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slight h ,nc. ///////?// Female chain gang of rain debuts in Arizona PHOENIX (AP) — Inside Calling himself an equal FRIDAY opportunity incarcerator, the 'First Wives' Club' SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 man known as America's opens this weekend toughest sheriff put the See page 7 Texas Christian University nation's first female chain 94th Year • Number 15 gang to work Thursday pick- ing up trash and pulling weeds along downtown streets. Shackled at the ankles in groups of five, 15 women wearing bright orange jump- Charges to be filed against VP-elect suits and caps worked in the morning sun as passing rush- hour motorists blared their By Rob Sherwin on their campaigns, and the charge will rest on the Board's "Thursday's election is an exten- thought the band did not charge horns. SKIFF STAFF amount "must include the actual interpretation of the Election sion of Tuesday's election, so obvi- money for any of its concerts. Critics said it was another Former vice presidential candi- expenses, plus fair market value of Code's section on complaint filing ously the code is referring to Matt Rosen, a sophomore biolo- publicity stunt for Sheriff Joe date Mark Irish said Thursday he any donated materials or campaign deadlines. Thursday," Gardner said. "If they gy major and member of Arpaio. who gave Bob Dole a will file charges today with the aids." The code says charges must be don't consider Irish's complaint, Fisherman's Ensemble, said tour of Maricopa County's House of Student Representatives House President Sharon Selby submitted within 24 hours of the what are they going to do about Wednesday the band often plays "tent city" jail on Tuesday. Elections and Regulations said Theresa Hill, chairwoman of closing of the polls. The code does these allegations?" for free, but was paid $ 150 by the The women did not seem Committee against House Vice the House Elections and not specify if the closing of the Nicoletti may have violated the TCU Programing Council for a to mind. President-elect Kevin Nicoletti for Regulations Committee, will polls extends to Thursday's run off, code Sept. 11 by holding a cam- Howdy Week concert at The Grind exceeding his campaign spending accept Irish's charge if it is filed by or if complaints had to be filed paign rally with Fisherman's in Eden's Green. limit. 7 p.m. today. within 24 hours after Tuesday's Ensemble, a local band. The band Irish said he is filing charges Gov't investigating Nicoletti may have violated the Selby said the Elections Appeals initial election. The Board will played for free, but no fair market because he believes Nicoletti's Microsoft sales Election Code of Texas Christian Board will then call a meeting to decide which election the code value for the band was assessed to actions concerning the rally were University by spending too much determine if the complaint is valid refers to. Selby said. the Nicoletti campaign. unethical and a violation of cam- NEW YORK (AP) — The money on his campaign, said Irish, according to the Election Code. Becca Gardner, chairwoman of Nicoletti said he doesn't think paign rules. Justice Department is investi- a junior accounting • and finance "If it's a valid complaint, then the House Student Concerns he violated the rules because he Nicoletti said he does not think gating how Microsoft Corp. major. they'll have a hearing on the offi- Committee, said she thinks the cleared the rally with Hill. Hill said the charges are valid. sells its Internet software to According to the code, candi- cial complaint itself," Selby said. code refers to Thursday's run-off Wednesday she told Nicoletti the determine whether it is trying dates can spend a maximum of $40 She said the validity of the election. band could play, and said she Please see CHARGES, Page 2 to stifle competition in the fastest-growing part of the technology industry. The company announced nV inquiry Thursday and said Nicoletti it would comply with antitrust regulators' request for documents. Microsoft maintains that elected Netscape's accusations are an By Rob Sherwin attempt to divert attention SKIFF STAFF from the release of a Microsoft browser program Kevin Nicoletti defeated Rickv that matched many of the Paradise in the special election run qualities of Netscape's prod- off Thursday for vice president of the uct. House of Student Representatives. Nicoletti, a sophomore business management major, garnered 723 Disaster assistance votes (54.52 percent); and too slow, Gramm says Paradise, a WASHINGTON (AP) — sophomore The Agriculture Department international isn't working fast enough in finance and ruling on disaster requests by accounting Texas Gov. George W. Bush major, for federal emergency loans received 603 for farmers and ranchers in (45.48 percent) Kevin Nicoletti dozens of Texas counties, votes. The total says Sen. Phil Gramm. number of students who voted was The Republican senator 1,326. complained Thursday that Nicoletti said he is thrilled with most of the disaster requests the results. were filed months ago. one as "Over the last couple days, some- far back as April. one said to me success isn't mea- Bush has requested assis- sured by where you end up but tance for counties around the rather the journey you have taken to gel there." he said. state that have b?en hit by Guy BkhOT SKIFF STAFF drought, tornadoes, freezes, Nicoletti also said he is looking forward to fulfilling his campaign hail or windstorms. Erin Williams (left), a freshman English major, and Matt Truitt, a sophomore studio arts major, discuss the price of T-shirts at the promise. Art and Music Festival Thursday in the Student Center. House overrides veto Please see ELECTION, Page 2 of abortion bill WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Texas Democrats joined with. 279 Republican and Dorm environment is smoky issue Democratic colleagues in voting to override President By Amy Thompson smoking but they should also some of the residence halls we try to decides to smoke in his or her room, Clinton's veto of legislation SKIFF STAFF respect the people who know that segregate the smokers from the it carries to other rooms and hall- banning a form of late-term To smoke or not to smoke is the smoking is not the best thing for non—smokers, but smoke still trav- ways." Smoking in the abortion. question on the minds of those who their health," he said. els through the connected air venti- Julie Jackson, senior speech com- dorms. By a 285-137 vote make the decisions concerning cam- Roger Fisher, director of lation system." munication major and a resident Thursday, the House provid- pus smoking policies in residence Residential Services, said cigarettes Tas Shore, hall director of Colby assistant in Sherley Hall, said resi- What's your ed a temporary victory for halls across Texas. are the number one cause of fires in Hall, said some of the residential dential services tries lo separate stu- abortion foes, who appear to Chris Borrego, a senior chemistry residence halls. Staff believes smoke-free dorms dents on their opinion of smoking opinion? lack the two-thirds majority and biology major who lives in He said most of the residential would be a good idea for safety based on the housing application, Call the Skiff necessary for a Senate over- Clark Hall, said he thinks students staff thinks having smoke-free issues and secondhand smoke but it is not always successful ride. should have the option to choose dorms would be safer, but said the issues. She said she feels the deci- "Some students fail lo admit they Sound Off line The Texans were among whether they want to live in a ultimate decision is up to the major- sion needs to be left to the residents. smoke on the application, and then 70 Democrats voting to over- smoke-free dormitory or one that ity of the student body. "Our concern is with the ventila- they get put with students who do at 921-7683. ride Clinton's veto of legisla- allows smoking. "More and more campuses are tion system," Shore said. "People tion approved by the House "People should have the choice of debating this issue." Fisher said. "In are affected because if a student Please see SMOKE, Page 6 last March banning "partial birth" abortions.

