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T ^^ M 1 Serving Texas Christian University C U DAILY SKIF www.skiff.tcu.edu I Friday, April 23, 2004 I Vol. 101 • Issue 109 • Fort Worth, Texas Employee wages debated by task force, Chancellor Boschini

Staff members are looking for here, and I can make you a list of tccognized in multiple areas," Undet fotmcr Chancellor some housekeepers, administrative officials also try to reduce wage ways to battle problems in the all the people that work rwo jobs to Campbell said. "Compensation is Michael Ferrari, entering hourly assistants, groundskecpers and oth- compression, a problem created university's wage system. be able to make it," Ramirez said. "I and has been a long-standing issue employees went from earning ers cannot live on TCU wages and when newly-hired employees earn By Marco Lopez hope they do something. It's hard." of discussion at the Staff Assembly, $5.73 to $8 over a period of five must have second jobs and or re- nearly as much money as their sen- years. In response to a request from Staff Reporter A group of 16 staff members are the Budget Advisory Committee, ceive some kind of government as- ior co-workers and supervisors. the Staff Assembly, Chancellor again, a number of places." sistance," Pope said.Campbell said Ruben Ayala, a painter who has Many university staff members trying to do something. They are Victor Boschini created a repre- Staff members from areas such worked for 15 years at the Physi- have to work two jobs to meet their working to design a five-year plan sentative staff task force in the fall compensation is a major issue be- as the Physical Plant, student af- cal Plant, said he thinks he has not basic needs, staff members say. to solve problems in the univer- to set priorities fot solving the dif- cause administrators have to use fairs, extended education, the li- received fair raises compared with Gerardo Ramirez, who has sity's wage system and improve ferent compensation issues. limited resources to accomplish brary and advancement, among other employees. worked as a groundskeeper for 10 employees' benefits, said Carol Tara Pope, a task force member, many things. Compensation pays others, are meeting biweekly as "I've worked here for 15 years, years, said there are many employ- said currently more than 250 em- for salaries, raises and the Tuition Campbell, vice chancellor for fi- part of the Staff Compensation and other employees who have ees struggling just to survive. nance and administration. Task Force to recommend changes ployees earn less than $20,000 a year. Assistance Program, as well as health "I've had two jobs since I started "I think the need has been to the compensation system. "While progress has been made, and retirement benefits. Universitv (More on WAGES, page 2) A ticket to raising funds Greeks raise money and When not fighting crime, university police writing citations give time to good causes More than $121,000 and 25,000 fraternity and sorority is required to If students updated their parking Texas Christian University Police Department hours of community service were do philanthropies by its national chap- permits, the number of parking cita- donated to charities by Greek ter, but that is not the only motivation. tions would be reduced significantly. TRAFFIC CITAriON organizations in 2003. "Many students patticipate be- B) Erin Baelhge Bv Slacey Grant cause it's a chance to give service to a Staff Reporter Skiff Ki*|)ol1cl wonderful cause and have fun with Call it a bull market for traffic citations. Fraternity and sorority members their organization at the same time," The university is on pace to levy more may have to wotk extra hard this yeat she said. parking fines than last fiscal year — if they hope to surpass the successes of Spencer Blevens, 1FC director of when students, faculty and staff forked 2003s philanthropic events. service, said TCU fraternities donated over more than $370,000 for TCU cita- According to the directors of service more than $44,000 to different char- tions — and has already collected for the Interfraternity Council and ities last year. $351,207 since June 1, said Cheryl Wil- Panhellenic Council, more than son, the university controller. Blevens, a sophomore advertis- $ 121,000 was donated to various char- The university uses the funds to help ing/public relations major, said Pi ities through philanthropies in 2003. support general university activities. Kappa Phi raised the most money Tiffany Abbott, director of frater- The TCU Police Department employs nity and sorority affairs, said each (More on GREEK, page 2) 22 licensed officers and 10 security guards who — when they're not solving crimes or trying to prevent them — sweep the campus tor parking offenders. An administrative assistant maintains a Christianity feels rift database and even compiles a "Most Wanted List" of students who have re- ceived multiple tickets since the start of the academic year. over homosexuality And the only thing stopping police from writing more tickets is a iack of officers. hand, only one of about 30 Chtistian "We constantly have vacancies because Homosexuality has stirred debate in many denominations. officers leave for higher salaries at bigger Chutch regions will ordain a gay or- departments," said J.C. Williams, assis- B\ Elizabeth Basset! dination candidate. tant chief of police. Staff Reporter The Christian Church is not the Every nine-hour shift has at least four The controversy surrounding gays only denomination struggling to de- scheduled officers, but the department and lesbians and theit role in Christian- fine the roles of homosexuals. would like to have five officers on every ity was highlighted this spring at TCU. The Episcopalian Church is also shift, Williams said. Btite Divinity School was the cen- caught in a controversy. Gene Robin- "More tickets are given during the tet of focus when an openly gay ad- son was consecrated as the first openly 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. shift because ministrator, who is also a Christian gay bishop of the U.S. Episcopal there are more officers,'' officer Ervey Church minister, said a church official Church in fall 2003, and ever since, the Anglican church has been pas- Garcia said. "The officers at night can't discriminated against him because of write tickets because they ate more con- sionately debating whethet this is in his sexuality. line with church policy. cerned about security." TCU is affiliated with the Christian As of March 31, the TCU Police De- The Roman Catholic Church holds Church (Disciples of Christ), and partment had issued 9,682 tickets that although being homosexual is even though this denomination has a since Aug. 1. not a sin, gay sex is. The Catechism, reputation of being nontraditional Ben Dalton, a sophomore political sci- or official doctrine of the church, says and accepting, this spting has proved ence and criminal justice major, said the that homosexual acts are against nat- that even a progressive religion has to officers give too many tickets, which has ural law and cannot be approved un- a negative impact on the university. grapple with new trends. der any circumstances. "It alienates the students and makes A rift in the Chtistian Church was But the church adds that homosex- exposed: Many in the church support uals should be accepted with respect (More on TICKETS, page 2) gays in all their roles, including serv- ing as ministers, but on the other (More on RELIGION, page 8) Learning lessons to last a lifetime Reading between the lines

Growth in life shouldn't stop tory that she found she could featured in articles for the Hous- m with successes, says a 46- not ignore her love for design, ton Chronicle, USA Today, Amer- — —-rsr year-old junior interior design losing herself time and again in ican Metal Market, Family major. design projects. Business and Nations Business. J8T | y~ By Amy Bowman "It is important to listen to the A couple of years latet she de- Staff Reporter still, small voice we all have and cided to sell her business, took If wisdom is knowing that you let it be a guide," she said. time off and found a love in culi- ,.•«**•** don't know, then Debra Benditz In Morgan's case, that voice has nary school. After graduation she Morgan is very wise indeed. Never led her down several paths. teamed up with a Certified Mas- mind that she can't figure out "Sadly, many of us do things fot tet Chef and started a culinary others and in the long run end up what she wants to be when she consulting firm. miserable," she said. grows up. Then came the decision to sell Morgan has been fortunate in "The more I know the mote I out once again and come back to fun and profitable work environ- ♦ t want to know and tealize how lit- school to study art history. ments throughout her life. First tle I actually know," Morgan said. and before college the first time Because of the excellent pro- She's a junior intetior design around, there was the job in the gram at TCU, Motgan made the major, but she's also 46, a success- golf shop. move to Fort Worth where she ful (and once not-so-successful) Then, shortly after, Morgan also discovered her love for design s *»*.**,« businesswoman from Houston went to work for her fathet selling in home and work environ- who is taking some time off to do pipe and decided at the age of 26 ments."! don't evet see myself re- the marriage thing. to start her own company. tiring and just traveling or .— Morgan picked TCU specifi- With the success of her business volunteering," she said. •>; cally because of class size and an in the oil field tubing industry, Morgan does, however, feel incredible staff to explore her love Motgan was named one of the traveling can be an important en- Sumh Chocko/Photo Editor of all aspects of design as well as Top 10 working women in Amer- tity for people to experience. Math professor Georfte Gilbert grabs a quick iunch and a look at the College of Science and Engineering Student art history. ica by Glamour magazine. Her Research Symposium Thursday in the Tucket Technology Center. The two-day event will end with final judging of It was while studying art his- keen business sense has also been (More on MORGAN, page 2) the projects, free food, live music and an award ceremony today. THE PULSE Friday, April 23, 2004

