).\i i AS - Pac,i: 8 FRIDAY RftlilbH 23,2001 Vbl.86No.07 TodayiSurmy 73, Low 55 Tomorrows Thmderstorms Hjgh 64, Low 55 An indepandant newspaper serving Southern Methodist University • Dallas, Texas 'Frat Rats' vs. 'Animal House' Sigma Alpha Universal Studios. "Frat Rats" was a raunchy, "Frat Rats" and "Animal House" to warrant a Student Life: savage comedy about college, particularly lawsuit brought against Universal in 1979- Epsilon alumnus recalls college Hart's own experiences with his SAE brothers 1980. Hart did not initiate the lawsuit himself, at SMU. Universal turned down the project but as he did not own the script when he submitted days never returned the script to Hart it to the director at Universal. But the owners at Three years later, however, Universal the time did bring the case to court. After two By Kristin Rasmussen released the popular comedy movie "Animal years, the judge eventually dismissed the case, House," which strongly resembled Hart's "Frat and Universal settled out of court with the CONTRIBUTING WRITER [email protected] Rats" script. owners of the script. "There are striking similarities between the Hart never let the failure of "Frat Rats" dis­ - "Animal House" is one of those classic col­ two," Hart said. "A lot of names and events are courage him. Before "Animal House" was lege movies some people think of when they a lot alike and in certain cases identical. The released, Hart had said, "The right college hear the word fraternity. Jim Hart, a 1969 grad­ character named 'Boon' in 'Animal House' is comedy will make millions." uate and alumnus of the Texas Delta chapter of even in my script" "Animal House," which grossed $141 mil­ Sigma Alpha Epsilon at SMU, is familiar with Richard Ware and Dennis Murphree, Hart's lion in the United States alone, actualized all of the similarities between the Delta Tau fraternity brothers, agree that many of the char­ Hart's prediction and helped him realize his Chi fraternity of the movie and his own frater­ acters bear striking resemblance to them and potential in screenplay writing. their brothers and that some events in the "I have enormous respect for Harold Ramis nity. Serenity Pang/Tub. DAII Y CAMPUS In January of 1975, Hart wrote a script titled movie are almost exactly like the ones the and the creators of 'Animal House'" Hart said. "Prat Rats" and submitted it to a director at SAEs experienced. "Ideally, I would have wanted to make 'Frat Member! of Sigma Alpha Epsilon pose for a pictwv In front of their 'Animal House.' An In fact, enough similarities existed between Animal, 8M pageS alumnus of SMU Mid SEA claims he had the original idea for the 1978 Universal movie. Learn Dobbs more talks than space Lecture: Financial whiz starts space Internet site By Nancy Black EDITOR IN CHILI Classes. £&&&*» [email protected] abound for students Buzz Lightyear's favorite saying is, looking for a change 'To infinity and beyond." Buzz might very well have taken those words right By Jake Lewis out of Lou Dobbs' mouth. As the CONTRIBUTING WRITER founder and CEO of SPACE.com, an [email protected] Internet site devoted to space travel and exploration, Dobbs knows a thing or Many students have class schedules two about the great beyond. He will filled with required courses that don't share stories of his quest to bring the allow time for them to think outside of wonders of space down to earth on the box. Engineering majors in partic­ Moses Oilria/THR DAILY CAMPUS Tuesday, March 27 during the Willis ular barely have enough room for The Meadows Jan Orchestra plays at a taiabratlon benefiting the new Meadows Museum. Thursday's event was for members only. M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. ejasses above and beyond their major "Today's unmanned explorations, requirements. space station construction and fascina­ For those with an available class tion with all things space excite the space next fall, worry not. There are public in a way we haven't seen since interesting classes available that might Reception honors members the manned space flights of the '60s »ven fulfill one of the General and early '70s," Dobbs said when he Education Curriculum requirements. By Nancy A. Lira Ensemble and individuals Carole Brandt, Dean of launched his Web site in 1999. "Space • "The classes that receive the best THyjBILV^BBPUS is the biggest story of our age." feedback many times involve class LWQUT EDITOR dressed in typical Spanish Meadows, summed up her feel­ [email protected] clothing greeted members as ings about the museum in one S PAC E . c o m participation," Scott Bartlett, Dedman offers news on cur­ ddvisor, said. "Any class where stu­ they entered. word—"alive," as she thanked QuickFacts Croquetas, paella, tapas, After