Protective headgear Physician says students suggested for bull riders Family seeks donations ATLANTA (AP) — August for internal bleeding and a lung Conjuring up images of the should get shots early infection. He has since developed lung Marlboro Man in a helmet The family of John Freeman, an associ cancer, that is now in its advanced instead of a Stetson, govern- By Ellena Fortner Students also need to get shots early since ale professor of radio-TV-film who is suf stages. ment health officials reckon SKIFF STAFF the vaccine can be difficult to obtain once it fering from advanced lung cancer, is ask He said the family asks that students it may be time rodeo bull rid- Financial aid, the cost of classes and the runs out. he said. ing students to donate make donations to the Carter Blood ers wore protective headgear. "We only get a certain amount (of shots)," cafeteria menu are out of students' control, but blood in Freeman's Center in Freeman's name. The dona- "This is a fairly hazardous students can control their health, said TCU he said. "The government always gets a lot for name. lions will not be used to help Freeman, sport with a high risk for physician Dr. Burton Schwartz. the Army, so with things going on in the injuries," said Joseph "You cannot decide whether you are going Middle East, (it) may get even more this year." Friends and family who is staying at home. Cooper said. He Sniezek of the Centers for to pay for classes, but you can decide whether Although many students received shots last members do not said the family hopes to make Undent! Disease Control and you are going to be healthy or unhealthy," he year, the strands of the flu change from year to expect Freeman to more aware of the need lor donations. Prevention's National Center said. "Teach yourself to take care of yourself." year, and students need new shots. survive the weekend, "They are hoping that it will help for Injury Prevention With flu season fast approaching and allergy Tiffany Pickett, a senior psychology major said Roger Cooper, build reserves at the blood banks," he Control." who was ill recently, said, "1 got a flu shot last season already in full swing, students need to an assistant professor John Freemen said. "TCU's always meant a lot to him, And what's next? Seat take steps now to ensure their good health. year, and l.plan on getting one this year. 1 did of radio-TV-film. and the family will really appreciate it." belts on the bulls? Padded RTVF professor Schwartz said. not get sick at all last year, so that $10 seemed "It's really kind of The Carter Blood Center is located at horns? Flu shots will be available during the first totally worth it." a day-to-day thing," he said. 1263 W. Rosedale. It is open for dona- "If I can't have my hat on, According to information included with the week of October and will cost about $10. Freeman's condition has deteriorated tions Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 it just doesn't seem right," "These shots take six to eight weeks to build flu vaccine, people with respiratory problems, since April, when he was hospitalized a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through said Scott Breding of Edger, up a large enough immunity to be effective, so elderly people and people caring for the elder- Mont., a college rodeo cham- even though the flu season does not officially ly or young children need to take special care with a broken blood vessel in his spinal Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and pion. start until about December, students need to column. He was rehospitalized in Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. get the shots now," Schwartz said. Pleas* see HEALTH, Page 2 PAGE 2 Skiff FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,1996 ELECTION From Page 1

"I'm looking forward to finishing Selby said she is glad the election the job," he said. is over. Paradise said he was happy for "We're glad that we have a new PSI CHI, will meet at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday in Winton In Thursday's slory on possible Election Code violations by Kevin Nicoletti and said he is not disap- vice president and we'll do our best Nicoletti, winner of the run-off election for vice president of the pointed in the results. to work with Kevin and make him Scott Hall Room 215. All students are welcome. For more House of Student Representatives, the ^//"quoted Ricky Paradise, the "I'm happy for Kevin because I part of the team, just like we would information contact Sarah Deal at 921 -3652 other run-off candidate, as saying Nicoletti had never been elected to know how much this meant to him," do with whoever had won," she a House position. House sources have indicated that Nicoletti was in Paradise said. "We did our best. We said. THE TCI) RESEARCH FUND LECTURESHIP will fact elected as a representative of Milton Daniel Hall and served on the got l ,326 people out to vote, so we Selby said she thinks Nicoletti Student Concerns Committee. definitely created an awareness, and will work well with the House host Professor David Saltman, the Mildred Caldwell and we did it in a first class manner. Executive Committee and Baine Kerr Professor of mathematics at the University of There's nothing to be upset about." Administrative Cabinet. Texas at Austin. Saltman will give a lecture at 4 p.m. on Paradise said he shouldn't have "Having been an OSA devoted as much time to his cam- (Orientation Student Assistant) over Tuesday in Winton Scott Hall Room 145. All students are paign. the summer, he'll know the admin- welcome. "I know this sounds backwards, istration that we work with," she but over the last two weeks, I would said. ABOVE AND BEYOND ... The House of Student have spenl a little less time on my Nicoletti will be sworn in campaign and a little more time Tuesday at the House's meeting. Representatives invites everyone to the 1996 University with my friends," he said. The special election was held to Leadership Retreat on today and Saturday. For more infor- Campus Police reported the following offenses Paradise said he hopes Nicoletti determine who would finish the mation contact the House office at 921 -7924. is successful. term of former vice president and violations from Sept. 13 to Sept. 19: "I wish Kevin luck in integrating Clement Ouda, a senior finance into the already existing executive major who resigned the post earlier FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION will Obscene gesture board, and I hope that they can fin- this month. Ouda was unable to ish the job." he said. complete his term because he did hold its first meeting of the year at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Sept. 14: A student was escorted from the Amon Dan Rogers Hall Room 140 to discuss speakers and House President Sharon Selby not fulfill the House's requirements Carter Stadium after he pushed an instrument into the said, "I have no reaction. I'm just for holding office. The original term events. For more information contact Darren Lewis at 920- face of a University of Kansas band member and then counting the ballots." expires Dec. 31. 9184. "flipped the bird" at other band members with both hands. The complainant did not wish to press charges, and the SCRUB FASHION SHOW AND STETHOSCOPE student was released. CHARGES DISPLAY will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the liv- Theft From Page 1 ing room of the Annie Richardson Bass Building. All stu- Sept. 16: A student reported his wallet stolen from a dents are invited. Refreshments will be served. cubicle in the Rickel Building weight room. It contained "I think this is absolutely ridicu- Thomas Kunkel, a senior radio- money and credit cards. lous." he said. "I did nothing TV-film major and former vice UNDERGRADS INTERESTED IN STUDENT wrong. I checked with Theresa presidential candidate, said he is TEACHING need to fill out an application. Applications Suspicious person Hill, and she said it was OK. I "staying completely, fully and can be picked up in the Bailey Building Room 102 or 304. Sept. 15: A student called Campus Police at about asked her and I told her what I had wholeheartedly out of it." All applications for Spring 1997 student teachers are due 9:30 p.m. to report a suspicious person had followed her. planned, and she said that it was Martin Reidy, a junior business Officers did not find the person. Sept. 25. fine and that I could go ahead and management major and former vice do it." presidential candidate, said he will Possession of contraband Ricky Paradise, a sophomore decide if he will file charges after DECEMBER DEGREE CANDIDATES should file Sept. 15: A student signed a consent form allowing his international finance and account- speaking with Irish and Nicoletti. their intent to graduate immediately in the office of their room in Moncrief Hall to be searched. Drug paraphernalia ing major and run-off candidate, Irish said he was positive that academic dean. was found in a sports bag under the bed and was taken by said he would not file charges other candidates would join him in Campus Police. because he thinks the candidates filing the complaint. NATIONAL COLLEGE POETRY CONTEST is did the best they could with the According to the Election Code, open to all college students who want their poetry anthol- available resources. charges can be filed by a candidate Compiled by Kimberly Wilson. ogized. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five poems. "I know Kevin, and I know he in the election, a member of the didn't do anything dishonest," House Elections and Regulations The deadline for submissions is Oct. 31. For contest rules Paradise said. Committee or a poll worker. send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: International Publications, PO Box 44044-1, Los Angeles, CA 9(X)44. HEALTH From Page l to he immunized Shots are the first step toward protection, but ignore these basic steps." managing editor, news editor. canipu-. eilum tnd ipOfti editor Signed lelleis and columns lepiisrni tin- optntaa "Anyone can pel the shols who wants to he many aspects of college life aid the spread of the Pickett said college is not always conducive to ■ « •» ■ ■ JX ■ ■ •* ol the ANIL-I1- safer this season.*' Schwartz said. "Understand llu virus. Schwartz said. eight hours of sleep and eating vegetables. I.FTTEIS Hi TH»: ■RD1 fa Skiff wckorm-s kilns (0 the editor lor pti hi nation leiicr. MMM bs- typed, dou- that this shot does not protect against colds and "Kir instance, students are used to living with "When you just get back to school, you are btMpMfxt) sijined and liriuli-d lo st»i v.oi.1- Inters does not give a I00 percent guarantee students three to four people." he said. "Now. they are liv- excited about seeing people; you party and stay should be lubmiiied .ii least iv-shelorc publnaiion Skiff lo the Skiff, M.HKI) 2V1.S. to TCU Bo» 298050. or lo la* won't gel sick.'' ing with over 2(K) people and all their personal flu out late," she said. 921 7131 They must include the author| UJ-OIIII-.I tiofi, major and phone number The Skiff iMmt the Certain people may be allergic to the vaccine, germs. People are hound to get sick more often." However, partying can severely handicap the The TCU I'uih Skiff u produced by uudenw of Texa.> right to edit or reject letters for Myle and taste according to the literature. Pickelt said,"It seems like everyone is ill when immune system since alcohol and smoke often (hmtian University, sponsored by the journalism MAII.IM. IMMH PC) Bo* 298050. l-iri Worth. taw department am! publiihed Tuesday through Friday dur 76)29. For example, the vaccine should not he given they come back to school, especially after Rush lower resistance to the flu. ing fall and npniig wriewct". except finals week and hoi PHUNF NNim Four-digit extension (60110 Mrju) to people allergic to Thimerosal. a chemical in and Howdy Week." "When a student who smokes, who does not idayi The Skiff is distributed free on campus I'he Skiff numbers can be reached h\ dialing 921 7722 followed kj a memhri of Associated Press by theeiteiisum many saline solutions used to care tor contacts. A proper diet, getting the recommended six to sleep, only eats hamburgers and is wearing shorts (iiMHiins 4.000 eight hours of sleep and dressing for the weather in the rain questions why he has a cold, I really Sue* Btmtaw Call «I 7000. extenwon 6274 Rales Main nunibri 921 7428 "Influenza virus (the flu virus) is propagated in are »30 per semester <*2\ 7113 eggs for the preparation of the vaccine." it says. also improves chances of avoiding the flu. wonder," Schwartz said. KantmiAl. rourv Unsigned editorials represent the Adverting* i . 921-7426 vie* of the Skiff editorial board. *hich kl composed of Business Manager 6274 "Therefore, it should not be administered to any- "All these factors work together to build up "Although maybe one of these factors might the ediH* managing editoi. opinion editor, assistant Student hihlnaiinnsDirett'T 6356 one wilh a history of hypersensitivity to eggs or resistance." Schwartz said. "Young college kids not make (a student) sick, it is the combination egg products." get the attitude. I am going to live forever' and that can put a student down."

