TUESDAY TODAY NOVEMBER 30,1999 The three 97th Year • Number 52 members of the Volley Frogs' 1999 senior class will leave a team High 63 well on its way to Low 41 establishing a presence in the collegiate volleyball scene.

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Fort Worth, Texas Serving Texas Christian University sine* 1902 www.sklff.tcu.edu TCU receives invitation to inaugural bowl after winning season Bill to align THE ROAD TO MOBILE provisions Mobile Bowl Frogs clinch in House officials extend co-championship invitation to TCU after SMU defeat documents By Joel Anderson By Matt Welnack STAFF REPORTER STAFF REPORTER Vote will ease transition to Pardon TCU football coach The Horned Frog defense saved Dennis Franchione if he's not yet its best for last as it held Southern focused on the Horned Frogs' itiner- Methodist University to 81 total new semester, officials say ary for the week of Dec. 22, which yards en route to a 21-0 victory By Tealy Dippel happens to be when TCU arrives in Friday to secure a share for the STAFF REPORTER Mobile. Ala., for a bowl game. Western Athletic Conference title. The House of Student Representatives will vote on a Franchione has many other things Junior tailback LaDainian bill to change the House bylaws and standing roles in to consume his thoughts after the Tomlinson gained 125 yards on 32 order lo reflect the new constitution passed during a ref- Frogs clinched a three-way tie for carries to edge out Wisconsin's Ron erendum held in October. the Western Athletic Conference Dayne to win the national rushing The bill, which was submitted by the Flections and title, consecutive postseason title with 1,850 yards. Tomlinson Regulations Committee, asks House lo approve the appearances for the first time at also scored two touchdowns to tie changes made in the referendum in an effort ensure the TCU since 1939 and watching jun- the TCU single-season record for accuracy and timeliness of all House documents. ior tailback LaDainian Tomlinson touchdowns with 18. The new constitution calls for the vice president tor secure his spot atop the national The defense, however, won the House to chair meetings, allowing the president to over- rushing standings. game for TCU. Led by WAC defen- see the entire Student Government Association. "It's hard to (focus)," Franchione sive player of the week, junior "Because of the constitutional changes, (documents) said in the aftermath of TCU's 21-0 strong safety Russell Gary, the didn't match up." SGA President Bill Alexander said. victory over Southern Methodist Frogs forced five fumbles and one "We want the constitution and the bylaws to agree and lo University. "When we came here interception. Gary recovered two have the same meaning." two years ago, and we inherited a 1- fumbles and forced another to help Brian Becker. Flections and Regulations Committee 10 team, and to be conference co- TCU shut down the Mustangs. subchairnian. said all the House documents correlate with champions and to be going to our "Our defense today was pretty one another, and he can't see any reason why the bill second consecutive bowl game, you phenomenal." head coach Dennis would not pass. take a little time to let it soak in. You Franchione said. "When you can't The House bylaws include: the agenda for House get so focused on trying to prepare score, you can't win. Our defense meetings and plenary sessions, meeting times, objectives your team to play a single game. It's made our offensive game plan much of committee chairmen and chairwomen and the presi- pretty sweet." easier." dent's power to veto legislation. Officials with the Mobile The Frogs share the WAC title House members will also vote on a resolution lo Alabama Bowl said they couldn't be with Fresno State and Hawaii. The encourage the university lo reduce the minimum amoum more pleased with TCU's recent title is TCU's first while in the WAC of money on the meal plan requirement for students liv- good fortune, considering it will and the first since 1994 when the ing in the Tom Brown/Pete Wright Residential give the inaugural bowl a malch-up Frogs were in the Southwestern Community. The resolution encourages the university to between 7-4 TCU and the No. 20- Conference. reduce the minimum amount lo $100 on the meal plan lor ranked East Carolina Pirates, 9-2. "To really appreciate what we students living in the complex. "You know, lower-tier bowls usu- have done, you had to be here in Marcus (Cain, Student Concerns Committee chairman, ally get two 6-5 teams," said John January two years ago," Franchione said he was given the idea lo write the resolution in Gottfried, director of sales for the said. "We had a lot of work to do Spring 1999 bv a student living in the complex. Mobile Alabama Bowl. "We could- with the self-esteem of our players. "When you have the facilities to cook, this plan is a lot n't have asked for a better match-up. I am really excited and proud lor better because it makes more sense." Kain said. It's a dream for a first-time bowl." our kids. It will take a little time for Students living in the complex should not be forced to Mobile Alabama Bowl officials it to soak in." spend money on campus food. Kam said. extended the bowl invitation to In the first half, the TCU defense- The House meeting will be at 5 p.m. today in Student TCU Wednesday, two days before David Dunai/PHOTO EDITOR held SMU to 12 yards. Three SMU Senior punter/punt returner Royce Huffman returned for his senior season after Center. Room 222. the game against SMU. Officials fumbles led to two field goals by being drafted by the Houston Astros. After his return, he helped the Frogs clinch a with the bowl were excited about junior kicker Chris Kaylakie. But tie for the Western Athletic Conference championship Friday against Southern Tealy Dippel See BOWL, Page 7 Methodist University. See GAME, Page 7 rif/i/'/x'/i" detla.is.tcu.edu Music students reach out to children Weekly trips provides teaching experience, music classes for kids By Carey Hix The lessons help the children with other and wave to their neighbors. ence. because as many classes as

