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High 55 Low 31 TCU to award Partly science scholarship** cloudy TCU will award eight full tuition scholarships, valued at Inside $47,000 each, to the winners of the 49th International Discover hidden FRIDAY Science and Engineering Fair treasures at the JANUARY 23, 1998 held in Fort Worth at the Kimbell Art Museum. Tarrant County Convention Texas Christian University Center May 10-16, 1998. 95th Year • Number 64 One scholarship will be See page 4 awarded to each of the follow- ing departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geological and Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Sigma Kappa recruiting members Physics. Each scholarship covers tuition for full time By Kristina Jorgenson Sigma Kappa can provide a niche STAFF REPORTER study during the Fall and New sorority opens spring Rush for women who haven't found a Spring semesters for up to The Sigma Kappa sorority will sorority that tils their needs yet, four years. hold Rush and colonize during the Kappa) will provide one more place "Any time you bring something The section of Francis Sadler Mall Masoner said. "We are very much inter- week of Feb. 22, with the intent to for women to find a home and to find new in. I think it serves as a reminder opposite to the Alpha Delta Pi house "I would hope to think lhat we ested in (the fair) because it become a nationally recognized chap- sisterhood." said Masoner. "I think of what the reasons are that fraterni- will provide a home for the new would be able to get many non-affili- brings some of the best and ter in April, said Kristen Kirst, direc- what's most exciting for us is that ties and sororities exist and are impor- sorority beginning next fall. Kirst ated women and encourage more brightest students in science tor of fraternity and sorority affairs. we'll be able to expand our commu- tant." she said. said. people to participate in the fraternity from around the world to Ft. An expansion team, consisting of nity and provide another outlet for Susan Banzer. a member of the Officers will be elected during the and sorority community." she said. Worth," said associate vice Sigma Kappa national officers and women to get the sorority experi- Sorority Extension Committee that first week, and all members will par- Organizing the sorority has been chancellor for academic collegians, will plan and run the ence." she said. chose Sigma Kappa last semester, ticipate in a new member program fairly smooth thus far, Banzer said. affairs Larry Adams. sorority's week-long Rush activities, Competition often exists when said the new sorority will provide lasting from six to eight weeks. "Any time you have a new colony, In order to be eligible for Kirst said. other fraternities or sororities join a some unique benefits. Sigma Kappa should join the annual it's going to lake a lot ol time and a lot one of these scholarships, par- Panhcllcnic President Megan campus, but this can ultimately devel- "Sigma Kappa has extremely pro- Dimmer Rush along with other soror- of work." she said. "I'm not going to ticipants must place first or Masoner said the current sororities op an improved Greek system since gressive programming." she said. ities, Banzer said. say it's going to he easy" second in the INSF. Students are looking forward to welcoming other chapters strive to reach the level "They will challenge the rest of the The expansion team will look lor A chapter consultant, who is an must have a high school GPA Sigma Kappa. the new organization may exhibit. Greek community to match them and about 120 women to form the sorori- employee of the national organization of 3.5 and a minimum 1350 "We're hoping that. . . (Sigma Kirst said. to be as inventive as they are." ty this semester. Kirst said. Please see SORORITY, Page 6 combined SAT score or a composite score of 31 on the ACT. To maintain the scholar- ships, students must be Frog-filled field trip House seeking enrolled in at least 27 hours for each academic year and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better. caring students

Prof, emeritus By Aimee Courtice that she also want1, to gel mote cam- to hold book signing STAFF REPORTER pus organizations involved in the A TCU English professor The House of Student House. She said she would like to emeritus will participate in a Representatives is aiming to increase designate "House liaisons" to book signing and poetry read- involvement of all TCU students in increase communication with the ings Saturday at the Barnes & the House and to reexamine its budget House. Noble Bookstore on South this semester, member! of the "This will make us (the House) University Drive. Executive Board said. more aware of where we can help Betsy Colquitt, a native of them, and where the\ can help us." Fort Worth, has recently she said. released a book titled, "Eve, House of She also wants to strengthen the from the autobiography and student representatives President's Council, a group set up by other poems," and will join Conner House President Sharon Selb\ other Metroplex authors and House Vice President Willy Pinnell in 1996, lor presidents of all campus poets in "Poetry Potpourri." said one of his main goals is to organizations to discuss issues and The event will be held from involve non-House members with concents, she said. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will fea- House meetings. "It's kind of like a tap session to ture an open mike portion in Pinnell said he would like more make TCU better lot everyone,'' she which those in interested can students to take part in the House's said. "Organizations will haw more read their original poetry. eight standing committees that of a voice." research, plan and design projects for The House's Executive Board Caffeine may extend the campus. They include: Dining memben are also reevaluaong the life of cancer cells Services. Finance, Elections and House's budget. (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah Regulations. Student Concerns. House Treasurer Renee Rabeler — CaTeine may promote the Permanent Improvements. University said the House needs to look more livelihood of cancer cells and Relations. Academic Affairs and closely at its spending. their spread throughout the Computing Affairs. "In the past, we haven't been fis- body, according to a new Pinnell said that traditionally, cal!) responsible in sticking to our study by microbiologist Kim between l() and 12 House members guidelines." she said. O'Neill of Brigham Young participate in each committee. Rabeler said lhat she wants House University's Cancer "I want to get at least one non- members to have a clearer under- Research Center. House member for each House mem- standing of where money is going, as While this controversial ber on a committee." he said. well as a chance to oiler suggestions chemical doesn't qualify According to the constitution. non- to amend the budget. specifically as a carcinogen, House members are allowed to serve The House's budget consists of something that damages Photo by Erica HAydsn Lytton on committees, but to have a vote, the approximately (220,000, which healthy body cells, it may student must he on the committee for comes from a $20 student acm it\ fee protect cancer cells from the Students from Alice Carlson Elementary School enjoy a tour of the TCU campus Thursday. The stu- at least two weeks and have a 2.5 paid b\ each full-time TCU student natural process of pro- dents were on the tour because they all expressed dreams of attending college in the future. GPA. grammed cell death. Mouse President Sham Law lor said Please see HOUSE, Page 2 O'Neill discovered this phenomenon in an experi- ment where he dosed leukemia cells with caffeine A worldly experience Summers receives FAA award and then subjected them to heat shock, a procedure that Study abroad offers cultural perspective By Kristina D'Aun Bosquez SKIFF STAFF normally breaks the cell's By Jason Crane of other countries." he said. DNA, then induces a series STAFF REPORTER Kim Jones, a senior speech com- An assistant professor of aerospace studies received of events that lead to cell Few college students would char- munications major who spent last a national award from the Federal Aviation death. acterize their semester as something semester studying in Australia, said Administration Thursday for his work with Metroplex When cancer cells were out of a "fantasy land." students who study abroad have to pilots to develop safer Hying conditions. boosted with caffeine before But that's exactly how Seth keep an open mind. Capt. Johnny Summers' merits were recognized at receiving the deadly heat Magarian described his Semester-at- "In my American literature class, 1 the Third Annual Federal Aviation Administration shock, they refused to die. Sea travels at a reception Wednesday realized that some of the authors we Aviation Safely Counselor of the Year luncheon in This process of "cell sui- to welcome back students who stud- consider great are perceived much Hurst. cide," or apoptosis, is one of ied abroad last semester and encour- differently in Australia." she said. Lt. Col. Michael Withers, professor and chairman the body's main defense age others to do the same in the "You have to be accepting of other of the aerospace studies department, said Summers' work with the FAA was voluntary and has brought mechanisms that helps elimi- future. culture's ideas." nate damaged cells before Magarian, a sophomore interna- Aimee Rindoks. a senior sociology aviation safety classes to TCU. they threaten the body, tional communications major, sailed major, studied at the University of Summers said his nomination lor the award began according to a news release. and studied aboard a cruise ship last Ghana in Africa. She said she was at a local level when Jim McElvain, an aviation safe- "Apoptosis is the efficient semester that made frequent stops surprised because she did not expect ty inspector in operations lor the FAA. selected way for a cell to die, because throughout Asia and around the the country to live up to its "third Summers as the district winner of the award. McElvain said the nomination then went to a it will pass on some of its Mediterranean Sea. world" stereotype. good contents to neighboring "1 wanted to get a taste of each cul- "I saw things that looked like they regional level where he won for the Southwest region. cells and eliminate damaged ture before I decided where I wanted were straight out of a National Summers was then selected as the national recipient cells that could pass on to study abroad in the future," he said. Geographic documentary." Rindoks of the safety award by a committee comprised of defective DNA," O'Neill "I know now that I want to study said. members of the FAA and the Airplane Owners and said. somewhere in Latin America." Lions, tigers and zebras aside. Pilot Association. One of the most important vehicles to promote air With the influence of caf- TCU sponsors study abroad pro- Rindoks said she gained valuable safety is the safety program in which Summers partic- feine, precancerous cells grams in Mexico, England and Japan insight into the