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Mostly clear World Doctor Nays Yeltsin may have surgery soon Inside MOSCOW (AP) — Boris Yeltsin's heart has been See reviews on haunted WEDNESDAY strengthening, and the Russian houses around the OCTOBER 30, 1996 president could undergo heart metroplex. surgery as early as next week, a Texas Christian University consulting American doctor See page 4 94th Year • Number 35 said Tuesday. Dr. Michael DeBakey said he would travel to Russia this weekend to consult with Yeltsin's doctors. DeBakey said Yeltsin would undergo a triple or quadruple coronary artery Friends recall gifted, caring prof bypass. There was no comment from By Kimberly Wilson Paul Jones, Deeter's son-in-law, music, art and science. Music played performances. Charlie only missed if you showed improvement, that the Kremlin, which said earlier SKIFF STAFF said Deeter during the memorial reflected one." Jones said. reflected in your grade," Francis Tuesday that the "final stage of was raised on a Deeter's love of every type of music, Roy Combrink, an associate pro- said. preparations" for the operation Friends and family of Charles R. family farm in from classical to New Orleans jazz. fessor of mathematics, said Deeter Aaron Heap, a junior mathemat- had begun. Deeter, a professor of mathematics, northwest Jones said Deeter also had a pas- found great pleasure in his students' ics major, said Deeter "made sure remembered him Tuesday as a pro- Kansas and sion for art. achievements. his door was always open." Nation fessor known for being tough but that he grew up "He was looking forward to the "Charlie was a valuable member Deeter taught mathematics at dedicated to students. "understanding arrival of Monet in June at the of the math department and a great TCU from 1960 until early this Foes of initiative A memorial service for Deeter, both hardship Kimball," Jones said. friend." Combrink said. semester, when he found out about put Duke in ads who died from cancer at a Fort and opportuni- He said Deeter also strongly sup- Priscilla Francis, a senior mathe- his illness and left work for treat- SACRAMENTO, Calif. Worth hospital Saturday, was held at ty" Charles R. Deeter ported his daughters' interests in the matics major, said Deeter was (AP) — Foes of a ballot initia- Robert Carr Chapel Tuesday. Deeter Jones said professor of math arts. always available to students. tive that would eliminate most was 65. Deeter loved "Of the hundreds of recitals and "He was the kind of teacher that. Please see DEETER, Page 2 affirmative action programs in California launched a $1 mil- lion TV ad campaign Tuesday highlighting former Klansman Twelve David Duke's support for the measure. Duke came to the state in September to argue in support students of Proposition 209 at a debate. Members of the initiative's campaign committee also con- file for demned Duke's appearance. The initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot would outlaw prefer- ences in state hiring, contract- election ing and education, thus disman- tling many affirmative action By Rob Sherwin programs. SKIFF STAFF Twelve students have filed to run State for five student body officer posi- tions, which will be decided in a stu- Bush predicts dent wide election Nov. 12. (iOP congressional win The candidates for president are: HOUSTON (AP) — Former John l.amberth, a senior radio-TV- President George Bush film major; Julie Markus, a junior expressed little fear Tuesday speech communication major; Andy that Democrats would regain Mitchell, a junior accounting major; control of Congress in next Chris Smith, a senior history and week's elections. sociology major; and Stoney White, "I feel confident we'll be a junior political science major. keeping control of both houses Students running for vice presi- of Congress," Bush, a dent are: John Christensen. a senior Republican, said at a ceremony biology major; Becca Gardner, a in a Houston park where a sophomore radio-TV-film major; grove of trees was dedicated to and Kevin Nicoletti, a sophomore him and Barbara Bush. business management major. Bush said he and his wife Ben Roman, a junior radio-TV- were headed to the voting booth lilm major, is running unopposed for later Tuesday for early balloting vice president of programming, and and that he would be campaign- Mark Irish, a junior finance major, is running unopposed for treasurer. ing later this week with GOP m T«VlOf SKIFF STAFF presidential hopeful Bob Dole. The candidates for secretary are Sarah Schoper, a sophomore pre- Marissa Gifford, a freshman psychology major, gives candy to event Tuesday night. The annual event is held for children of facul- Women sue border major, and Angela Sifuentes, a Miguel Hernandez, a trick-or-treater, in Colby Hall's trick-or-treat ty and staff members. patrol agents junior history major. EL PASO (AP) — Two White said he is running for pres- Guatemalan women who say ident because he thinks he is a qual- they were raped and sexually ity candidate who can help the stu- Costumed kids collect Colby candy battered while in the custody of dent body. the U.S. Border Patrol have "There are many things about the Halloween event provides safe trick-or-treating, sponsors say sued two agents in federal court House (of Student Representatives) time. Shore said the program has the event. She said much of the for $15 million. that are wonderful, but there are also By Candace McAdams their chance to go through the SKIFF STAFF work is done behind the scenes. The women, who now live in some things that need to be maze of haunted houses and fairy been strong ever since, with about 5(X) children visiting every year. "What is amazing to me is the San Bernardino County in improved." he said. lands. residents don't realize until that California, say their rights were Smith said he wants to be presi- Superman, Batman, Barney and Tas Shore, Colby Hall hall She said the children enjoy see- ing the older students dressed up night, by being present, what a violated when they were dent so he can disband the House. Winnie the Pooh paid a special director, said the event is provided contribution they are making to attacked on March 6 after being "I have a guaranteed way to pre- visit to TCU last night at the 24th for the faculty and staff so their and handing out candy. Wanda Olsen. assistant director TCU's community," Olsen said. stopped in El Paso for allegedly vent House from passing any bills or annual Colby Hall Trick-or-Treat children can have a safe and enjoy- of residential living, said the hall Christi Campbell, head RA in being in the country illegally. resolutions for the entire year that event. able Halloween. director and the Colby resident Colby, said the event is a great way The Office of the U.S. I'm president," he said. "And 1 guar- Anxious children, dressed in Shore said the event was started assistants put an incredible amount Inspector General is investigat- antee that if one bill passes that I their favorite character costumes, 24 years ago by Katie de Palta. of planning and preparation into ing the women's allegations, tilled the Colby lobby, awaiting who was the hall director at the Please see COLBY, Page 2 said Border Patrol spokesman Please see ELECTION, Page 2 Doug Mosier. Student expelled for vandalizing office House encourages CORPUS CHRIST1 (AP) — Visitor tells A fifth-grader was expelled from school Tuesday for dous- extension of hours ing his principal's office with gasoline and acid, then threat- tale of death By Rob Sherwin ening to set it on fire. By Sylvia Carrizles SKIFF STAFF Criminal charges were pend- SKIFF STAFF ing against the 10-year-old boy, In the Student Center lounge, surrounded by a cam- The TCU House of Student school district officials said. eraman from WFAA-Channel 8 and six students. Representatives passed a resolution Tuesday that encourages the Student School officials theorize the Mario Navarrette Hernandez told a tale of death. House News Center administration to extend its child was upset after being A father whose baby recently died carried the tiny Markley said he would have no called to the office earlier white coffin on his shoulder through the streets to the hours. The resolution, which passed problem working the added expense Monday to be questioned about funeral site. Instead of crying and mourning his lost unanimously, requests that non-din- into this semester's budget, but said an accusation that he hit anoth- child, the man sang and danced happily. "Now my ing areas of the Student Center slay the House might need to allocate er student last week. baby is with God," the man said. "He is an angel." money to retain the extended hours Hernandez finished his story and leaned back to look open until 2 a.m.. so that students may have a late-night study area next semester at the small crowd around him. Inside other than their residence halls "I told Mark (Irish) that I'd pick it "Do you understand that'.'" he said. "I think it is The Student Center is currently up for the remainder of the semester absolutely logical." • See how your representa- on a trial basis and look at the num- Hernandez tried to explain through his story what open from 7 a.m. to midnight. tives voted in Tuesday bers," he said. "If it works this will be included in various lectures and conferences Mark Irish, a junior finance major night's meeting, page 6 and a Clark Hall representative, said semester we may have to come back starting at noon today in the Student Center lounge for to House to look for money for the the national Mexican holiday Fl Dia de los Muertos, or the only cost of keeping the building • Get some help - visit a open would be paying an employee spring, but let's see what happens The Day of the Dead. massage therapist at the this semester." Hernandez, an archaeologist, from Jalapa. the capi- to stay for two extra hours. Rickel building, page 6 The House also passed a bill to tal of Veracruz, is at TCU to participate in the activities Student Center Director Larry Markley said he would begin work- fund a trip for members of the TCU • Random sports thoughts celebrating the holiday. WMtam Thomtft BunMto SKIFF STAFF Texas Art Education Association to In Mexico, death is an occasion that calls for cele- ing immediately to grant the from a fervent Floridian. the group's slate conference in San bration. Mexicans believe their beloved are in a better Antonio Rocha (left) and Norma Estrada work on the House's request. page 7 Antonio. place in the afterlife. Altars of the dead, decorated with altar of the dead in the Student Center lounge. The "We'll start working right away to find people to work — that's the key The bill, which passed by a vote (lowers, candles and pictures of the deceased person's altar was built for the Mexican holiday The Day of the to it," he said. "We'll simply find of 51 to 15, allocates $734 from the saint are built in the house. Dead, which officially begins today. The two were part somebody to work and extend the House Special Projects Fund to the of a group flown in from Mexico especially for the hours." Please see TALE, Page 2 event Please see HOUSE, Page 2 /

PAGE 2 Skiff WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30,1996 DEETER From Page 1 Deeter belonged to the American Ze-Li Dou, an assistant professor Mathematical Society and received of mathematics, said he considered the Distinguished Service award Deeter his mentor and learned from from the association's Texas section the way Deeter treated his students. In a story about the opening of the Dee J. Kelly Alumni in' 1995. He served as governor of Dou said Deeter was a strong man ANGEL FLIGHT will be selling Boo Grams for $1 each from and Visitors Center, a quote attributed to Hal Roach, the the Texas section from 1974 to who made sure not to take out his 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Student Center. executive director of the TCU Frog Club, should have been 1977. Deeter also received grants frustrations on his students. For more information contact Kim Dyer at 923-4864. attributed to John V. Roach, Board of Trustees chairman for two research projects from the Dou said Deeter should be and a 1961 graduate who spoke at the opening ceremony. National Science Foundation. admired for the way he faced his ill- Hal Roacb did not speak at the event. "He never wanted awards or adu- ness. FRENCH CONVERSATION TABLE will be held from 3 to lation, which is perhaps why he "Even till the end, Charlie was the 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Student Center Reading Room A. For deserved them more richly than any strong one who comforted me," Dou more information contact Steve Infantino at 921-6366. one I know." Jones said. said. "We have lost a friend so dear."

