FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF A WHEELCHAIR VENTURE - PAGE 5 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, APRIL 13,1995 S LI IRIS HAN UNIVfcRSlTY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 92\DYEAR,NO.101 Letting wheels do the walking Ten use wheelchairs for day to promote campus accessibility
BY CHRISTI GIFFORD education major, presented the idea TCU DAILY SKIFF of having people on campus experi- ence a day in a wheelchair to the Lynse Larance, a sophomore polit- House of Student Representatives in ical science major, went through her the fall. activities Wednesday like she always Both of O'Loughlin's parents use does. wheelchairs. He said he felt embar- But she did them in someone else's rassed to invite them to campus since shoes. it was not very accessible. Larance joined nine other mem- The wheelchair volunteers left the bers of the TCU community to expe- Student Center Lounge about 1 p.m. rience life in a wheelchair for three to go about their daily routines. hours in the program "Take a Walk in O'Louglin passed out some rules My Shoes." for wheelchair use: Larance said she faced many chal- One rule said the students had to lenges during her time in the wheel- find another bathroom if the door was chair. too small. "1 had a test in Reed Hall at 2 p.m., If staircases presented a problem, so my boyfriend and one of his the wheelchair riders had two friends had to carry me into Reed options, according to the rules: being Hall," Larance said. "Then 1 was told carried or having two people pull the the elevator in the Student Center chair like a dolly up the stairs. TCU Daily Skiff/ Lloyd Blunk wasn't working, so 1 couldn't go to The volunteers were also not Ethan M. Boothe, left, a junior political science and Spanish double major, and Todd Smith, a freshman marketing major, my Panhellenic meeting." try to make their way into Reed Hall while participating in the "Take a Walk in My Shoes" handicap awareness program. Dennis O'Loughlin, a senior deaf see Wheels, page 5 Big-time gambling consuming passion, students say
BY ERIC WALTERMIRE dreds of dollars a week on all kinds of as much as $200 or $300." large bet, the student said. always accurate because gambling is a TCU DAILY SKIFF sporting events. Gambling, and the associated thrill, "Some gamblers think $25 is a big bet," multi-billion dollar business, and the busi- "1 would bet on six or seven games a eventually made him a nervous wreck, he he said. "1 would never bet that little of an ness wants to keep its clients." For some TCU students watching a week," the student said. "I'd bet on said. amount because, for all the stress that's Another student, who also did not want weekend game, which team wins is much all kinds of games to try and stay "Gambling gets to you after a involved, it would be a waste of time. Bet- to be named, said he quit gambling more than a matter of pride — it's a matter on top or break-even with the while, especially when you start los- ting $50 or more on a game makes it really because it involved too much stress and of money. amount of money I owed my ing and know that you owe intense." money. A lot of money. bookie." ^_ your bookie a bunch of The student said every sporting event was "The thrill of possibly winning money It may be illegal, but some college stu- And the gamblers don't nioney," the student said. given a "point-spread" by the "bookie." The over a ballgame is intense, but 1 had to quit dents continue to seek the thrill associated always win. " You start worrying about spread is the number of points by which the gambling because there was too much with "big-time" gambling. The student said he won many of his where you're going to get the money. given team is picked to lose, he said. The pressure," he said. "All I'd do is get up in "Winning money on a football or bas- bets, but ultimately lost $4,000 during the Sometimes I would stay awake thinking spread is determined by previous game sta- the morning, read the paper, find out which ketball game gives the game an intensity last four years. about plays that happened during the tistics, individual players' statistics and the players were hurt, bet on the game and go that is incomparable to any other," said one "I thought 1 would win every game 1 bet game. Gambling's a nightmare." injured player list, he said. crazy." student who did not wish to be named. on," the student said. "Usually I would bet People have radically different opinions "The spread makes the game dead Some TCU students are betting hun- $50 on a game, but sometimes it would be concerning how much money constitutes a even," the student said. "Spreads are see Gamble, page 2 Sunrise service Skiff editor to address final Forum
BY TIM MARTIN tions and to inform the student body as to how they sive reporting style, there was always going to be TCU DAILY SKIFF conduct their business." White said. tension surrounding a newspaper in a small com- TCU tradition White said he felt the paper had always been an munity like TCU. The journalistic practices of the TCU Daily issue of concern on the campus. "Our editorial staff has extensive experience at Skiff v/i\l be the focus of the Frog Forum that will "1 expect the biggest turnout we've ever had," other news organizations." Wright said. "If they Troupe to perform Easter passion play be held 12:30 today in the Student Center White said. (the student body) don't understand the philoso- Lounge. Kristi Wright, a senior journalism and politi- phy behind the Skiff, then they don't know the phi- BY JOANNA SHOEMAKER hours when the women who came Stoney White, Frog Forum chairman, said the cal science double major and editor of the paper, losophy behind journalism." TCU DAILY SKIFF to the tomb first encountered the Skiff was chosen for the topic of the final forum of will begin the forum by stating her opinions con- White said the purpose of the forums, sponsored reality," Butler said. the semester because some people were unsure of cerning the Skiff's journalistic practices, he said. by the University Relations Committee of the Stu- TCU theatre students will per- The Easter sunrise service has the philosophies behind the paper's reporting prac- Wright will then field questions from the audi- dent House of Representatives, was to increase form a medieval passion play as been a tradition at TCU for more tices. ence. communication on campus and to give students the part of the university's annual than 20 years. "This is a way for the Skiff to respond to ques- Wright said while the paper did have an aggres- opportunity to express their opinions. Easter sunrise service at 6:30 This is the second year in a row a.m., April 16 on the lawn of "The Three Marys" play has been Sadler Hall. a part of the service. The play, "The