Campus Lines sented 1.2 percent of the annual joining the corporation, TCU em- TCU community and should be WAGES budget, Campbell said. In 2005, ployees' insurance premiums aware that currently some mem- Your bulletin board for From page 1 campus events insurance would represent 3.2 per- would increase 14 percenr to 20 bers are not earning enough to live cent of the budget, she said. percent, Weis said. If TCU joins, on," Pope said. "I think reconsid- been here for two years are mak- tanounamcnti d campui tvenoi public meetings and other awwal campua Campbell and Weis said admin- employees' premiums would go up ering our wage philosophy is nec- ing as much as I am," Avala said. information should be brought to the TCL' Daily Skirt office It Moudy Build- istrators are considering joining about 6 percent, he said. "Sometimes I've even had to train essary in aligning our mission Ing Smth. Room 291, mailed to TCL' BV\ 2980X1 or e-mailed to (aUffletten- with 27 other schools to create an Last semester, administrators them how to paint, and they arc statement and our budget." OtCU edu I I Vadlmc tor receiving announcements is 2 p.m. the dav betore they insurance corporation that would approved changes to the Tuition David Grebel, director of Ex- arc to run the skitt reserves the n^ht to edit submissions tor style, taste and making as much as I do." reduce increasing health-care costs Assistance Program to help reduce tended Education, said employee! -.pace tl John Weis, vice chancellor for for employees. the cost of benefits granted. Weis want opportunities to advance both human resources, said that in the Boschini said administrators ■ Want to have input in choosing the activities and bands during said despite efforts to reduce ex- within salary ranks and in terms of past 1(1 years, administrators have should have looked at that op- Howdy Week? Do you want to be actively involved in the biggest penses, the cost of employees' job opportunities on campus. tried to tackle problems in the wage tion sooner. week of activities at TCU? The Programming Council Howdy Week benefits will increase about $2 Weiscq said administrators have jystem on a case-by-case basis. "This is something that should Project Director is looking for people who are interested in helping million next school year. not been successful in their battle ro 'Vie haven't taken care of every- have been done 10 years ago," Bos- and serving on a panel to organize Howdy Week. E-mail j.l.steck- Weis said the task force is study- solve the problems because of insuf- thing that we need to take care of chini told faculty senators April 8. [email protected] for more information. ing the wage system and analyzing m compensation," Weis said. "The "I just think it would have been a ficient funds. He said a comprehen- several compensation philosophies sive plan has to be developed to ■ A six-hour defensive driving course under the curriculum of interest is in putting together a good idea for all of the private that could be adopted, such as the National Safety Council is being offered from 1-7 p.m. April 29 plan that looks realistically at what schools in Texas to do this years ago, address the issues.Campbell said the living wage, a philosophy that and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1. On completion of the course, we can do over the next five ycats as 1 believe it might have saved all task force should be done with its you are eligible for a 10 percent reduction on your liability insur- tor start compensation." Pope said of us some money along the way." would pay each employee enough work by mid-tall 2004, because rhar ance for three years. It is not for ticket dismissal. To register, call insurance costs are hitting employ- Campbell said administrators are to support a family of four. is when administrators start develop- Hao Tran at (817) 257-7778. ees' pockets very hard. trying to deal with the increased Pope, a horticultural assistant, ing the annual budget for the 2006- "The act of purchasing family cost of benefits, such as health said she would like the task force 2007 school year. She said university ■ Applications are now being evaluated for The Ten Star All Star health insurance shaves off $2.28 per surance and the Tuition Assistance to examine TCU's salaries in light officials will pay close attention to the Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Men hour, reducing an S8 an hour em- Program. She said benefits have of the mission statement."! sup- task force's recommendations. and women ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. Past participants ployee to $5.72 an hour," Pope said, had a double-digit increase in the port a wage philosophy that rec- include: Michael Jordan. Tim Duncan and Vince Carter. Camp loca- Haroo I opei In 1999, insurance costs repre- current annual budget.Without ognizes we are all members of the m.ti.lujii'zrmmr^iltu fin tions include the following states: California. Colorado, Florida, Georgia. Illinois, Indiana, Kansas. Maryland. Michigan, New York, North Carolina. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas. Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. For a free brochure, call TICKETS violations, followed closely by "Philanthropies are what soror- (704) 373-0873. parking in a numbered reserved GREEK ities were based off of in the be- From page 1 From page 1 space, with 1,166 violations. ginning," Elliott said. "We ■ Can't pass the MOS TEST? Help is here. Take MOS exam prep them not like the officers as DeAnn Jones, administrative weren't founded on patties, we courses. Classes are held six times a week at convenient hours. overall with about $12,500. assistant at the police station, were founded on service." Sign up at the Neeley Certification Office in Dan Rogers Hall. much," said Dalton, who has re- Sigma Chi came in second with a keeps track of the parking cita- Every fall, DG hosts Anchor- Room 138. or call Leigh at (817) 257-5220 for details. ceived three tickets since his total of $6,000, and Sigma Phi tions every month. A few names splash, an event where fraternities freshman year. "I think the fines Epjilon raised $5,200 for the begin to stand out after she enters compete and raise money for are ridiculously high, Once I got thitd highest. a $100 ticket lor parking in a fire their information many times, charity, Elliott said. DG's main Pi Kap President Charlie lane for one minute while I went she said. philanthropy is Service for Sight, Stcphan, a sophomore advertis- to call a friend on the outside Many repeat offenders are in which sotoriry members read ing/public relations major, said he dorm phone." placed on the "Most Wanted stories to blind people on a thinks they wete able to raise so If students updated theit park- List," a list of students who weekly basis. T much money because the mem- ing permits, which cost $75 a have received three or more Elliott said what she loves bers are very interested in service. C year, then the number of parking tickets since the start of the ac- about philanthropic service is the "We have members who join u violations would be significantly ademic year. unity it provides to her sorority. DAILY SKIFF reduced because, according to po- our fraternity specifically because No. 1 on the list is a student with "I love how it unites all sorori- they are so committed to service," I iUial.or.ol t opvirtjir Mi right! .'H theemiiccontano ,' lice records, the most frequent vi- 44 tickets since August, according ties," Elliott said. "All Delta Stephan said. "It's a big goal we Y.urtmcn. I. thenst' RH] !< ir.ini.1i... olation is not having a current to Police Department records. Gammas do Anchorsplash and have every year." parking permit. The Police Department re- Service for Sight. It gives us a . from .Lr ,... Stephan said the amount of lirrriii lllr " ' Records show 2,881 tickets fused to release the student's common bond." publuiwd I... liniitcl ID .lit CO money raised is not a contest have been issued fot this viola- name or the type of vehicle the In addition to the money do- i.iciiil.r. ... 1 hr Anociattd Ptwi among chapters, but father an Stjni niiiiibc, [81-I2S---428 tion, which carries a $75 fine, student drives. nated in 2003, more rhan from Aug. 1 to March 31, com- opportunity to taise money for . .I.MK SJ.r, HP The next "most wanted" stu- 25,000 hours of community V.l-»ri|. • IMf j.r SI.) pH wmM I 111,1 pared with 3,331 tickets issued great causes. ttcit. dent has received 32 tickets service were completed by M,,I,,, ,JJ„ for this violation during the same "It's all a matter of focus," K 2980M, For > Hu.nn-., SUruftc, since August. Greek organizations. period last year. Stephan said. "If philanthropy is LoetfkMi Moud) Etu Student I'.ilil ,nn. On, The police officers do not Emily Hollenbcck, Panhellenic a big focus in your organization, ■ The second-most recorded vio- know if a student has paid a director of service, said Greek On ,,114111, dl.lrillU.liill \i . lation is parking in a space the then you're going to raise more i limit .me pel ponon. A.ltl.n : parking fine because payment is sororities raised $77,300 for var- MOandmiviirabifitthi Wjj permit doesn't allow, with 1,499 money for charity." ious charities and participated in handled by financial setvices, Pi Kap's main philanthropy is Jones said. more than 9,300 hours of com- Push America, which helps peo- munity service. "Many students believe that if ple with physical and mental dis- they pay all their parking fines Hollenbeck, a junior commu- abilities. The fraternity also nication studies major, said Alpha and don't have a balance, then donates money to the TCU Chi Omega raised the most the officers won't write them KinderFrogs School, the pre- money, which was used to help tickets," Jones said. "They will school on campus for children fight domestic violence. The say, 'But I'm really good at pay- i with Down syndtome. sorority's 2003 annual fashion ing my tickets so why I am get- Blevens said philanthropies show raised more than $21,000, ting another one?' " are a great way of giving back to which is slightly less than this Garcia said he hasn't noticed a the community. year's total of $25,000. change in the number of students "Philanthropy is one of the In 2003, TCU's Greek organ- who disobey parking rules and things Greek organizations were izations raised money and pro- receive tickets in his 22 years at rounded on, and we take pride in vided service for such causes in this university. giving back to the community," 2003 as the Muscular Dystro- The fines, which can range Blevens said. phy Association, Children's from $50 to $100, have not led Delta Gamma President Laura Miracle Netwotk, Tarrant to a decrease in the number of Elliott, a sophomore nursing ma- County Food Bank, Toys for parking tickets issued, Gatcia jor, said it's important to partici- Tots, Susan G. Komen Breast said. pate in philanthropies because it Cancer Foundation and Big Edward Green, a junior finance shows people thar there's more to Brother of Fort Worth. major, said the fines are a deter- being Greek than just parties and Stray Grant rent to some students, but don't social events. hlLfFQUtQtlu.rtlll affect others. "It all depends on your finan- cial situation," said Green, who too seriously and be flexible. has not received any parking tick- MORGAN There are lessons even in fail- From page 1 ets at TCU. "You always have that ure. She started a second busi- percentage of repeat offenders "Embtace the differences in ness in the late 80s in New that don't cate. I'm not sure if other cultures and appreciate all Orleans but could only keep it they have a lot of money or if they that we have here, but realize running for a year. just don't care." when traveling, it is not the only "It would have been a mistake If a police officer suspects he or if I had not learned anything way," she said. "Try new things she is writing a ticket for a car be- from it," she said. "Most impor- and don't get stuck in a rut." longing to a repeat offender, then tantly, if we don't try, we don't That happened when she par- the officer will call the police dis- get anywhere." ticipated in the TCU in Scot- patcher to verify how many tick- Morgan says she's enjoyed all land program. ets the student has, Garcia said. stages of her life, including the "1 loved the study abroad expe- "If time permits, their car will current marriage stage. She de- rience ... the way the classes are be booted at that time," he said. cided being supportive was im- presented and the planning and Anyone can be towed or portant, so she put her degree work to pull it off," she said. booted if parked illegally, but the on hold and moved to Indi- And she had an impact on the general standard is to boot or tow anapolis to be with her husband students with her. students who have three or more Paul while he is on an out-of- "She really inspired me to im- citations in the academic year, state assignment. merse myself in all of the won- Garcia said. "Matriage stretches people," derful things that a new culture For this academic year, 681 she said. "It is easy to be selfish has to offer," said Kathryn Mur- students have three or more and self centered. A successful phy, a senior art history major parking violations, according marriage requires a commit- and a friend of Morgan's. to TCU police records. Fifty- ment, patience, understanding Morgan doesn't preach when three cars have been booted, and communication." giving advice, she only shares and four cars have been towed Paul said he was attfacted to Get on Board! her experiences and if they ate since August. Morgan because of her honesty able to help someone, so be it, "It's not effective," Jones said of and her intuitive way of looking the booting and towing of cars. she said. into someone's heart. "We all learn from the hand we "The department has only 12 "She has a way of talking to you are dealt," Morgan said. HORNED FROG BAND boots and doesn't have the time but not at you," Paul said. "She to use them all the time." Murphy appreciated rhat, has an easy way of seeing your If you played in your high school band, Jones said the officers wish Morgan said. problems and helping you in any- the parking fines would be a de- "I learned so much from Debra way she can." spun a flag, or tossed a rifle... terrent to students to stop park- on the TCU in Scotland trip be- Paul said Debra has an im- you should call and check out the ing illegally. cause she brought a lifetime of mense dedication to anything she "We don't want to be known as knowledge and experience that commits herself to. TCU HORNED FROG MARCHING BAND a university that tows everybody she shared with the rest of us," "Her dedication and belief in Contact Toni Parker for more information. off," Jones said. "Frankly, that's Murphy said. God has molded her into the bad PR." Morgan says she's learned woman she is," he said. several important experiences 817.257.7640 or t.parkertcu.edu Kriti Bflithfl Amy Bowman r..m.rWtrror(9*t ri.rv/lr from life: Don't take yourself n. /. l>tiuni(m2Qliu.etlu

