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Mostly Campus cloudy Ferrari to speak today at Fall Convocation Inside Classes will be dismissed at 11 a.m. today for Fall Tim Skaggs: Football THURSDAY Convocation, where Chancellor fights detract from real SEPTEMBER 17, 1998 Michael Ferrari will give one of meaning of character. his first formal addresses to the Texas Christian University entire TCU community in Ed See page 3 96th Year* Number 14 Landreth Hall Auditorium. The chancellor will also rec- ognize and present the Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching to one of eight nominees. The program is expected to Ferrari on wheels Exposure reported last about one hour, and a Celebration on the Lawn fol- lows the program. Everyone is invited to attend. in Stonegate area Church fair to be held in Student Center ♦ Police believe man is same a Ford or Dodge pickup extended cab with University Ministries is one who attacked another TCU tinted windows and a chrome bumper. holding a church fair from 10 "He pulled up in his truck and slowed a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the student near complex last week. down; after about 10 seconds I looked over Student Center Lounge for stu- and he was watching me. He was raised up. dents interested in learning By Deena Snow masturbating." the victim said. "1 started to more about local churches and STAFF REPORTER run. but 1 wanted to get the license plate the activities available through A man who exposed himself to a female number, so I stopped and turned around. He these churches. TCU student Tuesday night near the was already driving away, and 1 couldn't About 28 churches of vari- Stonegate Villas apartment complex is make it out." ous denominations will set up believed to be the same man who attacked She said she had been running for a while tables with information about another student in the area last week, said Lt. and was about 10 be home. their church, its activities and Mark Krey of the Fort Worth Police "Right up until the end. there had been lots youth programs. Department. Police are still searching for the of cars and other runners. I didn't realize that "This is a chance for the suspect. I was all alone until he was already there." churches to meet the students A 21-year-old female TCU student who she said. "I was in the darkest and most and let everyone know what was a resident of The Reserve at Stonegate secluded area of the circle." their programs are," said off Hulen Street, was running along Oak Hill The victim said she had not read about the Carolyn Rowell, administrative Circle on Tuesday night when a man in a other incidents near Stonegate. assistant of University black truck approached her. according to the "I wouldn't have been out there alone if I police report. The truck is reported as either Ministries. Please see EXPOSURE, Page 4 Spiritual education is very important," Rowell said. "This is a good way to get students connected to a church home." Also offered at the church Columnist warns fair will be carpooling informa- tion for students who need rides to church. Colleges campus of racism UT-Austin fights By Katherine Doughtie Both the media and church are protected by increasing enrollment STAFF REPORTER the First Amendment and have been around The church and the media are some of the since the beginning of this country, he said, AUSTIN (U-WIRE) — most racist institutions in America, said Bob adding that both institutions arc the most dis- Although the increase in the Ray Sanders, a columnist for the Fort Worth criminatory and repressive in America. University of Texas at Austin's Slar-Telegram, who spoke Wednesday night in Sanders reflected on the history of blacks total enrollment was kept rela- the Student Center. portrayed in the media. tively in check this year, work Kirsten Bell, a junior political science major "For 2(X) years, what most Americans knew still must be done to keep it and president of Legacy, introduced Sanders about blacks was what the) learned through from threatening the quality of as a "vital asset to our community." the media." he said. "Those that reported education, UT administrators Sanders began by saying he would talk about blacks and minorities in general didn't said Tuesday. Reagan Duplisea/PHOTO EDITOR about things he hoped would bring disagree- know them, didn't look like them and didn't Fall 1998 total enrollment Chancellor Michael Ferrari wheels his way through rows of books at the Mary Couts ments and discussions among the predomi- care about them." increased to 48,917 — a rise of Burnett Library on Wednesday as part of the Issues in Diversity class, which went around nantly black audience. Sanders said new television networks want- only 60 students from last year. campus to discover accessibility problems. Accompanying Ferrari were Kara DeCarolis "Except (the) church, the media may be the ing to bring up ratings will use a lineup of However, from fall 1996 to fall (back), a junior social work major, and Christy Duncan, a senior social work major. most racist institution in America." Sanders 1997, student enrollment said. increased by over 800 — from Please see LEGACY, Page 6 48,008 to 48,857. Stephen Monti, provost ad interim, said maintaining enrollment figures closer to Fiesta commemorates Hispanic culture 48,000 is important to provide By ioaquln Herrara the pinatas." students the best access to fac- Latin group Santana and Tejano versions of Carlos Saenz, who plays the guitar with Latin STAFF REPORTER The rain caused the event to be moved ulty, staff and facilities. music by Mexican composer Jose Alfredo Express. "Most people identify Hispanic! Despite Wednesday's rain, Programming from the lawn near Frog Fountain to the "Its hard to make drastic Jimenez. Latin favorites such as "Oye Como with the dog on Taco Bell commercials. Council's "Dies y Seis" celebration ran changes," Monti said. "But as it Student Center Lounge. Many passers-by Va" could be heard resounding from the fes- Events like this make people a little more smoothly, said LaNishia Cooke, chairwoman stopped to listen to both the band, Latin grows, the quality of the educa- tivities. wise." of PC's Multicultural Committee. Express, and poet, Elsie Gonzalez. tion we offer will be dimin- Latin Express formed in 1975 and has been Elsie Gonzalez, a poet originally from "It really impressed me the way things Latin Express, a family group from Fort ished." entertaining audiences throughout the Bogota. Colombia, who now lives in Fort turned out," she said. "The only thing 1 was Worth, played both Tejano and salsa music. Dallas/Fort Worth area since then. —The Daily Texan Worth, read her poems first in Spanish then in worried about was how we were going to do Their two, one-hour sets included music from "It's nice that TCU celebrates this." said University of Texas at Austin Please see CELEBRATION, Page 4 Impersonator lures students into sex BOSTON (U-WIRE) — Director Boston University Police are telling female students to watch Edible education out for a predator who tricks his victims into having sex by has new Waits women make campus maps with food, frosting at all-hall impersonating their friends. Using a phony female voice, By Jaime Walker the suspect calls women at ran- goals for SKIFF STAFF dom and pretends to be a friend There isn't a better way to transform an other- who is held against her will, wise ordinary Wednesday evening than with a police said. The suspect then night