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Vol. 100 • Issue 90 • Fort Worth, Texas www.ikiff.tcii.edu Thursday, March 27. 2003 Alumnus lands job in Homeland Security l» BRENT YAMNA cies with an annual budget of $40 billion. was crucial to the development of his career said she got to know England as a trusted as depuly secretarj He said England is a ter- Stall Reporter The department, which represents the because it allowed him to leave the engi- friend and adviser while she m the mayor rific leader who has been involved in serv- Inside the walls of the Pentagon are the of- largest government reorganization since neering field for the business of engineering. of Port Worth. She said England has terrific ing his country for decades. fices of the people responsible lor protecting 1947. is devoted to defending America's England said he had a degree in engi- management and administrative skills. "The country is lucky to have Gordon the American public. Gordon England, a freedom and security — especially now neering but realized a separate degree in amazing v ision and perfect locus. England serving as deputy secretary because TCU business graduate, that the nation is under constant threat of business was necessary to Iced his constant "Gordon could have retired and gone fish- he is the perfect person (or this tremendous calls one of these presti- terrorism because of its involvement in craving for business knowledge. ing or whatever it is men like Gordon England undertaking,'' Wensing said. "The Navy's gious offices his own. war with Iraq, he said. "I always enjoyed the business side of en- do when they decide to retire." Granger said loss is the nation's gam." England, who received a gineering more than engineering itself and England said he credits the education "Instead he answered the call for service England said in all the positions he has master's degree in business wanted to improve my management skills," "He gave Ins skills, his vision and his pa- held — from consulting firm owner of Lock- he received from TCU and its professors from TCU in 1975. was sc- he said. triotism to the nation as secretary ol ilk- heed Martin aircraft company to vice presi- with providing him the "foundation" for lectcd by President George England said the leadership abilities and Navy. Now. he has accepted a new assign dent ol General Dynamics to secretary of the much of the success he has experienced. Bush to form the Depart- management skills he acquired during his ment in service to our country and today, in N.ivy - that he has always tried to focus "The faculty was very professional, ex- ment of Homeland Security seven years at TCU are important to his great America, no task is more important than de- solely on his job and to become more fa- AMJLA perienced and ethical, which are impor- with Secretary Tom Ridge. ENGI success. He said ever) experience he has en fending our homeland." miliar with its duties. Deputy Secretary England tant characteristics to pass on to students. countered since leaving the university has Navy Capt. Kevin Wenring, who worked "I've never viewed myself as particularly said inane-mail that he is attempting to build even for those who had considerable expe- been to prepare him lor his "latest service In with England for 211 months in the Navy, successful and am frankly always surprised the foundation for a new government de- rience like me." he said. the nation." said England's exceptional leadership prin- partment that will integrate 22 separate agen- England said having a master's degree Fort Worth Congresswonutti Kay Granger ciples provided him the opportunity to serve IfdK OH ENGL \\H. /«>: Paratroopers land in Iraq; aid arrives Bidwell to
BY IIWII) ESP0 \ iated IV- receive 1st Army airborne forces parachuted into northern Iraq on Wednesday, seizing an airfield as a prelude to opening a north- ern front against Saddam Hussein. British w arplanes bombed an enemy convoy flee- Brite Ph.D. ing the besieged city of Basra in the south. One week into the war, the possibility i;\ Msini k\ luitnw of a major battle loomed within 100 miles N.,11 Reportn of the capital as a larger convoy — this I ni live veils. Duane Bidwell has gone through one made up of elite Republican Guard course work, exams and writing a 400-page dis- forces — moved in the direction of Amer- sertation. Km now his hard work must be put ican troops aiming for Saddam's seal of ■ power. through anothei test In order to become the first student in ever earn Jumping from low-flying jets into the ,i doctorate decree from Brite Divinity School, Iraqi night, an estimated l.(KX) paratroop- Bidwell w ill have to pass the process ol defending ers landed near an airstrip in Kurdish-con- Ins dissertation in members ol Brite faculty today trolled territory less than 30 miles from Bidwell said he is nervous because he'll be pre- the Turkish border. senting to a community ol scholars that he respects Hundreds of miles to the south, the un- and has known lor a long lime He said it is a hum challenged bombing of Iraqi forces leav- Ming situation because they will decide it he be- ing Basra raised hopes that ground troops comes then professional equal or not. could soon enter the city, feared at risk for a humanitarian crisis. HIM BRITE, The military developments unfolded as the first humanitarian delivery of supplies rolled into southern Iraq, greeted at the border by hungry children. With American and British forces mass- ing to the south, west and now the north of Baghdad, the Iraqi regime kept much of the news from its own people Instead, it emphasized a claim that two American cruise missiles had killed 14 civilians in Chml Diaz Vtytr/Dallas Homing Von Baghdad and wounded dozens more. U.S Marine Staff Sgt. Brian Flaherty of New York, Delta Company of the Second Tank Battalion, disconnects a fuel bladder from a tank as a dust storm rages "This war is tar from over." President in preparation for an advance to the north of Iraq Tuesday. The move north has been one of the most aggressive tank road marches in Marine history. Bush said in a quick trip to the Florida headquarters of U.S. Central Command, which is overseeing the war. Still, he said Iraqi regime, and that day is drawing near." The bombing campaign was crimped, as sions were heard, as well, near the oil-rich 1/ ..i./.i GoodshelUl victory was only a matter of time, adding. For the second straight day, swirling well, but Baghdad television was knocked city of Kirkuk in the north. Duane Bidwell should become the first student to earn a Ph d "There will be a day of reckoning for the sandstorms hampered American units. off the air for several hours, and explo- i \hnr ..ii Hi \0. page 6) from Bnte Divinity School after presenting his dissertation Global focus What rhymes with spring!? Groups raise