African culture Kristin* D'Aun BotquM SKIFF STAFF ipates, he said. with damaged DNA may be during the academic year, but oppor- through a sociology class that Capt Johnny Summers and his daughter Bethany allowed to thrive and multi- tunities are available to study virtual- focused on developing nations and a "I think (the program) allows us to effect permanent accept the 1997 Federal Aviation Administration ply in the body instead of ly anywhere in the world. Some pop- religion course on traditional African change because it works with attitude." McElvain Safety Counselor of the Year award at a luncheon in being eliminated. This in ular destinations include Greece, religions. said. Hurst Thursday. turn could lead to cancer, "a Many students who study abroad He said the safety program has several facets. The France and Spain. of the award, said there are no "tangible rewards" for disease where cell division German Gutierrez, the director of are concerned that they will have seminars allow experts to talk to pilots and inform the recognition he and Summers received. has gone out of control," the Center for Latin American Music, trouble adjusting to another language. them of current problems and new procedures. "The honor is also for what you've gotten others to says O'Neill. said he is encouraged by TCU's com- Scott Bogle, a senior marketing Safety committees, for which Summers also volun do." Gardner said. —The Daily Universe mitment to become an international major who studied in Madrid, said he teers, allow members of the community to come Roger M. Baker, national manager for the Aviation Brigham Young University hardly noticed the transition after a together. McElvain said. university. Safety Program, said Summers was chosen because he "We are trying to open new venues few weeks of speaking only Spanish. According to McElvain, Summers constantly writes is a gifted teacher, motivator, enthusiastic and most for students from the United States "I found it a lot easier to grasp the articles for a safety newsletter that the FAA and safe- who want to experience the cultures ty board publish. Please see ABROAD, Page 6 Jim Gardner, a corporate pilot and the 19% winner Please see ROTC, Page 6 PAGE 2 Ski FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,1998 HOUSE From Page 1 The constitution requires house Rabeler said. House members then accept or amend it at the next "1 think some things within the members to approve the budget no had no choice but to approve the week's meeting. House need to be looked at," she said. later than April 15 each year. Poor initial budget. Rabeler also said she wants mem- The first House meeting this Under normal circumstances. bers of the House to justify projected semester will be held at 5 p.m. Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general planning last year prevented House spending during the budget-making campus information should he brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office members from having enough time House members receive a copy of Tuesday in the Dee J. Kelly Alumni process. Center's dining room. at Moudy Building South Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050, or to review or amend the budget. the budget to review, and vote to e-mailed to skiff®gamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space available.

CHI DELTA ML will meet at noon Monday in Student Center room 205. Gregg Franzwa will speak on "Dumbing Down in American Education." Lunch will be served. College News Digest LIBRARY DATABASE DEMONSTRATIONS will be held Funding tor Perkins loans those federal funds and money that has been repaid ed straight to the Minnesota state legislature. Monday in room 219 in the library at 9 a.m. and in Sid Richardson to the institution by past students. Last week Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson pro- room 154 at 2 p.m. may he eliminated WASHINGTON — Students who rely on the "It's a misconception that if this goes through, posed to spend $500,000 on deformed frog federal government for financial assistance may the program will die." said Jerry Roschwalb. direc- research as part of his 1998 Bonding Bill, which UNITING CAMPUS MINISTRIES is holding a Super Bowl party tor of governmental relations for the National legislators will vote on this spring. Sunday at S p.m. in UCC's college lounge. Admission is one non-per- find themselves both helped and hindered when President Clinton submits his budgel to Congress Association of State Colleges and Universities. Researchers at the University of Minnesota and ishable food item or a small monetary donation. For information call "There is $6 billion already in the program, and it others involved with the Minnesota Pollution 7830. next month. The president's budget request is slated to include will continue to revolve through the program." Control Agency continue to search for answers to a provision that will up the federal government's More than 788.(XX) students nationwide received the mystery of these strange creatures. spending on the nation's work-study program by Perkins loans this year, and 83 percent of them had These misshapen amphibians were first discov- $70 million for the 1999-2000 academic year. family incomes of $30,000 or less. ered by a group of students on a field trip. n: 4.600 But also included is a section thai will kill the —The Hatchet University researchers have come across frogs I Call 257-7000. extension 6274 Kates are $10 per *emc«er government's capital contributions to the federal George Washington University with as many as nine legs in places where legs w: Bex 298050. Fort Worth, Texat 76129. Perkins loan program. shouldn't be. They've also seen frogs with webbed i: Moudy Building South Room 291 2805 S. University Drive Fort Worth. TX 76109 If passed, the budget provision will not eliminate Funky frogs spark skin behind the knees that reduces mobility. SkiffSine. 1902 PhetM directory: Four-digit extension 16OOO senes) num- Minnesota research "And there are some missing legs or parts of legs fx-rs are reached by dialing 257-7722 first, then extension the Perkins loans program altogether. The TCV Iknh Skiff i» an utiicul student puMKaoon of Funds for Perkins loans, which are available to MINNEAPOLIS —There's no stopping them. and missing eyes. I had one with a missing jaw- Texw ChnMun t'mverutj. ptroduced h> student*- of TCI' M»n number (817)257-7428 Since the 1995 discovery of deformed frogs in bone," said David Hoppe. a biology professor and «■[»mv*I'd in ihc !<«]rn.ilism department It .•jxi.ties Fax „ .(817) 257-71*3 students at a lower interest rate than regular bank under the p><)K»es of the Sludent F'tirsfu anon* Committee, \dvertixintyClaiwified „ 157-7426 loans, revolve through the system. The federal gov- southern Minnesota, these strange green creatures studying the frogs. composed i>l rcprwenmiivc* fmm (he student body, surf. Business Manager 257-6274 facult) uid .ulnnnistrjiiim The Skiff is published Tuesday Student Puhltcaiiocn Director ....257-6556 ernment makes its contribution annually, and par- have hopped their way onto newspaper covers and —Minnesota Daily thniu([h ITkl.f. during fall and spring scmcMcrs except finals Sound Oft 257-7683 ticipating colleges grant loans to students using television sets around the world. Now they're head- University of Minnesota week and holiday*, and is distributed free on campuv Ihc f-.-muJ vkirTl«teis.i*tcu.edu Skiff i\ J memhrr of Associated Press I li|> *u* sk-tl \ .i rdLi/skltY riihiii'iH'ii'i'ii'iiiiiiBaa

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Outside threats, criminals create need for firearms It's Friday again, and I'm back to And that legality, also known as from, so they can be dealt with Amarillo cattle ranchers are having a cow over course not. The complex equation most likely make you laugh, make you think, the Second Amendment, has sur- accordingly. Keeping guns out of comments Oprah Winfrey made about hamburg- relates their problems to Winfrey's net worth. make you mad and make you vived to this day, although it is under people's hands on a legal level will ers nearly two years ago. In other words, they know they can't prove leave the Skiff on the floor of your constant attack for being antiquated only make them available illegally, noon class. or irrelevant or for fostering the and thus only criminals will have After cattle rancher-turned-vegetarian that Winfrey's statement caused all their losses, • On the docket for discussion today growth of white separatists. guns, because criminals procure activist Howard Lyman suggested on her show but they aren't willing to let her get out of it with- is gun necessity — one of my Those in the anti-gun camp com- them illegally anyway. Waiting peri- that cattle, being fed ground-up parts of other out trying to make some kind of profit off of her. favorite paradoxes. I realize that guns plain that guns have no place in con- ods do little to keep guns out of the temporary society and any threat to wrong hands either, for the same rea- cattle, could spread mad cow disease to Talk shows are exactly that: talk. The purpose receive a deservedly bad rap, but what their detractors fail to realize is our basic freedoms will be success- son. humans in the United States, Winfrey said, "It is conversation between the host, the guests and that guns have had a titanic impact in fully staved off by the American Perhaps the only anti-gun senti- has just stopped me from eat- the audience, both live and via American Civil Liberties Union, defender of ment I hold is the silliness of full- ing another burger!" television. society that ^^^^^^^^^— everything good and free. It seems automatic assault weapons. Aside they take solace in the belief that as from the fact that they look cool in cannot be Commentary Whoa, Nellie! It's no wonder Oprah's words If the cattlemen win this law- denied. the last superpower, the United Stales every episode of G.I. Joe I've the ranchers are angry. Winfrey were misguided, suit, the atmosphere in even the Once upon JS^ has little to fear from an outside force watched, there is no place for them reacted strongly to a statement trashiest of talk shows will a time, our overthrowing our government, and outside of the military, as they are not that had no real evidence to but she isn 't change because anything the forefathers '^l*! therefore, gun ownership is unneces- good for anything but killing people. fought a war sary. Opponents of guns lump any back it up. But should the responsible for host says will run the risk of with England I would buy into that theory, firearm that resembles an assault ranchers be able to cash in with industry's losses being considered libelous. Just over free except for the fact nobody knows weapon into the full-automatic cate- a law suit? imagine the type of lawsuit trade, equal what the future holds. There could gory. Often, this involves mere cos- representation come a time when the armies of metic similarities. It is essentially a In 1995, the state of Texas Jerry Springer might have to Sm i: Cuba or China or Mars drift lazily to political trick by those advocating and the right