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Thursday, February 1,2001 Fort Worth, Texas University bandwidth increased for third year By Julie Ann Matonis provost for Information Services, said STAFF REPORTER Napster may re-open to students as it moves towards charging a fee the network is now acting more like a As Napster moves towards charg- served, then I suspect the university and the music industry. Information Services recently dou- bandwidth. Once Napster was traffic cop, preventing certain types of ing a monthly subscription fee, the le- would consider seriously unblocking Trish Ajello, a sophomore Spanish bled the campus' Internet capacity, in- blocked last year, about 70 percent of Internet use from dominating the sys- gal questions that caused concern over Napster," Senter said. and history major, said she wouldn't creasing bandwidth to 12 megabits a available bandwidth came back, Sen- tem. use of the site at TCU may be an- According to the Associated Press, use Napster if she had to pay a second. Senter said the Napster issue ter said. "We monitor the network usage swered, said Bill Senter, technical Thomas Middelhoff, a Bertelsmann monthly fee. But she said the univer- did not factor into the decision to in- Bandwidth is the number and size and set priorities on what usage we services manager for Information AG chairman, said Monday that the sity should unblock Napster if she crease bandwidth this time. of files the network can handle at a want people to have with gcxxl re- Services. Napster Web site could begin charg- wanted to pay the fee to download "Last year it was definitely a band- specific time. sponse time," Edmondson said. Allowing students to use Napster ing a monthly subscription fee as music. width problem." Senter said. "Now it "In January and February of last Senter said users are still down- again is not out of the realm of possi- early as June or July. Bertelsmann, a "I think the university is doing what is more of a legal issue." year the Napster craze hit our cam- loading other types of music files and bility, he said. "If it becomes a sub- parent of BMG music, joined forces they should do now, but from a stu- The Napster Web site allows users pus," Senter said. "Basically, movies through other services, but scription service, so the copyright with Napster in October to try to forge dent's perspective, I think Napster ac- to download and share music files, but overnight we were saturated." issues were maintained and pre- a relationship between the Web site cess should be opened." Ajello said. it takes up a large portion of available David Edmondson, assistant See BANDWIDTH, Page 6
GIVING A A work of art Financial Aid HELPING HAND office seeks SAICA to hold charity luncheon to raise funds its own aid for earthquake victims Increasing work load By Maliha Suleman boosts need for help STAFF REPORTER Students for Asian-Indian Cultural Awareness are By Carrie Woodall raising funds for the victims of India's earthquake from STAFF REPORTER 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and throughout February in the The staff of the Office of Scholarships and Student Fi- Student Center through the sale of tickets for "Experi- nancial Aid is receiving no additional help though en- ence India." rollment, financial aid programs and increased federal SAICA will also host "Experience India," a charity regulations are making them work harder, said Michael luncheon showcasing Indian culture, on March 3. Ticket Scott, director of scholarships and financial aid. sales from the show will benefit the Indian Earthquake The financial aid office receives about 6.IXX) applica- Relief fund. tions each year, including those from incoming and re- "Proceeds from the show will be sent to India to al- turning students, Scott said. This high number is what leviate the suffering of the earthquake victims," said gives the financial aid office such a high work load, he Tahira Hussain. president of SAICA. said. Hussain said the TCU community has the resources "We do think we need more staff," Scott said. "Al- to help in such a crisis situation. though financial aid is more automated now. we process 'TCU students and other community members are more applications than the admissions department but blessed with so many comforts," she said. "And con- have less staff members." sidering the magnitude of the disaster, people should be Ray Brown, dean of admissions, said financial aid and forthcoming because every dollar and cent is valuable." recruitment are two components thai very rarely go with- According to the Associated Press, the earthquake, out each other. measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, shook the Indian "About one-third of the students at TCU don't require subcontinent and flattened the state of Gujarat Jan. 26, financial aid, and that number is diminishing rapidly." India's Republic Day. Brown said. According to the Associated Press 12,(XX) bodies had Scott said the financial aid office here is much more been recovered, and the death toll is likely to reach efficient than at other universities, but students do not 25,000. The earthquake downed power lines, collapsed see that because of the frustrations they may face with buildings and caused damage to roads and railways financial aid. across India's eastern-most state. Virginia Peterson, a junior elementary education ma- Several TCU students have been affected by the de- jor, said she had problems with the financial aid office struction because they have family in India. when her grant was canceled. Parag Patel, treasurer of SAICA, returned to TCU "Evidently, some of the information had been lost, and from a trip to Gujarat Jan. 26, and received news about they could not find where my grant was recorded," Pe- the devastation soon after his arrival. terson said. "After a few days, it ended well because I "Relatives told me that my cousins actually saw a got my grant back." building collapse in front of their eyes, and they are still Kenneth Stogdill, financial aid advisor, said the office unable to speak because it was such a shock," he said. handles 200 to 300 students daily including phone calls. Patel said his relatives and friends are safe but are still To advise the students, there are four counselors who di- shaken from the experience. vide up student enrollment alphabetically