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Today'sNews Warrant sought for assault suspect Campus NATIONAL NEWS BOSTON — A cousin of Pres- ban in connection with an aggra- unity focus ident Bush, insurance consultant 18, was attacked with a baseball there were at least two people vated assault that left a TCU stu- bat after the suspects damaged the Jamie Bush, says he's consider- Investigation continues in the Suburban, but more may dent and TCU police officer with Jetta by smashing out the win- be involved. ing a run for lieutenant governor injuries, according to a Fort Worth dows. Grubbs suffered a concus- of meeting of Massachusetts. in Friday car chase, The Suburban rammed into the police report. sion and incurred an injury to his Jetta at the corner of Berry Street Nam Digest on Page 4 collision David Grubbs, the injured stu- chest after the attack, the report and Bellaire Drive, Ham said. dent, was driving his 1996 silver cited. He was taken directly to a The Jetta was on its way back to- First Faculty Senate, WASHINGTON — Relatives BY ANTHONY K1RCHNER Volkswagen Jetta with three other hospital by Medstar ambulance ward main campus before they of the 40 passengers and crew Staff Reporter students early Friday morning af- services, but no other details were called the police with a cell Staff Assembly, SGA ter leaving Scooners, 3051 S. disclosed in the report. phone, he said. The Suburban re- killed Sept. 11 aboard hijacked Fort Worth and TCU police were United Airlines Flight 93, which University Drive, TCU detective The students were followed peatedly continued to hammer joint meeting today crashed in rural Pennsylvania, working together Monday to get a Kelly Ham said and the police re- by the suspect and another male the Jetta as it returned to main will be allowed to hear the cock- warrant for a male who was driv- port cited. who were in the Suburban. Po- BY BRANDON ORTIZ pit recordings during a single, pri- ing a 1998 green Chevrolet Subur- According to the report, Grubbs, lice officials confirmed that (More on ASSAULT, page 6) Staff Re|M)rter vate listening session next month, Chelsea Hudson isn't exaggerating the FBI says. when she calls today's joint meeting be- Newt Digest on Page 4 tween the Faculty Senate, Staff Assem- bly and Student Government Association "historic." It's never happened before. The first meeting between the organi- zations will focus on ways students, fac- OnCampus LANDING THE 'RIGHT MAN' ulty and staff members can come together to improve TCU. Rise School, Staff Assembly "I think a lot of people would agree sponsor school egg hunt that TCU needs to constantly work on building this community," said Hudson, Students in the Rise School a junior political science major and pres- will take part in an egg hunt ident of SGA. "We do a good job of get- sponsored by the Staff Assembly Wednesday March 27 in the ting faculty and staff involved with playground behind the school. orientation and Frog Camp but it kind of The Staff Assembly's commu- stops there. This meeting is making a nity service committee suggested statement for us all coming together." sponsorship of an egg hunt Carolyn Spence Cagle, an associate because its members wanted to professor of nursing and chairwoman of promote interaction between the Faculty Senate, said she hopes the meet- Rise School's teachers and stu- ing will trigger greater collaboration dents and the Staff Assembly, from the three groups. She said that col- said Mary Lane, chairwoman of laboration hasn't been lacking between the committee. the three groups, but could be improved. "We did this because we want "We are hoping we will see common to support on-campus organiza- issues we can all address next year," Ca- tions and because the children gle said. "Certainly we might develop are so wonderful," Lane said. As the kids search for the some agenda items for the Faculty Sen- candy-filled, plastic eggs around ate from what comes out of this forum the playground, the Easter and the same thing will happen in the Bunny also has plans to hop onto student house and Staff Assembly." the scene. — Colleen Casey Event Information What: Joint meeting between Faculty U. Virginia tuition rises Senate, Staff Assembly and Student follow national trend Government Association CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. When: today at 4 p.m. (U-WIRE) — While students at Where: Faculty Center in Reed Hall Virginia's colleges and universi- ties face mounting tuition costs, institutions of higher learning After a keynote speech from Paul throughout the country also are Harral, vice president and editorial di- charging their students more rector of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, money to attend school. David Dunai/ STAFF REPORTER participants will split up into groups. Tuition increases have aver- Neil Dougherty walks down the steps from a plane at Fort Worth Meacham Airport Monday shortly before he is officially named as the head coach for the Each group will come up with two ways aged 4 percent at public colleges men's basketball team. to bring students, faculty and staff over the past five years, accord- closer together on an ongoing basis to vout basketball followers, some players and ing to the Chronicle of Higher Kansas assistant coach picked piece of the basketball net that he had cut down cooperatively improve the quality of Education. after the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Oregon many of his family members. education and promote the wellness of "This is a lot more than I expected," Two schools most affected by to head men's basketball Sunday in the NCAA Midwest Regional in the TCU community. tuition increases are University of Madison, Wis. to advance to the Final Four. Dougherty said referring to the large audience Hudson said Harral's experience at the North Carolina-Chapel Hill and That small piece of the net was matched by that welcomed him to TCU. "There were two Star-Telegram and as an adjunct journal- University of Iowa. North BY RAM LUTHRA TCU with a new pair of leather cowboy boots, things that I told myself that I would never ism professor makes him a good choice Carolina's tuition will increase Sports Editor a purple silk tie and the men's basketball head do in my life. That would be wear orange or by 20.9 percent for in-state stu- When Neil Dougherty took the long stride as keynote speaker. coaching job. purple, but I am very excited to wear purple "He has the background of coming dents, while Iowa will charge 19 to step off the twin-jet airplane at Meacham Dougherty was announced the new men's right now." from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, percent more for in-state students Airport Monday, he came with a small piece basketball head coach by Athletics Director Dougherty, who is replacing Billy Tubbs, next year. which gives him a community outlook," of memorabilia in the pocket of his jacket. Eric Hyman at the John Justin Athletic Cen- Last week Texas A&M Dougherty, 40, arrived in Fort Worth with a (More on COACH, page 8) University announced it will ter in front of university administrators, de- (More on MEETING, page 6) charge $30 more per credit hour, the largest tuition increase in the school's history, while University of California is considering a 10 percent tuition increase. Alumni return to campus with — Cavalier Daily Two Sodexho employees children for Easter egg hunt InsideSkiff fired after investigation it, it appears more people decided to come." Kelly Mooney, president of the Fort The Pulse/Campus Lines 2 the student who used his ID then gave the ID card back to Eighth annual hunt Worth Young Alumni Chapter, said the Opinion 3 Video system card without authorization. the Sodexho employee. attracts approximately Easter egg hunt is a great opportunity for Later that day, the employee National Digest Sanders said he left his ID 550 children former TCU students to come back and International Digest catches ID misuse; card in the Worth Hills dining gave the ID card to another em- visit their school. area Feb. 24 and went to the ID ployee to buy two cases of fruit "This event has nothing to do with ask- Features no charges filed Card Center two days later to drinks for $71.52. BY RAUL MARTINEZ IV ing alumni to give money to TCU," Etc. get a new ID card. It wasn't un- "Since every location on Staff KrjHH-trr Mooney said. "We have this hunt because Sports BY ANTHONY K1RCHNER til more than two weeks later campus with a cash register has It was his fourth Easter egg hunt at we want all of our alumni to feel like TCU Staff Reporter that Sanders said he noticed a a video camera, these transac- TCU and 4-year-old Bainbridge Allen Two Sodexho employees significant amount of money tions were all recorded on said it was the best one so far. (More on EASTER, page 6) were fired after an investigation missing from his card. videotape," Ham said. "Now Bainbridge Allen, son of TCU alumni theWeather by TCU Police connected them Sanders said he asked the ID with this video-monitoring sys- Cyrena Alien, was one of approximately to the unauthorized use of a stu- center to trace the purchases tem, it's virtually impossible to 550 children at TCU's 8th Annual Easter WEDNESDAY dent's ID card to make pur- made. misuse an ID card." Egg Hunt Sunday. chases on campus. Sanders said he is pleased The Fort Worth Young Alumni Chapter High: 64; Low: 46; Partly cloudy Ham said a Sodexho em- TCU Police detective Kelly ployee proba- with how TCU sponsored the event, which was held on THURSDAY Ham was in charge of the four- bly found and Sodexho the front lawn of Sadler Hall. day-long investigation and said Sanders' ID have handled "My favorite part was the Easter High: 73; Low: 54; Partly cloudy he discovered two Sodexho em- card Feb. 24, this situation Bunny," Bainbridge Allen said. "It was ployees and one TCU student but it wasn't because the also fun to get all the eggs." used a student's ID card to make until Feb. 25 $174. 