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Voters on the street McCain takes GOP top spot What do you think of the Super Tuesday results, Clinton, Obama and will it affect your battle to lead vote on March 4? Democrats Garrett Thornbrugh Plano freshman By David Espo The Associated Press “I’m not r e a l l y WASHINGTON — Sen. John e x c i t e d McCain swept a string of delegate- about the rich, East Coast primaries Tuesday fact that night, reaching for command of the H i l l a r y race for the Republican presiden- (Clinton) is tial nomination. Democrats Hillary pretty far Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama ahead. I’m traded victories in an epic struggle a Republi- can and from Connecticut to California. ( J o h n ) The former first lady said, “I look McCain Thornbrugh for ward to continuing our campaign and (Mike) and our debate about how to leave Huckabee are the ones that I like this country better off for the next so the fact that McCain is up right generation.” now, I like that. I’ll probably vote for McCain, the early Republican (McCain) to keep him on top.” front-runner whose campaign nearly unraveled six months ago, won in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Drew Waggoner and Delaware to gain all 198 del- Carrollton freshman egates at stake there. He also put Illi- nois and Oklahoma in his column. “I’m not Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Associated Press too happy Huckabee won a series of Bible Belt a b o u t Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, R-AZ, stands Tuesday with his wife, Cindy, as he speaks to reporters after arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor H i l l a r y Please see TUESDAY, page 8 Airport. (Clinton). I’m not a big fan. I s u p p o r t Winning candidates (Barack) Poll says Huckabee, Obama O b a m a . I’m not Clinton too happy Huckabee Romney Baylor students voted about the Waggoner Arizona Gravel came in last with 3.7 per- fully Democrats will back off from results so Alabama Massachusetts cent of the votes. those because people are recog- Arkansas Arkansas Minnesota McCain, Clinton far because Hillary seems to be California Georgia Montana runners-up There were a total of 521 votes. nizing that it doesn’t look good,” leading. I’ll still be voting Obama Massachusetts Tennessee North Dakota Republicans had a slight lead at Neville said. “It’s better to try to in March because it will still be a Oklahoma West Virginia Utah By Ashley Killough 278 votes over the Democrats with get a Democrat in the White House close race then.” New Jersey Reporter 243. rather than putting each other New York Delegates Delegates Student political groups have down.” Tennessee won to date: won to date: With the Texas primary set for also been gearing up this week for Vincent Harris, a Fairfax, Va., Billy Cho 91 127 March 4, Baylor students are tak- the upcoming primary by holding sophomore, believes that Hucka- Dallas senior Delegates ing part in a political fever that’s information tables in the “Rock bee will be the top choice among won to date: spreading across campus. the Boat” campaign, where stu- Texas Republicans. “I honest- 170 To promote political enthusi- dents could learn more about each “Texas is his backyard. He went ly think asm on campus, Student Senate’s candidate. to Southwestern Seminary, and u n l e s s Obama McCain Too close legislative relations committee Alexandra Neville, Fair Oak he preached in Texarkana for 20 (Barack) sponsored a straw poll Tuesday, Ranch senior and president of years,” Harris said. “I feel like his O b a m a Alabama Arizona too call brings Alaska California where students placed a piece of Baylor Democrats, weighed in on economic message will reach out straw hay in a labeled box for their the significance of Super Tuesday. to a lot of Texas, and I can see him some- Colorado Connecticut Democrats in thing Connecticut Delaware New Mexico favorite candidate. “With all the different states easily winning the state.” In the straw poll results, Gov. voting, the results will give us a Harris is a Huckabee blogger to the Delaware Illinois table that Georgia Missouri Mike Huckabee came in first for clear picture of what lies ahead,” and was the online director for hasn’t Idaho New Jersey the Republicans with 37.8 percent Neville said. the Iowa campaign, and he’s found b e e n Illinois New York of the vote. Sen. John McCain fol- With a close race between strong support for the former gov- brought Cho Kansas Oklahoma lowed with 26.6 percent, Rep. Ron Obama and Clinton, Neville said, ernor among Baylor students. up right Minnesota Paul had 20.5 percent, Gov. Mitt Democrats may have a strong pull “Many students at Baylor respect now, I think (Hillary) Clinton will Missouri Delegates Romney placed fourth with 13.7 in the upcoming Texas primary. Gov. Huckabee for his deep, deep beat him. But (John) McCain pretty North Dakota won to date: percent, and Alan Keys finished “Everyone always says that faith, and I think a majority of much has it in the bag. I plan on Utah 367 last with 1.4 percent of the votes. democrats don’t have much hold them will vote for him.” voting for (Hillary) Clinton in the pri- For the Democrats, Sen. Barack in Texas, but I think people will be Sam Chen, an Allentown, Pa., mary, but I haven’t seen (Barack) Source: Delegates Obama won with 74.9 percent, surprised,” she said. senior, is an associate justice on Obama’s thing lately. I think I’m won to date: Results based on NBC News projections going to do more research.” 128 as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday Sen. Hillar y Clinton placed second “I’m sure we’re going to see a lot with 21.4 percent and Sen. Mike of attack ads on the air, but hope- Please see ELECTION, page 8 Author of controversial Iraq studies to speak Thursday

By Lynn Ngo in the Outback Room. the 2004 study with another According to the medical credible,” Northcutt said. “But he way off.” Reporter Robert’s first study was pub- in 2006. Together, the stud- studies conducted by Rob- didn’t give any evidence for why Northcutt became involved lished in the medical journal The ies gained international media erts and other American and it’s not valid.” in planning and organizing the Waco Friends of Peace will Lancet in 2004. attention, Northcutt said, and Iraqi researchers, an estimated The studies also received crit- local event for Waco Friends hold an event featuring Les Rob- “When this research first were met with criticism. 655,000 Iraqis have died as a icism from Michael O’Hanlon, a of Peace after learning of the erts, one of the authors of con- appeared, I was stunned by it,” Using information from the consequence of the war. member of the Brookings Institu- study. troversial studies on the civilian said Alan Northcutt, member United Nations, the Brookings The results were based on tion, a group that tracks deaths “I think Waco is very con- death toll in Iraq since the 2003 and organizer of the Friends of Institute estimated about 62,000 cluster samples of random house- in Iraq. servative, and there’s a narrow U.S. invasion. Peace event. “I was startled by civilian deaths at the time Rob- holds taken throughout Iraq. In October 2006, O’Hanlon atmosphere here,” he said. “This Roberts will speak at 7 p.m. the numbers.” erts’ second study was pub- “When the article came out, told the BBC, “I do not believe Thursday at Poppa Rollo’s Pizza The researchers followed up lished. (President) Bush said it was not the new numbers. I think they’re Please see ROBERTS, page 8 Waco mammoth site Texas Ranger statue rejected

By Victoria Mgbemena of the museum at a watch stance, holding gets $100,000 grant Staff writer a rifle. Plans for funding the statue, to be dedicated with the title “Watching Over $3.2 million goal. The donation A 77 ft tall likeness of a Texas Ranger Texas,” were officially declined 5-1 by the By Stephen Jablonski will be applied toward a $1.5 will not be towering over Interstate 35 in city’s representatives. Reporter million matching grant provid- the near future. The Waco City Council City Council Member Jim Bush spoke ed by Paul and Jane Meyer that voted Tueday to decline the donation that on the negative perception that the proj- With a $100,000 grant from was announced in October of would have put the construction for the ect gradually generated from the people The Bernard and Audre Rapo- 2007. Luis Noble/Lariat staff statue in line for completion by the 40th as a result of the perceptions initiated by port Foundation, The Waco Waco mayor Virginia Dupuy The Bernard and Audre Rapport Foundation presents anniversary of the Texas Ranger Museum. the media. A graphic of the statue posted Mammoth Foundation is within The Waco Mammoth Foundation with a $100,000 If completed, the statue would have depict- $200,000 of the first phase’s Please see MAMMOTH page 8 grant. ed a Texas Ranger from the 1890s in front Please see RANGER, page 8