and are in- Hussain said the catastrophic nature of the earthquake volved in certain programs concerning financial aid. is a call for immediate attention. David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER "In certain areas, we could use some restructuring of "My first concern is that this is a vital need impact- Justin Womack, a sophomore graphic design major, works on a class project in Moudy Building North.The ing thousands of people and TCU as a community project involves creating balanced structures out of wooden sticks. See STAFF, Page 6 should pay attention to every cause like this," she said. "It is through avenues like these that people can get the help they require." Sean Grose, public relations officer of SAICA said, 'Too many of us are oblivious to world issues, not re- Graduating seniors make their mark on campus alizing that the world is right here on TCU campus." Patel said TCU is a global family and people should Chrissy Braden/ Brick sales help students to show appreciation, some say STAFF REPORTER open their hearts to the cause. Kelvin Sham, a Charlotte Kim, a freshman biology major, bought said she plans to purchase a brick. freshman electrical tickets for "Experience India" because she said she feels By Jessica Cervantez STAFF REPORTER "It's a fabulous idea," Flores said. "It's a engineering major, it is everyone's responsibility to help. Goals of the Senior Appreciation Program unique way to be remembered at the university." walks by the bricks "A tragedy is a tragedy no matter where it occurs," are to preserve memories of graduating seniors Gwen Notestine, an annual fund officer, said for the class of 2000 students who purchase bricks also have the op- Wednesday outside See EARTHQUAKE, Page 6 and to begin alumni support, but they are hav- ing a difficult time attracting students, said tion of honoring three people who have im- the Mary Couts Karen Nichols, an administrative assistant in pacted their lives. Burnett Library. The the annual fund office. These individuals are noted in the com- goals of the Senior The program allows graduating seniors in mencement program, and they each receive a Appreciation Pro- the fiscal year of 2001 who want to leave a per- certificate, she said. gram allows gradu- manent mark to purchase bricks for $50. "It's a great program, and it is a good way ating seniors who The goal of the program is to attract a min- to show appreciation to the university," Notes- want to leave a per- imum of 300 students, and they still have a long tine said. manent mark to way to go, Nichols said. purchase bricks for Nicole Flores, a senior psychology major. See APPRECIATION, Page 6 $50. Black History Month begins with NPHC activities Black Greek community determined to break stereotype of its organization Black History Events Monday: NPHC social at 7 p.m. By LaNasha Houze 'The black Greek community is involved ent ideas and cultures. This week is a part in the Student Center Lounge. STAFF REPORTER in more than just step shows," Thornton of that global experience." Tuesday: An open forum dis National Pan-Hellenic Council will hold said. "We also do community service and Joshua Igeleke, president of Alpha Phi Al- cussion from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. its first week of events Feb. 5-10 in cele- mentoring programs. We can and do work pha, said the founders implemented the or- in The Main. bration of African-American together as an organization. This week dis- ganization in order to establish an equal voice Wednesday: Relationships fo- history and in support of proves the negative stereotypes that the pub- for minorities and to create a networking op- rum in the Student Center, TCU's mission to encour- lic 'has about the black Greek community." portunity for African-American students. rooms 205-206. age students to embrace di- Although the organizations are tradition- "At first, meetings were held secretly," Thursday: Open Mic Night at 7 verse cultural and racial ally African-American, Thornton said the Igeleke said. "Instead of announcing p.m. in the Student Center backgrounds. organizations and the week's events are Greek meetings, students would announce Lounge. Artist Thornton, adviser for open to everyone. a study group session. The students Friday: Skate night at 7 p.m. at Graphic by Melissa Christensen I ill ck NPHC and a member of "Members of the NPHC encompass a lot needed these groups in order to come to- the Crowley Skating Rink. SAICA is raising funds for the victims of India's earth- I History Kappa Alpha Psi, said the of racial backgrounds," Thornton said. gether and help each other through the ad- Saturday: Free semi-formal quake from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and throughout I Month week's events will expose "Members are Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian versities of that time." dinner from 8 p.m. to midnight February in the Student Center through the sale of the TCU community to an- and Native American. A university is a place in the Student Center Ballroom. tickets for "Experience India." other aspect of the black Greek community. to learn and gain an appreciation to differ- See NHPC, Page 6 Page 2 www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, February 1,2001 PULSE campus lines WORLD DIGEST Announcements ofcampus events, public meetings and other general Earthquake in India leaves 200,000 homeless parole. Al-Megrahi maintained his innocence, an Rev- i timpus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office at AHMEDABAD, India — indication he will appeal. enue Moudx Building South. Room 291. mailed to TCU Box 2W050 or e- Efforts turned from rescue to Sutherland told Lamen Khalifa Fhimah, the forecasts mailed to tsktffleltersl&lcu.edu). Deadline for receiving; announcements relief Wednesday as India second defendant: "You are discharged and free were re- iv 2 p m the da\ before they are to run. The Skiff reserves the right to faced a fast-growing need for to go." Both verdicts were unanimous among the vised to edit suhnti\\ttm\ tor \t\le. taste and space available. food, clothing and shelter for tribunal's three judges. $2.2 bil- survivors of an earthquake The court did not immediately say why it con- lion, ■ Christopher Young, head of the orgai department al Indiana Uni- that left an estimated 200,000 victed one defendant