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n Natalie Gardner EdHor-ln-ChM Ryan J. Rusak Assistant Editor Brandy Butter Advertising Managar TCU DA.U-.'V Naauma Attami Campus Editor Fighting Terrorism Andraa Daum Naws Editor Ryan J. Rusak Opinion Editor Ernesto Moran Sports Editor Rabacca Nawlll Photo Editor Latest ideas threaten American freedom .' Dana Rains Entertainment Editor Anna Dra bicky Copy Desk Chief Skiff It's the eighth sign of the apoc- Eva Rumpf Student Publications Director Anantha BabMII Journalism Department Chair alypse: the American Civil Jayna Akers Business Manager Liberties Union is actually Tom Urquhart Production Manager right about something. Moudy Building South Room 291 2805 S. Unlvoraity Drive Fort Worth, IX 78129 The ACLU Main numbor: 817921.7428 Fix: 817.921.7133 Sound Off: 817.921.7883 E-mail: tkim*rl*r*@tcu.«Ju is fighting COLUMN President Clinton's rec- ommenda- EDITORIALS tions to battle airline terror- hm. Like many of his THE RIGHT TO KNOW schemes, the president's RYAN J. We had a right to report the Nicolleti story plan is based RUSAK on emotion, ' When the Skiff published a story Thursday do to ensure our readers judge a story fairly, not reason or effectiveness. The about possible Election Code violations with- except to write a balanced, fair and clean plan simply takes advantage of the American people's current (and in Kevin Nicoletti's campaign for House of story. We're confident we did that. off Long Island in July. The jet public's emotional outrage at the temporary) fear of terrorism and exploded in midair and though ter- TWA explosion overshadowed the Student Representatives vice president, many The truth is the truth. Nicoletti was told by opportunely tries to impose the rorism is suspected, it has not public's instinct to protect its students wondered what we hoped to gain House Elections and Regulations Committee power of the federal government been proved. rights. from it. Chairwoman Theresa Hill that the band upon the American people. This is a typical liberal emo- So everyone can have a feel- The Skiff had no motives beyond the Fisherman's Ensemble could play at his cam- A commission put together by tion-based reaction. We have to good party about how much the knowledge and satisfaction that we acted as paign rally. If the student body wants the Vice President Al Gore has sug- take radical action right now; we government is protecting us from gested spending $1.1 billion to the public's "watchdog" and reported news question of why a violation of the code was must immediately insert the gov- explosions aboard airplanes. But fight airline terrorism. With some ernment into this situation even who's going to protect us from the that the student body deserved to know. sanctioned, it needs to demand such answers of this money, it wants to develop though we 're not sure what the government moving in on our Several students said they felt the story was of House President Sharon Selby. an "automated passenger profil- problem is. constitutional rights? slanted against Kevin Nicoletti. It probably Ultimately, the Skiff editorial board decided ing" system. The system would A perfect example is Sen. Sam In testimony to the commission, seemed that way, but Nicoletti was the subject that as students went to the polls to choose use a computer database to sepa- Nunn (D-Ga). Within one week of ACLU Legislative Counsel of the story. Our reporter uncovered a potential between Nicoletti and his run-off opponent, rate passengers into categories the TWA crash, Nunn suggested a Gregory Nojeim recommended a based on how likely they are to violation of one specific section of the code Ricky Paradise, the TCU community had a $3 to $5 tax on all airline tickets simple standard. "Let the commit acts of terrorism. to fight terrorism. It's the classic Commission adopt this as the within the Nicoletti campaign. No such viola- right to know that the election may not have That's right. The federal gov- liberal response: we don't know Golden Rule of airline security: at tions were found among the other candidates. been conducted fairly. ernment is going to arbitrarily how to fix this problem we the airport ticket counter, passen- Several people were afraid students would- Our responsibility is to monitor student pick out people who it thinks haven't identified, but we need to gers check only their luggage, not n't be able to read the story intelligently and government and give students all the informa- might be potential terrorists and place an additional lax burden on their rights to personal security, hound them every time they get understand each side of the story. This tion, good and bad, they need to make appro- the American people right now. privacy and equality. The near an airplane. thought is based on the assumption that read- priate decisions about the House of Student Perhaps the most disheartening Constitution demands no less. And This is a case of discrimination aspect of the Clinton administra- assuring safety requires no more." ers will not fairly judge each side. Representatives. Students deserve nothing and stereotyping waiting to hap- tion's recommendations on airline He's exactly right. Unfortunately, there is nothing the Skiff can less, and should expect nothing more. pen. Those with Arabic names, safety is that no one. save for the It's a frightening day when the travelling to and from the Middle ACLU, seems willing to say this ACLU is doing a better job of East with any frequency or with is a sickening encroachment on guarding the right to privacy than any serious quantity of melanin in the right to privacy by the federal is the vice president of the United their skin, face certain FBI scruti- government. But the administra- States. Let's cut some warty words ny. tion knows nothing if it doesn't These moves, all the way down know timing. As it did with anti- Skiff assistant editor and opin- to the formation of the vice presi- terrorism legislation after the ion editor Ryan J. Rusak is a out of the English language dent's commission, stretch back to Oklahoma City bombing, the junior news-editorial major from the explosion of TWA Flight 800 White House struck while the Benbrook. As someone who is two hours words. I've never even heard of political strife, but that's not true. It past deadline and desperate them. But that just shows how huge was the use of words like "strife" for a column idea, I find lan- and mighty our language really is. that doomed the nation. guage particularly fascinating. No matter how much we try, our Once such English tentacles as Letters to the Editor The English language, which language will be bigger than we can "Coca-Cola," "Cheese Whiz," "your Campaign was dirty For instance, in some of his Elections Appeals Board are. in fact. contains more | ■ grasp. mamma" and "No — your mamma" regardless of Kunkel posters. Ricky Paradise specifical- Nicoletti supporters. . than 37 syn- The average American adult infiltrated the Russian language, the I am writing in response to Scott ly ripped on Nicoletti's "Finishing Regardless of who was the most ' onyms for the knows approximately 10,000 words entire country crumbled. Barzilla's column, "Kunkel throws the Job" slogan. Why is what qualified candidate for the job. it has ! word "wart," (source: high school bathroom The Russians just couldn't com- dirt into clean campaign," (Sept. Thomas Kunkel did any different become quite apparent that as far as ; can be person- wall). And since the English lan- municate anymore. With so many 19). First of all, let me say that I was or any worse than Mr. Paradise's this election was concerned, it mat- ; ified as a giant guage contains more than a million stupid and useless English words not affiliated with Thomas Kunkel's tactics? tered not what you knew but who ; cumbersome jiilion words, there are a lot of abounding, the Soviet Union broke campaign in any way. I was actually Another piece of information that you knew. I beast waiting words we don't know. apart into 2,000 little countries with a campaign manager for another I would like to point out is that the Dirty campaigning, mudslinging : to destroy us For instance, take "abiogenesis." such catchy names as candidate. I have witnessed first- unethical campaigning which and unethical behavior have been a I for grossly Most people would guess that it's "Czeckokvoeciaiaiviehaqrfiwa." hand many dirty campaign tricks occurred in this election was not constant ingredient in this election. i misusing such the name of a Phil Collins band. But And we're next. which Barzilla seems to have over- solely conducted by the actual can- As a member of the House of words as in actuality, "abiogenesis" is the the- With such words as "Jeroboam" looked. didates. Several members of the Student Representatives, I am great- "whom," ory of spontaneous generation (defined as a large bowl) slowly If Barzilla feels that Thomas Executive Board of the House of ly disappointed in the actions which "flux" and (instant growth) from non-living eroding our ability to communicate, Kunkel was the first candidate to Student Representatives showed I have witnessed and heard about "wart." matter (Bob Dole). it's only a matter of time before participate in any mudslinging or partiality and favoritism to one can- this past week. I ask that in the But, imminent destruction aside, Unless you've been nerdified by we're overwhelmed by the sheer dirty campaigning, he needs to think didate, who ended up in the runoff. I future Barzilla relate all the facts in the English language contains many some mad scientist invention, you volume of worthless words. again. This special election, and the do not know at this time if an appeal his editorials, not just a select few. fun and exciting words. don't have a clue what abiogenesis Then, like a Stephen King book campaigning associated with it. is being filed, but I do know that the Did you know: meant. without the hilarity, the English have been corrupt from the very majority of members on the Please see LETTERS, Page 6 •A word for public disgrace or And, as citizens of the most pow- Linguistic Beast would reign. And beginning. The perfect illustration infamous conduct is "ignominy"? erful country in the world, one that that would lead to numerous pugna- of this is Kevin Nicoletti's campaign •An adjective for quarrelsome is airs reruns of "Gilligan's Island" cious ignominies. slogan: "Finishing the Job." This LETTERS POLICY "pugnacious"? and "Saved By the Bell," we should To keep this atrocity from hap- slogan was an attempt, in extremely The Skiff welcomes letters from all members of the TCU •"Fleur-del-is" is a design based be very concerned about the grow- pening, there is only one thing to do: poor taste on Nicoletti's part, to ben- community. Letters must be typed and must be original to the on the shape of an iris? ing English Linguistic Beast. eliminate all non-imperative words. efit from the failure of the preceding Skiff. Letters must include the writer's name, address and tele- We can start with the word "dead- •"Glebe" isn 't a schoolyard word What do you think tore apart the vice president, Clement Ouda, to phone numbers. for a nerd who has many bully- former Soviet Union? The writhing line." finish his term The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject all letters determined characteristics? Glebe is beast of the English language, that's Other candidates participated in for length, style and taste. dirt. what. Andy Summa is a junior news- some mudslinging of their own. I, myself, have never used these Oh sure, historians say it was editorial major from Alvin. Politicians should support school voucher program