< OPINION Friday, April 23, 2004

The Skiff View n-ftie S^ WEDGE I5SUE... Bush ties The best of times, seem a the worst of times bit fishy The end of semester prompts yays and nays List Thursday, the State I >c- Cheers: To our wonderful readers who pick up the partment quietly urged all Skiff every day. noncsscntial U.S. diplomats and Jeers: To classes we fall asleep in on a regular basis. private U.S. citizens to leave Saudi Cheers: To the end of classes we fall asleep in on a Arabia. Senior officials stited that there was "re regular basis. CoMMl w lA'l cent and credi- Jeers: To long, boring graduation ceremonies. Jmlin \tttiii tie information Cheers: To our editor in chief making several critical indicating that extremists are plan assertions in his final column that we recommend every mug further .macks against U.S. Bush-supporter read. and Western Interests." Jeers: To all of our senior friends graduating. Now, regardless ot whether or Cheers: To professors who make finals optional. not you trust the Bush adminis- Jeers: lo still not being able to register for needed classes. tration, you have to admit that something smells fishy about this Cheers: To being so close to the end of college. sudden evacuation. In Killujah, Jeers: To being so far away from the end of college. lour American citizens were bru Cheers: To our administration for vowing not to cen- talk murdered, anil we had to re- sor the Skiff. strain ourselves from nuking the Jeers: To Baylor University's administration, which entire dry. Bin now, in Saudi Ara censoted the school's paper. A last chance to impart politics bia. in response to an "elevated Cheers: To finally graduating (some of us). threat," we're just pulling 0111; As it stands, the I 'nitcd States is Jeers: To having to find a job. economic policy; wasted the thinks coalition-building is a sign pretty chummy with Saudi AIM Cheers: To getting to enjoy TCU for five full years. I Brandon Ortiz | enormous good will this nation of weakness), the president has bia. A few weeks ago, ( 011 Jeers: To never writing another story for the Skiff. received after 9/11, spit on our al- proposed what is essentially a cut ddeezza Rice mentioned that Cheers: To the Lady Frogs basketball team for making It is .1 custom here .it the Skill lies and misled — some would say in health care spending tor vetel Saudi Arabia was "fully on board' it to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time. for graduating editors to write a lied — to the nation so he could ans and eliminating S40 full-time in the war on terror. Jeers: To poor attendance at athletic events. column thanking everyone who take us to war with a country that jobs in the Veterans Benefits Ad- I diink that's kind of interesting Cheers: Finally sticking with one major for more than a year. has helped them and impart Mime was not an immediate threat; ex- ministration, which handles dis- considering that 15 Saudi Arabian hijacker, were "on bi >ard" the jets Jeers: lb having many worthless text-books the book- COMMEMAia words of wisdom ploited a national tragedy for his ability and pension claims from in the young'uns. personal political gain; broken his former soldiers. that toppled the Twin Towers and store won't buy back. crashed into the Pentagon and JW There are so promise and under-funded his What a grear way to reward Cheers: To getting a social life back. Pennsylvania. I'm not trying to sa) many people tor own signature education initiative; those who were willing to die for Jeers: lo friends going home for the summer. Saudis are terrorists, I low-ever. .1 me to thank that attempted to privatize Medicare our country — make them pay Cheers: To our columnists who keep the opinion page [mil taken 111 ( Vtohcr 2001 of cd I'm not going to — which, along with Social Secu- more for health care and under- netted Saudis 111 Saudi Arabia be interesting. Iist them all — rity is responsible for keeping mil- mine the agency that handles their rwcen the ages of 25 and 41 found Jeers: To still having no plans to start a Softball team. I'm too afraid ot pension claims. How patriotic. lions ot senioi citizens out of that (>s percent ot those polled • Chemical plants and nuclear Bi UrtU leaving somebody poverty — with Trojan horse "re- "had sympathy foi the cause "I .. plants are the most dangerous tar- out. But you 101111;" rauleil the Social Security Osama bin Laden." Neil Macfar- gets tor terrorist attack. The EPA Your View know who you are. ami I sincerely and Medicare trust funds to pay quhar, .1 reporter tor the New York Letters to the Editor thank von tor tax cuts lot the ultra wealthy has identified more than 100 Times, notes that "admiration ut With that out ot the way, 1 will chemical facilities where an attack Evaluate all sides of issues Part two, capital punishment. that railed CO create a single job bin Laden is evident even among now devote the test ot this spate could kill more than one million I wish to respond to H/r.i This one's fun, especially in Texas. (Bush will he the only president those who dislike his austere Is- people. lamic vision." In January 2(X)2, Hood's column that ran earlier In 2002, Texas executed 33 peo- to explaining why (ieorge W since Herbert Hoover to preside Bush is quite possibly the worst let me repeat that; One mil- Riyadh confirmed that 100 ol ihc this week hv defending the truth ple, you know who was the sec- 1 ner net job loss); turned over the president in American history. lion people could die if terrorists 158 alleged .il Qaeda prisoners in and morality and hy being 100 ond closest? Oklahoma with seven. Environmental Protection Agency (Conservatives often wonder why were to attack one ot these chem- (iuantanamo Bay were Saudis. percent biased ... I mean honest. I'll let that sink in for a second . . 10 the polluters and is gutting liberals hate Bush so viscci.tlly. I ical plants. Pun face The Saudi monarchy, First, the failed economy under . 26 more people were killed in dean .111 laws; ignored the Consti- So it seems only logical tor the at best parallels the level of op- our commander in chief equals Texas by the government than the wonder how any rational person tution ami eroded our civil liber- government to impose strict regu- pression seen in the Taliban. No 1,800,000 job losses. Pretty big second highest in Oklahoma. Of could mil hale Bush. The hardest lies through the Patriot Acr; 3,557 people under sentence of lations on the chemical industry tree speech, prevs or assembly. No number isn't it? But don't worry, part about making the case for supported taking away overtime death in 2002, 51 were women. and take steps to protect chemical political parties. No dissent. No we created somewhere around Bush's incompetence in limited pay from an estimated eight mil- All these minor sraristics are from plants. But the chemical lobby women's rights. Were talking reli- 700,000 new jobs. We'll my math space is choosing svhat arguments lion workers — including police. the Bureau of Justice, by the way. doesn't think so — so neither gious fundamentalism, secret |xi- is fuzzy, bur I'm not quite sure to leave out. (His rank dishonesty Bremen and first responders — But as this was supposed to be a does Bush and the COP lice, public executions, torture that's growth. Let's see, 1.8 million is fodder tor another column.I before recendy backtracking under direct attack on Ezra, I'll try to Bush — our patriotic "war rooms, the works. It is. in every jobs lost, less than three-fourths of This president has an uncanny gilt political pressure. keep it that way. I believe a main president" — will do whatever it sense ol the phrase, a totalitarian a million jobs regained. Here's a tor being monumentally — and The list goes on and on. Most point was the "activist judges." He takes to win the war on terror — monarchy. quick lesson in U.S. government arrogantly — wrong on nearly ol \oii have heard these argu- said that a lot, the "activist judges" as long as it doesn't inconvenience 1 want to slap President Bush and the economy. More taxes every issue. The old cliche that ments before, and if you're not al- are "writing laws" and "that's what Big Business. every time he savs terrorists "hate means that the government has even a broken clock is right twice ready swayed by them, then I we have legislatures for." Kinda like Oops, I'm out ot space. But this our freedom." Terrorists hate the more money. Pretty simple concept a day doesn't hold true tor this doubt III change your mind by those "activist judges" who said that is only the tip of the iceberg. United States long-time alli.nu, to grab hold of, right? Thar money a small group of black kids could president. repeating them. with the governments that op- goes to job creation, helping the I'm not sure if the narion could go to school in Little Rock because I'm not going to heat sou over Tin also not going to point out press and kill (hem. That's why poor and homeless and paying of a survive another four vears of it was their constitutional right. the head with the same-old De- a few things you may not know; were evacuating from Saudi Ara- debr that increases by the second Bush. These judges are interpreting mocratic charges (which are true) • At a time of (unnecessary) bia. So. il you aren't already Editor in Chief Brandon Ortiz is n teniot more than many make in a year. the law, not making new ones. ut how Bush has: Squandered the war. when soldiers are fighting thinking it, III just come out Laissez faire you say? 1 don't news-editorial journalism majot from When there are landmark cases, largest surplus in historv ami bravely without the manpower F->rt Worth. Hf '"" /"■ reached major Before everyone has the collec- on the 9/1 1 attacks. The -S pages , the United drugs are potentially dangerous re- tive reaction of " I 'rugs are evil dealt with Saudi Arabias connec I States? Ol course, gardless of their legal status, yet and liberals just want to everyone don to the attacks. Days after L J -' whai is "junk we spend billions on control of a (.Iniliium 9/11, Bush allowed private Saudi EDITORIAL BOARD food"? Sure to do drugs," remember that I am select tew and still can't solve the jets to pick up 2-1 members ol ihc Editor in Chief Brandon Ortiz fudge and cake lit the description not saying drugs are good. 1 per- problem, ffiousands of users are bill Laden family .ind crampon Managing Kiiiior Meghan Voukei bin what about chicken? Almost sonally don't even understand why in prisons, hut others arc srill free. ihi-in outside ihc United states. Associate Editor Braden Unwell all food can be bad for you when someone would drink, let alone News Editoi Even il we could stop the sale of We are still holding children in Aaron Kokoruz your diet is unbalanced. Where do do any other drug. What I want Assistant News Editor drugs, what about Granny and t iuantanamo Bay, but Bush gave ( Tvstal Horester is a respect for ,m individual's Sports Editoi Brent Y.uinj we draw rhe line? If we decide her pot greenhouse/meth-lab? bin Laden's family a first J.iss right to choose what thev do with Assistant Sports Editoi Ashley Menzies and ban the sale ol "junk food, Il is hard to take drug laws seri- ticket to freedom! George Bush their bodies and punish them Opinion Editoi Jeff Brubaker how do we srop Granny in her uuslv when a story about the lat- Si.s nickname among Saudi roy- Features Editoi ( Catherine Pillsbury only when they harm others. kitchen from making "gateway est bust is followed by yet another alty is "Bandar Bush." given all Photo Editor Sarah ( Chaeko sweets? One day you eat Grannj 1 Drug enforcement takes police the business investmenti made by I'u ( !opy He.sk Chief Elizabeth Couch 111111111e1u.il saving "drink beer chocolate chip cookies and the manpower away from more scri the Bushes with the Saudis. Co Copy Desk I lint Gabc Wicklund and women will find you irre- ous crimes. People are going to do Web Master Megan StTOUp next thing you know it's her sistible." The line between what is And yet, there are pcopk in "bad" things, whether it's eating Advertising Manager Richard Francis chocolate eclairs. The only way to a "good" or "bad" drug is bluired this world who believe that Bush cookies with a green elf on the Production (Coordinator Jennifer Hall solve this problem is 10 build when tobacco is the second lead- is not exploiting his political ties package, or dropping acid then more prisons, up police funding ing cause of death and is still legal with Riyadh to boost his approval chasing that little green elf around EDITORIAL POLICIES for a special task force ind arresi wink marijuana is not. rating near the election. These everyone that qualifies as obese. their kitchen. All we can, and people are living in complete de- Editorial policy: The content »t lbs Opinion page does not necessarily represent the Mews »\ The only way to justify drug should do is educate the people nial. President Bush is sleeping Texas Christian Universlt) i ntigncd cdltoritli represent the view of die /< VDally S&ftTeduori I think we can all agree this is laws would be it violent crime oc- ill board Signed letters, colurnni ami canooni represent1 ihc opinion of the writen ind do not nec- and leave them to decide what is with the devil, and 11 s about time essarily a'lleel the opinion <>l the editorial board going overboard. I he costs would curred every time someone took right on their own. he got burned. be astronomical and it would them, live college students getting Letter, to the editor: Hie Sktf) WtJcOfflM leileis u> the sdltOf tot |nihhealion Letters must he typed, double-spaced signed and limited to iw wonts To lubtnit a letter, bring u to the skiff. abridge our perceived right to stoned and searching for Jerry Hntlil f'lltiUntill U