Three Marys," Theatre was outlawed by the depicts the story of the risen Jesus Christian church for more than Former officer, reps balk at lack of budget debate through three women who are on 200 years, until 925 C.E. (Com- their way to anoint the body of mon Era) when it was resurrected BY DENA RAINS Wheatley asked for a motion for the budget's In addition, the policy says "individuals wishing Jesus in the tomb. in the Catholic church in Easter TCU DAILY SKIFF approval and a representative complied. Wheatley to discuss the proposed appropriations should con- The play is directed by theatre Mass. asked for questions. No one asked questions and the tact the Finance Committee before April 15." faculty member George H. "The Three Marys" is a three- The procedure used to pass the $200,000 House budget was then approved without debate. Nathan Digby, House parliamentarian, said the Brown. line troupe, commonly known as of Student Representative budget Tuesday raised Ellis, a senior management major, said when he budget was not debated because it originated in The nondenominational ser- a passion play. Troupes were orig- some questions among some representatives and a was in the House, the budget was presented as a committee and could not be amended by the rep- vice will also include singing, inally designed to help unedu- former House officer. bill and offered for debate. resentatives — only by the committee. prayer and scripture reading. cated members of congregations Christian Ellis, House treasurer for 1994 and But Groves said he followed the bylaws when Ellis said the budget could be amended from the "It is one of, if not the essential, understand Latin church services. parliamentarian for 1993, told the Skiff xha\ current he presented the budget. He said House rules did floor. celebration of the year," said Rev. These troupes eventually evolved officers made a "parliamentary misinterpretaion" not specify the procedures of how the budget "I don't think that legislation that comes out of John Butler, University Minister. into Shakespearean theatre. when they presented the fiscal 1995-96 budget should be presented to the representatives. committee has to be amended in committee," he said. "It is a traditional way of TCU music majors who are without debate to the House. The House Fiscal Policies and Procedures doc- The budget is not legislation. Digby said. It is responding to the Easter event in part of a brass quintet will perform Shawn Groves, current House treasurer, and ument states the budget "shall be the responsibil- only offered to the House for approval, as approval our lives — to gather at the early the music for the service. Nathan Digby, current House parliamentarian, ity of the House Executive Board to evaluate the for appointed positions are, he said. morning hours — when the scrip- Coffee, juice and sweet rolls said they followed the rules of the House regard- recommendations of the Finance Committee (who But Article VII, Section 2 of the House Bylaws tures say it was early morning will be served after the service. less of past procedure. should) submit... to the House for its approval defines legislation as either bills or resolutions. The budget was addressed as part of old business the yearly budget for the following year, and jus- at Tuesday's House meeting. House president Scott tify it before the House by April 15." see Budget, page 5
NEWS DIGEST Rwandan camp refugees killed Chavis to get own talk show Suits filed against fax ads Exxon seeking subsidy to sail Teen's suicide follows ticketing
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Raiders with WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NAACP HOUSTON (AP) — At least 10 Texas WASHINGTON (AP) — The tanker NEW EAGLE, Pa. (AP) — A teen-ager assault rifles and grenades killed 31 people Executive Director Benjamin Chavis joined businesses upset with unsolicited ads Exxon Valdez was banned from sailing to whose family was burdened by crushing at a Rwandan refugee camp and on a Zairian the ranks of talk radio hosts Wednesday. received on their fax machines filed suit Alaska following the massive 1989 oil spill. medical bills apparently killed himself by island in Lake Kivu, a U.N. agency said Chavis will go on the air with WOL-AM Wednesday against the advertisers, accusing Now its owners are seeking a federal subsidy, jumping off a bridge after getting a $154.50 Wednesday. beginning Saturday. them of invading privacy and violating fed- saying the ban forces the ship into money- speeding ticket. Fifty-one people were wounded in the "I'm going head-to-head with Rush Lim- eral law by abusing the technology. losing foreign trade. The request is under "He was very upset about it because he attacks. Many were women and children in baugh and all of them," Chavis said. The Houston-based law firm Glickman & review at the Maritime Administration. didn't know where he was going to get the the Birava camp on the western shore of the Chavis said his broadcast will be a plat- Bamett, which filed the suit in federal court The 211,000-ton tanker, now called the money, and he knew his mother didn't have lake, which separates Rwanda and Zaire. form for liberal views, although he declined in Houston, predicted the move would spark SeaRiver Mediterranean, became infamous the money to pay it," said Chuck Fowler, the The area has been the scene of numerous to characterize himself as liberal. class action suits against senders of unso- in 1989 when it ran aground in Prince father of one of Lambert Hillman's friends. cross-border attacks, some ascribed to ban- "Liberal is a bad word. I'm more of a lib- licited ads by fax machines. Attorney Julius William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons The 16-year-old was last seen walking dits, others to former Rwandan soidiers and erator," he said. 'Everything I say is going to Glickman said the fax ads were a nuisance of oil. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 included along the Monongahela Puver on March 16, militiamen in exile in Zaire. be in the interest of liberating black people." because the ads tied up all the fax machines. a provision banning the ship from Alaska. the same day he was ticketed for speeding. PAGE TWO PAGE 2 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, APRIL 13,1995
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KEVIN ARCENEAUX Affirmative action doesn't create reverse discrimination
