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• alumna Recognized Teacher rewarded for gracious efforts in the classroom PAGE 3 Chemical spill clears BSB Student breaks vial of • CHILDHOOD SCREENS caustic substance Recent films highlight youthful themes and By Li z Fo r e m a n nostalgia Ed i t o r -i n -c h i e f PAGE 4 The Baylor Sciences Building •THE BEARICADE was evacuated for more than two The volleyball team has hours Tuesday after a hazard- avid supporters. Check out ous chemical spill that occurred the way they support BU around 3 p.m. in a second-floor chemistry lab. PAGE 5 A female graduate student, whose name has not been re- FACULTY SENATE leased, was handling the con- tents of a shipping container Faculty senate discusses in lab E253R, when the vial of policy changes tert-Butyl isocyanide hit a bench and cracked, spilling less than By Ad e o l a Ar o one milliliter onto the floor and St a f f w r i t e r her lab coat, said Lori Fogleman, director of media communica- Faculty senators met Tues- tions. day afternoon and briefly dis- The Lariat initially reported cussed a new federal law that on its Web site that the chemical would allow students under the spilled was Cyanide. However, age of 17 to get federal funding the chemical was tert-Butyl iso- for college education. cyanide, said Dr. Bruce Dobson, The change in the law could a chemistry lecturer who was under a ventilated hood in the (Top) Police respond to mean that younger students overseeing work in the lab. research lab to be neutralized, a chemical spill in the are admitted into a university, Tert-Butyl isocyanide is an said Rob Barlow, Waco Fire De- Baylor Sciences Build- according to Dr. Larry Lehr, odorous, highly flammable partment acting assistant chief ing Tuesday afternoon. member of the faculty senate The building was closed chemical that can be toxic by in- present at the scene. and professor of environmental around 3:00 and was halation, according to the Mate- Once the chemical was science. re-opened just before 6 rial Safety Data Sheet provided placed under the fume hood, the Senate members briefly dis- p.m. by the Occupational Safety and self-ventilated lab was sealed off cussed what problems may arise Health Administration. for the night, said Jill Scoggins, from having younger students (Right) Waco Fire Depart- Fogleman said the student assistant vice president for me- admitted to the university. ment Acting Assistant was checked at the scene but dia communications. “One issue that we brought Chief Rob Barlow releas- not treated for any injuries. No The room has self-contained up that I thought was interest- es an official statement one else was injured in the inci- airflow that does not mix with ing was the housing issue,” said to the media following dent. Waco Fire Department and air outside the room, she said. the spill of what was Dr. Joan Supplee, professor of its Hazmat team were called to The Baylor Sciences Build- confirmed as tert-Butyl history and faculty senate mem- contain the chemical. ing was re-opened to students, isocyanide. ber. In addition to evacuating faculty and staff at roughly 5:45 Supplee said lowering the the building while the spill was p.m. Tuesday. Ph o t o s By age requirement is an impor- cleaned, Bagby Avenue between “Fortunately we had a re- Je d De a n tant issue to address because it University Parks and Second searcher who followed proce- would mean that minors would Street was closed. dure and stayed safe,” Fogle- be living with adults. The Hazmat team acted to man said. that neutralizes the toxicity of vid Pennington said that shortly “The student had on protec- Dr. Dennis Myers, chair- contain the toxic chemical by us- After the spill occurred, fumes within it — then activated after the accident, the student tive eyewear, gloves, long pants man of the Faculty Senate, said ing sand to absorb it, then trans- Fogleman said, the student an alarm and called the Baylor involved went to his office to en- and closed shoes, Pennington some faculty members favored ferring the contaminated sand placed the vial into the fume Police Department. sure that the Department of Risk said, “She was fully protected.” younger-than-average students’ into a container, which was put hood — a vacuum contraption Chemistry Professor Dr. Da- Management had been notified. ability to adapt to the university setting and were impressed with their high level of motivation. An admission committee will be working with enroll- ment management to find out Chamber extinguishes eternal flame what Baylor’s policy on the fed- By La u r a Re m s o n eral law will be. took action to prevent injuries asked us to put (the flame) out,” St a f f w r i t e r Also in attendance for the by setting a 2 a.m. cut-off curfew. After the last few years, meeting was Baylor’s Interim The flame would be returned to Chamber knew that changes Provost Elizabeth Davis. students six hours later, at 8 a.m. would be made; it was only a Faculty senators discussed In the past few years of However, in an unexpected turn matter of time. topics with Davis concerning homecoming, the guarding of of events, the guarding was can- “Chamber made the decision requirements and retention of the flame has become a news celled at 11:30 p.m., when Baylor to change the tradition before new students, the university’s story in itself. After numerous police put out the flame and no- being approached by the uni- promotion policy for faculty accidents, Chamber has decided tified Baylor Chamber of Com- versity — that was members of and Baylor’s faculty evaluation to end the guarding of the flame merce. One student dislocated Student Life, along with Risk review. tradition this year. her knee and another suffered a Management. It was not a tell- According to Dr. Ray Can- In 2005, after recommenda- concussion. ing, it was more of a sit-down non, professor of mathematics, tions from the Department of Last year, the curfew was type of discussion,” Vickers senators questioned and ad- Risk Management, the decision once again set to 2 a.m., but said. “The university as a whole dressed concerns about both the was made to move the bonfire fighting put another two people agreed this is not where we need promotion and faculty review from Fountain Mall to the park- in the hospital. One was a police to be.” policies. The senators sought ing lot of the Ferrell Center. officer, who dislocated his finger After looking into the flame clarification of what the expec- Then, 2006 saw the first in a during the commotion. -guarding tradition, Chamber tations were and how faculty string of injuries blamed on the “It only takes one student,” was contacted by upper-level would be evaluated. flame. Then-junior Justin Brown said Houston senior Tanner administration and told to re- Currently faculty members said he was hit in the face with Vickers, a freshman mass meet- vamp this tradition or it would that were eligible for promo- a lacrosse stick by the freshmen ing chair of Chamber. “In this be totally lost. guarding the flame. He was tak- case, it was a group of students “The university had ap- tion before 2006 are required Ro u n d Up Fi l e Ph o t o en to the hospital with a broken and it took their actions and proached us and said we can- to obtain a letter of evaluation Freshmen guard last year’s eternal flame during Homecoming 2008 nose. from outside of the university. festivities. The eternal flame tradition will not be conducted in this fash- that’s all it really takes. One In 2007, the administration According to Supplee, altera- ion because of the hospitalization of many over the tradition’s history. person gets hurt, so Baylor PD see FLAME, pg. 6 tions are currently in the works for that aspect of the promotion policy. “We’ve been working on a revision to the promotion policy Waco mayor confronts America’s crisis for quite some time, so we are still working on that,” Supplee By Le n a Wa t e r s the American Recovery and a local basis. The Baylor College The bailout is an issue that move that was necessary for our said. Re p o r t e r Reinvestment Act is affecting Republicans hopes students will draws multiple viewpoints. present