GET SMU TICKETS HALF PRICE- PAGE 6 TCU DAILY SKIFF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,1994 TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 92NDYEAR, NO. 41 Kimbell gives $1 million to Election day battles reach climax art department Gubernatorial candidates BY SARAH RAACH TCU DAILY SKIFF campaign in Texas metros The Kimbell Art Foundation has awarded TCU a $1 million grant BY LAURA TOLLEY towards the funding of a master's ASSOCIATED PRESS program and eventually a doctoral Bush urges voters program in art history, said Mark E. HOUSTON — On the final day of Thistlethwaite, professor of art the campaign in a race considered too to cross party history. close to call. Democratic Gov. Ann The gift is part of the university's Richards and Republican challenger lines at local rally "Next Frontier" campaign to raise George W. Bush stumped for votes SI00 million in five years. Monday in the state's three largest BY GINGER RICHARDSON The endowment will accommo- cities. TCU DAILY SKIFF date the Kay and Velma Kimbell George W. Bush rallied his Chair of Art History, named after the LEClHOfV Republican supporters and benefactors whose estate established urged others to vote across the Kimbell Art Museum in 1972. # party lines in the upcoming Thistlethwaite will be the first governor's election during a They sounded familiar campaign person to hold the Kimbell chair. stop at his Tarrant County cam- themes to supportive crowds in Part of the grant will go to pay the paign headquarters on Friday. regions many consider important to increased salary for the position. Bush asked the standing victory in Tuesday's election — the Chancellor William E. Tucker room only crowd to reach out Dallas area, Houston, San Antonio said the grant is an expression of to all voters — regardless of and East Texas. confidence in TCU from the Kimbell party affiliation — for support The race remained a nail-biter to Art Foundation. during the final weekend of the end with a weekend poll showing "My colleagues and I are deeply campaigning before Tuesday's both candidates in a statistical dead grateful to the Board of Directors of election. heat. the Kimbell Art Foundation for their "Please don't overlook our At a rally along the Houston Ship expression of confidence in the Uni- Democrat and independent Channel. Richards spoke to about versity," Tucker said. "We shall friends." Bush said. "Because count it a special privilege to honor my message transcends party see Campaign, page 4 the trust placed in us." — it is hopeful and decent and Thistlethwaite said the grant will optimistic." be used to fund a master's program Vote at: Spectators at the rally that should be available to students included members of the in the fall of 1998. University National Rifle Association, TCU Dally Skiff/Tina Fitzgerald The donation will also be used to Christian Church, who carried signs that said, add a fourth full-time faculty mem- Hangin' out - Josh Spencer, sophomore Radio-TV-film major, and Jeff Moehling, "Don't let Annie get your gun ber to the art history program. junior ROTC nursing major, enjoy the unseasonably warm weather by relaxing most- 2720 S. University, ly outside their Tom Brown dorm room after class Monday afternoon. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. see Bush, page 3 see Kimbell, page 3 TCU student hopes to sing at Opryland, reaches for stars BY CASSIE CAWTHON "My goal at Opryland would be to gain She auditioned for and won the support of "Singing with Janie Frickie was a huge pulling me on stage to sing a few songs." TCU DAILY SKIFF experience and exposure," she said. "Sing, Gene Howell, president of Premier Entertain- thrill." Anderson said. "But mostly I enjoyed Anderson admits she loves the opportunity sing, sing is the name of the game if you ment of Dallas. using my talent to help others." to sing, even if she's not prepared. Strutting across stage and belting out her want to get anywhere in this business." Howell took her to Nashville, the country Anderson's list of performances includes Gregg's keyboardist John Freeman said, favorite songs comes naturally to a young Anderson has entertained audiences with music capital of the world, to meet music Billy Bob's Texas, the Dallas West End "You would never know having her on stage Texas native trying to jump on the country her vocal skills since age 7. when she first executives. Anderson later recorded her first Superbowl Peprally and during intermissions wasn't planned. She handles herself with music bandwagon. started singing at her church in Grand demo-tape, "I'm Ready," which features five at Dallas Freeze and Fort Worth Fire hockey confidence and ease while working the Angi Anderson, a 21 -year-old TCU senior, Prairie. songs written by various