NEWS FEATURES SPORTS A fashion student makes Can Adam Sandler pull off The director of basketball an outfi t out of medical a serious role in his new operations relives his moment supplies. movie “Reign Over Me?” in one of the greatest college TOMORROW PAGE 4 basketball games ever. PAGE 6 TCU WEDNESDAY March 28, 2007 Vol. 104 Issue 93 EST. 1902 DAILYWWW.DAILYSKIFF SKIFF.COM Schieffer discusses press at Symposium By KATIE GIANGRECO “I was aware that Libby was tell- sium, said Tracy Syler-Jones , assis- Staff Reporter ing an untruth, and as a citizen, tant vice chancellor for marketing In the third annual Schieffer I wouldn’t stand for it,” Russert and communication for TCU . Symposium on Tuesday night, said. “I didn’t enjoy having to be The symposium, “Life, Liberty NBC moderator Tim Russert said up there, and I don’t relish what and the Pursuit of the News: The he did not divulge the name of happened to him and his family. Media’s Role in a Democracy ,” was a CIA agent to Lewis “Scooter” But as a citizen and a journalist, moderated by 1959 TCU alumnus Libby. I didn’t have any other choice but Bob Schieffer , who is CBS News’ During the symposium in Ed to tell the truth.” chief Washington correspondent Landreth Auditorium, Russert Russert, along with some oth- and host of “Face the Nation .” refl ected on his experience as a er top names in journalism, also TCU’s journalism school was part of the Libby trial, saying it discussed the presidential election named after Schieffer in March MICHAEL BOU-NACKLIE/Staff Photographer CBS’s “Face the Nation” anchor Bob Schieffer (far left) speaks about the need for free press at the Schieffer Symposium was his duty as a reporter and a and the fi rings of U.S. attorneys. 2005. on Tuesday in Ed Landreth Auditorium. (Left to right) Speakers at the symposium included New York Times executive edi- citizen to tell the truth when he Between 800 to 1,000 people “Last year’s symposium was tor Bill Keller, ABC News legal correspondent Jan Crawford Greenburg, best-selling author Earl G. Graves and managing was on the witness stand. were in attendance at the sympo- See SCHIEFFER, page 2 editor and moderator of “Meet The Press” Tim Russert. Committee A DIFFERENT MEDIUM hopes to vend Former students school supplies to bring comic on campus By VALERIE COOPER radio show to TV Staff Reporter Though they started out as a By JOHN BOLLER Staff Reporter convenient way to grab a drink or snack anywhere, vending Two former students have been talk- machines now offer everything ing comics on KTCU since Thanksgiv- from books and DVDs to iPods ing 2001 , and, starting next month, they and cell phones. will begin airing their live television The Student Relations Com- versions of the show on Fanboy.tv. mittee of the Student Govern- Fanboy Radio was fi rst started by co- ment Association hopes that host and 2002 graduate Scott Hinze, 26, TCU will soon reap this con- more than fi ve years ago. Now Hinze, venience with school supply along with co-host Oliver Tull, 43, will vending machines on campus, begin airing live episodes of their show Student Relations Chair Justin April 2 on Fanboy.tv. The show, which Brown said. is being produced by Market News Net- As part of a long-term, multi- work, MN1 , will air at 7:30 p.m. Mondays faceted resolution, SGA is look- and Thursdays. The episodes will also ing into getting at least two of be available on demand, Hinze said. these vending machines on Hinze fi rst started talking about campus by next fall, President comics on the radio while he was Jace Thompson said . The idea an undergraduate on a show called came from responses to the “Thursday Come Friday,” he said. most recent student interest “We were required to spend nine survey conducted by the Stu- hours a week in the production room dent Relations Committee. as part of our production class,” Hinze The committee is research- said. ing methods of getting the Hinze continued with the radio vending machines. David show and started Meteorite Entertain- Yee , TCU Bookstore assistant ment Inc. with the help of his wife, manager, said the bookstore Britta Hinze, 24, a 2005 graduate. BRITTA HINZE will probably not be involved “Britta is the other half of MEI,” Brian Denham, Meg Fischer, Oliver Tull and Scott Hinze (from left) appeared on the fi rst episode of Fanboy TV, which was taped Monday in supplying the vending Hinze said. “She is the glue that holds night. Denham, who is a comic book artist for Marvel, was a guest on the pilot episode. machines. it all together. I could not do it with- “This has been discussed out her by my side.” specifi cally about the world of comics, before,” Yee said, “but no In 2003, Hinze met his future part- according to MN1. Because this is the action was taken.” ner Tull, who is a member of the com- case, Hinze and Tull have total creative Yee said the bookstore is edy group, “Four Day Weekend,” in control in what they talk about and in discussing other methods of Fort Worth. who they invite onto the show. making school supplies more “Oliver was more experienced at “It is unreal that we have