/"H TCU Daily Bright Future Turmoil in Tulsa The utilitarian approach so often is used to keep the majority The TCU men's basketball team continues to struggle happy. For TCU, the utilitarian approach is often weighing with its Tulsa foes. whether the students or the community is the greatest number. SPORTS, page 8 OPINION, page 3 ServingSKIFF Texas Christian University since 1902
Thursday, January 18,2001 Fort Worth, Texas Former student charged with arson By Ram Luthra found tire tread marks on the lawn STAFF REPORTER Fire damages to fraternity house, car are estimated at $10,000 by the building. Fire officials and A former TCU student and an- police authorities confirm that the other individual have been Although both Rowe and Taylor which caused about $1,000 worth was hampered because the suspect formed in a haphazard manner and tracks are from a truck that had charged for arson in connection were charged and posted $5,000 of damages, according to the po- is a member of a close-knit frater- questions the tactics used by the been intentionally driven over the with the fire at the Sigma Alpha bail, as of Wednesday, the district lice report. nity. TCU law enforcement authorities. lawn. Epsilon and Delta Tau Delta fra- attorney's office has not accepted Rowe and Taylor were both ar- "This case was harder because "The investigation has not been The fire started when a com- ternity house, according to a Fort the case yet. rested in December. Investigation of the nature of fraternities," performed in a professional and bustible liquid engulfed the porch Worth police report. At the time of the incident. of the arson was prolonged be- Vasquez said. "All the people in- thorough manner," Lane said. of the building and was later Vernon Rowe III, 21, and Rowe was the president of the cause of lack of cooperation from volved showed a great amount of Fire officials said a fight that sparked with matches, fire offi- Matthew Taylor, 19, are suspects Sigma Nu fraternity. Sigma Nu is the suspects and witnesses, fire of- loyalty and camaraderie to each took place at a bar and continued cials said. The police report cited in connection with an Aug. 11 fire a fraternity located off campus and ficials said. other, which made it harder on us to a gas station near the TCU cam- that a large rock was thrown at the Martin-Moore Residence is not officially recognized by Sabino Vasquez, arson investi- to gather facts." pus prior to the fire was the main through a glass doorway. Hall on 3504 Pond Drive on the TCU. gator for the Fort Worth Fire De- Mark Lane, Rowe's attorney, catalyst for the blaze of the frater- TCU campus. No one was injured in the fire. partment, said the investigation said the investigation was per- nity house. Officials at the scene See FIRE, Page 4
Tooting his own horn BRITE GOES HI-TECH Lilly Endowment Inc. provides Brite Divinity with a $300,000 grant
By Carrie Woodall classroom, and faculty may eventu- STAFF REPORTER ally have course manuals to assist in Students stepping into one of the the process. classrooms at the Brite Divinity He said proposed components for School this semester may notice a the Lilly Endowment grant included few high-tech changes. the creation of a position in instruc- Technological resources, includ- tional technology. ing a large video screen, projectors Faculty and staff will be trained in and specially-installed lighting for a workshop setting to learn how to multimedia, are allowing the use the multimedia equipment that school's professors to redesign their may involve online interactive re- teaching methods. The Lilly En- sources that students may use for dowment Inc. provided Brite with a ministry tools. Poynter said. $300,000 grant for these improve- Jeff Pool, assistant to the president ments, said Jeremy Poynter. assis- in development, said Brile's size and tant to the dean in instructional monetary resources have disallowed technology. it to be as advanced in technology as "There are advantages any time some of the largest seminaries. students are taught through multi- "(However). Brite Divinity is in sensory methods," Poynter said. many ways ahead of some smaller "The technology will give faculty the seminaries because other schools are opportunity to utilize multimedia re- just now acquiring personal comput- sources to achieve this result." ers for the faculty." Pool said. Tori Waller, a Brite Divinity Poynter said students and faculty School student, said these new re- will begin using the multimedia sources will allow students to have technology this semester, but the more interactive learning experi- grant includes a three-year imple- ences. In the past, students relied on mentation process lor completion of the religion department for any video the project. equipment they needed. David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Poynter said students will have Carrie Woodall Zach Collins, sophomore tuba performance major, practices his tuba in Ed Landreth Hall Wednesday. online access for laptops to use in the a&npnitS aol.com Installation of disputed lights begins after dark. ing lots and patching roofs." they wouldn't go up at all. Despite concerns, Don Mills, vice chancellor for Mills said the high cost has to "We didn't even look at esti- student affairs, said the lights are do with the consideration of mates for 35-foot lights." Mills $400,000 lights expected to be installed midway TCU's residential neighbors. In said. "We knew (the lights) had to through the semester. order to reduce glare into nearby be 75-foot to work." to be up by March "We're aiming for mid-March, yards, the City of Fort Worth During community meetings but the weather has been slowing Board of Adjustments granted held throughout the fall semester, By John Weyand progress," Mills said. TCU a variance in November 2000 many of TCU's neighbors ex- STAFF REPORTER Mills said the lighting project allowing the maximum light pole pressed concerns about disturbing In a debate that has many stu- will cost about $400,000, but no height to be raised from 35 to 75 light pollution at late-night hours. dents feeling left in the dark, the special allocation was needed to feet. The increased pole height With the help of lighting engi- intramural sports program will fund the project. will allow the light to be more di- neers, Mills assured TCU's neigh- soon be bathed in light. "The money comes from a por- rectional, preventing the light bors that little light will go beyond Construction has begun around tion of the annual budget set aside from spilling into nearby yards. the edges of the intramural fields. Spe> Skiff the TCU Intramural Fields to in- for general projects," Mills said. Despite the extra cost for taller Mills also said an agreement made Over the Winter Break, construction to provide lighting around the stall lights atop 75-foot poles, al- "That money is present every year shielded lights. Mills said the perimeter of TCU's Intramural Fields began. Seven, 75-foot poles wi I be lowing intramural play to continue and is sometimes for paving park- lights' height had to be raised or See LIGHTS, Page 4 placed around the sports fields.