STKVHRI) passed a law against libeling or making dis- defend himself against. to dump tea ^^^^^^^^^^ the ground in their red parachutes in their own minority views. paraging statements about perishable food prod- Talk show hosts state their opinions. That's the over the sides an effort to defeat the capitalist mon- Before I am labeled a misin- ucts. The libel law is understandable, but it point of the show. Yes, they are public figures and of schooners ster once and for all. formed, right-wing gun nut. please whenever they felt like it. It was a bit- Never mind that the oppression understand that in a perfect world, shouldn't be a crime just to say something bad should watch what they say by never directly or ter war. and the odds were stacked could also come from within. guns would be totally unnecessary, about food, and even more ridiculous is the idea knowingly libeling anyone, but it is unrealistic to heavily against the continental army. If this were to happen, all those unless they grew on trees, in which of having to pay someone millions of dollars for expect them to predict the effects of their words. Nevertheless, the colonial freedom anti-gun people would be wishing case God would ha\e a sick sense of saying it. At the time this particular episode aired, peo- fighters managed to prevail over the they'd been a lot nicer to those flan- humor. British by using Yankee ingenuity. nel-clad guys in Idaho who have a Unfortunately, the world is not The ranchers are suing Winfrey for over $12 ple in this country were already worried about the overwhelming cause of freedom, cache of automatic weapons buried perfect. Until crime is wiped out. and million in losses. Their actual losses far exceed- beef contamination. It's impossible for the beef and guns. And after they won, they under their cabin. world peace is achieved, there is a ed this amount, so why is this the amount they industry, which was obviously going to take a hit designed a legal way to ensure that What amuses me the most is the need for firearms. idea that if guns are abolished, they settled on? Is there some sort of complex equa- no matter what anyone said, to prove that such a those helpful firearms would never be wrenched from the hands of their will eventually disappear. People Steve Steward is a sophomore tion involving "Oprah" watchers and a propor- large percentage of their losses was a direct result owners by an oppressive govern- who believe this should wear a tag political science major from Lodi, tionate amount of beef that they might eat? Of of Winfrey's comment. ment. clearly stating what planet they come Calif.

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\m>A**&*t, Language should change with time Bad grammar really isn't the big demon it's made However, it was accepted first by the lower classes and out to be. There are plenty of social ills that are far the children — the more open-minded sets of society worse — nose picking, for instance, or incessant Parents and the educated immediately rebelled. "Ain't" public displays of affection. Compared to these nausea- became a low-class word, and anyone who spoke it was inducing gaffs, the occasional use of bad grammar is a seen as low-class and ignorant. minor fault. An entire generation of children suffered constant cor- Yet it is the only fault that invites constant public cor- rection for their revolutionary discovery, and eventually rection, the only fault aired constantly as a signal of the watched it be beaten back to the margins of society, anoth- downfall of society. The incident invites further scrutiny er thwarted gain. when one realizes that the error-laden grammarians aren't Our insistence that the English language, as it is cur- actually incorrect, in any real sense rently spoken, must remain stagnant could very well be of the word. ^^^^^^^^ thwarting society's potential gains in other areas as well. It is a well-known theory that language shapes Grammar is a convention. It has Commentary nothing to do with the actual ability thought. People think in words and words structure how to communicate, which can be they think. For instance, the Eskimos have something Tom Urquhart SKIFF STAFF accomplished as easily by saying like four billion words for snow. They think of snow "Go supermarket banana" as "Go to quite differently from the Texans. who harely have one the supermarket and buy a banana." word for it. Instead, grammar deals with ease Refusing to allow the conventions of a language to Charity should be a reward within itself of communication. Much less pro- improve or to evolve could also be a refusal to allow the mind to think in different ways. By keeping the mind deed, we come to expect homage. Do needs people to build levees and fill cessing time is required in the brain Over Christmas break I noticed locked in its strict structure of subject-verb and sentence, our goals fall in this order — 1) Get sand bags throughout the seasons. when every clause and every word the church I grew up in is people are teaching themselves to stay locked in all their good grades in college; 2) Be able to Habitat for Humanity can build has its own particular place in a sen- planning a trip to Central strict and structured thinking patterns. afford an expensive automobile; 3) homes for Americans with the help of tence, which is also a conventional America to build a church, pass out Children should be taught grammar, though not for the Do God's work; 4) Go to the beach? their neighbors. artifice. toiletries and teach the word of God. propagandized reason of "speaking correctly." The teach- If so, this paradigm leaves no room Finally, why travel to a less-devel- The precious processing time is This is a brave step for people who ing of grammar should instead be used as a tool to leach for good for the sake of good. oped nation and force our American also lessened, however, when convention changes. When can barely muster up enough support complex thoughts about language. Has the age of the good Samaritan expectations on their people? The the mind finds communication shortcuts and spits them for a bake sale in front of Wal-Mart. Children should learn why they put sentences together passed by completely? Selflessness in United States has continuously out the mouth, they sound suspiciously like bad grammar This idea in a certain way, not just how. They should learn that there some cultures is considered virtuous. thought the high moral ground was to until everyone begins to do them and everyone forgets that initially hit me ^^^_^^^__ are other ways lo put sentences together and other ways to as a wonderful If good actions are done only out of pursue more in terms of land and peo- there ever was another way. Commentary Grammar police fight any evolution of the language by conceive ideas. They should experiment and apply what gesture of seeking rewards, then as a culture we ple that they could influence. steadfastly holding to the ignorant notion that the lan- they learn to other areas. peace and AlWAIMDA can expect complete abandonment of The idea behind the Eisenhower guage in its present incarnation is perfect. Any deviation Society's greatest innovations have been achieved not goodwill. I U VI.KIK compassion. Doctrine was to protect smaller coun- from the contemporary rules and structure could only be a by doggedly plodding through eternal layers of logic or by thought that By treating these voyagers on the tries from the threat of communism, move backward, not forward. endlessly following the same old paths in the brain, but by probably those mission trip to some leisure at the but this idea of saving other nations Thus fell the lowly "ain't." which is actually quite a nice performing stunning leaps of creativity and innovation. involved would experience new things beach, we are perpetuating a culture has developed into nongovernmental word. It made a handy contraction for "am not." speeding Language is one of the most creative enterprises a per- both thought-provoking and reward- of needers and receivers — not givers. groups spreading American ideology. up speaking lime, and offered another contraction choice son can accomplish. It should not be bound. ing because they would have ihe Why travel to other countries to do We have realized our manifest des- for "are not" and "will not." giving the human mind fur- opportunity to dig into a new culture good things anyway? There are tiny by covering our land shore to ther outlets for creativity. Julie Finn is a senior English major from Ft. Smith. Ark. while helping people. worthwhile projects here in the shore. It is almost conceited to pre- This illusion was blown when I United States — many close to home. sume that other people want our mate- heard two people who planned on Air fare, lodgings and food add up rial goods and values piped into their being a part of the group, expressing when travelling with a group. culture. And in some situations, we letter to trie editor Summing the costs for a group to could be disturbing a way of life that great excitement that the last two days people to walk on and not trample the extremely cared- travel abroad and dividing the money has been able to support itself for Wish list addendum of their mission trip would be spent at for grass around here or fall into the now-abundant mud among projects in the community years. Last week, several of the Skiff staff submitted their the beach. Suddenly this trip was for a pits everywhere. With wider sidewalks. TCU employ- might work better by reaching more Think about your experiences. wish lists and I'd like to include mine to the pile. lesser good — humanity as a means to ees would still be able to cruise campus while enabling people. Is South Dallas not exotic You've never seen Japanese or British Since our campus already looks like a war zone with an end. students to get to class in a clean and timely manner. And enough for some people? humanitarian groups rushing to help all the construction, l think now would be the perfect time It seems as if we have to be reward- just think: More sidewalks = more cement! So there There are all sorts of projects that impoverished Americans, so why to have the sidewalks widened. I find it very annoying, as ed for doing good work for the less would be less grass to water and less grass to mow! fortunate. Has wanting to do good could be embraced by my church or don't we help at home first? a student hustling from one class to another across cam- yours if someone was willing to do pus, to have to give up the sidewalk to the workers driving things for the merit of the act itself Crysy McEnroe the work. Inner-city soup kitchens Amanda Lee Walker is an advertis- in the pint-sized Daihatsus. simply slipped out of fashion? junior sociology major In our society we are becoming so always need extra hands. The Federal ing/public relations major from I had always assumed sidewa/fcv were designed for programmed that when we do a good Emergency Management Agency Athens, Texas. Best Bets of the Week PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,1998 The Skiff Entertainment staff has chosen a list of cool things to check out this weekend...