total con- accessible for students, but noth- talking and speaking on the radio,” trol over our show,” Hinze said. “That ing has been confi rmed yet. Hinze said. “He also has a deep love is something that is very rare in the Brown said he hasn’t exclud- for comics and brings great energy to type of medium that we work in.” ed using outside vendors, the show and to our listeners.” Russell Scott, KTCU station man- considering the bookstore’s Tull, who served in the Army from ager, as well as listener of the show, limited resources. The book- 1982 to 1986 in Germany, went to but is most impressed about how fast store is housed in temporary did not graduate from Texas A&M Uni- Fanboy Radio has taken off and the trailers on the site of the pre- versity. Tull was working with his com- highly respected guests that they have vious building. Construction edy group when he met Hinze. Tull gotten on the show. on the new 34,000 square- wanted to be a part of the show, and he “It is such a great show, and both foot bookstore is scheduled soon became a co-host with Hinze. Scott and Oliver are very dedicated to to begin in late April . “It was three months ago when we it,” Scott said. “They have made their “Especially with our book- were approached by MN1,” Tull said. show into a quality product, with lis- store in the transitional state “It is going to be exciting and great teners from all over.” that it’s in, it’s really important for our listeners to be able to watch us Past guests on the show include to have another way to get sup- broadcasting. We hope that this will comic legends Kevin Smith and Joss plies,” Brown said. give our listeners more of an oppor- Whedon. BRITTA HINZE The machines, which will like- tunity to get involved in the show.” “We have had such highly accom- Oliver Tull (left) and Scott Hinze were co-hosts for Fanboy Radio and will now be bringing ly be placed in the library and Part of the show’s success is that plished writers and artists in the past,” their show to Fanboy.tv. The show is being produced by Market News Network and will air Reed Hall, will vend items such there are not many radio shows that talk See FANBOY, page 2 at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. as bluebooks, Scantrons, pens and pencils. Similar school-sup- ply vending machines are used on other campuses, including Students, faculty will get second chance to discuss gas drilling possibilities the local Tarrant County College District and Duke University . A By NATHAN BASS will lead the discussion again also allowed to ask questions trustees signed a letter of highly sought after by energy machine in the Collin County Staff Reporter to follow up on their discus- and give their feedback on the intent naming Four Sevens companies looking to tap into Community College District A second discussion about sion Thursday about the gas- process. the university’s natural gas the natural gas resource. even dispenses NoDoz pills . the status of the university’s drilling operations. The university began to operator and gave the com- Although a primary focus of Brown said he would like natural gas opportunities They provided an update examine its opportunities for pany sole negotiating rights the drilling will be to increase the machines to utilize send- will take place at 12:15 p.m. on the progress being made natural gas exploration last with the university. revenue, it will also impact home, similar to other vending today. toward an agreement and said month after it was approached University-owned land sits students in the engineering, machines on campus. Don Mills, vice chancellor safety requirements must be by several energy companies on top of part of the Barnett geology and environmental “These things will be like for student affairs, and Brian met before any lease will be with leases, according to a news Shale, which is one of the larg- science departments through your own, minibookstore in Gutierrez, vice chancellor for signed. release about the drilling. est natural gas resources in focused research, according to the same building that you

fi nance������������� and administration, Students and faculty were On March 2, the board of the United States. It has been the media release. have class,” Brown said. ������������ ��������� WEATHER PECULIAR FACT TODAY’S HEADLINES CONTACT US TODAY: Partly Cloudy, 80/64 DARWIN, AUSTRALIA: An environmental group Send your questions, said Tuesday it had captured a “monster” toad FEATURES: Modest Mouse released new album, page 4 THURSDAY: T-Storms, 69/59 compliments, complaints the size of a small dog. OPINION: Technology a dangerous time waster, page 3 and hot tips to the staff at FRIDAY: Isolated T-Storms, 61/53 — Associated Press [email protected] 2 NEWS TCU Daily Skiff Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Enterprise Magazine. more about the war than some new side of the candidate week,” Graves said. “There FANBOY SCHIEFFER “If I could have a dinner may want to know. that the United States hadn’t are more important issues From page 1 From page 1 party to talk about the news, “Some people