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cloudy with a 50 percent „ , chance of ''/'fif'/' Nation t-storms / / ." / Flu strikes IS states, expected to get worse Inside ATLANTA (AP) — Flu has Frente 'Shapes' up FRIDAY struck in 15 states in the last NOVEMBER 22, 1996 two months and outbreaks are with newest album. expected to get worse in See page 7 Texas Christian University December, the Centers for 94th Year • Number 49 Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. While the government does- n't have a count of victims yet, most of the outbreaks involved one person or just a few people, said Nancy Arden of the CDC's Student leaders meet with trustees National Center for Infectious Diseases. By Kimberly Wilson Kevin Nicoletti, House vice pres- the deans to read the student cri- 3KIFF STAFF A flu vaccine protects ident, said he thinks TCU needs to tiques of professors. against both flu strains that Members of Intercom presented be more selective with the students Trustee Clarence Scharbauer III have people feeling miserable issues, including problems with it accepts. said that while every university will this year — Type A-Wuhan and tenured faculty and advisers, the "We'd like to promote TCU more have professors that students do not TypeB. possibility of bringing well-known academically," he said. like, "our goal at this university is to speakers to campus events and reno- Julie Markus, House secretary, try to minimize that number." Dornan loses vations to dormitories and the said student evaluation sheets are not Markus also addressed the issue congressional seat Student Center, at a joint meeting seen by deans of the departments. of faculty advisers. LOS ANGELES (AP) — with the Board of Trustees' Student "I think this is quite a problem," Stoney White, president of Democrat Loretta Sanchez has Relations Committee Thursday. she said. Students Reaching Out. said as an defeated conservative firebrand Sharon Selby, president of the She said tenured professors are Orientation Student Advisor, he- U.S. Rep. Bob Dornan, one of House of Student Representatives, also an issue that concerns students. found that many freshmen were William Thomas Burd«ttt SKIFF STAFF Congress' most colorful and said members conducted research to Currently, TCU's policy is that "herded around" in advising ses- Stoney White, a junior political science major and Students Reaching confrontational members, support their positions. tenured professors are reviewed sions. Out co-president, and Khadevis Robinson, a sophomore social work results of an ongoing official "We busily prepare for this all every three years, Markus said. She major and Black Student Caucus vice president discuss issues after vote count showed Thursday. semester," she said. said this might be a good time for Please see INTERCOM, Page 4 a meeting with Intercom and the Board of Trustees. A spokesman said Dornan wasn't surprised and reiterated the Republican's claim that voter fraud cost him a 10th Fiji's keg party term. Sanchez, a political novice who was a Republican until 1992, held a 665-vote lead over Dornan. 47.205 to 46,540, with brings probation as many as 15,000 provisional ballots untallied countywide. By Amanda Bronstad or in kegs or cases: and not pur- SKIFF STAFF chase, serve or sell alcoholic bever- ('isncros says ages to minors. The Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Phi Gamma Delta violated these he'll leave Cabinet is currently on probation because it WASHINGTON (AP) — policies Oct. 5 when the fraternity's violated three policies set by the school-sponsored party. "Let's All Housing Secretary Henry Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Cisneros said Thursday he will Go North and Fish." was cancelled, Group. Inc.. said Kristen Kirst. and fraternity members arranged to leave the Cabinet, the seventh director of fraternity and sorority in a string of advisers who have a keg party at a member's life. house. won't be staying for President The FIPG is a risk management Clinton's second term. The school-sponsored party was association for 80 percent of all cancelled after a fire marshal arrived In a .letter to Clinton, national fraternities. Cisneros did not provide a rea- and fined the fraternity for having The three FIPG policies that Phi the party in a warehouse that did not son for his departure, although Gamma Delta violated state that all he has said he might need to follow fire codes. 42 fraternities under its jurisdiction Kirst said the probation status seek a higher-paying job out- should: abide by all laws regarding side government. does not affect the fraternity's social the possession, sale and consump- or daily activities, but if the fratemi- Earlier Thursday. Cisneros tion of alcoholic beverages; not pur- told reporters he had had chase alcohol through chapter funds Please see FIJI, Page 2 conversations with several mayors mentioned as possi- ble successors.

State Suicide not seen Democrat won't run for state Senate as threat to TCU AUSTIN (AP) — A lead- ing Democratic legislator has decided against running in a special election that could RA's trained to watch for problems determine which party con- trols the Texas Senate next By Ellena Fortner and time management. The training SKIFF STAFF does not specifically address han- year. Southern Methodist University fans hold up a derisive sign at Thursday's nationally televised State Rep. Allen Although it has historically been a dling suicide. football game between the Mustangs and the Horned Frogs. The sign is a reference to the Wanda Olson, coordinator of the Hightower, D-Huntsville, Frogs' off-the-field problems this season. See related story about Thursday's game, page 8. problem with people 25 years and said Thursday he will stay younger, TCU does not really have a training, said. "The training is to where he is rather than seek problem with suicide, said Mike help us help them make the commu- to replace resigning Sen. Jim Russell, director of Campus Life. nity better, not to be actual coun- Turner, D-Crockett. Since it is not viewed as a high selors." His decision leaves state priority, no procedures or training The only time suicide is Rep. Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, Universities react to UT's are in place to deal specifically with addressed in the training is when the as the only announced candi- suicide. Russell said. RA's review the Student Affairs poli- date so far in the district that "We do not have a specific plan cies of TCU during which suicide is stretches from north of for suicide because as far as 1 know, mentioned. Austin into parts of East post-tenure review policy it is not a real problem here at TCU." The policy directs RA's to call the Texas. Russell said. "I have not seen any hall director and then to call Campus Turner, a state senator suicide attempts in my four years Police. since 1991, was elected to By Kimberly Wilson wrong. tee of a job," Koehler said. here. We train the staff to have cri- Olson said. "Campus Police will Congress on Nov. 5. 3K1FF STAFF In fact, TCU administrators are "Nowhere in a tenure document is sis intervention training instead of be able to deal with any other med- A recent post-tenure review poli- looking for ways to manage tenured the concept or notion that this is focusing on the topic." ical problems which may occur and cy approved by the Board of faculty better, he said. some kind of job security." Although the training does not be able to gel a hold of the authori- Campus Regents for the University of Texas Koehler said tenure is an employ- He said despite this policy, there specifically address the problem of ty" system has opened discussion at ment status that gives professors is still general confusion about suicide prevention or how to handle The policy outlines the steps Alumna Lehrer universities around the state about academic freedom. It keeps profes- tenure. suicide attempts. Russell said he which should he taken when dealing to visit campus the status of tenured professors. sors from having to worry about los- "There is a misunderstanding, thinks resident assistants have with a suicide situation: TCU alumna and best- UT's new policy states that ing their job when they express and I think the misunderstanding enough training in the matter. 1. Fstablish a relationship, main- selling author Kate Lehrer tenured faculty will be evaluated at opinions that the administration or may be how we have managed Students wanting to be RA's go tain contact and obtain information. will visit the Dee J. Kelly least every five years after they department heads do not agree with, tenure," he said. through training about 10 days 2. Identify and clarify the focal Alumni and Visitors Center receive tenure. he said. Koehler said tenure-track profes- before the dorms open. The training, problem. today at 3 p.m. to sign copies TCU Provost William Koehler But tenure does not mean the uni- sors have undergone an annual coordinated by the Residential According to the policy. "The per- and read excerpts of her lat- said students who complain that versity cannot terminate a professor, merit-based review to determine the Services department, covers a vari- son talking to them (sic) should not est novel, "Out of Eden." there is no accountability for Koehler said. ety of subjects including sexual harassment, problems with residents Lehrer, a 1959 graduate, is tenured professors at TCU are "Tenure is not a lifetime guaran- Please see TENURE, Page 2 Please see SUICIDE, Page 4 the wife of Jim Lehrer, the host of "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer" on PBS. She has appeared on several national television and radio programs Faculty members to mix tunes in concert and gives guest lectures at colleges and universities. The event is sponsored by Performance will combine classical elements, instruments with jazzy style the Friends of the TCU Library and The TCU Alumn By Kelly Melhart Barber is an assistant professor of violin. ever played before." she said. Barber said the piece is difficult because Association. SKIFF STAFF Pummill is a staff accompanist and the coordi- Barber said the violin part is classically con- every note is