Affirmative action. No two words have pany will try to still going to win the race? The fair thing ing student loans. sional positions) on merit — it's based on more potential to spark a debate. There's hire qualified to do is to let the disadvantaged runners It's real easy to do something with your nepotism. It's not what you know, it's who been some talk in Washington during the minorities for catch up with the advantaged ones — life when you've had the lucky chance to you know. And since most disadvantaged past few weeks about '"modifying" these open positions. that's affirmative action. go to good schools and have mom and people (both socially and economically) programs. That doesn't Right-wingers do have one thing cor- dad there to wipe your nose and put you don't get to go to the good schools and I wonder why every time a white man mean a minority rect — affirmative action does need to be through college. But some people don't "network," they get left out in the cold. loses his job or doesn't get accepted to will get it — only modified. Affirmative action programs have that chance. It's no wonder they're Maybe someday, when we have a nation Princeton, he believes that it's been taken qualified ones. should not only focus on minorities and not as successful. I cringe when I hear that offers equal opportunities to all, not by some undeserving minority or woman. The question women; they should focus on the econom- people (especially those of affluent back- just those with fat wallets, we can do away You see, "reverse discrimination" does is, why? 1 think ically disadvantaged as well. grounds) say, "Why don't they just raise with affirmative action. Only then will the not exist, folks. Affirmative action is not a that is best Discrimination goes a little further than themselves by their bootstraps, like I did." disadvantaged runners be caught up with program that gives minorities unfair answered by an racism. According to the U.S. Census Those who make this argument are uti- the advantaged ones. breaks. analogy Morry Wong of TCU's sociology Bureau, in 1990 poverty afflicted 31.9 lizing faulty logic. It's like being born in So until policy-makers remove their Affirmative action is based on the idea department told me: life is like a foot percent of blacks, 28.1 percent of Hispan- the end zone with the ball in your hands, heads from that unmentionable place, or of goals, not quotas. Most white men race. At the beginning of the race, every- ics. 33.4 percent of women and 10.7 per- and thinking that you scored a touchdown we have Utopia on Earth, affirmative assume that people who receive jobs one starts off equally, but halfway through cent of whites. People raised in poverty all by yourself. action is the only effective way to make through affirmative action programs are the race, we notice a 100 pound weight go to inferior schools and have no savings Besides, I don't think racism accounts jobs an opportunity, not a birthright. not qualified from the start. But that has been placed on some runners' backs for college. The government refuses to for the majority of job discrimination. assumption is incorrect. Affirmative — that's discrimination. So we stop the afford them a life at least above poverty, Let's face it, most companies don't hire Kevin Arceneaux is a sophomore politi- action works on the principle that a com- race and remove the weight. Yet, who's and now we have congressmen question- most of their people (especially in profes- cal science major from Fort Worth.
■ MATT PEARCE *>m5ai»nv>va*)u It has been nearly a year since the death of On my way to the Student Center Sunday afternoon. I passed a guy Richard Nixon. Shortly following his death, eulogies who was attempting to change his flat tire. The poor guy looked like were poured out by former presidents, supporters, he had no idea whatsoever about how to change a tire. He was staring friends and even a few foes. But it didn't take long at his flat tire and at his spare, with a bewildered look on his face. for the repercussions of Watergate to set in. Since I know how to change a tire. 1 asked him if he needed any help. Not all journalists were forgiving of Nixon's He shook his head and said that he was doing "just fine." involvement in this scandal. William Grieder of I had gotten barely 10 feet away from him when I heard a male Rolling Stone, a magazine which is not exactly voice behind me say, "Hey man, need some help?" known for its political objectivity, stated that "since Guess what the guy answered. He didn't say. "No, I am doingjust the death of Richard Nixon, the real story of his life fine." This guy who rejected my help barely 15 seconds before has been drenched by smarmy distortions." Rolling answered, "Yeah, man." Stone writer Hunter S. Thompson, however, bluntly ■ EDITORIAL 1 stopped and turned around. Mr. "I-can't-change-my-own-tire- stated, in reference to Nixon, but-l-am-sure-not-going-to-let-a-woman- that "he was a crook." help-me-with-it" looked up at me and Other magazines followed smiled. the same path. The Progres- INACCESSIBILITY Men make numerous asinine assump- sive claimed that Nixon's tions — one of which is an assumption death caused a widespread that women don't know anything about epidemic of "Nixon amne- AWARENESS cars. Just because the car magazines only sia," and Carl Mollins of show women reclining on choice automo- Maclean s called Nixon a biles doesn't mean women don't know "modern Machiavelli." Campus building access should be top priority about batteries, engines and fuel injection These and other journals pumps. 1 know women who take better apparently cared only about Wednesday was Handicapped Inac- fact that automatic doors designed to care of their cars than men do. Nixon's final two years as Men also have this crazy idea that president, and not his major cessibility Awareness Day, and several provide wheelchair access at both build- women don't know anything about elec- accomplishments. They have apparently retained members of the TCU community expe- ings were not working for at least part of tronics such as stereos and computers. When 1 was at an electronics their own form of Nixon amnesia, and isolated rienced the frustrations those who use the day. store, I overheard a man and woman discussing a certain type of laser printer. The woman suggested that he ask a salesperson for help in Watergate as his only contribution to American poli- wheelchairs face every day. These problems produce barriers tics. determining ihe differences in the brand names. There was a female After Watergate, Nixon is best remembered for We take the freedom of movement we which are invisible to most of the cam- salesperson standing idly by aboul 10 feet away from him. and yet visiting and reopening trade relations with China. In enjoy daily for granted. Gaining access pus population, but very tangible to this guy walked all the way across the entire store to find a man to addition, Nixon was instrumental in ending U.S. to a building on campus for most of us is those who use wheelchairs. If doorways help him. Of course, when he finally got a salesman