and acquitted the other in the down versity, will hold a concert at 7: V) p.m. Friday in Ed Landreth Hall His people homeless. Dec. 21, 1988 bombing, but the evidence against from $2.7 program is sponsored by the Sue Wheeler Smith Endowment Fund of Countries and groups al-Megrahi appeared to link him more directly to billion. TCU and the Fort Worth chapter of the American Guild of Organists poured in aid as foreign res- Ihe explosive-packed suitcase than Fhimah. Sony has sold about 76 million of its original cue teams made their last rounds with trained PlayStation consoles worldwide. Nintendo, the dogs and seismographs before they head home. Sega to stop Dreamcast production in March maker behind the Mano and Pokemon games, has ■ The Center for Academic Services will offer free study skills work- Demolition crews began to tear down buildings as TOKYO — Sega Corp. sold 30 million Nintendo 64 consoles and 105 shops T.tfectiu- Note taking and Textbook Skills" will be at 7 p.m. hopes of finding more survivors slipped away. said Wednesday it will stop million Game Boy machines Monday in Reed Hall. Room 101. or al 7 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Hall. State officials have counted 7.162 bodies so far making its Dreamcast home worldwide. Room I 17 Bring paper, pen and your syllabi to the workshops in the aftermath of Friday's 7.9 magnitude quake video-game machine in and 28,830 injured. Officials have said the death March in a clear acceptance of Passengers and crew unhurt ■ The Mortar Hoard will have a meeting at 6 p.m Tuesday in the Stu toll may be 20.000 and the nation's defense min- defeat to its Japanese rivals after plane hijack dent Center. Room 20S Members are asked to bring pictures or nega- ister estimated it could rise to KX).(XX). Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. BOGOTA, Colombia — The A UN. World Food Program flight with 41 Sega said it will start mak- hijacking of an airliner by a dis- tives from Mortar Hoard activities that they would like to include in the tons of cargo, including health kits and genera- ing games for Sony's PlayStation2 and Nin- affected leftist guerrilla armed scrapbook For more information call Amanda Gunter at (817) 923- tors, left for India on Tuesday. tendo's Game Boy Advance and was in talks to with a handgun ended when the 1351 Aftershocks jolted the quake zone early make games for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox and Nin- pilot and several passengers Wednesday, raising fears that the buildings still tendo's Game Cube. Both game machines are overpowered him. The 31 people on the plane ■ Campus Conversations on Inclusiveness: International will be standing could topple. Special trains for people slated for sale later this year. were unhurt, authorities said. from MM 10 I f in Tuesday in the Student Center, Room 222. fleeing the region were scheduled to depart Sega's greatest strength is in its software lineup, The six-hour drama, which began on a swelter- Ahmedabad on Wednesday afternoon. which includes Sonic the Hedgehog games. Sega ing afternoon Tuesday in a rebel safe haven in Libyan con ricted of murder, another acquitted said it planned to focus on the software business ■ The TCI' MBA Open House and Information Session will be from southern Colombia, ended on the chilly tarmac in CAMP ZEIST, Nether- to win back profits, including creating games for this capital in the Andes Mountains. It was broad- ID a.m. to noon I eb 10 in Tandy Hall. Visit lands — A Scottish court handhelds and other Net-linking devices. cast live on television here. iwww mba tcu edu/v isit/openhouse htm) for more information. To convicted one Libyan of But Sega made clear it was still in trouble. "He is in the hands of the authorities." said RSVT'call (817)237-7331, murder but acquitted a sec- Sega has to get rid of its worldwide Dreamcast Gonzalo de Francisco, a special representative of ond Wednesday in the bomb- inventory of 2 million machines, shouldering costs President Andres Pastrana. De Francisco said ■ The Second Valentine's Concert will present the music of Glenn ing of Pan Am Flighl 103 of about $601 million, it said. none of the 27 passengers and four crew mem- Miller at 7 V) p m Feb 14 in Ed Landreth Hall Admission is $8 for over Lockerbie, Scotland. Sega acknowledged the video-game machine bers aboard the Dornier turboprop plane was hurt. the public and S5 for TCU slinlcnls. Limits and staff with ID. The court sentenced the business was difficult because the manufacturer The hijacking underscored the lawlessness thai Libyan intelligence officer to had to offer costly, sophisticated machines at af- critics say prevails in the haven ceded by Pastrana life in prison — but gave him the possibility of pa- fordable prices, counting on revenue from soft- two years ago to the rebel Revolutionary Armed ■ TCI students interested in entering a creative writing contest may role after 20 years. ware sales. Forces of Colombia, or FARC, in order to propel pick up contest applications and descriptions in Reed Hall. Room 314. The court said it was giving Abdel Basset Ali al- It said it was unable to boost sales during the peace talks forward. and in Rickel Building. Room I(X) Twenty-four pn/es folaling near Megrahi. 48, the prospect of parole in view of his age key Christmas season in the United States. The The so-called demilitarized zone has been re- S'000 will be given to students who write poetry, fiction, dram and es- and the fact that he was serving a foreign government. disappointment came despite slashed cuts in newed several times and was to expire again at says The deadline is Feb. lb. "In view of the horrendous nature of this crime, Dreamcast prices, Sega said. midnight Wednesday. Pastrana had been expected our recommendation is a minimum period" of 20 In the United States, Dreamcast consoles to renew it, even though peace talks were broken years. Ihe court said, three hours after handing were marked down to $149 from $199 last fall, off by the FARC last November. It was unlikely down its guilty verdict. and rebates were offered to spur sales. In Japan, the hijacking would affect his decision, the pres- mOOQ Lrt W.