I am a devout Catholic, and I am pro- families a better chance to send their chil- village?" Without this voucher system, parents somewhere other than a public school. choice. Before you dren to a school more of their choosing. As What is the problem? The usual who wish to send their children to the The voucher system is not a welfare pro- start jeering (or good as it may seem, this system has its response is that diverting funds from pub- school of their choice must not only pay gram, so economic conservatives should cheering) let me critics. lic schools will further weaken financially for private school tuition but also for pub- not have a problem with it. All that parents explain: I am pro- In Wisconsin recently, a judge refused strapped educational institutions. The real lic schools via taxes. This is a double gel is the taxes that would have gone to choice when it comes to allow children from low-income fami- problem, however, is the use of funds in a whammy for low-income families who public schools. to parents being lies to attend religious schools under such religious school. If you want to talk finan- want to send their children to school for Our courts are willing to allow a choice allowed to send their a "tuition voucher" program. He said that cially strapped, you should see the religious education (and not just Catholic when it comes to abortion, but not for "children to the school to allow this would violate the constitu- parochial school I attended! It had to close schools). school vouchers. The government seems to of their choice. One of tional separation of church and state. a few years ago due to a lack of funds. Yet Why are families who only want the have plenty of lax money for "reproductive this year's campaign It's odd that in this day and age of I got a good, solid education from dedicat- best for their children denied this option? services" for women here and overseas, issues involves a pro- choice, our government says that those ed nuns and teachers. Don't politicians and educators want but it is suddenly strapped for cash when gram called "school opposed to abortion must still fund abor- Good education is good education, what's best for these families' children as the issue is school vouchers. vouchers." tions through taxes, but in the same turn it whether it's taught in a public or private well? Shouldn't the fact that these children When 1 hear a politician claim he or she School vouchers tells us that we can't use OUR tax money school. The difference was that the school are in school at all be what counts? Or arc supports school choice, I'll have to wait are a form of financial to send OUR kids to the school of OUR I attended also taught me about my faith, politicians and educators not sincere dur- for proof. Politicians' promises hold little aid that allows parents to regain taxes that choice. Considering all the hoopla made something I couldn't have received in a ing their speeches about education being weight with me. would have gone to public schools, and to by politicians about the education of our public school. If the voucher system had paramount for our children? These fami- use them instead at a private school of the children, you'd think they'd be in love existed then, perhaps my little school lies are being punished both for being poor John Araujo is a senior general studies parents' choice. This allows low-income with the idea. What happened to "it takes a would still be up and running. and for wanting their children taught major from Fort Worth. PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1996JWQAY, Student Disc t Check out these local businesses

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TCU acknowledges different Yom Kippur, part of the Jewish new year along He said Yom Kippur is a time to make resolu- holy days of its faculty and staff and respects their The Alpha Delta Pi sorority "I want the men to be able to tions to improve oneself in the year, much like the beliefs, he said. will host its week-long annual pace themselves," she said. "It's with Rosh Hashana, begins Sunday at sundown and continues through the next sundown. resolutions made on New Year's Day. Schwartz said the faith is very family-oriented, philanthropy starting Monday definitely not a competition Fasting is also part of the Jewish holiday. and spending time with relatives is important. ADPi Playday is the first between the two of us at all." Meredith Wilk, a senior history major and pres- Although it is not necessary for pregnant Last year, there was a service held in the Greek philanthropy of the year I~ast year, Playday took place ident of the University Jewish Association, said women or sick children to fast, most people want Robert Carr Chapel, but Wilk said there will not and will include a sign-hanging in the spring. the holiday is a day of atonement and reflection. to participate in the tradition, Schwartz said. be one this year. Since the holiday falls on a contest on Monday, a cook-off on Hillary Wright, a sophomore "It's a time to find peace within ourselves," Wilk said fasting is part of the cleansing weekend, not as many students may attend Wednesday and a threc-on-three movement science major and Wilk said. process, although some people will fast even because they may want to go home, she said. basketball game on Friday. Playday co-chairwoman, said the Wilk said the holiday is a cleansing process for longer depending on their religious preference. Services for Yom Kippur will be offered off The newest addition to event is more successful in the the new year. She said many people will spend most of the campus at Temple Beth-El and at Ahavath Playday this year is an auction, fall because new members are She said it is a time to ask forgiveness of one's day praying at temple services held throughout Sholom. said Caroline Nixon, ADPi presi- more enthusiastic at the begin- dent. ning of the year. Items such as airline tickets, "They have to do it anyway," LETTERS bungee-jumping lessons or hot she said. "They're excited about air balloon rides will be collected their fraternity, and our pledges From Page 3 during the week for the auction, get more excited too." which will be held in February. Finally, I would like to tration, except I no longer read it what is written on its dark pages: homosexuals? Homosexuals are Nixon said the auction should ADPi was awarded for excel- acknowledge that Thomas everyday. stories by compulsive discompas- not a cult that tries to brainwash increase ADPi's overall fund lence last June at the sorority's Kunkel's reference to this election Why are the columns so appar- sionates. I hate this paper and I people into joining their side. They raising goal. national leadership conference in as a popularity contest is not ently vapid and translucent? Why dare say I'll never read it again. I are a perfectly normal part of our "In the past, we raised $8(K) to Georgia, Nixon said. The unfounded or incorrect. If it were, do you print columns titled hate you TCU Daily Skiff. society that should be respected $1,500," she said. This year, "we Diamond 4-Point Award was then how does one explain that the "Distractions can ruin a sub-par like any other group. Homosexuals have a high goal of $I0.(XX) by given to chapters which exhibit- two candidates who ended up in test taker" and "Burning Questions Hayden Gore will not bring about the downfall of the marriage institution; rather, the end of February." ed excellence in chapter opera- the run-off election have little or of a Horned Frog" and an editorial junior theatre major allowing them to freely marry can Steve Shelton. president of the tions, financial study, member- no experience in House? I only titled "Playing Dress Up" (Sept. only be a positive, showing people Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and a ship and recruitment. hope that the leadership on this 17)? Why does Brian Wilson's col- But next week's event is all in campus in the future will do a umn on same-sex marriages of all ages that it is OK to be who senior communications and you are. Heterosexuals and homo- human relations major, said the fun. much better job of conducting ("Same-sex marriage wrong," Look at gay marriage Julie Markus, a junior speech itself appropriately. Sept. 17) make me want to cry? from the other side sexuals should be afforded all the entry fee of $ I (X) per fraternity is same privileges, including mar- standard for most Greek philan communication major and ADPi I wish I could cry right now, and Brian Wilson's column on member, said the sign-hanging Janet Marie Spugnardi I wish my tears could run from this same-sex marriage is just another riage. thropic events. Finally, although I am reluctant "They can get thousands of contest is not new but is the most Foster Hall Representative page. I wish my tears could be example of wnat is wrong with the mind-set of some people in the to bring up the religious aspect of dollars from the entry fees popular. The contest requires fra- seen as something tangible, real TCU community. Too many peo- this issue, I still can't believe that alone," he said. ternity members to create decora- tears from a real person, a person ple condemn ideas that are differ- some Christians can condemn a Money from Playday entry tive signs for the ADPi house. crying palpable tears. I wish I ent than their own without really whole group of people simply "They sing to us," she said. I Hate the Skiff could deliver this letter to the Skiff fees and proceeds from the auc- exploring the other side of the because they possess a different "They serenade us. They try real- I'm not trying to be clever. I crying real tears, dumping my tion will go to the Fort Worth issue. lifestyle than their own. By teach- Ronald McDonald House, a ly hard and we give them big won't benefit in any way from a buckets of anguish, my sadness at ing their children hate, prejudice clever response. I will not color their feet so they can realize the 1 urge anybody who opposes home for families of children points on how enthusiastic they same-sex marriages and homosex- and ignorance, I believe they are my words in metaphor, nor will I intrinsic responsibilities of the who are often terminally ill. are." uality to look beyond your initial going against values that Jesus published writer, and the recogni- The ADPi event takes place Wright said she is looking for- ridicule. I want this letter to moral judgments, look at the issue held sacred: love and acceptance. tion of the audience as individual, the week before Anchorsplash. ward to the basketball game, but express my truthful feelings, as from the other side and then see if As a wise man I know once said, the philanthropy hosted by the she expects the cook-off to be best composed from the most mindful people. Perhaps these your views stay the same. I just can't see how any two people Delta Gamma sorority. But simple and fun. objective rendering of how I actu- responsibilities are long since 1 was shocked at several of the loving each other can be wrong. Nixon said she does not expect "The cook-off should be easy," ally feel. gone, lost somewhere along the claims that Wilson made. Does he Think about it. the proximity of the events to be she said. "Boys like meat." 1 want to express my feelings way in the dissociation between really think that National Gay and clearly with no artifice: I hate the thought and feeling, reader and Lesbian History Month is an Alex Bentley Skiff. 