full of fun, friends and frosting. says the friend will be hurt Horned Waits Hall became the sight of fierce competi- unless the victim agrees to have tion Wednesday night, as residents squared off in sex, often orally. the "Incredible Edible Campus Map Contest." "This guy is very good and Frog band With Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Don very convincing," said Mills and Superfrog on hand to judge the affair, Detective SgL Robert Molloy. By Candl Menvllle two teams of eager participants faced off, fully "You would never believe that STAFF REPORTER armed with boxes of graham crackers, numerots he could possibly be a man if Putting books on the shelves and packages of marshmallows, a ton of frosting and you heard his voice." paper in cabinets has been the least all the candy they would need to recreate TCU The suspect, a 31-year-old of Alfredo Velez's worries lately. He with food. man, has victimized at least has been hard at work with the "We wanted to have an all-hall program that three students in the past six marching band since June. focused on Campus Resources. All the RAs came months, Molloy said. As the new associate director of up with the idea, and it has been a lot of fun," The suspect uses any infor- band, Velez Finds getting organized said program co-coordinator and senior advertis- mation women inadvertently and preparing for class more impor- ing/public relations major, Theresa Singleton. reveal to establish a false iden- tant than worrying about the condi- Each group was given 30 minutes to create tity. For example, mentioning a tion of his office. their informative works of art from the edible friend's name may give him a "Well, I can either start unpack- supplies. As the five minute warning was called, lead to follow. ing or do my work," Velez said. marshmallows were flying and Snickers were "This guy uses any leads that Velez, 42, said he does not think being stacked at a furious pace. you give him," Molloy said. his students care if his office is set The team spirit was quick to form and apparent "He calls these girls in their up or not; they are going to know if to any observer. The lobby buzzed with excite- rooms and sets up some sce- he is organized if he has planned ment as the deadline approached. nario where they are asked to and bought music for them. Shouts of "Go girls go!" and "Hurry ladies we leave their dorms and meet him He said he wants to put TCU on can do it!" came from both sides. at a designated spot, where he the map, especially the marching Mills and Superfrog cruised the room, admir- then makes sexual advances band. ing the masterpieces and making preliminary toward the girl." "I really think that with the judgments. John Shaw/SKIFF STAFF — The Daily Free Press resources (provided) here at TCU "Despite the results, it is obvious that the girls Snicker* bars, marshmallows and other treats served as building material for the res- Boston University and the kind of students that go to idents of Waits Hall Wednesday. The women created edible maps of the campus dur- school at TCU, we could probably Please tee WATTS, Page 4 ing the residence hall's all-hall meeting. Please Me BAND, Page S PAGE 2 Skiff THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1998
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World disputed land. "If it had resulted in a serious accident, it Har-Shefi's lawyer, Yosef Elon, said his client wouldn't be a funny little issue to laugh about," Announcements of campus events, public meetings and other general Russian ruble still falling despite should not serve any time in prison. Sgt. Brad Goodwin said. campus information should be brought to the TCU Daily Skiff office at newly appointed Cabinet members "She did not have a crumb of knowledge about Turcotte plans to fight the citation in court and Moudy Building South, Room 291, mailed to TCU Box 298050 or e- MOSCOW — Two more economic moderates the specific event. Nobody knew Yigal Amir intends to continue blowing bubbles even if she's mailed 10 [email protected]. Deadline for receiving announcements is were brought into Russia's new Cabinet on would do it, or how, or where. How could she found guilty. 2 p.m. the day before they are to run. The Skiff reserves the right to edit Wednesday, but the ruble continued to fall and the have prevented the murder?" Elon said. submissions for style, taste and space available. government's program for tackling the crisis Judge Nira Lidski replied: "By informing the StQtO remained in limbo. police, or at least their rabbi." CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Mass and meal at 5:30 p.m. today in President Boris Yeltsin has now given new Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 27. Couple's attempt at sex education Reed Hall Room 214. Call the Rev. Chartis Calabrese at 257-7830. Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov four deputy deemed abuse, officials say piemiers — three of them considered moderate Nation FORT WORTH — What this couple calls sex DISCIPLE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP meal and fellowship at 5:15 reformers and one a Communist technocrat. education, police call aggravated sexual assault. p.m. today at University Christian Church (enter at the student entrance The new government, designed to accommo- Rushed mom arrested after driving A mother and her boyfriend of 11 years told on the comer of Rogers and Cantey). Call Bruce Fowlkes. director, at date Russia's disparate political factions, has halt- on sidewalk, dragging officer police they were educating her teen-age son and 257-7830 or 926-6635. ed bitter feuding between the Kremlin and DURHAM, N.C. — A woman in a hurry to get two daughters when they had sex in front of the Communist-led opposition. But it was unclear her children to school children, and the boyfriend groped the two girls, WESLEY FOUNDATION fellowship and meal at 5:30 p.m. today in when it would spell out a plan for easing Russia's drove up onto the side- police say. the Wesley Building (2750 W. Lowden). Call Brian Young, director, at economic crisis. walk and across peo- "His major attitude was, 'Look, I'm teaching 924-5639. "We have not yet drawn up any guidelines for ple's yards to get my kids about sex education and it's better that our economic policy; it is only being shaped," around a traffic jam, they learn it from me than someone on the TCU CALENDAR HANDBOOKS are available for commuter stu- conceded the new deputy prime minister in dragging an officer streets." Fort Worth Detective Fred Gilbert said. dents at the Student Center Information Desk. charge of financial issues, Alexander Shokhin. who got her hand tan- The children — a 17-year-old boy and 15- and Even the truce between various political fac- gled in the seat belt, Durham, N.C 13-year-old girls — were removed from their RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP at 5 p.m. today to give students tions remained shaky. police said home after the arrest of the boyfriend, a 34-year- an overview of the resume writing process. Sign up at Career Services in Communist leader Gennady Zyuganov warned The woman was stopped in traffic backed up old maintenance man, over the weekend. The the Student Center Annex or call 257-7860. Wednesday that if any leading reformers — "the by an accident when she drove off the road mother was arrested Wednesday. odious people who ruined Russia" — were Tuesday with two girls, 10 and 13. in the car. The man was being held in lieu of $120,00 EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP now forming at the TCU brought back into the Cabinet, or if the govern- Cpl. Lori Fansler, who was directing traffic, bond, charged with two counts of aggravated sex- Counseling Center. For an initial screening appointment, call Dorothy M. ment resumed the "liberal policies" of its prede- said she ordered the driver to stop and leaned into ual assault of a child. Police say he fondled each Barra at 257-7863. cessor, political confrontation would flare again. the car to talk to the woman, who told the officer of the daughters. However, in a sign of unusual support for the she "didn't have freaking time for this" and hit The mother is accused of knowingly allowing MANDATORY STUDENT TEACHER MEETING will be held from government, 59 percent of Russia's urban popula- the gas. Fansler was dragged about 10 feet. the activity in at least one instance, Gilbert said. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. today in Student Center Room 222 for spring 1999 stu- tion approved of Primakov's appointment, Another officer chased the car down a road at She admitted watching her boyfriend expose him- dent teachers. according to a poll by the independent All- about 75 mph before the woman pulled up at an self and fondle the 13-year-old's genitals, an Russian Public Opinion Research Center. elementary school. arrest warrant affidavit charging the boyfriend PSI CHI national psychology honor society applications are now available Sarah C. Carr was charged with assault with a states. in the psychology office in Winton-Scott Hall. All forms are due Friday. Prosecution wants two vears for deadly weapon on a law officer, speeding to elude "We didn't realize what we did was wrong friend of Rabin's assassin an officer and careless and reckless driving. She until y'all told us," Gilbert quoted the mother as TCU LONDON CENTRE general information sessions will be held at TEL AVIV. Israel — Prosecutors sought the had to post $1,000 bail to get out of jail. saying. 4 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 in Student Center rooms 205 and 207, respec- maximum penalty today for a young woman who According to an arrest warrant affidavit, the tively. The sessions will inform any interested people about internships knew of the plan to kill Israeli Prime Minister Woman plans to fight citation couple began demonstrating sexual intercourse to and study at TCU's new international center. Yitzhak Rabin but failed to alert police. against blowing bubbles in traffic the children when they turned 10. Among other Margalit Har-Shefi, 22, faces as much as two SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Bubble Lady things, they had sex in front of them and instruct- TCU LECTURE SERIES features Dana Nelson from Duke University years in prison for not preventing a crime. A says she's got a constitutional right to blow soap ed them in the use of sex aids, police said. at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center Cox friend of the assassin. Yigal Amir, Har-Shefi was bubbles anywhere she wants — even into traffic. The boyfriend denied having intercourse with Banquet Room C. convicted in June after she acknowledged that he The police want to burst her bubble. the children but admitted demonstrating to the boasted to her of his intentions. Responding to motorist complaints Sunday, girls what they should not allow boys to do, At a sentencing hearing today in the Tel Aviv police told Karen Turcotte, 35, her stream of little police said. Magistrate's Court, prosecutor Pnina Guy said soapy bubbles was distracting drivers and asked The case came to light after the 13-year-old Har-Shefi should serve the maximum two years. her to move away from a busy intersection. told a friend, who told school officials, police Tss=«J sO>AsSL.-sj- CkLliMlMli: 4.600 /~*>1 * CC SolWUHHIom: Call 257-7000. eaiensior, 6274 K..I,-. are "If Yigal Amir had been arrested before the When she refused, the Bubble Lady was hand- said. The girl's older sister had refused to tell any- I "I r|J-L $30persemester event, Yitzhak Rabin would not have been ed a traffic ticket charging her with throwing sub- one about the problem for fear of breaking up the WL 111 mingmlltMi Bos. 29H030. Fort Worth. Tesas 76I2*'. . ||\ I 1 I Locators Moudy Building South Room 291 killed," Guy said. stances at a car. family and losing their house, Gilbert said. K^yK V k A 1 2805 S Umversrty Drive Km Worth, TX 7610° Turcotte, known around town as the Bubble In a recent incident, the boyfriend performed Stftc. 1902 OrrtarncNM distribution: Newspapers ire availing free The prosecutor said Har-Sheti knew of Amir's on campus, limit one per person For additional cornea con two previous aborted attempts to kill Rabin, and Lady, said she blows her bubbles about eight oral sex on the 13-year-old in his pickup while it I IK- KV Hull, Skiff is an official student publication Of tact the Skit] office hours a week from bus stops, bridges, parks and Texas Christian t'nivcrsity. produced by students of TCT' of a cache of weapons hidden at the Jewish set- was parked in an alley, the affidavit states. and spsntkorcd by the journalism department It operates Main number <8|7| 2577428 tlement of Beit El. even the tops of buildings. She spends $3 a week The 13-year-old girl said the boyfriend threat- under die pikir. nl ihe Stuocni Publications Committee, Fas 257-7113 composed of representatives from the student body, staff. Advertiung/Claaaifser] 257-7426 Amir is serving a life sentence for killing on supplies. ened to kill her if she told anyone about the activ- faculty and administration The Shtf is published Tuesday Business Manager 257-6274 Rabin at a Tel Aviv peace rally in November Many drivers honk, wave and smile to show ities, according to the affidavit. through hidjy tunny tail and spring semesters except Siudeni PubtvcMiotu Director 2574556 finals sveck and holidays The SkifJ is a member of The Email akiffleitersavlcu.edu 1995. He wanted to stop Israel from making their support while children chase after the bub- Aasociated Press. Wehatw httpj/svsvsv skiff tcu.edu/skjfl peace with Palestinians through the transfer of bles. Police argue the suds could be dangerous. 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To be sure, it's But we would take thick air over sweat any day. not often that a sports team In addition to the lower temperatures, the rain seems to pulls off such a have calmed the population. Students usually found bick- comeback. *4& ering about the heat are now rejoicing in the quiet rain. But football isn't really Of course, what would TCU be without the complainers. what I'm inter- SMITH' So some of those who complained all summer about the ested in talking -*S< drought are now complaining about the dreary, gray rains. about. I'm But isn't rain the best thing for our dry, barren land after more con- cerned with a harsh summer? what happened after the game. On Fanners across Texas are losing suitable soil for crop the Held, for example, an embarrass- growth. They look to the sky and search for water to ing fight broke out between the play- replenish the land. ers. Off the field, an evenly divided The rain has come to quench our earth's thirst. Everyone representation of home and visiting loves the sunny days, but rain has its beauty also. fans exited the stadium stirring with We should take comfort in our umbrellas and big yel- emotions. In those brief moments, tWie every person within the confines of ... better kcK r»rf ^Z low slickers. Enjoy standing out in the rain and cheering Amon Carter Stadium had an oppor- your team to a near victory. Watch the drops dance down tunity to show his or her character, or your window. Splash in the puddles. Capture a kiss in lack thereof. the rain. If you weren't at the stadium Saturday night, imagine the range of And don't forget to go to class. emotions felt by one team and its Ofiif fans thinking they had won, only to lose, and the emotions of the other thinking it had lost, only to pull out a TCU D.A.I i_-V stunning victory in the final two min- utes and 26 seconds. I in MIKI M POLICY: Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board. Shock. Disbelief. Jubilation. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the These are emotions that make it opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. hard to maintain control ol one's behavior. AnSkiff Ail-American Newspaper So, what is this strange word, I character? I once heard character