STAFF REPORTER rhythms and patterns. Some lessons Some of the songs, including sou have about education and what lo do and what lo say. it really does- Monday is a day to look forward also help them with other subjects, "Johnny Get Your Hair Cut." n't prepare you for when you're in to for Pam Hulsey's second grade such as math, Hulsey said. encourage creative interaction. The there with the kids trying to think of class at Alice Carlson Applied One second grade student, Colton children make different kinds of "scissors" with then hands and arms a question to ask them." she said. Learning Center. Erhart, said he enjoys the class "So it's just a really good experience For the last three years, Peggy because of the attention. while they sing. But other songs, including to have the hands-on with the chil- Bennett, chairwoman of music edu- "I like the class because I like to dren." cation, has been taking her music be embarrassed, and it embarrassed "America the Beautiful" delve into It is also a personal educational education class to the school to gain me a lot," said Erhart, one of the stu- the history of the music, including experience. Hodges said. hands-on experience teaching the dents who got to sing a solo for the composers and dates of composi- "We get lo see more about our- children music. class. tion. selves and what we need to work "It's important because of the Bennett's four students teach The experience is beneficial, not just for the second graders, but also tin." she said. budget cuts across the district, the interactive music, which allows the children to use their bodies to com- for the college students, said Lame The lessons help to prepare the Carey FWSTAFF REPORTER children don't often get music," Hodges, a sophomore music educa- college students tor a career after Children at the Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center play games in Hulsey said. "To have a professional municate as well as their voices. the classroom, where students of TCU's music education course can bring over her students and work They sing "Hello Everybody" while tion major. "It's been a really good expen See MUSIC, Page 4 gain experience teaching children. with them, that's wonderful." they make eye contact with each

Boughs LOOKING BACK of holly Terry Brooks, left, University moves from Waco to Fort Worth, requires corps training for males and Bill Livens from TCU goes to Fort Worth gram, most TCU male students slogan has been changed to Lone Star May 13, 1910 will be required to study and train "Behold Us As We Are: Snappy, Electrics The Skiff reports that the TCU in the Students' Army Training Peppery and Classy." decorate Board of Trustees unanimously Corps. Each male student who is Full journalism courses the Student voted to move TCU. The cities of classified as a freshman will be offered at TCU Center Dallas. Gainesville and Waco all required to undergo three months June 11, 1928

"Apart from suffering some severe depression, panel — backed by the World Bank and United we have no details as to why he carried out this Nations agencies on children, development, the Pulse horrific attack," Detective Chief Inspector Phil environment and other issues — has been charged CAMPUS LINES ROUNDUP Fitzgerald said. with finding a way to ensure there is enough water Witnesses said the naked man burst into the for the world's growing population in the next congregation, lashing out at people with a gold century. Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other gen- World and silver sword. The elderly and those who were The commission gathered information on the eral campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff too slow or stunned to get out of the way took the river portion of the study from specialists around office at Moudy Building South, Room 291, mailed to TCU Box Hundreds of Mexican Nationalist ride horses brunt of the attack. Worshippers fled screaming the world and an analysis of existing material. 29X050 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Deadline for receiving into Mexico City, protest NAFTA, farm policy and slipping in blood. It concluded that of the 500 major rivers in the announcements is 2 p.m. the day before they are to run. The Skiff MEXICO CITY — Hundreds of nationalists Some half-dozen men wrestled the attacker to world, the Amazon in South America and the reserves the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space from the dusty northern plains rode their horses the ground. Congo in sub Saharan Africa are the healthiest. available. into Mexico City Sunday; this time it wasn't Both have few industrial centers near their banks, Pancho Villa, but a group protesting farm policy, Nation the report noted. ■ A meeting for those interested in studying abroad will be held agricultural imports and the North American Free By contrast, overuse and misuse of land and from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Student Center, Room 215 and Trade Agreement. President Clinton signs billion-dollar bill water resources in river basins elsewhere has 216. Students should turn in completed forms handed out in the Repeating Villa's famous feat — almost 85 supporting funds for more teachers, police "seriously depleted and polluted" them, the com- last meeting. years to the day after the mustachioed rebel leader WASHINGTON — President Clinton signed a mission said. That, it said, is "degrading and poi- rode into the capital in December 1914 during the $390 billion budget package today that provided soning" the rivers' surrounding ecosystems, ■ Air Force ROTC offers open-enrollment during the spring Mexican Revolution — the group, El Barzon, money for more teachers and police officers. "threatening the health and livelihoods of people semester for college freshman and sophomore students interested rode 52 days over 1,000 miles (2.000 kms) from Acknowledging it fell short on many of his who depend upon them for irrigation, drinking in becoming commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force. Once the border city of Ciudad Juarez to Mexico City. goals, he nonetheless said the bill represented and industrial water." enrolled in the AFROTC courses, eligible students may apply for The 200 riders, accompanied by thousands of "real progress" for American families. The main reason is lack of coordinated manage- two- or three-year scholarships which could pay up to $15,000 per supporters, passed out fliers protesting the pover- "I am proud to sign a bill that I believe will give ment of watersheds, which often cross national academic year beginning in the Fall 2000 semester. There are no ty and undercapitalization of the nation's farms, us a stronger, better America for the 21 st century," boundaries or — as in the case of the Colorado service requirements for the AFROTC freshman and sophomore and accusing the government of allowing in cheap Clinton said. River in the United States — several state bound- courses. For more information, call 257-7461 or e-mail (J.Ale- foreign imports of grain and fruit. The signing ceremony in the Rose Garden [email protected]). "Did you know that even after the Mexican kicked off a busy week of activity for Clinton, Revolution, 30 million people live in poverty on who is heading west on Tuesday for fund-raising