to come over, the salesman was clueless and had to ask the female salesperson for help. involvement in the Vietnam War. He was also suc- as simple as climbing a flight of stairs are too small, gaining access may be cessful in building bipartisan support for legislation Amusing, isn't it? creating the Environmental Protection Agency, and and opening a door. impractical or impossible. If elevators Men also seem to think that any disagreement can be solved with was strong as the military's commander-in-chief. But for anyone on campus using a are not in working order, those who use flowers or a teddy bear. I've seen guys in the grocery store with about During the 20 years between Watergate and his wheelchair, entering and leaving build- wheelchairs may have to rely on others five helium balloons that all say "I Love You," and a dozen roses. death, Nixon worked hard to restore his public Other guys will actually come up to him and ask "What did you do?" image. In the months before his death, he met with ings, gaining access to restroom facili- to carry them and their wheelchair up the as if buying flowers and balloons was a universal sign of getting back Russian leaders to discuss ways to help reform their ties and even crossing the street can be a stairs. in with your sweetheart. It's almost as if they think they can buy a economic system. He exerted plenty of effort to difficult and strenuous process. These 10 people who experienced life woman's affection. I am not saying that it doesn't work on some women; it just doesn't work with all women. Some of us would achieve the elder statesman status that has boosted As part of Handicapped Inaccessibil- in a wheelchair for a mere four hours Jimmy Carter's reputation. rather you just sincerely apologized. I am by no means trying to soften the significance ity Awareness Day, 10 members of the understand the problems of accessibility Men also assume that women don'l care about sports, or if they do. and effects of Watergate, but we must realize that TCU community, including a Skiff on this campus. But for those who must it is because they want to look at the athletes, not the game. While 1 Nixon was not the first nor the last president to make reporter, rode in wheelchairs for four make use of wheelchairs all day, every personally know next to nothing about professional sports except that the athletes get paid too much, there are many women who follow mistakes. The Whitewater situation involving Bill hours on Wednesday and experienced day, this problem is much more pro- Clinton should be enough to force him to resign, and games faithfully. Athletics are not a male dominated sphere. his public record should have been enough to pre- these difficulties firsthand. nounced. Another stupid assumption is that women only like "sappy roman vent him from even becoming president. As these students attested in a story Handicapped Inaccessibility Aware- tic movies." I can't count the number of times I have talked aboul an Clinton's advantage in this case is the fact that the printed in today's Skiff, the challenges ness Day was designed to increase action movie and had a guy look at me m astonishment and ask. "You media is on his side. Nixon often kept away from the actually went to see that?" Not all women like romantic nun ies. media, because he feared misrepresentation of facts were immense and daunting. Gaining awareness. The university should build either. One of my female friends makes it a point to never see one. and felt that the media could threaten public security. access to the library and Moudy Build- upon this awareness by making all cam- because "They are stupid and too emotional. Who wants to go to a While the media sought to uncover Watergate and ing was made even more difficult by the pus buildings as accessible as possible. movie and cry? You are there to have a good time." expose every detail, many liberal journalists have I'm not suggesting that women are beyond blame, or that we don't worked towards aiding the Whitewater cover-up and make assumptions as well. We have our faults too. and believe me, as improving Clinton's reputation. soon as 1 think of one, I'll let you know. Recently, Oliver Stone has announced plans to make a movie about him and possibly connect him to LETTER Laura Potter is a junior English major from Piano, Texas. John F. Kennedy's assassination. Also, much debate has occurred over whether or not his picture should Arceneaux wrong on abortion granted, but my body knows that it's not the be placed onto a U.S. postage stamp. Supporters feel same. In fact, it's dissimilar enough that the only that the tradition of honoring dead presidents with Regarding the "Alan Keyes most radical... reason it hasn't rejected what it considers for- TCU DAILY SKIFF stamps should have no exceptions. Critics argue that " article by Kevin Arceneaux dated April 6, eign genetic material is because of the special AN ALL-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER the shame in which Nixon left office should be 1995: adaptations my body has during pregnancy (The enough to prevent him from appearing on a stamp. Mr. Arceneaux, I had to respond to your arti- placenta acts as a filter against my antibodies). KRISTI L. WRIGHT In dealing with this debate, consider Elvis Presley. cle, not because of your opinion of Alan Keyes, So if a woman's body can recognize a baby EDITOR He got a stamp, and he was a drug addict. If Nixon but because of your opinion about abortion. within her as a wholly separate individual and GINGER RICHARDSON BECKY COFFMAN had been a singer, there would be no debate over the Specifically, 1 refer to your attempt to clarify 100 not as a part of her body (and if it's an individ- MANAGING EDITOR ADVERTISING MANACER issue. The real question isn't whether or not he percent for me the rights of an unborn child. ual, then it must have rights), why can't you'.1 If MICHAEL ROWETT deserves a stamp, but whether the stamp should show Apparently, sir, your idea of 100 clarification you still believe the same way as before about EXECUTIVE EDTTOR Nixon during his younger, vice presidential days, or and mine are quite opposite. abortion, then you have to 100 percent deny JODI WETUSKI R. BRIAN SASSER if it should depict the older, nearly dead Nixon. My liver, my lungs, my heart, yes, even my established scientific fact, which is what pro- NEWS EDITOR CAMPUS EDITOR Richard Nixon was by no means a perfect man, but breasts are a part of my body. Why? Biology will abortionists must do to believe the way they do. NATALIE GARDNER RICHMOND B. WILLIAMS he was our president. While Watergate did tarnish tell you that these body parts are, genetically, I hope 1 have made this matter 100 percent clear ASSISTANT MANACING EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR American views of the presidency, it is not the origin exactly the same as the genetic codes of my to you. TOMMY THOMASON ANANTHA BABHILI of political cynicism. Nixon, as much as any other other body parts. However, a baby growing in INTERIM STUDENT PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR JOURNALISM DETT. CHAIRMAN past leader, deserves to rest in peace. my womb has a dissimilar genetic code from Maya M. Maidonado DEBRA MCGINNIS JAYNE AKERS say, the womb it's growing in. It's very similar, Sophomore, pre-med BUSINESS MANACER Matt Pearce is a freshman news-editorial major PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR from Wenham, Mass. WEEKEND PAGE 4 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, APRIL 13,1995 Weekend flicks prove both poignant and pathetic -Jur> l)uiv"(PG-13) something the rest of the jury dreads. comic actor. Bigger and better things are cer- "Stuart Saves His Family" is different from The story involves Hubie the Penguin Straight fnini today \ headlines we get Shore's act is considerably toned down in tainly ahead, and this effort may pleasantly most "SNL" spinoff movies in that it mixes (voice of Martin Short), who is banished :lun Dut\." the latest film starring stand-up "Jun Duly," yet he surprise some of his fans. the normal (or maybe not) hilarious elements from the kingdom by the evil penguin, Drake comic and MTV icon Pauly Shore ("Son-in- is still effective. (,rade: C with some poignant moments dealing with (Tim Curry). He finds companionship in Lm." "In the Army Now "). This film relies alcoholism. This makes for a strange and sur- Rocko (James Belushi), and the two of them Shore stars as Tommy Collins, an unem- more on funny situ "Stuart Saves His Family" (PG-13) prisingly pleasant combination. The problem try to find their way back home so Hubie can ployed laze living with his mother iShelley ations and dialogue The latest "Saturday Night Live" skit to is that there are still not enough funny profess his love for Marina (Annie Golden) Winter*) in a run-down trailer park, when he rather than just transfer to feature length is "Stuart Saves His moments for feature length. by giving her his pebble before the next full is served a jury duty notice in the mail. Skep- Shore's obnoxious Family," directed by Harold Ramis ("Ghost- Stuart Smalley has always been one of my moon. tical at first, loinrm is convinced to take the screen persona, and husters," "Groundhog Day"). favorite "SNL" characters, and his transla- What a bunch of bunk. The story is dumb; opportunity to make something of himself. the result is a Stuart Sinalley (Al Franken), the anal- tion to the big screen is much less painful the production values are shoddy; the songs BffimT oi his outspoken beliefs and per- humorous mix retentive beneficiary of numerous 12-step than, say,"It s PatT or"Wayne's World2" It are lackluster; the narration is laughably sonality, lomim is thrown off several trials which ranks far healing programs, passes on his nurturing certainly makes for a strange movie, one awful; the moments of enjoyment are few. before winding up on the big murder trial of above "In the Army through his Chicago public access TV show which should surprise most people. The fun- The voice talents don't even seem to be hav- Carl Wayne Uishoplany similarity to the O.J. AW (1994(but a TODD "Daily Affirmation." But when his show is niest moment involves "Pat" star Julia ing any fun with their characters. The only trial being purely coincidental). bit lower than the cancelled and his favorite aunt dies, he Sweeney as a neurotic seeking Stuart's help. redeemable quality is that, at only 74 min- The jury for this big trial is sequestered in tailor-made Shore JORGENSON descends into one of his "shame spirals." Of course, most of the "SNL" movie crowd utes, the filmmakers knew when to stop. the sleazy pan of a luxurious hotel, and vehicle "Son-in- FILM CRITIC which involves locking himself in his room has probably given up after the recent The film is preceded by an entertaining Tommy is forced to share a room with his /.u«"(l993). for several days. wretched quality of the show and the films. Pink Panther short called "Driving Mr. Pink." dog. Peanut, and his high school principal The film is consistently funny for the first When he is coaxed out by his friend and Franken touched this same territory previ- 1 wish it was 74 minutes and "The Pebble and (Richard Richie) Also on the juryis the beau- half (the joke about tuna salad and the cameo Al-Anon sponsor, Julia, (Laura San Gia- ously with his script for 1994's "When a Man the Penguin" was five. tiful Monica I 'lia Carrere), who doesn't even by basketball announcer Dick Vitale both had como). he returns to his home in Minneapo- Loves a Woman," and his script here, com- Grade: D acknou ledge Tommy 's existence. So Tommy me on the floor), especially the courtroom lis to attend his aunt's funeral. There he bined with the talented Harold Ramis at the blackmails hotel management into giving sequences, but once the jury hits the deliber- reunites with his dysfunctional family of helm make this a satisfactory diversion. "Once Were Warriors" (R) him the hotel's penthouse suite to attract ation room the film's enjoyment decreases, alcoholics, including his rebel brother. Don- Grade: C The highest-grossing film in New Zealand Monica with an occasional funny scene in the hotel nie (Vincent D'Onofrio). history is "Once Were Warriors," which When the trial reaches jury deliberation, being an exception. The film's lethargic sec- Stuart knows his family needs help, and "The Pebble and the Penguin" (G) opens tomorrow in Dallas. eleven juion are fully convinced that Bishop ond half emphasizes the rushed production knows that he will eventually have to be the If you take a small child to see a movie Rena Owen, one of New Zealand's most is guilty all except Tommy, whose ulterior values, including continuity errors and poor one to help them, but he retreats to Chicago over this holiday weekend, stay away from acclaimed actresses, stars as Beth Heke, a motive behind maintaining Bishop's inno- editing when his show is enthusiastically revived by "The Pebble and the Penguin," the latest from cence is his enjoyment of jury sequestration. Overall. Shore is maturing into a credible a new cable network. the Don Bluth animation factory. see Todd, page 5 Skiff meets with actor Pauly Shore Comedian in Dallas to promote film BY TODD JORGENSON "I asked (Tia Carrere) who's a bet- TCU DAILY SKIFF ter kisser, me or Mike Myers," he said. "She said 'you are.' And I said Comedian Pauly Shore, best 'you are too.'" known for his work as a veejay on Although he's never served on an MTV, was in Dallas recently to pro- actual jury. Shore was served with