TCU Daily Skiff
Wednesday, October 20, 1993 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 91st Year, No. 31 Grant will House members help college and museum discuss parking, teach kids new course guide
By DENA RAINS By DANI KUNKLE voiced concerns about food issues to TCU Daily Skiff TCU Daily Skiff Jim Fjcstul, senior director of food service. The university's School of Educa- The House of Student Representa- Fjestul attended the meeting with tion recently received an $180,000 tives is working with Faculty Senate Amy Truong, food service opera- supplemental grant from the on the proposed Frog Finder, a direc- tions director, and Charlie Curry, the National Science Foundation. tory which would give students more Student Center food service man- The money will help with an ongo- complete class descriptions than the ager. ing project between the School of University Bulletin. Fjestul said the Main Cafeteria Education, the Fort Worth Museum House members heard plans for will now be open until 7:30 p.m. on of Science and History and various the Frog Finder, discussed food Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs- year-round elementary schools in the issues with Marriott Food Service days to accommodate students in the area. representatives and received updates leadership development program, The project, which was also on the parking situation at their meet- which does not let out until 7 p.m. awarded a four-year $1.59 million ing last night. In addition, Pizza Hut will now be continuing grant late last year, is The House Academic Affairs open until midnight Sunday through designed to help teach math and sci- committee met with the Faculty Sen- Thursday. Truong said. ence to elementary school children in ate's Student Relations committee Some House members will meet innovative and creative ways, said this week to discuss ideas for the with Food Service officials again Fri- Ann Herndon, the School of Educa- Frog Finder. If the project is day to further discuss food issues. tion's Museum Bridge Teacher. The approved, course descriptions in the Any student wishing to attend should third-, fourth- and fifth-graders Frog Finder would contain informa- meet House members at I p.m. Fri- spend their mornings at the Museum tion gathered from the actual class day in the Student Activities Office. of Science and History and at other syllabuses that the faculty would Fjestul encouraged students to local exhibits and attractions, such as submit, said Nathan Digby. chairman approach the food service staff with the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens of the Academic Affairs Committee. any concerns. Conservatory, the Fort Worth Zoo, The two committees discussed "I want to be co-active with the the planetarium, the Omni Theater putting Frog Finder on the university students," he said. "Our goal is to get and the Cattlemen's and Amdn mainframe. Students could then call out and talk with students in the din- Carter museums, Herndon said. up information on a particular course ing room. We need your input." The children participate in hands- near registration time to determine During officer reports. House on learning about dinosaurs, the rain whether ihey want to take the class. Vice President Scott Mcl.inden said forest, cowboys and the Chisholm "The main problem would be get- that on home game days, freshman Trail, the properties and makeup of ting the faculty to cooperate in sub- may park anywhere on campus if water and toys, Herndon said. mitting syllabuses," Digby said. paiking is full in the ranch manage- "This is a great experience for The Academic Affairs Committee ment lot, them with science," she said. "The will meet with the Student Relations "No other changes in parking reg- kids talked about it more than their TCU Daily Skiff/ Amy Shaw Committee again soon to discuss fur- ulations will be made this semester regular school experiences." Jason Van Eaton, a junior political science major, donates blood Tuesday at the ther plans for the Frog Finder, he because students and police might Carter Blood Drive in the Student Center. said. see Grant, page 2 In other business, 1 louse members see House, page 2 Allies panel helps faculty learn about alternative lifestyles
was created." Allies makes the graduate student feel ByTASHAZEMKE "Society is talking about homosexuality," talking to people about my situation. But more comfortable on campus, and gives her TCU Daily Skiff Smith said. "But we still need a lot of accep- through Allies I am finding new friends and Because so many homosexuals are con- tance. We need to appreciate differences and am doing things socially." fronted with the Bible when talking about someone to call when she has a problem. Sixty faculty members gathered Monday understand that these students are real peo- The second speaker was a gay student who their sexuality, the gay student said it is "Just being able to walk across campus to hear a panel of five gay, lesbian and bisex- pie." came out of the closet last November when important to know the facts so he can reply and see people who know who 1 am and ual students talk about the difficulties of The five panelists gave their stories during he was 22. He found out about Allies while to opposer's statements. accept me for who I am is great." she said. being homosexual in Texas and at TCU. the first half of the session. The second half working at an AIDS Outreach Center and "Those who condemn me usually don't "It's a supportive environment." The panel was sponsored by Allies, a fac- of the session was devoted to faculty ques- said he thinks the association has helped him know the facts they are condemning me The student said her inner battle with ulty and staff network set up to support gay, tions. greatly. with," he said. homosexuality will be a lifelong journey lesbian and bisexual students on campus. The first speaker was a female graduate "It's good to know other gay people on Next, a woman graduate student gave an with which she will never be 10(1 