: Call 257-700U. extension 6274 Rate* are the recent tournament is one of the participating in the tournament last 1977, 1979 and 1980 and held the recover physically and mentally just largest in the nation among amateurs. December and started training in second place spot in the World by stretching and massaging. •M: BO« :<«0*), Fort W«rth. Tems 76129 i: Mnudy Building South Room 291 Around 1(X) fighters and over 4(X) January. Boxing Association in 1989. Cisar said he schedules in cycles ■051 I m.nsiiN MM I km Worth. TX 76ICW spectators attended the tournament. He said he had been training only Strickland said he enjoys working of what he eats and how much time- Skiff• 1902 PhoiM directory: lour dipt extension ittXX) seneM num- bers arc reached by dialing 257-7722 first, then extension Thomas said he had set winning in winter since he was 17 years old to with Thomas and Cisar. He said he he spends sleeping and'studying, for The TCU t*nl\ Skiff i> ,tn official stuJetH puhltutHm <>l the (iolden Gloves as one of his goals keep in shape during the off-season of thinks managing the stress of school the month of a match. lc*a* Christian I niverxnv. produced by MuuVnb (4TCU Main number |KI7i 257 7428 4nd tnonvwrd by the (iiunwlmn department It uperilc. Fax 1X171257-713' on his first day of boxing training. baseball and football. and boxing is difficult, but that he The next match for Cisar may I under the policies of the Student Puhlmttnms ('niiiriiiiuv AdwrmingJCIassiu-d 257-7426 £ ctmipnved "t nrprrscniiatives nnim the slutlcnt tunly stall Business Manager 257-6274 Aug. 26, 1997. The boxers said neither of their thinks they are dealing with it well. be in April. Thomas has not decided I I acuity and admin i stratum The Skiff is published Tuesday Student Publications lJirectoi 257-6556 He said he started boxing in prepa- families supports their boxing "They are both green players, but yet when to participate in a match, ■ thriiujth I ndity during lull iind spnng Nemesiers. e»cept finals Sound (Ml W-T&S I *eck and hotKLIW and is distributed free on campus. The f ri.nl %kifnetlers«tiuedu ration for a boxing class in the United careers, although Thomas' father they are doing a great job." he said. and said it depends on his academic I VJtirf I-. A member of Associated Press Website. hitp7/w*w skirl u-u.edu/skiff States Military Academy, which he came from New Mexico to watch the "They work hard and train hard, and work.

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TCU does not encourage the consumption ot alcohol. It you do consume alcohol, File Clerk needed for 1805 8th Ave. 921-5582. apply in person you should do so responsibly, and you should never drive after drinking. JUJXJJ, TUESDAY, MARCH 3,1998 Skiff • PAGE 3 editorial f HflJary came up to me Sales tax UJilliam Jefferson yesterday and told me *** ebe's pregnant No respect I tall ual DILBERT DEFIED I asked "Who's the father?" Chelsea calls me up not 'Net m She said "That's a stupid Imagine a summer day. whole life to stare at a com- the other day and says question! Tm the father!" No windows. A smaller- puter screen. she wants to take me than-average cubicle. Long Internships like the ones skiing~/h(ithe forest! C-x friendly hours spent under fluores- offered at Walt Disney World cent lights. can actually teach students I called up my lawyer Have you made a purchase and said "Hey, I need some advice \ online yet.' If you haven't, Now, imagine spending skills needed in any field, on how to deal with aD these you're really missing out. the summer at Walt Disney such as communication, fcimbo eruptions, independent The Internet is a phenomenal lool for World, getting paid to wel- teamwork, and leadership. counsels, and shady contributor commerce. The entire world come visitors into the To spend every summer He said "You want my advice? becomes your market, and you never Set another lawyer!" S have to leave Florida sunshine. locked in an your home. Commentary As intern- Internships office can pro- Any extra ships, the experi- vide great con- costs of ship- ping are more ences look rela- should be tacts, but those Ohhh._ than covered tively similar on more than names will sur- unlucky in love, I tell ya. by the lower your resume. But face in entry- Even my dog Buddy costs of prod- as far as summer another day level positions, won't "hug" my leg anymore ucts available through mail fun possibilities, after college because he's afraid of getting at the office. 3f0U3b subpoenaed by Ken Starrl order. You there are endless days have SIM;\<:I:K 3/1? save gaso- opportunities for passed. line. You 15M M students that extend far Internships are not only ""™~~~~' crowds. beyond the world of Dilbert. about refining those skills J.P. Arau)o SKIFF STAFF You also miss the sales tax. If Some people are only in learned in the classroom, but you've already jumped on ihe college once. Hence the are also about exploring Information Superhighway, you know that you usually don't have to probability that for the horizons, discovering new add sales tax to purchases unless you remainder of your life, your interests and obtaining that live in California, w here most online job will not pause for three last breath of spontaneity Wacky myths put to rest businesses seem to be located. months of personal-growth- before settling down into a This is nothing new. Mail order Admit it. You can't go more are as accurate as a White House Franklin Roosevelt in Crystal has always had the luxury of no sales type opportunities. permanent job after gradua- titan three minutes with- investigations. For example: City, Texas. tax unless the purchase is made in- While you have the tion. out wondering whether Myth: False teeth are not Fact: There is a 6-foot-high state, and no one seemed to notice or radioactive. stone monument in Crystal City chance, take the time to truly Besides, what could be bobcat urine is used in perfume. care. In fact, you probably lose sleep Fact: Many dentures are more — but it is dedicated to Popeye. enhance your education and better than telling stories The Internet is changing all that. thinking radioactive than Rush Limbaugh. This is the honest-to-god truth. The Wall Street Journal predicts total discover the world beyond about what a great co-work- about it. z=^=rr= About I million Americans wear Internet sales will exceed SI trillion dentures — half of which are your major. You'll have your er Mickey Mouse can be? Well, you Commentary by century's end. Currently, airline can go back made of porcelain laced with HPhere is no bobcat tickets, computers and bixiks are the to sleep now. minute traces of uranium to stim- primary items sold via the Internet, There is ulate fluorescence and weird I urine used in per- but more and more goods are moving ■ <_ a_p DA. ■ 1_Y KDITOKIAI. POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent no bobcat fetishes. online. the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board, The radioactivity, however, does fume. In fact, there is whieh is eomposed of the editor in chief, manag- urine used in CDs. cars, furniture and even gro- ing editor, campus editor, design editors, entertain- perfume. In have a minor side effect. A few of no urine used at all. ceries are already available over the ment editor, newsroom etxtrdinatoi. opinion editor fact, no urine these denture-wearers have grown and sports editor. Signed letters, columns and car- Internet. With the case and conve- toons represent the opinion of the writers and do at all is used, an extra head — many of which nience of the World Wide Web. it's not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial according to also need dentures. ANDY only a matter of time before we all AnSkiff All-American Newspaper board. "Big Myth: Shoes cannot be a part Myth: The average American's SI MMA make daily purchases online. Secrets," a of a healthy, balanced diet. vocabulary contains more than As you might expect. Uncle Sam LKTTKK.S TO THK KDITOR: The Skifl welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters compendium ™™™™™™™ Fact: Leather has enough 10,000 words. wants to get in on the fun. The must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to MX) words. To submit a letter, bring of interesting trade secrets writ- nutritional value to sustain life Fact: This is true, except for it to the Skiff. Moudy 29IS. mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to nation's governors, afraid that ihc [email protected]. They must include the author's classification, major and phone num- ten by William Poundstone. for several days (Insert athlete's Republicans. They only know growth in Internet commerce will ber The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions This is no doubt reassuring to foot joke here). three: "Fry," "Bill" and result in a decline in sales tax rev- Myth: Newt Gingrich's ego "Clinton." NOIK: In addition to being the Skiff production manager, Tom Urquhart is also a part-lime you. enues, adopted a resolution last student. This discovery also got me weighs more than the Earth. Myth: The shoestring was Tuesday urging each slate to apply a thinking, which is no small Fact: The Earth weighs invented by William Buckley in single-rate sales tax on all goods sold 6.588.000,000.000.000,000.000. 