LKTTKRS TO TO. kulTOK: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters explained as "how you behave when must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 500 words. To submit a letter, bring nobody else is looking." I'd like to it to the Skiff. Moudy 29IS, mail it to TCU Box 298050. fax it to 257-7133 or e-mail it to extend that to reflect how one person [email protected]. They must include the author's classification, major and phone num- As a passing thought — and only points on a scoreboard. It's more Who started the light on the field, ber The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions. behaves toward another when they as a passing thought — I muttered. about how you conduct yourself. by the way'.' Quite frankly, it doesn't have the upper hand. "What a loser." Life, as I see it. is 10 Personal character has a far greater really matter. How do you treat people when Editor In Chief Michael Bryant percent circumstantial and °() percent impact on life lhan the outcome of Both teams failed to realize that Managing Editor Brenda Schulte they are down? Do you kick them, reactionary. I wasn't about to let a one spoiling event. football is only a game, created for Advertising Manager John Weatheriy insult them, maybe even treat them handful of OU fans control my atti- Football is only a game, and leisure and enjoyment Likewise, it's Campus Editor Beth Wilson disrespectfully? Or do you reach out tude. school is only an experience in learn- an opportunity lor participants and Assistant Campus Editor Amy Tubbesing a hand and help them up? Your reac- Also, life isn't always fair. The ing. Anyone can pass a test or read a observers to display pride, character Copy Desk Chief Erin Brinkman tion in this situation tells a lot about Design Editor Gretchen Crabb man with the most class doesn't book. The challenge is in realizing and perhaps learn something inter- Entertainment Editor Mitch Youngblood your character. always end up with the prettiest girl, work, school, daily interactions and nally. Opinion Editor SheriAnn R. Spicer I had two distinctly different expe- and the most qualified person isn't such are opportunities to build Having said that, it should he inter- Sports Editor Wendy Bogema riences as I exited the stadium. First, usually hired for a job. stronger character and examine life's esting to see what the TCI' football Sports Editor Joel Anderson there was the elderly gentleman who Photo Editor Reagan Duplisea Consequently, the football team choices. team as well as the Oklahoma team Web Editor Kirk Shinkle tipped his red Oklahoma hat toward that deserves to win doesn't always Many people ignore their sur- gain from Saturday's tumultuous Production Coordinator Anne Drabicky me as a show of respect. come out on top. Need I say, teams roundings, have no awareness and experience. And what you. the fan. Production Manager Tom Urquhart Moments later, a gloating fan with a nine-point lead late in the continue throughoul life to repeat the learn about yourself in the process. Business Manager Bitsy Faulk leaned his head out of moving car to fourth quarter are supposed to win, same costly mistakes. 1 suspect my Student Publications Director Eva Rumpf inform all purple-clad fans, in no Journalism Department Chairman Anantha Babbili especially in rainy conditions'? friend from OU. speeding by with Tim Skaggs is a senior speech uncertain terms, that we should have Winning and losing aren't about words of filthy arrogance, is one of communication major from Fort stayed home. accumulating wealth, grades or them. Worth. Clinton s mistakes should be overlooked letters to the editor Frogs' behavior at OU game tasteless Over the past month there has been a lot of paper and ink devoted to the developing What does the C in the TCU mean? 1 am curious, since never saga of President Clinton and his "inap- having attended a TCU game, I thought it would be enjoyable propriate" relationship with former White House to take my family to the TCU vs. Oklahoma University football intern Monica Lewinsky. By now pretty much game last weekend. Although TCL' lost, I thoughl they showed everyone has at least caught the gist of the various themselves to be winners since they consistently out played OU accusations: Monica claims to have had oral sex throughoul the game. However, I cannot say the same for some with Clinton while she ^^^^__^_^_ of the fans or TCU students. worked in the White House; I was amazed that after the game many TCL students were Clinton spent months deny- Commentary yelling obscenities and taunting the OU fans leaving the game. ing it, until a grand jury Taking an example from older students, one younger teen-ager forced him to admit that he was yelling that he was going to bomb some more federal build- at least did something wrong ings in Oklahoma City. with her; but he still denies I have seen many different football games at universities any actual sex. throughout the country, but this was probably the most offensive Now special prosecutor behavior from fans I have ever seen despite a heartbreaking loss. Kenneth Starr has delivered It seems that the only losers that night were those fans who a 450 page report detailing MATT disgraced the names of their own university by forgetting what everything you'd probably the C means. never want to know about SHOEMAKER anyone, much less the sitting Wayne Gimlin president. Now Congress is toying with the idea While Settlement Resident of censure or perhaps even impeachment. It would seem to me that people aren't really Fan support needed; don't give up on Frogs putting all of this in perspective. First, Clinton As disappointing as the Horned Frog defeat was this weekend, already admitted to having a 10-year affair six no one can argue the fact that the atmosphere was as great as one years ago with Gennifer Flowers, before he was could expect at a college football game. elected president. But apparently no one really cared then, since he wasn't officially the leader of The student section was there in full force, cheering on the the nation yet. Frogs with great spirit the entire game. I was shocked, however, to overhear some conversations after the game between TCU stu- Since he was first elected, Clinton has been Matt Shocmrfwr SKIFF STAFF dents proclaiming that "the season is over" and that "only TCU defined by talk shows and comedians as a wom- is bad enough to blow a game like