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Outsourcing may be popular for some entities, but would it work for university Holiday shoppers go crazy for Xbox, Wii, PS3 technology services? Many colleges, including Dartmouth University, Cornell University, Ohio State Photo: Associated Press Illustration: David Poe/Lariat Staff University and Connecticut University are considering taking system wide e-mail to By Bryant Clark dle with the purchase of a 360. It multi player options. “In my personal tional maps. the next level by outsourcing to a third-par- Reporter includes the premium system, the HD opinion, the 360 gets you the most Namco, publisher of Ace Combat ty e-mail provider, according to as a report DVD player for the 360, an additional bang for your buck,” he said. 6, released five new plane variants for by InsideHigherEd.com. With the peak of the holiday wireless controller, Forza Motorsport However, King’s experience with use in game. Google and Microsoft remain the most shopping season upon us, difficult 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the 360 hasn’t been perfect. Atlus U.S.A. Inc. announced this popular choices for e-mail outsourcing for decisions can plague even the best $580. Some of the early-release models week it will publish titles for the 360. colleges. gift givers. One of the most confus- Justin Seaman, a shift director at of the 360 had a problem with over- The first titles to be published include Arizona State University led the devel- ing markets happens to be the video Game Crazy in Bellmead, warned heating, including his. Fortunately, new strategy RPG games. Atlus’ cur- oping trend, adapting to an exterior e-mail game genre. consumers of problems with the Microsoft’s customer support has rent success has been recognized system with Google Apps Education Edi- With so many consoles, games and 360. been accommodating. with the release of Trauma Center tion. So far, the university has had success accessories, how is anyone supposed “There have been cases of the red “The repairs are being complete- series for the Nintendo Wii. with the system. to know what is worth the money? No ring of death for the 360. Microsoft’s ly paid for by Microsoft,” King said. But Baylor IT officials aren’t seriously one wants to make a costly mistake in warranty last three years, which is “They even gave me one free month Wii considering e-mail outsourcing at this purchasing a bogus game or worse, longer than most markets,” Seaman of Xbox Live Gold.” time, but merely “cautiously observing,” receive a lackluster gift. said. “They’ve changed a lot with their According to GameTrailers.com, Shoppers last according to Patti Orr, vice president for To help gift givers through the system. They’ve added different pro- popular games selling this season are year had a difficult information technology, decision making process this holiday, cessors and CPU’s. They’ve changed Mass Effect, Assassin’s Creed or The time finding a Wii Becky King, assistant vice president of the Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 the power supply as well.” Orange Box this holiday season. for purchase with information technology, and Orr shared a specs have been broken down. When a 360 experiences a general Some unique titles are scheduled Nintendo having concern about the quality of service these hardware failure, three flashing red to be released for the 360 in 2008. created an imbal- e-mail sites would provide. Xbox 360 lights appear on the front of the con- Alan Wake is a third-person adven- ance of supply and “It’s generally been our belief that service sole. This term has been coined the ture game that can best be explained demand for the Associated Press to our students, faculty and staff wouldn’t Microsoft’s “red ring of death.” Different hard- as half game, half movie. Designed Wii. The desire for be as good if (e-mail is) outsourced,” King Xbox 360 sales ware systems can fail leaving the con- by the developers of the Max Payne Nintendo Wii’s is still unmatched by said. increased with sole unusable. games, Remedy Entertainment says any other game system. Baylor account holders could no lon- the latest release Tim Brown, a sales associate at it should be somewhat similar in According to a recent survey by ger call Baylor ITS for support with e-mail of retail figures in Special FX in Richland Mall, said nature. The game boasts itself as a Weekly Reader Research and retailer problems and inquiries. Japan. The recent he has received a lot of complaints psychological thriller. Game Crazy, the Wii was on 32 per- Orr wondered if help with these compa- success is par- about the 360. He keeps encouraging Grand Theft Auto IV, Devil May cent of 8 to 17-year-olds’ wish lists, nies would compare to the infamously bad tially attributed consumers that not all is lost with a Cry 4, Ninja Gaiden 2 and Fable 2 making it the top-requested game and time-consuming tech support of com- to the holiday dis- problematic 360. look to build upon their past success system on holiday wish lists. puter companies. At least with university counts for video Associated Press “If you do get the three red rings, as staples in the game industry on the The Sony PlayStation 3 was on 19 e-mail on Baylor servers, IT officials know game consoles and at least you know you’re under the 360 next year. percent, and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 the limits of service provision, Orr said. accessories. warranty. If it’s anything else, you’re There is also some good news for was on 17 percent for 8 to 17-year- “You’re putting a lot of trust in that (out- Amazon.com offered a discount out of luck,” Brown said. Halo 3 and Ace Combat fans. olds’ wish lists. side) group to always provide A+ service,” on Halo 3 Legendary Edition for $79 Crawford freshman C.K. King has Microsoft announced this week Walmart.com happens to be offer- she said. in lieu of the regular $129 listing, just a premium edition Xbox 360. that it would sell a new Halo 3 map ing two holiday bundles for the Wii. Orr and King perceived security as in time for the Thanksgiving week- King said he enjoys the 360 pack for 800 Microsoft Points. The The Customer Choice Bundle another possible downside of third-party end shopping surge. because it has a large selection of map pack, scheduled to be released Best Buy offers an HD DVD Bun- quality games, as well as great online in December, will include three addi- Please see GAMES, page 8 Please see E-MAIL page 3 Senior killed in 3-vehicle collision By Ida Jamshidi dition with incapacitating inju- versations with Small, she was birthday. He said she was good at Assistant city editor ries. intending to go to a pharmacy giving birthday presents. Laura Ruth Gleffe, a 20-year- school.” “She knows I don’t drink, so Houston senior Megan Marie old from Houston was follow- “The tragic event took a she got me some sparkling grape Small was killed Sunday in a ing Small in a 2000 Volkswagon bright, young, ambitious student juice and she wrapped it in a three-vehicle collision while Beetle, according to the Texas from us,” Jas said. brown paper sack.” driving on Highway 6 north of DPS spokeswoman. Gleffe was Wichita, Kan., senior Chris “She’ll be sadly missed,” he Calvert in Robertson County. treated and released. Pankow knew Small through added. Small was driving a 2000 The spokeswoman said an class and said she was fun and Students who would like to Chevrolet Camaro northbound investigation is being conducted entertaining to be around. talk with a counselor may call on Highway 6 and was struck as to the cause of the accident. He said Small had a “work the Counseling Center at 710- by a 2002 GMC pick-up headed Dr. Gouri Jas, associate pro- before play mentality.” 2467 or University Ministries at southbound, the spokeswoman fessor of chemistry and bio- “She was someone who was 710-3517. said. chemistry, said Small was one of very studious,” he said. “She was Funeral arrangements are still The pick-up was driven by the brightest young students in hard-working.” pending. 20-year-old Jason Reed Vestal of his biochemistry class. Pankow recalled the gift he Grace Maalouf, editor in chief, Carbon. Reed is in guarded con- Jas said that based on con- received from Small on his last contributed to this story. Local churches look after environment

