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TUESday, january 29, 2008 Basketball teams look to hook horns Women Men aim boast to hold best-ever on to conference ranking By Will Parchman start Sports editor By Justin Baer At one time in Scott Drew’s ten- Sports writer ure at Baylor, a six-point loss to a tough squad like the University of Some say that the Big 12 Confer- Oklahoma would have sufficed as ence is the elite of all conferences a necessary step toward rebuilding for women’s basketball. With a the program. 76-56 victory over the University But this is a new year, with a new of Nebraska Saturday night at the team with much higher aims. Ferrell Center, the No. 6 Lady Bears “I think it takes a long time to margin of victory in conference play earn respect,” head coach Scott jumped to an astounding 13 points Drew said. “It starts with maturity per game. Apparently Kim Mulkey’s and leadership, something I think team has not gotten the memo. a lot of guys on this team got last “They are not ranked top 10 year.” for nothing,” preseason All Big-12 But despite the 77-71 loss Sat- selection and Cornhusker forward urday at home to the University of Kelsey Griffin said after Saturday Oklahoma, Baylor men’s basketball night’s game. “To be able to have kept its No. 25 spot in the most those types of weapons that spread recent Associated Press Top 25 poll the ball around is what makes them released Monday. so tough.” Baylor lost seven points from last Baylor (16-1, 6-0), already has week but hung on to the last slot in two Big 12 victories against top-25 the poll thanks to a memorable five- teams on its resume (No. 11 Uni- overtime win on Wednesday over versity of Oklahoma and then No. Texas A&M University. 13 Texas A&M University). But with The Big 12 has five teams in the the magnitude of talent and depth in AP Top 25 poll this week, including the Big 12, the Lady Bears’ schedule the Aggies, who are two spots ahead does not have a respite from here on of Baylor at No. 23. out. Luis Noble/Lariat staff David Poe/Lariat staff The crowd of 10,393 Saturday Starting with Wednesday night’s Thornton, Colo., freshman guard Melissa Jones takes a jump shot Saturday in the contest agaisnt University of Nebraska. Lady Bears won represented the third-largest show- 76-56. Austin senior forward Mark Shepard tries to shoot over an A&M player. The Bears lost 77-71. Both teams will face the University of Please see WOMEN, page 5 Texas Longhorns this week. Please see MEN, page 5 Musuem major Coal plants emit conflict

Sierra Club to campaign those by an organization called to put out the kind of pollut- against Dynegy Texans Protecting Our Water ants it is,” he said. turns minor energy provider Environment and Resources, Chemicals such as mercury or T.P.O.W.E.R. and arsenic can get from the By Ashley Killough pushing them away,” said Dr. By Shannon Daily Ricky Bates, chairman of the plant into the groundwater and Reporter Kenneth Hafertepe, associate Staff Writer organization, has been fighting rivers and start corrupting the professor and interim chairman Dynegy on the construction of drinking water, Bates said. Starting this semester, the of the museum studies depart- Today marks the beginning the plant for four or five years, The air and water permits College of Arts and Sciences ment. of the No New Coal campaign he said. are the two most important will no longer offer the museum From now on, transfer stu- Luis Noble/Lariat staff sponsored by the Sierra Club. “I live 400 yards from the permits because of the mas- studies major. dents and incoming freshmen The campaign is designed to edge of the plant site. They’re sive amounts of pollutants The museum studies depart- will choose a different major Houston senior Sonya Maness holds get anyone who wishes to call doing the basic ground site that affect these two things, ment has replaced the major and have the option of starting a tarantula Thursday at the Mayborn in to Dynegy, a wholesale elec- work right now. I hear the back- said Susannah Hook-Rodgers, with an undergraduate track their graduate work in museum Museum Complex. tricity, natural gas and natual up beepers and the construc- coordinator for the Sierra Club that will lead students directly studies their senior year. The gas liquids provider, to protest tion every day,” Bates said. campaign. into Baylor’s