that." anizing, fast-food-loving, country boy. Even lead- So, who are we supposed to be rooting for in Well, Clinton definitely can't lead the country if ing up to his television confession, the media had, TCU has five more home games on this season's schedule, this whole mess? Are we supposed to root for he can't stay faithful to his wife right? Urn. any- plus a short road trip to Dallas to meet SMU. and there is for weeks, been running pieces on how he should Starr who spent 40 million taxpayer dollars to one remember Franklin Roosevelt? He was elect- reveal his affair; What tone of voice he should use, absolutely no reason that there should not be a big sea of TCU at result in a lurid tale with graphic details? (It is ed president four times, led the nation out of the every game. whether he should have his family with him, and somehow appropriate that you can read the report Great Depression, into victory in World War II and other obvious staging effects have been constant- on the Internet, the home of so much other free died of a stroke while with his mistress! Do not give up on the Frogs yet; winners have to start some- ly debated. Why are people so shocked now that smut.) where. The horizon of Horned Frog Football is very bright, and all the assumptions have turned out to be true, at Did Clinton make a mistake'.' Sure. Does that the TCU student body should be behind the team every step of least partially? Or should we adore Linda Tripp. who started mean he should be impeached? No way. Clinton the way as they attempt to return to greatness. this whole thing by secretly taping Monica's story has put this country in the greatest economic I, for one, wasn't stunned. Clinton is the of presidential lust, not once, but twice? boom in our history. The strength of our economy Of course, everyone familiar with college football in Texas youngest president since John F. Kennedy, and in the midst of global economic collapse is crucial knows about the concept of the 12th Man. but you do not have to even in his first months in office there were reports Maybe we should root for Lewinsky who obvi- be at Texas A&M in order have a large and spirited student body ously had a big enough obsession on Clinton to to billions of people whp are simply trying to put of women who had erotic fantasies about him. He food on the table. providing that additional push the football team needs to achieve is a tall, handsome guy, plus he holds the most pub- ■ save the now infamous dress? victory. Of course, if Dole had been elected, than this lic and powerful position in the nation. Doesn't it The last alternative is Clinton, but people doubt Go Frogs! make sense that there are going to be romantic pur- he will be honest and able to lead the country. never would have happened. suers? Not coincidentally, the aforementioned Surely this is the first time a politician has ever Brian Estrada Kennedy also had a reputation for being a sexual lied to their constituents. Oh, wait, remember Matt Shoemaker is a junior commication freshman premajor lure, perhaps even with Marilyn Monroe. "Read my lips, no new taxes?" graphics major from Sunnyvale. Calif. PAGE 4 Ski THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1998 CELEBRATION EXPOSURE From Page 1 From Page 1
English after the band performed. had know about this guy," the stu- through old records trying to find were helicopters flying all over the She began writing poetry after being inspired by dent said. someone who matches the descrip- place, but other than that, I haven't the work of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, a Mexican Last week's attack occurred tion. seen any more security." poet. Sept. 8 when another female TCU "Right now they can't even find Dwyer, a senior international "Since I began reading her work, I've just been so student was running in the area anything that comes close," Krey marketing major, said she and her inspired,'' she said. with a friend when a naked man got said. roommate will not even walk Gonzalez said most of her work focuses on love, out of a black pickup and grabbed Some Stonegate residents say around the circle during the day. but she occasionally explores issues that deal with her her, the victim said. A friend who they haven't noticed increased "I'm just too scared to do that; I past and her homeland. She read "A Mi Patria/To My was with the victim sprayed pepper security since the incidents have will find other ways to exercise," Mother Country," a poem she wrote about Colombia. spray in the man's face and the two been occurring. she said. "I want people to be aware not just about Mexico ran away, the friend said. Amy Ford, a resident of The Krey said everyone needs to but about the diversity within the Hispanic culture," The friend told the Skiff last Reserve at Stonegate, said she has keep their eyes open and watch out. she said "I hope people know that we belong to this week that her roommate saw a man not seen any more security than "We are doing all we can to country. I haven't forgot about my roots, but at the masturbating in the same area usual. catch this guy," he said. same time, I'm still American." about a week before the Sept. 8 "All that I have noticed is they Don Mills, vice chancellor for After Gonzalez shared her poetry, Sigma Lambda incident. have been closing the gates more," student affairs, said, "The Fort Alpha, the Hispanic sorority, held their annual Krey said, "Even though we said Ford, a senior advertising/pub- Worth police have been keeping us jalapeiio eating contest. Six contestants gathered to don't have a description of this guy lic relations major. well informed. We are depending challenge each other on the number of jalapefios each or the license plate number, this Ford said she is taking more pre- on the Skiff to get the word out to could eat. sounds like the same guy. We have cautions to protect herself. all the students." Josh Hahne, a junior marketing major, received $50 made all the officers aware, and we "I've always had pepper spray, According to the police report for eating 25 jalapefios. Brenda Gomez, a sophomore are doing all we can to find out but I never carried it. Now I always from the Sept. 8 incident, the sus- fashion promotion major, counted the jalapefios that who this guy is." have it with me," Ford said. pect is a white male, about 6 feet Hahne ate. Krey said some of the sexual Erin Dwyer, a Stonegate Villas tall, 185-200 pounds and 30-32 "It was very nauseating because I knew he was in assault detectives are going resident, said, "Tuesday night there years old with dark brown hair. pain," she said. "I was surprised that he was able to eat one after the other without bread. He's probably in the bathroom right now throwing up." WAITS Cooke said the jalapeiio contest was the most antic- ipated event and drew the largest crowd. From Page 1 As the celebration came to a conclusion, Cooke and her committee members were finally able to figure are having a great time. I'm glad they Unfortunately, there has to be a first sponsored to help Fort Worth's home- out how to hang a pifiata from the ceiling of the invited me," Mills said. place and a second place." less," said Christie Hobbs, a Waits Student Center. The only person to attempt to hit it, During the final judging, the team Group two took first prize for their resident assistant and a junior English however, was 7-year-old Esteban Saenz, who plays spirit was contagious. Each group creative use of texture and space. major. the