By Jackie Hyland to honor as followers of Christ. relationships we have with God. redeem all of creation, not mere- Reporter Organizations such as It implies a great degree of car- ly for self-preservation, but as an National Council of Churches ing for God’s creation and all act of worship that brings honor He’s got the whole world of Christ Eco-Justice Programs, God’s creatures.” and glory to the Creator.” in his hands while churches What Would Jesus Drive?, Earth This year University Bap- “Ben Dudley, the community around the world are trying to Ministry, Evangelical Environ- tist Church has taken direct pastor, contacted me in August get rid of their environmental mental Network and Network “green” initiatives. Headed by looking for someone to head footprints. Alliance of Congregations Car- Dallas junior Robert Kent, the up environmental group at the Stephanie Jeter/Lariat staff Christian stewardship of the ing for the Earth are just a few UBC Green Team has promoted church and I said I would like environment has become one of coalitions of Christians that preservation of the environment to do that,” Kent said. “At first I On the flip side the main issues at the forefront have banded together in support through their mission that, “as was just someone to take out the of church concerns. Even here of environmental stewardship. a community of faith, we can recycling, but I thought there’s a Carrollton sophomore Courtney Burge and Denton freshman Taylor Follis practice Tuesday at the Marrs McLean Gymnasium for the ROTC in Waco, there are environmen- According to the American and should think about and act lot more we could do than just Christmas party, where they and 10 others will have a choreographed tal movements where Christians Baptist Policy Statement on upon our responsibility toward recycle.” swing dance to Glenn Miller’s “In The Mood.” believe that taking care of the Ecology, “Our responsibility as the living environment. As fol- Earth is a responsibility they are stewards is one of the most basic lowers of Christ, we desire to Please see CHURCH, page 8

When Kevin Steele was fired I never personally watched Sin- Baylor’s line of coaches since “If you’re talking a national and University of Missouri’s in 2002 after an abysmal four- gletary cause havoc to opposing Grant Teaff has been unsuccess- championship — that’s one of the rosters for further proof.) year tenure at Baylor, Bears fans offenses, the NFL Network and fully cyclical. Why not go out on things that I mentioned — then I Not only that, the hiring of were optimistic that maybe YouTube have filled me in on sports a limb and do whatever you can want to talk to you. If you’re talk- Singletary would exemplify the there was a possibility in turn- Singletary’s staggering Hall of to bring in a guy like Singletary, ing just competing, I don’t want idea that maybe Baylor does ing around a program that was Fame career. take who did so much for this pro- to be a part of that. But if you’re care about football. considered the laughingstock of The commander of Bay- gram in the past? It’s not like our thinking other things, I’ve got to There has got to be a way to b y j u s t i n b a e r the Big 12 Conference. lor’s defense in the late 1970s football team has anything else get back to what I’m doing and fill the often half-empty stands The Baylor faithful pleaded to early 1980s, Singletary is a to lose. be focused on that.” of Floyd Casey Stadium. Bring- to bring back Mike Singletary, proven motivator, leader and university in Canada that does Part of the NFL fraternity, Some may label what the ing in a man that Bears and the face of Baylor football, to an all-around respected man. not even have a football team Singletary would have the abil- three-time All-American did as Wacoans could both be excited the sidelines of Floyd Casey Sta- But above all, Singletary knows and a board of regents who ity to surround himself with throwing Baylor under the bus; about it is a good start. dium. what it takes to win. hikes my tuition every 10 min- brilliant minds by bringing in a I call it a wake-up call. So as I watch the coaching “Samurai Mike” was over- So was I disappointed when utes, I simply can’t. Because I do top-notch coaching staff. Other than a new practice search unravel before my eyes looked by Steele’s eventual suc- I discovered on that dismal not know who is to blame for Yes, he wouldn’t be available facility that came from private in the upcoming days, will I cessor Guy Morriss, and well, Thanksgiving Day that Baylor letting who I (among the major- until after the San Francisco donations and a corny pre-game automatically condemn the new we know how that turned out. was letting a legend slip through ity of students, alums and fans) 49ers close out their season introduction this season that coach that inherits the football But after Morriss was fired at its hands? More like devastated. believe was the best candidate in January, but I would rather was a parody of the movie 300, program? the beginning of last week, the Despite numerous rumors capable of igniting a spark into a be without a head coach for a what has Baylor done in the past Not necessarily. Just know Bears were fortunate enough to of what caused Singletary and downtrodden football program month than hire another semi- 20 years to illustrate that they that he is going to be compared get a mulligan on the opportu- Baylor to go separate ways, the get away. successful coach for five years. are committed to a successful to the success that Mike Single- nity to hire Singletary. exact details of the situation Some critics argue that the Singletary called out the football program? tary has if and when he becomes With a father who is a die- have not been released. They 10-time NFL Pro Bowler doesn’t state of Baylor football in an Hiring Singletary would a head coach somewhere else hard Chicago Bears fan, I have might never be. have the experience as a head interview with the Fort Worth bring in a man who could com- down the road. heard countless stories of the So as much as I would like coach or a coordinator. So Star-Telegram Thursday after it petitively recruit in a state that Justin Baer is a sophomore “Monsters of the Midway.” And to take my shots at an athletic instead, we hire coaches who was announced he would not be has a bottomless pit of talent. business journalism major from although at the ripe age of 19, director who graduated from a have had mediocre success? coming to Baylor. (See the University of Kansas Midlothian.