graduate program. new track provides an advan- the construction of new coal The case recently passed Coal plants are the second Traditionally, students have tage for students by allowing Students already enrolled in plants. out of the first district courts largest emitter for carbon diox- been required to declare a dou- them to finish Baylor’s graduate the undergraduate program will Right now Dynegy has six and is now going to the second ide, only 2 percent behind cars, ble major in museum studies program in less than two years. not be affected by the changes new coal plant proposals out, district courts on appeal. Bates Hook-Rodgers said. and another concentration of Hafertepe said the depart- and will still graduate with the giving it the greatest number of said he’s willing to take the “They’re just trying to make their choice, such as art, history ment will still offer undergradu- double major format. proposals in the nation. case all the way to the Supreme money while people are becom- or anthropology, to complement ate courses and a minor in muse- “There are a few people who One of these proposals is Court if he has to. ing very, very ill,” she said. the type of museum work they um studies, but “if students get will have to sit down and calcu- for a plant in Riesel. Getting “If they get their permits, While the Sierra Club is plan to do in the future. to their senior year and they late and figure out their hours,” all of the required permits for my family’s going to have a real starting the event, anyone is “A lot of students were get- decide that a master’s degree Hafertepe said. “But they’re a coal plant is a three-year pro- tough decision to make. We’re allowed to call in to voice his ting nervous about the possibil- in museum studies is right for going to come by, and we’re cess. The plant in Riesel has its going to have to decide where or her opinion on the new pro- ity of finishing a double major them, then this just moves them water and air permits, but has to move. We can’t stay 400 on time, and I think that was down the pike a little faster.” Please see MAJOR page 5 been taken to court for both of yards from a plant that’s going Please see COAL, page 5 Flood in Collins caused by water line break ceiling. Police found out about night. Sgt. Greg Perkins opened pick up all my stuff off my floor By Anita Pere the debacle after receiving two the Stacy Riddle Forum for the and throw it on the bed before Staff writer emergency elevator calls from women. the water came in,” Swope said. Collins, Doak said. But Houston freshman Mel When she returned at 1 p.m. A fire alarm woke the first and Once outside, stories started Musgrove, whose room did Sunday, she found portions of second floor residents of Collins to boil as the women waited for not flood, didn’t wait for the her carpet, which she had added Hall at approximately 2:15 a.m. the “all-clear” that never came. announcement. After spending to the room, were ruined. Saturday, but this wasn’t a mere Instead, they were directed 10 minutes in the Harrington Although Musgrove and fire drill. The floors were flooded to wait inside the Harrington House, she went to her brother’s Swope did not know about the with 1-2 inches of water after a House Faculty Center until house, frustrated by the incon- option of staying in the forum, water line broke, resulting from further notice. Shortly before 3 venience. Joe Bruner, assistant director of a damaged fitting, according to a.m., all residents were evacu- “I was pretty upset,” Mus- resident learning for south com- Don Bagby, director of facilities ated, Doak said, as firefighters grove said. munities, said, “We tried as best management. worried that the water could Austin freshman Regan we could to accommodate in a Baylor Police chief Jim Doak cause an electrical fire. Swope, who lives on the second crazy situation.” David Poe/Lariat staff said for the girls on the first Around 3 a.m., officials told floor, stayed in a hotel room for Darrell Edwards, coordinator floor, “it was like a rainforest” residents they would have to the remainder of the night. Baton Rouge, La., freshman Ashley Mcclellan moves her belongings out of as water leaked down from the find another place to stay the “I had just enough time to Please see FLOOD, page 5 Collins Residential Hall and into South Russell Residential Hall Monday.