1 hate it very much. It is, and journalist. attempt to lure children to be junior advertising has been in the past, a daily frus- I hate the Skiff. I hate to think of and public relations major Activists want housing SMOKE By Eduardo Monies "We're basically waiting for the ASSOCIATED PRESS parties that have expressed an inter- From Page 1 BL PASO, Texas — A coalition of est to come forward with a propos- advocacy groups has joined a fray al," said Fort Bliss spokeswoman not," Jackson said. "Other students pick up the TCU's current policy on smoking is students Lauralyn Gaddee, assistant director of hous- over the planned demolition of a Jean Offutt. habit in college, and this too causes problems." can smoke in the privacy of their room. Fisher ing at the University of Texas at Arlington, said military-owned subdivision that She noted thai any group that Shannon McNeely, a freshman broadcast said most of the campus school buildings are a smoke-free policy has never been proposed activists say could be used as low- received permission to take over the journalism major who lives in Sherley, said she smoke free with the exception of the Student by the residential staff of the student body. income housing. homes would have to remove them lives in a wing with many smokers, including Center. "We have a right-of-way policy here," The organization of several non- from ihe property. her roommate, but said she has learned to com- Colleges throughout Texas have taken differ- Gaddee said. "Smokers seem to respect the profit groups. El Pasoans for The housing group wants the mil- promise. ent approaches to the problem. rights of those who are opposed to the habit." Affordable Housing, renewed the itary to locate its housing project "People need to have a tolerant attitude Southern Methodist University, Baylor Fisher said he hopes to get recommendations call Thursday to stop the "flagrant elsewhere, leaving the existing about it," McNeely said. "My roommate does- University and the University of Texas all have on what can be done to ease the burden for both waste" of 138 duplexes that make houses and land available to help n't smoke in the room. She is more than willing smoke-free dormitories. smokers and non-smokers. up the Hayes subdivision at Fort address a critical shortage of low- to go outside or to someone else's room." Keith Randell, public relations director at Bliss. income housing in El Paso. Fisher said he'd like to hear students' opin- Baylor, said the decision to ban all smoking "The only way to get to the heart of the mat- "This could help house our peo- Juen said the military has been ions about the issues expressed to the TCU was made in the early '90s and the students ter is to get students to take a stand and express ple and 1 think to have El Pasoans sit uncommunicative regarding the House of Student Representatives or directly to have been very supportive. their interests in the matter," Fisher said. "We on the sideline and watch this be property. He said his group, which residential services. "Secondhand smoke concerns led way to the can only be responsive if we have student destroyed is a crime," said Steve includes members of minority rights "We don't want to make a decision about this decision," Randell said. "It was the only con- input. Without that, the problem can never be Juen, a commercial real estate agent groups, is pinning its hopes on the without student input," Fisher said. siderate and safe thing to do." solved." and the group's president. McKinney Act but would consider The Army plans to demolish the legal action if necessary. housing and use the land for 130 The act itself may pose some new homes for military personnel to problems for the group's plans, be built during the next two years. however. But the military voluntarily The law stipulates any govern- delayed the project to give anyone ment property given away must be What do The New York Times, web sites interested an opportunity to bid for used specifically to assist the home- the houses under the McKinney Act. less, said Laurel Weir, policy direc- and crossword puzzles have in common? The federal law says the govern- tor of the National Law Center on ment must make unused property Homelessness and Poverty. available at no cost for use in assist- The center, a non-profit legal Turn to page 10 for the answer. ing the homeless. Those seeking the advocacy organization, is reviewing property must submit a proposal Justice Department records to deter- Cool Site outlining what it would be used for mine whether Fort Bliss is comply- of the Day and would have to pay for any ing with the McKinney Act in desired remodeling or refurbish- regards to the Hayes subdivision. ment. Skiff

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With Sunday, Fort Worth's 8.0 balancing hilarious comedy with touching few prop changes, the characters Restaurant and Bar, free drama. and the audience are transported to cover. "First Wives," a film about the justice such far off places as Istanbul and Tracy Bonham, Red 5, wrought by three women on their no-good ex- Paraguay. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, husbands, makes full use of the three lead "Travels With My Aunt" is told from the point of view of Henry Dallas' Trees. actresses in equal measure by letting the Pulling. Henry has always lived a The Melvins, 8 p.m. Sept. actresses play off of one another. I admit that I am not an ardent fan of Bette conventional life. While traveling 27, Dallas'Galaxy Club. around the world with his Aunt Storyville, 8 p.m. Sept. Midler. She can be extremely funny, but she's just obnoxious most of the time. She is sur- Augusta, whose life has been any- * 27, Dallas' Rehab. prisingly controlled here, and it helps the film thing but conventional, he discovers Jerry Jeff Walker, Sept. tremendously by having her just glower one must take risks to gain happi- , 27, Miller Lite MainStage instead of flying off the wall at the drop of a ness and see every day as a gift. at State Fair of Texas in hat. Goldie "I-Need-Work" Hawn is also Along the way, the audience is in Dallas, free with State Fair good as an over-the-hill actress trying to stay given a chance to laugh as well as !'' admission. eternally young. And Diane Keaton rounds think. The characters are witty and out the trio as an Upper East Side housewife. enjoyable. The audience also learns The story begins with the suicide of a com- along with Henry that life must be lived to it's fullest. . Art lectures mon friend of the three amigas. The friend's One of most interesting aspects of husband had recently dumped her for Heather ■A "Themes in Japanese Art" Locklear, whose silent cameo is really funny. the play is the fact that four male actors perform 25 roles, nine of ' by Ken Kelsey, 12:15 p.m. The three friends, who formed a bond of eter- which are female. "' Wednesday, Orientation nal unity in college, reunite to get revenge on The actors must make quick char- ' Theater of the Dallas each of their own philandering spouses by acter changes in the middle of a any means necessary. The husbands are each Museum of Art. scene. Many times the shifts in roles experiencing their own "mid-life crises" and require different accents as well as have traded in their wives for younger mod- gender changes. During these Dance els. changes, the actors remain in four Performance One of the running jokes is how each of the identical suits. first wives comment on the age of their The four actors. Jim Covault, "Wild Goose Chase" by "replacements," and, fortunately, the gag Gary Taggart, Paul Hope and actually gets funnier each time you here it. ' New Century Danscene, 8 Richard Frederick, display their tal- But even though this is technically a comedy, p.m. Sept. 27, TCU's Ballet ent by making these changes smooth "The First Wives Club" never stops taking the and effortless. 