BY BRENT YAMNA Goudie, the elected president-desig- $70,000 for Stall hVportei nate of the International Association of Green Honors Chair lecturer An- GeomorphologisLs, said he was invited drew Goudie will focus his speech on to speak at TCU primarily to share his St. Jude event global warming as an environmental ideas regarding global wanning. He issue and its future impact on the said Texas, especially the Padre Is- Hi I VK\IIK\l>KI(kM»\ lands, will be the most affected by world's landscape said Mike Slattery, Stall Reports an associate professor of geology. global wanning. Nearly 500 students will probably be sleeping Slattery said Goudie. the head of "The science adds up and I think most ol Saturday, after slaving up all night to raise geography and environmental stud- there are some sensitive hot spots money lor St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ies at Oxford University, will speak that will be affected in the future by Participants of I'p 'Til Dawn will stay awake at 7:30 p.m. today in Sid Richardson, global warming in the high plains of from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday in the Uni- Lecture Hall I. He said Goudie will Texas," Goudie said. veisity Recreation Center as part of the fund raiser. be available to field questions fol- In the next 40 to 80 years, as the Those participating has c raised more than $70,000. lowing the speech. Earth's atmosphere gets hotter and which is easily the most raised since the program's He said geology graduate students produces more energy, the soil will inception, said Abby Craw lord, public relations di- are urged to attend but that geology dry and the sea level will rise, re- rector lor the event. majors and any other interested stu- sulting in more hurricanes, he said. "This is the tourth year at TCU. and the highest dents are also invited. Whether this process takes that long previous amount raised was $40,000 last year," "This will be a talk that is relevant depends on how much energy is Crawford said "Our goal for this year was to everyone at TCU. not just the uni- burned, Goudie said. Miranda Gaahkttki/Phatognpkei versity's geology students," Slattery Thomas Pfau's Creative Writing-Poetry class sits on the lawn outside Jarvis Hall to read and cntique the poetry said. (More on GLOBAL, BOft £j written for class. The class gave students an opportunity to comment on each other s work. (Mm an ST. Jl DCJMUJI hi
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ENGLAND Campus h'riim inif!f I TCUnity Fair hopes to trade pies for calling cards
Your bulletin board BY JESSICA SANDERS and raise money for a worthy cause. "1 think its more relevant with Operation for campus events and humhled that others do," he said. "M> ob Slafl Rrportei "I think it's a wonderful idea." Thornton Uplink now that we're at war." Thompson jective has merely been to do the hest I can in Students can help provide soldiers with said. "I think it will provide a service for fam- said an) ioh or in the completion ol any task and calling cards by throwing a pie at then fa- ilies, and give them better access to contact John Giammalva. the adviser for RHA. ■ Faith Dialogue presents "The to make in\ customer, or my boss or co-work Concept of Race. A Discussion vorite "victim" during the TCUnity Fair, said their families." said the program raised about $2,20(1 last ers. a success " on Racism and Affirmative Ac- Mall Shonka, Residence Hall Association Thornton, who is signed up for the 11:45 year. tion" led h> Julie Byrne at 5:30 England said one ol the greatest perks of his president. a.m. slot at the pie toss, said he expects many Much of the money was raised because profession is that he gets to wort under the p.m. today in the Reed Hall Fac Shonka, a junior political science major, current and former Milton Daniel residents to students were able to buy food with their uli> Lounge. For more informa- president However, be said, he docs not have said the event, that began last year, will be come by. meal plans; however, food will not he sold at tion, visit Student Center, Room a personal relationship with the president other from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Frog Foun- T\e been there four years as a hall direc- this year's event. Giammalva said. III. than as deput) secretary. tain and will include free food, games, a raf- tor and I figure Ihere'd be a lot ol guys who "They don't allow anyone to do (the card "I serve at the pleasure of the president and fle and a pie toss. want to get their payback on their old hall di- swipe) anymore; it was a one-time special ■ Public Relations Student So- lor the American people, he said. ciety of America vwll have a The TCUnity Fair was started to raise- rector." Thornton said. "It's only 15 minutes thing because of Sept. 11." Giammalva said. meeting at 5:30 p.m. toda) in Brent )'innii money for families of Sept. II victims. so they'd better line up fast." "This year we're just doing the raffle and the MoucK Budding South. Room Shonka said Shonka said pies are $1 each, and will be pie toss." 271. For more information, e- "We wanted to keep it an annual event." made of a Jell-O and whipped cream mix- The raffle tickets arc 50 cents apiece and mail (tcuprssaQ hotmail.com) Shonka said. "The goal in mind was to ben- ture. prizes include gift certificates to local restau- efit a different charity every year." "We're using Jell-O and whipped cream rants. Shonka said. ■ Coffee House and Open Mic GLOBAL The charity chosen this year is Operation because it won't hurt any of our 'victims' and TCUnity Fair will probably not raise as Night with Peace Action will be From page I Uplink, a program that raises money to buy it is still mess\ enough to have fun." Shonka from 6 u 9 p.in today in the Stu- much money without food sales. Giammalva phone cards for soldiers stationed abroad. said. dent Center Lounge. For more in- said, but the program is more than fund raising. formation, contact Jell Bnibaker. Slatterj said Gotldte has written 23 books Shonka said. Among the more than 20 volunteers is "I think the event serves two purposes," and more than I2S articles since he received "Calling overseas costs a lot and this is our Brad Thompson, Student Government Asso- Giammalva said. "Raise money for Opera- way of helping out," Shonka said. "This is ■ (ieology tireen Chair lecture Ins graduate degree in geography from Cam- ciation president tion Uplink, and the other is we just want entitled "Global Warming: It's bridge University. our way of doing our part in things to come." Thompson, a junior radio-TV-film major, people to have fun." Impact on the World's Land- "(ioudie is a world-renowned scholar and a Artist Thornton, the hall director for Mil- said he agreed to he a pie target because he scapes' A ill he at 7 10 p.m. today distinguished physical geographer.'' SlattBT) said. ton Daniel Hall, said the TCUnity Fair is a wanted to support RHA and raise money for Josic.i Sudan in Sid Richardson, Lecture Hall great way for the campus to come together the soldiers. i.a\sandenQtcu.eau I. For more information, contact He was our first choice to have host this lecture Michael Slatterj al
