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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 Sophomore dies from car wreck complications By Kimi Willingham event. burned down during the Cali- One of Bronstein’s room- She said Bronstein was her always extended encourage- Reporter Bronstein had a servant fornia wildfires. mates, Clear Lake sophomore first true friend in Kappa Delta, ment to her friends just to “let heart and deeply cared for oth- “She was always one of the Jenny Brumfield, described and after pledging together that them know she was thinking of Houston sophomore Kate ers, Kappa first ones to step up and help Bronstein as ambitious, full of spring, they immediately made them.” Bronstein died Wednesday in a D e l t a people,” McLoed said. life and a go-getter. plans to room together the next “She was my little sister, and Houston hospital from injuries president Memphis, Tenn., junior Lucy She said she was the kind semester. she will always be,” Silverman sustained in a one-vehicle acci- H e a t h e r Berry, chaplain for Kappa Delta, of person who knew what she “I knew that this girl was said. dent Friday on Highway 6 near M c L e o d said all the sorority’s members wanted in life and ran after it. someone I wanted to spend the “We were shocked and College Station. said. are devastated. “Kate was the kind of person next four years with,” Brum- saddened to hear about the Bronstein was an art his- B r o n - “We’re all just mourning who would bend over back- field said. accident,” said Eagan, Minn., tory and international studies stein had right now,” Berry said. wards for you,” Brumfield said. Rolling Meadows, Ill., senior senior Emily Spangler, presi- double major and a member started a Berry described Bronstein She said Bronstein was a Kathryn Silverman was Bron- dent of Alpha Chi Omega. “Our of Kappa Delta sorority, where collection as a strong-minded person. She loyal friend and student. She stein’s Kappa Delta big sister. thoughts and prayers go out to she served as the special events of money said she was always there for said that she was joyful and did She said that Bronstein was a Kate’s family and the ladies of coordinator. for Kim- anyone who needed her. not do things half-heartedly. “little butterfly” in the chapter Kappa Delta.” Bronstein was in charge of ber Fowl- Bronstein “She was very determined,” “She shined. She was just so room. A prayer service was held planning the sorority’s tail- er, a fel- Berry said. “Anything she start- ambitious and so dedicated to Silverman said Bronstein Wednesday night for Bron- gates and annual Mother’s Day low Kappa Delta whose house ed, she finished.” Kappa Delta,” Brumfield said. loved art and singing and stein’s family and friends. For better or for worse? Increasing fund By Victoria Marie S. Bongat could up student Reporter While some people Using religion choose to take advantage fees next fall of the immunizations to prevent the diseases, as a reason for By Sommer Ingram legislation or anything to raise others believe the risskk ofof Staff Writer the student fee, but there is defi- the side effects associated nitely a positive buzz among with the vaccine outweighed medical exemption The Student Life Fund has the senators about doing so,” the benefit. diminished this semester from student body president Travis A recent Associated Press close to $30,000 to barely Plummer said. report drew attention to par- $2,000. The use of the Student Life ents who made false religious Photo Illustration by Laurisa Lopez/Lariat Staff The fund, designated for the Fund is left to the sole appropri- claims so that their children purpose of financing individu- ating power of Student Senate, would be exempt from immu- als and organizations hosting which hears requests for alloca- nizations required foror them to events on campus, will be replen- tions and debates the use of the enroll in kindergarten. ished at the beginning of the fund in weekly meetings. Parents who did not want new semester, but the amount “It is the duty of Student Sen- their children to receive immu- depends upon the enrollment ate to see to the dispersal of the nizations were forced to claim figures for that semester. fund,” internal vice president opposing religious beliefs Each full-time student pays Samer Baransi said. “We try to because local laws did not a general student fee of $1,135, be generous and allow as many allow them to claim and $2.50 comes out of this fee organizations to put on events p h i l o s o p h i c a l to comprise the Student Life as we can, but it depends on the exemptions. Fund. This amount has not been quality of the events and how Why are peo- increased in at least four years, well put together they are.” ple willing to use but Senate has recently consid- The diminishing of the Stu- religious beliefs as an refusal of par- c h i ld re n ered proposing legislation that dent Life Fund does not mean excuse to by-pass health care? ents because could be the would add more money to the that Senate has used money Dr. Jonathan Tran, assistant it demon- means of spreading the fund. carelessly, Baransi said. professor of ethics, said parenntts strated a targeted diseases in the gen- Though no plans are set in Groups come to the finan- who claimed religious exemp- t y p e of eral population,” Hillis said. stone, members of the execu- cial committee with prepared tions to avoid getting their resistance to children by religious “Some complications have been tive branch said they have heard proposals for bills, as well as children vaccinated have two the allures of groups is actually very lim- repororted for the occurrence ofof brief talk throughout the Senate itemized budgets to ensure that explanations for their actionons. technology and ited. allergic responses, and such about raising the fee each stu- money is used in the most effi- “They think they have a rea- medicine. “The failure of increasing histories ought to legitimize a dent pays since the need has cient way possible. son to be fearful and they think Dr. William Hillis, Cornelia numbers of children to receive medical reason for not being arisen to allocate more funds to “We don’t just let them put science supports their fear,” Marschall Smith Distinguished vaccinations that are required vaccinated — but it needs to be more organizations. down any dollar amount when Tran said. Professor of Biology, said the for childhood diseases increas- “There are no official steps Tran said he admired the forbidding of vaccines for es the probability that such Please see HEALTH, page 8 being taken toward creating Please see FUND, page 8 Labeling Muslims moderate not relevant, student says Hoda Said. Said is also an officer Labeling someone a moder- lims. He spoke Wednesday at a also speculated that the use of By Shannon Daily with the Islamic Studies Project, ate or extremist Muslim would “If we are following the defi- lecture sponsored by the Islam- the term “moderate” has some- Reporter a project with the Center for be the same as calling Adolf Hit- nition of what in the media a ic Studies Project. thing to do with a belief that Jewish Studies. ler an extremist Christian, she moderate Muslim is, a moderate Alaswad said that a majority someone can be a faithful and With terms such as liberal, Said said she believes these said. Muslim in that context would be of the 1.3 billion Muslims in the practicing Muslim without liv- conservative, moderate and terms all came up after Sept. 11 “Whenever you put the term the pro-American Muslim,” Said world fall under the moderate ing under Sharia, or Islamic extremist floating around, mod- 2001. She also said she thinks moderate or extremist in front