6 Modem Dance Studio B notion of divorce seriously. The film makes a Theatre. Jim Covault portrays many char- plea to all married couples to stay together, acters, including Henry. His best work out their differences and take to heart role, however, is as Aunt Augusta. Theater the vow of "till death do us part." He becomes Aunt Augusta all the The three sleazy husbands, on the other way down to the shake of her hand. hand, think of the marriage vow as '"til mid- "The Skin of Our Teeth" Covault has performed in many dle age do us part." You just love to hate Dan by Hip Pocket Theatre, 9 theaters around the Dallas/Fort Hedaya. ("The Usual Suspects"), Stephen Andy Schwartz PARAMOUNT PICTURES p.m. tonight, Saturday and Worth area, including Circle Collins, ("Scarlett") and Victor Garber Theatre, Stage West and Sunday, Oak Acres Brenda (Bette Midler, top), Ellse (Goldie Hawn, center) and Annie (Diane Keaton) risk ("Sleepless in Seattle"). Only Hedaya is being caught as they carry out their plans for revenge in "The First Wives Club." Shakespeare in the Park. Amphitheatre, tickets $8 to allowed to make his character more than a Richard Frederick, who keeps the ,. $14. one-dimensional scum bag. He deserves to, prop changes fun and lively, per- 'Travels With My Aunt," considering that he is the best actor of the career, Berkley actually manages to keep her The endless parade of cameos include an forms for the first time at Stage West 7 p.m. tonight and Sunday, 3 three. clothes on through the entire movie. Maybe unbilled Stockard Channing as the suicidal in 'Travels." He has worked in such . p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Speaking of trios, the replacement wives understanding that she is spoofing herself will friend, and Rob Reiner as Goldie's plastic sur- theaters as Theatre 3, Hangar ' Stage West Theatre. are each just as bad as the men they lust, er, make her realize that she is far better clothed geon. Even ex-New York mayor Ed Koch Theatre and Moonstruck. "Joseph and the Amazing love. Queen Bette's successor is Sarah Jessica than not. If anybody else sees something appears, but you have to look fast to catch Gary Taggart performs many Parker, whose dim-bulb sex-machine is funny humorous in the fact that she is majoring in him. The show stopper, though, belongs to > Technicolor Dreamcoat," 8 parts, including Wordsworth, one of even when she is just standing on screen. English literature at the University of California Ivana Trump, who tells the first wives "Don't Aunt Augusta's love interests. He • p.m. Tuesday through Sept. But the true nitwit here is Elizabeth Berkley. at Los Angeles please let me know. Marcia Gay get mad, get everything." It's easily the best has performed across the country 27, Casa Manana, tickets That's right: Madame "Showgirls" herself. Harden,("The Spitfire Grill") joins the schem- piece of advice any woman in this situation and around the Metroplex. - $15 to $40. Playing a very young, extremely bad actress ing mistresses as the shrink who is having an can take. Paul Hope portrays Henry and , "The Seven Year Itch," 8 who has designs on Goldie's husband and affair with Keaton's husband. Grade:B+ Miss Keene. in addition to many p.m. tonight, Saturday and other roles. He has been seen in per- Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunday, formances at Alley Theatre. Theatre Dallas' Pocket Sandwich Under the Stars and Casa Manana. Theatre, tickets $6 to $12. 9 "Travels" was written by Giles Harvegal Harvegal based the play Willis latest comes up short changed on a novel of the same name by Symphony Graham Green. Harvegal's script has four actors playing many roles, Dallas Symphony By Mitch Youngblood for both Eastwood and Leone, but tremendous actor when he tries (see in a ghost town on the border and many times all four play Henry SKIFF STAFF Orchestra, 8:15 p.m. Friday "Last Man" is just one more film on "I2 Monkeys" for proof) but here between Texas and Mexico. John in the same scene. and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. The narration in the movie "Last the long'lists of Hill and star Bruce he, along with everyone else, is just Smith, a man-on-the-run-from-his- Audience members must be will- Sunday, Dallas' Morton H. Man Standing" describes the life of Willis. going through the motions of a past played by Willis, finds an ing to open their minds. The audi- one of the characters as "paper-thin Few directors can stage a gun- script with more holes in it than Italian gang and an Irish gang in Meyerson Symphony ence is expected to accept character and worn out." Nothing could better fight as realistically fast and furious some of the villains. control of the town of Jericho. changes. Center, tickets $ 10.50 to $60. describe this tangled mess from the as Hill can. Despite people getting "Yojimbo" is about an itinerant The do-nothing sheriff, Bruce Maureen McGovern, Audience members must also pay director of "48 Hours," Walter Hill. thrown backwards 30 feet by a bul- wanderer stumbling into a town Dern, cleans up the mess whenever attention. The audience is expected Tommy Tune, The The story is based on director let and Willis being able to take controlled by two warring families. the gangs fight. The situation has to work, but it is happily rewarded Manhattan Rhythm Kings Akira Kurosawa's original screen- down an entire room of guys with He decides to make some money by resulted in an uneasy truce between with an excellent play and a talented and Jubilant Sykes with play of "Yojimbo," or so the film just two guns, the shootouts are playing both sides against the mid- the two gangs by the time Smith cast. Dallas Symphony Orchestra, makers claim. It is actually a lot about as real as you can get. dle, but in the end he wipes every- arrives. 'Travels With My Aunt" is being 8:15 p.m. Sept. 27. Dallas' closer to the legendary remake, "A The central character is where the one out and leaves no better than Once Smith sizes up the predica- performed at Stage West, 3055 S. Morton H. Meyerson Fistful of Dollars," which made an movie misfires. The film actually when he came in. ment he is in, he decides to make as University Dr., through Sept. 28. Symphony Center, tickets international star of Clint Eastwood requires his bland narration in order "Last Man" recycles the same much money off the gangs as he can, Tickets are available at the Stage for the audience to realize he has plot but updates it to the $30 to $95. and director Sergio Leone. West box office. Student rush tickets "Fistful" was the breakout film changed emotions. Willis can be a Prohibition-era 1920s, and places it Please see MOVIE, Page 8 are also available prior to the show. Japanese artist's exhibit focuses on time passage

By Kelly Melhart one blinking a countdown at a different while the cars scurry along the floor. use the blue LEDs in his future works represented by the traditional scrolls, to SKIFF STAFF rate. According to a press release, "the because they are expensive and rare. the newer time shown by the LED-like Money from around the world, as 'Time keeps changing, connects with resulting image is that of a sea of flash- Most of Miyajima's work with the numbers outlined by oil or acrylic paint. well as traditional Japanese wall-scrolls, everything and continues forever," ing numbers in constant movement." LEDs expresses a seriousness, he said. The works also allow the viewer to see are no longer out of reach for TCU stu- Miyajima said. The work, 'Time in Blue" consists of "I have a serious and philosophical the wall scroll through time, represented dents. In fact, they can be enjoyed right Carri Ann Wantuchowicz, public a number of blue LED's placed on a side and a very comical side. Both are a by the LED-like numbers, she said. now for free. information officer for the museum, said wall in a seemingly random pattern. part of me," he said. The exhibit will be on display through Students can visit the "Tatsuo the LEDs are representative of people. Wantuchowicz said, "The placement In the work "Over Economy," created Jan. 5, 1997, at the Modem Art Museum Miyajima: Big Time" art exhibit at the The different pulse rates depict the rates of the numbers looks random, but it is in 1992-1993, Miyajima printed LED- of Fort Worth. Admission is free at all Modem Art Museum of Fort Worth, at which individuals run their lives. not." like numbers over banknotes from 12 museum locations. which features the works of Miyajima, a The centerpiece of the exhibit is Miyajima designed the work and different countries. The main location of the museum is contemporary Japanese artist. titled, "Running Time" and was created carefully placed every LED into a pat- Wantuchowicz said, "He (Miyajima) Fort Worth's Cultural District and is The exhibit is part of the Metroplex in 1994. It is viewed from a platform tern that appears to be random, she said. has a great sense of humor. In this work, open Tuesday through Friday from 10 Sun & Star 19% festival, which cele- above the Modem's Grand Gallery. "It looks like a starry night or fire- he is saying, 'time is money.'" a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. brates the art and culture of Japan. The work consists of 40 miniature, flies," she said. "It is amazing to me how In five of his other works, all titled until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon Miyajima's work centers on time. motorized cars. Each car has a red or something so technological can resem- 'Time Landscape" and created in 1993- until 5 p.m. Miyajima said he tries to depict man's green LED counter mounted on it. The ble nature so much." 1994, Miyajima has painted over five The Modem at Sundance Square is longevity, advancement and evolution cars move randomly over a darkened This is the first time Miyajima has different traditional Japanese wall located downtown and is open Monday ■through his art. floor in the darkened gallery. used blue LEDsin a work. scrolls, leaving the original scroll show- through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 6 Much of Miyajima's art consists of Wantuchowicz said the room is com- "My entire working style has changed ing through the LED-like numbers. p.m., Friday through Saturday from 11 MODERN AFT MUSEUM OF FORTH WORTH darkened rooms with hundreds of elec- pletely dark so all the viewer can see is with the use of the blue LEDs," he said. Wantuchowicz said the works show a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from I "Time Landscape" by tronic digital counters (LEDs), each the 40 LED's blinking at different rates Miyajima said he probably will not the passage of time, from the old time until 5 p.m. Tttsuo MryaJIma, 1993. PAGE 8 Film tackles medical ethics