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All submissions become the It seems Waco is finally taking property of The Baylor Lariat. notice of the prominent way we show The Lariat reserves the right to our pride. But the city is talking of edit letters for grammar, length, taking it to new heights ... literally. libel and style. Officials at the Texas Ranger Hall Letters should be e-mailed of Fame and Museum have proposed to [email protected] or a 55- to 67-foot statue of a Ranger to mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One be placed near Interstate 35 overlook- Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX ing the Brazos River to celebrate the 76798-7330. museum’s 40th anniversary. Hope- fully, the new statue will not only be looking over Waco but looking out for Waco by fall of 2008. Corrections policy When the Lariat editorial board The Baylor Lariat is commit- learned that the statue would not bear ted to ensuring fair and accu- the likeness of Nolan Ryan, but rather rate reporting and will correct a cowboy dressed in 1880s attire car- errors of substance on Page 2. rying a Colt .45 revolver and a Rem- Corrections can be submitted to ington rifle, we admit we were a bit the editor by sending an e-mail skeptical at first. But the Waco City to [email protected] or Council gave its informal blessing mend that the council reject building the advisory board plans to ruin the competition as the most absurd fea- by calling 254-710-4099. last month for the $650,000 privately the statue, complaining that it will party by holding a public meeting to ture of Central Texas. The monolithic funded project, and the wheels are bring a negative image to Waco. discuss the statue on Dec. 10. domes located in the town of Italy are already in motion. The question is not whether funds We urge Wacoans and the Baylor a close second. A subscription to the Lariat Sculptor David Adickes, who cre- can be raised for this kind of proj- community to get behind this project It seems only natural to spawn costs $45 for two semesters. ated the 67-foot-tall Sam Houston ect, as the museum has already came because outside of a statue of Chuck a statue similar that of the father of Send check or money order to statue on Interstate 45 at Huntsville, up with $400,000. The question is Norris, there’s nothing that says “don’t Texas, Stephen F. Austin, the unoffi- One Bear Place #97330, Waco, has agreed to take on the Waco Texas whether the city will allow the statue mess with Texas” more than a 67-foot cial creator of the Rangers whose stat- TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail Ranger project. But unfortunately, to be placed on city land and how big Texas Ranger statue. ue is located in Brazoria County. [email protected]. Visa, Adickes refuses to make the statue it will actually be. Actually, to be sure that the statue Whichever way you look at it, the Discover and MasterCard pay- taller than Sam Houston. With the Texas Ranger Hall of becomes the pride of the Waco sky- prospect of an imposing 60-foot John ments may be phoned to 254- However, to spoil the fun, an advi- Fame and Museum attracting more line, we should start a petition to Wayne look-alike surveying the city 710-2662. Postmaster: Please sory board of business and commu- than 60,000 people a year, it seems demolish the Alico building. being a source of pride for Waco is, send address changes to above nity leaders voted recently to recom- reasonable to want to celebrate. But The statue will also make for stiff perhaps, a matter of perspective. address. Peace and love politics would be wonderful combination in Washington I think Elvis Costello prob- ing these two situations alone, would probably be a much love- Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., remember an event that brought ably said it best when he sang, understanding seems complete- lier place. called the proposal “a shining people together under the ban- “There’s one thing I wanna ly out of the question. Just imagine ... maybe the example of what’s wrong with ner of peace and love seems like know: What’s so funny ‘bout But last month, it became point Democrats and Republicans in Washington on pork-barrel, out- pocket change. peace, love and understanding?” apparent that the Senate offi- Congress would join hands, sing of-control spending.” Either way, it was a nice, albeit Preach it, brother. cially condemns peace, love and of view their proposals around camp- McCain seems to be con- fleeting thought that maybe our That single was released understanding when they shot fires and braid each other’s hair fused, because in my humble politicians do recognize that nearly 30 years ago, and yet it down an interesting proposal b y a m a n d a r o b i s o n with flowers. opinion, a better example of peace, love and understanding seems Americans are still ask- from Democratic New York And the country would be led “out-of-control spending” would are lacking in our country. So ing the same question. Senators Hillary Clinton and peace. So it obviously excited by peace-and-love-loving politi- probably be the trillions of dol- hats off for at least putting peace We’re stuck in a war we can’t Charles Schumer. me to hear that the seemingly cians like Clinton apparently is. lars we are currently spending out there. get out of (and don’t even know The proposal would have ear- hardened Hillary would sup- Or maybe not. (of other people’s money) on a Maybe they’ll buy some why we were in it in the first marked $1 million to go toward port such an idea. Actually, definitely not, war that is killing our friends more weapons with the money place), and love is definitely the a commemorative Woodstock The thought occurred to me, because Senate Republicans and family members, all for an instead, and maybe then McCa- last thing on politicians’ minds museum in Bethel, New York. if only more politicians had were quick to deny the ear- unclear cause. in would be happy. as the jabs and accusations fly Woodstock was the land of love, the same appreciation for the marked funds and obliterate all In fact, compared to that, Amanda Robison is a senior back and forth. And consider- hippies, music and people for Woodstock ideology, the world hope outright. just a measly million dollars to journalism major from Waco.

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Santa’s Workshop to benefit 1,013 children BEAR BRIEFS Holiday Art and Crafts Fair day. “Once you see it, you can’t Barfield drawing room. local children of their Christ- 2007 will be held from 8 a.m. By Victoria Marie S. Bongat “Santa’s Workshop is our think it wasn’t worth it,” she She said students should mas gifts. to 3 p.m Wednesday, Novem- Reporter effort to positively impact the said. “We not only collect toys, stop by and wrap a few gifts “Some of these toys are going ber 28, to Thursday in the SUB Waco community by providing but (we also) bring kids to cam- while they’re enjoying the rest to kids who won’t be there,” Den. This event is sponsored Although it has seen a decline local Headstart and Jumpstart pus, our home.” of the Christmas activities. At 9 Dutton said. “We’ve got a lot of by Student Activities. For addi- in the number of toys donated children with a meaningful hol- The Office of Student Activi- a.m. Friday, volunteers will fin- money donations.” tional information, contact Gre- this year, Santa’s Workshop will iday experience,” Klinger said. ties runs Santa’s Workshop, ish setting up. She said the committee [email protected]. return to Baylor for its 15th year “Santa’s Workshop provides par- with the help of Aramark and The actual event lasts from received Wal-Mart gift cards from 10 a.m. to noon Friday with ticipating children with a free several other event sponsors, 10 a.m. to noon, but volunteers and other financial donations, Baylor’s Heavenly Voices a sufficient number of toys. lunch, a goody bag, an opportu- and a steering committee that is are welcome to come for just which they will use to buy more Gospel Choir Concert will be held at 7 p.m Saturday at First “While it is true that we have nity to interact with Baylor stu- composed of nine students who an hour if they have a break toys, if necessary. Baptist Woodway. The Heav- only had about 350 toys donated dents, meet Clifford the Big Red volunteered. between classes. From 12 to 1 “We have had more cash enly Voices Gospel Choir is to this point, we have also had Dog and Bruiser Bear, receive a But Santa’s Workshop is con- p.m., volunteers will be tearing donations this year rather than releasing its first CD, “Heirs of more than $1,700 donated,” said gift, and meet Santa and Mrs. siderably dependent on individ- down. actual toys,” she said. the