HIV positive gymnast wins law suit alter tederal labor investigators (bund lea one ol her roommates, school spokes I liana (chapman VXalsh also told stuck its near Glamis, about 160 miles east of SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Cirque du son to believe n engaged in job discrimi- woman Mary Ann Hill said. The room- and faculty in an e-mail. San Diego, according to Lt. Kevin Soldi agreed Thursday to pay S(>t)(),000 nation. But Cusick refused, saving he mates reported her missing on Wednesday, Walsh "wanted to make sure that peo- Schultz, a spokesman for the Marine air to settle a lawsuit liled by .m HIV-positive could not return to "a company that stood I he cause ol death \sas not immedi- ple knew that the initial examination re base in Yuma, Ariz, that directed the gymnast who was ilred bv the Canadian so strongly against me. ately known. waled no outward signs ot foul play, to search. circus lasi war because il believed he Cirque du Soleil spokeswoman Renee- "Our hearts ami prayers are with het allay concerns they might have lor their Marine officials say two F/A-18 Hor- posed a health risk to other performers. Claude Menard said the company regret- family and her friends," I lill said This is own safety," Hill said. nets left Marine Corps Air Station Mira- Matthew ( usick, 32, voluntarily dis- red firing Cusick and blamed the decision a tragic situation." Wellesley, an elite all-women's school mar in San Diego Wednesday night on a closed his health starus and spent four on ignorance. I here were no obvious signs oi trauma with 2,300 students, is on a SOD-acre cam- routine training mission to Yuma. months training with the circus. He was "We didn't have all the knowledge on to the body, which was discovered behind pus m an affluent suburb west ot Boston. The lead jet lost contact with the other fired iust days before he was to perform a dormitory at the elite women's coll* ■ plane shortly after 8 p.m., about 30 miles in 1 .is Vegas. what HIV is and how us transmitted," vestigators said It was taken to the state l.one person missing after plane wreck northeast of the base, said Capt. Patrick Ilu\ said I was a hazard not just to Menard said. medical examiner's office, which will deter- SAN DIEGO (AP) — Search crews on Ken, spokesman for the New Orleans- other performers, but to the crew and pos- based Marine Forces Reserve. sibly the audience." (lusick said Thursday Missing freshman discovered dead mine the cause ol death, a spokesman for Thursday located the wreckage of a $28 The missing plane was part of a reserve- in a Telephone interview. "I think the set W] 111'SI IT. Mass. i AIM \ Welles the Norfolk district attorney's office said. million military tighter jet that crashed in ; dement sends a message to other employ- lev College Freshman missing since Mon- "We don't know 1 it's natural causes or the Imperial Valley desert, a Marine squadron based in Fort Worth. ers: It you discriminate against people, day was found dead I'hursday in a some othet cause of death,' 1 )A spokesman spokesman said. I he Marines said an investigation there's going to be a price to pay." wooded area on the sprawling campus, oi DavidTraub said. "The information we've Ilie pilot, the planes sole occupant, re- was underway. I usick filed a complaint in July under ficials said. They stressed there was no ob- been able to gel at the scene lias not led us mained unaccounted lor and the search Last month, four San Diego-based the Americans With Disabilities Act. vious sign of foul play. to make a determination there." was continuing. Marines were killed when their UC-35 jet The Montreal-based circus offered to KateLynn Palmer, a freshman from (Cal- Palmer's family in California was no Search crews located the F/A-18 Hor- crashed on approach to Marine Corps Air i:e him six months later, just hours ifornia, was last seen Monday afternoon In titled ol her death. Wellesley President net I'hursday morning in a remote area Station Miramar.

