CREEK SYSTEM GIVEN THUMBS UP - PAGE 3 TCU DAILY SKIFF ISPAY.S U 11, TEXAS 93RD YEAR, NO. 21 Strolling Strings group performs to raise funds

BY SUSAN SHOULDERS musicians "stroll" while playing positive. requests for Strolling Strings per- donors to enjoy the music TCU A ground-breaking date has not TCU DAILY SKIFF classical music as well as some "First, it is good for the stu- formances than he can accept. has to offer. yet been set. tunes with added Texas flavor. dents who are classically trained "I have to turn down more than "This allows alumni and Whether the group is perform- Some TCU students in the "Strolling Strings was my to also have a commercial outlet I take simply because there is not friends to celebrate the univer- ing for TCU or for celebrities. music department are helping brainstorm when 1 first came to and have an opportunity to earn enough time," Burton said, "and sity," Tucker said. "Those who Burton. Raessler and Tucker all raise funds for the university as TCU," said Kenneth Raessler, some money through their music," we like to do things that help the celebrate the university, help sup- agree that the program has been well as scholarship money for chairman of the music depart- he said. "Second, it is good for university." port it" an asset to the music department themselves. ment. "There is no question that it the university because it provides The strings program at TCU Strolling Strings has partici- as well as the university. The Strolling Strings, part of is a ," he said. money for scholarships and stu- raises more money than any other pated in the campaign kickoff "There is something unique the TCU Symphony, features Raessler said TCU is the only dent assistance." musical ensemble, Raessler said. receptions in Dallas and Fort about Strolling Strings and it between 20 and 25 musicians who school in Texas and one of the "The most important thing we The Strolling Strings program Worth. They will travel to Hous- will perform for all kinds of occa- few in the country that has any- do is orchestra, but Strolling has been helping raise funds for ton today to perform for the kick- catches your attention." Raessler sions and groups. thing like Strolling Strings. Strings enables us to have more the university by performing for off campaign there said. Strolling Strings has played for Raessler said some people at money for scholarships within the the Next Frontier Campaign activ- Some of the funds raised by the Tucker said."We like to show- the designer Oscar de la Renta, TCU thought Strolling Strings orchestra," said John Burton, ities. campaign have gone to help build case some of the fine performers world famous pianist Van Cliburn might be too commercial for a associate professor of music and Chancellor William Tucker said the F. Howard and Mary D. Walsh at TCU and the Strolling Strings and many others. The unique university, but he said the out- director of orchestral studies. when the campaign has a kickoff Center for Performing Arts which group knocks people over every aspect about this group is that the come has been overwhelmingly Burton said he receives more event in a city, he wants the will benefit the music department. tune." Bass donates $1 million for Manifesto still Next Frontier sparks debate BY LAURA WADE TCU DAILY SKIFF BY KRISTA TATSCHL because of what they did" The Unabomber has a successful Edward Bass decided for his fiftieth TCU DAILY SKIFF "track record" of killing. Babbili said. birthday on Sept. 7 he wanted to give The battle of ethical versus non-eth- and that makes the Time and Past take a longtime friend a present. ical journalistic practices has come to the Unabomber's threats seriously. Bass donated $1 million to TCU's a climax with publishing of the "Something must ha\e made this Next Frontier Campaign. Unabomber's manifesto. guy. or organization, to be on such a "There has been a longstanding The Washington Post, in conjunc- fringe of society that thev have to force relationship between the Basses and tion with the Hew York limes, pub- their debate on society through \ io- TCU," said Doug White, assistant vice lished the manifesto, titled "Industrial lence." Babbili said chancellor for university advance- Society and Its Future," on Sept. 19 In an April 26 ransom letter lent ment. "We are close friends." and were immediately subject to ques- from the Unabomber to the Time, he. Bass's donation helped push TCU tions of whether their decision was a she. or they outlined the demands for closer to its $11 million capital pro- responsible one. the manifesto's printing. The ject goal, The Unabomber has been targeting Unabomber also explained the v ie» s White said. technology specialist w ith mail bombs of the organization he or she repre- The project is for the past decade. sents, named the Freedom Club, and raising funds An editorial in the Dallas Morning how the club has dc\eloped a negative for the F. News quoted Times publisher Arthur counter-opinion of society Howard and- " Sulzberger Jr.. as having said. "I'm '

New environmental attire Diversity workshops to begin today targeted at TCU students Minority Affairs and University Ministries sponsor program to combat discrimination Welcoming Diversity BY MARK MOURER hats, debuted in stores after its TCU DAILY SKIFF unveiling at last April's Bookstore BY MARGARET MAXEY diverse campus environment, teach A one-day interactive workshop offered six times this academic year Convention. TCU DAILY SKIFF skills in responding to prejudicial 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Never before have trashy clothes Wellman Inc. and The Sherwood jokes, slurs, and remarks, and also to been so marketed. Group have teamed up to create and A one-day workshop designed to reduce the impact of prejudice in daily Wardrobe styles in the past have market a new fabric for college combat prejudice and discrimination routines. Thursday Monday Wednesday seen tightfitting jeans, high-cut clothing apparel made entirely from starts at 9 a.m. today in the Student The workshop is offered six times Sept. 28 Nov. 13 March 27 skirts and jeans with holes in the recycled products. Center Ballroom. this year from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The knees. Howard Schwartz , president of Danon Turner, director of minority dates of the workshop are: Thursday. None of these compare to the new the Sherwood Group, said EcoSpun affairs, said the workshop, "Welcom- Sept. 28; Friday, Oct. 20; Monday. Friday Tuesday Thursday line of "trash wear" soon to be on is made up of small pieces of plastic ing Diversity," is open to all students, Nov. 13; Tuesday, Feb. 13; Wednes- Oct. 20 Feb. 13 April 25 sale at the TCU University Store. soda bottles combined with the cot- faculty and staff, not just minorities. day, March 27; and Thursday, April Orbs 100 Percent Responsible ton scraps from tailoring shops and According to a flier distributed by 25. Wear, a new line of environmentally University Ministries, the interactive Six members of TCU's faculty and Student participation is especially encouraged conscious shirts, sweat shirts and see EcoSpun, page 6 workshop is designed to recognize the range of identities and issues in a see Diversity, page 2