Covenant.” CDs will be on Karen Klinger, assistant direc- Claus.” ual students. When asked about the greater Klinger said a little more sale for $10. Admission is free. tor of organizations, service and Waco junior and Santa’s “People call us on their own need for donations, Dutton said, than 500 toys were donated last For additional information, con- administration in Student Activ- Workshop volunteer coordina- accord for no other reason than “Around the holidays, we have year, but there were far fewer in tact Deandre_Upshaw@baylor. ities. “Those funds that have tor Clara Dutton said this year’s they want to help,” Dutton said. so many different drives going financial contributions. After edu. been donated will go toward the Santa’s Workshop will be big- There are several opportuni- on at the same time.” the event, volunteers will deliver purchase of toys to supplement ger and more organized. Santa’s ties to earn service hours. At 3 She said students tell them- toys to more than 150 additional To submit a bear brief, e-mail the donated gifts.” Klinger said Workshop started in 1992 and p.m. Thursday, volunteers will selves they will donate, but they kids who are not able to attend. [email protected]. she does not expect there will be has consistently grown every decorate, fill goody bags and set forget when they go home for Gift wrapping will be held at any kind of toy shortage. year. up tables in the McLane Student Thanksgiving. 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Beck- Santa’s Workshop is a chance “Last year we had a little Life Center gym. “The effort to go to the toy ham Room of the Bill Daniel CONTACT US to donate new toys of equal to or over 800 children participate,” At 5 p.m. and during Christ- store just to get that is too much Student Center. lesser value than $10 that are not Klinger said. “This year, we will mas on Fifth Street, they will for some busy Baylor students,” To volunteer and to gath- Editor 710-4099 battery-operated and are appro- have 1,013 children on campus wrap all of the toys in the Beck- Dutton said. er additional details, contact Newsroom 710-1712 priate for children between the on Friday.” ham room, which is on the sec- If not enough toys are col- Michelle_Martinez2@baylor. Sports 710-6357 ages of 3 and 5. Donations will Dutton said Santa’s Workshop ond floor of the Bill Daniel Stu- lected by Friday’s workshop, edu or Karin_Klinger@baylor. Entertainment 710-7228 be accepted until 5 p.m. Thurs- is a unique event at Baylor. dent Union Building, near the the lack of toys will not deprive edu. Advertising 710-3407 Israelis, Palestinians agree on new negotiation plan for Palestinian state

By Anne Gearan ings on Wednesday, including a part of an eventual state called The Associated Press rare session with both Mideast Palestine and to release some leaders at once. of the thousands of Palestinian ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Sealing Negotiating teams will hold prisoners in Israeli jails. their pledge with an awkward their first session in the region “Neither we nor you must beg handshake, Israeli and Palestin- in just two weeks, on Dec. 12, for peace from the other,” Abbas ian leaders resolved Tuesday to and Olmert and Abbas plan to said. “It is a joint interest for us immediately restart moribund continue one-on-one discus- and you.” peace talks. President Bush said sions they began earlier this “Peace and freedom is a right he will devote himself to ending year. In addition, many of the for us,” he said, “just as peace the six-decade conflict in the 14 same nations and organizations and security is a right for you months he has left in office. attending Tuesday’s conference and us.” Israeli Prime Minister Ehud will gather again on Dec. 17 in Olmert did promise that Olmert and Palestinian Presi- Paris to raise money for the per- the negotiations will address dent Mahmoud Abbas, troubled petually cash-strapped Palestin- all issues “which thus far have leaders with fragile mandates ians. been evaded. We will not avoid for peace, told international The bland language of the any subject. While this will be backers and skeptical Arab agreement released Tuesday an extremely difficult process neighbors that they are ready reflected the difficulty of the for many of us, it is nevertheless for hard bargaining toward an task ahead. The document skirts inevitable.” independent Palestinian home- the fundamental differences For his part, Abbas made an land, a deal that has long eluded that have led to the collapse of impassioned appeal to Israelis Mideast leaders and American all previous peace efforts: the to support the peace process, presidents. borders of a Palestinian state, saying that war and terrorism The launch of the first direct the status of disputed Jerusalem “belong to the past.” peace talks in nearly seven years and the rights of Palestinian ref- The three leaders gripped was the centerpiece of a 44-na- ugees and their descendants. hands and gave a stiff smile, tion conference Bush convened The agreement also commits then quickly left the conference. amid low expectations in this the United States to be an arbi- Hours of closed-door speeches pretty, historic waterfront city ter of whether both sides are liv- about the importance and chal- east of Washington. Associated Press ing up to promises unfulfilled in lenges of peace came next, part Reading glasses on his nose, the past, such as corralling mili- of the U.S. program to draw Bush opened the one-day ses- President Bush, center, looks on as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas tants and freezing construction potential supporters and poten- shake hands Tuesday at the opening session of the Mideast conference at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. sion by reading the just-com- of Jewish settlements. Israel has tial spoilers into one fold, but pleted text of a joint agreement resisted outside monitoring. the leaders were not there to that had taken weeks of conten- Academy’s majestic Memorial ances across the Middle East, ing beleaguered Palestinians “I had many good reasons listen. tious negotiating but set only Hall. and have urged the White House something positive to look for- not to come here,” Olmert told To attract Arab backing, the the vaguest terms for the talks “I give you my personal com- to do more. ward to — and he sketched a diplomats including those from Bush administration included a to come. mitment to support your work Bush seemed to be answer- grim alternative. Arab states that do not recog- session in the conference devot- “This is the beginning of the with the resources and resolve ing that criticism Tuesday, giv- Without a hopeful vision, he nize Israel. “Memory of failures ed to “comprehensive” peace process, not the end of it,” Bush of the American government.” ing detailed reasons that the said, “it is conceivable that we in the near and distant past questions — a coded reference said. Bush has held Mideast peace- time is now. He said Israeli and could lose an entire generation weighs heavy upon us.” to other Arab disputes with The two sides understand making at arms’ length for most Palestinian leaders are ready to — or a lot of a generation — to Speaking in Hebrew, the Israel. Syria came to the confer- that they need a deal, Bush said, of his nearly seven years in make peace, there is a wider and radicals and extremists.” Israeli leader decried “dreadful ence intending to raise its claim and that they need one another. office, arguing that conditions unifying fight against extrem- “There has to be something terrorism perpetrated by Pales- to the strategic Golan Heights, “I pledge to devote my effort in Israel and the Palestinian ism fed by the Palestinian con- more positive. And that is on the tinian” groups. seized by Israel in 1967, and during my time as president to territories were not right for a flict and the world understands horizon today,” the president Abbas, speaking in Arabic, Lebanon wanted to talk about do all I can to help you achieve more energetic role. Arab allies, the urgency of acting now. said. recited a familiar list of demands. its border dispute with Israel. this ambitious goal,” Bush told among others, have warned that Later, in an interview with Bush planned to play host to These included calls for Israel to Rice told reporters that Syria Abbas and Olmert as the three the Palestinian plight underlies The Associated Press, Bush Olmert and Abbas at the White end the expansion of Jewish set- and Lebanon spoke up, but she stood together in the U.S. Naval other conflicts and feeds griev- spoke of the importance of giv- House for a third day of meet- tlements on land that could be gave no details.