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storage Thursday. March 27. 2003 Page 3 OPINION Your place (or the opinions that shape your world www.8kiff.tcu.edu TheSk iff View Plan NEEDED? doesn't Dining plan minimums shouldn't grow It's almost time to break out the pocketbooks again, and with a new increase in dining services lees, be prepared to open represent wider. Starting next semester, the fees will jump from $800 to $ 1 ,(XX) tor freshmen and from $600 to $750 for returning students. Fees classes for Tom Brown-Pete Wright residents will also increase from $400 to $500. Hie current administration's Dining services officials say some of this increase will actu- plan to elinunale the dividend tax does not give significant amount ally be taxes that students already pay. It's just that now they're of money hack to the lower-middle going to have charges upfront so students are completely au are I lass, ihe middle class or the up- of them instead of ones that are just tacked on to the bill. per-middle class. The cut also is- toMMfMiKi Residential Services Director Roger Fisher said that a mere 1 n't likely lo ap Tim Dragga percent of dining plans is not spent at the end of the semester. preciably enlarge However, the number does not take into account that many the same disposable income re- students simply buy large amounts of food they do not need at quired lo spur new investment. It the end of the semester because they know that the money is only affects those who are cur- rently invested in corporate divi- nonrefundable. dend yielding companies or those This is why dining services is able to offer unnecessary ways who have an income huge enough lor students to fritter away their funds like having the (ruck sale to allow lor sufficient investment at the end of the semester or letting Students combine their re- lo sec immediate return on divi- dends alone serves to get catered food. System should be watched President Bush has Hated llial Regardless of the fact that TCU required them to buy the un- part ol his motivation lor the re- peal is philosophical, say ing: needed plan in the first place, students don't want the money to academic and Greek lues While musi consistently live up to obli- 'vcrnment ought to he go to waste. Greeks should this should nol he a problem for gations thai go above and beyond content with taxing revenue most students, it can create seri- those of normal students. Making If, as Fisher says, a majority of students add more money to streams or profits one time nol continue to live ous conflicts For others. their plans, they would have probably continued to do so. But a commitment to service means twice." However, training ihe The next most pressing issue is having an ongoing relationship there are some students who do not need to use what they have, up to standards debate this way is misleading as the question of hazing and initia- Service projects should be a lo the method ol taxation. much less more, and it is these students who are being ignored tion. Most fraternities and sorori- monthly, it ncit weekly, part of An honest look at the role of The government doesn't lav with this increase. ties seem to have moved beyond Greek life. I am sure that most Greek organizations on campus revenue streams it taves in- the types of hazing that used to fraternities and sororities do an means going beyond the general come, on both Ihe business and mark the pledge process, hut TCI' exemplar) job. However, these personal level. Dividends are stereotypes about fraternities and Kditors Note must still keep a watchful eye on commitments should he scruti- portions ol a corporation's profit sororities. From Point/Counterpoint will resume next week. The Skill apologize! lor any Greek organi- nized by TCT that n chooses to pay out to in- "Animal House" ioMMevr\Ki zations As in order to vestors as a business incentive inconvenience. to "Sorority "An assessment oj whether Greek the Kappa fully evaluate for continued and furthei mvcsi Life," the media organizations have n place in Sigma inci- the place ot meat When the corporation has generally pre- GUEST COLUMNS dent demon- universities must begin with their individual or- makes profit it is raved on thai sented an ex- The Skiff wt-Uuiurs gueal columns lor publication. Column* musi be typed, iloil- strates, hazing impact mi the academic life <>l ganizations income. When ihe company tremely skewed bte-tpaced, ugned. limited to r>oo wotda ami e-mailed t«i (sluffletten9tcu.edu). has not disap their members." During my then chooses to pay some of look at Greeks I olumni must include die author*! classification, majoa and phone number. Phone peared from freshman ori- that money our to shareholders and their place in numbers H ill not be published. Faculty, stall and -indent- are limited ii> two guest the Greek entation at Ilk- money counts as income tor the university. For ihe individual investor and is columns a semester. Tin- Skiff ma) wish to photograph finest columnists, and Josh Dciu world. The privacy and secrecy of York University in Toronto, we reserves the rigfal to edit or reject columns U» style, baste and sun restrictions, Greek organiza- fraternities and sororities musi he were all warned about the "evil subject to lavalion as anv other tions to truly somewhat compromised in order cults" that might try to trick us form of personal income would have a plaee on campus, they There are also questions as to ti> keep their pledges safe. into joining. York had labeled all how effectively a repeal will pui must move entirely beyond these There is also the question of Greek organizations "cults" and money into ihe hands ot a major- JQIJUMLY SKIFF stereotypes. The scale must shift the level of separation between had banned them as a pernicious ity ol Americans In 2IKK). the last toward models like Pi Kappa Phi the Greek and non-Greek groups influence on students. This is ob- and away from situations such as veai in which complete tax data is EDITORIAL BOARD on campus. There is a thin line viously a gross exaggeration, but those that led to the banning of available, the IRS reports that our JM.I.H E I'ntiMi i. EDITOR IN CHIEF between these organizations and in it there is an important mes- Kappa Sigma at TCU. of 1244 million tax tilers only .'4 .Run MORRIS, MANAGING EDUCR the "cool lahles" in the lunch- sage Unchecked, exclusive social BRANDON ORTIZ, CO-OPINION EDITOR An assessment of whether million, or roughly 26.3 percent. JORDAN HI I M. CO-NEWS Enron \1CI\IVI i BHIMANI, Con DESK CHIEF room in middle and high school. groups can he incredibly destruc- reported receiving dividends Lu UA MCFARUND, CO-NEWS EDITOR DAVID REESE, FI m RES EDITOR Greek organizations have a place- The exclusiveness of fraternities tive \\ith university oversight approximately 1 2 percent ot JI HI \w MATONIS, CO-OPINION EDITOR T\ 11 M w. PHOTO EDITOR in universities must begin with and sororities goes hand in hand and specific obligations. Greeks those receiving dividends made Editorial policy; The cofltMtf "I iln Opinion page doe* not n-. eMiril) mini1 mill ill. rimn oi Rain I hrietiafi their impact on the academic life s with their very existence. The en can have ■ place in the college more than $200,000 a year in I 1HUT.HV I tMngned oditaruui rBpraaeal tit-- rim <-l the /' / Oail) *i// editorial board h don nut m eat. of their members. The obligations IK mimnMail ne viewofothn siiti a.ill raemben. Signed letteia, columoo and cartoi pnaeni the opin tire recruitment process is about Community. However, that place personal income Bui. that tame of fraternities and sororities can mti «>I thf Kenan .mil 'In nut BBoeaasrirj leflad ih'- opinion >>l the odilorial board. choosing certain people and re- is not guaranteed, it is earned I 2 percent collected about 41.1 have a definite impact on aca- jecting others. To maintain a percent of the 1132.2 billion in Josh Deitz is a junior political * M N demic well being. Study groups healthy and cooperative student total dividend income So. 1.2 major from Ulanta, He can be reached W.ilt-Us are a good place to start, but truly body, Greek organizations have percent ol the people get 41,1 HI (j.m.aeiu9h u,edu I. presenting an