NEWS DIGEST Bishops decry euthanasia Time Warner sells rap label State party head asked to resign More benefits of aspirin found Samsung to build Austin plant

NEW YORK (AP) — In a strongly worded NEW YORK (AP) — Time Warner Inc. AUSTIN (AP) — Top statewide-elected DALLAS (AP) — Not only does aspirin AUSTIN (AP) — Korea-based Samsung pastoral letter, U.S. Catholic bishops con- said Wednesday it is selling its stake in a Democrats including Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock help prevent heart attacks, but it can also ease Electronics is finalizing its plans to locate its demned euthanasia and accused abortion company that distributes records for some of have asked state party Chairman Bob Slagle their severity and the long-term damage they first American microchip plant in Austin. rights advocates of making the practice of raps biggest — and most explicit — stars. to resign immediately and recommended cause, a new study found. A formal announcement of the chip-mak- assisted suicide socially acceptable. The decision to bail out of Interscope noted Democratic fund-raiser Bill White as Permanent damage from hean attacks was ing giant's decision to build its fabrication The nation's bishops approved the state- Records follows a growing outcry at the his replacement. completely prevented in half the patients tak- plant in Austin over Portland, Ore., was to be ment at their annual spring meeting in June. leading entertainment company's involve- The move is needed "in order that we may ing aspirin, and reduced by ?0 percent in the on Wednesday afternoon The company, But the document received little public atten- ment in gangsta rap, known for violent, sex- all begin planning for the future," said the let- other half. Dr. Pierre Theroux. one of the however, postponed the declaration. tion then, and church officials announced ually explicit lyrics. ter signed by Bullock, Attorney General Dan study's authors, said Wednesday. "The company required additional time to they were releasing it again Thursday, just "This decision is not about any particular Morales, Comptroller John Sharp, Land The findings by cardiologists from finalize details associated with the project days before Pope John Paul II is scheduled to kind of music," Michael Fuchs, chairman Commissioner Garry Mauro and Treasurer Barcelona and the Montreal Heart Institute and felt it was premature to make a formal visit the United States. and chief executive officer of Warner Music Martha Whitehead. will be in Monday's issue of Circulation, the announcement at this time." said S.W. Lee. Group, said in a statement. journal of the American Heart Association head of Samsung's U.S. Fab Project. PAGE TWO PAGE 2 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1995

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LEIGH ANNE ROBISON Greeks and Independents shouldn't exclude each other

This page has often been a popular spot year is essential. school, drill team members had to fork over to be some transitional measure. This is col- Every spring, when open rush rolls for the debate over the Greek system. Is it a I'm a senior now, S900 up front. That's not including lege after all. and they're already coughing around, my roommates obligingly ask me if self-promoting money trap, or is it a social, and I met two of rehearsal clothes, food on trips or those up way too much money for us to eat I want to participate. Each year 1 say no, warm-fuzzy type of organization we should my three room- cutesy "big sister" gifts. spaghetti in the Main, much less socialize. and we understand it's just not something all appreciate? mates the first 1 was in band in high school, and it cost That's not to say socializing is the only for me. I don't feel distanced from them I've read columns hyping both of those week I was here. plenty. Although there was no flat fee, the thing Greeks do. Each fraternity and soror- because I'm an Independent. Their "Greek- stances. I'm here to rehash the argument, Those bonds last, costs throughout each year easily added up ity has a designated charity, and all the ness" doesn't interfere with our living situa- but hopefully I can put a new twist on the so if we begin to several hundred dollars. members must do a minimum amount of tion in any way. issue. divided, we tend Those organizations provided team spirit, community service. The feeling of "us against them" is legiti- The sentiment of the Greeks versus the to stay that way. or in other words, a ready-made group of And as unbelievable as it may sound, mate. We get separated early, and it should- Independents has been around for a long Anti-Greek friends. Fraternities and sororities are no Greek life helps people prepare for the real n't work that way. Until there's a better time. It starts right away, weeding out who sentiment some- different. The dues Greeks pay go toward world. One of my roommates went through system, rushees and Independents will start we become friends with the first week of times stem from the fact the members of scholarships, philanthropies, and upkeep for spring rush a couple years ago and joined a out leery of each other. our freshman year. How many rushees have fraternities and sororities must pay dues, the chapter houses. They aren't using this sorority. At first I worried that she would be People on both sides of the issue should you seen at Howdy Week? The segregation the cost of which makes my head spin. money to buy ribbons for bows or other sucked into some hair spray vacuum and we take the responsibility for making the starts immediately, at the time new students People often say this qualifies as "buying frivolous items. wouldn't be friends anymore. That couldn't crossover. That's what we mean when we ~ are looking to meet people. I didn't go your friends." I applaud the Greeks who pay their own be further from the truth. Ever since then, talk about diversity. through rush, and I remember there were But stop to think. How many of us were dues, and 1 think that's the way it should be. her self-esteem has skyrocketed, and that hardly any girls in Sherley Hall in August. in clubs or organizations in high school that Mommy and Daddy may have paid for our kind of emotional growth is integral to post- Leigh Anne Rubison is a senior English The first month of everyone's freshman cost an inordinate amount? In my high organizations in high school, but there has collegiate life. and history major from Houston

■ SCOTT BARZILLA JEFF BENSON The press is The panhellenic subjected to students benefit political logic the TCU campus