percent The panelists encouraged the faculty to join student in psychology who came out of the campus," he said. "You can talk about things autobiography of her struggle to fight her comfortable, the network, which already includes 75 fac- closet in 1977. It took her 10 years to "deal that are similar and things you have in com- inner homosexual feelings. She said she pre- "If I had a choice," she said, "this ulty members. with the situation," but she said she just had mon." tended to be heterosexual for a long time but wouldn't be it." Sara Smith, organizer of the panel and to be herself. The woman said she felt iso- The student said one of the first big prob- knew she was a lesbian. The denial led her The fourth panelist was a male senior who member of Allies, said the group sponsored lated when she first came to TCU to do her lems he had with his homosexuality was con- into self-destructive behavior, abusive part- came out last year in November, but only to the panel to promote faculty awareness, to undergraduate work because there was no fronting religious beliefs. He was worried ners and anguish that almost turned into sui- his friends. In April he was diagnosed as II1Y gain a further understanding of homosexual support group for her to turn to when she about how he connected with God and how cide. positive and decided to tell his parents and students and to educate faculty on how they needed someone. his sexuality was dealt with in the Bible. "It's hard to be open," she said. "I can't relatives about his sexuality. can best help the students when they need "Until five weeks ago I was totally iso- "I found out that God doesn't hate me talk about my problems the way other peo- someone to talk to. lated," she said. "I haven't always felt safe because I'm gay," he said. "This is the way I ple can." see Allies, page 5 University singers will perform this December at Carnegie Hall
By SARAH DUNCAN don't think the choir will ever for- New York City will be filled with TCU Daily Skiff get it." more than a few performances and "Performing 'Christmas Flour- high expectations. She said she will "I want expression in that ish,' a piece that was dedicated to be a featured soloist with the choir, phrase!" shouts Choral Director Ron Shirey, will add a special tinge plus attend two or three additional Ronald Shirey. As he waves his to the Carnegie auditions. baton, notes fill the air. Hall experi- "If you're going to New York, After an initial appearance on ence. TCU is you might as well experience as Dec. 5 in TCU's Ed Landreth Hall fortunate to much as you can," said Baker, who Auditorium. Shirey will take have him," will graduate in May and could pos- approximately 140 people from the said Clare sibly move to New York with her TCU and University Christian Bedell, a sopho- husband. "I not only hope to bring Church (Disciples of Christ) choirs more music edu- back a good performance, but want to perform at Carnegie Hall on Dec. cation major. to test the waters as well." 10 and 11. For graduate stu- While in New York City, per- The Fort Worth/TCU Symphonic dent Denise Baker, formers will have other cultural Choir will combine with the New the trip opportunities with Radio City York Pops Orchestra under the to Music Hall and showings of "La direction of Skitch Henderson to Boheme," "Les Miserables," and sing seven numbers, ranging from "Phantom of the Opera" close at TCU Daily Skiff/ Jenny Putchmski "Christmas Flourish" to "Amer- hand. Jason Benefield (left) tries to get around an SMI defender at the lacrosse team's Sun- ica, the Beautiful." "It will be a broadening experi- day game. TCU lost 12-11. Henderson, formerly a pianist ence to actually be a part of the cul- for Bing Crosby, pianist and ture-to be heard by different types music director of Steve Allen's of people." said Todd Prickett, a "Tonight Show" and director of sophomore music education major. INDEX the NBC Orchestra, has been with "I remember my first trip to the Pops Orchestra for ten years. New York as a freshman from Insight METROPLEX "Everybody is in New Tulsa," Shirey said. "1 walked Insight warns consumers of credit card problems. Page 4 York for Christmas," Shirey up and down Times Square Today's weather will be rainy with a a high said. "I wouldn't be excited if astounded by the melee. For Q&A temperature of 60 degrees and high winds. we were only singing in this group to tread the steps of Coach Sullivan relishes last Saturday's victory. Thursday's weather will be cloudy and cool Carnegie Hall, but to sing that (Camegie) hall is to be a Page 5 with a high temperature of 60 degrees. under Skitch's baton and with ^^^^^ part of history." his orchestra is a fine opportunity. I Patfr 2 Wednesday. Octor>er 20, 1993 TCI' DAILY SKIFF-
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( AMPl Mines i* pra\ided as a N International Students Associ- children to the Rickel Building for 'exufc me i AM WPLOSIOM 'cut *u srennji) RAPID, ~Y r UtMlTfUIGIfilF LAUOUUCe ' M tone ii mD\ service to the TCI community ation will sponsor a Russian guest an evening of free baby-sitting. CAST SDAAAlfft MY ' TJftN.W'P Be-6i6B€HPSH J MR6UTS UieilTTo Announcements of events, meet- speaker at 5 p.m Thursday in the Please respond to F.rin Brubaker by AKE &i THE IUITIAUS ON ►» t GK6AT M'TAIM L inns and other general campus Student Center. Check Student SfWSICAL HHOWTM AJIC M «£LOP- AUD ALL I S°T/ »iouse»is« Wednesday at 926-7091. ' , i MOTloe KX> kJEAR TOE ear OF OTHEITS ? THEN tou'p WAS THIS OUMB/l SHALL Th OS information should be brought Center marquee for room number \ INITIALS •G-a.*o»r- e "GiANP tCHl' T SHIRT. OUVtJ/of A Himt HI if you* Jo HITS < b> the Skiff office. Mouth 29 IS, Psi Chi Oarage Sale will be ifl* LET'S* or sent to 1(1 Box .12929. The HE renwu Adult Students Seminar will held from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat- Skiff reverses the right to edit for hold a seminar about study tips led urday in the University Christian stsle and taste. by Michael Brooks, director of the Church parking lot Center for Academic Services, at 6 C onsertihles are needed for the p.m. Thursday in Sadler Room Phi Ipsilon Omicron will meet imjvcnity'l Homecoming Parade. 