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High 92 Low 60 Smithsonian lecture Partly series coming to FW Cloudy The Smithsonian Institute, as part of its National Outreach Program, is presenting a lecture Inside by historian and author Oscar P. Women's golf team takes THURSDAY Fitzgerald 7 p.m. Thursday in SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 the Dorothea Lendhardt second in tournament. Lecture Hall at the Fort Worth See page 7 Texas Christian University Botanical Gardens. 95th Year • Number 11 The event marks the first time in 10 years that the Smithsonian Institution has vis- ited Fort Worth. Its National Outreach Program hits about 10 cities nationwide, presenting lectures, seminars and work- Man charged in residence hall assault shops from the Smithsonian. Fitzgerald, an adjunct profes- sor at George Washington Ex-boyfriend had been warned to stay off campus, report says University and a visiting pro- The suspect had been issued a would be "waiting to take care of her At 4 p.m. I Clark Hall office fessor at Marymount By Rhonda Dickens STAFF REPORTER criminal trespass warning last after she left the building." worker called police to notify them University, will speak on "An The suspect in the assault of a spring. Campus Police Chief Steve The report said the woman was that the suspect had returned to the Antique Lover's Tour of Foster Hall resident Thursday McGee said. He was warned that if afraid of the suspect because he had building, the report said. Officers American Museums and evening. Brandon B. Rice, 26, was he returned to the campus, he would assaulted her and others before. She immediately returned and took the Restorations." charged with assault with bodily be arrested, McGee said. told police that the suspect might suspect into custody, according to He has written two highly injury and wass being held in the Rice was issued the warning on have gone to Clark Hall to visit the report. acclaimed books on American Tarrant County Jail as of 10:30 p.m.. March 1 for threatening an office friends, according to the police Fort Worth police came to investi- furniture and a two-volume his- Rice was arrested after choking a worker in Foster Hall, according to report. gate further and issue a general com- tory of the United States Navy former girlfriend with a curling iron campus police reports. Det. Kelly Ham asked former plaint citation for assault by threat. in the Vietnam War. cord in her room and then hiding The report said Rice entered the Clark Hall Director Vincent Pryor if Det. Ham said. Those attending the lecture from police under a pile of laundry office and tried to attack the worker. he had seen the suspect enter the Campus police issued Rice a will have the opportunity to in the girl's closet, according to When the victim tried to call police. building, and Pryor told him the sus- criminal trespass warning, and he meet Fitzgerald at a reception police reports. Rice tied the scene, according to the pect had left shortly before police was released, the report said. following his presentation. Campus police reports said cam- report. arrived, the report said. Rice's criminal record shows he Tickets for the lecture and pus officers responded to the inci- Rice called the woman in the Other Clark Hall office workers was charged with assault with bodi- reception are $40 each. The dent at 12:55 a.m. Friday when office and said he wanted to talk, the said the suspect came into the office ly injury in May 1995. He has also ticket price includes admission another Foster resident notified them report said. When the woman told and asked for the Foster Hall office been charged in three other cases. to the Antiques Fair Sept. 10-12 that she heard crying from the vic- Rice she did not want to talk, the number at 2:45 p.m. before making as well as an evening reception tim's room. report said the suspect told her he a call, according to the report. Please see RICE, Page 5 Brandon B. Rice on Sept. 12. For more information, call 429-5699. College Mother Teresa given Ohio student charged with sex assault (U-WIRE) ATHENS. Ohio multicultural farewell — An Ohio University student charged with committing one of two sexual assaults that were Campus honors nun with candle vigil, music reported to have occurred early By Danielle Daniel and traditional Christian hymns filled the air Speakers SKIFF STAFF Sunday morning in Athens was read passages from the Bhagavad-Gita. the Koran, and arraigned yesterday morning in Hindu. Muslim. Buddhist and Christian religions Knglish and Indian Christian texts. Athens Municipal Court. united Wednesday in the Robert Carr Chapel honoring a "I thought it was wonderfully done, very spiritual in William B. Spath, a sopho- small 4-fool-l I-inch woman who dedicated her life to nature, very ecumenical in thai it involved Hindu and more, was charged with nurturing and loving the poor, abandoned, sick and Islamic and Indian texts: it just didn't focus on acquaintance rape Sunday after dying people of the world, primarily in India. Christianity." said Joel Penrod. a sophomore religion the Athens Police Department The service, planned hy Students for Asian Indian studies major. "I like the fact thai we put the candles in collected evidence and inter- Cultural Awareness, celebrated Molher Teresa of Ihe sand, signifying that we can have an impact on this viewed the woman who was Calcutta's legacy of love to all people regardless of world, that we have I part ' Richard Sampson, a member of SA1CA and a senior assaulted, according to a news social, political and cultural differences. marketing major, said the service, planned in abou! a release. Professors, students and community members spoke day. brought aboul 180 people togelher and received a Judge Douglass Bennett set in reverence of the life of Mother Teresa at the service. lot of publicity. bond yesterday at $25,000. A candle processional began the service. Attendants "I was impressed with the media coverage and ihe Spath could have been required placed lighted candles in a tray of sand directly under a portrait of the nun holding a baby in her arms. speakers we were able to get." he said "More so. 1 was to pay 10 percent of the bond to Following the candle vigil, the 45-minute service rep- be released from prison, but resented differing cultures. Indian instrumental music Please see MOTHER, Page 6 Bennett released him on his own recognizance into his par- ents' custody under conditions that he attend his preliminary Wellness programs help hearing Monday and not con- tact the victim, according to court documents. If Spath violates this agree- students improve health ment, his parents must pay the $25,000 bond. By Andy Summa en the relationship between students and the university. On Sunday. Athens police STAFF REPORTER "It shows thai the school is looking alter the sludenl responded to a 2:30 a.m. call A new program designed to promote wellness among both academically and health-wise," he said. reporting an Athens woman had students will be presented on the first Thursday of every The September program, presenied b> Von Ruff, fea- been sexually assaulted at month at ihe Rickel Building. tured an introduction to the Rickel's new $50,000 Spain's residence, according to The program, called the TCU Wellness Series, is weight-training equipment. The program also included a news release. designed to educate students about nutrition, psycholo- demonstrations and opportunities for the students to test The woman was treated at gy and stress management. The series is being present- the equipment. O'Bleness Memorial Hospital ed by the Alcohol and Drug Education Center and the "It allowed students to try out the equipment and get then released. Recreational Sports Department. a feel for the weight room." said Mary Ellen Milam. -The Post "It gives the student more awareness of college." said head of Rickel facility reservations. "It can be kind of Ohio University Tom Von Ruff, a personal miner at the Rickel Building. intimidating at first." "It helps combat the 'freshman 15' and other problems. Future topics will include massage therapy and Two date rapes It'll help this semester and through all four years of col- swimming conditioning. The inslructors of the series reported at Indiana PMR» PHOTO EDITOR lege." will be experts. Milam said. (U-WIRE) BLOOMING- Mourners gather in Robert Carl Chapel to remember Von Ruff, who has trained celebrities such as "All of the programs will be educational." she said. TON, IND. — Two Indiana Hakeem Olajuwon. Bob Lanier. Courtney Gibbs and "But they'll also be participatory. We're planning some University students have Mother Theresa on Wednesday. The Nobel Peace Prize- Rudy Tomjanovich, said the program will also strength- reported cases of date rape winning nun died Friday at age 87. Please see WELLNESS, Page 6 within the last two weeks, according to police reports. The most recent case was reported to the IU Police Convocation to begin Department Monday night. Students explore According to a police report, the victim, a 21-year-old 125th academic year woman, said the assault took law job choices place at around 6 a.m. Sunday Group teaches enforcement skills Chancellor will describe state of TCU at a fraternity house. By Rhonda Dickens By Adrian! Torres The suspect, 22, is an IU- STAFF REPORTER Purdue University at STAFF REPORTER This year's Fall Convocation will Indianapolis student and was in Men and women 14 to 20 years old will be able to Bloomington for a visit. explore college life and a possible law enforcement incorporate some changes in an effort to increase student interest and The victim said she told the occupation through the TCU Police Explorers pro- involvement and to celebrate the suspect, an ex-boyfriend, no gram. university's I25lh academic year. fewer than six times she did not Campus Police and interested young people from The convocation, beginning at 11 want to have sex. Despite the the community gathered at the Rickel Building pool a.m. Thursday, will be part of the victim's protests, the suspect Wednesday to discuss the program. first State of the University Day and held her down and forced him- J.C. Williams, assistant chief of Campus Police, will include the first ever Slate of the and affirm the future," he said. self on her. The victim said the said, "We are completely supportive at the TCU UW WHKWI 8KIFF STAFF University speech by Chancellor "That's what we do during anniver- suspect left only when she police department to make this a success." William E. Tucker. saries, whether it be a birthday, a began to cry. Sgt. Connie Villela. the liaison between Campus Rocky Collins and Shelly Weir of a Fort Worth Tucker said the idea of a State of wedding anniversary or the centen- On