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Chance Campus of rain House holding logo design contest Inside The House of Student Representatives is holding a 'Cats' mark their FRIDAY contest to design a new official JANUARY 30, 1998 logo that will be used for House territory in Fort Worth. signs, letterhead and publicity Texas Christian University materials. See page 5 95th Year • Number 68 Dina Mavridis, University Relations Committee chair- woman, said the contest, which is open to all students, is to introduce a new look for the House. Panel "The purpose of the logo contest is to spread the word about student government along with having a fresh, new urges logo for the House," Mavridis said. Entries can be in any format, including hand or computer drawn art. youth The House will award a prize to the student with the best logo design. Entries can be turned in to to excel the House Office in the Student By Julie Redwine Center annex by Feb. 16. For STAFF REPORTER more information, call 920- A TCU Minority Affairs panel 7924. hosted young minority students from area schools Thursday to encourage them to pursue a col- State lege degree and make the transi- Teens engage in oral tion to college life. sex in English class TCU has worked with the McDonald YMCA on East Berry MOODY, Texas (AP) — Street tor four years lo give Two students engaged in oral minority students the chance lo be sex during an English class exposed lo leaders in the commu- when the teacher left the room, nity. school officials confirmed. Nancy Gunter. senior program Superintendent Marcus director of ihe McDonald YMCA. Anderson said Wednesday that said the panel is part of this year's a 16-year-old boy and a 15- activities focusing on minority year-old girl were suspended mentors. from school for three days and "Everyone's a hero because of assigned to an alternate school (he lives they touch with the kids." because of their actions. Gunter said. Detective Janet Smith said The panel, made up of six TCU the case will be turned over to students, spoke to 39 students rep- juvenile authorities for consid- resenting area schools such as eration of possible charges. Jaton Taylor SKIFF STAFF Diamond Hill High. Eastern Hill Public lewdness is a Class A Students take a smoke break in Reed-Sadler Mall Thursday after- California court rulings concerning smoking, and students in two High. Wedgwood Middle and misdemeanor punishable by a noon. Many in the TCU community are keeping a close eye on TCU residence halls have voted to ban smoking in their halls. William James Middle schools. fine of up to $4,000 and up to a Carlos Alvarado. a junior geolo- year in jail. gy major, told the young students Smith said about 20 class- to strive for a successful career mates witnessed the Jan. 20 By after college. incident during a sixth-period Up Julie "I'm going to school to get an class. Redwine education to get a better job." he The teacher reportedly left said. the classroom for several min- Staff Rosa Jones of the Pepsi-Cola utes to make a telephone call. Reporter Company is a mentor to two slu- Officials said the incident was
THE MATH DEPARTMENT, though the TCU research fund, will present a lecture titled "Open manifolds of nonnegative curvature" by Geider researches down under University of Oklahoma professor Gerard Walschap at 4 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Einstein room. Winton Scott room 145. By Katy Graham said. "It's like coming home to me." throughout Texas. very innovative," Geider said. STAFF REPORTER On Jan. 2, about a month after "The TALL experience has "Ninety-seven percent of New While many TCU students and Geider returned to TCU, he and been outstanding," Geider said. Zealand's agriculture is exported, MORTAR BOARD APPLICATIONS are now available in Student faculty were preparing for the Kerry Cornelius, an assistant "You don't get many chances to and the land owners are fairly Development Services and are due Feb. 7. commencement of spring classes director of the Ranch do something like this, and I've powerful." earlier this month, Jeff Geider was Management Program, left for been very fortunate to be a part of Geider said the trip allowed 1998 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST submissions will be halfway across the world studying Australia on TCU business. They it." him to get some international accepted by the English department until Feb. 6. Rules and entry agricultural concluded their trip in New During the two years of the exposure by viewing New forms arc available in Reed Hall Room 134. production in Zealand before returning home TALL program, the 30 partici- Zealand's beef, sheep and dairy New Zealand Jan. 18. pants meet six times at different production. He also learned about and Australia. "We share a lot of similarities locations in Texas and two times the country's government and cul- LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE is open to 12 students at a cost of $20 Geider, a with the two countries, in terms of out of the state. They also take one ture. each. The two-day conference is Feb. 6-7 and will feature dinner and 1981 graduate what we teach here in the Ranch international trip. "The country in and of itself is leadership workshops. Interested students should go to Student of TCU and Management Program," Geider Geider's group traveled to absolutely beautiful, clean, moun- Development Services. the Ranch | said. places in Texas, Washington, tainous and has a wonderful cli- Management Jeff Geider After studying the intensive D.C., New York City and most mate," Geider said. "The people Program, Director of Ranch grazing system and establishing recently. New Zealand. speak the same basic English that returned to Management contacts for the university in "The purpose is to learn leader- we do. They were outstanding and B 4.6011 TCU in Institute Australia. Geider continued on to ship skills by studying all kinds of very receptive to Americans." Sutwcriptkjfnv Call ISlim), extension 6274. Rates are December as New Zealand. His time spent agriculture in many different Geider said studying the agri- bUIIIng addnMi Hot VKBkX Fort Worth. Tctas 7612" the new director of the Institute of there, not directly related to TCU, places," he said. "We aiso get to culture of these other countries Location: Ytoudy Building South Room i'M Ranch Management. was part of the TALL, or Texas meet a lot of people, like gover- will allow him to help Ranch Mtfl S I mversity Dove Fon Worth. TX 76109 SkiffSine* 1902 Pt>on» directory: hniidiait extension |«K]0 scries) num- Although he held various jobs Agricultural Lifetime Leadership nors and senators." Management at TCU. bers arc reached hy dialing 25.7-7722 first, then extension. IV HI lt,nl\ Skiff i, 4ii ..Hiiijl MiKtcni publication nl in the industry during his lime program. New Zealand was chosen as the "I think we can learn to be more : Texas Christian l nnrrxil>. poulticed by vtuoenK ol T
