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By ALY FLEET director of student organiza- was being hindered by the use of The group, whose mission is Staff Reporter tions , that due to teacher com- the space by the organization.” to provide free entertainment Although the semester has plaints, SAC could no longer With the exception of one to all students, has also done begun and student organizations use Moudy Building 141 North semester , when the troupe per- their share of community ser- have shifted into full-gear, one for their performances. formed at the Frog Theater, SAC vice, Hamer said . group of students lags behind. “I think there was a problem has used space in Moudy since the They have performed at Up ‘Til Senseless Acts of Comedy , the with us using the visual equip- organization formed in 2002. Dawn and raised money, through student comedy troupe, has found ment and the sound system Each week, SAC drew in a performances, for the Susan G. themselves without a perfor- there,” Flusche said. “The next crowd of 100 to 150 students, Komen Breast Cancer Founda- mance space and unable to begin day the teachers weren’t able to said Kathy Hamer , the group’s tion . They have also teamed up their weekly comedy shows, said use the equipment correctly.” faculty adviser . At one show, with Frogs for Fair Trade to pro- Michael Flusche, SAC president. Walsh said professors have she said, there were almost 300 vide their audiences with free fair “We just got kicked to the issued complaints about SAC’s students in attendance . trade coffee during shows. curb,” said the junior advertis- use of the room. “It’s great that there’s a place On Sept. 7 , SAC will meet Photo contributed by Michael Flusche ing/public relations major . “Professors are wanting to be on Thursday nights with no with the Student Organizations Andrew Hamer (left), Carla Stoltenberg (center) and Michael Flusche (right) perform an improvisational scene during a Senseless Acts of Comedy show in Flusche said he was recent- able to use the space to teach,” she alcohol where so many stu- Committee to present their case 141 Moudy North. ly notifi ed by Cyndi Walsh , said. “They felt that their teaching dents come out,” Hamer said . See COMEDY, page 2 Police prepare for game The Choice adds new sports show with extra precautions

By ANDREW CHAVEZ various situations ranging from Staff Reporter terrorist threats to natural disas- By the time fans file into ters, Jwanowski said. Amon Carter Stadium on Sept. 9 Fort Worth police offi cers for TCU football’s home season on bicycles will be present in opener, preparations to ensure parking lots, as well as the out- fans’ safety will have already lying shuttle lots like the one been under way for months. at Paschal High School , to pre- In addition to more than vent property damage and theft, 60 Fort Worth police offi cers Jwanowski said. Offi cers will assisting TCU Police , the uni- also be present at every loca- versity uses plainclothes offi - tion where money is changing cers and hires bomb-sniffi ng hands, he said. dogs that work alongside spe- McGee said the university’s cially trained arson investiga- relationship with the Fort Worth tors from the Fort Worth Fire police has provided consistency Department , Fort Worth police in game-day security over the Lt. Paul Jwanowski said. years, along with much needed Fort Worth police enforce city extra manpower. and state laws and are rarely “It’s worked out great,” involved with enforcing stadi- McGee said. “They have excel- um rules, said Jwanowski , who lent offi cers that are really com- has been overseeing Fort Worth munity-oriented.” police security at TCU games Lance Kearns , a senior histo- for more than 11 years. ry major and member of Hyper- “We’re out there to make sure frogs, said it’s clear TCU takes it’s a family atmosphere at the event security seriously. games,” Jwanowski said. “I really don’t think about Photo Editor / Jennifer Bickerstaff Ross Bailey , associate athletic safety,” Kearns said, “I pretty TCU sports hosts Bear Duplisea (left) and Jon Provost (right) gear up for their new pregame sports talk show that starts today at 6 p.m on KTCU 88.7 FM. director, said Fort Worth police are much believe that they’ve got it “only going to get involved when under control, so I don’t worry Two senior RTVF Provost said “Mad About Sports” will KTCU and broadcasting students in somebody fails the attitude test.” about it.” be different than “Midday Madness” particular. The university employs Califor- The additional offi cers from students hope to widen because it will feature a new format “Students involved in the program nia-based Contemporary Services the Fort Worth Police Depart- and