1967. while he was on acid. Editor in Chief Kimberty Wilson accomplishment since I am a over the Internet and by mail order Managing Editor Michael Bryant journalist. There are probably 000 tons. Gingrich's ego weighs Fact: It was invented in The governors' plan teems reason- Advertising Manager John Weatherty many misconceptions in the only half that. England in 1790. Prior to this able enough. Sales taxes generate Campus Editor Jeff Meddaugh world around us, too. Myth: The first macaroni fac- time, all shoes were fastened with about 50 percent of total state tax Design Editor Gretchen Crabb It's time to dispel these myths, tory in the United States was velcro. revenues, according to the National Design Editor JIM Taylor established in 1950 by Beavis Obviously, most American Entertainment Editor Andy Summa as many of them provide great Governor's Association. These rev- Newsroom Coordinator Brenda Schulte column filler, er, material. We "Chef" Boyardee. myths are ridiculous. Education, enues are used to fund local roads. Opinion Editor Anne Drabicky should purge our naivete, exor- Fact: The first macaroni facto- as we all know, will lead you law enforcement and education. If Sports Editor Wendy Bogema cise our ignorance and — this is ry in the United States was estab- through the dark forest of igno- that tax base disappears, so do most Web Publisher Spencer Baum lished in 1948 by Antoine Zegera rance. Web Publisher Michael Kruse the most important — read the local government functions. Web Publisher Kirk Shinkle rest of this column. in Brooklyn, New York. Zegera Just watch out for bobcats. But there is at lead one good rea- Production Manager Tom Urquhart Several myths have plagued didn't call it macaroni, however. Or. better yet, go back to sleep. son for our legislators to find a dif- Business Manager Bitsy Faulk people for centuries. Certain He called it "Cheaz Wiz." ferent way to cover the lost revenue-. Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf ideas and philosophies have been Myth: There is a 6-foot-high Andy Summa is a senior news- Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili Sales taxes behave differently for accepted as fact, although they stone monument dedicated to editorial major from Ahin. Te.\as. Internet commerce than lot tradition al purchases. If a company in Oregon sells a product to a consumer in Florida, both municipalities have the opportunity o tax the transaction. Funding for arts endowment should be doubled And there's no better way to ruin the exciting potential of the Internet comes with its endorsement. Its approval is con- I have always enjoyed going to any artistic this was that every year they sent us to see some- and support to the other great branches of schol- than by douhle-la.xing Internet trans- sidered a stamp of excellence, so much so that exhibits. I think the National Endowment for thing different. arly and cultural activity in order to achieve a actions. an NEA approval can draw an extra $11 of pri- the Arts and Humanities is one of the great- One year 1 saw the ballet, the next year it was better understanding of the past, a better analy- It's obvious, even to naive politi- vate and state money for every dollar that it pro- est things the United a symphony, and they also sent me to see a play sis of, the present, and a better view of the cians, that Internet purchases would States has ever done and ______■ or two. These performances awakened a desire future." vides. become much more expensive for Personal sentiment is not the only reason the Without the NEA to serve as a guide for this even I am in favor of hav- Commentary in me to try to replicate some of these amazing consumers with two tax rates. But private money, some of these programs will ing its funding doubled by performances I had been exposed to. NEA deserves to have its funding doubled, less obvious, and even more damag- surely disappear. If its budget were doubled, just the year 2000. Unfortunately, I never was able to accomplish though. The NEA currently funds and encour- ing, is the hassle double tax rates My family moved this, but an appreciation of them has remained ages such endeavors as community festivals, think of all the extra talent that might be discov- would create for small business around a lot when I was with me to this day. rural chamber music, art centers and galleries. ered and promoted. entrepreneurs, who might have to Right now the United States stands at a growing up, and one of I think that every child needs to be exposed to The NEA is also relatively cheap compared to calculate and record 50 different the few things that inter- and benefit from performances like the ones I other federal expenditures. Right now it con- unique point in history. Being the only real super sales prices on the same item for 50 ested me about where we saw. The National Endowment for the Arts sumes about 0.002 of a percent of the whole fed- power, at the moment, and having such a huge different customers, and then pay cultural diversity, we need to increase our lived were the museums helps to do this, and therefore, is one of the eral budget. With the budget surplus that taxes to 50 different states. spending for and promotion of the arts. After all. and exhibits 1 saw. more important programs our federal govern- President Clinton mentioned in his State of the Perhaps the most revolutionary JOB Union Address coming soon, now is the perfect every great civilization in history has left its My interest really did- HlNDIKSON ment runs. aspect of the Internet is its ability to mark artistically, why should we be any differ- n't start until the third ______Even Congress agrees. When the National time to begin talking about increasing the NEA's level the playing field. The Internet grade. I was living in San Endowment for the Arts and Humanities was budget. After all, how big of an effect is 0.004 of ent? allows the one-man business in Antonio at the time and every year the Officer founded in 1965. Congress stated, "An advanced a percent really going to be on the budget? Durango to sell to the exact same Joe Henderson is a senior accounting major Wive's Club would pay for my school to attend civilization must not limit its efforts to science The NEA is important not only for the pro- market as the mega-corporation in an artistic performance. The cool thing about and technology alone, but must give full value grams it supports, but also for the prestige that from Southlake, Texas. New York. Both companies only need one website to reach the entire world. letter to the editor W*E lirtOKln mjiraowmnwwi A double sales tax, which cuts profit margins, raises prices and TCU performers and understudies Understudies attend every rehearsal and learn every SADDAM, forces the seller to comply with a TAKEOUT StoDAM, complex array of different laws, put in blood, sweat and tears line, every stage direction and understudies are back- TWEOUT THE TKASH. turns the tables back in favor of the This past weekend, Ed Landreth had several perfor- stage, or even in the audience, watching. It is one of THETWSH. mances going on. The most popular were "Romeo and the hardest things to do — watch a performance go on corporation. Juliet," the TCU Dance Spring Concert, and a couple of without you. Oddly enough, there is one small musical performances. The strongest and most Most people do not think about the crew and under- notable critic of the governors' pro- IK DEAR talented got to perform their special talent on stage in studies when they see the curtain rise. They only see posal. Thursday. President Clinton front of an audience. But, some of the hardest working what is on the stage in front of them. And that is who called for a U.S. and international of them all are people the audience will never see. they clap for when the curtain goes down. But the peo- ban on new Internet commerce taxes Talent is not just on stage, it is also in the tears of ple who deserve the applause just as much as the per- He said economic prosperity those who never have the chance to do what they can. formers are the people you cannot see. depended on "full development" of During this week of rehearsals, music and voices can The next time you enter Ed Landreth. think about the Internet. be heard from the stage. But in the halls and back- how many people have worked so hard just