said. “But those labels are irrel- label. law. erate Muslims have also begun these terms have been attrib- of the term Muslim, it’s miscon- evant because Islam teaches us “Actually, as Muslims, we’re “It’s complicated because in to be labeled pro-America or uted to differentiate between struing Islam,” Said said. “And to be tolerant of all people, all supposed to be moderate. Islamic theology Sharia is an pro-West. Muslims who have committed first of all it’s overused in the faiths, all nationalities.” Muhammad said do not be too ideal that’s really hard to meet,” Muslim society, however, terrorist acts and those who media. Second of all it’s a way Labels should not be used at extreme or too liberal, but be said Carrollton senior and phi- doesn’t necessarily appreciate haven’t. of differentiating Muslims in the all, she said. in the middle,” Alaswad said. “I losophy major Nick Howard. the label. “I don’t believe (the labels) minds of people who don’t nec- Ahmad Alaswad, a 20-year- guess that’s the problem with He also said that this issue is “For people who don’t under- are valid, because Islam is clear. essarily understand the faith.” old student of criminal justice at media. Not a lot of people know worth discussing both politically stand, they think there are two There is one Islam. If you devi- Said said the media defines Sam Houston State University, that the majority of Muslims are and religiously. “Questions, like, or three or four different types ate from that, that’s from their the term “moderate” to describe is an imam, or Islamic religious moderate.” ‘What is moderate Islam?’ are of Islam,” said Bedford senior own human errors,” Said said. pro-American or pro-West Mus- leader. An entry on getreligion.org really important to ask,” he said. Mukasey sworn in as U.S. attorney general President Bush vows bring clear purpose and resolve” Bush also promised to agency’s history. to the agency. announce on Thursday nomi- Mukasey, who also worked in to rebuild leadership “As he embarks on his nees to fill some of the dozen the Justice Department early in of Justice Department new responsibilities, Michael vacant senior leadership jobs in his career as a trial prosecutor Mukasey has my complete trust the department, which has been in New York, said “it’s great to By Lara Jakes Jordan and confidence,” Bush told a in a state of upheaval since a be back.” The Associated Press packed ceremony at the Justice series of controversies — includ- He promised to make sure Department’s Great Hall. Agen- ing the dismissals of federal the Justice Department follows WASHINGTON — Presi- cy employees filled the hall and prosecutors — led to the resigna- an “unswerving allegiance” to dent Bush welcomed Michael lined the balcony to watch their tion of Attorney General Alberto the law and the Constitution. Mukasey back into government new boss take the ceremonial Gonzales. Though he was officially Wednesday and promised to oath from Supreme Court Chief When Bush praised Gonzales sworn in last week to begin help the new attorney general Justice John Roberts. as a man of integrity and decen- work, Mukasey said he did not rebuild the top leadership of With a pointed smile at the cy, Justice Department employ- feel he had become the attorney the beleaguered Justice Depart- applauding crowd, Bush added: ees responded with sustained general until taking the oath in ment. “And he’s going to have the trust applause. It got even louder front of his employees. Associated Press Speaking at Mukasey’s cer- and confidence of the men and moments later after Mukasey “My job involves not only an Chief Justice John Roberts, left, participates in the ceremonial swearing-in of emonial oath-taking, Bush said women of the Department of took the oath, formally ending new Attorney General Michael Mukasey Wednesday at the Justice Depart- the retired federal judge “will Justice.” the Gonzales chapter in the Please see BUSH, page 8 ment in Washington.

It’s that time of year again. I at least want to have decid- the movies dripping in gratingly hand and baskets of chocolate meal can’t be overrated — at least The sun is shining, it’s a ed on a recipe for sweet potatoes sappy life lessons and epipha- animals on the other; it’s a bad one dish is bound to turn out balmy 80 degrees, final exams before I have to watch sweater- nies about family secrets. juxtaposition that just makes great. haven’t even appeared on the clad models hop around full of point As Christmas becomes more the whole weekend a little dis- As far as the vacation itself, horizon, and I walked into the holiday spirit and cheer on my about all of that, and Thanks- concerting. (Pink marshmallow sometimes Thanksgiving is a grocery store this weekend only television screen. of view giving becomes more about the bunny rabbits! And the resur- stress reliever. It’s a little too to have my ears assaulted by a I just haven’t prepared myself next day’s shopping, I’d like to rection!) early to study for finals and a sentimental rendition of “Sil- yet for the commercials with b y g r a c e m a a l o u f offer a little post-mortem for New Year’s is just depress- little too short to consider get- ver Bells” blasting through the snowflakes and glitter and copi- the holiday itself. Let’s call it ing because Christmas break is ting actual work done. speakers. ous amounts of red everything, house I’m going to sprawl across “Thanksgiving: At least it’s not almost over and you realize your Too bad Christmas is already I did a double take, irratio- requisite hipster bass lines play- in post-Thanksgiving-dinner overrated.” resolutions failed again and here to overshadow its merits. nally looked at my watch and ing in the background. (“I’m so stupor to watch the football Think about it. Halloween is you’re getting older and dumber And you had better be happy realized, much to my dismay, quirky and unconventional. You game. nothing but a ridiculous excuse and probably lazier. I guess the about it for the next five weeks that Christmas has officially don’t even understand. Buy my But no. It’s too late. It’s Christ- for children to eat candy and Fourth of July isn’t bad. if you love Jesus and America. arrived. Great. jeans.”) mas already, dang it. college students to throw inap- But Thanksgiving is better. I know I am. But I just want to Don’t get me wrong, I’m fully Before my poor brain is The frenzy keeps starting propriate parties; it seems like Thanksgiving doesn’t try to be spread the spirit. supportive of harnessing pagan thrown into cultural overload earlier, and now we no longer an underachieving holiday, but something it’s not. It isn’t reli- So Merry Christmas. See you holidays to the Christian calen- debating the reason for the sea- have to wait so long for the cul- really it’s not aiming for much. gious or political or interna- after that other vacation we take dar and using them to celebrate son and listening to pundits ture wars, the boycotts, the pub- Easter is always on a Sunday tional or pretentious, despite for that other thing with the tur- the birth of Jesus — I’m just not argue about whether Target or lic debates about seasons’ greet- and accompanied by bad weath- what they tell you in elementary keys. ready for it to start before my Wal-Mart is the more evil and ings semantics. er, and in a way it almost aims school. Grace Maalouf is a junior Uni- actual favorite holiday, Thanks- atheistic corporation, I’d like The rush for presents is too high. You have theologically Really, it’s about food. Food versity Scholars major from Fort giving. to settle on which couch in my almost here, already preceded by inaccessible mysteries on one and family and football. One Worth.