-rth Ic.as 7MM TCI 'Daily M.uU> HuiUiflf Smith K - Many victims' families said it would not give it went for $256 at its launch in 1998 but was ident's aides said. t n«Uk, TX 7MIH them a sense of closure. marked down to $170. Gen. Hector Fabio Velasco, the commander of the ■MMtan: Sr* stains ut *\*\lJr*t Utt on nr pet privai fa jiklitmu) itipirs innUil Daniel Cohen, who lost his 20-year-old daugh- Dreamcast sales totaled 2.3 million world- air force, said the hijacker was a disaffected FARC wide — about half of its target. Dreamcast Mfrhis tur Ihr eniirr OMMbal (his iicw-pJ ter Theodora, clasped his hands and breathed rebel who wanted to go to Europe. He had boarded per shall hr Ihr pmjicrts <>l llu It I iKuh Siirf Ni |virl deeply, overcome by emotion when he heard the sales in the United States totaled 1.35 million the state-run Satena airliner in San Vicente del Caguan. 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Police said they found 30 pipe IttUSfl! bombs. 20 Molotov cocktails and Chrissy Braden/STAFF REPORTER several weapons and ammunition Todd Green, a musician who plays more than 30 instruments, plays a wooden flute Wednesday in the Student stashed in his bedroom at the San H»A»M«B«I>R»G«E»R«S Center Lounge. The Programming Council brought Green to campus to promote diversity through music. Jose home where he lived with his parents. FOR FIFTY YEARS... "This was an elaborate plan for W^n* F-Ue**/i a mass murder," said San Jose Deputy Police Chief Mike Miceli. fall* £4 Six escape from Ala. prison Police have not determined a motive, but said they believe 4901 CAMP BOWIl BLVL> (OKI WORI H. TEXAS 76K>7 817HI J881 Escapees use broom handle to slip under electric fence DeGuzman had planned to blow up the Cupertino college Tuesday. The By Jay Reeves topped fence, prison spokesman staffed. The electric fence was in- school, 45 miles south of San Fran- )PRESS John Hamm said. stalled about five years ago as a cisco, has about 26.IXX) students. ST. CLAIR SPRINGS. Ala. - They used a piece of wood — ap- backup. Police arrested DeGuzman late Six convicts, Including three mur- parently a broom handle — to lift the "Obviously, it didn't function as it Monday after a photo lab clerk at a c) GANNETT derers, escaped from a maximum-se- electric fence so they could slide un- was supposed to," Haley said. San Jose drug store tipped them to curity prison hy using a broom der it and then slipped under the ex- The men also got past a guard suspicious pictures of a man posing Tht Piilliiin journalism Fellowship handle to slip under a 5.(XX)-voll terior fence. Prison Commissioner driving around the outside of the with what appeared to be an arse- jump -tan yaui newtpapei journaHarn carea with a solid program that boaati electric Fence. Mike Haley said. He said it was not fence. Haley said it takes that guard nal of explosives. m I'n/i' arinocn amowj in ilmnni the Pulliarn foomaluun Tracking dogs and scores of law clear how they got past the first fence. several minutes to circle the prison, When DeGuzman arrived at the I ellow\hip I he I i ■ Mhhjp offen myriad i area opportunities; in Fact ;i Pulliatn officers searched the woods Wednes- An alarm that is supposed to go off time enough for someone to flee af- drug store to pick up his prints, the I etlott from ,Kir firrt claw oi 1974, Barbara Henr) now lervea as preaidetM and day for the men. Three of them were automatically if anyone tampers with ter watching him pass. clerk stalled him by asking for [nit'h-tici "i The fndtutuipolis Sun Moreover, .1 ne* graduate ol on yen -""" serving life sentences without parole, the electric fence did not sound. 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Brad Thompson and his Undulat- Thompson and his band are no he's now been replaced, is bass tage of the live environment, and And although the recording is ing Band, acts as the perfect rem- exception to this ironclad rule, but player Jeff Plant. Not only does he the recording they've come up with pretty sterling, it's often difficult edy for those that might have surprisingly (especially for a live anchor the band's rhythm section sounds every bit as accomplished to tell that it was actually recorded missed the band's performance last performance), they make few mis- (a critical jam band component). as a studio recording might. live. The only times the presence Friday night at the Caravan of steps on "12 Songs Live." The "Only That I Want You," the al- of an audience isn't in doubt is Dreams. band manages to give off a vibe bum's opener, features a seduc- when they cheer loud enough for It might also offer up another fix that's loose and leisurely, belying tively funky lick, courtesy of the mics to pick them up. or when for jam-band fans who like their their evident musical chops. Thompson before building up to a Thompson banters playfully with music poppy and sunny, strummed Thompson is, of course, a big downright rocking bridge section. them. But I'm willing to chalk that on acoustic guitars and punctuated part of this equation, possessing "Wild" and "You Bel (The Sitcom up to equipment, not personnel. In by often-lengthy, mostly focused both an ear for the sly hook and an Song)" are two fine pop-rock dit- any case, " 12 Songs Live" provides moments of musical noodling. This earnest, if limited, vocal range. If ties, sounding remarkably like the an innocuous, harmless listening monster of rock we call the jam it's difficult to tell most of the time ingratiatingly peppy background experience, which doubtlessly is band, while undeniably popular exactly what the singer-guitarist is music on so many WB teen dra- enhanced by witnessing one of (especially on our fair campus), al- actually singing about, it's proba- mas. their performances in person. ways manages to walk the line be- bly better that way. Thompson's Other songs, however, just end tween charming and irritating. voice becomes part of the overall up sounding like background mu- Jack Bullion Slipping an epic quasi-free jazz in- framework of the song, and for his sic. Try as they might, the Undu- j. »\ bullion @ tcu.student. edit Near by Scooners Billiards Ticketmaster and CD World. Tonight: DJ Kevin — dance music The Red Jacket is located at 3606 Greenville Ave. For Fat Harry's Friday: DJ Kilo — trance, techno, hip-hop more information call (214) 823-4747. Tonight: Happy hour specials from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday: Open until 2 a.m. Friday: Music of 24 Days, $3 cover charge and $2.50 Sunday: Closed Violinist Joshua Bell is