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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY 1995 Monday, January 30, 1995 Lubbock, Texas Volume 70, Issue 79 6 pages City prepares coliseum renovations Air conditioning main Roof replacement, replacement of light Key said. "Completion of the project should Key said replacement of the light fixtures fixtures and sealing areas above seating are come in September or October, if all the will be done above the arena floor around improvement; repairs other items included in the city's coliseum- pieces fall into place!' the catwalk area. improverhent agenda, said Vickey Key, The city of Lubbock completed the nec- Projects also will improve ceiling drip- to begin in April manager of the Lubbock Civic Center. • Coliseum renovations to begin at essary paperwork and officials are waiting ping in areas of the coliseum, she said. Construction is slated to begin at the end the end of the basketball season for project bids, she said. The Tech athletic department may have By Darrin Cook of the basketball season and will be worked Eric Williams, Tech associate vice presi- its own ideas concerning student-section The University Daily around other events scheduled at the coli- dent for facilities planning and construction, • $3.5 million budget seating in the coliseum, she said. Planning already is under way to refur- seum, she said. said city and Tech officials previously "The Tech athletic department decides bish the 39-year-old Lubbock Municipal The projected budget for the coliseum signed an agreement allowing the city to use how they want the floor set up, and we set • Improvements include- air condi- Coliseum. improvements is about $3.5 million, but air- the Tech tunnel system to improve the coli- it according to what they want," Key said. tioning, new roof and light fixtures City officials began a coliseum-improve- conditioning improvements will cost about seum. She said officials have talked about el- ment agenda after a proposed Lubbock $1.5 million, she said. "The agreement allows the city of Lub- evating student-section seats with the use multipurpose arena was defeated by voters The amount was approved during a city "If everything goes as planned, our tar bock to tie in with a tunnel to the campus of risers but did not know what the plan is Jan. 21. bond election in 1993. get date is to begin the project this April,' chilled-water system:. Williams said. at this point. Welfare Plan seeks problem tax reform unsolved By Linda Carriger The University Daily WASHINGTON (AP) — The This is the third in a four-part series on the U.S. federal government must continue to House Republicans' Contract With America. The first provide a safety net for poor chil- two articles addressed welfare and legal reforms. dren and teen-age mothers as it Taxes, the "Contract With America" states, arc cedes welfare responsibilities to the breaking the backbone of American society — fami- states, Health and Human Services lies. Secretary Donna Shalala said Sun- Republicans plan to mend that backbone with tax day. reforms, U.S. House Republicans said. But Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas, a Tax credits for parents, families and senior citizens leading Republican presidential as- are included in their plan. pirant, said the time has come for A tax credit in the American Dream Restoration Act drastic action. "You can't change allows parents to write off $500 for each child 18 and this mammoth system without hurt- younger living in the home, the Republicans' contract ing some people," he said. states. The issue of who will be guaran- The cut applies to families who earn less than teed protection under a revamped $200,000 yearly. welfare system is at the top of the Republicans also have proposed a tax credit to cure list of differences as the administra- the "marriage penalty" that exists in current tax codes. tion and Republicans stake out their Under the "marriage penalty," couples pay more taxes positions on welfare reform. than two single people pay. Republicans emerging from a 5 Robert Beach, Texas Tech College Republicans 1/2-hour "work session" on welfare president, said the penalty encourages couples to live reform with President Clinton on together instead of getting married. Saturday stressed that House GOP "If two people love each other and want to get mar- legislation that imposes tough re- ried, they should not be penalized," Beach said. "I like strictions on benefits is the only pro- rewarding good behavior. and I think the Republicans posal on the table now. are trying to do that." But Shalala, appearing on CBS' The Dream Restoration Act allows the U.S. Secre- "Face the Nation," noted that tary of Treasury to give married Americans $2 billion Clinton has said government should in tax credits. not be creating more poor American The act also sets up an American Dream Savings children. "That's a national issue," Account for working America. she said. "It's a debate about val- People can place a taxable $2,000 in the account ues, about how we take care of our each year, the contract states. children." That money cannot be taxed when it is withdrawn Clinton has proposed cutting off Sam W. Magee: The University Daily to pay for educational expenses, to buy a house, to pay for medical bills or to finance retirement. welfare benefits to recipients after Sukay: Sukay performs new and ancient music from The word "sukay" is a native Quechua word meaning "Anyone who pays taxes — anyone with an income two years and giving states more the Andes Mountains Saturday night in the Allen Theatre. to open up the earth and prepare it for planting. flexibility in setting up welfare pro- Please see CONTRACT, page 