Movie — "As Good As II New flick needs less gore, more horror Gels," starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. R. Video Rental — "Face/Off," 'Phantoms' starring John Travolta and Nicholas Cage, R. TV Show — "Nothing Sacred," has blood, 7 p.m. Saturday, ABC. CD — "Don't Get Too but no guts Comfortable on Mercury," Peeshy. TCI) Movie Channel (reviews by TCU film critics) Jan. 23-Jan. 30 Check Listings "Groundhog Day," B "Addicted to Love," D+ "Romy and Michele's..." B- "My Best Friend's Wedding," B "Star Trek: First Contact," B+ "Beverly Hills Cop," B+ £ £ T"Xhantoms." Dean The Net," C- I—'Koontz's newest foray "Rudy," A A into cinematic terror, "Cry, the Beloved Country." C+ doesn't waste any time getting to "Stand and Deliver," B+ the gory scenes. "That Old Feeling," C- About ten minutes into the "Vertigo," A movie, 700 people are already sav- "Babe," A agely killed and body parts are "Murder at 1600," D strewn everywhere. "The Evening Star," B I don't know whether to be impressed or irritated. Usually, hor- Top Ten Films ror movies toil tediously with tire- 1. "Titanic," $36 million. some character development and $242.7 million, five weeks. monotonous scene setups. Then, 2. "Good Will Hunting." $13.7 and only then, the blood sheds. SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF million, $37.3 million, seven These "Halloween"-ish staples Rose McGowan (left) and Joanna Going (right) star in Joe Chappelle's "Phantoms." The film is based on the best-selling Dean Koontz book. weeks. rarely work, but it's nice to see an 3. "Fallen," $10.4 million, effort. tourist trap - with cars still tunning monster is so subtly named) to the film, we don't really care if sends for Timothy Flyte (Peter $10.4 million, one week. "Phantoms" director Joe and food still cooking (ala "The strike next. they live or die. O'Toole). a renowned supernatural 4. "As Good As It Gets." $10 ('happelle ("Halloween: The Curse Twilight Zone"). Something isn't In the film's latent period, how- The petroleum jclly-esque expert. The monster wants him to million, $67 million, four of Michael Myers") doesn't even right, one of the sisters candidly ever, we learn that the monster is an Ancient Enemy isn't all bad, how- chronicle what has happened. weeks. try. Instead, he jumps right into the points out ancient "force" that's laid dormant ever. It maintains a relatively From this point, the movie 5. "Hard Rain," $8 million, $8 middle of the supernatural haunt- As they investigate the just- below the surface of the Earth for effective eeriness throughout the descends into terror - not because million, one week. ings and cliched plot designs - deserted town, they discover dis- centuries. And the beast has resur- film, but never penetrates our it's scary, but because it's so stu- 6 "Half Baked." $7.7 million, complete with naive newcomers membered bodies, and hear beastly faced to wipe out the human imaginations. pid. The final climax isn't climac- $7.7 million, one week. and ineffectual police officers. whines. Bui. curiously, they don't species. Why the monster chooses a tic and the resolution is corny. The 7. "Wag the Dog." $6.5 million, Chappelle's impetuousness is seem too surprised. They take in all small Colorado tourist town to tattered movie just falls apart, $18 million, four weeks. refreshing - to a point. the carnage as if they were morti- begin its terror is never fully Film crumbling into a heap of mindless 8. "Tomorrow Never Dies," The end result, however, is just cians - with little emotion. answered. cliche. $6.3 million. $112 million, five as obtuse as "Phantoms"'s horror In between "Where is every- This Pacific-sized plot hole Phantoms There are a few genuinely haunt- weeks. film contemporaries - mindlessly body'.'" mantras, the sisters stum- wouldn't have been so gaping had Directed by Joe Chappelle ing scenes but, on the whole, 9. "Mousehunt," $5.5 million. banal and insultingly uneven. ble upon the town's befuddled ('happelle spent more time with his Slurring Ben Affleck, Rose "Phantoms" should have stayed $52 million, five weeks. Koonl/.'s script is relatively taut, police force - a savvy former FBI characters. Instead of melding the McGowan and Joanna Going below the surface. 10. "Amistad." $3.3 million. but it lacks the depth to spook. agent ("Chasing Amy"'s Ben four into a dynamic character base, $35 million, six weeks. Centered on a small Colorado Affleck) and ;i smarmy redneck ('happelle uses them as mere And, the Enemy is not just after Grade: D- —Associated Press town. "Phantoms" begins with a ("ScreanV's Liev Schreiben. Then, props. They watch the gross mon- blood. The monster also wants, Top Ten TV Shows provisionally clever idea: two.2f),- the characters just sit and wait for sier creep around town, but don't ahem, fame. Speaking through one Andy Summa is a senior news-edi- something sisters find a deserted "The Ancient Enemy" (as the do anything about it. By the end of of its victims, the Ancient Enemy torial major from Alvin, Texas. Also listed is the show's rating. 1. "ER." NBC, 23.1. 2. "Seinfeld," NBC, 21.3. 3. "Veronica's Closet," NBC, 17.7. 4. "Friends," NBC, 17.3. Kimbell's artifacts tell powerful stories 5. "Golden Globe Awards." NBC, 15.9. 6. "Frasier," NBC, 13.6. "Cupbearer," (right) by the Treasures shed light on strong African monarchy 7. "Union Square," NBC, 13.3. Lula People from the Congo, 8. "Dateline NBC-Tuesday." is one of the displays at the "Hidden Treasures from Tervuren," power such as stools, headrests, NBC, 13.2. Kimbell Art Museum's exhibit, a collection of artifacts from the combs and staffs. 9. "Touched • By An Angel," "Hidden Treasures from Royal Museum for Central Africa, One of the most striking pieces in Jmml- Belgium. the exhibit is a special kind of power CBS, 12.9. Tervuren." The piece was col- 10. "60 Minutes," CBS, 12.5. The exhibition unveils 125 pieces figure known as a "nail figure." —Associated Press lected in the latter 1800s. of art from the Royal Museum, com- This 1938 carving from incense monly known as the Tervuren, tree wood is a representation of a KTCirs Top Songs i?*'l 'UfcJLilk which was founded in 1897-1898 by male figure with an upraised right Jan. I6-Jan. 23 RODERICK King Leopold II of Belgium to pro- arm, in which it once probably held 1. "Discoball World." David BRANCH mote commerce and public interest a ceremonial dagger or ax. Garza. in what is now known as the The figure is covered from head 2. "You Can't Live on Mars." A common ritual prac- Democratic Republic of the Congo, to toe with nails hammered into its Glitterbox. ticed as recently as the formerly Zaire. body by the faithful people of the 3. "Siren," Tori Amos. turn of this century in tribe, who believed that the nails 4. "I'm Ready," Triple Fast central Africa directed a new king would activate the figure's medicinal Action. to drink the blood of his dead pre- Art Exhibit or retributive powers. 5. "You Shall See," G Love and decessor's head. "Hidden Treasures from Special Sauce. This was so he might receive the Hidden Treasures Tervuren" will be on display at the —KTCU former king's power and wisdom The Kimbell Art Museum Kimbell through Jan. 25. Tickets "Ndop Royal Statue," which was believed to reside in the Playing through Jan. 25 may be purchased at the door or by Video Rentals (left), by the Kuba human skull. The service was so (817)332-8451 calling Dillard's at 1-800-954- 1. "Face/Off," Paramount. (Bushoong) people in important that African artisans 6545. 2. "Con Air," Touchstone. even carved magnificent ceremo- West Kasai, is a richly 3. "My Best Friend's nial bowls in which to hold the Among the objects chosen to rep- tirade: B+ textured wood and fiber Wedding," Columbia TriStar. dead king's blood during the resent the Tervuren's collection in 4. "Contact." Wamer. display. It is on display at drinking ritual. this exhibition are power figures, Roderick Branch is a senior English, 5. "Conspiracy Theory," the Kimbell until Jan. 25. Such a bowl is part of the Kimbell masks, maternity figures, ancestor French and music major from Wamer. SPFCIALTOTHF SKIFF Art Museum's current exhibition, effigies and emblems of rank and Arlington. Texas. 6. "Men In Black," Columbia TriStar. 7. "Spawn," New Line. 8. "Austin Powers," New Line. 9. "Speed 2: Cruise Control." Fox. Farcical force 10. "Chasing Amy," Miramax. —Associated Press 'Blithe Spirit' a comedic examination of love, dedication and life after death