written down but meant to be nator of accompanying and class piano, and ceived while the parts for the piano, bass and played like they have been improvised. Four TCU faculty members will get togeth- Scales and Petrella are adjunct faculty mem drums lean toward a jazz style. Ironically, the Baroque piece is the piece er Monday evening to show students "If it hers of the music department. "The three try to convince the violin to break that uses actual improvisation. ain't Baroque ... it must be Jazz." Barber said the concert will be interesting into the jazz genre, but they never quite suc- Barber said by improvising and performing Inside Barbara Barber (violin player), Janet because the two works are so different. ceed," she said. with a harpsichord the piece will sound more Pummill (harpsichord and piano player), The 10-minute, five-movement Corelli piece The piece will alternate between classical, authentic. • Scholarships for graduate Nicholas Scales (bass player) and Nick will consist of a violin, a harpsichord and a jazz, blues, ragtime and swing styles. "We tried to play it in the style it was done work are available, page 4 Petrella (drums player), will perform a string bass. "It's a fusion of different styles," she said. when it was written in the Baroque era," she baroque piece, Corelli's "Sonata in E Major" Boiling's 45-minute piece consists of eight Jokingly, Barber said, the auditorium does- said. •A visit with TCU's only and Claude Boiling's modern piece, "Suite for movements, substitutes the piano for the harp- n't quite have the ambiance the piece needs. Barber said although it has been a challenge Rhodes Scholar, page S Violin and Jazz Piano," at 7:30 p.m. in Ed sichord and adds the drums. "The piece evokes a nightclub atmosphere." for the four to gel together and practice, it has Landreth Auditorium. "The piece is different than anything I've she said. been a fun experience. PAGE 2 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22,1996 FIJI F»ul Front Page 1 CAMPUS LINES ty violates another FIPG policy lighter sanction of probation. before the end of the year, the univer- "The judicial board felt the chapter sity may remove it from campus. made every attempt to correct and Campus Police reported the following offenses and violations If that happens, Fiji would be the follow through," she said. 'Travis from Nov. 15 to Nov. 22: third active fraternity not recognized handled everything internally and by the administration. didn't hide information." As part of the sanctions imposed THE STUDENT CENTER will expand Us hours from midnight to 2 Travis English, president of Phi Gamma Delta at the time of the party, by national headquarters. Phi Gamma a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Theie extended hours will be estab- ACCIDENT said he was not aware of the fire code Delta must notify all undergraduate lishcd on a trial basis through the Fall semester of 14%. Nov. 19: A car being driven through the science building parking lot violations when the warehouse was members of its status. The fraternity was hit by another driver as the second car exited the lot. No injuries leased. must also pay fines to fraternity head- were reported. quarters and $20 per member for two A SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS GROUP is now forming at English said all the members, including himself, knew that having years to FIPG. the IX I Counseling Center. Call Dorothy M. Burra at 921-7863 for the keg party was against FIPG poli- Internal sanctions designed to pre- initial screening THEFT cies. vent the fraternity from being sus- Nov. 19: Officers put an immobilizing boot on a student's truck "It was a bad decision on my part," pended include educational programs he said. "We let it happen. We didn't about risk management, such as a TCU CAN is holding a Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive. because the student parked in a reserved spot. The officer returned to want to let the party die. We wanted chapter-wide review of risk manage- Thanksgiving-related nonperishable goods can be brought to the the Tandy lot and noticed the truck missing. The student was pulled them all in one place to avoid any ment policy to be held Monday I niverait) Ministries office. Student drivers are needed to transport over later after an officer saw him driving on campus. The student took (incidence) of drunk driving." evening at the fraternity house. goods from 8 a m to 5 p m today and from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday, the officer to his apartment, where he had taken the boot. English contacted the fraternity's Rick Barnes, director of student fin more information call 1 niversilv Ministries at 921-7830. national headquarters the following organization services and the speaker VANDALISM week about the policy violations. at Monday's discussion, said he will "It was the right thing to do," he address why risk management is an CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL Various student organizations will Nov. 17: An officer found a light fixture broken outside of the Moudy said. "With a party that size, it wasn't important issue, especially when it perform the music "I Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann at 7:3(1 p.m. Building. The globe was found broken, and the fixture lid was on the an issue of whether someone's going involves alcohol. todav, HI Ed Landreth Auditorium sidewalk. There are no suspects. to find out." "I will talk about certain precau- Kirst said because English contact- tions they need to take to protect ed her immediately after the incident, themselves against liability," he said. MILLER SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC presents In Compiled by Kimberly Wilson. the fraternity and sorority judicial Barnes has discussed risk manage- Communion." a concert I or both deal and hearing audiences, at 7 p.m. board voted Oct. 31 against suspend- ment with fraternities nationwide for Satuulav in the Moudy Building. Room I4IN. Tickets arc $5 in ing Phi Gamma Delta in favor of the eight years. advance, S7 at the door See Kav at the Miller Speech and Hearing Clinic toi tiekets in advance or call 921-7620 for more information. TENURE "GET ON THE BUS" A shuttle will lake students to the Dallas-Fort From Page 1 Worth International Urpofl from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a in lo <> p in Wednesday. Buses will leave from the Student (enter next year's salary for the faculty goals, then you say 'we have a "It's a buyer's market now," Moncrief said. and the Worth Hi IK cafeteria every hour on the hour and will drop jtu- problem,'" Koehler said. Koehler said. Francie Frederick, the associate dents nil ai then gate. Fot more information, contact the House of members. executive vice chancellor for acad- Student Representatives .a 921 7924 "Post-tenure review expands He said the faculty member is He said TCU has had a post- that annual review and looks at then asked how the university can tenure review procedure in every emic affairs, said the only school in performance," Koehler said. help the faculty member be more college since 1992 because the the UT system which already had a He said the review looks at the successful. Southern Association, TCU's comprehensive review for tenured accreditation association, mandat- faculty is the University of Texas at same five areas which are consid- "You try to find a way to help ed post-tenure review. Brownsville. ered when granting faculty mem- someone improve," Koehler said. bers tenure: teaching, research, ser- Frederick said the Senate He said if the professor doesn't He said the peer aspect of the vice, advising and mentoring stu- Education Committee recommend- seem to improve over time, the uni- review is very helpful because pro- dents and continued professional ed that all public-funded schools in versity can reduce their pay or rank fessors are motivated by their col- development. leagues. Texas have a comprehensive evalu- ,.iii..i -imp" sditoi .HKI s[Hirt"> dramatically or terminate them. During a post-tenure review, the ation of tenured faculty members. i letter* and column wpuMnl rtM opinion "It does send a very clear mes- "It also helps in terms of getting .d the wrltm dean or chairperson of a depart- She said the committee recom- IIHIKS TO not HMTOI I in- SI m wekontw kxnn to sage that you're not meeting the people to work together on pro- H publication idicrs muai N typed, don ment and the faculty member agree mended that a faculty member who expectations that we agreed upon," jects," he said. ind limited to MO wordi l etun on certain multi-year goals for the received two consecutive unsatis- siioiiiti hv subntittedal lean twodtysbtfon pubHcttion he said. Peer review includes colleagues Ski to the si in. Moudj 291S.IQ in Boi 2M050,oi lofa tenured faculty member, Koehler factory reviews be terminated. 13 it,.v mustiKhidathewdKxr'tclarification, and peers making sure the tenure- ii.mn Mid phone numbn tot Stfttactwt the right to said. He said this review must Koehler said the main reason "The faculty were initially con- I lie h ■ it !,■■ i leoen ti» atyk and ittta come at least once every three why post-tenure review has been track professors are fulfilling their cerned that this might be an attack \iMMM, uorm c) Bot39M9Q, Pan Wart taa requirements. i. llni'iisjh I riil.iv. Jin Ml 29 years, but some departments con- an issue lately is because higher on the institution of tenure,"

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Si KM ttlKIHiS- I all '. . TOO ■ Uabi numbn 931-7428 up for review again, their goals are He said the industry had been the M.I. Neeley School of Business helps the faculty, students and staff icrncMei FU B1-7D3 began a peer-review process some- of the university. RMTUWAI KN IO I'n istned ■ dtttmali repwmn ihv Advi-nismijA limited ,931-7426 reviewed to determine whether steadily growing since World War ■ i: MI If) i 6274 they have been accomplished. II until 1990. when resources time during the mid-1980s. "It's the right thing to do," he Student PuMcatrani Diitcta 6556 "If someone did not meet their began to become more scarce. "People take it very positive," said.