3. grams. The House Republican plan goes much further, giving states block grants and allowing them to determine how to allot the funds; Conservative group opposes AmeriCorps program denying cash welfare to unmarried mothers under 18; and denying aid NCP officials describe elude the program's automatic The people who are adding in Citizenship Project released is a to legal immigrants who have not By Donald Gillilan The University Daily AmeriCorps as a domestic Peace health and child care benefits. health care costs and child care pro- shameless attempt to malign a wor- become citizens. President Clinton called Corps. The group claims Mark Harmon, Lubbock County grams into AmeriCorps are the ones thy product:' Harmon said. "Only a Shalala said the president had AmeriCorps, a college loan payback AmeriCorps should not be imple- Democratic Party Chairman, said who want to deny the public health extreme right-wing official would "serious questions about whether program, the new covenant during mented because: what the NCP said about care reform, Harmon said. propose to stop AmeriCorps from teen-agers who have babies should his State of the Union address Tues- • AmeriCorps will undermine AmeriCorps has not been proven. "AmeriCorps is a worthy project continuing." be cut off from any cash assistance." day. healthy volunteerism. Paid "The presence of one volunteer dating back to John F. Kennedy Robert Beach, president of the She also took exception to the AmeriCorps is a community ser- volunteerism will discourage real service will not make another suf- when he said 'Ask not what your Tech College Republicans, said he GOP proposal to cut off aid to un- vice program that allows students to volunteerism and will cause com- fer," Harmon said. "We learned that country can do for you, but what you believes AmeriCorps is a good idea. wed mothers until the fathers of pay educational expenses through munity organizations to become de- from the Peace Corps." can do for your country,"' he said. "It teaches people how to work, their children are identified. Those community work. pendent on the federal government. Harmon also said the figures the "It's Americans helping America." and it lets people give back to the women who play by the rules and Despite Clinton's vision of a new • AmeriCorps will cost too much. NCP is working with are not correct. There is a pool of talented community," Beach said. "I can't cooperate should get transitional covenant, the New Citizenship Each AmeriCorps volunteer will re- "The figures are not correct because people, and the government feels disagree with Clinton all the time." help, she said. Project, a conservative group ceive a $7,400 annual stipend, plus they assume that all service volun- those talented people can help For more information about But the secretary did not totally against AmeriCorps, does not want $9,450 toward payment of higher teers will take advantage of all the America, he said. AmeriCorps, contact the White reject the Republican plan on legal to see the program continue. education debt. This does not in- benefits AmeriCorps gives," he said. "This statement that the New House at 1-800-942-2677. aliens. Lubbock native, musician thrust in spotlight with duo partner By Amy Osmulski Wood, who grew up in Lub- that's where it started," Wood said. way to put a great song together. titled "Beth & Chris." general. The University Daily bock, attended college in North "I guess you could call it a dream "I always found it easy to work "Beth is great:' said Matt When she is not singing, eth Wood is the voice Carolina and Austin. come true." with Beth;' he said. "We have a lot Holley, entertainment director at Wood, who graduated from the and the guitar. Chris While in Austin, she came Wood played with the band for of the same ideas, and we can hear J&B Coffee Co. "She plays here University of Texas at Austin B Smith is the rest. across an advertisement for a two years and began learning how the same things from the music. whenever she comes through, and with a degree in English, works The Austin-based duo, singer in a local band. She had to play the guitar. After the band "I guess we are on the same we always have a great turnout. as an intern at Texas Monthly. known simply as Beth and taken voice and violin lessons broke up, she decided to go out on wavelength." "She has a genuinely unique Wood said she hopes to Chris, joined local artists Andy throughout high school and her own and took fellow band That wavelength, combined sound and a wonderful voice." make her singing career a Lovering and Eric Gray for a decided to audition for the job. member Smith along with her. with the talent of the duo, has All of Wood's music is original, profession, but her English night of acoustics at J&B "I had always wanted to do Smith, who is from Austin, said thrust them into the spotlight all and she said her inspiration comes degree is something she can fall Coffee Co. Saturday. something like that, and well, he and Wood can always find a over Texas and resulted in a tape from people she knows and life in back on. 2 The University Daily OPINIONS Monday, January 30,1995 The University Daily Editor Christy Everett Managing Editor Michelle Elizardo WOW WA THE VOW) COULD NO.S News Editor Megan Clark n Features Editor Leslie Weeks GET PEA Itk*DektIAG ITOUT Sports Editor Arni Sribhen PND 14A F 1144‘1N1414G IT' sr Copy & Design Editor Ny Lynn Nichols Photo Editor Walter Granberry Balanced budget common sense rule The amendment The House approved it Thursday. The Senate is debating it this week. It's the Balanced Budget Amendment, and it is one of the best proposals this country has seen in years. While some are calling the House's 293-139 bipartisan