performing at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at daiquiris all night Monday through Saturday: Happy hour from 5 to 10 p.m., Bass Performance Hall. Ticket prices range from $10 to Saturday: Happy hour specials from 5 to 10 p.m. including $1.50 domestic schooners, $2 wells and $2.50 shots $75 and may be purchased through Central Tickets at Sunday: Closed Pool tables (817) 335-9000 or at any STAR Tickets outlet, including Monday: $2 domestic pints 3051 S. University Dr. Albertson's. For more information, visit the web at Tuesday: Ladies night, $1.50 wells and domestic drafts (817)924-6700 (www.cliburn.org). Wednesday: $10 pitchers of daiquiris Monday through Saturday: Open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Kevin Deal is touring throughout the state in support of 21 and up only his new album, "Kiss on the Breeze." He will be at the 3013 S. University Dr. "Ultrabaroque: Aspects of Post-Latin American Art" Thirsty Armadillo Saturday. For more information visit (817) 923-6000 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is running ([email protected]). from Feb. 4 through May 6. The exhibition consists of 16 The Pub ) contemporary artists who share a Latin American her- Theater Tonight: $2 Kamikazes itage. The term baroque comes from 17th century Friday and Saturday: Open until 2 a.m. Europe, which was known for its bold, dramatic compo- "Fuddy-meers" is an off-Broadway hit by a new play- Sunday: Closed sitions, complex forms and a sense of drama. wright. The show is running through Feb. 24. Tickets Monday: $1.50 wells For more information qall (817) 738-9215 or visit the range from $15 to $25. Call (817) 877-3040 for more Tuesday: $1.25 drafts and $3 mixed shots Modern's Web site at (www.mamfw.org). information. Wednesday: $1.50 wells Pool table, juke box, Golden Tee and dart machine Music The Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents 'A Cowboy 21 and up only Valentine" Monday. Tickets cost $14, and meal deal 3019 S. University Dr. Leftover Salmon will be at the Red Jacket in Dallas at packages are also available. Call (214) 821-1860 for (817)921-3332 8 p.m. tonight. Tickets cost $20 and are available from more information. Page 6 www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, February 1,2001 higher numbers of students are However, Nichols said, the scholar- BANDWIDTH putting their computers on the APPRECIATION ship fund was discontinued due to From Page I TCU network. Edmondson said. From Page 1 difficulties in deciding how the "Close to 80 percent of students money should be awarded. Ihey do not have as big an impact in residence halls have computers, Several students said the program Now 50 percent of the cost goes on the system. and more of the faculty are ac- would be more effective if it did not to the purchase of the brick while the NANCY LEE & PERRY R "We want to keep them from quiring technology within their involve purchasing a decorative brick. other half is donated to the TCU an- overwhelming everybody else," classes," Edmondson said. Monica Dziubinski, a senior nual fund, she said. Senler said. "If you're download- Dawn Crisler, a sophomore business management major, said Blaire Willingham, a senior biol- BASS ing, you're less apt to hurl the ac- business major, said she is happy purchasing a brick as a donation to ogy major, said installing the do- PERFORMANCE ademic usage of the network." about the increased network the annual fund is a low priority on nated bricks is a hassle because it The new 12-megabil connec- speed her list. tears up the sidewalks. HALL tion cosls $85,000 a year while "I'm all for increasing the "I never really got attached to 'TCU needs to be more produc- the old six-megabit connection speed of the Internet," Crisler TCU," Dziubinski said. "At this time tive with time and money," Willing- cost $45.(XX) a year, Senter said. said. "It would make my life a lot of year there are so many other things ham said. Bass Performance Hall The money for the increase easier because I'm very impatient to spend money on. Tuition is already However, Nichols said the bene- is now hiring Valet Parking comes from the technology when it comes to the computer." so high. I don't think, as an alumna, fits of the program outweigh these personnel who will also hudgel. Senler said he is pretty sure the I want to give any more money to minor inconveniences. Students Edmondson said the university Internet connection will need to TCU because they make me do who support the university now are double as Bartenders. is constantly upgrading the TCU be increased again next year to things like pay 8 cents for a copy." more likely to continue their alumni infrastructure. meet further demands of users. Notestine said the actual buying support in the future, which is a ma- Thus is an excellent opportunity to work in "We're pulling about $1.4 mil- "Our Internet connection is im- of the brick is not the focus of the jor stepping stone in keeping a TCU one of the BUM exciting environments in Fort Worth. lion into the TCU infrastructure portant," Senter said. "This is the program. Instead, she said it allows degree valuable, Nichols said. Part time hour? only — Perfect for students. every year," Edmondson said. "It third year of increase. It's a good students to start the habit of con- She said students are now given is a significant cost to keep mov- track record." tributing money to TCU. more choices when purchasing the We pay $8.00 per hour plus tips. ing technology forward." "We want to educate students to bricks such as recognizing a frater- Please call The newest increase in the In- Julie Ann Matonis realize, although tuition is seen as sky nity, sorority or sport in which they ternet connection comes as j. a. matonis @ student, tcu. edu high, (tuition) only covers about one- participate. Sali Podvalova at 817-212-4258 half of the money needed," Nichols "In years to come it will be some- to set up an appointment for an interview. said. "We have to find a balance." thing to come back and see," sources, like Indian-owned busi- Notestine said alumni support Nichols said. EARTHQUAKE nesses and other Dallas/Fort helps build the foundation for the fu- The deadline to purchase a brick From Page I Worth area establishments. ture of TCU. is Feb. 28. Forms to purchase a brick SAICA is exploring its options "It is absolutely necessary for the can be picked up at the Dee J. Kelly she said. "Whether it takes place in finding an organization that growth of TCU," Notestine said. Alumni and Visitors Center. 