The Texas Seven TODAY IN HISTORY In 1778, Captain James Cook Seven Texan ESCAPE TIMELINE of the British Navy, thought IMAGE UPGRADE he was the first to find a group of islands in the Pa- Dec. 13 — cific now known as the SGA looks to improve visibility on campus escapees still "Connally Seven" escape Hawaiian Islands. from the John B. Connally By Jonathan Sampson be more visible on campus and sec what it Jr. Prison Unit near Kenedy STAFF REPORTER is doing directly for the students. She said a in a stolen prison vehicle. WEATHER Bland. Inclusive. Political. Inefficient. communication committee will only be ef- on the loose These were some of the words used by fective if all SGA representatives partici- Dec. 24 — TOMORROW Student Government Association officers to pate, not just the president and vice TCU Police are taking Irving police officer, Aubrey describe students' opinions of SGA during presidents. Hawkins, murdered during the leadership retreat last weekend, said "It's a good idea," Cowdery said. "I'll just a cautious approach the robbery of an Oshman's Chelsea Hudson, chairwoman of the Perma- be skeptical until I see it directly affecting Super Sports USA. High 39 C* \ nent Improvements Committee. me as a student." By Ram Luthra STAFF REPORTER Low 20 QTlJ As students begin classes, a new set of Hudson said the officers want to see SGA SGA officers is beginning to look at plans communicate with the students in new ways TCU Police, like other law enforcement agencies Jan. 12 — Showers /^T and examining how they can change nega- and utilize other groups on campus such as across the stale, are continuing a cautious and careful ap- Houston-based Oshman's tive student views. Student Developmental Services and the proach in light of recent reported sightings of the seven Sporting Goods, Inc. an- "I think a lot of times students feel like Residence Hall Association. She said offi- Texas prison escapees, Kelly Ham, TCU detective of nounced the $25,000 Osh- SGA doesn't do a lot for them. ... hut the cers want to speak with on-campus organi- criminal investigations, said. man's Aubrey Hawkins Memorial Fund to benefit neat thing is that student government is very zations about SGA activities at limes other The seven men face capital murder charges in the aware of this," Hudson said. than during the elections. shooting death of Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins the slain officer's family. INDEX Brian Wood, SGA president, said the first "I think people get involved when you just and robbery of a sporting goods store on Christmas Eve. CAMPUS LINES 2 Jan. 15 — step toward reforming student opinion in- tell them what's going on," Hudson said. "I Hawkins was ambushed, shot 11 times and run over as COMICS 7 cludes the formation of a communication just don't think we've been telling them the inmates fled from the Irving Oshman's Super Sports FBI added an additional committee. what's going on." USA store, authorities said. $140,000 to the existing CROSSWORD 7 $300,000 reward for infor- "People think SGA is ineffectual because Amy Render. House of Student Represen- The seven men escaped from a Connally Prison Unit HOUSE EDITORIAL 3 mation leading to the arrest they don't know what it has done." Wood tatives vice president, said SGA wants to es- near Kenedy on Dec. 13. MENU 7 said. tablish more credibility with the students, The main objective is to provide safety for our offi- and conviction of the es PURPLE POLL 7 He said he is considering Jason Cordova, faculty and administration. cers and students, Ham said. caped convicts. last year's SGA secretary, to chair the com- "We're tired of that old, SGA image," she TCU police has briefed all its officers on certain pro- WORLD DIGEST 2 mittee which will be responsible for letting said. "We want to be more available, visible cedures if anything suspicious occurs on campus. All of- students know what SGA has done and what and exciting, which is sometimes hard with ficers have been given pictures and descriptions of the they are doing. bills and legislation." Kelly Cowdery. a junior elementary edu- See ESCAPEES, Page 4 cation major, said she would like to see SGA See SGA, Page 6 Page 2 www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, January 18,2001 pulse campus lines WORLD DIGEST Annoum ements of campus events, public meetings and other general TRAVEEHOSTPUB- Garage apartment for FOR SALE LICATIONS. rent 1/2 block from The Princeton Review TCU. I bath, 2 bed- Arkalents Outdoor Gear wants instructors! If you room. Limited parking. www.arkatcnts.com have great SAT. GRE. No pets. Newly remod- Kurcka!, Camp Trails LSAT. GMAT. OR eled. Call (512) 345- (501)344-7843 MCAT scores, like 9869.(817)281-4311. Honda Acura Integra money, and want to have Rent available room. 1994 Black. 2-door. more fun than you Female. No S/D. pager 5-spced, $6.5(X) deserve, call 735-8555 (817)218-1037. (214)789-1137 or email at 2 bedroom, 1 bath rty info.ftworthv? review.com duplex, hardwood floors, § -RU EMPLOYMENT Wait help needed for $595 utilities included. 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OPINION Thursday, January 18, 2001 www.skiff.tcu.edu Page 3 BRIGHT FUTURE System guilty in officer's death Intramural lights benefit students Texas prison escapees should have had more supervision "The greatest good for the greatest number." - John Stuart Mill It has been 35 days since the es- able at the prison. GfM^'rV ported more attacks on angry at the prison system for not Contrary to earlier guards than any other The utilitarian approach so often is used to keep the ma- cape. Twenty-six days have taking responsibility for what hap- passed since the murder of statements made by prison in Texas within the pened. jority happy. Aubrey Hawkins, an Irving police the Connally Unit past six Officer Hawkins' mother. ForTCU, the utilitarian approach is often weighing whether officer. There were 11 prison em- officials, Jayne Hawkins, did not accept the students or the community is the greatest number. ployees who were attacked and the Justice Board's answers stripped of their clothing by seven to what happened that day. In the months preceding Winter Break, the administration prison inmates. The prisoners As she looked at each of hosted a series of meetings to see exactly where the com- spent two hours walking free the members, she told munity stood on the issue of lighting the intramural sports around the prison because there them they were each to fields. was only one civilian guard who blame for the death of was assigned to watch the inmates. her son. Despite TCU's major renovations to the area, especially As startling as these numbers Jayne Hawkins was ab- Berry Street, the majority of TCU's neighbors was sharply are, what is more shocking is the solutely correct in blaming the opposed to the "sight polluting poles" that would "lower fact that, to date, the authorities members of the Justice Board have had no prominent leads to for the death of her son. Not their land values" and fill their yards with light. where the escapees have only are they to blame, but so So TCU compromised with taller, more attractive poles been or where they might are the Texas lawmakers who sit and less light in nearby yards. be going. in Austin and claim to be making However, city law prevented the poles from being as tall After escaping from laws that will make it safer the John B. Connally for every citizen to live in as TCU proposed and the neighbors still thought the poles Jr. Prison Unit in Texas. were ugly. Karnes County Dec. So far. nobody has had But why let the city laws and pesky neighbors stand in the 13, the seven escapees any answers to why the con- way of the interests of TCU students? seemed to have van- victed murderers were ished into thin air. placed under minimum se- So TCU did the right thing. The administration convinced That is until the "Con- curity and why they were the city council to grant a variance to the law and started nally Seven" decided to allowed to walk around Ihe construction to light the intramural sports fields. make their presence prison without any supervi- known in a deadly rob- sion. So far, nobody has Was it the research that showed students prefer to play bery on Christmas Eve at ^&N$,ue.s had any answers lo why it at night that convinced the administration to go forth with an Oshman's Super Sport: M-r&- took law officials so long their plans? Or was it the sharp increase in the number of USA store in Irving. to realize they were miss- forfeitures of games combined with slumping participa- The main question to be asked ing seven inmates, and so is whether the inmates, three of they now years. far. nobody has had any answers tion numbers? whom were