environment that an obligation lo reach out to reg- percent of the money Letters to the editor I lie Skiff welcomes letters in the editor for publication. complements academic life means Letters must he signed and limited to 250 words. Onl\ letters deliwnl \ia ular students and create an at Compare this to the 109 " eliminating test banks and any million people who filed as hav- e-mail or floppy disk will he considered. Letter! must include tin- author's mosphere of inclusion rather than other harriers to ethical learning. ing a lotal income tinder classification, major and phone number. The ski})'reserves die right to edit or separation. Have something to ia) about thi. Freshmen should be made well $75,000 onlv 20percent oi The university must also ask story? Ilicn write a letter to the reject letters for Style, Uiste and size restrictions. aware of the commitments that whether fraternities and sororities editor. Letters ran l«e e-mailed to them report receiving dividend e-mail: ([email protected]) Greek life entails and should seri- are living up to their service ([email protected]) and must income and they stand to save ously consider whether they can compl) with our letters polic) to less than S250 on average should Mail: TCU Box 2(»;;n:>n Campus delivery: Moudy commitments. For Greeks lo meet the demands of both their have a place on campus, they be considered foi publicatioii the tax he repealed. Clearly, tins Fort Worth, Texas 70120 Building South. Room 291 is an idea that gives the vast ma- jority of its benefits to a very small selection of people. legitimate concerns exist as to whether repealing the dividend World opinion of us is worse than we thought tax will spur any meaningful and large seals' new invcsinieni While tax lice dividends may U.S. needs to start white Pennsylvanian was ex- "Bombas," he said, clear enough some of the largest protests at serves as an even belter excuse to make that form of investment hausted from the sun. I sal down lor even this gnnga to gel it. home and worldwide take place. whittle away at the power of the look more appealing lor some, mending hurt to rest, when a young boy playing It's one thing to read newspaper While we are able to "liberate" global giant. most small scale investors won't on the nearby swing set spotted articles about other countries not Afghanistan and we will win this con- While I do not doubt that we reap .mv appreciable benefit be- the idle foreigner and was kind supporting America, and another, flict and the next and probably the one will persevere through this en- cause mosi investors have lo put relationships enough to make friends with me. slightly more jaw-dropping thing alter that — eventually we will fail. 1 counter, how many can we with- up large amounts of money to Despite my horrible mangling of to hear it in person. do not doubt thai we will not have- stand without the resi oi ihe world see any significant return on div- Despite ongoing TV reports of disliking us.' the Spanish language, I learned his Admittedly, Sergio's refusal to learn enough money or bombs or patriotic idends alone international disapproval of our While one boss boycott of the name was Sergio and he was 11 English because of US. action in Iraq citizens read) to serve However, we \ look .it the majority of the re- military action in Iraq, the reality English language certainly poses years old. As we sat on the ground is about as effective at influencing gov will nol be able to do whatever we search on investment selection and of our position didn't hit me until eminent opinion as our Haunting "free no threat, what happens when playing tick-tack-toe. I asked him please wherever we please in a world dispersion also shows that most 1 finally traveled for myself. dom fries" at the French. countries made up ol people who to teach me some words. He'd that does nol like us. people lorgo the volatility of the During my Spring Either way, we're running nut feel this way act accordingly ' \s hastily stop to draw out the words I seriously douht that II-year- stiK'k market and put their money Break, 1 went with COMMENTARY of time for a policy change re- old Sergio was very informed in of Sunday, news reports said Rus- in less precarious mutual lunds for "wood" and "rock" in Spanish sia has allegedly sold antitank the Pennsylvania garding the war; it will most likely global politics, hut he didn't like and other investment forms. Jessica Scott and gel back to our games. missiles, night vision goggles and State University be over before we know it. our government. Other countries Too much money is given After a half hour of my Spanish jamming gear lo Iraq despite U.S. Catholic Campus The true difficulties will come don't necessarily need a reason lo away lo loo tew people. A more lessons. I asked him if he wanted to protect! and an arms embargo. Ministry on a mission trip lo Tijuana. after the "victory" has heen se- dislike us either, only an opportu- sensible and moderate approach learn English. He got rather serious We can't bomb everyone we Mexico. Fewer than 20 minutes after cured, when we begin reconstruc- nity to show it. would be to make the first tear. There needs lo he a better, we pulled out of San Diego's palm and said "No." Teasingly, I asked tion. Rebuilding international As a recent opinion piece in the $ 1.7(X) made off of dividends peaceful way lo repair the world. tree-lined and paved highways, we why not. He stopped what he was opinion of our country is our Israeli newspaper Haartez said. iintavable This means that about No matter how justified our causes were climbing bumpy dirt roads on doing and cleared a smooth spot in biggest project on the horizon, "The temptation to gnaw at the 87 percent of investors would are. in our future actions, this coun- .hills so steep we would have even left the dirt where he drew a squiggly which will be even more impor- puissance of a wounded super- pay no dividend tax al all while- try would do well to more seriously them undeveloped in my mountain- box and wrote "USA," saying. tant to our long term security than power have overcome even the having the benefit of nol losing mind international opinion. ous hometown of Pittsburgh. "That's your country." He then cleaning up in the Middle East. universal interest in stripping a too much in government revenue While we were there to help drew another box and said. "Iraq." Without the support of the tyrant like Saddam Hussein of his Jessica S<(>tl is " columnist tor the HaiK lo ihe upper-mosi brackets. with the construction of a dental With his hands, he mimicked United Nations or many other ability to strike." t^illepian 'it I'riitlstlnimil Stole But. if President Bush is seri- clinic at a local church, after a something flying from the USA countries, we started this war. We Even if the entire world would I ntrcrsiti. This column was distributed In ous about his "philosophical rea- morning of painting, this pasty- box to the Iraq box and exploding. are dropping bombs on Iraq as like to unite behind us. this war t -Wire. sons," a more logical program would be to end the double and triple taxation on Social Security The Skiff \s looking for opinion writers and Medicare. Tim Dragga is a senior political sci- ence major from Ijibbock. He can be write to ([email protected]). reached at ll.< [email protected]. Vatic I Thursday. 