There has been a great debate over the printing of a Every year, students that are not in a fraternity or sorority complain 35,000-word manifesto penned by the Unabomber. This about the Greek system. Independents say that Greeks just drink beer, scenario is a microcosm of the ongoing debate between tear up things, and never do anything to help the university. preserving liberty and saving lives. The Greek system consists of approximately 40 percent of the The answer to this controversy should be fairly sim- TCU population. Compared to other universities, TCU has a high ple. Many journalists fail to look at the social and percentage of students that are Greek. At the University of Texas, humanistic perspectives because they feel it is their job only about eight percent are involved in the Greek system and at to question governments and history. Texas A&M, onlv 10 percent. This mind-set produces an independent set of journal- Greeks play an important role at TCU. Greeks are making a dif- istic ethics that sometimes make little sense when com- ference through leadership, involvement in organizations, acade- pared to conventional logic. This causes people to view mics and community service. journalists as cold and callous. This is often an exagger- ■ EDITORIAL Greek students are involved in organizations such as student ated generalization, but it is government, the TCU Daily Skiff. Student sometimes true. Foundation. Student Ambassadors, Mon- Governments and constitu- day at TCU. Residential Hall Staff, Fel- tions were put into place to MISSED PERKS lowship of Christian Athletes and Frog resolve this issue. Our own Camp. constitution was a response to The argument that Greek students just the Articles of Confederation, TCU students don't take advantage of discounts drink beer and party all the time is which failed at this objective. absurd. The Greek men's overall GPA is The simple logic indicates It has been well documented that an other activities. Occasionally, TCU will 2.8 and the women's is about 3.0. that life is more important than education at TCU can be quite expen- offer special discounts for Texas Partying all the time explains why liberty. This is true for the sim- Greeks have a higher GPA than Indepen- ple fact that political liberty is sive. Ranger games to a limited number of dents. The TCU Independent men's over- a waste to the dead person. Students often find it difficult to pay students. This could be a good option all GPA is 2.72 and the women's is 3.0. Therefore, preserving life is for the rising cost of living at TCU and for baseball fans who are strapped for How do Greeks at TCU compare acade- mically with the University of Texas and Texas A&M Greeks'1 TCU more important than liberty. sometimes have little money to partici- cash. The constitution does not answer this question for us. Greeks have a higher GPA than Greeks at both UT and Texas A&M. The constitution simply gives the government guide- pate in educational or fun activities on The Information Desk often offers UT's overall fraternity GPA is 2.70 and their sorority GPA is 2.98. lines on how it can go about making these determina- the weekend. discounts for movies, Six Flags Over Texas A&M's overall fraternity average is a mere 2.53 and the soror tions. Ultimately, most of the liberties that are outlined Texas and the Fort Worth Zoo, as well. ity average is 2.98. However, TCU does offer several Greeks help contribute to TCU and to the Fort Worth community in the amendments have exceptions or are interpreted in In addition, sometimes the Informa- a special way to protect the lives of the citizen when the discounts that some students never take through several community service projects. For example Delta situation warrants. advantage of. TCU even offers some tion Desk offers discounts for theatrical Gammas have Anchorsplash, Chi-Omegas have Frats . Sigma This is an extremely important part of the govern- things free of charge. events at Casa Manana and the Omni Chis have Derby Days and Lambda Chi Alpha helps sponsor a ment's role. Even though lawmakers spend the majority nationwide canned food drive. These events all help local chanties. For example, all TCU athletic events Theater. The connections Greeks make are another advantage that inde- of their time arguing over dotted i's and crossed t's, If you are looking for an educational decisions concerning life and liberty arc probably the are free with a student l.D. card. Almost pendents do not hav e. There are several Greek alums across the most important. every student has attended a TCU foot- experience or a little fun it might be a nation who have obtained credible jobs. For example, there are The press plays an important role in evaluating how ball or basketball game, but there are good idea to see what is happening on several Congress persons and business leaders that were in a (raterl nity or sorority. These are helpful connections which can be used the government comes to these decisions. As far as several other sporting events that are campus or to check the Information these regards are concerned, the authors of the First to find jobs or other information. Amendment thought it was very important for the rights just as entertaining as football and bas- Desk to see what kind of discounts are TCU Greeks play .a positive role in the TCU community. 1 am of the press to be protected. ketball. being offered. You might be pleasantly always amazed at how many people have the idea that all we do is. Journalistic ethics are clear on this point. Journalists surprised. party. Of course, we are a social organization and we do have par-; There are other TCU events that stu- ties. However, we balance parties, leadership, academics and com; are supposed to cover the government and its actions The cost of attending TCU can seem with no bias toward any party or issue. Everyone knows dents can get into for free, such as con- munity service within the Greek system. this, and it seems fairly reasonable. certs and performances at Ed Landreth high to the average student. However, Students who aren't in a fraternity or sorority are missing a great However, the press sometimes takes this philosophy Hall. TCU students can often experi- there are many opportunities for stu- experience. The best part of the Greeks is the bond of brotherhood ; to its illogical extreme. This tendency manifests itself in ence culture on campus for free. dents at TCU that are passed by. and sisterhood If you are Greek, you understand what I am saying. the press taking on the view that it should not stop news Brotherhood and sisterhood are the foundation of the Greek system. ~ from happening, even bad news. In other words, if a Many students don't realize that they Perhaps students need to be If you are not Greek, that is fine. My hope is that it should not Z photographer sees someone who is about to commit sui- have access to a full gym and weight- reminded that these opportunities matter if you are in a Greek organization or an independent. Our - cide, some journalists believe that the photographer room. Membership at a health club can won't last forever. When you graduate, TCU community needs to unite Greeks and independents. Greeks do not impact the university in a negative way. TCU ; should just snap pictures instead of convincing the per- cost hundreds of dollars. The Rickel your ex-student status won't get you son not to go through with it. Greeks help build the university's image and contribute to the Z Although it is important to note that many journalists Building is free. any special privileges. community in several different ways. If you are not Greek. I do not subscribe to this philosophy, this is the percep- The Information Desk in the Student There are hidden perks at TCU. encourage you to rush and find out what your missing. tion that the public has of the media. This philosophy is Center also offers several discounts for Sometimes you just have to find them. flat out erroneous. Jeff Benson is a junior political science major from BrownwoodZ Logic dictates that the lives of human beings are * TX.TV .'• more important than the liberty of running the story. If a person commits suicide, will he or she care whether or not his or her picture was in the paper? Will he or she even be able to care about the freedom of the press? TCU DAILY SKIFF Will he or she be able to buy the paper? These questions are rather ridiculous, but they are AN ALL-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER important when pointing out why life is more important than liberty. If the press is supposed to evaluate how CHRIS NEWTON well the government is following this logic, then EDITOR

shouldn't the press follow the same logic? DENA RAINS WENDY SMITH The printing of the Unabomber's manifesto is a perfect MANAGING EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGES example of this logical dilemma. The freedom of the press JOANNA SHOEMAKER Scon BARZILLA MARK MOIRER is seriously threatened by printing his long spiel. How- NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR CAMPUS EDITOR ever, logic dictates that since he threatened the lives of Americans, the manifesto should have been printed. MlCHA CORTESE TOM MANNING Some journalists believe that printing the manifesto ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR was a mistake and that it set journalism back. Actually, journalism progressed when the letter was printed EVA RUMPF ANANTHA BABIILI because it made journalists look more human. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR JOURNALBM DEFT. CHAIRMAN DI BRA Mi LAMB I VIM AKERS Scott Barzilla is a junior political science major from PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR BUSINESS MANAGER Houston, and is also the Opinion Editor of the Skiff. NEWS PAGE 4 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1995

