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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009 Koresh’s mother found dead, stabbed County Sheriff’s Department. said. for stockpiling weapons and By Brittany Hardy Haldeman and her sister, Haldeman wrote an auto- explosives, but gunfire broke Staff writer Beverly Clark, 54, were the only biography, published in 2007 out, killing four agents and people in the house when the by the Baylor University Press, six members of his religious David Koresh’s mother, Bon- police arrived. called “Memories of the Branch group. nie Clark Haldeman, was found “As they entered the resi- Davidians: The Autobiography Following, there was a dead on Friday after being dence they saw a white female of David Koresh’s Mother.” 51-day stand-off between fatally stabbed. that had been stabbed, and In it, she writes, “The main Koresh, his followers and the Haldeman, 60, was discov- was deceased at the time. Clark thing I want to do is make agents from the ATF. During ered at her sister’s house, in was still at the scene and was people more aware of the true this stand-off, 21 children and Chandler, located about 175 arrested for murder,” said Nutt. facts. I want people to know 14 adults were able to leave the miles north of Houston. “Investigators located what what type of person David was, compound, unharmed. A 911 call was made and they believe to be the murder and what kind of people were at The compound was burned deputies arrived at the site Fri- weapon inside the residence.” Mount Carmel ... He wasn’t the to the ground. The government day afternoon. Clark has been charged with person the media says he was.” said the Davidians started the “On January 23, 2009, we murder and she is being held in On February 28, 1993, The fire and shot themselves. received a 911 call, at approxi- the Henderson County Jail with U.S. Bureau of The Alcohol, Some of the incident’s sur- mately 1:02 p.m., that there a $500,000 bond. Tobacco and Firearms raided vivors said the fire was started was a problem at a residence The body of the victim was the Koresh-led Branch David- by tear gas that was fired into on 3070. Deputy Wick Gabberd sent to Southwest Medical Cen- ian Compound, in Palestine, the compound by government Associated Press and David Grubbs were the first ter in Dallas for an autopsy. Texas, near Waco. tanks, and that the agents shot In this Saturday April, 19, 2003 file photo, Bonnie Halderman, mother of the late officers on the scene,” said Ray “We’re still investigating. We At this time, authorities religious group leader, David Koresh, chats with members of the media follow- Please see KORESH, page 4 ing a memorial service in Waco. Halderman was stabbed to death Friday, and Nutt, sheriff of the Henderson don’t have a motive yet,” Nutt attempted to arrest Koresh Koresh’s aunt was in custody on a murder charge Saturday. Layoffs strike Dallas-based ‘instruments’ By Elliot Spagat down 86 percent from $756 The Associated Press million, or 54 cents per share, during the same period of 2007. Texas Instruments Inc., TI predicted last month that it which makes chips for cell would earn 10 cents to 16 cents phones and other gadgets, said per share. Monday that it will cut 3,400 The latest period includes jobs because demand has slack- restructuring charges of $254 ened amid a slowing economy. million, or 13 cents a share. The chip maker will shed 12 Excluding those charges, TI percent of its work force by the earned 21 cents a share, higher end of September‚ 1,800 jobs than 12 cents per share forecast through layoffs and another by analysts polled by Thomson 1,600 jobs through voluntary Reuters. retirements and departures. Revenue plunged 30 percent It expects annual savings of to $2.49 billion from $3.56 bil- $700 million when combined lion in 2007 but topped the Wall with another round of cuts Street forecast of $2.37 billion. announced in October to elimi- Last month, TI predicted rev- Stephen Green/Lariat Staff nate 650 jobs. enue between $2.3 billion and “We are realigning our $2.5 billion. Going ‘Green’ never sounded so good expenses with a global economy For the first quarter, TI esti- that continues to weaken,” said mated its results would range Country music artist Pat Green performs at Hastings on Bosque Boulevard in Waco on Monday night to commemorate the Rich Templeton, chairman and from a loss of 11 cents per share release of his new album, “What I’m for.” chief executive. “By reducing to a profit of 3 cents per share. expenses now, we keep TI finan- The estimate includes a restruc- cially strong and able to invest turing charge of 3 cents per for future growth.” share. Analysts polled by Thom- The announcement came as son Reuters expected a profit of the Dallas-based chip maker 3 cents per share. New program to fight addiction reported sharp declines in The company said it expects fourth-quarter profit and rev- first-quarter revenue between Four professors work gram. The Baylor Addictions ogy and neuroscience. neuroscience. “We recognize enue. $1.62 billion and $2.12 billion Research Consortium is the Matthews and the other three that there is a large gap between The company earned $107 to battle, research first educational program in psychology professors working health-related research and million, or 8 cents per share, Please see LAYOFF, page 4 substance abuse with the