Better awareness page Presidential apathy Page Losing momentum. . Page 4 TCU DAILY SKIFF 85th Year, No. 76 Wednesday, February 17, 1988 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. TX Campaigns offer students participation til they have more mini ination about tion different are the questions of courages students to do so because Center Feb. 8, getting students to fill many TCI' students have a lack of out voter registration cards if they had By Lucy Calvert knowledge about the candidates the candidates, be said U.S. involvement in Central Amer- "each (election) year is unique, and not already done so. Staff Writer While most could name al least three "At this point, students are trying ica, the policy toward Soviets con- each is critical " OOrning reduction in nuclear weapons Debbie Yaniko, a freshman politic- "Some people didn't act at all in- With the Iowa MliriWI in the past of the seven Democratic candidates, to figure out what to make of the diffe- rent candidates Many arc waiting lie- and the problem of how to get the al science major, is one of several stu- terested. Others really cared but and Super Tuesday rapidly many could only name two of the six didn't know where to look (to regis- Republicans Bu-.li and ! ><>le cause they don't know enough about federal budget under control, he said dents trying to generate interest on approaching, the presidential candi ter},'' she said. But students' lack of knowledge the different candidates, and others Riddlesperger said students should campus by re-organizing the Young dates are stepping up their efforts to Yaniko said the group gathered ab- should not be surprising, Riddlesper- are waiting to see how candidates do give issues the weight they deserve Democrats. She said they tried to woo voters.- out 50 completed forms. ger said. in Iowa and New Hampshire before instead of focusing on the candidates' start the group last semester but were And. while students are the unsuccessful because of the group's But registering to vote is not the youngest constituents, their involve- "Frankly, students are interested they vote in Texas," he said. personal lives. "On one level, they're very person- lack of guidance and experience. This only avenue open to students who ment in politics is also usually the in things other than politics," he said. Student involvement is much the al, non-related to government things. semester, however, the group has a want to become involved. lowest of those eligible to vote, said During the 1972 election, howev- same this year as it was during the On another level, activities that peo- sponsor and is actively recruiting "Call any candidate for any office James Riddlesperger. assistant pro- er. Riddlesperger said students took a 1984 election, he said, but the issues ple engage in are reflections of their members. anywhere, and they will find some- fessor of political science at TCU. more active interest because the Viet- as well as the candidates themselves own character, of their judgment "But Democrats are hard to find on thing for you to do," Riddlesperger "People 18 to 21 years old do not nam War was still going on, and. be- are different underpressure and so forth, he said. this campus," she said. said. feel as if they have as big a stake in the cause students were of drafting age. He said this year offers a change While students may not think their Yaniko said group members are A list of presidential campaign con- process as people who are older do, ' they felt thej had a stake in the elec- becausethere is a contest in both par- vote matters, or see any point in be- getting involved with local campaigns tacts is available in the political scien- Riddlesperger said. tion's outcome. ties, whereas Reagan was the domi- coming involved in some part of the and voter registration. ce office. A sample taken this semester from But students today may also be nant Republican candidate last time. elections process, Riddlesperger en- Members roamed the Student See STUDENTS, Page 2 a large liberal arts class indicates waiting to voice their preferences un- Other factors that make this elec- House to give funds for APO By MariCarmen Eroles 'We have specific needs, Staff Writer and this year we made Alpha Phi Omega, the National Service Fraternity got $453 allocated the budget so we would from the House of Student Repre- get what we wanted sentatives to help finance its sectional conference. Kathy Rcuter, chairperson for the Andy Maxwell, Sectional Conference Committee for TCU's APO chapter said everyone was excited about the conference be- sophomore pre-major cause it would teach the members more about the fraternity. The bill presented in the House vear we made the budget so we would meeting last week would have allo- get what we wanted instead of what cated $593.60, but the amount was they (Finance Committee) wanted," reduced before the bill was voted on. he said. The total cost would be less than Eric Anderson, Finance Commit- $1,000, and the chapter would pay for tee chairperson, said last year the the rest of the costs, Reuter said. presidents of the clubs to come to the Lee Behar, president of the stu- Finance Committee and present a dent body, said bill 88-3 had passed budget, and then the committee because in his opinion the number of would allocate what it thought was ayes and navs had been close. necessary. Bill 88-4.' allocating $3,510 to the Ann Winkler, chairperson for the TCU sports clubs, passed by unani- Elections and Regulations Commit- mous consent. tee, said her committee was looking into prohibiting placing election post- The bill will provide aid over and ers on lightposts, trees and trashcans above what the members of each because it makes the campus look group contribute, said Andy Max- messy. well, sophomore pre-major and a Sarah Normand, representative for member of the High Adventure Club. Colby Hall, said the Food Services This year the clubs came up with Subcommittee had spoken to Mar- their own budget instead of having riott and that it had agreed to look into the Finance Committee do it for providing steaks two nights a week for TCU Daily Skiff / Amanda (k)*wtt them, Maxwell said. those students who wished to order Standing watch - ROTC ushers stand at ease in front of the Student Center Monday waiting to usher in members of the TCU Women's "We have specific needs, and this them Club The club had their Valentine Luncheon in the Woodson Room. Computers aid Students prepare for conventions

