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Rain with World scattered thunderstorms Former President Carter among Nobel nominees Inside OSLO. Norway (AP) — Former President Jimmy Is anybody stressed? WEDNESDAY Carter, Bosnian peace envoy Find out how to stay FEBRUARY 19,1997 Richard Holbrooke and Balkan relaxed during midterms. peace activists are among this See page 5 Texas Christian University year's nominees for the Nobel 94th Year • Number 76 Peace Prize. So far, I Of) individuals and 25 organizations have been nominated, Geir Lundestad, secretary of the prize awards committee, said Tuesday. House meets with "But nominations are stiil coming in, and we expect this to be the first year we exceed 130 nominations," he said. Faculty Senate on This year's prize, worth $1.03 million, will be announced in mid-October, Lundestad said. The committee evaluation process meets Feb. 25 to begin review- ing candidates. By JIM Taylor comments from students, are then SKIFF STAFF sent to the instructor. Nation In a joint meeting of the Faculty "The department chairs or deans Senate and the House of Student may request that the instructors ACLU official threatens Representatives Tuesday, faculty show them the comments as a factor to expose gav lawmakers members encouraged students to in determining salary decisions." BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — communicate with departmental Grant said. "But unless the dean Outraging members of the state administrators to make instructor asks to see those, the comments are legislature, the head of the evaluations more effective. only seen by that instructor." American Civil Liberties Union David Grant, an associate profes- Kitchens said he calls the forms in the Dakotas is threatening to sor of religion and chairman of the "student perceptions of teaching" expose gay lawmakers who Faculty Senate Academic rather than evaluations because of vote to ban homosexual mar- Excellence Committee, explained the limited effect the forms have on riages. the process of instructor evaluation. decisions concerning an instructor's "If they're going to be hypo- Faculty members are instructed to salary and placement. critical, then they need to have distribute evaluation forms to stu- Several students addressed specif- that hypocrisy exposed," Keith dents at the end of the each semester. ic areas they considered to be prob- Elston. who himself is gay, said Tenured faculty, he said, have a lems with the evaluation system. Tuesday. choice whether to conduct evalua- Brooke Batchelor, a senior prema- He made the threat to "out" tions in the spring semester. jor, questioned Kitchens about the lawmakers he believes are gay "When you do these evaluations, flow of evaluations from study in a column last week in a faculty don't see them for over a abroad programs. weekly arts and entertainment month," Grant told students. "That's Batchelor said she has taken four guide published in Grand long after grades have been entered, study-abroad trips during which she Forks. so there's no need to worry about an made negative comments on evalua- The legislation at issue instructor checking the handwriting tions. She said she was concerned would deny recognition of on the evaluations." because at least one instructor super- same-sex marriages performed He said completed evaluations go vised the evaluations and read them in other states and explicitly to the Center for Instructional as students handed them in. define a marriage as a union Services, where bubbled-in respons- "Where do the study-abroad eval- between a man and a woman. es are compiled for statistical uations go?" Batchelor said. "1 don't Councilman convicted reports. feel like my instructors are held to a He said a summary of the statisti- standard if evaluations are never of flinging ham cal data is sent to each department seen by anyone but that instructor." NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A chairman or chairwoman and dean Kitchens said study-abroad evalu- city councilman was convicted for comparison with other instruc- ations are not routed through and fined $250 Tuesday for tors in the department. The actual smacking a store clerk in the evaluation forms, complete with Please see SENATE, Page 2 head with a flying one-pound package of sliced ham. A judge found Paul Riddick guilty of assault and battery in the Nov. 16 incident. House to fund event, Anne Drablcky SKIFF STAFF Lynda Doss testified that Modern-day griot Kijana Wiseman took her audience to Africa Tuesday evening in the Student Riddick came to the store Center Ballroom as she sang, narrated and acted during her performance of "The Griot." where she works to return ham introduces b-ball bill that was spoiled. Doss said that when she put a package of fresh By Ryan J. Rusak Endara said the event will feature ham on the counter, Riddick SKIFF STAFF several activities, including initiation shouted, "Don't throw that ham The House of Student into an honor society for internation- Griot travels through history al students, a multilingual poetry at me!" Representatives will provide $1,250 knew Eve, we are all African. It's through their stories and songs. for an event to be staged in March by night, a food festival and a banquet By Kelly Melhart The councilman then threw SKIFF STAFF OK to be a human being, and it's Wiseman acted as a griot for the the International Students with a talent show. the package, hitting her in the It was a toe-tappin', knee-slap- okay to have fun. We can embrace audience and brought them the his- Association. Cody Dick, a Clark Hall represen- side of the head, knocking off pin', hand-clappin' good time in the past without living it." tory through her words, music, A bill that funds the event. tative, said the bill was the type the her glasses and bruising her the Student Center Ballroom Wiseman said she was trying to slides and costume changes. International Week, passed the House should pass. nose, she said. Tuesday night as Kijana Wiseman, give the audience members some- Ann Crassons. a lophomore House unanimously Tuesday. The "If we're going to pass bills for Riddick testified that the a writer, entrepreneur and soloist, thing to laugh about while they French and international affairs bill originally requested $1,500, but small organizations like we did last woman had "slung" the ham showed audience members how to were at the performance and some- major, said. "A real-life griot. this the amount was cut by the House semester, we should pass one for the onto the counter, snarled, 'Take enjoy learning history. thing to remember when they left. is monumental. The griot is a major Finance Committee. largest organization on campus," your damn ham" and called Wiseman's program, "The "I am truly an American," theme and a major part of West Patricia Endara, vice president of Dick said. him an "SOB." Griot," took the audience on a voy- Wiseman said, "The only thing I'm African literature." ISA, said the event will help spread ISA has 180 members. age through the history of all not is a minority. 