updated material. will gain experience and, in doing this, Corp. to enforce stadium rules and ment free up TCU Police to audience through new He said he wants listeners to call in will have a great mentor in Scott,” Cohen seating assignments, he said. perform its normal day-to-day radio show to the show and get involved. said. Both TCU Police Chief Steve tasks around campus on game By CORTNEY STRUBE Provost, who had a summer internship KTCU will also air head football coach McGee and Jwanowski said days, McGee said. Staff Reporter with ESPN radio 103.3 FM, learned what a Gary Patterson’s live media luncheons there haven’t been any signifi - Security levels at the stadi- “Mad About Sports,” a sports talk sports talk show is supposed to be like. every Tuesday at noon on game weeks cant security problems recently um are constantly adjusted and show, will debut tonight on KTCU 88.7 Duplisea said he did freelance work and will air a 30-minute pregame show at sporting events. have increased several times FM The Choice. for ESPN over the summer and said he before ESPN’s coverage of the football Most incidents are alcohol- over the years, McGee said. Russell Scott , KTCU’s station manag- hopes to take the show to a highly pro- games, Scott said, adding that he hopes related offenses, such as pub- The Sept. 11, 2001, attacks er , said the show will focus heavily on fessional level. these shows will give fans more insight lic intoxication or a minor in prompted the addition of the TCU sports but will also cover sports Scott has worked in sports broadcast- on TCU football. possession of alcohol, but offi - bomb-sniffi ng dogs as well as on a national and local level, includ- ing for 20 years and was a studio host for Cohen said KTCU’s sports coverage cials are prepared to deal with See SECURITY, page 2 ing high school. TCU-ESPN Regional Sports Network for will keep fans informed and increase Scott said “Mad About Sports” will fi ve years , experience that Duplisea said TCU’s visibility, hopefully attracting a be an hour long and will run feature will help make the show more polished. larger fan base. segments on the Mountain West Con- “Russell Scott brings years of expe- Scott said the show will be well SGA changes pregame ference, sports news and interviews rience to KTCU,” Duplisea said. “He is rounded, covering a variety of topics with players and coaches. incredibly professional and, although he in sports news. Jon Provost , a senior radio-TV-film has faith in Jon and I, he will critique “Sports is the toy box of broadcast- tailgating regulations major , and Bear Duplisea, a senior RTVF us and tell us how to improve ourselves ing,” Scott said. “You get to have a lot and history major, will host the show. Last and the show.” of fun.” By BILLY WESSELS In addition to the new tailgat- semester, Provost and Duplisea co-hosted Mark Cohen , director of athletics Staff Reporter ing rules, Speaker of the House “Midday Madness,” a 30-minute sports talk media relations , said Scott’s background “Mad About Sports” airs tonight at 6 p.m. on Student Government Asso- Tori Hutchens, a senior interna- show similar to “Mad About Sports.” in sports broadcasting would benefi t KTCU 88.7 FM. “The Choice”. ciation officially started its tional economics and Spanish semester Tuesday afternoon by major, said SGA will be strict on introducing new regulations for members who miss meetings. pregame tailgating. “If you have three unexcused SGA President Trevor Heaney absences, we will ask an alternate University Rec Center to host activities fair said the new changes include a to take your position,” Hutchens By LAUREN PICK of Howdy Week. “The activ- Pippin said. there,” Grebel said. two-hour time frame in which said. “If there is no alternate, we Staff Reporter ities fair is a good way for More than 50 clubs and Groups that will be rep- students may consume alcohol. will contact the school and have Students looking for a way students to learn about the organizations plan to partic- resented include anything Heaney, a senior entrepreneurial them ask if someone wants to to get involved on campus groups they can join.” ipate, she said. from Christian fraternities management and fi nance major, take your position.” can do so at the activities fair Tables will be set up in the The activities fair is also and sororities to service orga- added that 15 minutes before SGA committee chairs said from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today Rec Center and will allow an outlet for smaller organi- nizations and other various kickoff, tailgating will end and they hope students will run in in the University Recreation students to visit representa- zations to make themselves activities. students