I have a confession to make. ceiving a college degree, and in choice? By clocking out at age work dad, I realize the great gift children. I’m tired of hearing about the many cases going on to claim a 30 or before and never looking of parental care, both physical So why are women the ones gender wage gap. I’m tired of spot in medical and law schools, back. and financial. But to me, the big who struggle with balancing the so-called glass ceiling domi- we peace out. point I’ve heard women brag about light bulb is just on the horizon work and family? Why are wom- nating the debate. And, perhaps Not only are we robbing the their former job titles with a dia- for family and work dynamics. en leaving their jobs for 10 years most surprisingly, I’m tired of marketplace of ideas of a host of of view per bag draped from their shoul- I don’t think we’ve perfected or more to rear children? Are women blaming men for getting contributions and input, but we der, wistfully recalling the day it yet. Somehow, sending our men less capable? paid less. are actually screwing over our b y c l a i r e s t . a m a n t when they “played with the big daughters to expensive (and Do they have an inferior ca- According to the Institute for sisters. boys.” in some cases private, cough, pacity to love and care for an- Women’s Policy Research, wom- When women are hired in Really, honey, you should’ve cough) institutions, helping other person? I think not. I am en earned around three-fourths high-paying, high-power posi- ceptance in the workplace. We just stayed at home. Now I have them find their calling, and land pro-men. of what men earn in full-time tions, they receive expensive must earn the right to be paid as to fight the stereotype that I’m a a great job only to leave it all be- I am so confident in men’s jobs in 2005. While this fact infu- training, just like their male much as men by not going into transient worker, here today and hind doesn’t sound like the full abilities to handle the same chal- riates me, I can scarcely defend a counterparts. early retirement. gone to the playpen tomorrow. potential of the American Dream lenges of women that I would claim of injustice. However, unlike males, we When a company hires any- I know plenty of women are to me. actually trust one alone with my As long as a sizable number tend to leave the work force one, they are betting that person shaking their fist at me right I believe we can find a way to children. of women leave the work force, shortly thereafter, sending our will be worth the initial outlay now, thinking how ungrateful I balance work outside and inside I don’t know if there’s a word either long-term or permanently, companies a slap in the face, ef- required. am for what my mother and my the home. The “we” in this sen- for this yet, but I’m going to give to raise families, we will make fectively saying, “Thanks for the And when a woman gets hired mother’s mother did for our gen- tence is not exclusive of men. it a shot. I’m a maleist. less money. It’s not discrimina- signing bonus, but I’ve got laun- over a man, the company is tak- eration. I know it’s crazy, but there Claire St. Amant is a senior tion, it’s simple economics. dry to do.” ing an even bigger risk. I am thankful, but I’m not are actually two people in a mar- professional writing major from Honestly, ladies, we aren’t a Women have come a long way, And how do we reward com- complacent. As the product of a riage. It is actually the responsi- Katy and the city editor for The very good investment. After re- but we mustn’t settle for mere ac- panies for making a progressive stay-at-home mom and a go-to- bility of both parties to raise the Baylor Lariat.

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The Lariat reserves the right to Last week Dr. Reagan Ramsower, edit letters for grammar, length, vice president of finance and admin- libel and style. istration, spoke to Student Senate Letters should be e-mailed about a long-term plan for campus to [email protected] or changes. mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One With a 50-year time frame, the Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX Campus Master Plan proposes exten- 76798-7330. sive changes to campus and the sur- rounding areas, as well as campus life in general. Corrections policy While the administration seems to be thinking in terms of change, we The Baylor Lariat is commit- thought we’d take the chance to sug- ted to ensuring fair and accu- gest a few changes with the potential rate reporting and will correct for a more immediate impact. errors of substance on Page 2. Baylor isn’t the only Christian Corrections can be submitted to university in Texas to recognize the the editor by sending an e-mail need for change recently, but the rec- to [email protected] or ognition of one specific problem has by calling 254-710-4099. re ce i ve d s ome wh at le s s at t e nt ion t h a n others: student substance abuse. Southern Methodist University Corrections formed a special task force this past The Feb. 2 article “Whole year after losing three students over a Foods to wean off plastic” incor- six-month period to drug- or alcohol- rectly stated that Whole Foods related deaths. The goal of the task tions of the SMU task force do not tion. campus at night instead of out to is an H-E-B chain. It is an inde- force is to help usher in recommenda- all apply to Baylor, and we are not The SMU task force suggested bars or parties, where safety is not pendent retail store. tions for a culture shift on the SMU suggesting the administration build some measures to address drinking ensured. campus. a pub on campus, we do feel some of and substance abuse that could ben- The extension of hours and ser- Some of the task force’s main rec- the other steps are in the right direc- efit Baylor as well. vices at the Health Center would also A subscription to the Lariat ommendations include more Friday tion. Extended hours at the Bill Daniel be helpful in aiding students in the costs $45 for two semesters. morning classes (to curb partying on The Baylor Lariat reported in Janu- Student Center and the McLane Stu- event of an emergency or other drink- Send check or money order to weeknights), more campus-centered ary that officials in the student life dent Life Center could produce late- ing or drug-related issues. One Bear Place #97330, Waco, nighttime social activities, extended department were working to create night events such as midnight mov- With the implementation of such TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail medical hours and services (includ- stricter guidelines about alcohol con- ies, flag football or all-night dance programs, Baylor wouldn’t be condon- [email protected]. Visa, ing after-hours services and a medi- sumption during All-University Sing. marathons. ing substance use, but rather encour- Discover and MasterCard pay- cal hotline) and the building of an Since Baylor recognizes that stu- An enhanced social atmosphere aging community by acknowledging ments may be phoned to 254- on- campus pub. dent drinking does occur, officials on campus at night would have the the issues and acting to prevent them 710-2662. Postmaster: Please While we recognize the sugges- can formulate more steps for preven- potential to bring students back to in the future. send address changes to above address. Manning’s victory sets blueprint for BU football on road ahead Dear Eli Manning, Pro Bowler for the New Orleans dered if you were the type of Like when you first arrived ple doubt that Baylor has the Saints and a star at the Univer- quarterback that could lead a with the Giants, we too have potential for a championship. On Sunday you went toe- sity of Mississippi, created a team to the Super Bowl. seen our better days. Today But I have faith. Art Briles has to-toe in the Super Bowl with path for you and your brothers sports Well Eli, you could and you at 3:30 p.m., Art Briles will a history of turning around pro- Tom Brady, who many say is to follow. did. You did something your announce his inaugural recruit- grams. And it all starts today: the greatest quarterback of our While at your father’s Ole take father never accomplished and ing class. Some names like Rob- National Signing Day. generation. He has the talent, Miss, you were a hero, but to s o m e t h i n g t h a t t o o k yo u r r e c o r d - ert Griffin are highly touted, like This class has a lot of poten- the weapons, the poise and the those in the NFL, you were just b y j u s t i n b a e r breaking brother nine years to you were coming out of college, tial, but as we all know, it’s not mentality of which quarterbacks Peyton’s little brother. do. Sunday, you took the field while others are hoping to prove about how many stars you have dream. You took on a team that For three years, you were in Glendale, Ariz., and pulled their worth as a diamond in the next to your name coming out accomplished something that criticized immensely. Critics would retire after the season. off one of the biggest upsets in rough, much like that other of high school. It’s all about how hadn’t been done since the 1972 and fans told you that you were During the offseason, he called Super Bowl history. quarterback you faced in the big of a star you are in college. Miami Dolphins — an undefeat- never going to be as good as big you out in the national spotlight But don’t get too full of your- Super Bowl has done. Who knows? Maybe, just ed regular season. brother Peyton. Statistics show questioning your leadership self Eli; I am not writing this let- As evidenced by Baylor’s 3-9 maybe, this class will be able to You walked into the biggest you had some good games, but abilities. You sure proved him ter to inflate your ego. 2007 record, Coach Briles has a do what you did in four years: game of your life an unproven overall you were just a mediocre wrong. I want you to know that I lot of work to do to turn around turn an unsuccessful program player and came out a champion quarterback. Before this season, you were think what you have accom- a dismal football program. The into a bowl-winning team. and the Super Bowl XLII MVP. In the midst of last season, 0-2 in the playoffs. And like plished can prove as an exam- process will be extensive, dif- You grew up surrounded by your star running back Tiki Bar- the same scrutiny your brother ple to our Baylor Bear football ficult and frustrating at times. Sincerely, football. Your father, a two-time ber surprisingly announced he received, many people won- team. Like your situation, many peo- Your new fan Justin