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That’s no longer way or another, but it touches most would institute one because it would war — you either go all in or get out. 710-2662. Postmaster: Please an option. It’s time for us all as citi- of us second-hand at best. Consider- prove to be political suicide. It’s much A draft may be what it takes for us to send address changes to above zens to face the reality who our sol- ing the thousands of lives lost and more convenient to use military con- decide. address. In busy modern life, cell phones offer brief connection to others A chill gray day under lower- dears, was the precursor of the via electric elevator to Level 3 and toward my aircraft to com- public face (mine is very sol- ing skies and I left home with- cell phone of today. For millions where a 2-Way Skyway affords plete my mission in an undis- emn because we hicks from the out my cell phone and didn’t go of us aging Tracy followers, the easy access to the terminal. I closed city. sticks are wary of card sharps back for it — thought, Naw, I’ll cell phone is no mere plaything; point pass surreptitiously through the I don’t remember Dick Tracy and bunco artists who might just use a pay phone if necessary it is a weapon in the fight against milling crowd to an airline com- using the 2-Way Wrist Radio to approach and an hour later we — and felt awfully lost without it crime. of view puter terminal, insert my credit call up his wife, the beauteous are wiped out, our home is gone for the next 24 hours. When you see us in the air- card and get a boarding pass. Tess Trueheart, and murmur — it happens) and you long for The problem with pay phones port terminal, 2-Way Cell Phone b y g a r r i s o n k e i l l o r Bingo. endearments to her, but I must unguarded small talk with a is that you have to stand still. A in hand as we stride purpose- This is a perilous moment admit that, in weak moments, friendly soul. man gets accustomed to striding fully toward jet airplanes bound one reason the airport (I prefer right here. A person unknown to I have called up mine and said You can glom onto an utter off the plane and without break- for distant destinations, we are to think of it as an airfield, or me could approach at this point things that I am not about to stranger and tell your life story. ing stride dialing up the C.O. talking to far-flung colleagues airstrip, but never mind) works and ask me to carry objects repeat to you now. But, sitting on an airplane, in and reaching her in five seconds about matters that, for security so well. aboard the plane. The crime-fighting life is a the mood to chat, I hesitate to flat and giving his location and purposes, we must keep secret It is 15 minutes from my The unknown person could lonely one, and as I make my talk to women, who are likely to ETA and then, as time permits, for now, but they are crucial, house. I cruise into the park- be large and have a prune-type way from MSP to LGA and ORD misinterpret this, and men tend phoning around to others in his trust me. ing ramp where — listen up now face and a bulge in the pocket. and LAX and back, I sometimes to be monosyllabic, so I pull out unit. My home base is the Min- — I simply slide my credit card The object is in a brown paper feel an urgent need for 2-way the 2-Way and there’s a long list As a boy I followed the intrep- neapolis-St. Paul International into a machine at the gate and bag. It is bulky. I must resist, but intimacy and have used the cell of pals. Scroll down, press the id detective Dick Tracy in the Airport, a very well-run estab- am admitted. Swift, secure. No how? phone for that purpose. green button. Talk. Sunday comics and envied him lishment near the confluence of paper trail. Right here is when I take my Intimacy is a luxury when A lovely invention. God bless his 2-Way Wrist Radio that kept the Mississippi and Minnesota I drive up the curlicue ramp phone out and hold it in my you’re young, and as you get it. Can’t get along without it. him in touch with Sam Catchem rivers, and I do think that the to the top level where I park and, hand, easily visible to unknown older, it becomes a necessity Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie in their crusade against Prune- presence of thousands of men for a moment, surveil the air- persons. They can see that I without which life is unbear- Home Companion” can be heard face and other desperate vil- and women with Instant 2-Way field and runways for suspicious mean business. I am no sap. able. at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. lains. That wrist radio, my Communication Capability is activities, and then descend I proceed through security You walk around in your Sundays on KWBU.

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Broadway Islam in Europe BEAR BRIEFS The Environmental Concern to resume Organization will host a free lecture to focus on screening of Kilowatt Ours, a documentary exploring renew- able energy and conservation, dialogue will be at 7 p.m. today in the Muslim culture Bill Daniel Student Center By Michael Kuchwara Bowl. Hot cocoa and cider will The Associated Press elling is actually what sparked be served. For more informa- By Amanda Allen his own interest. He wanted tion, contact Whitney_Petty@ NEW YORK (AP) — With the Reporter to know what kinds of policies baylor.edu. lucrative Thanksgiving week were set up for newcomers. looming, striking Broadway One of the leading scholars This isn’t something the U.S. Acoustic Café will be at 8 p.m. stagehands and theater produc- on the topic of Islam in Europe has had to face as much, because today in the Bill Daniels Student ers say they will start talking will be speaking on Baylor’s the size of the Islamic popula- Center Den, featuring music again — this weekend. The Associated Press campus Friday. tion in the U.S. simply isn’t as from Baylor’s up and coming Local 1 and the League of J. Christopher Soper, profes- large. “We generally handle talent, with free coffee and Stagehands and a stage manager, center, picket outside Grease at Broadway’s pastries. For more information, American Theatres and Produc- Brooks Atkinson Theatre Tuesday in New York. The current walkout by stage- sor of political science at Pep- newcomer’s better, for a variety visit www.baylor.edu/student_ ers jointly announced Wednes- hands has shut down more than two dozen Broadway theaters. perdine of reasons,” Soper said. activities/campus_programs day that they will resume nego- University, “We wanted to invite him to or contact Molly_Borgmeyer@ tiations “at an undisclosed place reignite their deadlocked nego- 27 plays and musicals. was invited engage in discussion with our baylor.edu. and time.” tiations, which have languished All week, the mood along to speak at faculty and students,” said Dr. “No comment from either since last week. Broadway had been one of res- the Fourth Christopher Marsh, associate Arnold Air Society will host organization will be issued “Today’s announcement ... is ignation and gloom. annual professor of political science Run for Hope, a one-mile/5K until further notice,” both sides a very important step forward,” Wednesday was to have been Hugh and and church-state studies and fundraiser at 8 a.m. Saturday. said in a joint statement. said Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New York premiere of “The Beverly interim director of the J.M. Daw- Registration is $18 through Thanksgiving weekend is who reiterated his willingness Farnsworth Invention,” the W a m b l e son Institute of Church-State race day, with a discount of one of the best times for busi- “to help resolve these disagree- eagerly anticipated return to Lecture. Studies. $12 for groups of ten or greater. ness on Broadway, with many ments and let the shows go Broadway of playwright Aaron The lec- Soper is an analyst. Proceeds will benefit the Leu- shows usually selling out. It on.” Sorkin, the creator of such ture, titled “His research is terribly inter- kemia and Lymphoma Society. may have added to pressure The stagehands walked off television shows as “The West “Muslims Soper esting, and it’s an important Contact Anna_Meier@baylor. for the union and producers to the job Saturday, shutting down Wing” and “Sports Night.” in Europe: window to the potential future edu or [email protected] Singing God’s Song in a Strange for America, because the popu- for more information. Land,” will cover a topic that is lation of Muslims in Europe is Indian Subcontinent Student becoming a key issue for west- approaching 20 percent. And Association will host the First Judge rules Simpson to stand trial ern governments to address. based on some projections, the Annual Charity Masquerade “We’ll look at the rise of Mus- number will rise,” Marsh said. Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday on the By Linda Deutsch lims in western Europe and how Soper’s done research on fifth floor of Cashion Academic The Associated Press governments have responded to different state policies, such Center. The event will feature that. Hopefully students will as France and Germany, to see an authentic Indian dinner, LAS VEGAS – O.J. Simpson learn how prominent Muslims what their policies look like and service auction and multicul- must face trial on kidnapping, have become in that region and how their policies affect Muslim tural performances. Proceeds armed robbery and other charg- how it has caused political con- religious liberties. Other West- will benefit Developments in es stemming from a suspected troversy in every country in ern states are looked at, “as and Literacy. sports memorabilia heist, a jus- Europe,” Soper said. indicator of how things these tice of the peace ruled Wednes- The lecture will touch on policies could pan out here,” All My Sons by Arthur Miller day. Islamic terrorism in western Marsh said. Hugh Wamble has tickets are available online at Defense attorneys had Europe, how Muslim’s found passed away, but his wife Bev- www.baylor.edu/theatre. The argued during a preliminary themselves in western Europe, erly attends the event every year 60th Anniversary of All My hearing that the case was based and specifically the religious in his memory. The lectureship Sons by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller will be on the accounts of con artists quest of Muslims and how states was established to honor the held at 7:30 p.m November and crooks, and they asked for look at those rights. work of Hugh Wamble, who 27 to December 1.; and at 2 the charges to be dropped. This could encompass how Marsh described as a staunch p.m. December 2 in the Jones Justice of the Peace Joe M. western states handle the dress supporter of religious liberty. Theatre. For additional infor- Bonaventure ruled all charg- of Muslim girls, for example, Dr. Charles McDaniel, full- mation, call the Department of es in the 12-count complaint whether they are allowed to time lecturer in the Dawson Theatre Arts at 254-710-1861 would remain against Simp- wear head coverings. Institute of Church-State Stud- or contact Sherry_Ward@bay- son and co-defendants Clar- This is an issue France has ies, said anyone with interest in lor.edu. ence “C.J.” Stewart and Charles most famously decided against. human rights or religious rights “Charlie” Ehrlich. The Associated Press Soper said anyone who has would be interested in attending To submit a bear brief, e-mail “This is what we expected,” traveled to Europe in the last 10 the lecture. The lecture will be [email protected]. Simpson told The Associated O.J. Simpson, center, leaves the Regional Justice Center Wednesday in Las years will notice how prevalent held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in Press before he left the court- Vegas during a break from his preliminary hearing to determine whether he the Islamic population is. Trav- 116 Draper. room. “If I have any disappoint- should stand trial in an alleged armed robbery of sports memorabilia dealers. ment it’s that I wish a jury was here. As always, I rely on the Bonaventure ruled hours he never asked anyone to bring jury system.” after listening to 3½ days of guns and that he did not know START Kidnapping convictions testimony by witnesses. anyone had guns. could result in a life sentence Simpson’s lawyer, Gabriel He has said he intended SOMETHING with possibility of parole. Grasso, argued it was unclear only to retrieve items that had Armed robbery convictions whether prosecutors considered been stolen from him by a for- would require some time in as kidnapping the act of luring mer agent, including the suit he prison. two sports memorabilia dealers wore the day he was acquitted Take a college course The defendants were ordered to a hotel room — or whether of murder in 1995 in the slay- to arraignment on Nov. 28. The the charge was based on a con- ings of his wife, Nicole Brown case stemmed from a Sept. 13 frontation that followed. 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Antho- The Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — An ny Nicodemo, 36, and Michael illegal sports gambling ring run Lancellotti, both of Philadelphia, WASHINGTON — Govern- out of a high-stakes poker room were charged with conspiracy to ment investigators smuggled in an Atlantic City casino was promote gambling. liquid explosives and detonators busted Wednesday, authorities "They sought to escape detec- past airport security, exposing a said, and 18 people were arrest- tion by enlisting casino employ- dangerous hole in the nation's ed, including four with mob ties. ees in their crimes," Milgram ability to keep these forbidden Since March 2006, the ring said. "I'm pleased to say they items off of airplanes, according took in $22 million in bets on greatly underestimated our vigi- The Associated Press to a report made public Wednes- college and professional foot- lance and determination to keep New Jersey state Attorney General Anne Milgram, center, along with state police officials, announce arrests in an illegal day. ball and basketball in the poker organized crime out of Atlantic sports gambling ring in Atlantic City, N.J Wednesday during a news conference in Atlantic City. The investigators learned room of the Borgata Hotel Casino City casinos." about the components to make & Spa, said New Jersey Attorney Twenty-three people in all are punish the casino workers, If the charges are proven, the gambling chips. This is a com- an improvised explosive device General Anne Milgram. charged, and authorities were commission spokesman Daniel case would be among the most mon method of money launder- on the Internet and purchased The off-the-books exchanges seeking five on Wednesday. Most Heneghan said. serious mob incursions into the ing at casinos called "chip wash- the parts at local stores, said of cash and casino chips were were charged with promoting The four men with alleged Atlantic City casino industry ing," Milgram said. the report by the Government unraveled only when an infor- gambling or money laundering. mob ties, along with Borgata since the first casino opened in "It involves taking cash, turn- Accountability Office. These mant told authorities what to Unlike Las Vegas, Atlantic supervisor Joseph Wishnick, 42, 1978. ing it into chips, 'washing' the covert tests were conducted at look for using the casino's eye- City has no legal sports book. of Brigantine, were taken into Milgram said authorities fol- chips by betting and then turn- Transportation Security Admin- in-the-sky surveillance cameras, Authorities said the Borgata custody Wednesday. lowed the money in the case ing them in, and taking cash istration checkpoints at 19 air- Milgram said. cooperated with the investiga- Bail was set at $100,000 for from the casino to so-called "wire out," she said. ports in March, May and June The suspected ringleader of tion and let investigators use Micali and $50,000 for the oth- rooms" in Philadelphia. The wire Losing bettors were forced to of this year. In August 2006, the the operation, Andrew Micali, casino surveillance video. ers. Wishnick was in custody rooms were used to tally the bets take out loans from the ring at TSA changed its screening poli- 32, of Ventnor, is an associate of Borgata spokesman Rob Still- Wednesday at the Atlantic Coun- and calculate