'A! Ml FAl MI WAIM M1HHI WAWWM in Korea. India or America, it is will send the money to India in In previous years, one-half of the everyone's responsibility to the most timely and efficient proceeds from the program went to Jessica Cervantez CONGRATULATIONS TO THE help." manner. Hussain said. scholarships for rising seniors. j.s.cervantez®student.tcu.edu SAICA gol great support from "It would have been great if some supplies, like medical sup- ZETA TAU ALPHA 2001 OFFICERS g the TCU community when it stalled, Scott said. plies, could be sent, but there is- r raised funds for an earthquake STAFF Stogdill said without the addi- n't a way to transport them," lhal shook India in 1994. Hussain From Page 1 tional advisor and PeopleSoft. the lloskkut • Samarthe Ivaulklev said. She expects similar figures Hussain said. department would be facing an ava- lor this current crisis. Hussain said she hopes to gain Vkr I'n■sit kin of fYcgraHllktog• 1 lallk' Cowden people," Stogdill said. "The gradu- lanche because the staff would not "We collected a very generous strong support from the TCU ate advisor Debbie Mar definitely be able to handle the amount of Vtoe I'icskk'tii of New Members* StqjIiarii'Pugh amount in donation! in 1994," community in achieving a goal could use assistance because she work. The organization and support she said. "We are aiming for for a very important cause. Vkr I'tosKk'ni of Men dx'isl lip • Laura Sellner handles all financial information of the staff makes the difference in SI0.D00 in funds this time." SBaretary • I leather Zak and verifications for graduate stu- the office. Palel said SAICA also plans to Manila Suleman dents alone." "Although the department is fac- Ihoflurer • many Vititow solicit supporl from outside mahUas @ hotmall com Scott said the financial aid de- ing an increase in the volume of llisloi tin • Kim Yatt*> partment has a hard time keeping work, we are doing an excellent job Ritual • iifTa-iy Camp people on the support staff because of streamlining student informa- R ii ii K ■Ik 'nk • luMc Mangcbdorf Americans who were discrimi- of the volume of work they are re- tion," Stogdill said. NHPC nated against on college campuses quired to do. He said it is not un- Although the financial aid depart- From Page I and in business environments. common for the department to hire ment needs more staff, Scott said This week is a reflection upon someone who will later find work in they did not ask the Board of I togjrai 11i iii vg Council Members | Kristi Veasey, treasurer for Zeta those individuals and the dream another office for the same amount Trustees for additional help because raraSherwhi • Heatha Oiieal • Lucy Xeighlxjis Phi Beta, said the history of they had for us today." of pay but a lower level of stress. there is not enough space in the of- Ncixvra Morina* Aslilrv Pedro/a • Asltley Lucas NPHC coincides with the purpose The current organizations on "We are dealing with people and fice for more workers. of Black History Month. TCU's campus within the NPHC money, and what we're able to do "Everything at TCU has to be pri- sitiiuKHi Kcil • iiin Will • TVfinyPoe "The purpose of Black History include Alpha Kappa Alpha, Al- and what they need just don't always oritized according to what is most Liu in I'itikenoii • Kiistou I Jfivis • Sliannon Burlck Month is lo recognize how far pha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma work out," Scott said. important concerning the students, Kate Rosenbergs • )ill I liizlckk't • AIIIIXT Stony African Americans have come and Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi and Zeta The staffing issue was addressed and financial aid is just one of the to reflect on our ancestors who Phi Beta. two years ago when an additional things on that list," Scott said. Aslilcs \lt (.islin • Kelly Slialkx'k • Amanda Wrnn fought for our equal rights." advisor was added to help out the Veasey said. 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ADOC on Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. - Activities Room Dr. R Scott Colglazier, Senior Minister University Christian Church Your Companion for the Journey k 2720 South University Dr. Fort Worth, Tx 76109 J (817) 926-6631 - www.universitychristian.org ETCE EJ1E I SPORTS Page 8 www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, February 1,2001 Achilles tendon Olajuwon wants trade injury sidelines to NBA's Miami Heat Carril indefinitely By Michael A. Lutz mainder of the season. ASSOCIATED PRESS "Nothing has changed, it's the same By Ram Luthra jury. He is seeing limited action HOUSTON — Hakeem Olajuwon, un- (since meeting with Alexander)," Olajuwon STAFF RfPOFMFFI on the court during practice, he happy with his playing status with the Hous- said Wednesday. "I am comfortable." The nation's No. 7-ranked said. ton Rockets, didn't deny reports Wednesday Dawson said Wednesday he knew of no TCU men's tennis team won't Because of the nature of that he'd like to play for the Miami Heat this changes in Olajuwon's status. have any players participating in Carril's injury, head coach season. Olajuwon said he has not spoken to any- the Rolex National Indoor Joey Rive said he wants to The Rockets' center said he didn't want one in the Heat organization but noted that Championships in Dallas today make sure Carril heals prop- to talk about it. he has been closely following the health of through Sunday. erly. "The last couple of weeks, the talk has died Alonzo Mourning, Miami's sidelined All- Senior Esteban Carril. "This is a very delicate in- down, and I want to keep it that way," Olaju- Star center who may or may not be back ranked No 20 nationally, re- jury," Rive said. "(Carril) needs won said following Wednesday's practice. next season because of a rare kidney disor- moved his name from the sin- to give the injury time to get The 38-year-old Nigerian native told the der. gles main draw Tuesday healthy." South Florida Sun-Sentinel "Even with Alonzo back, because of an Achilles tendon Carol said he is optimistic before Tuesday night's nt's supposed to be confiden- it would make them injury about a speedy and healthy re- game against the Heat that stronger." Olajuwon