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Iraq, a part of the country that has received relatively India and Pakistan test I jaw militants call for cease Lot-ditch Amber Alert 111 PAULINE JKLINKk \-.»,.,lnl IV- less attention and where much less is known about missiles, exchange gunfire fire, officials OK demands legislation fails House vote WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials denied U.S. efforts M.W DELHI. India (AP) Ten- LAGOS, Nigeria (API haw WASHINGTON (API — House Wednesday targeting a residential section of Baghdad In the south, soldiers are making their way toward sions between Indu and Pakistan militants battling soldiers and tribal Democrats on Wednesday lost a where Iraqis say an American missile killed 14 people. Baghdad, clearing out pockets of resistance along the worsened Wednesday when each enemies in Nigeria's oil-rich delta last-ditch attempt to push the Sell Asked about U.S. casualties m the war so far. the of- way — including from the Fedaycen Saddam, a militia conducted tit-for-tal missile tesis region called lor a cease-fire ale's popular Amber Alert legisla- ficials said at a Pentagon new s conference that 24 Amer- that has been rallying other Iraqi forces to fight and in 1 and New Delhi linked Islamabad to Wednesday alter they said state of- tion directly to the president. icans have been killed and I ) wounded and that they some case reportedly keeping them from surrendering. the massacre of 24 Hindus b> ficials agreed to support their polit- I he House's Republican major- would soon supply the number of missing and captured. The unexpected level of resistance and battering ity, instead, readied consideration a unidentified gunmen. ical demands Officials had refused to give casualty numbers earlier. sandstorms arc creating a drag on troops headed to Belln Oboko, president of the package of child protection meas- Hours alter India tired a short Maj. Gen. Stanley McChrystal said U.S. forces did Baghdad, where Saddam and his regime are expected militant Federated Niger Delia Ijaw ures thai includes the national child range missile capable oi carrying a not specifically aim at the northern Baghdad commu- to make their last stand, said officials at the Pentagon Communities, whose fighters have kidnapping notification network nuclear weapon, Pakistan an nity of Al-Shaah. "nor were any bombs and missile, and the VS. military command center in Qatar spent two weeks battling govern- legislation DOUnced it had tested a similar mis fired" there. American-led forces did target Iraqi mis- Storms grounded scores of coalition aircraft Tuesday, sile. Each missile was capable of ment troops and rival llsekiris. said The House plans to consider the siles and launchers very close to homes in another (i()P package on Thursday, alter de- blinded the array of electronic eyes needed to target Iraq reaching cities in the other country. Delta State governor James Ihori neighborhood nowhere near Al-Shaab. but could not feating by 2lu-ll>X Democratic al- and were gumming up guns, breaking down engines Also, officials ill Pakistan laid agreed Tuesday to help renegotiate say whether the weapons used might have gone astray, electoral boundaries the Ijaws say lempts to bring the Senate and generally slowing a military campaign designed for troops along its border with India officials said. favoi their enemies. legislation up for consideration. speed. Haded heavy artillery ami mortar "We do know for a fact that something landed in the At least 100people, including It) That version contains just the kid- The Fedayeen — which means "those ready to sac- lire, killing one Pakistani civilian Shaab district," McChrystal said. "But we do not know soldiers, have been killed in the napping notification network. rifice themselves" — are accused of organizing such and wounding 14 others if it was U.S. or Iraqi. We do know that we did not tar- lighting. Many witnesses say the Sonic Democrats, like Rep. Rush battlefield ruses as posing as civilians and faking sur- India successfully tired a Pnthvi gel anything in the vicinity of the (Al-Shaab) district." actual death toll is fat higher. I) Holt. D-N.J.. accused Republi- renders in order to ambush invading forces. missile from iis Chandipur testing Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria Clarke said Iraq had Twenty-five villages IS Itsekiri cans of coming up with a larger hill Intelligence officials say there could be 30.000 to range in eastern Onssa stale The mis- placed missile launchers as close as 3(10 feel from res- and 10 Ijaw either have been par- "designed to prevent Amber Alert 60,000 of them, with chapters assigned to each Iraqi sile has a range ol 93 miles. Defense tially or completely destroyed since from passing" by forcing the Senate idents' homes and that was "a sign of the brutality of ministry spokesman Baljit Singh this regime and how little they care about civilians." province lo assure loyally to Saddam. Other militia lighting began March 12 into protracted negotiations in a groups, including from Saddam's Baath Party, also are Menon said the lest was routine. conference committee. Clarke said that U.S. war strategists had gone to great Ihori "promised to meet our po- operating, and some have been captured, officials said. Pakistan tested one of Us Abdali litical demands and prevail on the Republicans like Rep. John Lin- lengths to craft precision strikes on military targets in Rather than racing toward Baghdad as they have in missiles, which can cany both mi military noi to launch reprisal at- da, (ia.. argued that the Senate- order lo keep casualties low. "Any casualty that occurs. the last lew days. Marines on Wednesday slowed their clear and conventional warheads tacks against [jaw communities," passed legislation needed fixing any death that occurs, is a direct result of Saddam Hus- and has a range ol up to [32 miles. Oboko told The Associated Press. and the House should move ahead sein's policies." she said. advance, opting to send patrols out from their convoys A/i/ Mimed Khan, spokesman for The Ijaws were prepared to stop with its own legislation, which Re- McChry stal said since the stari of the war. the United to lake out mortar nests and other enemy targets. the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, fighting "in order to help Ihori inter- publicans consider stronger and Slates had launched more than MX) Tomahawk missiles One Defense Department official said commanders would not sa\ where or at what time vene" on their behalf, Oboko said more effective. and 4.300 precision-guided weapons. More than were surprised by the capability of the Fedayeen, an- the missile test was conducted, A top Nigerian official confirmed "I don't believe wc serve in this 250.000 I '.S. troops and 40.000 troops from other coun- other by its brutality in forcing regular Iraqi army troops "Pakistan has also lest-lucil a the government is speaking with the House simply to pass legislation tries arc deployed, he said. to light. Another official said the group has shown missile today, but wc informed In- militants but did not comment on deemed acceptable to the other Also for the first time, the officials said there were tenacity and that it was expected that it would present dia about it." Khan said. the talks' specifics. body," Under said. several hundred U.S. special forces in the north of the biggest problem in Baghdad rather than in the south.