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I J FRIDAY, JANUARY 30,1998 PAGE 3 editorial Being under fire needs notice The other day, I herrd that self-spawned, flying-turd attacks attention, but I had to nominate STOP THE PRESSES! some notable people in that have hounded him since him simply because he manages to Norway nominated before his stay in the White mention how he doesn't like President Clinton's second term in the But in the competitive process of trying to President Clinton as a candidate House. Christians in nearly every stupid White House has witnessed a flurry of develop this story, the media have done more for the Nobel Peace Prize. They Whether it be marijuana that he statement that comes out of his attempts by the president to establish his to desensitize the American public to possible said it was for didn't inhale, friends he didn't mouth. ' his constant ^^^___^^__ have killed or interns with whom He could be talking about fork- place in history. Through bipartisan efforts wrongdoings than to spark outrage at what he didn't have adulterous liaisons. lifts, and he would still figure out commitment Commentary with the Republican-controlled Congress, could prove to be serious violations of the to peace, Clinton is always under fire for a way to blab about how narrow- Clinton can lay claim to such achievements as law. whether seek- his alleged silly misadventures. minded Christians are, and that Naturally, he is a prime candidate it's guys like him who protect welfare reform, a balanced budget and an When the media began reporting the ing it for the Middle East for a BUFfie. their right to be narrow-minded. increased emphasis on education. Lewinsky story, media outlets rightfully pur- or finding it The next nominees for my pres- Not only that, but his choice of Unfortunately, Clinton will more likely be sued the intricacies of the allegations and in his office. tigious award are the Russian cos- attire and the fact that he is so remembered for getting into reported them as the most My thoughts monauts who inhabit the Mir weird-looking stack the odds of Space Station. If anyone knows winning the BUFfie in his favor. important story of the day. had nothing to trouble more quickly and The media's do with the about being under fire, it's these Saddam Hussein is my final more frequently than any But ever since, headlines STI:V>: guys, since they have actually had nominee for the time being validity of the SmuKi> American leader in history. overkill of the like "Monica Lewinsky nomination. a fire aboard Mir. because he also lives to spout neg- Within the framework of allegations sneezes; Starr examining Rather, it If that thing ever falls to Earth. ative rhetoric whenever he gets crossed my mind that there are an I'll give five dollars to the first the chance. Currently, he is busy phlegm" have led page 1 sto- one week, news of Clinton's against Clinton awful lot of Nobel Prizes to be person who brings me a part from verbally blasting the West for alleged sexual relations with ries and national news broad- awarded, and I thought of one that Mir with the Yugo logo stamped being satanic and immoral, and then-21-year-old Monica destroy the pub- casts daily. ought to be added to list. on it. boasting of the "million-man The latest embarrassment has to army" that will march forth and Lewinsky headlined every The fact is the Lewinsky In addition to peace, there are lic's interest in prizes for physics, chemistry, do with American astronaut crush the United States should the newspaper and led every wrongdoings. story is big with the possibili- medicine, literature and a few oth- Andrew Thomas' ill-fitting space- occasion arise. news broadcast. ty to grow even bigger. ers that have escaped my memory. suit, and the fact that his Russian Never mind that the last "mil- The public has a right to But such overexposure is a My proposal isn't exactly is very limited. He had better pick lion-man army" he raised surren- it up really quick, as it will be dered to CNN cameramen. By detriment to both the ability to distinguish Nobel material, but it should be know about the personal life of the leader of one that is internationally recog- quite a challenge to tinker with the shooting his mouth off. he the free world. The possible moral imperfec- major story developments from minor ones nized. 1 call it the Steward Award never-ending repairs on Mir if he becomes even more cartoonish tions of a president raise important questions and the impact the story has on the public's for Being Under Fire, also known can only say "da." "nyet" and than he did in 1991 about the commitments and focus of the perception of right vs. wrong. as the BUFfie. It will go out to "stoli." Perhaps I won't be an influence those individuals who are con- Because of this sorry state of in the realm of international country's leader. If the current allegations are The media must realize that their purpose stantly being pestered by the news affairs, the cosmonauts (and their awards, but who wants to compete true, the president has had the will to break in reporting such historical events is twofold: media for their own ineptitude or subsequent replacements. I sup- for one based on buffoonery and commitments to his wife (extramarital affairs) 1) to get the story out quickly, reliably and habitual bad luck. pose! have a strong chance of beastly luck anyway? At the very picking up the BUFfie at the end least, the cosmonauts are getting and the American people (lying). correctly; and 2) to allow readers and viewers Since there are still 11/12 of 1998 left. I can only make nomi- of the year. some kind of recognition. Following the same logic, what would it to reach their own conclusions about the situ- nations, but 1 have several. Then there is Marilyn Manson, take for a president to break a commitment to ation without having to deal with an over- President Clinton is an obvious everyone's favorite social com- Steve Steward is a sophomore the country he serves? whelming bombardment of small develop- choice because he hasn't been mentator. I know, he won't go political science major from Lodi, able to catch a breather from the away until people stop giving him Calif. An important issue? We think so. ments from every news source available.
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Editor in Chief Klmberiy Wilson Sports Editor Wendy Bogema Managing Editor Michael Bryant Web Publisher Spencer Baum Advertising Manager John Weatherly Web Publisher Mike Kruse Campus Editor Jeff Meddaugh Web Publisher Scott Russell Design Editor Gretchen Crabb Web Publisher Kirk Shlnkle Design Editor Jill Taylor Production Manager Tom Urquhart Entertainment Editor Andy Summa Business Manager Bitsy Faulk Newsroom Coordinator Brenda SchuKe Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf Opinion Editor Matt Pearce Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili Jurors can't let Zamora's sad face fool them; justice should prevail He hovers over you with a rock while his | he looks worried, she looks scared, and I a fair trial, but it's a pretty much a moot point. tered would a person have to be to lure some- the case's facts. current girlfriend waves a brick. Your homd .think she ought to Her lawyers' "the less you say, the sadder you one to a secluded area on the pretense of 1 believe Zamora should be an example of look sways neither of them. \+J be. I believe Diane look" approach pretty much convinces the pub- friendship, only to commit a premeditated what happens in society when one of its par- The pain makes you numb, but still >ou Zamora is about to go to lic of the eventual verdict. murder? ticipants breaks the norms of decency. Is that to Commentary attempt to construe the event! taking place. prison for a long time. I believe it starts with a "G." I believe Zamora not only killed Adrianne say we should forgive her? Yes. because she She seems about as innocent as an ex-pro Jones in cold blood, but also did so by caving can't take it back; Should we forget it? No, Your eyes are still closed, but you can teel The question is, what the blood gush through your blonde hair. kind of perception does football player taking his favorite Bronco for a in her skull with the help of Jones' ex-lover. I because Jones' precious life is something Silently you plead for your mother, but it's too the public have of her? I low-speed drive. hate to say it, but an eye for an eye may apply Zamora can't give back. late. fear it might be changing It's sad, isn't it? Not because Zamora could in this situation. Imagine this, a close scenario to what is be put away or sentenced to death, but because Meanwhile, the legal defense team will try believed to have happened that night: It's dusk. Darkness. Death is not far away. in her favor, and this is If Zamora is found guilty should she get a not a good thing. what she's on trial for. She had her whole life in to portray Zamora differently. They'll parade You've fallen down. You get back up, but in front