said of tial, but the idea is to play Kristin Lage, associate ath- turn, but he is trying to remain he wanted to make better playing in Miami. "There's there." letic trainer, said Carril has a patient. use of skills this season un- something to definitely left Achilles strain She said al- "1 really want to come back der a coach like Pat Riley. look forward to." — Hakeem Olajuwon, though Carril is making for the National Team Indoors "That's my goal, really, Houston Rockets center Olajuwon, who won two progress, no timetable can be in Seattle," Carril said. "But in to get to play with the Heat NBA titles with the Rock- set for his return. order for that. I need to get this year," Olajuwon told ets in 1994 and 1995, said "We want him to get as much healthy and get cleared by the the newspaper. "It's supposed to be confi- he thinks the lack of quality centers in the out of the tendon as possible, training staff." dential, but the idea is to play there." Eastern Conference coupled with Houston's but he isn't able to train hard on The Frogs are scheduled to It's the latest round of discussions con- perimeter-based isolation offense would it." Lage said participate in the National In- cerning the 17-year-veteran and future Hall make a move to the Heat ideal. Carril said the injury is un- door Championships in Seattle of Famer who has spent his entire college "You look at the Eastern Conference and usual. Feb. 15 to 18. and pro career in Houston. Olajuwon led the the opportunity to get to the Finals," he told "It's a very weird injury, be- The two-time Ail-American Rockets to NBA titles but now he's in the the newspaper. cause sometimes it's all right has already missed the Rice final year of a contract that pays him $16.5 "You look at it as a legitimate opportu- and then at times it causes (a lot Indoor Tournament and a dual million. nity. I'd like to end my career on my own of | pain." Carril said. "It really match vs. Texas-Arlington Olajuwon has asked the Rockets to trade terms, where you know, it's not decided for is painful when I run on it." during the spring season. or release him but owner Les Alexander has you." Carril said the injury oc- Carril was replaced in the declined. General manager Carroll Dawson Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich curred sometime during the tournament by Middle Ten- has said it would be almost impossible to seemed surprised by Olajuwon's comments. Winter Break, but he could not nessee State sophomore Daniel File photo trade Olajuwon, given their salary cap plans. "I just heard about it a few minutes ago," remember exactly when. Klemetz. Senior Esteban Carril hits a forehand from behind the baseline Alexander and Olajuwon met last week Tomjanovich said. "It kind of blind-sided Carril is taking part in daily last season at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center. Because of but neither would discuss the results of the me. I don't want to comment without giv- therapy, stretching and strength Ram Luthra an Achilles tendon injury, Carril will miss the Rolex National In- meeting. Alexander declined to say that Ola- ing it some thought." conditioning to repair the in- [email protected] door Championships in Dallas today through Sunday. juwon would be with the Rockets for the re- Tulsa victory not out of reach Men's team needs to play 'TCU basketball,' players say By Matt Stiver game with pressure defense. Tulsa's soph- a win against Tulsa. '.HI ( l,!AM omore forward Kevin Johnson finished "Every game is big because so many The lasl time a TCU men's basketball with 30 points, 10 rebounds and eight teams are bunched together (in the con- team beat Tulsa, a TCU player finished blocks. ference standings)," Tubbs said. "This is with the single-season steals record and Though losing three players from last the fun part of the year. It's time to put up the Frogs obtained a berth in the NCAA year's team, Tulsa has varied little from ils or shut up." Tournament game plan. The Golden Hurricane beat the During the Frogs' last four losses to Junior guard Greedy Daniels has al- Frogs with their inside game and timely Tulsa, TCU has been unable to break ready broken Mike Jones' steals record. perimeter shooting. Tulsa's zone defense. Now, the Frogs just have to beat Tulsa, Tubbs said the Frogs have learned from Tubbs said Saturday's win over SMU and the latter challenge remains within the their past mistakes. has helped breathe life back into a once Frogs' sights. "We went back and figured out where struggling Frog team. While beating Tulsa at we could improve." Tubbs "We're excited to play," Tubbs said. 7 p.m. tonight at Daniel- said. "This is a whole dif- "We really need our students to come out Meyer Coliseum will not ferent game. It's in our and give us some good support and create ensure the Frogs their "Every game is big because place with our atmos- an intense atmosphere. I think we're bet- first NCAA berth since so many teams are bunched phere. We'll be ready to ter prepared to play them here this year I99X. head coach Billy together (in the conference play." than we were last year." Tubbs said a victory will standings). This is the fun Daniels said the Frogs The Frogs will face a one-day turn- provide much-needed part of the year. It's time to have everything they need around before facing UTEP in El Paso momentum. put up or shut up." to beat Tulsa. Saturday. A victory in El Paso would give As of late, Tulsa has "We just need to play the Frogs sole possession of second place. owned the Frogs, winning — Billy Tubbs, TCU basketball," Daniels "It's kind of a ridiculous situation to head basketball coach MX straight. On their way said. "The coaches have schedule like that," Tubbs said. "Usually lo the Elite Eight last " given us a good game when you have a Thursday, Saturday turn- year, the Golden Hurri- plan. If we do that, we'll around, both games are on the road or at cane defeated the Frogs three times, in- be fine." home." cluding a 94-73 victory in Fort Worth. Coming off a 100-91 victory over Despite the temptation of looking ahead I ust-year Tulsa coach Buzz Peterson Southern Methodist Saturday, the Frogs to Saturday's game, Daniels said the Frogs continued Tulsa's mastery over TCU this find themselves in another must-win situ- are focusing on the game at hand. year. The Frogs were soundly defeated 82- ation. A