to hear the The governors should take note. stage, tears can be seen and heard falling to the floor. applause from backstage. They are just as heroic, only It's not often that Clinton opposes a Determined artists who are placed backstage for the with invisible tears. new tax. This one mM.vr be a bad idea. performance use every ounce of energy they have to Shannon Johnson Spencer Baum is a senior econom- hold back their frustrations. freshmen advertising/public relations major SACOAM AT HOME ics majorfivm Albuqueraue, NM. PAGE 2 Skiff WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1998 DISNEY From Page 1 every Disney World employee must should speak to the dean of their col- the program is open to all majors. they were having a bad day, I could complete a two-day training session lege to find out if they can earn credit Natalie Gardner, a TCU alumna send flowers and candy to their room called "Traditions." through the program. who participated in the program in compliments of Disney," Gardner "We learned a lot about the behind- Students who participate in the pro- the spring of 1994, said the program said. "We just wanted everyone to be the-scenes action that goes on at gram are required to attend five formal helped her tremendously when she happy." Announcements of campus events, public meetings and Disney," Rappold said. "I know a lot seminars throughout the semester plus was looking for a job. Gardner said the recruiters are other general campus information should he brought to of the history and the culture of three more on their own. She said the great customer service looking for people who truly have a the TCU Daily Skiff office at Moudv Building South Room Disney now that I've been through Rappold said the seminars' topics at Disney was actually one of the best love for Disney, rather than people 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050, or e-mailed to their program." include understanding business cul- perks of working there. She said just looking to make a buck. skiff®gamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves the right to Rappold said she earned three ture, the business world today and Disney's empowerment policy allows "There's so much more to the edit submissions for style, taste and space available. hours of credit through Central communicating with style. She said all employees to go to great lengths to experience than money," Gardner Michigan University, because TCU the seminars are designed to maxi- make a guest's stay at Disney World said. "I made friendships and contacts PSI CHI will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in Winton-Scott does not directly offer credit for the mize each student's leadership poten- more pleasant at Disney that are worth so much to room 217. Selicia Rogers will discuss the role of psychol- Disney program. She said students tial with a focus on business, although "If I saw a family who looked like me now." ogy in marketing. FROGS COLLEGE REPUBLICANS will meet Wednesday in the Student Center room 207. The meeting will be held at From Page 1 a phone-a-thon for Gov. George W. Bush Jr. For all infor- match made it seem almost like street had considered attending. tournament. Because of this, both stu- I'm proud of them." mation, please call Martha at 923-5702. light boxing. Thomas said he started boxing and dents said they must juggle jobs as Cisar said he lost S pounds to be "I'm hitting (the opponent) repeat- "quickly fell in love with it" after a well as boxing and school. in the middleweight class. To lose MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM is now accepting edly, and his nose was bleeding, his little training he did last summer. Cisar works for the escort service weight and keep a good physical con- applications from juniors and seniors to participate in its lip, everything was bleeding." he said. He said he wanted to attend the at TCU twice a week, and Thomas dition, he ran and watched what he research program. Students must meet the program "All I can think of is why I am hitting Golden Gloves back in his home in works once a week for the escort ser- ate. he said. requirements to participate. For more information, come this guy. That was like a light for dan- New Mexico, but said the competi- vice and three times a week tutoring Thomas said in the boxing tourna- to the TRIO Programs office in the Rickel room 232. ger even though he had not done any- tion in Texas is the best in the United at an elementary school. ment, the fighters have less than 24 thing wrong to me." States, so he decided to join the Texas Thomas and Cisar said they follow hours to let their bodies recover Thomas, who finished runner-up division. the same "great" coach. Jay before the next match. 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TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1998 PAGE 3 editorial Hfllapy came up to me Sales tax ywterday and told me DILBERT DEFIED *■* she's pregnant I asked TVho'j, the father?"' not 'Net Imagine a summer day. whole life to stare at a com- She said That's a stupid No windows. A smaller- puter screen. question) I'm the fatherl" than-average cubicle. Long Internships like the ones hours spent under fluores- offered at Walt Disney World friendly cent lights. can actually teach students I called up my lawyer Have you made a purchase Now, imagine spending skills needed in any field, and said -Hey, I need some advice ' online yet? If you haven't, you're really missing out. the summer at Walt Disney such as communication, on how to deal with aD these himbo eruptions, independent The Internet is a phenomenal ttxil for World, getting paid to wel- teamwork, and leadership. counsels, and shady contributors!* commerce. The entire world come visitors into the To spend every summer He said "You want my advice? becomes your market, and you never Florida sunshine. Set another lawyerl" have to leave locked in an your home As intern- Internships office can pro- Any extra I online III :m ships, the experi- vide great con- costs of ship- ences look rela- should be tacts, but those ping are more Ohhh_ than covered tively similar on more than names will sur- unlucky in love, I ten ya. by the lower your resume. But face in entry- Even my dog Buddy costs of prod- as far as summer another day level positions, won't "hug" my leg anymore ucts available fun possibilities, after college because he's afraid of getting through mail at the office. subpoenaed by Ken Starr! order You there are endless days have save gaso- opportunities for passed. line. You students that extend far Internships are not only miss the crowds beyond the world of Dilbert. about refining those skills J.P. Aliujo SKIFF STAFF You also miss the sales tax. 11 Some people are only in learned in the classroom, but you've already jumped on the college once. Hence the are also about exploring Information Superhighway, you probability that for the horizons, discovering new know that you usually don't btve to add sales tax to purchases unless you remainder of your life, your interests and obtaining that live in California, where most online job will not pause for three last breath of spontaneity Wacky myths put to rest businesses seem to be located This is nothing new. Mail ordei months of personal-growth- before settling down into a are as accurate as a White House Admit it. You can't go more Franklin Roosevelt in Crystal has always had the luxury of no sales type opportunities. permanent job after gradua- investigations. For example: than three minutes with- City. Texas. tax unless the purchase is made in- Myth: False teeth are not While you have the tion. out wondering whether Fact: There is a 6-fool-high state, and no one seemed to notice or radioactive. chance, take the time to truly Besides, what could be bobcat urine is used in perfume. stone monument in Crystal City care. Fact: Many dentures are more In fact, you probably lose sleep — but it is dedicated to Popeye. The Internet is changing all that enhance your education and better than telling stories radioactive than Rush Limbaugh. This is the honesl-to-uod truth. thinking The Wall Street Journal predicts total About I million Americans wear discover the world beyond about what a great co-work- about it. ___^____ Internet sales will exceed SI trillion Well, you dentures — half of which are your major. You'll have your er Mickey Mouse can be? Commentary by century's end. Currently, airline made of porcelain laced with can go back tickets, computers and books are the minute traces of uranium io stim- here is no bobcat to sleep now. primary items sold via the Internet, ulate fluorescence and weird There is urine used in per- hut more and more goods are mm inn TCU DAILY EDITORIAL POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent fetishes. no bobcat