area that will be taught by with this project have all been health-related practices. One of education initiative experts in the field. individually involved in educa- our objectives is to help bridge “There are good treatment tional projects, but wanted to that gap and get that informa- By Sommer Ingram programs in Waco, but this is pool their knowledge in hopes tion out to the community in Staff writer the first organizational situation of making a greater impact. a manner that is useful to the that I know of that has people “We are a group of research- layperson.” With the help of a $19,000 who are researchers in the labs ers whose interests overlap The professors intend to pro- grant from the Baylor/Waco actually going out and present- with regard to addiction, but vide information about the signs Foundation, four Baylor profes- ing information in an organized our areas of specific interest of addiction, what causes addic- sors have launched a unique and systematic way to the pub- and focus are diverse,” said Dr. tion, and offer resources when community substance abuse lic,” said Dr. Doug Matthews, Diaz-Granados, chair of the and dependence education pro- associate professor of psychol- department of psychology and Please see PROGRAM, page 4 Libraries commemorate 400 years of Baptist history By Ashley Corinne Killough portrayals of notable figures in Fine Art Conservation. honoring the recipients of the Staff writer the independence movement “The painting is a good repre- 2009 Baylor’s Founders Medal, of Texas, such as Sam Houston sentation of the Old Baylor. It’s a said Kathy Hillman, director of As part of a yearlong cel- and Gov. Jefferson Davis. He also combination of the subject mat- special collections for the Uni- ebration commemorating 400 gained recognition for painting ter, which is Judge Baylor, and versity Central Libraries. years of Baptist history, Baylor the twin murals, Dawn at the the artist who painted most of “I think it’s exciting to look University Libraries is holding Alamo and The Battle of San the early Texas heroes and leg- back to 1845 and actually see the Baylor Founders’ Exhibit in Jacinto, in the Senate Chamber ends,” Wilson said. “There are some of the items that were used the Allbritton Foyer of Moody in the Texas Capitol. just so many things wrapped up on that campus or belonged to Memorial Library until Feb. 27. “There aren’t many Texas in this painting.” or used by Baylor founders who Featured in the exhibit will be painters who you can say docu- The exhibit also displays por- lived in Independence,” Hillman a painting of Judge R.E.B. Baylor mented the history of Texas, but traits of Baylor’s founders as well said. by renowned Texas artist Henry McArdle was successful at doing as artifacts used during the uni- Because Baylor is the largest Arthur McArdle. The portrait that,” said John Wilson, associate versity’s earliest years, including Baptist university in the world, recently underwent restoration director of the Texas Collection. the bell from the original cam- Hillman said she wanted to tai- and is set to be officially unveiled Because of deterioration and pus in Independence. All items lor the exhibit to commemorate during a special reception at cracks in the finish, McArdle’s are on loan from the Mayborn this year’s 400th celebration. 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the portrait of Judge Baylor spent Jacky Reyes/Lariat Staff Museum Complex. “The anniversary celebrates Library foyer. the better part of 2008 being In celebration of the 400 years of Baptist history, the Baylor Founder’s Exhibit The reception will open with all of our history and heritage. McArdle, the first art profes- restored at a cost of $10,000 by will be featured in the Allbritton Foyer of Moody Memorial Library until Feb. 27 a 25-minute program, ceremoni- sor at Baylor, is known for his the Dallas firm of Helen Houp and will include art by renowned Texas artist, Henry Arthur McArdle. ally unveiling the portrait and Please see HISTORY, page 4
VOL. 108 No. 50 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Editorial sports take Greek life, Teams philanthropy can expose need for BCS go hand-in hand playoffs When most people think and improve the misconceived of sororities and fraternities, notions of greek life. When the 2008-2009 NFL season images of toga parties, alco- With one sorority making kicked off in early September, there hol and the dreaded initia- an effort to break out of the were a number of teams “experts” tion come to mind. Films like stereotypical events of rush were predicting to end up in the Animal House and Old School week, it can may start a new Super Bowl. The New England Patri- supposedly typify the greek trend amongst other Greek ots were just coming off a 2007-2008 experience with images of organizations and send out a campaign in which they suffered only endless partying and empty new message: community. one loss, in the Super Bowl to the New pizza boxes. This year’s rush Baylor’s greek Web site York Giants. Many expected them to season for most sororities and states the five purposes for have similar success in 08-09. The fraternities has been typical to Greek Life on campus are: HBO show Hard Knocks showcased a those in the past, except for leadership development, Cowboys team that seemed destined one sorority. community building, service