the Republican Convention in August nursing majors By Leanora Minai History is made at these conventions, and it's for political experience. She said she Staff Writer important that students have a chance to partici- wants to gain a better understanding signed to go along with a workbook Preparation for the 1988 Democra- of foreign and domestic issues and the By Jennifer Romero she wrote for one of her classes Staff Writer tic and Republican Conventions this pate in history* Republican Party. The computers are used in tin- summer continues today at TCU dur- Eugene Alpert, Alpert said 20 to 25 of the 200 stu- Hospitals around the nation are basic nursing skills lab and physic ing a preparatory class with the film, dents at each Convention will come updating their charting systems al assessment courses. "From the Floor of the Convention." chairperson of political science department from TCU. with computers, and TCU nursing "The computers act as a promp- Eugene Alpert. chairperson of the "We're trying to teach students students are doing the same. ting mechanism if they (students) political science department and how to take advantage of being at the Computers simulate the chart- forget to take down information.'' faculty leader in charge of the tion" follows three delegates during science major, said he hopes to make conventions by asking questions, in- internship connections and to expand ing information that nurses pre- Scearse said. "Accurate charting is academic side for the Washington the 1984 Democratic Convention. terviewing, observing and analyzing viously hand recorded, said Patri- important because of lawsuits Center, said the preparatory classes Each delegate supports Cary Hart, his knowledge of political parties ami the process," Alpert said. the government while he attends the cia Scearse, dean of Harris College Students like the computers be are open to the public and will intro- Jesse Jackson or Walter Mondale. Alpert's preparatory session today of Nursing. cause they are convenient and duce students to the background of The delegates discuss why they are Democratic Convention in July. is at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Room 203 of TCU is thought to be the only easy to uie. presidential campaigns and eonven- there, what they are experiencing and "In a sense, I'm using TCU for all I Sadler Hall. On March 14, Alpert will With the computers, you don't can get. It would be stupid to pass up university in the nation that has tion processes, their general reactions. discuss "After Super Tuesday: The the computers as part of the educa- have to write down all the patient's "History is made at these conven- The classes are funded by a faculty- a program like this because of all the Search for Delegates" at 6 p.m. in tion equipment available to nurs- information (vital signs, diet, tions, and it's important that students development grant from TCU to rent connections or possible internships, Room 203 of Sadler Hall. ing students. Scearse said. weight, etc.), which saves a lot of have a chance to participate in his- films and prepare materials needed Johnson said. "We want students to remember time said QJpgH Walton, sopho- Cheryl Mann, a sophomore politic- "Nurses and nursing faculty tory," Alpert said for the sessions, Alpert said. this election as the one that got them must work constantly to keep up more nursing major. "From the Floor of the Conven- Mark Johnson, freshman political al science major, said she is attending interested in politics," Alpert said. with changes," said Peggy TCU nursing students said they Mayfield. associate professor of will be better qualified to meet nursing society's health care needs be Until Scearse saw the compu- cause of the computers TCU man bachelor in the bidding ters on display at a recent hospital "We will be ahead of other nurs convention in Canada, Patient ing students who don't base the bachelors from Fort Worth and sur- sjxikesperson said. research, with the rest being divided Technology, Inc , the company computers to practice with," said By John Arend rounding areas, offering attractive Klinefelter did not want to say the among expenses and patient ser- that manufactures the computers, Michelle Chase, sophomore nurs- Staff Writer dates and some unusual adventures. name of the woman who would be his vices," a Foundation spokesperson had never thought to introduce ing major. K t s Harry F "Hap" Klinefelter "My date will include a bouquet of date In-cause he had not contacted said Tuesday. them to nursing schools. The com- Harris College of Nursing has can honesth ■) he is a wanted man roses and a before-dinner walk, a her. "The highest bid was $5,000 for a puters were only hospital- four bedside computers serving after participating in last week s candlelight dinner and a concert and a This was his first year to partici- date with Larry Chilcoat, a salesman