52 was Cyrena Allen, a 1991 graduate, said she $174.52 in purchases. Ham said that it was used credited back enjoys bringing her two children to TCU LookingBack he investigated this incident by to make pur- to his account. for this event and plans to keep coming viewing both records from the chases. The em- Rick Flores, back. 1874 — Robert Frost is born. ID center and video tapes from ployee approached a student general manager for Sodexho, Caryn Barber, assistant director of 1944 — Diana Ross is bom. video cameras at cashier stands. and asked the student to use the said he's thankful the cameras alumni relations, said this year's event 1953 — Dr. Jonas Salk The student who lost his ID ID card to make some pur- were in place to record these had 4,200 eggs, candies and special prizes announces that he has invented a card, David Sanders, a junior fi- chases for him, Ham said. events. for the infant to 9-year-old hunters. David Dunai/STAFF REPORTER vaccine for Polio. "It's a great system of checks "Children whose parents belong to the 1997 — Heaven's Gate cult nance major, requested that no The student used Sanders' ID Children collect Easier eggs outside Sadler Hsl Sundey as pert of the 8th annual TCU Easter egg members found dead in Rancho criminal charges be pressed card to buy three cases of Coke chapter are all invited," she said. "We had (More on SODEXHO, page 6) hunt Santa Fe, Calif. against the two employees or for a total of $103. The student around 550 RSVPs , but from the looks of Page 2 Tuesday, March 26, 2002 THE PULSE www.skiff.tcu.edu
Campuslines Campus/StateRoundup He said there is no evidence of foul Your bulletin board for campus events District attorney urged to tors he thought his wife would be fine Witnesses say Gregg L. Wilson dis- question Yates' husband with the children for the hour between appeared just before 10 a.m. Sunday play and called her death an "isolated Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general campus in- when he left for work and his mother after he was thrown into the water as event." formation should be brought lotheTCU Daily Skiff office at Moudy Building South, HOUSTON (AP) — Less than a arrived to help out. his kayak spilled over the dam be- Pan and other friends visited Room 291, mailed loTCU Box 298050 or e-mailed to ([email protected]). Dead- week after Andrea Yates began serv- Russell Yates also is under investi- tween Interstate 820 and Handley-Ed- Smith's room Sunday and looked line for receiving announcements is 2 p.m. the day before they are to run. The Skiff ing life in prison for killing her chil- reserves the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space available. gation for alleged gag order violations erville Road. through old photo albums. dren, the Harris County district by a special prosecutor appointed by Wilson's friend and a neighbor, Ja- In her room, he said, there was one • Easter card drive for Cook Children's Medical Center will attorney's office said it is looking into state District Judge Belinda Hill. son Carrico, was paddling with Wil- album that encompassed her life and be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday in the Student her husband's role in the drownings. son in one-man kayaks. Carrico, 31, was covered with Post-It notes from Center. The event is sponsored by the Residence Hall Associa- To call it an "investigation" would said he tried to find Wilson after the her mother, reading: "Bethany, you tion. Students are invited to stop by the table and make cards for be too strong. District Attorney Chuck Singer appears in new clean accident but couldn't. know I love you," and "Bethany, take children in the hospital. Rosenthal said Monday. air television campaign Neither was wearing a life jacket, care of yourself at college." Rosenthal said his office began AUSTIN (AP) — Singer Rick according to the Fort Worth Star- • RTVF film series presents "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" 7 looking into Russell Yates at the urg- Trevino lent a hand to Texas De- Telegram's Monday editions. A&M approves highest fee ing of "gazillions" of e-mails which p.m. Thursday in Moudy Building South, Room 164. The film partment of Transportation officials Fire-rescue crews searched for Wil- increase in school's history have arrived in his office inbox in son a second day Monday. stars Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. For more information call on Monday as they unveiled a new AUSTIN (U-WIRE) - Texas A&M months since the drownings last television campaign advising drivers (817)257-7630. June 20. University System regents on Friday on how they can help clean the air unanimously approved the largest stu- "We're looking into it, because over Texas. Penn State student found • KinoMonda film series presents "The Road Home" 7 p.m. we've been asked to look into it," dent fee increase in the school's his- The campaign, called "Drive Clean dead in residence hall room Wednesday in Sid W. Richardson Building, Lecture Hall 1. For Rosenthal told The Associated Press. tory. The new fees will cost students Across Texas," begins Tuesday and more information call (817) 257-7292 Russell Yates' attorney, Edward Mal- UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (U- an additional $30 per credit hour, or features Trevino sitting in what ap- lett, said Rosenthal is doing his job. WIRE) - In her Thompson Hall bed- an average of $390 per semester. pears to be a countryside as he plays • Writing for an American Academic Audience workshop "He's an elected district attorney," room, Pennsylvania State University The increase is a combination of his guitar and sings "Home on the will be 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday in Student Center, Room B-16. It Mallett said. "What's he going to say, freshman Bethany Cynthia Smith was four different fees, the "excellence Range." Between each bar of music, will consider the expectations, requirements and strategies for de- 'I'm not going to investigate.' found dead at 2:30 a.m. Sunday. fee" increased two existing fees — Trevino reaches for an oxygen mask "Of course he's going to investi- Smith, 18, was pronounced dead less the library and computing fees — veloping effective papers in various disciplines. It is open to all and inhales deeply. students, but international students who are learning to write pa- gate." than an hour later, but the cause of and introduced two new fees — a Another look at the setting reveals death has yet to be determined. Penn pers for an American academic audience are particularly invited. Mallett said he is confident any bursar and advising fee. The new Trevino actually is sitting in a grassy State Police Services said. fees are a 23 percent increase in Attendance is limited to 20. Register at the Writing Center in the probe of Russell Yates will come up area near to a Texas highway clogged Called "Booboo" by close friends. student fees. basement of the Student Center or call (817) 257-7221. lacking any criminal allegations against the NASA computer special- with traffic. Smith was a varsity athlete in high The excellence fee will not affect An announcer then offers Texans school and a member of the Key Club, any students currently enrolled at • FrogStock 2002 will be 4 to 8 p.m. April 3 at Frog Fountain. ist. Russell Yates has blamed the med- tips on how to clean the air in Texas. longtime friend Jeff Pan said. During A&M. only incoming freshmen and FrogStock, the first all-campus organizational fair, will feature ical community for failing his wife her first year at Penn State she wasn't transfer students. free barbecue and bands. and leading to his children's deaths. as involved. Pan said, because she had A&M officials expect the new fee Missing man presumed dead a harder time meeting other first-year to generate $33 million in the next five He says a doctor changed his wife's in Trinity River • Sigma Xi will sponsor a lecture by award-winning author and prescription two days before police ar- students in her West Halls dorm. years. A&M faces a $6.1 million Dallas Morning News Science Editor Tom Siegfried 8 p.m. April rived at the family's home after An- (AP) A 33-year-old Grapevine man The results of her autopsy will budget shortfall this year. 8 in Sid W. Richardson Building, Lecture Hall 1. The lecture, en- drea Yates' called 911. is missing and presumed drowned af- not be released until toxicology re- "It will certainly help. I'm not pre- titled "Science and the News," is free and open to the public. Prosecutors have questioned why ter his kayak capsized while going ports are completed, which could pared to say it will cover all of the dif- Russell Yates left his wife alone with over a low-water dam on the Trinity take weeks, County Coroner Scott ference," said Lane Stephenson, • The Homecoming Team is forming. Meetings are 5 p.m. the children. The father told prosecu- River in east Fort Worth. Sayers said. spokesman for A&M. Thursdays in Student Center, Rix>m 203. 