will be encouraged to Tuesday’s elections to fi ll vacan- Center, said the director of tives from different organi- known, said Rob Grebel , “There are literally hun- attend the game. cies left over from seniors who Howdy Week. zations. If students wish to president of Peace Action. dreds of things for students “It’s going to be something that graduated. “Some students think that join a group or receive more “We don’t get to put togeth- to do here,” Pippin said. is student-initiated and student- Applications are due by mid- if you’re not Greek there’s information, lists will be er a lot of activities during the For a list of organizations run,” Heaney said of the pregame night tonight. For more infor- nothing to do on campus,” provided for them to leave semester, so this is a good attending, see page 2. tailgating����� regulations. mation visit www.sga.tcu.edu. said Jennifer Pippin , director their contact information, way to get our name out ������������ ��������� WEATHER FUN FACT TODAY’S HEADLINES CONTACT US TODAY: Sunny, 91/68 St. Louis: Police detectives said they were only hu- FEATURES: ‘Invincible’ tackles box offi ce, page 4 Send your questions, moring a man who fl agged them down and offered THURSDAY: Sunny, 95/69 OPINION: Students should consider hybrids, page 3 compliments, complaints them an unsolicited DNA sample. The sample matched and hot tips to the staff at an unrelated rape case from 2000 - Associated Press FRIDAY: Mostly Sunny, 95/71 SPORTS: Golfers play in national tourney, page 6 [email protected] 2 THE JUMP PAGE TCU Daily Skiff Wednesday, August 30, 2006

SECURITY Fort Worth police also have COMEDY Organizations at the Activity Fair: From page 1 an intelligence unit that works From page 1 closely with the FBI, Jwanowski the addition of several officers, said, and many of those officers to continue using Moudy 141 Alpha Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Leadership Center Jwanowski said. work security during games. for their performances, Walsh Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Lambda Delta Campus Recreation He said they also use the He said about 12 off-duty SWAT said. Amnesty International Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Multicultural National Incident Management officers help with game secu- The committee will take a Baptist Student Ministries NAACP TCU Chapter Alpha Phi Omega System that was established by rity and could assemble a team look at all the information pre- Calling In Action Resident Hall Association Gay-Straight Alliance the U.S. Department of Home- in case of an emergency. sented, said Walsh, and either Campus Crusade for Christ RUF Brothers Under Christ land Security in March 2004 Jwanowski and McGee both support the decision to no lon- Canterbury- Episcopal Students SAICA Frogs for Fair Trade in response to the Sept. 11, said there are other measures ger let SAC use Moudy or rec- Catholic Community Senseless Acts of Comedy Peace Action 2001, attacks. in place that could not be dis- ommend it be reversed. Center for Community Involvement + TCU CAN Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship McGee said the number of cussed for security reasons. Hamer said she hopes the qual- Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Soul Steppers International Christian Fellowship officers fluctuates based on The Fort Worth Fire Depart- ity and consistency of the orga- Disciples on Campus Students in Free Enterprise Phonathon the estimated attendance for ment and MedStar Emergency nization will weigh in when the eBusiness Association Study Abroad Student Government Association each game. Medical Services are also on committee makes its decision. Gamer’s Guild Toastmasters Frog Aides “We have certain parameters hand to provide emergency med- In the event that the Student Healing/ Hunger Week The Wesley Foundation CEO Club that we use, and we add or sub- ical service to fans, Bailey said. Organizations Committee sup- He is Sufficient Transitions Yearbook Hyperfrogs University Ministries Delta Sigma Theta tract officers,” he said. He said other colleges have ports the decision, SAC’s fate is Inclusiveness & Interculteral Services Up ‘Til Dawn World Politics Club McGee estimates that at least similar problems as TCU. still unsure, Flusche said. Interfaith Council Wells Fargo Bank ASA 20 officers will be added for “Most of the problems are “I fear we’re not going to be Interfraternity Council Word of Truth Ministries Habitat for Humanity TCU’s sold-out game against Tex- the same,” Bailey said. “Only able to have a show every week International Student Association Young Life as Tech University on Sept. 16. the colors change.” because of this,” Flusche said.