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A HUNGER-FIGHTING AUCTION J.P. AriujO SKIFF STAFF Events have educated, but there's more to be done Today is the rescheduled Hunger Auction excellent programs to highlight the issues and the Skiff hopes it will be a success. surrounding hunger and have given students A Super Question Troy Aikman and Kathy Ireland are ample opportunity to participate. among celebrities who donated items,and They set up a table in the Student Center Chancellor William E. Tucker donated his for students to donate money from their Just imagine being the Man of Steel parking spot for a day . . . what more could a meal cards and had a huge piggy bank for student ask for? students to contribute spare change. With such important issues you're brain-damaged. him when he's wearing a pair of eye- as tuilion costs. House This can't help Clark get many glasses? It's not like those glasses Also, the money will benefit an excellent However, the week was one of highs and spending and election con- dates. Plus, it doesn't help that his completely change his appearance. cause: hunger. lows. The Ending Hunger Briefing had a troversies grabbing our attention, one name — Clark Kenl — reeks of •If he had kids, would they be Too many of us can't bear to look at the very poor attendance, as did the originally pertinent question remains unan- dorkiness. part-Superman, part-human? What swered. But if Superman Iried to pick up a traits would they inherit, the skin- images of starving children from Third scheduled auction. But students who did The question I'm referring to is. of date in a singles bar. you know he tight suit? World countries, but few of us realize there attend can share the knowledge they gained course, "Wouldn't it be cool to be would be the ultimate mack daddy If you consider all of Superman's is a similar problem in the United States. But with others and accomplish much by doing Superman?" (slang for "mack daddy"). He's traits, you have to admit it would be we all know that neither the problems nor so. Here's a guy strong, handsome and can pick up pretty cool to be the Man of Steel. who's faster COMMENTARY entire mountains. Who wouldn't be Superman can get things done. He the images will go away if we shut our eyes. The Hunger Banquet sold out. And now than a speed- impressed? could even wive some of the impor- The organizers of Hunger Week want to we wait to see if today's auction is a success. ing bullet, And he's got great taste in cloth- tant issues facing TCU. If you're a keep our eyes open. They have brought Let's end Hunger Week with a bang. more powerful ing: a skin-tight blue suit with die regular reader, you know what I'm than a locomo- letter "S" on the chest. talking about. tive and can However, though being Superman We need more respect for leap over 49k would obviously be great, there are a "humor" columnists who write Letters to the Editor buildings in a few questions about the Man of Steel "funny" columns about radioactive single bound. thai need to be answered. ducks who drive tractors. Though The facts about the budget, half. According to the bylaws, members are required And, you •Isn't the name Superman a little we're lower than pond scum and attendance, communication to turn in an excuse for leaving meeting early to the know, he's ANDY arrogant'.' Why not "Mediocre Man," Dan Dierdorf. we humor columnists I'm writing in response to the Tuesday guest col- secretary before the meeting starts. I've yet to see this great to party SUMMA "Above Average Man" or "Chuck?" are tired of being shunned just umn by House of Student Representatives President happen. with. •Why does he have a secret identi- because we write about talking don- Sharon Selby ("House has taken major steps in bud- In addition to that, members are allowed to miss He could probably do stupid ty? If you or 1 were Superman, we'd keys and Spam ingredients. get, attendance, communication"). As a candidate in four meetings. Dismissal comes after a fifth absence, human nicks we can't even imagine. be doing Barbara Walters specials Unless someone (Superman'.') this year's elections, I expressed several concerns according to the bylaws. By the end of this semester, And, if you ever get in a fight with a every day. does something about this dire situa- about the internal business of House — attendance, the House will have met only 14 times. Four drunken slob over Jimmy Carter's •Why is his alter ego a loser like tion, we may have to write about the budget and communication being some of those absences is nearly one-third of all House meetings, impact on the global economy, you Clark Kent? He's a journalist, for something so dreaded it curdles the concerns. Contrary to some people's beliefs, these when you take into account that one of those meet- know Superman's got your back goodness' sake! Granted he's not the blood: the implications of the econo- concerns should not be disregarded as "non-issues." ings is an informal, cnd-of-the-year meeting where covered. lowest form of journalist (humor my as it relates to Jimmy Carter. While it is true that we have a high membership attendance is not taken. You know he doesn't have trouble columnist), but he's still in the indus- It's a catastrophe waiting to hap- presently in the House, the/act is that many members This, in my opinion, is a rather lenient policy, and with women either. Sure, Clark Kent try. Why not be someone like Newt pen. leave the meetings early, especially when the meet- is no Don Juan, but that's because Gingrich or Rush Limhaugh? Help us. Superman. ings look like they will last more than an hour and a Please see LETTERS, Page 5 he's in the newspaper industry. When They're happening guys, and they people hear that you work for a don't have weird names like Clark. Andy Summa is a junior news-edi- newspaper, they naturally assume •Why can't anybody recognize lorial major pan Akin. Candidacy proves House doesn't care about student opinion reetings. I have returned. After a interested and. mostly. I wanted to be the Treasurer Brian Spindor directed a ques- loud, people! He wanted to pay each and And it would be good for TCU, too. We brief hiatus, I shall reclaim my col- first monarch in TCU's history. tion toward Chris Smith and me. He want- every one of you back a big part of your would be known all over the country as G umn space. It's true that I'm easily entertained, but ed to know how we intended to actually student fees! Had you elected him presi- "the school that revolted and brought in a As some of you this whole episode was for more than just implement our campaign promises when dent, he would have given everybody 40 monarchy" People would think we were know, I ran for presi- my own personal amusement. I have long the House would not let us. I was actually percent of their student government fees cool and not just some dumb Texas school dent of the House of suspected our House is one of the most told the House would impeach me before (read: taxes) back. And since most of you with lousy athletic programs. Student useless and self-important creations since I could disband it. don't care whether the House exists or not, So what have we learned from this Representatives. Well, the tower of Babel. Resolutions tend to be In other words, had I won — which why not get paid for that 15 seconds it adventure1' that's not entirely true. either poorly reasoned or downright dopey. would have meant a majority of the voting would have taken you to vote? •The House is a colossal waste of time that Actually, I ran for The resolutions that are actually good tend students wanted to see me disband the So thanks to the uncaring student body, a no one cares about and. worse, which does- King of the New to fail miserably later when given to the House — I would be unable to implement minority picks another minority to spend n't care about you either. Order of Student most apathetic student body on Earth. the mandate of the people because the everybody's money in a haphazard and silly •The student body is really apathetic. Monarchy. But that's The worst problem is the House's own House wouldn't let me. And this came out way. Ah, democracy in action. Understand Not pathetic, though, because the House old news. Today 1 sense of self worth. Members apparently of the mouth of our esteemed treasurer, the why I wanted to get rid of it? isn't worth thinking about anyway. come not to praise my think of themselves as so helpful and omni- man with the money. But aside from all the "betterment of •I need more friends. candidacy but to bury scient that they don't need to involve the stu- I hoped comments like these would fire TCU" issues, honestly, I think it would be So there you have it. Please use this the House. dent body in the decision-making process. In up the student body and get people out to fun to be king. I could get a big sword and information wisely. The reasons I ran for King included: I was fact, the election, where the student body has vote, ideally for me. This, of course, didn't carry it around. Then, whenever I felt like it. bored, I wanted to see what the House would the most say, was where the House all but happen. I wasn't really surprised that I lost I could knight people. Just think, you could John Lamberth is a senior radio-televi- do, I wanted to see if the nearly 80 percent of said "We don't care what you think." miserably, but I was kind of surprised that have been addressed as "Sir" or "Lady." sion-film major from Arlington. His e-mail the student body that doesn't vote would get During the presidential debate, Chris Smith didn't do better. For crying out There's something to write home about. address is jwlamberth 9 delta, is. leu. edit. Selby's reaction to the election shows she's out of touch The president has spoken. Not Bill woefully incorrect. The House is the beacon only spends 40 percent of the budget, which never use it. And like the computers, the Students are fed up with the cavalier man- Clinton. Someone of more importance of good government and responsibility for all means that of what the House is allowed to placement of the lounge is all wrong. ner in which House members spend money. (or should I say "self-importance?"). to follow, if we listen to President Selby. spend, the Special Projects Fund makes up The Rickel Building is on the southwest- All you have to say is a bill is for "a good If you perchance opened the Skiff to the Yet, let me point out, the House is far from 14.25 percent. em edge of campus. It's a goixl 10 minute cause." and it's passed. There is little debate opinion page Tuesday, a good example of responsible government. I realize 14.25 percent may not be con- walk from most of the buildings where class- on the floor and little evaluation of effective- you saw (and maybe The majority of the issues raised in the past strued as a major part of the budget, but it's es arc held. What kind of message does that ness. read) her commentary election were valid. And even if they were over $ 12,000. That's nothing to laugh at. send to commuter students'.' It seems like Selby's answer to these criticisms is to get firsthand. If not, allow not, the student body has a perception they Moreover, it doesn't matter what percent they want to segregate us from the rest of the involved and tell representatives what we me to rehash some of it are, and the House should lake heed. Special Projects is of the budget. Even if $10 campus. This is not a way to increase inclu- want. Sorry, that's not the function of a rep- for you. Both Chris Smith and John Lamberth col- of our money was spent on idiotic projects, it sion. resentative government. They are our repre- House of Student lectively received 12 percent of the vote. would be worthy of addressing. And what about these buses going to sentatives. Their job is to represent us. It's Representatives That is a very high percentage for the protest Besides, Special Projects is not the issue Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport not our job to hold their hand. They should President Sharon Selby vote, especially at TCU. In a democracy (or that makes most of us mad. It's the senseless before Thanksgiving'.' One every hour on the find out what we want, like and need. They wrote her guest col- a faux-democracy in TCU's case), perception waste of money from the rest of the House hour from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and from should not say. "Well, we have a Web page umn in an attempt to is more important than reality. If the House budget. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. That's 18 buses. and a cable channel and a phone line; you give "clarification" to is doing a great job. it hasn't shown it. Do we really need a computer lab in Don't get me wrong; this is a great idea. The get in touch with us." issues "raised in the But the House has done an abysmal job. In the Reading Room? More computers, yes, House means well, but have they done any But as with most political problems, Selby recent election." Or this case, perception is reality. but not in the Reading Room. The planning? and her administration are so far into the sys- "non-issues," from her perspective. Selby says expenditures on the Special Reading Room is a place students can Did the House do a statistically meaning- tem, so insulated from the student body that I find it interesting that Selby was "sur- Projects Funds are only 5.7 percent of the expect peace and quiet. Putting six com- ful survey to see how many people will use they refuse to admit there are serious flaws. prised" students were rejecting the status total budget, thus refuting the fact that the puters in there will inherently create noise the buses or will history repeat itself? Last It's no surprise that she is "surprised" at quo. She said, "candidates were able to House wastes all of our money on trivial and traffic. These computers could be bet- year, five buses were scheduled to take stu- student cynicism. She is hopelessly out of woo media endorsements with sweeping endeavors. ter placed, and thus, the money would be dents to the UT football game. Only half of touch, and all she can do is rattle off point- generalizations" about the House and its The president mentions only in passing better spent. one bus was filled. The House may try to do less excuses. budget. that 60 percent of the total budget goes to Do commuter students really need a good things, but if it doesn't plan for them, it It seems those of us who find the House to Programming Council. She fails to tease out lounge in the Rickel Building'.' No. 1 am a may end up spending more money than is Kevin Arceneaux is a senior political sci- be inept and wasteful of our money are all the obvious result. That means the House commuter student, and I promise you I will needed. This is wasting our money. ence major from fort Worth. PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1996 Students may be eligible for graduate scholarships