an mote his latest film, "Jury Duty." actual jury duty notice during the "I kind of am Forrest Gump in a making of the film. way, but not by choice," said Shore, "I told them 1 couldn't do jury duty 27. In his short career he has worked because I was already doing 'Jury for MTV, done stand-up specials Duty.'" he said. (including "Pauly Does Dallas") and Shore calls himself "the sunny starred in several feature films. side of Generation X" because his "Jury Duty" marks Shore's fourth comedy is not meant to shock or starring role in his blossoming film offend people. career, following the success of "1 think what I came up with does- "Encino Man" (1992), "Son-in-Law" n't offend anyone, and I think it's (1993) and "In the Army Now" kind of fun and free-spirited," he (1994). said. "I think that I've had a positive "'Son-in-Law' was my favorite influence on people. I bump into all because it had a lot of heart," he said. types of people on the street who The major difference between appreciate what I've done." Shore's character in "Jury Duty" and Shore said he plans to continue his his characters in previous films was the stand-up career as well as his work absence of his "weasel" personality. for MTV. He is also developing a "1 play more of a character in this, I screenplay with his brother called "I guess," Shore said. "1 think if I just keep Love New York." on doing that it gets old after a while. "On all the movies I've done, the "When I'm on MTV I like to do it, script has bascially sucked," he said. Photo courtesy of TriStar Pictures because MTV is kinda fun, kinda "I've always kind of put my voice in broad, but as far as the movies it's and reworked it so it sounds like me." Actor-comedian Pauly Shore stars in his fourth major motion picture, "Jury Duty," opening this weekend. better to play a character rather than In addition to developing a sitcom, do that shtick through the whole Shore will next star in the film "Bios- thing." phere" with Stephen Baldwin. He Shore said he enjoyed working also has a voice role in the current "A SKIFF with his co-stars on this film, includ- Goofy Movie." 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Call Now!!! \ HAPPY HOUR "Dolores Claiborne" B c- (lh* BY DENA RAINS As 1 placed my order in the Main, the Once inside, I had to find a com- to pick up a dropped paper clip was TCU DAILY SKIFF woman at the counter asked, "Well, puter I i-ould reach in order to do the hardest part of my day. I could how are you going to get this?" research and check my E-mail. Every barely reach the computer printer "What happened, Dena?" "Do I — a little embarrassed and igno- computer I saw was over my head. I I've used hundreds of times. The your arms hurt yet?" "How are you rant of how I would get my food finally found one after going up the mess around the sports editor's desk holding up?" "What was the hardest myself — answered with a smile, elevator and travelling to the other prevented me from getting to the part of your day?" "The best I can." side of the library. phone in my wheelchair. That's how people greeted me for And that's how the rest of my day Then nature called unexpectedly Basically, it was the little things that four hours Wednesday while I rode in went. and 1 had i< > make a trip to the restroom. were so hard for me. Things like pick- a wheelchair for Handicapped Inac- I couldn't open the door from the Puthing upen the door was tough ing up paper clips, picking up material cessibility Awareness Day. Student Center so I had to wait for enough, but the looks I received once from the printer and dropping mail in It seemed kind of degrading at someone to open it for me. in the restroom were even tougher. It the mail drop were almost impossible first; people who normally wouldn't Going down the ramp to the mail was all very degrading. tasks. They are also tasks I take for have said anything to me were asking room was a roller coaster ride in itself. I then went to work at the Skiff, granted every day. why I was in a wheelchair. As 1 raced down the ramp and my life which is located in the Moudy Build- But it was also the subtle messages Yes, my arms hurt. My fingers flashed before my eyes, I figured that I ing. On my way there. I was hoping I picked up from people that hurt, too. hurt, too. For three plus hours, I would either find the brakes for the the elevator would be working, since The stares that lasted a little too long, thought I would never feel my butt wheelchair, or I would stop eventually it had been on the fritz. the offers to push me (like I couldn't again. And I now sport strawberry — when my body landed in a bloody However, the automatic door to do it myself) and the questions by peo- bruises on the inside of my elbows. pulp against the wall. Going back up the Moudy Building was broken, so 1 ple who wouldn't normally speak to But the experience of riding in a the ramp was no easy task, either. had to open it the best 1 could. Luck- me were more painful than my shoul- wheelchair did more than give me 1 then headed across University ily, the elevator was working. ders at the end of the day. battle scars and excuses to whine. Drive, saying my prayers as the cars Working was the strangest part of Lucky for me, though, I got out of I was able to truly experience what revved their engines in hopes of run- my day. I was doing things I normally the wheelchair after four hours. Not the physically disabled must go ning me down. do but it was harder. Reaching down everyone has that option. through on campus — both mentally Then came the great experience of and physically. Because, as I found the library. To get into the library via out, being in a wheelchair isn't just a wheelchair, one must push a buzzer matter of not being able to physically at the wheelchair door, located on the KTCU rates higher than TCU Dally Skiff/ Layne Smith get places, it's a matter of feeling out ground level to the left of the stairs. Dena Rains, a junior news-editorial major, sees campus from of touch mentally with other people. The automatic door was broken, so The first part of my adventure 1 had to wait for someone from the North Texas neighbors a different view as one of the participants in the "Take a Walk involved getting food into my hungry circulation desk to come down and in My Shoes" program Wednesday. tummy. open the door for me. BY SHANA SMITH was 3800 on Saturday night from 7 TCU DAILY SKIFF p.m. to midnight. She said, of the 3800 listeners, vested interest in the budget would have Finance Committee." The Finance Committee works for KTCU's listener audience has only 700 were female listeners. from page 1 had access to express his concerns," he Harmon said he thought the bud- Budget more than a month to prepare the increased according to data collected Hale