211. RSVP at 921-7130. at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Textiles Lab Please call 921-7926. on the first floor of the Annie A club for adult students will Richardson Bass Building. A rep- I he Society of Professional meet at II a.m. Friday in Sadler .lournalisls will meet at 9 p.m. Hall Room 212. Students age 25 resentative from the Humane Soci- Calvin and Hobbes toda) in Muudy Room 265S. and over or students who have sig- ety will discuss the volunteer by Bill Watterson Members and nonmembers arc nificant off-campus responsibili- project. All students arc welcome. EVER1BODN 'StEKS HAPPINESS ISNT GOOD welcome. ties are welcome to attend THE PROBLEM ME FOOND HAPPINESS! NOT ENOUGH FOR ME.' I WITH 100. Thomas Macklin Jr. from the THAT 5A.MES HE.THCU&H.' THATS >7 DEMAND EUPHOKA..' H088ES, IS MAN1 A Psi CM will hold a general meet- Professor's Night Out. hosted State Department will speak about THE DIFFERENCE -*,^ tUK MMMS FRIENDSHIP ing in 6:13 p.m today in Winton- by Alpha Phi Omega, will be held "Current Events in Russia and the BETWEEN ME MV AT A LOSS Scotl Room 24" at 6 p.m. Friday. TCU facultv and Independent States" at 3 p.m. Oct. THE REST OF THE | FOR WORDS WORLD.' staff are welcome to bring their 25 in Student Center Room 222. >jmr
Grant/ Imm pagt I House/ Itimipage I i% I he children attended the project offers new opportunities for the get contused about what the rules during their three-week break from teachers from the participating are," Mel inden said. ■HMaaa yea] round ichool, llemdon said. schools that come and observe. McLinden and Student Body Pres- What's news? Herodon laid she was surprised the Watching the children "has teach- ident Matt Mil lendon met with Don Drink and drive children would want to attend a ers see alternate teaching environ- Mills, interim vice chancellor for stu- Find out in the like atmosphere during their ments.'' llemdon said. "The teachers dent affairs, yesterday to discuss the vacation arc able to watch in unusual teaching parking problems. and yon could be TCU Daily Skiff, li was really exciting to them (the environments, take back projects and Mills told them the ranch manage- children i. she laid 'The parents give them a new vision for teachinc ment parking lot now has better light- would say. 'Vou can stay home today science." ing and video cameras that will be DEAD WRONG. :! you want' and the kids would lay, The teachers become aware of the monitored by Campus Police, No, I '.'.ant to go " leaching resources available in and McLinden said. Jeanne Smith. Hubbard Heights from the Museum of Science and McClendon said a traffic consul- l.lementarv School assistant princi- History, llemdon said. tant is working with the university to r The 1 pal, laid choosing 24 children to The project is also beneficial in find solutions to the parking prob- attend the project was ■ challenge, "developing relations between the lem. The administration hopes to J&J Smith laid the school was looking lor museum, the School of Education begin implementing parking changes Best Deals a diverse group spread evenly and the school." she said. by January, McClendon said. Performance Graphics between the three grades "We especially looked tor kids -SHIRTS - SWEATS - HATS - ETC. Anywhere who needed all extra boost." she said. Do you need T-shirts for HOMECOMING "We didn't go just for the gifted and talented We wanted to reach kidl TRAFFIC TICKETS DEFENDED or for your next party? who needed a little something to help Then give J&J a Call!!! them aiong We even threw in a few Jason Stephens John Nix San Diego $190* discipline problems." (XI 7) 921-04X2 (XI7)924-8040 Smith said the project is a was to Boston $17?' help the children in school and on London $215* their standardized tests. The Texai JNi Assessment o! \cademic Skills *4k}V M I For 1st Dlasma I Madrid $315* i I \ \Si tesl will include science in Acapulco $145 ilMnaieri.il lor the first time this year, Jim Lollar a ihe laid, attorney tit law \'C* M tW donation. Earn 1 Belize $175* "We're looking for ways these 921-4433 Tokyo $400' kids can gel involved with the prob- T\\Y^% B!Ef5EI ' All fares arc each way fromDallas/Tt Worth fares lem soKmg and science that will Near TCU! 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
cle even within your jurisdiction? Sure, you finally got around the Parental visit Family rips Purple Prog point of your article 20 paragraphs into it. But you spent the first It has been a great weekend! As one set of the "mommies and half mindlessly insulting everyone who read it. daddies" who traveled a long way to see their "princess," we were My mom. for one. resents the fact you see her as one of the clue- synonymous gratified once again to verify that TCU seems to be worth the less "old folks wandering aimlessly around campus." And she's expense and the distance. not stupid. She knows about the Hop and Billy Bob's. And about ' $T| Not even the article in "the Prog," (Oct. 15) which sneered at "puke on shoes" and "cow dung." and yet she's still proud to say with mayhem parents. Fort Worth and the student body in general was able to she has a daughter at TCU. mar the experience. But it did give us pause. The fact is, she was too embarrassed to bring home a copy of Among the rites of passage common to a pan of our society is the Parents' Weekend edition of the Skiff Xo show to friends (who the visit by the parents to the campus. We expect to see hastily are parents of prospective students as well) because of your arti- sanitized rooms, new friends well-rehearsed with politically cor- cle, in which you found a way to belittle every aspect of this cam- When you have a parent named Bud. it's "For (iod's sake, that's his girlfriend rect banter, etc. We expect, to a degree, to have our children shed pus. I'm sure you thought it was cute and funny. But I bet a couple