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THE SKIFF VIEW OOOFSPOOF • ROLF NELSON Police department doesn’t deserve bad rap ecause of the number of parking tickets the TCU Police write, many may not realize what the department’s most important duties are — preventing and B solving crimes. But if students take the time to look around, they will see that distributing parking tickets isn’t the only activity of the department; campus police also implement and exe- cute precautions and measures that keep campus safe. Froggie Five-O can be a resource for students afraid of walking alone across campus. The escorts can expedite a student’s trip and provide strength in numbers. The emergency light posts, according to the TCU Police Web site, are set in various locations around campus and have emergency phones. The police department has a campus crime watch that runs much like a neighborhood watch, complete with community meetings, according to the TCU police Web site. Police also patrol the campus 24 hours a day, according to the site. To stop crimes before they even begin, the department offers programs and services such as sexual assault prevention and personal safety training, as well as a list of emer- gency numbers the TCU community can contact. According to 2005 crime statistics in the 2006-2007 Student Handbook, the latest avail- able statistics, and TCU Police Chief Steve McGee, there were five burglaries on campus and four motor vehicle thefts — three of those being stolen golf carts later recovered — reported. Given the numerous people on campus and the urban setting of the university, five burglaries isn’t a bad number. I‘LL The police department is working hard to prevent and correct criminal activity, duties that often go unnoticed by the community. So maybe next time you find a $75 parking TAKE ticket on your windshield, you can keep in mind what else the police department gives you — safety. IT!!!! Managing editor Adrienne Lang for the editorial board

COMMENTARY COMMENTARY Hybrids ain’t for hippies anymore Government not spending money for Katrina wisely; deficit looms Over the past year, gas has autos. This technology increased Vue Green Line hybrid might be (U-WIRE) advantage, wasting even more tax- consistently hovered around $3 car speed from zero to 25 mph your best choice. Achieving an esti- Capitalism, and America itself, is payer money. a gallon. Natural disasters and in a blistering 10 seconds — mated 32 mpg on the highway, this built on the idea that competition Take the example of fans at a social issues have hit Americans three times faster than vehicles vehicle is one of the lowest priced will bring a better product to the football game. If you want to buy a where it hurts of that day. hybrids on the market. people at a better price. Coke, it’s going to cost $4. There is COMMENTARY them most: their However, by the time the pat- Also, as of this summer, both of A recent report in USA Today nowhere else to go buy a Coke in wallets. Even ent was issued, cars already the leading sedan makers, Hon- stated that the federal government the stadium, so vendors will charge President Bush, had the ability to exceed that da and Toyota, have begun mak- keeps two financial books, and if whatever they can. The fans are a whose party is performance. Hybrid-type vehi- ing optional hybrid models of the it were to report the federal deficit captive audience. hardly known cles were first used in major Accord and Camry, according to the way corporations are required Given the choice, a thirsty pedes- as the environ- cities as delivery vehicles, but hybridcars.com. to file with the Securities and trian would not walk into a movie mentalist type, by the early 1920s, they were For those looking for more Exchange Commission, the deficit theater to buy a drink. He would recently said that all but a memory as they were luxury, Lexus, Porsche, and would be $760 billion instead of the go to a convenience store down Glenton Richards Americans were passed up by gasoline-powered Cadillac are throwing their current $318 billion. the street and buy one for much “addicted” to oil. vehicles. hats in the pot as well. Lexus This number does not include cheaper. “Me? Addicted?! That’s just Today, college students may be will debut their GS model this Social Security and Medicare pro- A larger question that is difficult crazy-talk. Now if you’ll excuse the best candidates to influence year, followed by the high-end grams, which would bring the total to answer is, where is the rest of me, I’m going to hop into my 14 our nation into a greener direc- LS