By Andy Sum™ But his initial investigation leads "Extreme Measures" offers one SKIFF STAFF to a dead end — the body has mys- of the most thrilling and originally "Extreme Measures" raises teriously disappeared Luthan then written scenes of the year. Without many interesting ethical questions: checks the hospital records and spoiling it for you. I'll just say the Are a few lives worth less than finds no recent account of the man. elevator scene garners the energy many lives? I.uthan decides the disappearance the rest of the movie sometimes What if the few are sacrificed in is no accident and becomes more- misses. the name of medicine, and their aggressive in his search. The acting performances are deaths help the profession find a I.uthan's investigation unearths a strong. After a string of successful cure for cancer? Are the lives that secretive private research program but similar comedies. Grant shoul- are being saved worth more than which studies the effects of paraly- ders the dramatic lead in "Extreme the lives which are lost? sis. The program is unorthodox, to Measures." He is effective but The questions are enough to say the least. unspectacular in his role. drive any philosopher mad. To The program is run by one of the Hackman delivers as only he answer the question, one would profession's most admired (and can. One of the finest actors in have to put a value on human life, underhanded) medical figures. Dr. Hollywood. Hackman can still steal which is virtually impossible. Lawrence Myrick (Gene a scene with only a distrustful "Extreme Measures" sets its Hackman). glance. foundation on these ethical dilem- Having found the unspeakable, "Extreme Measures" raises mas I.uthan's life is threatened as he many moral questions, but il does At the beginning of the movie, a gets closer to the truth of the med- n't answer any of them definitively. homeless man wearing a mysteri- ical operation. On an ethical level, this is a sly way ous hospital wristband wanders fundamentally, the movie has a to drive home a message. It shows into one of New York City's busiest few minor problems. The plot both sides of the ethical questions trauma rooms. After exhibiting buildup, though exciting at times, and lets the viewer decide. bizarre symptoms and convulsing takes much too long to develop. But one can't help but wish the violently, he dies within minutes. While we're wanting the film to film makers had tackled the No one except Dr. Guy Luthan drive faster toward the climax, answers instead of the questions, (Hugh Grant), the attending physi- director Michael Apted tends to Moral perplexity aside, "Extreme Measures" delivers a fun cian that night, gives Ihe man's focus more on character detail lhan TtkMhl S*kJa CA3T1.E ROCK ENTERTAINMENT death a second thought He thinks action. Grant's character is well- and exciting ride for any filmgocr the death is strange enough to defined, but Ihe film's action suf- — regardless of philosophical Dr. Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant, left) and Jodie Trammel (Sarah Jessica Parker) witness a homeless man investigate further. fers because of it views. die from bizarre symptoms in one of New York's busiest trauma rooms in "Extreme Measures." MOVIE Christian bands provide new sound From Page 7 then splits for Mexico with cash in the door on everyone involved. 4Him and Point of Grace bring same message to new albums, performance hand. His troubles begin when Director Hill has made some very Hickey, the right-hand man of the stylish films in the past, such as Irish mobster, shows up. last year's underrated and little- By Amanda Bronstad ground music." But the majority of SKIFF STAFF the songs in the new album contin- As the ruthless and sadistic seen western "Wild Bill." There he Two contemporary rock bands ue to resemble Christian rock more Hickey. Christopher Walken pro- showed a terrific flair for the are bringing new albums, a new than alternative music. vides the only edge to the film, but genre, but between then and now sound and a new look to Christian And maybe they should. it is a very blunt one. Walken's vil- something went astray. rock — but their message is the Aptly named, "The Message" is lains have always been mean hut Sergio Leone almost single- same. upbeat and optimistic about life, fun to watch, yet Hickey is just handedly defined the word style In a joint concert, 4Him and salvation and God's love. It has the plain mean. Walken alone cannot back in the early '60s. But after Poinl ol Grace performed for a soft and harmonious tones of '80s be blamed for this, since everyone watching "A Fistful of Dollars" sold-out crowd last Friday and singers like Richard Marx, but it in the film is as emotional and you will realize that "Last Man Saturday at Prestonwood Baptist throws in jazzed-up songs that capable of feeling as a door. Standing" should have been called Church in Dallas, appealing to an sound similar to works of modern- And as you watch "Last Man "A Handful of Nothing." audience of rock music lovers who day artists All for One or Seal. Standing," you will want to slam Grade: D- like Christian lyrics. The other band at last weekend's 4Him, a four-man band with six concert, Poinl of Grace, is a three- albums and 11 No. I singles, just year-old, all-female band that released its newest album, "The recently released its third album. Prof to hold recital Message." which offers no new "Life, Love & Other Mysteries." No. I hits but does provide an The band's four members offer lit- By Kelly Melhart each on the clarinet and saxo- interesting mix of '80s-sounding tle variety in their new songs, but SKIFF STAFF phone. music with a '90s beat. consistency can be considered Students can listen to the "Sometimes you get the most Donning goatees and artsy-style preferable if it's perfect for the sounds of a TCU instructor when out of music by hearing a live per- 4Him clothing, the members of the six- right type of audience. Gary Whitman, an assistant pro- formance," he said. "Seeing the year-old group look like college And that audience is out there. fessor of woodwinds, performs at music live puts a different per- students who thrive on philosophy With 11 consecutive No. 1 hits on 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Ed spective on it." discussions at a nearby cafe. the charts, the hip-hop band has Landreth Auditorium. In Monday's recital Whitman Perhaps mimicking such college appeared on 11 television programs Kenneth Raessler. music depart- said he will play two pieces, each trends, the group's music is rich in and has been featured in 22 news- ment chairman, said not enough on both the clarinet and the saxo- L ^l^jfejtJ phone. The pieces on the saxo- guitar and acoustics, much like the papers and magazines nationwide. people at TCU take advantage of P** na^K phone are a standard sonata by sound of modern alternative music. While the band members' the faculty recitals. Bernard Heiden and In this month's issue of Shout! "Friends'" Rachel haircuts are as V "This is a chance for the faculty L ' M and students from other depart- "Bevertimento" by the French com- magazine, 4Him member Marty unimaginative as their style of |Z1 r # ments to realize and enjoy the poser Roger Boutry. On the clar- Magahee said the acoustical sound music — revitalized '80s — their > artistry we have on campus," he inet, he will play a Hungarian piece signals 4Him's effort to change with music is clearly popular, reaching f said. "This is part of the college composed by Leo Weiner and a the times but keep the same individ- its audience in other ways. experience. Students should not sonatina by the Czechoslovakian ual style of its previous five albums Upbeat and crisp harmonious . only experience academics, but composer Martinu. The second song in "The vocals accompany lyrics that the artistic side of college as "Since I teach both instruments Message," called "The Measure of appeal to listeners searching for a well." 1 feel an obligation to my position a Man," has acoustical strains not sense of belonging. From bold to Whitman said he has been per- and to the students to perform on present in most contemporary soft gospel. Point of Grace's new forming recitals since he came to both instruments," he said. Christian rock bands, which tend to album is consistently pleasing to . . F PIC WORD RECORDS TCU eight years ago. He said he All concerts are free. emphasize thick vocals over "back- the ear. Point of Grace usually performs one solo recitals

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The suit was filed on Sept. 11, three days before the cou- ple's seventh anniversary. Sanders' wife, who is 31, seeks temporary custody of for weekend the couple's 6-year-old daugh- By Meredith Webb ter, Deiondra, and 2-year-old SKIFF STAFF The VolleyFrogs struggled in son, Deion Jr. their game against Auburn on The football team has an off She also asked the court to Monday night with many glaring weekend, but there will still be ath- prohibit the 28-year-old problems. Troudt said they took letic events on campus. The TCU Dallas Cowboys wide receiver time in practice in order to over- volleyball team will host its first and defensive back from come them for this weekend. tournament Friday and Saturday at entering the couple's new res- "We concentrated on ball control, the Rickel Building. idence in Piano and to give her serving and defense this week." The VolleyFrogs (1-10) will be control of three vehicles — a As with any team, the players and joined by Sam Houston State 1993 Mercedes 300SL con- coaches have certain expectations, University, Cornell University, vertible, a Mercedes 428SL even if the team does have a I-IO and a 1994 Suburban. Louisiana Tech University and New record. Mexico State University. State District Judge Verla "We expect to win and do really None of the teams are nationally Sue Hollan scheduled a hear- well," Gant said. "Of course, we ranked, and all are below .500: ing for Tuesday. Sanders has always expect to win." Cornell (6-8), Louisiana Tech (3-5), been ordered to present all As the most inexperienced team New Mexico State (2-9), Sam documents regarding his in the Western Athletic Conference, Houston State (6-8). income, credit card billings they have quickly discovered that TCU head coach Sandy Troudt since Jan. 1, 1995, and all adding to the win column will not be gifts, photographs, letters and said her team is primed and ready to an easy feat. play. travel and financial records "They are trying to improve with "We had a really'good practice involving "a female other than every match," Troudt said. "They yesterday (Wednesday)," Troudt a family member." want to get better as individuals and said. "We are really excited about "Divorce is part of life. The as a team. If they do those things, playing at home. divorce rate right now is about then they know winning will come." "We are playing four really good 50 percent," Sanders said after Even though the team is young, teams that are not nationally ranked. practice Wednesday. they are still earning recognition in That will be some good competition "Women come and go, but the WAC. for us." Freshman Jill Pape leads the family is something you can Freshman Annie Gant said the WAC and ranks No. 4 in the nation never replace," Sanders Frogs feel confident since the field with 231 kills. Troudt said in a added. in this tournament is not as strong as statement that Pape is playing well some- of the competition the team and they expect her to do great Big 12 ADs discuss has already faced. things. championships "The caliber of teams we are Other team leaders include Gant, DALLAS (AP) — Baseball playing is not quite as high as the who is ranked No. 9 in the WAC for was the only Big 12 champi- teams we have been playing," Gant TCU freshman Jessica Rangel (right) goes for a kill against Auburn's Stephanie Fine (12) and LaTol the number of assists per game, with onship site not settled for said. "We are getting better." Finley (9) as TCU freshman Annie Gant (background) looks on. The VolleyFrogs, who lost to Auburn an average of 9.55. 