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,1998 Skiff PAGE 5 H 'Spice World9 lacks plot, yet is surprisingly fun of how crass commercialism can No Oscar coming, imbue a film with the aura of an infomercial so much that it boggles Top Singles but far from a flop the mind. "The Lost World" was two 1 .'Together Again," Janet hours of eye candy so painfully tart (Virgin) (Gold) even the raptors were begging for 2."Truly Madly Deeply," mercy. Based on your preconceived Savage Garden (Columbia) notions of the Spice Girls' acting, you 3."Nice & Slow," Usher may be running away from the theater (LaFace) faster than the Road Runner. 4."How Do I Live," Leann But "Spice World" is almost worth Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) checking out. By no means am I dub- 5."Been Around the World," bing it theater worthy, however. At Puff Daddy & The Family (Bad today's prices, home video is your Boy) (Platinum) safest bet at enduring this fluff. 6."Tubthumping," The question on everyone's The Spice Girls are no more real Chumbawamba (Republic) minds is whether "Spice 7."I Don't Ever Want to See World" is an incoherent ego You Again," Uncle Sam (Stone trip by five media creations whose 15 Film Creek-Epic) (Gold) minutes of fame were up last year, or 8 "You Make Me Wanna a fun-filled fantasy romp suitable for Spice World Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) all ages. Directed by Bob Spiers 9."Show Me Love," Robyn Strangely enough, the latter is a Starring Melanie Brown, Emma (RCA) (Gold) more fitting description of "Spice Bunton and Melanie Chisholm, Geraldine Halliwell, Victoria Adams 10."Candle In the Wind 1997 World." — Something About the Way The Spice Girls are the equivalent of flesh-and-blood pop rocks: pure than the Albanian war in "Wag the You Look Tonight," Elton John sugar that gives you a high for about Dog," but in "Spice World" they actu- (Rocket) (Platinum) 30 seconds. No other pop music ally manage to come across (at times) group in the world can so remind a as normal girls caught by the public's Top Albums person of the fast food McDonalds ravenous appetite for the latest fad. 1."'Titanic' Soundtrack," puts out in assembly line fashion. And what else are the Spice Girls (Sony Classical) (Platinum) Leaving the theater. I found myself but yesterday's fad on the verge of 2."Let's Talk About Love," at a loss trying to pinpoint exactly extinction today? Celine Dion (550 Music) what about "Spice World" seemed so By all rights they should have dis- (Platinum) familiar. Was it the Beatles' scatter- appeared by now and my clock says 3 ."Money, Power and shot ruckus "A Hard Day's Night?" they will by the end of 1998. Respect," The Lox (Arista) 'Fraid not. How about U2's concert "Spice World" will then go the way 4."Backstreet." Backstreet video "Rattle and Hum?" Hardly. of "Hudson Hawk" and be a random Boys (Jive) (Platinum) Then it came to mc: "The Lost punchline at Hollywood parties. 5."My Way," Usher (LaFace) World: Jurassic Park." Now let me "Spice World" however deserves (Platinum) explain how Steven Spielberg and the better. In the film, at least, the women Pop music phenoms the Spice Girls make their motion picture debut in Columbia's new film, "Spice Spice Girls can be mentioned in the often laugh at the hype and publicity 6."Spiceworld," Spice Girls World." Directed by Bob Spiers, the film stars Melanie Brown, Emma Burton and Geradine Halliwell. (Virgin) (Platinum) same breath without insulting which make up their lives. They are 7."Tubthumper," Spielberg. smart enough to mock their own dis- use do they have for plot'.') the Spice have less staying power than their Girls' fame varied in success, Funniest running gag: Roger Moore's Chumbawamba (Republic) "The Lost World" was a box office tinctions throughout, and most aren't Girls hit about 50-50 on the "funny mantra of "girl power," but that they behemoth because it had T-Rexs on quite as annoying as you would ini- jokes-to-groaners" scale. are too cute to be dismissed as worth- riddle-dispensing parody of numer- (Platinum) its side, whereas "Spice World" has tially think. "Spice World" does have some less. ous Bond villainv 8."Yourself Or Someone Like three unattractive and two marginally The accents are a bit thick at times, laugh-out-loud sight gags (chiefly. "Spice World" has one too many You," Matchbox 20 (Lava- cute British women singing off-key but are understandable more often Posh Spice's disdain for anything that musical numbers, but each is expertly Grade: C+ Atlantic) (Platinum) for 93 minutes. Similarities not readi- than not. may ruin her clothes), but most of the handled. 9."Sevens," Garth Brooks ly apparent, you say? Look closer. With their five personalities as the parodies are clunkers. The cameos with large numbers of Miuh Youngblood is a junior radio- (Capitol Nashville) (Platinum) Both are such wonderous examples only things driving this vehicle (what The movie proves the Spice Girls stars trying to cash in on the Spice TV-film major from Dallas. 10."You Light Up My Life — Inspirational Songs." Leann Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) Video Sales Walk like an Egyptian to Dallas Museum of Art l."Mcn In Black." Columbia Ramses display, they are in amazing frequent source of trade TriStar. condition. The one downfall to the exhibit's 2."Scream," Dimension. Tombs now This display contains several small organization is that nothing is in 3"My Best Friend's Wedding," items of interest including a set of jars chronological order, so it's prellv hard Columbia TriStar. on display carved into representations of differ- to get a feel for any particular arti- 4."George of the Jungle," ent animals. Each jar holds various fact's age. A timeline is posted direct Disney. internal organs from the deceased ly inside of the entrance to the exhib- 5."The Lost World: Jurassic- inhabitant of the tomb. it, but any sense of timelines! is lost. Artifacts in "Searching for Ancient Park." Universal. Egypt" range from the Pie-Dynastic 6."Hanson: Tulsa, Tokyo and Era into the second century. the Middle of Nowhere," Art Exhibit An audio tour offers both adult and PolyGram. Ancient Egypt and child descriptions of several artifacts. 7 "Rage Against the Machine," In fact, viewers with a short attention Epic. Nubia span mighl wan] to opt lor the shorter 8."Air Bud," Disney. The Dallas Museum of Art and more animated child's version for 9."Spice Girls: One Hour of Through Feb. I a faster tour of the exhibit. Girl Power," Warner. An afternoon trip to Dallas can (214)454-0174 Admission to the exhibit is $8 for 10."Liar Liar," Universal. lead to the rediscovery of the adults. $6 for students and $3 for chil- mysteries of ancient Egypt. A four-sided block of stone dren under 12. Muss Market Through Feb. 1, the Dallas Museum inscribed with burial prayers and The Dallas Museum of Art is locat- Paperbacks of Art will feature an exhibit titled The Dallas Museum of Art's newest exhibit, "Ancient Egypt and descriptions of the man's family and ed at St. Paul Street and Woodall 1. "The Partner" by John "Searching for Egypt: Art, Nubia," features many artifacts that are more than 7,000 years old. status is another piece that is surpris- Rodgers Freeway in the Dallas Arts Grisham (Dell/Island) Architecture and Artifacts." ingly well-preserved despite its age. District. For more information about representing the passage of the 2. "Hornet's Nest" by Patricia The most impressive and surpris- The west wall from the tomb of Bronze figures and a small collec- the exhibit, call (214) 922-1200. deceased between worlds. Comwell (Berkley) ingly well-preserved pieces are seg- Kaipura. the overseer of the Egyptian tion of artifacts used in daily life, such The funerary art display is also 3. "The Notebook" by ments of architecture and carved treasury during the 5th and 6th as bowls and jewelry, comprise the Grade: B impressive due to its incredible Nicholas Sparks (Warner) stone. Upon entering the exhibit, visi- Dynasty, is rightfully the centerpiece rest of the exhibit. The last wing of preservation of display and vivid col- 4. "'M' Is for Malice" by Sue tors see sections of tombs on which of the exhibit — as well as the largest the exhibit contains items from the BrenJa Schulte is a junior news-edl- ors. Although the artifacts are smaller Grafton (Fawcett Crest) hieroglyphics are in exquisite detail display. The segment is entirely Nubian empire, Egypt's neighbor and tonal major from Tulsa. Okla. 5. "An Angel for Emily" by and original pigmenting is still visible. intact, and even contains a false door. and less flashy than those at the Jude Deveraux (Pocket) 6. "Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Politika" by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg (Berkley) Ho Hum — another Wilde's wordplay still fresh 7. "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" by Robert C. Atkins (Avon) unoriginal rock album Plot twists, characters give old story new life 8. "Critical Judgment" by Michael Palmer (Bantam) when it is not overshadowed by the Lord Goring's former fiancee) and intelligence. 