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national By Ashley Killough “Anything that we do as Reporter Americans to send our young people abroad as ambassadors award The Rotary Club of Waco is beneficial to our country, is now accepting applications because our young people rep- By Kate Thomas for its 2009-10 Ambassadorial resent the best of what we are in Reporter Scholarship program. this country,” Elizabeth Varda- With an objective to advance man said. Dr. William Petty said he world understanding, good will Vardaman is the associate didn’t know what was in store for and peace, the program gives dean for special academic proj- him when a student nominated students the opportunity to ects and the campus represen- him for the Acton Foundation’s study abroad in a country of tative for many of the abroad national award for Entrepre- their choice while serving as scholarship programs. neurship Teacher of the Year. ambassadors for their commu- “This is an ambassadorial There were 28 other nomi- nities. scholarship, and it has a great nees from universities around “Baylor students are abso- deal of hope embedded in it the country, Petty said. lutely perfect for the Rotary that our students will bring a But he won. Ambassadorial Scholarship,” wonderful aspect of America to “By some miracle I was said Corbett Daniel Parker, a the host country they are study- selected,” said Petty, a professor 2003 Baylor graduate. “They ing in, and that they will bring in the finance, insurance and Courtesy photo have a thirst for not only aca- home to us wonderful new infor- real estate department at the demic excellence but also for mation about the place they had Frisco sophomore Heather Blizzard plays with two children at an after-school program. Blizzard received an award from Hankamer School of Business. Mission Waco, along with Bryan junior Chris Boggus, Nashville, Tenn.; sophomore AK Jamieson; and Colombus, Ohio, serving the communities of the the privilege of living for nine “I was taken aback. I was totally sophomore Joy Espersen. world through their vocations.” months,” she said. surprised.” Parker was a 2005-06 Rotary Sponsoring more than 800 The Acton Foundation for Ambassadorial Scholar to the students studying abroad annu- Entrepreneurial Excellence is a Netherlands and is now work- ally in 70 different countries, nonprofit organization based in Mission Waco recognizes ing in Houston as an attorney. the Rotar y Club aims to leave an Austin that “trains and inspires “The scholarship gave me impact in all areas of the world. master teachers” and encourag- first-hand understanding of the Dr. Richard Russell, associ- es a “case-based entrepreneur- needed balance that serving ate professor of English, was a ship curriculum,” according to student volunteer efforts brings in your life,” Parker said. 1994-95 Rotary Ambassadorial the foundation’s press release. “While the travels I did, speech- Scholar to Scotland. “Great teachers change lives “The award is funded by the there for the kids even through es I gave, cultural experiences “I think the Rotary is a great by inspiring students to recog- By Jessica Belmares Barney II Foundation, which their triumphs,” Espersen said. I had and friends that I made organization because it fos- nize their gifts and to learn how Reporter believes servant leadership on Jamieson also works with were invaluable at such a young ters international understand- to use them to pursue a worthy Christian campuses should be the after-school program help- age, it was the commitment to ing between different people dream. Bill Petty is one such Shock and surprise is what recognized as much or more ing children from kindergarten service I left with that will have groups,” he said. great teacher,” Acton Founda- four students felt when they were than athletic and academic through fifth grade. the greatest impact on my life.” Russell said his experience tion president Rick O’Donnell told they were being recognized scholarships,” said Jimmy Dor- “Volunteering is definitely The Rotary Foundation is abroad had a strong influence said in a press release. by Mission Waco for outstand- rell, executive director and something that got me through currently the world’s largest on his career. Petty and Fredricksburg ing volunteerism in 2007. founder of Mission Waco. last semester, and it’s something private sponsor of university- “I fell in love with James senior Justin Ersch attended “It’s hard to understand how The students were recog- I look forward to every day,” level international scholarships. Joyce’s Ulysses, which lead me to a seminar Friday given by the you can be awarded for doing nized at Mission Waco’s UrBan- Jamieson said. Since 1947, nearly 38,000 stu- a love and study of Irish litera- foundation in Austin, where and being just Christians,” said quet held Tuesday at the Waco Jamieson had never heard of dents have studied in over 100 ture and also reform theology,” Petty received a $10,000 award Bryan junior Chris Boggus. Convention Center. Students the banquet and didn’t know countries. Russell said. and a trophy. Students brought Boggus has been volunteering were nominated and voted on by awards were given. The Foundation offers three By instilling in scholars the to the seminar, such as Ersch, Saturday mornings in Mission Mission Waco staff members. “I was really embarrassed scholarships of varied lengths. Rotary ideal of “Service Above received $1,000 toward educa- Waco’s Kings Club program. A “We nominated Joy Espersen and blown away. I was really The first is the $24,000 Aca- Self,” the program encourages tion costs and were able to par- group of students split up and because from day one she really thankful,” she said. demic-Year Scholarship that scholars to dedicate their lives ticipate in case discussions led visit different low-income hous- chose to put herself out there,” Blizzard said she was “pretty covers the costs of full-time to improving the quality of life by Acton School of Business ing areas around Waco, Boggus said Melissa Perry, Mission honored” when she was told study at an institution abroad. for the people around them and master teachers, according to a said. Waco youth program coordina- she would be recognized for her The typical length of this schol- abroad. press release. “It’s a very crime-ridden area tor. efforts at another after-school arship is nine months, and Application forms for the Ersch said he thought Petty and the kids need someone to Espersen has been working program and the Kids’ Café with applicants must have completed 2009-10 awards are available at deserved the award. play with and show them love,” with Mission Waco’s after-school Mission Waco. at least two years of university the Rotary Club office located “He helps students find Boggus said. “Hearing stories program helping middle school “You don’t think of getting work by the time the scholar- in the Lions Community Center their calling in life,” Ersch said. of shootings and seeing drug and high school students. recognized for volunteering and ship begins. at 1716 N. 42nd St. Completed “He’s done that more so than dealers outside their door hurts “It’s a place where kids can doing something you love,” Bliz- The Multi-Year Scholarship forms are due by March 5, and any other professor at Baylor. me in a way that I can’t under- come and stay off the streets,” zard said. is designed for students striv- all applicants must be avail- Students learn entrepreneurial stand.” Espersen said. “We provide a Blizzard volunteers two to ing to earn a two-year degree at able for a personal interview on finance as much as they learn Along with Boggus, Nash- place to hang out, have fun and four days a week playing games, a foreign university. It awards April 18. about themselves.” ville, Tenn., sophomore AK get to know each other.” singing songs and helping fourth $12,000 for each year of study. Vardaman will hold an infor- Spring senior Kyle Lewis Jamieson; Frisco sophomore Espersen said she was and fifth-graders. The third is the Cultural mal workshop entitled, “Rotary described how Petty asked his Heather Blizzard; and Colom- “shocked and touched” when Along with the four Baylor Scholarsh ip, wh ich covers eit her and Other Wonderful Study contacts and personal friends to bus, Ohio, sophomore Joy she was told she was receiving students, Asians for Christ also three or six months of inten- Abroad Scholarships,” Friday come in to the class and pres- Espersen received $250 and a an award for her volunteerism. received special recognition for sive language training and cul- from 3 to 4 p.m. in 209 Burleson ent lectures and actual financial statue of Jesus washing Peter’s “I am so happy to be a part of their “faithful service” with the tural immersion at a language Hall. All students are welcome situations. feet, called “Divine Servant.” this program, and I want to be Backyard Bible Club. school. to attend. “His class is what I do with my job,” said Lewis, who works at Launchpad Capital, an investment service in Waco that helps Students, faculty experience diversity at empathy dinner bankers and hedge funds. Petty said that he brought in which helped organize the din- them,’” Dukes said. information to show that a per- image Wednesday in the stu- about 10 guests each semester, By Heather Fogt ner. Horton said it is important Originally the counseling son’s jeans size doesn’t deter- dent center. Baylor leaders will but only one would lecture. The Reporter to raise awareness about dis- center wanted to address issues mine worth. address chasing perfection in others would bring in actual abilities to “recognize that other like eating disorders in a posi- All week the Student Life body, career, relationship, aca- financial situations for students Students and faculty got a students on campus have to go tive way, said Katie Treadwell, a Center will display “Room with demics and Christian life on to analyze and justify their con- taste of life as disabled people through a lot more than we do master’s candidate and outreach a View.” Students can walk into “Take Charge Thursday” in Ben- clusions. Tuesday night at an empathy sometimes.” graduate assistant for the coun- four rooms that show different nett Auditorium. “I use a Socratic plan,” dinner. After the dinner, Coppell seling center. The week expand- stages of eating disorders. The week will finish with vid- Petty said. “If the student is The dinner was held in the sophomore Tyler Dukes and ed to include forms of diversity “No Weigh Wednesday” will eos shown in the student cen- not engaged, the student is not Barfield Drawing Room in the Dallas junior Coleton Burch outside of body weight. feature pottery artist Barbara ter on “Food and Mood Friday,” learning.” Bill Daniel Student Center as spoke to the participants. “This week is talking about Francis in the Bill Daniel Stu- showing how the media affect But what really made the part of the counseling center’s “It makes you look at the regardless of weight, body type, dent Center. She will discuss perceptions of body image. class great, Lewis said, was the EveryBODY is Beautiful Week, world in a completely different disability or race, everybody how every person is different, “We want to make students professor himself. celebrating different aspects of aspect,” Dukes said. “Something is beautiful and welcome at just like every piece of pottery aware and accepting of people “What can’t I tell you about diversity. simple as getting to class can Baylor,” Treadwell said. she makes is different. around them,” Treadwell said. Dr. Petty?” Lewis said. “He’s a Students were given either be dramatically affected by a Students will have the oppor- “Frankly Speaking” will “This is something we all strug- phenomenal professor. He will the role of a disabled person or a wheelchair.” tunity to donate jeans through- focus discussions on body gle with.” spend time shooting the breeze caretaker at Tuesday’s empathy Dukes has spinal muscular out the week at displays set up with students.” dinner. They used blindfolds, atrophy, a life-long condition at the student center, McLane Ersch said he learned a great slings or wheelchairs to help in in which the muscles grow pro- Student Life Center, Baylor Sci- deal from the class. experiencing life from different gressively weaker. ences Building, Sid Richardson “Dr. Petty makes the num- perspectives. “Basically the biggest thing I Science Building and Waco bers in the class come to life,” Houston junior Thomas Hor- can tell people is, ‘Get to know Hall. The displays, called “Your he said. ton is president of Pi Kappa Phi, the person before you judge Genes Always Fit,” will have