victory would pull the Frogs into "Right now, all we're thinking about is David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER (i(i Jan. 17 in Tulsa. Trailing by seven at a tie for second place in the Western Ath- Tulsa," he said. Junior guard Greedy Daniels attempts to split two Southern Methodist defenders in the half, the Frogs managed to cut Tulsa's letic Conference behind Fresno State. Fac- TCU's 100-91 victory Saturday at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Daniels' ability to create of- lead lo one with 17:53 to play. The Golden ing a tough road game at Texas-El Paso Matt Stiver fense for his teammates will play a role in the Frogs' success against Tulsa tonight at Hurricane, however, look control of the Saturday. Tubbs said the Frogs need to get [email protected] Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Pierce reaffirms commitment, joins list of 14 recruits BRIEFS Flying Frogs travel to Houston tioning coach. Athletics Director By Chad Carey cruiting, said Pierce could become a in the 40-yard dash and will follow '■>il' MAFf leader on the TCU team. in his brother's footsteps by playing Solid Commitments The TCU track team will run in the Eric Hymen announced Jan. 23. With national signing day less "I would consider Pierce proba- TCU football. Curtis Modkins, Je- ■ RB Mark Pierce Cougar Indoor Invitational Saturday Sommer has been the assistant than a week away, the TCU football bly one of the state's most intimi- remy's brother, played for TCU Weatherlord in Houston. Head coach Monte Strat- strength and conditioning coach at Missouri since 1991. Before joining program received perhaps its most dating players." Ketchum said. "1 from 1989-92. ■ 0L Michael Toudouze um and the Frogs are coming off seven first- the coaching staff at Missouri, Som- elite commitment of the 2001 re- can see him being a future team cap- Ketchum said TCU is lucky to get San Antonio Modkins. place finishes mer played in the NFL with Hous- cruiting season late Tuesday night, tain at TCU." ■ DT Kevin Breedlove according lo wire reports. TCU also got good news last "I would say that Modkins is a in the Okla- ton, Buffalo and Indianapolis Corpus Christi Wealherford Senior High School week when quarterback Tye Gunn of sleeper recruit lhat is going to make homa Indoor Sommer is a graduate of Texas- running back Mark Pierce, who La Grange reaffirmed his commit- a very fine college safety." he said. ■ 0L Ben Angeley Classic in Nor- El Paso with a B.S. in education. originally committed to the Frogs ment to the Frogs. Gunn, who orig- Joining Modkins in the defensive Earth man. Okla. He was a four-year letterman back in August, reaffirmed his com- inally committed to TCU in late back field will be highly-touted ■ CB Mark Walker Along with with the Miners' football squad, earning freshman All-America hon- mitment to TCU after strongly con- August, almost committed lo Purdue cornerback Mark Walker. Walker, Duncanville the seven first- place finishes, ors in 1982 and was named honor- sidering Arkansas. on a visit in early January. But fol- who is Texas' No. 33 overall re- ■ LB Martin Patterson cruit, committed to TCU after tak- the Flying able mention all-Western Athletic TCU coaches cannot comment on lowing an in-home visit from TCU DeSoto PATTON Pierces commitment or the 13 other head coach Gary Patterson, Gunn ing an official visit to the campus Frogs recorded Conference four times. ■ QB Tye Gunn players who have already commit decided to stick with the Frogs. in January. four NCAA "I am very excited to be here and ted to TCU until Wednesday per Gunn, who lead his high school Walker said the tradition, players La Grange provisional marks in the season's be part of the athletics program at NCAA rules. football learn lo the state 4-A cham- and coaches were the main reasons ■ S Jeremy Modkins first competition. TCU where there is a commitment Pierce, who ran for more than pionship, is considered one of the he committed lo TCU. Marlin TCU's Darvis Patton was named to winning," Sommer said. "I'm I .MM) yards his senior season, told lop five quarterbacks in Texas and is TCU has also received live com- ■ OL Sunny Ahsang Western Athletic Conference men's also glad to be back in the state of track Athlete of the Week for his Texas, which is where I belong." Lone Star Recruiting thai attending the No. 46-ranked quarterback in the mitments from offensive lineman Killeen showing in Norman. Patton, a sen- TCU is his final decision nation. The 6-fool-4-inch, 195 Shane Simms, from Tomball, chose ■ OL Stephen Culp "I'm going to TCU." Pierce said. pound Gunn choose TCU over Pur- the Frogs in July after receiving at- ior, captured two first-place finishes, Prairie View player recovering Tyler "I'm going lo represent the state of due, Arizona, Houston and Southern tention from Nebraska, Texas, Texas sprinting to a time of 21.47 in the Prairie View A&M third baseman ■ 0L Shane Sims Texas and lhat is the way it is going Methodist. A&M and Arkansas. Also committed 200-meter dash and leaping 25 feet Earnest Jackson was hit in the back to be." Joining Pierce and Gunn in the to joining the Frogs' offensive line Tomball 4 inches in the long jump. Both yesterday by a foul ball during the Pierce, who is considered the No 2001 recruiting class are a group of are: Stephen Culp from Tyler; Sunny ■ CB Flander Malone marks were meet records and second game of a doubleheader at 1 fullback in the slate of Texas, and players with various high school ac- Ahsang from Central Texas; Ben An- Dallas enough to earn NCAA provisional the TCU Diamond. Jodi Wotowey, the No 68 running back in the na- colades. Jeremy Modkins, a safety gley from Earth; and Michael ■ WR Matthew Grimmett qualifying marks. athletics trainer, said Jackson suf- fered bruises, but he did not break tion, according lo Lone Star Re- from Marlin, chose the Horned Toudouze from San Antonio. Snyder Patterson fills last position any bones. Athletics officials from mitting, chose TCU over Texas, Frogs over both Kansas and Baylor ■ K Michael Wynn Arkansas, Oklahoma and Purdue. in December and is the No. 67 safely Chad Carey Don Sommer was named the new Prairie View A&M were unavailable Midland Geoff Kctchum. of Lone Star Re- in the nation. Modkins has 4.4 speed [email protected] Homed Frog strength and condi- for comment on Jackson's status.