to succeed with supposed playmak- During Kappa Alpha The- involvement, education/ aca- ers filling almost every position. ta’s rush week, an emphasis demics and retention/involve- At the bottom of the barrel, teams on philanthropy replaced the ment. like the Atlanta Falcons and the Miami typical getting-to-know-you Despite this statement, Dolphins, both type parties and social events. Baylor has seen its fair share thropic work. large group of people, who munity. Volunteering really of which had Instead of mingling at parties, of problems with certain greek Most greek organizations together could have a huge puts into perspective what a abysmal 07-08, girls were asked to volunteer organizations in the past. do have an organization or impact. sorority and fraternity is about: were predict- with the sorority’s philan- Instances of off-campus drink- charity they choose to work By incorporating philan- sisterhood and brotherhood. ed by most thropic organization for the ing, which violates Baylor’s with every year, but their thropic work at the very begin- Why should that be limited to people to get week. Rushees donated their policy, have in the past caused philanthropic work is usually ning, a message can be sent the boundaries of greek life? beat up on by time to the Court Appointed fraternities to have their char- overshadowed by other social that rushing isn’t solely about Baylor is a community the rest of the league just as Special Advocates (CASA), ters revoked. activities. socializing and formals, but built on the Christian values b y j o e h o l l o w a y an organization that looks Reported hazing incidents, By shifting the focus from becoming a well-rounded per- of helping one another. It just they were the after children who have been another violation of Baylor’s social events to community son. By doing good for others, makes sense that philanthropy previous year. abused and neglected. policies, has also added to service, sororities and frater- it can set a positive example be a strong part of that. More Fast-forward to the beginning of This move was success- the negative attention already nities can salvage their image and encourage others to do the Greek organizations should January. The Falcons and the Dol- ful in showing that sororities given to some Greek organiza- and put a stop to the continu- same. Being located in Waco follow the lead of their fellow phins were both in the playoffs while aren’t just about new friends tions. ally perpetuating stereotypes provides the perfect opportu- sorority and give community the Patriots and Cowboys could only and pledge shirts, but about Unfortunately, it’s incidents that plague them. nity to help out a community service a bigger role in the watch and wonder where things went building community. By par- like these that tend to label These organizations have with a substantial need. rushing process. wrong. ticipating in more community greek organizations. Realisti- the power to change a com- Community service is a Volunteering shouldn’t be For the Patriots, the answer is pret- service opportunities, greek cally, fraternities and sorori- munity and make a difference great way to bond with others something met with heavy ty easy to find. While first-year starter organizations can make a huge ties are more known for week- by volunteering. Sororities and and learn more about one’s sighs and opposition, but an Matt Cassel performed admirably, difference in the lives of others end parties than their philan- fraternities bring together a self and the surrounding com- integral part of the greek life. the loss of future Hall of Famer Tom Brady in week one proved too much for New England to overcome. The Cowboys’ problems, on the point of view other hand, are too many and too complex to begin to enumerate. Fast-forward again to the end of Stigma against fifth-year students unnecessary, unfair January, the week before the Super Bowl, and the only teams left are the I had always planned to graduate col- So, I got used to being a fifth-year. I girl” who would look at me and say, are, I know my way around Waco and Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona lege in four years. Don’t get me wrong, would be the man with all the answers “What year are you?” I’d tell her and she I’ve spent five years at a great university Cardinals. there’s nothing wrong with taking five that could interrupt a conversation would say, “Wow … you’re old.” from which I will graduate with a dou- The Steelers are no real surprise. years or even longer. But, I had just being held by sophomores and say, “I How do I respond to that? As much ble major. Why is the “career student” They won the Super Bowl only a cou- always planned to do it in four. was here when Brooks was just a regular as I love being called old or asked why looked down upon like an educational ple years back. Big Ben Roethlisberger This was an attainable goal until I dorm, and I was here when the bears I haven’t graduated yet, the one that I pariah instead of being applauded for is still one of the best quarterbacks in became a senior and had still not taken didn’t have a million dollar habitat.” loved hearing the most was, “Oh man, their extra work? the league. Head coach Mike Tomlin any foreign language. I just kept put- I thought I would be like Jeremy you’re almost 23? My brother’s 23, and So, if there are any