1 don't buy that" Wiseman immediately involved cultural appreciation on the campus. One new bill, which requested Supremacist pleads Americans as she traced the path of She said thousands of years ago. the audience members in the pro- "We think the event is not only to funding for a three-on-three basket- guilty to conspiracy blacks from their tribal beginnings griots served as the "first six gram by demanding their participa- enrich our culture, but to give ball tournarnent sponsored by the PHILADELPHIA (AP) — in Africa to the age of jazz. o'clock news," and brought infor- tion in the nogs she sang and the Americans an opportunity to get to Delta Sigma Theta sorority, was The leader of the Aryan "We all come from the same mation from neighboring tribes know other countries' cultures and introduced Tuesday. It requested Nations in Pennsylvania plead- place," she said. "As sure as Adam and villages to other groups Please see STORY, Page 2 ed guilty Tuesday to plotting traditions," said Endara. a junior mar- Please see HOUSE, Page 4 seven Midwest bank robberies keting major from Panama, and using the cash to further the white supremacist group's cause. Halls will compete to raise roof Mark Thomas originally Low! speaks Airlines. pleaded innocent Feb. 4, short- By Andrew Raxroda SKIFF STAFF The TCI! Bookstore will also give ly after he was indicted with on politics Students who want to show sup- free books to the student who can four other men. all members or port of the TCU men's basketball associates of the "Aryan shoot 10 three-pointers in a 25-sec- By Anne Drablcky team will have the perfect opportu- Republican Army." His lawyer, ond period. and Klmberly Wilson nity today at 5 p.m. today in front of David Maynard, said Tuesday SKIFF STAFF Both male and female qualifiers that Thomas decided to change "Back to the Future: the Student Center. from the pre game contests will his plea almost immediately. Emerging Changes in the "Raising the Roof of Daniel - have the chance to win the tickets "He's guilty," Maynard said. American Separation of Powers" Meyer Coliseum," is a campus-wide during halftime. Maynard said prosecutors was the topic of discussion student-initiated party that was cre- Residence halls will also take part had not agreed to reduce Tuesday by Theodore Lowi, the ated this semester as a result of in the event. Thomas' sentence, a maximum John L. Senior Professor of Coach Billy Tubbs' letter calling for The head resident assistant! from of 25 years for conspiracy and American Institutions at Cornell student support in the Jan. 14 issue each residence hall will have a two counts of receiving stolen University, who spoke as a of the Skiff. check-in table where students will money. Maynard said he Visiting Green Honors Chair for This year, the party was devel- expected the sentence to range be eligible to receive door prizes, the political science department. oped in conjunction with Milton from eight to 12 years. Lowi compared the different including baseball hats, posters and separations of power that the Daniel Hall's annual Woolly small autographed basketballs from American people have witnessed Mammoth T-shirt Basketball Tubbs and players. to what the framers of the Promotion Night. The residence halls will also have Inside Constitution originally intended. Jimmy Flint, Milton Daniel hall a chance to win a pizza party with "The framers were never more director, said the party was designed the basketball team. The highest per- clear on anything as they were to get the student body involved. • John Araujo argues centage attendance for each hall will on the separation of powers," "Coach Tubbs has said that the determine the winner. The wing with against women of the Lowi said. cloth, page 3 student body is worth 10 points," he the highest attendance will win a He said when referring to said. "This program is designed to branches ■ of government, the lunch with Tubbs. The results will • Men's basketball pre- display their enthusiasm at Daniel- framers specified "separate and be based on the number of scanned view, page 7 Meyer Coliseum." independent." identification cards at the game. Ann* Drablcky SKIFF STAFF Several events will be scheduled "The objective was to make it Jeff Crane, a junior marketing • Paul Sonnonstine on the Theodore Lowi, a visiting Green Honors Chair for the political prior to the game, including long major and RA in Tom Brown Hall. Mavericks' blockbuster possible for each branch to science department, discussed the separation of powers of distance and hot shot contests where said he hopes that the event can trade, page 7 • LOWI, American government Tuesday afternoon In the Student Center. students can qualify to win round- trip airline tickets from American Please see ROOF, Page 2 PAGE 2 Skiff WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1997 SENATE From Page 1 Instructional Services. tenured faculty who consistently education and chairwoman of the . have a problem with an instructor. Nowell Donovan, a professor and gamer negative evaluations are pro- Faculty Senate, said the Faculty Sarah Schoper, a sophomore chairman of the geology department tected by tenure. Senate is currently planning a political science major and House and a member of the Faculty Senate, Fred Oberkircher, an associate Center for Support of Teaching. secretary, requested that class syl- PSI CHI the psychology honor stx'iety needs items donated for its said study-abroad evaluations are professor of design and fashion, Such a program, she said, would labi include the name of the depart- March 8 and 9 garage sale. Call Heidi Nash at 926-7150. collected by Delia Pitts, the director said, "By and large, faculty are hired diagnose ineffective teaching and ment chairmen or chairwomen so STUDENT FOUNDATION applications can be picked up in the of International Education. for their expertise in a particular offer support and training for students will know whom to admissions office, the alumni office in the Dee J. Kelley Alumni and Corby Miteff, a senior radio-TV- subject matter, not because they've instructors who struggle in the class- approach with problems. Visitors Center and the Information Desk Applications are due March film major, suggested a documen- taken classes in education. Most of room. Martin said she will present all 14. Interviews will be held April 8. 9 and 10. For more information call tary-style video be produced and us learned how to teach on the job." Martin suggested that the House the students' comments and sugges- Sandra Tuomey at 921 -7803. shown to freshmen at orientation or Grant told Scott that the encourage students to join the plan- tions to the Faculty Senate at the BRITE DIVINITY SCHOOL will observe Black History Month with Frog Camp. The video would Instructional Services staff works ning committee for the center. group's March meeting. a series of special Tuesday chapel services celebrating the African- explain the evaluation process in an with faculty to improve teaching, Bob Vigeland, chairman of the "I think there was a tremendous American religious experience. The three-week series, "Come with Me effort to eliminate confusion. and another program being planned accounting department and Faculty exchange of dialogue," Martin said. and See My Zeal for the Lord," will feature nationally known African- Sean Scott, a freshman pre major will offer further instruction and Senate chairman-elect, emphasized "Good teaching is a relationship American preachers and special music. The next chapel service will be- and chairman of the House support for teachers who fall short that students should not discount the between the instructor and the stu- held from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 25 in the Robert Carr Chapel. All activ- University Relations Committee, on evaluations. value of communication with the dent, and effective evaluations are ities are directed by Students for Social Solidarity. said he was disappointed that Kathleen Martin, a professor of department heads when students essential to a good relationship." EATING DISORDERS GROUP is now forming. For more informa- tion call Monica Kinligh at Ext. 7863. SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS GROUP is forming at the Counseling Center. For more information and to set up a screening call LOWI Dorothy Barra at 921-7863. Front Page 1 HORNED FROG YEARBOOK will take portraits in the Student Center Lounge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and from II a.m. to 7 p.m. defend itself," he said. Representatives was expected to be "The center is the presidency and government. Feb. 27. While Ihe trainers were still alive. the elector of the president, he said. the periphery is Congress, rather "In 18 years, there have been no STUDENT TEACHER APPLICATIONS for all undergraduate and Lowi said, their intentions were "His (the president's) constituen- than the other way," he said. innovations in federal government," graduate teacher certification candidates planning to teach in the fall somewhat ignored and a "fusion of cy was the U.S. Congress," Lowi Most recently, there has been a he said. "The U.S. Congress is not 1997 semester are due Feb. 26. To apply, go by the Bailey Building power" began. said. movement toward divided govern- capable of doing what's necessary Room 102 or 304 and ask for the student