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SPEECHES
Don’t let opportunities pass you by

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson offered insight into a variety of health issues.

Joel Siegel, film critic for ABC-TV, spoke (and joked) about Judaism in movies and American culture.
Best-selling author Gail Sheehy recounted the effects of Sept. 11 on the New York City suburb of Middletown.

Longtime sportscaster Pat Summerall discussed finding his faith in Christianity.

All of these speeches happened on campus, but just how many students were in attendance?

TCU students are given opportunities to hear many famous people speak for free — opportunities that go to waste far too often.

Sure, it’s important to study, or sleep or earn money, but getting in another round of Madden 2004 or watching the latest episode of “Friends” when you could easily tape it are not so important.

We’re not trying to say that you should bend over backwards to attend every speech delivered on campus. Nobody does that.

But the opportunity to see even one of these diverse speakers has the possibility of changing your life. And these chances may never present themselves again.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who just might become the first Hispanic president if he runs in 2004, is scheduled to speak Friday.

If you care at all about seeing a possible future president of the United States, or are interested in politics, don’t miss this chance. You might regret it someday.