Aug. 31, a 19-year-old Police and the Boy Scouts of America, said Campus Police Explorers post simulate a domestic vio- the University Day is a response to a nial of an institution." female student reported she Police Chief Steve McGee suggested to her that lence situation at the TCU Police Explorers infor- request from faculty. William H. Koehler, provost and was sexually assaulted by an Campus Police get involved in the Explorers program. mational meeting Wednesday. "It seemed appropriate to com- vice chancellor for academic affairs, acquaintance at Forest "We wanted to give something back to the commu- bine State of the University Day said the faculty talked about starting Quadrangle. Lt. Jerry Minger nity," said Villela, the campus crime prevention offi- Williams said the department looked at the working with convocation." he said, "espe- a tradition of the chancellor speak- of the IUPD said the cases are cer. relationship between the campus escort service and cially since TCU is launching its ing to students about the State of the unrelated. Villela said the program will offer both exploration Campus Police and thought the Explorers pmgram 125th year." University, much like the president Minger also said both cases into the law enforcement profession and an opportuni- would be an expansion of the relationship. Tucker said the theme of convoca- speaks to the nation in the State of are still under investigation. ty to learn about campus life. Young people in the community looking for activi- tion will revolve around the univer- the Union address. -Indiana Daily Student Chad Edwards, a spokesman for the Boy Scouts of sity's anniversary. "This is a very special convoca- Indiana University America, said Explorers is the young adult division of Boy Scouts of America. Please see GROUP, Pag* 4 "1 think anniversaries are times to celebrate the past, assess the present PUase see TUCKER, Pag* 5 PACE 2 Skiff THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997 World Report Nation special prosecutor being appointed to investigate his calls. Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general The documents showed that Harold Ickes, then White House deputy chief campus information should he brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office Actor Burgess Meredith dies at 89 of staff, advised both Gore and President Clinton that the Democratic Party at Moudy Building South Room 291, moiled to TCU Box 298050, or LOS ANGELES — Burgess Meredith, who played a crusty old pug in media fund — for which Gore solicited money — was using "hard money" emailed to skiff®gamma.is.tcu.edu. The Skiff reserves the right to "Rocky" and waddled with aristocratic elan as the Penguin on TV's donations. edit submissions for style, taste and space available. "Batman," is dead at 89. A February 1996 memo indicated that the party was allocating the first The actor, who died on Tuesday at his home in Malibu, had melanoma and $20,000 of large donations to "hard money" accounts, those that are directly WORD OF TRUTH GOSPEL CHOIR invites ajl interested persons Alzheimer's disease. for a federal candidate. to rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Student Center Room 222. For "Rocky," in which Meredith played Stallone's scowling, gravelly-voiced more information, call Stephanie McCray at 920-3219. manager, was the actor's first smash hit in a 60-year film career filled with State memorable roles: guardian of the dimwitted giant in "Of Mice and Men," A MULTICULTURAL MIXER for faculty, staff and students will be Ginger Rogers' suitor in "Tom, Dick and Harry," war correspondent Ernie IT law professor says blacks, Hispanic* can't compete held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Student Center Ballroom. Pyle in 'The Story of G.I. Joe," James Madison in "Magnificent Doll." AUSTIN — Racial diversity among students adds little to their education, For more information, call Robbie Morganfield at 921-0782. a University of Texas law professor said Wednesday, adding that "blacks and GOP:Gore should have known calls were illegal Mexican Americans can't compete academically with whites" and come from PRESBYTERIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP will meet at 10:30 WASHINGTON — Challenging the legality of Vice President Al Gore's cultures in which "failure is not looked upon with disgrace." a.m. Sunday in front of the Student Center to visit Hemphill fund-raising calls. Senate Republicans disclosed memos Wednesday that they Marlen Whitley, a black student and president of the UT student govern- Presbyterian Church. A free lunch will be provided after the service. said indicated he should have known some money he solicited was covered ment, declined to comment on Graglia's statements. He said he was taught not Also, students are invited to meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center to by a law barring such calls on federal property. to respond to ignorance. go to the Logos Bookstore to hear former mayor Bob Bolen speak. For Democrats and the White House argued that the memos were not specific Law School Dean M. Michael Sharlot said he was sorry Graglia's com- more information, call Becca Bartlett at 927-5574. enough to raise warnings for the vice president, who faces the possibility of a ments would again draw negative attention to the school. ASSOCIATED PRESS TCU TRIANGLE will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Wesley Foundation Building. For more information, call Priscilla Tate at 921- 7160.

A HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE planning meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Student Center Room 211. For more infor- mation, call Zoranna Taylor at 920-3002. College News Digest Students defend prof criticized for Diana comments had been tested — an unprecedented response, event organizers said. A STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in (U-WIRE) BERKELEY. Calif. — Students in a University of California- Kuo, a 33-year-old Berkeley resident and biomedical researcher at UCSF. the Rickel Building Room 106. For more information, call Jeremy Berkeley anthropology class have signed a petition defending their professor was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago. Kuo has a complex tissue make- Poynter at 923-8792. following a departmental investigation of what one student complained were up that requires any possible donor to be of Asian descent. tactless comments about the late Diana. Princess of Wales. Daily California/! ORDER OF OMEGA will meet at 10 p.m. Monday in the SAE chap- More than 150 students signed the petition supporting the free speech University of California-Berkeley ter room. rights of visiting Professor Jonathan Marks. Marks said he was told by anthropology department chairman Stanley Ex-defense secretary, senator argue presidents' power Brandes that the university's vice chancellor of academic affairs, Carol (U-WIRE) COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Although former Secretary of Christ, wanted to investigate a student's complaints that comments in his lec- Defense Dick Cheney and retired U.S. Senator Paul Simon agreed the U.S...... I :...,... -, , ture included off-color comments about Princess Diana. president should be the authority on military decisions in crisis situations, TCU .»*v.« -^ Circulation: 4.MK) Daily California/) they differed on the decision-making process. Subscriptions: Call <>2\ 7lXX), extension 1)274. Rates are University of California-Berkeley Simon and Cheney's discussion Tuesday night on the Texas A&M Mailing address: Boi 298099, hm Worth. Tcua* 76129. University campus concluded an academic conference held Tuesday to ded- Location: Mmnlv liuildmg .South Room 291 2805 S I'mversity Dnve Rxt Worth. TX 76129 Volunteers search for donor to give prof hone marrow icate the Bush School of Government and Public Service. SkiffSir.<:B 1902 Phona directory: Pou digit extension (60tX) series) num- Cheney, who was Secretary of Defense during the Bush administration, ber*, are readied b> dialing *>21-7722 first, then extension (U-WIRE) BERKELEY, Calif. — In one of the last major efforts to find a The TCI' Daily Skiff is an oflKial siudcni publication <.f lifesaving bone marrow transplant for leukemia patient Alan Kuo, University said the president is the best authority to decide upon the use of force. Tew.\ ("hriilun I'niversily. produced by studenH of Id Simon said the president should serve a six-year term so the president ttnd '.ponsiTeii hy it* journalism department It operates Fa* 921-7133 of California-Berkeley friends and volunteers launched an extensive bone under ihe policie* >>l [he Student Publications. Comrntltec. marrow donor drive on campus yesterday. would be less worried about re-election. amipo>ed lit representatives from the student hud>. staff. Business Manager ext. 6274 lA.ult) and administration The Skiff is published Tuesday Student Punk alums Diieilor ext. 6556 Volunteers for the Asian-American bone marrow registration drive said The Battalion through f-ndav during tall and spring sentestcrs except (Texas A&M University) finals week and holidays, and IN distributed free on campus they hoped to register at least 1,000 new donors by Thursday, when the drive rhc.Viiffisa member of Associated Press Web http /'gamma is tcu edti/~skift will end. At the end of yesterday's campaign, exactly 256 potential donors UNIVERSITY WIRE