a pretty safe bet that the parental visit to our standing over there by his mother," I said. light on our ignorance as they give us the benefit of a recent lec- thousand parents found it a little demeaning. fine campus and city will be anything but "You mean they don't KNOW?" asked ture in one of their courses, say. Honors Humanities. The only parents my parents wish could see your article are the boring. Bud, who was inching his way toward the What was offensive about the article in the Prog was that it was two sets who are "firmly in place in Oklahoma and Boston, where Friday night, a local reslroom to wash the hand he had shaken an anachronism. You see, anther rite of passage is the exploration they belong." Boy. wouldn't those parents be proud of their sons' CLAY restaurant: We John's with. a child makes of certain "freedoms of speech." In the process of journalistic abilities and grace in addressing such grown-up sub- GAILLARD walked up to find "Nevermind." socialization a child explores and ultimately rejects the area ject matter? about 20 people wail- 1 he game was next, and we dutifully between the merely "tasteless" and the strictly "taboo." Any dis- I'm really sorry you two boys are unhappy with the way things ing for tables. I looked trudged over lo the stadium. If you were cussion of those topics, children realize, is relegated at most to the are going here at TCU, all the way from the food at the Main to in, saw who the host- there, you probably noticed it got kind of school bus or the locker room and then is dropped altogether, the "electrifying scoreboard" to your boredom at the Frogs' foot- ess was and told Mom and Dad it wouldn't boring after the first quarter. Consequently, because even your buddies outgrow them and the laughter is no ball games. (Guess what? We won anyway.) Way to pull for the be long; I had gone out with her and we'd it was about then we started noticing the longer forthcoming. home team, my way,Skiff Sports Writers. probably be seated momentarily. Coke man. as it was very hot and people The Prog article was at best a throwback to an infantile rite. We A lot of us work really hard at keeping our grades up to keep The hostess smiled when 1 approached were getting pretty thirsty. The bad part was parents recognized the tone and the language. We remember when our scholarships or loans. Others work like crazy at other jobs to and said it would be 20 minutes if I was that our section's Coke vender had a case of put-downs were fun. We remember the thrill of shocking friends, pay for their own tuition at TCU. And we should be grateful to lucky and didn't speak to her. well, how should I put it? - plumber's or better yet. grown-ups with discussions that bordered or trans- our parents for the amount of work they do to earn the money that Thirty-five minutes later. Mom. ever the crack. At first, it was just me and a few friends snickering a bit, but after getting gressed taste or taboo. We were somewhat dismayed that neither helps keep us here. You made us all sound like spoiled little rich perceptive one of the pair, asked if Ibis girl kids, which you and I know is obviously not the truth. We didn't had ever filed charges, got a restraining entirely too familiar with the guy's hairy the authors, nor apparently the editors, had outgrown this phase. poslerior. even the parents were having a You will note that we ascribe our disappointment to the imma- all drive our parents around in Beemers this weekend as you might order or hired someone named "Vinnie" as a result of knowing me. I told her I wasn't hard time keeping from laughing out loud. turity of the writers. We suppose it is possible that this article was suspect. sure, but looking back, I really should have Hie fact that Robbie, one of my other for- a failed attempt at satire. It just seems more satisfying, as we write It all goes back to that school spirit thing, and, yes, even to your friend and mine. Dennis Watson. plea bargained. mer roommates, sang a few bars of "Moon our checks (or "hand deliver" cash to our princess, as you might We finally did get a table and when the River" every time the Coke man passed have said), to assume this was the result of incomplete personal Problem: You're so damed upset with every aspect of TCU. Solution: LEAVE! We don't need you here trying to make the steaks arrived, my dad, who had ordered his didn't help any. development rather than an academic failure. medium-well, forked his only to have it kick Mom even considered gi\ ing him some We like Fort Worth. Billy Bob's was a blast (We could hardly rest of us just as pessimistic as you are! But the thing is, 1 know at least one of you. And 1 know you him in the face. The next time the waitress of her made-for-the-face-of-the-Mercury smell the "cow dung" you spoke of). We love TCU. And our came by, he politely asked to either give the sunscreen because the exposed area got princess. We'll be back next year. really don't hate TCU as much as your article might have implied. Just be careful next time about when and how you wish to express poor T-bone a shot of adrenalin to bring it fairly pink as the game wore on. I guess about the same thing happens to your more juvenile stories about TCU life. back or go ahead and cook it enough so it Michael and Jane Taylor all of us whenever our parents visit: We try I'm not convinced you gelled really well with the check- stopped twitching. TCL' parents to show them what a great academic and writin'. princess-lovin', TCU-cheering mommies and daddies out On Saturday, my fraternity had a recep- social environment we are living in and all there. tion before the game so our parents could spend an hour reminiscing with each other. the while attempting to keep out of situa- Ya learn something new everyday. I didn't know one could However, most of them didn't remember tions that might embarrass either party. Natalie Taylor print such a blatantly obvious editorial about TCU as a whole on anybody from the two or three previous Of course this is just