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His COMMENTARY ented basketball players from the Dallas/Fort Worth area to name is well play at national powerhouse Kansas. During his seven years at known at TCU, be- cause he is every- Kansas, the team has signed eight McDonald's All-Americans. where at once. For the TCU program that has been stagnant the past few years Name the organi- the coaching change is needed. TCU also is able to hire a per- 'KNOCK iT OFF, WILL YA? tbuRE DROWNiNS OUT MY BiS DRUM SOLO/* zation and he is a son who fits the administrations creed to promote diversity. part of it, not to Dougherty is not the first minority head coach at TCU. mention he is the Chelsea Hudson From 1993-96 Shell Robinson led the women's basketball secretary for the Student Government Association. team. Robinson was the first and for nine years the only mi- The unique quality about Brad nority head coach in school history, but her hire seems not Student safety should not is that his optimistic vision is to have changed the diversity among coaching staffs here. matched by his undying passion to According to Athletic Media Relations, TCU currently has make the world a better place. Yet, four assistant coaches who are minorities out of about 40 to- I often hear Brad say, "I wonder if be washed out with the rain anything I do makes a difference?" tal coaches in all sports. It all started with barbecue. Dougherty's hiring will likely bring a much needed change. Let's face it, TCU is not situ- abandoned, in front of the Student we really do not feel like giving Brad has been talking about this Traditionally white coaches predominately hire white ated in the best of neighbor- Center? Drivers should not be you a ride." idea for weeks. His face lights up coaches and minorities often hire minorities. All of the hoods. After dark, many students paid to sit in Frog Bytes and have Unfortunately, this attitude is when you ask him about it. He coaches on Tubbs coaching staff this past season are white. are leery of walking around a Coke while students elsewhere reinforced by some of TCU's thought a fun event with barbecue alone. Fortu- are in need of a ride. Drivers finest. A female student, frus- would be great for college stu- Dougherty has had the opportunity to work with some of the nately, students COMMENTARY dents. Before we new it. Brad's top collegiate coaches as an assistant: Roy Williams, Mike should be driving around the cam- trated by Tuesday's stationary have Froggie- pus looking for students who Froggie-Five-O. requested that an idea started to grow. Now the Krzyzewski and Eddie Fogler. Five-O to escort could use a lift, or at least be in officer drive her across campus. event is sponsored not just by When all is said and done, TCU's new coaching hire will be them safely their cart when a call comes. Oth- When she tried to thank him for SGA, but also Interfratemity a step towards improving overall campus diversity. around the cam- erwise, why are they paid? keeping her from walking home Council, Panhellenic, Leadership pus. Calls for an escort on Tuesday alone, the officer said, "Yeah, it's Council and Student Developmen- Right? after the heavy rain were met with a little wet outside." Thank good- tal Services. This event even has a In theory, Frog- this response, "The students aren't ness the TCU Police are doing all name: FrogStock 2002. gie-Five-O ferries Sandy Stafford running tonight." they can to keep students from students to and In the cold, dark and rainy slipping in a puddle. "Having a vision sets a person TheOtherView fro, assuring that they safely reach weather, when Froggie-Five-0 While most students do not apart. It also has the potential their destinations. In reality, the could perhaps be most helpful, it Opinions from around the country walk around in constant fear of be- to create criticism. Yet, critical story is somewhat different. was not running. Was someone ing attacked, the TCU Police and minds help the optimistic cre- Last week, Travis Prior, the bly isn't a healthy way for them to First, there is the waiting period. afraid the golf carts would melt? Froggie-Five-0 personnel could cheerleading coach at the Univer- shed those 10 pounds in 14 days. Responses routinely follow 10 Froggie-Five-O's slow re- certainly do a better job of making ate changes." sity of Colorado, announced he To get down to the desired weight, minutes after a student calls for an sponses, failed responses, and ap- late-night, cross-campus journeys - Chelsea Hudson would implement weight restric- some women might take drastic ap- escort, if at all. Sometimes the parent fear of inclement weather safer and less complicated. tions on the squad's female mem- proaches to thin down such as magical golf cart never arrives, de- present TCU students with an in- For now, the best solution may bers next year. starving themselves. spite repeated calls to the TCU Po- teresting quandary. be to wear good running shoes All organizations on campus He has told prospective cheer- These guidelines also send the lice. In such situations, an officer Following the recent sexual as- and carry a cell phone in case a will attend this event Wednesday leaders that they must not weigh wrong message to all young will eventually be sent to drive the sault in the Bellaire Condomini- predator springs from the bushes. April 3 at Frog Fountain to cele- more than 120 pounds if they ex- women that they must be thin to be student home, but it is ridiculous ums, the message from the TCU brate diversity at TCU. This is an pect to make the team. attractive or successful in sports. for students to stand outside and Police officials and Froggie-Five- Sandy Stafford is a sophomore event where different organizations Unfortunately, Prior's rule might Since magazines, television shows wait 20 minutes for a safe ride. O drivers seems to be, "You theatre/TV major from \ederland. She will have the chance to visit with cause some girls at the school to and movies send that same message Also, how often are the Frog- should not walk alone on campus, can be contacted at (s.a.slajfordQstu- one another and have a good time. lose more than just weight — as well sometimes, it is unfortunate gie-Five-O golf carts parked, especially if you are female, but dent.tcu.edu). What makes FrogStock unique namely, their health and self-esteem. that universities are beginning to do is that all different organizations Prior enacted the guidelines for it as well. will come together for the sake of his female cheerleaders because he The University of Colorado's coming together. No points are said that at least one male cheer- squad isn't the first one to impose awarded to the organization with leader undergoes surgery every year weight restrictions on its members. Respect for each other is the the most members in attendance to repair shoulder damage from For example, Virginia Common- and recruiting is not the objective. stunting exercises such as pyramids wealth University's Web site makes I have written at least two and lifts. Perhaps the male cheer- a recommendation for women to get cement that fits all life together columns in the past about what a leaders should be subjected to their weight to the low teens if they community should be and Frog- "strength requirements" instead. want to be considered for the squad. A couple of days ago, I was ways the ones that we learn from the same task as the old. What Stock is a prime example. Just While those activities always Even though the university's ath- watching the news reports on how reality, let alone from television. does it say about our respect for imagine Frog Fountain packed have the potential to do harm to letic department has an obligation to the White House is threatening to Finally, shutting off the televi- life, as it does for any other coun- with students from all over campus those involved, the new rules may make sure its athletes stay healthy, use nuclear weapons to fight ter- sion, I found myself wondering try, when we are able to rally having a good time, eating barbe- also have other implications. these new weight guidelines do rorism. I guess whether these images we are con- around and feel good in response cue, watching the Step Show per- He said that those trying out for squads more harm than good. wiping out an en- t0MMENTARY stantly being fed have contributed to a bombing campaign? Respect form, listening to music and the squad will be weighed during There is more here at stake than tire continent is in some way to our acceptance for one another is the cement that making another in a long line of one possible way Maceo Martinet the tryout sessions, and those who the safety of the cheerleaders on the and drive toward responding to vi- fits all life together, and when we "college memories." are selected for the team will get field. Their body image and way to end terrorism? olence with more violence in the forget this we are left struggling Last week, I read a column in their weight checked at least every they view themselves are just as Maybe we can reach into our war on terrorism. against a mentality that combines the TCU Daily Skiff thai said, other month. important off the field. pockets and come up with hun- Ingrained