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BY KKIXY MOKKIS lice classic. "Message in a Bottle" cessful debul album, "Room foi docs. Some of the songs include Managing Kililm and "Covered in Rain." Squares." an added intricate, musical intro- Singing. Cheering. Tapping This is not just any CD. It not But the live versions are much duction. And I'm not talking about feet. Clapping hands — all in one only captures Mayer's talent, better. 1 was fortunate enough to the boring, drawn-out drum solo crowded theater. catchy tunes and humorous hanter sec Mayer in concert at the here. Mayer creatively disguises All captured in one two-disc with the audience. It some how Bronco Bow I in August. 1 knew he some of his most recognizable CD set. puts you in a better mood. Maybe was talented, hut alter hearing songs leaving anxious fans, glued If you didn't get to sec recent it's the lyrics him Inc. 1 to the end ot their seals. Using to Grammy winner John Mayer on I 01 example, Thit it not jnsi any CD, li not didn't know guess whal song it is. Alter listening to "Any Given his summer tour, don't worry. You in "83" a line onl) captures [layer's talent, he had that don't need a $40 concert ticket. says. "What much talent. Ihursdav." you can tell John Mayei catch) tunes and humorous ban is Inning a lot of fun. Some critics Just $17.yS lor his new live CD ever hap- Once I played set. "Any Given Thursday." pened to my IIT a nli the audience, li tome the CDs ;u sa> it's loo early for Mayer to have a live album One listen and they'll Released this year. "Any Given lunch box? hon puts Mm in a better mood." home, I im- soon disagree Will] no lime al all. Thursday" was recorded live .it When came mediately fell they'll he singing, cheering, lap- the Oak Mountain Amphitheater the day that it like I was ping their feet and clapping their in Birmingham. Ala., on his recent got thrown away?" His song. back in the Crowded Bronco Bowl. hands m their own rooms. summer tour with duster. The "Your Body is a Wonderland" won singing along to ever) song No crowded theater required. CDs feature four unreleascd Mayer his first Grammy for best "Room lor Squares' doesn't songs: "Something's Missing." pop performance. Ten of the songs give Mayer's talent justice Ml) \lum- "Lenny/Man on the Side.'' the Po- appear on Mayer's highly suc- "Any Given Thursday" sure
Juliana Theory album reflects 'Love'
BY JACyiK PETERSELL all-male group (yes. more than of drums. Despite the monotone Hardest Days," "Into the Dark" and Editor in 'tin I one) brings instruments and vocals slow start, the song picks up with "As it Stands." I tend not to remember names of together for a nice mix. the chorus as the singer talks of try- Want to experience them live be- bands or singers when listening to They even have a radio hit with ing slop feeling afraid and giving fore buying the CD? Well, you the radio. "Do You Believe Me?" And it's easy into pain, but he's unable to. have a chance. The Juliana Theory So when 1 was asked to review to see why it became so popular. The The only complaint of the song will play April 19 at Deep Ellum "Love" by The Juliana Theory, im- song talks of someone just looking is that it lakes too long lo convey Live, 2727 Canton St. in Dallas. ages of another Britney Spears for a little trust, which is something the message. The song is almost si\ It's an all-ages show and tickets arc $15. wanna-be singing cheesy high- almost anyone can relate to. minutes long. However, if you sit Don't expect The Juliana Theory school love songs floated through Though the CD is tilled "Love." around long enough for the end of to disappear any time soon. With my head. Was this something I re- the songs hardly deal with being in "Shell of a Man." expect a real their versatile sound, the band eas- ally wanted to pursue? love. The songs tell stories of lost treat. In contrast to the hard drum ily appeals to many music listeners. Thankfully, I didn't tell my fea love, lost trust and the measures sounds the song starts off with, it And, especially in times like tures editor "No." Instead of being taken to gain those hack ends with only the soft melody of these, everyone can deal with a lit- bombarded by pop tunes, I was The real gem on the CD is "Shell a piano. It is here the real emotion tle "Love." soothed by loud and soft variations of a Man." Before you can even of the song can be felt.
of alternative rock. Instead of a come down from the song before, Other bright spots on the CD in- Jaoqua IVu'rw'll half-dress teenage girl singing, this "Shell of a Man" begins with a rush clude "Jewel to Sparkle." "The
Tribute album not totally generic
BY JOKDVNBI.IM he interesting lo say the least. IIK1.IV tempo version of "Sheen.i i^ a Punk V „- EdHoi Sure, sonic of the songs miss and Unfortunately, Rob Zombie follows Rocker." The Ramones helped give birth to end up rather butchered, but several the first track with a ridiculous Pete Yom mot someone you would punk music in the mid-1970s. Their others either hit the mark or at least put metal/punk version of the classic, associate with punk h> am meant) music was a simple three-chord punk an interesting spin on the original "Blitzkrieg Pop." which just isn't successfull) slows down and recreates structure, but their place in music will song. 1 Tie end result turns out to be IUI worth describing or hearing. I Vv .iiin.i Be Vnir Boyfriend"and I he always remain among such punk album definite!) worth a listen, if noi Marilyn Manson also butchers Joey Pretenders do the same with 'Some founders as The Clash and The Sex a must buy. Ramone and the old crew with a Gotta thing lo Believe In." a song the Ra- Pistols. This could have easily been an al- version The KKK look \lv Baby mones really weren't even successful Now. with the deaths of Joey and bum of modem punk bands simply Away." Fortunately, one metal band with. Dee Dec Ramose in the last couple of trying to recreate Ramones tunes to does manage to come through as 1 ikewise, Eddie Madder of Pearl years, it was only a matter of time he- their best of their abilities, which sim- Metallic.! docs ,i really nice lob with Jam fame shows he's still alive with a lore a tribute album was thrown to- ply wouldn't be worth hearing when the hit song about male prostitution, couple ol nice recreations ul marginal gether to capitalize oil their deaths. you can go out and buy the real thing "53rd & 3rd." Ramones songs Strangely, heavy metal racket Rob on a Ramones compilation album. Surprisingly, Irish rockers \ 2 do So. while this in.iv not he a great al- Zombie (with the aid of guitarist Here we have some songs similar a great job slowing dow n and nans bum, the varied mixture ot lop names Johnny Ramone) ended up being the to the originals w ith others turning out forming "Beat On the Brat." while alone makes n worth checking out. one lo round up an eclectic group ol lo be re-transformations more than re- slaving true to the three-chord Some die hard Ramones fans may not musicians who made "We're a Happ) makes. structure. he pleased with some ol the liberties family — A Tribute to Ramones." The album starts oil with its best On the other hand, bands like The taken on the songs, but who wants ex- Most tribute albums turn out to be song, the Red Hot Chili Peppers do- Offspring and Given Day in, lo reph act replicas ot songs bv hands who generic and overwhelmingly disap- ing "Havana Affair." Whal was first a cate hits like "I Wanna Be Sedated" can't hold a candle In the Ramones' pointing, but with a widely-varied humorous punk song is skillfull) and "Outsider." hut with these you're legacy ' group of singers ranging from Mari- crafted into a soulful and melancholy simply nisi ix-tici oil listening to the lyn Manson to Rancid to Pete Yom. tune by Anthony Kiedis and company rough original Ramones versions l-oi JiHiim Ilium "We're a Happy Family" turns out to that could easily be a major radio hit tunatelv. Rancid has a great ultra up j.'Ll>liitniahiL,illt