orientated at that time. Scearse eight patient beds, a printer and a second annual Cystic Fibrosis Bache- horse-drawn carriage ride in down- pate, and he felt a little embarrassed with Profit Freight Systems, who said. mock nurses' station that stores lor Bid in Fort Worth. town Fort Worth," Klinefelter said. parading around in front of all those offered a wine- tasting trip to a Texas vineyard,'' foundation officials said. The oompuy cooperated with the information from the indi- Klinefelter, a staff psychologist at "No specific time was set for the people, Klinefelter said. Dates with the bachelors ranged us and made changes in the sys- vidual computer!. TCU's Counseling < enter, was one of date with the lady who received the Nevertheless, the bachelors strut- from a night on the town in Dallas to a tem," Scearse said It ended up 32 bachelors to take part in the event date, but it probably wont happen faf ted their stuff and raised $38,000 for the cause, officials from the Tarrant photographic safari near Austin. being beneficial Un lioth the KHII- A grant that would allow the col that drew a crowd of nearly 1.300 peo- a few months," Klinefelter said County Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis "It was definitely an experience.*' pany and TCU." lege to purchase two more liedside ple at the Hyatt Regency last The bachelors must complete their Klinefelter said. " But it is a real small Mayfield said the changes in- units lias U-eu requested Sceaiv Thursday. dates b> April II according to the Foundation said price to pay to help such a good cluded new computer scret its de- said The event showcased prominent rules of the auction, a foundation "Nearly 56 percent will go toward cause " Page 2 Wednesday, February 17, 1988 TCU DAILY SKIFF TODAYliving Drug program stresses awareness Students express were already in progress when I Weiss, said that she had never boot) Scott said that the first meeting this By Susie Steckner came. One was student-based and the directly in contact with family mem- semester ofR.O.A.D. Workers wasa Staff Writer other was faculty-based," Weiss said. bers or friends who had drinking or brainstorming session to find out election views where the group was headed. A bright yellow poster hangs in the The problem with the existing com- drug problems. "But when 1 learned what the goals Ideas for a Drug Awareness Week, Lisa Coleman, senior social office of Loii Weiss, with the letters mittees, Weiss said, was that the G.L.A.D.D. (Greek Leaders Against By Dina Rosen work major, said she is undecided ROAD, on it and the words 'Re- members would work on one week- (of the organization} were, it intrigued Drunk Driving) and the training of Staff Writer about who she will vote for but sponsibility of Alcohol and Drugs" be- long program and then the committee me," she said. "So many people are students to give presentations to stu- believes Republican Robert Dole low the letters. wasdisbanded. Weiss said there was a out of control; some can't sit down and Although some TCU students dent organizations, classrooms and has the potential to win. Also on the poster is a road sign need for a year-long program. enjov a drink responsibly.' may be asking "What election?" Another R.O.A.D. Worker, Trudy dorms have all been discussed. "He's been around, he's well- containing the phrases "one way," "R.O.A.D. Workers was an out- others appear to be informed of "Our organization is still in its in- known. So far he's been able to "no outlet" and "yield." Beneath the growth of the two alcohol awareness Scott, agreed that the goal of the the issues in the 1988 presidential fancy; we have no traditions yet," keep himself clean, and his wife phrases are the words "The responsi- committees." Weiss said. group is not to tell students to stop election and have their minds set Weiss explained. "But there is much has a good reputation," Coleman bility is yours." In the spring of 1987, the R.O.A.D. using alcohol. on a particular candidate. "We don't want to see our friends enthusiasm and there are a lot of great said. This poster was part of a campaign Workers program began. Weiss, with George Bush is likely to win the get smashed and drive home, Scott ideas." Coleman said she thinks there is for Health Enrichment Week, a pro- the help of a group of students that presidential race, said Kerry Tho- The lack of tradition had been a great deal of apathy about this ject sponsored by R.O.A.D. Work- have either been recommended to said. mas, freshman political science "We're not placing judgments on somewhat of a sethack for the group, election because too many scan- ers, an organization devoted to help- her or that she has met, started the major. anyone," Scott said. "1 might have a Weiss said. dals have occurred. ing students make responsible deci- drug and alcohol awareness program. "As of right now, I think that drink in my hand at a party, but I'm "We have a general idea of what the "People don't want to commit to sions about the use of alcohol and "The goal of the organization was Bush will win easily if he can get going to act reponsibly." group wants to accomplish, but the a candidate anymore," she said. other drugs. not to stop students from drinking, away from the Iran-contra issue," While the organization is still specifics are unsure right now," Thomas said another reason for Weiss, the program adviser for but to just be aware of the effects of Thomas said. young, members have already orga- Weiss said. the widespread apathy may be the alcohol and drug education at TCU, alcohol and other drugs," Weiss said. Thomas said he will probably nized and implemented a Health En- Masterson explained that she