financial condition. Myers said that no motions Waco. It will be a discussion of leave the event with the knowl- While it is not known if DuPuy “We were in a worst-case were passed at this meeting. While words like bailout and the bailout and stimulus efforts, edge of specific examples about will be taking a position on the scenario,” said Galveston se- stimulus have been around for a said Pasadena junior Matt Hrna, how this legislation is affecting issue, student political organiza- nior Oscar Boleman, president In while, they are now having a di- president of Baylor College Re- Waco. tions are offering their opposing of the Baylor Democrats. “The OPINION rect affect on the Waco commu- publicans. “We want to give the stu- perspectives. stimulus was an idea that came nity and younger generations. DuPuy has held the office dents an opportunity to come “On an issue as large as the up and that has brought relief “This is a place Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy of mayor since May 2005 and listen to Mayor DuPuy so that politicians in Washington, D.C., where it was needed. If people rich with culture, hopes to aid students in under- is currently serving her third they might understand how the indebting us ... currently about were worried about national standing the current political and final term, which expires bailout influences them directly, $39,000 per person, it is impera- debt for our generation, we with history — situation when she speaks at 6 May 2010. She received both her at the local level,” Hrna said. tive that we become knowledge- should not have gone into Iraq p.m. today in 349 Draper Aca- Bachelor of Arts and Master of “Since it is harder for one to able about the issues and that we and Afghanistan.” territory McDonald’s demic Building. The event is Arts degrees from Baylor. grasp the idea of trillions of dol- stand up for our own futures,” Through this event, the Bay- has no business sponsored by the Baylor College Since most government de- lars flowing from Washington, Hrna said. lor College Republicans hope to Republicans. cisions are local, most of the D.C., it makes it easier when one The Baylor Democrats, how-

invading.” DuPuy will focus on how stimulus will be distributed on makes the issue local.” ever, view the legislation as a see MAYOR, pg. 6 PAGE 2

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Director says magazine reflects Baylor well Sheryn Jones is certainly entitled to her opinion about Baylor Magazine. But I find it hard to understand how a publication that regularly commu- nicates to alumni all the great things happening at Baylor in terms of the quality and character of our students, the new discoveries and teaching excellence of our faculty and the re- markable achievements of our alumni “does an injustice to the heart and soul [of] Baylor.” Our recent issues have shared with over 120,000 alumni and friends of the university – including the parents of current Baylor student– stories about the exciting programs at Baylor, like Line Camp, which introduces students to the historical roots of the university and teaches them to appreciate the tradition and heritage that makes Baylor great; about you, our students, and the amazing work you are doing to address poverty both locally and around the world; about your dedicated professors and their efforts to investigate the causes of addiction; and about countless Baylor alumni who are making a positive impact around the world. I contend that these kinds of stories reflect powerfully the very heart and soul of Baylor University. But don’t take my word for it. I Fast-food golden arches are invite you to judge for yourself. Pick up a Baylor Magazine around campus or visit us online at www.baylormag. com. Spend some time with Baylor Magazine and see if you don’t find the poor additions to Louvre true heart and soul of Baylor Univer- Globalization strikes again. However, the French are just making Mc- sity. Next month, the familiar golden arches of Editorial Donald’s job even easier. McDonald’s is the McDonald’s will be found in a rather unconven- leading global food service retailer with more Randy Morrison tional place—the Louvre museum in Paris. beautiful street in the world. than 31,000 local restaurants serving more than Director of Baylor Magazine The Louvre houses some of the world’s most Classy and sophisticated, the Louvre is dedi- 58 million people in 118 countries each day. famous and treasured art, from the Mona Lisa cated to the preservation of thousands of paint- According to an Associated Press article, France to the works of Rembrandt It has dominated ings, statues and treasures displayed throughout is McDonald’s top market outside of the United central Paris since the 12th century, first as a resi- the palace. McDonald’s is showing a lack of States. dence for royalty, and since 1793 as a museum. respect for the French culture by assuming that In 2007, Starbucks closed its location in the our fast food empire is deserving of being held Opinion Policy This is a place rich with culture, with history — Forbidden City, Beijing, after months of contro- territory McDonald’s has no business invading. in similar esteem to the high art of the Louvre. versy. The 587-year-old historical site has served Members of the museum staff have even The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader Though McDonald’s may be viewed as the as a home to Chinese emperors and is overflow- viewpoints through letters to the fast food super giant of the world, it cannot raised complaints. ing with history. Though the palace managers editor and guest columns. Opinions boast of these centuries of history like the Lou- “This is the last straw,” one art historian told invited the café to become a part of the palace expressed in the Lariat are not neces- vre. To take such a place where pieces of ancient The Daily Telegraph, a United Kingdom publica- for financial reasons, many Chinese people felt sarily those of the Baylor administra- civilization are preserved and taint it with tion. “This is the pinnacle of exhausting consum- as though its very presence was disrespectful of tion, the Baylor Board of Regents or the greasy, unhealthy Americanized food is unfath- erism, deficient gastronomy and very unpleasant Chinese culture. The New York Times reported Student Publications Board. omable. Granted, the McDonald’s will reside odours in the context of a museum.” in 2007 that an anchor for Chinese state televi- in the food court beneath the actual museum Museum spokeswoman Aggy Lerolle said sion led an online protest. The French should known as the Carrousel du Louvre, but that that it is not up to the museum to veto Mc- take a similar stand against the diminishing of doesn’t change the fact that a corporate giant is Donald’s arrival since the Carrousel is run by a their own culture. Corrections Policy sinking its claws into the most visited museum private company rather than the museum, which It is a shame that we can no longer visit in the world. is run by the state. a cultural venue without seeing America’s The Baylor Lariat is committed to ensur- The fast food chain is celebrating its 30th However, the Louvre should have taken signature food stamp somewhere in the vicinity. ing fair and accurate reporting and will anniversary in France and, undoubtedly, jump- a more active stance to preserve its cultural While there’s nothing wrong with globalization correct errors of substance on Page 2. ing at the chance to bring in more revenue. qualities. The McDonald’s is meant to represent or bringing cultures together in mutual appre- Corrections can be submitted to the edi- The golden arches have already established American cuisine among other world cuisines ciation, that doesn’t mean we should be able to tor by sending an e-mail to Lariat_let- their presence in another prominent place in in the food court. Of all things, Americans stroll through the Louvre munching on a Big [email protected] or by calling 254-710- Paris—the Champs Élysées, known as the most shouldn’t want McDonald’s to be a foreigner’s Mac while viewing the Mona Lisa. 4099. one taste of America.