teaching diskette. While there, Lowi said the power lo tax and After 1832, the first actual sepa- ment. Lowi said. to cut spending," he said. pick up a checklist lo see if you are eligible to student teach in the fall. the Bill of Rights both eame from ration of powers began and made "We got what 1 am now calling an Lowi is currently the vice presi- FORT WORTH FIRE pro hockey team offers a special deal for all Congress, not the president. the president an independent actor. absolute separation of powers, dent of the International Political TCU students, family and friends for the Feb. 28 game against the Tulsa "The president was given no "The president was now a factor which is what the founders always Science Association. He has written Oilers at 7:35 p.m. at Will Roger! Coliseum. Tickets costing $9 can be independent base of power." he said. as originally intended." he said. wanted," he said. several books, including "The End purchased for only $6. Tickets may also be purchased from 11 a.m. to 2 This was a result of two main Later, the system became a presi- Policy is "a by-product of staying Of Liberalism." He received his p.m. Feb. 26 in the Student Center Orders can be phoned lo Amy at the issues, he said. One issue was that dential government. There were two in power, a by-product of winning doctorate from Yale University in Fire office at (817) 336-1992. the nomination process for the pres- separate branches with a modicum elections," he said. 1961 and has received several hon- DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY AND RECREATIONAL ident was controlled by Congress. of independence and the president at Lowi also said there needs to be orary degrees from other universi- SPORTS present March Madness Basketball Tournament Feb. 28 Secondly, the House of the center. Lowi said. more modern approaches toward ties. through March 2. The tournament is open to TCU students as well as non-students, and proceeds benefit the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Entry fee is $25 per team, and prizes will be awarded for first through ROOF STORY third place. Applications arc available at the Information Desk or by From Page 1 From Page 1 calling Recreational Sports at 921 -7945. MAY DEGREE CANDIDATES should file their intent to graduate grow. director for athletics, said the market- stories she told. to lighten the ship's load. immediately in the office of their academic dean. Students should con- "1 think there is a friendly rivalry ing department likes to provide con- "Put your hands together," she The program touched on the songs tact their college for deadline information. between the halls to support the bas- tests and shootouts to get students out said, and the audience responded by of the slaves as Africans became TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM has summer internships open for one ketball team." he said. "Hopefully, to the game. accompanying her. Americans in school, in work and in reporter and one photographer. For more information call John Curylo this can become an annual event to "The team loves to see the students The program began with a glimpse life. at (SIT) 778-4444. E*t 225. boost some support for our athletic cheering them on and to get them of a small African village at the pre- "As we became Americans, we teams." motivated for the game," he said. cise time the griot (Wiseman) had learned," she said. Shannon Locke, a senior English Flint said the party is designed for arrived to tell the news, "Mama The program continued its trek major and head RA in Moncrief Hall, those students who don't want to take Tiembo's Getting Married Tonight." through time with the "music of
» « « * DAIL.Y Circulation: > •• said she hopes the activities will draw part in all of the activities scheduled. The audience followed the griot on America —jazz." Subscriptions: ('all 921-7000,1 n 6374 Rates tii publicity for TCU. Those who receive the award for her quest for the perfect outfit for the Wiseman sang the tunes of Sarah I WWM, KmVvWih.leXM 76129 Curtis Norwood, a senior engineer- the most spirited outfit will win an wedding, a Lappa, and went with her Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie I: Minidy Building Smith Room 291 autographed basketball from Tubbs as she left Africa and boarded a ship Holiday as the audience clapped the ZHQS S Lfofeaoft) Drive ft* Worth. TX 7612° ing major and head RA of Brachman SkiffSine* 1902 Phooa directory: Pou fHl.ll IHWiaJiMI (6000 sene.i} num- Hall, said he hopes the events can and the players. headed for America. rhythm. ber! can he reached by dialing 121 7722 lolloped by the The TCU Datlv Sk\g n an official student pufelkstton of lead to a sellout of the student section The Mavs Man. the mascot for the The audience went with her, expe- Wiseman ended her program by Tex*. Christian University, produced h> tttKU <>t Id of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Dallas Mavericks, and SuperFrog riencing the hardships of the journey inspiring the audience members to mi tpunutrrd by the journalism dlfMHntfri I' OpnlH Mainiiumbct 921 7428 undo the policies "f ihr Student Puhlii.ilions OfMBfttM, FU 921 7131 "1 think basketball is very con- will perform at the Student Center as they watched the anguished faces believe in themselves. compmed of represent*!ivet from ihe sludcni bod), ttff, Advert i sing/Classified 921-7426 before and during the game. on the slides overhead and listened to "You're the richest person you faculty and tdminiMnuion lite Skiff is published Tuesday Business Manager . Ml. 6274 ducive to TCU," he said. "We have din High friday during fall and srmnp semesters except Student 1'iiNicJtiims I (next.* e*i 6556 the possibility of selling out Daniel- Activities will begin at 5 p.m. in the haunting story of masters chain- know because you've got your trea- final! week and holiday!, and It distributed ftcc 00 campus Sound Oft WI-76M sure right here," she said as she point- The Skiff it a member of AswKiated Press E-mail skifTlencrMfl icu cdu Meyer Coliseum." front of the Student Center. TCU will ing 120 African men, women and John Finke, assistant marketing play SMU at 7 p.m. children and tossing them overboard ed to her head.
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EDITORIAL /)f^WJ«JC»»irWdrt{ Black History Month is more than half over and there are only a few more events happening on campus. With that in mind, there is no reason why these events should not be THIS IS packed with student attendance. We are [tearing the end of the 20th century; slavery has WHAT 16ET been condemned for years and everyone is constantly talking about harmony in a world of diversity. It is time for us to put *SSk us. MEDIA up or shut up. If we are going to continue to blow off events INTO that might potentially broaden our horizons and help us CUBrV- achieve that harmony, then we might as well put a slogan on all TCI) letterhead that reads "TCU: A culturally narrow- minded university." Black History Month is not about minorities. In fact, the limited number of minorities here, though it might behoove us all to increase that number, is not the issue either. The real problem is twofold: First, the way we view each other here at TCU is far too narrow, and second, campus participation, as always, is lacking. We need to quit looking at each other from inside our lit- tle comfort zones. It would do us all a little good to try to walk in another man's moccasins. That's what it is going to take to break down all the stupid social barriers that keep Greeks separated from independents, whites separated from blacks and Christians separated from Hindus. Part of stepping outside of our comfort zone involves sup- porting each other in our endeavors. We all need to learn about each other's culture, if not to be more accepting, then Priesthood not a public office at least to be less ignorant. The faculty of TCU is not off the hook when it comes to attending these events either. As a very integral part of the Biblical standards, not political, apply to women's roles TCU community, it is. in part, the faculty's job to, promote It's hard to know where to begin dotting here is that the Catholic Check any Bible and you