January 26, 2008. support from Baylor fans for this able to raise this kind of fan sup- ketball fans will fail at the same was that this men’s squad seems Mark that date on your cal- suddenly competitive men’s bas- port in the past. The two crowds clip. For some reason, with all to be finally be standing on its endar. Remember it for poster- ketball team, this lovable band of ahead of Saturday’s were in 2002 that has happened over the past own legs again, and the fan base ity and store it in your mind for winners that has caught fire in point and 1997, and neither of those five years, I don’t think they will. is coming around to the idea. when Baylor encounters lean the national media. teams had any real post-season Everything we have heard and The Bears are stepping out years in the future. Students arrived in droves, of view aspirations. seen over the past several weeks from under those echoes and For that was the day that some camping out in front of the The issue has been match- has been tempered with talk of making a completely new name Baylor men’s basketball owned Ferrell Center ticket office Sat- b y w i l l p a r c h m a n ing those attendance spikes with the scandal that rocked the cam- for themselves. The excuses that up to a new, modern-day legacy. urday morning to assure them- comparable numbers down the pus in 2003. were so prevalent before are now Most outside observers will selves a ticket for the game. line. The largest crowd in Ferrell Stories told of the team’s melting in the heat of what has remember it as the day the Baylor Ticket lines stretched to Uni- washed over the court as the Center history, more than 10,400 exploits this season only after become a scorchingly popular men’s basketball team lost 77-71 versity Parks Drive on Friday student section pounded on the strong, saw Baylor lose to No. 24 setting an eerie backdrop laden stor y. to the University of Oklahoma at afternoon, students desperately chair-backs with their fists. Texas in 2002. with scandal-heavy prose. This is still a school that is fig- home to end a four-game Big 12 wanting to catch a 16-2 team in On my way out of the sta- A week later, when Baylor Everybody knows the story uring out how to properly sup- winning streak. action. dium, I overheard fans under- faced off against Texas A&M in now, but the national media has port this men’s basketball team, The statisticians will merely In the end, a crowd of 10,393 standably disappointed at the a game that would prove to be understandably latched onto a but there is no doubt that Satur- state that on a Saturday after- filled the Ferrell Center, the loss but grateful for a game that the Aggies’ second-worst loss in selling point and infused their day was the beginning of some- noon in Waco, Texas, Baylor lost third-largest turnout in school provided an electric atmosphere program history, little more than stories with the harrowing tale of thing beautiful. a basketball game. history for a men’s basketball in the final few minutes as Baylor 6,000 were at the Ferrell Center the death of a team member and Will Parchman is a senior jour- What those same people may game. The crowd was anxious at flirted with a lead in the waning to see it happen. the ensuing attempt at a cover- nalism major from Austin and not have seen was the nearly times, yet raucous and extremely moments. This most recent loss has me up from the head coach. the sports editor of The Baylor unprecedented outpouring of loud. Thunderous waves of noise The men’s team has been wondering if Baylor men’s bas- The great part about Saturday Lariat.

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Watch out, Bennifer and I don’t know what kind of black presidential candidate her husband for boosts in the important, but they become a Brangelina. Get ready, Tom- energy drink former President isn’t much of an achievement. polls. Even though Bill says his little excessive once emotions Kat. There’s a new dynamic, Clinton took a few weeks ago, While Hillary is climbing wife will be the one in charge if get involved. This race starts to name-blended duo in town, and but he is full throttle for Hillary. point presidential hills, Bill is collect- they make it back in the White resemble a soap opera rather they’re blazing the trail straight Every day, he uses his presiden- ing fundraising bills. Rarely do House, it still means she would than a professional campaign to the White House. tial perfume to allure undecided of view we see them together; it’s just have gotten there on his record when Bill steps in after Obama Meet Billary — the experi- voters to Hillary’s side. He’s been not as efficient. rather than her own. shoots a sharp one at Hillary. enced twosome campaigning courting voters in New Hamp- b y a s h l e y k i l l o u g h Hillary said she found her