By Angela Sautter gram coordinator of prestigious British university for up to three Fulbright Scholarship last spring "A lot of students don't know Ihe Honors Program and a professor SKIFF STAFF scholarships al TCU. said she helps years. which allowed her to go to much about the scholarships so I am of history, said students should start with the screening process at the Hatcher said the staff committee, Universidad de las Americas- there lo help them," Hatcher said. studying scholarship requirements Many students who contemplate TCU level and gives students infor- which is usually consists of five Puebla. Mexico, to research and She said she has spoken to fresh- as freshmen so they can build up attending graduate school in the mation about the scholarships. faculty members, changes depend- teach classes. man Honors students and members expertise in areas, such as foreign United States and abroad may not Hatcher said some scholarships, ing on the function of the scholar- She said she would encourage of Alpha Lambda Delta, the fresh- language, that might be required for be aware of the various scholarship such as the graduate scholarships ship. people lo apply for Ihc Fulbright man honors society, about the certain scholarships. opportunities available to them. for Rhodes, Fulbright and Marshall For example the Fulbright because of the experience she had. importance of learning what schol- She said the prestigious scholar- Bui Tcr has information avail' scholarships, require on-campus requires that students speak the lan- "It gives you time to be alone, arships are available to them. ships are run from the Honors able about many tvpes of presti- interviews with a staff committee. guage of the country in which they recharge and research." Olivera She said the application process Program for convenience. gious scholarships, the applications The Rhodes award sends students wish to study, she said. One person said. is extremely involved and applicants "We needed a central place for needed and ads ice on the applica- lo Oxford. England, for two to three- on the committee would speak that Olivera said she is using her should start early to be competitive recruitment," McDorman said. "The tion process years. The Eulhrighl scholarship language. research to write articles and write a and prepared. scholarships are not just for Honors The scholaiships are designed lor allows graduate students lo conduct Other graduate and undergradu- book. "Letting freshman know about students." Itudenti who have achieved high research abroad for one academic ate scholarships don't require on- Hatcher said the other part of her scholarships is a major concern so She said grade requirements for academic standards year. The Marshall scholarship is campus interviews. job, as an information outpost, they can learn how to be good can- the scholarships vary, but anyone Rhonda Hatcher, a professor ol funded by the British government Mercedes Olivera. an instructor involves helping students learn aboul didates," Hatcher said. with a 3.0 GPA or better should mathematics and the Honors pro- and lets college graduates study al a in mass communications, received a what scholarships are available. Kathryne McDorman, director of consider applying. SUICIDE International students experience From Page l Planners promote philosophize but should oiler con- crete positive approaches to the TCU's graduate business program problems, with stipulations thai By Amanda Bronstad al the University of Texas in Austin Monterrey Technical Institute at personal awareness these are not all ol the options." SKIFF STAFF (16 percent), Baylor University (23 Chihuahua and a second-year MBA 3, Evaluate the suicide poten percent) and Texas A&M University Student, said he was shocked when a lial. By Bobbie Ann Stroud fessor of religion, said individual When Csilla Borhely of Budapest, (33 percent). representative of TCU came to his SKIFF STAFF efforts to help the hunger problem Monica Kintigh, a stall psychol Hungary, started looking for a good Peggy Conway, MBA admissions school to talk aboul the MBA pro- should not be difficult. ogisi who spoke to the KA's during masters of business administration director at TCU, said the percentage gram. A program today lo wrap up "People should do what is close the tall training, said all suicide program, she never considered has increased over the last live to 10 Ochoa. who had been to El Paso. Hunger Week events will help fac- to their heart and easy for them to threats should he taken seriously. sehools in the United States because years, when the MBA program had San Antonio and Houston, said he ulty and students focus on what do; it should nol be a hard task at "Hut there is a difference she wanted lo stay closer to home or only 5 to 10 percent international stu- likes Fort Worth because it reminds they can do as individuals to com- all," said Fort, who delivered an between a person who jus) says H possibly study in Europe. dents. him of his laid-back hometown of bal hunger, said a Hunger Week Ending Hunger briefing Monday. and the person who has a gun But when her English teacher in Currently, the program represents Chihuahua, otherwise known as the organizer. He said people can show their loaded al home," she said Hungary told her aboul TCU's MBA about 20 countries, she said. "cow-town" of Mexico, with one Angela Roderick, a senior support in different ways. -t Assess the individual's program and its scholarship opportu- Conway said the program has so obvious exception: They speak nutrition major and a Hunger "If somebody wants to adopl a strength and resources nities, she changed her mind. many international students because English. Week chairwoman, said today's kid or give to a hunger organiza- Now she's a tlrsl-year MBA slu- TCU markets heavily al recruiting Ochoa said he has learned a great activities were organized to tion, those are both great ideas." 5. Formulate a constructive plan rJenl al TCU. events and fairs in foreign countries. deal from talking with other interna- encourage individual action Fort said. "Il can be as simple as and mobilize the individual's own Borhely is one of the many interna- "We get four or five e-mail tional MBA students al TCU. against hunger. writing a letter to your congress- and other resources According lo tional students who make up 35 per- inquiries per day from outside the "The guys from Ihc (former) Soviet "Now that students are educat- man." the policy, this may include family. cent of TCU's 200-member MBA United States, depending on the time Union see business differently." he ed on what the hunger problem is John Butler, director of friends and referring the student to program. of year," she said. "Also, we have said. "Here we're used to going to the about, now it's time to reflect on University Ministries, said writing die Counseling Center. The percentage of international partnerships with sehools in France. store and getting what we want. the things we can do to help." she- to representatives about the need The policy goes on to say that students is one of the highest in the Germany, Mexico and Hungary." They're used to going to the store and said. for increased food sources in loca- KA's have three roles in dealing slate, topping international programs Pederico Ochoa, a graduate of getting vvhal it has." Roderick said students who tions around Ihe world is a good with this problem prevention, have never experienced hunger learning experience. intervention and the follow-up. firsthand don't understand how it "Students can also leant about Olson said. "I tell them (KA'sl INTERCOM can affect every portion of their Ihe facts surrounding the hunger lo read the policy, know the policy lives. problem through the use of the From Page 1 and In know where the policy is in "Since we are at a community University Ministries library that an emergency." There's a lot of frustration on the the TCU students, but also to the The TCV Daily Skill: said there arc like TCU, we aren't exposed to the we have." he said. Kmligh said. "KA's are trained pan of the adviser because they don't Dallas/Foil Worth community." he several areas on campus where out- realities that exist right here in Butler said students may nol be lo seek help I hey are nol named know what to do." White said. said. dated computers cause frustration for Tarrant County." she said. "I've aware of things they can do to lo do counseling bill lo conned the Trustee Eugene Brice said, "You McBride said the students would students. known people that are painfully fight hunger, including activities person with the help they need" just meet some advisers who aren't probably think of commencement Gardner said prospective students aware of the struggles associated thai will continue during next with hunger because they have week's Thanksgiving holiday. An KA's primary responsibility interested in advising." and convocation as two important who tour the S/./// newsroom see "a wondered where their next meal "We are going to have a is to he there, lor the person and to Grade inflation was also addressed times to have prominent speakers, but computer system (hat's so old. the will conic from." Thanksgiving basket-making pro- get them to help. Kintigh said. as an issue that al feels TCI 1*1 reputa- they would also like distinguished company (that manufactured it) does tion among other colleges and univer- lecturers in a series, n't even exist anymore." She said her experiences with gram coming up next week and More important lhan any train- sities. Scharbauer said such a program is Scharbauer said he thinks the people who have been hungry students arc welcome to partici- ing they could receive is the ahili- Honors cabinet chairwoman Kerri a good idea and lhal perhaps it should wiring of all dorms for computers have made her more aware of the pate in that program." Butler said. i> io recognize die signs of depres- Reiger said grade inflation is obvious he looked into. shows that TCU has taken the respon- situation. In past years, money collected sive hehav iot which lead lo suicide in some courses w here students know Selby said an area where much sibility in Ihe area of technology. "Since I've joined the Hunger from Hunger Week activities has attempts. they can do minimal work and progress has been made on campus is 'It's all about money: it's all about Week committee I don't look at gone lo five international organi- During training, the KA's receive an A. technological advances, though there funds." he said. people the way I used to," she zations and one local hunger- received a pamphlel with the fol- "II'TCU has ihe reputation of giv- is still more to be done in this area. Other issues discussed in the meet- said. fighting agency. Butler said the lowing signs of depression: sleep- ing out As. then what's a diploma She said, for instance, some uni- ing include the proposed University Students may think their contri- recipients of this year's proceeds lessness, a noticeable irritability, mean coming out of it.'" she asked. versities require students to purchase Center (a new lounge ami meeting butions to Hunger Week don't have not been determined. diminished pleasure in almost all Chad McBride. vice president of a computer, which is included with area for students), international stu- account for much, but every little Fort said different types of orga- activities, significant weight fluc- Programming Council, said students the tuition bill. That way, financial dents and study abroad programs, bit helps. Roderick said. nizations aim to help the hunger tuations, restlessness, inappropri- would like lo have more prominenl aid can help students pay for it, she recreation facilities, dorm renova- Andrew Fort, an associale pro- problem. ate guilt and recurrent thoughts speakers on campus. said. tions and athletics as a community- about guilt. "I think thai it reflects nol only to Natalie Gardner, editor-in-chief of building tool.