nation's well-being. explained that this campaign is one of "We want students to make responsi- vote for Bush because he believes richment Week project. Scott said didn't realize how hard it would be to Bush has the most experience, and "I think that many people don't many that R.O.A.D. Workers hopes ble decisions." see this election as ^ ery critical Heather Masterson, one of the that she is unsure of the total success start an organization. also because he would like to see to hold to raise campus awareness. simply because of the prosperity R.O.A.D. Workers, explained, of the project, due to lack of time for "We need a full-time, first-priority many of the policies of the Reagan Weiss came to TCU in October that the nation has enjoyed over "We're not saying just say no.' But we planning. committment from students to get the administration continued. 1986. She wanted to begin a compre- the past six or so years," Thomas want people to be responsible." "But if it (Health Enrichment organization off the ground," she said. Mitchell Fix, sophomore pys- hensive program for the campus ab- said. Masterson, who had been recom- Week) helped only two people, that's chology major, agrees that Bush out drug and alcohol education. Fix said he believed the media "Two alcohol awareness programs mended by faculty members to enough," Scott explained. will probably become the next U.S. president. were doing a good job on the "People don't like change," he whole, though both Coleman and said. Thomas saw room for improve- Fix said he plans to vote for ment. Cadets receive Army appointments "They've been too busy picking Bush because a change in the gov- up the dirt and not looking at Huachuca, Ariz., the intelligence "TCU students have good social and look stupid every day in order to ernment would not be beneficial issues," Coleman said. By Melissa Wills training center for the United States. skills," Stacey said. "Students from learn the necessary skills." to the country right now. She said the media should con- Staff Writer "I think it's great that I received primarily military schools like A&M Two years ago only two cadets were "We need to keep the momen- selected for regular Army appoint- centrate on what the candidates Nine ROTC seniors from TCU regular Army appointment," Dilling- have trouble assimilating wth a heter- tum going," he said. ments and six were selected last year, are going to do once they get in have received presidential appoint- ham said. "It's like I graduated from ogenous group when they are thrown However, Cynthia Werner, Stacey said. office rather than on what they ments to the regular Army, said Lt. West Point." in with other students to perform." junior politico] science major, said Stacey said although cadets are Unlike the ROTC programs at "Since my arrival, production is up she plans to vote for Democratic have done before. Col. Aubrey B. Stacey of military sci- Thomas said he feels the media selected on a variety of criteria, such other schools, ROTC at TCU encour- to 18 commissions now, and we ex- candidate Michael Dukakis be- ence. pect to have at least 25 next year," he have been too eager to jump on the This is the same standing given to as grade point average, field of study ages cadets to get involved in a variety cause she agrees with his stance on said. candidates in an attempt to create West Point graduates, and it gives and performance within the ROTC of activities on campus in order to campaign issues. Stacey said ROTC has improved a scandal. these cadets a career status in the program, the major criterion is their become well-rounded individuals, "He's liberal yet moderate because it has strived for quality. Army upon graduation, Stacey said. It performance at Advanced Camp. Stacey said. enough that he has a chance to "When I first came to TCU, I was also gives them tenure and prefer- Advanced Camp is a six-week-long "We have a higher percentage of win," Werner said. not overly impressed with some of the camp that cadets attend the summer students in the Greek system than the ence in assignment. students in the program," Stacey He said this was a record number of before their senior year. student body at large, and we have a said. regular Armv appointments for TCU. number of sorority and fraternity "TCU ranked second out of all 90 "I feel I owe it to the American "TCU sent 18 ROTC cadets for officers," Stacey said. universities at the camp and first out people, as a public servant, to elimin- commissioning into the regular Stacey said schools that are prim- of all universities in Texas," Stacey ate Students that don't have the quali- Army, and nine were selected,' iarily military schools, such as Texas Congratulations said. ty to lead their sons or daughters in Stacey said. "Getting 50 percent reg- A&M and West Point, stress an en- vironment that is too closed for stu- combat," he said. ular Army appointments is unusual. Stacey said Dillingham attended dents to develop interpersonal skills. Stacey said quality includes such "Some schools only get one or two paratroop school to help prepare for "A&M requires its cadets to wear things as poise, a good grade point To The regular Army appointments." Advanced Camp. their uniforms every day, as opposed average and the ability to lead and Brian Dillingham, a senior cadet He also said the main reason TCU to our one day a week, and we still give instructions. captain specializing in military intelli- outperforms other schools in camp is outperform them," Stacey said. "Our New Initiates gence, said he is excited about his because TCU cadets have the ability cadets don't have to march around regular Army appointment to Ft. to perform well in