serving life sentences report So to why there are still no leads to Either way. just 12 weeks from now, the students can return and two who were convicted of that on who is one of the most infamous prison to playing the sports they love at the times most convenient murder, should have been assigned the day to breaks in recent history. of the £il/As blame I wonder what answers law- to them. Though just a small step toward the students having to the minimum security area of the prison. escape, for all makers will have for Aubrey a voice in administrative decisions, a step nonetheless. Officials have repeatedly said the prison of Hawkins' molher when she asks As for the neighbors, well, who knows? the prisoners were under suitable was short 22 officers. They have these them what she should tell her Perhaps their land values will plummet, lives will be ru- watch and that they did not pose a also Stated they illustration by Elizabeth Schram/SKIFF STAFF mistakes? grandson when he asks why his danger to anyone. Actually, only a have made repeated During a father had lo die. ined, and they will be forced to move far, far away from TCU. single, unarmed civilian guard, requests to lawmakers to hire more news conference last week, the Seems unlikely doesn't it? who was easily overpowered by the employees. Texas Department of Criminal Associate Campus Editor Hemi men, watched the seven prisoners. Not only was the prison under- Justice insinuated the prison Ahluwalia is a junior broadcast One significant factor being con- staffed, but they have also had a guards, who were on duty that day, journalism major from Slephenville. sidered in the success of the daring history of prisoner attacks on were at fault for the prison break. She can he reached at fhemia@hot- hriitorial polk >: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views escape is the lack of security avail- guards. The Connally Unit has re- This accusation left many people mail.com). of Texas Christian I Iniversity. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial hoard. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. Letters to the editor: flic Skiff welcomes letters to the editor lor publication. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the New Year's Eye not fun for non-drinkers Skiff Moudy 2') IS: mail it to TCU Box 298050; e-mail it to [email protected] or fax it to 257-713.1. Letters must include the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the riyht to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. Evening holds little appeal for those opting to remain sober during revelry Editor in Chief Rusty Simmons like me should just loosen up and Managing Editor Laura Head I hate New Year's Eve. It's not that Normal parties are difficult If anything, 1 told myself, it would Advertising Manager Ashley Anderson I find anything inherently wrong enough for sober folks. 1 know the at least be interesting. have fun. After all, if we don't Associate Editor Danny Home with the holiday itself. You see, shame of sneaking upstairs to the And interesting it was. Enter- need alcohol to have fun, then why Senior News Editor Jaime Walker two New kitchen sink with your paper cup taining, maybe not. I figured I aren't we? And maybe those who Associate News Editor Hemi Ahluwalia and, when no one's looking, fill- could amuse myself by counting drink could act a little less scorn- Design Editor Matt Jones Year's Eves Features Editor Yvelte Herrera ago, I made a ing it with tap water to fit in. New the number of people who entered ful when the sober people ask Opinion Editor James Zwilling resolution to Year's Eve borders on sheer tor- the room screaming "Okay ... the them for a Pepsi. The best social Senior Sports Editor Victor Drabicky stop drinking. ture, simply because you know party can officially start now that lubricant is always conversation, Associate Sports Editor Kelly Morris This resolution everyone is going to be drinking. I'm here!" but after the first dozen whether it's facilitated by a for- Photo Editor Sarah Kirschberg or so, that game got old. Then I eign substance or not. Senior Photographer David Dunai somehow has You can't call someone up on New Copy Desk Chief Jacque Petersell lasted two Year's Eve and ask them if they'd tried to strike up conversations In the end. however, the new Senior Reporter Priya Abraham years, and I like to go see a movie or shoot with some of my bleary-eyed year is enough to make any sober Senior Reporter Melissa Deloach don't regret some pool. People only have one friends. Coherent discourse, how- person cower in fear. That night, Co-Production Coordinator Veronica Johnson Bullion thing on their minds that day. ever, was also lost on this event. as everyone did the usual hugs and Co-Production Coordinator Renee Marchin making it. I Web Editor Ben Smilhson believe that Not that there's anything wrong Invariably, the person extolling kisses routine at midnight. I found Production Manager Jeanne Cain Pressler I'm a better person for it. with that, because there's not. But the artistic merits of "Dude, myself in the drunken death grip Business Manager Bitsy Faulk Now I should point out that I'm try to see it through the eyes of Where's My Car?" (and believe of a girl 1 used lo know. I had been Student Publications Director Robert Bohler not some prude. I'm not going to someone who basically had two me, there are many) would get noticing her looking al me all Journalism Department Chairman Tommy Thomason go out and form a temperance options that night: drowned out by night. Not in lhat good "hey-let's- union and hack up saloons with a stay home alone the girl who kept REALLY-ring-in-the-New-Year" and ring in 2001 asking if I too way, but in the confused. "do-I- chain saw. Giving up alcohol was "Any sober person who strictly a personal decision, and in my basement could see those know-this-person?" way. believe me, I don't fault anyone watching flesh- doesn't think New Year's weird little flash- I whispered in her ear: "You who wants or needs alcohol to covered cyborg Eve is the most insuffer- ing lights, and have NO idea who I am, do you?" have a good time. Dick Clark, or at- able holiday of the year both were She stepped back and looked me But therein lies my problem. tend a hedonistic drowned out by over. Then the girl — who 1 played New Year's Eve is the ultimate orgy with a sweat- is either lying or not re- the shirtless guy baseball with every Fourth of July "good time" celebration, and in- ing mass of inebri- ally sober." singing the cho- picnic, who I went to see when she evitably, us sober people get left ates in a little rus to "Ms. Jack- was Fairy #2 in "Peter Pan" and out of the loop. I've personally house not suited ™ son" at the top of who on several occasions indulged passed the point of being jealous for a tea party, his lungs. my sad, smitten self with trips to of my drinking friends to just much less a New Year's Eve bash. It was a mere 30 minutes into breakfast before school started dreading being around them on a Since five minutes of watching 2001 that I decided I'd had looked me in the eye and re- holiday when Moet bottles get Mr. American Bandstand would enough, and I left that sweaty sponded honestly: drained like swamps and funnels probably drive me to drink (and house to its revelry. As I walked "No." overtake paper cups as the most heavy drugs) anyway, I opted for down the icy street, the muffled I'll drink to that. popular fluid receptacle. the latter. So I braved the harsh sounds of a butchered version of OUWHNW5 L/YST Any sober person who doesn't Missouri winter, the State Police's "Auld Lang Syne" ringing in my Jack Bullion is a junior English DtltH EFFORT TO SOLHE think New Year's Eve is the most fascist sobriety checkpoints and head, a thought occurred to me. major from Columbia. Mo. He can ,r$ pvEfUVY CJ0TH5 insufferable holiday of the year is the lack of parking to attend a Maybe we could all be more com- be reached at (j.w.bullion®stu- either lying or not really sober. "get-together" at a friend's house. passionate. Maybe sober people dent, leu. edu). International Criminal Court threatens constitutional sovereignty ou may have thought or you ward this goal. crimes against humanity, the crime of nal Court would have the ability to enjoy the right to a speedy and pub- on sovereign powers hitherto re- may think that the highest In 1994, the ILC completed a draft genocide and crimes of aggression" charge ruthless or unjust political lic trial, by an impartial jury of the served to states ..." court in statute for an international court, and could supersede even the Supreme leaders and public officials, our Con- State and district wherein the crime Despite the United Nations' sup- Y posedly good intentions on stopping existence is the on July 17,1998, at the United Na- Court, will be able to try individuals stitution provides in Article 3, section shall have been committed." U.S. Supreme tions Diplomatic Conference of even from the United States. 