hybrid next spring, while debt to $3.5 trillion. the Katrina relief money? mile-per-gallon, eight-passen- tion. According to the U.S. Cen- Porsche and Cadillac will unveil The government says it is spend- According to an article published ger SUV for my family of four so sus Bureau, 24.4 percent of the Cayenne and Escalade hybrids in ing the taxpayers’ money wisely, but Aug. 11 in the National Journal, we can drive two blocks to our population has at least a bach- the years to come, according to the lack of money-counting leads us reporter Paul Singer stated, “Con- neighborhood pool.” elor’s degree within the United hybrids.com and USA Today. to believe otherwise. gress has provided $125 billion in This ideology is how many States. With that number rising All of these choices prove that And it may not even be spending aid through four emergency appro- Americans have thought in the at a steady pace every year, new consumers may soon be able the money wisely. priations bills.” past, until Hurricane Katrina college graduates with good jobs to be environmentally friendly, The democrats in the House of The article states that after a changed their minds. Now the and more disposable income while not having to forgo their Representatives issued a report request filed by the National Journal vehicle that used to cost $40 to than they have had before are precious leather-trimmed inte- Thursday outlining the lack of fru- for a summary of where the money fill up the tank will only give looking for good cars. rior and Mark Levinson audio gality in contracts for reconstruction was spent, the Homeland Security them half the gas for the same It is true that the aver- system. in ravaged areas following Hurri- Department’s Office for Gulf Coast price, driving most Americans age price for hybrids is more Hybrids aren’t just good for cane Katrina last August. Rebuilding could not provide the nearly to the point of tears expensive than their gas-only you, they’re good for the envi- The report states that of $10.6 bil- information. every time they pull up to an counterparts, but with tax ronment and our nation. Not lion awarded to construction com- St. Tammany Parish President Kev- Exxon. incentives that the government only will you spend less time at panies, $7.4 billion was awarded in Davis said in the National Journal As we desperately search for has put in place for hybrids and the pumps, allowing you to do after only one company placed a story, “I asked (President Bush) for a quick solution, one answer at today’s gas prices, the cost more important things, but you bid. $1 billion and said I will personally seems to look better and better difference for many of these will also be helping your envi- A simple lesson in economics guarantee it, be responsible for it by the day: hybrid vehicles. models are expected to be ronment by driving vehicles that would tell the government not to and audit it. And I’ll do everything As college students continue recouped within three years of release less smog into the atmo- take the first bid. in my parish.” to graduate in droves every year ownership or sooner, depend- sphere. And if companies caught on Maybe putting the money in the and continue to purchase new ing on the amount they are Also, through these vehi- to the idea that the government hands of those who can’t afford to vehicles, they have the opportu- driven, according to MSN autos. cles, America will become less was awarding contracts with no take the first bid is the best idea. nity to help push America into There are several types of hybrids dependent on foreign oil, much competitors, some unscrupulous Staff editorial for The Lariat a more environmentally-friendly to choose from. For a vehicle that of which comes from political- companies might use it to their (Baylor University). direction. uses the least amount of gas possi- ly unstable regions such as the The first patent for hybrids ble without sacrificing space, a Toy- Middle East. Who knows, maybe was actually issued in 1905, ota Prius may be the best option. one day we will even see 40 mpg when American engineer H. Pip- This four-door hatchback gets an hybrid Hummers rolling around Despite sexual orientation, bishop’s er tried to develop the hybrid as estimated 60 miles per gallon in the streets. a way to speed up cars, not to the city and 51 mpg on the high- Glenton Richards is a senior radio- courage, bravery deserves respect conserve gas, according to MSN way. In need of an SUV? A Saturn TV-film major from Carrollton. For weeks now, I have listened with Robinson, growing to know to and read