Presidential candidates need With 24 states scheduled to for the 2008 elections. shire and South Carolina on his voice in New Hampshire, but if to run on their own merit, hold primaries or caucuses on This couple seems to defy all wife’s behalf by spreading his — you’re not included in this that’s true, why do we keep hear- not by their associations. The Feb. 5, known as Super Tues- sorts of rules. Capable of being supportive statements and cod- debate). Bill called Obama’s win ing her husband’s? There’s just Republicans have done it, too, day, Billary has an advantage of in more than one place at a time, dling her campaign followers. in the Iowa Caucus “the biggest something weird about seeing with many of them aligning splitting the campaigning. No Hillary has the mitotic ability to Barack Obama is probably fairy tale” he’s ever seen, saying Bill on stage, while a collection of themselves with Ronald Rea- one knows what will happen in split one campaign into two. thinking human cloning would that the Iowa voters apparently “Hillary” signs dance among the gan’s legacy. the next couple weeks, but Hil- It’s like magic. Maybe Billary really come in handy at this want something that looks and crowds in front of him. Usually, We all know Hillary’s quali- lary will most likely feel super should be in the White House; point. Now that his big bully sounds good. the name that appears on cam- fied enough to compete with supported, while Obama may be just one wave of their magical adversary has doubled in size, “They don’t care about paign posters is accompanied by the other candidates. We don’t feeling super tired. wand and Iraq could turn into he has to battle two rounds of achievement,” he said. Well, now the actual candidate at campaign need a second opinion, or rath- Ashley Killough is a junior a playground of friendly fun accusations from his Democratic there’s a dose of irony. I guess rallies, not a spousal substitute. er, a surplus of second opinons, international studies and journal- rather than friendly fire. opponent. (Sorry, John Edwards being the first serious potential Hillary should stop using from Bill. Endorsements are ism major from Plano.

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It is Some students said they Fare is $15 and includes the ness unifies Amish, the Amish, who shot 10 Amish Others, however, were more practical to practice forgiveness, could see the value in the Amish ticket. There are 65-75 tick- girls in a schoolhouse in Nick- critical. They viewed the forgive- Nolt said. model of forgiveness and com- ets left. For more information explains professor el Mines, Pa., killing five, and ness as unhealthy. Following This is munity. contact Chase McVicker at finally killing himself. the majority view in our society, in contrast “It impresses me that they [email protected]. By Elizabeth Herring Many outsiders thought that they viewed forgiveness as “the with Amer- keep that model of community Reporter “the last safe place you could end of the road, not the begin- ican views central,” Kansas City, Kan., The Pulse and Phi Beta imagine, an Amish schoolhouse, ning,” Nolt said. of forgive- senior Thomas Herndon said. Kappa are looking for student In following the teachings was not safe,” said Nolt. The Amish see forgiveness ness, where “We still have that problem. It essays running between 14 of Jesus, the Amish are quick That evening, a delegation as a form of self-denial, Nolt forgiveness affects everyone. We take away and 20 pages to be considered to forgive “those that have tres- from the Amish community went said. They give up the right for is between that holistic approach.” for publication and a $200 reward. The submission dead- passed against them,” said Dr. to the home of Roberts’ widow revenge and self-justice because the offend- The conversation shifted line is February 5. For more Steven M. Nolt, associate profes- and said that they forgave him they believe “ultimate justice ed person to how community influences information visit www.baylor. sor of history at Goshen College, and did not hold what happened lies in the hands of God,” Nolt and the churches, Baylor and our lives. edu/pulse. in Goshen, Ind. against her or her family. said. offender, Nolt “The context of community Nolt, the first speaker in The Amish, who choose The Amish community as a Nolt said. does play into a lot of what we’re Camp John Marc, a camp for the Campus Programs Lecture simple methods of living, were whole extended forgiveness to It may seem difficult to apply doing at Baylor, with residen- children with chronic illnesses Series, spoke Monday after- “appropriately pictured at a dis- the Roberts family, Nolt said. Amish principles to our lives in tial Living-Learning Communi- and disabilities, is recruiting for noon on the Amish response