will see loved his mother as any good son and participate in campus events — especially those events on the issue of women and the Church is not a democracy. It never that Jesus himself selected this would, so much that he arranged that will foster understanding within our community. ..priesthood in the Roman has been and never will be. We in group from among his disciples that she be born without sin and Catholic Church since it has the United States view this as and he picked only men. But let's would be assumed into heaven, In kindergarten, our teachers always told us to play fairly become so politicized and polar- somewhat unfair, but that is look at this "elite" group Jesus body and soul, when her time on and to share with each other and not to leave anyone out. ized. What needs _____^^^^_ because we are selected: For the three years of his Earth had passed. Why should it be any different now? to be stated first Commentary accustomed to ministry, they never quite under- And yet, as much as Jesus loved Black History Month is not about history, it is about our is this: The role believing our stood what he wanted to do. his mother, he never selected her to of the priesthood form of democ- They thought he was going to be an apostle. future as a diverse community. cannot be con- racy is the epit- lead a kingdom on Earth to con- Why is that-' In fact, why didn't sidered equiva- ome of pro- quer the enemies of Israel as a gen- he select any women to be apos- lent to that of a gressive devel- eral in a great battle. As such, they tles? The answer may lie again in political office opment. We fought among themselves over who scriptures, in Isaiah 55:6-9, which EDITORIAL POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the like sheriff or simply cannot was going to sit by Jesus' side. reads, "For my thoughts are not Skiff editorial board, which Is com- mayor. see things any And, when the chips were down, your thoughts, nor are your ways posed of the editor, managing edi- other way. when Jesus hung on that cross, my ways, says the Lord." That is tor, campus editor, news editor, The priest- John opinion editor, sports editor, photo hood is a role in Many who they ran and hid! Even Peter, why the Church says it has no editor and entertainment/feature Araujo criticize the whom Jesus had given the keys to authority to undo this practice of editor. Signed letters and columns a major world represent the opinion of the writers. religion believed church over the kingdom, ran away in fear! selecting only men to the priest- by its followers to be founded by this issue lack the understanding of Meanwhile, the women in Jesus' hood; Jesus himself set the exam- SkiffAn AH-American Newspaper LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor Jesus Christ himself. The priest- why the church does what it does. life on Earth were among his most ple. He must have had a reason, Neelima Atiuru Editor-in-Chief for publication, Letters must be hood is a sacrament in the Catholic- They instead resort to sloganeer- devoted supporters. They were and it is not our place to question Rob Sherwin Managing Editor typed, double-spaced, signed and Tommy Thompson Advertising Manager limited to 900 words. Letters Church and thus it should not be ing, sound bites and simplistic with him when he carried his cross it. Kimberh/ Wilson Campus Editor should be submitted at least two made the goal of a political quest judgments. It may seem easy to Golgotha. They were with him On an ironic note, there are now K.E. Stenske News Editor days before publication to the Skiff, W.T. Burdette Opinion Editor Moudy 291S, to TCU Box 298050, for equality. The office of mayor or enough just to admit women, but when he hung on the cross. These some feminists who want the issue Paul Corliss Sports Editor fax 921-7133 or e-mail skifftet sheriff is a man-made office creat- the issue is more complex than women's dedication is even dropped. Why'.' Because if female Anne Drabicky Photo Editor [email protected]. They must include Kelly Melhart Entertainment/ Feature Editor the author's classification, major ed by a man-made political entity. that. The reasons run deeper than remembered in the Catholic prac- priests are allowed, then they Robyn Ross Copy Desk Chief and phone number. The Skiff As such, it is inaccurate and an merely wanting to maintain an all- tice of the Stations of the Cross. would be subject to the authority of Tom Urquhart Production Manager reserves the right to edit or reject male priesthood. Any student of Catholicism the pope! Bttsy Faulk Business Manager letters tor style and taste. Readers injustice to try to equate the priest- Eva Rum pi Student Publications Director may also comment via the Sound hood with an office in the secular The basis of all-male apostles knows how much Catholics honor Anantha Babbili Journalism Department Chairman Off Line at 921-7683 regime. comes from scriptures themselves, Jesus' mother, Mary. Catholics John P. Araujo is a senior general Another thing that needs men- not from the Catholic Church. believe that Jesus, the perfect son. .studies major from For! Worth. Lenten sacrifices can pave the way for permanent changes Commentary follows. And that's their right. But snacks. Likewise, a person who gives Lent. Some people give up using yourself up over it. We're all mortal. able. Bad candidates for this position many people — regardless of reli- up carbonated beverages might dis- derogatory nicknames, choosing to Of course, you don't have to do this include friends or family members gious background — follow the cus- cover the taste of juice or water. only call others by their given names at Lent. Pick a 40-day (or 14-day. you think might antagonize you into tom of giving up something for Lent. After the 40 days are over, instead of during the fortnight. No one thing is whatever works for you) period in the stumbling. Looking past the Catholic tradition rushing back to the cravings, one the "right" thing to give up. This has year to exercise your self-control. After the 40 days are up (Easter, if that the sacrifice comes from, this may enjoy chocolate or carbonated to be a personal decision. Look at it as a trial run for a New you are using l^ent). reward yourself custom can be healthy for anyone. beverages in moderation and also Certain addictions, however, like Year's resolution. One reason so with a little bit of what you gave up. Unlike a fast, where the sacrifice enjoy the newfound benefits of a alcohol and smoking, are not ideal many of these resolutions fail is If you overload to compensate for of food is an exercise of mind over healthy lifestyle. for a 40-day cold-turkey elimination. because people realize they can't stick your time away (say, 5 pounds of Richmond body, many people think that what is Other things, like profanity, can Professional help is better for these to it for a whole year But if you can chocolate or a 12-pack of Dr Pepper), given up for Lent should be some- also be given up. During Lent, a per- areas. see the light at the end of the tunnel, that's the way things go. But if you Williams thing a person can do without. The son who gives up profanity will A sacrifice is not worthwhile there might be less pressure, which don't really miss it. then the experi- 40 days give this person a chance to probably realize that others under- unless it is something that affects can lead to a successful change. ment has been successful. You may ow that Mardi Gras is over, see what life is like without the habit stand him or her just as well without you. Swearing off peanut butter if Another important step in this have just made a lifelong change it's time for the sacrifices of or item they have given up. the expletives. Regardless of what you are allergic to it, or giving up business of sacrifice is telling some- And that's what Lent is all about. the Lenten season. For example, people can give up you think of profanity, this is good jumping off bridges for the month one else about it. This is not to boast, Of course, many people choose to particular snacks or beverages, like practice for job interviews and cer- doesn't do anyone much good. At the and you don't have to tell anyone if Richmond