said the station staff believed said. get would be offered for debate like budget. Groves said. That committee by Radio Research Consortium, said that the high number of male listen- Some students had voiced concerns any other House action. also combines the House budget with Teresa Hale, a junior radio-tv-pro- ers is a result of KTCU airing Fort Josh Harmon, a Brite Divinity about the budget before Tuesday, "We debate on putting paint on the the Programming Council's budget. School graduate student and repre- Groves said. duction major and assistant produc- Worth Fire hockey games and TCU parking lot (at Daniel-Meyer Sta- The Executive Committee dis- tion manager at the station. sentative, said in the past, the budget Harmon said he wanted to offer an dium) but we don't debate on a football games on Saturday nights. cusses the budget and then shows it Hale said the station was most She said the station anticipated a was always considered legislation amendment to the budget, but was $200,000 budget," he said. to the House, he said. concerned with two numbers: the continued increase in ratings as they and was debated before the House. unable because debate was not allowed. Harmon said the budget should be "All during that time any one could cumulative audience and the average were trying to fine-tune certain areas. Groves said students and their rep- "The problem is I'm not a member re-opened for debate. talk to me or Programming Council or quarter hour. "We're leaving the formats as they resentatives were given adequate time of the Finance Committee and could- "I would be very disappointed if this the Finance Committee." Groves said. "The cumulative audience is the are. but we're looking to do an aware- to question the budget during the three n't attend the meeting," he said. "And wasn't brought up for debate again — Digby said he did not want to total number of listeners, and the ness campaign (and) a public rela- weeks it was tabled before the House. I don't think it was ever stated people not because of personal reasons — but deceive the representatives by not average quarter hour is the average tions campaign to increase campus "I believe any student who had a could voice their opinions to the because of principle." he said. offering debate on the budget. number of people who listen every 15 listening." Hale said. minutes," Hale said. The station has always had the She said the average quarter hour intention to do a public relations was also an indication of how long campaign but has been understaffed Disney classic delights modern audiences people are listening. in the past, she said. The report, covering the period Hale said KTCU would like to get from Sept. 22, to Dec. 14. 1994, as many people as possible involved. BY TODD JORGENSON recently released for the first time spotlight for a 15-minute presentation. The elaborate costume design showed the cumulative audience rose "The station is looking for peo- TCU DAILY SKIFF ever on home video. The presentation of "Snow White" enhances the production, particularly from approximately 19,000 to ple interested in production, sales, Now Disney has taken its show on itself was pretty straightforward, just as in the scene when the wicked queen 19.500. she said, and the average office work, and especially music," I've never met a person who didn't the road, with "Snow White" coming "Beauty and the Beast" was when it transforms herself into a witch. quarter hour rose fiom 500 to 900. she said. "KTCU is in no way lim- like the 1937 Disney film "Snow to the Tarrant County Convention came to Fort Worth in November. The The program closes with a sere- Hale said the average quarter hour ited only to those people with good White and the Seven Dwarfs." - Center this weekend as part of the focus was constantly on the songs, and nade featuring all the couples from for weekdays. 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and voices or with a radio-tv-film The film is truly a classic in every Walt Disney's World on Ice tour. several instrumentals added to allow the Disney animated films and their 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. was 400 listeners. major." way. It's lavish musical numbers, Fittingly enough, the show opens time for more skating stunts. respective love songs. Weeknights. from 7 p.m. to mid- KTCU's ratings were higher than quirky characters, and delightful with a tribute to Disney classics But whereas "Beauty and the Beast" By the time the show ends you'll night, the average quarter hour was the audience numbers of local col- mood can cast an enchanting spell throughout the ages, disguised as a was still able to charm the audience be a little worn out. but still humming 1800 listeners, she said. lege radio stations from University of upon anyone. "reading is fun" lesson for children. The with its story, "Snow White" seemed to tunes as you exit. The highest average quarter hour North Texas and Southern Methodist First and foremost, it pioneered characters from "The Jungle Book," get bogged down in between songs. Remaining performances are number KTCU received. Hale said. University, Hale said. the world of animated feature films "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Thankfully, there was enough music tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and started the Disney Golden Age of Beast," "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" (and what great music it is) to keep the p.m., with additional matinees Satur- animation in the early 1940's. (which wasn't actually based on a piece audience satisfied. day at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Since then, audiences have gotten of literature) were represented. I think that "Snow White" would Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to experience this magical film sev- Anyway, musical excerpts from work as a stage play, but with the quick Tickets range from $8.50 to S25 and TCU STUDENTS AND FACULTY eral times in theaters — most each of these films played in the back- changing scenes required in this for- are available through Ticketmaster or recently in 1993. The film was also ground while the characters took the mat, the story leaves out key scenes. at the Convention Center box office. f If OFF" T ~$5 OFF 1 save her children. I Any $5.00 Order , Any $10.00 Order r "Once Were Warriors" is definitely C D I Dry Cleaning Order Dry Cleaning Order I Wheels pagel Todd from page 4 not for all tastes. Its confrontational Warehouse WITH THIS COUPo\l WITH THIS COUPON scenes of spousal abuse are powerful ONE PER VISIT . ONE PER VISIT allowed to get out and walk. mother of five whose native Maori and harrowing. But they form the We sell used CD's for. Ron Trull, the director of the family is falling apart. Her eldest son emotional core of this impressive $7.99 to $8.99 and we pay $4.00 for Americans with Disabilites Act with has joined a gang, another has gone directorial debut from Lee Tamahori. 