maracas for Latin Express. He broke it after a long John Shaw/SKIFF STAFF broke into TCU cheers at the top of They each received a gift certificate The can drive will last for a week, attempt, and candy and confetti filled the floor of the Two trumpeters from the family band Latin Express their lungs. With the hopes of encour- for the Sub Connection donated by and the winner of the competition lounge. perform Wednesday in the Student Center Lounge aging Superfrog to join in. partici- the Marriott Corporation. will be rewarded with a home-cooked Multicultural Committee member Diana Guerrero as part of Programming Council's Dies y Seis cele- pants chanted "Riff Ram" and praised "Another purpose for tonight's brunch on Sept. 26 before the football said she learned a lot from helping plan the event. bration. The celebration also included a poetry the unique qualities of each map. meeting is to announce this week's game. "It gave me an experience I can always use in the reading and a jalapeno-eating contest. As Mills announced the final deci- hall contest. Each wing will compete Head RA and senior math major, bigger picture." she said "It showed me how to man- sion, he said, "What is so interesting against each other in our hall can Sonia Stewart, said, "This program age things when nothing goes like you want it to go." about this process is that each group drive. The food that we collect will kicks off our all-hall socials for the chose a radically different approach. benefit the Agape Meal program semester. Tonight was a great start."
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have one of the better music Velez said. and musically. programs in the state — and the Moving to TCU gives Velez a Toni Parker, administrative carefully policed country for that matter," Velez chance for personal and profes- assistant for the band depart- said. By Eun-Kyung Kim in the Clinton scandal — and details Syndicated cartoonist Paul sional growth. He plans to work ment, said Velez is dealing with THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Velez graduated from Angelo on a doctorate while teaching the transition. that spilled out of Kenneth Starr's Conrad, a three-time Pulitzer Prize State University in San Angelo, here, an opportunity he did not RESTON, Va. — Drawing carica- report — are far more outrageous winner, showed some examples of "I think there is a period of tures of President Clinton should be a than anything a cartoonist could get recent drawings that never made it Texas, in 1980 with a bachelor's have while teaching public transition anytime there is a degree in music education, and schools. snap these days for editorial cartoon- away with in a drawing meant for a into print One featured the president change, and I think he is han- ists, given what is now known about newspaper. and his wife taking their dog for a he finished his master's degree "I never saw that opportunity dling it very well," Parker said. in the same field in 1981. his relationship with Monica "It's just made us more careful," walk. Mrs. Clinton is leaning toward working in public schools," he "I have enjoyed working with Lewinsky, right? said Herbert Block, who draws for her husband. "Bill," she asks, "as Before coming to TCU, said. "It was always 'if I win the him since he's been here. I think Not exactly. The Washington Post as "Herblock." long as we're neutering Buddy...." Velez worked in the Piano lottery, I'll go back and go to he is very professional." Editors are cracking down on some "Because of the graphic nature of the The drawing was axed by Conrad's Independent School District for school.' This offers me the Mark A. Lara, a freshman of the offerings from cartoonists, and report, there are things in the report editors, as well as by his syndicate. 17 years. Nine of those years he opportunity to do that." music education major, said many are also policing themselves. that you would not draw in a cartoon. "It was a fight each and every spent at Clark High School, Velez said anytime a change Velez is doing a good job. "There's great temptation to treat it On the other hand, the fact that the time," Conrad said of his rejections. where he won the 1996 Teacher is made, especially when it "I think that he, right now, is as a joke, and there's a lot of pressure president lied about these things rais- Most cartoonists agreed that the of the Year Award, and consis- impacts a large number of peo- in a big transition year, and that to do so because of the subject mat- es a credibility issue we have to nature of the president's latest scandal tently lead his bands to ple, there must be a transitional it is really hard for a new person ter," said Tom Toles, editorial car- address." has pushed the line of decorum fur- University Interscholastic period. to come in," Lara said. "I think toonist for The Buffalo News. Most said they stay away from tak- ther than ever. League Sweepstakes wins. His "You always try to make it as he is doing a great job." "This conversation should not be ing easy, and obvious, shots to the Block said one of the last cartoons bands won every contest they smooth as you can," Velez said. played out in a public forum," he said scandal. he drew before recently going on entered in the last eight years. In all of his success as a band "If you want to raise the level or director, Velez was not sure this during a break at an editorial cartoon- "With news as sleazy as it is, it's vacation was of Clinton's meeting "I loved teaching in the pub- take it to a new level, you are is what he wanted to do at first. ists seminar sponsored by the easy to do a crude rendering of with Russian President Boris Yeltsin lic schools, and I actually didn't always going to meet a little But after his first day, his doubts American Press Institute, a group that things," said Mike Keefe of The He said the drawing shows Clinton even consider university teach- resistance." began to fade. helps train journalism professionals Denver Post. "The better cartoonists telling the Russians they "have to pull ing very seriously until I came Velez said once the band "I don't know if I am just a and educators. "It's a subject some of will take the high road." up your socks," all while standing and interviewed at TCU," Velez us would prefer not to be dealing members get past the resistance ham or what, but I just like Humor has been one method for behind a podium with his pants gath- said. with." to the change, the students will being in front of the kids, shar- handling the subject. ered at his ankles. Clinton's actions with the former Velez said he was impressed begin to see what they are trying ing things and seeing how excit- "You can be funny without being "Hey, we just follow the news It's by the faculty, staff and stu- White House intern have provided to build is a really good product ed people get about learning," gross," said Mike Luckovich of The not our fault," said Walt Handelsman. dents. plenty of material for late-night talk that can give them a really good Velez said. "To me. that's what Atlanta Constitution. the editorial cartoonist for The Times- shows but haven't made work any "That is what sold me on it," experience both educationally gets me going." But even subtlety isn't a guarantee Picayune in New Orleans. "I don't easier for editorial cartoonists. The that a cartoon will make it past the worry about going over the line. I let vulgar allegations that keep surfacing boss. my editor decide that for me?"