to tance,” Nolt said. To their critics, This aspect of community a world that is not Amish, but ties and Community Leaders,” its summer staff. An informa- the school shooting in October however, this made the Amish forgiveness is one way their cul- Nolt said he hopes his book said Michael Riemer, associate tion session will be held from 2006. seem emotionally distant from ture resists deterioration, Nolt Amish Grace: How Forgiveness director of Student Activities for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday Nolt has studied the Amish the situation, Nolt said. said. When a society routinely Transcended Tragedy, which he Campus Programs. “This notion in the Bill Daniel Student Cen- for many years and, along with Some praised the Amish for extends forgiveness to those co-authored with Donald B. that we don’t function as indi- ter. For information contact many Americans, wanted to their quick forgiveness. They who have offended them, even Kraybill and David L. Weaver- viduals but as a community .... Baylor Career Services at 254- know about their quick forgive- viewed them as “the best of us, within their community, there Zercher, will help start a dia- We can learn a lot from their 710-3771. ness of Charles Roberts, a local of American society or of Chris- is peace. They can continue to logue to reconcile these worlds. way of life.” Baylor Career Services is holding a job fair for student in the fields of science, technolo- gy, engineering, and math from noon to 4 p.m. February 5th Bush asks for action on economy on the fifth floor of the Cashion Academic Center. For more By Terence Hunt gress eager for the end of his He also pushed Congress to information call Baylor Career Associated Press term next January. He scolded extend his tax cuts, which are to Services at 254-710-3771. lawmakers for slipping costly, expire in 2010, and said allow- WASHINGTON — President special-interest projects into ing them to lapse would mean Baylor Alumni Association Bush, standing before Congress bills and promised to use his higher tax bills for 116 million is sponsoring a package trip one last time, urged the nation veto pen to cut them. American taxpayers. For those to destinations in seven Euro- Monday night to persevere With his approval rating near who say they’re willing to pay pean countries from May 25 to against gnawing fears of reces- its all-time low, Bush lacked the more, Bush said, “I welcome June 12. For information con- sion and stay patient with the political clout to push bold ideas their enthusiasm — pleased to tact Bobanne_Senter@baylor. long, grinding war in Iraq. He and didn’t try. He called on law- report that the IRS accepts both edu. pressed Congress to quickly makers to approve a $150 bil- checks and money orders.” pass a plan to rescue the econ- lion plan to avoid or soften any He renewed a proposal to The Center for International Education is holding the omy. recession through tax rebates spend $300 million for a “grants spring Study Abroad Fair in “We can all see that growth for families and incentives for for kids” program to help poor Barfield Drawing Room in the is slowing,” Bush said in a blunt businesses. children in struggling pub- Bill Daniel Student Center from acknowledgment of rising “The actions of the 110th lic schools pay for the cost of 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today during Dr food and gas prices, increasing Congress will affect the security attending a private school or Pepper Hour. 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© 2008 ERNST & YOUNG LLP !@# 4 The Baylor Lariat News Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Pulitzer-winning pianist to perform based on their rapport, enter- Morris, a Grammy-nominat- 19th century through the 1930s By Emily Monti tainment value and how acces- ed mezzo-soprano, has been a and also some of Bolcom’s caba- Reporter sible they are to an audience. singer since childhood, but said ret songs, which were written for This year Kathy Johnson, she really got involved in chorus Morris. For William Bolcom and Joan assistant to the dean of the when she entered high school. Morris said she doesn’t nec- Morris, mixing business with School of Music, is in charge of “I remember trying to audi- essarily seek her inspiration, but pleasure has become a neces- the series. tion for one of the nuns, and I rather it just comes to her. sity. “This all started as an oppor- was so scared I couldn’t make a “I’m always looking at new Bolcom, a pianist, and his tunity for the Waco and Baylor sound come out,” Morris said. pieces of music; I always have a wife, Morris, a mezzo-soprano, community to hear good music Bolcom and Morris met in feeling that the songs pick me,” will perform together at 7:30 live,” Johnson said. 1972 and began touring togeth- she