State ■ Organization of Latin American Students will meet at 5 p.m. Mexican farms?" read one banner carried on the in California and the opening of the contentious Wednesday in the Student Center. Room 206 for a Christmas party. march down the city's main boulevard. World Trade Organization talks in Seattle. Texas launches ad campaign informing about El Barzon — which stages militant protests on Clinton spoke with uniformed police and about Y2K issues, assures ready for millennium ■ Special Events Committee of Programming Council will sponsor behalf of farmers and debtors forced into insol- a dozen teachers behind him on the dais. A crystal AUSTIN — A new series of advertisements, the annual Holiday Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in vency by high interest rates — is demanding a apple was placed on the desk he sat at to sign the running in radio and television markets around the the Student Center Lounge and Reading Room. renegotiation of NAFTA to provide greater pro- bill. state, are telling Texans that things will be OK in tection for Mexican farmers, and more govern- "We value education and this budget truly puts Y2K. ■ TCU School of Music of Jazz Studies will present its three big ment farm aid. education first, continuing our commitment to As part of its Readiness 2000 campaign, the bands and the Purple, White and Blues Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a The protesters said free trade hasn't really ben- hire 100,000 highly qualified teachers to lower Texas Division of Emergency Management and a two-hour concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ed Landreth Hall efited them. The procession included dozens of class size in the early grades," he said. Funds to coalition of other state government agencies have Auditorium. Admission is $3 and it will help fund the group's used U.S. cars and trucks that the Mexican gov- put more cops on the street "will make America a prepared three different public service ads with appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland next sum- ernment has not allowed to be legally imported, safer place," he said. the same theme: Be prepared but be positive. mer. The program will include some Duke Ellington, George despite the fact that U.S. vehicles are much The spending bill also included money to pay "This is the start of a new millennium, not the Gershwin, Miles Davis and the special arrangement of "In the Still cheaper than any available in Mexico. U.N. dues and protect more sensitive lands from end of the world," said Jo Schweikhard Moss, of the Night," off the new SinatraLand compact disc. There also development. But Clinton failed to win support spokeswoman for the emergency management will be performance of "100% Concentrate," an original composi- Man storms naked into London church, for a prescription drug benefit for Medicare or agency. 'Texas is ready for Y2K." tion by TCU graduate Michael Riggs. attacks churchgoers with 3-foot sword changes to shore up the retirement system. The first ad, which debuted last month, recre- LONDON — A man was charged with Lawmakers also ended their session without ates black-and-white horror movies and talks ■ RTVF Thursday Film Series will present "Meet Me in St. Louis" attempted murder Monday after police said he completing work on a patients' bill of rights, a about "scary things" regarding the millennium (1944) at 7 p.m. Thursday in Moudy Building South. Room 164. stormed naked through a Roman Catholic Mass in minimum wage increase, and several other issues bug. A second ad, which began broadcasting in a sword-wielding rampage, injuring 11 people. important to the president. November, features the cast of "Greater Tuna" ■ TCU Toastmaster will meet at noon today in the Student Center, Eden Strang, 26, was charged with attempting offering advice on how to be prepared. Room 211. to kill Paul Chilton, 50, the most seriously injured Study of global water problems shows half State officials are advising Texans to take pre- of the congregants at St. Andrew's Roman of the world's major rivers going dry, polluted cautions, such as putting together readiness kits, Catholic Church in the southern London suburb of WASHINGTON — More than half the world's but not to overreact by withdrawing large amounts TC U DA. ■ ■ -v 1400 Thornton Heath. major rivers are going dry or are polluted, a panel of cash from banks. Subscription* Call 257-7001). extension 6274 Rates are Doctors said the attacker cut through Chilton's studying global water problems reported Monday. The emergency management division's Y2K SV) per semester s: lM 2980* I. Urn Worth, Texas 7612" jawbone with a 3-foot sword, slicing three front The fouling of the waterways and surrounding checklist recommends two quarts of drinking «t: Moudy Building South Room 291 teeth off at the root. The blows severed his jugular river basins contributed to the total of 25 million water per person per day; a manual can opener; Skiff 2HIW S I'tiiversity Mvi Port Worth. TX 76109 Stnc«1903 On-camput distribution: Newspapers are available free on vein and also cut off a thumb and a finger. environmental refugees last year, for the first time special dietary foods if needed; personal papers tampus. limit one per person Por additional copies contact the The TCV Iknh Skiff is ,m official Muttem publication ot Skiff office Worshippers returned to the church Monday to exceeding the world's 21 million war-related such as identification, bank and financial docu- Tr»as Christian I'ntversiiy, pfOdMMd by students • >f TCI pray for the injured congregants — and for the refugees, said the World Commission on Water for ments and prescriptions; a battery operated radio; and sponsored by the journalism department It operates Main number IHI7) 237-7428 under (he policies til thr Student Publications Committee. F« 237 7133 man who burst into the church nude during their the 21 st Century. a first aid kit; a sleeping bag or blankets and pil- mnipiised ot representatives from the student body, staff, AdveTtising/tlasiified 257-7426 Sunday morning Mass. The findings are part of a report the commis- low; and a change of clothing and rain gear. faculty and administration The \J iff is published Tuesday Business Manager 257-6274 through Friday during tall and spring semesters except Student Publications Director 257-6556 According to Scotland Yard, it knew of no sion expects to complete at a two-day meeting finals week and holidays The Skiff is a member of The E-mail sk.fflettersWicu edu Associated Press Web site http //www skirt tcu edu motive for the rampage. beginning today at The Hague. Netherlands. The These stories are from The Associated Press The countdown has begun!