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Fort Worth officials say it will be which is planning future renovations, and man said. hard to compete with the hotel and the Plaza, which has no financing tor up- The luxury ar The Texan is costly how convention center in Grapevine. grading, are two ot the largest and closest ever, and business opportunities are By K.r. Jones hotels that book tor the convention cen- bound to recycle back to Fort Worth cs- Skill Sufi ter. The largest first class hotel downtown. peciallv for those paying their own travel Only a year ago, the Fort Worth I Ion The Wonhington. otters 500 fully reno- bills, he said. vention Center reopened after spending vated rooms, bur rhey will nor book bulk "Educational meetings that bring to- $7"5 million on expansion and renova- space for the convention center. gether educators are many times sensitive tions. Now Gayiord Entertainment has "The Gayiord basically gives tree con- ro price," Harman said. invested around $100 million to cteate vention space because the customers arc The daily rates in Fort Worrh will be a The Texan, a unique hotel and conven- staving at their property. Thai is very dif- cost-effective alternative to the rates and tion destination resort in Grapevine. ficult to compete against, Harman said. extra tees charged by a large resort, Har- ■UK*!'**'- Michael Woody, director ot markering Woody is excited about the Texan be- man said. * for the Grapevine Convention and Visi- cause of its uniqueness and Gaylord's con- On rhe other hand, Fort Worth may tors Bureau, believes Gayiord Entertain- cern for rhe surrounding community. lose some of the state association con ment has pur this part of the United States "When Gayiord was looking tor a sire vention contracts that tend to rotate on a different map, one for those who in Texas, they wanted a community they around rhe state. It these organizations need extensive meeting space and rooms could become a part ot and had a tie to choose The Texan for rhe Metroplex, it and who usually look towatd Chicago or history." he said. will be a while before they return to the San Diego. The people in Grapevine are commit- area and give Fort Worth another chance, "Because this is a very unique project, ted to the historic district and that strong 1 larman said. we are attracring groups that wouldnt dedication has resulted in a prospering I IK Texan is patterned alter Gaylord's have considered DEW before," Woody main srreer, which has been occupied Opryland Resort and Convention Center said. The new interest has resulred a July since 1901. It has a small town feel vet of in Nashville. As gigantic as The Texan booking by the Gold Wing riders, Honda fers six winery tasting rooms and a vin- looks, dominating the Grapevine horizon, motorcycle riders who meet annually but tage railroad. Woody said. il is only one third the size of the Nashville have [level considered this area before. Both Woody and Harman have positive property. Even so, expectations are high Now they are bringing 16,000 people to expectations in regard to the economic for businesses and enterpreneurs in this pan of the country, Woody said. impact on C irapevine and [arrant (bounty. Grapevine that rhe economic impact Doug I larman, president and (IE( I ot The U.S. Bureau ot Economic Analysis caused by Gaylord's involvement in the the Eon Worth Convention and Visitors Regional Input/Output system (RIMS) area will expand over time. Bureau, realizes it will be hard to com- predicts the increase of revenue tor the Texas art gallery owner Ftrib I'roehl is pete with The Texan lor large meeting re- Metroplex should be S2.S billion over the tilling one of seven unique gilt shop loci quirements because of the limited next 15 years due to the ripple effect of a lions inside The Texan. Specializing in availability ot hotel space in downtown property the si/c of The Texan. 'lexas artists, Rob and his wife Kathv have Fort Worrh. Harman said he's happy about the op- ran their art galleries, called Anisic lor Fort Worth's Convention Center situa- portunity Grapevine has been given, but about ten years. The Grapevine location tion is quite different from the private cor- he doubts Fort Worth will benefit from is their third store, porate propenv development because it is Hie Texan because il is a sell-contained, I'roehl has previously visited the a public facility. The rates are set by the toll service destination resort. Nashville Opryland resort, SO when he city ro charge an appropriare rental fee for "Tarrant County will see a small per- saw the opportunity to occupy a retail the space. The limited surrounding hotel cent of tax revenue, but the retail protlr space m The Texan, he jumped on board. space is independently owned from the isn't likely to find iis way to Fort Worth. "The Gayiord people really know what convention property. The Radisson, That's the wax they designed it," Har- the) are doing," I'roehl said. "It is a pre- miere place tor meetings. And given the theme ot the hotel and what we do, its a great fit. "We think it's a tremendous hotel and convention center. There is nothing like it in lexas," Troehl said. The Texan opened on April 2 with vis- its by the mayor ot Grapevine, the < EO of Gayiord Entertainment Company and around 10 thousand people who came to see it. The' hotel was sold out the entire weekend. 't Jones/ Staff Photographei In the shadow eil the gigantic resort, the The Texan (pictured above). Grapevine's new hotel and convention center, is expected to attract business from dround the nation. Even local artists (left) see retail opportunities Silver Lake Marina glistens on the water. inside the Texan's gift shops. Owner Sieve Berry is optimistic about the economic impact the newly opened [bean "College students make up most ol my Silver Take Marina redesigned their en- will have on his business. I le has invested stall. The marina is a tun environment to trance to dress it up with landscaping and in extra jet skis, is building a patty boat work ill and 1 hope to hire mam more an expensive sign, Berry said. and has pontoon boats ready lor the students soon." Berry said, 1 le will be em- Workers agreed the expensive upgrade greiwth expected in rentals. There is a ploying cashiers, reservationists, gas atten- to the entrance is a direel result ot trying convenience store and a seasonal burger dants, and safety orientators, he said. to keep appearances up as a resulr ot the stand, which reopens May 1. Berry is Having a mammoth first-class resort Gayiords Texan development. looking to fill many job openings cic.itcel perched on the adjacent lake-front property K.C. 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The life students find while studying weight 1 put on." have known before I came," said Ling. "()ne "Me and this guv from Pennsylvania put Itihnson's crime-stopping ability. ()r maybe abroad varies greatly from life on While walking everywhere is a welcome day I was in a stoic looking at some clothes down some whiskey and decided we wanted they just didn't care. campus. change, living in a country rhat has an en- and it was really warm, so I just made a com- in 'the club' and did it while being pho- "I was ai Carnevale (in Venice) taking pic- tures, and when I walked out ol the square lie llrad, ,1 Il,.«, II iireh different language may take a little ment to one of the ladies and said, 'estoy tographed I" girls thai walked down with Skill Stall longer to get used to. Ceci Ling, a junior in- caliente,' which is supposed to mean I'm a us," ( arson said. "It was a memory ten a life I noticed my small silver phone was gone." time because when you go under you're not lohnson said. "1 really could do nothing but There is life ourside the "Bubble." ternational marketing and Spanish major little hot.' sure if you're heart is still heating or not. The just laugh and s.u shit happens '" The "Bubble" is actually what students re- studying in Seville, Spain, suggests thai even "Little did I knew that here, rhat term tour guide and othei locals assured us that No matter where a student chooses to' fer to as the "TCU Bubble." One could de- if you are familiar with the language ot the means, 'I am homy.' No wonder she looked thev had all done it and we were in no dan srudy abroad, they will definitely be living scribe it as the immediate area surrounding country you are living in, you should re- at me strange," Lug said. ger or 1 w.mld have nevet taken rhe dive." in a different culture, and with s,i many campus, but it is not so much a physical search some popular phrases eit rhe people- In addition lo trying to overcome rhe lan- guage barrier, Johnson said ir is a good idea When not living to do the outrageous, things tei be prepared leu. and such a differ- place as it is a way ot lite. before you go. Carson said study abroad students, espe- ent lifestyle to adapt to, lohnson has a short Despite being located in Fort Worth, the "I can speak Spanish pretty well because to travel anv chance you get, and do things you never thought you could because you cially those who will study in I ondon, need list ot do's and don'ts. "ECU Bubble" is separated from the com- my mom is from Lima, Peru, but there are will "shock the hell out of yourself." to be careful with then finances. In the cur "Travel! It you're studying in one citv, munirv by invisible barriers. It mostly houses definitely some things they say that 1 should For some students studving in London, a rent market, he said you gel about one spend even- weekend out ot town. Every privileged students who know rhey are priv- popular TCU srudy abroad location where British pound for about $2, so when you place has something different to offer, ileged, and whose motto is usually, "You can language is hardly a barrier, the opportunity have to nearly double the- price of everything lohnson said. "Don't stay in your flat the retake a class, but you can't telive a parry." lei do something lei shock [he hell out of thar is already expensive, it cms down on whole time, and don't sleep. Get enit there However, some Students choose to expe- them actually came about while they were your purchases. and meet people. Community living is new rience college life away from campus, and traveling. Ot course, you have hang on to your to most Americans, and nee it is not like liv- many srudents who participare in study Adam c arson, a junior marketing major money in ordet to spend it, and lohnson ing in dorms. abroad programs each semester find out that studying in London, said he and his friends said one of the biggest problems in Italy is "And most importantly, don't waste all life in a foreign country bares hardly any re- traveled to Scotland and went to Loch Ness, pick-pocketers. He said students who will your time being wasted! Europeans don't semblance ro life inside the "TCU Bubble." where they learned a Scottish tradition that be going abroad need to know they should booze like typical college students, and be- With language barriers to cross and dif- requires skinny dipping in the freezing wa- not carry all then money around with them lieve me. site-seeing hung-over is not tun." fercnr cultures to adapt to, there are many ter which. C arson said, is just above the tem- at all times, keep all mone) in then front Although there is much to take into con- things a student must be prepared ro do in perature ui avoid hypothermia it you jump pockets, and keep all personal items ex- sideration, Study abroad students sav ih.it order ro have an enjoyable study abroad ex- in and get out and immediately re-clothe. tremely dose lo then bodies. there is no better opportunity to gn>w as a perience. Neverrheless, as junior photogra- ( arson jumped at the chance to "shock the And he speaks from experience. person, and learn about theworld, and your- phy major David Johnson said the mosr hell out of" himself. In Florence he was having a conversation self Altei all, living ahieud eitters students important thing is to leave the TCU style of Literally. with a man he had just met, when all ol the the many iluugs the "TCL1 Bubble does life behind. ludden the- man punched him in the sioni not. "Come with an open mind," said John- ach and tried to steal his bracelet. 1 he man "Foi any students contemplating studving son, who is studying in Florence. "You will was shocked when lohnson retaliated, abroad, all I can s.u- is do :t." 1 ang said You see things Texas doesn't offer, and plus, it re- and aitet a btiei scuffle and plentj ol definitely go through a little culture SIUKL ally sucks when you're tiut somewhere and yelling, he said the man finally but 1 think it's good to gel out nt the TCU you hear some sruck up American talking decided to run off, unsuccesi Bubble" and experience something dilteii lit about how the USA is so much better." '*»» IM • . "■'« ful. lohnson was glowing. lot a bit. Besides, it makes you realize what Living in a different country means ad- "I was taking eitil little- things you take tor granted, .iuA thai jusring to a different lifestyle, and for crime in 1 lorenceone makes your college experience se> much bet- almost all students studying abtoad, > pick pocket at a ter." transportation without a car is an \„ time," lohnson ■ For students who choose to stud) il- .1, entirely new concept. ,* >+ said. the college experience would not be CortS "Pack your walking shoes be- 4 ^ Apparently, * plete without a semester .ran from the cause you will walk practically the people "TCU Bubble." everywhere," Johnson said. of Venice "Which is great, because I've had vci to Brad™ Howell -KKTrwnptu.cniu lK-ar of [email protected] lost all the freshman beer SEMESTER n 6 Friday, April 23, 20