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LETTERS From Page 3 1976 Honors graduate it is not a policy that has been enforced in its year's student body. If they were so "out of touch" stricter areas, which has caused less-than-ideal with "non-issues," how did these candidates get the attendance. votes they did? Although the Special Projects Fund is only 5.7 was a Rhodes Scholar percent of the total student government budget, the Becca Gardner fact is that it is the most frequently used fund when sophomore radio-TV-film major it comes to legislation. The House has passed leg- Larson says he used scholarship to further his education islation requiring funding from other funds before, Here's Nome bathroom lips but most of the bills that come before the House I wanted to comment on Chris Smith's column in the By Angela Sautter academic advantages of going to Larson said studying the great deal with conferences that use funding from the Skiff Wednesday ('TCU clearly doesn't offer a major in 3KIFF STAFF such a school, Larson said he met poems of British literature was one of Special Projects Fund. This is the fund that repre- common sense"). Smith's comments about smoking interesting people and traveled his best learning and academic expe- sentatives spend the most time debating, and it is are my main purpose for writing, but while I am at it, I Bill Clinton is one, George through Europe. riences from his studies in Oxford. obvious to me why students should be concerned will give Smith some tips for his bathroom problems. Stephanopolous is one and TCU has He said the scholarship was a "I still carry all those wonderful about it. Smith's complaints about the toilet paper being one. tremendous opportunity to study at lines and words around with me," he The House has taken steps to improve its com- stacked on top of each other: I have found that if you Pete Larson, a 1976 TCU Honors Oxford with incredible students. said. munication with the student body. I do not believe push the lop roll up with your left hand and gently pull graduate, is the school's only Rhodes However, he said the scholarship Sally Bohon was assistant to the anyone is disputing that. We do have a Web site, a the toilet paper with your right, the paper will come out Scholar, the recipient of an award also had some negative aspects. director of the Honors Program from new cable channel, the House newsletter and joint with ease. If it breaks, be patient and try again. that allowed him to attend Oxford Larson said the Rhodes scholar- 1976 to 1995 and knew Larson when sessions with the Faculty Senate. Smith's problem with the lack of doors on the stalls University in England for three years. ship carries certain expectations with he was at TCU. She said Larson was There is room for improvement, however, and I in the men's locker room in the Rickel Building is legit. The Rhodes Scholar is a scholar- it in the United Slates that tend lo an obvious choice for the Rhodes do not believe any candidate needs to be repri- Being a female, I have never had to deal with that prob- ship program that pays for students to classify people. He said there is pres- Scholarship because of his triple manded for pointing that out. Many students, for lem. What have you done to get that problem fixed? attend Oxford for two or three years sure to be a public figure and have a major at TCU, which helped him example, have no idea that we have a Web page. Show us that you are not just all talk. Get some doors of post-graduate study. very visible career in the public eye branch across several different areas Even fewer probably know about our cable chan- on those stalls! I'll even help you with the petition. Larson used his scholarship to after receiving the award. of study. nel. (Incidentally, the fact is that we have not had Smith complained about the doors opening inward receive his second bachelor of arts He said many Rhodes Scholars "He was extremely well-rounded any meetings broadcast on it yet, due to technical toward the toilet because you have to ooch out. I am degree in philosophy and physics come back to the Uniled States and in his thinking and always embraced difficulties.) sure it was designed this way to conserve space in the during his first two years there. He are driven lo have careers in law and a philosophy of learning." Bohon The House newsletter is a great idea, but it is not bathroom itself. If the doors swung outward. Smith studied British literature his third politics, though high profile careers said. issued frequently. It is a fact that our House bulletin would probably complain about getting nailed in the year. are not necessary for the scholars. Larson grew up and attended board gets lost among all of the other ones in the back every time someone opened the stall door. The criteria for the scholarship "There can be a lot of pressure of school in a suburb of Chicago. He Student Center. How are students to know about Now for the purpose of my letter. I think the people take academic achievement, commu- expectations with the Rhodes to be discovered TCU al a college night what we're doing on a current basis? worried about inhaling secondhand smoke are more nity service and leadership into successful, and I know thai some of program. The joint meetings between the House and the concerned with the short-term effects rather than the account. Applicants must apply at the us at times have not even wanted to He said he chose TCU because he Faculty Senate are a great way to combine our efforts long term. I think it is safe to infer from your column state level, which is divided into dis- talk about il because we are not like wanted to go away lo college, and concerning issues that are important to both bodies. We that you are not asthmatic. Let me help you experience tricts. The most eligible students are that image of it," Larson said. TCU offered him a scholarship. only have one per semester, though. During our most just a little of what an asthmatic has to do to breathe. chosen from the districts and sent to He said receiving the scholarship When Larson started al TCU in Ihe recent meeting, we did not even have the time to get Take a deep breath. Then only exhale half of it. Now Oxford. is a great gift but whal each person fall of 1972. he triple majored in phi- halfway through our agenda. One can see that commu- try to take another deep breath. You should also know Larson said he applied to the pro- chooses to do with it is important. losophy, math and physics. nication involving the House, although it has improved that the lungs of an asthmatic have less of an opening gram after receiving encouragement "I've come to see getting the Larson also found time to partici- from last year, still needs to be addressed by the lead- to breathe through than someone like you. Now imag- from a professor. scholarship not as an achievement." pate in a number of other activities. ers of the House. ine the whole process, except trying to inhale air that Once in Oxford, Larson said, he Larson said. "It's an opportunity and He worked with food and hunger It is not my wish to create hostilities in the isn't clean. Let me tell you, it's tough. This is not to found the academic setting to be what you make of that opportunity." awareness, was a member of the House or to bash the House. I realize that House mention those people who are allergic to cigarette completely different than TCU. Larson said he has used the experi- Honors Program and founded TCU's members volunteer their lime in order to improve smoke or those who have bronchial problems. I hope "It was definitely an adjustment in ence he received from the Rhodes Amnesty International chapter. life here at TCU. I have dedicated the last year and this new point of view can help you see how your com- terms of having to motivate myself to Scholarship in other ways besides "I think TCU prepared me nol nec- a half to the House, and I do not regret it. There are ments on the subject were insensitive and not well get things done, particularly when advancing his career in writing for essarily for the academics, but for the things in the House that need to be improved and/or thought out. there are so many other things going various technical publications. He intellectual life in the sense lhat at changed, though. I would hope that future candi- One last comment. I noticed that most of your arti- on," he said. also writes fiction, sculpts, raises two TCU. I developed an interest for dates would be able to accurately cite issues in cles are very negative and the subject matter is incon- Larson said instead of attending sons and sings in the church choir in many areas and how they are related House that need revision, just as the candidates of sequential (like toilet paper). My advice: Try looking at class each day, he met with his tutor his community of Missoula. Mont. to each other." he said. this year's election did. the glass as half full. Be glad that there is toilet paper in once a week to read and discuss "A lot of what 1 learned from After leaving Oxford. Larson While I will not claim that issues were not blown the bathroom in the first place. essays he wrote. Oxford and brought from there all returned to school and received a out of proportion or that "facts" may not have been Attending lectures was optional, flows out from these other things," master's degree in theology from factual at all, I will say this: All of the candidates Tricia Altoonian and the only exams students had to Larson said. "At this point it doesn't Vanderbilt University, married and brought up issues they felt were important to this freshman movement science major take were the finals, he said. matter to me whether my writing or worked as a writer for Amnesty In addition to the intellectual and my artwork is widely known or not." International.

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As the calendar year end draws near so does (he term of this year's Interfraternity Council. IFC is the governing body of seven national fraternities on campus. Member TCU Greek Evaluation organizations include Kappa Sigma. Sigma Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Delta Tau Delta. Phi Gamma Delta, and Phi Kappa Sigma. The council sets policies and serves to better connect the efforts of those organizations with each other and the campus as a whole. IFC meets most Mondays in the student center at 5:30 p.m.. 1. I am affiliated with a Greek social fraternity or sorority: Yes No Fraternities have been present at TCU for over forty years. In that time they have continued to grow and fill a number of different roles within the TCU community. 2. I did/did not join a fraternity or sorority because: Fraternity members can he found in leadership service and athletic positions on campus. Fraternity alumni represent some of TCU's most successful individuals. This past year has been both challenging and encouraging for fraternities. Fall Rush 19% was successful this year as we moved our recruiting efforts to main campus. The IFC Please respond to the following by circling the appropiate response on fraternity forum and cookoul was one of howdy weeks most attended events. Students a scale of 1-5. with 1 meaning you strongly agree. 5 meaning you strongly attending enjoyed free food and live music as they had an opportunity to meet fraternity disagree and 3 meaning your are neutral. members. In pursuit of academic excellence, the active greek men's average continues to Strongly Agree Neutral remain above the undergraduate men's average GPA. IFC was recently awarded by the Fort Worth Independent School District. "Our City, Our Children Progam" an award for partici- 3. TCU has a quality Greek program. 1 2 3 4 5 pation in Boo at the Zoo. Over 140 men volunteered for this philanthropy event. 4.1 would encourage friends to rush. 1 2 3 4 5 We are always searching for ways to better evaluate our system and roles within the 5. Greeks fulfill a necessary need. 1 2 3 4 5 community. In order to continuously improve, we need constructive feedback from students, faculty and staff. Please take the time to fill out the attached survey. You may drop the form off at the Please briefly answer the questions below: Student Center Information Desk. Office of Campus Life, or send it interoffice to box 6. How could the Greek system be improved? 297010 Campus Life.