Flight program offers fcu<- •'...■' experience for cadets ■

. . <^^ ^ t%- .,*/* _ #*** BYK.E. STENSKE in Texas two years ago at Baylor 1 n-- ttnnu M TCU DAILY SKIFF University. Last year, Texas A&M ^^ |!»" t 1 i *. '•■•'■ 4ir«* ■ University and the University of A join! program between TCU's Texas were added. In addition to Air Force ROTC detachment and TCU, Southwest Texas State Uni- ■L " * —irl ApM the Civil Air Patrol's Fort Worth versity has been added this year. wmr* Senior Squadron will allow ROTC The Air Force ROTC detach- cadets to experience flying. ments at Texas A&M, Texas and JBW^ "The program is oriented toward Baylor enjoyed phenomenal suc- »"•' m freshmen and sophomore cadets," cess last year, said Lt. Col. Gary Pre- said (apt. John Summers, AFROTC sel, commander of the Baylor Detachment 845's public affairs AFROTC detachment. f"' V ' / officer. He said, of the 40 schools \v\ . • / > Randy Swain, commander of the involved, the three Texas universi- Fort Worth Senior Squadron, said ties had the best completion rate of *■ 4 * the program helps the ROTC cadets any program in the nation. The com- get some familiarity in an airplane. pletion rate is the number of cadets "The Civil Air Patrol is able to who signed up for the flights and provide planes for orientation who have completed all eight hours. flights." he said. "The biggest chal- "It's a fantastic program that lenge was funding. John Summers al lows students to enjoy the wonders has been working very hard to make of flight in a non-threatening envi- this program a reality." ronment," said Col. Rick Khalar, Summers said the program is for AFROTC commander at the Uni- ^§» cadets who are having a hard time versity of Texas. deciding commit themselves to the Presel said the biggest challenge Air force. The flights are for moti- to the program was scheduling *> vational purposes, he said. flights. His detachment has a cadet "It s an orientation, not pilot train- scheduler who coordinates with •> ^r ] ing." he said. "Seeing the world Civil Air Patrol cadets. KJialar and from a couple of thousand feet gives Maj. Russ T Graves, assistant pro- TCU Dally Skiff/ Rebecca Newitt you a new perspective on things." fessor of aerospace science at Texas Wilson Voelker, a sophomore performance guitar major, gives a guitar lesson to Carrie Nankins, a sophomore ele- Cadet! will be flying a total of A&M, both said, in separate inter- mentary education major, on the lawn between Ed Landreth and Jarvis Hall Wednesday afternoon. eight hours in one of the Civil Air views, the biggest challenge to over- Patrol's Cessna 172 aircraft. Four come in the program was hours will be spent in the copilot's scheduling around student activities seal and four hours in the back, or and cadet schedules. passenger s. seat. The hours in the The flexibility of the squadron Local clinic offers numerous health services front seat will count toward actual and the airplanes' scheduling flexi- flying tune, should the cadet pursue bility should clear up two sticking a private pilot's license, he said. points. The only problem should be Planned Parenthood provides confidential health care and counseling for men and women "Most flights will be two hours the student scheduling, said Sum- plus ground time." said Summers. mers. BY ERIN BRINKMAN Planned Parenthood of North Texas and if to have children," Shepherd said, tioners have a hard time providing." "We'll pretlight the plane and fly "I think it (the program) is a mag- TCU DAILY SKIFF offers many services in Tarrant County, "and women and families should be Next, a payment is arranged. Shep- around for about an hour, then land nificent opportunity to expose them lt offers low cost services and birth con- healthy." herd said three of the clinics are fee- at a different airport. After we land, (the cadets) to the flying environ- She's 24 years old. She's a profes- trol for women and limited services for The first step in visiting a planned supported, meaning that clients are we will discuss the flight before the ment," he said. "They get to see sional with a college degree. She's as men. The medical services include parenthood clinic is to call the Appoint- expected to pay the full fee after their cadets s\v itch seats and we fly back." where they live from the air and likely to be white as to be of color. This pregnancy testing and options counsel- ment, Information, and Referral Center visit. This generally is about half the The program was initially started experience the joys of flying." is the average woman who visits a ing. 1'ap smears. HIV risk assessment, at 822-1177 to make an appointment. cost of traditional services, she said. Planned Parenthood clinic. testing and counseling, male and The Henderson Center on South Hen- A general exam at Planned Parent- female sterilization, complete gyneco- derson and the Ridgmar Center on hood will cost about S76. Shepherd logical care, sexually transmitted infec- Green Oaks Road are the two clinics said, while traditional services cost tion testing and treatment and that most TCU students visit, Shepherd about S140 to $ 150. The other six clin- emergency contraception (the "morn- said, and there are nine clinics in Tar- ics have government funds available, ing a tier" pill). rant County. usually on a sliding fee scale based on Dr. John Terrell, director of TCU's "We're no more than 20 minutes income. Health Center, said. "We refer students away from anyone in the county," she Finally, if needed, a follow up visit or -ERE&iUNeH- from time to time to Planned Parent- said. "Accessibility is very important to further treatment is arranged. hood. us." "No client of Planned Parenthood is "Last year we saw 28,000 clients in Once the appointment is made there just going to be left out there if some- Tarrant County," said Shawn Shepherd, will not be a call back. Shepherd said. thing is not right." she said. director of communications, "and that "One of the things that is very impor- Many follow up procedures can be l done at the clinic. Shepherd said they doesn't include all of the people who tant to us is confidentiality," she said. called the hot-lines and attended our "Some of our clients are very young, offer all the advantages of a real med- educational programs. That whole total and some of them may be in living sit- ical facility. is 72.000." uations where they don't want the per- As an alternative to traditional med- 01L f Also among the clinic's services are son they're living with to know they're ical techniques, she said they serve both vaginal and urinary tract infection treat- doing health care stuff, and we're sen- men and women. She said they will ments, mid-life services (for sitive to that." work with patients if someone finds out menopausal and post-menopausal At the appointment the client will they have a sexually transmitted disease women), breast exams and instruction meet with a trained counselor for 15 or and a partner needs to be tested. for self-examination. 20 minutes about how they're feeling Many men come in with the women FREEJfcSHIRT Their community services include a and other general health care issues. who get pregnancy tests. j ' | - ■ i r llr H II i» ,i | il ■■- library and resource center, sexuality Shepherd said. "We're very holistic in our education programs, professional train- "A lot of times we find out things in approach," Shepherd said. (One out of 4 ain't bad.) ing, AIDS education, and 24-hour, con- that interview that help the doctor to One new service of Planned Parent- fidential information lines in both give them better care," she said. hood is a fact information line. Shep- F.nglish and Spanish. The next step is seeing a nurse prac- herd said people who have a question, The first Planned Parenthood agency titioner. but who aren't comfortable talking to was founded in New York by Margaret "It is great medical care," Shepherd someone about it personally, can call Sanger in 1916. Shepherd said, and the said, "and they are all women. This and listen to a recorded message on a Fort Worth agency has been around for helps some of our women clients feel variety of subjects that will hopefully 57 years. more comfortable talking about sensi- answer their questions. There are "Our philosophy is that people tive subjects like their sexuality. There should be able to choose freely when is an empathy factor that male practi- see Clinic, page 9