groups. of Alumni show support, donate time LAMBDA CHI ALPHA I feel is superior education. It gives "We cannot afford, nor do we have Lind said. By Angie Cox the time, to fly to Florida, for exam- But the work for some LINKS me a real good feeling to help out," Staff Writer ple. But a LINKS member can be- members does not stop with phone Hicks said. calls. They represent TCU at high For many TCU alumni, Leaders in cause she happens to live in Sarasota, Like many other LINKS members, school college nights and present a Network for Key Students has Fla. That's the reason we need Hicks chose to help because he is awards to new TCU students at senior From New Associates offered a way to support their alma LINKS people," she said. proud of his alma mater and wants to mater, not through monetary dona- LINKS, which has over 500 mem- awards nights. tell people about TCU. Maury Hicks, a 1974 graduate who tions, but with their time. bers, contacts about 1,800 students a "I wouldn't trade my years at TCU now lives in Shreveport, La., pre- LINKS is a volunteer program that year, Lind said. for anything in the world. And I sented the Chancellor's Scholarship uses alumni in most states as well as "Their most common responsibility wanted to give something back to my Europe, Venezuela and Canada to is calling prospective students. In to Sarah Bigger last May. school," he said. "It was special in that it meant the contact prospective students, said most cases they (prospective stu- LINKS began in 1979 and has be- difference between a state public Karen Lind, an associate director of dents) are appreciative even if they come a big role in the recruiting pro- school and a private institution which admissions and director of LINKS. are not interested in TCU anymore," cess. Lind said. CIMTAS 1 the uniform people 4V 0 COPIES 4 /20 COPIES Continued from Page 1 2 Students with Free Student Faculty with Free Student/Faculty Discount Card Discount Card We're a service company specializing in the design, Another alternative is to work with it's certainly an opportunity to learn manufacture, and implementation of corporate identity the election machinery itself. what this particular job in county gov- aiptayraphics aipnayraphiGS uniform programs. We have operations in 40 cities Robert Parten, elections adminis- ernment is all about," he said. 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Fortu- crats and the Republicans and find out this past week a nately, in this country we have the more about the candidates. definite lack of right to diagree. If you are interested, I would be interest on the Some people, however, have basi- more than happy to talk to you about TCU campus cally ridiculed me for getting involved Paul Simon, and I am sure there are concerning the in a campaign. others who will share their opinions of race for the It angers me when people put the candidates with you, but it is up to presidency of others down because they stand up you to make up your own mind. -these United for what they believe in. I have been I urge all of you to think carefully States. rather disappointed in this campus as a whole for its lack of involvement in about your decision and to decide for Sure, people may have noticed that anything. yourselves which candidate you sup- Bob Dole won the Iowa caucuses, and port. It may be too late to register to many remember that Pat Robertson I can understand that people are vote on Super Tuesday, but it is not came in second, but how many people busy with work and homework and too late to have art effect on the result. have made up their minds yet as to tests and don't have time to actively A few people getting involved can whom they will support for presi- campaign for a candidate, but there is make a huge difference at this early dent? Furthermore, how many peo- no excuse for not looking at where the stage of the election, and it is at this ple have started supporting their candidates stand on the issues or why stage that we narrow the field and others support a particular candidate. candidate? provide the candidates for the whole I would urge everyone at TCU to electorate. Recently, I have been wearing a watch the debate between the Demo- This campus has over 7,000 stu- button supporting Paul Simon, the cratic hopefuls tomorrow night on dents, if only one in four got involved candidate I feel would make the best PBS and the Republican debate on in the election it could very easily president. Some people have ques- Friday. change the way this whole county tioned why I support Paul Simon, and I etter to the Editor votes. I tell them about his jobs program to Both of these debates will be held The key to our democracy working get people off welfare and back to in Dallas. Therefore, they are likely to "But there's a car parked right hypothermia. Either way, I wasn't is that the people take the time to I believe it was after I had work, his strong support of the arts, focus less on farm issues than the re- there that you're leaving alone," I in the mood to argue with the ear- learn the issues and voice their in- driven around the TCU circle four his unwavering support for better cent campaigning in Iowa, and stu- times looking for a space that I de- said as my fingers started muffed man. formed opinions at the ballot box. Two minutes later, I returned to education and on and on. dents can find out more about where cided to leave my hazard lights on numbing. find his partner in committed and "just run in to check my mail." "Yep. But there's people in that crime-stoppers writing a $40 park- As soon as I stepped out of my car. Yours is unattended." ing ticket on my car. car into the snow, I was confronted "Hmmm . . . you're right," I OK, I was warned. My only by a TCU police officer. answered. "I left my life-sized, Fat-free food hurts diets qualm is this—his car was parked in look-alike, blow-up doll at home." cake and eat it too. But the ques- "Can't park there." the fire lane too, unattended, as he The NutraSweet Company's I considered the intelligence of tion of whether synthetic food wrote up my ticket in two minutes. By Lisa Touye low-calorie fat substitute, Sim- "Why?" I asked, feeling my this response, decided there additives are a good move still Columnist plesse, has been submitted for nose beginning to freeze. wasn't any and left to check my Andrea C. Wenning It sounds approval less than a year after arises. Senior/speech communication For people who are on low-fat "Illegal." mail. Call it pride; call it fear of like a dieter's Proctor & Gamble-Company's dream and a calorie-free, cholesterol-free oil, diets these products would be a godsend. They could have the low-fat die- olestra. Frito-Lay, Unilever and occaisonal slice of pizza, juicy ter's fantasy. CPC International are also de- hamburger or ice cream sundae of Death row delays, expenses But it could veloping fat substitutes of their also be a nut- own. their dreams. ritionist's Simplesse is ordinary milk or But would they really eat those nightmare. egg protein. The protein particles foods occaisonally or would they make death sentence useless have a free-for-all once they knew Fat-free hamburgers, pizza, are small and roll over each other accepts his appeal, Darden may be capital punishment system lacks both i easily so that the tongue tastes the the foods were fat-free? The whole fairness and logic. potato chips and ice cream will be By Nancy Andersen basis of their diets would be shot. tried again. possible within a year if some of creaminess associated with fat. Columnist Or take the case of Warren Consider the case of Robert Street- the low-calorie fat substitutes Simplesse can't be cooked so it is If they can nidge a little on their diet with fat-free products, who is Willie Dar- McCleskey. man, convicted of fatally shooting under review by the Federal Drug planned to be used in low-calorie Of the four men who robbed a dairy products like ice cream, but- to say they will stick with the diet den, convicted Christine Baker in her Kountze, Administration are approved. in 1973 for the Georgia store in 1978, killing a police Texas home. Streetman's lawyer con- But is it really an answer to the ter, mayonnaise and cream at all? Every day, people who are murder of a officer in the process, only McCles- tends Texas law kept the jury from problem of high fat consumption, cheese. key got the death penalty. The most A problem with Simplesse is weight conscious drink nutri- furniture store weighing mitigating factors-includ- or is it merely a convenience for important testimony against him that many people are allergic to tionally worthless sodas, some owner, is walk- ing Streetman's mental illness-that the junk food crowd? ing Florida's came from a man who had been in the might have meant a life sentence in- Many foods that people crave eggs and dairy products. Their with artificial sweeteners, because death row once jail cell next to him and said McCles- stead. are "quick fixes" like hamburgers, reactions to ingesting eggs or dairy they have "only one calorie" rather than drinking milk or fruit juices, again. key admitted shooting the officer. The U.S. Supreme Court will con- french fries and ice cream. Rather products range from a slight skin But, last December, a federal dis- rash to a serious reaction involving which have more calories, or 1If his crime differs only in the de- sider that argument in March, in a than search for something more tails from those of other condemned trict judge threw out the conviction case brought by another Texas pris- nutritious in the refrigerator, peo- paralyzed breathing passages and water. Some people, like diabetics, prisoners, he stands out for another because of new evidence that the jail- oner. ple will pack the pantry with pota- a trip to the hospital. NutraSweet reason. None of the other 1,982 in- house witness was working undercov- But for Streetman, executed in to chips and peanuts even more will most likely have to put a label have valid reasons for consuming these sugar-free beverages, but mates on the nation's death rows has er for the police. McCleskey is now January, it will be two months too when they are fat-free. on products that would contain entitled to a new trial without double Simplesse informing the custom- most people do not. had six cancelled dates with the ex- late. New fat substitutes would take jeopardy. No reforms tried so far have both ers about this. If people could learn to adapt ecutioner. away some of the guilt attached to It took his lawyers 10 years the first Proctor & Gamble's olestra has their diets to cut down fats, rather This month the U.S. Supreme preserved prisoners' rights and un- eating those items. That guilt often time. Will it be 1998 before McCles- been under review since last than change the composition of Court will consider whether to hear clogged the capital punishment sys- kept people from overeating in the key receives a final sentence-execu- spring. Olestra passes through the their food these fake fats would not Darden's appeal once again. tem. Some judges have tried to re- first place. be needed. Whatever its merits, Darden's case tion or not? duce the backlog of capital cases by body undigested and can be Ironically, by 1998 one of his "Put in the phony fat, and we cooked in and fried in without Then again, in a body-conscious typifies the ironic reason capital