Garland hopes joining BAA, BOR would enhance harmony

The alumni of Baylor University care deeply about their alma “fling our green and gold afar, over 90 percent of Baylor alumni mater. This year’s 100th anniversary of Homecoming, which is have built their homes and established their careers outside of made possible by the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, will once the city of Waco. Baylor alums live in all 50 states and a number again provide an opportunity for many generations of graduates Point of of foreign countries. In response to the desire of our alumni to to come together in celebration of the special place that is Baylor retain their association with Baylor and with fellow graduates, we University. support an active communications program that reaches out in There is something about Baylor University that inspires deep a variety of manners to alumni worldwide. The Baylor Network affection and commitment in those who serve and have been View has built a strong series of programs based on interests in busi- impacted by her. ness and athletics as well as among women and Baylor parents. The leadership of this university works hard every day to b y Dr. Da v i d Ga r l a n d Very soon the Network will launch a significant career services make sure that we are doing what is best for Baylor so that gradu- Web site for our alumni. These are the sorts of programs that cur- ates who return for the 200th anniversary of Homecoming will rent and future Baylor alumni want and deserve. have that same sense of affection and commitment. I fully believe that it is in the best interest of our 140,000 living We believe that our proposal to the Baylor Alumni Associa- Baylor University. graduates to have Baylor’s alumni relations program part of the tion to work together to serve our alumni is in the best interest of Baylor is unique among outstanding educational institutions university itself. An organization that represents a fraction of our Baylor and is in the best interest of our current and future alumni. because of its decision to be academically rigorous while main- alumni, is locally focused and supports only a few events annu- In order to facilitate an open dialogue and to directly engage taining a strong commitment to our Baptist heritage as we seek ally does not represent best practices and does not meet the needs alumni, students, faculty and staff in this discussion, we have to educate young men and women who can make a difference for of Baylor alumni around the globe. been enthusiastic about sharing our proposal in a number of our Christ in the world. Baylor should speak to all of its alumni with one integrated regular communications. But that uniqueness is not a reason to fail to provide the kind and strong voice while providing meaningful services to alumni Unfortunately, some have chosen to negatively characterize of comprehensive, high-quality alumni relations program that all near and far, engaging university graduates in advancing uni- our offer rather than responding to it on the basis of its merits. versity goals, offering former students opportunities to support The proposal to unify our alumni outreach efforts was devel- financially students and academic programs, and calling forth oped after a significant investment of time studying public and ambassadors that will represent proudly the university in their private universities nationwide. The proposal to unify our alumni circles of influence. In that research we discovered a consistent pattern among As it is presently structured, the Baylor Alumni Association alumni programs with strong, direct and formal connections to outreach efforts was developed after a is a private organization, legally independent of the university. their university. We also found alumni associations which, in significant investment of time studying That status separates the BAA from the university and requires their loyalty to their alma mater, partner actively with univer- public and private universities us to engage them in ways consistent with other entities legally sity leadership to advance goals and help to prosper university independent of Baylor. While we will continue to do what is programs and students. nationwide. necessary to support their independence, we do not believe that The argument that Baylor’s uniqueness requires an alumni as- the present model is effectively serving Baylor alumni. sociation separate from the university to preserve an independent Our proposal is that the current BAA join forces with Baylor’s voice for alumni has absolutely no merit. Baylor had strong and Dr. David Garland, Interim President alumni network and communications program to do what is best active voices of dissent before the Alumni Association became for Baylor alumni and those who will soon graduate to join them. independent in 1980, and it will continue to have and to welcome Together - unified in purpose and focused on the future - Baylor those voices in the future. Baylor alumni deserve. University and the BAA can create the finest and most effective The claim that an external alumni association is the only way Baylor’s alumni want an alumni relations program that alumni outreach effort in the nation. to maintain an opportunity for dissent is disproven every day reaches out to them and provides them meaningful opportuni- at universities across the nation and among the constituents of ties to stay connected to Baylor. Consistent with our pledge to Dr. David Garland is Baylor’s interim president.