Williams is a senior radio- enjoy the indulgences of "Fat chocolate or carbonated beverages. tain social situations. same time, be realistic. Realize that it's too personal. Remember, this is TV-film major from Nashville, Tenn Tuesday" without acknowledging the During Lent, someone who gives up There are obviously countless this is a 40-day commitment. But if all for you. But the whole process is His e-mail address is 40-day period leading to Easter that chocolate might discover healthier things that can be given up during you stumble after a week, don't beat easier if someone holds you account- n\ [email protected]. T" Letters to the Editor University cares about would come after the Weight Center). In fact, last year I made a vice chancellor for University tend that they are not racists. My last name is Arceneaux. and my improving Student Center Training and Rehabilitation Center, proposal to a prospect to fund a Advancement Nobody considers himself racist, yet maiden name was originally the Alumni Center, the Performing study for a renovated or reconfig- the prejudice still thrives. It is hard Robicheaux. I am as Southern as It might be helpful to the student Arts Center, Brite student housing ured Rickel, but we were unsuccess- Confederate flag to step back and objectively say, they come. discussions concerning the future of and the engineering building. ful. is a racist symbol "My behavior is completely open- But in all likelihood, the Southern the Rickel Building and the Student The necessary transformation of Vice Chancellor Mills and his minded. No one should be offend families from which we descended Center to know that these two pro- the engineering building into the staff are at work on program state- If states' rights are what you sup- ed." were nor slave owners. Very few jects have been discussed at length Technology Center, which is pro- ments for both projects and all of us port, write your congressperson and Bluntly put, however, if the people lived on the stereotypical among the chancellor and vice chan- jected to cost somewhere in the realize that these two projects will pick another symbol besides the majority of blacks are offended hy plantation. Our ancestors were sent cellors. (The Student Center) was neighborhood of $17 million, meant be an important part of the post- Stars and Bars. the Confederate flag, then it is to fight a war so a handful of actually a fund-raising project back that we would not get to (the Student campaign fund-raising agenda. The The Confederate flag is not racist. Who are whites to know what wealthy whites could maintain their in 1989-90 when $2 million was Center) in the Next Frontier Technology Center is the present appropriate anymore. It represents a is or is not racially offensive? In the lofty lifestyles. Mr. Wickson, they raised to renovate the Main, the Campaign (it is projected that it will priority. But the many steps that time period in which an entire race United States, white males have were probably not fighting for what kitchen and Edens Greens. take us another two years after the must be taken before a student cen- of people was legally regarded as never been legally forbidden to vote they believed in, as you asserted. That renovation was completed in campaign to complete funding of ter or a recreation building come to chattel. But today, 130 years later, or own property. Whites have never They were fighting for what some- 1991. Then the proposed renovation the Technology Center). fruition have begun, and the students we live under the umbrella of civil had to stoop to drink from a lower one else believed in. or reconfiguration of (the Student Vice Chancellor for Student are to be applauded for their concern rights, and to display a symbol of water fountain. How noble is that? Center) was included in the Next Affairs Don Mills and I have had a and willingness to step forward and racist times is to display a racist There is nothing wrong with Leigh Anne Arceneaux Frontier Campaign as an objective, number of discussions about both help accelerate the process. symbol. Southern pride, as Shane Wickson TCUclass of1996 but it was always understood that it the Rickel Building and (the Student Hninsiin C. Davis Many who support the flag con- points out in his letter of Feb. 13. PAGE 4 Skiff WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1997 HOUSE 'Fantastick'show set to play From I'nge 1 $800 to help fund the event, which * '*. on campus and then in Russia will donate $300 to the Sickle-Cell How They Voted She said the musical has helped Disease Association. By Jill Taylor 3KIFF STAFF her and others expand the base of The bill was tabled to the Finance House of Student Representativ es Theater aficionados need not their acting abilities. Committee and will be considered by travel off campus this week to see the House next week "I can't sing at all, obviously, a performance of "The In committee news. Chris Brooks, Bill 5)7-3 BUI 97-3 and that's why 1 play The Mute," Ibwn Reps Wails Hall Fantasticks," the longest running chairman of the Permanent she said. "But it's really important CorbyMiteff yes Klrsten Pue yes musical in the world. Improvements Committee, said the for all theater people to see how a Leon Reed yes Rachel Spencer yes 1 director of the Physical Plant. Will The TCI theatre department musical works, and it's really Jamie Garcia Wiggins Hall Stallworth, will speak at the March 4 will present the musical, written exciting to see the incredible talent Stuart Greenfield yes Ashley Braly yes House meeting to discuss ongoing by Tom Jones and Fiarvey of all the people involved in the Brooke Batchelor yes Alpha Chi Omega projects, including residence hall ren- Schmidt, Wednesday through music." Christi Beach yes LeAnn Rumage yes ovations. Sunday in the University Theatre. Andie Piehl yes Alpha Detta Pi Accompanying the actors and Brooks said University Chris Monte/. Kary Johnson yes The theme of the play centers on singers are harpist Sydney Howell Advancement is currently raising Sean Weaver yes Chi Omega a boy. a girl and the pain of grow- and pianist Robert Garwell. funds for a Worth Hills jogging track, Brachman Hall Mindy Zeller yes ing up. according to material pro- Garwell. Ihe dean of the College of a project the House voted to fund in EvetteRede yes Delta Detta 1 )elta vided by the play's director. Steven Fine Arts and Communications, the past. Ben Fisher Meredith ivans yes Breese. an assistant professor of also serves as the production's Student Concerns Committee Brite Divinity School Delta Gamm a acting and directing, music director. Chairwoman Shana I.awlor said the Carolyn Allen yes Lauren Syler yes committee is still working nil a cam The play's narrator, a character "Dr. Garwell is great," Faletto Lane Duncan yes Delta Tau Detta pus-wide recycling program named Kl Gallo, sets the scene by said. "He gives the cast pep talks Ron Fields yes Ryan Olsen yes "We're still gathering informa- telling the audience to remember a and sets goals for each rehearsal. Clark Hall FIJI tion," I.awlor said. "It's a long and time when life was slower and He's really interested in the whole Cody Dick yes Carl Christ jnsen yes tedious process.'' mellow. He introduces Matt and process. Plus, he's just a fabulous Dominick Marsala yes Kappa Alpha Theta Computing Affairs Committee I uisa. the two young lovers to pianist." Danny Dukes yes Elizabeth Veazy • Chairman Josh Martmck said the whom the play's title refers. Joel Penrod yes Kappa Kapp i Gamma Theatre TCU will travel to committee is working on helping stu Colby Hall Lisa Luddy • The mothers of the happy cou- Moscow and Togliatti. Russia, to dent organizations build World Wide Lisa Cassiani yes Kappa Sigm i ple have erected a wall between present the production to Theatre Web pages to increase their visibility. Dina Mavridis yes John Elliot • the families' houses in an attempt Koleso. a Russian acting troupe He is also working with Information Renee Rabeler Lambda Chi Alpha at reverse psychology. They want that performed at TCU in fall Services to get links to organizations' Foster Hall Bryan S lorms yes nothing more than the marriage of 1996. said "Fantasticks" stage sites on the TCI) homepage, which