2 that "in all cases affecting ambas- The legal merit of this interna- cruelty and atrt>cities, even though Court, who de- Plenipotentiaries on the Establish- The court recognizes that "... dur- sadors, other public ministers and tional court is another thing that they help create atrocities like in batably decided ment of an International Criminal ing this century millions of children, consuls, and those in which a state should be questioned. According to Kosovo and cover their eyes to keep the most con- Court, adopted the "Rome Statute Of women and men have been victims shall be party, the Supreme Court author and nationally known journal- from seeing atrocities like in troversial presi- The International Criminal Court." of unimaginable atrocities that deeply shall have original jurisdiction." ist Cliff Kincaid, in response to the Rwanda, giving away our national dential election It was then opened for signatures shock the conscience of humanity," Furthermore, regarding the fact Bosnia tribunal, which was similar sovereignty will never bring about race in history. in Rome until Oct. 17, 1998, and at and says it is determined to "... put that this international court is over- but not as powerful as the new Inter- any kind of peace. This truth which national Criminal Court, the United must be preserved is evident in the To an extent Sargent the U.N. headquarters in New York an end to impunity for the perpetra- seas, our Constitution also guarantees you are correct. until Dec. 31, the date on which both tors of these crimes..." and "... con- in Article 3, section 2 that the "trial Nations has no legal authority or reality that our founding fathers But only tem- Israel and the United States signed tribute to the prevention of these of all crime ... shall be by jury; and power even under the U.N. charter to fought vigorously so that this nation porarily. Since 1989, when the the document. crimes." However, there are certain such trial shall be held in the State "put people in jail under criminal could be a self-governing one. United Nations asked the Interna- Now established at The Hague in legal and constitutional aspects about where the said crimes shall have been charges." tional Law Commission to address the Netherlands, the International the court that appear to overlook or committed." Analyst C. Douglas Lummis also John Sargent is a freshman computer the question of establishing an inter- Criminal Court, a court with 18 even undermine our constitutional The Sixth Amendment to the con- states that "if the U.N. takes on the science major from Fort Worth. He national criminal court, the United judges from different countries, sovereignty. stitution also secures that "in all crim- powers to arrest, prosecute, sentence can be reached al (j.w.sargenl@stu- Nations has progressively worked to- whose jurisdiction over "war crimes, Although an Intei national Crimi- inal prosecutions, the accused shall and imprison individuals, it is taking dent.tcu.edu). Page 4 www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, January 18,2001 The Texas Seven Making a racket Wi ' ■• f4 Jotaph Garcia Randy Halprm Larry Harper Patrick Murphy Jr. Donald Newbury George Rlvas Michael Rodriguez Age 29 Age 23 Age: 37 Age 39 Age: 38 Age: 30 Age: 38 Hofnctown Hometown: Hometown: Hometown: Dallas Hometown: Hometown: El Paso Hometown: San Antonio McKinney Danville, III Sentence: 30 years Alberquerque, Sentence: San Antonio Santanor Sentence: Sentence: for aggravated NM life sentence for Sentence: 50 ywrs for mtrder 30 years for injury 50 years for sexual assault Sentence: aggravated life sentence for DtcrtpHon: lo a child in aggravated sexual Description: life sentence for kidnapping, capital murder 511 198tos.bbck Arlington assault with a dead 5-7,143 lbs, brown aggravated rob- aggravated Description: har, brown eyes Description: ly weapon in El Paso hair, blue eyes bery with a deadly robbery 5-7,210 lbs., black 6-0.197 lbs, black Description: weapon in Austin Description: 6-0, hair, brown eyes hair, hazel eyes 165lbs., black hair, Description: 6-0, 230 lbs, black hair, brown eyes 179 lbs,, brown brown eyes hair, blue eyes eun and more than 200 rounds of control of the situation, many people tra precaution should be taken for ESCAPEES ammunition. around campus are still concerned. the safety of the students." Fort From Page I According to television news re- Nicki Hamilton, an administrative Worth police authorities have been ports, inmates were able to take 11 assistant for the athletic department, responsive to all tips and calls. Nu- seven escapees, Han, ilcu-tlive of employees and three prisoners said the TCU police should take a merous amounts of tips have been criminal investigations, s.ucl hostage in a maintenance storage more active stance to keep faculty made each day, police authorities "All patrol oJRcctl have been ad- room, binding them with duct tape and students aware. She said the po- said. vised 10 be aware and extremely CM and plastic ties and threatening them lice should post fliers and messages No tips or reports have been made tious." Ham said with homemade weapons. around campus. to the TCU police, Ham said. A report released lasl week h> the They also left a note warning: "I am very cautious ever since the Boosting the reward for their ar- Texas Department of Criminal Jus "YtW haven't heard the last of us." incident," Hamilton said. "I listen to rests to $440,000 has produced more lice said the seven convict! over- Reports suggest the escapees are everything around the house. When leads — and more unconfirmed powered guards and staff over 2 1/2 moving further away from the Fort I hear any type of knock or tap I am sightings in the fifth week of search- hours heliire they drove m) in I Worth area, and tome people on the quicker to react to it." ing. stolen prison vehicle 1(1 campus are becoming less con- Andrea Cook, a freshman nursing Because of the nature of the es- The prisoners began the breakoui cerned. major, said she is not terrified, but cape, the search has been expanded armed only with a small flathead Ham said students and faculty still worries. She said she hopes the nationally. The FOX network's sinudriver, an 11 inch iron rod and should not panic, and the campus convicts will not come on campus, "America's Most Wanted" has aired a 12-inch handmade knife blade, the will continue to be safe. but there is nothing that can be done two nationwide television segments report said But h> the tune they tied "Realistically. I don't think there to stop them as long as they are on on the escaped inmates. David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER the maximum security prison in a is any immediate threat to students the run. Andre Protas (front), a freshman computer science major, and Mark stolen vehicle, they were heavily and faculty here at TCU." Ham