reading the signs that the members for their contribu­ rent and future dents get to speak their minds." space missions, fol­ One class that will expand the albondigas. Meadows Jaz2 listed all the museum sponsors, tions. about opening events Orchestra, Spanish souvenirs ... Martha Vaughan, a contributing "The legacy of this museum lows scientific dis­ nfind is Philosophy 1318 - March 24, 7 p.m. coveries and pro­ Contemporary Moral Problems. what do all these things have in member, expressed her enthusi­ is in your hands," she said. Museum membership levels vides educational Students learn to look at situations common? All were a part of the asm about the future of the Young Collector's range from $30 for an SMU fac­ material on all from a more enlightened perspective. Meadows Museum Member museum. or graduate student to Circle Supper aspects of space "This is one class that tends to get Reception on Thursday. "I think this museum is not ulty, staff $2,500. Members names go on exploration. Live full rather quickly so don't hesitate to The reception, which is part only going to change SMU, but a permanent plaque inside the TV and audio feeds Dobbs sign up," Bartlett said. of the Meadows' International Dallas as a whole," she said. "I March 25,1:10 p.m. museum and will be recognized and conversations The art department is another Festival of Opening Events, was art most delighted with as the first contributors to the Building Dedication with space shuttle astronauts can also strong draw for students looking to designed by Neiman Marcus in Santiago Calatrava's exhibition, new museum. be accessed online. fulfill a GEC or perspective require­ order to recognize contributing, I thinfc it is getting the museum Ceremony Events celebrating the open­ Dobbs is no stranger to working ment. There are several 1300 level sponsor and educator level off on the right foot and is a 1-5 p.m. ing of the museum will continue online. As the founder and president of courses that are a breath of fresh air to museum members. perfect example of what is to throughout next week. From Community Celebration! CNN's financial arm, he created heavy, stagnant schedules laden with Members went on self-guid- come." black-tie events to a family bar­ CNNfn and CNNfn.com, the most vis­ major course work. Courses on pho­ ed tours of the building, gal­ The Meadows music depart­ becue, Meadows is making sure ited financial site on the Internet. tography, dancing, drawing and acting leries and die inaugural special ment entertained the members April I, 1-5 p.m. to honor all pf 'ts supporters, Dobbs joined the cable news network -always fill up at the start of registra- exhibition, "Poetics of with different forms of music, Movement: Hie Architecture of including the Meadows Jazz SMU and the Dallas communi­ Museum resumes in 1980 and was the executive vice jfon. Santiago Calatrava." Band, a harpist and several ty- president and a member of the net­ v "I'm taking Introduction to Studio regular hours. The Meadows Percussion pianists. work's executive committee before Drawing. You get thrown into [creat­ moving on to his space ventures. ing art.] The class is non-structured. As a journalist, Dobbs is well It's crazy," Penny Rodriguez, junior known for his work on CNN's environmental engineering major, "Moneyline NewsHour with Lou {gkid. "This is the first perspective Dobbs." With the recent record break­ Class that I've had room for in my Students wounded in gunfire ing lows reported on Wall Street, Schedule since my freshman year and Dobbs' visit to SMU is very timely, it's a lot of fun." according to Ralph Langer, interim „• In selecting courses, students put a chairman for the journalism division of fair amount of weight into what they SMU. Bear from others, but some students "CNN came to him and wanted him ire wary of rumors on campus. to establish their financial arm," "Even when a class sounds inter­ EL CAJON, Calif. (AP)—An Santee. Langer said. "This is a guy who is very esting, you still have to look into it 18-year-old student opened fire The suspect, identified by knowledgeable about business." He yourself," sophomore James Welsh at his high school Thursday, authorities as Jason Hoffman, anticipated a large turn out from the woundipg; three classmates and was shot in die jaw and buttocks, most serious injuries stem­ Cox School of Business at Tuesday's & Advisors are good sources for two teachers before he was shot the lecture. information on course selection, but by a police officer who engaged ming from the violence. Shotgun pellet wounds suf­ In 1999, Dobbs was awarded the they are not always the most objec- hiin in a running gun battle, UnidantHiad Horatio Alger Association Award for eye.