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BOB FRYE MARY LANE SANDY WARE English Writing Center Admissions SEPTEMBER 25 - SEPTEMBER 30 ALICE GAUL KATHLEEN MARTIN JENNIFER WATSON Curriculum/Instruction Communication Srfem m §nd I iisonlcis TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Harrii College of Nursing JACK HESSELBROCK BILL MONCRIEF SCOTT WHEATLEY BOOKSTORE Athlctx s Marketing Student House ol Representatives NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1995 TCU DAILY SKIFF PAGE 5 Democrats urge Clinton Number of music practice rooms, size to override spending bill not sufficient for majors, students say Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska was BY H. JOSEF HEBERT tion, could not be reached for com- the lone Democrat to join the Repub- BY JENNIFER MAHONEY day. but there are not enough rooms. "One of the problems is that they ASSOCIATED PRESS ment at press time. licans in passing the bill. TCU DAILY SKIFF "Some students have been out on just changed one of the practice WASHINGTON (AP) — Over The reduction in the EPA budget The number of music majors has the roofs and fire escapes, which are rooms into a storage area." Bedell TCU music majors and members Democratic objections, the Senate — though less severe than that doubled in the last seven years, said no good because they can't hear said of the music department are upset passed a $62 billion spending bill approved by the House — still Kenneth Raessler. music professor. themselves," Crawford said. It has been discussed that the stu- because there are not enough prac- Wednesday that would slash money "places the American public at seri- The ratio of students to practice "Right now. there are 10 practice dents would like to have longer hours tice rooms for all of the music stu- for environmental protection, hous- ous risk," said EPA Administrator rooms is 19 to one. and it is difficult rooms with more than ISO music for the music building, but there are dents and because students are ing programs and veterans' benefits. Carol Browner. She said air and for all of the students to find practice majors, which makes it really diffi- some safety problems involved with having to find alternate places to Democrats, who said in advance water pollution control efforts would rooms each day. Raessler said. cult to find practice times I am a later hours, Raessler said. practice, said Jeremy Crawford, a that they lacked the votes to make be curtailed and work at hundreds of "It is a big problem that the num- senior now and it has been a problem "I think that some of the students senior music major. ber of students far exceeds the num- substantial changes in the bill, urged Superfund toxic waste sites would since 1 was a freshman." said Todd would like to see the building open There are currently 10 practice President Clinton to veto it. The stop. ber of areas for them to practice so Prickett, a music education major. 24 hours, but that would cause prob- rooms and 187 music majors. Four that they are constantly having to House previously approved equal or Republicans defended the spend- The practice room> are supple- lems with safety." Raessler said. of those rooms are reserved for piano deeper spending cuts, so those differ- ing reductions as part of a broader tight over practice rooms," he said. mented with classrooms when the) A new building, the Walsh (enter majors and the rest are reserved for ences must still be resolved. campaign to reduce the federal Clare Bedell, a senior music and are open. Raessler said lor Performing Arts, is slated to be string or voice students, said Steve The Senate approved the legisla- deficit. economics double major, said the The music department needs more completed in 1997 and will include Weger. an assistant professor of lack of practice rooms for music tion 55-45 after Republicans "It sets priorities in very tough practice rooms to remain competi- 10 new practice rooms and a recital music. majors is extremely'inconvenient. tive, said Amy I'ummill. ;t senior rebuffed Democratic attempts to times," said Sen. Christopher Bond. hall. Raessler said. "There are no brass practice "It is ridiculous. Right now it's not restore funds for environmental R-Mo., the bill's floor leader. "We've vocal performance major. Some students have joked about rooms, not one. for approximately 25 uncalled for to wait for up to an hour cleanup of toxic dumps, help for the done as good ajob as possible within "I think that n is important for solutions to their problem. Bedell brass instrument students," Weger for a room." Bedell said. administration to know thai we need homeless, health programs for veter- the dollars available." said. said. "There is one half of a practice There are times when 30 people ans and a cherished Clinton national But Democrats said the priorities adequate facilities to compete and "We've brought n up in the past room for approximately 25 wood- wait for one practice room, Crawford that having practice looms is part of service program. were wrong and that many of the cuts and talked about putting out refriger- wind players." The legislation is the first of three would finance tax reductions for the said. that." Pummill said. ator boxes, putting them outside, and Robert Garwell. dean of the Col- broad domestic spending bills being wealthy. Bedell said music majors are The number of practice rooms is painting the words practice room on lege of Fine Arts and Communica- expected to practice for an hour a considered by the Senate this week. Federal low-income housing pro- also shrinking, Crawford said them," Bedell said Senate Minority Leader Thomas grams were particularly hard hit. Daschle. D-S.D., called the bills Overall spending on housing "extremism on parade" and said the would be cut by S5 billion to $20.4 only recourse was to urge a presiden- billion. That would be 20 percent tial veto. below current spending, and 16 per- "There's no point in trying to fine- cent less than Clinton had requested. tune this mess," declared Daschle. Public housing construction funds The Senate bill would cut the would be reduced by $ 1.6 billion and Environmental Protection Agency's senators approved new restrictions "THE MOST EXHILARATING AMERICAN budget by one-fourth to S5.6 billion, on housing programs that critics said including a $430 million slash in its may lead to rent increases for poor Superfund program for toxic waste tenants. cleanup. Clinton had sought an An attempt to restore $360 million MOVIE SINCE ?ULP FICTION'!" increase to $7.3 billion. to help the homeless was rejected 52- - Stephen Farber, MOVISLINC It also would cut housing pro- 48, despite pleas that the 32 percent grams by $5 billion, one-fifth of cur- cut in the homeless assistance pro- rent spending, eliminate Clinton's gram would hurt "those that are most "NICOLE KIDMAN Americorps national service initia- in need." The House has made even GIVES THE BEST tive and reduce veterans' programs deeper cuts of $440 million in the OUTSTANDING by $395 million. fund for the homeless. PERFORMANCE CINEMATIC OF THE YEAR. ENTERTAINMENT. She's this year's Dengue fever reported DON'T MISS IT" dead-on lock -PaulWunder, WBAI for an Oscar in Rio Grande Valley nomination" -Rodlune, KMPC7I0 "NICOLE KIDMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS severe, flu-like symptoms, often accompanied by a bright-red rash. IS DEVIOUSLY HARLINGEN. Texas (AP) — A More than 600 suspected cases have DELICIOUS. second case of dengue fever has been been reported in Reynosa. "NICOLE KIDMAN confirmed in the Rio Grande Valley. A McAllen woman had the Val- DELIVERS A KILLER It is her best A Hidalgo County woman appar- ley's first confirmed case of dengue ently contracted the mosquito-carried fever, which was discovered last PERFORMANCE. performance" disease in Mexico, the Texas Depart- week. She also is believed to have •George PennacrSio, KFMBTV ment of Health reported Wednesday. contracted the disease in Reynosa. Van Sant deftly "She went to Reynosa to shop on U.S. health officials have said they blends film, at least two visits during the incuba- fear the virus may spread north of the tion period," said Richard Campman. Mexico border into South Texas. video interviews "OUTRAGEOUSLY an epidemiologist for the Health They are awaiting test results on and headlines" ENTERTAINING Department's South Texas region. more than 60 blood samples from Dengue fever is an acute viral ill- residents of the Rio Grande Valley - Slep/ien Sabon, DETAIIS AND PROVOCATIVE.. ness that causes body pain and and other parts of the state. FUNNY, SHOCKING "THE BLACKEST, MOST AND WICKEDLY money for Fort Worth's new perform- WICKED COMEDY PACED. NICOLE Bass from page 1 ing arts center. IN AGES. "He was certainly aware that TCU KIDMAN DELIVERS was striving to raise money for our own NICOLE KIDMAN largest project of the TCU campaign performing arts center," White said. A DEUOOUSLY IS AS GOOD AS that we have yet attempted," White said. White said that Bass saw the need WITTY AND The donation from Bass came with for new facilities, both in the city and SHE IS BEAUTIFUL- his announcement to give $6 million to on a smaller scale at TCU. The Walsh CAPTIVATING various institutions in Fort Worth. center will be built on to the Ed Lan- AND THAT'S AS White said Bass's choice to dedicate dreth auditorium. White said. PERFORMANCE." the money to the performing arts cen- Bass could not be reached for com- GOOD AS IT GETS!' - Bill DieW, ABC RADIO NfTWOSK ter coincides with his efforts to raise ment.