winnings and pay- more than 50 percent interest cies after officials foiled a plot Philadelphia mob boss Joseph well said the ring involved "rogue ty Jail. outs for the ring. to cover their losses, authorities to use liquid explosives to blow "Skinny Joey" Merlino, according employees." No one was arrest- It was not immediately clear The ring was publicized main- said. up commercial airlines headed to a New Jersey law enforcement ed on the casino floor, and the whether any the others had ly by word of mouth among ille- In their search Wednesday, toward the U.S.But the investi- official who spoke on condition integrity of the casino's opera- posted bail or were waiting to be gal gamblers, who were advised authorities seized more than gators only tested one of TSA's of anonymity because the crimi- tions was never compromised, processed at the jail. None could whom to see in the poker room $40,000 worth of cash and Bor- 19 layers of security, said TSA nal complaints do not mention he said. be reached for comment by The to place their bets. gata chips from a safe deposit spokeswoman Ellen Howe. any reputed mob ties. The casino employees charged Associated Press on Wednesday. Authorities said the ring box Micali maintained at the "While people think about us Micali was charged with pro- included poker room supervi- The state Attorney General's engaged in "massive money casino. The state also obtained in terms of the checkpoints and moting gambling, money laun- sors, dealers and a bartender. Office said lawyers had not come laundering" facilitated by casino a court warrant freezing Micali’s they see us as the checkpoints, dering and loan-sharking. The state Casino Control forward for any of the 23 sus- employees who would not record bank account with more than there's a lot more layers of secu- Three associates of Micali also Commission was expected to pects. certain exchanges of cash and $200,000 in it. rity," she said. Clinton speaks out against

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The field is headlined by Drew said. “Wichita State is a shots.” A 100-76 season-opening Notre Dame University and team that really executes well While optimism is high, win over Jackson State Univer- Georgia Tech University, both in their half-court offense ... so freshman Fred Ellis came to a sity effectively smoothed over of which had at least 20 wins it will really test our defense joint decision with the coaching the ruffled feathers created by last year and were NCAA Tour- early in the year to see how we staff Tuesday to redshirt this a 10-point exhibition loss two nament teams in March. Other adjust.” year. It will end his season and weeks ago. teams of note include the Uni- With the absence of center will tack on a fifth year to his So with a 1-0 record and versity of North Carolina-Char- Mamadou Diene for at least the time at Baylor. optimism abounding, the team lotte and Winthrop University. next few weeks, rebounding was Ellis is trying to make the enters the Paradise Jam Tourna- The Paradise Jam sets up a key issue in Baylor’s 95-85 transition to more of a perime- ment this weekend. as a two-loss tournament with exhibition loss to Division II ter player, and Baylor’s depth at But the fact that the tourna- championship games for the Tarleton State University. the shooting positions allowed ment is in St. Thomas in the U.S. seventh, fourth, third and first- After a 24-point win Sunday, Drew to redshirt Ellis, prolong- Virgin Islands is somewhat of a place teams. the team can breathe a little ing his four years at Baylor. misleading statistic, according Baylor’s only sure opponent easier entering the tournament Drew added that Ellis has to Drew. is Wichita State University, but knowing that center Josh Lom- “aspirations for graduate work,” “That’s the biggest misnomer will play either Notre Dame or ers can help ease the strain on and the redshirt will allow him for these trips,” Drew said. “The Monmouth University in the stand-out forward Kevin Rogers more time to devote to his stud- weather outside is just for the second round. in the post while Diene remains ies. fans that go, not for the coaches The winners of both contests sidelined. “If we’re lucky enough in or the players, because you don’t will play each other in the win- “I felt like we improved and the future to be able to redshirt want them obviously spending a ner’s bracket while the losers got better there,” Drew said. people, it will probably always lot of time outside.” will do the same on the other Improvement seems to be be done at this time as well, just After shooting a sidelong side. everywhere this week. One of because you never know what glance at Drew upon hearing “We knew we wanted to play the strengths of Baylor’s guard can happen,” Drew said. that there would be minimal in a competitive tournament,” rotation, sophomore Tweety For now, the team’s attention sight-seeing, junior guard Cur- Drew said. “There is no weak Carter said, is that not every turns to a difficult tournament tis Jerrells smiled and acknowl- team. It’s not like there’s a team guard has to have a big night for and the chance to solidify a spot edged the real purpose of the that stands out that’s a win.” the team to succeed. as one of the nation’s most tal- trip. The Bears will be getting a “The most important thing is ented up-and-coming teams. File photo “It’s business time now,” he conference-tournament-like that we got the win,” said Carter, “We’re not underestimating said. “We’re just going down environment this weekend in St. who took just three shots in 23 anybody, but we feel we can go Sophomore Tweety Carter brings the ball up court Sunday in a 100-76 win over there to win some games.” Thomas, which Drew said could minutes last Sunday. “The other out there and take care of busi- Jackson State University. Carter took just three shots, but the team’s depth at With a looming tournament bode well for the team once Bay- guys hit some big shots for us, ness,” Jerrells said. guard allowed him to take on more of a passing role, he said. Mulkey signs 4 as Lady Bears prepare for game Signing class will California, whom Baylor plays ball team,” Mulkey said. “We are a preparation for the Golden drey), a McDonald’s All-Amer- in 10 days, head coach Kim probably going to have to be a Bears. ican nominee (Palmer) and a include McDonald’s Mulkey and company are not team that does a lot of scoring “I think it helps us get pre- Street and Smith All-American All-American nominee overlooking UT-Pan American. from a lot of different places. pared on things as such as what (Field). “Although Pan-American “There is nothing wrong with plays to run,” Austin senior The Lady Bears squad only By Justin Baer is not Top 25, we are treating that. Sure you would like to have guard Angela Tisdale said. “Just has 10 players this season, so a Sports writer this game like any other game,” an All-American, but I feel like in that aspect, I think it will help large recruiting class will imme- Jonoesboro, Ark., junior Rachel we have a lot of All-Americans us once the big games come diately help Baylor’s depth. With a Travelers Tip-Off Bas- Allison said. “We are watching who just play their roles and do around, so we don’t have mis- But Mulkey said the newcom- ketball Tournament champion- film on them and going over what is asked of them.” takes and we don’t have errors.” ers have an opportunity to make ship title won over the weekend, their plays just like any other A victory tonight is even The Lady Bears also signed a quick impact once they arrive the No. 13 Lady Bears look to team, so we are definitely not more essential to the Lady Bears’ four players to National Letters on campus next fall. extend their three-game win- taking them lightly.” morale with a 10-day break fol- of Intent on Wednesday. “We are very pleased with the ning streak when they host the The Lady Bears have five lowing the game. Terran Condrey (Eufaula, signing those group of outstand- University of Texas-Pan Ameri- players who are averaging dou- Baylor will then host No. 12 Ala.), Lindsay Palmer (Tulsa, ing student-athletes,” Mulkey can Lady Broncos