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c^ilitrtt T~ilT I "Wr^""* ATTEND CONVOCATION TCU has drawn its share of criticism in is not an excuse for students to catch up wk W&^PW*^^ W THE. ALIBI 1 recent years for being an apathetic cam- on sleep or take an extra-long lunch at pus. Student attendance at university The Main (although we're not sure what OiR «M?^¥^^i P & BACK ■ events has waned, and more students can the motivation would be behind the lat- often be found at the movie theater or at ter). Because they attend TCU and giving Billy Bob's than at Programming Council about $15,000 to the university each year, events or organizational meetings. students should be concerned with how One of the clearest signs of this apathy their money is spent and where the uni- can be seen in the attendance at previous versity is headed. One extra hour of zzz's if Convocations. While speakers such as the is a lame excuse for missing an annual president of the American Council on update on how the university is perform- Education (1995) and ing. the rector of TCU's sis- Following the Convo- ter school in Mexico By restructuring cation will be the (1996) may provide Convocation, the uni- "Celebration on the thought-provoking and Lawn," a chance for stu- substantive speeches, versity is making a dents and faculty to join they are unfortunately good effort to combat in fellowship and com- not the names that will memorate the symbolic attract all students. campus apathy. beginning of the school Solo not so bad But this year, follow- Students should take year. The event begins at Knowing self before finding mate important for relationship ing the advice of faculty a renewed interest in noon on the grounds of and trying to draw a Ed Landreth Hall. For Last year, two young men ple in the groups frequently don't ed in singles groups or through greater student reaction, attending the annual students who see their handed me an invitation to a know each other at all. The object dating services afford the same gathering for "college career is to find someone with whom they degree of familiarity as those cre- the structure of event. instructors only at class adults and young singles." It was have a lot in common, but from the ated in everyday interaction where Convocation has been time, the event will to be held downtown and would outset the only qualities shared by conversation is spontaneous and altered to reflect a "State allow those on campus feature a band, barbecue and all members are their ages and settings are varied. Most organiza- of the University" theme. Chancellor to develop relationships and foster learn- broom hockey. their participation. The system tions are founded on the common Not written seems rather flimsy already. interests of their members. But William E. Tucker will present the ing outside the classroom. on the piece of I realize that the people who when the primary interest is the speech, one of his last addresses to the The only down side to the day's cele- paper, but operate singles groups often have desire to find a mate as quickly as TCU community before his retirement. bration is that the fellowship event will implied in the good intentions and also have to possible, a great potential for heav- tone of the make a living. But have they con- ily contrived relationships exists. (His last speech will come at graduation be brief, as many students and faculty words, was the sidered that perhaps being single The last time I checked, there in May.) must head back to class at 12:30. Despite tantalizing idea isn't an ailment waiting to be was not a timer ticking down the The change to a State of the University this, the university should be lauded for that I would cured'.' seconds to the day when marriage address by the chancellor is also intended the changes. meet a signifi- Konw Singles groups and their adver- was no longer appropriate There cant other there. Ross tisements simply don't take into was not a proclamation that said to be permanent. We applaud the change This week is filled with events for stu- The primary account that not everyone is unat- bonds established after the mid- and believe students should as well. dents to become further involved in cam- group that would be in attendance tached by default. Some people 20s don't count. It is instead Our hope now is that students will not pus spirit, culminating with the home was, as the invitation said, "young have made the decision not to get groups that present independence singles." married because they prefer the as a fault which endorse these per- shrug off the university's effort to make football opener Saturday. Show your sup- These men meant well, and they single life or because they don't ceptions. Convocation more attractive and more port for this campus and for the new didn't know whether I was single want commitment. Others are liter- 1 thought love was something informative. Convocation by attending the Thursday or not because they approached me ally too busy for a romantic rela- that developed, not something that The cancellation of classes at 11 a.m. festivities. at random. However, they missed tionship. And many just haven't had to be plotted and searched out. the real point: They had no idea found the right person yet and I thought romance was based on a that the recipients of their invita- don't want to rush things. spark of chemistry and common tions might have been perfectly If the average age of marriage is beliefs, not on desperation to Km TOKIAI. POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board, happy on their own. getting older, so what? With any escape from a label. I thought life T<3 »J E>.«vii_rv which is composed of the editor in chief, campus editor, managing editor, design editor, opinion editor, Somewhere along the line, luck, we're using those extra years was about following your heart, sports editor, photo editor and copy desk chief. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board someone decided that being single to get to know ourselves better. And not following a timetable. Singles was bad and that the problem people who know themselves well groups and dating services defy all Lmm To THK KDITOR: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 500 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff. Moudy deserved a solution, if not just a will provide a much more solid these ideas. 291S, mail it to TCU Box 298050, fax it to 921-TIM or e-mail it to [email protected]. They must clever marketing ploy. The data — foundation upon which to build Being single, in an\ sense of the include the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or average age of marriage, percent- future relationships. Doing a sloppy- word, is not a problem, and a din- Skiff reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. job on that initial foundation has in ner companion or a ring on the fin- An Ail-American Newspaper age of students who graduate from Non: In addition to being the Skiff production manager, Tom 1 iu.uh.ni is also a part-lime student. college married — were analyzed, recent decades contributed to the ger is not a solution. The real Editor In Chief Ryan J. Rusak Photo Editor Blair Pearce and an answer was born: singles collapse of more than half of the answers to our identity are within Managing Editor Kimberly Wilson Copy Desk Chief Jill Taylor groups. These low-key social orga- households in America. the people most of us are still Campus Editor Kelly Melhart Asst. Campus Editor Almee Courtice nizations would be comprised of Having grown up in the age of meeting: ourselves. Advertising Manager Tommy Thompson Production Manager Tom Urquhart people with the same problem of divorce, our generation should Design Editor Jennifer Longley Business Manager Bltsy Faulk singularity and would combat the have a particular concern for Robyn Ross is a junior news-edito- Opinion Editor Michael Bryant Student Publications Dir. Eva Rumpf universal ailment of loneliness. knowing one's partner well and rial journalism and English major Sports Editor K.E. Stenske Journalism DepL Chairman Anantha Babbili There are, however, some odd avoiding mistakes. It is difficult for from Marble Falls, Texas. variables in this equation. The peo- me to believe that romances found- News judgment trends mean media recognize deaths, not lives

This is not a column about Princess room maxim in favor of a more sane and been generous, considering Diana was not week is that the same people who own news- son she was to be contorted into some larger- Diana because, frankly, I do not care newsworthy approach. How about this: really a world leader. Her death, tragic as it papers often own TV stations as well. By than-life pop culture icon whose most impor- about her. I am sick of hearing about "If it is important for the public to know, was, should not have consumed the lead story keeping her on the front page, they were sim- tant accomplishment in life was dying. her, and I think many other people are too. and if we haven't already sensationalized it space in every paper for a week straight. ply insuring good ratings when they aired her It happens time and time again. This is not a column about O.J. Simpson. and beat it into the ground, it leads." She may have been a nice person and a funeral. Kurt Cobain's record sales skyrocketed It's over. The news media are a pack of no-brained, humanitarian.' but she was no Mother Teresa. Now that Di's funeral is over and the media after all the publicity he received when he shot This is not a column wild dogs foaming at the mouth and tripping himself in the head. about the Timothy over each other in order to cover stories that The death of Elvis is still hyped, and his McVeigh trial. people are already sick of hearing about. News should be covered, and death is news. . . . But the old estate rakes in millions of dollars every year This is not a column I am not talking about the paparazzi, on the morbid anniversary. making the death of a either. I am talking about the mainstream adage of "If it bleeds, it leads," has mutated to, "If it Tupac Shakur hyped his own death with the person into a three-ring media. bleeds, you will hear about it until your ears bleed, too." release of his final album By publicizing, nay. hyping, the death of circus. WIIIIUI I know I said this is not a column about great and not-so-great people, the media is This is, however, a col- THOMAS Princess Diana, and it's not. However, I would only making a mockery of their lives. What umn about news judg- HI Ki»i: ii i: like to point to her death as an example of ment, or the lack thereof, how the media, in addition to not using their Speaking of which. Mother Teresa died as moguls who televised it don't have to be con- "respectable news organizations" are essen- in the media. brains, have absolutely no creativity, no imag- well, but it seems like coverage of her death cerned with their ratings. I am sure they will tially doing by covering death in this fashion News should be covered, and death is news. ination and no guts when it comes to news took a back seat until coverage of Diana's give the same coverage to Mother Teresa — is saying, "Dying was the most important No one is disputing that. But the old adage of, coverage. funeral was over. Then the double-page day in and day out and day in and day out and thing this person did." "If it bleeds, it leads," has mutated to, "If it Diana died, and it was a big deal — in Great spreads and the generous air time began to day in.... bleeds, you will hear about it until your ears Britain. We in the United States should have appear. That is part of the problem. William Thomas Burdelte is a junior news- bleed, too." covered it like we would cover the death of any One of the reasons Diana's death was the I am sure Mother Teresa was a nice person editorial journalism and English major from Perhaps it is time to retire this old news- other world leader. And even that would have lead story on the front page every day for a as well. But I do not want the wonderful per- Overland Park. Kan.