9. "Sea Swept" by Nora two guitars. minor characters' nuances keep it The performances are excellent, Roberts (Jove) The biggest problem with the fresh and interesting. especially those of Vahle (Lady 10. "Total Control" by David album is that it doesn't rock us with The deceitful Mrs. Chevely tells Chiltern) and Haberle (Lord Baldacci (Warner Vision) anything particularly new or fresh. the pure and moral Lady Gertrude Goring), and the costumes and set There's nothing wrong with copying Chiltern (Sally Nystuen Vahle) design are stately without being Trade Paperbacks someone else's style, but unfortu- about her husband's dishonesty in ostentatious. nately this album falls a little flat. 1. "Don't Sweat the Small his youth. Lady Chiltern is, of The major flaw of the evening Hum's saving grace on the album Stuff ..." by Richard Carlson course, crushed and loses faith in came from Waite (Sir Robert) who is what we professional critics call needs to learn to say it, not spray it. (Hyperion) her husband, his love for her and the "rash effect." At first contact it is It might seem like a minor thing 2. "Chicken Soup for the their life together. Nobody likes being forced to unsightly and irritating. But it does to pick on. but it became pretty dis- Teenage Soul" by Canfield, Ten easily forget ... Set in England in the late 19th listen to something they don't grow on you. The album is so far century. Wilde's work is full of high tracting. Right in the middle of two Hansen and Kirberger (HCI) women forgive," like. Even fewer people enjoy from being unique that is actually morality and Victorian elegance. of the most tense scenes of the play. 3. "Petals on the River" by ^Lord Goring says in writing about it afterward. That's familiar by the second or third time "Mi all I could think about was how the Oscar Wilde's play "An Ideal Kathleen E. Woogiwiss (Avon) why it's difficult for me to discuss an through. And for conservative listen- Husband." people in the front row must hale 4. "Ellen Foster" by Kaye album that is average at its best. ers, that's the point. In five words. Lord Goring (Sean Theater their seals. Gibbons (Vintage) "Downward Heaven" is the latest Overall. "An Ideal Husband" is a 5. "The World Almanac and Haberle), summarizes this play release by Hum, the rockin' and about the havoc a secret from the An Ideal Husband nice, neat comedy with a more seri- Book of Facts 1998" by Robert rollin' quartet from Champaigne; III. Music past can wreak on a man's life. by Oscar Wilde ous underlying message: Women Famighetti (World Almanac- These boys mix Ozzy Osbourne Playing through Feb. 8 should neither idolize nor idealize Books) Downward is While hosting a dinnet party. Sir vocals with power chords and a lot of Robert Chiltem (Todd Waite). Kalita Humphreys Theater their husbands. The higher up on 6. "Under the Tuscan Sun" by crashing cymbals. The result isn't an Heavenbound whose best friend is Lord Goring, is (214)522-TIXX the pedestal they are placed, the fur- Frances Mayes (Broadway) original effect. They try to trip every by Hum confronted with the terrible truth ther they fall and the more it hurts 7. "The Dark Tower IV: Wizard song out with feedback fade-outs. RCA Records about his own past when one of the the women. and Glass" by Stephen King The songs start out OK until the guests threatens him with written But it's also a lot of tun, mostly "An Ideal Husband" runs (Plume) guitarists click on their distortion So basically this is a "closet proof of his dishonesty. due to the antics and words of Lord through Feb. 8 at the Kalita pedals and the drummer goes nuts 8. "James Cameron's Titanic" album". If you enjoy it, you should The guest, Mrs. Chevely Goring. Humphreys Theater in Dallas. For by Ed Marsh (Harper with monotonous snare eighth notes. probably do so in deepest privacy. (Stephanie Roth), tries to blackmail "I love talking about nothing — more information, call the ticket My favorite song on the album is "If Perennial) But after the third time listening to it, Sir Robert with a letter she has it's the only thing I know anything office at (214) 522-TTXX. You Are To Bloom," which is kind of 9. "Undaunted Courage" by you may not be able to wake up. obtained if he will not support an about," he says in typical Wilde- mellow-metal. Bryan St. Pere, Hum's Stephen E. Ambrose Argentinean scheme that she and ese. Grade: A- drummer, keeps his aggression in (S&S/Touchstone) Grade: C- her cohorts have contrived. Wilde's characters mock them- check to lay out a pretty slick rhythm. 10. "The Color of Water" by The remainder of the plot is selves and each other, and they hurl Anne Drahicky is a senior news- Matt Talbott, the singer and one of James McBride (Riverhead) Michael Kruse is a junior advertis- nothing new, but Wilde's clever insults back and forth in an often editorial and English major from the guitarists, shows that he has a -Associated Press ing/public relations major from twists (Mrs. Chevely turns out to be dizzying display of word power and Farmersville, Texas. voice that is actually pretty good Overland Park, Kan PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1998 ABROAD World Report From Page 1 language than I thought it would countries they visit, but students "I don't understand why Nation slain Central Texas television reporter he apparently had be," Bogle said. "I think that's returning from abroad agree that Americans can't accept people been calling. because I really got into it." the experience can often be chal- from other countries into our cul- For Magadan, who visited 10 lenging. ture, but when we are there, they Bono's widow runs for Congress The nude body of KWTX reporter Kathryn Dertman, 36, was discovered in her second-floor unit at the countries in 100 days, the lan- "You have to be willing to are so friendly to us," he said. with no prior political experience guage barrier presented more of a accept change and make adjust- Despite the attack on 16 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Sonny Bono's widow Wildwood Apartments, where there was no evidence of a break-in or forced entry, police spokesman Tony Hennes problem. ments, because the people who American students studying in jumped Into the race for his congressional seat Thursday. "We learned some simple phras- complain about each culture's dif- Guatemala on Jan. 16, students Mary Bono. 36, said she wouldn't star; her campaign said. "The suspect, when he was taken into custody, did have es so we could get by, but I learned ferences won't make it," Bogle here say they feel as safe in other for the April 7 special election until early next month so to communicate using hand ges- said. countries as they do in America. she can see to a memorial service for her husband, who a considerable amount of blood on his clothing," Hennes said. tures and noises," he said. Magarian said he was surprised "You do face a lot of chal- was killed in I skiing accident Jan. 5. Study abroad programs interest that people in other countries, par- lenges, but you just have to be Sonny Bono was 62. A Republican in his second term Dettman apparently had just gotten out of the shower when she was attacked, Hennes said. many different students who vary ticularly Vietnam, were so courte- willing to face those," Rindoks representing the desert sprawl of California's 44th in personalities as much as the ous to the American students. said. Congressional District. Bono will be eulogized in Charges were not expected to be filed Thursday, as the Washington on Jan. 28. man faced more interrogation and remained in custody. "Prior to reaching this decision, I have had many in- Hennes said. An autopsy was pending. SORORITY depth discussions with my family and close friends." Mary "According to some friends of Kathyrn, the young man Bono said. "We all agreed that Sonny would have encour- ... had been calling her a lot. but she seemed unconcerned From Page 1 aged me to continue his work." about it." Hennes said. Mary Bono has never held elective office. Neighbors called police shortly after 8:30 a.m. of Sigma Kappa, will be on campus last summer from several non-affili- islands off the American coast; Opponents have yet to file for the special election, but Thursday after hearing a scuffle in the woman's apart- from Feb. 1 until the end of the ated women who said they would be gerontology work, which