tonight. ble-digit scoring in their first California in what will be its Okla.), Cherrish Wallace (Pasa- said. “Their addition will help us Baylor leads the all-time three games. toughest game of the season dena, Calif.) and Ashley Field continue to keep our program at series between the two 6-0. Despite the fact that Baylor’s thus far. (Lampasas) will join the Lady an elite level that allows us to The last time UT-Pan American first three games came against Tonight’s game gives Baylor Bears for the 2008-2009 sea- compete each year for the Big 12 File photo visited Waco in 2002, the Lady teams that are not NCAA pow- the opportunity to go into the son. Conference and NCAA champi- Bears easily defeated the Lady erhouses, the offensive distri- Thanksgiving holiday on a solid The group includes three onships. Freshman guard Melissa Jones, cen- Broncos 84-40. bution could be indicative of note. guards, with Field being the “All of these players are ter, and the Lady Bears take on the Even though the Lady Bron- things to come. But the 2005 National Cham- only post. The class consists of a impact players who possess University of Texas-Pan American at cos are not as formidable an “I think that’s going to be pions will also use the contest cousin of former Tennessee All- minds for the game of basketball 7 p.m. today in the Ferrell Center. opponent as the University of the trademark of this basket- against UT-Pan American as American Gwen Jackson (Con- and winning attitudes.” Football finding ways to keep faith with one game remaining

By Brian Bateman coordinator Lee Hays said. And many injuries. But when they stayed healthy, Sports writer However, it’s not just quar- “We play 12 games in a row. the defense found ways to get off terback protection that the line There are just a few of us in the field. Although they gave up Fifty-five. improves, the line’s blocking the Big 12 that do that,” defen- 36.3 points per game, the Bears It’s both Blake Szymanski’s has helped the running game sive coordinator Larry Hoefer held everyone but Texas A&M completion percentage and the nearly double its production. said. “Coach Morriss has done University under 50 percent on number of opposing players Brandon Whitaker, Jacoby a great job working practice to third down conversions, which between the Bears and Thanks- Jones and Jay Finley have con- keep injuries down.” managed 58 percent. giving. tributed in different ways. But that hasn’t cured them “I’ve been pleased with the And while the team would Whitaker is the leading all. Adam Geib and Brandon overall toughness of our defen- have preferred a bowl bid, the rusher, performing well in Stiggers are out on the defensive players and our staff,” Mor- players and coaches have sev- space, while Jones and Finley sive side of the ball, while three riss said. They’ve been put into eral things for which they are perform well in traffic. receivers and backup quarter- really bad field position situa- thankful. Last year, the Bears ranked back Michael Machen limit the tions and those kids have really “Well I think you need to last in all of Division-I football offensive capabilities. fought hard.” start with the offensive line, with just 40.2 yards rushing But someone has to fill the And with a second year which has developed pretty per game. Going into Saturday, void and many newcomers get offense sputtering through the nicely. They’re going to be the Bears have improved con- experience where they normal- season, those short fields came nothing but better next year,” siderably with 77.4. ly would not. often. head coach Guy Morriss said Although ranked at No. 116 File photo “We’re going to have some But Hays has reason to Tuesday. out of 120, Baylor ranks above seniors that we’re gonna miss, believe it will change. Allowing just 16 sacks on the Texas Tech University and just Senior linebacker Nick Moore, 44, practices Tuesday in preparation for Sat- just like every year,” Hoefer “The third year was the year year, the offensive line gradu- two behind undefeated Univer- urday’s home finale against Oklahoma State University. said. “We lost a couple of guys we won the conference cham- ates just one starter and brings sity of Hawaii. last week, but some guys have pionship at West Texas,” Hays in several red-shirted players. “It’s just a result of the kids instinctively. That way you’re battle the departure of senior stepped forward and helped said. “It was the third year that “I think Blake (Szymanski’s) doing it over and over and over not that split second behind.” leadership, young players and out, and they’ll be playing Sat- Tech exploded. I really think arm will be better and so will again,” Hays said. “When the On the defensive side of nine teams that could be bowl urday. We’ve got a lot of confi- that will happen next year.” the offensive line,” offensive ball is snapped, you reacted the ball, the Bears have had to eligible after next week. dence in them.”

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Convenient May 7 Drive thru Expires May 31, 2008 Expires 31, 2008 7 8 Thursday, November 15, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT The Baylor Lariat 7 Acoustic Cafe to showcase rising student artists in SUB B.R.A.N. to present and communications specialist comes across as earthy and provide students with opportu- major, said he has been a musi- organic,” Whyte said. nities to perform. variety of musical cian for more than 12 years. She has been playing music Patterson is a member of performances tonight He is also a member of the since she was in the eighth the Baylor Rising Artists Net- band Dutton, which has per- grade. work and said he believes it has formed often at University Bap- The Kappa Sigma Smoker helped him. By Caitlin Forehand tist Church. Band is made up of four mem- “They do a great job of helping Reporter “You could put my music in bers of Kappa Sigma fraternity. you promote your gigs around the pop rock genre,” Patterson The band includes Dal- campus,” Patterson said. Some of Baylor’s most talent- said. las senior Travis Cobbs, Plano Though Whyte is not a ed students will be performing The performers at the concert junior Jonathan James, Dallas B.R.A.N. member, she also feels tonight at the second Acoustic will play a variety of genres. senior Jeff Harral and Duncan- it has improved her music career. Café during the fall semester. Whyte, a Denver senior and ville junior Grant Carson. Her music will even be featured This event, hosted by the international studies major, said “We play only cover music,” on the next B.R.A.N. CD. Baylor Rising Artists Network, she will be playing acoustic gui- Cobbs said. “(B.R.A.N.) has been a great will be from 8 to 10 p.m. in the tar and keyboard. The show will present a vari- support for me lately,” Whyte den of the Bill Daniel Student Whyte will have a three-per- ety of musical performances said. “This weekend the band Center. There will be three person band playing with her dur- through the three featured and I are going to Austin to formers including Brian Patter- ing the event. bands. record my contribution to the son, Whitney Whyte and the Two students included in the Along with music, the Baylor B.R.A.N. CD that, I believe, will Kappa Sigma Smoker Band. band are Temple sophomore Rising Artists Network will pro- be released in the spring.” “Each artist will perform a Logan Smith, who will play the vide pastries and free coffee For more information on 40- to 45-minute set, including upright bass, and Sugar Land from Common Grounds during Acoustic Café or Baylor Rising original and cover music,” said senior Jonathan McKenzie will the event. Artists Network visit the Stu- Courtesy photo Coordinator for Campus Pro- play acoustic guitar. According to the Baylor Ris- dent Activities Web site or con- Denver senior Whitney Whyte will be one of the featured performers at Acoustic grams Blake Reeves. “Lyrically and soundwise, ing Artists Network Web site, tact Molly_Borgmeyer@baylor. Cafe at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Bill Daniel Student Center den. Patterson, a Waco senior I would hope that my music the purpose of B.R.A.N. is to edu.