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"No child should die for the most comprehensive coverage St. .hit s Kcscaic of the Mobile Alabama Bowl. Opinion TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1999 www.sklff.tcu.edu PAGE 3 editorial 8* < sSgfflBQ&ffi8 LOG ON FOR L.T. r A l.ff/e bit Fan vote will recognize running back aT /y-«T* 'Si off 0 bito' Junior tailback LaDainian Tomlinson is officially the (I dfW" best running back in the nation. His 1,850 rushing yards are highest in the nation, I need.. and Tomlinson's 168.2 yards a game average also ranks No. 1 in the country. But some people still seem to look past Tomlinson when stacking up the nation's premier running backs. The purple-clad fans of TCU have probably noticed that Tomlinson broke the Frogs' single-season rushing record and tied the TCU single-season touchdown mark with 18. Many of the Western Athletic Confer- ence coaches have made note of Tomlinson's WAC f has* Iff ?V* ? record for rushing yards in a season by awarding him opptecisffei-U S with five WAC Offensive Player of the Week awards this year. Despite Tomlinson's 406 yards against the Universi- ty of Texas-El Paso — a NCAA Division I-A record — the national media have ignored his season altogether. They say Tomlinson plays weak competition, citing John Araujo'SKlFF STAFF games against Arkansas State University and the Uni- versity of North Texas. However, Tomlinson is one of the three finalists for the 1999 Dr Pepper Doak Walker Award, given to the A life for a life upholds justice top running back in the nation. By logging on to ESPN.com, fans have a chance to help choose the win- ner. Despite contradiction, death penalty should be practiced The results of the poll will count as one official vote Putting people to death who ty deters potential murderers." ently." have to be so high for the execu- on the ballot. The rest of the 189 votes will be cast are guilty of committing First, during the 1972-1976 sus- Norris also argues that the death tion of murderers. If we allowed from the Dr Pepper Doak Walker Award National extremely heinous crimes is pension on capital punishment, penalty has been used in error: "... only appeals that are relevant in Selection Committee. an ancient practice, but it has researcher Karl Spence. of Texas Recent research by Hugo Adam proving one's innocence and elim- become quite controversial in the A&M University, gathered murder Bedau has shown that 23 people inated the many more that are used Even if Tomlinson doesn't win the award, maybe we United States statistics from across the country. are known to have died wrongfully merely as delaying tactics, it can get the nation to look beyond its frame of reference during the lat- In 1960. there were 56 executions at the hands of the death penalty in would save millions in taxpayer and notice the Horned Frogs in Fort Worth. ter half of the Commentary in the United States and 9,140 America since 1900 ... Therefore, dollars. 20th century. murders. By 1964. when there because of the imperfections of the But I will be the first to admit Changing were only 13 executions, the num- judicial system, the death penalty that several reforms must still be views of (he ber of murders had risen to 9,250. should be replaced by life impris- made in our justice system so that issue led the In 1969. when there were no exe- onment in the United States." the death penalty can cause a more Editorial policy: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views of Texas Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the Supreme cutions. 14,590 murders occurred, It seems a valid point, but most positive effect. Nonetheless. 1 am TCU Daily Skiff editorial hoard. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the Court to abol- and in 1975, after six more years of us know that far more innocent still "all for it." In fact, those elec- opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial hoard. ish capital without executions, 20.510 mur- lives have been taken by convicted trical currents need to flow much Letters to the editor: The Skiff 'welcomes letters to the editor for puhlication. Letters punishment in ders occurred. Therefore, the num- murderers than the supposedly 23 more often. Otherwise, we are say- must he typed, double.spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring 1972 but to KRISTEN ber of murders grew as the number innocents mistakenly executed this ing to victims. "Your life was ittotheiWff, Moudy 29IS. mail it to TCU Bos 218050, fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to IMAD-UJN of executions dwindled, Spence century. For instance, more than worthless,'' skifflettersCe'tcu.edu. They must include the author's classification, major and phone num reinstate it — her. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. with certain concluded. 600 repeat offenses occur within As a society, we owe it to them conditions — in 1977. In another argument. Norris prison walls each year in this and to their loved ones to ensure Editor In Chief Jeff Meddaugh Yet many voices are still raised stated. "The death penalty is country, and more than 13.000 that all murderers are punished Managing Editor Joaquin Herrera against capital punishment. inflicted disproportionately on American citizens are murdered fully. When a society ignores its Advertising Manager Jeff Horier minorities and the poor." But a each year by released and paroled moral duty to defend the safety Campus Editor Kristen R Naquin Heated public debate centers on Assistant Campus Editor Lety Laurel questions of deterrence, sentenc- 1991 Rand Corporation study criminals, some of whom were and security of its decent citizens Design Editor Matt Jones ing equity, the execution of inno- found that white murderers convicted for murder. and leaves them at the mercy of Weekend Editor Pam Woodhead cents and costs, among others. I received the death penalty slightly I fully agree with Norris on one violent criminals, it is not being Opinion Editor Laura Head more often — 32 percent — than of his arguments: "Because of the "civilized." Instead, n ts being Sports Editor Rusty Simmons have listened to and read the argu- Photo Editor David Dunai ments opposing the death penalty non-white murderers — 27 per- extent that the legal system is negligent. Copy Desk Chief Katy Garcia — including a column by Zachary cent. involved in the application of the Web Editor Craig Graue Norris that appeared in the Skiff And Patrick Lanagan. a senior death penalty and its aftermath, Kristen Naquin is a senior Production Coordinator Gretchen Crabb Nov. 9 — and I find they are not at statistician at the Department of the cost of putting a prisoner to news~editorial journalism major