includes actor Ralph Waite. the father on TV's "The Waltons," told ment. KWTX news director Rick Bradfield said. A man- semester to help establish the chap- interested in joining a new sorority visits to nursing homes and fund rais- a newspaper he will seek the Democratic nomination. ager let police into the unit. ter, assist with public relations and to formed on campus, Kirst said. ers for Alzheimer's Disease; and an "When they opened the door they found a man in the The winner of the April 7 special election will fill out organize the program. Sigma Kappa's philanthropies "Inherit the Earth" program, which the rest of Bono's term, which ends in January 1999. apartment. The reporter was dead on the floor of the bed- The decision to form the sorority include sea coast mission work, promotes environmental awareness. room. She'd been beaten to death." Bradfield said. can be attributed to several reasons, through which sorority members col- The sorority will remain a colony Dettman was to start work Monday as a general assign- including a letter written to former lect clothes and toiletries to send to until the chartering ceremony in ment reporter for KTVT-TV in Dallas-Fort Worth, said State Panhellenic President Jill Grimsley poverty-stricken people on small April. KTVT assistant news director Denise Clodjeaux. Texas newswoman slain in own home; Dettman joined The Associated Press as a newswoman suspect arrested on the scene in Los Angeles in June 1990. She transferred to the AP's TEMPLE, Texas — Police were questioning a man Broadcast News Center in Washington in June 1991. She found covered in blood Thursday in the apartment of a left in April 1993 and joined KWTX that July. Police Blotter Criminal Mischief Harassment ROTC 8:34 a.m. Dec. 15 — A Christmas tree in the Sid 1 a.m. Dec. 16 — A Moncrief Hall resident called From Page l Richardson Building was vandalized with tree lights police after receiving three obscene phone calls. The broken and strings of tree wires removed from the tree. officer advised the resident to stop answering the importantly, a role model and lather and his wife. Elaine, who Summers' military career began phone and let voice mail catch the calls. mentor. were not in attendance. when he was in the Army for 7 I/2 Burglary "Pilots pick up their habits Summers said his father years and then Hew for the Air 9:32 a.m. Dec. 15 — A staff member in the Bass 9:45 a.m. Dec. 16 — Three residents of Waits Hall from their role models." he said. instilled in him the value of being Force for 10 years. His interests in Building reported that someone had come into the office received harassing calls on three different phone Summers, who attended the responsible and accountable. the safety council stems from 18 and opened drawers. Later the person realized the office lines. One resident said she had activated her phone luncheon with his two daughters. "You are responsible for your years as a licensed pilot and his had been burglarized. trace mechanism. Martina. 16. and Bethany. 7. gave own success and failure." certification as a flight instructor an emotional thank you to his Summers said. through the FAA. ■iniimnBTI

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TCU does not encourage the consumption of alcohol. If you do consume alcohol, ^ you should do so responsibly and you should never drive after drinking. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1998 Home sports PAGE 7 this weekend The men's swim team, which received votes this week toward a top-25 rank- ing, will meet the sixth- Biggest non-event ranked University of Tennessee at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Rickel Building. Green Bay Packers seeking an easy win The women's and men's Ah, it's that time of year Thirteen years have passed 296 yards. The Packers aver- basketball teams don't play again. You know, the since the Raiders beat the aged 370 yards per contest and at home this weekend, but time of year when girl- Eagles in the AFC's last Super surrendered 295 yards. Still, the they are playing at Southern • friends and wives let out a col- Bowl win. That's two presi- Packers are 13-point favorites. Methodist University — lective sigh of relief. The time dents, a stock market crash or There's good reason for that, close enough for the Frogs to of year when the commercials two, several foreign conflicts though. The Cheeseheads have have a purple presence in the are actually more interesting and a good Charlie Sheen movie held five consecutive playoff stands. The women play at 2 than the main program. ago. opponents under 300 total yards p.m. Saturday and the men That's right, another year in In that span of time John dating back to last year. Tampa play at 11 p.m. Monday at the NFL will draw to a close Elway has led the Broncos to Bay owns the best performance Moody Coliseum. Sunday in San Diego when the three Super Bowls — all of with a 263-yard showing earlier Denver Broncos and the Green them losses and lopsided ones at this month. Raptors-Rockets deal Bay Packers that. Sentiment says that Elway, There's also three-time MVP falls through square off in a guaranteed Hall of Famer. Brett Favre. the Joe Montana of NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl Commentary deserves to win a ring before his the '90s. Favre has been the best Damon Stoudamire was near- XXXII. playing days are up. Elway is 37 player in the NFL bar none for ly traded to the Houston And the years old. so Father Time isn't the past three years, and he Rockets on Wednesday, but game on his side. finally won a Super Bowl last the Toronto Raptors decided promises to Elway has the Broncos faith- year in New Orleans. He is sur- to reconsider offers that came be a dandy. ful thinking this is their year rounded by two 1.000-yard pouring in from other teams. S o r r y , due to an improbable playoff receivers in Robert Brooks and The Rockets, Los Angeles aside from run that has seen the Broncos Antonio Freeman, and the Lakers, New York Knicks, sounding avenge last year's loss to the Packers defense steps up in big Vancouver Grizzlies, like a Jaguars and then pick up stun- games. Portland Trail Blazers and Playstation ning road wins at Kansas City Unfortunately for Elway and Orlando Magic were in con- game. I just and Pittsburgh. his Broncos, the Old} thing that tention to acquire lied to you, The Broncos also possess the is going to be different this year Stoudamire, according to the reader. Another apology: If league's most potent offense is the location. The only way the several league sources who you're a Broncos fan, this isn't with the AFC's leading rusher Broncos are going to win this spoke to The Associated "the year" like many would like (Terrell Davis) and great game is if it's played on the Press on condition of to believe it is. receivers (Shannon Sharpc and aforementioned Play station. anonymity. Granted, the Super Bowl will Eddie McCafferey). Well, we're all used to boring The proposals were much be featuring the NFL's two best The stats also give the Super Bowls. And if the game better than what Houston was teams and that alone will make Broncos a chance. Denver and gets boring, which it will, you offering: Kevin Willis, Mario the game quasi-interesting. The Green Bay have shared six can always gel that Charlie Elie and a third player — lull* R»dwin« STAFF REPORTER interest ends there, however, opponents this season. Against Sheen movie. either Brent Price, Matt Misty Meadows practices with the rest of the women's due to the fact that the NFC has the Bills, Rams. Cardinals, Maloney or Emanuel Davis basketball team for their upcoming game at 2 p.m. won 13 consecutive Super Panthers, Patriots and 49ers. the Todd J. Shriber is a broadcast — and a 1998 No. 1 draft Saturday at SMU. Bowls, making the biggest spec- Broncos' offense averaged 363 journalism major from Laj>una choice for Stoudamire, Walt tacle in sports a non-event. yards per game while giving up Niguel. Calif. Williams and Zan Tabak. Raptors general manager Glen Grunwald said he expects to make a trade with- Frogs look in a week but suggested the deal may not necessarily Horned Frog Football Coaching Staff involve Stoudamire. Grunwald would not say to success Dennis Franchione, head coach what other players he was taking about dealing. Dan Kasey Stan It was the latest in a long with tennis Dodd Dunn line of offers made by the By Rusty Simmons Eggen Rockets in the past several SKIFF STAFF offensive days and was so close to Since Roland Ingram accepted the cornerbacks defensive being done, in fact, that the position as the first full-time women's coordinator/ coach line