in our attitudes is the violence and entertainment as a "Proactive steps gain more experi- dreds of millions of dollars to de- ability to legitimize the role that way of life. ence and require more courage What about the women who This editorial comes from the Daily velop "smart" nuclear bombs that violence plays and at the same As the sun warms up the air for than the inactive." Brad Thompson weigh 130 pounds and want to be Collegian at Pennsylvania State will only kill the bad guys and time generate an incredible fear another generation, I pray for a has courage. He never fails to try on the squad? Since tryouts begin University, This column was distributed leave only dust on the shoulders around "the enemy" whoever it new beginning from the warmth of something new. He is not afraid of in a couple of weeks, there proba- by U-Wire. of the good guys. may be. Have we become totally justice and equal rights. Even if change and for that I applaud him Changing the channel, I caught a desensitized and blind to what vi- too much of the U.S. public is not and others who believe in the movie right when a car with some- olence produces? It is still an being properly informed on what is power of vision. EDITORIAL POLICIES body in it exploded, sending car amazing nightmare how bombing going on with our foreign policies, Having vision sets a person parts all over a parking lot. Explod- another country has catapulted our nor where our tax payer money is apart. It also has the potential to Editorial policy: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views of Texas Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board. Signed ing cars and acts of violence are sense of pride of who we are and going, we can make an effort to create criticism. Yet, critical letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the hallmarks of great entertainment in unified all of civilization? become more conscious and speak minds help the optimistic minds opinion of the editorial board. this country. Meanwhile, in other The century we just stepped out against the attitudes and policies create changes. It is from these Letters to the editor: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be typed, countries these events are a reality of was indeed a violent one. With that reduce human beings to pur- proactive steps that we will reach double-spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff. Moudy 29IS; people are constantly struggling to the legacies of two world wars and our destination and form a cohe- mail it to TCU Box 298050; e-mail it to [email protected] or fax it to 257-7133. Letters must include chasing machines and their lives to the author's classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for survive and end. an endless cycle of wars ravaging entertainment filled with explo- sive community. style, taste and size restrictions. The next channel 1 turned to was the people of Latin America, Asia sions and Pepsi commercials. Chelsea Hudson is a junior political sci- good old Action-7 news, which and Africa, it is clear violence ence major from Piano. She can he con- EDITORIAL BOARD never fails in its excellent coverage turns life and everything it touches Maceo Martinet is a columnist for the tacted at (cn.hudsonQstudent.tcu.eu). of the latest shoot-out or car crash. into pieces that never seem to fit Daily Lobo at the University of New Editor-in-Chief Melissa DeLoach What we describe as our demo- into their right place anymore. Mexico. This column was distributed Managing Editor Jonathan Sampson cratic and vinous values are not al- The new generation will have by U-Wire. Co-Advertising Manager Brian Schneider Co-Advertising Manager Bradley Bennett Associate Editor Angie Chang Need some News Editor James Zwilling Associate News Editor Aaron Chimbel Design Editor Leslie Moeller Your View extra cash? Features Editor Erin LaMourie Opinion Editor Jordan Blum Letters to the Editor Sports Editor Ram Luthra Washington quotation not Washington did not speak to economy," but its emphasis was on Assistant Sports Editor Nathan Loewen found in history Congress that day, but he did de- the development of manufacturing Write for the Skiff Photo Editor Hemi Ahluwalia liver his first annual message to in the new nation and the "promo- Copy Desk Chief Bethany McCormack In his column "Learning from Congress the following day, and tion of science and literature." Wire Coordinator Julie Ann Matonis the Founding Fathers," Tom the words cited by Daniels do not The Washington firearms quota- Call 257-7428 Senior Reporter Jaime Walker Daniels included a statement appear in that address, nor in any tion is new to me, and I hope to Production Coordinator Blair Busch about the importance of rifles and Web Editor Ben Smithson other address Washington made include it in the next edition of Co-Web Editor Megan Stroup pistols to the United States ("next during his many years of service "They Never Said It: A Book of or write to Production Manager Jeanne Cain Pressler in importance to the Constitution as Army chief and president. Fake Quotes, Misquotes, and Mis- Business Manager Bitsy Faulk itself) supposedly made by The 1790 address did call for the leading Attributions." Student Publications Director Robert Bohler George Washington in a speech to "comfortable support of the officers —Paul Boiler, Jr., professor [email protected] Journalism Department Chairman Tommy Thomason Congress Jan. 7, 1790, and soldiers with a due regard to emeritus, history department I i i. Page 4 Tuesday, March 26, 2002 NEWS DIGEST Your place for the news and world events | Compiled from wire reports | www.skiff.tcu.edu National/InternationalRoundup U.S. pressing Israel Color-coded alert system chief of the Salt Lake City Winter killed Sept. 11 aboard hijacked those words, I think of the grit and gains attention with jokes Olympics. United Airlines Flight 93, which determination Todd and his fellow He said he wanted to explore how crashed in rural Pennsylvania, will be passengers had." for Arafat submission WASHINGTON (AP) — Home- much support he has within the Re- allowed to hear the cockpit record- The decal has already been ap- land security chief Tom Ridge jok- publican Party before officially en- ings during a single, private listening plied to select aircraft throughout the ingly responded to recent parodies tering the race. He expects to make session next month, the FBI says. Air Force and Air National Guard. to Arab summit of the federal government's color- a decision by the end of this week. The highly unusual decision was Todd Beamer, 32, telephoned from BY MARK LAVIE withdrawal from lands it captured coded guide to the terrorist threats, Already running for lieutenant approved personally by FBI Director the hijacked United flight Sept. 11 Associated Press in the 1967 war — the West Bank, saying there's more to it than him and said "Let's roll!" before he and governor are businessman James Robert Mueller, an FBI official, JERUSALEM — Palestinian and Gaza Strip, east Jerusalem, Golan "dipping into a bag of M&Ms to de- other passengers apparently con- Rappaport and former Melrose speaking on condition of anonymity, Israeli leaders separately pondered a Heights and a tiny parcel of dis- termine the color of the day." fronted the terrorists. The plane mayor Patrick Guerriero, whom act- confirmed Monday. Families have U.S. truce proposal Monday, while puted land on the Lebanon border. "I assure you there's a little more been asking the FBI to let them hear crashed into the Pennsylvania coun- ing Gov. Jane Swift had picked as the United States pressed a reluctant Earlier drafts referred to "peace- science to it than that," Ridge told a what transpired in the cockpit after tryside, killing all 44 people on board. her running mate before she Israel to let Palestinian leader Yasser ful relations" or "normalization," meeting of local and regional lead- dropped out of the race last week. some passengers apparently rushed ers Monday. Arafat attend this week's Arab sum- according to media reports. The The state GOP convention is the hijackers with the cry, "Let's roll!" National parks plagued by mit in Beirut regardless of whether draft received by the Palestinians is But far from being upset by The FBI official confirmed that scheduled for April 6. lack of funds and pollution a cease-fire is reached. the first written version of the pro- gags on television and in newspa- families of the crash victims will be WASHINGTON (AP) — Moun- Both sides scheduled consulta- posal to reach the public. Israeli ex- per cartoons. Ridge said making allowed to listen to the audio record- New Mexico wildfire tain views in some of the country's tions for the late evening hours, perts said the written proposal takes Americans aware of the new alert ings in Princeton, N.J., on April 18. destroys 28 homes signature national parks are clouded with U.S. officials pressing for a step backward, substituting the system is important, no matter The flight, which crashed in a field ALTO, N.M. (AP) — Bare chim- by air pollution, while historical quick answers about their ideas to term "end of the Israel-Arab con- how that is accomplished. in Shanksville, Pa., had departed ear- neys stood amid burned rubble and monuments are crumbling for lack bridge gaps over implementing a flict" for the binding legal concepts "I'm grateful for all this atten- lier