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influenza-like illness, the study sense, because people who are Riley, a full-time lecturer in the more illnesses, and that’s over- ity on the subject, Rowatt said. By Shannon Daily state. However, people with stressed have a lot going on,” psychology department. lapping the social inhibition “It’s important to realize that and Caitlin Forehand asthma or a higher perceived Dallas junior Kate Cockcroft “There’s a strong correlation that was mentioned in the experiments are better than Reporters stress reported their symptoms said. “They need to function between stress and the immune study,” Rowatt said. correlational studies; you can’t more often. well, so they’re going to be more system. Those whose immune Rowatt also said studies infer causation from correla- Anything from a fear of nee- The study also suggested aware if they’re not. It hinders systems are down because of have suggested that a person’s tion,” Rowatt said. dles to simple stubbornness people with more social ties their ability to perform well and stress are more likely to get sick outlook on life – negative versus He also said while the study can keep people away from the may be less likely to get upper get everything done. It distracts with the flu,” Riley said. “Final positive – may have an effect. touches on several well-known doctor. respiratory illnesses. them, and that would make exams come around and stu- “In general, optimists are ideas linking personality to A study released Friday This could occur because them just more stressed,” said dents get sick.” healthier than pessimists,” illness, an experiment is still by BioMed Central, a peer-re- sociable people had better and Cockcroft, a psychology major. Dr. Wade Rowatt, an assis- Rowatt said. “People who are needed. viewed journal publisher, sug- closer relationships, which According to the study, tant professor of psychology more emotionally stable are Nancy Keating, director for gested certain personality traits increase positive affect, pro- future research on the topic and neuroscience, said there generally healthier. For some nurses at the Health Center, may play a role in willingness mote positive health practices should address psychological have been many studies linking reason, neurotics and pessi- said she hasn’t noticed these to report health problems. and provide social support in factors as well as personality personality traits such as neu- mists ruminate more, have a trends among Baylor students. People who are socially stressful situations, according variables. roticism to illness. more gloomy outlook.” “I’m not saying it’s wrong; we inhibited or are advancing in to the study. But the trend is biological, “People who are generally But the study shouldn’t be just haven’t seen it here,” Keat- age are less likely to report “I guess that would make not psychological, said Hugh neurotic tend to experience considered the highest author- ing said.

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By R.B. Fallstrom crack the Top 25 until after its The Associated Press fifth win. “This season has been very COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gary Pin- rewarding for all of us at KU,” kel beat Mark Mangino on the Mangino said. “And the best part field, vaulting Missouri to No. of it is, it’s not over yet. We still 1 for the first time since 1960. have a lot of work to be done.” At the polls, though, he tied for Missouri will be playing its The Associated Press first with the Kansas coach. fourth bowl game in five years Pinkel, who has the Tigers under Pinkel. The Tigers have Kansas coach Mark Mangino, left, and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel tied Tues- day for The Associated Press 2007 Big-12 coach of the year honors. Pinkel and one victory short of the national the No. 6 scoring offense in the Mangino each received 10 votes. championship game, and Mang- nation with a 41.9-point average ino, who led Kansas to No. 2 and and a fast-improving defense Pinkel remembered that taskmaster when he arrived at 11 straight season-opening vic- that ranked first in the confer- about 500 fans were in atten- Missouri, and his sometimes tories before a 36-28 loss to Mis- ence after struggling in the early dance and that “everybody went brusque manner combined souri on Saturday, were named going. crazy.” He briefly mentioned it with a 5-6 record in 2004 led to co-Big 12 coaches of the year It’s been a dream season for again to players in a meeting, clashes with media and boost- on Tuesday by The Associated Missouri and the 55-year-old with a much longer warning. ers. Press. Pinkel, 48-35 in his seventh “I also said what I told them Support from athletic direc- In balloting by a panel of season. Pinkel got the news last week and the week before tor Mike Alden gave him the conference media, both coaches the Tigers were No. 1 during a and the week before and the week opportunity to build a program received 10 votes. team banquet on Sunday, the before, that it would be wise to that’s now among the elite. The voting perhaps reflected day after the win over Kansas focus on the task at hand,” Pin- “He never wavered once in a nod to degree of difficulty. gave the Tigers their first Big 12 kel said. “I know that’s redun- all the tough times we’ve gone Missouri (11-1, 7-1 Big 12) won North title. dant and boring, but that’s how through,” Pinkel said. “We were eight games last year and went Missouri plays Oklahoma we have an opportunity to play strong enough to weather the to the Sun Bowl. Kansas (11-1, Saturday in the conference our best game and that’s all I’m storm. I feel very fortunate they 7-1) was picked to finish fourth championship game in San looking for.” believed in me to keep me and in the Big 12 North and didn’t Antonio, Texas. Pinkel was a no-nonsense my staff around.”