endorsement of the amendment a triumph for the newly elected Republican majority, it is undoubtedly a triumph for the American people. Setting an example We must sit at our desks and kitchen tables and balance our own household budgets. We do, this because, as our parents used to say, money doesn't grow on trees. Our budgets must balance., or we will be without things Everything a responsible budgeter enjoys like, oh, a home, a car, food you wanted to know about The UD — you know, stuff like that. It seems every careful consideration, and we are peeves. editorial is written by the student day here at The currently working on the possible To submit a letter, either bring or editors on a rotating basis. So why is it all these years our friend Uncle Sam has UD we receive a return of Calvin and Hobbes. mail a typed copy of the letter to A vote is included on the bottom been spending money as quickly as Dave can say, "Butros- call from indi- If you are interested in having a room 211 in the journalism build- of the editorial that states how many Butros Gahli." viduals who want story published, letter submitted or ing. voted in favor, and how many voted Well, friends, there is no reason for it. to know who is in question answered, I am the best In order to have the letter printed, against the decision. charge of this person to talk to. you must either bring or mail a copy Although we include factual in- And, theoretically, government should pose as an ex- Christy Everett daily publication. Readers have already begun to of your photo identification. Letters formation into the issue, the edito- ample of good citizenship and a responsible America. The UD is an call to present ideas and concerns. are subject to the rules printed on rial is the majority OPINION of the So far, not so good, guys. independent student newspaper. We enjoy hearing input from our page two every day. editorial board. This does not mean This means decisions made con- reading audience and welcome calls We ask that you please keep your it is the only opinion that exists and Accountability cerning content, the editorial page from the outside world. letters from becoming a personal we welcome letters to the editor dis- This proposed amendment finally is going to make the and a variety of other issues are One of the major complaints call- attack against another person. cussing the ideas we present. government accountable for all those dollars slipping made by the student editor. ers seem to have is the amount of Page two also has several colum- If you have any questions, con- It seems to perplex some indi- opinions found on page two. nists. Opinions expressed in the col- cerns or would like an update into through our congressional fingers. viduals that a 19-year-old is respon- For those of you who do not umns are not necessarily the opin- the current status of Calvin and Since the amendment would force the government to trim sible for deciding whether or not know, page two is considered the ion of the newspaper, Tech officials Hobbes, give us a call at 742-3393. its current spending habits, opponents argue the amend- Calvin or Hobbes will appear in the opinion/editorial page. or the Board of Regents. Christy Everett is a sophomore mentrwould lead to the cutting of such programs as Social paper. In this location, our readers have In every issue there is an edito- journalism major from Arlington Let me assure you that all deci- the opportunity to express their rial that expresses the opinion of the and editor of The. UD. Hen column Security. sions made here at The UD receive ideas, concerns and personal pet seven-member editorial board. The appears'llIonday. Amendment supporters retort by saying Social Security would not be cut, but the fundamental structure of govern- Letters to the Editor fare state because they think govern- der why they got spanked in the 1994 ment would be restructured. ment can make better decisions than election... This would include such amenities as a presidential line- LETTERS POLICY: Letters to the editor are accepted for publication on the the American family. And they won- Doug Clayton OPINIONS page. All letters MUST be no longer than two, typed, double-spaced item veto. pages. Unsigned letters will NOT be published. Letters must be submitted in Public Broadcasting funding important person or by mail with picture identification and a telephone number. Letters are American support printed at the editor's discretion, and the editor reserves the right to edit letters for To the Editor: ideas and causes are the root of pro- A June 1992 Washington Post/ABC News poll showed length, libelous material, spelling and vulgarity. The University Daily does not I would like to respond to Chris gramming decisions. Funding is discriminate because of race, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual preference Walter's essay in which he discusses brought from foundations and from lis- that 75 percent of the American people supported a bal- or disability. the proposal by Congress to zero out teners, and whatever costs remain are anced budget amendment. finding for the Public Broadcasting supported by the Corporation for Pub- And yet, our elected officials ignored the people and did Service (PBS). lic Broadcasting. Without the CPB, the Sex education should be decided locally Is it not the intention of Congress offerings of public broadcasting would what was best for their spending purposes and lobbyist To the Editor: The UD whines that most Texas high to end funding for PBS only; Congress be severely limited. Many public TV friends. The University Daily Editorial school students get only a week worth plans to "zero out" funding for all pub- and radio stations would