"NICOLE KIDMAN "KIDMAN IS TERRIFIC. IN THE BEST A VERY FUNNY FILM PERFORMANCE LIKELY TO EARN OF HER CAREER. NICOLE KIDMAN A jaunty in-your-face AN OSCAR fable for our time." NOMINATION." Jeff Crmg, SIXTY SfCOND PRCVIEW TCU Thursday Night Tradition NICOLE KIDMAN No Cover with School l.D. 15

2413 Ellis Ave. COLUMBIA PICTURES Presents £t\ 3 In the Historical Stockyards in Associniion w,th RANK FILM DISTRIBUTORS A LAURA ZISKIN deduction A Film By GUS VAN SANT MntliMaln \ty stair.ng NICOLE KIDMAN "TO DIE FOR" JOAQUIN PHOENIX and MATT DILLON ^ DANNY ELFMAN tit (817)625-0877 SIS JONATHAN TAPLIN end JOSEPH M.CARACCIOLO ,«■'» JOYCE MAYNARD "'"""RBUCK HENRY TCU does not encourage the consumption of alcohol l( you do consume alcohol L A K """"B? you should do so responsibly, and you should never drive after drinking. ™ I AURA ZISKIN GUS VAN SANT . . ' PWs i NEWS PAGE 6 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1995

TCU Daily Skiff/ Mark Mourer Orbs 100 Percent Responsible Wear, shown here in a short sleeve T-shirt and a sweat shirt is made from EcoSpun fibers which are from recycled plastic bottles and cotton scraps. The shirts will be available soon in the University Store.

believe them " end festivities. She said the clothes EcoSpun pagel Schwartz said Orbs Responsible were averaged priced, with T-shirts Wear is attempting to target college listed at S16 and sweat shirts at $36. campuses and the environmentally "We might have a recycling theme other clothing manufacturers. conscious college student. for Parents Weekend," Kinard said. "EcoSpun starts with ordinary plas- "We're not really targeting, for lack "We have other recycled products like tic soda bottles that are crushed into of a better word, the ' Eco-freaks,'" cards and notebooks that would make tiny pellets." Schwartz said. "They are Schwartz said. "We're working to tar- a cute display." melted down and spun into the get more mainstream college stu- Schwartz said the Responsible EcoSpun fiber using extra trimmings dents. We feel that college students are Wear poses greater environmental from cotton scraps that otherwise quite environmentally aware." awareness in its customers. would be landfill waste. Schwartz said Orbs Responsible "Everybody throws their bottles "The fiber is then magically turned Wear is officially licensed by many into recycling bins, but not everybody into T-shirts, caps and sweat shirts," universities and colleges nationwide, knows where they're going," Schwartz said. and much of" their apparel carries Schwartz said. "This recycling thing He said the clothes had to be felt to sports and university logos and mas- has touched everybody. You may have be believed that such materials could cots. The TCU model said "Save the drank from a soda bottle a year ago, actually be so soft. Honied Frog" and pictures the TCU and now you're wearing it on your "To most people, used bottles are mascot. Schwartz said a shipment was back." just garbage," said Dennis Sabourin. made to the TCU Bookstore nearly a Schwartz said the college-targeted vice president for Wellman Inc. "To month ago. Responsible Wear does more than just us, they are a raw material." Josie Kinard, University Store keep excess waste from filling up "If you feel and touch it, you'd employee, said after talking with the landfill space. never know it's made from plastic," Lisa Hannah, University, Store buyer, "It's more than a fad. It's something ,,. ..,, TCU Daily Skiff/Rebecca Newitt Schwartz said. "They're so soft. there might be a promotion for the new that can continue forever instead of Jonathan Taylor, a junior political science major, shows the residents of Waits Hall how You've really got to go feel them to line for next weekend's Parents Week- clogging the landfill," he said. to change the oil in a car Wednesday night behind the dorm. He also demonstrated changing a tire, jumping a battery and adding brake and transmission fluid.