Jessica Plimpton yes Phi Kappa S gma their respective offspring, but they manager Marija Gluscevic. will help publicize the university. Jarvis Hall Mike Bono yes know all too well the tendency of Martinek said The group will leave March 9 Rebecca Martin yes Pi Beta Phi children to avoid fulfilling theii House President Andy Mitchell and will stay in Russia for 15 days, Michelle Redwine yes Lindsey Cobb yes parents' dreams. said a new computer lab being set up said Gluscevic, a junior advertis- MBA Association Sigma Alpha Epsilon in the Student (enter Reading Room To add a sense of drama to the ing and public relations major. Noel Pretila yes Kyle Elam yes should be operational this week. blossoming relationship and to Milton Daniel Hall Sigma Chi "When the performances are Mitchell also praised the efforts of reveal their true delight in the rela- Todd Shriber yes Joel Peterson yes over Sunday, we will have lessons members of the Restructuring Task tionship, the mothers arrange for a Moncrief Hall Zeta Tau Alpha in Russian language, and we'll Force, a committee that is studying staged abduction of I.uisa that will David Rench yes Elise LaMontagne have several rehearsals to incorpo- wa\s to reform the structure of stu- lei Malt prove himself a hero and Rachael Niwa yes Voting Officers rate lines spoken in Russian into dent government. unite the families. Sherley Hall Christie Hobbs yes the performance." Gluscevic said. "Students really appreciate every Ihe abduction and ihe rescue go Liz Rainwater yes Kimberly Pue yes Faletto said the cast and crew opportunity we lake to go out and through as planned, and the couple Erin South yes have been rehearsing "The find out what they want," Mitchell is united w iili their mothers' bless- Lisa Lennox yes Fantasticks" since auditions in said. "Now we're extremely con ings. Bui they soon find that their Tom Brown Hall early December 1996. cemed about how we're doing Ben Alexander yes dreams and goals differ and their House delegations also chose head "We've had fun with it," she Zuberi Williams yes ■ denotes no recorded vote paths begin lo stray. The plot then representatives from then constituen- iii..1. on a reflective twisl as the said. "We've laughed just as cies Tuesday. Vice President Kevin lovers grow in their efforts to learn much as we've worked, so I think Nicoletti has said the representatives What was on the docket the truths of life and line. it's been successful in that will he responsible for coordinating respect." constituent days and communication Jennifer Faletto, a sophomore theater major who plays the part of "The Fantasticks" will be per- among constituents. Bill 97-3 To fund International Week formed at 8 p.m. Wednesday The head representatives from res- The Mute, described the play as through Saturday and at 2 p.m. idence halls are: Zuheri Williams. emplo) mi' an ensemble cast. Saturday and Sunday in the Tom Brown Hall: Todd Shriber. Jessica Plimpton. Foster Hall: Joel Petersen. a Sigma Chi repre- the position lor sororities. "There are no slars of the show." University Theatre. Admission is Milton Darnel Hall: Rachael Niwa, Kirsten Pue. Waits Hall: Ashley sentative, will serve as head represen- Ron Fields will be Brite Divinity Faletto said. "Everybody works free for TCU students, $5 for Moncrief Hall: Lisa Lennox, Sherley Braly. Wiggins Hall; and Ben Fisher. tative for fraternities. Mind-, Zeller, a School's head representative, Noel togethei and gets along for the adults and $3 for senior citizens Hall. Dina Mavridis, Colin Hall: Brachman Hall. Chi Omega representative, will fill Pretila will serve MB\ students most pail." and non-TCU students. Tarrant Jack G. Duffy, Jr. Exclusive TCU Campus County MB.A.. J.I). Attorney tit Law General Practice • Pre* Initial Coniultatlon Specials <$J$* <33EJ> <3^ t —. 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They then begin to com- SKIFF STAFF prehend their less-lhan-desirable It's lime to start brewing the academic situations and realize coffee and getting ready for all- they cannot drop the classes they night study sessions as TCU stu- are failing. dents are inundated with the Taylor says another high-stress exams and papers that seem to group includes students new to the dominate this time of year. university, such as freshmen and With long hours and constant transfer students, who are busy academic challenges, students can adapting to the TCU environment. begin to feel the pangs of stress Monica Kintigh. a staff psy- that go hand in hand with passing chologist at the Counseling (or not passing) college courses. Center, says she counsels the same TCU students are faced with kinds of students Taylor does and stressful situations every day. Any that "everyone who comes in is number of things can cause stress, stressed." including crowds on campus, Kintigh says most of the stu- close living arrangements, noise dents she sees are self-referred and constant deadlines. These and recognize that they are overly problems can accumulate into an stressed and need help. Others are almost unbearable load as the referred by friends, roommates or pressure to perform increases dur- their professors. ing testing periods. Kintigh says she sees stress on Minor annoyances such as the modern campus as a unique roommates, relationships and situation. She says today's campus Monday at TCU tour groups can offers "so many options to distract become overbearing sources of you" and that people in past anxiety for students. decades "went to college to get So how are students affected in educated, but now go to college to this tumultuous time of scholastic get a job." judgment? She also says students are afraid "Sometimes 1 feel like I'm of the future because they don't drowning," says Clayton Melton, a know what they are going to do sophomore pre-major. with their lives. She counsels peo- "It just kind of falls in on me. I ple facing a lack of direction to set don't feel acclimated to school manageable goals so they don't yet, and everything seems to fall feel overwhelmed. into a two-week period," he says. A concern for physical appear "When I'm stressed I'm very ances can also cause stress. disagreeable." says Tamara Kintigh says, and can lead to Basham. a senior environmental problems such as eating disorders science major. Basham says that or overexercising. during stressful periods "coffee is Kintigh says signs of unhealthy a girl's best friend." stress are recognizable. If students Sean Brown, a senior radio-TV- are not going to class or seem film and sociology major, says unable to handle daily life, then stress is a normal part of his life. they may be at risk. William WatMn SKIFF STAFF "This week I have four exams Other stress indicators include and a paper," he says. "Now I obsessive nail biting, grinding study to mostly just catch up. I teeth, stuttering or rapid speech, How to stay sane when your brain's drained spend my life being behind in dramatic weight changes, avoid- school. It's not stressful, it's a way ance of peers or changes in eating of life. I'm a procrastinator." habits. Healthy stress-management techniques combat frazzled nerves and exhausted minds And as for changes in the entire Stress indicators that go unseen, By Charles Bandy the point where planning ahead is edgeable about positive ways to "I enjoy riding my bicycle student body during midterms'? but can be checked by the individ- SKIFF STAFF an option, and stress-management deal with stress. when I get stressed out." he says. Shannon Comrie. a sophomore ual student, include constant wor- The big test is tomorrow and techniques become necessary. Elizabeth Bewley, a sophomore Negative ways to deal with psychology major, says tension in rying, fear of danger, moodiness the other five classes' demands Kintigh says a friend to talk to international marketing major, has stress include alcohol and drug the entire student body increases and inability to concentrate. devour every moment. What do can make a big difference. a busy schedule with classes and use. eating disorders and electron- as the semester progresses. Stress can also cause physiolog- you do? "Not holding your feelings in working for Campus Life. ic obsessions such as