fold, because Remember during the health-care fiasco, which most Board just can't help exposing its true of sex ed. lic broadcasting entities, including ra- there simply isn't enough money out colors. On Friday, The UD called for How long does it take to say, "Don't dio. This funding is provided by the there. The Corporation for Public people were against, when Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-Va., the State of Texas to write a specific do it — but if you do, use a condom?" Corporation for Public Broadcasting Broadcasting is not an agency of the once referred to Americans as children when he said (para- sex education curriculum for every In truth, this is not a health issue, it's (CPB). I plan to make my career in U.S. government. It is a private orga- phrased quote) "We don't care what the people want. school district in Texas, thereby an ideological one. Liberals' answer public radio, and if Congress makes nization which receives funding from thumbing its nose at the long held prin- to every social problem is more gov- this drastic decision, or even decides the Federal Budget. Contrary to what They're going to get a health care plan!' ciple of local control in education. ernment, more bureaucracy, more taxes to cut funding by a percentage, I may Newt Gingrich & Friends would tell It was that attitude that got a new Republican Congress Sex education is obviously a con- ... and less freedom of choice for indi- have to change careers. I am an em- you, when programs like "Barney" and elected. troversial issue with honest and viduals , families , and communities. ployee of KOHM, Lubbock's only "Sesame Street" make millions of dol- thoughtful citizens on each side. This I am always amazed that the liber- public radio station and National Pub- lars in profits, these profits go back And this Congress is listening to the people — so far. is exactly why the decision of what als who are so quick to march for lic Radio affiliate. KOHM, like a thou- into the big PBS pool to make program If they don't, we'll just vote them out, too. should be taught in the classroom "choice" when it comes to killing un- sand stations just like it in the U.S., is series like "Eyes on the Prize," "Civil should be made by parents and local born children are the same people who very dependent on CPB funding. War", and "Baseball" possible, not to school boards — NOT Austin bureau- want the government to take away citi- Public radio (unlike public televi- mention the other programs PBS pro- The seven-member editorial board crats. zens' choice with respect to health sion, which is run by PBS alone) has duces. It is the same in radio. The fund- voted 7-0 on this issue. Or maybe The UD would have care, affirmative action quotes, gun many networks from which program- ing pulled in from news magazines like Jocelyn Elders write the curriculum — control, and even sex education. ming can be chosen: National Public "All Things Considered" and "Morn- I understand she is looking for work. Liberal Democrats created the wel- Radio International, the WFMT Fine ing Edition" goes right into the big Arts Network, and countless regional pool at NPR, and then a budget is Doonesbury BY GARRY TRUDEAU public radio networks such as the formed, distributing funding to other Longhorn Radio Network here in projects. ; ef • H.'MI 74'%17 OP:594." / Aft . .4.17 Texas, Southwest Public Radio, Cali- Regardless of whether you think "<" 7RY/NO TO AP. ARt YOU fornia Public Radio, Minnesota Pub- public television is boring or whether YOU 64N TAKt WORTH I61.1555. ea me THROWN OFF pie me 5ACKOFf IT, I 50 HOW5 THE lic Radio, Alaska Public Radio, and public radio doesn't figure into your — JURY? I CAN'T BREATHE more. These networks, large and small, NOW, 13,P HOPE. 7Rb4t OF THE A NORPA8OUT 7R/At day, consider the millions of people YOU'RE HERE! CENTURY are united in one common cause: to who are served by both each day. Pub- 601iV6? provide simulating, original, and valu- lic broadcasting provides an insight able programming for the entertain- into the world that commercial enti- ment and education of its listeners. I ties simply can't. For many people, dare say that radio would be the most public broadcasting is vital. I'm sure adversely affected if Congress decides that there are many other government- to alter funding for public broadcast- funded projects that could be trimmed ing. However, both public radio and and affect far fewer people. Many television have the task of filling in the people have grown up with public gaps in programming offered by com- broadcasting. For example, where mercial television. It is the advertis- would you be today without "Sesame ing dollar that dictates commercial Street?" / 7 2-% television. In public broadcasting, Stacie Herndon
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A Monday, January 30, 1995 NEWS The University Daily 3 Computer system offers access Center provides By Jamie McDonald makes it easier for students and fac- The Univennv Daily ulty to use. Texas Tech's Small Business "It is a master library where ev- Development Center in the College erything is," he said. "It created a new information of Business Administration is now focused business library. It is high- By Lisa Ray formation regarding salaries, in- a participant in an information sys- quality information all in one spot The University Daily sights from successfully em- tem with a worldwide reputation. instead of 20,000 machines in the Conducting a job search and ployed individudIs and refer- Texas-One is an information sys- world." writing resumes are the focuses of ences for students to contact, ac- tem that accesses state, national and The biggest complaints concern- information the