StZTy s wtwr-t&gi The first TCU Daily Skiff Issues page will run Friday. But be sure to keep the next topic in mind. The Sept. 19 Issues page will focus on: Are you opinionated ? UCR classes Are you a good writer or aPMSl; Core classes are a major part of studies at any university, and TCU is no exception (core classes are known as University Curriculum Requirements at TCU). Many students spend Are you looking for a place to SOOWCSSC only one-quarter of their time in classes dealing with iheir major. Are UCR classes bene- ficial to diversify education and expand opportunities? Or do they hinder students' abili- your talent? ties to choose classes for themselves? If you have an opinion on UCR classes and would like to express that opinion on next week's Issues page, contributions will be taken from If you are, the TCU Daily Skiff opinion page may be the place for you. Columnist and now until noon Wednesday. Please submit letters according to the guidelines printed sketch artist positions are still available. Stop by the Skiff newsroom, Moudy Building above, but please limit pieces to 200 words. 29IS, today for an application. PAGE 4 Skiff THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997

Downtown GROUP Duo to perform at gallery From Page 1 TCU Parformance Sari** Pianist, singer part of downtown performance series ties outside of sports will have anoth- Elmore said, "You have a cool at Tha Contemporary Art By Erin Brtnfcman important I play a lot before my senior recital (on Oct. 15). Canter of Fort Worth er opportunity for community opportunity, being the first members STAFF REPORTER It's good to play a lot and to feel comfortable playing in involvement through the Explorers of your post." Kate Stevens will tickle the ivories while Ava Mason front of an audience. program, Williams said. TCU Police Explorers advisor sings a soprano tune at the second installment of the TCU The TCU Performance Series was established to 11 - Music students "We felt the Explorers program Officer Laurie Cook said she thinks Performance Series at noon on Thursday at the enhance the Contemporary Art Center and provide anoth- Avi Mason, soprano, and was a perfect match for the police there are a variety of opportunities for Contemporary Art Center of Fort Worth. er spectrum for audience participation. Burton said. Kate Stevens, pianist. department and the community," the program because it is on a college Mason, a senior music major, and Stevens, a graduate "TCU has always wanted a presence downtown," he Sept. 25 - Faculty Roger Williams said. campus. student of instrumental performance, are a part of the sec- said. "The art center approached us about doing the per- Bryant, tenor, and Judith Fort Worth explorer Scott Elmore Jimmy Brown, 16, of Western ond season of the lunchtime performances, which are free formances, but it's mutually beneficial." Solomon, piano. said preparing for Explorers competi- Hills High School, said he thinks he to the public. The performances are scheduled to take Mason said she's looking forward to performing at the Oct. 2 - Cello student tions teaches program members would rather be involved in the cam- place on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of every venue. Thomasz Zleba. much of what they would learn at the pus Explorers program than a city police academy. program. month this fall. "It's very informal, very intimate," she said. "I can see Oct. 9 - Ballet and modern Mason's 45-minute performance is a shortened version everyone's faces. They're right there. It's not like Ed dance department presenta- Members of the Fort Worth Weed Cook said. "It will be good for of her senior recital, which is scheduled for Sept. 20. The Landreth (Auditorium), where all you can see are the tion. and Seed group, led by Officer high school kids to go on a college program is a sampling from different musical eras in four lights and the exit signs." Shelby Sullivan, demonstrated their campus and see what it might be Oct. 23 - Faculty Jazz training through a domestic violence like." small sets, she said. Burton said Contemporary Art Center performances are Combo. Mason said she is excited about her performance. interesting because the show changes from month to mock scenario. Shelly Weir, a Fort Worth explorer, "People have been asking me about it and saying month. Oct. 30 - Students Todd Sullivan said the explorers are said the program has allowed her to Prickett, voice, and Kate they're going to come," she said. "This is a wonderful "When you go to performances in Ed Landreth. only trained to handle situations that range decide whether law enforcement is an Stevens, piano. opportunity to have." the performer changes," he said. "At the Contemporary, from handcuffing suspects to talking occupation she wants to pursue. John Burton, associate dean of the College of Fine Arts every month you're in a different hall with different art." Nov. 6 - Viola professor Joni with children. She said they learn law The explorers said the group and Communication and an associate professor of music, Burton said the performances are held at noon because Baczewski. enforcement terminology and experi- becomes a family. They also said coordinates the performances. in the evening they would compete with too many other Nov. 13 - Students Kris ence the profession by riding along through the program they have been "It's done on a volunteer basis." Burton said. "I've been downtown attractions like restaurants, movies, theater and Cook, viola, and Arturo with officers. involved with people in the commu- lucky to have so many talented performers volunteer. This programs at other museums. Rodriguez, piano. Elmore said, "Explorers is not just nity. semester we're using strictly TCU personalities. Next "Downtown picks up in the evenings," Burton said. Dec 4 - Student chamber for high school kids. College people "It think its got great potential to be semester we plan to have performers from both TCU and "This way we pick up the downtown lunch crowd." ensembles. need to get out and do this too." a positive experience for the youth the Fort Worth community." The down side, he said, is that it's hard for other people Edwards said once the TCU group and the officers to be role models and Dec. 11 — Theatre depart- gains members and begins working, mentors," Williams said. Burton said he has a personal interest in the Oct. 2 per- to get downtown just for an hour. Burton said he thinks ment presentation. formance given by Tomasz Zieba, a senior cello perfor- that's why few TCU students attend the performances. many of the decisions about the Students who are interested in group and their activities will be up to joining the program can call Villela at mance major and one of Burton's students. The Contemporary Art Center is located in the Gainsco OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Zeiha said. Dr Burton chose me because he thinks it's Building downtown at Fourth and Commerce streets. them. 921-7930. Student engineers take project to California

By Anne Drabicky er, accompanied the men as their One of the focuses of the project room, you can afford to be late or STAFF REPORTER adviser and said the experience is is to develop teamwork skills. not do your homework, but that Shock tubes and pressure sen- similar to what student teachers "When you leave here, you was not the case with this. sors are not the typical dreams have. always have to be part of a team in "You can be an A student, but if most people have of California. "The students get technical the real world," Walter said. you're not good at working with a But five senior engineering stu- skills from their courses," he said. Gopalan said that learning to group, you won't do well." dents could dream of nothing else "We wanted to introduce real- work closely with other people was The project began in the fall as they prepared to take their Cold world experiences." one of the most difficult aspects of 1996 semester with the initial Gas Shock Tube to San Juan Walter said the students had to the project. designs. In February of 1997, Capistrano, Calif. set up their own company, choose "It was very stressful, but it was Endevco sent two engineers to This summer, those dreams their project leaders and work very rewarding." he said. "The pro- TCU for a design review. The two came true. within the $14,200 budget given to ject itself was very fulfilling and 1 men returned on April 30 for the As part of their senior design them by Endevco, the California- really enjoyed pulling my weight." final close-out of the project. project. Charles Butzky. Jason based project sponsor. Charlie's job was "to be the go- Walter said. "This is a different Carter, Michael Charlie. Dinesh "This particular company is the between guy between the shop experience. They (Endevco) Fernando and Manoj Gopalan largest manufacturer of dynamic guys (at Endevco) and the engi- weren't looking at them as stu- made the 3.700-mile trip to San measuring instruments in the neering students." dents." Juan Capistrano to install their world." Walter said. The students' "I learned quite a bit about team- He said a goal of having the stu- product. product "will help the company to work." he said. dents go to California and install SPF.CW. TO THE SKIFF Originally, the 10 men in the be able to characterize the respons- He said he felt the best part of the project themselves was "so the • From left: Jason Carter, Pat Walter and J.R. McCoun stand with the senior engineering class worked on es of pressure sensors that they the project was "seeing how they students might get a better sense of Cold Gas Shock Tube created by the senior engineering design the project. Since five of them manufacture." (Endevco) responded to the shock satisfaction." class last year. Five seniors traveled to San Juan Capistrano, Calif., graduated in May. only five were He said the specific pressure tube and how excited they were to The group chose Carter as their this summer to deliver and install the shock tube to the project's able to make the trip to deliver the sensor the students used was going use it. mechanical lead, whose job was "to sponsor, California-based Endevco. shock tube. The remaining"five will to be used by General Electric Co. "It was great to see something make sure it all got put together." graduate in December. ^ to measure the changing pressures other than the classroom." "I had some doubts about it (the came to TCU because it was such a He said the project definitely Pat Walter, senior design lectur- in gas turbine engines. Gopalan agreed. "In the class- engineering program) when I first new program," Carter said. lessened those fears.