care because seen before. we should be focusing on. I couldn’t think of a better it’s their job to care,” he said, “We saw a new side of com- Gonzales should step down Hinze said. “Both Kevin and Josh were focused on the changing group of people to invite,” referring to people with passion from Edwards,” Keller to prevent further embar- excellent guests. They took calls and communication landscape,” Schieffer said. invested international inter- said. “In that announcement, rassment for the administra- even gave ideas and hints about getting Schieffer said. “But these In a press conference before ests. “But others care because we saw more character from tion.” discovered in the industry.” days, there’s so much news the symposium, Schieffer, they think it’s part of being a a presidential candidate than Schieffer also talked about Hinze said they also allow for that we need to focus on that Russert, Keller and Green- citizen. It should be high up ever before.” the need for free press. upcoming artists or artists that are tonight.” burg discussed the media’s in the story why the reader Graves said the media cov- “In a democracy, the news underground on the show and try to The panel of journalists responsibility to the public. should care.” ered the firing of eight U.S. provides a second source of help them get noticed by comic book featured NBC News’ Russert, Both Keller and Greenburg When asked what he attorneys too much, and that information about the govern- publications. New York Times executive edi- agreed that it’s the duty of thought about presidential Alberto Gonzales, the attorney ment,” he said. “I believe we “Recently we held a contest where tor Bill Keller, ABC News legal journalists to educate and candidate John Edwards’ general responsible for the fir- need a shield law so citizens listeners got the chance to send in their correspondent Jan Crawford inform. announcement that his wife’s ings, should step down. can have a full, independent work,” Hinze said. “Fanboy Radio staff Greenburg and Earl G. Graves, Keller said journalists breast cancer had returned, “This case is the new Anna picture of what the govern- then selected which work they thought founder and publisher of Black should be expected to report Keller said it brought out a Nicole (Smith) story of the ment is doing.” was the best.” The winner of the show was just recently signed by a comic book pub- lication in California, Hinze said. Hinze and Tull not only help upcom- Press secretary diagnosed with recurring stomach cancer ing artists but have recently started a program called “Hero For Heroes.” By WILLIAM DOUGLAS and spread to his liver. Snow, Bush told reporters in the on the job.” Stephen Hess, a scholar of “We send over packages of comics, McClatchy Newspapers 51, had a cancerous growth White House Rose Garden. Bush said he’s looking government-press relations movies and music to the troops over WASHINGTON — Medi- removed from his lower “My attitude is, is that we forward to the day Snow at Washington’s Brookings in Iraq,” Hinze said. “These guys are cal experts said Tuesday that abdomen on Monday, when need to pray for him and for returns as his spokesman. Institution, said Snow was on the real heroes. We send them these White House Press Secretary doctors discovered that it was his family.” Perino said she believes it’s course to become a ground- things to remind them home that they Tony Snow’s recurrence of malignant and had spread. About 15,760 Ameri- Snow’s intention to return, breaking White House press would not normally get.” cancer isn’t necessarily a Snow had his colon cans will be diagnosed but added that she didn’t secretary. Tull added that he knows from expe- death sentence and he may removed two years ago after with colorectal cancer this know when. “He’s a much more pro- rience about being in war, and that be able to manage living with it was found to be cancerous, year and 52,000 will die Snow and his wife, Jill, active press secretary because something as simple as a comic book it indefinitely. and he endured six months from the disease, accord- have three children, ages 10, of his background on Fox can really help raise morale amongst Chemotherapy and proper of chemotherapy. ing to the National Cancer 11 and 14. News,” Hess said. “He’s much the soldiers. medication can make living He informed President Institute. In about half of The White House hired more a political player in this Meghan Fischer, a senior RTVF with the disease manage- Bush of his condition by tele- colon cancer patients, the Snow last April from Fox role. I think he was going major and assistant for the show, will able. phone early Tuesday from his disease will spread to the News, where he was a com- to be a very special sort of also be working on the news portion “It’s certainly not ‘quit hospital bed. liver. mentator. He gave the White secretary.” of the show. your job, get the affairs “He said he’s going to be Perino informed report- House a more telegenic, con- In his relatively short time “I will be writing the news scripts in order and say goodbye going after