artists for Anderson. games. stage." is auditioning for a singing position Nov. 7 at "Angi has been a performer all her life," "Angi is the most sizzling singer 1 have "1 get a rush every time 1 take the stage," Although Anderson feels secure in her Opryland in Nashville, Tenn. said her mother, Winnie Anderson. "There seen come through this business in a long Anderson said. "I can't imagine my life with- singing career, she said she is glad she'll have Opryland is a 125-acre theme park featur- is not a shy bone in her body." time," Howell said. out it." a college degree on which to fall back. ing live musical entertainment. It attracts 2.5 She first became interested in country From there. Anderson's career has been Her enthusiasm for what she does is evi- "Getting a degree in advertising-public million visitors each year. music in sixth grade when she won a talent propelled into the country music spotlight. dent to everyone, especially her audiences. relations has always been a priority," she "Singing for Opryland would be the boost show singing "Don't It Make My Brown She has made several appearances on the "Crowds love Angi," said Bobby Smith, said. "If I'm not singing, I will use it to be that launches my career," Anderson said. Eyes Blue." She later sang that same song for TV variety sports show "Sunday Night head of music at Cowboys Nightclub in Dal- involved in music somehow." "Many accomplished performers were dis- a TCU scholarship board and was awarded a Showtime," where she sang and was inter- las and Arlington. "Her energy is always Anderson expects to graduate from TCU in covered there." fine arts scholarship. viewed by sports columnist Randy Galloway exciting to watch." May 1995, after which she hopes to begin her Anderson hopes to join the ranks of enter- That accomplishment gave Anderson the of Tlie Dallas Morning News. Most recently she has performed with Lib- life in Nashville, debuting at Opryland. tainers such as Lorrie Morgan, Little Texas confidence she needed to begin making her Then she performed with Janie Frickie at a erty recording artist Ricky Lynn Gregg. "It's not about fame and fortune," Ander- and Diamond Rio, whose careers all origi- dream of becoming a country music singer a telethon benefiting the West Texas Rehabili- "Whenever Ricky is in town. I go watch son said. "It's about loving what I do and get- nated at Opryland. reality, she said. tation Center in Abilene. his shows," she said. "Next thing I know, he's ting paid for it." Visiting prof speaks on everyday items County election goes to the dogs BY CHRISTI GIFFORD basically confirm that these arguments patents. Observations of shortcomings can be applied to every artifact," he are the things that drive inventors to TCU DAILY SKIFF fee, which would be used to lected by veterinarians when pro- make new things, Petroski said. BY ERNESTO MORAN said. administer the program and reim- viding rabies shots. State law will However, adding features may not TCU DAILY SKIFF Studying and improving simple Paper clips were the main focus of burse livestock owners for lost not allow both county and city the discussion, and Petroski said ever always be what the consumer wants, devices causes progress for everyday Forget the race for governor. livestock due to wild animals. animal registration fees. If the since the first patents of the gem clip he said. Fancy products are often just items—or artifacts — such as pencils, U.S. Senate seat up for grabs? Johnny Humphreys, state referendum passes, health depart- in the late nineteenth century, engi- marketing tools, he said. paper clips and soda cans, a Green Small potatoes. health department public infor- ment officials say the $ 1 fee will The patent examiner sometimes Honors visiting engineering professor neers have attempted to correct little The real issue in this election mation specialist, said there are not be enough to continue provid- said Monday. aspects of the device. argues that the improvement does not year? Free-roaming dogs. three areas of concern for health ing safe animal control services. The Honors Program Distinguished Paper clips aren't perfect devices, warrant a new patent. However, early A controversial referendum on department officials. Health department officials say he said Problems that had to be over- embodiments are usually not as good Lecture Series sponsored Henry Pet- today's election ballot has Fort Currently, pet owners must citizens may see cutbacks in ser- come include their tendency to slip off as later improvements, he said. roski, chairman of civil and environ- Worth-Tarrant County Public show proof of a current rabies vices such as investigating bites, "By making something more and mental engineering at Duke papers and only go on only one way.