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"We're LEGACY — or Leadership, Education, nization a fresh start of its own. otherwise wouldn't get to know very much hopeful that we'll have good Growth, Achievement, Community and You — is Derryl Williams, a senior business manage- about." attendance ... as we celebrate the the new minority affairs organization on campus. ment major and the student adviser to LEGACY, Turner said the organization allows African- school's longevity." Sheriann Spicer, a sophomore English and said. "LEGACY is about having people together, American students to voice their concerns about Part of the university-wide cel- broadcast journalism major and the president of doing what they like." life at TCU, or any issues. ebration is having the most promi- LEGACY, said the new organization is focused About 50 prospective members attended This new organization is not about teaching nent figure speak on campus, said on having self-confidence as people and as Wednesday's meeting. Those attending partici- black history, it is about learning about each Rick L'Amie. director of commu- African-Americans. It is about having fun and pated in an icebreaker to become acquainted other's differences and accepting them. Spicer nications. learning about African-American culture, she before discussing events for the upcoming year. said. "In previous years we've had said. Officers said in order for minority students to The organization also encourages its members guest speakers," he said. "This Anyone who is interested in having fun and make a difference within the TCU community, to get involved with the community. Spicer said. year. Chancellor Tucker is the gaining a better knowledge of African-American they need to work together. Community service activities already planned speaker. This is significant culture can join the organization. Spicer said. All Anthony Johnson, a senior psychology major include "Dancing for the Homeless" on Dec. 5, because this is his last year here." TCU students are encouraged to get involved and LEGACY'S vice-president, said, "LEGACY and tutoring one Saturday each month with the The State of the University Day with LEGACY'S meetings and activities, she is a celebration of African cultural awareness, YWCA AIMS program. will begin with the convocation, said. and we think the best way for us to relate to the Other programs LEGACY is planning include but other activities, such as the Meetings will be held the first and third TCU campus is to first unite as one." a pen pal program with students from an alterna- celebration on the lawn, will make This year, LEGACY will have a board of offi- Wednesday of each month. Every second and tive high school in the Fort Worth area and as a up the rest of the day. fourth Wednesday, interested students can join cers, but the members are the ones who will run William E. Tucker visit to TCU by minority high school students so L'Amie said the celebration on LEGACY in different activities, she said. things. Spicer said. they can learn about college life. the lawn replaces the private lun- dents come together to celebrate Spicer said she hopes the organization will The officers may set times and dates for meet- Dues for LEGACY are SIS by Oct. 15, or cheon of previous years in efforts the new year. improve race relations on campus as well as cul- ings, but the members will come up with the members can pay $5 for each of the next four to open the celebration to the pub- Tucker said. "Convocation has tural awareness. LEGACY is a result of the ideas and have the majority voice, she said. months. lic and to give students the oppor- become part of the fall fabric of learning experiences from last year's Black There are five officers and one student adviser on Without the dues, there will not be any events tunity to mingle with faculty as the university. We want students Student Caucus, she said. the hoard. or activities for members or other students to they never could before. to participate because this is a Darron Turner, director of minority affairs. Spicer said, "LEGACY is going to offer TCU enjoy, Spicer said. "It becomes a campuswide university celebration and there- party." he said. "(It's) an effort to fore their celebration." try and get more people involved An important part of the convo- and also to celebrate TCU's 125th cation will be the presentation of Texans greet Clinton testing plan with doubt year." the Chancellor's Award for distin- L'Amie said that convocation is guished research to one of eight Offutt said that would be prefer- By Peggy Flkac Bush praise* state accountability; others traditionally the start of the acad- nominees. The winner will receive ASSOCIATED PRESS able to the current state TAAS and emic year, when faculty and stu- $20,000 along with the award the Clinton proposal. AUSTIN — President Clinton's question need for federal involvement "I find it analogous to the state of proposal for voluntary national test- House Public Education forward with the tests. They are Texas needing to buy vehicles for the ing of fourth-grade reading and Committee Chairman Paul Sadler scheduled to be introduced in 1999. Department of Transportation. Do we RICE eighth-grade math skills is getting a (D-Henderson) said he has been con- Clinton said the proposed tests look to the federal government to cold shoulder from Texas leaders. From Page 1 cerned about the Clinton proposal. would be voluntary on the part of produce those vehicles for us. or does "I am very skeptical about the fed- "We do a very thorough job of test- states and school districts. the state of Texas decide we're going including one charge of theft and incident, according to the report. eral government becoming involved ing our Texas students, and I don't 'Tin not sure a voluntary program to produce those vehicles... or do one of unlawful carrying of a The suspect and the woman in a state and local matter, and as want to see, particularly, a national is a meaningful program. I think it we look to private contractors, like weapon. returned to her room that night, importantly. I'm skeptical about a test on top of what we're already makes great press," Sadler said. General Motors and the Ford Motor When asked if police were aware where they ate and talked until the national test which the federal gov- doing," Sadler said. Sadler said the more appropriate Co.," Offutt said. of Rice's criminal record when they woman asked him to leave, accord- ernment could use to promote a feel- "I would hope that if Congress role for the federal government State Board of Education issued the warning. McGee said ing to the report. good curriculum or mushy curricu- decides to do something like that. would be to encourage states to Chairman Jack Christie. a Campus Police don't have the abil- When the woman asked Rice to lum," Gov. George W. Bush said in there's some way at least we can uti- develop their own accountability sys- Republican from Houston, said: "I ity to check his record at the scene. leave, he wrapped a curling iron an interview. lize our existing testing scheme to fit tems, as Texas has. would be somewhat concerned about McGee said Rice would have cord around her neck, bit her Texas already has "a very good into their program. I frankly am a lit- State Board of Education member who writes the standards, and I been arrested for simply reluming above and behind the ear. poured accountability system" for public tle skeptical of national testing stan- Robert Offutt of San Antonio said would be concerned about political to campus because he had been water on her and kicked her, the schools, Bush said. dards," he said. Texas' assessment couid best be done interference with the process." warned in the spring not to return. report said. In the state system, schools are U.S. Senate Democrats have through a national standardized exam Christie said he was concerned Rice returned to campus The woman falsely named ranked based on student performance worked to try to save the proposal in with a long track record, such as the that rather than focusing on educa- Thursday evening after meeting the another suspect but identified Rice on the Texas Assessment of Congress from a Republican amend- Iowa basic skills test, which would tion, it will be "a conservative vs. lib- student at a downtown club, the as the man who assaulted her after Academic Skills, dropout rates and ment that would prevent the U.S. show where Texas students rank in eral. Democrat vs. Republican. reports said. They had dated off and police took found him and look him attendance. Education Department from going comparison to the rest of the nation. President vs. Congress" debate. on for several years prior to the into custody, the report said.

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Wow the^'92 ^facks toa^ PAGE 6 Ski THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997 Company adds to area modern dance scene Fort Worth native brings dance troupe Clinton asks for return from Austin to 'grow up' with city of 'fast-track' process By Erin Brinkman can grow up together." STAFF REPORTER Wood, a Fort Worth native, studied By DavMEspo the House, are poised to oppose Job opportunities in Fort Worth for dance at New York's School of ASSOCIATED PRESS the legislation unless it contains graduating modem dance majors American Ballet. He's worked with WASHINGTON — Facing worker and environmental pro- have increased with the recent arrival George Balanchine and the New York skepticism among Democrats, tections designed to prevent of the Bruce Wood Dance Company. City Ballet, and has performed with President Clinton asked high-paying American jobs Wood said he formed his modem the San Francisco Ballet, Les Ballets Congress on Wednesday for from disappearing beyond dance company in Austin two years Jazz de Montreal and the Lar expanded trade-negotiation America's borders to nations ago. Lubovitch Dance Company. He's also authority that he said was where workers are paid little "I got tired of the dance I was see- been a guest artist with several inter- "absolutely critical for our and environmental protections ing," he said "No dance companies or nationally recognized dance groups, world leadership." Key are lax. choreographers were doing what I including the Twyla Tharp Dance Republicans reserved judgment On the other hand, many wanted to see. Finally, someone asked Company. until seeing details. majority Republicans say they me. 