it as aggressive- ers about Snow’s cancer fident and authoritative pub- on the job, Snow expanded for the live show,” Fischer said. “This to the relatives in the next ly as he can,” White House during the routine early lic face than Bush’s previous the role’s boundaries, becom- is a great opportunity for Fanboy. I am six months,’” said Dr. Elliot spokeswoman Dana Peri- morning off-camera press spokesmen, Ari Fleischer ing the first press secretary also a little nervous since the TV show Newman, chief of gastroin- no told reporters, sobbing. briefing. Usually it’s con- and Scott McClellan. Both to headline Republican Party will be live.” testinal cancer surgery at “It’s very hard for us at the tentious, but Tuesday’s ses- often clung to canned talk- fundraisers. Donald Punchatz, adjunct professor the New York University White House. We know that sion was somber as Perino ing points when questions The return of Snow’s can- of illustration in art & art history, a lis- Cancer Institute and School you love him, too, but it was struggled with her compo- got tough. cer comes less than a week tener and one of the show’s callers, said of Medicine. “If he gets the hard news for us.” sure and reporters respect- Snow was more nimble on after Elizabeth Edwards, wife he is most impressed by the amount right kind of chemotherapy, Through Perino, Snow said fully asked questions about his feet. He eagerly engaged, of Democratic presidential of information in each broadcast. he could have a good qual- he would decline to share Snow’s condition. often questioning a reporter’s candidate John Edwards, “It is a wonderful insight for those ity of life and work again, details about his course of Helen Thomas, a Hearst line of questioning, deliver- announced that her cancer interested in comics to find out about and, hopefully, keep it in treatment until he has more Newspapers columnist and ing editorial insights and has returned and spread to the past, present and future of comic check.” information. dean of the White House using wit to deflect questions her bones and is incurable, books,” Punchatz said. ”The interviews T h e W h i t e Ho u s e “His attitude is, one, that press corps who frequently or break the tension during but treatable. She discov- are so fascinating. They give the comic announced Tuesday that he is not going to let this spars with Snow, told Perino: a particularly testy session ered she had breast cancer book world exactly what it needs.” Snow’s cancer had returned whip him, and he’s upbeat,” “Tell him we hope he’ll stay with reporters. in 2004.

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THE SKIFF VIEW BY BRENDAN KIEFER Diversity not just in ethnicity tudents may be seeing a spike in the There are other kinds of diversity that go number of minority students on campus unrecognized, however. S next semester. Bringing in economically diverse applicants The admissions office says the number of can add to the university’s diversity just the applications received from minorities is up to same as ethnic diversity. 32.9 percent this year, up from last year’s 29.3 The university should also continue to draw percent. on all areas of the country and the world for The university is inching closer to ethnic applicants with different backgrounds. diversity on campus — something that has his- The fact is that a black student from a High- torically troubled it. land Park family just isn’t as likely to contribute The number of minority students has been as many new ideas to the university as a white on the rise for a while. In 2006, 18 percent of student raised in a rough neighborhood. freshmen were classified as minorities com- Differences among students like that are pared to 15 percent of the student body as a almost impossible to quantify, even though whole. they can make a huge impact on the campus’ What this slow influx is doing to help the diversity. university, though, is not as easily quantifiable. The admissions office certainly has the It’s hard to argue with the fact that admitting desire to analyze such differences, but they more minorities will ultimately increase diver- must be given the room to do so. sity on campus. It’s time to back off the easily quantifiable Ethnicity is not the only factor that contrib- forms of diversity like ethnicity and look for utes to diversity, though, even if it is one of the students who have the most potential to add easiest factors to quantify. new ideas and bring different experiences to The university has been attacked for years the university. over a perceived lack of ethnic diversity. — News editor Andrew Chavez for the editorial board. Waiting for true love better idea Gore’s presidential promise low; than quick physical fulfillment hopefuls should face reality Fairy tales tell girls to wait students constantly in tele- that dream job is admirable. No conversation about 2008, got the barest pos- for their Prince Charming to vision shows such as MTV’s “I think women are getting the presidential campaign “The boomlet sible majority, 218 votes. come and sweep them off their “Laguna