streamlining procedures, requiring accomplices in the robbery, who only attorneys to raise all their claims at can eat all the potato chips, all the calories being added. culture that wants it all and would punishment should be abolished-it got a 20-year sentence, should be the same time instead of bringing a greasies, all the ice creams we Either fat substitute, if it is rather change things than deal lacks finality. back on the street. want, and we can get away with approved, will be welcomed by with them, these fake fats are more The result is families of victims un- series of appeals. McCleskey and Darden might as But shaving a few steps off the pro- it," Joyce Nettleton, a nutritionist people who want to have their than a vanity, they are a necessity. able to put the horror behind them, and author of "Seafood and killers drifting in legal limbo, clogged well have life sentences, for keeping cess is hardly the answer. The only Health" was quoted in the Christ- courts and skyrocketing costs to keep them locked away permanently is no cure for the problems of the capital ian Science Monitor. the condemned in prison and in more expensive than granting them punishment system is abolition; yet appeal. 10 and 15 years of appeals. If the state public support for capital punishment "There's a place for those things must assume responsibility for taking Darden's delays, for example, gave remains so strong that Congress is un- in limited amounts or on infre- a human life, then the price to be paid his lawyers time to find two witnesses likely to do away with it. Abolition quent occaisions," Nettleson said. is time. who swear Darden could not have won't happen soon. "The problem is that so many of Meanwhile, Darden and McCles- our food choices fall into that been at the store at the time of the But cases that drag on for years key keep waiting. category." murder. If the Supreme Court aren't the only evidence that the Sty-SfaMJbiVmi TCU DAU.Y SKIFF ffljjffldSscaitit! The rCI Oatly Skiff w. Iconics letters to the editor and piest columns The Commentary Page is designed to offer a forum for i-Kprfssiun on anv issue All letters and columns submitted must be typed and double spaced U-tters must IM sigm-d and no loriRer than 300 words Letters and columns must be accompanied by the author s classification, major and phone number The SAi//reserves the right to edit or not publish any unacceptable letters or columns ... -r I'nsianed editorials are the views ol the Daily Skiff Signed columns and letters are solely the opinions ot the writer ,. 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Injuries, 'almosts' halt Flyin' Frogs tion Center in Fort Worth Friday and Saturday. Signups lor men's and women's The rest of the weekend was filled ahead of them, LSU and Rice, al race when Steve Crumpton was indoor soccer continues through By Regina Anderson with "almosts" and injuries for the finished very high in the standings at knocked down during the third leg. Friday. Anyone interested in en- Swimming Sports Writer Frogs. the NCAA Finals last year," Thornton "We were ready this week, I ran an exceptional first leg; it was better than tering a team should go by the in- After two weeks of impressive Sprinter Lisa Ford "almost" qual- said. last week. Steve Rodgers ran a very tramurals office in the Rickel The TCU swimmers will go starts, the TCU track team's well of ified in the women's 200 meter, "In fact, LSU set the American re- Thornton said, cord. They were the champions from good second leg. He did it in about Building. head-to-head with the University success ran dry. Signups for coed teams continue "Lisa missed qualifying by two one- last year. The fact that we were able to 48.5, which is very good," Allen said. of Texas Friday here in Fort This weekend at the Oklahoma In- through Feb. 26. hundreths of a seconds, and that's stick with them for three legs is pretty Crumpton was running when he Worth. The Longhorns are one of door Classic, the Frogs were ham- The intramurals department is really close," Thornton said. good," he said. was pushed from behind. the top-ranked teams in the na- pered by injuries and managed only in need of referees for indoor soc- The women's mile relay team with Sprinter Roscoe Tat urn finished "I was in second place, Baylor was tion. Start time is 7 p.m. All home one first-place finish. junior sprin- cer. Anyone who has experience or Ford, Vonda Morgan, Michelle Ste- second in the 55-meter dash with a in front of me and I think Oklahoma meets are held in the Rickel pool, ter Greg Sholars, who finished first in would like to learn how to referee wart and Debbie Devine "almost" time of 6.26. was third and Rice was fourth," and admission is free. the collegiate divison last week in the indoor soccer should come by the The men's 1600-meter relay once Crumpton said. "I was trying to pass 200-meter dash at the Dallas Morning qualified for nationals. intramural office in the Rickel again was the climax point for the the guy in front of me. We were com- News Classic, was the only bright They finished third with a time of Building and talk to Christine Basketball 3:46.64. Frogs. ing around the turn and I was making spot 00 the Flyin' Frogs roster. Brinkerhoff. The women 3200-meter relay Last week, junior Tony Allen and my move, trying to overtake him." The TCU Lady Frogs will com- Sholars qualified for the NCAA team, with Rebecca Allison, Devine, "Then the guy from Oklahoma senior Michael Cannon brought the Baseball pete tonight at 5 p.m. against the Championships by finishing first in Lesley Croxton and Karen Spears, Frogs from behind to win second in pushed me trying to pass me from the University