online. the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial hoard, urine used in The radioactivity, however, does fume. In fact, there is which is composed of the editor in chief, manag- CDs. cars, furniture ami even gro- have a minor side effect. A few of ing editor, campus editor, design editors, entertain- perfume. In no urine used at all. ceries are already available over the ment editor, newsroom ccx>rdinalor, opinion editor these denture-wearers have grown fact, no urine Internet With the ease and conve- and sports editor Signed letters, columns and ear- an extra head — many of which toons represent the opinion of the writers and do at all is used, nience of the World Wide Web. it's also need dentures. not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial according to only a matter of time before we all Skiff hoard. ANDY An Ail-American Newspaper "Big Myth: Shoes cannot be a part Myth: The average American's SUMMA make daily purchases online. Secrets," a of a healthy, balanced diet. vocabulary contains more than As you might expecl. Uncle Sam LLITKRS TO THK KDITOR: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for puhlication. Letters compendium ^^^^^^^^^™ Fact: Leather has enough 10,000 words. wants to get in on the fun. The must he typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 500 words. To submit a letter, bring of interesling trade secrets writ- nutritional value to sustain life Fact: This is true, except for it to the Skiff. Moudy 291S. mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to nation's governors, afraid that the skifflettersttflcu.edu. They must include the.author's classification, major and phone num- ten by William Poundstone. for several days (Insert athlete's Republicans. They only know growth in Internet commerce will ber The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. This is no doubt reassuring to foot joke here). three: "Fry," "Bill" and result in a decline in sales tax re\- Myth: Newt Gingrich's ego "Clinton." NOTK: In addition to being the Skiff production manager, Tom Urquhart is also a part-time you. enues, adopted a resolution last student This discovery also got me weighs more than the Earth. Myth: The shoestring was Tuesday urging each state to apply a thinking, which is no small Fact: The Earth weighs invented by William Buckley in single rate sales tax on all goods sold Editor In Chief Kimberly Wilson accomplishment since I am a 6,388,000,000,000,000,000,000, 1967, while he was on acid. over the Internet and by mail order. Managing Editor Michael Bryant journalist. There are probably 000 tons. Gingrich's ego weighs Fact: It was invented in The governors' plan seems reason- Advertising Manager John Weatherly many misconceptions in the only half that. England in 1790. Prior to this able enough. Sales taxes generate Campus Editor Jeff Meddaugh world around us, too. Myth: The first macaroni fac- time, all shoes were fastened with Design Editor Gretchen Crabb about 50 percent of total state tax It's time to dispel these myths, tory in the United Stales was velcro. Design Editor Jill Taylor revenues, according to the National Entertainment Editor Andy Summa as many of them provide great established in 1950 by Beavis Obviously, most American Governor's Association. These ic\ Newsroom Coordinator Brenda Schulte column filler, er, material. We "Chef" Boyardee. myths are ridiculous. Education, enues are used to fund local roads, Opinion Editor Anne Drabicky should purge our naivete, exor- Fact: The first macaroni facto- as we all know, will lead you law enforcement and education. If Sports Editor Wendy Bogema cise our ignorance and — this is ry in the United States was estab- through the dark forest of igno- Web Publisher Spencer Baum that tax base disappears, so do most lished in 1948 by Antoine Zegera rance. Web Publisher Michael Kruse the most important — read the local government functions. Web Publisher Kirk Shinkle rest of this column. in Brooklyn. New York. Zegera Just watch out for bobcats. But there is at least one good rea- Production Manager Tom Urquhart Several myths have plagued didn't call it macaroni, however. Or, better yet. go back to sleep. son for our legislators to find a dif- Business Manager Bitsy Faulk people for centuries. Certain He called it "Cheaz Wiz." ferent way to cover the lost revenues Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf ideas and philosophies have been Myth: There is a 6-foot-high Andy Summa is a senior news- Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili Sales taxes behave differently tot accepted as fact, although they stone monument dedicated to editorial major from Alvin, Texas. Internet commerce than for tradition al purchases. II a company in Oregon sells a product to a consumer in Florida, both municipalities have the opportunity 10 lax ihe transaction. Funding for arts endowment should be doubled And there's no better way to ruin the exciting potential of the Internet this was that every year they sent us to see some- and support to the other great branches of schol- comes with its endorsement. Its approval is con- I have always enjoyed going to any artistic than by double-taxing Internet trans- thing different. arly and cultural activity in order to achieve a sidered a stamp of excellence, so much so that exhibits. I think the National Endowment for actions. One year I saw the ballet, the next year it was better understanding of the past, a better analy- an NEA approval can draw an extra $11 of pri- the Arts and Humanities is one of the great- It's obvious, even to naive politi- a symphony, and they also sent me to see a play sis of the present, and a belter view of the vate and state money for every dollar that it pro- est things the United cians, thai Internet purchases would or two. These performances awakened a desire future." vides. States has ever done and ^55^^^ become much more expensive for in me to try to replicate some of these amazing Personal sentiment is not the only reason the Without the NEA to serve as a guide lor this even I am in favor of hav- Commentary consumers with two tax rates. But performances I had been exposed to. NEA deserves to have its funding doubled, private money, some of these programs will ing its funding doubled by less obvious, and even more damag- Unfortunately, I never was able to accomplish though. The NEA currently funds and encour- surely disappear. If its budget were doubled, just the year 2000. ing, is the hassle double tax rates this, but an appreciation of them has remained ages such endeavors as community festivals, think of all the extra talent that might be discov- My family moved would create for small business with me to this day. rural chamber music, art centers and galleries. ered and promoted. around a lot when I was entrepreneurs, who might have to I think that every child needs to be exposed to The NEA is also relatively cheap compared to Right now the United States stands at a growing up, and one of calculate and record 50 different and benefit from performances like the ones I other federal expenditures. Right now it con- unique point in history. Being the only real super the few things that inter- stiles prices on the same item for SO saw. The National Endowment for the Arts sumes about 0.002 of a percent of the whole fed- power, at the moment, and having such a huge ested me about where we different customers, and then pay helps to do this, and therefore, is one of the eral budget. With the budget surplus that cultural diversity, we need to increase our lived were the museums taxes to SO different stales. more important programs our federal govern- President Clinton mentioned in his State of the spending lor and promotion of the arts. After all. and exhibits I saw. Jot; Perhaps the most revolutionary ment runs. Union Address coming soon, now is the perfect every great civilization in history has left its My interest really did- HI;M)I;RSO\ aspect of the Internet is its ability to Even Congress agrees. When the National time to begin talking about increasing the NEA's mark artistically, why should we be any differ- n't start until the third __^^^^^^^_ level the playing field. The Intemel Endowment for the Arts and Humanities was budget. After all. how big of an effect is 0.004 of ent? grade. I was living in San allows the one-man business in founded in 1965, Congress stated, "An advanced a percent really going to be on the budget? Antonio at the time and every year the Officer Durango lo sell to the exact same civilization must not limit its efforts to science The NEA is important not only for the pro- Joe Henderson is a senior accounting major Wive's Club would pay for my school to attend market as the mega-corporation in and technology alone, but must give full value grams it supports, but also for the