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is a message of tolerance and EVENTS By Amanda Robison acceptance that it puts out there and Kelli Boesel that relates to so many people.” Entertainment editor and reporter Mallon has played the same Film screening character since the national tour The hit Broadway musical began in the summer of 2006. The Environmental Con- cern Organization will hold a Hairspray will roll into the Waco “He’s the host of The Corny screening of Kilowatt Ours at Hippodrome Theatre at 7:30 Collins Show, which is the dance 7 p.m. today in the Bill Dan- p.m. Monday and Tuesday for show Tracy longs to be on,” iel Student Center bowl. Hot two performances filled with Mallon said. “He’s a good guy cocoa and cider will be served. bright lights, bold colors and and fun to play. And he’s one of For more information, contact big hair. Tracy’s allies — they help each [email protected]. Hairspray is the tale of Tracy other.” Turnblad, an underdog dancer Mallon said The Corny Collins Dave Barnes in the ’60s whose big aspirations Show is based on a real dance The Baylor Religious Hour help her achieve acceptance and show in Baltimore called The choir will sponsor singer-song- tolerance of those who are dif- Buddy Deane Show, which at one writer Dave Barnes in concert ferent. point was more popular than at 7 p.m. Friday in Waco Hall. Hairspray was originally a American Bandstand. All proceeds will benefit the film by John Waters in 1988, He also said he feels really BRH mission trip in May 2008. and later debuted on Broadway fortunate to be part of such a For more information, con- where it has won eight Tony successful production. tact [email protected] Awards (among others) includ- “It’s really amazing, because ing “Best Musical,” “Best Origi- sometimes you sit backstage and Spotlight Talent Show nal Score” and “Best Costume hear the orchestra begin to play The Baylor Impact Spotlight Design.” and you watch this huge million Talent Show will be at 7 p.m. Most recently, Hairspray was dollar production with all these Friday in the den of the Bill recreated on film this summer great costumes,” he said. “You Courtesy photo Daniel Student Center. There and starred John Travolta, Zac sometimes can’t believe you’re a will be entertainment, food Efron and Queen Latifah. part of it.” The cast of the national tour of Hairspray dances and sings in the finale, which will be performed Monday and Tuesday and prizes. The show is free The 31 cast members of the at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre. and open to all students. For national tour of Hairspray have more information, contact “It has the facade of a been traveling nearly non-stop The Hippodrome marketed “Any true fan or analyst will instead of just coming to the [email protected] all around the world to perform the production around Baylor tell you the movie is never as show and leaving. beautiful set and costumes in different cities each night. through posters, social involve- good as the book — the movie is The Hippodrome partnered Charity Masquerade Ball and wigs and an amazing Mallon said it is the actors’ ment and word-of-mouth. never as good as the play either,” with Star 92.9 FM and The Beau- score. But underneath all The Indian Subcontinent Stu- obligation to the audience to He said a performance was he said. ty Shop salon (located at 2034 dent Association will hold a that, there is a message of keep it fresh every night, but he added because he was predict- To add to an already fun- N. Valley Mills Drive), to present charity masquerade ball at 6 tolerance and acceptance” said the audience gets involved ing an early sell-out. filled night, the Hippodrome the event. p.m. Saturday on the fifth floor and makes it easy for them. “We wanted to make sure will hold a special Hairspray- Winners will be determined of the Cashion Academic Cen- “We’ve been from Tokyo to that everyone who wanted to inspired competition before the by Dustin and Beth from the Jarret Mallon ter. The event will benefit the Texarkana, and no matter who’s come and see (the show) would show. The women of Waco are 92.9 FM morning show and will organization Developments “Corny Collins” in the audience or what age they be able to,” he said. invited to come out and partici- receive a free cut and style from in Literacy. For more informa- are — they’re with us,” he said. Tickets are still available for pate in “Waco’s Best Beehive,” The Beauty Shop, along with an tion, contact [email protected]. When asked to define it in both performances, but Baker from 5 to 7 p.m. both nights of Ultra Clutch Hairspray gift bas- Georgetown native Jarret three words, Mallon described said they are selling out quickly. the show. ket from the salon as well as a All My Sons Mallon plays Corny Collins in Hairspray as energetic, upbeat Another option for students on “We’ve had really successful copy of the new Hairspray DVD, the national tour and said, “I’ve (musically) and powerful (the the night of the performance is ticket sales,” said Houston junior which will hit stores Tuesday. Tickets are now on sale for the done nearly 400 performances message). tickets for balcony seats, which Melissa Limmer, public relations Limmer said this is a great Baylor Theatre production of (of Hairspray) and I still don’t get Scott Baker, director of Waco will be sold to students for $10, intern for Waco Performing Arts. opportunity to see a Broadway All My Sons by Arthur Miller. tired of it.” Performing Arts, agreed with but Baker said if you really want “It’s a big deal that we’re close show at a fairly inexpensive Performances will be held at Mallon credits strong mate- Mallon by saying, “It has all to see the show, don’t wait until to selling out both shows, so we price compared to the cost of 7:30 p.m. from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 in Jones rial and the important message the elements that makes a good the last minute. wanted to do something to get tickets to see shows on Broad- Theatre. For additional infor- of the musical as the reason why musical — it’s got a lot of songs, The summer blockbuster of people in the spirit of the show. way, where tickets are usually mation, call the Department of he still enjoys it. lots of dance, notable characters Hairspray made the story and The whole big hair and the ’60s more than $100. Prices range Theatre Arts at 254-710-1861 “It has the facade of a beauti- and funny moments.” songs familiar to a lot of people, works perfect.” from $28 to $50 and can be pur- or contact Sherry_Ward@bay- ful set and costumes and wigs The show is attracting a new, but Baker said there is nothing Limmer said the competition chased by calling the box office lor.edu and an amazing score,” he said. younger audience to the Hippo- like seeing the performance on will create a good overall experi- or visiting the Web site, www. “But underneath all that, there drome, Baker said. stage. ence for coming to the theater, wacoperformingarts.org.