of her and a serious boyfriend who had her in front of the cameras with a sad, remorse- sheer terror you fall again. You can't negotiate break'.' Deliberate on this one as long as you At the moment, not like. Take your time. 1 just don't think you will many people have com- goals and dreams. ful face in order to elicit pity. the slightly wooded area around you because need much. passion for her. I am TIM This is exactly what her lawyers want to con- The jury may be swayed and the public may it's unfamiliar. with the majority, silent SKAGGS vey. join in, but not if they're intelligent. If we This time when you look up. you see a . I'm trying to see the good in her and forgive learned anything from the O.J. Simpson trial, young man that you once spent an afternoon Tim Skills is a senior speech communica- or vocal. The patriot in tion major from Fort Worth. me believes she deserves her, but it's difficult. How selfish and self-cen- it's that we shouldn't let lawyers manipulate making love with, passionately and lustfully. Reproduction rights belong solely with the mother letters to trie editor Capitalism isn't when you are out of work because The right to an abortion is a moral right. If we allow solely our emotions to guide us, from scare tactics and restrictive legislation the perfect solution "capitalism is the best economic Unfortunately, morality is subjective. then we come across the vision of the dismem- that requires her to be subject to the opinions of Please inform Tim Skaggs system." you will have time to read Though moral opinions may be held by a bered fetus at one camp, and the bloody coat parents or partner. To do otherwise is abuse, ("Large businesses hurting capital- some Karl Marx. nation as a whole, each person in that nation has hanger at the other. Both images avoid debate and reinforces the position of woman as irra- ism." Jan. 27| that in order to write Christopher Smith a different morality, as intricately shaded as is through the shock of their portrayal, making us tional and insufficient to decide her own des- a cogent column, he needs to do senior history and philosophy the human mind. Each person, however influ- betray our thinking with simple visceral reac- tiny. more than read the back cover of major In the decision-making process, the rational enced in whatever ways, tions. Capitalism for Beginners. Skaggs' woman's only requirement is to be true to her forms her own morality. As a moral issue, however, abortion is an lament about the ill effects of large Lacrosse team Commentary individual decision. It cannot be restricted by body, including the fetus that is part of it. corporations demanded that the deserves coverage This is a dangerous Parents and partner may be intimately connect- law, because the purpose of law is not to dictate reader first swim through his sea of Last season, your lack of respect thing. When not a result of ed, and in the case of the partner, may be morality. Instead, its purpose is to allow each of naivete, then trudge across his vast for TCU lacrosse accomplishments strict consideration, moral- required to be intimately connected to the us as much of our individual rights as we can wasteland of ignorance in order to disgusted me. Instead of writing ity has the tendency to be resulting child, if the child is born, but that possibly have without impinging on or restrict- reach his semi-cognizant conclu- about a sport people would like to led by emotion and popular does not give them authority over the mother's ing another citizen's individual rights. hear about, you chose to dedicate opinion, both ambiguous body while the fetus is in it. sion. means of differentiating No matter how many ultrasound photos hang Tim, the dominance of huge most of your sports page to our Whether or not abortion remains legal, there then-winless football team. good from ill. on refrigerators or how many operations are will always be abortion. It will always be a amalgamated corporations is not Popular opinion contra- performed inside the womb, the fetus, at least because of a few neo-conservative For the second year in a row, moral decision for some people, and sometimes TCU won the biggest lacrosse tour- dicts itself, telling us, for until it is able to survive on its own, is not an the only decision, no matter the consequences. fat cats. Capitalism, in its later nament in Texas. This season could instance, that murder is individual, not a person. It is a potential per- When I was 15, if I could not have gotten a stages, demands the elimination of be one of our best in years. wrong in one instance son, with all rights potential, but it is also a part safe, legal, and affordable abortion from a rep- wealth controlled by the middle The spring season is the official (homicide) but right in of its mother's body, and no personifying or utable clinic, I would have attempted it myself, class. As the petty bourgeoisie season for Texas lacrosse. TCU's another (war), and emotion is too easily tricked, sympathizing can make it anything other. and I most likely would have died, as did the grows in number, we begin to get requiring nothing in the realm of actual fact, If the mother, after sufficient and good con- millions of women before abortion became phrases like "health care con- upcoming matches are against resorting to such emotions as fear, horror, or templation, desires to abort her fetus, it is her legal. sumers" and "acceptable rates of Trinity and Southwest Texas. It sympathy to achieve its purposes. moral right to do so. To deny a human being of any of her moral unemployment." There is no return- would be nice to see something The abortion issue, because it involves Anything that interferes with a woman's rights leads to damage. If the damage is not ing to the grand days of yore, where written up on our efforts, whether humans, is a moral issue. Popular opinion decision-making process, that pollutes it with external, revealed in a botched self-abortion only the poor were exploited. we win or lose. Even when we won would have us believe that it is either purely public opinion or emotional propaganda leaning attempt that leads to death, it will most cer- Now we are concerned with the a tournament last fall, you chose good, or purely evil. If we believe that women's in any direction, is wrong. Pregnancy choices tainly be internal. effects decreased unemployment not to print anything about it. rights are purely good, then we are purely evil belong solely to the pregnant woman. has on interest rates rather than Please do not keep ignoring us! from the standpoint of fetus' rights, and vice As a rational human, the woman deserves the Julie Finn is a senior English major from focusing on the true culprit, TimMcGee versa, in an eternal contradiction. right to be allowed a rational decision, free Ft. Smith, Ark. increasing profit margins. Oh, and senior economics major __/ __/ JE^ cr^ _j%J!£Es? _T J ^SZ J Best Bets of the Week PAGE 4 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 30,1998 The Skiff Entertainment staff has chosen a list of cool things to check out this weekend... Movie — "Good Will Hunting," 'Deceiver' deeeption doesn't fool anyone starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams, R. Video Rental — "Chasing Film tries to Amy," starring Ben Affleck and Joey Lauren Adams, R. distract with TV Shtw —- "Touched By An Angel," 7 p.m., Sunday, CBS. effects, acting CD — "New Maps," Course of Empire. TCI Movie Channel (reviews by Skiff film critics) Jan. 30—Feb. 6. Check Listings "Groundhog Day." B "Addicted to Love," D+ "Romy and Michele's..." 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Roth and Michael Rooker and thriller, "Deceiver." Wayland is a prime suspect in a brutal murder inspired by Jonas' experience as a game show contestant. 