said. p.m. today in Roxy Grove Hall. Bolcom won the Pulitzer er in ’73. In addition to performing, They’re one of four perform- Prize for music in 1988 and was The couple teaches at the Bolcom will offer a master’s ing acts this year in Baylor’s Dis- named Composer of the Year by University of Michigan but still class for students who want tinguished Artist Series, put on Musical America in 2007. travels the world performing. feedback and critique on their Courtesy photo by the School of Music. “It was a nice surprise and “The best part about touring performances. The series was started by was an honor to receive, but is that I get to be with my wife,” Tickets are $10 for students William Bolcom reads a piece of music. Bolcom, who has been playing Daniel Sternberg, dean of the doesn’t have to do with why I Bolcom said. and $15 for the public. For more the piano since he was 4 years old, is performing tonight with his wife, a School of Music from 1942 to continue writing and playing Their performance list information, call (254) 710- mezzo-soprano, in Roxy Grove Hall. 1982. Performers are chosen music,” Bolcom said. includes songs from the late 3571. City officials tackle renovations, work to preserve park history TUESDAY TRIO! By Victoria Mgbemena main thing we are trying to do said. “It is interesting to see old Staff writer is avoid destroying historical pictures and hear perspectives resources and concentrate on from people that were with the In 1910, a landscaping archi- preserving historical appeal.” park from the very beginning.” tect named George Kessler Sections at the park receiv- Graduate students have Enjoy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, requested $2,000 to design what ing special attention are Jacob’s teamed up with Russell to com- would become William Cameron Ladder and Proctor Springs, pile historical information and Fettuccine Alfredo Park. The City of Waco declined which has origins dating back perspectives from sources in Kessler’s offer. The Park Com- to the times of Native American Waco. History professor Michael mission Board and Park Super- settlement in the area. With the Parrish enlisted the graduate and a Slice of Pizza. intendent Dr. Thomas Charl- opening of the park several hun- students in his public history ton would eventually be at the dred years later, Proctor Springs seminar. forefront for designing the park, became a popular attraction for “My graduate students are which was finished in late May Waco families to picnic and con- working with Eären to orga- that year. gregate. nize historical information on “Most parks had designers “The Seven Springs were of how the park has changed and 2.99 come in and do the work on interest in Waco long before the evolved over the years,” Parrish contract,” said Eären Russell, park was dedicated in 1910,” said. “It will be ideal for students TUESDAYS ALL DAY landscape architect associate for Russell said. “Over the last 25 to see how history relates to the EDAW Inc. “The park officials years the springs have somewhat public and how bureaucracy and the city did not want to put deteriorated due to the elements deals with the public. ” in that much money at the time, and lack of maintenance. The City officials plan to have so it was eventually designed by springs have accumulated an renovations completed for its the people.” increased mineral content over centennial anniversary. Russell EDAW is a worldwide land- the years, which have diverted hopes the park can be restored scaping design firm that spe- the water flow in some places. to meet federal safety standards cializes in engineering and con- The focus will be on improving without compromising its his- struction management. EDAW is erosion and soil compaction.” torical appeal. working with the Parks and Rec- Russell has drawn from his- “The goal is to rehabilitate WACO: 919 S. 6th St. 254-752-2929 • 5201 W. Waco Dr. 254-776-1324 reation department on the res- torical archives and people to and stabilize parts of the park toration project for most of the derive portraits for the mainte- to meet contemporary safety park, which is to include safety nance of the historical quality of standards without challenging features and trail improvements. the park. its historic integrity,” Russell Russell’s specialty is historic “I talked to former Super- said. “It will not only depend preservation and landscaping. intendent Charlton last week on funding and infrastructure, 2007-2008 Graduating Seniors “I am working with the city about the City Beautiful Move- but on the passion and willing- to restore the historical aspects ment that took place at the ness of the community to get Interested in becoming a teacher? of the park,” Russell said. “The beginnings of the park,” Russell involved.” Do you have a bachelor’s degree?