President - Clint Brumble Vice President of Rush - Andy Mitchell 7. What are the problems that Greeks need to address in order to better meet the student body's needs? IFC Member Organizations Grade Sheet for Spring '96 Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma Sigma Alpha Epsilon 3.12 2.79 2.62 Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Chi IFC Total 8. Any additional suggestions or comments? 2.92 2.73 2.79 Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Sigma Undergraduate Men 2.81 2.70 2.72 1^^_TJ ^J FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1996 Live music Skiff PAGE 7 Tropix, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Club 8.0, free cover, call 336- 0880 for more information. Paradiso, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Exhibit displays The Hying Saucer in Dallas, free cover. Kom, 8 p.m. Saturday, the Bronco Bowl, call (214) 647- legendary photos 5700 for more information. Vic Duncan, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Fine art doesn't need famous artists Flying Saucer, in Fort Worth and Addison, free cover. SKIFF STAFF curators, the quality of the photography Lemonheads, 9 p.m. Friday, The photography collection of Fort market at the time and the nature of the Trees, call (214) 647-5700 for Worth's Amon Carter Museum is medium as a fine art. more information. legendary. The museum holds Linda Perry, 8:30 p.m. works from the earliest history of pho- Emphasis on photos, not artists Friday, Rehab Lounge, call tography to the present, totaling some The collection seems to place more (214) 647-5700 for more infor- 350,000 works. emphasis on the photographs themselves mation. The current installation of the rather than name recognition of the Frente with Everything But Masterworks of the Photography artist. Heavyweights like Ansel Adams The Girl, 8 p.m. Saturday, Deep Collection exhibitions series, "35 Years and Richard Avedon are duly represent- Ellum Live, call (214) 647- of Collecting," celebrates the greatness ed, but they are hung in the same room as 5700 for more information. of the collection in a respectful, yet com- a delicate, glowing photograph of the Dallas Symphony Superpops manding way. Fort Worth Amtrak railroad station made with Bernadette Peters, by North Texas photographer Byrd Meyerson Coliseum, call (214) Collection Williams IV. Also shown are several 692-0203 for more informa- The photography collection started works whose origin is unknown — a tion. growing shortly after the museum tribute to both the collecting mission of SMU Meadows Chorale, opened in 1961. The first photographs the Carter and to the notion that photog- Concert Choir, Choral Union, were donated by Dorothea Lange who, raphy does not need famous artists to be and Symphony Orchestra, 7 in the mid 1920s, made photographs of considered fine art. p.m. Sunday, Caruth the cowboy artist Charles Russell. Since Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for the museum already contained a signifi- On display general public, $5 for senior cant portion of Russell's work, she This installment of the continuing citizens, students and members offered to make some prints for the col- exhibition will remain on display of the SMU community. lection, commenting that the photos through Jan. 5. The next show, featuring Brad Thompson, 7 to 11 p.m. could provide perspective. Two of these "hidden masterpieces" of the collection, Sunday, The Flying Saucer in prints now keystone this exhibition. will open Jan. 11 and run through early Fort Worth, free cover. May. TCU photography instructor Chronology Luther Smith will be represented in the Art Lectures summer exhibition, which opens May There is chronology to the showing, but 17. "Form over Function: it is not consistent with the history of pho- The Amon Carter Museum is located Momoyama-Period Ceramics," tography. Curator Barbara McCandless at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort photo courtesy of Amon Carter Museum by Nicole Rousmaniere, 11:30 has selected at least one photograph from Worth's Cultural District. Museum hours a.m. Saturday. Horchow each year the museum has been collect- are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through "A Navajo Shaman," by artist John K. Hitlers, hangs in the Amon Carter Museum as part of Auditorium, Dallas Museum of ing. Moreover, the exhibition gives insight Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. the series called "Masterworks of the Photography Collection: Thirty-Five Years of Art. Tickets are $7 for the pub- to the collecting methods of the various Sundays. Admission is free. Collecting." lic and $5 for DMA members, students and senior citizens. Artist's Eye Lecture by sculptor Michael Magoto, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Kimbell Art 'First Contact' beams into theaters Museum. Led by 1 rakes, latest 'Star Trek' flick adds much-needed adrenaline to series Theater By Mitch Youngblood "First Contact" gives the series turns the Picard of "First Contact" line. Everybody got that? crawl, and her temptation of both "Angel Street," Friday SKIFF STAFF the adrenaline boost it has needed into a swashbuckling hellbringer First-time director Jonathon Data and Picard is evilly beautiful. through Sunday, University for the past few years. The last instead of the angsl-ridden captain Frakes, who also plays first officer Cromwell has shown amazing Theatre, TCU, call the Theatre Anybody else out there tired of Trek, "Generations," was a transi- who helmed the show. Stewart's Will Riker, has fashioned one of range recently, with 180-degrec Box Office at 921-7626 for the oversaturation of the science-fic- tion from the old guard to the new. adeptness at handling Picard's the most visually stunning opening turns from "Babe" to "Eraser" He show times and ticket prices. tion market by "Star Trek?" Seen "Contact" is the Next Generation's transformation over the course of shots in years, and the rest of the goes over the top here, but it works enough lunchboxes, wristwatches, "The Tempest," by the Dallas first solo enterprise, and they take "First Contact" results in a thun- movie just gets better. Frakes even for his character, who is confronted movies, television shows, et al, to Opera, today through Nov. 30. the series to new heights by center- derous performance. You just can't manages to turn in a good perfor- with knowing that the fate of the last an El Aurian's lifetime? Call (214) 443-1000 for more ing on action and eye-popping wait for the Borg to appear again mance with his limited screen time. entire future rests on his shoulders information. Then save thyself, hapless film- visuals instead of mediocre dialog. so Picard can kick some butt. So do the rest of the crew, who are Alfre Woodard ("Primal Fear") does goers, because the latest movie in "Angels in America, Part 2: The story focuses on the most But if things were that cut and used so little during the film that a very good job as a freedom fighter Perestroika," by Tony Kushner, the never-ending five-year mission, evil of all Trek villains, the nefari- dry, the film would last half an they only further the story along who happens to get involved. "Star Trek: First Contact," beams 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 ous Borg. People unfamiliar with hour. The twist here is that since Only Data (Brent Spiner) and Worf The production values have defi- into theaters this weekend. p.m. matinees Saturday and the Borg should know that they are the Borg can't win in the future, (Micheal Dorn) are seen more than nitely escalated from the show to the It would be way too easy to ter- Sunday, Kalita Humphreys a group of cyborgs whose only pur- they'll conquer Earth's past. Picard the others, possibly because they movie. Everything is large-scale, rorize "Star Trek" in general, even Theater. Call the Dallas Theater pose is to make other life forms and the rest of the Enterprise crew are two of the best of the ensemble. from the space battles to the intricate for someone like me who enjoys it Center at (214) 522-TIXX for into Borg. Capt. Jean-Luc Picard must then time travel back to the "First Contact" really belongs to Borg costumes. Even if you don'l ticket information. without obsessing over it, simply (Patrick Stewart) was assimilated late 20th century and stop them. Stewart, Cromwell and Alice Krige see "First Contact." your attempts to "The Strange Case of Dr. because it provides such a wide tar- by the Borg during the course of Once there, they employ the ser- who is genuinely frightening as the resist the advertising onslaught will get. In the last few years, the fran- Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," 8 p.m. the show and after his rescue, vices of Zehfrem Cochran (James Borg Queen, a heretofore unmen- be futile. Non-Trekkers beware; chise has begun to erode due to its Friday and Saturday, Pocket pledged to destroy them. Cromwell), the creator of warp tioned aspect of the Borg. Krige's everyone else enjoy. prevalence. Sandwich Theatre in Dallas. It is this sense of vengeance that drive, to maintain a healthy time entrance will make your skin Grade: B+ Tickets are $ 10 Fridays and $ 12 Saturdays. "Red Rover," Pegasus 9 Theatre in Dallas. Call (214) Frente album stays in 'Shape 821-6005 for more informa- Bad Company album tion. By Ellena Fortner the instruments and forces the listen- covers the normal topics about bad SKIFF STAFF er to pay attention to the singer, "The Deatherians." a play relationships and other emotional Angie Hart. fulfills band's name about drugs and euthanasia in a hardships. The band does give most If Frente's objective was to blend Not that anyone could call listen- futuristic Amsterdam at the of the topics a new spin, such as in By K.E. Slenske There are three things in the into the mainstream of alternative ing to Hart a hardship. With a voice SKIFF STAFF Undermain Theater in Dallas. "Goodbye Goodguy." which says remake of "Oh Atlanta" that music with the release of "Shape," it much like Enya's, Hart makes peo- Call (214) 747-5515 for more "you thought I was cute but I was should never be in any rock song: seems the Australian natives have ple beiieve she would be just as information. just a cutflower." Just when you thought it was a fiddle, a wurlitzer (whatever that failed. comfortable singing folk songs as Another song, "Horrible," is done safe to go back to the record store, is) and Vince Gill. 