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,r Victor Boschini eyes the ceremonial scepter at his inauguration March 31. 3. (Photo by Sarah Greene) Allen Walker, daughter of formei professoi Laura I ee ( rane, thanked the community and law enforcement officials tor their VA 11 ,, i.lh 2|. 5. i I'h, ii 11 by I "in Sanders) i Iham elloi Boschini tei eives i it tnding ovation from nearly 600 faculty members after his inauguration speech, 6. (Photo by Raveen Bhasin) Kanga, a I lya< inth Macaw from the lent mya Benton consoles senior [raci Wynn after losing the championship game in the conference tournament. 9. (Photo by Sarah Chacko) Sir James Calw.iv Lads more than mi) lime players in a short exercise during a maatei Jass l,v Raveen Bhasin) lunioi political science major Andrew Norman ami senior political science major Cole Bryan literally "chill in the pool" at the Froj Polai Meat Freeze Fesi at the Recreation ( entei Feb. 2. \1. (Photo byTy Ha llendofl on Feb. 12. 14. (Photo In Stephen Spillman) Freshman entrepreneurial management major Colin H.tmcr takes a pass at a water polo match Feb. It in the Recreation i enter. Campus 8 Friday, April 23, 2004

tin final weeks, players said. It's not .in e.isv issue. Even tilings st,.11 Wud. ,1 second year grad- "It's not adequate to hide be- BASEBALL RELIGION ih.tt seem verv deal may not be uate student of music perform- hind Scripture," he said. "There's some new guvs who are From page 1 From page 10 elear in other peoples eyes. I he ance, said, lor every single I he Bible and early Christians really stepping up this year and making a difference," Findlay said. church is struggling, .is everyone denomination, [here's thai many were against war and capitalism, ompassion because theii rhe team thus far, and ir's helping "Wc know what's at stake. is. but there's open discussion and different views on sexuality. 1 actu- he s.ud. and yet these are aeeepied i \n.ilitv is not chosen and is ol the Frogj keep their focus in lighr As the final weeks of the season bear dialogue about it. ally admire churches that can make in our world today. ti n a trial. (lays should lead .1 life ol die upcoming tournament, said down, tension and excitement is high. The church and the people within a decision as ,1 denomination, 1 'There's no such thing as a ion 1 chastity just as other unmar- senior pitcher Robbie Kindlay. "I think the team as a whole teels the church are not of a single mind. think denominations are afraid to sistent literalist," Schmidt said. "I think now the ream is coming led people should, the ( late- confident and excited about re- The Southern Baptist Conven make a decision because they don'i 1 ulnire changes, and the un- together,'' bindl.ty said. "Ar first we gional tournament," 1 liiran said. hism concludes. tion. [he largest ol the Baptist bod- want to alienate someone. derstanding of things also changes, were inconsistent, but now things "We're anxious." rhe United Methodist ies in rhe I 'nited States, holds ih.n "It's all .1 matter of interpretation.'' including the understanding of are panning our nicely. When we go Important factors such as team- Church also affirms the rights marriage was created by God for what is set forward in religious out onto the field we now go out work and drive have brought to- iiul liberties ol homosexuals. A Freshman music education ma- one man and one woman tor life, jor b ii 1.1 ledtord agreed. there as a team." gether .1 highly-determined team ins;, sell avowed homo- doctrines, he said. said Emily Quesenberry with the churi h is different and luhus Ts.ii, ,1 TCU religion pro- Despite early losses this season, this season, Findlay said. At each icual cannot be ordained, and every practice players are sup- li U Baptist Student Ministries. rson has a different inter- fessor with a specialty in Eastern the frogs have pulled themselves to hough. The General < lonference portive of each other and give it Hopefully, every church would pretation ol the Bible and what's religions, called the struggle over aether to rally through the end of nited Methodist Church their all, he said. be friendly and welcoming and their schedule, Schlossnagle said. ets forth these standards in the in it.' she s.ud. homosexuality a "grapple with the Now that the team has really "I think we're three or tour games ■ i Discipline. loving," Quesenberry said. The problem in almost any re- rhetoric of purity." Christians are come together, it's a total ream ef- off pace of where we ought to be." I here's some ambiguity on But homosexuality is outside of ligion is that people want to rely not the only ones dealing with fbn every rime we pray," findlay he said. "We got offro a slow starr how things are interpreted, of the realm ol God's plan, she said on Scripture, said Daryl stieh hard questions, he said. said. "We're birring well and rhe this season, starring with ,1 1-4 ourse," said the Rev. Brian Young A homosexual act is .1 sin iust like Schmidt, chairman ol the III Klizalwth Bassell bullpen is strong. 1 feel this season record bur I'm pleased with how 1 the Wesley Foundation at TCI premarital sex. she said. religion department. f.a. bassettidtcu.edu will turn out well.' things have been going, especially The Frogs will begin a three- this past week. Hopefully we can game series with St. Louis with the pick up the pace here ar rhe end." series' opening game at 7 p.m. Fri- This season, every player is doing dav in Lupton Stadium. Part-time Electronic: Ins pan to help, and not letting a Ryan t llauni I' Banking Specialist single thing go to their head during r.Li liiiiin hi"h u.'-'hi

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HYMAN athletic department as part of the Its developing a relarionship with TCU and their son has been with After watching Aaron and Matt university versus rhc university as individuals and working together SCHOBEL his grandparents, Lindsay said. deal with the transition into the From page 10 From page 10 part ot the athletic department." that is the most important." "1 can't wait for this to be over," NFL, Mary Jane said Lindsay and Hyman said the athletic depart One of his relationships rhat will she said. "It's been very stressful." Schobel will probably rent a his tone id one ol seriousness. "A« would rather keep himself steady." nient wants to continue to help the Ihe time in January and Febru- townhouse or house when they tually. 1 think most people in ad- he getting even more attention in Schobel started out his athletic university accomplish its goals, but ary spent in Houston Schobel first move. ministration guard what they say the future is with Boschini. Bos- career as a baseball player and has he said the specific accomplishments chini will be taking over rhe athletic worked out at least five hours a day, "He's lucky to have Aaron and due to the nature ol the position and always been a good athlete, Mary six days a week, he said. Matt to learn from," Mary Jane- the information people ate aftei duties of the provost and after June Jane said. 1. he said Hyman will be reporring "Fhe hardest part was being said. "He can watch what they did Prior to coming toIX \!, Hyman "I don't look at the "He always enjoyed football, but was the athletics director at Miami micro, I look at the only to his office. by the time he was in junior high away from (Lindsay and Dayne) right and wrong." Fortunately for the university, the and rrying to go back and forth.' If Aaron and Schobel have to plav u )hio), and i iarland praised him tor macro. People feel as if he knew he had to play." she said. Ins accomplishments .it the school. healthy skepticism Hyman has to- It was natural that Schobel went Schobel said. against each other Aaron said he "He was .in outstanding athletics they are making an ward the media does not carry over into athletes because he is built for "Ihe NFL Combine, where po- doesn't think it would be a big deal, director." Garland said. He lured investment and people mm his view ot the future, although it and a lot of his family members tential draftees go to perform for because they play on the same side great coaches, promoted gendei eq- he admitted the future will be dif- scouts, was stressful tor Schobel , he "I would watch from the sideline are pround of the athlet- were athletes, Mary Jane said. uity, and built strong relationships ferent from what people have be- "He always excelled and did said. while he plays," he said. with the tans and the student ath- ic department. All the come accustom to. well," she said. "We're really proud "It was like a meat market," If Schobel ever had to pla) letes. We were very sorry win n I ( I' wins and losses run "A lot has been accomplished, and of him." Schobel said. "They take you against Matt, a tight end, Bo thinks lured him away, we probably won't continue to make During high school and college, height, weight and watch us work ir will be fun and exciting, he said The Horned Frogs, however, together over time." the giant strides we did in the past," Aaron, Matt and Schobel had a out." and he would be happy to see- couldn't he happier. Hyman said. "Our goal will be to The Dallas Cowboys also gave Aaron if their teams ever played Eric Hyman shorr chance play football together, Chancellor Victoi Boschinl said continue to have all our programs Aaron said. Schobel the chance to work out against each other. he admires Hyman's integrity, and athletics director competing at the highest level." Growing up the cousins "just with the team one weekend this se- Dayne, as well as the oilier that he truly considers [he students Garland, however, is worried messed around in rhe yard," Aaron mester. They bring in players from grandsons, will probably be pres as student-athletes versus athletes about just one thing when it comes said. all over the Fort Worth I >allas area. sured to attend TCU when they who happen to be students; an idea are not as important as the overall to Hyman's ability to keepTCU ath- lo prepare tor the draft, Schobel "I wasn't there to learn from come of age, Schobel said. I Xivne that Garland seconded, saving Hy- well being ofthe athletic department letics pertormingat the highest level. has been working out at a training them, it was more they were learn- knows the name of football players man improved student-athleti grad and the university. "We are a little concerned about facility in Houston this semester ing about me," Schobel said. that hang out with Schobel, he said. nation rates during his tenun at "1 don't look at the micro. I look Ins cowardly streak," Garland said along with other potential draft When the draft is over the new "Dayne has grown up around Miami (Ohio). at the macro," Hyman said. "Peo- with a hint ot sarcasm masked by picks from all over the nation, Mary football players will probablv athletics," she said. "He is good " 1 he bottom line is I Km.in is a ple teel they are making an invest- honesty. "He did refuse to play us in Jane said. He has also been watch- have to go to their respective friends with the players and quality individual in a field where I ment and people are proud ol the the GMAC Bowl." ing what he is earing, she said. teams Monday or Tuesday, then coaches." do not often see 'quality'," Boschini athletic department. All the wins Braden Howell During Schobel's workout in stay for three or four weeks for a i Iryital Forester said in an e-mail. "I le truly sees die and losses run together over time. b.r.kowell@U u.edu Houston, Lindsay has been attending mini camp. c.mjdnsterQu u flu