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Tradinghouse Restaurant now hir- Gold’s Gym. 772-3330. ing waitresses. 254-863-5251 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 NEWS The Baylor Lariat 5 6-foot-4 junior Ashley Lindsey, also a practical concern involv- to go to class everyday,” Aledo some people even thought it WOMEN from page 1 has eight players on its roster MAJOR from page 1 ing the decision to remove the freshman Jennifer Atwood was an urban legend.” that are six feet or taller. But major. Many of the undergrad- said. “It’s not like a chore to do With the opening of the match-up against the No. 25 after giving up 28 points and 13 going to brainstorm what’s uate and graduate courses were the reading, because I really Mayborn Museum Complex University of Texas Longhorns, rebounds to Oklahoma post and right for each individual.” overlapping, and students in enjoy it.” in 2004, the department has five of Baylor’s next six games 2007 AP All-American Courtney A master’s degree is the two different degree programs Atwood said she doesn’t had more room to grow. Hafer- come against ranked opponents, Paris on Jan. 20, Danielle Wil- highest level of education spe- were learning the same mate- think she will go to Baylor’s tepe said the museum provides including road games against son and Rachel Allison have cifically targeted toward muse- rial. graduate school, but she knows hands-on learning for the stu- No. 18 Kansas State University toughened up in the paint. um studies, and most graduate El Paso sophomore Danielle many of her classmates will dents and opportunities to and No. 21 Oklahoma State Uni- Saturday against the Corn- students receive their bache- Brissette said she was sad to pursue the new track. observe and interact with visi- versity. huskers, the highly touted Grif- lor’s degree in a concentration see the major go but is willing “Because you have the new tors. Baylor and Kansas State, fin was held to 12 points. Mean- other than museum studies. to remain flexible. option, I’m sure a lot of people “Having the Mayborn here which are each off to their best while Cornhusker forward Dan- “Museum studies curricu- “It’s kind of disappointing, will definitely take them up on is such a wonderful advantage,” conference starts in school his- ielle Page, who scored 25 points lum makes more sense as grad- because it will be harder for that offer,” Atwood said. Hafertepe said. “All the sudden tory, are perched atop the Big in her previous game against uate level work than it does as people in the future who are Baylor’s museum studies we went from the basement to 12 standings two games ahead Texas A&M, only managed to undergraduate curriculum,” interested in getting a major graduate program is one of the penthouse.” of Oklahoma State and Nebras- score two points against Baylor. said Dr. Sinda Vanderpool, in museum studies,” Brissette around 50 graduate programs With the new changes, the ka. “I think what is encouraging C A SA d i rector of adv i sers. “ You said. “I love the Baylor program in the nation and currently has faculty expects the graduate As hot as Mulkey’s team is for me as a coach is that we have have to get a master’s degree because it has a nice range of an enrollment of 18 students. program and students to ben- right now, the eighth-year head been able to make adjustments in museum studies in order to classes and has really opened Hafertepe said the department efit even more. coach wants fans to know that defensively each game,” Mulkey become a practitioner, so it’s up to me what I can do in a has grown significantly since “We have 11 students who the wins now won’t mean any- said. better to focus on another spe- museum.” its start-up in 1993 when it was are taking our 1300 intro to thing if the Bears cannot suc- The Longhorns entered a skid cialization like anthropology, Many of the museum stud- located in the basement of the museums class right now, so ceed in March. this month, losing three of their art or history and take some ies students say they are under- Sid Richardson Science Build- they’re in the best position “I know we’re coming first four conference games. But core classes in museum stud- standing of the new changes ing. to take advantage of this new together at the right time to pile after a key win against Oklaho- ies as an undergrad. That way and appreciate the opportuni- “It was scary, and nobody track into the master’s pro- enough wins to try to win this ma State and a convincing 67-37 you’ll be more competitive in ty to start their graduate work knew we were even there,” gram,” Hafertepe said. “They’ll thing and compete for a Big 12 win against the University of the museum studies field when sooner. Hafertepe said. “It was one of really be able to hit the ground Championship,” said Mulkey, Missouri, Texas is back on track you graduate.” “I love the museum studies those well-kept secrets on the running as far as graduate who was honored for her 