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TV today has movie channels, hire, who they retain and the coverage ters are just as disheartening as those In film, casting directors do not women's channels, music channels communities receive." of the past, he said. send blacks to an interview unless the and news channels, Sanders said During the speech, several TCU "There is nothing wrong with part calls for a black character, he The theater is affected by racism as alumni wandered into the room look- 'Martin' and 'Amos-n-Andy' as long said. much as the rest of the media, he said. ing for another meeting. Each alum- as there is something positive to com- "Blacks watch more TV and go to Many theaters try to cast colorblind to nus was a white male. pare it to." Sanders said. "It is impor- more movies than any other ethnic- overcome the racism of the past, he "When the alumni start looking tant to have other images to identify group, and they accept what they said. For example, "Jesus Christ like this room, we know TCU has with." see," he said. Superstar" often uses a diverse cast arrived," Sanders said. In the '80s "The Cosby Show" por- Viewers accept what they see on but still causes controversy. Many students who attended said trayed a middle-class black family television but many black viewers, "When Judas was played by a they enjoyed what he had to say and with a lawyer for a mother and a doc- especially women, should be black, blacks wanted to know why agreed with his ideas. tor for a father. appalled, he said. the bad guy had to be black," Sanders "He made me knowledgeable "People said the show was unreal- "People find humor in vulgarity," said. "Also, when Jesus was played about today's societies and the under- istic." Sanders said. "Blacks criticized he said. "As long as people watch, the by a black, people walked out of the cover racism in businesses," said the show more than whites because shows will be on." theater." Godfrey Ogujiofor, a freshman busi- the show was t "The television networks use the "What is happening to TV today is you to be black, he will make you someone else with my same beliefs," Kd^ Cowdwy/SKIFF STAFF roach theory." Sanders said. "When the same thing that happened to black." McCook said. Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bob Ray Sanders (left), talks people see one black on the news. radio," he said. "Every American institution is Bell said she was pleased with the with Isaac Williams (right), a sophomore education major and Clayton they assume that there are more of Radio became segregated into dif- racist, and certainly TCU," Sanders turnout and success of Legacy's first McCook, a junior biology major. Sanders' speech, which focused on these people out there and that's not ferent sounds for different stations. said. "They are racist by who they speaker. race issues, was sponsored by Legacy. 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NBA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1998 Olajuwon in training despite lockout HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets aren't letting Inept Frogs gave game to Sooners Hakeem Olajuwon work, so he's taking it upon himaelf. I'm sure many of you are aware that Unable to formally train as a TCU lost a heart-breaking game to Rocket because of the ongoing Oklahoma Saturday night. Maybe you NBA lockout, Olajuwon has know that the teams got into a fight after turned to former University of the game. But, what I would like to know is Houston track coach Tom how, in the last five minutes of the game, Tellez to stay in shape and TCU could practically hand the game over recover from surgery on his left to the Sooners. knee. Oklahoma didn't beat us (well, they "I've been trying to learn the helped a little bit); it was our own ineffec- proper technique of the track tiveness that truly beat us. runners," Olajuwon told We, the fans, did our part. We showed up Houston's KRIV-TV. to the game despite "Running properly, good form, rain — although we which make running much eas- were overshadowed by ier and helps me tremendously the sea of maroon and on the court" white. It would've been Olajuwon hopes the training nice, though, if TCU's will allow him to shake off the offense had showed up after effects of surgery that as well. hampered his play last season. Granted, it is only But to do that, the owners and the second game of the players must end the lockout season, but after scor- that threatens the season. ing 31 points against "It's sad. Both sides know Iowa State, you'd think there's so much at stake," the Frogs would be Olajuwon said. "In a lockout able to produce more situation, everybody loses. than three field goals against OU. Both parties have to be willing You can look at this two ways. You can to compromise to make it either blame the offense for not scoring work." enough points, which is a pretty valid argu- ment, or you can fault the defense for allowing OU to score 10 points in the final Junior quarterback Patrick Batteaux looks for an open receiver in Saturday's 10-9 loss to the University of Oklahoma. Campus two minutes of the game. Either way you look at it, TCU gave the Sooners the win. zone. On his way, his foot allegedly stepped TCU's way in the waning minutes of the those points away. Nevertheless, the fact is Intramural games Head coach Dennis Franchione said it out of bounds at the five yard line, but a game, you'd have plenty of evidence of that OU scored more points than TCU. and best when he talked about one play making begin fell season personal foul was called on OU, so the that, with the 21-yard touchdown pass, a the Sooners got to celebrate on our field There is a lot of action out- the difference in college football. That's Frogs had the ball at Oklahoma's three yard recovered onside kick by OU. then an inter- alter our home opener. true, but it wasn't just one play that made side the Rickel Building on the line. First and goal at the three, and they ception/fumble by linebacker Joseph The posigame events certainly weren't the difference in the OU game, which sand volleyball courts, where still couldn't score. Another missed oppor- Phipps and finally the game-winning field what Franchione envisioned in his first means you can't put the blame on just one one is bound to see some fierce tunity. Possible score: TCU 14, OU 0. goal by Jeff Ferguson, all in the last three home game as a Horned Frog. No matler aspect of the game. competition. Games began on After another field goal before the end of minutes of the game. who started the fight that broke out after the Sunday and will continue The first play is the touchdown that was the half — the offense apparently decided to I say that TCU set itself up for the dread- game, it just doesn't look good on any of throughout the month. called back on a clipping call in the first stay in the locker room at halftime and let the ful events that happened at the end. The the participants' parts. A total of 53 teams are quarter. This came after senior tailback defense take over. It almost worked. Almost. Frogs were living dangerously through the It's disappointing to see the Frogs take a scheduled to compete this fall. Basil Mitchell's 67 yard sprint down the Up until the last few minutes of the whole game, as shown by the total of four step backward after the impressive showing That is more than double the sideline, when things were looking good for game, it looked like the defense had OU yards gained by the TCU