Beach” or “Girls tired of the double standard,” is complete these days until for Gore is not a It will not pass the Senate feet. However, a recent trend Gone Wild” and in doing Green says. “They have needs someone pops the burning sign of strength; and, even if it does, Bush COMMENTARY reveals that so are setting the wrong and desires, and they’re going question: Is Al Gore going would veto it. That means young women example. to fulfill them. Feminism to run? it’s a reflection Dems eventually will have would rather Former director of wom- encourages women to respect My answer is always the of the party’s to vote for a “clean” fund- “hook up” en’s studies and political sci- themselves and frees men same: He wants to, but inability to make ing bill or be guilty of than pursue ence associate professor, and women of social con- shouldn’t. It would be a a commitment defunding our troops in and maintain Joanne Green, said it is sex- straints.” loser for him and it might to anyone or battle. If Friday’s vote was a long-term ist to judge the women who Of course, this does not cost the Democratic Party victory, it’s hard to imag- relationship. “hook up” and not their male mean that having these one- the White House. anything.” ine what defeat would look According partners. After all, when time encounters with multiple That Gore has the itch is like. Alyssa Dizon to the March men move from woman partners come without con- obvious. He refuses to rule both in a general election. Gore, of course, knows 16 ABC News article, “Search- to woman, they are called sequences. Stepp says that out a run and his return One poll had Gore at all about close votes, hav- ing for Mr. Right Now,” 23- “studs,” while the female women who practice “hook- to Capitol Hill last week 14 percent, in third place, ing won the popular vote year-old Evi Lalangas says, equivalent receives a not-so- ing up” are not necessarily to talk about global warm- ahead of John Edwards. in 2000. But those who “(Hooking up) means there’s flattering name. Why aren’t “emotionally detached” as ing looked like a cam- That seems pretty good for remember that fact alone no emotional element. We men judged in the same they claim to be and are left paign stop. His film “An a guy not running, until are forgetting the rest of hooked up, I’m physically satis- way? It is not fair to praise with emotional scars that can Inconvenient Truth” won you remember that 14 per- the story. He was a lousy fied, and I went on my way.” one and criticize the other. affect future relationships. an Oscar and his nomina- cent is about where Newt candidate who should have “Hooking up” can span Gender stereotypes must In addition, there are tion for a Nobel Prize has Gingrich is among Repub- won in a cakewalk. He was from kissing to having sex be broken down. Men and physical risks of contracting supporters dreaming. Win- licans, and nobody thinks so bad he lost his home with a complete stranger. women deserve to be treated diseases or getting pregnant. ning that prize would be a he’s going to be president. state of Tennessee. Laura Sessions Stepp, a with respect and not as tools There is no rush for young stick in George Bush’s eye The Gore Fantasy is an Old doubts about his reporter from The Wash- for satisfying desires. women or men to get mar- and would create a ground- example of the Democratic authenticity would surface, ington Post, describes the Before judging these wom- ried right away; it is perfectly swell for his candidacy. He ritual of eating their own, including that he paid for potential danger of these en who refrain from long- fine to play the field. But it would vault to the head of of indulging in bickering advice on dressing like an flippant, short-term relation- term relationships, we have is vital that we make good the pack and win the nom- and second-guessing until alpha male. Even his per- ships on young women in to look at the possible rea- decisions and be responsible ination. defeat has been secured. sonal commitment to the her book, “Unhooked: How sons behind their actions. for our actions. “Hooking Dream on. In real life, The habit was on full dis- environment is suspect, Young Women Pursue Sex, Women today are more con- up” may be fun for a while, Gore is more likely to be a play in Friday’s House vote with his carbon-spewing Delay Love, and Lose at cerned with achieving suc- but are we willing to take spoiler than a winner, the on ending the war in Iraq. lifestyle already the butt of Both.” She argues that the cessful careers than settling those physical and emotional Ralph Nader of 2008. The Despite promises to bring late-night jokes. And despite media broadcast this trend to down and starting a family. risks? It is great for women to boomlet for Gore is not a the troops home and blis- his conviction that we face high school They feel free to do what feel strong and confident in sign of his strength; it is tering attacks on the GOP a global crisis, Gore hardly and col- they want to do and push themselves, but if they aren’t a reflection of the party’s “culture of corruption,” mentioned