BY II Will Bll M Feature rdiloi Frog of the Week Katie Swetala was bom and raised in Kansas City Mo Bui Facts about Katie four years ago. she decided to move to Port Worth and become a Full name: Kuthryn Elizabeth Swetala Horned Frog. Hometown: Kansas City. Mo. Swetala was involved in numerous sports while in an all-girl Parents: Dick and Helen high school al St. Teresa's Academy. She was on the varsity has Sibling: Christopher (25) kelball. volleyball and track teams. Also in high school Swetala Favorite TCU memory: Jungle Party 2001. also participated in the National Honor Society. She said bar journey to gel lo TCU was very random known as her 21st birthday party "It was a whim." Swetala said. "Bui a good whim." Favorite food: Italian Swetala said a TCI' admissions counselor visited her high Favorite restaurant: El Rancho Grande school and gave her a video and brochure. If you weren't at TCU, where would you be?: She said her reasons for choosing Ihe university were because University of Kansas it was a good distance from Kansas City, academically challeng- ing ;uid sunny weather. "I'm a fan of the sun." Swetala said. Swetala wul graduate in May with a degree in advertising/pub- While at TCI'. Swetala has participated in numerous activities. lic relations and history. She said she plans to move back to Kansas She has been a member of the rifle team since November 2001 Qty before she applies to law school. "I missed playing sports and having teammates and a coach She said she wants to study either international law or intel- and the relationships between all of the people involved." Swe- lectual property. Swetala said her ultimate dream will be to work tala said. for the government in the justice department. Swetala is also the v ice president of the history honor society (Phi Alpha Theta) and has participated in numerous ROTC ac- DilWll HUM ,/.K.rr,'>K'lr, 1,.,',/u tivities. Although she is not an ROTC member, she participated in PT If you are interested in nominating a TCU community Survivor. German Sports Badge (cadet testing). Batalion runs and Omul Rfese/b'ctUures editor member for the honor of Frog of the Week, please e- Katie Swetala. a senior advertising/public relations and history major, plans on attending law school after she trained for the Bataan Memorial Death March until it was can- mail David Reese at ([email protected]). graduates in May. celed because of the war in Iraq. Page <) Thursday March 27. 200:! Tl FROM PAGE 1 INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS www.skiff.tcu.edu
Detail* wen sketchy, as well, about Iraqi troop The Cary Pierce concert Friday also Cary said meeting the child will IRAQ movements to the north. Some officials said a ST. JUDE donated all proceeds to Up 'Til Dawn, have the biggest affect on her. from fuifii- I huge convoy of perhaps I ,I)(K) vehicles and mem- From /Kigf I she said. Cary said she is excited to I am most excited to meet the chil- bers 01 Saddam's elite Republican Guard were participate this year for the first time. dren we are helping," Cary said. "It is moving south, in the direction of Marines mak- "It's a wonderful cause that all stu- l.l Col. Thomas Collins, spokesman for the $30,000. We surpassed that and moved a big deal to see who you are impact- ing their waj toward the capital. dents should want to be a part of in the I S Arms Southern European Task Force, coo- to $60,000, and then we surpassed ing." Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint future," Cary said finned that paratroopen were on the ground, many that. We are celebrating their fund- Crawford said she hopes people will Chiefs ol Stall, said a "less vehicle*" were mov- ul them elite Ranged. raising victory." This year. Up 'Til Dawn will feature scant to be more involved in the St. ing south toward Karbala. site of a major land "I ean onls tell sou yes. they've gone in Trey Doty, adviser for Up 'Til live music, performances, games and a Jude program because it is so valuable battle on Tuesday. "They're being engaged as we They're on the ground.'' he said. Daw n. said the amount of time student casino room. Crawford said. Through- as a research and care center. find them," he said. American commanders had hoped to move i participants have put in is remarkable. out the night, racquetball, basketball, "St. Jude gives free care to (more U.S. officials hlame the Fedayeen units for large force into northern Iraq trnm Turkey. But the "Up 'Til Dawn is a student-run dodgeball and football tournaments than) 4,000 patients." Crawford said. " much of the resistance that has hampered the parliament refused to allow that, and the parachute- event that gives students an excellent will take place, she said. Teams try to Everything is free. The parents never American-led advance through Iraq, accusing drop was the beginning of an alternative plan. chance to apply what they learn in the win prizes all night long, she said, see a bill." them of taking surrender only to shoot Ameri- Harriers and Tornado jets flying oui ul Kim ail classroom to the ultimate goal of rais- such as spirit awards, a banner-hang- Crawford also said it is important cans and enforcing discipline among regular attacked the Iraqi COnvO) leaving Basra, a cits of ing money for St. Jude." Doty said. ing contest and a top fund-raising for Student! to understand why TCU Iraqi army troops who may he less willing to more than I million people in southern Iraq, ac- "We have learned that TCU students prize. participates in the event. cording to British military source. The source, fight ■ will go above and beyond the normal This year, 82 teams consisting of six "Every day. St. Jude costs $834,100 speaking on condition of anonymity, said the col- One Defense Department official said com- expectations of people ages 19 to 22." people are participating. Crawford to run." Crawford said. "I think that it's umn included as many as 120 vehicle*, tanks .uul manders were surprised by the Fedayeen's capa- said. No other year has had more than Before the event, every team had to the only all-campus philanthropy proj- other armored vehicle*, bility and military commanders were changing 50 teams participating, she said. raise a total of $750 to participate ect where everyone is doing the same trreguki Iraqi troop* have prevented British their tactics. A presentation by St. Jude will be through letters, baby-sitting children thing. They work for a year, get to know troop* from entering Basra. Iraq's second-largest "We're going into a hunting mode right now. given so participants can learn about of faculty members and "canning," people they wouldn't otherwise, and cits and sue ul a reported uprising by local civil- said Marine l.l. Col. B.T. McCoy in Iraq. the hospital. Doty said. A patient from where students stand outside stores, in they see the benefits. They get to know ians again*) Saddam's defender*, International aid Iraqi officials said 30 civilians were injured, St. Jude shirts, with cans and ask for Mesquite who's father was a student at exactly where their money is going." officials have repeatedly expressed fears ol an out some badly, when tsso American missiles landed donations, said Johanna Cary. a soph- TCU will attend Up Til Dawn so the break oi disease, given the interruption of power in a residential Baghdad neighborhood of homes omore marketing and management teams will actually see who they are Lira Hendrickaon and watei supplies. and small shops. major who is on a team to compete. helping, he said. [email protected]