TCU HOUSE OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES will TALE provide free legal services from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in the House office. Call 921-7924 with questions. From Page 1 An authentic altar of the dead was the first institution to present lectures northern Veracruz also came to build magnitude of the project, which is HARLEM RENAISSANCE IN SONG AND VERSE will built in the Student Center lounge and by native experts of pre-Colombian the altar. One, a folk healer, will per- being covered by television stations and newspapers, including the Fort feature Raymond Bazemore accompanied by Eugene Gwo/dz several conferences will be held today and indigenous traditions and to build form a ritual associated with the through Friday. Mexican arts and an authentic altar of the dead. altar for the official opening of the Worth Star-Telegram and The Dallas from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Moudy recital hall. crafts are also on display. "It's a way of making students and altar. Morning News. The altar was built exactly as those the Dallas-Fort Worth community With the help of students, the altar Michelle Sanchez-Soriano, a TEXAS COLLEGE DEMOCRATS will hold a meeting at in Mexico, complete with images of aware of (Mexican) traditions," of the dead was completed in time for senior accounting major and presi- 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Student Center Room 203. For more saints in the background, a picture of Olivera said. today's opening. dent of the Organization of Latin information contact Sondra Haltom at 921-7927. the Virgen de Guadalupe (Virgin The rest of the team that came for Carla Coscia, a senior Spanish and American Students, said she told Mary) and decorated with over 400 the exhibit and lecture series include business major, helped build the roof members of her organization about marigolds. The altar is made in the another archaeologist, one anthropol- and typed labels for the art displays. the altar because she realized the SHOWGIRLS will be holding tryouts for basketball season Otomi tradition of the Huasteca ogist and an architect, all from the "It was interesting, a learning expe- importance of the project. from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in Gym 3 of the Rickel Building. region of Mexico. Institute de Antropologia, rience," Coscia said. "It's always "I don't feel TCU is as diverse as it Dance experience is suggested. For more information, contact Under the coordination of Universidad Veracruzana, in Xalapa, good to have knowledge of other should be," Sanchez-Soriano said. Danielle Veau or Cally Mills at 920-3326. Mercedes Olivera. an instructor of Veracruz. things you don't know about." "This is a major step for cultural mass communications. TCU will be Three indigenous people from Many students were unaware of the awareness." THE AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COM- PANY is sponsoring a logo contest that is open to all students. COLBY ELECTION HOUSE Entries should include the name American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company and should be original. Cash prizes will From l';i£e 1 From Page 1 From Page 1 be awarded, and a list of winners and prize recipients will be for the residents to be involved in will resign. chance to utilize some of my leader- group, which consists mostly of art available after Feb. 15. 1997. All entries must be postmarked by the TCU community. Smith also said he wants to "amass ship experiences that TCU has pro- education majors. vided me with," she said. The bill originally asked for midnight Dec. 15. For more information, contact Tim at (800) "It's not only fun for the kids, hut the house budget" and return it to the also tor us." Campbell said. student body. In the vice presidential race, $1,306, but was cut by the House 423-2536. Parents of the children wait in I.amberth also said he would like Gardner said she wants to address the Finance Committee Wednesday. Colby's lobby while their children to abolish the House, but said the real House's internal problems. The House also passed a resolu- receive treats. reason he is running is because he is "There's a huge lack of communi- tion that congratulates Brachman Campbell said the wings were bored. cation between the Executive Hall on its 25th anniversary. The res-

IMMging edilor, news editor i arnpus editor and sports divided into two categories: scary "Everything seems to get passed Committee and the Administrative olution, which passed unanimously, cditirf SIJKKJ letters and columns rcpresent the opinion and festive. The children were guid- anyway, so there's no point in having Cabinet," she said. comes just in time for Brachman's of the writer* Iin im x n»Skfffwti .'• iMUn IB ed through the halls by TCU student all these extra people — I can do that Nicoletti. who is running for re- Silver Jubilee on Friday. the ediloi lor ptibluatiiii Leiteis musi bo QrpHL dou volunteers as the residents handed myself, and things will get done a lot election, said he has the most experi- The House introduced a bill that hie spaced, signed and ImnleJ lo MX) words LMHtl should be submitted at k-usi two days bcloie publiialion out candy. faster that way." he said. ence. will fund a shuttle to take students to the Skiff, Moudy 291S. to TCI' Box 298050. or to fax SkiSine. 1902 Dick Hoban. an assistant con- Mitchell said he is running on his "I feel like 1 finished the job last to Dallas-Fort Worth International ".11 7 I ll I hi*\ miisl ITH hide the author's i Uis.ili, atiun, major and phMB number I he Stiff icscnes the nglil H troller, brought his 3-year-old son experience as a student body leader. time and I'm ready to continue some Airport on Nov. 26 and 27, the two ■ IK fi'U Ihiih DjftipndMldbj Mdnftof Tcaas edil or reject tellers lor rtytc and lasie of the things I've just begun." he said. days before Thanksgiving break. ChllMMi L'mvecMiy. ^ponsorcd hv Hie loraiHtm MAIMS*. IMMM RO Boi ZMQ50, tat Worth, Texas Jeffrey, who was dressed as Darth "I really feel that my experience on department uni publi*hed Itiesd.ii ilimu^li Friday dm 7612V Vader. this campus and my ability makes me Christensen said he is running on The bill requests the House allo- ing Tall i hi *pnng »cmcsiers cuepf finals week .ind hoi Pi*IM DIKM TOtm I iHif iligi1ex1t-iisH.il thtltlOscncM i«Uy» The Skift it. distributed tfw on cunpu-. The Skift number, can he readied by dialing 921 7722 kMami Hoban said he has brought his the best candidate," he said. "I've the same platform as Smith. cate $2,245 from the General is ■ member of Associated Press by theexteiishxt children to the event for nine years. seen a lot and I know what this cam- "I'm sick of seeing (the House) Reserve Fund. « ■■< uuam 4,oa> SiKWiirni*.* Call 921 TiKMl exIensxHi 6274 Rales Main number 921 7428 "It is a safe place to bring chil- pus needs." take our money and waste it on things The bill would provide three are 530 per semester Fax... 921 713.1 Markus said she is also relying on like a student lounge and cable TV buses each day to leave hourly for KlMKHtUL NMJCT I nMgned. editorials npHM tin Advcrlising/t 'Inotified 921 742ft dren to celebrate Halloween," view o| the Skiff editorial h.wid. which is iMinposed ol EhMBHH Manager . f>274 Hoban said. "It wouldn't be her experience and leadership skills. channels so someone can watch the airport. The buses would run the editor, managing editor, opinion editor, jssisiani Student PuhlKaoims DMBM 6556 Halloween without coming to "I feel that 1 work well with the House actions that nobody cares Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. and Colby." administration, and I'd like to get a about." he said. Wednesday from 7 a.m. lo 6 p.m.