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MELISSA PERRY Teachers spend an average teachers.” citement, but one of comfort. She “It’s about putting your heart realized that she was the focus REPORTER of $1,000 of their own money on Shepard said he submitted an cites her years in Baylor’s School into every aspect, not just deliv- of the special presentation, not classroom supplies, according to online nomination and was lat- of Education as a time of incred- ering a lesson,” Williams said. birds. It started out as an ordinary the program’s Web site. The goal er contacted by Offi ceMax and ible preparation for the task of Believing she was headed to “I had no idea,” Williams school day for kindergarten of the program is to end teacher- informed that Williams would teaching. the cafeteria to take her class to a said. “It was a blessing and teacher and 2008 alumna, Han- funded classrooms. be one of 1,000 teachers from “My Baylor professors program on birds, Williams had it was exciting, but there are nah Williams. Not only was Williams rec- around the country to be recog- stressed classroom management no idea all of the kindergarten so many great teachers here. I Williams was prepared for ognized for her excellence in nized on that day. and setup, and making the class- and fi rst-grade students were would never have expected to class as usual at Mountainview teaching, but for her dedication “It’s really good for our kids room a safe place,” Williams said. waiting to see Offi ceMax present get something like that.” Elementary School but, little she to provide students with the best and certainly our campus, and “It does take a lot of outside prep- her with more than $1,000 worth Even now, Williams is still know, a surprise was waiting for possible supplies and materials, the teacher to recognize someone aration but this is my calling and of supplies including a printer, shocked that she was chosen to her. even if it means spending her who puts a lot into their room, I want to do the best I can.” camera, staplers, paper clips and receive such a generous award. On Oct. 6, Williams was rec- own money. not expecting to be reimbursed,” Williams says her Baylor a new leather desk chair. “It was overwhelming; I ognized by the “A Day Made “Whatever kids need, she Shepard said. “Her room is a re- professors put their hearts into Even after she was brought don’t like getting up in front of Better Program,” presented by gets,” said Bill Shepard, the ally exciting place to be.” teaching her and fellow students, up on stage, Williams was still people,” Williams said. “I got up Offi ceMax and Adopt-A-Class- principal of Mountainview El- For Williams, the classroom which makes her want to do the unaware of what was going on there and it was like a dream. It’s room. ementary. “She is one of those should not only be a place of ex- same for her kindergartners. until she saw her husband and still kind of surreal.” Business panel stresses social responsibility BY BETHANY MOORE out companies whose business cially responsible investing,” Sta- REPORTER practices negatively impact the mile said. “Having it on campus community, promote long-term showed that these companies and A socially responsible compa- investment value and invest in Baylor are all committed to social ny is one that works for the bet- the community. responsibility.” terment of the local community Randall Brown, manager of Budde said that when the and the world, not only itself, a compensation and benefi ts at company he works for heard panel of investment professionals Baylor, explained why it is impor- about the genocide in Darfur in explained to students Tuesday. tant for students to understand 2008, it used its power to try to The panelists included Rodric business ethics and responsibil- put a stop to the social injustice. ity to others. TIAA-CREF pressured several “ “It is important to understand companies to end their business Consumers have the that everyone has the opportunity ties with the Sudanese govern- greatest influence on to infl uence ethical decisions that ment or take steps to improve companies.” companies make regarding labor conditions in Darfur. practices, environmental issues Of the 22 companies targeted, and social and ethical issues,” 10 have taken action against the Randall Brown Manager of Comp and Benefits Brown said. “Consumers have the Sudanese government, while greatest infl uence on companies others have committed to subsi- with the purchasing decisions dize projects focused on bringing Cummins, an executive offi cer of that they make on a daily basis. education, health care and water investment services for Guide- Individual investors and fund supplies to the region. Stone Financial Resources SBC, managers are able to voice their The panel discussion is caus- and Scott J. Budde, the managing opinions on companies’ decisions ing Stamile to look at these com- director of TIAA-CREF Global during shareholder meetings.” panies in a new light. MATTHEW HELLMAN | LARIAT PHOTOGRAPHER Social and Community Investing. David Stamile, Penland Resi- “I will probably go back Both GuideStone and TIAA-CREF dence Hall director, attended the home and take a look at the mu- Living life on the edge are investment companies that panel discussion and said it was a tual funds these companies offer promote conscientious fi nancial great chance to learn about what and select a socially responsible San Antonio freshman Jim Croswell leaps over water rapids in the Baylor drainage system as he hurries investment. companies are doing to help the fund,” Stamile said. to class Thursday afternoon. A few ways the panel mem- world through their business bers’ companies are becoming so- practices. Staff Writer Adeola Aro contrib- cially responsible is by screening “It raised awareness for so- uted to this story. Navy fl irts with putting women on submarines in subs. happen if a woman discovered at rate facilities.) BY PAULINE JELINEK “There’s just a whole lot less sea that she was pregnant? The passageways and hatches AND RUSS BYNUM privacy on board a submarine,” “If women can be on space are so narrow that those aboard ASSOCIATED PRESS said retired Navy Capt. Mike shuttles and on surface ships, are always rubbing up against McKinnon, commanding offi cer I think they ought to be able to each other — a situation played ST. MARYS, Ga. — Submari- of the Kings Bay sub base near St. work on submarines,” said Lisa for laughs in the 1959 Cary Grant ners sleep nine to a bunk room. Marys from 2004-07 and a former Goins, who retired in February comedy “Operation Petticoat,” There are four showers and seven skipper of the submarine USS after a 20-year Navy career. She in which a World War II sub res- toilets for the roughly 140 enlisted Kentucky. “But I think grown served aboard aircraft carriers cues a group of stranded Army men. The passageways on board adults and professionally mind- and at the prison at Guantanamo nurses. the vessel are so narrow that crew ed people can deal with those is- Bay, Cuba. “I completely believe this members can barely squeeze by sues.” Kings Bay is the East Coast would put strain on some rela- each other without touching. Over the past two weeks, top base for the Navy’s Ohio-class tionships because there are trust And that’s on the roomiest leaders at the Pentagon have said submarines, which are armed issues,” said Jennifer Simmons, submarines. they are considering ending an- with Trident nuclear missiles and whose husband serves on a sub- The Navy is considering al- other in the dwindling number of go on 77-day tours of duty under- marine at Kings Bay. “It’s asking lowing women to serve aboard military specialties reserved for water. for sexual harassment cases left submarines for the fi rst time, 16 men only. The 18 Ohio-class subs would and right. If you’re trying to go years after bringing female sail- Offi cials said a decision could probably be the fi rst to take on through a passageway together, ors onto surface combat ships. come soon, and women could be women since they are the largest guess what — you’re going to ASSOCIATED PRESS Some sailors and wives warn aboard subs by 2011. in the undersea fl eet, 200 feet lon- touch.” An Aug. 22, 2004, photo shows the lack of personal space in passage- that putting men and women The Navy will have to work ger than the Navy’s fast-attack The Navy bans “fraterniza- ways and living quarters on submarines. The Navy is considering allow- together in extremely close quar- through a host of issues fi rst. submarines. tion” between unmarried men ing women to serve aboard submarines for the first time. ters underwater for weeks at Would men and women get Still, at 560 feet, Ohio-class and women. Punishment can a time is just asking for sexual separate bathrooms and sleep- subs are a tight fi t for their 160- range from a letter in the offend- women to serve on combat ships is being drawn up and could be harassment cases and wrecked ing quarters, as is already done man crews. Sailors sleep in er’s fi le to a court-martial. Navy was pronounced a success by the fi nished by the end of the month marriages. But supporters of aboard surface ships? Would the cramped bunk rooms roughly offi cials said they had no imme- Navy long ago. But it was not all or early November, after which it the idea say it is a matter of fair- process of integrating subs begin the size of walk-in closets. The diate fi gures on reports of frater- smooth sailing. would be sent up the chain of com- ness and equal opportunity, and with female offi cers, followed by 140 enlisted men share two bath- nization aboard its ships. Offi cials said the paperwork for mand and then to Defense Secre- what worked on ships can work enlisted women? What would rooms. (The offi cers have sepa- The rule change that allowed changing the policy on submarines tary Robert Gates for his approval.