3. "Siren." Tori Amos. Chris Penn as the two cops, the four other places. Roth is a snob- and again. Gogh also suffered from FLE. Don't think too hard and the 4. "You Can't Live on Mars," film trips all over its own preten- bish rich kid picked up for the mur- Zellweger has the ability to be I guess we're supposed to feel truth is evident from the start. And Glitterbox. sions and plot twists. der of a hooker (Renee Zellweger) an acting chameleon, one whose ignore the visual wizardry of the 5. "New Maps," Course of The area of acting and camera and cops Penn and Rooker try to prior roles are keenly polarized. directing Pate Brothers. Empire. work are the only ones in which the unravel the mind of who they think Zellweger's hooker makes you for- Film It's merely an attempt to distract filmmakers reach any sort of suc- is the killer. 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Alceste (Chuck Huber), a screen- weak men who seem to believe that 15.2. SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF writer who struggles with his lover's her devotion belongs to them. Kristina D'Aun Bosquez is a 9. "Home Improvement," ABC, "The Misanthrope," starring (left to right) Charles Baker, Dana Schultes infidelities and how being honest in a Oronte (Jakie Cabe) thrives on the senior news-editorial journalism 14.8. and Caiman Lacivfta, is a story of infidelity, desire and glory. world of high-priced, back-stabbing notion that Celimene will choose him major from Benbrook. 10. "Union Square." NBC, 13.0. — Associated Press Video Rentals 1. "Face/Off." Paramount. 'Tears' of joy Duvall powerful in 'Apostle' 2. "Contact," Warner. Cliches add to South American farce 3. "Con Air," Touchstone. and separated from his wife (played energy draw people from around 4. "Conspiracy Theory," Warner. soap opera. by Farrah Fawcett) and two chil- the town, causing the church to 5. "My Best Friend's Wedding," The acting here is bad, cliched. and dren. His family leaves Sonny to grow spiritually. Columbia Tri-Star. overdone. But it's supposed to be. live with a younger pastor, blaming Preaching sermons where any 6. "Spawn," New Line. Jmm' because "Tearjerker!" is a parody. Sonny's frequent road trips as normal man's vocal chords would be 7. "Chasing Amy," Miramax. The actors' job is to imitate and exag- grounds for the detachment. And turned to Swiss cheese, E.F. reminds 8. "Austin Powers," New Line. gerate the sentimental and melodra- ■ % Duvall whacks the young pastor skeptics that a "thou shalt not shout" 9. "Men In Black," Columbia matic overacting that is so essential to with a baseball bat, killing him. commandment does not exist. Tri-Star. -.'"!! tAAiLn* a good soap opera. Departing in secrecy from his After bringing an old pastor out 10. "Soul Food," Fox. RODKRICK Frances Munoz hilariously stands home, Sonny travels to a small of retirement, breathing new reli- - Associated Press BRANCH out from the rest of the cast as the This movie was filled with town in Louisiana, where he gious life into a small community, What is a young and innocent brash, big-mouthed housekeeper. She lively dancing, erratic behav- reflects on his actions. He also and even converting a disgruntled South American heiress to is especially funny in a scene in ior and singing people. regrets everything he has lost. resident (Billy Bob Thornton), E.F. do when her wicked sister which she lovingly mouths every Dreams were realized through a Rededicating his life to the Lord, he feels he has finally found where he squanders the family fortune, steals word of a love letter that her mistress Cool Web Site lifetime of toil and hard work. No, baptizes himself and begins to build truly belongs the man she loves and leaves her to is supposed to be reading for the first I'm not talking about "Spice a new ministry, this time going by But a man reaps what he sows, and of the Day fend for herself? time. World." This description better the name "The Apostle E.F." soon the police come to arrest E.F. Paula Pereda. the bewitching suits Robert Duvall's new movie, Here he builds a new church and for the murder of the young pastor heiress, is helpless and penniless on Theater "The Apostle." with the permanent Louisville www.station. the streets of fictitious 1946 Rio de la Duvall, who wins the quadruple- Slugger tattoo on his forehead. sony.com/wheel Plata. What's a girl to do? Tearjerker crown for writing, directing, pro- Film The Apostle complies, but not Well, the only thing she can do. of by Steve Lovett ducing and starring in this film, before giving his greatest and most Play your luck course, is to find happiness, fame and Playing through Feb. 14 plays an aging pastor named Sonny The Apostle powerful sermon ever, showing that fortune in the face of poverty, greed, who grew up attending a charismat- Directed by Robert Duvall not even the law can stop the mes- Spin the wheel and buy Pocket Sandwich Theatre murder, airline crashes and pink phone (214) 821-464.1 ic southern black church. Starring Robert Duvall and Billy Bob sage of God. yourself a vowel at Sony's flamingos. Brewing with energies that could Thornton If only for the Robert Duvall Wheel of Fortune Online. Sound trite? only be from above, Duvall runs dance number (it's great, trust me), This on-line version of the Well, banality is exactly the object 'Tearjerker! or "The Mambo Girl" around citing scripture and yelling congregation out of nothing (much you should give "The Aposde" a popular television game in Steve Lovett's "Tearjerker! or "The will run at Pocket Sandwich Theatre with more intensity than Animal like his life) and drives around in a chance. show doesn't feature Pat or Mambo Girl," one of Dallas' Pocket through Feb. 14. from The Muppets. This guy prais- small, colorfully-painted school Vanna, but it does give you Sandwich Theatre's "infamous audi- es God more often than TCU stu- bus. He picks up anyone who will Grade: B- an opportunity to be placed ence-participation, popcorn-throwing Grade: 11+ dents curse The Main's food. come to his new church, dubbed the in the daily fop Ten chart comedy spoofs." But the Lord giveth, and the Lord "One-Way Road to Heaven." Justin Roche is a freshman 'Tearjerker!" fits the bill, delight- Roderick Branch is a senior taketh away. Soon Sonny finds The Apostle E.F.'s outgoing per- advertising/public relations major -Nathan Phelps fully parodying the genre of the English, music and French major himself voted out of his own church sonality and never-ending supply of from St. Charles. Mo. "wonderfully bad" South American fmm Arlington. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30,1998 Skiff PAGE 5 H 'Great Expectations9 deviates from Dickens Movie provides Ibp Singles great acting but 1. 'Together Again," Janet (Virgin) (Gold) 2. "Nice & Slow," Usher plot lacks flow (LaFace) 3. "How Do I Live," LeAnn Rimes (Curb) (Platinum) 4. 'Truly Madly Deeply," Savage Garden (Columbia) (Gold) 5. "Been Around the World," Puff Daddy & The Family (Bad Boy) (Platinum) 6. "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again," Uncle Sam (Stone Today's hot movie writers are Creek-Epic) (Gold) very similar to popular artists 7. "Tubthumping," of yesteryear: they're not truly Chumbawamba (Republic) appreciated until after they're dead. 8. "A Song for Mama," Boyz II William Shakespeare ("William Men (Motown) Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet"), 9. "Dangerous," Busta Rhymes Jane Austen ("Little Women") and (Elektra) Henry James ("The Wings of the 10. "You Make Me Wanna... Dove"), all decidedly dead, have each ," Usher (LaFace) (Platinum) enjoyed recent popularity renais- sances. Top Albums Next in line for author resurrection 1. "'Titanic' Soundtrack," is Charles Dickens. Though some of (Sony Classical) (Platinum) his prior work has been abused (sev- SPECWL TO THE SKIFF 2. "Let's Talk About Love," eral shameless adaptations of "A A convict, Lustig (Robert DeNiro) coerces young Finn (Jeremy is an adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens' tale. The Celine Dion (550 Music) Christmas Carol"), Dickens' "Great James Kissner) to help his prison escape. "Great Expectations," Twentieth Century Fox film was directed by Alfonso Cuaron. (Platinum) Expectations" announces his return to Director Alfonso Cuaron ("The blue-collar boy. Their quasi-relation- 3. "Spiceworld," Spice Girls (Hawke). Their paths cross, however. with the material. Had Grazer kept movie importance. Little Princess") lets these opportuni- (Vjrgin) (Platinum) ship develops as they age, but their when Hawke goes to New York to the novel's integrity intact, the film's The film isn't great, but Dickens' ties pass almost unnoticed. "Great personalities do not. 4. 