gained previous knowledge He said quickly. RICKS Manifesto page 1 the press will lose credibility if n docs The Unabomber has said, in a letter SAMPLER nol take responsibility for its actions. accompanying the manifesto, "In THURSDAY COLL€6£

ASSOCIATED PRESS Clinton's third — comes as U.S.- Germany. to help enforce it, McCurry said. Chinese relations begin to recover In the phone conversation, Clinton Russia, which criticized the policy likely to go to doctor WASHINGTON (AP) — Presi- from a series of blows. and Yeltsin also discussed recent of NATO air strikes against Bosnian dent Clinton will meet with Russian According to White House peace developments in Bosnia, Serb positions, has been noncommit- Consortium for Public Health in President Boris Yeltsin in Hyde Park, spokesman Mike McCurry, Clinton McCurry said. tal on whether it would participate in BY PAULINE ARRILLAGA N.Y., next month and will visit talked with Yeltsin by phone for "The president underscored ... the such a force. ASSOCIATED PRESS Berkeley, Calif. "Cervical cancer is one of the Moscow in April for an international about 20 minutes on Wednesday importance the United States McCurry said that Hyde Park was SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, most important and clear-cut can- session on nuclear weapons, the about the meeting at Hyde Park — attaches to continued close coopera- selected as the site for the meeting Texas (AP) — For some it is a lack cer differences that we know White House said Wednesday. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's tion with Russia" as the peace between Clinton and Yeltsin because of education. For others, a lack of between Hispanic women and The Oct. 23 meeting with Yeltsin birthplace, about 90 miles north of process moves forward in the former "that would evoke the spirit of coop- money. Some are simply too mod- almost all other ethnic groups in the was timed to coincide with the 50th Manhattan. Yugoslavia. eration between the United States est. United States," Goldsmith said. anniversary of the U.N. General Clinton told Yeltsin he would The two presidents discussed and Russia that existed during World Whatever the reason, Hispanic "Among Hispanic women age Assembly, which will draw world attend the international session in Tuesday's agreement in New York by War II." women are less likely to go see a 40 and older in California, they're leaders to New York. Moscow to discuss issues of nuclear Bosnia's factions on a formula for Observances marking the 50th doctor and more likely to contract showing up at the emergency Clinton also expects to meet sepa- nonproliferation and the handling of sharing power once the four-year war anniversary of the UN. General diseases such as cervical cancer rooms and in the clinics with ter- rately with Chinese President Jiang nuclear materials. Yeltsin announced ends. Assembly, which both Yeltsin and and diabetes, participants of a minal cases of cervical cancer. Zemin, possibly in Washington, said the meeting last June at an economic Clinton told Yeltsin "we would Clinton will attend, seemed like "a binational conference on These are productive, active an official who spoke on condition of summit in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also welcome a Russian participation in timely opportunity for both presi- women's health said Wednesday. mothers and grandmothers that anonymity. The meeting with the invited were leaders of Britain, the NATO-led force" that would go dents to review the overall status" of The U.S.-Mexico Border Con- are really being killed at a much Chinese leader — which would be France, Canada, Japan, Italy and into Bosnia after a peace agreement U.S.-Russian relations. ference on Women's Health aims too early age." to identify health problems preva- What frustrates the medical lent among Hispanic women and community is that cervical cancer find ways to educate them about is preventable with early detec- Organizations urge Clinton to veto welfare bill the need for prevention. tion. With increased screening, "The women that tend to have 116 cases and 40 deaths could be those diseases may not know what prevented annually in Texas, Ms. Minority groups say denying benefits to immigrants will make them second-class to do about it, where to go, how to Weiss said. cope, how to adapt," said Paul Vil- Said Goldsmith: "It is a matter of costs," said Karen Narasaki, NAPALC's execu- Congress' action and Clinton's inaction. las, executive director of the Uni- getting more education out and get- BY MICHELLE MITTELSTADT ASSOCIATED PRESS tive director. "This legislation represents the worse form of versity of Texas Border Health ting health care providers to be The organizations called on President Clinton ... scapegoatism as immigrants are told that they Coordination Office, which orga- more vigilant in getting their WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress moves to to veto the legislation, criticizing him for not hav- are only welcome to come here if they'll pay for nized the conference. patients to have pap smears done." deny welfare benefits to legal immigrants, organi- ing spoken out against the immigrant provisions all possible difficulties in their future even as "We know the link between low Diabetes is another disease that zations representing Hispanic, Asian and Jewish contained in the welfare bills passed by the House they pay taxes to support services for other education and health, the link appears to be more prevalent interests warned Wednesday that they will hold and Senate. Americans." said Diana Aviv, director of the between poverty and health," Vil- among Hispanics, and oftentimes lawmakers and President Clinton accountable if Administration officials said they will work to Council of Jewish Federations' Washington las said. treatments also are ignored. the provisions become law. mitigate the effects on legal immigrants when Action Office The statistics tell the story. In About 15 percent of Texans "Never in the history of the United States, at House and Senate negotiators meet to iron out dif- Sweeping welfare reform legislation passed by Texas, Hispanic women living suffer from diabetes, but that rate least not since Reconstruction, has such egregious, ferences in the bills. the House last March would bar legal immigrants along the U.S.-Mexico border are increases to about 30 percent such Draconian legislation ever even been con- White House spokeswoman Ginny Terzano from receiving food stamps, Medicaid. cash wel- twice as likely as Anglo women to among Hispanics living on the sidered," said Raul Yzaguirre, president of the defended Clintons accomplishments on immi- fare. Supplemental Security Income and certain contract cervical cancer, said Dr. border, said Armando Lopez, National Council of La Raza. grant issues. "He throughout his three years has other benefits Exceptions would be made for Nancy Weiss, director of the health coordinator for the Border La Raza, the National Asian Pacific American (established) a strong record on providing more refugees, veterans, those 75 or older and certain Texas Cancer Registry. Health Coordination Office. Legal Consortium and the Council of Jewish Fed- opportunities for Hispanic-Americans," she persons with disabilities. The mortality rate also is twice Factors affecting the higher rate erations charged at a Capitol Hill news conference said. The Senate's version, approved last week, as high among Hispanic women, include the sedentary lifestyle that the measures would create a tier of second- Ms. Narasaki and Yzaguirre suggested that Asian would make future immigrants ineligible for most she said. along the border and high-fat diet of class citizens: legal, taxpaying residents denied and Latino voters may well throw their support to an needs-based assistance for five years. States "There are various barriers to it. Mexican-Americans, Lopez said. the benefits others can receive. independent presidential candidate - they both men- could deny aid to most current and future non-cit- For some it is lack of access to ser- The goal of the conference, "This is a strategy, 1 warn, that will have new tioned retired Gen. Colin Powell - in disgust over izens. vices. For others it's transporta- which ends Thursday, is to further tion possibilities, and for others educate health care professionals it's the women's fear itself," Ms. about these issues so they can pass Weiss said. the information along to women Cervical cancer cases are high- in their communities, Villas said. Safety agency issues rear-door standards est among Hispanics age 45-49 But ultimately, he said, His- and 60-64, but women as young as panic women must take control of way Traffic Safety Administration than 5 million vehicles in the first standards, estimated the cost of BY CATHERINE O'BRIEN improving the latch locks would be 25 are dying from the disease, Ms. their own health care needs. That ASSOCIATED PRESS said Wednesday. production year. Weiss said. may mean giving up fragments of "Minivans and other vehicles with NHTSA examined a similar ruling less than SI each because the key is The numbers are similar in other the lifestyle that's synonymous WASHINGTON (AP) — The gov- hatchbacks are the station wagons of for a rear-door latch strength stan- in the design, rather than stronger border states, such as California. A with their culture. emment's highway safety agency, the '90s, the most popular form of dard in 1990, but decided against it materials. study conducted there from 1988 to "The scope is to encourage concerned about passengers being family transportation," said Richard based on accident data. The administration first published 1992 found 15 cervical cancer women to look at the big picture. ejected through vehicles' rear doors, Martinez, who heads NHTSA. "The "This is past due. There was a gap- the proposed change in August 1994. cases for every 100,000 Anglo Their role is much bigger than the issued the first-ever safety standard back door, although used primarily ing hole in the federal requirements The rule will take effect Sept. 1, women and 30 cases for every traditional," Villas said. "If a for rear-door latches. for loading cargo, should meet the that allowed manufacturers to put 1997, to allow companies time to 100,000 Hispanic women, said Dr. woman wants to stay in that role, The lock and retention standard same standards as other doors." whatever latches they wanted on rear make production line changes, Bres- David Goldsmith, of the Western we applaud it. But if she doesn't for side-door latches is being The ruling applies both to rear doors," said Ralph Hoar, whose con- lin said. extended to the rear doors of all pas- doors that swing up and those that sulting firm researches auto safety NHTSA estimated there are up to senger vans including mimvans, swing sideways. and has among its clients law7ers 150 fatalities associated with rear-door hatchbacks, station wagons and The agency estimated the measure who sue auto companies ejections each year More of those sports utility vehicles starting with would save 13 lives a year, prevent Patricia Breslin, director of lives could be saved if passengers Judge blocks Farrakhan model year 1998, the National High- 17 serious injuries and affect more NHTSA's office of vehicle safety wore their seat belts, the agency said from speaking at school