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By An d r e w Mu n o z and advancing the plot at an even tuitous amounts of yoga. Co n t r i b u t o r pace, the film often stops in order In reality, it is Vince Vaughn to snap off another witty one- and John Favreau who save the Eden is the world’s greatest liner, or toss out one more over- struggling movie. Their charac- adult playground. On Eden East, the-top sight gag. Furthermore, a ters’ interaction rarely misses a vacationers enjoy a never-ending lot of the smaller jokes often fall beat, often resulting in the mov- party of alcohol, dancing, fine flat as the characters constantly ie’s funniest moments. When dining, great music and fantastic bicker in an attempt to one up these two attempt to one-up each one other. other, it actually works and helps MOVIE “Couple’s Retreat” is in fact move the plot along. It makes one REVIEW a comedy, but it also attempts to wonder if the movie really need- deal with the very serious drama ed all four couples. that people in struggling relation- It really is a shame the movie beach life, while the resort staff ships endure. turned out the way it did because caters to their every whim. Jason and Cynthia have been it truly did have so much poten- Unfortunately, the majority struggling for years to conceive tial. Filmed in Bora Bora, the cin- of “Couple’s Retreat” takes place a child, Joey and Lucy (John ematography is truly beautiful to on Eden West, where guests start Favreau and Kristin Davis) have look at with its white sand, blue each day off with “Couple’s Skill both engaged in numerous af- waters and tropical vegetation. Building” in the hopes that rela- fairs after the romance in their The acting isn’t half bad as the tionships will be repaired as each marriage died, Shane and Trudy majority of the cast performs well couple engages in several activi- (Faizon Love and Kali Hawk) are and makes the characters believ- ties with the goal of discovering dealing with the 20-year age dif- able, but the idea is something their “power animal.” ference between the two of them, most people can get behind. Eden might be a paradise, but while Dave and Ronnie (Vince The main struggle comes it certainly isn’t a vacation. Vaughn and Malin Akerman) from the writing. Instead of slow- McCl a t c h y Ne w s p a p e r s The movie tells the story of struggle through almost every ing it down and thinking things Four couples attempt to enjoy a nice meal while vacationing in “Couple’s Retreat.” Trying to solve all of their four couples who embark on aspect of their relationship while through, it seems like the writers marrital problems in one trip, they vacation to Bora Bora to take advice from a marital mentor. a vacation to Eden where one remaining completely oblivious only seemed to care about the couple, Jason and Cynthia (Ja- to the fact. movie’s high points and biggest When it all comes together couple of weeks. made with the goal of passing by son Bateman and Kristen Bell) While the movie will pause laughs. and the movie tells its story, it In the end, Vaughn and com- as “acceptable” rarely leave audi- hope to save their dying mar- and get serious every now and While those are indeed impor- leaves the distinct impression pany provide an acceptable way ences satisfied. Instead, moviego- riage while everyone else simply then, it mostly deals with the tant aspects, it doesn’t really mat- that the point wasn’t to tell a for any couple to pass an hour ers will find themselves lament- enjoys island life for a week. The couples’ problems in a come- ter when everything in between story and engage the audience; it and a half of their time. “Cou- ing what could have been when movie has a good premise, but it dic fashion in the form of group them is neglected and simply feels like the whole thing was an ple’s Retreat” will deliver some the credits roll. simply comes out choppy. therapy, which involves feeding thrown together for the sake of excuse for some real-life friends laughs and even wraps itself up Instead of flowing properly sharks, massage therapy and gra- filling up space and screen time. to go hang out in Bora Bora for a in an endearing way, but movies Grade: C Underoath drummer expands musical horizons

By Ki m Do u g l a s s Web site, ShockHound.com. “Monster” closes out the EP sional with its sound. Though it is Re p o r t e r On the opening track, “Lonely and with its slower acoustic ap- comparable to the latest Boys like Wheel,” the drum work done peal. This song takes a change Girls song “Love Drunk,” it still Drummer Aaron Gillespie during the verse will draw the from the entire album. Lyrically, leaves a notable impact. Also, it of Underoath has returned to ears in. Initially there is a com- the song shows a depth not read- finally shows Gillespie’s own vo- the music scene with his latest plexity before transitioning into ily exhibited through the band’s cal capabilities, not the mirroring project, The Almost. Though the a simple beat meant for steering other efforts. of other singers, which when left bands official album, “Monster wheel tapping. The entire song is Gillespie on its own is not that bad. Monster,” doesn’t come out un- Vocally, however, this is not asking an unidentified person to As a whole, this EP shows, Gillespie’s best. At times he look past the outer appearance musically, that each member has ALBUM REVIEW sounds like the male version of and inside to the real person. A done its own individual part on Paramore’s Hayley Williams. pretty classic story line that is improving from an adequate Lyrically, this song is pretty much saved by the backing guitars, group two years ago to one that what one would expect with a they add the necessary beauty, has every technical aspect. Tighter til Nov. 3, the group and its label title like this — boy gives into his with their hint of country, they guitar riffs and less sporadic drum have joined together with Hot indulgences. Is it a girl? Drugs? make this song work. breakdowns are locked down. Topic to promote the band’s lim- We don’t know. Then just when the song seems They’ve proven studio work- Ph o t o Co u r t e s y o f EMI Mu s ic ited edition five song EP, which is But one thing that’s definitely like it can get no better, the band ers can only clean up so much, currently on sale. The Almost, side project of Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie, releases their true is that this song relies way takes it up a notch with electric and when a group doesn’t know first studio album in November. Their EP is available now from Hot Topic. The EP resembles the band’s too much on the fact that it’s guitars and drums. what its doing, it still shows. past album “Southern Weather” effort. sic (three album cuts and two b- catchy. It has tons of radio ap- However, the song that stands In this case, they have got- and their last EP “No Gift to The special edition package sides) and a second blank disc to peal and is intended for sing-a- out the most is second track, ten it all together in a very small Bring.” The difference is, rather will include the full-length ver- download the full album with a longs in the car, but beyond that “Hands.” It has a higher energy amount of time. than Gillespie doing the majority sion of “Monster Monster” and promotional code the day of re- it doesn’t have much else going and shows the true work this band of the work, it is an entire band two compact discs — one of mu- lease from Hot Topic’s partner for it. has done to become more profes- Grade: C+ Reel World Sense: Exploring childhood stories brings meaning