the subject six lege marriage to the back careful, they will suffer the inability to make a commit- Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s years ago because his han- of their minds. consequences. ment to anyone or anything. team openly bought votes dlers told him not to. There is less We do not always need Sen. Hillary Clinton and by promising tens of mil- That’s part of the Al pressure for immediate satisfaction; it Barack Obama are first and lions of dollars in wasteful Gore story, too, and it women to might not always be worth second in national party subsidies for dairy farmers, should wake up the dream- get married the effort. In any case, polls for good reason: Clin- spinach producers and pea- ers about his chances of right away there is nothing wrong with ton has the track record, nut businesses. Hard-line saving the party in 2008. because it is being a hopeless romantic, money, field operation and liberals were fighting ultra- Better he should stick to finally accept- willing to wait for a true, star power and Obama has hard-line liberals. saving the planet. able for women long-lasting love. the energy, charisma and After all that, the bill, Michael Goodwin is a columnist to be indepen- Alyssa Dizon is a sophomore freshness. It escapes me which continues war fund- for New York Daily News. His dent. Staying broadcast journalism how Gore would be more ing even as it requires column was distributed by MCT. focused on getting major from Aiea, HI. attractive than either or withdrawal by September Turn off technology; multitasking dangerous time-waster

It is easy to get lost in the While society tells us to magnetic resonance imaging cent of them chatted away One must wonder how that phone when someone calls. never-ending rush that defines go, go, go, I believe that when giving subjects multiple while behind the wheel. A loss translates into coursework Signing off instant messen- college life. Time seems sparse sometimes we should just tasks, found that of all the study done by the University in college, whether it be study- ger — not putting up an COMMENTARY and does not take a chill pill. trillions of synaptic connec- of Utah shows that driving ing for a test or doing some away message — will also allow for com- Even though most believe tors and billions of neurons while talking on the phone really tough math homework. decrease the amount of pleting one that multitasking is the most ready to give and receive was the same as driving while D’s could turn into B’s if only distraction causing loss of task at a time. efficient way to get things information, the human intoxicated. Analysts at Basex, shutting down the computer focus. Once the task is com- Multitasking done, the University of capacity is limited by “an a firm of business research, were possible. As this is the plete, one can fire up AIM, has become a Michigan’s cognitive scien- inability to concentrate on believe that the American age of communication through log on to Facebook and call huge part of tist David E. Meyer said he two things at once.” economy suffers a loss of near- technology, it becomes more that best friend. not only col- thinks differently. Marois found that the ly $600 billion from interrup- and more difficult to stray People need to realize that lege life, but “Multitasking is going to average delay when one tions and multitasking in the away from devices that puts while undertaking a task is Hayley Freeman also the Amer- slow you down, increasing multitasks is about one sec- workplace. A survey conduct- the world at our fingertips. time consuming, they can still ican culture, as well. the chances of mistakes,” he ond. That may not seem like ed by Basex shows that many Limiting the checking of access the world when the task Whether one talks on says. “Disruptions and inter- much but, when it comes to workers believe that 28 per- e-mail to once every two or is complete. If it were the end instant messenger while ruptions are a bad deal from operating heavy machinery cent of their time is devoted three hours should help so of the world or something, studying for a major exam or the standpoint of our ability or driving a car, that one to distractions, such as e-mail that the “you’ve got mail” they would know it. Other- drives while talking on the to process information.” second could be the differ- during work, instant mes- declaration will not stop wise, poking a friend on Face- cell phone, trying to juggle Rene Marois, a neurosci- ence between life or death. saging and the recovery time the task at hand. Putting book can wait. tasks so that everything crams entist at Vanderbilt Univer- In a survey by Nationwide required from those events. the cell phone on silent Hayley Freeman is a freshman into a microscopic schedule sity who studied efficiency Mutual Insurance Co., of The about $600 billion-esti- while driving will make it English major from Fort Worth. Her has become a huge fact of life. of multitasking by using 12,000 drivers, about 73 per- mated loss is quite shocking. less tempting to pick up the column appears Wednesdays.