'Nuff said. Jumping on the bandwagon, their Exhibitions she is screeching out modern lyrics in a stream-of-consciousness style another '70s band releases an Former lead singer Paul manager sent out releases stressing about the downfalls of the perfect with interesting but long-winded album. Rogers' gritty vocals on the origi- the pop or alternative feel of the new man. Hart continually shows a new ' The latest band attempting to "Mastcrworks of the sentences such as, "looking like you nal tracks are replaced b> Robert CD, complete with lyrics about teen aspect of her talent and does not capitalize on the Eagles we-need- Photography Collection: 35 are lying for your love while some- Hart's smooth voice. angst, pictures of the group looking allow herself to slip into a rut with money-desparately-so-we-got- Years of Collecting," Friday body's heart lying in a puddle in the The work of guitarist Mick like they do not understand the con- songs like "Clue" and "Jungle" mud" and on and on. Hard to under- back-together tour fever is Bad Ralphs, who has been in the hand through Jan. 5, 1997, Amon cept of habitual bathing and odd look- Company. The new album is Carter Museum. showcasing her musical talents with stand? Possibly, but a fresh approach since the beginning, is so laid- ing objects adorning the cover of the opportunities to go from a low whis- "Stories Told & Untold." They "Jacob Lawrence: Paintings should never be chastised. At least back it's practically comatose. CD. However, despite all these mar- per to high wailing. attempt to rehash some of their from Two Series 1940 & 1994," they take a sense of humor into The new songs can't touch an) - keting tools, Frente is still Frente. The lyrics are the only place classic hits ("Told") while doing Meadows Museum, Southern songwriting instead of slipping into thing the band had done in the I guess we should be thankful where the album begins to fulfill the a depressing abyss. some new numbers ("Untold"). Methodist University. past. From the first "Untold" track. press agents do not always get what manager's wishes and slip into a Touring with Everything But The Unfortunately, in this latest "Africa: One Continent, "One on One," to the last, they want, because despite the man- bee-bop mode. Co-written by the attempt the British rockers fall flat Many Worlds," an overview of Girl, Frente is playing Saturday at "Downpour on Cairo." the group ager's desires, "Shape" goes beyond members of the band, the album Deep Ellum Live. on their collective arses. the continent of Africa, today ' is uninspired. Overall, (he whole the average album in musical Every song is stripped down to album sounds like some of the through Jan. 5, 1997, Dallas integrity, lyrics and good, plain its bare essentials. The attempt Museum of Natural History. wimpy, whiny, oh-l-miss-\ou danceability. makes the whole album sound like boo-hoo crap the band Mr. Big put Call 421-3466 for more infor- The hybrid combination of jazz, something from "MTV mation. out in the late '80s. folk and modem sound separates it Unplugged." Remember what "Expressions '96," over 700 This album is the result of the from the crowd of trendy bands happened when Eric Clapton did pieces of Israeli and Russian atmosphere where it was recorded. flooding the airwaves. Most of the "Layla" on the show? He slowed Would you believe they worked in art, today through Sunday, songs have a crisp, clean sound, usu- down a classic hard rock song and Jewish Community Center in Nashville? Guitarist and producer ally including only a lone guitar, a made it cheesy. That's what this Josh Leo said in a press release Dallas. For more information, light percussion sound and the entire album is; stinky, smelly call (214) 739-2737, extension that Nashville is "a great place to vocals. This simple mix adds Limburger. make records." Country records 215. strength to the songs and allows the Of the seven remakes, not one maybe. That's akin to Garth "Plain Pictures: Images of band members to try new music of them comes close to the origi- the American Prairie," a look at Brooks making an album at Abbey combinations with sounds which nal. "Can't Get Enough" and Road studios. how painters, printmakers and most bands have branded as being "Shooting Star," two rock anthems photographers have visualized I have nothing against an older too old. of the '70s, are toned down to the American prairie from the rock band producing quality A strong blues cafe influence can mush. The loud guitars and gritty early nineteenth century to the records (i.e. The Rolling Stones be felt in the music which practical- vocals are replaced with a syrupy present, Saturday through Feb. and Aerosmith). I do have some- ly seems to sway and smoke a ciga- sweetness that gives the listener a thing against bands that are so old 23, 1997, Amon Carter rette by itself. When the band left toothache. Even Richie Sambora they fart dust and show it in their Museum. this uncluttered approach, it was to Specie! to the SArW on the 12-string acoustic guitar music. The whole album has a add such sounds as a typewriter and (From left) Simon Austin, Bill McDonald, Angie Hart and Alistair and Kim Carnes on background geriatric feel, which makes it a pan flute to the combination. This Barden make up the group Frente, which recently released its second vocals can't save "Shooting Star." huge disappointment. approach takes the spotlight off of album, "Shape." F>ul 'ORTS Ell-?Ii I

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1996 PAGE 8 TCI) ba>tball. golf teams announce signing* TCU baseball head coach Lance Brown announced Thursday that the team has signed right-handed pitcher Chris Frazier to a national letter of intent. A Fitting End Frazier, a native of Salado, went 15-2 with I 0.95 earned run average as a junior last season He struck out 175 Frogs lose football finale at SMU, 27-24 while allowing only 67 hits in 1172/? innings. By Meredith Webb went on to lose. 35-7. The No. 4-ranked TCU SKIFF STAFF "That changed the whole momen- men's golf team also added a DALLAS — Braving the cold tum of the ballgame," Sullivan said. recruit for next season, as Texas weather, the TCU football team "You're supposed to be covering for head coach Bill Momigel battled Western Athletic Conference the fake, and we did not do that." signing Scott Volpitto to a rival Southern Methodist University Failure to execute was also a prob- national letter of intent earli- Thursday nighl at the Cotton Bowl in lem for TCU. er this week. both schools' season finale. "We didn't execute as well," "I am very excited, as is In front ol 21,141 spectators and a Sullivan said. "We just executed better our entire golf team, to sign national television audience, the in the lirsl half than the second half." Scott," Montigel said. "He Horned Frogs took the lead but could Losing the momentum of the game was our number one recruit not put away the victory, losing to the was not in the game plan for the from the start. I think he fits Mustangs. 27-24. Frogs. in well with our players." The Frogs ended their season 4-7 Redshiit freshman quarterback Jeff Volpitto, who hails from overall and 3-3 in the WAC. SMU fin- Dover said. "We wanted to come out Augusta, Ga., is a 1996 sec- ished 5-6 (4-4). in the second half the same way, but ond-team Rolex Junior All- "If all the TCU-SMU games could we came out a bit fiat." American. He has won the be like that then we should be filling The Mustangs also controlled the last three Georgia State Golf these (stadiums) up." TCU head ball for the belter part of the game. Association Junior coach Pat Sullivan said. "This is a dis- "They kept us off the field," said Championships, appointing time for me and our sophomore tailback Basil Mitchell. Volpitto won one seniors." "They took the momentum awa) American Junior Golf The Frogs opened the scoring and from us." Association event last sum- didn't stop in the first half until a 23- Injuries to key players, including mer, the Oklahoma Junior yard field goal by junior place kicker junior wide receiver Jason Tucker. Classic. Michael Reedei gave them a 17-6 also played a big role. Sophomore half time lead. free safety Ix-nward Bentley went "It was obviously a disappointing down in the third quarter with a bro- Kin -in 11 tin ii- down loss for us." Sullivan said. "We ken right arm. Notre Dame job played a great first halt " "We've had a tremendous amount CHICAGO "(API — Thai the Frogs did. Then the winds of injuries this season." Sullivan said. Northwestern football coach changed On the Mustangs' first pos- "It's just been a frustrating year as far Gary Barnctt will not be session of the third quarter, they ran a as that is concerned." going to Notre Dame. hike punt and went on to score a As the stands cleared and the clock He said Thursday he does- touchdown. winded down, the Frogs also went n't want the Notre Dame Sullivan said. "Obviously, the turn- down hut not W itliout a fight. coaching job and will stay at ing point in the ballgame was the lake "It's been the same story all sea- the school he brought from punt." son." junior outside linebacker Jay obscurity to Ihe Rose Bowl. It marked the second time this Tavern said. "We bust our butts all Barnett, regarded as the season a fake punt caused majoi >eai and this game kind of typifies Blak« Slmi 9KIFF STAFF top candidate to replace Lou problems for the Frogs The hist time it — even though we lost. We are a SMU linebacker Craig Swann (right) and safety Jay Harvey celebrate a key first half stop against the Frogs Holtz, told Notre Dame offi- the Frogs got burned was against bunch of competitors, and we are cials he wasn't interested and Tulane University, a game TCU never going lo give up." Thursday night at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. TCU squandered a three-point hahtime lead, losing 27-24. would stay at Northwestern, where he has been the coach for five years. "I am very humbled and flattered that Notre Dame has Fall off in second half thwarts Frogs' effort asked me to be considered a candidate for their head Top: TCU TCU offense, defense dominate first period, coaching football position." sophomore tail- Barnett said in a statement. back Basil but Flanigan's late heroies slay purple hearts "However, for very per- Mitchell was sonal .and private reasons, I the workhorse have informed Notre Dame on TCU's first By Gregor Esch e played our hearts officials lhat I wish not be SKIFF STAFF scoring drive out tonight. I would considered as a candidate. DALLAS — Thursday night's nationally (six carries, 52 have given anything Regardless of the rumors, an televised contest at the Cotton Bowl was "W offer was never extended to yards), shaking billed by the TCU Sports Information to give our seniors a win me by Notre Dame. This is off several department as the Frog and Pony Show. on their way out. We gave all 1 will say about this mat- tacklers on this In the end, the season-long warts for the it our best shot. We just ter." 29-yard touch- Homed Frogs emerged again, as the Ponies have to learn from this down run. held on to win by a nose. and use it to get better And once again, a couple of big plays Spurrier, Cooper among were the difference, as Southern Methodist next year." University came from behind for a 27-24 Bryant \«anl fniiilists Bottom: SMU Scott Taft, junior linebacker HOUSTON (AP) — The win over TCU. junior line- University of Florida's Steve In the first half. TCU certainly didn't look backer Chris Spurrier, Ohio State like a team that was short on rest and long against the Frogs by Tulane University that University's John Cooper and Bordano eyes on off-the-field controversy this week. The changed the momentum of that game in Arizona Slate University's TCU senior full- Frogs jumped out to take an early 7-0 lead favor of the Green Wave. Tulane went on to Bruce Snyder. whose teams back Koi on an impressive 8-play, 76-yard drive. beat the Frogs, 35-7. are each 10-0. were among Woods during a Sophomore tailback Basil Mitchell was the "The fake punt definitely was the turning six finalists chosen Thursday first half run workhorse on the drive (six carries, 52 point in the game," TCU senior center Ryan for the Bear Bryant Coach of Thursday night. yards), shaking off several tacklers on a 29- Tucker said. the Year Award It was the last yard touchdown gallop. SMU then got a questionable ruling in its favor on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Others on the list were the game of the The TCU offensive line was especially impressive on the drive, giving redshirt Flanigan to receiver Kevin Thornal. The University of North season for both freshman quarterback Jeff Dover open sight Mustangs were successful on a subsequent Carolina's Mack Brown, teams. Army's Bob Sutton and the lines and plenty of time to throw. two-point conversion attempt and pulled to University of Wyoming's Joe The TCU defense made the score stand within three points, 17-14. tiller. up early on, holding SMU to a pair of field From then on, Flanigan seemed to take it ■Spurrier's Gators have Photos by goals in the first half. upon himself to lead the Mustangs to victo- held the No. I ranking for the Patricio The Frog offense, meanwhile, continued ry- past two months. Ohio State, Crooker to move the ball as well as it had all