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EDITORIAL A JEWELL OF A STORY? FBI, media blew his case out of proportion After months of serving as the scapegoat for coverage. Thirty minutes after the for this summer's Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta Journal and Constitution broke the Atlanta for both the Federal Bureau of Jewell story in a special edition, CNN was IJtlU^CbtmvitTHw, Investigation and the media, former suspect on air attributing its information to "anony- Richard Jewell has finally been exonerated. mous sources." This incident proves the FBI and the media On July 31, USA Today published a Despite good intentions, both need to check their ethical standards. 1,000-word front page article focusing on Federal agents do indeed carry a lot of the media coverage of the bombing and includ- blame for the violations of Jewell's civil lib- ing only a brief biography on Jewell. erties. They are the ones who could have After that Jewell found himself the center errors make us look bad prevented the entire ordeal from getting out of attention. The FBI searched his apartment This weekend, I was blessed to Greek system generally have a bet- word is that'.' of control. and followed him. The media did not lower see a homecomeing (sic) ter GPA than non-Greek students, In addition, lhal T-shirt could banner hanging on a fraterni- and because I am a very proud have been seen by anyone. People Agents could have remained silent and themselves to those tactics; they simply ty house. A happy surprise bright- member of a sorority, I believe in wear those when they go home, so said that any information disclosed could camped out on his front lawn, hoping to ened my day when 1 saw that fel- upholding high academic standards. the shirts could literally show up have hindered their investigation. They glimpse some kind of bomb-making materi- low students I know other Greeks feel the same around the world. should have stood their ground against al. supported their COMMENTARY way. The students who made the Of course, the shirt printer could team. ■BBsaBBaaaai sign and the shirt are probably have been the one who made the media pressure so they could conduct them- With overzealous reporters hungry for a About three knowledgeable about the subject mistake, just the same as when a selves professionally and with accuracy. story and a federal agency still taking heat for weeks ago, I and try to benefit humanity all the co-worker tells a Skiff reporter Instead, the FBI released what they called incidents such as Ruby Ridge and Waco, saw a shirt in time. someone's title and gets it wrong. But when little mistakes work The blame is placed on whomever several "accurate profiles" of the typical Jewell did not stand a chance. The FBI should support of Lukemia (sic) their way into our lives and demon- has the name at the top of the MOT) suspect in a crime of this nature. try to strengthen its integrity and do its job being handed strate the intelligence of TCU stu- (or whoever'! letters are plastered Jewell fit one of those profiles, and from right. The first step for both would be a re- out to some dents to the world, it leaves a bad across the front of the shirt). People the time he was named by unidentified inves- examination of the policies and ethics by sorority impression. assume any mistake is the fault of women. CHRISTI Students at this university are the person or people mentioned tigators, the media considered him fair game which they operate. Scientists and smart, so they need to act like it! with it. doctors should GIFFORD The banner hanging on the side Does anyone want it to look like WKM£MalM«jMW soon find a of a fraternity house is seen by a bunch of uneducated people Letter to the Editor Express Yourself cure for such a disease. The pro- many people. People driving by attend school at TCU? ceeds from the event could help might notice and make assump- I love this university, and I We're adults, we ean I would like to say that Ben The Skiff wants to know what many people who have that disease. tions, not just about the men in that understand all the people who are handle rough coined) Roman was wrong in apologiz- you think about Election '96. These words were not intention- particular organization, but about connected to it are not perfect. I I am writing in response to the ing about the comedian, and I Send us a letter about the ally misspelled. I'm sure. Everyone all Greeks and even all TCU stu- don't want to say Greeks are stupid presidential race, congressional letter concerning the comedian have several reasons why. makes mistakes, even when they dents. or that everything is always a cer- races, issues at stake or any tain person's or group's fault. who performed at Family First, before this year, this election-related topic. We'll seem blatant to others. The most There is no excuse for such a But carelessness and unintenlion- Weekend ("Vulgar comedian event was called Parents' include them in our expanded brilliant folks sometimes write an blatant error. Yes, I realize those Opinion section on Election Day, banners are painted at 3:30 a.m. the al sloppiness have no place in an shouldn't have been here," Oct. Weekend, meaning it was not extra letter into a word, and spell Nov. S. checkers don't catch every tiny day they are supposed to be hang- institution of higher learning. We 17) and the subsequent geared toward children. The Send commentary to TCU typo. ing on the side of the house. I know need to remember who we repre- reply/apology given by Ben entire event had been geared Box 298050, bring letters to the Moudy Building Room Careless mistakes happen all the the pledges or the members living sent, wherever we go. Roman ("Apologizing for the toward allowing parents and their 291S, send e-mail to sklfflet- time. Even the Skiff, which is edited in the house get stuck with such Family Weekend comedian," [email protected] or cell our Sound by numerous grammatical nerds, duties and do their best to create Chrisii Giffiml is a senior news- Oct. 25). Please see LETTER, Page 6 OH line (921-7683). occasionally contains errors. "winning" banners in a hurry. editorial journalism major Irani I know that members of the But homecomeing? What kind of Winter Park. Ha. Association makes positive steps with curriculum revisions

n a world where good news is hard to However, the TEA is addressing a long- students can better understand them. It students took the first half recently. As it studies curriculum will be affected over- find, it's good to see standing problem. It has proposed also gives teachers more time to cover stands now, most students take the second all, but it's hard to see the Changes It changes in how social studies will be state and local governments. half of U.S. history three years after they anything but positive. I that the Texas COMMENTARY Education taught in Texas. See, educrats (as Alan The purpose of this proposed change is took the first half. Yes, those educrats have done it again. Association is mak- Keyes likes to call them) can serve a posi- clear. We want our citizens to be more Teachers who want to build on that Their changes will improve the waj social ing positive steps to tive purpose. active in the political process. The best prior knowledge are sometimes out of studies is taught in Texas. These actions improve public edu- These changes could take effect as way to make sure that they become more luck, since students have a difficult time will improve public education in Texas. cation in the state of early as the next school year, but nothing active is to make sure that they're more recalling information they learned three How can we allow them to do such a Texas. These positive is firmly in place. In short, the TEA has informed. years ago. These changes will increase thing? developments often proposed U.S. government be taught for Moving U.S. history to high school is students' knowledge of U.S. history and Contrary to popular belief, trained pro- go unnoticed. one full year instead of only one semester. also a good idea. It gives teachers of both help them be more informed citizens. fessionals actually know what is best for Public education It proposes the course on U.S. history up U.S. history courses more options. Forcing every student to take world their field. This small example demon- has come under to the Reconstruction era be moved to a Teachers who teach the first half will now geography should do the same. Statistics strates the need for leaving the decisions attack recently. high school level. World geography may be working with high school students. show that our knowledge of geography is of public education up to educators. It "Solutions" like finally be a required course instead of an High school students are generally more atrocious. This can be attributed to the shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that school vouchers and elective. mature than they were in middle school. fact that some students (me, for instance) trained professionals are the best innova- school choice are floating around. None The advantages of this plan are clear. Therefore, the teacher can do more with never took world geography. tors in their field. of these solve the heart of the problems in Making U.S. government a full-year these students. All of these changes should improve public education. They just give some course gives teachers more time to cover Also, the teachers who teach the second the way social studies is taught in Texas. Scott Barzilla is a senior political sci- people the ability to bail out. the important topics in the curriculum so half will benefit from the fact that their It is still somewhat unclear how the social ence major from Houston. Ramen noodles, mismatched couches integral to college culture