the second. Fhe rest will scatter to the top 5 to try and get him. run. He has the body to continue to being Jonathan Vilma. Williams is a of Roy Williams or Ed Reed but with STATS late first day or second day picks. Best ot the Rest: Shance Andrews, grow and become lugger. His team great run stopping linebacker and coverage ability. I'aylor is the best de- From page 10 Arkansas. Jake drove, Virginia Tech. will wish he was 2-4" taller, but pro has good speed tor his size. He fensive player in this draft and could best receiving tight end in the Offensive Line Talent Grade: B. Fhe offensive ducrion is production. started off as a fullback before min- possibly be one ot the top three plav line position is solid this year. There league. He is not prototvpie.il size- Robert c lallery, Iowa Skit! Projected drafi position: 8, ing to linebacker. He is a natural ath- ers in this draft. He has exceptional 1 leight: 67" Weight: )21 lbs. arc quality linemen that can be Falcons. Fhe Falcons need to im- lete and will make an impact at the size at the safety position looking tor tight end, but is a suprisingly Ihe Iowa left tackle will be the picked up ai any spot in the first d ty prove the defensive side of the ball linebacker position. more like a linebacker. Many people good blinker 1 le does have that salest pick in the draft. Even safer of the draft. and Smith will be a great start. Skiff Projected draft position: 1'), have graded I'aylor as high as University ol Miami attitude and than Manning. He can anchor an of- Best of the Rest: Vince Wilfork, Minnesota. With teams adding more Williams and feel he could be the cockiness and is considered to be fensive line and was a dominant ex- Defensive Line Miami (Ma), Will Smith. Ohio State. of a defensive attitude, the Vikings best safety in the league by halt way slightly immature. terior blocker. Fhe left tackle spot is Will Smith, Ohio State Kenechi Udezc, USC. will look to add more pressure from through his second season. Skiff Projected draft position: 5, Height: t?2" Weight: 267 lbs. the most important position on the Talent tirade: B. There is a lot of the outside. Skiff Projected draft position: 6, Washington. I In Redskins will look line (unless you're the Falcons and After seeing the (larolina Panthers high end defensive lineman in this Best of the Rest: Vilma, Miami Lions. Lions will take the best placet to add a plav make] on offense, and come out ol no where to the Super vou have Michael Vick to protect) draft and an abundance ot talent (Fla.), Daryl Smith, Georgia lech. available, and unless the Redskins Winslow is that guy. Bowl, every one wants to create a de- and Gallery will solidify that spot for throughout. Karlos Dansby, Auburn. pick I'aylor he'll be a Lion. Best of the Rest: Ben troupe, any team that drafts him. He is a fensive line similar to theirs. Smith talent Oracle: C-. No real corner- Best of the Rest: (dins (iambic. Florida. Ben Watson, Georgia. can be that type ot defensive lineman |onathan Ogden type with excep- Linebacker Stone linebacker to find, and after the Ohio State. DeAngclo Hall, Vir- Talent (Irade: < After Winslow, too. He is a dominant pass rusher tional si/e and strength. D.J. Williams, Miami (Fla) first 5 linebackers are taken it is slim ginia Tech. Troupe and Watson the talent begins who was the anchor of the Buckeyes Skiff Projected draft position: 2, Height: 6' Weight: 2S0 lbs. pickens. Talent (irade: B. Taylor, Hall and to sag. Winslow and troupe will go defensive line. He's strong and a sen currently held by Oakland but look Ibis year's draft is missing that Gamble are impact corners and can in round one and Watson will go in tor Cleveland to try and move up to fast end who plays well against the Brian Urlacher, I-aVarArington type Defensive Back not forget Duma Robinson from of 6'5," 250 lbs linebacker. But Sean Taylor, Miami (Fla.) Sourh Carolina. There is solid po- Williams is the safer pick between Height: 6 2" Weight: 228 lbs. tential at defensive back through at the two Miami linebackers, the other When you think ot Taylor, think least the fourth round.

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Low-key athletics director Eric Hyman "People always want to know for in- were tactual errors in the storv, and, cautiously stays behind the scenes. stance, how long a contract is, or what having never dealt with Lundy, he was II. Hi.i.l,n llowrll the stipulations in a contract arc, and skeptical. SkiffStafl it's policy not to talk about those things "Until I get to know someone and The world of college athletics is dom- and people take it the wrong way." until I can be confident they will be inated by high-profile coaches and play- Hyman has been involved in a num- fair and objective, I am a little en who are always in the spotlight of ber of situations with the media since guarded," Hyman said. the media. being named athletics director of TCU Almost a year later, Lundy said he However, sometimes a central figure in 1997 that force him to practice his has no ill feelings toward Hyman but remains elusive, only appearing every policy of healthy skepticism. The most said he just doesn't understand. now and then, and never in any depth. recent situation was in April 2003, in- "I'm not losing any sleep over it," In some cases, u could he the fault of a volving Hyman's candidacy for the ath- Lundy said. "It's his right to not call reporter for never fully reporting an is- letics director position at the University me back, but if something was wrong sue, hut in the case of athletics director of Tennessee and Gary Lundy. a sports- with the story then that's all the more Eric Hyman, it has more ro do with writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel. reason to call and discuss it." skepticism. Lundy covered the Tennessee athlet- Although Hyman's skepticism was Hyman acknowledged he can be ics director search for the News Sentinel something new to Lundy, it is some- skeptical of the media and difficult to and said Hyman was the only candidate thing past colleagues of Hyman are interview on occasion, depending on he never talked to. well aware of. the information people are trying to ac- "I've been in this business for about "Eric Hyman is skeptical of the me- quire. Regardless, he does nor perceive 25 years, and I believe he is the only dia?" Miami (Ohio) University Presi- it as a bad thing. athletics director to never return a call," dent James Garland asked rhetorically. "I'd call it healthy skepticism," Hy- Lundy said. "I put in probably 30 calls "1 am stunned Eric is skeptical of the man said. "I represent the university, to him, and never got a response." media; he must have acquired thai alter 7\ Holau/Stqff Photographer Hyman said he is usually protective he went to TCU," Garland said, laying on not a person or a sport, and because of Greatness has followed athletics director Eric Hyman to Virginia Military Institute, Miami the sarcasm even thicker, before changing that, there are some things I just can't when he is unfamiliar with a person, University (Ohio) and now TCU. Hyman recently was named top AD in the D-l West division talk about due to university policy. and that in this particular case there (More on HYMAN, page 9) by the National Collegiate Director's Association. Family business Schobel prepares for long-awaited NFL draft Top players at each position Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Miami (Ohio) Bo Schobel is following in his Height: 6'4" Weight: 241 lbs. family's footsteps going from He isn't the "sate pick" F.li Manning is. But Ben "Ohio" (dubbed a TCU jersey to an NFL one. so, because Roethlisberger is just horrendous to write out) is big By Crystal Forwtcr enough, sttong enough and smart enough to be a franchise quar- Skill Stiff terback in the NFL. Ben "Ohio" has only been a quarterback for It may not be easy to follow the five years and has tremendous upside being as good as he is with path of others, but Bo Schobel so little experience. ESPN's drafter tracker says that Eli will most takes the next step this weekend. likely be taken in front of Ben "Ohio," but they feel that Ben Schobel, who has two cousins "Ohio" will he the heller quartefback. who alteady play in the National Skiff Projected draft position: 4. Currently the Giants pick, but Football League, is expected to be look for them to try and move up for Manning. picked No. 2 in the fourth round The best of the Rest: Fli Manning, Ole Miss. Philip Rivers, by the San Diego Chargers, ac- North < larolina State. cording to ESPN Insider. Talent Grade: B. afier die big three QBs get drafted the talent His cousins, Aaron, a second level begins to drop. |.P l.osman of Tulane will be the next to go, round pick by Buffalo in 2001, but who is next after that? and Matt, a third round pick by Cincinnati in 2002, putting the Running Back Horned Frog jersey aside to don Steven Jackson, Oregon State an NFL jersey. Height: 6 2" Weight: 231 lbs. Schobel follows what is be- Jackson is a power back. Period. End of story. He is very simi- coming a tradition of TCU foor- lar to Stephen Davis from the Carolina Panthers. And after run- ball players. His father, Bob, was ning a 4.55 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, Jackson solidified the first in the family to play for himself as the best running back in the draft. He is a dual-threat the Homed Frogs and graduated back with good hands. Once [ackson gets moving downhill he is in 1972. Aaron was recruited by a very tough player IO bring down. He is the best bet in the draft TCU in 1996. Matt followed his to jump into a offensive system and carry a full load. brother in 1998 after a year at Skiff Projected drafi position: 17. Pick is held currently by the Texas A&M. Schobel finally Denver Broncos, and afrer shipping Clinton Portis off to Wash- jumped on the bandwagon in ington will look to grab another running back to fill the void. 1999, redshirting his freshman The best of the rest: Kevin Jones, Virginia lech. year. Talent Grade: C+, There is no true franchise running back, and "There was no way he would thete hasn't been since TCU's own LaDanian Tomlinson was go anywhere else," Bo's mothet, drafted by the Chargers, There is a lot of second-third round tal- Mary Jane, said. ent. Anticipation and excitement mixed in with a little bit of nerv- Stephen SpUlman/Photo Editor Defensive end Bo Schobel looks to join his two cousins at the next level in an NFL uniform. Wide Receiver ousness is the way Schobel said be is feeling before the draft. Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh Height: 6'2" Weight: 221 lbs. There is no way to tell what "It all comes down to who's with a secondary education de- "He's played a lot of downs for If you liked Corey Rogers and Andre Johnson, Fitzgerald is bet- round Schobel will be picked in, picking i tnd in what round," he gree in December. us," he said. "Only time will tell ter. Fitzgerald has been called the anti-Owens, as in Tend Owens, it he is even picked at all, because said. Schobel and Lindsay are high how he will do in the NFL." of the ss'ay the teams change their Aaron says he definitely thinks school sweethearts and were mar- Schobel turned out better because of his professional attitude to the way he plays. He is a big play receiver, but lacks blazing speed (but he still ran a 4.47 position: Schobel will b ried Match 3, 2000. numbers for TCU than his the draft, drafted, but still Lindsay says they are very nerv- cousins did when they played in the 40). Note to the wise though, they said the same thing about Jerrv Rice. Fitzgerald can step in and be a top receiver on head foot- Bo Schobel has some things ous about the draft and she has here. ball coach Home town: Columbus he needs to not started to look tor a job, even His family and friends consider 80 percent of the teams in the NFL. He is a team playet and has Gary Patter- Position: Defensive end work on. though she graduates Mav 8. Schobel to he quiet, laid back and outstanding potential. son said. Height: 6'5" "I think he "We have no idea what to ex- family oriented. Skiff Projected draft position: 3, Arizona. Fitzgerald was Denny Green's ball boy when he was coaching Minnesota and would love "Half of Weight: 260 lbs. will go any- pect," she said. "We don't even "He comes to work and then to take a top receiver to help Josh McNown. the battle is 40-yard dash: 4.75 seconds where from the know where we will be living." goes home to his wife and kid," Best of the Rest: Roy Williams, Texas. Mike Williams, USC (if getting Projected draft position: second- second to fourth Although evetything is up in Patterson said. they let him in the draft), Lee Evans, Wisconsin. there," he fourth round round," he said. the air right now Lindsay said she Schobel thinks of football as a Talent Grade: At, This draft is DEEP at receiver. There are four said. "Over Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft: Round 4 "This is a strong feels pretty sure he will be job, and is a competitive person, or five receivers who could potentially go in the first round. the past 25 pick 30. Kansas City Chiefs draft and that's drafted. Mary Jane said. years guys ESPN Insider mock draft: working against To stay close to their home- "He saw Aaron and Matt make names for themselves and he tries Tight End you thought Round 4 pick 2, San Diego him." town, Columbus, Lindsay said would go Schobel pre- she would like Schobel to be really hard to do the same," she- Kellen Winslow II, Miami (Fla) Chargers earlv, didn't dicts he will be drafted bv Dallas. said. Fleight: 6'3" Weight: 247 lbs. Winslow is the son of a former Hall of Fame tight end Kellen go-" picked in the Schobel doesn't care where hi Mary Jane said her son is not a The fact second to third plays professional football as long high-profile person Winslow, who is arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history. that Aaron and Matt went in high round of the draft as he gets to play, he said. "He's not a person who yells And the younger Winslow could he better. He is a better version in munds may be a sign that Besides playing footba Schobel is an intelligent foot- ar,d screams," she said. "He of the Giants Jeremy Shockey and could enter the league as the Schobel will go early, Patterson Schobel has a wife, Lindsay, and ball player who is big and fas said. a son, Dayne, 3, and graduated Patterson said. (More on SCHOBEL, page 9) (More on STATS, page 9) Team effort has TCU headed to the top