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BYTASHAZEMKE from outside the goal box directly into TCU DAILY SKIFF the net. It was the goal which topped I hate that we play SMU's previous record over TCU. Last year Southern Methodist Uni- hesitant because they TCU senior defender Erin Trujillo versity beat the TCU women's soccer said one of the hardest aspects of the team 6-0. Last night at the TCU Soc- are 'SMU.' If this exact game for her was coming out to play, cer Field. SMU upped that margin by same team had a differ- knowing that SMU had beaten TCU one. ent name, it might have ever since she has played college ball. The SMU Lady Mustangs, ranked been a different game." "I hate playing SMU." she said. "1 No. 5 in the nation last week, upped ERIN TRUJILLO, hate that we play hesitant because their record to 8-0-1. TCU's record they are 'SMU.' If this exact same mm falls to 2-6. Women's soccer player team had a different name, it might TCU head soccer coach Dave have been a different game. It sucks. Rubinson was visibly sullen after the I hate how we play because of that." loss as he was surrounded by the SMU sophomore forward Danielle Trujillo said the team tried to Lad) Frogs packing their bags in Garrett scored within the next four psych itself up before the game, but silence. minutes when she dribbled past TCU "there is a feeling with SMU that we "We tried to play." Rubinson said. defender Nicole Kitagawa, shot and just can't shake out. "But him can we compete against scored against TCU goal keeper "We wanted to stay with them and them with the number of scholar- Stephanie Seagraves. we knew we'd have to chase them ships and financial resources they Rubinson said he took out Sea- because they're a fast team," she have?" graves and some of his starting said. "But we were outrun." SMI head coach Alan Rirkup lineup after the third goal to keep TCU freshman midfielder Nicole agreed. them from injuring themselves Kitagawa said she and her teammates "li s ,i shame thai a quality school before TCU's next game. came out ready to "take it to them." like TCU doesn't support its Freshman Emmy Tekell replaced but instead they played with fear. women'! soccer program." Kirkup Seagraves in goal and went on to "We had nothing to lose, we said. "If il did. it might see TCU rise save six of the next 10 shots fired by wanted to play physical, strong, and to a lop 2