coach Raptors were already calling tennis coach at TCU in 1984, the Lady quarterbacks other teams Wednesday Frogs have seen year after year of suc- morning looking for a point cess. guard to replace Along with his 220-118 career record, Stoudamire. Ingram has led the team to four year-end But Grunwald slowed the national rankings and a Southwest Dodd last served as passing game coordi- Dunn was cornerbacks coach at New process when he started Conference title. After two years labeled Eggen was the defensive line coach for New nator and quarterbacks coach at New Mexico Mexico in 1997 after three seasons as defensive receiving improved offers. as rebuilding seasons, the squad qualified Mexico in 1996 and 1997. Prior to that, he in 1996 and 1997. Before that, he was offen- was the secondary coach at his alma mater. coordinator and inside linebackers coach at for the NCAA Southwest Regional tour- sive coordinator as well as quarterbacks and the University of Idaho, for one year. Nevada-Las Vegas. Nuggets may become nament in 1996-97. Now in his four- worst team ever receivers coach at Western Illinois University. He began his coaching career at Idaho as His first coaching job was as defensive backs teenth year as a Frog leader, Ingram coach at North Dakota. He then held the line- DENVER (AP) — The His coaching career began at Butler County tight ends and running backs coach in 1993. hopes to improve on last season's stellar Community College in Kansas where he was backers coach position at Southeast Missouri Denver Nuggets lost their results. In 1994 he was tight ends and running backs offensive coordinator in 1985-'86. He was coach at the University of San Diego before State, Memphis. Drake and Utah State, where 22nd straight game — one The first indicator that his hopes may he was also the recruiting coordinator. defeat away from the NBA's head coach there from 1987-'88. In 1989 he returning to Idaho in 1995. become reality is the fall season. The moved on to Utah State where he was running In 1991 -"92 he was defensive ends and line- single-season record — in four tournament fall season, full of indi- backs coach.and he remained there until 1991 backers coach at UNLV then served as inside falling to the Detroit Pistons vidual competitions rather than team when he went to Western Illinois. linebackers coach at Nevada for one year 87-67 Wednesday night. matches, highlighted some great tennis before returning to UNLV in 1994. In a season of lows, the for the Lady Frogs. Nuggets (2-37) finished with They compiled a singles record of 55- Jim Bob a season-low point total. 35 throughout their tournaments at Tulsa. Mark Gary Denver led by 10 in the first Rice, Texas-Arlington and Texas. This Helduser Parks Patterson period, but scored just 9 record, accounting for a .636 winning points in the second period, percentage, shows the talent that the offensive •ackers defensive fulling behind. 1997-98 team possesses, but they are line coach coach coordinator, The expansion Vancouver quick to remind onlookers that it was Grizzlies set the record of 23 simply preseason. safeties consecutive losses in one sea- "We played pretty well, but nothing coach son in 1995-96. The matters until the spring season." sopho- Cleveland Cavaliers lost 24 more Lucie Dvorakova said. straight games over two sea- They can deny the importance of the (Vfc sons in 1982. preseason, but the emergence of the In 1997 Helduser was head football coach at All of Parks collegiate coaching experi- Patterson was defensive coordinator at New Denver's next game is younger Lady Frogs is impossible to Lake Travis High School in Austin. Prior to that ence has been at New Mexico. He was a grad- Mexico for the past two seasons. The previous Friday night at Phoenix. The glaze over. Dvorakova finished the fall he spent five seasons as head coach at uate assistant there from 1990-'9I coaching year he was secondary coach at Navy. Nuggets' last win came Dec. with a 9-1 record, good enough for a top- Southwest Texas State University where he wide receivers before becoming linebackers He began his coaching career as linebackers 7 against the Los Angeles 30 ranking in the Southwest Region. succeeded Franchione. coach in 1992. coach at Tennessee Tech 1983-'84. then he moved Clippers. Fellow sophomore Jessika Kjellgren He served as an assistant there from 1986 to He played his college ball at the University to California for coaching stints at Cal-Davis and Hill, averaging 31.4 points went 10-2 in the fall. 1991. While head coach he also held the posi- of Kansas where he was a tight end. He was a Cal Lutheran. In 1988 he was linebackers coach in Detroit's previous four The only newcomer to the team, fresh- tion of defensive coordinator from 1991-'95. . four-year letterman and a three-year starter under Franchione at Pittsburg Stale, and after that games, scored just 10 on 5- man DeDe Herring, was awarded the His first coaching position was as an assis- there from 1984'87. After graduating from he returned to California to coach for Sonoma of-18 shooting, but Sportsmanship Award at the Rice Tennis tant at Rice from l980-'84. He has also been an Kansas in 1988. he spent two years coaching State and then for the Oregon Lighting Bolts of the Professional Spring Football League. He was Stackhouse had 21 and Classic while finishing with a 10-3 assistant at Alief-Elsik High School and Texas high school football in Kansas. the secondary coach at Utah State before moving Dumars 20. record. According to people throughout Lutheran, where he played college football. to Navy in 1995. Bobby Jackson scored 16 the TCU women's tennis community. points and Eric Washington Herring's presence on the team means added 12, but just two after more than just added wins. Kenith Mike Mark the first quarter. "She's so positive that it rubs off on Pope Schultz Tommerdahl everyone," Ingram said. TCU hires new Some of the veterans have continued wide Tight ends football director to plug away as well. Junior Rachel Niwa assistant Head football coach had an 8-5 season while battling with a receivers head coach, coach Dennis Franchione wrist injury. The lone senior and elder coach running backs announced Thurday that for- sister of Jessika, Annika Kjellgren, mer Horned Frog secondary played the No. 1 seeds on the majority of coach coach Chris Thurmond has the teams TCU faced 15 times and won been hired as the new director six of those matches. This role makes it of football operations. tough to win a lot of matches, but accord- Pope comes to TCU from the University of Schultz has spent 10 years coaching with, or Tommerdahl was special teams coordinator Thurmond, an Oklahoma ing to Ingram, it has a bigger impact. Oklahoma, where he served as defensive line for, Franchione. He spent the last six with him at and tight ends coach at New Mexico during the native, was secondary coach "Accepting this role takes someone coach for the past three years. Prior to that he New Mexico as assistant head coach; first as the 1997 season. He came to Albuquerque from at the University of who is mentally tough and someone who coached outside linebackers at Mississippi secondary coach and then as running backs Minnesota where he was recruiting coordinator, Oklahoma for the past two can raise the level of their game each State University for four years. coach. tight ends and special teams coach. years. He also coached at week," he said. He coached defensive ends at Oklahoma He began his coaching career at Sam Houston He spent 10 years at the University of TCU during the 1995 season. As recognition of TCU's solid fall State University from 1987-90 and wide State University, then moved on to Texas-El Paso Wyoming, holding variuos coaching positions, In addition, he has held assis- season, the Southwest Region cutrently receivers at Southern Methodist University and Kansas Stte Univeisity. He first coached with including recruiting coordinator, tight ends tant coaching positions at has them ranked 8th. They will try to from !981-'86. His first collegiate coaching job Franchione at Tennessee Tech from 1983-84. then coach and offensive coordinator. He went to East Carolina University and move up the charts in their first spring was at Lamar University, where he was line- he coached one year at Texas, and four years as a Minnesota in 1995. the University of Tulsa. match this weekend as they travel to backer mentor and kicking game coach from high school assistant coach, before joining Arizona. l979-'80. Franchione at Southwest Texas State. PAGE 8 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,1998

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