By As h An d e r s o n hind. Woody, Buzz, Rex, Ham, While the book only contains nine Meatballs,” while not entirely En t e r t a i n m e n t Ed i t o r Slinky and the Potato Head sentences, the director attempts loyal to the original source couple are to capture the imaginative aspect material, keeps the spirit of the With the recent release of shown in involved in a parent reading the book intact. The crew behind “Cloudy with a Chance of Meat- h y s t e r i c s book to his or her child. the film even went the extra mile balls” and the upcoming films over the I think that the embracing to add 3D effects to the movie, “Where the Wild Things Are” prospect of of these classic stories comes at allowing audiences to really and “Toy Story 3,” it’s interesting never be- a time when there is a little too be immersed in the legendary to notice how Hollywood is turn- ing played much bad news popping up all town of Swallow Falls. Sure, it ing its attention to movies that with again. around the world. was called “Chewandswallow,” explore classic stories that came W h i l e Maybe Hollywood realizes but the entire point of the name about when the current genera- some will that during this period of gloom, change was so that younger tion was in diapers. Or maybe find the helping people remember when audiences might understand the just grew out of them. p r o s p e c t times were seemingly a lot less pun more easily. Pixar released the trailer for Anderson of a chil- complicated will give them a bit It may be true that many “Toy Story 3” on Monday. Com- A&E Editor dren’s film of encouragement. “reimagined” movies have come ing out 11 years after the second uninterest- Unfortunately, the realization about because of a lack of creativ- installment in the series, the lat- ing, many of these stories is also spawning ity, but lumping all movies into McCl a t c h y Ne w s p a p e r s est venture by the animation will leap at the opportunity to criticism from outlets concerning that category is simply close- Max Records (Max) and Michael Berry Jr. (The Bull) star in “Where The company dives into subject mat- vicariously relive their childhood a lack of innovation. minded. Wild Things Are,” an adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s ter that may hit home for a lot of through the big screen. Are there not enough original Instead of jumping to the con- story. parents and their now-grown-up The same idea comes alive ideas floating around? Are there clusion that Hollywood has com- children. with the release of “Where the so few that studios have to take pletely run out of original ideas, Andy, now an adult, is going Wild Things Are,” a live-action ad- their next big idea from some- I think that all the nay-sayers ater and see your favorite stories idea isn’t original or if the film to be heading off to college and aptation of Maurice Sendak’s 1963 thing that already exists? should realize how much of a come to life. expounds upon the critical mes- will be leaving his old toys be- children’s book of the same name. “Cloudy with a Chance of treat it is to be able to sit in a the- Does it really matter if the sage conveyed in the book?

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© 2009 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. THE BAYLOR LARIAT SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009 5 Ernest goes to work Smith establishes became a collegiate football played with in as many Florence said. himself as go-to guy player. In 2005 he relocated years. With Smith now ranking to Tyler because of Hurri- Smith has connected third on the team in receiv- cane Katrina and provided with Shawn Bell, Blake Szy- ing yards and on pace to ex- BY CHRIS DERRETT the John Tyler Lions with a manski, Robert Griffi n and ceed his 2007 career season SPORTS WRITER team-leading 21 receptions Nick Florence, who all have high of 21 catches, fans may and 283 yards. different styles that Smith believe he is establishing Though Baylor’s offense After three years with has devoted countless hours himself as dependable. struggled against Oklaho- Baylor football, Smith’s un- to learning. Smith, however, said he ma on Saturday, senior in- selfi shness enabled him to “It’s essential for me to has always seen himself as side receiver Ernest Smith move from outside to inside get with a new quarterback able to fi t the bill. took advantage of the day receiver last spring, a posi- on our own time and do “Honestly, I’ve always to record single-game ca- tion he had never played in work by ourselves,” Smith thought of myself as a go- reer highs in catching and his life. said. “As soon as [Florence] to guy, even in all my high receiving. Moving inside meant found out he was going to school sports. I know my To fans, the six catches having less time to react af- start, throughout that week ability and I’m confi dent,” for 71 yards was surprising, ter the snap and developing we worked in the indoor Smith said. but head coach Art Briles an ability to change routes facility and got on the same Smith is not fi nished, says he and the Bears know on the fl y. page.” either. He knows the team Smith is capable of such a But even that and the in- Smith said that on Sat- will depend on its receiv- performance on any given herent possibility of big hits urday, Florence threw some ing corps to make plays for Saturday. across the middle did not of the most perfect slants the quarterbacks playing in “None of that surprised intimidate Smith. Smith had ever seen. place of the injured Robert us. We see it every day in “I consider myself a Florence, who started in Griffi n. practice,” Briles said after player, and a player can place of the injured Szyman- His performance on Sat- describing some of Smith’s play any position. And ski, felt synced with Smith urday, though impressive, intangibles, including pas- when they told me I was during the game’s entirety. means nothing against the sion and belief. “He’s a guy moving inside, I didn’t “I’m looking at the de- rest of the Bears’ Big 12 op- that is an extremely unself- think twice about it,” Smith fense and seeing what they ponents. ASSOCIATED PRESS ish team player that can rise said. give me and deciding which “Last week’s perfor- up.” On top of learning a new side is better to work and mance was good, but it’s New Orleans senior Ernest Smith (No. 3) gets tackled out of bounds by Jamell Fleming after mak- His passion for football position, Smith was catch- what’s open. [Smith] hap- dead now,” Smith said. “I’m ing a catch in the third quarter against the University of Oklahoma. Smith had six catches for 71 and belief in himself were ing passes Saturday from pened to be the guy that set to a higher standard now yards in Saturday’s 33-7 loss. tested years before Smith the fourth quarterback he’s day, and he did a great job,” to progress this week.”