'Why not do it yourself1' I asked Although Wood's company could "The global economy is on a are sympathetic to "fast-track" myself, 'Why not?' " be seen as competition for existing very fast track to the 21 st centu- legislation but won't support the ry. The question is whether we type of specific provisions that Wood said Austin was a great place modem dance companies, such as SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF to start such a venture, but he said the Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth, are going to lead the way or fol- Democrats favor. The Bruce Wood Dance Company may help TCU dance graduates low," the president said in At a news conference, city doesn't support large organiza- both Wood and Susan Douglas stay in the area. tions. Roberts, co-artistic director of White House remarks as he Gephardt called on the White "Austin allows people to do and try Contemporary Dance and an assistant dance program, but there were no We empower each other." embarked on a campaign akin House to provide legislation. He anything, but that's as far as it goes," professor of modem dance, said the opportunities in Fort Worth for the Wood said the next performance of to the 1993 struggle over added, however, "the president Wood said. "People go there to learn new company will only enrich Fort dancers after graduation. Wood's company will be in the NAFTA. must not bow to the how to do something for the first Worth's already existing dance com- "We've worked long and hard to William Edrington Scott Theatre at In general, Clinton is seeking Republicans' demands" on the time. Once Austin's served its pur- munity. create opportunities for people to get 3505 W. Lancaster in the cultural dis- restoration of authority that he issues of worker protection and pose, you need to find a community Roberts said when she helped involved in modern dance," she said. trict. After that, he said his goal is for and other presidents have had the environment. that will cultivate further growth." found Contemporary Dance, there "The creation of Bruce's company his company to become a resident over nearly a quarter-century to Clinton, who wants to expand Wood said Fort Worth was the per- were no other modem dance compa- can only support and enhance our company in Fort Worth, which means negotiate international trade trade throughout Latin America fect place to move his company after nies in Fort Worth. vision." having between eight and 10 dancers pacts subject to a speedy yes-or- and the Pacific Rim, pushed the he outgrew Austin. He said his dance "We wanted to produce more Wood said comparing the different on salary all year, having three or four no vote in Congress without North American Free Trade company and Fort Worth are on the choreographers and to increase mod- companies was like comparing apples performances a year and having the amendments — a process Agreement through Congress in same cultural wavelength. ern dance in the area," she said. "We and oranges. resources to go on tour. known as "fast-track." 1993 over heated objections "There is a renaissance going on always looked for new modern dance "We're not similar at all." he said. "If we stay small enough we will Many Democrats, including from two key Democratic con- in the cultural aspects of Fort and welcomed more artists into the "Each company has a different vision actually be able to tour," Wood said. Missouri Rep. Richard stituencies — labor' and envi- Worth," he said. "Fort Worth and community." and is fulfilling it as best they can "Then we'll be able to export Fort Gephardt, the party's leader in ronmental groups. the Bruce Wood Dance Company She said TCU has a greal modem without stepping on each other's toes. Worth art to the world." Michigan student leader resigns over misuse of letterhead By Fred Woodhams "(Leaving) upsets me very pleaded guilty lo sexual assault. a current organization representa- ally attacking him. One bill, sponsored by represen- STATE NEWS (MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY) much," Harding said. "(I'm) not Schafer. a junior mathematics tive, said her group was saddened Kristen Hintz. complex director tative Adam Herringa, asked EAST LANSING, Mich. — going to be vindictive or hitler." major first charged with third by the loss of a capable leader and of Snyder and Phillips residence Harding to resign his position as Facing two bills designed to After announcing his resigna- degree criminal sexual conduct, wished the assembly had "not halls on the campus and part of a chairperson. Herringa ran against remove him from office, a tion. Harding said he was leaving pleaded guilty over the summer to tossed (Harding) away so callous- sexual assault awareness and assis- Harding in April for the position of Michigan Stale student government office because his apology would fourth degree criminal sexual con- ly" tance group, encouraged Ihe assem- chairperson. officer resigned his position not be enough for some members duct and was sentenced to 90 days Bui Carrie Jackson, a representa- bly lo sponsor a program about sex- Another bill, sponsored by repre- Tuesday before the student assem- and students. Harding handed over in jail and 36 months probation. tive of the school's Residence Hall ual assault "lo get their reputation sentative Jamie Czekai, would have bly could take action against him. control of the meeting to O'Neil Harding said he wrote about his Association, said her group sup- back" as more "victim-friendly." recalled Harding, a move that In his resignation statement at and then left the meeting. position al ASMSU and his friend's ported removing Harding from Nathan Harris, 1996-97 internal requires a two-lhirds majority of Tuesday's assembly meeting. Harding said he does not con- character in the letter. The former office. Speaking for herself, vice chairperson and an interna- the assembly's elected representa- Academic Assembly Chairperson done sexual assault in any way and North American Indian Student Jackson said Harding's letter fur- tional relations senior, said it was tives. Kevin Harding apologized to the cannot lake back writing the letter. Organization representative asked ther hurt Schafer's victim. important thai the assembly now The chairperson is elected by the assembly and siudenls lor writing a Harding, a junior criminal justice that people not hold writing the let- "I feel as though this was a vio- support the current vice chairper- members of Academic Assembly letter on assembly letterhead to a major, drew fire from some mem- ter against him and hoped the lation of her again," she said. .sons. Harris said Harding's resigna- and is paid $1,500 a year. judge on behalf of a friend who bers of the assembly after it was assembly could "rise above this." However, Sara Kellogg, the tion and related issues are a "terri- In addition to leading the North pleaded guilty to fourth degree revealed he used letterhead from O'Neil said the assembly will assembly's director of minority ble thing that happened" to American Indian Student criminal sexual conduct. Sean the Assembly of Students at hold ihe election as soon as possi- and progressive student affairs, ASMSU and saw it as a "great Organization before becoming O'Neil, Academic Assembly inter- Michigan State University to write ble but will likely wait to do so said she was hurt by personal potential lo grow." chairperson, Harding also served as nal vice chairperson, became inter- Ingham County Circuit Court Judge until the assembly appoints new attacks toward her friend Harding. If he had not resigned. Harding ASMSU director of minority and im chairperson effective immedi- Thomas Brown a letter on behalf of representatives to fill 12 vacancies. She said people do nol know faced two bills al (he meeting progressive student affairs. ately. his friend Chris Schafer. who At ihe meeting. Waseya Cornell. Harding and should nol be person- designed lo drive him from office. Distributed bv University Wire. Fraternity damages sorority Law school guide incorrectly lists TCU; other Texas schools' listings include errors house during date 'capture' ASSOCIATED PRESS Houston didn't make the grade under schools listed as close to "great basketball." despite the Houston Women note officers of Depauw chapter have apologized HOUSTON — TCU hasn't had a law school since Rockets' NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. The 1920. But there it is in "The Insider's Book of Law Houston Comets' WNBA title this year came after the By Jessica McCuan The crash damaged parts of the Our house will work hard lo School Lists." guides were published. THE DEPAUW (DEPAUW UNIVERSITY) truck's undercarriage, including assure that no incidents like this "We appreciate getting national recognition, but And Texas Tech University in Lubbock is described GREENCASTLE. Ind. — The the drive shaft and wheel axle. No occur again." unfortunately the facts are wrong," a TCU spokesman as "ugly" and "in the sticks." plan for Alpha Tau Omega's one was seriously injured. Senior Megan Hamilton, Alpha told Ihe Texas Journal of The Wall Street Journal in The guides' author, Mark Baker, lived in Lubbock as "Commando" informal was for Though Hanlon said he thought Phi's president, said she was Wednesday editions. a child and defends the portrayal, saying he remembers Depauw University ATO members many of the party-goers had been impressed by the efforts ATO has That's not the only error in the new guidebooks on his parents' car being pelted with mud drops when dust to storm into sorority houses, drinking alcohol when he pulled made in the past two days. medical, law and business graduate schools, published storms would be followed immediately by rain. "capture" their dates in a rented the truck over, he didn't arrest "What happened on Saturday by New York-based Kaplan Educational Center. But Baker concedes his errors on TCU's phantom Ryder truck and haul them to a anyone and didn't perform a was inappropriate and unfortu- Under the "near the beach" heading in Ihe medical law school and Houston's basketball prowess. As for dance in Jaycee Park. But the breath lest on Ihe driver. ATO nate," she said. "But ATO has school guide, there's no mention of the University of Texas Pan-American, he says he improperly presumed camouflage-clad crew never made president Mike Curley, a senior, made a real effort to make amends Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Graduate schools that all Texas cities are conservative redoubts. it lo its final destination. said the house had designated a since the incident." at Rice University and the University of Houston also In his book on law schools, he also identifies St. In the process of retrieving their sober driver to operate the truck Theta president Lora Chio said are omitted. Mary's University in San Antonio, another Democratic dates Saturday night, groups of fra- all evening. Curley "has been really cool" The books also list the University of Texas-Pan stronghold, under the heading of "schools for archcon- ternity members damaged at least Curley