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Poage Exhibition Christina Kruse Of the 10,000 warrants Center displays past Staff writer reported last year, 1,000 were handled though arrests or pay- campaign items There may be a warrant out ment of fines. for your arrest if you have failed More than $1 million in fines By Ashley Killough to take care of a traffic viola- were collected. Reporter tion this year. The Waco Police If all warrants are paid by Department, along with more Feb. 16, at least $8 million will Du-ka-ka happens. This than 200 agencies, is conduct- filter into the city budget. anti-Dukakis campaign slogan, ing its fifth annual “Warrant “The jail always has problems among many others, is cur- Roundup” from Feb. 16 through with overcrowding,” Anderson rently displayed in the “Race for Feb. 22. said, so those arrested on a class the White House” exhibit in the About 12,000 Waco residents C misdemeanor will be released W.R. Poage Exhibit Gallery. Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff have around 17,000 outstanding first. The collection, which spans Memorabilia, including signs, pamphlets and posters from assorted campaigns, make up the collection now on dis- warrants. Some citizens have Those arrested then released six decades, is decorated with play in W.R. Poage Exhibit Gallery. In recent years tangible campaign tactics have been abandoned, as people rely multiple warrants. will have a $50 credit for their triumphant pennants, flashy on the Internet to track campaigns and make their allegiance known. A list of active warrants is time in jail, if they promise to hats, brochures, buttons and available on the City of Waco’s take care of their fine. bumper stickers. caught on. “I liked learning about the slo- their information about candi- Web site. People who are arrested “Since the presidential cam- While Jimmy Carter popular- gans and colors that Americans dates through informative bro- The list comprises more than because of outstanding war- paign is all over the news, we ized the phrase “Gimme Jimmy,” found appealing,” said Fangfang chures in the mail. Now, people 1,400 pages. rants should not resist arrest, thought it would be neat for Barry Goldwater took a scien- Zhang, an international journal- have to do their own research Police officers will be actively Anderson said. people to see materials from tific approach with his slogan: ism graduate student from Shan about the issues. looking for those with outstand- The charge for assaulting a past elections,” said Erin Wolfe “AuH20.” Xi, China. Arlington junior Kristin ing warrants by going to homes police officer is a felony, which exhibit coordinator and a muse- Some candidates had more “The exhibit showed a history DuPriest found the exhibit and offices. has a more severe penalty than um studies graduate student. serious slogans, such as Rea- of the symbols that defined the interesting. “Some people think it’s a a class C misdemeanor, Ander- From slogans to colors, the gan’s “The time is now,” while Republican and Democratic par- “I watch CNN all the time to horrible thing,” Waco Police son said. exhibit reminds visitors of the others attempted a more ear- ties. These are already ingrained learn about candidates, and I Department spokesman Steve Outstanding warrants should various campaign strategies catchy tone, like “Who? Who? in the minds of Americans, but know who my friends are going Anderson said. be taken care of immediately used in some of the most popu- Hoover!” they are new to me,” Zhang said. to vote for through Facebook,” However, Anderson said that in order to avoid arrest. People lar elections. Candidates also tried to “Especially the elephant and DuPriest said. “It’s hard to imag- the round up is a “necessary with outstanding warrants also One case shows the range of stand out by associating their donkey pictures. I had never ine everyone walking around evil” in order to punish those could be denied a renewal of demographics targeted by can- campaign with colors other than seen those before!” campus with Obama buttons or who do not abide by the law. their drivers license as well. didates. the typical red, white and blue. Due to the rising surge of Romney hats.” Officers will be concentrat- Those wanting to take care of Displayed next to a “Viva Carter used a street sign green Internet campaigning, these The items on display were ing on settling warrants that the warrant before Feb. 16 may Reagan!” flier is a “Snowmobil- and white color scheme. Gold- tangible pieces of history are pulled from the Baylor Col- developed because of a failure pay by phone, through mail or ers for Bush” bumper sticker water chose a McDonald’s-esque rarely used today. lections of Political Material, a to settle a traffic violation. by going to Waco Municipal and a mounted 1940 brochure red and yellow theme for most “We don’t really see the three- research facility that collects Traffic violations such as Court, located on 201 West reveals “Why the colored people of his materials. One candidate dimensional objects anymore congressional records and per- speeding, failing to stop at a Waco Drive.. should vote for Hon. Wendell K. even used bright construction- like the buttons and posters that sonal papers related to the polit- stoplight or driving without Warrant holders will not be Willkie.” hat orange. were so prevalent,” Wolfe said. “I ical history of the United States insurance are class C misde- arrested if they choose to pay in A campaign wouldn’t be com- Patriotism echoed through- think it’s important for people to and Central Texas. meanors. person at the court. plete without a catchy slogan. out the gallery as inspirational know where the political cam- The exhibit is open from 9 A traffic citation turns into a Other cities participating in The exhibit highlights some of words from Kennedy, Truman, paigns started and how they’ve a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays though warrant when the recipient fails the statewide warrant roundup the most famous phrases along Reagan and Roosevelt play from changed.” Fridays and will run until the to take care of the citation with- include Victoria, San Marcos, with some slogans that never a collection of speeches. Wolfe said people used to get end of summer. in 10 days. Irving and San Antonio. Berkeley professor speaks about song lyrics, black history