not going to happen Junior, radio-TV-film the sports page. The Sports Page? Ty and Tom, was such an arti- years, so it took a lot longer. unless n e lead completely boring existences I brought my friend John over to meet the and there is absolutely no area of your life or parties responsible for my warped mind. your parents' lives that might be in any way John actually lived with two other guys and deviant from the Puritan academic model we me this summer, but because of a lack of all know we should be. bedrooms, he was forced to dwell in our So forget the acting and just enjoy the walk-in hall closet. time you spend with the folks; the serious Gender of the Almighty I introduced him. and my dad leaned over stuff will come along soon enough without and whispered, "This the boy that came out rushing it. of the closet while he was living at your II would be nice if you got a haircut and still puzzling theologians place?" cleaned up your place a little, though. "Whoa, Dad. I think you misunderstood." Mom added in disbelief, "He seems like ('/in Halliard is a senior English major Is He a She or She a He, or does it really even matter? such a nice young man." from Texhoma, Oklahoma
Is God male or female? In the Christian church, many would argue Back to the metaphors. One father metaphor appears in Psalms God is male; after all. is He not the father of Jesus who, as the human 103:13. The verse says, "As a father has compassion on his children, form of God, was male? There are many who find no problem in so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. (NIV)" This accepting this and moving on with their states that the LORD is like a father, but does not say God is a father. /"DA If* ''ves' But 'n tms c'eca
Credit: financial friend or foe? Tips ease credit crunch Card misuse burdens abusers
difference in the management of credit cards. It could take several By TERESA M. HALE tee. while others may charge S>30 or ByMICHELEGRAY TCU Daily Skiff more each year just to carry the TCU Daily Skiff finances and credit cards because years to pay off each other." card. many wealthy students are unable to John said they shouldn't have used It's mid-month You've just sold I (applicants wish to carry the Yvonne and John (not their manage their finances as well, she credit cards on meaningless things your last pint of plasma to pay the card mainly for emergencies real names), like many twen- said. like, party decorations or S30 dinners phone bill when you open the mail- instead of for everyday use. tysomething couples just "You know the old saying — we at restaurants. He says he and box and there U is The credit-card they should look for a card starting out, discovered too spend what we make," she said. "Stu- Yvonne are missing out on the best bill Looks like your credit rating just with a small annual fee, late the financial burdens dents away from homes are used to years of their lives because their got worse according to the article. of mismanaging their having everything and if they're used always worrying about money. "It seems to me that the only peo- Students should also con- credit cards. to SI0,000 a month than that's what People lose all perspective of real- ple who need to establish credit are sider the annual percentage While both Yvonne and they'll spend." ity when they get in a bind, Lenty the ones who don't have it." said rate associated with different John were in school, Lenty said even people who make said. ( h.irlcs Becker, associate ptoftMOl credit cards. money was scarce and less than SI0,000 a year, such as "You lose your common sense," of economics and finance. The annual percentage rate is the time was crucial. Both had Yvonne and John, go through the she said. "The bind tells you it's OK. Does this sound painfully famil- monthly rate at which interest accu- to pay for their own tuition, credit counseling program. It's real easy to get in that mode of iar ' Well, college students can break mulates if one chooses not to pay the so Yvonne worked answer- "This generation of college stu- thinking. The collectors are calling out ol the vicious cycle of credit statement in full each month. ing phones for her school and dents are not used to using credit and people are pressuring you all the rejection with the proper measures. II students choose not to pay in full John rushed bread onto bread cards because our parents didn't have time." For many consumers, a credit card each month, they will pay interest on trucks during the hours when credit cards when they were growing Lenty said a job could even is .1 tool that provides valuable finan- the amount carried over to the next no one else wanted to work. up." Lenty said. depend on what kind of credit you cial flexibility, resources for emer- month Yet. still money was tight and even Lenty said parents and teachers have. gencies, useful records fol personal According to the Coverdell necessities became a nuisance to need to educate students about credit "Some employees will a run a budgeting and las preparation and article. 17 percent is a typical afford, they began to rely on credit cards as early as high school. credit report on your to determine extra benefits designed lor personal annual percentage rate, but bet cards rather than actual money in the "We (adults) do not teach them what your pay history is like." she or business use ter rates are available. bank. responsibility," she said. "Parents said. "They (employers) want to I sed wisely, the credit card is an A grace period may further "Sometimes we didn't even have may feel their (children) are adults make sure a person has good credit." ideal way for college students to influence applicants' choices of enough money between the two of us but credit is a responsibility. It's easy Yvonne and John are working in a leam about money management and. credit cards This is a period of time to buy bread or milk." Yvonne said. to run yourself into bad self-credit." management company in Dallas. with a limited credit line, to develop between the