'TAy Way," Usher (LaFace) exhibit his paintings (don't worry modifications would have been story is surprisingly fresh. Even after Expectations" has a scintillating (Platinum) about the details; they're too convo- refreshing. 100 years, his writing is as poignant premise, a great cast and fantastic 5. "Backstreet," Backstreet Film luted to matter). On the whole, however. "Great as ever. His masterful storytelling filming technique, but never lets us Boys (Jive) (Platinum) DeNiro. who plays an escaped con. Expectations" is a relatively strong abilities, however, just aren't utilized get to know the characters. Cuaron 6. "Yourself Or Someone Like Great Expectations figures prominently into the situation movie. The filming is effective and in "Great Expectations." The film has a great film in him; this one's just You," Matchbox 20 (Lava- Directed by Alfonso Cuaron as well — though his role is painfully the actors are good. It just lacks the looks great, but doesn't have much a teaser. AUantic) (Platinum) Slurring Elhan Hawke. Gwyneth underdeveloped. cinematic cohesion needed to expect depth. Starring Ethan Hawkc. Gwyneth 7. "Tubthumper," Paltrow and Robert DeNiro "Great Expectations" is an exam- greatness. The film's scenery and dizzying Paltrow and Robert DeNiro. "Great ple of good writing that is corrupted Chumbawamba (Republic) cinematic motions are great devices Expectations" chronicles the inex- by Hollywood formula. The film is t.p.i.l. It (Platinum) — they give the movie credibility. plicably complex relationship Soon, they are adults — she's a "loosely based" on Dickens' darkly 8. "Savage Garden," Savage Bui Dickens' true cinematic state- between two 10-year-olds — an rich upper-class socialite (Paltrow) satirical tale, so screenwriter Mitch Andy Summa is a senior news-edi- Garden (Columbia) ments aren't used. eccentric rich girl and an innocent and he's a Gulf Coast fisherman Grazer ("Scrooged") takes liberty lorial major from Alvin. Texas. 9. '"Soul Food' Soundtrack," (Arista) (Platinum) 10. "All I Have In This World. ..," Young Bleed (No Limit) Video Sales Now and forever, musical is the 'Gats' meow 1. "My Best Friend's Rum Turn Tugger's Wedding," Columbia TriStar Yak hair, dry ice and pelvic thrusts and sultry lip 2. "Men In Black," Columbia children's stories curls, combined with his TriStar seem to have very wild costume, chains and 3. "Scream," Dimension little in common, unless hightop sneakers made him 4. "Soul Food," Fox you happen to be thinking about Broadway's longest- seem like an Elvis 5. "Rage Against the Machine," Presley/Mick Jagger com- Epic running musical — one which uses wigs made of bination. The charmer sent 6. "George of the Jungle," the mammoth mammal's REAGAN the female cats into a tail- Disney hair, over 200 pounds of I)l PI.ISEA chasing frenzy and even 7. "Hanson: Tulsa, Tokyo and dry ice per performance pulled an elderly woman the Middle of Nowhere," and takes its lyrics from the poems T.S. Eliot from the audience to dance with her. PolyGram wrote for his godchildren. The Jellicle Cats' celebratory mood in the 8. "The Lost World: Jurassic Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats" sinks its first act was interrupted by the arrival of Park," Universal claws into the audience and proves once again Grizabella. a has-been glamour queen who 9. "Air Bud." Disney that its slogan "Now and Forever" fits like a has left the Jellicles for the outside world. 10. "Spice Girls: One Hour of mitten. The number that brought the audience's Girl Power," Warner The musical felines earned a standing ova- hands together was "Mr. Mistoffles." a song tion from the crowd, and I have to admit that about the magical cat who rights the wrongs Mass Market I was one of the first to stand. The lively num- of the mischievous fiend. Macavity. Paperbacks bers, imaginative costumes, dramatic lighting Not only was the tune catchy, but the 1. "The Partner" by John and junkyard-playground set added to the explosions of light and Mistoffles' dance Grisham (Dell/Island) phenomenal performance. skills made this part of the show one not eas- 2. "Hornet's Nest" by Patricia The central story revolves around the ily forgotten. Comwell (Berkley) "Jellicle Cats" who gather for their annual The height of his jumps made me wonder if 3. "The Notebook" by meeting at the dump to see which of them there was a trampoline underneath a stage Nicholas Sparks (Warner will be privileged to be chosen by their leader facade, and 12 spins on the same foot caused Vision) to go to the heaven-like "Heaviside Layer." spontaneous bursts of applause. 4. "An Angel for Emily" by The opening number has the Jellicle Cats The only other Haw 1 found in this spectac- Jude Deveraux (Pocket) singing of what makes ular performance was that 5. "Dr. Atkins' New Diet them Jellicle. while the fol- the dancers were occasion- Revolution" by Robert C. lowing sequences intro- Theater ally unsy ichronized. But Atkins (Avon) duce the audience to the then, we all know cats do 6. "Critical Judgment" by individual characters. Cats their own their thing. Michael Palmer (Bantam) During the second num- by Andrew Lloyd Webber Despite the slight imper- 7. "'M' Is for Malice" by Sue ber, several cats crept into Tarrant County Convention Center fections. 1 still left the the- Grafton (Fawcett Crest) the aisles. I noticed that Playing through Feb. I ater humming a tune and 8. "Dream a Little Dream" by phone (817) 3.12-2272 the performers' facial and wondering what cats — or Susan Elizabeth Phillips cat-like movements were pets in general — really do (Avon) amazingly similar to the actual animals. when we're not looking. 9. "Tom Clancy's Power Plays: One early highlight of the musical is Politika" by Tom Clancy and "Rum Turn Tugger" who sings about his Grade: A Martin Greenberg (Berkley) SPECIAL TO THE SKIFF finicky nature. What made this a highlight 10. "A Women's Place" by "Cats," Andrew Lloyd Webber's international award-winning production, is was not the words of the song, but how they Reagan Duplisea is a freshman news-edito- Barbara Delinsky Broadway's longest-running musical. were sung. rial major from El Paso. Texas. (HarperPaperbacks) Trade Paperbacks 1. "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . .." by Richard Carlson (Hyperion) From talking pigs to Elwood Blues 2. "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul" by Canfield, Jordan's 'Butcher Boy,' Spielberg's 'Private Ryan' among film hopefuls for 1998 Hansen and Kirberger (HCI) Steven Spielberg and starring Tom can handle. ed by John l.andis. who directed the Two possible nightmares from 3. "James Cameron's Titanic" Movies are enchanting, excit- Hanks. The movie is set in France "Major League" will witness its first film, and will star Dan Aykroyd Universal include the sequels to by Ed Marsh (HarperPerennial) ing and sometimes down- third outcry with Warner Brothers reprising his role as Elwood. "Babe" and ""Virus." 4. "The World Almanac and right terrible. Here is a list during World War II. where a small Pictures' "Major League 111." This Mike Nichols, the director of "The "Babe: Pig in the City" will main- Book of Facts 1998" by Robert of coming attractions from Warner troop is sent to rescue paratrooper time The Buzz, a Triple-A team, is Graduate" and "The Birdcage." is tain James Cromwell and Magda Famighetti (World Almanac Brothers, DreamWorks, Gramercy John Miller from behind enemy lines. Co-produced by Paramount slated to rise and become a threat to a directing "Primary Colors." a political Szubanski as the odd couple who Books) Pictures and Universal Pictures. major league team. comedy/drama starring John manage a farm of talking animals. 