how you can have a social move- dynamic for me is that they go Martin summarized the civil H e does not exclude “non-blacks,” By Alex Abdallah and Belinda ment, community, or world to that place where things inter- rights movement: Martin Luther empha- Martin said. Colunga where people don’t love each sect,” Martin said. King’s “We Shall Overcome” sized that “The way I think about it, Reporters other,” Martin said. Martin spoke from an essay speech, the 1960s riots, and the descrip- ultimately it’s a song that tries Dr. Julie Sweet, associate pro- he wrote about “Be Real Black Black Panthers, however, cultur- tions of to transcend those barriers,” The themes of black love and fessor of history, said African- for Me,” a duet sung by Roberta al products, such as music and p h y s i c a l Martin said. beauty pervade the lyrics of the American history is often taken Flack and Donny Hathaway in art, are very much a part of the f e a t u r e s Love is a way to work through song “Be Real Black for Me,” for granted or ignored. 1972. He played the song during movement as well, he said. such as the tensions between black men, according to Dr. Waldo Martin, “(Black History Month) is a his lecture. “He is very interested in cul- crinkly hair women, families and communi- a professor of history at the Uni- wonderful opportunity to reflect Dallas sophomore Katy tural topics that would hit a and typi- ties, Martin said. versity of California, Berkeley. on the sacrifices and contribu- Wontor said she was surprised responsive chord with today’s cally black After the speech, Martin held The history department tions of African Americans to that the speech was more about student population, regardless p h y s i c a l Martin a book signing for his books, played host to Martin, who American history,” Sweet said. popular music than the political of their race,” said Dr. James f e a t u r e s titled No Coward Soldiers: Black spoke in honor of Black History Martin specializes in the civil aspect of the civil rights move- SoRelle, professor of history. dominate the song and symbol- Cultural Politics in Cultural Month Tuesday in Kayser Audi- rights movement and looks at ment. “It was a cultural revitaliza- ize the need to “be real black.” America, The Mind of Frederick torium. how popular music affected the “It related to college students tion. Artists were doing all kinds “Be Real Black for Me” Douglass and Brown v. Board of “To me, love is everything. I times. by bringing the music aspect of work in a way to speak to the becomes a mantra and a plea. Education: A Brief History with find it very hard to think about “What makes the music into it,” Wontor said. moment,” Martin said. It affirms black humanity, but Documents. Chinese New Year to be celebrated with martial arts, lots of food

Booths with traditional Lee’s group will also perform poles and imitate the dragon as One of the stories, the mem- clever and charming in Eastern By Alex Abdallah games and activities, such as one of the most popular tradi- it chases a lucky ball to bring bers said, tells of an emperor culture. People born in the year Reporter Chinese checkers and origami, tions of Chinese New Year: the good luck and prosperity. who invited 13 animals to his of the rat are said to also have will be sponsored by nine other lion dance. “The dragon symbolizes palace. The rat tricked the cat, these qualities, the members Baylor students will have organizations. Carrollton sophomore Hal- authority, and if he catches the causing him to miss the event said. the opportunity to bring in the Also, several groups from len Dao, internal vice president lucky orb, the kingdom will be and lose his place in the lunar Another tradition that college Chinese New Year Thursday Dallas will perform, including of ASA, explained the folk tale lucky,” Sugar Land freshman calendar. As the animals raced students may particularly enjoy and enjoy free food from Panda Lee’s White Leopard, a martial of the lion dance. According to Vickie Thai said. to the palace, the rat rode on the is not sweeping the floors on Express, compliments of the arts group that will give a Kung legend, a Chinese village was Chinese New Year is based back of the ox. Chinese New Year. Otherwise, Asian Student Association and Fu demonstration and perform taunted by an evil demon. To on the lunar calendar. It is a Right before the ox reached all the good luck will be swept Campus Programs. fight scenes with spears, sabers ward off the evil, two villagers twelve-year cycle and each year the emperor, the rat jumped off away. The third annual Chinese and staffs. They will also dem- dressed in a lion costume and has a different animal. its back, beating all of the other People also are warned not New Year celebration will be onstrate Tai Chi. danced to traditional gongs, The 2008 lunar year brings animals. to wash their hair because they held at 6 p.m. Thursday in Bur- “Tai Chi is the internal form of bells and cymbals. It is now con- the year of the rat, the first year Because he was the first ani- may wash out the luck, and leson Quadrangle. martial arts: mediation in move- sidered good luck. in the lunar cycle. There are sev- mal to reach the emperor, he is breaking something on this day “It is like Christmas on Fifth ments,” said Johnny Lee, a 10th Another good luck tradition eral folk tales explaining why the first animal in the zodiac. may result in a broken year. Street, but Chinese,” said Plano degree grandmaster of Kung Fu is the dragon dance. It is similar the rat is the first animal in the While rats typically have a “Whatever happens on the senior Jason Wu, external vice and owner of Lee’s White Leop- to the lion dance except a group zodiac, according to members of negative connotation in Western first day goes throughout the presidentBE of ASA. THEard Kung ONLYFu School. of dancers ONE support a dragon on ASA. civilization, they are considered whole year,” Thai said. 20 Reasons to Love Twenty-Twenty THATBE THE USES ONLY YOURONE 1. Free Time Warner Digital Cable and Internet 2. New 3. Convenient: walk or ride to class!! THAT USES YOUR 4. Cool Seaside-like cottages 5. 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In the end, he was a little “I thought you saw tonight opening half, missing all six of tonight was our post play was bit glad Cowgirls fans enjoyed that we played a pretty hard- her 3-point tries, but she con- nonexistent,” Mulkey said. their team’s second win against nosed, tough style and it worked tributed four steals and five as- “They just got manhandled a top 10 team by staying in their out ... ,” Budke said. “This is a sists. physically in rebounding, and I seats. great win for our program.” “Riley was not the difference thought that was the difference Danielle Green scored 16 Oklahoma State beat a top- in the game tonight. We did a in the ballgame.” points and Maria Cordero add- five program for only the fourth very good job on Riley. It was all The Bears (20-2, 8-1) also got ed 15 points and 13 rebounds time in school history, and by the other players,” Bears coach a miserable start from their star as No. 17 Oklahoma State beat the widest margin in those four Kim Mulkey said. point guard, Angela Tisdale. fifth-ranked Baylor 77-67 Tues- wins. Along with the wins came “When you’ve got a kid that She missed 13 of her first 15 day night to snap the Bears’ 13- 23 losses to top-five teams. shoots the ball 23 times and shots before making three in a game winning streak. “When you’re playing the only makes five shots, she didn’t row to lead a late 13-4 charge On the same floor where a No. 5 team in the nation, there’s beat you.” that got the Bears within 71-61 raucous celebration followed an always more adrenaline rushes Riley ended up with 15 in the final 3 minutes. 82-63 upset over No. 6 Okla- when you’re doing the right points on 5-for-23 shooting, and Green made five free throws homa earlier this season, there things and executing well,” said Shaunte Smith got 10 points in the final 2:38 to keep Baylor was a more low-key reaction to freshman Kristin Hernandez, and a career-best 16 rebounds at bay. this win. who scored 14 points for her as Oklahoma State outrebound- Jessica Morrow scored a sea- Associated Press After the Cowgirls let the highest total against a Big 12 ed the Bears 56-43. son-high 24 points, one off her Baylor guard Jessica Morrow (3), takes a shot while being guarded by Okla- shot clock run out with 6.3 sec- opponent. The Cowgirls got 23 second- career best, and Tisdale wound homa State center, Megan Byford (33) during the first half of an NCAA college onds left, Budke walked down On a poor shooting night by chance points off 20 offensive up with 19 points on 5-for-20 basketball game Tuesday in Stillwater, Okla. the bench slapping high-fives Big 12 scoring leader Andrea Ri- rebounds. shooting. Men’s tennis defeats No. 14 Florida