said. "I just try to stay calm and aware." Ram Luthra Phillips, a freshman international marketing major, play racquetball in the armed with 14 pistols, ■ ritle. a shot- Despite the TC'U police's sense of Cook said. "But I do think that ex- [email protected] Rickel Building Wednesday night. and answer any questions regarding the charges made FIRE on him," Lane said. Ex-journalism chairman dies From Page 1 Rowe, who was registered for classes in the fall, is not currently registered for any courses in the "The suspect's intention was to set the whole spring semester, according to the Registrar's office. Carrel 1 remembered for his encouragement, temperament building on fire," Vasquez said. Taylor, the other suspect, faces charges of arson on Rowe refused to comment on the incident but said the Martin-Moore building and an automobile. Tay- By Jaime Walker Carrel! originally joined the TCI' line. Within months. I was packing up the charges on him are illegitimate. He forwarded all lor has been charged by the district attorney's office faculty in 1961. He remained at the my things in New York and moving further questions to his attorney. for setting fire to a 1995 Pontiac Firebird the same Author Norman Maclean onct to Texas." university until 1969, when he ac- Lane said his client is not responsible for igniting night. The car was parked on 3202 Cockrell Ave. wrote. "You can't catch a lish if you cepted the position as director of the Carrell and Newsom began their the fire. He said Rowe is innocent and will fight the The automobile belonged to Michael Farris. Farris don I dare to professional relationship in I960, but School of Journalism al the Univer- charges. said he did not know why anyone would set his car go where romance bloomed over the years. In sity of Oklahoma During a sabbati- "We have been investigating the incident and tak- on fire. they are cal leave from Oklahoma in 19X2. he lyXX. Carrell and Newsom traveled ing many witnesses' statements," Lane said. "All the Farris, a sophomore premajor, said his car was to- An avid tly returned to TCU to again serve as in- to India as Fulbrighl lecturers. The statements indicate that (Rowe) did not have any taled. About $10,000 worth of damages were esti- fisherman. terim chairman of the journalism de- couple married in 1993. following criminal culpability in regards to the crime he has mated, according to the police report. Robert Car partment. Carrell's retirement from Oklahoma. been charged with." rell Jr. let this "I'm sure both TCU and Okla- "We both love teaching, and we Lane said he is confident of Rowe's innocence. Ram Luthra philosophy homa were forever changed by Bob." loved lo travel," Newsom said. "He "(Rowe) will be happy to take a polygraph exam [email protected] guide his lite said Shirley Ramsey, interim director was a personable and absolutely hon- on the lor the Oklahoma School of Journal- est man." lake, in the ism and Mass Communication. Newsom said she loved to watch classroom Carroll Ramsey, who spent her first three her husband work with students. Abel said although a color has- dusk and later without substantial and around years at Oklahoma sharing an office "He wanted his students to be LIGHTS n't been chosen, the poles will be light is dangerous." the dinner suite with Carrell. said she looked at good people, and he wanted them to From Page 1 painted to blend in with the land- Steve Kintigh. director of recre- table him as a true role model recognize their potential." she said. scape."(The color will be) some- ational sports, said lighting on the (arrell. tonnei chairman ot the "As a department chain man I his "He loved to challenge them, and with neighborhood members will thing pleasing — something nicer fields will improve player turnout journalism department. died temperament was ideal." said TCL' then sit back and watch them grow." prevent games from running later than plain stainless steel," Abel in intramural sports, since stu- Wednesday morning following a associate professor of journalism When Carrell applied for the Ful- than 10:30 p.m. Additionally, the said. dents are more available during lengthy h.iltle with various illnesses Jack Raskopf. "I never saw someone hright fellowship, one of his former agreement states the lights will Mills said he believes the evening hours. He was 70 who could be so calm under all kinds students recommended him without only be used Sunday through neighbors will get used to the new "Four (p.m.) is a terrible time to "No m.ittei uli.it he did. Bob did ot stressors Students and faculty reservation. In the letter he praised Thursday nights. look. play," Kintigh said. "In fact, we everything with the kind ot patience, alike called on his wisdom." Carrell for his distinguished record Damien Abel, director of intra- "The first day they go up, see 40 percent more forfeits (due humor and compassion thai demands (irotta said he would not he at of research, as well as his character. mural sports, said the lights will they'll be God-awful," Mills said. to not enough players) at 4 (p.m.) respect, said (ierald (irotta. retired TCU it it was not for Carrell's en- Simply slated, he wrote, "Dr. Car- only be used for intramural sports "Two weeks later, they won't be than we do at 7 (p.m.). Night TCU lournalisin prolessor "I re- couragement rell is a line human being." and TCU-sponsored events. Abel there." games in general have extremely member fishing with him on his boat, When I told Boh that I wanted to Funeral services for Robert Carrell said no camps or activities not Mills also said he is happy stu- few forfeits." and watching while lie calmly reeled go hack into leaching al a smaller uni- Jr. will be held 11 a.m. Monday at sponsored by TCU will be dents will be able to participate in Intramural athletes will now be in fish alter fish I was sitting right versity, he picked up the phone, di- Trinity Episcopal Church, 3401 Bel- lighted. intramural activities well into the able to see the ball they're playing next In him using the same lure, on aled a phone number and handed me laire Dr, S. Information on visitation Neighbors also voiced com- evening. with. Unless it goes in the neigh- the same lake I only caught one lish the phone." (Irotta said. "Doug New- has not been finalized. plaints about how the lights would "If (TCU) wants to run a full- bor's yard. I don't know what it was. hut Bob soni. Id's public relations profes- look and the potential damage the service recreational program, stu- could reel in tisli and attract people sor, and a close jicrsonal fnend of Jaime Walker lights will cause to TCU's aes- dents have to be able to play at 9 John Weyand to him with such ease Bob's, was on the other end of inc- j.l. ,i alkcrta tludcnl.lcu.edu thetic appeal. (p.m.)," Mills said. "Playing at ;'. h. weyand® student, leu. edit Worth National Bank is pleased to 1 announce the opening • of a new ATM in the WORTH M.J. Neeley School of Business WORTH National Bank www.worthnb.com National Bank HORNED FROG NOtlBY DIES BREAKS IETTER! 