College students live in a world that been there and actually lived through the There is no stop between high school cents, you might be a college student dirty clothes to the nearest washer and is somewhat parallel to reality but college years. and college where we can go to learn the Welcome to the world of the dreaded scrounge around for all ihe quarters you has a bit of an edge. These are the A friend of mine found some jokes on fine art of cooking. So convenience is a ATM. It takes effort to get in your car. can find is not fun. So why do any more years when we can the Internet that take a Jeff Foxworthy- necessity. The easier to cook the better. wait in line at the drive thru and type in a than you have to? discover our individu- like approach to college living. They were Anyone who has ever eaten in the Main few numbers to receive cash. But this Some of these nuances can be attrib- ality and push our on the college humor Web site called knows that a well-cooked meal is hard to isn't laziness; it's just the need for sim- uted to the fact that college students have nocturnal habits to "You Might Be a College Student ..." find in college. plicity when you're juggling the complex- their own sets of rules, their own sched- their outermost lim- The first joke mentioned price shopping You might also be a college student if ity of classes, a part-time job or sport and ules and their own need for that one thing its. for top Ramen noodles. Ramen noodles you have three couches and none of them a social life. or person to tug them in the right direc- For most students, are the choice cuisine of freshmen every- match. College tuition puts a strain on It's convenient to write a check. A tion. For the most part, students are influ- this is their first time where. Unfortunately, if one eats them in everyone's pockets. So when people move restaurant that takes checks is a college enced by the freedom to push the unspo- out on their own to large quantities one can actually overdose in together, the first thing to do is try to student's best friend. Last time I looked, a ken rules of society to their outer limits. find out what adult- from the powder-like broth and mass of coordinate the furniture that has been check was still a valid note used to It is like walking to the edge of the world hood has in store. linguini-lookalike noodles. But at six handed down from generation to genera- exchange money between people. of acceptance and looking over. The years spent in packets for $l, who can pass them up? tion. My roommate got a great light If your underwear supply dictates the So if you have time to coordinate your college can be The site also said if you have ever con- brown and baby blue plaid tweed couch time between loads of laundry, this could furniture, do your laundry everyday, have summed up in one sidered macaroni and cheese a balanced from her grandmother that looks fine next mean you are a college student. Time is cash in your hands constantly and balance word — experience. Whether good or meal, you might be a college student. It is to my dark blue couch and hot pink coffee something that very few college students your diet by the food pyramid for every bad, we learn from experience and build obvious that nutrition is not top priority table. The whole decor of our apartment have. If you are privileged to have a meal, you might not be a college student. on our mistakes. for college students on any campus. Who is centered on the theme of mix and washer and dryer in your own house or But students do some things that can do you think invented the term "Freshmen match. apartment, this predicament may not per- Jodie Vonderiiaar is a junior advertis- only be explained by someone who has IV for the Weight new students gain? If you have ever written a check for 45 tain to you. Having to lug 10 pounds of ing/public relations major from Arlington. I

PAGE 4 Skiff WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30,1996 Haunted sites Candy frighten folks teaches A guide to Halloween horror sweet Several Skiff staffers visited looked more like a youthful Nipsy area haunted houses last week Russell. lesson The wax museum elegantly segued Trick-or-treating is an to find the scariest sites for from scary movie scenes to the offi- American staple. It's Halloween fun. A few of the cial haunted house area However, we the only time you. can wished they had posted warning signs places were true nightmares, get complete strangers to like "you are now entering a haunted give you free stuff just by and some will cause night- area," but they didn't. We just had to smiling and demanding mares. Here are their results. figure it out. candy. This came easy when we opened a When you're a kid, trick- Ki inck 11 Manor door to find that a wax ghoul had cor- or-treating is the ultimate We didn't expect much from little- nered a helpless young lady. She was activity. You get a pumpkin known Reindeer Manor, hidden just screaming loudly and wouldn't move. full of south ot Dallas in the sleepy suburb of She caused a traffic backup all the candy I COMMENTARY DeSnin way to the wax Quasimolo. and Winding farm roads led us to a dark The bottleneck soon cleared. We field where just a lew cars were entered a room with four doors. One parked For a paltry $6 we were deliv- led to a corridor, while the others con- ered by hay tram to an abandoned cealed frightening surprises like pul- farmhouse Old rusted tools littered sating lights, spiders or lasers. All the deserted grounds. Numerous were accompanied by deafening dilapidated steel buildings left us with sound effects. These sound effects a cold, lonely feeling. permeated the haunted house, so we one A crude hot dog stand built into the would not recommend it for people night. side ol one of the sheds abruptly with heart conditions or hearing aids. In my spoiled the mood. However, heinous Almost every room featured a ne igh- gargoyles atop the old house quickly ghoul. The unique aspect of the wax borhood, we calculated won us back by belching lire into the museum is that you didn't know if the which families gave the good night sk\ ghoul was wax or real. The characters stuff and which didn't. One The gargoyles were Hanked by two were professional, as were the scenes family gave out full-size large speakers and a wiry disc jockey and props Some of the characters Hershey bars every year. who played one toe-lapping included the Phantom of the Opera That was one house we defi- Halloween hit alter another. After a and Hannibal Lector. nitely didn't miss. Another pleasingly short wail, we were herded Some of the memorable scenes fea- family gave out coupons for into a tiny room where we were liter- tured a rag-stuffed ghoul that a free ice cream at Dairy ally brought to our knees in tear descended on us from above a door, a Queen. That house was Alter this soon to -he-famous first Freddie Kruger that ended up being avoided if at all possible. scene, we were greeted by Dracula fake and a security guard who hid Trick-or-treating is only and his unusually youthful wife who behind a door with a flashlight point- good when you can get filibustered our party until a chain- ing up his nose who scared us as we immediate results, not saw-wielding monkey-boy chased us entered the room. coupons or leaflets inviting out through a revolving bookcase. Our terrifying adventure ended as you to church (which hap- One visitor complained of wind bum. we busted through a door into the gift pened numerous times in my We noticed a theme of generic, yet shop of the wax museum, where timeless horror props throughout the museum goers were quietly shopping neighborhood). One year, when my par- house. From the trap doors to the old for gifts ents told me I was going to "moving eyes in the picture" scene, While most people — including we were convinced that someone in the museum staff, but excluding the have to spend Halloween night with my great, great the production must have seen way security guard who scared us — aunt Meachie, I was not loo many Vincent Price movies. seemed uninterested in partaking of thrilled. Meachie (a nick- However, the fright was about as real the wax museum's haunted house, we name given to her by a as it gels in the Metroplex area. found it surprisingly scary, but not grandchild), who was really Among haunted houses, that is. quite worth $10. another grandmother to me, If we had one problem with the Take 1-30 east, exit Beltline Road baby sat us often, but never house it was that the climax came too and go left. Ann* Drabfcky SKIFF STAFF on such an important holi- soon, which must have meant we day. were enjoying it. The best scene came ( iniinn Edge Haunted House (Top) A dragon guards the What were my parents early — a giant axe pendulum swept The wind was blowing hard as the entrance to a room inside the thinking? Didn't they know down through an open carcass lying mist and screams floated out of the Cutting Edge Haunted House. what an absolute catastrophe on an dinner lable set for eight. A mis- second story. We didn't have to wait (Left) A cavernous mouth cast dinner host in deck shoes drew loo long to receive our (error vision it was going to be to trick-or- serves as the gateway to treat anywhere else besides our attention to his ghoulish guests glasses once we got inside, but we Hangman's House of Horrors. my neighborhood, especially while monkey-boy prepared his had to wait about 20 minutes in line. when Meachie lived in an chainsaw for one last run. The signs were prominent in warn- apartment complex with The ambush came from the back, ing the visitors that our shoes would and the crowd panicked. A mob of get dirty. We weren't prepared for mostly elderly people? What in the world could a bunch of oily teenagers nearly trampled us. but how dirty, though. old people have in the way of not before the clever dinner host To keep us entertained during the good Halloween candy? squirted water in the face of one of wait, a drum corps struck up a rhythm Needless to say, I was dis- our party members. The girl, thinking on trash cans. It was quite appropri- it was guts from the pendulum, fled ate, as proceeds from the $15 tickets traught. But, my mom for napkins back at the hot dog stand. benefited the North Texas Drum promised me that trick-or- treating, wherever it was, A dark ma/e led the rest of our Corps Association. was the same. You knock on group to an exit where we rallied Then came time for us to enter the the door, say the words and around a unique patio that featured a haunted house. Even before entering wishing well An undistinguishable the initial tunnel, we were forewarned get a treat. It was simple. caped villain brought the water to a by signs saying, "You are being My mom was sure to give Meachie the candy we had boiling fire, which came dangerously