the debates about the my faith and loving God with him Episcopal Church and the linger- by my side. ing issue about the correctness of On numerous occasions, I have homosexuals in ministry positions. cried on his shoulder and sought To be quite honest, I am frustrated him out when I needed comfort with what I have witnessed. and inspiration. I never once gave I am not writing to affirm my thought to him being gay. In fact, own opinions but rather to touch for years I did not even realize he on a more personal point and rec- was gay. I don’t believe the issue ognize the man behind the conflict ever evoked such hysteria as it did — Bishop Gene Robinson. I have when he was appointed bishop of heard him called vulgar names in New Hampshire. But behind the conversation and read articles that articles, the interviews and the distinguish him as a sinner. I agree debate is a compassionate, funny that each person is entitled to his or and intelligent man who I believe her own opinion about him being was born to lead. both a bishop and a homosexual Whether you believe that homo- and in all honesty, both sides have sexuality has no place in the min- great arguments for their beliefs. istry, or if a man’s sexuality doesn’t But at the same time, I am sad- concern you, remember that behind dened. your judgement there stands a My greatest fear is that people wonderful man who has willingly who are attacking Robinson for shared his sexual orientation with being a homosexual bishop do not the world knowing fully the wrath know the man he is. I do. I have his decision would entail. To me, known this man since the begin- that is bravery, and his honesty

COURTESY OF Karen Sherlock / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ning of my adolescence. Growing warrants respect. Hybrid electric cars are on display at Hybridfest 2006 at Alliant Energy Center, in Madison, Wis., July 22, 2006. Oil prices are speeding the push for up in the state of New Hampshire, I Jeniffer Berry is a senior broadcast hybrid cars. have spent ample time worshipping journalism major from Swanzey, N.H.

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MOVIE REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW ‘Beerfest’ flows into theaters ‘Invincible’ tackles box office

By MARCUS MURPHREE ences saw an elderly Bavarian valor to create a team — this is Staff Writer man pound three beers in the where the rest of the Broken Liz- Relax the throat muscles, Intensive Care Unit all the way ard comedy troupe comes into focus, tilt the glass, chug, until the final credits rolled. play. , Steve repeat. The plot outlay of “Beer- Lemme, and This is essentially the for- fest” was pretty simple. The each bring a unique element to mat of this weekend’s top five Wolfhouse brothers, played by the beer guzzling profession. box office title, “Beerfest.” (“”) The first recruit to the team is According to boxofficemojo. and Erik Stolhanske (“Super Phil “Landfill” Krundell (Heffer- com, the Warner Brothers fea- Troopers”), travel to Germa- nan), a former brewery employ- ture netted a $7.03 million open- ny to bury their grandfather’s ee turned competition eater ing weekend gross, which is not ashes at Oktoberfest. with a passion for pint pound- too shabby for a film that had They go there and find their ing. As his nickname indicates, enough alcohol consumption to way into an underground he is the muscle of the team, put “Animal House” to shame. drinking competition known the anchor in the relays and the Following last weekend’s as Beerfest. heart of the squad. B-movie gem, “Snakes on a While at Beerfest, the Wolf- The next member is Steve Plane,” fans of the sauce could house brothers meet their “Fink” Finklestein (Lemme), rest easy knowing that “Beer- long-lost German cousins. An who makes up the brains of COURTESY OF Disney Enterprises, Inc. fest” would satisfy their thirst exchange of ideas takes place, the operation and is possibly the Greg Kinnear, who plays Eagles coach Dick Vermeil, stands on the sidelines of the new movie Invincible, which opened Friday. for barley, hops and yeast. the brothers get shamed in only human to combine liquid Starring the collective talents the beer-drinking arena and transfer physics with drinking. By MICHAEL DODD boys fan), she and Papale hit it rior obstacles that hindered, but of the comedy troupe, Broken return to the states to form The final addition to the crew Sports Editor off, driving him even more to couldn’t stop, Papale from fully Lizard, which released “Super their own Beerfest team. is Barry Bandrinath (Chan- With the monotony of the NFL