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She will remain unnamed Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, or, as I much that it tasted like some- for Beer Bean Dip to $18 for because official charges have heard over the loud music from thing you'd find in a Snapple the Saucer Poo-Poo Platter.The fall. not been filed, so I'm going to 1997, "Paul and her have a bottle or whatever trendy bev- kitchen has the same hours as the call her Y. Herrera ... no, I'll call weasel." erage the kids are drinking the bar. ice. her Yvette H. This one, which normally costs these days. n on I reluctantly agreed to go $4 a pint, was my favorite. If I Overall, the service at the Fly- Here's a breakdown of the nightly ray- drink some beer and write was a beer, I would want to date ing Saucer was excellent. I fre- specials: fice about my experience at the Fly- this beer. I might even take this quently heard servers offering beer home to meet Mom and to help the guests, and the bar- ame ing Saucer, located in down- Sunday: Texas Pint Night, all town Fort Worth at 111 E. 4th St. Dad Beer. After my brief fling tender seemed to know what he Texas beers are $2.50. Open noon irris My friend and I arrived incog- with Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, or, was doing. A highlight of the nito (so as not to be recognized as I like to call him, Paul, I felt ob- evening was when he started a to midnight. car by both of my fans) at about 6 ligated to try another kind of beer and went to the kitchen. p.m. Monday. Even though the beer. I'm just too young to settle My friend and I were worried Monday: Pint Night, all draft I to- Monday night special is $2.50 down with one beer, no matter that the precious beverage beers are $2.50. Open 11 a.m. to :sti- for any of the 76 beers they have how much I like him ... I mean ... would overflow and go to midnight. on tap, there weren't many peo- it. waste, but he came back at the ple there, so we sat ourselves at The bartender then moved exact moment when the glass Tuesday: Singer/Song- the bar and stared in awe at the me to an American beer (how was full. writerNight.Open 11 a.m. to mid- massive selection of beers. I did he know I've had nothing The atmosphere — complete night. can't remember the last time I but trouble from those foreign with couches and an outdoor was around that much beer. guys?) called Sunshine When. patio — was conducive to relax- Wednesday: Brewery Night, buy Maybe that's why I can't re- Brewed in Fort Collins, Colo., this ation and conversation. Though the featured beer and keep the llKil member. typically $4 pint was my least fa- I had been there before, now I The first beer we ordered was vorite of the night. anxiously await my next visit to glass. Open 11 a.m. to midnight. the Flying Saucer and my next ^^ cre- Hoegaarden White, a pale beer Then it was almost time for from Belgium that normally my friend and I to leave, but I chance to see Paul. Laura Hefe- Thursday: Live music from 9 p.m. i the costs $4.75 for a pint. Great beer, was bound and determined to Weizen kind of has a nice ring to to close with Colin Hill. Open 11 nout but I was ready for a change af- do the most extensive reporting it. a.m. to 2 a.m. stu- ter the first round. I could do. Translation: I wanted ring So I asked the bartender to another beer. The last beer the M&Mlging Editor Laura Head is Friday: Live music from 9 p.m. to pick something for me, partly bartender selected for me — a senior news-editorial journalism close. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. le to because the only one I could Pyramid Apricot from Kalama, major from Shreveport, La. She can we pronounce was Bud Light, and Wash. — had more popular be reached at Saturday: Live music from 9 p.m. (due also because I didn't know any- votes than Paul, but finished in [email protected]. to close. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. .m.) '&o% thing about beer. He asked me second place after a lengthy ight nely #W%^ v be in 5 metroplex and $2 domestic drafts and bottles be at the festival as the 30th anniversary of ying Friday: all day and night happy hour and Pro screening of the film is celebrated.Tickets are igh- Restaurants/Bars Downtown fessor D starts playing at 10p.m. $3 and will go on sale at noon each day. The Red Goose Saturday: Lookout — live music at 10 p.m. Open for lunch from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday Sunday: 25 cent buffalo wings and $2 domes "Alaska — Spirit of the Wild" is playing at the du through Friday and starting at noon Saturday tic drafts Omni Theater until March 8. You can fish with and Sunday. Wednesday: $5.75 domestic pitchers brown bears, fly with bald eagles and dodge Open everyday of the week until 2 a.m. Full Cover under $5 Thursday to SaturdayLocated calving glaciers as you race on the hooves of a service bar upstairs and downstairs at 209 W. 5 St. (817)335-2575 caribou. Tickets are $6.50. For more informa- Tonight: DJ Tony plays a variety of music, Events tion call (817) 255-9300. ranging from salsa to techno Friday: Pat Green at the Will Rogers Coliseum Friday: open for band bookings Saturday:Tracy Lawrence at the Will Rogers Saturday: open for band bookings Coliseum 3 p.m.Sunday: A photographic exhibition,"Var- Monday: Blues Night with Ealy Robert ian Fry — Assignment Rescue: 1940-41,"is pre- Tuesday: Live Jazz with Bertha Coolidge Theater sented by the Dallas Holocaust Center and the Located at 306 Houston St. Tuesday to Jan. 28: "Footloose" is a hot new Biblical Arts Center. Fry observed the increas- (817) 332-4343 Broadway musical presented by Casa Manana ing Nazi persecution of Jews in Europe and will be at the Nancy Lee and Perry Bass Perfo- alerted people in the United States to it, but, mance Hall. It is a family musical with uplifting sadly, no one took any action. For more infor !ERI "tt^.' Drink specials songs and dance is about a teenage rebellion mation call (214) 750-4654. Monday: from 3 to 8 p.m. happy hour $1 off and the struggle to overcome oppression. martinis and 50 cents off everything else Tickets can be purchased by calling the Tick- Beginning Monday: Artists of the TCU Art Fac- Tuesday: all day long happy hour ed Master Arts Line at (817) 467-2787 or on- ulty will present their newest works in ceram- Wednesday: $2 well drinks line at (www.casamanana.org). ics, drawing, graphic design, illustration, Thursday: happy hour from 8 to 11 p.m. and$ 1 painting, photography,printmaking and sculp- drafts, wells and Jell-0 shots Friday to Feb 10: "The Weir" will have its pre- ture. Friday: happy hour from 3 to 8 p.m. view performances at Stage West. The story A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Saturday: regular drink prices takes place in Ireland and is comforting, yet as Moudy Building North. Sunday: $2 domestic beers and wells tonishing.as a young woman from Dublin talks starting at 10 p.m. about a supernatural event that silences every- "From Renoir to Picasso: Masterpieces from the Thursday: DJ Mac techno and trance music one in a dusky bar. Musee de L'Orangerie"will be on display until Friday: DJ JoJo house music, techno, hip For tickets or more information call (81 7) 784 Feb. 25 at the Kimbel Art Museum. hop, etc. 9378. Prices range from $12 to $20. Saturday: Water Poet play cover music'and Music January: Borders, located at 4601 W. Freeway in KidFilm Festival will be held at the AMC Glen (817) 336 0880 Lakes Theatres in Dallas.The KidFilm is the old This Saturday and Sunday:Stories of jazz artists >m est and largest children's film festival in the will be presented throughout the day. The Pour House United States. The producer and director of .m. Mid $2.50 wel "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory1' will Page 6 www.skiff.tcu.edu Thursday, January 18,2001 TRAFFIC TICKETS defended tn I'ort Worth. Arlington, and elsewhere in Tarranl Count* onh. Skiff No |W'>MIIM.-S ts to results Fines and ciiun i.o\4s arc additional Advertising. JAMES R. MALLORY AlUimc) ai Law MM Sandagc A\c hurt Worth. TX76IH9I791 (817) 924-3236 It Works. The il St-niic RTMU* for IT Tnnr 257-7426 SPRING BREAK 2001 C'aiicim CT^M* M.-i^.-it i.-wi ^^SKt&t- Aca])ulco —jjjy|j- ^■"- Breckeiirklge - t| ^ elf 2 V»U R^aTir ( r**k -V.. C»f\l Knntoiw A-Haum 1-800-BEACH-BUM Give The www.univtfHylwachclub.com Gift That 10% Discount with Grows Student Id. Dine In Pinner Only1 Sarah Creating ■ Kirschberg/PHOTO Junsuree Thai House 0W/JVCS EDITOR Reetaurant ' Savingly'. I John Angeles, a AuVwttC l"h>v food For complete information sophomore music Vy^ JS- \ ' J'*[ j" I .'It'.*' M about U.S. Savings Bonds, education major, Lunch &uffet visit our Wsb sHa at keeps the rhythm M.n.lJ, ''■ Jjl, www.»avin£sQond».