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"They fly with the team and owners changed nothing. Wednesday afternoon when Raleigh arships we wouldn't he nearly as stay at the team's hotel." The league closed ils annual Green, president ot Greenwood Of- successful." said Till I. a junior Ashworth said Ihe tournament is a spring meeting Wednesday by fice Outfitters, presented Athletic speech communication major. great opportunity for people who voting down a proposal to give Director Eric Hyman with a S25.IMM) The Horned I rog Classic was the care about TCU athletics to get to- both teams a shot at the ball in check, giving the company naming vision of Ashworth, a ICC alum- gether and enjoy a golf game with overtime. And it tabled a pro- sponsorship of the Horned Frog nus, who said he wanted to raise people they would not normally play posal to expand the playoffs Classic golf tournament, said Mick money for the golf program because wilh. sueh as Hyman. vanity coaches from 12 teams to 14. Ashworth. tournament chairman. both the men's and women's teams and members from both golf teams. The plan to change the over- The Horned Frog Classic is an are perennial contenders for a na- He said in years past, the event time rule got 17 votes, sever annual golf tournament put on by tional title. Ashworth said every has also had its share of celebrity short of the 24 required for pas- the TCU Frog Club for the purpose year the tournament gets bigger and participants, including renowned sage. ol raising scholarship money for the more money gets raised sports writer Dan Jenkins, hall of "The) made the decision be- men's and women's golf teams. "At the first tournament I sold 23 lame quarterback Sammy Baugh. cause the current system pies both TCU alumni and local sporis- 1\ Ashworth said. The tournament corporate sponsors at S>tx) a piece." ents a tremendous reward or takes place each October at Colo- Nslnvorth said. "Last year, we had 32 easter Scott Murray. 7\ Halo*-Vhutn editor "Alter Sammy Baugh graduated risk. That's something that adds nial Country Club. corporate sponsors at S3.25(1 a piece." Junior Paty Aburto throws her weight into a return in doubles play Wednesday after in 1937. the first TCU event he re- a lot of excitement to the game.' Associate Director of TCU I rog He said offering first class gifts noon at the Bayard H, Friedman Tennis Center, The women's team beat UTA 6-1. turned for was the golf tournament said Indianapolis general man Club Mark Mourn said Greenwood has helped attract more corporate in 1981," Ashworth said. ager Bill Polian. who helped has been a top-level sponsor of the sponsors. He said participants get For participants who make spe- convince the other teams hv cit- golf tournament the past three years first-class meals at the tournament cial contributions and show contin- ing the Colts' 23-20 overtime file company was the leading donor and tee-gills include hals. shirts and uing support to TCI golf, there is a Smith signs with Ariz. Cardinals win over the Broncos in the at last \ear's tournament, which a variety ol golf equipment. How- Denver snow Horned Frog Classic Hall of Honor, in MvmiKiu "I guess this scenario is a little raised $175,000 for the golf program. ever, he said, the most appealing and new members are inducted \-,„ latrd IV- different from the standpoint of Golfer Brooke lull said there is gift for many companies is a trip every year in a special ceremony. IRVING — If anyone can relate him being released, and I guess Tech soccer program a direct correlation between the suc- with the football team. Ashworth said. to Ihe unfamiliar feeling of putting parting on good terms." Dorsett deals with death cess of the Horned Frog Classic and "Ever; corporate sponsor gets a Although Ashworth created the on a new uniform alter years wilh said. "He made a decision thai he LUBBOCK IAP) Mem Homed Frog Classic, he is quick to one team, Tony Dorset! knows ex- still wanted lo continue to play. hers o| the Texas Tech soccer praise those who have helped make actly how Emmitl Smith is feeling. Obviously you can't do anything program were struggling the tournament what it is today. He Smith, the NFL's leading career but hope for Ihe best for Emmitl. Wednesday to deal with the said that Mourer and Frog Club di- rusher in 13 years with the Dallas he's done so much for the Dallas news thai Allison Horn, their rector Hal Roach plan for the event Cowboys, signed with the Arizona Cowboys and Ihe NFL as a whole." il) year old teammate, had died. year-round and lake charge the day Cardinals Wednesday, trading in the Dorsetl arrived in Dallas as the Horn tlied about B a.m. of ihe tournament. silver and blue for the red and white. No. 2 pick in 1978 and helped win Wednesday from injuries she Ashworth is currently the chair- "It'll be strange when they come a Super Bowl as a rookie. He was suffered in a ear accident Friday man of a 15-mcmhcr Horned Frog into Texas Stadium, and they say, bumped to No. 5 on the career in Bedford, a city near For! Classic board of directors, which 'Emmitl Smith on the carry' and il's rushing list and No. 2 in Dallas Worth oversees fund raising and all aspects not for ihe Dallas Cowboys," said Cowboys history by Smith, who "Everyone's real upset and of the tournament. He said he hopes Dorsetl. another longtime Cowboys to continue to work w ilh the Horned was part of three Super Bowl wins. emotional." assistant soccer running back who moved on. Frog Classic lor years to come. COWh Jamie Woods said. "A lot After 10 years as a star for the Dorsetl said he hopes for the "1 want to remain chairman as long ol people arc crying. It's lough " Cowboys, Dorselt went on lo play best for Smith when he dons Car- as 1 am useful to the tournament," Apparently, Horn and her one season for Ihe Denver Broncos. dinals colors. Ashworth said. "If the time comes mother, who also was in the "You don't seem like yourself: thai I'm not useful anymore Ihen I He later called it a mistake. Ford Explorer the night of the you don't look like you normally will slepdown, because I always want "From my vantage point. I made accident, had been talking about an emotional decision, I was upset look," Dorsetl said. "But I know 7\ Halaa/PKoto editor what's best for the tournament." how good the retreat had been about the way things transpired. I the eyes of Texas will be upon him Homed Frog Classic Chairman Mick Ashworth and Greenwood Office Outfitters thoitl) before the wreck. Woods President Raleigh Green (right) donate money raised from the golf tournament to Bradra Howdj had a sour tasle in my mouth and again, and I jusl hope it works out said. Athletic Director Enc Hyman b.r.howeW3ncu.edu just wanted to move on," he said. well lor him and the Cardinals."
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