5. "Under the Tuscan Sun" by Some show potential, while others Pictures, "Saving Private Ryan" has the possibility to be one of the better Travolta. Emma Thompson, Adrian But because the film has a new direc- Frances Mayes (Broadway) will probably fall into the list of the war movies since "Full Metal Lester and Billy Bob Thornton. tor and writer, it may not hold true to 6. "The Color of Water" by forgotten. Jacket." The two most potentially reward- the vision of the first film, which has James McBride (Riverhead) Academy Award winner Neil Can ('Blues Brothers Gramercy Pictures adds to the list ing (or potentially disastrous) films been called the '"Citizen Kane" of 7. "Petals on the River" by Jordan's new film, "The Butcher of hopeful blockbusters with "The 2000') be pulled Universal is releasing in 1998 are talking pig movies. Kathleen E. Woogiwiss (Avon) Boy," depicts a boy named Francis Big Lebowski" and "Clay Pigeons." "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and "Virus," a film in the "Twister"- 8. "Undaunted Courage" by who escapes from his tortured reality off successfully without "The Big Lebowski," directed by "BASEketball." "Fear and Loathing" meets-"Die Hard" category, also Stephen E. Ambrose by retreating into his own private the Coen brothers (who directed John Belushi? sounds great. The film will be direct- promises more uninteresting action (S&S/Touchstone) dream world. It seems to be an excel- Academy Award winner "Fargo" and ed by Terry Gilliam ("12 Monkeys'" premises, the same ones that killed 9. "The Dark Tower IV: Wizard lent emotional film, based on a book "Raising Arizona"), is a movie about and "Brazil"). "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano" at the and Glass" by Stephen King by Irish author Patrick McCabe. Another novel-based movie titled a man with no life. Universal Studios promises to keep "BASEketball" is a satire on pro- box office in 1997. (Plume) fessional sports directed by David 10. "The Simpsons: A "Sphere," written by Michael "Clay Pigeons" takes an innocent 1998 an interesting year. The first hit Complete Guide to Our Crichton and directed by Barry gas station attendant and throws him Universal Studios promises the public Zucker, who co-wrote and co-direct- Brian Plata and Eli Alverson are Favorite Family" Matt Levinson, brings together a team to in the middle of a murder ca\se. When is the sequel to "The Blues Brothers," ed three of the funniest films ever students at the University of Greening (HarperPerennial) explore an alien vessel hundreds of Clay (the gas station attendant) titled "Blues Brothers 2000." made. "Airplane." "Top Secret" and California, Riverside. This story feet below the ocean. sleeps with his best friend's wife, his Can this film be pulled off suc- "The Naked Gun." The stars of the appeared in the schools paper. The —Information Gathered From friend frames him for murder and cessfully without John Belushi? movie are "South Park" creators Trey Highlander. Distributed by Associated Press DreamWorks delivers "Saving Private Ryan," a film directed by Clay is drawn into deeper dirt then he "Blues Brothers 2000" will be direct- Parker and Matt Stone. University Wire. PAGE 6 Skiff FRIDAY, JANUARY 30,1998 SMOKING From Page 1 College News Digest TCU students can smoke only in die every year from smoking-related California's, business at her bar designated areas on campus. In diseases. would plummet. St. Mary's College of Maryland according to Executive Jon Cooper. Milton Daniel Hall and Sherley Hall, Health Education and Substance Haythom said. "It's not a fair law "When a student government as large and all-encom- residents were given a chance to Abuse Prevention Coordinator Ruth if you have designated areas for suffers theft of ancient artifacts ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. — As the majority of the St. passing as ours takes a stand on an issue such as same-sex decide if their dorm would be a smok- Hudson of the University of Texas at smokers," Haythorn said. "You Mary's College of Maryland students community enjoyed marriage, it is a powerful message to everyone that young ing or non-smoking residential hall. Arlington helps students understand shouldn't try to limit smokers." the first weekend of winter break, the campus experienced people believe strongly in equity for all people, regardless In Sherley Hall, more than 90 per- why they smoke and how to quit. In the State of the Union address its most serious theft in recent history. On Dec. 21, 65 of sexual orientation," Cooper said. cent of the residents voted for a non- "Smoking is (students') way of Tuesday, President Bill Clinton ancient artifacts were stolen out of a glass case in Upper Authored by junior Robert Espinoza, the resolution smoking dorm. dealing with stress, but it actually addressed the smoking issue, saying Montgomery Commons. "supports the basic human right to marriage and the belief Sherley Hall Director Sparkle makes them more stressful," said he wanted to curt) teen smoking. Public Safety Officer Francis Webb noticed Sunday that that the state should not interfere with same-sex couples Greenhaw said the residents have Hudson, an ex-smoker. "Let's pass bipartisan, comprehen- the ventilation duct screen located at the Montgomery who choose to marry and share fully in the right, respon- been good about not smoking inside, Each year Hudson tries to get stu- sive legislation that will change the loading dock had been removed. Webb saw three juveniles sibilities and commitment of civil marriage." and there haven't been any major dents who smoke to sign up for Great way tobacco companies do business in the area, and approached them for questioning. An offi- —Colorado Daily problems with the smoking situation. American Smoke Out Day on Nov. forever," Clinton said. "Let's do what cer said the three youngsters are not suspects in the theft. University of Colorado Things might have been different, she 21, a day that challenges smokers to it takes to bring teen smoking down. Shortly after the theft was discovered, a police forensics said, had the ban been mandated kick the habit. Established in 1977, "Let's raise the price of cigarettes team was called in to gather evidence at the scene of the California Virtual University instead of voted on. the day has helped decrease the by up to $ 1.50 a pack over the next 10 crime. They dusted for fingerprints in the empty glass case offers Internet extension courses Two newly renovated residence smoking rate among Americans from years, with penalties on tobacco com- and looked for shoe prints in the welding area. DAVIS, Calif. — The information superhighway con- 36 percent to 25 percent, and in panies if they continue marketing to halls, Brachman Hall and Wiggins —The Point News tinues to add new lanes with the recent development of Hall, have been designated non- Texas, the rate dropped even lower to kids." St. Mary's College of Maryland the California Virtual University, a program which smoking facilities. 