in the day from Newark, N.J., for twisted metal in an affluent moun- of cash, a park advocacy group said. truce plan negotiated last June by of peace and normalization. tion," he said. "We needed a system San Francisco. It had turned mid- tain subdivision where a fast-mov- The National Parks Conservation CIA Director George Tenet. Israel's government rejects a key that communicated in a common vo- flight and apparently was headed to- ing wildfire destroyed 28 homes. Association on Monday released its Because of the consultations, it part of the plan — a total with- cabulary about the level of risk." ward Washington when it went down As firefighters mopped up hot annual list of "America's Ten Most appeared that a planned three-way drawal from the territories captured Ridge came to the meeting to em- with four hijackers aboard. spots Monday, some of the hundreds Endangered National Parks." meeting would have to put off until in 1967. Sharon has said returning phasize that his office depends on The National Transportation of people who fled at the height of the Mojave National Preserve in Cal- Tuesday, a diplomatic source said. to the old lines would endanger Is- close coordination and planning Safety Board, which investigates fire emergency Saturday began re- ifornia is among the newcomers to Time was running out for an Is- rael's security. There is also a hot among local, state and federal officials aviation accidents, has never al- turning to see if their homes survived. this year's list. Among the problems raeli decision about whether Arafat dispute over the issue of Palestinian to make the United States more secure. lowed relatives to listen to the cock- The blaze in the mountains of cited: water drained by nearby de- would travel to the Beirut summit, refugees that is not resolved by the pit tapes, spokesman Ted southern New Mexico slowed sig- velopment, illegal wildlife poaching which begins Wednesday. Raanan Saudi proposal. Bush's cousin considers Lopatkiewicz said. Under federal nificantly and was 60 percent con- and habitat damage from off-road Gissin, an aide to Israeli Prime Sharon presented his own peace lieutenant governor position law, the safety board can't release tained, said Terri Wildermuth, state vehicles. Minister Ariel Sharon, said the de- plan with the Palestinians on Mon- the tapes and can only give out tran- BOSTON (AP) — A cousin of Forestry Division spokeswoman. The list also includes Yellowstone cision would be made Tuesday. day. He told members of his Likud scripts during a public hearing or President Bush, insurance consult- "They're expecting very little fire National Park, the country's first Sharon has insisted that a cease- party that he favors a three-stage when a majority of factual reports ant Jamie Bush, says he's consider- behavior today (Monday) because park, and Federal Hall National fire be in place before Arafat leaves process, starting with a cease-fire, on the crash are completed, ing a run for lieutenant governor of of lower winds, lower temperatures Monument in New York, the lower the Palestinian areas. Israel controls then an open-ended partial agreement Lopatkiewicz said. Massachusetts. and higher humidity," she said. Manhattan site where George Wash- entry and exit. and finally talks on a peace accord. "I think it would mean that we No one had been injured. 'Let's Roll' unveiled on ington was sworn in as president. For three months, Israeli tanks Saudi officials said they would would see tremendous growth in the Gov. Gary Johnson said the blaze "Although our national parks are confined Arafat to his West Bank leave it up to the Palestinians to de- Republican Party, not just because started Saturday when a resident decal on F-16 fighter jet protected on paper, the dangers they headquarters in Ramallah; Israel cide whether their initiative would of the name, but because that's a dumped fireplace ash in the back EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, face continue to multiply," said eased the restrictions two weeks be discussed at the summit if Arafat priority for me," Jamie Bush said in yard, mistakenly thinking the ashes N.J. (AP) — As Flight 93 widow Thomas Kiernan, president of the ago, allowing him to travel freely in is not allowed to attend. a telephone interview Monday. "It's were cold. Lisa Beamer watched, the Air Na- conservation association. "Our na- the Palestinian areas, but he has still In Beirut, Palestinian Econom- a priority of (GOP gubernatorial Wind gusts of up to 50 mph tional Guard on Monday unveiled a tional parks need to be protected not left the Ramallah area. ics and Planning Minister Nabtl candidate) Mitt Romney also. I pushed the flames, but the wind died star-spangled nose decal embla- and fully funded, and the parks The Palestinian issue is to be a Shaath said the Saudi proposal was think a combination of the two down Sunday. zoned with Todd Beamer's famous must be freed from the burdens of focus of the two-day Arab League a "good step to achieve peace in names — not just my name — fighting words, "Let's roll," on an F- encroaching development and air summit, where Saudi Arabia is to the region," but that the chances of would be good for Massachusetts." 9/11 crash victims' families 16 fighter jet. and water pollution." present a proposal for Mideast Arafat attending the summit were Bush, 46, of Hingham, is the will hear cockpit recording "I'm honored that you would use Kiernan said President Bush's peace. According to a text sent to slim. However, another Palestinian son of Prescott S. Bush Jr., Todd's words as a rallying cry for proposal to increase funding for na- the Palestinians, the proposal calls official in Beirut, speaking on brother of former president WASHINGTON (AP) — Rela- our war against terrorism," tional parks is a good start, but more for an end to the Israel-Arab con- condition of anonymity, said George H. W. Bush. Romney was tives of the 40 passengers and crew Beamer's widow said. "When I hear is needed. flict in exchange for a full Israeli chances were positive. Helping You to WB iJELLJUl Tuesday TCU Avoid That Person Student Day at •STAN SB Chick-Fil-A! Sitting Next to You On Public Transportation FREE CHICK-FIL-A -Air conditioned beds with surround sound stereo and Ever hidden behind a magazine to evade un wanted conversation? Maybe it was a book or even a SANDWICH with the retail flyer. Chances are, whatever the prl ited shield you used, was probably produced by CD players Quebecor World. 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EOE University Ministries o< Tuesday, March 26, 2002 Page 5 FOOD Your place for information on dining | www.skiff.tcu.edu Flexing Dining Dollars Schools dish out varying meal plans for students BY JESSICA SANDERS "It gives students flexibility," said TCU Texas at Arlington have found a new solu- Skiff Staff Dining Services Marketing Manager Legia tion to the block versus a la carte debate and It's not everyday that parents tell their Abato, "You have a choice of where and have chosen to combine the plans. children to spend money. how you are going to spend the money." State schools such as UTA require stu- But that's exactly what freshman pre-ma- Richard Flores, general manager of din- dents to purchase the traditional block plan jor Betsy Cunningham heard from her ing services, said TCU has used the a la but have added an a la carte option for flex- mother when she realized she might have carte program since at least 1980 when ibility. trouble spending the minimum Sodexho Marriott Services took over dining Harlan Wood, assistant business director amount on her dining services. at UTA, said students purchase a certain ^ plan. The a la carte plan is more versatile than amount of money that can be used in the all- "(The current the block plan because it lets students spend you-can-eat dining halls and then purchase program) is the money at a number of places, Cunning- "flex dollars" which can be used for fast , bothersome ham said. food on campus. ^ because it is "I like the a la carte system better because SMU has a similar plan which combines hard to keep I like that we can charge detergent and block plans with a declining balance ac- up with how stuff," said freshman psychology major count. much you Crystal Poulton. "Though the food is more SMU students who live on campus and said TCU stu- ^ have or expensive, you can spread out your money." are not seniors must purchase a "lifestyle dents seem to be less haven't Some schools have a "block" meal plan plan" in which students choose a block plan concerned with the dining spent," Cun- in which students purchase a set number of and a certain number of "flex dollars" to be plan structure as they are with the ningham said. meals which must be used each week. used at on-campus fast food franchises, said cost. Schools such "When you get a certain amount of meals SMU Food Service Director Ed Devoid. It is a big concern that the money not used as TCU ascribe to a week, if you don't eat them then they're "We have two kinds of dining plans — up in spring is lost, she said. an a la carte plan for just lost," Poulton said. "But with a la carte, unlimited access, which is like a floating "For boys it wasn't enough money, and which students pay a set if I eat less on campus this week, I can eat balance, and residential dining block, (for) for girls it was too much money." Poulton amount of money