the Internet, "Everyone becomes hypersensi- ical problems such as muscle sore- Stress can be a college student's by having a friend to talk to helps "I spend time with friends and television and video games. tive. Everything is a crisis or a ness, dizziness, sweating, fatigue, friend and enemy at the same relieve stress," she says. "That's try to get away from everything." Kintigh says. drama," she says. intestinal problems and frequent time, but a lew advanced planning why we're here." she says. "We all have a little addict in Angie Taylor, director of urination. and management techniques can Exercise and nutrition also play Other students have their own us. and it's easy to turn to Alcohol and Drug Education, says Dr. Dick Gerertz, a psychology make the difference between suc- a major part in relieving stress. ways of coping with the pressures unhealthy methods to deal with stress doesn't necessarily have to professor at the California School cess and failure. But one of the most important of learning. the pressure." she says. lead to a crisis or breakdown of Professional Psychology, says Monica Kintigh. a staff psy- things a student needs is adequate Andrea Bucheit. a geology If stress is not dealt with. "Stress is good; it's motivat- the most important thing to chologist at the Counseling sleep, Kintigh says. graduate student, prefers being Kintigh says, it can lead to physi- ing." Taylor says. "It's how you remember about stress-related dis- Center, says there are ways people She says people need a healthy with friends of the four-legged cal problems such as headaches, deal with it that matters." orders is that they are manageable can manage stress effectively. balance when it comes to sleep- variety. muscle tension and high blood Taylor also says stress is high- and it is important to balance work "The niore proactive you can be ing. "I pet my cat." she says. "I've pressure. est during midterms because stu- and play in a way that keeps stress in life by planning helps manage "If stress is not dealt with in a read where petting animals helps "When allowed to go too far. dents are sometimes underpre- disorders from becoming chronic stress." she says. "Letting life positive way, people become reduce blood pressure." stress can cause anger and abuse pared and do poorly on their problems. sneak up on you only puts you in depressed and use sleep as an But Steve Nold. a senior geolo- of others." she says. panic mode." escape." Kintigh says. gy major, prefers the great out- But stress can have positive But sometimes students are past Many TCU students arc knowl- doors coupled with exercise. aspects too. How vulnerable are you to stress? Score each Item from 1 (almost always) to 5 (never) according to how often each statement applies to you. What was your most stressful college moment? 1.1 eet at least one hot, balanced meal a day. 2.1 get seven to eight hours sleep at least lour nights a week. 3.1 give and receive affection regularly. 4.1 have at least one relative within SO miles on whom I can rely. Laura King Kevin Rhoads S. I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice a week. senior history and french major junior speech communication major 6.1 smoke less than hall a pack of cigarettes a day. "Taking a test and forgetting to do one of "When you're walking around, and there 7.1 have lower than five alcoholic drinks a week. the essays and turning it in. It knocked my ue giant purple monsters that come out of 8.1 am the appropriate weight for my height grade down from a 96 to a 71 in a class the ground. They grab you and yank off 9.1 have en Income adequate to meet basic expenses. where you only have three tests for the seven or eight of your fingers and jump 10.1 get strength from my religious beliefs. whole semester." into the fountain and they scream the song 11.1 regularly attend dub or social activities. Kevin Rhoads — the banshee song. That is a nightmare." Junior 12.1 have a network of friends end acquaintances. 13.1 have one or more friends to confide In about personal metiers. 14.1 am In good health (Including eyesight, hearing, teeth). 15.1 am able to speak openly about my feelings. Kitstin McCary Nicole McWilliams 16.1 have regular conversations about domestic problems with freshman religion and vocal perfor- the people I live with. sophomore general education major 17.1 do something for fun at least once a week. "I'm an epileptic, and last Septemher I mance major "Registration. It's hell. It was really hard 18.1 am able to organize my time effectively. had a seizure and had to be rushed to Harris 19.1 drink fewer than three cups of coffee (or tea or cola) a day. Melhodist Hospital. It was a stressful situ- because none of the classes fit at the right 20.1 take quiet time for myself during the day. ation because I had school going on and time." To gat your score, add up the figures and subtract 20. Any number everything else, and that was just some- over 30 Indicates a vulnerability to stress. You ere seriously vulnera- thing else added to it." Nicole McWilliams ble H you score Is between 50 and 75, and extremely vulnerable If It Is freshman over 75. B03TONUNIVCB8ITY MEDICAL CENTER PAGE 6 Skiff WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1997 Teacher salaries stay Teacher salaries Columnist gets threat 1995-96 average teacher salaries Caller disagreed with his opinion of flag comparatively small William Thomas Burdette. Opinion By Ellena Fortner SKIFF STAFF editor of the Skiff, said he has never By Michael Bryant teachers as undeserving of higher SKIFF STAFF salaries because they only work 10 3 Death threats are reserved for the had to deal with this situation before. Youii£ students arnu* for tlu'ii tiisi months out of the year. Young said movies, national security issues and "I was shocked people would be so day of acted unsure of the lulurc and this belief is often misleading, howev- Connecticut U.S. Texas South Dakota terrorist situations, but not a column into a symbol as to get violent," he discussing Martin Luther King Jr. said. "It was like we were talking unaware of the educational trip lying er, because of the extra work teachers Teacher salary increases at Skiff columnist Pete Radovieh about their mothers." before them must do during the school year, compared with consumer price believed Ihis. until he received a call D. Clayton Brown, a professor of The guides for their joume) art a including sponsoring events and Index, 1987-96 attending school functions. last week. history with an emphasis on Southern group of teachers and instructor! KEY: salary: determined to leave Undent! with ■ In addition, many teachers spend "Late al night the phone rang." he history, said the Hag is still important new vision <>l the lulure and a belter the summer months enhancing their said. "It was a male voice, and he to many Southerners. understanding ul Iheu nun lives. leaching skills through continued said, 'You mother!'—-er nigger lover, "The flag is a symbol of pride, However, the teat lung profession, education, he said. if you ever publish something like that especially to the white South," he often admired and esteemed BJ the Kristin Conover, a senior special again I will kill you.'" said. "The flag stood for states' rights, community, is not rewarded financial- education major who is currently stu- The phone call was in response to a the lost cause of the South and a way ly. Beginning teacher salaries contin dent teaching al J.T, Stephens column Radovieh wrote dealing with of life." ue to lag behind beginning -juries for Elementary School, said the financial the Confederate Hag as a "symbol of A large number of people, though, other professions. aspect of teaching is not often a detri- racial bigotry in the South." The col- still see it as a symbol of white According to si.msiics limn the ment lo students who want to become umn stated thiit the flag should no supremacy. Brown said. "Since integration and the break- American I ederation ol Teachers, the teachers AMf RICAN r-EDFRATlON OF TEACHFR8 longer be flown. average beginning salai) Foi teachers "People will start going into the Later that night, Radovieh received down of supremacy, the flag has been m ihe United Stales