Texas Tech Career cording to the Career Choices global information that is beneficial ing Internet include information or- Planning and Placement Center Center. to small businesses across Texas, ganization, Austin said. received from the Career Choices Each booklet provides stu- said David Riggins, associate direc- "It (the Internet) has turned into Center. dents a free mail-in offer to re- tor of the Office of Advanced Tech- a vast poorly organized dump of in- The center distributes career ceive "Where the Jobs Are," a nology in the Texas Department of formation," she said. "Some is valu- information to colleges and uni- current listing of the top 500 Commerce. able and some is not. It is not cur- versities. sales and growth companies ."We are targeting small busi- rent or accurate, and it is difficult The six booklets are provided across the United States. ness," he said. "Small businesses to locate. It is poorly managed in- free to Tech as a public service of Students also receive infor- don't have the vast services that big formation." the American Honda Motor Com- mation including personal con- corporations can afford. They can- Texas-One is a solution to these pany and Discover Card Services, tact names, addresses and phone 'tot afford all commercial resources. complaints, Austin said. according to the Career Choices numbers. This is free public information2 "Texas-One is a cutting edge ap- Center. The information is used for Students and faculty can access proach to quality information on the The booklets arc comprised of sending resumes, according to Texas-One free of charge because of Internet," she said. "It is one of the information regarding jobs target- the Career Choices Center. accessibility to vax accounts, said first solutions to make Internet a ing a specific major, information The two-page booklets are Kathy Austin, director of technol- useful, functionable tool for the about how to write resumes or free and are located in 335 West ogy at the Small Business Develop- commercial sector." conducting a job search, said Tom Hall. ment Center. Riggins said Texas-One is more Casey, assistant director of the Honda has been providing "Tech is using Texas-One more functionable because of the stan- Career Planning and Placement information to Tech since the fall than any other university in the na- dards all organizations involved in Center. of 1993, Casey said. tion because of the SBDC," she said. the project follow. The six booklets are: They send up-dated informa- "If the other SBDC's were as active "We cannot be the manager of • General Career Guide: net- tion every year and keep it sup- in telling the faculty and students, pointers to everything, so we estab- working, contacting,. interviewing plied throughout the year, he they would be using it more, too:' lisheil partnerships wrth others who Jeremy Chesnutt: The University Daily and negotiating said. Riggins said Texas-One is a way are knowledgeable," he said. "The • Marketing: advertising, mar- "Corporations get their name to catalog Internet, a worldwide more organizations that agree with David Riggins and Tech graduate Kathy Austin examine the keting, public relations and sales on campus, and when the com- computer networking system, which our standard, the better our system:' Texas-One program they designed to assist businesses. • Money and Finance: account- pany comes on campus to con- tax credit that he wanted the Repub- the transportation and the housing Rep. Larry Combest, R-Texas, ing, banking, consulting and in- duct interviews, students will be licans to keep in mind. and urban development depart- said he likes Clinton's educational vesting more likely to respond to them," The president said he wants to ments. tax credit, but he does not know if it • Communications and Enter- Casey said. Contract tainment: entertainment, leisure, This is the first year Honda give a tax break to middle-class The General Services Adminis- will be included in the Republican continued from page 1 Americans who are trying to get an tration and the Office of Personnel bill. media, and travel and Discover joined efforts to anyone with an income — would education or vocational training. Management also are among those "We're not going to throw out a • Public Service: education, publish job-availability informa- government, health care and not- tion, he said. benefit by being able to set aside a "If you think about it, we permit to receive cutbacks. good idea," Combest said. small but significant sum of money businesses to deduct their invest- The president also will extend a "I'm sure we will work with for-profit Research about career oppor- each year," the "Contract With ment; we permit individuals to de- freeze on discretionary spending ideas from the Democrats, but we • Off The Beaten Path: tunities was done by career de- entrepreneuring, interning, volun- velopment directors of various America" states. duct interest on their home mort- from 1998 to 2000. are not going to compromise our teering and working abroad universities, according to the Older Americans also are in- gages, but today an education is "We intend to continue that ef- principals." The booklets also contain in- Career Choices Center. cluded in the Republican's tax-re- even more important to the eco- fort to reduce the deficit and make Majority Leader Rep. Dick lief plans. nomic well-being of our whole government smaller and more effi- Armey, R-Texas, said Republicans country than even those things are," cient:' said Leon Panetta, White will determine how to pay for the The Senior Citizens Equity Act Texas Tech's first football victory that the bells rang for was Texas he said. 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