and can then use more on campus next week." which students purchase a set number of said. "I had to buy a lot of random things at it to purchase whatever they want, whenever Schools such as Baylor University, South- meals," said Devoid. the end of the semester to try to get my ac- they want. ern Methodist University and University of Devoid said lifestyle plans work because count down." the students who stay on-campus to eat can Abato said the price of the dining plan is purchase larger dining blocks, and the stu- chosen to make sure freshmen have enough , dents who prefer to eat off-campus can pur- to eat, and the price for upperclassmen is chase smaller plans. chosen to help pay for university fees. Baylor takes this versatility a step further "It's a safeguard for parents." Abato said. by adding a floating balance along with "They want to be sure the money is going omparing Plans block and a la carte plans. to food and not other things." "Each meal plan at Baylor has three as- pects - a block plan for the food court, a de- Jessica Sandeis clining balance for the fast food franchises j.il.santU'rstsPstudenl.ti tt.edu VT ™ISU5r<' SSWS; 7?VPFSW?S' P'™H*'I r Photo Illustrations 6r Erin LaMourie/FEATVRES EDITOR and Eric Ellon/SKIEE STAFF Gomez's newest release challenges musical horizons JEEK DENNIS into full-blown electronica are unnerving at first, but the Skiff Staff band's originality and mastery of their own sound shine Don't let the name throw you. Gomez is not a Mari- through as one becomes more acquainted with the tracks. achi band. Quite far from any Spanish connotation their Gomez isn't afraid to do things a little differently and name might suggest, they are an experimental rock band this is very rewarding for the person who gives the album from England. a thorough listen and keeps an open mind when the music With their third release, "In Our Gun," Gomez holds true turns in a completely unexpected direction. The band at- to the experimental band ethic of not bothering with any tains intensity in their music without the screaming and rules when it comes to their music. A Radiohead rip-off loud guitars that dominate much of radio today. Strategi- they are not. cally placed guitar and lyrical parts, combined with the ex- The title track is one of the most listener-friendly tracks perimental effects and rhythms provide for a modernized on the alburn. It begins with the light strumming of an psychedelic experience. acoustic guitar and maintains that mellow presence Gomez strives to continually keep the listener on edge throughout the song. The guitar solos are tastefully placed and uncertain about what to expect, yet there are similar- so as not to interfere with the vocal harmonies which ef- ities in style to other bands at certain points on the album. fortlessly ease over the music in a near perfect cohesion. The opening track, and first single, "Shot Shot," starts off One interesting aspect of Gomez's music is their ten- sounding vaguely similar to Dave Matthews Band through dency to begin a song simply with a single guitar and light use of horns over a strong rhythm section. Certain points vocals and then build not toward a distortion-laden climax, on the album might also be identified as sounding like Beck but toward experimental rhythms and sounds. The title or Radiohead, but as both of these artists create such di- track is a good example of this, as it starts so lightly, but verse and experimental music themselves, it would be ex- then moves into a techno drum beat with experimental pected that their music cross paths with Gomez from time sounds and grooves by the end of the track. The band's to time. true musicianship is displayed on this song, as they keep For the Nickelback and Sum 41 fans, "In Our Gun" the same instrumental melodies of the song intact, though might not be the album for everyday listening. But for laid over an entirely different beat and tempo. those who like to venture into less mainstream music, With the probable exception of the diehard Gomez fan, Gomez has created an album to challenge the listener's mu- "In Our Gun" is not an instantly listener-friendly album on sical horizons. first listen, but by the second or third time, the album re- © 2002 Virgin Records ally begins to grow and take shape. The wide array of ex- Jeff Dennis [email protected] "In Our Gun" released today is the third release for Gomoz. perimental sounds and the transitions from near-folk music Page 6 Tuesday, March 26, 2002 FROM PAGE 1 | NATIONAL I CAMPUS I www.skiff.tcu.edu TCU officer Aaron Cisar, who was ASSAULT in the Durango when it was hit, from jxige I was not injured but tried to follow Weapons undetected in airport security system tests the suspect. campus. Ham said. Police confiscated the Suburban BV JONATHAN D. SALANT The story was first reported in The security agency is hiring government to evacuate 59 airport TCU police officer Dale Con- and the baseball bat from the scene. \sSOC'IUtt'ii growing businesses and industries. to San Antonio . i. ,■ , discounts such pleted last May, at an awards dinner it's always been," Erickson said. I III IMIftMlQMlHhM IIII lllfll to just west of started out speaking very little in Chicago March 19. ANSYS, Inc., "What you see in the big cities ideas, noting Houston, Bailey English, but their children the award's sponsor, gave $ 10,000 to in the last 15 years is a massive in- that small-town the winning students to split and flux from all over, from such places said. The heavy pick up English before they Texans' speech $10,000 to the university's scholar- as Nigeria," said historian T.R. Hispanic lin- even start school. And they remains largely ship fund. Fehrenbach, author of the Texas guistic influence k witnoul an accent." unchanged, de- TCU's engineering program history book "Lone Star." "You find has left no place - Guy Bailey spite access to started in 1992, and the first class Houston residents of the last 50 for a twang to - - mass media. graduated in 1996. There are now years who still have their accent, the south. "You think 131 engineering majors, up from 74 and recent settlers who have little. Elsewhere, Texans have talked about television being around for in 1996. "I have known people who Texan for generations, in the face half a century, but you haven't re- Walter said the scheduled opening started out speaking very little Eng- of the vast influx of workers seek- ally seen a change there," he of the Tucker Technology Center lish, but their children pick up Eng- ing opportunities in oil, business, said.Lee Pederson, English profes- will also help the engineering de- lish before they even start school. finance and Texas' other industries sor at Emory University and co-au- partment. And they speak without an accent," that grew rapidly just after World thor of the four-volume "The he said. War II. Linguistic Atlas of the Gulf States," According to Design News the Special to the Skiff The Texas dialect known the But like water on a stone, the remembered something his mentor, project consisted of the design of a Fourteen engineering students were recently recognized by Design News magazine with world over has several variants. Texan way of speaking slowly the late University of Chicago di- machine used on the assembly line the College Design Engineering Award. Students designed a machine used on the assem- The softer, rounder tones of the eroded as time passed and residents alectician Raven I. McDavid Jr., at Alcon Laboratories, an interna- bly line at Alcon Laboratories. Deep South predominate in East came from our nation's extremities once told him. Texas, because it was settled ear- and from other countries. "He said, 'If television can in- lier, largely by Gulf and Delta The influence cuts both ways. fluence speech, why don't ghetto "It makes a difference when it is student succeed," he said. "Any- Southerners. The accent grows Bailey said many newcomers still blacks speak network English?' one of your own saying this." thing they can do to make common MEETING sharper and "twangier" to the adopt some Texas talk. You don't talk to a television set.'" From page 1 As editorial page director, Har- goals, to dream common dreams, is ral said he looks at the Fort Worth good." community as whole. He said par- Hudson said. "It is even a little The meeting is 4 p.m. today in the lawn. broader than TCU, which is good. It ticipating in today's meeting "is an Faculty Center in Reed Hall. "We had a lot of fun putting is good to get somebody outside the extension of what I do for a living." EASTER SODEXHO From page 1 this thing together," Shaw said. from page 1 TCU bubble. And the other thing is "Faculty, students and staff all Brandon Ortiz "Some students in the foundation he is a TCU (faculty). have a vested interest in making a [email protected] spent all of last Friday stuffing is still a big part of their lives and and balances," Flores said. the eggs and preparing the we want them and their kids to Flores said Sodexho does back- event." ground checks on its employees, but have a great time here." De'awn Kuykendall, a 1989 Mooney said contributions for do not go through police records. TCU News...worldwide graduate, said that it was great Employees are trained to look at ID Work for the event came from the chapter to bring her 1-year-old triplets and a number of area businesses. cards when purchases are made to to their first