Griffin has season-ending surgery Bradford, McCoy have cordial rivalry Copperas Cove sophomore quarterback Rob- BY JEFF LATZKE and he’s a great guy,” McCoy said. Bradford and McCoy friendship life right now. But we do stay in ert Griffi n had surgery ASSOCIATED PRESS “We’ve got a lot in common. But we doesn’t quite mesh with the Hatfi eld touch a little bit.” on his right knee Tues- both understand this is a huge game. and McCoy nature of the rivalry. Gerald McCoy, the Sooners’ day morning in Hous- When Heisman Trophy winner “We’re going to go out there and “Colt’s a great guy and I think him standout defensive tackle who’s not ton. Griffi n tore his an- Sam Bradford injured his shoulder play the best we can. Our friendship sending me a text message after I got related to the Texas quarterback, said terior cruciate ligament last month, one of the fi rst people he is one thing but this game is another.” hurt, telling me that he was praying he cringed at fi rst when he saw the (ACL) Sept. 26 against heard from was Colt McCoy. It’s not like Bradford and McCoy for me, to stay with it and keep my two acting all chummy on TV. the Northwestern State And, no, the Texas quarterback don’t understand what’s at stake head up, that just says a lot about the Each of the quarterbacks said they University Demons wasn’t trying to tease his Oklahoma when the No. 20-ranked Sooners (3- type of guy he is,” Bradford said. get some ribbing about being friends, when he was tackled on counterpart. 2, 1-0) and Longhorns meet halfway The opposing quarterbacks got but UT head coach Mack Brown re- an option run. Griffin McCoy sent a get-well text mes- at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. to know each other through the col- spects the two for setting their school As reported by the sage to Bradford the night of Sept. 5 The two have split their two head- lege awards circuit last season, with s’rivalries apart. Waco Tribune-Herald, process.” and now says he’s happy the Sooners’ to-head meetings so far, and it was Bradford winning the Heisman and “Even though it might be unpopu- former Baylor offensive Griffi n waited for the All-American is healthy again — just only by virtue of a tiebreaker that the Davey O’Brien Award. lar for some fans and some players,” lineman Dr. Mark Ad- surgery to allow swell- in time to make things more diffi cult Bradford’s Sooners got to play for the McCoy was the Walter Camp Texas coach Mack Brown said, “the dickes performed the ing to minimize. Griffi n for the No. 3-ranked Longhorns (5-0, Big 12 and national titles last season Player of the Year. Their friendship fact that Colt and Sam have tremen- surgery. was planning on rehabil- 2-0 Big 12) on Saturday in the latest instead of McCoy’s Longhorns. then grew over the summer as they dous respect for each other and like “It was very suc- itating to see if he could installment of the Red River Rivalry. Both players grew up around this roomed together at the Manning each other and are friends and can cessful,” head coach Art return to the fi eld this “I think that probably from a fan’s rivalry, which has escalated over the quarterback camp. laugh and still compete on Saturday Briles said in Tuesday’s season. perspective and people outside of the past decade as its impact on the na- “We stay in touch,” McCoy said. but not go into the game angry and press conference. “Now However, Griffi n de- game think that it’s crazy that I could tional championship race has grown. “It’s been tough since the season putting down the other team and all the rehab and journey cided to go through with be friends with Sam or that Sam But, to the chagrin of some die- started, we’re both really busy with that is a great message for sports- to getting back to where the surgery to get back could be friends with me, but we are, hard fans and even teammates, the school and football. It’s kind of our manship.” he was, and better, is in on to the fi eld for 2010.

SARAH GROMAN | LARIAT STAFF Baylor fans dress up as Gumby, a banana and Chewbacca Saturday night for Baylor’s game against Texas A&M. The game broke a single-game attendance record for a volleyball game at the Ferrell Center with 3,022 spectators. Fans give all for volleyball team

BY JESSICA GOODLETT lor’s volleyball team. Christenson said. “It gives us a lot REPORTER “We want to start a type of Bear of conﬁ dence.” Pit for the volleyball team called Christenson also said that the Capes, green and gold socks, the Bearicade,” Jordan said. team feeds off their energy, know- masks and some ﬁ erce dance The group thinks that it is just ing that they have a strong sup- moves — just some of the many as crazy as the Bear Pit. The fan port system. In a way it gets them things showcased at volleyball base cheers loud and does its best hyped up. matches this season. to intimidate the other team. The group was in accordance There is a new face of fandom When Baylor scores, the group when they said they love Baylor, cheering the Lady Bears to their yells “Go Baylor,” and when the watching volleyball, cheering its now 15-1 record. other team is serving, the group team to victory and heckling the In a time when Baylor vol- is determined to distract them by other team. leyball is on the rise, snagging its any means necessary. “We try to help our ladies any highest ranking in program his- “We try to get in their heads way we can,” Thomas said. tory at No. 17. One group of stu- however we can, with noise or The Bearicade is also open to dents have taken it upon them- maybe trying to do something adding more people. The group selves to don the green and gold funny, to get them out of their sits at the south end of the court. and bring Baylor Bear energy. routine,” Fort Worth sophomore Its members wear Baylor volley- “We support them,” DeSoto se- Justin Thomas said. ball shirts and green and gold nior Neil Jordan said. “There have The Bearicade thrives off the knee-high socks. been one or two games where we intensity of the game and each One member even wears a feel like we really helped them victory. However, its members cape and a mask. Brown said that win.” said they are an important factor anyone is welcome to join — just Jordan is a community leader even when the team is down. come sit with them. on campus. After having some “We try to create a high ener- However, the group went of the team members live in his gy whenever our Bears need it,” above and beyond for the match building last year, Jordan and El Paso sophomore Colin Brown against Texas A&M University, his residents have taken it upon said. which resulted in a record crowd themselves to be the backbone of The players on the team enjoy of 3,022 to view a volleyball game the volleyball team this year. this new form of support. Cle- at the Ferrell Center. The group was inspired by the burne junior and outside hitter The group plans on attending Bear Pit. They like the support Ashlie Christenson said that it’s as many games as possible and that the Bear Pit has for the men’s exciting to see this caliber of fans hopes that its energy will