season. Unlike the first 30 minutes, when it ranked No. 2, and Arizona Skiff staff After a questionable fumble call went in seemed he was patient almost to the point of State, No 4, will meet in the TCU's favor. Mitchell added a second quar- hesitation, Flanigan was intent on utilizing Rose Bowl on New Year's ter touchdown and ended the half with 89 his primary strength — his ability to scram- Day. yards on 18 rushes and two touchdowns. ble. Some plays, though, were runs by The winner, selected by The offensive line controlled the line of design, as Flanigan would take a two-step the Football Writers scrimmage throughout, enabling TCU to drop, tuck the ball under his arm and find Association of America, will control the tempo of the game. TCU had the the gaping holes in the Frogs' defense. be announced Dec. 12. ball for 17:29 of the first 30 minutes. Flanigan rushed for 55 yards on 15 carries Spurrier and Cooper were The TCU defense was able to prevent in the second half. finalists for last year's Bryant Mustang quarterback Ramon FTanigan from But no TCU defeat this season would be Award, which was won by utilizing his scrambling ability and impro- complete without a big pass play to burn the Gary Barnett of vising for big yardage. The defensive line secondary. This time it came courtesy of Northwestern University. did not have many sacks, but their pressure Albert Johnson, who caught a 65-yard bomb Brown has North Carolina and containment of Flanigan was crucial to in full stride after getting behind the TCU poised for. its fifth straight keeping the Mustangs out of the end zone. defensive backs. bowl appearance, posting an The entire TCU team was playing with "The long pass to Albert Johnson was a 8-2 record that includes wins enthusiasm, something that was lacking five big play for them," TCU head coach Pat over Big East leader days earlier in a 30-17 loss lo Rice Sullivan said. "He just beat us deep. The Syracuse and Conference University. momentum had already swung when they USA champion Houston. "The first half was our best half of foot- ran the fake punt. Sutton guided Army to ball all season in terms of execution and "We just didn't get the job done," wins in its first nine games emotion." Mitchell said. Sullivan said. this season, falling from the The Frogs went into the locker room with TCU was held to just 23 yards on its first unbeaten ranks with a loss a 17-6 lead and the confidence that they 13 plays of the second half. last weekend at Syracuse. could move the ball almost at will against A late touchdown pass showed the Frogs Still, the Cadets are in posi- the Mustangs while not allowing Flanigan still had a purple heart, but it was too late. tion for their first bowl berth and SMU running back Donte Womack to "We played our hearts out tonight," said during the 1990s. make game-breaking plays. junior linebacker Scott Taft, who had 17 Tiller has led Wyoming to That changed in (he second half. tackles to lead the Frogs. "I would have a berth in the inaugural On its first drive of the second half, SMU given anything to give our seniors a win on Western Athletic Conference successfully executed a fake punt to keep their way out. We gave it our best shot. We championship game, winning the drive alive. The fake punt was reminis- just have to learn from this and use it to get the league's Pacific Division cent of one executed earlier this season better next year." title with a H)-l record. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1996 Skiff PAGE 9 H Season tips off Saturday against MeNeesc

Men's basketball team counting on Nebraska linebacker arrested for DUI up-tempo game plan to spark win LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — University of Nebraska line- backer Terrell Farley allegedly By Paul Corliss "He probably won't be playing at hit two parked cars and tried to SKIFF STAFF full-speed until mid-December," run away before he was arrest- The TCU men's basketball team Tubbs said. ed early today for the second opens its season at 7:05 p.m. Tubbs said he wants to encourage time this year on suspicion of Saturday against McNeese State fans, especially students, to attend drunken driving. University (Lake Charles, La.) at the game. He said he is unhappy Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. with the amount of exposure TCU Farley was suspended Junior guard Malcolm has received from local media and from the team and will be Coach Billy Tubbs promised an Johnson pulls up for said he feels TCU men's basketball dropped from the squad if he exciting team, as the Horned Frogs a jump shot during is not getting its due. is found guilty, head coach look to improve on last season's 15- the TCU men's bas- "The (Dallas) Mavericks aren't Tom Osborne said in a writ- 15 mark. ketball team's 113- even based in Fort Worth, but they ten statement. Tubbs announced a starting line- 73 exhibition win get a full page of coverage on days Police chief Tom Casady up consisting of sophomore Damion over the Townsville they don't even have a game," he said the 21 -year-old senior was Walker at center, juniors James Suns last week. said. "We had a game last week that clocked driving 61 mph in a 35 Penny and Malcolm Johnson at the Johnson scored 19 was hardly even covered. TCU bas- mph zone shortly before mid- forward spots and senior Jeff Jacobs points and added five ketball needs to be treated like a big- night Wednesday. and junior Mike Jones in the back- rebounds and five time sport in Fort Worth." court. assists. The Frogs Certification denied Tubbs said fans can expect Johnson, one of three highly-tout- open their 1996-97 to Texas-Pan American ed transfer students joining TCU TCU's normal, up-tempo, high- EDINBURG (AP) — The regular season this season, said the team has scoring game against McNeese NCAA on Thursday refused against McNeese worked extra hard in practice and is State. The coach said his team will to certify University of State at 7:05 p.m. ready for McNeese State. focus on its pressure defense to cre- Texas-Pan American athletics Saturday at Daniel- "Our game plan is to beat their ate havoc for the Cowboys and program, saying it has failed Meyer Coliseum. size with our quickness and athletic scoring opportunities for the Frogs. to operate in accordance to ability," he said. "We are going to be exciting," he association standards. The Cowboys return four starters said. "McNeese is a strong team, UTPA is the first Division 1 from last season's 15-12 squad. Six- big underneath and comparable to school not to receive certifica- foot 9-inch senior Donald Fisher is us in athletic ability, but we've got tion since the NCAA began the back in the frontcourt for McNeese some guys we're expecting a lot of examination process in 1993. State after an all-Southland good things from." The decision will not affect Conference season last year. athletic competition this sea- Johnson, a transfer to TCU from Tubbs said the Horned Frogs son, but UTPA could be ruled Seminole Junior College (Okla.), enter the game in relatively good ineligible for championship said, "Our scrimmages and exhibi- health. However, sophomore point -*5 play next year if it does not tions have gone very well. In my Errtw Moran SKIFF STAFF guard Prince Fowler still isn't 100 implement corrective measures. opinion we should beat McNeese percent after sustaining a knee by 10 or 15 points, as long as we injury five weeks ago. stick to our game." Freshman kicks way to semis KTCU to air women's road games Tae Kwon Do Club participates in national tournament By Kelly Melhart and now TCU has joined them. Wietzel, a sophomore. Steve Roe, a SKIFF STAFF Peterson said the broadcasts are senior, and sophomore pre-major By Mike Roberts "I wanted first place." Arva said. in the country come to compete in Since 1994, KTCU-FM 88.7 has also important because they can Dave Quinlan are the students SKIFF STAFF Juniors Tyson Finley. a light- the event. been broadcasting the Lady Horned build support for the team on the involved with the new broadcasts. The TCU Tae Kwon Do Club weight, and Joe Mannion. a welter- Meanwhile, junior Jason Oliver Frog basketball home games. TCU campus and in the community. The four also participate in "Sports kicked its way through two sepa- weight, both lost in the first round and sophomore Greg Parker trav- The station will improve on that Durrett said doing this will help Talk," a talk show hosted by Durrett rate tournaments Saturday in of the single-elimination tourna- eled to Corpus Christi to compete this season, covering not only the make the station more professional and broadcast every Monday. Corpus Christi and Berkeley, Calif. ment. in the Corpus Christi Invitational Lady Horned Frogs home games but because it gives broadcasters a Wednesday and Friday at I p.m. Three students competed in the Mannion said he was just happy Tournament. chance to gain more experience. Collegiate National Championship their road contests as well. Durrett said the students who to be able to compete in the tour- Oliver kicked his way to first "We want to be as professional as Richard Durrett. a junior radio- don't do color will help with the pre- black belt tournament at Berkeley. nament. place in the white-to-yellow bell possible," he said."That's our goal TV-flim major and the program game and halftime coverage. Freshman Terry Arvu took third "I'm just thankful to God for division. Parker took third in tin- with everything we do at KTCU. place in the lightweight division. manager for KTCU, said station "We want to make this a full this opportunity." Mannion said. \8-to-33 age division for gfeen-to- Sports is no different." employees are excited about the package deal," he said. Arva said there were about 40 to "It was the best experience I've hlue belts. Durrett said several students will 50 competitors in his division. He additional broadcasts. Durrett will cover tonight's game ever had in athletics." Parker said there were some "The university has had and will be involved in the broadcasts. said that even though he placed against McMurry University by Finley said it was a great chance tough fighters in the tournament, continue to have great athletic cov- Durrett will call the play-by-play highly, he was still disappointed in himself. to lest his skills as well as an but no one look home hard feel- of each game and will rotate in dif- his performance. erage for the men's athletics," he Wright, Wietzel, Roe and Quinlan important learning experience. ings. said. "Now they're covering ferent students for color analysis. "I kind of choked in the semis," will be in the stands practicing call- "There's always going to he women's athletics too. That says a Arva said. "1 should've done bet- "All lighters fought with honor "Color is an analysis of what just ing the games into tape recorders someone better than you." Finley lot for TCU." ter." and skill." Parker said. happened on the court," he said. until they are ready to help with said. Mike Peterson, the women's bas- "He (the color person) knows a lot game coverage. With his third-place finish, Arva The Tae Kwon Do Club is now The Collegiate National ketball coach, said the broadcasts about the players themselves and he "I'm very confident every single becomes an alternate on the U.S. gearing up for the U.S. Open in Championship is traditionally one are important because most helps the play-by-play guy." one of these guys is capable," national team that will travel to Colorado in February and the of the toughest tournaments ever] women's basketball programs of any Radio-TV-film majors Robert Durrett said. "I just want to be sure Russia for the World Collegiate Texas State Championship in year. Finley said. The best fighters April. significance broadcast their games Wright, a sophomore. Grant they're comfortable." Championship.

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