prestige that from Southlake. Texas. an artistic performance. The cool thing about New York. Both companies only need one website to reach the entire world. letter to the editor Wfe hjttoicln mJMCHsmnmM A double sales tax. which cuts profit margins, raises prices and TCU performers and understudies Understudies attend every rehearsal and leam every SADDAM forces the seller to comply with a TAKEOUT SADDAM, complex array of different laws, put in blood, sweat and tears line, every stage direction and understudies are back- THETKFvSa 1WE OUT This past weekend, Ed Landreth had several perfor- stage, or even in the audience, watching. It is one of THETWSf turns the tables back in favor of the mances going on. The most popular were "Romeo and the hardest things to do — watch a performance go on corporation. Juliet," the TCU Dance Spring Concert, and a couple of without you. Oddly enough, there is one small musical performances. The strongest and most Most people do not think about the crew and under- notable critic of the governors' pro- talented got to perform their special talent on stage in studies when they see the curtain rise. They only see Its, DEAR. posal Thursday. President Clinton front of an audience. But, some of the hardest working what is on the stage in front of them. And that is who called for a U.S. and international of them all are people the audience will never see. they clap for when the curtain goes down. But the peo- ban on new Internet commerce taxes. Talent is not just on stage, it is also in the tears of ple who deserve the applause just as much as the per- He said economic prosperity those who never have the chance to do what they can. formers are the people you cannot see. depended on "full development" of During this week of rehearsals, music and voices can The next time you enter Ed Landreth, think about the Internet. be heard from the stage. But in the halls and back- how many people have worked so hard just to hear the The governors should take note. stage, tears can be seen and heard falling to the floor. applause from backstage. They are just as heroic, only It's not often that Clinton opposes a Determined artists who are placed backstage for the with invisible tears. new tax. This one must be a bad idea. performance use every ounce of energy they have to Shannon Johnson hold back their frustrations. freshmen advertising/public relations major Spencer Baum is a senior econom- SACONA fvT Wom ics major from Albuquerque. NM. PAGE 4 Skiff WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1998 Lent not just for sacrifice College News Digest Man beats victim with The Club, ents Friday at Maples Pavilion. but for reflecting on faith Rutgers student allowed entrance The rally, organized by the Stanford Coalition Against NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Rutgers University War in Iraq, protested U.N. sanctions against Iraq and By Kify Graham As time went on and some people friends and family and doing more police are looking to take action against the Rutgers stu- U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf. They also SKIFF SWF began falling out of communion with volunteer work," she said. dent who signed in a Jersey City, N.J., Vietnamese man hoped to encourage the United States to continue its sup- Although many Christians recog- the church, the season of Lent also Bruce Fowlkes, minister to who was arrested Sunday night for a fight that broke out port of the U.N.-Iraq compromise worked out the week nize the season of Lent as only a time became a time of renewed conversion Disciples of Christ students, said the after an event at the Busch Campus Center. before. when they are expected to make sac- for members of the church. Calabrese recognition of Lent is relatively new Chief Anthony Murphy of the Rutgers University President Clinton, who was the target of many of the rifices by giving something up. the said both traditions are practiced to many Protestant denominations. Police Department said the student who signed in demonstrations, had originally planned to attend Parents' focus and importance of Lent should today in the Catholic church. "Many churches are just now start- Choung Pham, the person charged with disorderly con- Weekend activities, but instead went skiing in Utah. be deeper, said the Rev. Charles "Most people who want to become ing to think about Lent and reap the duct, simple assault and resisting arrest, is responsible —The Stanford Daily Calabrese. Roman Catholic priest at Catholic are confirmed by the church, benefits of it," Fowlkes said. "In the for the actions of the guest. Stanford University TCU. then go through a time of preparation past, Protestant churches tended to Pham, who was released on his own recognizance While the tradition of giving some- before they are admitted into the shy away from it as a negative time, early Monday morning, told police he was signed into Virginia Supreme Court decides thing up for Lent is often positive for church at Easter," Calabrese said. rather than a positive time to get ready the Chinese New Year celebration by a university stu- Virginia Tech newspaper not libelous personal growth, it should be coupled "But conversion is an ongoing for the high point of the Christian dent. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — It looks like Virginia with what God wants for us, process, and Lent is also a time of year, which is Easter." Lt. Laura Kull of Rutgers police said Pham, who is not Tech's newspaper is off the hook. Calabrese said. penance when we as Catholics reflect Kelly Neumon. a sophomore pre- affiliated with the university, assaulted an unidentified Sharon Yeagle, assistant to the vice president of student "What is giving up chocolate doing upon our lives and what God is call- major and Disciples of Christ student, person believed to be a student with The Club, a car anti- affairs at Virginia Tech, sued the Collegiate Times for for God?" he said. "Now, if the ing us to do." said as she grew up. the significance theft device, at Lot 51 across the street from the student libel because of the headline "Director of Butt Licking." money spent on chocolate goes to Calabrese said Christians should of Lent was not stressed in her church. center. "Friday the Virginia Supreme Court issued a decision help someone else, then it makes strive not only for personal growth. "I don't think it was really that big There were no serious injuries, Kull said, but the vic- to affirm the trial court's dismissal of the lawsuit against sense, but just to give something up but also for helping others. of a deal." she said. "I never knew tim refused medical treatment. the paper," Times attorney James Creekmore said. for the sake of giving it up doesn't "It would be neat if all at once there exactly what it meant. There are prob- —Daily Targum "The language that the paper used could not be under- show a full understanding of Lent as I were a great leap of service happen- ably a lot of things I still don't fully Rutgers University stood as a statement of fact about the plaintiff, and there- understand the tradition." ing during Lent and that people understand." fore was not actionable as defamation," Creekmore said. This year's season of Lent began would notice and say. 'Ah. it must be Fowlkes said he does not think He said the state supreme court defined the headline as last week with the celebration of Ash Lent," he said. Protestant students at TCU are as Stanford students protest "rhetorical hyperbole," a category of speech situated Wednesday, and will last until Easter. Kathryn Kozlowski, a junior nurs- aware of Lent as Catholic students are. U.S. involvement in Iraq between pure fact and pure opinion. Under this category, It is recognized by Christians as the ing major and Catholic student, said "The season of Lent does not seem STANFORD, Calif. — In front of a stream of quizzi- the Times is entitled to First Amendment protection. 40 days (excluding Sundays) before lx-nt should be a time of doing some- to be emphasized as much as the sea- cal and often disapproving parents, about 80 Stanford Virginia Tech officials declined to comment on the Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. thing for people other than yourself. son of Advent." he said. "I personally University students and professors protested U.S. policy ruling in detail. Calabrese said Leal began in the "This year I decided not to give up think that just as Advent is a prepara- in Iraq. The demonstration came before University —Cavalier Daily early church as a time of preparation something, but to do something extra, tion for Christmas. Lent is an impor- President Gerhard Casper's speech was delivered to par- University of Virginia for new members of the church. so I'm spending more time with tant preparation for Easter."