«ov- with the rest of ^U the TCU band 317- 927-3220 A puUc teo/Ke at this newspaper during practice coo SGA want to do new things with the California utilities losing resources they have. There is talk From Page 1 about possibly having a bonfire hit Watt) She said she wants each group at Homecoming, Hudson said. money, facing bankruptcy to know it can use SGA as a re- Cori Troxel, a junior history and anthropology major, said ASSOCIATED PRESS buying energy at record-high prices source, whether it be faculty ask- SGA should do more for the stu- HOUSTON — Deregulation of but are forced to retail it at rates ing for information about dents. lVfe«keFiieiris! California power markets was invit- capped by state deregulation rules. students or students with prob- "I can't say I know much about ing enough for Dynegy Inc. that the It wasn't until California began lems they would like addressed them, because I don't see them ME*e$$$! natural gas marketing company got moving forward with deregulation by the administration. very much," she said. into the wholesale electricity busi- that Dynegy stepped in, purchasing Hudson said she thinks SGA Hudson said that, despite cur- I-^eRjjn! ness. Destec Energy and its complement will do new things but on a larger rent student opinion, she has a Now, three years later, the Hous- of power plants across the country. scale this year. Her committee is positive outlook for this semes- ton-based company might have to Several were in California. thinking about completely re- ter. take two major California utilities "We were gearing up at that stage modeling and redecorating the Bel * ■fits ill ft«» "Lots of times a group does to bankruptcy court if tight electric- to market and trade electricity," Student Center Lounge or getting well, not so much because of the Mbfe ity supplies and spiraling prices Sousa said. international flags placed along group they are. but because of the mean they can't pay their own By early 1999, subsequent pur- University Drive. people they are," Hudson said. power bills. chases made with partner NRG En- "It's time we stop debating VhOatYl "And the people that are going to "What needs to be understood is ergy Inc. of Minneapolis gave about how to make our SGA be leading this year are great." Bnata a that ... the bankruptcy scenario was Dynegy ownership of nearly 7 per- work better, and actually make it brought up absent any possible so- cent of the state's generating capac- work," Hudson said. "1 think Tuition Jonathan Sampson lutions from legislation being con- ity, Sousa said. that's the attitude." j.m. sumpson @ student, tut. edu Assistance sidered," Dynegy spokesman John The idea behind deregulation was She said all the committees Sousa said. that wholesale power generators California Gov. Gray Davis and would compete to sell electricity to lawmakers are trying to develop a retailers. Caps remained on rates re- Help wanted at the Skiff. plan to purchase power from whole- tail customers could pay, leaving the lkx*isrtWti1h salers like Dynegy and sell it to util- utilities enough room to turn a ities, who are mired in debt from profit. Call (817) 257 7428 for information. R it Writ}i IX 7(5 Adult Soccer Leagues Ridgiea Tneater Competitive and Recreational Play January 2001 Must register by January 19th turn Tlmrsddu NW is Games start February 11th 6011m Nionti Business Call tort Worth Adult Soccer Association T today's menu Lex Phil Flickinger CrOSSWOrd ACROSS ■ i ' ' ■ Jan. 18, 2001 1 Bivouac beds " 1< 5 Swarms '" The Main 10 Part of B A ' 1■> Lunch 14 King or Alda 15 Everglades '. m ■ Cyberwraps wader Lasagna 16 Bound forward II Roast turkey 17 Irrigation ■ controller H ■ . ■ • 19 of Dogs . , Dinner 20 Take a survey of ' Cyberwraps 21 And so on and so I 1 ■ forth abbr. Grilled chicken breast 23 Mack or Knight ;.; ■ L 1 London broil 24 Daisylike flower ■ ■ ' 25 That woman 27 Sculling Mi Worth Hills tnstrumenl 1 Lunch | 29 Automobile tag 5B *« ■M ■ Barbecue brisket 34 Put in stitches " ■i 37 Hairless m "■ 38 Multitude Dinner 39 Talon ..- Chicken quesadillas 41 Earth model Roast turkey Academia Nuts John P. Araujo 43 Domini 44 Make grateful 1 46 M. Descartes 1/18/01 Eden's Greens 48 Cobb and Hardm Lunch 49 Socialist system 52 For every 7 Time period Baked potato bar 53 Bottom-ltne figure 8 Taxi devices yesterday 's solutions Potato skins 54 Border shrub 9 Editor's note E c -. ■ i a ■ i il 1 58 Director Lupino 10 Boxing great ■ ■ 1 M 1 1 a f. r 1 i 60 Keep out 11 Abridgment of I Frogbytes 3 3 V a U i a n . ■. 3 A CJ V 62 Manicurists freedom i'. V a V a 0|0 N II Same as The Main boards 12 Cock-and-bull & ) 0 d 64 Moves to the beat story ■ u ■ H ■ 0 S 66 Bookkeepers? 13 Went fas! ll 0 HMN|S|SMO 0 S 68 Something to 18 GulfofMex. 1 : 3 s i Ha 3 d d i .1 a 3 b think about neighbor ' i A 3 1 0 nMn 3 1 01 69 Far less cordial 22 Manage to deal ! \ 0 1 i a ■ a v 1 V 70 Port city of 26 Countersign ■ s 0 NBOIUIVBT 0 '-, Pennsylvania 28 Kelp, e.g. 0 3 ■ r. i s ■ J i s 10 H 71 Classify 30 Hoopster ' J 5 ■ 1 i i Ma ': n f 72 Hot, spicy drink 31 Ms Verdugo s 1 A V M ' 1 a :> nil 1 3 y 73 Cereal grasses 32 Theater award 3 This Saturday at 8 pm! 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"When you play TCU. you can't relax Athletic Conference play, the TCU With the 68-55 win against Fresno State Since seven different players have led for a minute and even when we opened up •HM'l basketball team was just 1-3. But Sunday, the TCU basketball team matched the team in scoring so far this season, sen- about a 13-point lead, we weren't com- one year later, the team has compiled a its best 16-game start in school history. ior guard Jill Sutton said the team's depth fortable because we know they have the perfect 4-0 start in conference play. The Frogs are currently 12 4 overall and has been a huge advantage this year. ability to come back and come back in a With its great dedication and focus. hold the top spol in the WAC. "We're very deep," Sutton said. "Every- hurry," she said. TCL' head coach Jeff Mittie said the team While the team has never began its one on this team (is) capable (of scoring), Because the WAC teams are strong this has been able to execute a game plan bel- WAC play with four consecutive wins, and because of that, it's hard to ligure out season, Mittie said the Frogs must quickly ter than any team he's ever coached be- junior guard Tricia Payne said Ihe record who's going to get the game ball every look to their next opponent. fore. can't cause them to lose sight of bigger game." "This is a year where the WAC has good "The players have good purpose in goals. Leading the Frogs in scoring is junior balance," Mittie said. "I don't believe there practice and have taken a tremendous "We hope to win the WAC. but we have forward Kati Safaritova. who is averaging is a power team, and because every team amount of pride in their defense." he said. to take it step by step." Payne said. "We 11.4 points a game. Payne averages 10.4 is dangerous, we must approach one game "After receiving a scouting report, they ask have to keep playing hard and focus on points a game, and Sutton adds 9.1 points at a time and turn our focus to the next intelligent questions and are very inquisi- one game at a time." a game. team very quickly. We always set high John Preskitt/SKIFF STAFF tive, which makes them a stronger and TCU's next game will be against Rice Because of the Frogs' wins to date, they goals, but we think they are very attain- Freshman guard Ebony Shaw elevates for a jump smarter team on the floor. 