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Sandler’s dramatic attempt refreshing By KYLE ARNOLD supporting cast that includes Liv Reign Staff Writer Tyler (“Armageddon”), who plays If there were those who thought Sandler’s therapist and Saffron Adam Sandler could never escape that Burrows (“Troy”) playing a crazed “Billy Madison” role, his Oscar-worthy patient of Cheadle’s. performance in “Reign Over Me” surely Written and directed by Mike Binder over sets them straight. (“The Upside of Anger”), this film cap- “Reign Over Me” is one of those films tures the essence of what good film- Me that reassures us of why we go to the making is and should be. By creating movies in the first place. It manages to real-life storylines, this movie is sim- evoke emotions of laughter and sad- ple enough for any viewer to under- ness simultaneously. stand yet still unpredictable. It also Starring Don Cheadle (“Crash”), shows how important casting is to a Adam Sandler (“Click”) and Jada Pinkett movie. Cheadle and Sandler feed off Smith (“Collateral”), “Reign Over Me” of each other and look truly genuine is the story of Charlie Fineman, a man on screen. who lost his entire family in the Sept. Cheadle turns in yet another stellar 11 terrorist attacks. performance, and Sandler proves, once Fineman, played by Adam Sandler, and for all, that he can be a serious, has chosen to deal with this unimagi- dramatic actor. He does so in a way nable tragedy by acting like it and the that “Happy Gilmore” is not too far off rest of his life never happened. in the distance. Don Cheadle plays Fineman’s old col- “Reign Over Me” is that film that lege roommate, Alan Johnson. Bump- every director and actor hopes to be ing into each other, Fineman has no a part of. It leaves the audience com- idea of the past they have shared. Hav- pletely satisfied, and it sheds light on ing not talked or seen each other in how important friends can be in life. years, Johnson tries to rebuild their Whether it is chance or destiny, those old relationship. random encounters can save lives, and Jada Pinkett Smith, playing John- for Charlie Fineman, it did just that. son’s slightly overbearing wife, leads

the way for the rest of a fantastic ★★★★★ COLUMBIA PICTURES Don Cheadle (“Crash”) and Adam Sandler (“Click”) star in “Reign Over Me.” Modest Mouse album offers songs for all By SAM ORTIZ and “Missed the Boat,” and rather comple- addition to the already breathtaking album. Staff Writer ment front man Isaac Brock’s charismatic He adds a stunning harmonic match to Good news for people who love vocalization. Brock’s low-pitched inflections. music; Modest Mouse may have been While some of the musical aspects Not to worry, Modest Mouse retains “dead before the ship even sank,” but have changed — though we aren’t com- its love for mixing and matching com- the band had us hooked before it even plaining — the lyrics have remained pletely different styles of music. On the set sail. Successful musicians everywhere as beautiful and enigmatic as before. track “Florida,” by the end of the song have one huge worry when releasing a For one, “Ship” can boast an extended we have a mixing of soft rock, early new album: Will people like it as much as theme to go along with the title; each Pink Floyd and a little bit of heavy the last album? Allow us to ease the wor- track is filled with nautical metaphors metal connected in at the end. ries of Washington’s own Modest Mouse. and references. Lyrics such as, “While This album has something that will Its newest release, “We Were Dead Before we’re on the subject, could we change entrap anyone. For first-time Modest the Ship Even Sank” is a strong, desirable the subject now?” and “looking toward Mouse listeners, the band gives us the and enticing album that has at least one the future, we were begging for our track “Dashboard,” which is admittedly song for everyone. past” illustrate Brock’s ability to bring catchy, and the soft “Little Motel.” Perhaps the most exciting surprise on out the confusion in life and have them Even after repeated listens, it is hard this latest musical venture is the addition make some sort of sense. to stop pressing repeat on this album. of a new guitarist. Johnny Marr, legend- If you listen to the sixth track, “Missed Modest Mouse has found its perfect ary guitarist for The Smiths, adds his the Boat,” you may recognize a familiar follow-up in “Ship,” and now we are

PIPER FERGUSON/MCT Campus own atmospheric and unique level to the voice that belongs to The Shin’s frontman all reaping the benefits. Modest Mouse members (left to right) Eric Judy, Benjamin Weikel, Isaac Brock and Dann album. His musical stylings are blatantly James Mercer. Mercer’s voice is one that is Gallucci. obvious on tracks, such as “Fire it Up” unlike any other in music and is a perfect ★★★★★ TCU Daily Skiff TODAY IN HISTORY WORTH A LAUGH — BUT ONLY ONE 1979: At 4 a.m., the worst accident in the history Q: What did the cannibal get when he was late for dinner? of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when Etc. a pressure valve in a reactor at Three Mile Island A: The cold shoulder. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 fails to close. 5