GLOBAL From 1'agu 1 Lecture encourages in Mexico, said though it is difficult to those stereotypes." gain an international perspective Hindman said the awareness of become completely acquainted with Titsworth said it is important for would not know how to handle. other countries' languages and cul- one another's culture in just one business students to broaden their "There are things over there that tures makes it easier for people to working for justice week, he has noticed some differ- perspectives since we live in a global- you can't learn in the classroom work together. ences between the cultures. ized economy. here." Warner said. "(The trip) gives "Knowing the language .. . opens By Mandie Kreimborg well as the Settlement House, a Americans gel straight to the point, TCU students who went to Mexico you the firsthand opportunity to expe- the doors so much wider because SKIFF STAFF social welfare organization made he said. Mexicans lirst spend time observed two business classes at the rience culture and operation." then, as Americans, we're not expect- Social work department direc- up of activists who worked for a acquainting themselves with one university, toured one local business M. Monte Elliff, also part of the ing people to always know our lan- tor Linda Moore encouraged stu- variety of social causes. another before moving on to business. factory and spent time immersing trip and a second-year MBA student. guage and our business practices," dents and faculty in a lecture Links among activists for social Oscar Ramos, a senior internation- themselves in the country's culture. said he is more interested in initiating Hindman said. Tuesday to follow the example of justice, like the one among the al business major at the university in Jennifer Warner, one of the stu- business practices with Mexico now Through the program, professors leaders during the Progressive Era signers of "The Call," were "criti- Mexico, said these exchanges can dents who went to Mexico and an that he has seen their practice of it. have taught seminars at different by utilizing links among organiza- cal to their success" in achieving help break down stereotypes. first-year MBA student, said she saw "(The experience) fosters both an international universities and students tions to work for social justice. their agendas, Moore said. "When you think about Americans, realities in their businesses that could interest in one another and also an have participated in joint consulting Moore's speech, "Lessons "Signers of 'The Call' shared a you think sex. drugs and rock and cause problems in setting up a busi- understanding of one another," Elliff projects with students from other From the Past: Developing vision of a better world for roll."" Ramos said. "This helps change ness there that students who do not said. countries. Titsworth said. Allegiances For the Future", was oppressed people," she said. based on her research which won Moore said social workers the national Ron Federico today can learn a lot from their HUNGARY Memorial Lecture Award. tum-of-the-century predecessors From Page 1 Moore researched "The Call," a and the strategies they used. She media statement signed in 1908 by said the community strategies prestigious institutions in other soci- "They looked at new technology ity." he said. "We can build a lot of TCU has three graduate and 60 African American and white proved to be effective for activists eties and (one in which) faculty may as reflected in the work of (local bridges." undergraduate TCU-in-Hungary leaders calling for aid for African in the Progressive Era. collaborate." Adams s^id. companies). . . and got a better Csilla Borbely, a second-year programs, including business, polit- Americans, that later led to the Moore encouraged students to Koehler said he also hopes the understanding of American universi- master's of business administration ical science and fine arts programs, development of the National work in leadership roles on cam- friendship and mutual respect will ties and corporations." Adams said. student, said because of TCU's which have been established Negro Committee which later pus and in the community and to continue to grow into the future. Andras Benedek, deputy state international relationship, officials through the agreement. became the NAACP. make links with other social work- "We look forward to working secretary in the ministry of labor, in the Hungarian ministry of educa- About 25 students have partici- Moore studied the links ers at conferences to more effec- with you." Koehler said to the dele- said the delegation visited tion were able to offer her scholar- pated in the month-long programs between those who signed the tively work for justice. Moore said gation of 13 Hungarian visitors, Lockheed and Motorola to under- ship money to attend TCU. held during July, said Jan Titsworth, statement and their involvement in both students and faculty should before signing the agreement. stand the dynamics of American Bobely, who is from Budapest, assistant dean of the M.J. Neeley social movements during the use the political system to work The delegation, which arrived last inveslments in the Hungarian mar- also said Hungary has mostly state- School of Business. Progressive Era. for their causes by voting and lob- Thursday and will depart today, was ket. owned universities, along with a Titsworth said Hungary's transi- Moore said the signers were bying. composed of officials from Benedek said members of the more "rigid" relationship between tion to a capitalistic society could members of 30 social movement Moore said people must start Gyongyos College and Eotvas delegation are also trying to discov- professors and students. allow TCU business students a "ripe organizations, with at least two now to work for social justice. Loriind University in Hungary and er how they can establish an empha- "Besides the size of schools, one environment for new ventures." signers in common to each group. "Once you do do it, you become dignitaries from Budapest. Fort sis on research and technological thing that was astonishing to me is "(The program) is an investment Movements in which they were empowered to continue to do it," Worth's sister city. development within the Hungarian that lectures are much more open in human capital as well as goods involved included those for labor Moore said. "We must act now Adams said the delegation toured education system. here," she said. "In America, the and services," she said. "We can reform and child labor laws, as with a vision toward the future." both TCU and Fort Worth during "It's very attractive because you relationship is lighter and easier study entrepreneurial things and I heir visit. have a lot of directions and flexibil- between lecturer and students." lend our own expertise."