7 p.m. Friday. If they are victorious, the are earning respect from the elite teams. able." shot. The Frogs defeated Nevada 82-66 last Friday at "When you look at our practices and see Frogs will post their quickest 13-4 start Even after Texas defeated TCU 70-49 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.TCU is 4-0 in conference play the purpose and enthusiasm, you see how and reach 13 wins for only the fifth time Dec. 28 in front of 5,045 fans at the Down- Kelly Morris and 12-4 overall for the first time in the program's his- much the team is enjoying preparing for in school history. The Owls have a 5-1 town Convention Center, UT head k. I.morris C<*student, it tt.edu tory. The Frogs play Rice 7 p.m. Friday in Houston. Tennis team to take court in WAC Rice tourney By Ram Luthra STAFF WPIJPHP It's been two months since the No. 6-ranked TCU men's tennis team competed in a tournament, but LOSS Friday the team will once again take the court for Us final individual tournament of the season. First-year men's head tennis coach Joey Rive Frogs baffled said the three-day Metropolitan Racquet Club/Rice University Indoor tennis tournament in Houston will be more than just a starting point for the sea- sun by Tulsa for 6th "All the players are coming off a long break, and this tournament gives us a chance to get our juices flowing a hit." Rive said. "This tournament is a great straight time place to start the season." Last year. TCU had great success at the Rice tour- By Victor Drabicky nament Senior Esteban Carril won the singles title SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR and Ihe Horned Frogs' doubles team, comprised of Despite Derrick Davenport's team-high 21 senior Scot) Eddms and sophomore Jimmy Haney, points, the TCU men's basketball team lost its sec- captured the doubles title. ond conference game of the season Wednesday, 82- Rive credits the team's high Intercollegiate Ten- 66 to Tulsa. nis Association ranking to both its individual expe- Davenport, a senior center, added 13 rebounds, rience and its mutual focus. but could not contain Tulsa's Kevin Johnson, who "We have great experience on this team," Rive scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked said. "Instead of focusing on individual success, the eight shots. TCU is now 3-2 in Western Athletic squad's main agenda is concentrated on the team Conference play and 13-5 overall, while Tulsa is 2- concept." 2, 11-6. In addition to their No. 6 ranking, the Frogs also "I got frustrated (after making just 2 of 9 shots in have three individuals ranked in the top 100. Two- the first half)." Johnson said. "I was getting open, lime All-American Carril is No. 20. sophomore An- but the shots weren't falling." tonio Gordon is No. 40 and junior Daniel Wajnberg Tulsa led by seven points at halftime, and the is No. 88. Golden Hurricane outscored the Frogs by nine in the While Carril won't play in Friday's tournament, second half. Rive said seniors Trace Fielding. Sebastian lannar- TCU closed to within one early in the second half iello and Pelr Koula will play. Eddins. Wajnberg. before Tulsa began to pull away. Johnson hit a pair Haney, Gordon and red-shirt freshman Jose Men- of free throws and two key shots late in the half to do/a are also scheduled to compete. extend the Tulsa lead to 17. The tournament will consist of some of the re- "They just outplayed us." TCU head coach Billy gion's premier programs including Southern Tubhs said. "We have no alibis." Methodist, Texas A&M, Rice, Louisiana-Lafayette The Golden Hurricane got double-digit scoring and Arkansas-Little Rock. from three players. Johnson; David Shelton, who Rise said the high-caliber field participating in netted 14; and Marcus Hill, who added 12. led the the tournament is a bonus for the team. Tulsa offense, which shot better than 41 percent "The competition should be good, if not great." from the field. Rive said. "(There will be) good players from good More impressive than the Tulsa offense may have teams represented in this tournament.'Texas A&M been its defense, which limited the Frogs to 35.9 senior Shuon Madden will be the tournament's No. percent shooting and disallowed TCU senior for- I-seeded player. Along with giving the team a jump ward Myron Anthony to get involved in the offense. st.iit lo the spring season. Rive said the tournament After compiling 32 points and eight rebounds will also give the team a jump start to the rest of the against Nevada Saturday, Anthony was held to just indoor season. seven points and four rebounds Wednesday. "The tournament will give us a chance to get a bit Senior forward Ryan Carroll was held to nine more comfortable," Rive said. "It will give us a points and six rebounds. He entered the game as the chance to get better indoors, especially since we will Frogs' leading scorer, averaging more than 19 points play at Ihe National Indoors and the Washington a game. Quad later on this season." The loss is TCU's sixth straight to Tulsa. The TCU will open its dual-match season noon Jan. Frogs return to action 7 p.m. Saturday when they 27 against Texas-Arlington. play Rice at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Photo by Stephen Holman/Tulsa World Ram Luthra Junior guard Greedy Daniels catches some air as he tries to pass the ball around Tulsa guard Greg Harring- Victor Drabicky rdltitliratgstudent tut edit ton in Wednesday night's 82-66 loss.The Frogs drop to 3-2 in conference play and 13-5 overall. ,'. m.drabicky @ student, tat. edit Rifle team anticipates competition Team confident despite absence of senior member at UTEP Invitational Jennifer Koesling will be competing at the invitational stay focused to perform well. Putnam as scoring well this week- STAFF REPORTER are Texas-El Paso and Air Force, "Seventy to 80 percent of the end. The TCU rifle team will be fac- who have been ranked in the top 10 competition is mental," Ivy said. "It "Michelle shot rifle throughout ing tough competition this weekend for consecutive seasons. Both TCU involves great concentration to stay high school and is the only one on at the UTEP Invitational in El Paso and UTEP have teams consisting of focused for the five- to six-hour the team who had rifle experience without one of their top shooters. all women while matches." before she came to TCU," Phillips While 10 people said. "As our captains, both (Put- Coach Roger Ivy said, as of last Air Force's team is "It involves great concentra- will be making the nam) and (Parker) will help lead week, senior Amber Waska won't coed. tion to stay focused for the Ivy said teams trip to El Paso, two and motivate us this weekend." be competing because she was five- to six-hour matches." ruled academically ineligible and like UTEP have al- teams of four indi- Parker, Putnam and senior Jen- ways had the ad- viduals each will nifer Millner will be shooting for subsequently suspended. —Roger Ivy, Junior Stacy Phillips said that vantage because TCU rifle coach compete. top scores this weekend to qualify while Waska is one of the team's they have full-time __^___ Ivy said he will for the NCAA Sectionals Feb. 9 in better shooters, her absence at the coaches, and a ma- continue lo care- Fort Worth. They also have a tournament won't affect the team's jority of the shooters are playing on fully watch this week's practices to chance to qualify for the NCAA overall shooting. full-scholarships. ensure he will make the right deci- Championships March 8-10 in "We've practiced three days this Coaching the team on a part-time sion on who he will move up to lake Columbus, Ohio. week working on our air rifle and basis since its conception in August Waska's place. The Frogs' next tournament will 22 rifle shooting," Phillips said. 1991. Ivy said he thinks he's the "I probably won't make the deci- be at 8 a.m. Feb. 3 against Cente- "We'll do just fine, and we hope to only part-time coach still at TCU. sion until 9 a.m. Friday when we're nary College in Shreveport, La. File photo use this tournament to help us move As a team who normally places loading up the van," Ivy said. Senior Jennifer Millner practices her aim at the practice range Wednes- onto nationals." in the top 5 to 10 percent in the Phillips said she sees senior cap- Jennifer Koesling day. The rifle team plays this weekend at the UTEP Invitational in El Paso. Among the six to 10 teams thai ROTC ranking, Ivy said TCU must tains Michelle Parker and Dena jcamille79(& holniail.com