Business school gets gift
$400,000 to go for research fellowships

By Jillanne Johnson
Staff Reporter

The M.J. Neeley School of Business received a $400,000 endowment for two research fellowships from the Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation to commemorate Theodore’s 100th birthday.
Theodore Beasley made his fortune in Dallas as the founder and chair of Republic National Life Insurance. He served on the TCU Board of Trustees for 25 years. He personally gave $650,000 to the Brite Divinity School for scholarships given to students affiliated with the Disciples of Christ and various building projects on campus.

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The Powers That Be
Take a look at the upcoming cabinet members

Bush pledges ‘fresh start’
Inauguration ceremonies open with star-studded celebration

By Melissa DeLoach
Senior Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect George W. Bush promised the country “a fresh start” as he opened his inaugural celebration Thursday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Bush promised he would treat the office with care and never take it for granted. The presidency does not belong to any one person, but to the American people, he said.

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Bush’s inaugural speech to focus on support, unity, historian says

As president-elect George W. Bush takes the oath of office Saturday, he will without question reach out to those who did not vote for him, said Presidential Historian Paul F. Boller.
“Because the election dispute was determined by the Supreme Court, he will emphasize he is a president of all the people and appeal for support and unity,” said Boller, a professor emeritus of history.

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Art faculty to display works at annual exhibition
‘Insights’ to include professor, student works in various types of media

By Angie Chang
Skiff Staff

The TCU art faculty will display its works in an annual exhibition titled “Insights” which opens Monday.
Ron Watson, chairman of the art department, said the exhibition will feature recent works by studio art and graphic design faculty that will be displayed in the exhibition hall. Student art selected by the faculty will be displayed in the halls of the first and second floor of Moudy Building North.

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Starting back where he began
Alexander returns to TCU for new role as director of admissions marketing

By Bethany McCormack
Staff Reporter

After graduating in May 2000, Ben Alexander returned to campus this semester in a new role — staff member.
The former advertising/public relations major and Student Government Association president is now the director of admissions marketing at TCU.

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TCU employee injures left hip in SC
Doctor says surgery to repair damage scheduled for today at Harris

By Ram Luthra
Staff Reporter

TCU employee Anita Doughty broke her hip Thursday morning as she was checking room schedule cards on the second floor of the Student Center, said Larry Markley, director of the Student Center.
Doughty, 59, said she was walking down the hall about 9:15 a.m. when she felt a sharp pain on the lower-left side of her hip. She immediately fell to the ground and screamed for help.

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Inaugural woe
It’s time for the opposition to rest

President Bill Clinton is on the way out after eight debatably successful years as the nation’s leader. President-elect George W. Bush will officially be sworn in during the inauguration ceremony Saturday in Washington, D.C.
There have been issues addressed in reference to Bush’s stance on the death penalty or his ability to keep up effective foreign affairs, but for one day, none of that should matter.

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Clinton’s reign comes to an end
‘Slick Willie’ era marked by political successes, struggles

Come Saturday, little George W. will be sworn in, officially ending the Slick Willie era.
Whether you love or hate Bill Clinton, you have to admit Washington will be a lot less interesting with him gone.

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Industry HDTV encryption scheme ludicrous
MPAA’s proposal to limit reproduction of broadcasts takes away common amenity

High-Definition Television (HDTV) has been a subject among home theater buffs and broadcasters for several years now. The promise of HDTV is that it will produce near life-like images that will make the current standard television broadcasts seem unbearable.
However, the technology has yet to become mainstream, with only 600,000 digital television sets and monitors being sold last year. It seems that there are numerous obstacles facing the reality of HDTV becoming commonplace in our homes.

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Just say no to resolutions

The year 2000 has melted away and 2001 is upon us. I returned to my residence hall Sunday, and I was greeted by a large sign asking, “What is your New Year’s Resolution?”
I didn’t know this was going to be asked of me. If this was a test, I certainly didn’t have an answer.

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Appointees find a home
Bush’s Cabinet hopefuls look to be approved after hearings
despite election 2000 saga, bitter attitudesd

Since the Florida recount saga ended and the George W. Bush transition team saga began, political pundits from Capitol Hill to Timbuktu have spent the weeks leading up to Saturday’s inauguration analyzing, debating and arguing over whether Bush’s Cabinet hopefuls are loyal enough and squeaky-clean enough to survive a 50-50 Senate filled with democratic senators with long memories and bitter attitudes.

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New Venture
New head coach brings small town support, work ethic to Frogs

By Natascha Terc
Skiff Staff

His first taste as head coach may have thrust him unexpectedly onto national television, but Gary Patterson, TCU’s new head football coach, simply pulled out his playbook and started calling the shots.
Patterson got a jump-start on his career as head coach when he stepped up to lead TCU in the GMAC Mobile Alabama Bowl in December.

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Track teams to compete at OU

By Colleen Casey
Skiff Staff

The TCU men’s and women’s track and field teams begin competition at the Oklahoma Indoor Classic Saturday in Norman, Okla.
Oklahoma will also host Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Houston, Texas-Arlington, as well as individual women participants from Oklahoma State and individual men participants from Stephen F. Austin.

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Features

Best of 2000
From movies to music, one reviewer picks last year’s best bets

While the media and the nation were worried about the 2000 election, most of the country was using the benefits of the good economy to boost the pockets of the entertainment companies. Even though the year in movies, music and television had minimal critical praise, the audience happily spent millions for their entertainment.

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Film fanatic predicts Golden Globe winners

By Meryn Bandy
Skiff Staff

The Golden Globe Awards have been called “Hollywood’s best party,” bringing together stars from film and television and allowing geniuses of both drama and comedy to shine separately. The Golden Globe Awards give actors like Jim Carrey a chance to become “the Tom Hanks of the Golden Globes” and honor outrageous dramatic performances, such as Geoffrey Rush’s over-the-top portrayal of the Marquis de Sade in “Quills.”

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