200th and back in the polls. Vanderpool said there was program, and I’m really excited Baylor campus, and I think work.” victory before Saturday’s game. “We’re glad that we get to “The right time is the playoffs. start off against them at home,” You win six games and win a Jonesboro, Ark., native Allison damaged items (which are not as soon as possible, Edwards involved in the emergency. national championship, that’s said. “They’re a good team get- FLOOD from page 1 restorable). Any schedules for said. He also said the materials “Thanks should go to the the right time.” ting back in the chase.” reimbursements will be devel- should be returned today. many maintenance, cleaning Wednesday’s match should Wednesday’s tip-off against of insurance and risk services, oped by the insurance depart- Bagby said a final price and risk management work- prove to be a formidable test for the Longhorns is scheduled for met with residents Monday in ment of Risk Management,” estimate on the damages has ers,” he said. Baylor’s frontline. Texas, led by 7 p.m. the Collins lobby to make a Bagby said. yet to be figured. A plan will Bruner said residents record of damaged belongings. Target Restoration, a gen- take shape this week to sched- seemed cooperative through He could not comment on eral contractor, assisted in ule repairs, most of which are the difficulty. reimbursement for property. the clean-up, and washing wet needed in the finishes such as “The young ladies from Col- “Risk Management is han- clothes and linens. The com- carpet, paint and ceilings. lins have been very respectful, dling all claims and will make pany was called to help so stu- Bagby complimented the very understanding,” he said. fair restitution for all flood dents could get back to normal reaction time of employees

from page 1 up the old ones,” Hook-Rodgers permits.” excited about environmental COAL said. Scottsdale, Ariz., sophomore things.” travel to Austin Saturday to face posals. The call-in day is just the Paige Panter is working to bring Panter will have a table set MEN from page 1 the University of Texas at 12:45 “It’s not to shut down exist- beginning of the campaign, the event to Baylor’s campus. up next to the Bill Daniel Stu- p.m. ing coal plants. It’s just putting Hook-Rodgers said. “I’m just trying to get the dent Center between 11 a.m. ing for a Baylor men’s bas- Drew said he thought the a moratorium on any new coal “It’s going to go on until awareness brought to Baylor,” and 5 p.m. to advertise the ketball game in school history. team “couldn’t have a better plants being built and to clean Dynegy stops their coal plant she said. “It’s hard to get people campaign. Scores of students lined up on time for a break,” which they Friday afternoon and Saturday will use to rest up, study film on Godspeed by Ben Humeniuk morning to ensure their place in the Longhorns’ tendencies and the arena on Saturday. draw up a gameplan for what is Conditioning came into play sure to be a hostile Frank Erwin Saturday as it took some time for Center. Baylor to find a groove against a As for similarities, there are Sooner team that led by as many quite a few between the two as 16 points in the second half. teams. While Texas doesn’t boast “I was pretty tired about half- the guard depth that Baylor way through,” said junior guard does, its starters are averaging Curtis Jerrells, who was named bigger numbers. Starting guards the Big 12 co-player of the week A.J. Abrams and D.J. Augustin, Monday, sharing the award with who was added to the Wooden Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin. “My Award midseason list Monday legs were burning.” for best player in the country, Team members admitted are averaging 17 and 20 points there was some holdover from respectively. While Abrams is the trying 65-minute win over considered one of the country’s SUMMER IN MAINE Texas A&M in terms of fatigue best 3-point shooters, Augustin Males and females. levels but refused to lean on that is one of its best floor generals. Meet new friends! Travel! Teach your favorite activity! as a crutch. “You can’t say that since *Tennis *Swim *Canoe “I think people might have (Kevin) Durant is gone that *Sail *Water Ski *Kayak made that excuse, but we don’t we’re going to beat them,” Bruce *Gymnastics *Silver Jewelry *Rocks make that excuse for ourselves,” said. “Everybody else picks up *English Riding *Ropes *Copper Enameling said senior guard Aaron Bruce, their level. Other guards have *Art *Basketball *Pottery who chipped in 10 points on 4-9 been creating their roles.” *Theater Costumer ... and more! shooting in Saturday’s loss. With a week off and a top June to August. Residential. Enjoy our Web site. Apply online. The Bears will get a much- 25 ranking at stake, Texas will needed break this week and remain in the crosshairs all TRIPP LAKE CAMP for Girls: 1-800-997-4347 won’t play again until they week. www.tripplakecamp.com

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