Production Manager Jeanne Cai Justice's Bureau of lattice dealh is higher than life imprison- from Pensacola, Flo. She can he Business Manager Bitsy Faulk all convincing. Here's why: Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf In his column. Norris wrote. "... Statistics, said. "I don't find evi- ment •without parole." reached oi [knaquinl9aol.com). Journalism Department Chairman Tommy Thomason There exists no evidence support- dence that the justice system is All the statistics show this fact. This column was on assignment ing the claim that the death penal- treating blacks and whites differ- But the cost for justice does noi for [he Opinion Writing class. Chase goals worth pursuing City growth needs restricting I have a turtle. His name is Ed. Ed lives in a terrari- willing woman have any bearing on a man's current I magine a large meadow, a vista of served as a catalyst for urban rede- highest crime areas around tour- um on my kitchen bar that also serves as my table relationship? I rolling acres, softly blowing grass- velopment and preservation of year colleges in the lulled Suites and my desk. Most of the time, he just sits there It's because embedded somewhere in every man's Jl es and maybe a few head of cattle open space. Why docs Cullum seem lo think and stares at me while I do my work. brain is the notion that his happiness in a relationship dotting the landscape. Now. imagine But Lee Cullum. in her Nov. 14 that all of the dollars spent on sub- But every once in a while. Ed comes alive, standing is directly proportional to the physical beauty of the plowing over that meadow lo build a column lor the Dallas Morning urban sprawl aren't necessarily up on his two hind legs and feebly scratching on the woman he is with. subdivision of cheaply-built tract News, says that setting limits such more needed lor urban redevelop- glass with his front claws. Women really aren't any better. I have spent my 4 housing, shopping centers and con- as those in Oregon only serves lo ment in places like that' I noticed one day when he erupted with such ener- 1/2 years of college watching scores of nice guys fin- venience stores. "deny too many people what they The problem in Houston may gy. It happened when I picked up my bright yellow ish last in the dating game, while arrogant, rich, boor- This is a scenario that is being want — a suburban life.'' Cullum serve as the example listed here, highlighter. ish, "exciting" guys break heart after heart, always reproduced cites figures from Fort Bend but it exists here in Dallas/Fort You see. Ed thinks my high- with a new woman eagerly awaiting her turn. with alarming County, near Houston, where Worth and beyond lo other cities Commentary lighter looks delicious. If I set it Commentary But from relationships to ambitions to every other regularity lenient development regulations ados', the country. Other stales are too close the cage. Ed will eye it part of life, everyone has a little bit of Ed the Turtle in around the have resulted in lower home taking notice, and volers have for a second or two, slowly open him. We willingly pass up that which is nourishing in country. prices, making it easier for new- been approving legislation lo regu- his mouth as he cocks back his favor of something shiny. Granted, it is comers to buy a home and devel- late this kind of growth. Cullum head, then slam his nose into the So many of us spend our college lives pursuing true that the opers to provide infrastructure cites a "smart growth" initiative glass as he tries to take a bite. something we believe will make us rich, famous or cities are still and retail/restaurant centers for passed in 1997 in Maryland to I really don't Know what it is fulfill our vain ideas of self-expression. Hall of the growing rap- neighborhoods. reserve money for infrastructure about that highlighter that gets seniors I've met look forward to their graduation with idly, creating a Cullum is correct thai this kind improvements for pre-existing him so excited. He doesn't get happiness only for the fact that they are getting out of burgeoning of freedom does provide opportu- communities and a successful ALAN nearly as stoked when he spots a SHPHEN school, not because they are anxious to start doing need for more nities for people who would other- 1998 proposal in New Jersey that Mll.SON tomato (which he actually eats), SurntoN what they've spent the last four or five years of their affordable wise not be able to afford a bigger allows the stale to purchase and and he will even refuse to eat the lives preparing to do. housing. house in an upper-middle-class preserve a million acres of unde- squash I bought him that is about the same color as the Why is there such a complete lack of enthusiasm According to a March 1999 report neighborhood. Bui many of those veloped property in the state. highlighter. toward doing what they've told themselves and every- from the United States Census people in Sugar Land and other Cullum writes, though, that this I And it strange that he will put little or no energy one else that they want to do? It's because we too often Bureau, Tarrant County grew by near- Fort Bend County communities kind of structured growth planning into reaching for something that will actually nourish react like an animal in pursuit of something that ly 30.000 people over a one-year peri- enjoying the "free use of property" is not needed in Texas. In fact, she him. but he will knock himself over onto his back or appears desirable without asking ourselves what we od from July 1997 to July 1998. a Cullum speaks about still have to adamantly insists that suburban give himself a bloody nose to gain something that he would really gain if we get it. trend that is projected to continue. commute to the city of Houston sprawl is just a fact of life in a will ultimately find holds no value to him at all. An African missionary once said, "He is no fool that With these figures, the idea of for their jobs. This commute, from growing state like Texas. Then again, Ed it a turtle. His puny little turtle brain forfeits that which he cannot keep to gain that which preserving the majority of "green the suburb lo the city and back, is "Development, in and outside is his excuse for that futile pursuit. he cannot lose." But students waste their time in col- space" like that meadow is some- choking the area's major arteries metropolitan areas, is unavoid- I'm not sure what our excuse is when we do the lege and in life chasing something that will not fulfill what optimistic. However, cities with traffic and leading to the able." she says. same thing. them while they're alive and will be no more alive than are not doing enough to curb the many ozone action days that have This