statement date and the ' promise "We'd go to Kroger's and pay with a It's a matter of making changes in They said they don't believe their good financial habits without the risk due date in which no interest is ofajob. a cosigner bogus check or charge it on one of the your life, Lenty said. Most parents, employer knows about their credit of getting in debt too deeply, accord- charged on purchases. or a previously established line of credit cards." she said, aren't willing to pay stu- situation. ing to an article compiled from a Most cards allow around 25 days, credit, he said. Yvonne and John got through six dent's credit card debts. "We don't spend money like we variety of sources by Coverdell and according to the article. Usually, college students don't years of school with '"They're (students) banking on used to," Yvonne said. "We just sat Company, ■ marketing firm, and by As credit applicants, students have much income, the employee credit cards and now parents who will help them down one day and made a decision /eta rail Alpha sorority. should complete applications care- said. College students will also be they say their debt pay it back." she said. that we needed to budget. We did it Many parents prefer the assurance fully, using the same form of name paying back student loans for years weighs on them heav - "Sometimes parents for one another and for the future of ol knowing that if an emergency each time, according to a brochure to come, which is another financial ily. They've even don't have the money." our children." occurs, students have a financial published by MasterCard Interna- strike against them, he said. held off their wedding Credit card applica- resource at hand, according to the tional Although students have these two day because of their tions from several compa- amcle. Unfortunately, even with the cor- strikes against them, the few options financial burdens. nies are easily accessible Establishing first-time credit may rect information and preparation of they do have to establish credit help "John wanted to get and are targeted towards not be easy tor students, but with applications, college students need to them attain credit, the employee said. me an engagement ring college students who some careful planning, students may meet more criteria to establish credit. . If applicants do not have much so badly that he bought it usually need finan- indeed be on their way to a solid An employee of the Credit Bureau income, and do not already have on his Visa," Yvonne cial help away from credit histop. of Carmel and Pebble Beach in credit, they may establish credit with said. home. Lenty said. When choosing to apply for credit, Calif, who vv ished to remain anony- the help of a cosigner, he said. Cases such as Y'vonne "Usually what students must consider the major dif- mous, said credit granters are looking A cosigner is an individual with a and John's are not rare, said Barbara happens is the student will do all six ferences between credit cards, for income w hen they consider credit good credit history and a substantial Lenty. director of counseling at the applications and use all six credit according to the Coverdell article. applications. income who jointly signs a. credit Consumer Credit Service in Fort cards," she said. "And then they Students should look first at the Banks will grant credit to appli- agreement with the credit holder and Worth, but there are ways for stu- won't be able to make payments. lees Some cards charge no annual cants who hav e a substantial job. the the creditor. Cosigners must be will- dents avoid going into debt. They (students) just aren't prepared ing to take responsibility for credit- "It amounts to education," Lenty to use credit cards." cloqsl cloqsl cloqs! holders' debts in the event that credit said "They're not educated on what Yvonne and John said they were HOSE mtetitm OF COLORS I imts. holders become unable to pay their to do when they get them (credit so consumed with paying the bills Collecting plastic proves bills. cards). and living day to day, they became Whole Earth Parents often act as cosigners for Lenty said it's important students late with their payments. Then they college students, the credit bureau have a good pay history, go on a bud- took cash from other credit cards and Provision Co. more trouble than worth 5400 E. Mockingbird 824-7444 get and leam how to make payments used it to for payments on others. employee said. < mm I as—sy 1 used to Root Construction. Yes, it paid well Maintaining a good and accurate before they get a credit card. "It got to the point where creditors have an and after about two months I paid off credit history is essential to a stu- Most of the students, who use the were calling us constantly and all I interesting my tremendous bill and did the right dent's future because that history credit counseling service, do not wanted them to do was leave us hohhv. 1 thing: I weeded out my credit cards affects many aspects of a student's have to pay for their tuition but they alone," Yvonne said. know and got the number down to two. life for years to come, according to do work part-time jobs, she said. Lenty said a late payoff is better SMB other peo- It's simple. I took the gas credit the MasterCard brochure. Usually their parents will pay for than a charge-off. i^^Ti ple collect cards (is anything more worthless Lenders, businesses, banks, land- school but there isn't enough to pay "If you have a consistently bad pay stamps, than a gas credit card'.' Most gas sta- lords and employers rely on one's their bills with money from their history, you're going to have to build Fall, baseball tions now take the major credit cards, credit history to evaluate a student's part-time job. Lenty said. that back up." she said. "Stay away cards. so what's '.he point'.'), cut them up creditworthiness. and sometimes a Wealth does not seem to make a from charge-off to pay off other c 0 111 1 c and paid .hem off. Then I did the student's character, when applying books or same thing with my department store for loans, mortgages, additional TY spoons. 