By Joe Holloway “He’s a good player,” Lukacs doubles matches earlier in the to get us ready for what’s coming Reporter said. “I just tried to keep going.” day. up with the national indoor and David Galic was the first to Galic and Rux took on Hoch- the match at Stanford,” he said. The men’s tennis team defeat- finish his singles match, dis- walt and Dadamo, winning 9-7 “I know we learned a lot from ed No. 14 Florida 5-2 Sunday at patching Jeff Dadamo in straight in No. 1 doubles, while Poer- it.” the Baylor Tennis Center. The sets, 6-4, 6-2. schke and Mueller defeated Knoll also said the dropped win came shortly after rolling “It helped a little bit,” he said. Ouellete and Hamui, 8-6. matches could even prove ben- over No. 37 Washington 7-0 “It gave people confidence and The lone defeat in doubles eficial. on Saturday and solidified the to get a little momentum going.” came when Florida’s Briceno and “Some guys didn’t play as Bears’ No. 4 ranking. Dominik Mueller defeated Lacroix won 8-5 over Lukacs well as we liked,” he said. “I Baylor’s toughest opponents the Gators’ Johnny Hamui 6-2, and sophomore Atilla Bucko. think that’s that kind of match this season, the Gators, came to 6-2 before Lars Poerschke suf- With the wins over Florida that can help you get better.” Waco to duplicate last year’s 4-3 fered Baylor’s first singles loss of and Washington, the Bears In preparation for the com- win that ended a 61-match win- the day against Florida’s No. 8 move to 6-0 this season and will ing matches the Bears will use ning streak for the Bears. Greg Ouellette, 5-7, 4-6. travel to the Stanford University the remaining week left for prac- Baylor had other plans. While freshman Jordan Rux, to take on the Cardinals at 1:30 tices. “I thought it was a great effort playing No. 5 singles, dropped p.m. Feb. 13. “There’s plenty of time in from the guys,” head coach Matt an extremely close match to Baylor will then go to Seattle, between,” Galic said. Knoll said. “I thought we played Tyler Hachwalt with 6-4, 6-7 (4), Wash., for the National Men’s And while there is certainly with a lot of heart and we really 5-10, Gwen Corches closed out Team Indoor Championships plenty of season left to play, fought hard.” Sunday’s action with a win over Feb. 15-18. Knoll and his undefeated Bears David Poe/Lariat staff No. 10 Denes Lukacs did No. 62 Nestor Briceno 7-6 (5), Knoll said he is happy to have remain optimistic. away with No. 57 Alex Lacroix 7-5. a win over a highly ranked team “Hopefully we can play our Lars Poerschke plays doubles against Texas A&M Corpus Christi Thursday. 6-2, 7-5 in No. 2 singles to clinch Baylor’s fifth win came as a to tide them over. best tennis down the stretch,” Poerschke played with Dominik Mueller. Fourth-ranked Baylor defeated No. 45 the match for Baylor. result of winning two of three “I thought it was a great match he said. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 6-1. New Tech coach Pat Knight faces first test against Bears

By Schuyler Dixon be an assistant my whole life. It's The Associated Press always been a dream of mine, Drew sticks to game plan even as a kid. That's all I've been Pat Knight was too busy around is coaches." preparing for his opening game Staff report will do a very good job as In a decade as a college assis- as the new coach at Texas Tech head coach for Texas Tech,” tant, the only season Pat Knight to show up for his first news Texas Tech University Baylor head coach Scott wasn't with his father was the conference since replacing his and Baylor men’s basketball Drew said in an e-mail Tues- only season his father didn't father. will square off tonight at the day. “We know Texas Tech coach in the last 40. He was Instead, several players Ferrell Center as both teams will be extremely prepared at Akron in 2000-01 after Bob appeared Tuesday to discuss jockey for position in a com- and motivated for this game Knight was fired at Indiana. the surprising move that saw petitive Big 12 race. and we expect them to play "He was great on the floor, Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight And for the first time since the way Tech teams always great with kids and had a good resign and turn the team over to 2001, Bob Knight won’t be in have: fundamentally sound mind for the game," said former his son with 10 games left in the his signature red sweater- and smart. This does not Akron coach Dan Hipsher, now regular season. vest coaching from the Texas change our game prepara- an assistant at South Florida. "Pat's doing a good job Tech sideline. tion at all, nor do we feel it "His game preps were excellent, already," guard John Roberson Knight stepped down will change Texas Tech’s his work in practice, his skill said. "We're going to have the from his post as Tech’s head style of play either.” development with the kids. He same preparations." coach Monday afternoon. His Bob Knight finished his was charismatic." If his first full day on the job son, Pat Knight, will coach in Texas Tech career first on the Knight's first game will is any indication, it might be the his place for tonight’s 8 p.m. men’s basketball coaching be against Baylor coach Scott same old Knight when it comes tilt and is expected to coach career wins list at 902. Bob Drew, who replaced his own to dealing with the media. out the rest of the 2008 sea- Knight’s 902nd win came dad, Homer Drew, for a year at School officials said Pat Knight son. Saturday in Tech’s 67-60 win Valparaiso before taking over was busy attending meetings “Pat Knight is more than over Oklahoma State Univer- the Bears. and preparing for Wednesday's ready to take over and he sity. "I thought my dad did a great game against Baylor. job preparing me to take over," Being the Texas Tech coach is Scott Drew said. "When I took a role for which Knight has been USBL's Columbus Cagerz and long run to make this the best over, he was very supportive. groomed the past three seasons, a season leading the Wisconsin thing for Texas Tech," Knight He did give me enough space to and perhaps his entire life. He Blast, which went 19-15. told The Lubbock Avalanche- learn on my own and to be there played for his father at Indiana The elder Knight said Mon- Journal, which first reported the if I needed him." and has been with him since day he felt the timing was right resignation. The expectation is the same Associated Press they arrived at Tech in 2001. He to leave. The consensus among peers in Lubbock, where Texas Tech was chosen as his father's suc- "There's a transition that's is that Pat Knight is ready. He guard Alan Voskuil shot down Texas Tech coach Bob Knight, left, is congratulated by his son Pat Knight fol- cessor in 2005. going to take place here from sounded that way Monday night the notion that Bob Knight lowing his team’s game Jan. 1 against New Mexico in Lubbock. Tech beat New Pat Knight, whose personal- me to Pat and I've dwelt on this on his radio show. might resurface elsewhere. The Mexico 70-68, giving Knight his 880th career win, to break the men’s Division ity is more subdued than his all year long ... how it would be "It's kind of surreal right Red Raiders expect to have him I men’s basketball record he shared with former North Carolina coach Dean father's, has been a head coach best for him and for the team now," Pat Knight said. "But I around awhile, even if he isn't Smith. twice, a partial season with the and for what we can do in the didn't get into this business to their coach anymore.