observed." bought to give to trick-or- close to our feet. Thankfully, the vil- Sine we were too scared to even go One room had a bunch of glowing cant other, don't think the darkness of thing resembling paper plates. treaters. That way Meachie lain spared our lives by putting the in by ourselves, we waited for the faces on the wall and didn't seem too the haunted house will give you a pri- There was plenty of smoke, dark- had candy to give out while fire out. Our journey ended around couple behind us to catch up and went scary .. . until the faces jumped out at vate place for some intimacy. A kiss- ness and screaming, but it just didn't my sister and I were trick-or- the next comer. in after them. us. Yikes! Who would have thought a ing couple was told to break it up by work very well. The actors hung from treating. We came to Reindeer Manor weary The terror vision glasses, almost head could move by itself.' one of the security people who moni- the rafters and attempted to scare peo- My parents kissed us souls in search of something more for like 3-D glasses, are necessary for the A few ugly and disgusting masks tor the paths. ple from above, but after the first per- goodbye, wished us a good our Halloween dollar. We were tired entire effect of the first floor part of would not leave us alone as they The Cutting Edge haunted house son was (mildly) surprised, everyone time and left. Becca and I of the makeshift walls and trash bag the haunted house. They made every- chased us into the adjoining tunnel. began five years ago and hosts nearly else behind him or her already knew prepared to gather our pump- mazes Tired of running into charac- thing a psychedelic experience. And they sure were ugly. 20,000 visitors a year, said ever-cool the guy was there. kins and hit the trick-or- ters in the haunted houses who we The actors hid in comers or behind A giant mist-filled room had light, cat-eyed owner Todd lames. Toward the end, we just wanted to treating trail. But Meachie knew on a personal level; we came to trap doors and blended in so well with but we couldn't see anything until we Sixty actors of all ages donate their get out of the heat and breathe some had a better idea. reclaim our Halloween. The the background that we couldn't feel were surrounded by demons. We did- time and are paid to set up the haunt- fresh air. Meachie decided that Halloween we once knew of good their presence until we either bumped n't know which way to take to get out ed house. Preparation starts eight But it wasn't all bad and it was instead of trick-or-treating, scares, short waits and discount into them, felt them breathing down and kept walking into walls trying to months in advance and the haunted worth the $10 cover charge, since the we were just going "treat- prices. We came in search of the our necks or saw them in our faces. get our drenched bodies away as fast house runs for one month, money benefits the National Multiple ing." We were going to go essence of Halloween, and we found That's when our dear leader's girl- as possible. 1-30 to Lancaster Ave., turn right. Sclerosis Society. around the complex and give it at Reindeer Manor. friend began her never-ending spasm Then we entered the execution One of the high points was a shak- our candy away. For a Reindeer Manor is just south of of screams. Everything, though, chamber, where a man was being ILiiiyiiian's lliiusi' of Horrors ing bridge. We had to hold on to the minute I thought I couldn't Dallas. Take Interstate 35E south to brought out a scream from our new electrocuted. Since it was too disgust- Having already gone to the Cutting railing with both hands to avoid breathe. I thought for sure I Bear Creek, turn left on Houston friend. So, just to keep things on the ing and we didn't want to be next, we Edge, we had high expectations when falling as the floor shook from side to had heard Meachie wrong. School Road, turn right on Reindeer edge, we joined in the screaming even hurried into the gift shop. we went to Hangman's. It was just a side. Another cool thing: several cor- She honestly didn't expect Road and turn left to the house or just when nothing happened. Ahh Relief. We came back to real- little less than thrilling. ridors painted in black and white and us to give our candy away. follow the signs. The dark, thin, winding passages ity. We entered the house in a large slanted at odd angles. Both were dis- With my our eyes brim- were completely black at times. They We headed toward The Pit, a huge group and had to attempt to traverse orienting, especially when combined ming with tears, my sister Palace of Wax Haunted Mouse left each comer a mystery. We never 30,000 square foot human maze. The the narrow passageways. If you're with the smoke and the darkness. and I started to make our The Ripley's Palace of Wax knew what kind of ghost, goblin or guy at the entrance said all we could claustrophobic or sensitive to heat, There is also the Haunted Midway, way around the complex Museum in Grand Prairie may be monster would jump out and scare us use was a fluorescent stick to light our this is not the place for you. which we unfortunately didn't have knocking on doors and say- slowly phasing out its haunted house, next. way. He said there weren't any More than anything else, this place time to sample. It was very brightly ing "trick-or-treat" and then but it's still a place for a good scare, It could have been a man covered demons in there. We didn't go. was very hot and humid. Some of lit. but it was as crowded outside as handing the person a handful believe it or not. in lights, a Michael Meyer look alike, However, whoever finishes the those in attendance were not exactly the house had been inside. In one of candy. I couldn't believe For $10, we got the best of both a zombie or a demon. Whoever they maze in under five minutes will make sober (read: they were very drunk) area, there was a large group of peo- that not only were we going worlds: wax celebrities and wax mon- were, though, they followed on our it to a final competition. The winner and the heat got to them in a major ple watching as some guy tried to trick-or-treating where no sters. The problem was we couldn't heels and didn't care whether we goes toCancun. way. One of the girls was kind enough karaoke to Aerosmith. one was going to have any tell them apart. were tightly bound to each other. Looking back on the whole experi- to bless the floor with her own scary All in all, the experience was OK. Halloween candy, but now We toured the wax museum first, a They were able to single us out and ence, we have some advice: be careful contribution. If it looks crowded when you get we were giving away what collection of realistic wax impres- scare us individually and don't run. The actors can't touch Hangman's used some of the same there, you might want to wait a while. little candy we had. sions of famous people throughout The second floor seemed more you and you'll only end up hurting ideas Cutting Edge used, but less Or you could be brave and try your But as we handed out history and film. Although we didn't calm at first because we no longer had yourself and others. If you get lost, effectively. Hangman's, too, had a luck inside with the crowds and the really go for the wax museum, it was to don our terror vision glasses. But the actors will guide you in the right wall of glow-in-the-dark faces, but crazies. pretty good. We got a good belly- things were ambiguous enough with- direction. there was no one to jump out at you Take 1-30 to'Forest Park Blvd. and SM COLUMN, I laugh at the Eddie Murphy figure that out them. Also, if you go with your signifi- and the masks were made of some- turn left. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30,1996 Skiff PAGE 5 Blood and guts and ghosts, oh my 'Based on a true story:' tales of murder and mayhem tantalize and terrify

The Screaming Bridge behind them, the teenagers in the leave, one officer stopped, swearing she entered. Then she thought she The neighborhood streets are now car and she would take her home. Screams pierced the night as two first car sped around to see what had he could hear a girl crying for help. heard Liz move. named after the children They were driving only a short time sets of teenagers raced down the happened. But he ignored the sounds. "I'll just tell you about Lance as a tribute. before they reached the train tracks. road late on Halloween. With the After the dust had settled, the two The bridge was later rebuilt but tomorrow, OK?" she asked. "I'm Today, if a per- As they began to cross, the lady cars pegged out, the boys frantically teenagers tip- people would still hear the girl beg- not going to turn the light on or any- son stops their saw the young girl begin to trem- looked at each other, each daring the toed to the ging for help. Now, people visit thing." car within ble and she saw the stark fear in other to slow down as the curves edge of the 'screaming bridge' to listen to her Liz didn't answer so Kelly approximately her eyes. became more dangerous. The girls bridge. cries. They warn others though not assumed she had fallen back asleep. 