said the ATO house has about the situation and that she American in Edinburg as one of seven universities in servatives." three sorority houses. Greencastle, offered to pay for damages to Ihe harbors no hard feelings toward Texas "where they have a bounty on liberals." Truth is, Baker says readers shouldn't take his books too seri- Ind.. Police Officer Mike Hanlon him or his house. the Lower Rio Grande Valley area is a Democratic ously. later pulled the Ryder truck over "The whole thing probably got party bastion. "Keep in mind, this is done in fun," he says. because three people were riding out of hand, but you never know on top of it, he said. 6 4>rT^here were no what triggers people," she said. Hanlon called Depauw police "ATO is nol a bad house, but when MOTHER Officer Ron McGuire to assist al JL people hurt and there's property damage done, you Ihe scene. McGuire said he fol- no one in the hospital, hope that something could have From Page 1 lowed the truck back lo the ATO been controlled." house and advised the group to and that's the good Rebecca McCann, Alpha Phi's impressed with the speakers who solemn and very appropriate occa- the service had met Mother Teresa, leave Ihe truck parked in the park- news. What (Alpha Tau house mother, said she didn't spoke from their heart and touched sion. The turnout was very impres- Babbili said. He said the ceremony ing lot. understand Ihe idea behind the the lives of everyone." sive and I hope everyone here enabled them to share their feel- According to police reports. Omega) has done whole event, John Butler, university minister shares in the loss of a great soul." ings on the icon. and a speaker at the service, ATO members shattered a corner already is important. If "I don't understand the concept Babbili. a professor of journal- Rupa Basu, a graduate student of Kappa Alpha Theta's front win- of damaging other people's prop- praised the Albanian-born nun, ism and chairman of the depart- in media studies, said the service dow. They also toppled trash cans they can take care of erty as being fun," she said. who achieved great deeds by help- ment, reminded people to remem- brought her closer to Calcutta, a ing the "poorest of the poor." ber the Nobel Peace Prize winner's place where she met the nun and furniture and set off a fire themselves, it's not our McCann said that, although ATO extinguisher at Alpha Phi. Junior members were willing to help "It was very much a reflective words, not just the images. He while working with a leprosy Susan Bender said ATO members responsibility to do clean up the next day. she and the opportunity for us to include our commended Mother Teresa for the mission. tore down bulletin boards at Alpha Alpha Phi members had already relationship with not only Mother tremendous impact she made on "I just had a few seconds with Chi Omega. more than that." cleaned up most of the mess. Teresa but our brothers and sisters millions of lives. her," she said. "All she could tell Senior Cassidy Ruschell, presi- — Theresa Loser, As of yesterday morning, around the world," he said. "In my opinion she is the great- me was 'God bless you, you have dent of Pi Beta Phi, •said ATO Depauw's dean of Greek affairs, Anantha Babbili, the sponsor of est woman of the century," he said. a beautiful smile, and keep the members have come to Pi Phi and Depauw University Theresa Loser, said she didn't SAICA, said "I think it was very a Some of the students attending smile on your face.' " apologized twice since Saturday, dean of Greek affairs have all the details surrounding but she didn't specify any damage the event and wasn't sure if ATO they had done to her house. Senior would be disciplined. WELLNESS Leanne Bailey, president of Kappa "There were no people hurt and From Page 1 Kappa Gamma, also said ATO Ryder truck and to sorority hous- no one in the hospital, and that's members have come by and apol- es, and that members are attempt- the good news," Loser said. "What good programs." Recreational Sports Director TCU students, Von Ruff said. The ogized. She said they hadn't done ing to make amends for their ATO has done already is impor- Though only about 10 students Steve Kintigh said wellness pro- exact topic is yet to be determined. any damage, and had returned pic- behavior. He would not comment tant. If they can take care of it came to the first program. Von Ruff grams are gaining popularity on col- The programs are open to all stu- tures they took from Ihe house on the incident beyond that, themselves, it's not our responsi- said the number should increase lege campuses around the country. dents. No pre-registration is neces- that night. except in a written statement. bility to do more than- that." each month. "(SMU) Southern Methodist sary. Hanlon ' said Officer Scott "Alpha Tau Omega would like Loser said the event was cer- "The first meeting was competing University has a great program," he "Students should take part," Von Fitzsimmons found a group of to apologize for the accidents that tainly not a good idea and didn't with a few sorority events and a vol- said. "But they have an entire facul- Ruff said. "It's a really good thing, approximately 20 people — ATO caused damage to sorority houses think ATO would hold the event leyball game," he said. "Plus, at the ty for it. The programs are really and (it) offers good insight. A lot of members and their dates — in the on Saturday night," Curley wrote. again next year. beginning of the semester, students gaining popularity around the state, other campuses have added wellness truck 30 minutes later. They were "These incidents were in no way Curley refused to comment have a lot of things on their minds. too." series. It's really catching on." stranded en route to the park when premeditated and we are taking about whether the event would be As the semester goes on, and with The next program, scheduled for For more information, call the the driver had run the truck into a steps to make amends for any planned again next year. more advertising, we should have 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Rickel Building, Recreational Sports Department at concrete island. damage that may have occurred. Distributed by University Wire. more (attendance) for future series." will focus on a topic relevant to 921-7945. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1997 PAGE 7 Spurrier inks deal as highest-paid coach (U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Steve Spurrier became the highest paid coach in college football Soccer team defeats UT-Dallas last week, signing a contract with the University Athletic Association through the 2002 Players say recent wins prepare them for two-week road trip season. By Kevin Dunleavy Spurrier inked the deal on SKIFF STAFF Sept. 3. and it was finalized The men's soccer team played a Monday, making him the strong game and sent the third-highest paid coach in all University of Texas-Dallas Comets of football. Only the New York home with a 4-0 defeat Wednesday Jets' Bill Parcells and the at TCU's soccer field. Miami Dolphins' Jimmy Assistant coach Blake Amos, Johnson will earn more than substituting for head coach David Spurrier. Rubinson, who is with the "The contract is a reflection women's team in Hawaii, directed of our success and the times in the Frogs' victory over the sports now," said Spurrier, Comets. whose Gators are 2-0 in his "It was a good game, and we got eighth season. the result," injured freshman The six-year deal is worth defender Chris Hamilton said. about $11.7 million and TCU performed well in the first includes base salary, clothing half on offense. The Frogs had contracts, television and radio many opportunities to score but shows, speaking engagements not capitalizing until 15 minutes and a $275,000 signing bonus. before the half, when freshman In addition, the 52-year-old forward Aaron Grieshaber scored Spurrier gets two cars, insur- on an assist from sophomore mid- ance, 12 prime tickets to fielder Nic Finn. Florida home football games The Frogs attempts to increase and an expense account. their lead were thwarted by the —Independent Florida posts until Finn sent one into the Alligator net with an assist by junior mid- University of Florida fielder Mark Papini to up the score 2-0. The Frogs defense performed Aggressive style helps strongly enough that senior goal- IJT defender excel keeper Brandon Jones practically (U-WIRE) AUSTIN — stood alone for a quarter of the Thanks to an awkward forma- hall, batting away the occasional tion by Rutgers' punt unit, errant shot from a Comets for- Texas kamikaze specialist ward. Brandon Nava was able to The Comets frustration began to Pltrtcic CfOOtw SKIFF STAFF make some spectacular over- surface during the second half. Freshman forward Aaron Grieshaber, (left), fights for the ball during TCU's 4-0 victory. The win evened the Frogs record at 2-2 as they the-top block attempts while Dallas freshman defender Sammy Wednesday's game against UT-Dallas. Grieshaber scored a goal in gear up for a two-week road trip. trying to deny punter Jared Downs continually harassed Frog Sloven's boots Saturday. players, while junior midfielder ball by the opposing goalie, "Our defense was much more The Frogs have .i two-week road to clean things up. Today (the The Knights used a spread Doug Mercer kicked the legs out Comets sophomore defender organized and we possessed the trip scheduled, with games at Oral score I should have been S-0. but 4- formation on the line, then from under junior defender Jaime Henry Nguyen accidentally kneed ball for the majority of the lime." Roberts, Centenary, IT- Pan 0 works good too." Amos said. lined up a wall of three Mock- Noris. earning a yellow card. Ten the ball past his own teammate said senior captain and sweeper American ami Southwest "We had a new strategic defense in ers in front of Sloven, giving minutes later, senior midfielder into the net. Dallas aggressively Heath Driver. "There were no Missouri. Amos said the first four aelion which worked well and it Nava the chance to run and — Kevin Spath was handed a yellow tried to score, but the players' threats. Overall, it was a good games (it ilk' season an' softer, and was nice Hi give everyone time literally — dive over their card for punting the ball away efforts were in vain as the horn game and got us in the swing of the two losses shouldn't have hap- today. Bui the preseason ends heads trying to block the punt. after disagreeing with the referee. sounded, signifying a 4-0 win for things. These games help us get pened. today. We're getting closer to Nava ended up tipping two Fifteen minutes after junior the Frogs. The win evened TCU's organized to prepare for our road "The season begins next week, (Western Athletic Conference punts, but