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valid and verifiable religious Tran said many people have zations. trol and Prevention recommend ease. From a religious stand- HEALTH from page 1 objections.” a simplistic view of technology At the Health Center, exemp- that women between the ages point, he said, the premarital There are several religious and believe what it produces is tions are accepted for both of 11 and 26 receive the HPV sex would be the worst thing groups that have always been good. medical and religious reasons. vaccine to prevent the human because it would be a sin. validated by the family’s nervous about modern technol- The patient’s right to decide “We don’t get many,” Nancy papilloma virus. “All religions are going to be physician.” ogy. whether to consent to treat- Keating, director of nurses, The vaccine has caused con- critical at some point of some of Hillis said the threat of sev- Christian Scientists have ment is one of the fundamental said. “I’m a proponent of vac- troversy because critics, includ- the things we can do with mod- eral diseases, such as diphthe- firm objections to modern principles of medical ethics. cines.” ing many religious groups, ern medical technology,” said ria and tetanus, have been elim- medicines. Jehovah’s Witnesses “A doctor can’t force his or Not all vaccines are required argue that it promotes premari- Bob Kruschwitz, professor of inated because of widespread strongly oppose the practice of her values on patients,” Tran for school enrollment. Law tal sex. philosophy and director of the vaccine use. blood transfusions. said. requires some of them, while Tran said the reason this Center for Christian Ethics. “I admit to being convinced Roman Catholics are against Before entering Baylor, stu- others are taken voluntarily. topic is difficult is because Using the example of the of the usefulness of vaccines abortion and the use of birth dents received letters from Some vaccines have been Baylor is a Christian university. morning-after pill, Kruschwitz for individuals and for popu- control. the Health Center containing around for years and have prov- In the case of premarital sex, said the existence of technol- lations in general,” Hillis said. They also see problems with information about completing en themselves effective with religious and secular views are ogy does not mean it has to be “Exclusions from required vac- the use of human stem cells required medical forms that very few side effects. polar opposites. From a secular used. cinations should, in my mind, for research and determining would be kept in the school’s Other vaccines are still new perspective, the worst-case sce- “Religions on the extreme be absolutely limited to those “quality of life” when deciding records. with side effects that are more nario to result from premarital end of the spectrum are still who have legitimate medical whether to sustain artificial Located on the back of each risky. sex would be either pregnancy on the spectrum,” Kruschwitz reasons, and to those who have assisted life. form was a section on immuni- The Centers for Disease Con- or a sexually transmitted dis- said.

ing congressional inquiry of BUSH from page 1 last year’s firings of nine U.S. FUND from page 1 attorneys, and prompted ques- oath, but also a pledge, which tions about Gonzales’ honesty. requested money,” he said. I now give you,” Mukasey told Gonzales did not attend “They have to produce a the 110,000 Justice employees the ceremony, which lasted well-thought-out-budget nationwide, some of whom only about 14 minutes and and do extensive research watched on the department’s was kicked off by a reading to check into all costs. ” internal TV system. of the Pledge of Allegiance by External vice president “And that is to use all of the Mukasey’s two young grand- Bryan Fonville said the strength of mind and body that sons. Former attorneys gen- fund depletion is right on I have to help you to continue eral John Ashcroft and Richard schedule. to protect the freedom and the Thornburgh were among those “We only have time security of the people of this in the crowd, which also includ- for about two more allo- country, and their civil rights ed GOP Senate Judiciary Com- cations anyway,” he said. and liberties, through the neu- mittee members Arlen Specter “This semester we made a tral and evenhanded applica- of Pennsylvania, Lindsey Gra- better attempt to publicize tion of the Constitution and the ham of South Carolina and the fact that organizations laws enacted under it.” Sam Brownback of Kansas. should come to the Stu- He said he would “ask myself The Senate confirmed dent Life Fund for money in every decision I make wheth- Mukasey last week by a 53-40 because it is here for them. er it helps you to do that, to take vote, which critics noted Since students were more the counsel not only of my own marked the narrowest mar- aware, the money in the insights but also of yours, and gin for an attorney general in fund was used up more to pray that I can help give you 50 years. His confirmation quickly.” the leadership you deserve.” snagged briefly after Mukasey This semester is the Mukasey, 66, inherits a Jus- refused to say whether he first in many years for the tice Department struggling to believes an interrogation tactic entire fund to be used. restore its independent image known as waterboarding is a Raising the $2.50 students with more than a dozen vacant form of torture. pay as a part of the student leadership jobs and little time Lasting only four minutes, fee may provide opportu- to make many changes before Mukasey’s comments aimed nities for more organiza- another president takes office. to calm the bruised depart- tions to host their events. He now has 14 months to turn ment. He allowed himself a “It’s really exciting that it around after almost a year of small smile as he stood before we are using all of this scandal that forced Gonzales to his staff after he was sworn in, money because it’s going quit and cast doubt on the gov- then briskly launched into his back to the student body,” ernment’s ability to prosecute speech. Stephanie Jeter/Lariat staff Plummer said. “Increas- cases fairly. “What each person here ing the fund would give An internal Justice inquiry does, on a day to day basis, is more students a chance to is investigating charges that, law,” Mukasey said. “We don’t Pizza picnic promote culture, promote under Gonzales, politics were do simply what seems fair and student life on campus, allowed to influence decisions right according to our own and really give back to the about prosecuting cases or hir- tastes and standards.” Sugar Land junior Jackie Alvarenga and Dallas junior William Draper relax Wednesday at Kappa Alpha Theta’s Fall community. We would like ing career attorneys. The allega- “We do law, but the result is Crush at Indian Springs Park. The event included pizza, drinks and music. to help them in that pro- tionsbioWiz_Baylor.qxd stemmed from an 10/15/07 ongo- justice,” 11:33 heAM said. Page 1 cess.”

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