1 cards. Finally. I'm down to two. credit lines, rentals, jobs and promo- BENZ ised to collect But I'm still the same old irre- tions, according to the brochure. < redit cards. sponsible Ty and am falling into the "Your credit report is your report Yes, 1 col- same trap again. card for life," the credit bureau lected credit cards: everything from I got my Discover bill in the mail employee said. 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and By MICHAEL A. LUTZ win streakslreak together, we wonwon't Pat Sullivan Associated Press need to make changes." Neither player is certain what HOUSTON — It took Houston will happen when Carlson is Oilers quarterback Cody Carlson healthy again. Q: It seemed like the little things ning game, and we passed the ball A: I don't think there is any doubt pass on some downs, and when teams seven seasons to get a starting nod "Nobody has told me any- that have hurt you in earlier games well. The only two times they really about it. We didn't have any missed do that we need to be able to succes- over Warren Moon and less than a thing," Moon said. "It looks as if fell into place on Saturday. What half to lose it with an injury. stopped us from having a succesful tackles or missed assignments. I fully run the football, and we were he injury is pretty serious, but was the difference? drive was the two times we fumbled. thought the play of our secondary able to do that against them. Carlson started Sunday's 28-14 you'd have to ask the coaches." A: Well, things did come together And on those two fumbles, our was very good, with Calvin Jones victory over New England in Oilers trainer Brad Brown said for us last week. I always say that the place of Moon, who has thrown defense came right back and stopped and Manvel Hopes playing excellent Q: Next week against Baylor you Carlson probably won't be able to game comes down to four or five key 11 interceptions and five touch- them and got our offense back out games. They were playing against will be seeing some things from practice this week. plays, and those plays worked in our there. down passes this season. some very talented wide receivers, them offensively that you haven't That leads Carlson to wonder if favor last week. Defensively we didn't allow But Carlson had to leave the and they did their job very well. seen yet this year. What will be the he's missed his best chance to We had two very succesful drives Tulane to move the ball the way they game with a pulled groin in the keys to the game? retain the starting job. early that gave us a quick boost, and wanted to, and when it looked as second quarter. Q: Vou came out with some dif- A: Obviously, they are a very good Moon and Carlson both bene- we were able to go up 14-0. Tulane though they were going to get back Moon replaced Carlson and ferent formations and a little dif- football team. They average over 300 fited from better protection came in with a gameplan of not want- into the game our defense made some ferent philosophy at the beginning completed 16 of 21 passes for 102 pounds up front on both sides of the against the Patriots behind a ing to let us throw the football, and key plays. The fourth and one stop of the game. What was the reason yards and two touchdowns and ball, which will make them the patched up line that included two we were able to counter that with a was obviously the big one. But we for that? likely will be the starter for Sun- biggest team we will play all year, players with injuries, another with succesful running game. also stopped them from getting a A: Offensively, we came out in a day's game in the Astrodome including A&M. They have a full- pneumonia and a fourth at a new We didn't make mental mistakes, field goal right before the half, and bit of a different formation, but it was against winless Cincinnati. back who is 260 pounds, and they position. we controlled the clock with our run- that was also key. Other than the one one that we were comfortable with "It's good that we got the win. have a senior running back and a Mike Munchak returned at long play that they got, which should and it was one that worked well. And we needed that more than any- senior quarterback. They are a foot- guard with a new brace to protect have been a three yard gain, we the defensive scheme that we came thing," Carlson said. "Selfishly, his injured knee. Kevin Donnal- stopped them from getting any big out with was one that we felt would ball team that starts it off with the it's disappointing because this is TRAFFIC TICKETS ley, playing with a fractured plays. produce the best matchups for us, and run, and then when you play the run, an opportunity I've been waiting defended but only in thumb, moved to right tackle and Our kicking game 1 also felt was it worked out well also. they have a quarterback in J.J. Joe for for quite a while." Arlington, Fort Worth, and replaced absent David Williams good, other than those two embarass- We knew that we were going to who has the ability to throw the ball Carlson completed 5 of 9 elsewhere in Tarrant County. and rookie No. I pick Brad Hop- No promises as to results Any fine and ing plays where they ran the fake have to put some pressure on their deep and make some very big plays. passes for 46 yards and scored on kins made his first start at left any court costs arc not included on fee punts. We had somebody assigned to quarterback, and we were able to do We are going to have to make a 10-yard run before leaving the tackle despite a case of pneumo- for legal representation the punter on those plays, and he just that. 1 felt that Lenoy (Jones) came them go a long way to score points. game. It was on the touchdown nia. JAMES R. MAI.LORY blew the assignment, but hopefully back and made some big plays for us. Turnovers are going to be the key. If run that Carlson suffered his Allornty n [ .» injury. Williams skipped the game to 3 02 4 Sandagc Avc we've got that straightened out and it Royal West