of Houston in Houston. the 200 with a time of 21.62, finished third despite Spears being the Dallas Invitational. inside. The guy from Rice pushed me The TCU baseball team opens its home season Saturday against The men's game will follow at 7:30. Head Coach Bubba Thornton said hampered by a sore left leg. But this week the climax was a near down, and someone's track spike slit Texas Wesleyan. The admission to having Sholars qualify for nationals "They (the relay team) improved tragedy for the Frogs. my wrist," Crumpton said. all games is free. The games are Both teams will then travel to brings the number of Frogs who have their time. They finished with a time According to lead-off man Allen, Crumpton had to get five stitches in played at the baseball field located Texas Tech to take on the Red qualified so far this season up to four. of 9.04.5. The two teams that finished the Frogs were running an exception- his wrist. next to Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Raiders Saturday. The Horned Frogs continue The next home basketball games their home stand Sunday against will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, for the St. Edwards. Both the Saturday women against Texas, and Frogs becoming a team for believers and Sunday games are scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 24, against the to start at 1 p.m. Longhorns for the men. A one-time "We can't win even if The losses early in the season were But Iba only has so many aces up By Jerry Madden you forfeit" team has suddenly risen expected. His team hadn't meshed his sleeve for this season. He can con- Tennis Sports Columnist to the top of the admittedly weak together quite yet. Some wondered if centrate more on these problems dur- Track The TCU women's tennis team Southwest Conference class. While it ever would. ing the off-season. Members of the TCU Flyin' will take on the Texas Tech Red it's not the same as being called the But Iba believed in his players. He For now, his main concern centers Frogs are scheduled to compete at Raiders Friday in Lubbock. Start class of the Big East, it's certainly an knew the SWC was, and still is, any- on continuing the Frogs' scrappy de- the Southwest Conference Indoor time for the match is scheduled for improvement'over being the dregs of body's race. There is no powerhouse fense and lighting fires under Lewis meet at Tarrant County Conven- 1:30 p.m. the conference. in this league. and Rod Jacques. And what's the reason for this sud- So he tried to convince his players Defense has been the centerpiece den frogs-into-Super Frogs trans- they are as good as anybody else. And of the Frogs' turnaround. They play formation? Believing. now, that faith is beginning to pay off. opponents tight and keep the foes off 21 21 "I guess we started believing what TCU's starting five is as good as any the offensive boards. people, mostly MAIM MAIM Coach (Moe) Iba was telling us about other team's starting five without ex- This results in low-shooting per- young women, responded with an en- four or five games ago," guard John ception. Some might say that's a centages for TCU opponents. In the thusiastic "Yes!" FREE PIZZA Lewis said. "And we've played our general comment on the overall past few games the average is around And'while the song and its writer DURING best basketball since." weakness of the league. 42 percent. have now faded into somewhat It also gives a chance for TCU's big obscurity, since you can still hear the Four or five games ago, the Frogs But the fact is TCU can play with HAPPY HOUR! guns, Lewis and Player ofthe Week song on the oldies stations, the ques- were the laughingstock of the SWC, if anyone so long as the starters are in Jacques, to keep the games close with tion remains. not the entire nation. After all, hadn't the game. The Frogs proved that 2-7 MON.-SAT. TCU been in the NCAA Tournament against league-leaders SMU and their scoring. If TCU is to continue "Do you believe in magic?" last year and won the SWC handily? Arkansas. this pace, the team must have both Approximately 3,374 people in and TCU has trouble when it comes to scoring, with a little additional help around the Fort Worth area believe in But, as nightmares go, the begin- the bench. Ed Fromayan and Tim coming from point guard Danny Wednesday, Feb. 17 magic. Only one-fourth of those, ning ofthe season was ghastly. Games Chase, while not bad, aren't feared Hughes. maybe less, are TCU students. were blown, players were lost, scorers coming off the bench. And the TCU knows it can compete with its THE MOVIES Those, of course, are the attend- morale was down, attitudes were bad people behind them on the bench jfster teams. It knows it can beat ance numbers ofTCU's men's basket- and everyone had given up hope for almost never set foot on the court, them. ball game against Rice last Saturday. this season. except for practices and Rice blow- And, if TCU makes it to the SWC Thursday, Feb. 18 The low turnout is understandable, Everyone, that is, except Iba, his outs, Post Season Classic in Dallas, it given TCU's record (2-8 coming into coaches and a few dedicated fans. TCU also needs to work on an in- could, very possibly, win the automa- 4 REASONS UNKNOWN the game) and the opponent, the mis- side game. Fromayan and starting tic bid and make it back into the Iba is sort of like the fairy-godcoach 21 and over erable Rice Owls. of this story. He had been branded a post man Todd Willis barely scrape NCAA Tournament. It's not beyond 18-20 the realm of possibility, given the But those who attended the Rice pumpkin of a situation by retiring ten points a game combined. 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