help basketball team, and they plan on come to the games. Baylor win a national champion- having that same effect on Bay- “It’s great to see that support,” ship. THE BAYLOR LARIAT 6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009 NEWS FLAME from pg.1 not have these dangerous events not something that burns out on to the Immortal Ten. pates the alumni reaction to tra- sticks before coming close to the the student body out fighting happening,” Vickers said. “The campus somewhere,” Vickers “If we could possibly talk to dition changes to be favorable. flame, no objects that can cause the freshmen, and that’s what it flame will be shut down. We can- said. “That’s not something that any of the members of the Im- “I don’t really expect any con- serious harm to the participants, really was at the end of the day. not, as a university, harbor an en- can be physically touched. It’s mortal Ten and say, ‘Is this what troversy or any major complaints things like that.” That isn’t what Homecoming is vironment that is dangerous for not even in the buildings. People you wanted? Is this respectful from (the alumni) about guard- Drye also points out the ca- all about.” students.” are Baylor: It’s in our hearts and of you and your story, who you ing the flame because I’m sure maraderie that is built within Others on campus are cheer- in our minds.” are and who you represent for that they would agree that Baylor the freshman class by pulling ing the decisions of Chamber and Vickers also hopes that fol- the university?” Vickers said. “I students fighting Baylor students all-nighters to guard the flame the administration. lowing this year’s homecoming, would think that we would get a isn’t what the tradition used to be and said it was one of his favorite “I think it is a very wise deci- students will better understand resounding no.” about,” Gibson said. “It used to experiences. sion,” said Baylor Police Depart- this tradition by understanding Another change to Home- be about guarding campus from Either way, guarding the flame ment Chief Jim Doak. “I salute the story of the Immortal Ten. coming this year will be moving the rival football team.” has left Baylor’s campus. Follow Us On those in the decision-making pro- “The flame is not the most im- the Freshman Mass Meeting to At the same time, some stu- Still, everyone in Chamber has cess. When you look at the recent portant piece, it’s just a represen- Thursday instead of Wednesday dents don’t share the outlook of high hopes for this year’s events history, that makes this a very tation. It was never meant to be night. Chamber. and the campus’ reaction. Twitter: wise decision.” ‘the’ spirit,” Vickers said. “For a very long time, it was “I think it’s lame that they “If you think about homecom- Vickers said the flame guard- The Freshman Mass Meeting held on Thursday,” Vickers said. don’t get to experience the tradi- ing and what homecoming is, it is ing tradition is not about the was started in 1927 as a memorial “So it’s not like that is a major tion of guarding the flame, but a moment for the community of twitter.com/ physical flame itself, but the service for the Immortal Ten, a change into something that is at the same time I understand it Baylor to come together to enjoy flame and spirit within the peo- group of students who died after very foreign for Baylor, when in was getting a little too violent,” the blessings that God has given BUlariat ple of Baylor — those on campus their bus was hit by a train on its fact Freshman Mass Meeting tra- said Frisco senior Rusty Drye. us through this great university,” and those who have left. way to a basketball game in Aus- ditionally was held on a Thurs- “I feel like the tradition could be Vickers said. “Out fighting on “I think that what we have tin. Vickers doesn’t believe that day for many years.” continued as long as certain steps Fountain Mall — if you really to always remember is that the the events of the past few years Haley Gibson, homecoming are taken to ensure the safety of think about it, if you are really real flame, the real spirit — that’s represent the original memorial chair in Chamber this year, antici- all participants — taking lacrosse honest with yourself — having MAYORfrom pg.1 improve the Baylor community by raising political awareness of important issues, encouraging political involvement and coun- tering political apathy, according to their Web site. “Anything done to help in- form students about political af- fairs is great because only good can come from a more informed populous,” Boleman said.improve the Baylor community by raising political awareness of important issues, encouraging political involvement and coun- tering political apathy, according to their Web site. “Anything done to help in- form students about political af- fairs is great because only good can come from a more informed populous, “ Boleman said.

UCLA student pleads not guilty to attempted murder

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LOS ANGELES — A UCLA student charged with slashing a classmate’s neck during a chemistry lab brought a concealed, six-inch kitchen knife into the class and stabbed the woman five times, police said Tuesday. Damon Thompson, 20, plead- ed not guilty to premeditated attempted murder for the unpro- voked attack on a female student standing next to him. Los Angeles police Detec- tive Alan Behnke said authorities were unable to determine a motive or whether the victim had been chosen at random. The woman, whose name was not released, was in good condition after spending time in intensive care. Behnke said Thompson was cooperative but declined to speak to police about the incident. The attack was deemed premeditated because Thompson allegedly brought the knife to the lab, but authorities had not determined how detailed his plans were. “He hasn’t clarified what his motive was,” Behnke said. Several people witnessed the attack, and a teaching assistant and a professor were able to stanch the blood flow by apply- ing pressure to the victim’s neck. Witnesses told police Thomp- son walked calmly into a student information office and told a staff member he had stabbed someone. Thompson’s bail was in- creased from $1 million to $3 million during his arraignment Tuesday. A call to his public de- fender, Robin Berkovitz, was not immediately returned. Police found the knife at the scene of the incident — a lab on the top floor of a building in the heart of the university on the west side of Los Angeles. Behnke said the attack lasted about 15 seconds, with the woman stabbed three times in an arm and hand and once each in the back and neck. Thompson and the victim had no known relationship other than working in the same class. UCLA history professor Ste- phen Frank told the Los Angeles Times that Thompson wrote several e-mails last year complain- ing about classmates making offensive comments while he was taking a written exam. Thompson’s relatives have said he is an only child who left his mother’s home in Belize two years ago to attend UCLA. He is due back in court Oct. 27.