hunt at her old ensure the ID card is being used by www.skiff.tcu.edu "Businesses donated many school. the Skiff prizes such as candy, teddy the proper student, Flores said. "It is good to be back and it is "But transactions happen very bears and free movie passes," so neat to see how much has she said. quickly, and we encourage Sodexho changed," she said. "We all had employees to keep speed and effi- Call 257-6556 Heather Shaw, a freshman bi- a great time and hope to come ology major and a member of ciency up while at the same time keep- back next year." ing the students safe," Flores said. Made you look! for more the TCU Student Foundation, said their group spent over an Raul Martinez IV Anthony Kirchner Skiff advertising works information. hour spreading the eggs over the [email protected] [email protected] Burning Bush Christian Church Tuesday, March 26 at 1 p.m. (Disciples of Christ) Steven E. V. J. Waites, Pastor 6809 McCart Ave. Woodworth Fort Worth, Texas 76132 Phone:817-361-6700 Discussing and signing - A Scythe of Fire A Civil War Story of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment A PLACE WHERE ALL CAN COME Steven E. Woodworth is an associate professor at Texas Christian University AND KNOW THAT THEY ARE WELCOME and the author of nine previous books about the Civil War. JOIN US ON EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2002 A monumental work of heart and scholarship, A Scythe of Fire tells the SUNRISE SERVICE 6:00 A.M. A * IVII. 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"I think they finally got the June to meet in the ring Skill Staff weekend. concept of what we have talked Memphis, Tenn. (AP) — If every- The TCU baseball team takes ac- "It may have been a godsend to about all year: changing speeds, get- thing goes as planned — a big if tion today, coming off one of the have the weather we had last week," ting ahead and getting the leadoff when Mike Tyson is involved — the most successful series of the season. Brown said. "It let us get off the field man out. I think it sort of came into next time Tyson and Lennox Lewis The Frogs (12-14, 4-2 Conference and rest a little bit, mentally and focus, and we executed really well. see each other it will be in the ring. USA) will take on Baylor (19-8, No. physically. That gave us time to sit We were throwing the pitches that One of the biggest fights in years 10 Baseball America) at 6 p.m today down as a team to talk about some we need to throw." was salvaged Monday when pro- The team will use that momentum moters reached an agreement for at the Baylor Ballpark in Waco. issues and some of the things that Tyson and Lewis to meet for the The team will be riding the coat- didn't work out like we thought they to lead them into this one-game se- heavyweight title June 8 in tails of a three-game should." ries with Baylor. Earlier this year at Memphis, ending weeks of on- sweep against previously "I think this is a crucial The effort of Enron Field in Houston, the Frogs the pitching staff defeated Baylor 6-5. again off-again negotiations. ranked conference for week. If we can play well A fight that could make more East Carolina this past shone in the se- Brown said the team is unfamiliar against Baylor and then than $100 million — and pay each weekend. The Pirates ries against East with the Bears but they know how fighter more than $20 million — is were ranked No. 20 in Charlotte and keep that Carolina. important this game will be. now scheduled to take place at the the nation coming into momentum going, we could The Frogs, "I do know that they are always 20,000-seat Pyramid arena, where the series against the turn into a situation where despite giving going to have a good ballclub, and ringside seats will fetch $2,500. Frogs. up 20 hits, al- we are going to have to play (well) Unlike the New York press confer- we expect that every week." After what head coach lowed only 7 to beat them," Brown said. " I think ence that caused the fight to be run — Lance Brown Lance Brown called runs in 3 games, this is a crucial week. If we can play out of Las Vegas when Tyson threw a lowered their well against Baylor and then Char- punch and then a tantrum, the fight- "probably the three ers will not get together for any pre- worst games we've played all year" team ERA from 6.38 to 5.90. It was lotte and keep that momentum going, fight publicity this time around. against Southern Mississippi, the not until the third game of the series we could turn into a situation where "We're not having any more Frogs responded by beating the Pi- that East Carolina had a leadoff hit- we expect that every week." Erin Mungar/SKIFF STAFF press conferences with the two of rates 5-1, 8-4 and 7-2. ter reach base. Tim Collingsworth and the Frogs had their most successful series against a them together in the future," Tyson Brown said the biggest factor in "That (pitching) is what I'm prob- Danny Cillham Conference USA opponent this past weekend. The Frogs swept all three adviser Shelly Finkel said. the weekend success may have been ably most excited about," Brown [email protected] games against then-ranked No. 20 East Carolina. Weeks of trying to salvage the fight culminated Monday in an agreement for Lewis to defend his IBF and WBC heavyweight titles against the once-feared former champion in Memphis. New head coach has Netters focus Cincinnati coach Huggins turns down W. Va. position CINCINNATI (AP) — on game positives Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins is staying put, turning down alma full plate ahead of him mater West Virginia on Monday. BY OLIINTEN BOYD our doubles to where it should be." "I have tremendous feelings ring on my finger by winning a At the press conference only Skiff Staff After the Huskies claimed vic- toward West Virginia and what they Dougherty said he national championship." two players were in attendance: The TCU men's tennis team has tory at one and two singles, the did for me, the opportunities they After finishing up Kansas' per- Forward Marcus Sloan and center learned to take positives from Frogs pulled off four victories to gave me. It's a heck of a place," formance at the Final Four, Rebel Paulk. every match, whether they win or win the match. Huggins said. "I feel the same way feels TCU is already Dougherty will come back to Fort lose. At this past weekend's Pep- Freshman Jacob Martin defeated about here. I can't imagine it being Most of the other players had behind in recruiting Worth early next week to begin perdine Shootout, the Frogs pulled Ari Strasberg, 6-2, 7-5, while sen- better anywhere." class at the time of the press con- off their biggest upset of the year ior Daniel Wajnberg defeated Peter After being courted by West recruiting for TCU, he said. ference, Paulk said. only to lose the next day. Scharler, 6-4,6-3. Freshman Daniel Virginia, Huggins had a series of BYHAMUJTBU He said his team is already at a Paulk said Dougherty wasn't However, as they have all year, Scholten won his match against meetings with Cincinnati athletic Sports Krfitor disadvantage in the recruiting his first pick for the job, but he the Frogs came out of the weekend Dillon Ruby, 6-4, 6-1. director Bob Goin, the latest on New basketball head coach process because of the dead time will do everything his new coach focused on their positives. The match was decided at three Monday afternoon. Neil Dougherty has his schedule the team had without a coach. Na- asks of him. Paulk said he had "Playing the caliber of oppo- singles as sophomore Alex Meni- Huggins told West Virginia offi- book full for the next couple of tional signing day for basketball hoped that Wyoming head coach nents that we did only helps us get chini defeated Palmanshofer, 2-6, cials of his decision Monday. weeks. recruits is in three weeks. Steve McClain, who served as an 'Today we got the feeling things stronger as a team," said head coach 7-6, 6-1. Palmanshofer won the Dougherty will be busy trying "We are behind with recruiting assistant for former coach Billy weren't going where we thought we first set and was up 5-1 in the sec- to fulfill his assistant coaching at this point," Dougherty said. Tubbs (1994-98), would have got- Joey Rive said. "The guys came out were going with it," West Virginia excited and ready to play. We had a ond before Menichini came back duties for the Kansas Jayhawks "We are not going to rush things ten the job. assistant athletic director Mike for the win. The win stretched who play the Maryland Terrapins at all and we are not going just Paulk said he preferred Mc- good showing here." Parsons said. "He wished us well Menichini's win streak to seven in the Final Four Saturday in At- give scholarships just to give Clain, who was contacted for the On Saturday, the Frogs defeated and offered to help the university in previously undefeated and No. 26- matches, the second longest for the any way he could." lanta, begin recruiting for the up- them." job, because he was recruited to ranked Washington, 4-3, in a Frogs this year. Cincinnati finished 31 -4 this coming season and trying to quiet Dougherty said he might TCU by McClain. match that Rive described as their The victory allowed the Frogs to year, upset by UCLA 105-101 in some of the choose to re- "I am excited that we have a "biggest win of the season." advance to the finals of the double overtime in the second doubts for his "We may have to cover some of cruit some new head coach," Paulk said. "I "It's a big win for us," Rive shootout against No. 11-ranked round of the NCAA tournament. new players. junior col- think he will bring a lot of good the positions that we are in said. "At this point in the season, Pepperdine. However, they could Huggins built a perennial Top 25 After being lege players things for us. I wanted McClain need (of) with junior college we needed a big victory over a not pull off a second upset in as program at Cincinnati. His teams announced as the to fill some because he is one of the main rea- won or shared the Conference USA players until we can establish strong team. A win like this gives many days, falling to the Waves, 4- head coach on of the imme- sons I came to TCU and it would regular season title in each of the us momentum." 