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By Justin Baer (play) in person because Waco Still, Allison finds a way to tory against the University of Sports writer is so far,” Allison said. “It’s a be a dominant player for the California. great opportunity to kind of No. 10 Lady Bears. But her emotional persona is The No. 10 Lady Bears make play at home. It will be nice to “She is the best defensive not what solidifies her ability to their first road trip of the sea- see some of those familiar faces post player in this conference, compete with the best of them. son when they travel to South- that I haven’t seen in two or p e r i o d ,” h e a d c o a c h K i m M u l k e y For all 40 minutes of the game, east Missouri State University three years.” said. “She is an undersized post Allison plays with the utmost Thursday to take on the Red- With long golden locks and player that guards bigger play- intensity, Mulkey said. hawks. blue eyes, it’s easy to mistake ers but holds her own. She is “She is very, very com- It will be a good test to see Allison as your average Baylor underrated and overlooked. It’s petitive,” Mulkey said. “She how the Lady Bears (5-0), par- student. Don’t be fooled. This about time people start recog- demands a lot of herself. Rachel ticularly freshmen Melissa innocent-looking young woman nizing her.” is the kind of player that makes Jones and Kelli Griffin, fare transforms into a ferocious So how does Allison do it? coaches look good. “The inten- away from the Ferrell Center. competitor when she steps on One word: Determination. sity in which she plays the game But for Rachel Allison, it’s to the hardwood. Just watch her play; it’s evi- is contagious.” just an opportunity to play in “Basically, I work hard every dent that Allison wears her That same intensity is what File photo front of a bus load of friends play,” she said. “I have done that emotions on her sleeve. Alli- helped Allison lead Team USA and family from back home. the past two years. I am going son will voice her displeasures to a bronze medal over the sum- Rachel Allison posts up against UT-Pan American in a Nov. 15 win. Allison is Literally. to continue to do so until my to the referee if a call goes the mer in Taiwan at the Jones Cup averaging 22 minutes per game and is fourth on the team with more than 10 points per contest. Allison’s parents have rented time here is up.” opposite way. Tournament. During the tour, a charter bus to make the three- Allison provides solid size at At the same time, when Baylor in which Allison teamed along- hour trek from the junior’s 6-feet tall, but it does not com- puts together a strong rally, the side Baylor teammate Jhasmin “I would put her up against ball. home in Jonesboro, Ark., to pare to some of the opposing once Northeast Arkansas Ath- Player, Allison led the team in anybody,” Player said. “She is “ S h e s t a r t s o u r b r e a k s , w h e t h - Cape Girardeau, Mo. players she sometimes faces, lete of the Year will pump her scoring (10.8 points per game) going to gamble. But you have er it is a steal or a rebound, she “I am excited because a lot of who can often be six inches fist in exhilaration, as was the and rebounding (7.0 rebounds to let her, because six times is the one that gets our breaks old coaches have not seen me taller than she is. case in Sunday’s comeback vic- per game). out of 10 she is going to get the going,” Player said. Briles interviews Volleyball to learn from losses But those awards were given 1 University of Nebraska and Texas for coaching job By Brian Bateman after the season finished, and it took A&M University. Sports writer the freshmen a while to get there. “I think it’s just because we’re so By Stephen Hawkins And with that much youth on a team, young,” Breyfogle said. “(The freshmen The Associated Press Losing seven matches in a row is streaks are common, and Baylor is no have) proven themselves now, but they never the goal of a team – especially at exception. just didn’t have the experience.” FORT WORTH — Houston coach Art Briles the end of the season. A trip to New York started the sea- Even though they came out with interviewed Tuesday with Baylor about the The Lady Bears did just that. Three son, and Baylor fell just shy of Stony seven straight losses, four of them were Bears’ coaching vacancy. separate streaks punctuated the sea- Brook University, taking second place against nationally ranked teams. Briles, who has led the Cougars to four bowls son, culminating in a 14-17 record. in the tournament. And that bodes well for next season in five seasons, returned to Houston after meet- But the volleyball team found The Lady Bears started conference as the Lady Bears hope to make the ing with Baylor athletic director Ian McCaw in a sugar coating on the season. play weak, winning just two of their NCAA tournament. Dallas. “I think we did an incredible job for first nine matches. Injuries and off-field “We realized how good we were at the Briles had not been offered the job, though how young we were,” sophomore setter troubles kept returning starters off the e n d of t h e s e a s on . I f we h a d pl a ye d a s we l l he still appeared to be a front-runner to replace Taylor Barnes said. court. as we did earlier, then we would be in the fired Guy Morriss. With two freshmen, four sophomores “It’s kind of bittersweet,” sophomore the tournament right now,” Barnes said. Briles is 34-28 in five seasons at Houston. and two seniors starting, the Lady Bears Anna Breyfogle said. “You never want Teams qualify for the post-season tour- The Cougars (8-4) have already accepted an posted a 14-17 record, including a 6-14 someone to be hurt, but getting some- nament by posting a .500 record and invitation to play in the Texas Bowl on Dec. Big 12 record. one else in gives them experience.” playing a strong preseason schedule. 28 in Houston against an undetermined Big 12 “We’re one of those teams in the Big That experience paid off well for the The Lady Bears finished just two games opponent. Houston had only two winning sea- 12 that’s right in the middle,” sopho- L ady Be a rs, a s t he y c apt ured f ive st ra ight under .500, which makes those four 3-2 sons since 1990 when Briles arrived. more Katie Sanders said. “We’re chang- matches. But the streaky club fell again, losses even more difficult to bear. Before goi ng to Houston , where he wa s a four- ing a lot in our program. We have two losing the final seven including four “If we had won just two of those four year letterman as a receiver and played in the freshmen, four sophomores and two straight 3-2 heartbreakers against the 3-2 losses, we would be in the tourna- 1976 Cotton Bowl, Briles spent three seasons as seniors starting.” University of Missouri, Iowa State Uni- ment,” Sanders said. running backs coach at Texas Tech. His previ- File Photo Those two freshmen, libero Sarah versity, No. 12 Kansas State University But the Lady Bears have moved on ous head coaching job had been at Stephenville Taylor Barnes defends against the Grace and outside-hitter Ashlie Chris- and No. 22 University of Oklahoma. and hope for a strong show next fall. High, where in 12 seasons he was 136-29-2 and Iowa State Cyclones in a Sept. 12 loss tenson, were named to the Big 12 All- Added to that were three shutout “We just have to work really hard won four Texas state championships. (30-23, 30-27, 31-29.) Freshmen team Monday. losses to No. 3 University of Texas, No. right now.” Barnes said.