1996-97 when Big 12 athletic on Monday, will host the TCU Invitational starting today in the Rickel Building. directors wrapped up the opening day of a three-day meeting on Wednesday. "We discussed a number of Gods of baseball the Big 12 championships," said Missouri athletic director Joe Castiglione, chairman of the Big 12 athletic directors break fans' hearts group. The meetings are at the n the past two weeks we have seen Rangers do much better, hey. that's Wyndham Anatole Hotel in how beautiful the game of baseball great! But if they hit that 50-112 Dallas. I record well then, oh well. You didn't Senior woman's administra- Eddie Murray's 500th home run. expect them to do much anyway. tors also met at the same site. Paul Molitor's" 3.000th hit. Roger I started off the season thinking this They discussed a wide variety Clemens striking out 20 for the sec- way. If the Rangers won. I thought, it ond time in his career. Hideo Nomo would be like a free cutting board of basketball and other topics. throwing a no-no in the midst of a included with my purchase of Ginsu Among football issues dis- pennant race. knives: a terrific bonus. If they lost, cussed, Castiglione said, were Not to mention pennant races eh, big deal. 1 could look forward to game management, sideline galore. another losing season by my favorite control and sportsmanship. But at the same time, in the past basketball team, the Mavericks. "We reviewed the 1997 two weeks, if you are a Texas Ranger See. this reverse psychology thing football schedule as it current- fan, you have works, especially with the Mavs. ly stands and discussed sched- seen how | COLUMN But I got off-track halfway through uling opportunities under the Pl.rlclo Crootor SKIFF STAFF ridiculous this the baseball season. About mid-July 1 current football television Junior forward Rachel Migliore takes a shot on goal against Northwestern State (La.) Sunday at the TCU game is. began to wonder, to dream, to think soccer field. The Lady Frogs (3-1) face SL Mary's University today and the University of San Francisco on How many how wonderful baseball in October contracts," he said. "It was more times would be. The Rangers were setting primarily a case of checking Sunday. Both games will be played in Moraga,. Calif. am 1 going to franchise records for games over .500 the available inventory of pull my hair and how many games they were games for telecast." out by the ahead of their nearest competition. Big 12 commissioner Steve roots'.' How A week ago, when the Rangers Hatchell was an interested many more ;'JF%H announced their plans for the selling participant at both sessions Rangers feeling the pressure times am 1 of post-season tickets, I couldn't sit going to yell still in class. I thought long and hard and led a discussion of the BRETT current bowl alliance and pro- By Jim Cour to win right now," Oates said after sweep, sweep. and scream al where 1 would be camping out on the ASSOCIATED PRESS watching his team lose for the ninth In winning seven in a row, the the TV before VAN ORT night of Sept. 20. posed super alliance. the Rangers "First-base side of the Ballpark or SEATTLE — In their bid to make time in a dozen games against the Mariners pitchers have lowered the Mariners this season. "It's not very team ERA from 5.36 to 5.22. And bring home some kind of trophy third-base side'.'" 1 thought as my pro- the play-offs for the first time in fran- showing they were the best at some- fessor went over the problems of cul- Consultant says he'll chise history, the Texas Rangers are pretty." they're doing it without Randy win stadium support The Texas bench erupted in cheers Johnson, last season's AL Cy Young thing other than giving up the most ture shock. "Well, it probably depends facing a time crisis. runs or striking out the most times in a on which way the wind blows that HOUSTON (AP) — The 'Talking time is over," Rangers after Gonzalez, the Rangers' AL Award winner who underwent back MVP candidate, slugged his 45th surgery on Sept. 12. season'.' night." referendum for a Houston manager Johnny Oates said. "It's This pitiful display of a baseball That sinful, scornful thought was sports stadium has growing doing time." homer for a 2-0 lead in the fourth The Mariners starters, bolstered inning. The cheering turned out to by the additions of left-handers Jamie team has lost hold of a nine-game lead sniffed out by the baseball gods. support, according to the The Rangers were supposed to fold once thought insurmountable. As my mind wandered to that hal- in the- summer Texas heat. Instead, have a hollow sound because Moyer and Terry Mulholland. have political consultant hired to Gonzalez's shot over the left-field taken the pressure off their relievers And on the hill for the Rangers late lowed ground known as October head up the media campaign they've been folding in the aircondi- Thursday night to try to hold onto a baseball, where Mickey Mantle runs tioned comfort of the Kingdome. fence was the last of four Rangers by going longer. Mike Jackson and for the effort. hits. Norm Charlton were perfect in the thin three-game lead was Roger forever and the Brooklyn Dodgers They saw their AL West lead — a Pavlik. win the series every year, the gods Mark McKinnon's job will seemingly insurmountable nine "It's frustrating when you make the final 3 1-3 innings in relief of be to obtain a favorable vote other team look good," Mark Hitchcock. Roger. Roger. Roger. placed a curse on the Rangers for games on Sept. 11 — reduced to three .The poor boy was 0-8 lifetime those in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in a sports stadium referen- Wednesday night when they lost to McLemore of the Rangers said. "I think we've been a little bil "They are good, but we're as good if overused because our starting rotation against Seattle going into the game who love them. dum in November. the Seattle Mariners 5-2. against the Mariners. The only thing 1 So what have I done? I've aban- "A week ago, the research It was their third straight defeat in a not better." has been kind of roughed up ■ little An emotion-charged crowd of bit," Jackson said. "We haven't had could think of while 1 was walking doned all plans of the proposed camp- showed it was about a 50-50 four-game series that ended with a across campus yesterday was 0 and 9. out. Thursday afternoon game against the 35,162, sensing history is going to that consistent starting pitching. Now. deal at best really, but over the repeat itself, cheered wildly as the the guys are going.' out there pitching 0 and 9. I feel every Ranger fan should. weekend those numbers shift- Mariners, who cut Baltimore's lead to Yes. 1 know I could be wrong by Otherwise, you will just be subjecting two games in the AL wild-card race. Mariners handed Texas its seventh six or seven innings. It's been a big ed dramatically as this agree- defeat in eight games. lift for us." the time this paper gels to you. but this yourself to mental torture. Wait until Suddenly, the Juan Gonzalez-led is the kind of reverse psychology the magic number is down to zero. ment began to come together," Rangers have stopped hitting. In the As the fans left the Kingdome, Added Mariners manager Lou McKinnon told Houston tele- where the Mariners won a one-game Piniella: "You need to play well in needed if you are a Rangers fan. Oh no! Shouldn't have said that! first three games of the Seattle series, Think of the worst — a record of vision station KR1V on Texas hit only . 156 (14-for-90). play-off with the California Angels September, no question. So far we've Wednesday. last October, they chanted, "Sweep. done a good job of it." 50-112 — as the season starts out. If Brett Van On is a senior radio-TV- "We're not doing the things it takes you think of the worst and the film major fmm Dallas. The Houston Astros owner earlier this month, in a c.re- mony that capped weeks of negotiations, signed an agree- Longhorns not getting respect against Notre Dame ment with city and Harris County officials for a $265 By Chip Brown edged this week. ball team ourselves." King said. was installed as an early 3-point the Texas program, you look at the million, retractable-roof ball- ASSOCIATED PRESS They promise it won't be a factor Despite the score, several Texas favorite. turnaround in the Texas program, it park to be built downtown. Saturday, when sixth-ranked Texas players say they should have won "I've never heard of that," said is synonymous with when Brown McKinnon said he believed AUSTIN — Last year, the (2-0) meets the ninth-ranked Irish last year's game The Longhorns Texas cornerback Bryant started at quarterback," Holtz said. the greatest hurdle to winning University of Texas Longhorns went (2-0) before a sellout crowd at suffered five turnovers and had sev- Westbrook. "We are No. 6 and they "Up until then, Texas floundered the referendum was overcome up to the University of Notre Dame Royal-Memorial Stadium. eral players out with injuries, are No 9 We are playing at our a little bit. But once they put Brown when the city and officials of and played Knute Rockne, Paul "Last season, the team went in including star defensive end Tony house, and that's the respect we get? in and said, 'You are the starting Harris County, the Astros and Hornung, John Lujack, the Gipper saying, 'Man, this is Notre Dame. Brackens. They can't go off of last year. These quarterback,' I mean, they have just the Houston sports facility and the Four Horsemen. This is a huge game. There's so "Last year, we knew we could are different teams." been getting better and better and partnership agreed to a financ- The Longhorns, making their first much tradition,'" said Texas line- have and probably should have beat Notre Dame has been letting better," Holtz said. ing package for the stadium. trip to Notre Dame Stadium since backer Tyson King. them," said Texas quarterback Texas do all the talking. Both teams say weather may be a The Astros are likely to move 1954, walked in wide-eyed at the "But 1 came away from there last James Brown. "We made some cost- Irish coach Lou Hollz has spent factor on Saturday, with kickoff at unless the referendum passes. Fighting Irish's storied tradition and mystique and walked out with a 55- year thinking we made Notre Dame ly mistakes and had a lot of injuries. his week showering the Longhorns 11 a.m. CDT and temperatures pos- 27 defeat after leading 20-19 in the out to be a lot bigger than they were. We know we have a good team with with praise, particularly Brown, the sibly reaching the 90s. third quarter. Of course, it's a big game, but Notre a lot of weapons this year" Longhorns' scrambling quarterback "I hope it's hot, real hot," Brown Intimidation was a factor, several Dame is just another team. They are And don't get Texas players start- who is 15-2-1 as a starter. said. "I play best when it's steamy." Longhorns reluctantly acknowl- not gods. We are a pretty good foot- ed about the fact thai Notre Dame "II you go back and you look at FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 Skiff PAGE 10

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