may be a fact, but the state I remember sitting and watching a Shania Twain they are when they're in their graves. unchecked growth. allowing plagued the Houston area for over legislature needs to work to keep video with a good friend of mine three years ago. He When you find yourself on your back again, bloody developers to plow through the a decade. that development carefully con- was very content at the time with his relationship with from trying to gain a prize that you've set before you, system and make their money, and Meanwhile, back in inner-city trolled, and pass legislation to fos- a very nice, pretty young lady. I will never forget what take time to ask yourself what you are really pursuing certain voices within the media are Houston, the infrastructure contin- ter redevelopment of urban areas he said as he watched Shania's video. and why. Make sure your effort is pointed toward still trying to perpetuate the myth ues to crumble and the crime rate rather than development on the site "It's girls like that," he said, "that makes it so hard something that will nourish your souls as well as your that it is a non-issue. remains high as the effects of of what was yet another meadow. for us guys to commit to the girls we're with." senses. A good example of this involves "white flight" continue to be felt He was saying men don't want to commit to the Even Ed sets aside his quest for the highlighter and a law passed in 1973 in Oregon, decades after it first began. A Alan Melson is a senior bmadcast woman they are dating because maybe, just maybe, takes a bite of tomato every now and then. requiring cities and counties to set recent APBnews.com survey indi- journalism major from Richardson, there is a better-looking woman out there who would permanent boundary limits in cated that the neighborhood Texas. He can he reached at (nuunel- be willing to take her place. Stephen Suffron is a graduating senior broadcast order to restrict growth to existing around the University of Houston, [email protected]). This column Why is that a factor? Why would the outside possi- journalism major from League City, Texas. He can he areas. This law has been upheld, located in one of the city's older was an assignment for the Opinion bility that somewhere there exists some gorgeous. reached at ([email protected]). and in the city of Portland, it has urban areas, ranked in the top 25 Writing class. PAGE 4 www.skHf.tcu.adu TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1999 MUSIC From Page 1

they graduate, said Christy Hough, a "There's not much of a difference aspect of the class. Bennett said. "What I've seen is a huge leap in junior elementary education major. between us," she said. "So many of "It's one thing to talk about music their confidence level, and in them- "It's a very good experience for us the things that they do in there are education for children in a college selves as teachers," she said. "They TCU *>A1«_-W as teachers to have a hands-on experi- things that I do when I'm in a college classroom, but it's quite another to see are much more assertive with the chil- ence before we get out into the real classroom." children react; it's a huge other step to dren when they need to be, when their Photographers • Reporters • Copy Editors OL^lTT world." she said. "(The students) are The lessons are like a trip back in be the teacher of those children," she focus needs to be gained. They also \ Columnists •Production Artists OIvlll so excited. They get smiles on their time, said Kara Kasper, a sophomore said. realize how some things that they see z faces when they're able to have music music education major. The process is gradual, Bennett other teachers do that look so simple Atttttu lobe*! 197-6996 class." "You get to kind of play around said. At the beginning of the semester, can be really quite challenging." The children are like little adults, and get to be a kid again," she said. each person taught a small portion of said Jenny Vanderholm, a junior Watching the kids having fun while the lesson. Now, they teach most of CarayHbt music education major. they learn is the most rewarding the entire lesson. [email protected] SPECIAL WINTER FORMAL Trial begins in yogurt-shop slayings Accused releases statement — other men pressured him into helping kill four girls

PRICES ASSOCIATED PRESS If tried as adults. Pierce, who was tie his client to the crime. money. He returned to the back and 16, and Welborn. who was 15, could Guillermo Gonzales who repre- demanded one girl tell him where the All formalwear shops gel their tuxedos delivered AUSTIN — One of the suspects in face a maximum sentence of life in sents Pierce, echoed Icenhauer- money was. "The girls were crying on a truck from a warehouse somewhere the city's slayings of four girls at a prison if convicted. Because they Ramirez's criticism. and whimpering, they were begging Now you can get yours direct from the warehouse and SAVE! yogurt shop told police that two other were under 17 when the crime In his statement to police, Scott us not to kill them." Scott said. "They men bullied him into the robbery, occurred, neither Welborn nor Pierce said: said that they didn't want to die." sexual assaults and murders, police would face the death penalty. — Pierce, who said he needed — Pierce allegedly shot two of the lOfifllAL WAJUUOUU said Monday. All four have been charged with money, suggested the four youths rob girls. 3167 BISBCE STREET / FORT WORTH / 817-531-2417 During the first day of an emotion- capital murder. a store while they were hanging out — Springsteen allegedly raped al hearing to determine whether 24- Police detective Manual Fuentes at a shopping mall on Dec. 6. 1991. one of the girls and told Scott to rape year-old Maurice Pierce and 23-year- read Scott's statement in a packed — The four drove near the yogurt another one. Scott said he tried to old Forest Welborn should be tried as Travis County courtroom of about 65 shop and decided it was a good tar- rape the girl, but couldn't. Scott said adults, a police detective read a state- spectators, including the families of get. Pierce distracted the workers at he then grabbed a gun from Pierce ment from Michael James Scott, also the accused and the slain girls. the front counter, while Scott and shot one of the girls. Give your friend a pedicure accused of the crime. In his statement, Scott told police, Springsteen propped the back door — Amy Ayers was the last to die. In his statement, Scott, 25, accused "Maurice (Pierce) and Rob open. Then they returned to the mall Scott said he shot Miss Ayers, but she for Christmas! Pierce and his former roommate, (Springsteen) were pressuring me." and waited for nightfall. didn't die. Pierce allegedly shot the Robert Burns Springsteen Jr., now Attorneys for Pierce and Welborn — Returning to the yogurt shop. girl again, but she tried to crawl away 24. of masterminding the crime at an criticized the police investigation and Pierce told Welborn to wait in the car and then was strangled. I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! store. questioned Scott's credibility. as a lookout and the others entered — Scott piled up the bodies and Eliza Hope Thomas, 17; Amy Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez. through the back door. Springsteen set them on fire with lighter fluid. Ayers, 13; Jennifer Harbison, 17; and Welborn\s attorney, said the police told the girls to take off their clothes, — Welborn left the car and was her 15-year-old sister, Sarah used "terrible and deplorable inves- which were used to tie them up. later picked up in front of the store. Harbison, died in the Dec. 6. 