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When the Baylor men's tennis Conference tournament at the Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn was That, combined with police testi- team came to the Mary Thomas & Mack Center. acquitted Tuesday on a charge of mony about failed sobriety tests, left Potishman-Lard Tennis Center After fighting back from a drunken driving. no doubt that Vaughn was drunk. last Saturday, they were undefeat- 25-point deficit, Colorado As Vaughn was walking out of Quinn argued. ed in five matches. When the narrowed SMU's lead to 74- the courtroom, two bailiffs congrat- "There was no (other) reason for Baylor squad left Fort Worth, 71 with 10 seconds to play. ulated him, one patting him on the that car to be over that line at 2 TCU had handed them their first But Brian Christiansen's off- back. Another said: o'clock in the morning." she said in lost. balance three-point attempt "Congratulations. Mo." her closing argument. "When we heard that Baylor was off the mark. Davis was Vaughn showed no emotion while The defense case was bolstered had beaten the University of fouled in the scramble for the the jury's verdict was read and made Tuesday by testimony from an acci- Texas, we knew we had a great ball and he sealed the win. no comment to reporters or fans out- dent-reconstruction expert who said opportunity to get a big win," Jay Poerner led the side the courthouse following the the car Vaughn hit was nearer to the freshman Chad Riley said. Mustangs (18-9) with a game- two-day trial. exit ramp and closer to the traveling The Horned Frogs seized their high 23 points, while Jeryl "He does express great relief." said lane than police had said. opportunity, sliding by Baylor 4- Kevin Reddington. Vaughn's lawyer. Sasser added 20. Wilson Dobson said Vaughn would 3. TCU swept the three doubles Ryan Chilton had 16 points "He appreciated the fair trial he have had less than 2.2 seconds to matches to capture the doubles and nine rebounds to lead received. The jury has spoken, and react to the car. considering his speed point, and added three singles Colorado (20-8) that's what the system of justice is all and the range of his headlights. Even wins to clinch the match. SMU dominated the first about." a star baseball player would have TCU's three doubles teams all half, scoring the first 10 points Vaughn. 30. was arrested Jan. 9 on trouble avoiding the hazard. Dobson won on the same day, something of the game and leading by as his way home from a Providence. testified. they hadn't done during the spring much as 44-19 with 4:01 to R.I.. strip club after hitting a disabled "You take him out of a ball field season. Head coach Tut Bartzen play in the half. car in the breakdown lane of and put him in a car and he's no more welcomed the change. The Rams rallied in the sec- Interstate 95 in Norwood. R.I. trained than the rest of us." he said. "Coach has really been concen- Following the collision. Vaughn's ond half, narrowing the But Quinn got Dobson to admit the trating on doubles in practice." Mustang's lead to 64-63 with sport utility vehicle rolled over, but he disabled car was completely in the Riley said. "We knew we could 4:55 left. suffered no injuries. breakdown lane. and should win our doubles Vaughn's license has already been SMU will face No. 13TCU Vaughn's lawyers had argued that matches, and we finally took the — the WAC Pacific Division's suspended for six months for refusing the first baseman's injured leg might matches with more focus." No. 1 seed — at 2:30 p.m. to take a Breathalyzer test. He also have contributed to his failure of Riley also said Bartzen stressed PST Thursday in a second- was fined $I(X) for driving outside eight sobriety tests. But prosecutors the importance of the doubles marked lanes. presented video highlights of Vaughn round game. point in a post-match team meet- If convicted of operating under the playing for the Red Sox to show there ing and also said he was proud of influence of alcohol, a first-time was nothing wrong with his knee. how everyone stepped up. NHL offender typically gets his license In other testimony Tuesday. TCU's No. 1 seed. Esteban suspended for 45 to 90 days. Reddington called a college student ■ Carril. beat Baylor's Johann Hatcher, Zuhov Red Sox spokesman Kevin Shea who was one of the first on the scene Jooste. After being down 5-2 in injured vs. Chicago said the team was looking forward to of the accident. the second set. Carril battled back having Vaughn join them lor spring Jared Berhoe testified he helped DALLAS (AP) — The to win a straight set match (6-3, 7- Michael Bryant MANAGING FUTOff Dallas Stars' 2-2 tie with training in Florida. Shea said Vaughn Vaughn out of his overturned pickup 5). Senior Matthew Walsh practices Tuesday afternoon for Chicago on Sunday turned out could be in uniform as early as truck after the crash and asked him if "Esteban really dazzled the Thursday's match with fourth-ranked Pepperdine. to be a lot costlier than they Thursday for exhibition play against he was hurt. crowd with amazing shots, as he points a piece, sophomore Man match, Bere clinched the match thought. Cleveland. "I would not say that he was intox- always does." Riley said. Bere was already deep into his For TCU. He said lie also clinched The Stars said Tuesday that Before the jury started deliberat- icated by looking and talking to him." Another TCU singles victory match with Baylor s Ainnd confidence for the It 'i squad. defensemen Derian Hatcher ing. District Court Judge Gerald Alch Berhoe said. came from freshman Martin Jirak. Wakalkar. After Bere got nil to ;i Something TCU was searching Foi and Sergei Zubov were both instructed them that "a person does But Berhoe gave potentially dam- He made quick work of Baylor's not have to be drunk or unconscious (6-2. 4-1) lead, he faltered late in looking ahead i" Thursday's hurt in the game. They and aging testimony for the defense when Johannes Michalsky by winning the second set to cough up the set. match up with No. -I Pepperdine. injured center Bob Bassen and to he under the influence." he described, under cross-examina- (6-3,6-2). Bere said thai he knew that his "We had |usi come oil a loss to left winger Dave Reid all were Prosecutor Elaina Quinn reminded tion, how the occupants of his car "Martin has been playing really jurors Tuesday that six people testi- watched Vaughn take the sobriety well lately." Riley said. "He just team was counting on him. and he Arkansas, but we really bounced placed on injured reserve. did his par! winning the third sol back in the Baylor match." Bere Hatcher suffered an injured fied they smelled alcohol on tests. quietly goes out and wins his Vaughn's breath after the accident. "He wasn't doing too well, and Ik- matches." 6-2. said "Thai really gave us confi right knee. He was to have By winning the third set ot his dence thai we can do well" arthroscopic surgery Even a defense witness testified that failed them," Berhoe said. With the match knotted at three Wednesday and miss up to i three weeks. Zubov suffered a sprained neck against Chicago and will Swimming and diving team takes 7th in WAC, breaks records be evaluated in a week, the team said. By Katy Graham two TCU records in the I .