0. The match was suspended after Monday at the some type of presentation and diate needs have been good for him to come league's seven years. Ironically, the Frogs won the the Waves had secured the victory. press confer- immediacy for us." of the team, home. But that decision is not Huggins is 500-172 in 22 seasons ence, Dougherty but he still match after an old problem crept Although the matches were sus- as a head coach, including 13 at - Neil Dougherty made by me." met with players - wants to fo- up on them. The No. 51-ranked pended, Rive saw bright spots in Cincinnati. Forward Bingo Merriex said in the afternoon cus his re- doubles team of Toni Gordon and the play of his team. last week that he had his doubts and had dinner with Athletics Di- cruiting strategies on getting Fabrizio Sestini defeated the The Frogs now return home to Nets' Martin vows not about Dougherty because of his rector Eric Hyman, some univer- players from high school. Huskies' team of Christoph Pal- take on No. 10-ranked Texas A&M inexperience as a head coach. to change physical game sity officials and several "We may have to cover some of manshofer and Alex Vlaski, 8-3. 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Ba- "I know that he can recruit and EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. supporters of the basketball pro- the positions that we are in need However, it was the only doubles yard H. Friedman Tennis Center. he does a good job at that," Mer- (AP) — Despite calls from coaches gram. (of) with junior college players match the Frogs won on the day, "We're excited to get A&M at riex said. "But being in charge of and teammates to cool it after a Dougherty said he will return until we can establish some type as the Huskies claimed the doubles home," Rive said. "We play better at an entire team as a head coach is fifth suspension for a flagrant foul, to Lawrence, Kan. in the middle of presentation and immediacy for point. It was the seventh time the home, and it's good that we get a New Jersey Nets bad boy Kenyon more difficult. He has not of this week to scout and help the us," he said. "In the end I want to Frogs had dropped the doubles Top-10 team in our backyard. The Martin vowed not to change his coached a game in his life so that Jayhawks formulate a game plan bring more freshman straight from point to begin the match. guys play better against higher- physical game. raises some concerns, but I think "We've been trying out new ranked opponents, because they step Martin on Monday was suspend- against Maryland. high schools, preferably in Texas he can do a good job for us." combinations in doubles play, so up against tougher competition." ed for two more games — his sixth "I have a lot going for me this and the Dallas/Fort Worth area." our consistency isn't quite what it and seventh of the season — for next month," Dougherty said. "I Dougherty also has to deal with throwing an elbow at Shareef have to tie up some loose ends in developing trust and the respect Ram Luthra should be," Rive said. "There's Quinten Boyd Abdur-Rahim of Atlanta on Sunday Georgia so I can have a nice-sized of his new players. [email protected] still some things to work out to get [email protected] in the fourth quarter of the Nets' 116-102 win. The length of this penalty was confident and comfortable in my abil- mandated because Martin had eight "I have had different opportunities coach he ever had.'" of his skin will be an advantage for points from flagrant fouls. COACH to either pursue or in some cases to Dougherty spent the past seven both the university and the basket- ity to operate a program. I have al- Martin, who met with NBA offi- From page 1 even accept a job," he said at the seasons at Kansas. Prior to that he ball team. ready been doing the things a head cials last week to ask that the offi- press conference. "But I was looking was an assistant for Eddie Fogler at "I hope that it is a positive," coach does as an assistant in the past." cials treat him like any other play- has been rumored as the one of the for the right fit. This place is the right Vanderbilt (1989-93) and South Car- Dougherty said. "I am sure going to Williams said during the time er, termed this flagrant call as candidates for the job during the fit for me and my family. I want my olina (1993-95). Before making a try to make it into one. Hopefully Dougherty spend in Lawrence, bogus, noting his elbow hit Abdur- past several weeks. Dougherty said whole family to be part of your fam- splash into the Southeastern Confer- that's how everyone else can per- Kan., his assistant coach learned a Rahim in the ribs, and not the chin he took the offer in serious consid- ily of Fort Worth and TCU." ence, he was an assistant at Drake ceive that way." lot on the job. as crew chief Dick Bavetta said eration, despite some of positions he While he was waiting for the air- University (1984-88) where he was Ferrari said the new coach's ac- "He's been involved in every as- after the game. was offered in the past. plane to arrive, Hyman said he was introduced to Chancellor Michael colades was the reason he was of- pect of our program — there's noth- "I'm not changing the way 1 play. ecstatic that Ferrari. Dougherty also coached at fered the job, but his race was ing that's going to happen at TCU I'm not going to change," Martin Dougherty took his alma mater Cameron University evident during the decision process. that will surprise him," Williams said after practice on Monday. "I'm the job at TCU. in Oklahoma (1984-88). He also "(His race) is extremely important," said. "The only difference is that getting paid to play. I'm getting Ferrari said. "I think we were mindful he'll be making some decisions as paid to play basketball. But Hyman said played for current Duke head coach opposed to suggestions, but there is "So why would I change? I'm he was hesitant at Mike Krzyzewski for one year at the of that throughout the process. But his not doing it on purpose," Martin first to hire an as- U.S. Military Academy. records and achievements speak for it- nothing he's going to see that he insisted. "If I was doing the it on sistant coach for Dougherty becomes the 18th bas- self. I am fortunately very delighted to hasn't had a hand in already trying purpose, then it would be different. the vacant post. ketball coach for the men's program attract a coach of his abilities. And also to some up with a solution." I'm not doing it on purpose." "During the and the first black coach to take the he certainly happens to be African- Even though the specific details Martin said the last two flagrants process of finding position. He is also the first black American." of his contract were not disclosed, he received have happened during a coach, I was fo- coach to lead any men's sport at Dougherty said there will not be Dougherty said he is committed to ordinary basketball plays. cused on getting a TCU. The only black coach TCU any major transitions for him to make TCU and will stay as long as the "The same things I'm doing now, I sitting head coach has had in the past was former from being an assistant coach/re- university wants him. was doing in college," Martin said. to take the job," women's basketball head coach cruiter toward a role as a head coach. "Another goal that I have other "The same moves I was making then, Hyman said. "But Shell Robinson (1993-96). During his stints as assistant coach at than winning games and building a I'm making now. It's just a target on as the search con- "I understand the significance Kansas and Vanderbilt, he said he solid program, I don't want to TCU me now I guess. It is a little more was well prepared by some of his for- to have another similar press con- obvious now than it was before." tinued I got a call and I am not going to downplay that mer mentors like Williams and ference for a long, long time," Nets coach Byron Scott doesn't from (Roy factor any bit," Dougherty said. "The concern has to be not what Fogler. Dougherty said. want his fiery power forward to David Dunai/STAFF REPORTER Williams), and he "(Williams and Fogler) took it very change his game, certainly not with Neil Dougherty, the new men's basketball head coach, spoke to told me that color the coach is, but what kind of the media Monday after he was Introduced by Athletic Director seriously to train me and mold me as the Nets on the verge of their first '(Dougherty) was coach I am going to be." Ram Luthra Eric Hyman. a head coach," he said. "I feel very [email protected] playoff berth since 1997-98. the best assistant Dougherty agrees that the color