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By Ben Wener with a flair for the unexpected, (complete with half-removed McClatchy Newspapers and drummer Pete Thomas bargain-bin price tag) perfectly instantly establishes himself as symbolizes what’s going on There’s a bit of a Goldilocks a rhythmic hurricane with sym- inside, where the sonic fantasia good-better-best thing at play pathetic, precision force. Cos- of Beck’s still oven-fresh master- with this season’s most notable tello’s off-the-cuff exaggerations work (the album that set up his commemorative reissues. With of Thomas’ greatness over the reputation for life) is expanded regard to each expanded edi- years are only shades away from upon by strays, B-sides and tion’s bonus-material appeal, the truth. Still ... remixes, almost all of which one is too soft, another is too As much as I’d heartily rec- contribute something of value hard and a third is just right. ommend all Franz Ferdinand to the experience. The “too soft” designee, the fans savor the unstoppable ener- The bonus material is strong, 25th anniversary re-release of Courtesy of Sony Courtesy of UMe Courtesy of Geffen gy that was the Attractions in its from well-remembered bits like Michael Jackson’s monstrous first flush of brilliance, I can’t “Deadweight” and live favorites Thriller, is shaping up to be a much hope that the remain- generation being weaned on the Aim Is True: DE, is filled with figure out who’s really going like “Electric Music and the lot less impressive than such ing remakes — Kanye West on likes of Akon and Fergie. As it is, a live set, in this case another to buy this and future Costello Summer People,” to all manner an occasion merits. The big- “Billie Jean,” Fergie on “Beat It,” if you have the 2001 Special Edi- scorching set from that first DE’s simply for the live add-ons. of fractured oddities, detours gest-selling album of all-time will.i.am again on “P.Y.T. (Pretty tion, you’ve got all any respect- Attractions outing, captured So far this series is shaping up and melancholy, would-be deserves a better quarter-cen- Young Thing)” — will be at all able collection requires. before a considerably amped-up as the ultimate run — there can’t Mutations tracks — that they tury milestone than another memorable. Every respectable collec- crowd at the Warner Theater in possibly be a reason to reissue slot seamlessly alongside inde- remastering and a handful of All that’s left of this hyped re- tion also needs a copy of Elvis Washington, D.C., in late Febru- them on CD ever again after structibles like “Where It’s At” remixes (more like remakes) release, then, is one new outtake Costello and the Attractions’ ary `78. this. and “Devil’s Haircut” and “The by a smattering of today’s most from the Thriller sessions, “For seminal 1978 liftoff This Year’s Collectors (like yours truly) All the same, I suspect even New Pollution.” popular R&B stars. All Time,” and if you spring the Model. UMe’s upcoming Deluxe have an abundance of such staunch devotees will find it Toss out a few of the lesser They’re slowly trickling out, extra $10 for the Deluxe Case- Edition, due March 4 (almost 30 shows to choose from — myriad “too hard” to get behind the remixes (Aphex Twin’s “Rich- these attempts to freshen up book Edition, lots of pictures years to the day it first arrived bootlegs have long been avail- idea of plunking down another ard’s Hairpiece” is frantic non- Thriller for the Black Eyed Peas and (no way!) a special message in the U.K.), coughs up most all able — yet of the half-dozen or Andrew Jackson for this year’s sense, and Mickey P’s hard core crowd. I haven’t heard will.i.am’s from Michael to his remaining of the previous track listing (it so I’ve collected, this one would Model, when they already have a mash-up “American Wasteland” reshaping of “The Girl Is Mine” fans. trades the “Capital Radio Ver- rank high, maybe even at the pretty hot looker at home. is pure novelty) and it’s almost as (my least favorite Thriller track, Like I said, such a land- sion” of “You Belong to Me” top. There are a few botched One reissue, however — the if Odelay could have been just as anyway), but the pointless Akon- mark deserves a better, more for “Tiny Steps,” a smart swap) spots, but Costello is as tren- smartly packaged Deluxe Edi- striking as a sprawling double- led version of “Wanna Be Star- insightful revision, something — but it’s now all contained on chant as he ever was, Steve tion for Beck’s Odelay, which LP. In any case, it’s a must-own tin’ Somethin’,” which scarcely to explain its pervasive interna- one disc. The second platter, as Nieve is already proving him- arrived last week, is “just right.” upgrade — and, go figure, it isn’t features Jacko, doesn’t inspire tional influence to a whole new was the case with last year’s My self to be a compatible player The drawn-upon cover artwork even tied to an anniversary.

STATEMENT ON HAZING, SPRING 2008

Section 51.936 (c) of the Texas Education Code requires Baylor University to publish and distribute each semester a summary of the Texas Hazing Law, subchapter F, Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code, and a list of organizations that have been disciplined for hazing or convicted of hazing on or off the campus of the institution during the preceding three years. In compliance with this law, Baylor provides the following information:

Texas Hazing Law, Subchapter F, Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code

§ 37.151. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) registered in an educational institution, or that may punishable by: (1) a fine of not less than $5,000 nor “Educational institution" includes a public or reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave more than $10,000; or (2) if the court finds that the private high school. (2) "Pledge" means any the organization or the institution rather than submit offense caused personal injury, property damage, or person who has been accepted by, is considering an to acts described in this subdivision; and (E) any other loss, a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more offer of membership from, or is in the process of activity that induces, causes, or requires the student than double the amount lost or expenses incurred qualifying for membership in an organization. (3) to perform a duty or task that involves a violation of because of the injury, damage, or loss. "Pledging" means any action or activity related to the Penal Code. becoming a member of an organization. (4) § 37.154. CONSENT NOT A DEFENSE. It is not "Student" means any person who: (A) is registered § 37.152. PERSONAL HAZING OFFENSE. (a) a defense to prosecution of an offense under this in or in attendance at an educational institution; (B) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) subchapter that the person against whom the hazing has been accepted for admission at the educational engages in hazing; (2) solicits, encourages, directs, was directed consented to or acquiesced in the institution where the hazing incident occurs; or (C) aids, or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing activity. intends to attend an educational institution during hazing; (3) recklessly permits hazing to occur; or any of its regular sessions after a period of (4) has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a § 37.155. IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION scheduled vacation. (5) "Organization" means a specific hazing incident involving a student in an AVAILABLE. In the prosecution of an offense fraternity, sorority, association, corporation, order, educational institution, or has firsthand knowledge under this subchapter, the court may grant society, corps, club, or service, social, or similar that a specific hazing incident has occurred, and immunity from prosecution for the offense to each group, whose members are primarily students. (6) knowingly fails to report that knowledge in writing person who is subpoenaed to testify for the "Hazing" means any intentional, knowing, or to the dean of students or other appropriate official prosecution and who does testify for the reckless act, occurring on or off the campus of an of the institution. (b) The offense of failing to prosecution. Any person reporting a specific educational institution, by one person alone or report is a Class B misdemeanor. (c) Any other hazing incident involving a student in an acting with others, directed against a student, that offense under this section that does not cause educational institution to the dean of students or endangers the mental or physical health or safety of serious bodily injury to another is a Class B other appropriate official of the institution is a student for the purpose of pledging, being misdemeanor. (d) Any other offense under this immune from civil or criminal liability that might initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or section that causes serious bodily injury to another otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the maintaining membership in an organization. The is a Class A misdemeanor. (e) Any other offense report. Immunity extends to participation in any term includes: (A) any type of physical brutality, under this section that causes the death of another is judicial proceeding resulting from the report. A such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, a state jail felony. (f) Except if an offense causes person reporting in bad faith or with malice is not electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance the death of a student, in sentencing a person protected by this section. on the body, or similar activity; (B) any type of convicted of an offense under this section, the court physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, may require the person to perform community § 37.156. OFFENSES IN ADDITION TO exposure to the elements, confinement in a small service, subject to the same conditions imposed on OTHER PENAL PROVISIONS. This subchapter space, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects a person placed on community supervision under does not affect or repeal any penal law of this state. the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that Section 11, Article 42.12, Code of Criminal This subchapter does not limit or affect the right of adversely affects the mental or physical health or Procedure, for an appropriate period of time in lieu an educational institution to enforce its own safety of the student; (C) any activity involving of confinement in county jail or in lieu of a part of penalties against hazing. consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, the time the person is sentenced to confinement in liquor, drug, or other substance that subjects the county jail. § 37.157. REPORTING BY MEDICAL student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that AUTHORITIES. A doctor or other medical adversely affects the mental or physical health or § 37.153. ORGANIZATION HAZING practitioner who treats a student who may have safety of the student; (D) any activity that OFFENSE. (a) An organization commits an been subjected to hazing activities: (1) may report intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, offense if the organization condones or encourages the suspected hazing activities to police or other law that subjects the student to extreme mental stress, hazing or if an officer or any combination of enforcement officials; and (2) is immune from civil shame, or humiliation, that adversely affects the members, pledges, or alumni of the organization or other liability that might otherwise be imposed or mental health or dignity of the student or commits or assists in the commission of hazing. (b) incurred as a result of the report, unless the report is discourages the student from entering or remaining An offense under this section is a misdemeanor made in bad faith or with malice.