40 feet of the Feeling that some- laughed nervously, glancing from The to get too close to the edge. She didn't want to disturb Liz, so same tracks thing was not right the road to the drivers and back at man- The girl is still looking for some- she quietly slipped in to bed in the and puts about the girl and the each other. gled one to help her up the river bank and dark. the car situation, she quick- As one of the cars managed to body has been known to pull people in The next morning Kelly awoke to into neu- ly drove to the edge ahead, the old bridge on the of the after her. a strange smell. She looked at Liz's tral, the address the girl far side of Arlington loomed in driver By Ellena Former, Skiff reporter bed and found her roommate mur- car will had specified. the distance. The bridge had not was and a junior news-editorial major dered. begin Before getting been used for heavy traffic for visible, Scrawled on the mirror in blood t o out, the lady told years, yet the cars contin- his head were the following words: It's a The Colhy Hall Story move the girl to stay in ued their mad dash torn from Liz and Kelly were roommates good thing you didn't turn on the b y the car. She then toward it. his body who had yet to fight with each other. light.. . itself went up the drive One of the girls and blood As freshmen in Colby Hall, they By Anne Drabicky, Skiff copy until it and knocked on the tugged on her covering loved the college life, loving the desk chief and co-entertainment has door. boyfriend's the car- freedom and loving living together. editor and a junior English and crossed the sleeve, asking cass. One day, Kelly came home and news-editorial major tracks. If the car To the woman him to slow The told Liz that Lance, the amazingly has dirt on the back that answered she down, but he girl was hot guy in her freshman comp class, Home to the Unusual bumper, tiny hand said. "I have your waved her not visi- had finally asked her out. Naturally, San Antonio is not just the home prints are visible after daughter in my car. aside. ble but a Liz was overjoyed for her friend. of the Alamo and the Spurs basket- the car crosses over She was standing by The first high, wail- The two had decided to go out the ball team, it is also the location of the tracks. It is herself by the train car hit the ing sound following Thursday night. (Liz and paranormal activity. believed they are tracks and when I bridge could be Kelly still hadn't quite figured In the 1940s, it is alleged, a the prints of the pulled over she with heard from out that whole go-out-on school bus was driving dead children trying said she needed to more somewhere Thursday-instead-of- an estimated 20 school to save "stalled cars." come here." than inside the car. Friday thing.) children home from There is another The woman at The teenagers Liz was feeling the school on a winter part of the story. the door became started to go over effects of the infa- evening. The sun In 1984 a lady was dri- hysterical.Crying the edge of the mous guy-to-girl had already set, ving on the same road at and shaking she told bridge to answer ratio, so she didn't and it was diffi- 9 0 approximately the same the lady that her child her cries for help have any big plans for cult to see much mph register- time of day as the bus had had been dead for ing on its speedometer. but stopped when the night. on the dark been. Just before she iver 40 years and they heard police sirens echo- She told Kelly that road. That area The bridge creaked and moaned reached the tracks, she threatened that if ing in the distance. They froze, she'd just stay home and of San Antonio had in the night, unused to the stress and saw a girl of about 10 or the driver ever unable to decide between helping watch TV or something. not yet been fully pressure. The supports started to 11 years old standing came back, the the injured girls and running to But she told Kelly to make developed. Ahead split as the first car managed to find by herself along the mother would have her escape punishment. . . sure and tell her how the date on the road were safety on the other side. road. The lady realized the girl arrested. They went back to their car, left went as soon as she got home, even train (racks without a But as the other car reached the should not be there alone at night the scene of the crime and never if Kelly had to wake her up. signal. As the bus Shook up. the lady returned to the middle of the bridge, the supports and pulled over to ask the girl if she returned. So Liz went out with Lance and began to cross the car and peered over to the passenger's gave way and the car hit the bottom needed help. of the dry riverbed along with hun- When the police found the man- they had a grand old time. But it tracks, the engine died. Suddenly, side. The girl was gone, but the seat dreds of pounds of cement and gled car, they searched the riverbed was nearly 3 a.m. by the time Kelly the roar of an oncoming train blast- "1 need to get home." the girl belt she had used was still buckled. debris. but could only find one body, the got home. ed, hut it was too late. All 20 chil- said. By Lets laurel, Skiff reporter and Hearing the thunderous crash male driver. As they prepared to The room was dark and quiet as dren were killed in the collision. The lady told the girl to get in the a freshman news-editorial major COLUMN From Page 4 more and more candy, Becca and I give us even if they didn't have any what to do with it all. By giving to of helping others and of getting what I'll miss Meachie a great deal, years after the Halloween "treat- began to notice that our pumpkins candy. We walked away with other people, we were rewarded by we wanted at the same time. but T will treasure^ trie, lessons 1 ing" until 1 realized what Meachie were getting fuller and fuller. money, stationary, homemade receiving the same. Just this week Meachie died. I was learned from her. She'taupr'me'to was really trying to do when she Instead of taking our candy, thank- cookies, homemade bread, cross- What a lesson. Meachie had a extremely sad because I have such think of others before I thought insisted we give away our candy. ing us and leaving us to wallow in stitch decorations and even candy. knack for teaching lessons in a dis- fond memories of her and learned so about myself. She taught me to not Treat others, not just yourself. our sorrows of lost candy, each When we gave away all the candy guised way. 1 thought the end of the much from her. 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Gore said. great organization to be a part of," Critics allege that Sloan is weeding out those who But he was just one ol an estimated "We were under no obligation, but we Jenkins, a 1953 graduate, said ASSOCIATED PRESS don't meet his strict religious standards and that I.(XX) tans and alumni who gathered attempted to make sure that everyone young students need to be reminded professors have been denied tenure, lecturers fired at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum to receive coming to get Sammy Baugh's auto- ofTCU's football history. WACO (AP) — Baylor University President and job candidates run off for not being sufficiently autographs from some famous names graph got one. It was easily the "Younger people need to be Robert Sloan demoted two outspoken administra- devout. in TCU football history on Saturday. biggest promotions we have ever reminded that there were great days," tors Tuesday, citing "intemperate" remarks in Iheir criticism of policies during his reign at the Baptist In his letters to the men, Sloan wrote that while The line wrapped around the coli- done" Jenkins said. school. constructive debate is healthy, their "intemperate seum while many fans waited up to a Baugh was unable to attend the The book contains newspaper arti- Henry Walbesser, a four-year dean of Baylor's tone and the substance of the recent public remarks" maximum of one and a half hours to signing due to illness, but his pres- cles from some TCU football victo- Graduate School, and Michael Bishop, chairman of have harmed the university. receive autographs from football leg- ence was fell Saturday. Gore said. ries. They begin with one titled "First Ihe journalism department for II) months and acting "Certainly university policy cannot be imple- ends Bob Lilly. Kenneth Davis. Jim "He signed 500 copies of the book Game. First Victory — December 7, chairman for three years, were relieved of their mented effectively by an administrator who decides Swmk. Frank Windegger. I.indy and I(X) footballs He is the premiere I X%" and ends with one titled 'TCU administrative duties in letters from Sloan dated to challenge publicly those policies with which he Bffi) and Dan Jenkins, editor of the player of all time at TCU." Gore said. to Join WAC, April 22, 1994." Monday. disagrees," he added. hook "Greatest Moments in hxitball "This is the type of guy he is: He "I helped publish this book because Both tenured professors retained their positions "Moreover an administrator who demonstrates a History." started signing at 3 p.m. and contin- I wanted to see that it was done right." as faculty members — Bishop in the journalism lack of respect for the judgment of others in the "I came to get books for my broth- ued until 9:30 p.m. He was glad to do Jenkins said. "Those were the great department and Walbesser in the School of administration by choosing to challenge them and els and myself. They all played foot- il." days, my childhood." Fngineering and Computer Science. their decisions in a public and intemperate manner ball," K/ell said, adding he is still a Baugh was not the only one who Beyond the signing, the football The men were among Baylor faculty and staff cannot work effectively with those same persons devout Horned Frog fan. "I go to all fans came to see. Gore said. stars said they were excited to be members who spoke publicly about fears that acad- implementing university policy." the home games [Ilia is just a great "I saw a man in his 70s talking to reunited with fellow graduates. emic freedom at the nation's largest Baptist univer- Bishop and Walbesser expressed reluctance to Jim Swink and he almost gol tears in Jenkins even promised to help one school.*' sity is suffering under Sloan. talk about being fired from their administrative The event was coordinated by his eyes because he Finally got to classmate. James Cushman, raise Sloan said some faculty members place acade- posts. Mike Gore, manager of the meet him," (lore said. "They are all money for Paschal High School. mics before religion, and that won't work at Baylor. "I apologize." Bishop said. "I really cannot make neat people." "Not only did I get to talk to University Store. "I think al Baylor University our distinctive niche a comment due to the contents in President Sloan's "The book signing was a big deal One TCU Ian and alumnus armed (Jenkins) personally, but he decided is that we are committed to academic excellence and termination letter lo me." since TCI' is celebrating I(K) years of at the coliseum armed with a camera to be chairman of our fund-raiser." to questions of faith and character, and we try to Walbesser. who has hired an attorney, said of the and waited in line to meet his person- Cushman said. "We got a couple of football," Gore said. "For real TCU hold those together." he said. letter: "If it's not a gag order, it's close to it." tans, it was a real major signing. al hero. Boh Lilly. books signed by him to auction them Where do you normally gel to talk to "He brought a great deal of respect off to raise money for Pascal High people like that'.'" to this campus." said ( hcstci Banks, a School to expand our weight-training (lass of I982 alumnus Jim l°-8l graduate. "I believe he was one room." How They Voted Vaughan agreed the wait was minor of the grealesl football players that Gore said the book signing was considering the autographs he have ever lived. He's why I came Mo more successful than he had original- received. school) here." ly imagined. House of Student Representatives