played very well and we hold on to the ball and don't give Furl Worih. TX 76109- 1793 will never happen again. continues to get better every week. it up and we can take it from them a He remained clear about his be with his wife, Debi. for the 9 2 4 - 3 2 .1 6 couple of times, we will have a very promotion and hopes to be able to birth of their first child, Scot, who r i.t He had two true freshmen on either Q: (TCU defensive coordinator) side of him and he showed experi- good chance to have a succesful play if needed on Sunday. was born at 6:25 p.m. on Satur- Reggie Herring said after the game ence and leadership on the line. game. I'm excited about the way our "When I got the starting posi- day. that it was the most disciplined, team is playing going into the game. tion, it wasn't based on my play The Oilers gave Williams per- well played defensive game of the Q: How did you feel about the They are practicing and doing the this year," Carlson said. "It was mission to be with his wife until vear. Was it? play of the freshmen players start- things that we have been talking based on the fact that we were the baby was born but they struggling. If we do what we are ing for the first time? about all year, and I like our chances. expected him to then get to capable of and get out and put a A: Well, it has been documented We are going down to Waco to win. Boston and suit up for the game. how young a team we are. and 1 really don't like to keep talking about it. We Q: With five games left against have played a lot of freshmen and conference teams, do you feel that younger players, and each week they last week's win, where everything continue to gain experience and sort of came together for you, came improve. The more playing time they at the perfect time? Allies/ from page I get against different teams and dif- A: There is no doubt that we ferent formations, the more they are needed a win last Saturday, and what Gays, lesbians and bisexuals have she has met through the Allies group going to learn and continue to we needed to happen happened. I improve. everyday problems and Allies helps on campus, but she said that accord- knew that whoever won the ball those students, he said. ing to statistics, TCU has between game it was going to be a big win for Q: What is the running back sit- The fifth panelist was a bisexual 450 and 600 gay students. that team, and whoever lost it was uation right now ? Is there a starter graduate student at the Brite Divinity Smith said the number of Allies going to have to regroup and almost and a backup, or is it more a case School who also announced his sex- students will increase if gays realize of just whoever is hot is going to get start over. It was a very big win for uality last November. Originally there are people out there w ith whom the ball? us and it came at a time where we from the East Coast, the man said he they can feel safe and who care. really needed one. knew he'd have to tone down his "Right now. we're Texas Closet Jons Grille now oilers home/dorm A: Both of our backs (Andre Davis and Jeff Godley) have done good There is no question that we have bisexuality when he came to Texas University." she said. delivery service every evening from and TCU. jobs for us. It is a situation where if five very big games coming up the "Allies are helping these individu- Faculty who questioned the panel 5-9 pjii.* Door to door within one you have two backs that are both rest of the way. and what we have to als and they're healing them." Smith were concerned about the way homo- hour. Relief from those hunger playing hard and playing well, they do is focus on them one at a time and said. "Allies helps gay students find sexuality was being taught in class. pains is just a phone call away. will each get the playing time. make sure that we are ready to play B community. We have come a long Panelists responded that the more it What helped us the most this week each week, starting this week against way. but we've got a lot further to is discussed, the less dramatic com- with our running game was that John Baylor. go." ing out of the closet will be for future Oglesby had his best game of the I like our football team. I like the Smith said thai gays are the "invis- year blocking for us, and that is the kids and I like their attitude. As long generations and the more that lifestyle will be considered normal. ible minority." When people make difference between picking up one or as we can keep everything in the homosexual jokes, they never know two yards and picking up six, seven proper perspective and keep our The second panelist said education 2805 MAIN ST.-DALLAS is the best way to change attitudes if a gay person is standing right next 3009 S. University or eight yards. heads on straight, we are going to be DEEP ELLUM around campus and that homosexu- to them because it is not obvious. Tulane played a lot of defensive fine, and there are going to be good 214-9390202 923-1909 ality needs to be discussed more in Faculty or siaff members inter- backs against us. They dropped six, things ahead for us. Open 7 days a week classes. ested in becoming members of Allies ENTREES-2 FOR 1 W/AD seven and even eight guys to play the ' $15 minimum order for delivery "Some classes handle homosexu- can contact Campus Ministries or ality in a manner where it seems like Jennifer Clough in the Career Plan- the less said, the better," he said. ning and Placement Center. One of the female panelists said Allies members are available for A Special Halloween the faculty is one of the most power- individual, confidential meetings W ^ SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS ful groups that can change homopho- with gay. lesbian and bisexual stu- Musical Treat! ^W^^t^ -*-—^ Ou' college instructors will bic attitudes around campus. dents. The members provide a place ^^B^^^^ ^^ ,^^^~%J sharpen your testing skills and Smith said she is only aware of the for these students to go when they m JL ^^. 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