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Tax Not Included - Campus Delivery Only In the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards Staff writer Kim Wihon con- TCU does nol encourage the consumption o( alcohol II you do consume alcohol you should do so responsibly and you should never drive after drinking ^ tributed to this report SPORTS PAGE 6 TCU DAILY SKIFF THURSDAY, APRIL 13,1995 Flyin' Frogs frontrunners at Austin's Texas Relays BY JIM LADNER third respectively, which is This Saturday, both the men's TCU DAILY SKIFF unusual for these two squads. and women's track and field teams "Teams from all over the U.S. travel to Denton for The Univer- TCU sent two teams to Austin were there, and most would have sity of North Texas Relays. last weekend. been happy with second and Thornton said he will use the third," Thornton said. "But we go meet as a tune-up for the South- TRACK AND FIELD down there with the expectations west Conference championships of winning." on April 21 and 22. The baseball team got swept in Several Horned Frogs estab- "We are going to back off a lit- four games by the University of lished personal records last week- tle," he said. "But we still need to Texas Longhorns. end. Junior Donovan Powell ran keep improving because there On the other hand, the men's the 100-meter dash in 10.15 sec- aren't many opportunities left." and women's track and field teams onds, which would have won the With the conference meet in two had a very successful three days at college division, but Powell was weeks and the prestigious Penn the Texas Relays. invited to run in the open division Relays the week after, Thornton Head track coach Bubba Thorn- against professionals like Carl said the team is right where he ton said overall he was happy with Lewis and former Horned Frog wants them, with one exception. the teams performances, but had Raymond Stewart. "You've got to be pleased wit- several reservations. "He (Powell) ran well," Thorn- where everybody is at," he said. "You have to be pleased, but ton said, "but after looking at the "The only obstacle we have left is there were a couple races we led film, we feel he can get even bet- for us to develop that thrust to fin- the entire way and just didn't ter." ish them off. We have the talent TCU Daily Skiff/ Lloyd Blunk close the deal," he said. Stevanie VVadsworth had her and skill, and we are doing all the Freshman runner Clayton Brookins focuses in practice on the TCU Track Wednesday. What Thornton is referring to is best shot put throw of the spring hard work in practice, we are just the performance by the men's with a mark of 53 feet. 8.5 inches, not finishing. Hopefully we are 400-meter and 800-meter relay which also won the college going to start seeing that this PURPLE PROGNOSTICATORS teams. They finished second and women's division. weekend." Houston Magic Spurs Knicks Lakers Mavericks Stars at at at at at at at TCU" Heat Nuggets Bulls Suns Traitblazers Maple Leafs Brown not down about losses; Richmond Williams TCU Magic Spurs Bulls Suns Mavericks Stars Sports Editor coach hopes to bounce back Ginger Richardson to use his unorthodox style through- next to last in conference team Managing Editor TCU Magic Spurs Bulls Suns Mavericks Maple Leafs BY BRETT VAN ORT TCU DAILY SKIFF out batting practice. ERA. TCU players later vacated the The Frogs will have to rebound, Jodi Wetuski In the midst of losing four playing area so UT could do some though, from a horrible offensive TCU Magic Spurs Knicks Suns Mavericks Maple Leafs News Editor straight to the Texas Longhorns last fielding of its own before the first outing in Austin last week. TCU weekend. TCU head baseball coach pitch. Coach Brown came over to scored only eight runs in the four Brian Lance Brown tried to loosen his talk. game series, many of which came Sasser players up before the Sunday after- When asked how he handles the TCU Magic Nuggets Knicks Lakers Trailblazers Stars off UT relievers late in the game. Campus Editor noon contest. players after a string of losses. The Frogs managed to hit below the Brown replied, "There isn't any use David BASEBALL in yelling at them. They know they Mendoza line in the capital city, at Jimenez a .188 clip. TCU Heat Spurs Bulls Lakers Mavericks Maple Leafs haven't played too well. But where Sportswnter Brown finished throwing batting we are right now is surprising. We That offense should get a boost this weekend when second baseman Brad practice and walked over to first are a young team and played poorly Horn base, glove in hand. Assistant coach before but bounced right back." Brad Wallace returns to the pivot. TCU Magic Spurs Bulls Lakers Mavericks Maple Leafs Sportswnter Donnie Watson resumed batting Brown is right. The Frogs this Wallace returns to the lineup with practice as he took his position year have consistently bounced his .293 batting average, .414 on- "majority of a four game series behind the screen which guards the back this year. His team is also base percentage, and baserunning mound. young but has a record of over .500 skills that can disrupt opposing Brown stood behind first base- (21-17, 8-6 Southwest Conference) pitchers. men Alan Wyles and Kyle Cooper which keeps the team in the hunt for Also possibly returning this DESIGN PETAIl ELUDING THE ESSENTIAL SPRING WARDROBE as they were taking ground balls. the conference title. weekend is pitcher Derek Lee. He ••ntu i n Series of Wardrobe Necessities Brown then stepped up and took A four game series this weekend could bolster a pitching staff that NO. 15 his turn at a grounder. The ball sped against the conference doormat could get stretched thin by playing across the AstroTurf toward Brown, Houston Cougars (17-22, 1-13) who promptly took his glove off could improve the Frogs' position two doubleheaders in two days. and threw it at the ball. in the race to the conference title. When the two teams meet Friday Direct hit. and the ball stopped The Cougars are in the cellar and Saturday (both twin bills start al dead. because of an anemic offense. U of 1 p.m.), look for the Frogs to PRINTED TOP Wyles. Cooper and Brown let out H has a team batting average that rebound because they have a defen- a chuckle and proceeded to field hovers around the .250 and doesn't sive specialist at first during batting From a French !r>spr«l 5t Trope* motif to an updated pro*enca\ design, the \ooV this spring <& found in the colorful pattern of print*. more grounders. Brown continued get much help from a pitching staff practice who can loosen things up. 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