23 percent, Hudson said. Each day 3,000 children start allows people to access extension courses from many of Milton Daniel Hall Director Kathy David Hofmann. fraternity hall smoking, Clinton said. The older a University of Colorado supports California's higher education institutions via the Kruse said she was in favor of the director of FIJI and Phi Kappa Sigma person is, the less likely they are to legalizing same-sex marriages Internet. California law. houses, said he is surprised at how start smoking. BOULDER, Colo. — University of Colorado Student Terry Colvin, senior public information officer for the "Secondhand smoke is killing many students smoke at TCU. Most legislation is aimed to stop Union leaders unanimously passed a resolution last week University of California Office of the President, said the "There's more smoking here than al children from smoking before they other people," Kruse said. supporting the current national effort to legalize same-sex program was originally designed for working adults — She said some students don't mind A&M University." said Hofmann, a start, although advertisers focus on marriages. especially those living in outlying areas of California — graduate of Texas A&M. where all getting teens to smoke, some anti- stepping outside to smoke because Executives say they hope the measure will send a clear wishing to continue their education. they know it affects others' health. buildings are smoke-free. smoking activists say. message to lawmakers that young people support gay Future plans are to "matriculate courses" so they are Environmental tobacco smoke, The Flying Saucer in downtown But for the law-abiding rights issues. available to undergraduate and graduate students for con- known as ETS, causes an estimated Fort Worth's Sundance Square is Californians who want to light up With a budget of $23 million, the Student Union is the current enrollment. 3,000 lung cancer deaths in adult known for its atmosphere of smoke while they enjoy a cold beer, they largest student government in the nation, a fact that —The California Aggie smokers every year. from cigarettes and cigars. may have to stand in the bar's door- strengthens the importance of the marriage resolution, University of California, Davis According to the American Cancer Manager Elizabeth Haythorn said way holding a drink inside while Society, more than 400.000 people if Texas passed a law similar to smoking a cigarette outside. 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WORTH ICE CREAM BEER Located in the cultural district 3204 Camp Bowie (at University) Phone in for a fast getaway 877-4400 Tennis FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1998 PAGE 7 Toray Open to witness Graf comeback TOKYO (AP) — German tennis star Steffi Graf will TCU clips Owls begin her comeback next week in the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, organizers said today. Frogs control Pacific Division Graf, scheduled to appear in By Wendy Bogema tributing 27 points as well as nine rebounds. her first tournament since SPORTS EDITOR undergoing knee surgery in late This game wasn't different from the last few The men's basketball team extended its dom- May, is seeded third in the in that the Frogs came out stronger in the second inance over the Western Athletic Conference event at Tokyo Stadium's half. Jones said they got their spark back. Pacific Davision with a 97-67 victory over the indoor court. Switzerland's "Coach Tubbs said we needed to come out Rice University Owls Thursday night at Daniel- Martina Hingis is the top seed. with a spark and we came out and got some Meyer Coliseum. turnovers, got a couple of fast-break points and The Frogs again came out slow in the first some easy points and everything started to roll," Campus half and the game stayed close with TCU head- Jones said. ing into the locker room with a 12-point lead. To start the second half the Frogs got two free This weekend's Head coach Billy Tubbs said it was difficult to throws by junior guard Prince Fowler. Fowler home sports: get used to playing at home again. had another solid performance and was a big "It was kind of a different situation for us The womens swim team part of helping the Frogs' offense to put up 14 from the standpoint that we've been eight out of faces Colorado State points, including 3-3 from behind the arc, and our last 11 on the road away from home," Tubbs University at 6 p.m. Friday in leading the team in assists with six. said. "And it was almost a strange feeling the Rickel Building. Tubbs said he was pleased with Fowler's play tonight to get back into the groove; we hadn't Both the men and women's and has seen an increase in his esteem during played at home in two-and-a-half weeks and it the past few games. swim teams will face Texas was just a funny feeling." A&M University at I p.m. "He's playing with a lot of confidence and is The Frogs kept the Owls to 40 percent shoot- Saturday in the Rickel really playing well," Tubbs said. "I've always ing from the field and 50 percent from both the Building. felt like he was one of our best three-point free-throw line and behind the arc in the first shooters." The men's basketball team half. The Frogs shot 57 percent from the field plays the University of Tulsa at The team as a whole improved their percent- and 75 percent from the line, but were only 33 age from three-point land, shooting 63 percent 4 p.m. Sunday at Daniel-Meyer percent from three-point land. Coliseum. in the second half. Their field goal percentage Tubbs said he noticed a lack of fire from his also improved to 63 percent and they stayed at Women lose to Rice team in this game and was concerned by it. 75 percent from the line. third in a row "I didn't think we necessarily had a spark like The Frogs had a 17-5 run in the first few min- we've had in maybe the last three games tonight utes of the second half and led the game by at The women's basketball to start the game, and I was concerned about this team lost to Rice University least 20 for most of the rest of the game. game for that reason," Tubbs said. "We've just Thursday night 84-60, marking They came close to scoring 100 for the 12th been off schedule." their third straight loss. They time this season as Jones sank a three-pointer The Rice defense tried some different fall to 3-5 in the WAC Pacific with about 10 seconds left, but they wouldn't approaches that kept the Frogs out of their usual Division. gel the ball back and finished three short. tempo. Tubbs said he thought Rice head coach TCU had some costly The Frogs improve to 6-0 in Pacific Division Willis Wilson did a good job of getting his play- turnovers, missed shots and play and will face Tulsa at 4 p.m. Sunday in Fort ers to control the tempo of the game. were outrebounded by the Worth. Tulsa defeated SMU in Dallas Thursday The Rice defense also did a good job of keep- Owls who led by as many as 16 and are 4-2 in the division. ing senior guard Mike Jones out of the game in in the first half and the Frogs Tubbs said the team will concentrate on get- the first half. Jones only had four points in the went into the lockerroom down ting back into their game before Sunday. first half and only attempted eight shots. by 13. "I think we just have to sharpen," Tubbs said. In the second half, though. Jones found his The Frogs began held Rice "We're not putting in anything new ... we just touch and finished the game as the second lead- need to sharpen not only with our game on the scoreless for the first two min- iult* Rvdwme ing scorer with 22 points. Junior center Lee utes of the second half and they floor but we need to sharpen back and get back Senior guard Mike Jones takes a shot against Rice sophomore guard Josh Stringer in Nailon had another solid performance, con- were down by 10 with just over with our on-the-road mentality." the Frogs 97-67 win over Rice Thursday night at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. 