(MX)- and pleased she competed well for the swimmers in each event advanced to naries for the 100-yard butterfly. Bassen. who hurt his left STAFF REPORTER 1,650-yard freestyle swims. team. the finals in the evenings. In the 100-yard breaststroke, knee on Feb. 4 and had The women's swimming and div- Sophomore Robyn King also broke "1 was really consistent through The Horned Frogs earned X6 senior Jay me Brown placed 12th surgery on Feb. 6, is expected ing team finished seventh at the a school record in the 500-yard the whole weekend, and I peaked at points Thursday. Junior Amanda and junior Amanda Stevens was to miss another two weeks. WAC Championships in Federal freestyle. the right time," she said. Stevens placed seventh in finals in 15th. Stevens advanced to the finals Reid hurt his back on Feb. 4 Way. Wash., last weekend with a Sybesma said many of the swim- "Conference was a big deal, so I the 200-yard individual medley Saturday n the 200-yard breast- and is expected to miss anoth- score of 227. SMU dominated all mers competed well, but the best wanted to do well. 1 guess I didn'l Junior Maggie Topolski placed stroke, placing eighth. In (he prelim- er seven to 10 games. three days of the meet, earning first overall performance was by senior expect to do as well as I did." ninth in (he same event in the pre inary competition, freshman Bridget To fill out their roster, place overall. diver Sarah Crawford, who placed "Platform has always been my liminary competition, barely miss Nelson placed 11th in the 200-yard Dallas recalled defensemen Head coach Richard Sybesma filth in the 1-meter diving competi- best event, so I was especially look- ing a chance to swim in the finals. butterfly Petr Buzek and Brad said he was pleased with TCU's per- tion, third in the 3-meter and second ing forward to that," she said. "I was By the end of Friday's events, the Both Ryther and King broke Lukowich from the minor- formance. in the platform, or 10-meter dive. really excited that I competed so women had earned 167 points. The school records Saturday in finals. league Michigan K-Wings. "We had a good team meet, and "We can't say enough about well, because I haven't really hil highlight of the day was the 400 Ryther finished seventh in the the seniors did well." he said. Sarah." Sybesma said. "F^ven though everything in the past. But this time yard individual medley finals, in 1.650-yard freestyle, and King was "When your seniors end their career she wasn't named Outstanding I ended up diving well and hitting which Topolski finished (bird eighth in the 500-yard freestyle. NBA doing their best times, you feel Diver of the conference, we felt she everything." In Friday's preliminary eompeli "I'm pleased 1 broke (he school great. I left the meet with such a deserved it because she earned more The championships were held tion, freshman Sarah Shepard record." Ryther said. "The times MavN win 2-3 good feeling about what we're doing points than any other diver at the Thursday. Friday and Saturday. placed 10th in the 400-yard individ weren't really good compared to myi on the road and where we're headed." meet." Preliminary competitions took place ual medley. Freshman Heather best times, bul I |usi have to look! MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Megan Ryther broke Crawford said she was very in the mornings, and the top eight Vance also placed 10th in prelimi- forward lo next year" Cedric Ceballos scored 22 I points as the Dallas Mavericks won their second road game in four nights Tennis wins build Lady Frogs' confidence with a 110-99 victory over I the Minnesota By Rusty Simmons sive. She said their doubles teams it is important to have a set line Timberwolves on Tuesday SKIFF STAFF have shown great improvemenl up by Ihe slart of the Western night. The TCU women's tennis team because of this. Athletic Conference tournament.' Shawn Bradley, replaced upped their record to 6-2 with The Lady Frogs swept the "Things are starling to gel." in the starting lineup by two wins last weekend after dom- three doubles matches in both the Ingram said "II we can win rookie Chris Antsey, inating Arkansas-Little Rock 9-0 UALR and Tulsa matches. This three oi lour singles matches responded by coming off the and Tulsa 7-2. result was a marked improvement each week, we'll be very tough bench for 16 points and five The Lady Frogs took on the from this fall's results when lo beat." blocks, including three in UALR Trojans without their No. Tulsa won two of the three dou- Zoldakova said Tulsa has the fourth quarter. I seed. sophomore Lucie bles matches against TCU. some really good players, so il The Mavericks, only 12- Dvorakova, who had a mild case "I never would have dreamed was a lough match, hut the 7-2 47, finished their eight-day, of shin splints. Freshman Dee that we would have swept the TCU victory was good for the five-game road trip 2-3 to Dee Herring stepped into the first doubles matches againsi Tulsa." team. give them five road wins this seed spot and beat UALR's Erica said Ingram. "I was very "Il was a very satisfying victo- season. Bore (7-6, 6-2). pleased." ry " Ingrain said "I thought it Hubert Davis scored 19 "It was a very cold and windy Although Ingram was quick to would he a 5-4 victory either points, one short of his sea- day," head coach Roland Ingram point out how well the participat- way, but the ladies played very son high, and Michael said. "Dee Dee just kept battling ing players played, he said the well." Finley added 17. Ceballos and did a good job adjusting." ladies who did not play every One player that Ingram singled matched his season-high Senior Annika Kjellgren and match also had a key role in the out was .1 Kjellgren. Her singles with the Mavs since joining junior Natalie Balafoutis each team's success. match put the TCU squad up 4-2, them Feb. 18 from Phoenix won their respective singles "Stacey (Sabala) warmed up and set the tone for the doubles in exchange for Dennis matches against UALR. Rachel for her doubles match matches. Scott. Sophomores Daria Zoldakova, against Tulsa." Ingram said. "She "Jessika played very hard." Kevin Garnett had 21 Jessika Kjellgren, and Rachel really got Rachel ready to com- Ingram said. "She never panicked points and 11 rebounds for Niwa added victories in the four pete." and played very well." the Timberwolves. Stephon through six spots while losing Sabala got her chance to make Ingram said the Tulsa victory Marbury added 17 points, only one game out of the 37 that an impact on the court last week- gave the squad more than just while Sam Mitchell had 14. it look to win six straight sets. end as well. She teamed up with another victory. The Mavericks took over "We're playing well right now, Herring to beat UALR's learn of "It gave the team a lot of con- the game in the second quar- but we have to continue to prac- Janefer Nobles and Allain Nagel. fidence 10 heal Tulsa that bad." ter by shooting 15-22 (68.2 tice hard to continue to get bet- 8-0. Ingram said. percent) from the field. ter," said Ingram. Niwa said the fact that the The Lady Frogs play Illinois at

Dallas led 24-20 at the end Mtdwjl Bryant MANAGING EDITOR Zoldakova said a couple of team does not have a set line up the Mary Potishman-Lard Tennis of the first quarter and 59-47 Senior Annika Kjellgren serves the ball In practice Tuesday at the things the Lady Frogs have been each week gives everyone a Center this Friday. Illinois is 3-4, at halftime Mary Potishman-Lard tennis center. focusing on in practice are vol- chance to try their best and to but sports a big win over No. 42 leying and being more aggres- make an impact. Zoldakova said ranked Virginia. PAGE 6 Skiff WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1998

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