he also ended up defender Darin Hogue slipped th'' record to 2-2. trips. and these sanies gave us a chance play), and lhal is the top priority." spinning out of control in what would have been perfect NFL Films style. Nava said his dive-bomber approach to the game was rep- WNBA about more than basketball games resentative of his tenacious playing style. It occurs to me that history may be opportunity for it to happen again. women vote. Until 1920. however, the Houston Comets to a 65-51 vfcto- inspires me. "There's never going to be a repeating itself. Ever since the Exactly 50 years ago, a young that never happened. The common iv iiu-i the New York Liberty. What's Most observer! see the obvious: time when I let up, whether it WNBA popped up on my television African-American man stepped up to belief among men was thai women really important is lhal a selloul The iwo basketball leagues provide be a blocked punt, pass screen about three months ago, I've a baseball plate and lixik a swing at couldn't understand the voting crowd of 16,285 fans watched her equal opportunity for women lo play defense or run defense," he been pondering his entire country's belief system. process. perform the feat Fans are supporting the pro sports lhal were once limited said. "It's going to be 100 per- the effect its long- Jackie Robinson brought about one Today, women asserting their the leagues now. The question is. will to men As a humanitarian. I see much cent all the time." term success of our nation's biggest, most positive power is not restricted lo professional fans continue lo do so'.' more potential. The league could, —The Daily Texan could have on changes in human stereotypes by basketball. The Fort Worth Sun- The negative thinkers among us over time, prosper and eventually University of Texas humanity. simply putting on a Brooklyn Telegram ran an article Sunday sup- sav die league and iis rival, the ABL, change not only how men think about Wow, heavy! Dodgers baseball uniform. porting the idea lhat young girls are are destined to fail. I disagree. 1 women, but how women think about Yale signal callers I've concluded The WNBA and the American becoming more active in sports with- believe the WNBA is a trend in itself, themselves. plagued bv injuries that the WNBA Basketball League (also a women's out having to endure the "tomboy" not jusl a passing "lad." Don't lake Obviously, this kind of thing does- TM n't happen overnight, which makes it (U-WIRE) NEW HAVEN, could have a pos- Sk\(,(.s league) could have the same positive label. The article reported thai girls my word for ii. though. Conn. — Jack Siedlecki's first itive effect not effect on humanity. What's to say that now make up 37 percent of high "1 think the WNBA is awesome," a difficult theory lo prove. Check season as head coach of the only on women's sports but also on a healthy exposure of women com- school athletes. In 1971. only one of Horned Frog scuioi forward Buff) back w uh me in 50 years. It's a long football team is off to an the perception of women in society. peting in a tough, physical sports every 27 high school girls participat- Ferguson said. "Sports has always lime lo lake lo lesi a Uieorv. but I bet inauspicious start. I've bounced this idea off a few peo- activity, might not cause us or future ed in sports at all. been male-dominated, but now I look ii will definitely give sports fans plen- Less than two weeks after ple, but the reaction has been the generations to adjust our thinking for What about the WNBA's chances and see I could have lhal opportunity. ly to talk about in the meantime. starting quarterback Ben same in each case. Negative. the better? for survival? Well, never mind lhal ■ "Whether or not it's realistic for me Steinberg was lost for approx- I contend that perceptions change Consider this: Most people today Cynthia Cooper scored 25 points in io plaj professionally docsif i matter, Tim SkaggS ii a senior speech com- imately a month with a dislo- over time, and this may be a prime never think twice about seeing Michael Jordan-esque fashion to lead ii's jusi ihai I have the opportunity, h immit tilion major fmin Fort Worth. cated right throwing shoulder, two other Yale signal callers left Saturday's scrimmage Arizona State b asketball coach against Union (N.J.) College due to injury. Women's golf team takes 2nd Frieder resigns after 8 seasons In their first contest under By Wendy Bogema Fall Classic in Fort Collins, Colo. team, Arkansas-Little Rock. By Mel Reisner ered the point spread, a double-cross Siedlecki. the Bulldogs lost SKIFF STAFF The team finished 11 . shots Head coach Angie Ravaioli- ASSOCIATED PRESS of anyone who paid to make sure 17-12 to Division HI Union. The women's golf team began its behind tournament winner Larkin said the Lady Frogs played PHOENIX Bill Prieder, who the) did not But the outcome of the game season on a good note by finishing Campbell University and eight well, but Campbell just played a lit- onlv last week denied with charac- "Do yon think I'd be alive today if is the least of the team's con- second in the Mackenzie's Ram strokes ahead of the third place tle better. teristic vigor lhal he was going any- we had agreed to throw a game and cerns. "We stayed in contention and where. resigned Wednesday as then ran away with it?" he said in Sophomore Joe Walland, had a chance to win going in to the Arizona State's basketball coach. 1994. Steinberg's replacement at third round, (but! they just stayed A school spokesman confirmed Frieder announced the move quarterback, left the game ahead of us," Ravaioli-Larkin said. dial Frieder, 55. had resigned after before the Wolverines began NCAA with a knee injury after just All live Lady Frogs finished in eight seasons wuh die Sun Devils. louinanient play, and athletic direc- one series. The next Bulldog the tournament lop 30. The highest Arizona State was 10-20 last sea- tor Bo Schembechler immediately quarterback, Chris Whitaker, finisher was junior Amanda son and has been under the cloud of declared the Saginaw. Mich., native was sidelined with a concus- Workman, who tied for sixth. a federal point-fixing investigation, persona non grata on a campus sion, forcing freshman Mike "Amanda really played consis- Almost from the start, some of where Frieder had attended college McClellan into action for the tently, had a strong finish and is off Frieder's best players turned up on and begun his coaching career. entire second half after only to a great start." Ravaioli-Larkin police Molten, left the program or Frieder was 15-16 in 1989-90. but five varsity practices. said. were injured. The latest incident recruits like Jamal Faulkner and Walland, who was convert- Juniors Susan Horton and came lasl week, when two players Mario Bennett won consecutive ed to quarterback from wide Shannon Fisher tied for ninth. were accused of stealing a compact Pac-10 freshmen of the year awards. receiver last spring, hit Jake Freshman Brenda Anderson tied lor disc player from a donniloiv room. The first season was his last losing Borden on a 30-yard scoring 16th in her first tournament as a Frieder still won acclaim for season until the learn went 11-16 in strike to cap off a 7-play, 60- collegiate golfer, and sophomore coaching last-breaking teams that 1995-96. yard drive to open the game. Angela Stanford, who has a presea- relied on relentless, pressure defense Faulkner and Bennett also were In that series, Walland com- son MasterCard Collegiate QoH lo bet) more laleuled squads. bellwethers for the team's problems. pleted 3-of-4 passes for 48 ranking of 22nd. finished tied lor The high-walei mark of his eighl Faulkner was involved with three yards and scrambled for nine 29th. years in suburban Tempt came in other players in the misuse of an more yards on one carry. Ravaioli-Larkin said she wasn't 1994-95. when Ihe Sun Devils were athletic department telephone On the fourth play of that worried by Stanford's performance 24-9. leached the round of Id in the charge card in 1990. then later was drive, however, Walland "She just had a had tournamenl. NCAA tournament and earned jailed after assaulting his girlfriend. strained his medial collateral She didn't play that well, but that's Frieder a iwo year contract exten- He transferred to Alabama. ligament. He completed the just the game of golf." Ravaioli- sion through April 2000. Bennett squeezed three seasons in drive but left the game after Larkin said. "She'll get back on While Ihe FBI has denied lhat the between two knee surgeries, then the touchdown pass and track." school and athletic officials, includ- led early for the NBA. expects to be out two to four The coach also said that ing Frieder. are targets, a federal Point guard Stevin Smith was one weeks, pending an MR! exam Anderson was a big part of the grand jury reportedly is looking into of Ihe other players disciplined in this week. team's success. accusations lhal a gambler who bel the calling-card infraction, which —Yale Daily News "She was a little nervous, hut heavily against the Sun Devils in cost the university over $13,000. (Yale University) SPtCIAL TO THE SKIFF overall, she held up well. She 1994 paid one lo three players to And he is the focus of the point- Junior Amanda Workman perfects her stroke during a recent practice. knows what to work on now." shave points in several games. shaving probe after allegedly taking Workman finished sixth in a recent tournament held in Colorado. Ravaioli-Larkin said. Frieder has ridiculed the sugges- thousands of dollars from the sports tion, pointing out that his team cov- bettor.

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Downtown Pep Rally Stockyards, Football! Sundance Square, FRIDAY EVENING, TCU vs. Utah Utes FRIDAY AT NOON, Rodeo Plaza (next to Billy Bob's) SATURDAY EVENING on Main Street Anton Carter Stadium between 3rd and 4th streets 6:30 p.m. — Barbecue Dinner, $10 per person 6 p.m.—Frog Alley Superfrog Fireworks Extravaganza TCU Cheerleaders 8:00 p.m.—Pep Rally Face painters Frog Chill Stockyards "Mayor" Steve Murrin Jugglers All kinds of freebies Head Football Coach Pat Sullivan Kalimbe Bond 8 p.m.-Kickoff The New mgmt will 9:00 p.m. —Country and Tickets: 922-FROG Western Musk promote fresh music in a positive clubbing erumonment University, Fort Worth ition: !■**** 3321 18 to Party ($5 cover ,Inc. tfDB liiiaiminn t nirrlilmnrnl 14558 21 to Drink Downtown Pep Rally sponsored by Downtown Fort Worth Inc., Sundance Square and TCU. FrogFest sponsored by Farm & Ranch Healthcare, Texas Most Hospitality Services Stockyards Merchants, TOU 4»«# h*l ♦ne**jM>f*< lh* —ylw ♦! *JettWL II yt-u 4» «MWM *le*t>H y*u etmiM 4* #» rift i rrf* ty wrf yw AtuM w»r **>• *l«r 4*t*aj. TCU Alumni Association, TCU Frag Club and the Committee of 100.