was s11.sii7 dur- teaching profession because they another phone call. When Radovieh taken on as the symbol of white ing the 1995-96 year, and the figures want to help people, not because of considering students spend almost attitudes of students over the past six questioned the caller, the caller supremacy." for Texas ran almost $2,000 lower. the money," she said. nine hours a day in the classroom. lo eight years," he said, adding that responded by saying. "Don't ever tell It is this symbol that Radovieh Despiic how small the numbers According lo statistics from the Young said recent polls have selfish attitudes have given way to me a black man is equal to a white focused on and compared to pictures may teem, Dale Young, director of \ll, ihe states with the highest aver- shown that students in trouble will unselfishness and a desire to do things man again, or I will kill you." of Hitler and the Nazi Regime. career services for the School ol age teacher salary after If) years of often go lo their teacher before lor others. Radovieh reported the incident to Brown said this was an unfair com- Education, said beginning salaries leaching are ( onnecticut. New Jersey. approaching their parents or their He said benefits and incentives the police hut received five more parison. stale wide have increased significant New York. Michigan and Alaska, pastor, demonstrating the importance continue to increase for teachers, also harassing phone calls from, he "Hitler had a refined view of the ly in recent years. while the lowest slates include South of teachers in children's develop- leading to more respect for the pro- believes, the same person. Aryan race, complete with the holo- In addition, the availability ul Dakota. Louisiana. North Dakota. ment. fession. For example, he said, teach- "I am here living in the 1990s fac- caust, concentration camps and mil- teaching positions has increased, Mississippi and New Mexico. Texas Also, the current low salaries ers in Texas with a master's degree ing death threats because of my views lions killed," he said. "America may especially in the Metroplex. I he Ion ranks 36th on the list of states with an almost force married teachers to be and 20 years of experience earn about on equality." he said. "The scariest have had similar views, but they were Worth Independent School District average salary of $31,633, members of a two-income family, he MO.(XX) a year. thing is not that I received live death not taken as far." and the Birdville School District are Hut higher.paid teachers does not said. Young said TCU education stu- threats in one night but that people The Skiff is temporarily holding the two districts hiring the most new necessanlv translate into increased "Hie stale legislature has got to do dents are enjoying increased success like that live in our society." Radovich's response to the threats and teachers in the state student performance on national tests. something about the salaries." Young after college. In fact. Young said the Phone calls that threaten immediate numerous letters received. "School districts reallj ha \i cording lo 'Ihe College Board. said number of school districts allowed to bodily harm are a Class A misde- "We may run it later." Burdette io recruit now. and they're doing ii which administers the SAT exam, the He said Texas legislators always come and interview TCU students for meanor, carrying with them up to one said. "We decided to save it to protect with extra incentives," he said average SAT score for the state of campaign mi promises of making jobs was limited because of the year in jail and/or a $4,000 fine. the writer." Young said one reason salaries lag rexas is 995 (495 verbal and 500 education a priority, but the legisla- increased number of districts behind other professions is lhal peo- math). A slate like New Jersey, how- tion itself docs not reflect those demanding teachers. ple are hkelv Io support the school ever, with the second highest average promises. Young said Baylor and TCU stu- district where the) live 01 where their teachet salaries, averages only a lew "Texas has never been above the dents tend to be rated at the top American fare sale questioned children attend while disliking die points higher than Texas with 1,003 24th ranking in teachers' salaries." he among first-year teachers in Texas, Trippler says American is mislead- education svstem as a whole i 198 verbal and 505 math). said. allowing education majors to be more By Karen Schwartz ASSOCIATED PRESS ing the public with claims of up to SO "When it comes in theit own Conover said teachers deserve Young said the desire of students to selective of their school choice. NEW YORK - The strike that percent off. school." he said, "it gels a BH or higher salaries and increased respect become teachers has seen a resur- Conover said. "I'd rather be happy didn't quite happen has led to the fare "It's a vehicle to generate phone above" because teachers are often the No. I gence recently. making a little bit of money than sale that isn't quite what it seems. calls," he said. "How many people He said people also often view influence on man) children's lives. "There has been a change in the unhappy making a lot of money." There are some good deals to be would pick up the phone if they said, found in the sale that American •New York lo Los Angeles, $ 10 off?"' RELIEF Airlines announced Saturday to lure American Airlines spokesman Tim back customers scared off by a threat- Smith said the sale is genuine. age o- ened pilots strike. Tine bargains were "Specials come and specials go. stress can cause anger and ihus Although alcohol abuse is one of the worst ways According to literature from the Health Center, available for Mights to Europe and the and we make it very clear that it is a sav s to cope, moderate alcohol consumption is harmless, frequent meditation is good for deep mental and Caribbean, but for flights within the discount off the regular 21-day fare," Bui stress can have positive aspects too, most doctors say. physical relaxation. mainland United States, "this sale is he said. "Without enough stress, you won't gel anything Some relaxation techniques the Health Center Another stress-relief method recommended by an out and out joke," Terry Tripplet. Sale or no, the phones are ringing done." Kiiilieh savs recommends are foot massages, progressive relax- the Health Center is biofeedback. which allows the editor and publisher of the Airfare again at American Airlines after a The Health Centei iuggests several methods for ation, breathing exercises and meditation patient to monitor stress lo better regulate the body. Report newsletter, said Tuesday. week of travelers taking their busi- dealing with i Progressive relaxation involves lightening and The only problem with the relatively new tech- The round-trip walk up fare from ness elsewhere for fear of a strike. Among the l>esi is hav in" regulat checkups to sec releasing different muscles of the body, such as ihe nique is that it requires professional assistance. New York to Los Angeles was $388 A call to the airline's loll-free num- whethei stress is building list, ami working toward the other end of the body. According to medical literature, this technique under the sale announced by ber Tuesday was met with a recording Realistic goals are another good way to deal with Breathing techniques involve inhaling through can not only relieve stress, but can prevent and help American. Last week, however. that said agents were busy and to call stress because false ambitions ma) fail ami lead to the nose, holding the breath for a second and exhal- overcome disabilities related to headaches, insom- American had a walk-up fare of $398 back later. Later tries got through unhappiness. ing gradually from the abdomen ami chest. nia and hypertension. round-trip. within minutes. Karn Spanish Credit In Beautiful, Colonial TRAFFIC TICKETS GUANAJUATO, MEXICO defended but only in Fort Worth, Arlington, and ATTENTION ALL MAJORS f-sCifics visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, Queretaro, Oaxaca. Leon. Sun Miguel dc Allendc elsewhere in Tarrant County. No promises as to results. 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