succeed. realizing his dream. Troopers” and “,” In order to compete in Beer- drasekhar), a master of all games preseason finally coming to an Taking its cue from inspira- While the character-driv- “Beerfest” caused laughter to fest, the Wolfhouse brothers involving drunken motor skills end and the regular season still tional sports movies of the past, en plot lines most intrigued ensue from the moment audi- must gather up true men of with a suave pickup routine. more than a week away, Amer- including “Rudy” and “The me, those looking to get their Honestly, what girl couldn’t ica is ready for some football. Rookie,” the story of Papale football fixes will also be resist a man slurring the words, “Invincible” fed that need. gives people hope in the face happy with “Invincible.” “Let’s get you out of those wet According to boxofficemojo. of immense adversity. Although the football clothes and into a dry martini?” com, “Invincible” was the No. 1 Throughout the movie, I was scenes’ violence didn’t war- This group begins intense movie in America this weekend amazed at just how much I felt ratn a “PG-13” rating, they are training under the coach- with a $17.03 million haul. for Papale and the Eagles head incredibly lifelike. The actual ing of Gam Gam, played by Starring Mark Wahlberg coach Dick Vermeil (Kinnear). games are shot so well I felt Academy Award winner Cloris (“Italian Job”) and Greg Kin- I continually felt goosebumps transported into them, many Leachman, and from then on, near (“Little Miss Sunshine”), as Papale rose from a vicious times feeling as though I was beer-fueled mayhem ensues. “Invincible” tells the story of hit and showed the determina- running alongside Papale. Sure, one may say the movie Vince Papale (Wahlberg). tion that swayed Vermeil into If you’ve ever been a sports is a compelling story about a Papale is a 30-year-old Phila- placing him on the team. fan, you’ve probably day- group of two-bit guys working delphia bartender and substi- I don’t mean to play spoiler dreamed about playing in their ways to the top, such as tute teacher who attends open here, but with “Invincible,” the the Super Bowl or the World “Karate Kid” or “Rocky,” but tryouts for his favorite team — story isn’t just about whether Series and the game rests on in reality, this movie served the Philadelphia Eagles — and Papale has the skills to make your shoulders. audiences three things: beer, makes it, against all odds. the team, but whether he has You may not be a big Eagles COURTESY OF Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and Legendary Pictures From left to right: Paul Soter, Will Forte, Kevin Heffernan in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and breasts, and lederhosen. The film also stars Elizabeth the heart to fix the Eagles fran- fan like me. In fact, I bet most of Legendary Pictures’ comedy “Beerfest.” This is a film best suited Banks (“The 40-Year-Old Vir- chise, which had been on an the people reading this couldn’t for watching with a group of gin”). Banks plays Janet, the 11-season losing streak. care less for the Eagles, but this friends in a tavern or as an cousin of Papale’s friend Max, “Invincible,” while it does movie isn’t just for fans of the instructional video on chug- who comes to Philly to work at have a well-known cast, brings team. It’s not even just for those ging. “Beerfest” teaches the true Max’s bar alongside Papale. the characters to the forefront, who love the sport of football. ideals in life: friendship, team- While she’s a diehard Giants giving viewers a true look into It’s for anyone who has ever work and shotgunning beers. fan (at least she’s not a Cow- the personal struggles and exte- dreamed achieving more. TCU Daily Skiff FAMOUS QUOTE TODAY IN HISTORY “Think twice before you speak, and then you may 30 B.C.: Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar be able to say something more insulting than if and Mark Antony, takes her life following the defeat of her you spoke right out at once” Etc. — Evan Esar forces against Octavian, the future fi rst emperor of Rome. Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5