1991, tigative techniques" and had "no rea- — Pierce went to the cash register, The hearing is set to continue this Star KailS sonably trustworthy information" to took out the drawer and found little morning. dxperieneeJ Jr^euional jKanicurisi Software to track customers' Web browsing

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Photographers • Reporters • Copy Editors "We want to do one last-ditch gal, U.S.-registered cars. Mexico." Under the new policy, drivers must Columnists • Production Artists effort to try to convince the Mexican But those attending Monday's The three Mexican congressmen give a cash or credit-card deposit of Skiff / government that this measure is meeting at a hotel in this city across in attendance — members of the $400 to $800. depending on the year /tppb lodAif! 197-6996 unconstitutional and will hurt a lot of the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas, Border Affairs Commission — said the car was made. Upon returning, Mexican immigrants who live in the said there is a widespread feeling that they could understand the sentiments drivers get back the full amount. 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By Paul Freelend wealth of talent in the guise of her to balance everything that was aces and career matches played and SKIFF STAFF newest recruits. going on and there was no way we fourth in career digs. The three members of the Volley "We brought in Jill not only could have imagined how hard that Rangel holds the lead in blocks Frogs' 1999 senior class will leave because of her athletic talents but would be. in a match and career blocks, is a team well on its way to establish- because of her personality, as "Our freshman year was totally second in season blocks and third ing a presence in the collegiate vol- well," Troudt said. "She loves to different than any other year any in career matches played. leyball scene. compete and we felt that she could freshman will ever have in this pro- Pape. in addition to holding 16 With home wins against Rice develop into the leader that she has gram." school records, holds spots on the and Tulsa last weekend, seniors become. Normally teams that have a WAC (seventh in career aces, ninth Jessica Rangel. Jill Pape and Stacy "We thought that she could sur- number of different personalities in career kills and eleventh in Olson ended their collegiate vive in the (Western Athletic tend to clash and create discord in career digs) and NCAA record careers with a display of natural Conference) even the locker room. books (fifth in season attacks per talent and a passion for pioneering. though we were young However, in TCU's game), as well. When the trio entered TCU, how- and she enjoys teeing up "I learned a lot of case, the exact oppo- "I don't know if there is enough ever, the volleyball landscape was against the best teams discipline and I site is true, Pape said. lime to say how much I've learned quite different. that are out there. learned how not to "As a group we from these three," Troudl said. "At the time our recruiting pitch "Jessica had a lot of handle situations tend to balance each "Even as long as I've coached, I was getting to be a part of history athletic ability when we more so than how to other out." Pape said. don't think I ever appreciated my and being a part of something spe- found her. She was handle situations. I "All three of us are so upperclassmen until I started all cial," head coach Sandy Troudt quick and had the best learned how to different that we com- freshmen here. said. "My offer was to get a chance vertical jump out there. accept a role, no pliment one another "Also. I also learned that I don't to play the best teams and if the She needed work on her matter what it has to We all bring energy have to yell and scream lo get play- players listened to me, they could back row skills, though, be." and effort to the ers to hale losing. They already be the best." which is ironic since — Jut. PAPE, table." knew that despite the odds we Though the seniors' destination she's been playing back senior outside The impact the bal- faced nighl in and night out." was the same, some of the angles row almost full time this hitter ance effort brought is As they bid farewell to their days they took to arrive on the TCU year. not lost on Troudl, at the Rickel Building, the Volley campus were very different. "Stacy started as a who turned to the Frog seniors will take with them "I came to TCU because of a non-scholarship player and we record books to show just how many lessons learned ihroughoul combination of different things," couldn't offer her anything more important her seniors have been to their years at TCU. Olson said. "I had a couple of than a position. I was just amazed the program. "I learned a lot of discipline and scholarship offers from Division II by her energy and work ethic, "The seniors have been the pro- 1 learned how not to handle situa- colleges but TCU was in a good though. She will go to any length to gram," Troudt said. "The seniors tions more so than how to handle conference, and I had a chance of make herself and her team better." have been the record book. I told situations." Pape said. "I learned playing as a freshman." TCU Volleyball was born in the 1996 team that they would be how to accept a role, no matter "I had already gone on a couple 1996 and debuted with Rangel. pioneers and these three are the what it has to be. of recruiting trips out of state," Pape and Olson on the Division 1 first to complete a full four years in "We proved that we could stick Rangel said. "I wanted to stay in circuit. However, life wasn't all fun our program." through the lough times and now state, though, and I wanted to go to and games for TCU's first fresh- Pape. Rangel and Olson domi- we are able to say that we are a smaller university. man volleyball class. nate the tops of the TCU record almost like the founders of this John ShawSKIFF STAFF "At TCU I had a chance to make "My first thoughts were 'Oh my books with two matches to go. program, being the only three play- Senior outside hitter Jill Pape led a trio of pioneers for the Volley a difference as a freshman and play gosh, this is harder than I holding 19 school records between ers left out of the original 15." Frogs program. Pape, joined by fellow-seniors Jessica Rangel and in a talented conference." thought,'" Olson said. "1 didn't them. Stacy Olsen, are the first class of volleyball players to attend TCU all Troudt, who already had her eye know anyone except my teammates Olson holds the record for most Paul Freelend four of their NCAA-eligible years. on her current seniors, saw a for the entire fall semester. We had aces in a match, is second in career GAME From Page 1