461 Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT The Baylor Lariat 7 KOT Broadway negotiations a bust By Michael Kuchwara A long Sunday meeting too. City Comptroller William The Associated Press between Local 1 and the League Thompson has estimated the to light of American Theatres and Pro- economic impact of the strike at NEW YORK — Talks ended ducers spilled into the early $2 million a day, including the- Tuesday morning between morning hours of Monday. atergoers total spending on tick- striking Broadway stagehands Both sides resumed their ets, dining, shopping and other the tree and theater producers without talks Monday evening and con- activities. a deal to end the labor dispute tinued until past dawn, fueled The complicated contract that has darkened theaters for by pizza and soda deliveries. dispute has focused on how Clay Walker, Chris Rice more than two weeks. Renewed efforts to end the many stagehands are required to perform during “There is no deal,” said Bruce work stoppage came at the end to open a Broadway show and Christmas on Fifth Street Cohen, a spokesman for Local 1, of the Thanksgiving holiday keep it running. the stagehands’ union, at about week, usually one of the best That means moving scenery, 7:30 a.m. “There are no talks times of the year for Broadway. lights, sound systems and props By Kelli Boesel scheduled.” He said it was “not a Not so this year, with most into the theater; and keeping Reporter breakdown” in negotiations. of Broadway, including such big everything functioning well for A spokeswoman for the hits as Wicked, Jersey Boys, The the life of the production. Kappa Omega Tau’s 42nd League of American Theatres Lion King, Mamma Mia! and The Eight shows remain open annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Producers could not imme- Phantom of the Opera, shut down including Dr. Seuss’ How the will offer students, faculty and diately confirm that talks had since the stagehands walked out Grinch Stole Christmas! at the St. friends a chance to get into the ended Tuesday. Nov. 10. James Theatre. The limited-run Christmas spirit Thursday night The two sides returned to Both Local 1 and the league musical originally had been shut and enjoy free concerts and hot the bargaining table Monday, 12 have been under pressure to by the strike but was reopened chocolate, all to benefit multiple hours after ending a marathon find a solution to the conflict last week by court order. The $6 sclerosis. negotiating session aimed at as box-office losses climb and million production can contin- “We decided we wanted to do settling a labor dispute that has people begin to feel the effects ue uninterrupted for the rest of it for a fundraiser, so we decided kept most of Broadway dark for of no paychecks. Theater-relat- its holiday run. The engagement to do it for multiple sclerosis,” more than two weeks. ed businesses have been hurt, ends Jan. 6. said Tyler junior Andrew Meads, Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff a chair for the event. Van Horn junior Ross Mitchell, a Kappa Omega Tau chair for the Christmas The idea to make the lighting Tree Lighting, helps trim the tree Tuesday in Burleson Quadrangle. into philanthropy is new this year for KOT, said Nacogdoches ConcertConnection junior Ben Wright. tree lighting. ning is the Christmas tree light- “A lot of people that we are Walker was diagnosed with ing, and the tree needed to be December close to, that we know, have MS 10 years ago. He will donate “incredible,” Wright said. DALLAS AUSTIN MS,” Wright said. “So I thought a large percentage of his artist “We got a 35-foot tree shipped it would be a good fit.” fee to the cause, said Chicago in from Canada,” he said. “It Deborah Harry Jose Gonzalez The f rater n it y set it s f und ra i s - junior Kyle Phillip. came down in a refrigerated Wednesday @ House of Blues Thursday @ The Parish Room ing goal at $50,000 and is more Walker has had 11 No. 1 hits truck.” than halfway there through and has released 10 albums. At One of the traditions in KOT R. Kelly / Keyshia Cole / J. Holiday Avenged Sevenfold corporate, member and fam- the concert he will be playing is to guard the tree throughout Saturday @ American Airlines Center Saturday @ La Zona Rosa ily donations and door-to-door some of his greatest hits, but the nights before the event. Dierks Bentley Cary Brothers contributions. he will also play songs from his “We sleep out in the quad a Saturday @ Nokia Theatre Friday @ The Parish Room Students can donate in two Christmas album, Meads said. few nights before it starts,” Phil- ways. All proceeds from the Christian artist Chris Rice lip said. “So guys will hang out Fuel / Trapt Lifehouse / Good Charlotte / Sean Kingston / T-shirt and fleece sales will ben- will also perform Thursday late and a lot of them will bring Saturday @ Palladium Ballroom Baby Bash / Boys Like Girls / Three Days Grace efit MS. Also, the MS Society night. Meads said the fraternity their sleeping bags, pitch a tent Dec. 8 @ Austin Music Hall from Dallas will set up donation wanted to bring in a variety of and sleep out there before and Billy Joel boxes at the event. artists for the concert. then wake up the next morning Tuesday @ American Airlines Center Iron and Wine “If they buy a T-shirt, it’s a “Clay Walker will attract a and everyone is walking around Dec. 11 @ Austin Music Hall straight donation,” Wright said. certain group,” Meads said. “And you to class.” Cary Brothers “We’re not taking any profits.” Chris Rice is going to attract The tree lighting and con- Dec. 5 @ House of Blues Toadies A family who has been direct- another group. So you’re getting cert are part of the festivities of Dec. 14 @ Austin Music Hall ly affected by MS, the Camerons, the best of both worlds.” Christmas on Fifth Street. The Stevie Wonder were invited to read the Christ- Phillip said it was also impor- chairs said planning for the Dec. 5 & 6 @ Nokia Theatre Robert Earl Keen mas story this year. tant to have a Christian artist events started in April. Dec. 28 @ La Zona Rosa “Their dad passed away from perform at the tree lighting. The festivities start at 6 p.m. Chrisette Michele Dec. 11 @ House of Blues MS,” Wright said. “So it was kind “We still really wanted to Thursday in Burleson quadran- WACO of neat because we’re doing the have a Christian artist,” Phillip gle. Duran Duran Billy Joe Shaver event for multiple sclerosis and said. “Because that is what the Chris Rice will perform at 7 Dec. 12 @ Nokia Theatre Dec. 9 @ Hog Creek Icehouse here’s a past KOT that passed Christmas story is about: Jesus p.m. and Clay Walker will per- away from it.” Christ coming into this world form at 8:30 p.m. Modest Mouse Pat Green Country artist Clay Walker and saving us.” “It’s a great time to relax Dec. 14 @ Nokia Theatre Dec. 31 @ Heart O’ Texas Coliseum will headline the concert at the The central event of the eve- before finals,” Phillip said.