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By MATT MABE “Games one and two, we Of the fourteen on the team, to take it one game at a time Staff Reporter didn’t fi nish, and that part was eight are freshmen and soph- and play hard, which is what While most students were disappointing,” head coach omores . we did.” trying to relax on their fi rst Prentice Lewis said of the Even though they are a Senior middle blocker Anna weekend of the semester, the South Carolina game. “But we young team, the outlook for Vaughn was named the Moun- Lady Frogs volleyball team fi nished games three, four and the season is good, senior out- tain West Conference Volley- was too busy winning games fi ve because they fought hard side hitter Calli Corley said. ball Player of the Week for to take a break. and played like a team.” “The team we have this year her performance in the tour- TCU hosted the Molten/La The Frogs continued their has been the best I’ve played nament. Quinta Invitational Tourna- streak Saturday by beating with,” Corley said. “I’m excited Vaughn averaged 3.88 kills, ment in the University Rec- A&M Corpus Christi 3-1. about what our team will be 0.62 blocks, 0.62 digs, and .12 reation Center Friday and Freshman outside hitter Lau- able to accomplish this sea- assists per game, according to Saturday. The Lady Frogs won ren Otto displayed her impres- son.” gofrogs.com. the tournament championship sive abilities, Lewis said. The Frogs won the first In addition to Vaughn win- Saturday night with a 3-1 win “When you watch Lauren game Saturday night against ning an award, junior Emily over Boise State. Otto , she stands out because Boise State 30-21, but lost the Allen and freshman Lauren The team started off the she is so dynamic,” Lewis said. second game 30-17. They were Otto were named represen- tournament with a 3-0 shutout “Her jump serve and her hard able to regain their energy and tatives to the all-tournament against Loyola Friday after- hits on the outside show that win game three 30-24 and team. noon. Then, in front of an she can do a little bit of every- game four 30-22. “It feels great to start off energetic crowd Friday night, thing.” “We came into the tourna- with four wins,” Otto said. the Frogs won 3-2 against More than half of the 2006 ment knowing we were def- “We all really enjoy playing DENISE DALY / Staff Photographer South Carolina coming back Lady Frogs volleyball team is initely capable of winning,” together, and we are expect- Sophomore outside hitter Talaya Whitfi eld goes up for a hit against UNT middle from a 2-game defi cit. fi lled with younger players. Corley said. “But you have ing great things this year.” blocker Catherine Coffey on Tuesday at the University Recreation Center. Men’s golfers attend national tournament, gain experience Coach helps students advance to match-play round; Player ties record of furtherst round reached by TCU golfer

By BILLY WESSELS furthest round any TCU golfer has gone . time, he said, he has worked with some great young talent. Staff Reporter “I felt I could have won the tournament, but it was a pretty “It doesn’t take that much, actually I really enjoy it,” TCU’s men’s golf team sent four students to the U.S. Ama- decent fi nish. ” McLean said. Montigel said about working with the players. “What’s teur Championship last week, tying a school record. Miles said his game performance lacked in some areas but fun about it is they are all different. Each one has their Jon McLean and Robby Ormand advanced to the match- was good overall. own personality and each one wants to go about it a play round of 64. different way. I try to be flexible and let them all do Along with McLean and Ormand , Tom Miles and James “Each one has their own personality, and each it the way they want because they are all really good Sacheck were also in the tournament but did not qualify for one wants to go about it a different way.” golfers.” the match-play rounds. These players and coaches said they have a lot of high “It was a great experience,” said McLean. “Absolutely the Bill Montigel expectations coming into this season, which begins with best tournament you can play in as an amateur.” TCU Golf head coach a tournament Sept. 11 in Toledo, Ohio. Ormand said playing in the tournament, which was held “We want to make it to the NCAA championships this at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., was not an “I played well, hit the ball well, but didn’t make many year,” Ormand said. “We need to work on some things in everyday occurrence. putts,” Miles said. the fall and see what we have come springtime.” “It was pretty special to be in such a great place and to One of the key factors to the TCU golfers’ success is the Miles said he has an even loftier goal. play well,” said Ormand. teachings from veteran head coach Bill Montigel . “Become an All-American in some sorts,” Miles said. McLean reached the round of 16, tying the record of the Montigel has been the golf coach for 20 seasons , and in that “Just achieve the goals you set before the season starts.”