the Frogs did not fare much better cither. playing in his kisi game, played moat of the Tumlinson was held lo only 37 yiirds on 14 car- second half and gained 24 yards rushing;. ries. Batteaux needed 17 receiving >ards io "Our defensive line just wore them Out," become the Brsl TCI player ever to gain sophomore linebacker Chad Bayer said. 5(H) yards passing, rushing and receiving.' REFLECTIONS "It's hard to run the ball when our defensive "I wouldn't trade this win fot 17 yards,; line is knocking iheir offensive line back. Batteaux s.ud. "We are conference champij Frogs join first conference and it is also hard to pass the ball when the ons. and that is all thai matters." in their athletic tenure quarterback is getting nil nearly every The frogs arc two years removed from p 1909 - TCU became a mem- time." 1-10 season and are now going to a second ber of the Texas Intercollegiate SMU quarterback Josh McCown spenl consecutive howl game Dee. 22 in the Athletic Association. most of the game eluding the TCU defen- Mobile Alabama Bowl against No 20 Fast sive front. He was sacked lour times for a Carolina Had the Mustangs won Friday'* TCU men's basketball team loss of 31 yards, and he completed 12 of 26 contest, the> would have made up their doesn't take the court pass attempts for SO yards. game against San Jose State and had a 1910-1913 - For a four-year The shuloul was the second lor the Frogs chance lo share the WAC title. span, the Frogs did not field a this season, and the third time SMU has Senior defensive lineman J.W. Wilson men's basketball team. It is the been shut out. The loss drops the Mustangs said a victor) ovet SMU is an ideal way to first time TCU lacked a bas- to 4-6. while TCU improves to 7-4. end his career. ketball squad since its induc- "The shutoul was great," Bayer said. "We practiced all yeai long for some- tion 91 years ago. "Bui we were going for the win." thing like this.'' he said "As a senior, 1 The Frogs slartcd the second half strong, could nol base asked fol anything more Football team just misses an behind a 13-play 80-yard scoring drive, man this. Playing SMU at borne and foi the undefeated season capped off by Tomlinson's 16-yard run. WAC championship, you can't ask for any- 1912 - The Frogs' finished Freshman receiver LaTarence Dunhar con thing more than that." the season 8-1, with its only verted the two-point conversion on ■ loss coming against the reverse hand-off to make Ihe score 14-0. Matt Welnack University of Texas. Senior quarterback Patrick Batteaux, mgvt tlnack@della is.u u edu Frogs go to the Dixie Bowl in Fort Worth 1920 - The post-World War I squad produced TCU's best record to date, winning nine straight games in the regular season. However, the post sea- son bowl contest against Centre College ended in a 63- 7 Frog defeat.

TCU joins the newly-formed Southwest Conference 1923 - The Frogs were admitted into the SWC. In their initial football season in the SWC, the Frogs played three games and posted a 2-1 record.

Frog basketball player named All-SWC twice Pnincl, PannetlSKIFF STAFF 1925 - Tim George, a cen- Junior tailback LaDainian Tomlinson is gang tackled by the Mustang defense Friday ter on the TCU basketball at Amon Carter Stadium. TCU beat SMU 21 -0 to win the Iron Skillet. squad, repeated as an All SWC performer. BOWL Baseball team produces major-league talents From Page 1 1909-1912 - Louis Drucke the presence of Tomlinson, one ol three TCU locker room centered on the confer- played his entire career for the finalists for this year's Doak Walker ence championship, not on upcoming bowl New York Giants. National Running Back Award, and a TCU opponent Fast Carolina. 1912 - Ona Dodd and Jim defense that statistically ranks among the Tomlinson. who set TCU single-season Haislip each played a single nation's top 20 units. records with 1,850 rushing yards and 18 season of major-league base- "It's going to be great to have one of the touchdowns, was too busy celebrating the ball. outstanding runners in college football his- close of a successful regular season to lath 1912-1917 - Claude tory and the nation's 17th-ranked defense." om the implications of his record-setting Cooper had a six-year career SKIFF STAFF Gottfried said. "TCU was our No. 1 choice. season and I bowl game. for the Giants and the "I'm happy with the win. and I'm most Senior guard Diamond Jackson scored a career-high 23 points to lead the Frogs to a 92- We're very impressed with the TCU pro- Philadelphia Athletics. proud of the fact that we're WAC champi- 69 win over Air Force Friday in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Jackson scored only seven points gram." 1921-1932 - Pete Donahue ons." Tomlinson said. "It's great, but then the next night against Wichita State, but TCU came away from the contest with a 86-80 The game will be televised at 6:30 p.m. played for four different teams again ... I'm not realizing what I've accom- victory. The Frogs set a three-point field goal accuracy mark in the Air Force game con- Dec. 22 on ESPN2 and will be the only over his 12-year tenure in bowl game played that day. Gottfried said plished." Major League Baseball. necting on 12-of-17 shots from behind the arc. Junior guard Amy Sutton scored 33 points over the weekend. Junior gusrd Jill Sutton added 25 and sophomore forward Tri- he expects the 40.646-seal Ladd-Peebles 1923-1926 - Boob Fowler Joel Anderson cia Payne chipped in 34 over the two-game span. The two wins boosteu TCU's record to Stadium to be sold out. played in Boston and Most of the post-game chatter in the [email protected] hu edu Cincinnati during his career. 3-1. The Frogs will host Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. Wednesday. PAGE 8 www.sklff.tcu.adu TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1999

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