"It was well worth il for me." he After playing for three years in "I had hoped lo have about half as Bill 96-27 Res 96 20 Res 96-21 Town Rep* said "I'm a Homed Frog nut" Green Bay and si\ years in Buffalo. many people as were there," Gore Shannon Scott yea yea yea Sara Billirvgsley no yaa yea Although Sammy Baugh, pio Kenneth Davis, who left TCI' for the said. "It was beyond my wildest Jennifer Cundrft Renee Godetia yea yea yaa Sara Carpeaux yea yea yea Julia Hackett yea yea yea claimed the besl player in all of pros in I9K4. received his bachelor's dreams." Jason Bashare yea yea yea Qita Madhani no yea yea Kristin Byrd yea yea yea Marian Red yea yea yea MattBohon yea yea yea Tom Brown Hall Carolyn Witt absent absent absent Johnny Holeva yea yea yaa Jody ft tie ma absent absent absent 2uben Williams yea yea yea Meredith Harrison absent absent absent Waits Hall Rickel offers massage therapy Richard Ellis yea yea yea Kristen Evans yea yea yea Jennifer Burkett absent absent absent Lee Melhorn yea yaa yaa Kristina Luper absent absent absent Kristen Nygren yea yea yea Libby Baird absent absent absent Kimberly Pue yea yea yea Renee Foster yea yea yea Rachel Spencer absent absent absent weekly for stressed out students Andie Piehl yea yea yea Wiggins Hall Yoshee Sodiq absent absent absent Ashley Braly no yea yea By Paul Corliss therapy four or live years ago. and the "My theory is massage should be Bo Brobit yea yea yea Nicole Carter no yea yaa Laura Newton yea yaa yaa SKIFF STAFF administration was very skeptical; for the masses." she said. "It's for Brachman Hall Daniel Cordes absent absent absent Alpha Chi Omega they were like 'You want to open a everyone. TCU students included. Evette Rede yea yea yea Ryan Shultz yea ye* Feeling tense? Stressed out? Need massage parlor'.'"' Kintigh said. "My experiences in the TCU com- Ben Fisher no yea yea Alpha Delta PI Brite Divinity School Lauren De Decker yea yea yea a gcxKl hack tub? Relief is now avail- "Now massage therapy is widely munity have been wonderful. People Monica Myers yea yea yea Chi Omega able at the Rickel Building. accepted as a means of siress IVIIIK have been very open and receptive." Lane Duncan absent absent absent Dallas Walker yea yea yaa yea yea yea Delta Delta Delta The Rickel is now offering the ser tion and natural healing" Kendrow said most of her TCU Clark Hatl Mandy Majors absent absent ab*ant vices of a massage therapist on Heather Kelly, a junior special edu- clients have been faculty members yea yea yea Delta Gamma Dominick Marsalla no yea yea Lauren Syler yea yaa yea Fridays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. cation major, visited Kendrow in the rather than students. Joel Pen rod yea yea yea Delta Tau Delta Kintigh said. "Not loo many peo- Thomas Kunkel Chris Holbert yea yaa yea Julie Kendrow. a state licensed Rickel and said Kendrow made her Colby Hall FIJI massage therapist, came to TCU last feel comfortable in a situation thai ple have come in to see her. but those Lisa Cassiani no yea yea David Symonds no yaa yaa Dina Mavridis Kappa Alpha Theta spring and will work at TCU from could have been quite uncomfortable. who have are extremely loyal and Claire Mitchell absent absent absent Elizabeth Veazy yea yaa yea now through the resl of the fall "Julie was personable and friend- have even made appointments with Renee R a bier yea yea Kappa Kappa Gamma Jenny Shmidt yea yea yea Kimberly Poole absent absent absent semester. ly." Kelly said. "I didn't know what to her outside of the Rickel." Jessica Trevino yea yes yea Kappa Sigma Steve Kintigh. TCU's director of expect, but she quickly put my reser- Kendrow also offers massage from Foster Hall Stewart Hamel yea yaa yaa Nightingale Ngo yea yea yea Lambda Chi Alpha Recreational Sports, said massage has vations to resl and made me relax." her home and at Harris Methodist Angela Sifuentes abstain yea yea Greg Leet absent absent absent become a popular and accepted part Kendrow said she believes mas Hospital in downtown Fort Worth, Janet Spugnardi yea yea yea Phi Kappa Sigma Jarvis Hatl Chris Brooks absent absent absent of physical Illness and therapy. sage therapy shouldn't be reserved as where she works as an exercise spe- Christie Hobbs Pi Beta Phi "We tried bringing in massage a luxury for the wealthy. cialist and aerobics instructor. Tonja Koons no yea yea Elizabeth Bewley no yea yea Michelle Redwine yea yea yea Sigma Alpha Epsilon MBA Association Bob Peterson no yea yea yea yea yea Sigma Chi Noel Pr etila yea yea yea Brett Luz yea yea yaa Milton Daniel Hall Zeta Tau Alpha LETTER Carlo Capua yea yea yea Elise LaMontagne yea yea yea Cody Dick no ye* yea Voting Officers Andy McMillan absent absent absent Becca Gardner no yea yea From Page 3 Zack Newsome yea yea yea Theresa Hill yea yea yea Greg Smith no yea yea Chad McBride yea yea yea Students lo gel together during the ones told at the talent show (al least or chosen to leave and ask for our Tyler Smith yea yea yea Kevin Nicoletti yea yea yea first semester ol the year some time I can't)'.' Last year, we were treated money back. A letter to ihe Skiff Moncrief Hall Ashley Russell yea yea yea Joshua Martinek yea yea yea Brian Spirtdor besides Christmas break. Because to similar comedic talents ol similar after the fact doesn't do much good. Rachel NKva absent absent absent Stoney White yea yea yea Willy Pinell yea yea yea Amy Smeltzer of this, parents are given a warm content. I would hope thai this letter, Jeca Salas yea yea yea Christine Spencer yea yea yea welcome and red carpet treatment The question I have lo the reader however, will allow the creative • denotes no recorded vote by the entire campus. This year, who complained about the Family individuals who look part in Family despite the change in name lo Weekend Talent Show is, aren't we Weekend not to lose anymore sleep Family Weekend, was no different all adults here'.' It is pretty much a over a non-issue such as a female The fact that this event is actual fact of life that sex is happening comedian telling jokes over issues ly Parent s Weekend, why shouldn't right here al — of all places — which many college students (and we have a comedian with a little bit TCU! Since we are adults and real- parents, even) could relate to and What was on the docket of a comedic twist on what is really ize this fact (we do. don't we?), we understand. Especially when the Bill 96-27 A bill to fund the TCU chapter of the Texas Art Education Association's trip to a state conference. occurring, especially on TCU's are able lo make our own decisions. rest of Family Weekend ran so well. Resolution 96-20 A resolution to encourage the Student Center administration to extend the center's hours. campus'.' Who can honestly say At the talent show, then, we could Resolution 96-21 A resolution to congradulate Brachman Hall on its 25th anniversary. they don't like joking about sex or have done one of two things: cho- James I.. Fullerton

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We're was a refreshing change. we are playing ranked teams, some into our ninth game and the sce- The TCU men's soccer team lost "It wasn't bad," he said. "It's of the top in the nation" nario is the same. We need to a pair of Western Athletic actually fun to play sometimes with Rubinson said Fresno State win. The pressure is on." Conference games at home last a little bit of rain. (It) makes you run deserved much of the credit for their The joy of defeating Miami weekend, losing Friday to San Jose more." win. and Jimmy Johnson 29-10 on State University, 3-1, and Sunday Erwin said the first 45 minutes for "Without a doubt. Fresno State is Sunday was short-lived against Fresno State University. 5-0. the Frogs were "trash" and the team just an outstanding soccer team," because of the reality of the The losses leave the Frogs with did not do what head coach David Rubinson said. Cowboys' situation in the vast- a record of 5-12, 0-5 in the WAC. Rubinson wanted them to do. Erwin said the team has to get its ly improved NFC East. The Bulldogs came into "Everything that we could have confidence back and has to earn The Cowboys (5-3) trail Sunday's game with a 9-4-1 done wrong, we did it." Erwin said. some wins in order to do that. Sunday's opponent, record, but were coming off a 1-0 Erwin said Fresno is the best team "This coming weekend is the Philadelphia, by one game and loss to Southern Methodist the Frogs have played all year and weekend we have to do it." Erwin are two games behind Norv University on Friday. the game will help the team see said. "If we play well we can beat Turner's Washington Redskins. Fresno State scored all its goals where it stands and where it needs to those teams." Nobody has to remind the against TCU in the rain-plagued first be. He said the Frogs executed what The Frogs close out the 1996 sea- Cowboys that Turner, a former half. Rubinson planned in the second hall son with three WAC games. TCU Dallas assistant, beat them Fresno State forward Mike and were able to hold the Bulldogs plays at the University of Nevada- twice in 1995. Matson and midfielder Marek scoreless. Las Vegas on Friday, at San Diego Dallas doesn't face the Nowacki scored two goals each, and "We followed the coach's plan (in State University on Saturday and at Redskins until Thanksgiving midfielder Brian Johnson scored the the second half), and it turned out home against SMU on Sunday. Day in Texas Stadium. other goal for the Bulldogs. OK for us." Erwin said. TCU sophomore midfielder TCU only had three shots, and Rubinson agreed. Mark Papini scored the only goal Nashville starts junior goalkeeper Brent Erwin "Organization in the second hall against San Jose Friday. stadium work made five saves. was good." he said. Papini