offense in the sec- they had in the season opener against Iowa number from the previous five the Frog offense. TCU then had to settle for stopped. At least, that's what we thought. ond half. A dangerous lifestyle is not what Slate, but change and transition is tough. years, said Lance Steffan, a field goal. One missed opportunity. We, the fans, stayed through the rain and TCU needs right now. When the defense This isn't the first time a loss like this has director of intramural sports. The second field goal came after another the obnoxious OU fans, thinking the game holds a team to ten points, it's up to the happened, and it certainly won't be the last. "We intend to increase all offensive breakdown. TCU had the ball was a lock. offense to come through. sport, special event and tourna- inside the OU 10-yard line and couldn't put That shows us what college football is all But, can you really say that the defense Matt Welnack is a sophomore news-edito- ment numbers significantly it away. On one play, Mitchell took the about. Anything can happen. And it hap- held OU to 10 points? It only took them rial journalism major from San Antonio. from that of previous years," pitch down the left sideline, into the end pened to TCU. three minutes to score those points, which Steffan said. If you were to say things just didn't go could lead you to say the defense gave Sand volleyball games are held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Clubbing the competition Vols, Gators to face off Thursdays and from 5 p.m. to By Richard Rosenblatt 35-29. 11 p.m Sundays. Women's golf captures 2nd place in Lubbock tournament ASSOCIATED PRESS The Vols (1-0) enter the game There will be a table tennis Tee Martin knows his place in after a week off; the Gators (2-0) By Wendy Bogama in one day. She said the second round mer. She said they had been hoping to tournament at 6 p.m. Monday SPORTS CO-€DfTOR Tennessee's offense: He passes, beat up on The Citadel and in the Rickel. More than SO was the most difficult for this reason, have some better competition, but Jamal Lewis runs. With all five players finishing in Northeast Louisiana. However, participants are scheduled to and the team had to count some high they were able to learn a lot in this It's just that in the heat of the pass the top 20, the eighth ranked scores. coach Steve Spurrier wasn't thrilled compete. tournament. rush, especially the one No. 2 with either win — the defense (MasterCard Collegiate Golf Ravaioli-Larkin said entering the All students interested in She said she was pleased with Florida expects to generate, the forced no turnovers against The Rankings) women's golf team placed third round they had a helpful wind, playing flag football, bad- Patterson's and Sutherland's perfor- Volunteers' quarterback won't hesi- Citadel, and the offense had five second in the Jeannine McHaney but they needed to make up some minton or billiards still have mances in their first tournament. tate to take off. turnovers (three interceptions, two Memorial Golf Tournament Monday strokes in order to win and weren't "They did great," she said. "The time to register. Sign-ups for and Tuesday. He did it against Syracuse two fumbles) against Northeast flag football and billiards end able to. first round was awesome, and they weeks ago. running nine times for The tournament, which took place Louisiana. on Sept. 30, and sign-ups for She said the first tournament is had a lot of adrenaline which may 80 yards and a touchdown in the in Lubbock, was the first tournament Lewis, who had 141 yards against badminton last until Sept. 23. always good to be able to see what have hurt them in the second. Vols' 34-33 win. On Saturday, of the fall for the Lady Frogs. Junior Syracuse, could be the key If he can The results from Sunday's needs to be worked on and is espe- "They had so much energy but he'll do just about anything to lead Angela Stanford was the highest fin- keep the Gators' defense honest, sand volleyball games were cially good for the freshmen to get were kind of wom out for the second No. 6 Tennessee to its first win isher on the team at third place, Martin will have time to throw to a Clark Sharks over Old School, some experience. round. Overall they did a great job. over the Gators after five straight behind Texas Tech's Brooke pair of excellent receivers in Spice Girls over Pi Phi B, EMT "We're off and running, and things They have so much talent, and losses. Lowrance and Oregon State's Peerless Price and Jermaine over Lambda Chi n, BSM over are looking good," she said. "It's a they're only going to make us better "I'm not going to try to outrun Kathleen Takaishi. She was one shot Copeland. TOF, Lambda Chi over FIJI, matter of getting the jitters out and and stronger and add to our level of them," Martin said. "I'm going to behind Takaishi and four back from The Gators care little about fine tuning." play this year." try to get rid of the ball before they Nice Tea over Lucky Charms, Lowrance. Tennessee's strategy. All they want Theta over Colby Cuties, Oregon State won the tournament The next tournament for the Lady get me." Senior Shannon Fisher tied for is to regain the SEC title they lost in Pacific Northwest over BSM with three players in the top five, and Frogs will be the Dick McGuire Not even the beloved Peyton 10th place, senior Susan Horton fin- '97. And it's especially irritating the and Pi Phi A over Net Texas Tech, the host school, came in Invitational Sept. 2^-26 at the Manning was able to deliver a win ished 12th, freshman Jennifer Vols won the SEC even though the Attraction third. Oregon State was the only other University of New Mexico over the Gators, who last year took Patterson placed 14th and freshman Gators beat them. ranked team competing in the tourna- Championship Golf Course in a quick 14-poinl lead and coasted to Anyone interested in intra- Lori Sutherland tied for 19th. "It's still a do-or-die game," murals or sports clubs can pick ment. They are ranked No. 22 in the Albuquerque, N.M. The Lady Frogs a 33-20 win at Florida Field. The team had to play 36 holes on Florida tailback Terry Jackson said. up an intramurals calendar or MasterCard Collegiate Golf won this tournament last year. Two years ago in Knoxville, it "This is Florida-Tennessee. In the Monday and 18 on Tuesday. Head Rankings. visit the recreation center in the "It will be a great tournament for was worse. Before the largest crowd past, whoever wins this game wins coach Angie Ravaioli-Larkin said the Rickel Building Room 229. Ravaioli-Larkin said other ranked us," Ravaioli-Larkin said. "We really at an on-campus stadium (107.608), the conference. I think this game course was very challenging mental- teams were originally scheduled to want to get out there and win back to the Gators broke to a 35-0 lead. The ly, and it was difficult to play 36 holes still has that much importance." come but backed out during the sum- back, and I know that we can." Vols made it respectable in losing Maybe more. FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI ♦ FIJI Can You Help Us? The Gentlemen of Phi Gamma Delta ♦ Congratulate their E ♦ ♦ The TCU Daily Skiff is looking for Homed Frog of the Week candidates. i—i 1998 Pledge Class: »-» Do you have a recommendation? E If so, tell the Skiff. We want to know: Who they are. why you think they ♦ ♦ are worthy of being a "Frog of the Week," and your name and phone num- Phil Aldridge ber. u. 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