The following student organizations have been disciplined for hazing or convicted for hazing during the previous three years:

Sigma Phi Epsilon Spring 2005 Gamma Alpha Omega Spring 2006 Phi Kappa Chi Spring 2006 Kappa Sigma Spring 2005 Kappa Sigma Spring 2006 Zeta Phi Beta Fall 2007 Brothers Under Christ Spring 2006 Phi Gamma Delta Spring 2006 Alpha Tau Omega Fall 2007

Baylor’s Statement on Hazing can be reviewed online at: http://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=32286.

HONOR CODE REPORT SPRING 2008

The Baylor University Honor Council is charged with the responsibility of reporting each semester to the campus community violations of the Honor Code.

During the fall 2007 semester, there were 48 reported violations of the Honor Code. Six of these cases proceeded to Honor Council hearings. The other 42 cases were handled by faculty. Some cases are still pending.

The types of violations and sanctions for each may be reviewed on the Academic Integrity Web site under the Honor Council Report at: http://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=32287.

Copies of Baylor’s Statement on Hazing and the Honor Code are available from Judicial Affairs and the Office of Academic Integrity. 8 The Baylor Lariat News Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Houston statue in Huntsville and and take too much for mainte- have chosen to remain neutral statue in front of the museum on ROBERTS from page 1 RANGER from page 1 they’ve got crosses in California. nance,” Graham said. “I think on the issue. a temporary basis. At the end of This would be something people that’s just a bunch of baloney.” “We have invited comment five years, the statue would be was something that needed to be on the Web site for the Waco Tri- would remember Waco for, and The first Texas Rangers were from them, and about one-third removed if the people were not discussed.” bune-Herald depicted the statue it would take the attention off of formed as a militia group to ward to 40 percent have responded,” in agreement with it. Waco Friends of Peace is an standing at 170 feet, more than the (David) Koresh incident.” of f Ind i a n ra id s a nd c apt u re c r i m- Johnson said. “The opinions have “Perception is reality,” John- organization described by North- two times the height proposed The project for the Ranger inals. Pegged as “rangers for the been generally mixed like that of son said. “It really is unfortunate cutt as a peace activist group. by the museum’s donor group. statue was conceived in October. common defense” by Stephen F. the public’s opinions. Some were because the 70 percent to 80 per- “We are a local group. Our main Supporters for the statue cited Since the first hearing for the Austin, the battalions grew with for it, some were totally against it cent of donor funds had already goals are education and direct the attention to the city that the project, which initially received the start of the Mexican War. The and some would have settled for been secured, and now the proj- peaceful protest in this area,” statue would bring as a reason to favorable feedback from city current Texas Rangers are sta- a version of the statue that was ect has been dropped. The major Northcutt said. continue the project. council members, the public has tioned statewide as sergeants and decreased in size.” issue is that we wanted people to This event, he said, should edu- “I think if the city had the voiced disapproval for the statue work in the investigative division Museum donors for the proj- accept and appreciate the offer as cate people on an issue that wasn’t statue we would be known world to stand over I-35. of the Texas Department of Pub- ect proposed a compromise to a gift to the city.” discussed much. wide,” Waco resident Billy Gra- “Some people say it will be a lic Safety. Byron Johnson, direc- decrease the statue’s size by The statue would have cost “I think there has really been ham said. “It will attract more joke, because the statue would tor of the Texas Ranger Museum, shaving off 12 feet from the origi- $650,000 in donated funds. a minimal amount of coverage of people to city. You see the Sam cause wrecks along the highway said many of the current rangers nal 77 feet plan and placing the this issue,” Northcutt said. The U.S. intended to bring democracy to Iraq, but “on the other hand, we don’t care about how many of them “This is a vote of confidence in Foundation is honored to sup- ing an unobstructed view of the have died,” he said. MAMMOTH from page 1 the value of this project for our port the Mammoth Founda- bones. ELECTION Northcutt said he hopes the community.” tion. Phase one will also provide from page 1 event will bring attention to the said since its creation in 1989, Dupuy said she expects “We are excited about the initial public access, such as suffering that the Iraqi people the Rapoport Foundation has the educational development project as a significant poten- parking lots and walkways. the Student Court and has Voters on the street have experienced with the war and maintained the development of opportunity motivated the tial economic development Phase two, which will cost been working with Stu- occupation. education as its primary focus, foundation’s donation and that component for Waco,” Stanton close to $10 million, will pro- dent Government to help Friends of Peace volunteer Har- and that the foundation has Waco benefits greatly from the said. “We are honored to have vide for further development register student voters on rison Ward is looking forward to provided funds annually for support of people such as Tom the opportunity to participate of public access, walking trails, campus. The last day to hearing Roberts speak. development within the com- Stanton, executive director for and encourage others to help expanded facilities and addi- register for the Texas pri- “I’m really interested in what he munity. the Rapoport Foundation. the Mammoth Foundation in tional landscape development. mary was Monday. has to say.” The death tolls, Ward “The Rapoport Foundation “We’re very fortunate for their quest to raise the neces- DuPuy said the phases have “We really want to see noted, are, “not something that I is well known for its support of Tom Stanton. He understands sary funds to see this project to been preplanned to help main- Baylor students become think anybody can determine real worthy projects that enrich lives this community inside and out,” fruition. tain the dig site. more politically active,” precisely. I’d like to hear various in our community and provide DuPuy said. “His connection to The Waco Mammoth Foun- “We wanted to work on a Chen said. “As March 4 opinions.” educational enrichment for our our community is another gift dation plans to undergo two master plan from the beginning approaches, we’re hop- Ward said he considers the sub- children,” said Gloria Young, that the Rapoport family has phases. The first phase will so that there would be no waste ing to see more and more ject to be of importance. fundraising chairwoman for the done for this city.” provide protection for the dig in phase one,” DuPuy said. students get involved with “I think it’s a subject, to the Waco Mammoth Foundation. Stanton said the Rapoport site, including a catwalk offer- “We’re getting really close.” campaigns and think extent that we are able to, we should about the issues.” know about,” he said. Chen s a id t h at he hope s Northcutt first contacted Rob- one way you can’t win a race is to We’re going to win this thing,” he Tennessee and Arkansas, where the amount of political erts during the fall of last year. TUESDAY from page 1 quit it, and until somebody beats told supporters in Boston. she was first lady for more than a support that students are “He agreed fairly readily,” North- me, I’m going to answer the bell for Democrats played out a his- decade. She also won the caucuses now showing will trans- cutt said. “He indicated to me that victories, in Alabama and Georgia every round of this fight,” he said. toric struggle between Clinton, in American Samoa. late into votes for the pri- he had not spoken in Texas before, as well as his own home state. He Romney, the former governor of seeking to become the first female Obama won Connecticut, mary. so this would be the first time.” also triumphed at the Republican Massachusetts, won a home state president and Obama, hoping to Georgia, Alabama, Delaware, Utah “One of the things that Roberts is currently an associ- West Virginia convention, and told victory. He also took Utah, where become the first black to win the and his home state of Illinois. He I fear is that what we saw ate professor at Columbia Univer- The Associated Press in an inter- fellow Mormons supported his White House. also prevailed in North Dakota, happen during the last sity in the Forced Immigration and view he would campaign on. “The candidacy. He, too, breathed defi- Clinton won at home in New Minnesota and Kansas, three cau- governor race in Texas Health Program. He has a doctorate ance. “We’re going to go all York as well as in Massachusetts, cus states. will happen again. There in environmental engineering from Godspeed by Ben Humeniuk the way to the convention. New Jersey, Missouri, Oklahoma, was a lot of activism for Johns Hopkins University and has Kinky Freidman by col- also worked as an epidemiologist lege students, but he only for the World Health Organiza- polled at 11 percent in tion. the elections,” Chen said. “I expect him to speak for an “That’s what we’re seeing hour or so, and I’m expecting we in Ron Paul’s campaign. will have time for questions and He has a lot of support on discussion,” Northcutt said. Facebook and MySpace The event is expected to draw that isn’t transferring into in a large crowd and is free to the votes.” public. Students registered to “I would encourage the faculty vote in McLennan County and staff from Baylor to attend,” can vote March 4 at the Northcutt said. “It’s informative.” Wiethorn Visitors Center.

Author of controversial Iraq studies to speak Thursday