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from page 1 the environment with recent dis- able ceramic mugs and by selling Antioch Community Church said. “We don’t have a lot of to respond is because we live CHURCH cussions on Noah’s connection reusable canvas shopping bags. ad m i n i st rat i ve pa stor Jef f A bsh i re environmental programs so the in apart of the country that is a to climate change, importance A series of environmental said Antioch doesn’t have any members can be involved in large energy producer and envi- From the ambition of one stu- of organic food and the Genesis awareness videos, or “Green TV”, environmental programs, but it our community, but we do have ronmentalism has been seen as dent and the encouragement of model of stewardship. The team are shown once every month does participate in paper recy- people who are involved in the anti-business, or we at least too the church leadership, the UBC plans on bringing speakers to about an opportunity or a tip on cling. According to Abshire, World Hunger Farm and I know quickly bought into those ideas, Green Team was created. the meetings as well to provide how to be more environmentally Antioch doesn’t have a collec- that people are concerned about and we live in a part of the coun- “There was no focused atten- more in-depth perspectives. responsible. tive stance about environmental this issue and it is deeply con- try with just a lot of space and tion to environmental programs “Evangelical Christians are The Green Team’s long-term stewardship. nected to their faith.” resources.” at UBC, and so really we saw confused about what steward- goa ls a re con siderably l a rger t h a n Jerry Opperman, administra- In 2002, the Christian Center Kruschwitz said he was excit- the Green Team as an awareness ship is,” Kent said. It’s not about what it has done so far. There tor at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, for Ethics published articles in a ed that the green movement is group where we put attention worshiping the planet, but that has been discussion of increas- sa id St . Peter’s i s i nvolved i n Cat h- series entitled Moral Landscape now more rapidly catching on toward stewardship so we can stewardship is an act of worship ing UBC’s energy independence, olic Social Justice that supports of Creation and other materi- among churches. maybe share our ethic and theol- for our creator.” perhaps using solar panels. green causes. While they don’t als that addressed this issue of Colorado Springs, Colo., ogy behind it,” Dudley said. “We The team has also provided According to Kent, they are have any environmental specific stewardship. According to Dr. junior Andrew Wooldridge is a wanted to share that this is not eco-opportunities for those who also currently in the research programs within their church Robert Kruschwitz, director of member of Baylor’s Environmen- something we’re doing just to be attend UBC but are not yet active phase of a project to offset the right now, Opperman said he is the Christian Center for Ethics, tal Concern Organization and trendy and cool, but because we in the team itself. They host “Ride carbon emissions of travel to and hopeful that students and mem- many churches in and around said he believes that Christians are trying to teach that this is a Your Bike to Church Day,” where from church. More importantly, bers of St. Peter’s are going to be the Waco area have used these have a huge part in taking care part of who we are as Christians UBC attendees meet at the Bill Kent said, the team is interested more involved in environmental articles for studies within their of the environment. and who we are as God’s creation and Eva Williams Bear Habitat in promoting a culture of stew- stewardship in the future. church. “I think churches and Chris- — we are a part of redeeming cre- Complex and ride their bikes to ardship. “A lot of people are concerned “My sense this is a kind of an tians should be at the forefront of ation.” church together. Other churches in Waco with the environment, especially awakening for Baptists and evan- the environmental movement,” The Green Team meets once They are also trying to reduce expressed some environmen- within the younger generation,” gelicals and Christians more gen- Wooldridge said. “We should be a week to discuss the relation- waste by replacing the church’s tal concern but no defined pro- Chris Fillingham, associate pas- erally,” Kruschwitz said. “Part intelligent, responsible users of ship between Christianity and styrofoam coffee cups with reus- grams. tor at DaySpring Baptist Church, of the reason we’ve been slow creation.”

purchasing Super Mario Galaxy, PlayStation 3 thinks the differences between tasy XII and Tekken 6 all look development kit for PS3’s. Sony’s GAMES from page 1 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption or the 360 and the PS3 aren’t that to be hits, says IGN Entertain- game division said the new price Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn S o n y ’ s important. ment’s Web site. If these games for a development kit in North this holiday season. PlayStation 3 “There’s not a real big differ- are released when scheduled, America is $10,250. This will includes the console, one Wiim- Brown said the demand for outsold Nin- ence between PS3 and 360. That’s this could boost sales for Sony. make it easier for developers to ote, one Nunchuck controller, Wii accessories has been the tendo’s Wii the easiest way to sum it up. If The PS3 hasn’t seen many hits publish more games for the sys- one additional accessory, Mario biggest surprise this year. for the second you’re looking for an all-purpose for PS3-only games. Metal Gear tem. Party 8 and six additional games “The most highly demanded straight week system, I’d probably suggest the and Final Fantasy could be the Sony also unveiled firmware that can be chosen from a selec- game is Super Mario Galaxy. in Japan after 360 if price is a concern,” Sea- blockbusters Sony had been 2 .01 to t he PS3 h a rd wa re . A ccord- tion of 21 titles. The bundle is People also come in trying to almost a year man said. waiting for. ing to Sony, the new firmware is listed for $677. purchase the Wii Zapper. Wii of steady sup- Associated Press PS3’s normally sell for either As for what’s next for the PS3, said to improve consistency with The Family Fun Bundle sales have been a riot,” Brown port from con- $399 or $499 depending on the Sony also cut the price for the the remote start feature. comes with the console, one said. sumers in the country. size of the hard drive. Wiimote, one Nunchuck con- The most anticipated games In addition to the console, Monument, Colo., junior Dan troller, the Legend of Zelda, for the Wii are Super Smash sales for the PS3 controller Cline has a 40GB PS3 and hasn’t Wii Playground, Super Monkey Bros. Brawl, Star Wars: The Force ranked No. 1 among controllers had any problems with his pur- Ball, Sonic & The Secret Rings, Unleashed, and Mario Kart Wii, following a Black Friday dis- chase. MLB Power Pro’s and Cars. This all of which are scheduled to be count at Amazon.com. The con- “I haven’t found anything package is listed at $548. released sometime next year. troller, which is usually listed at that the PS3 could improve on. Seaman said he has seen The Wii Fit has also received $49.99, was reduced to $19.99. I think it’s great how it is now,” consumers push for the Wii this much anticipation, even though As a result, the six-axis control- Cline said. holiday season. it is not strictly a game. Accord- ler was the number one selling The main reason he pur- “The Wii is definitely taking ing to Nintendo, it’s a floorboard video game product as well. chased the PS3 over the Xbox the top in sales,” Seaman said. used for fitness exercises and Amazon has now raised the price 360 was so he could watch mov- “If you want something for yoga as well as games. to $39.99. ies in High Definition with the the family or want something Nintendo is highlighting its Nintendo continues to beat Blu-Ray format. to test the market, go with the newest addition, the Wii Zap- Sony in handheld sales, and “I think the PS3 is better than Wii,” he said. “People who are per. This product houses the with the amount of money Sony the Wii but is about the same as trying to get something for the Wiimote and Nunchuck into a put into developing the powerful the Xbox 360,” he said. “I still holidays seem to be going with gun used for shooting games. PS3, it’s time it paid off. think you won’t regret having a the Wii.” Nintendo also plans to pack- Circuitcity.com sells the PS3.” Spring senior Brian Lundy age the Wii Wheel with the new 40-gigabyte PS3 along with the According to GameTrailers. said he thinks his Wii is a better Mario Kart. Blu-Ray edition of Spider-Man 3. com, popular games selling this buy than the Xbox 360 or Play- Consumers became con- Brown said the PS3 is great season are Call of Duty 4: Mod- station 3 consoles. cerned when they learned peo- for your usual market of gamers. ern Warfare, Ninja Gaiden Sigma “It’s drastically less expensive ple playing Wiis had let the con- “The PS3 tries to gear towards or Rock Band this holiday sea- than the other two competitive troller slip and smash into their teenagers and people 20 to 30 son. systems, and it has an interac- televisions. Nintendo designed years of age. 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