said injuries to some NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Matson said the Frogs were not Erwin said the team's WAC players have affected the overall — Demolition probably won't TCU junior defender Rik Littlefield takes a shot on goal as Fresno on the same level as SMU. schedule has been a difficult one. success of the team this season. start until next month, but local State goalkeeper J.J. Wozniak closes in during the Frogs' 5-0 loss "We thought we were going to "We are not only in a conference. "Hall of our starting lineup was officials say a home for the Sunday. The Frogs fell to 5-12 on the year, 0-5 in the Western Athletic play I better team but we played we are in a good conference." out for a good number of games." Houston Oilers is in the works. Conference. lightly and scored goals." Matson Erwin said. Papini said. Officials closed the sale Monday on the first of 49 busi- nesses that must be relocated to build the 65,000-seat stadium Rugby club earns first win ever Fans lost for the state's first major pro sports franchise. "One down, 48 to go," Ruggers describe 20-7 victory over Cougars as 'best performance' Dy pOOf Mayor Phil Bredesen said after receiving the key to Jamison By Paul Corliss TCU club members said the Bedding Inc. SKIFF STAFF Cougars used players who had grad- The bedding warehouse sits uated or did not attend Houston. planning where the east bleachers will TCU sophomore Jon Marriott TCU led the match 5-0 at half- be, and company president was not at a loss for words following time, but squandered its lead in the andom thoughts from a fer- Frank Gorrell said he supports the TCU rugby club's first win ever second half. Marriott led TCU with vent Floridian: the project completely and in organized play, a 20-7 victory the Frogs' only try of the game. R hopes his former building is over St. Thomas University in "Even though we lost, it was an •What was the Homecoming torn down soon. Houston on Oct. 19. even better performance than the committee thinking in scheduling City officials have been busy "It was the happiest day of our day before," Marriott said. "On a this year's festivities to coincide buying up land on the east bank lives," Marriott said of the TCU high from the previous match, we with the BYU game? If you want a of the Cumberland River where rugby club's first Texas Rugby played 80 minutes of real hard nice, big Homecoming crowd to be the stadium will sit, and ground Union victory. rugby." loud and stick around until the end breaking will either take place Clement Ouda and Mike Roberts Trudo said he was especially of the game, you have to schedule a in April or May 1997. That led the Frogs with one five-point try happy with the club's execution and rival (like Baylor in the old SWC means the Oilers will not be each against St. Thomas. Marriott noted the Frogs committed few days) or a pushover (like L'NLV able to debut in the $242 mil- also stood out with a three-point penalties. He and Marriott agreed appeared tube CQMMENTARY lion stadium until the 1999 sea- penalty kick and two points each on that it was the biggest weekend ever at the begin- son. successful point-after conversions for the TCU rugby club. ning of the The Oilers, a charter member for the two tries. Freshman Chris With the win over St. Thomas and season). of the old American Football Carter added the final three points the forfeit awarded in the Houston College League that merged with the on a penalty kick. game, TCU improves to 2-1 for the football NFL, have a contract to play in "The game against St. Thomas season. schedules are Houston's Astrodome through was a real confidence builder," said The TCU rugby club began play - usually made 1997. junior rugger Colin Trudo. "Our ing exhibitions in the fall of 1995. a couple of The Oilers have played in best performance to date was This fall marked the beginning of years in Houston since 1960. They are rewarded with a win." TCU's participation in organized advance, so relocating because Adams is The following day TCU took on play for the Texas Rugby Union. surely the unhappy with his lease in the the University of Houston. The The Frogs continue their season JASON MILLER committee, Astrodome. Frogs were defeated 12-7, but were Nov. 9 at Stephen F. Austin State TCU junior Bryant Caldwell gets hauled down by several University of which sched- later awarded a win because University in the Nacogdoches Houston players during the TCU rugby club's 20-7 win, its first since ules each Homecoming the year Power dominates Houston used illegal players. Rugby Fest. joining the Texas Rugby Club this fall. before, could have found a suitable AP all-star team opponent for the occasion. NEW YORK (AP) — Mark •Oh yes. the fans. "1 want to wait McGwire, who connected 52 until they name the queen before times in baseball's Year of the leaving" and "As soon as BYU Home Run, and slugging out- TCU football team isn't only loser scores again, we'll leave" were just fielders Juan Gonzalez of two of the comments overheard in Texas, Ken Griffey Jr. and Student body support leaves at half the student section around halftime Albert Belle highlighted The and the start of the third quarter. It Associated Press major league seems many TCU students have all-star team Tuesday. when Horned Frogs need them most caught the Los Angeles Dodger Fan Los Angeles catcher Mike Syndrome: arrive late, leave early. The nicest thing that can be said about the quarterback Fred Piazza, picked for the com- How about this for a solution: 45-21 disaster at Amon Carter Stadium on Taylor. The official bined team for the fourth Make students pay to get in. This Saturday is the weather was nice (at least it word was that he did straight season, and Belle way. if they want to get their looked nice from the press box). not go back in because were the only players to repeat money's worth, they'll slay (at least But let's not talk about the football team yet. of the injury that he until the fourth quarter). from 1995. Students who call themselves football fans suffered to his elbow. Alex Rodriguez, who led And if they leave, the extra rev deserve a good smack. Anyone could tell that the majors in hitting at .358 in enue will take some of the pain out For the TCU students that actually had the while he was on the his first full season, won selec- of seeing all those empty seats. stomach to make it through sidelines he fell fine— tion by the widest margin. In •The women's soccer team saw its the whole game, I have a a little depressed voting by a nationwide panel hopes for a postseason berth dashed new admiration. Good or maybe, but fine. What of 175 sports writers and last weekend, but that shouldn't take bad, true fans should sup- makes matters less broadcasters, 151 chose the away from a fairly successful season. port their team. It is very understandable is that 21 -year Seattle shortstop. The program awarded scholarships sad that at halftime the TCU the injury is to his non- "This whole year has been a for the first time this year, but had student section cleared out. throwing arm. learning experience," only five starters returning from last By the end of the game It seems the real rea- Rodriguez said. "There are still year's 8-12-1 team. Yet the Lady the Brigham Young son he did not go back a lot of areas in which I think I Frogs have gone 7-10 overall, with University fans made up in was because of his can improve." three games left to play. If you're most of the crowd. One two fumbles. Bui he The closest vote was at sec- looking for a hard working, exciting seriously had to wonder if would not have had ond base, where Chuck team to watch, look no further: The he or she were still at TCU, those turnovers if his Knoblauch of Minnesota beat Prtrkto CroolWf SKIFF STAFF Lady Frogs host Texas Tech on because BYU fans were offensive line could out Roberto Alomar of BYU quarterback Steve Sarkisian throws for some of his 313 pass- Wednesday. chanting across the stadi- have mustered up a lit- •Basketball season is just around the Baltimore, 76-75. The Rangers' ing yards as TCU junior defensive end Matt Harper tries in vain to um. Those of you who left, and you know who tle pass protection for comer, and though we don't have any- Gonzalez finished ahead of you are, you have lost all rights to criticize this him. Taylor had no reach him during the Cougars' 45-21 win Saturday. Ellis Burks of Colorado 75-73 thing resembling the Midnight Madness team. time in the pocket. at some other schools, one can't help but for the third outfield spot. But there are bigger worries than the fans. Apparently, by the The American League domi- be excited at the prospect of Damion Namely, what was head coach Pat Sullivan think- time Jeff Dover was set to take the field, the TCU because BYU had its third- and fourth-stringers nated the voting, which was Walker. James Penny and Jefl Jacobs ing when he called a fake punt from the TCU 25 offense had taken lessons from BYU's offensive in the game. completed before the playoffs playing with another year of experience yard line? line because Dover had much better protection. Well the positive thing is the BYU is history, began. Piazza, San Diego third and a possible win is on the schedule this under their bells. It should make for some Sullivan said it was beyond his comprehension BYU's offense gave quarterback Steve fun evenings at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. baseman Ken Caminiti and as to how the team could have messed up the Sarkisian enough time to go buy a pizza, eat it and Saturday against the University of Nevada-Las right-handed starter John Vegas. At least the five fans that stuck around last fake. Well, it is beyond my comprehension how then throw down the field for 50 yards. Where Ernie Moran is a senior news-edi- Smoltz of Atlanta were the only he could have called it. I guess when you are los- was our defense while Sarkisian was looking for week hope the Homed Frogs win. National League players select- torial and English major from ing as bad as they were, you seek desperate mea- the man closest to the goal line? ed. Meredith Webb is a freshman broadcast journal- Miami, Fla., and is the Skiff sports sures. The overall performance of the Homed Frogs editor. 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