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BY TIM BELLA he went from high school assistant coach to his Staff Reporter current post as director of basketball operations Anniversaries. in a short period of time. They can bring the best or the worst out of peo- He said that although this past season, his first ple and elicit emotions ranging from jubilance to at TCU, was a rough one for the men’s team, he rage and everything in between. For Sean Woods, is confident that his winning background will some anniversaries are inescapable. contribute to better times for the Horned Frogs Today marks the 15th anniversary that Woods, basketball and head coach Neil Dougherty, who the director of basketball opera- he said he enjoys working for. tions for the TCU men’s basket- “I just want to be able to help as much as I ball team, hit what was thought can,” Woods said. “I want to help coach Dough- to be the eventual game-winning erty have success here at TCU.” shot in 1992 for his Kentucky His arrival at TCU also has given Woods the Wildcats in the East Regional chance to team up with his stepson, Martiese Final against the Duke Blue Morones. Devils. Morones, a freshman point guard, said that WOODS “It seems like it has been a after signing his letter of intent in April 2006, year or two ago,” Woods said in reference to the Woods was offered the job of director of bas- game. “They play it so much — they’ll never let ketball operations shortly thereafter. Woods was it die.” officially announced as director of basketball The “it” Woods referred to was the game’s final operations in August 2006. Morones said that 2.1 seconds, which featured Christian Laettner’s while the clip of Laettner’s shot still results in improbable full-court catch, spin and fade-away flashbacks for Woods regarding what could have buzzer-beater — a play that is remembered as been, he remains proud of his stepfather and all arguably the most memorable sequence of events that he has been able to accomplish throughout in the long and storied history of men’s college the course of his post-Kentucky life. basketball. “It feels good knowing that your dad played Woods said a communication breakdown in one of the most memorable games in college occurred between Wildcat players John Pelphrey basketball,” Morones said. “Seeing that he played and Deron Feldhaus on where to be on the court in a game like that makes me want to play in a in regards to guarding Laettner. game like that someday.” “(Laettner) got a better shot than what he In Woods’ office, the casual spectator will find thought he was about to get,” Woods said. that it is here where Woods pays tribute to the In the end, Woods’ 21-point, nine-assist perfor- present and future of Horned Frogs purple while mance was not enough to overcome the final twist remembering his glory days in Lexington, Ky. A of what is perhaps the greatest college basketball picture of Woods with the three other seniors game of all time. What was supposed to be a fairy from the 1991-92 Kentucky team, coined “The tale Final Four appearance in his senior season Unforgettables” by college basketball circles every- turned into a nightmare in the blink of an eye, where, as well as then-Kentucky head coach Rick and brought Woods to the floor in agony. Pitino sits in his office. DUKE SPORTS INFORMATION “I just lost all power in my legs — just devas- Woods said these men, not one game 15 years Christian Laettner (32) of Duke, runs off the court with arms raised after hitting the game-winning shot in the East Regional final of tated,” Woods said. “I wished it was a dream.” ago, shaped his life, and helped make him into the NCAA Division-1 basketball tournamaent March 28, 1992. Sean Woods (11) of Kentucky, far right, holds his head after Laettner Although it was depressing to see Duke win the man he is today. makes his shot. Woods is now the director of basketball operations for the Horned Frogs. the national title without much of a challenge “It’s OK to lose, but if you can look in the the rest of the way during the 1992 tournament, mirror and say ‘I gave it everything I had,’ then Woods said time heals all wounds, and he looks that’s the best thing you can ask of yourself,” back and is very grateful to have been a part of Woods said. the game. Of course, that does not mean he has So as sports outlets nationwide put the Laettner forgotten the outcome. clip on repeat today, fans might see a player in a “The only down thing is that it’s considered blue jersey in the bottom, right-hand corner of the the greatest game in college basketball, but (we) television screen fall to the floor in defeat. What lost it,” Woods said. they do not show is a man who is much more than After playing his final college game, Woods one game. After today, he can go back to living had a brief stint in the NBA with the Indiana his life as director of basketball operations. Pacers and worked camps with several NBA But that’s what anniversaries are for: to players such as Antoine Walker and Tony Delk remember the past to better one’s self for the before entering the coaching ranks. From there, future.