Coming off a road victory the team's energy is high and more "The College World Series is games and lost some that we over a ranked opponent, the determined than ever to keep up the big picture, and we don't need shouldn't have, but we\e learned Horned Frogs have more the pace. to look too far ahead. We need to from these as the season has gone than Conference USA play on "This past week we played re- keep our focus more on doing along." their mind. ally well," head coach Jim well at the regional tournament Duran believes the continued B\ It,.Hi I I.mm I, Schlossnagle said. "Tuesday's win and getting to the NCAA Tour- improvement that comes with ' Skill Sttfl over Oklahoma is definitely a nament," Schlossnagle said. each and every game plays a big Fresh ofTa win over No. 13 Ok- springboard for us as far as the rest Fteshman shortstop German factor in the teams success, lahoma, the TCU baseball team of the season goes." Duran believes everything the The strong bond created looks to continue its current One thing the Frogs are trying team has gone through this year through determination and team- streak of success thtoughout the to do is to keep their goals firmly only adds to their experience. work has really shown through for Stephen SpUlmon/Staff Photographer rest of the season. planted and to avoid getting "We've done pretty well so far," Freshman shortstop German Duran is a force up the middle with his glove With its recent bout of success, ahead of themselves. he said. "We won some tough (More on BASEBALL, page 8) and at the top of the lineup with his bat. Today 1564 — William Shakespeare Should Purple Poll be High: 80; Low: 65 rc Purple continued? Cloudy a was born in Stratford-on-Avon. PoM 1616 — William Shakespeare Saturday died at the age of 52 in Yes 87 No 13 High: 73; Low: 58 Stratford-on-Avon. c Data collected from an informal poll conducted in TCU's Main Cafeteria. This poll is not a Thunderstorms O ETC. scientific sampling and should not be regarded as representative of campus public opinion Friday, April 23, 2004 111

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TCU's press allows for publi- "There is an audience that will works of historical fiction based Mascot hopefuls can expect a year of cation of some unique region- go to a book signing that will not on Texas history for young adults, parades, pep rallies and football games if al and Fort Worth history. set foot in a football game," Al- Petty said. chosen to fill SuperFrog's shoes. Bv Sarah Greene ter said. One book in the Chaparral Se- Bv \ngrlica Knsa- Staff Reporter The press also helps students ries, "Muddy Banks," has sold M.iil Reporter Down the hill at the corner of interested in the world of pub- over 20,000 copies, Alter said. One might think a mascot with chiseled abs would Sandage Avenue and Bowie lishing by employing an intern, Books produced by the press have to fight the- ladies off with a stick. Street, a little brick building is usually a TCU student, whenever have won awards from presti- Bui according ti nine who have stepped in Super- nestled in the shadows. possible. Kornegay, a senior Eng- gious organizations such as the Frog's si ti ies, its the k'ds who attack, and with only a four The building has no sculptures lish major, said interning with Al- Western Writers of America, the inch ice to BC out of, surprise attacks are common. or Internet cafes, only a sign that ter and Petty has helped him gain National Cowboy Hall of Fame "It's hud being SuperFrog because fans think you're reads: TCU Press. real-world experience with uni- and the Texas Institute of Letters, invincible with all those muscles," said JeffTucker, head The TCU Press Is the smallest Alter said. cheerleader coach. "The kids will come up and hit you in the nation in terms of staff, said The Texas Literary Hall of Judy Alter, director of the press. "There is an audience Fame inaugural event, sponsored The press has a two-part mis- that will go to a book by the Friends of the Fort Worth "Yon become Arnold Schwarzenegger Public Library, will honor two of sion: to increase the existing signing that will not set the instant you put this on." body of academic works and to the press's authors and another bring prestige to the university, foot in a football game." will act as the master of cere- Jeff Tucker Alter said. monies. Alter said. When the press receives a man- Iwiht cheerleader coach With a staff of two permanent Judy Alter employees. Alter and editor Susan director of the TCU press uscript, Alter and Petty do not Perry, plus Jim Lee, a volunteet just sit around and discuss acquisitions editor and Matt Ko- whether ot not they like the book. bcGiuse they think you're real." They send it off to an expert in Eight students auditioned Saturday to become one megay, an intern from TCU, the versity presses and the publishing press manages to publish six to 10 industry. the field of its subject. If they get of the on-call students who cheer at most athletic events books a year. Kornegay was able to follow a good teview back, then they and the chosen students will be announced next week. It began in 1966 and operated one manuscript from beginning present it to the board, Alter said. SuperFrog is easily the most recognizable reptile on on an informal basis until 1982. to end, editing, arranging photos The Texas A&M University campus ,ind the most important, said Jeff Crane, as- Simli Qtada^Pholo Editor Alter has been director since and writing the catalogue copy Press Consortium, which acts as a sistant director of marketing. Lindsey paints a picture with attitude, enthusiasm, pride 1987, and under her leadership for the boot jacket, Alter said. sales representative and a great Cnuw also told students to keep the identify of Su- and spirit as part of her tryout skit Saturday afternoon. the press has focused on the his- The press publishes the Texas marketing tool, distributes the perFrog confidential. He said fans should be unaware tory and literature of the Ameri- Tradition Series, which are out- works, Alter said. that different students play SuperFrogs. for our school." can West, Alter said. standing works by Texan writers Petty said in the future she Students were instructed to project the image ot in- Students who make the cut will attend football It publishes a lot of regional that deserve to stay in print, Al- would like to see the press pro- vincibility while in costume. SuperFrog is known to ex- games, men and women's basketball games anil volley- and Fort Worth history, Alter ter said. duce more books. ecute muscle poses on command and give hi-fives to ball matches over the next year. They will also travel to said. "Big time publishers in New Alter said she would like to see fans, Jeff Tucker, head cheerleader coach said. away games and can appear on television if they give a "It's a real contribution the uni- York let works fall out of print a larger staff and an endowment, Tucker warned of surprise attacks from excited fans. good show on the sidelines, said Tucker. versity can make to its commu- when they stop making money, so but not too much expansion. Since the head is attached, Tucker said being SuperFrog "SuperFrog is the ultimate representation ol TCU," nity," Alter said. we keep them in print so a big "It's better to be a major press can be a painful experience with rough fans. said Michael, a freshman journalism major. "He is one The press not only contributes hunk of Texas literature is not in Texas than to be a small press "You become Arnold Schwarzenegger the instant you of the most unique mascots in all of college sports." to the surrounding area, it pro- lost," Alter said. in the nation," Alter said. put this on," Tucker said. "You want to try to be as up- ANHCIU a HoHatt vides an alternative to the typical The press also publishes the Sarah Gnwu beat and motivated as possible, you are an ambassador a m,nuu9u u\odu college environment. Chaparral Series, which includes

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