11 minutes remaining in the game, but lost their momentum when head coach Mike Petersen was given a technical foul. After that foul Rice Jirak finds home away from home at TCU outscored TCU 29-15 to end By Rusty Simmons Bartzen means something more ask about Jirak's problems. He has and searched for an American uni- the game with a 24-point win. SKIFF STAFF common bond of tennis with Jirak. than athletics. stepped in and helped him solve versity. Freshman guard Jill Sutton was His doubles partner. Carril. is seen To some a coach is an athletic "(Bartzen) doesn't just care them. When Jirak could not afford a the only Frog in double figures with him away from the tennis leader. To others a coach is an ath- about tennis," Jirak said, "He asks When Jirak was in need of a plane ticket home for Christmas, with 20. courts as often as he is on. His letic teacher. For freshman tennis about school and other problems." place to stay over Thanksgiving. Frost came to his aid again. She The Frogs next travel to play friendship with women's tennis player Martin Jirak, head coach Tut Bartzen has done more than just Bartzen housed both him and payed for 75 percent of I ticket to Tulsa in Tulsa on Saturday. player, Lucie Dvorakova. may be TCU's number one seed, Esteban California and housed Jirak over an even greater help. Carril. This was only the second the Christmas holiday. "Lucie is from the Czech- Football time Jirak, a native of the Czech- "She has become like a second Republic too." Jirak said. "It really Republic, had ever celebrated mother to me." Jirak said. helps to get to talk to her in Cowboys search will Thanksgiving, but he is already Jirak's said he thinks highly of Czech." continue next week learning things about the holiday. Frost and her family and also great- Jirak said he still greatly misses IRVING, Texas (AP) — "Thanksgiving is a very interest- ly admires his own mother, his sis- his friends and I'aniiK back home, The Dallas Cowboys coaching ing holiday," Jirak said, "While I ter, and especially his father. but he is finding people here who search carousel is expected to was at the Bartzen's, it was like a "My father works very hard (at will help him through the tough spin into next week with family thing." two jobs) for me to be here." Jirak times. From Frost to Carril to owner Jerry Jones still trying The first time that Jirak celebrat- said. "I really wish he would get to Dvorakova to his "Clark Hall bud- to replace Barry Switzer and ed Thanksgiving, he was living come here." dies". Jirak said he has found his an offensive coordinator. with his host family in Carmel. Although Jirak said it is hard to place in America. Green Bay Packers offen- CA. adjust to a new culture while being His ability to find help may be sive coordinator Sherman In July of 1996, he made the away from his family, he said he what he needs to continue his suc- Lewis interviewed with Jones decision to move across the ocean has found his solace in friends and cess away from his native soil. He for a second time Thursday. It to America. tennis. said Bartzen is someone he consid- brings Lewis even with for- One of the first people Jirak met "1 like TCU a lot," Jirak said, ers to be a mentor. mer San Francisco coach SPECIAL TO T>HE SKIFF in America was his host mother, "My friends and even the faculty "(Bart/en) has already achieved George Seifert and former Martin Jirak and men's head tennis coach Tut Bartzen shown Lois Frost. She housed Jirak while really try to help with problems." a lot." Jirak said. "I just want to UCLA coach Terry Donahue together in Baltimore's inner harbor. he attended Carmel High School Two of those friends have the take his advice and do mv best." with two interviews each. Jones also has another staff opening to fill because of Zampese's departure to the New England Patriots with one-year left on his Dallas Take me out to the ballgame contract. Dallas was 20th in the NFL in offense last year and next-to-last in the league Frogs expect difficult but successful season, despite less practice time in scoring touchdowns inside the 20-yard line. By Kevin Dunleavy "If you set your focus way down JeffYarbrough. Jones had no immediate SKIFF STAFF the road, have all of these great "This year we have a good oppor- comment on Zampese's With one-and-a-half weeks' worth expectations and then you play a cou- tunity to be successful because a lot departure. Jones gave of practice under their caps, the TCU ple of bad games, it's too easy to lose of us have been playing together." Zampese permission to talk to baseball team once again prepares to your focus and enthusiasm," he said. Huffman said. "I think part of our the Patriots, and hadn't fig- take the field for their second season Brown also believes that a longer success depends on us staying ured him in the Cowboys' in the WAC. period of practice would ultimately healthy. Last year we had too many plans for 19^8. Last year's schedule produced benefit the team and contribute to bet- injuries." For a replacement, Jones some solid results. The Frogs com- ter results during the season. Although TCU lost four members has his eye on Brian Billick of piled a 26-27 season and finished sec- "Baseball has a relatively short of its pitching staff, junior Scott the Minnesota Vikings, who ond in the Southern Division. TCU period of time to get ready for the sea- Atchinson plans to reappear after are claiming the Cowboys went 16-12 at home and 10-15 on the son," Brown said. "The players have being redshirted last season. Seniors might have tampered by talk- road. worked very hard, but I think it lakes Heath Collins, Jeff Shaddix and ing to him at the Senior Bowl. This is the last season for the cur- about five or six weeks to regain tim- Shawn Thompson will also be back. The Vikings could demand rent WAC format for baseball. ing and energy." "We have a tough schedule, so our draft picks from the Cowboys. Beginning next year, Grand Canyon Practice was initially delayed by younger pitching needs to excel," Seifert and Donahue inter- will drop out of the system, leaving the inclement weather, but for almost freshman pitcher Chad Durham said. viewed twice with Jones dur- the remaining 11 teams in a single two weeks the players lifted weights "I'd love to get in and help out." ing Super Bowl week. Lewis league. The teams will face each from 6 to 8 a.m. and practiced on the The Frogs also received some first visited with Jones in San other on a yearly basis. The number TCU baseball field from about 2 p.m. transfers to add to their strength. Diego the morning after the of games played does not change. until dusk. Some of the transfers include senior Packers' 31-24 loss to Denver. Under the guidance of TCU's all- The Frogs lost eight letteimen but Erik Lauriben, who traveled from Jones said his decision on time winningest coach and 12-year have seven starters returning who set Creighton, sophomore Josh Coy. who the fourth coach in Cowboys veteran of the baseball program, some of the high standards last year. came from North Texas Community history "is unlikely to be done Lance Brown, the Frogs anticipate the Senior outfielder Chris Connally and College, and junior Mike SKIFF STAFF this week." challenges from such conference junior third baseman Royce Huffman Scarborough from the University of Junior first baseman David Wallace practices at the TCU Diamond for He has had a hand in the teams as Utah, BYU. and San Diego show promise to deliver the same Texas. the baseball team's season which begins this weekend. fate of every Dallas coach, fir- as well as some non-conference explosive statistics as they did the TCU will begin its baseball season a Monday game at the TCU diamond. nents. Perhaps the only difficulty they ing Tom Landry, hiring opponents like Oklahoma, Texas previous season. against the University of Texas- On Feb. 6, the Frogs travel to may encounter is working out the few Jimmy Johnson, whom he Tech and Oral Roberts. Among some of the other key play- Arlington Mavericks this weekend in Arizona to participate in the three- kinks in their own baseball system. paid off, then hiring and dis- "We set our goals each year and get ers returning are senior second base- a three-game series that commences game series Phoenix Invitational. "We need to work on getting the posing of Switzer. better every day," Brown said. man Sam Lunsford, junior catcher at Mineral Wells on Saturday. The Despite a tough season ahead, the old and new players to gel together," But he is quick to caution against Mark Silva, junior first baseman team then travels to UTA's Allan Saxe players and coaches look forward to Brown said. "Blending may be our having too much optimism. 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