fifth year or even has come in since taking the reigns ting it off. I had dug my own proverbial Piven in “PCU,” but instead I ended up he has a wife and a kid.” sixth-and seventh-year seniors in your from Bill Cowher and turned the grave. like Ben Affleck in “Dazed and Con- Fantastic, not only am I still in school, classes, say hello to them, ask them Steelers’ defense into the best squad Spring fused,” a little creepy, way too old, and but I have no spouse or offspring to questions about Baylor, ask them if Pittsburgh has had since Chuck Noll semester of my people only pretended to tolerate me. show for my years on Earth. they’re collecting Social Security yet or coached the team to four Super Bowl senior year I Instead of being looked up to as a There are many reasons that people when was the last time their grandchil- victories in the ’70s behind the Steel was enrolled in leader, I was looked down upon like a graduate late. Maybe they served in the dren called. They’ll appreciate it. Curtain. The Steelers make sense. Spanish 1301. I dunce, a ne’er-do-well, the lone sock in military, or had to support a family or There’s nothing wrong with being a The Cardinals? had taken three a world of matching pairs, a pair of cor- maybe they just loved the tried-and-true fifth-year. Knowledge is power and gain- years of Spanish duroy hot pants in a world filled with educational system so much that they ing as much as you can before entering in high school. b y b u d d y s t e e l e jeans, but I digress. just couldn’t bear to part with it. the workforce is important. How hard could To further my lack of camaraderie, I There seems to be some stigma So, if you want to get a second degree It’s teams like the it be? Harder than I expected. I passed, had taken on a double major. So when attached to being a fifth-year senior at or stick around to take some extra class- but barely. I sat down in a class filled with mostly Baylor. These non-traditional students es, by all means, do it. Cardinals that show- It was now impossible to gradu- freshmen and sophomores, I stuck out are common at many other universi- And, if you need to know anything ate without having to take at least one like Chris Farley at an Anorexia Anony- ties. Could it be that because Baylor is about Waco or the “old” Baylor Univer- case the merits of a semester of a fifth year, but it ended up mous meeting. a private school, the accepted age for a sity, look me up, because I’ll probably being even longer. I am now enrolled Granted, some people were OK with student is only 18 to 22? Is this good still be here. playoff system. in Spanish 2310 and will have to take the fact that I graduated from high or bad? Buddy Steele is a senior film and digi- a summer session to finish, provided I school when they were in seventh grade, Honestly, I like being a fifth-year. I tal media and journalism major from pass them both. but there was always that one “Baylor know where the good parking spots Sherman. The same Cardinals that went a mediocre 8-8 in 07-08? The same Cardinals that hadn’t made a play- The Baylor Lariat off appearance since 1998? Led by Editor in chief Anita Pere* Newsroom: 710-1711 Opinion policy a 37-year-old Kurt Warner at quar- City editor Bethany Poller* Advertiing: 710-3407 terback? In the NFC West? That few Opinion editor Lynn Ngo* Sports: 710-6357 News editor Charly Edsitty* Entertainment: 710-7228 thought would make it to the playoffs, Entertainment editor Kelli Boesel Editor: 710-4099 The Baylor Lariat wel- address. Letters that focus on let alone win games once they were Multimedia producer Brian Martinez Web editor Josh Matz [email protected] comes reader viewpoints an issue affecting students or there? Asst. city editor Liz Foreman through letters to the editor faculty may be considered for Yes, those very same Cardinals. 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HISTORY from page 1 Digital is officially delayed, It intersects at Baylor because we were founded by Baptists to be a Baptist university,” Hillman said. Senate votes to postpone Throughout the year, the Bap- tist 400 Celebration will recog- By Joelle Tessler The issue now goes to the argues that the Nielsen num- nize Baylor’s heritage with con- The Associated Press House, where Commerce bers may overstate the number ferences, lectures, exhibits and Committee Chairman Henry of v ie we r s who a r e not r e a d y for performances. WA S H I N G T O N – T h e S e n a t e Waxman, D-Calif., has vowed the digital transition. He noted In an article, titled, “Baptist on Monday voted unanimous- to work with House leaders to that the numbers exclude con- Distinctives,” which was featured ly to postpone the upcoming bring Rockefeller’s bill up for a sumers who have already pur- in a Baylor Magazine series on transition from analog to digi- floor vote on Tuesday. chased a converter box but not the 400th anniversary, Interim tal television broadcasting by President Barack Obama yet installed it, as well as those President David Garland wrote four months to June 12‚ set- earlier this month called for who have requested coupons about the university’s Baptist ting the stage for Congress to the transition date to be post- but not yet received them. values and their relation to edu- pass the proposal as early as poned after the Commerce What’s more, consumers cation, including academic free- Tuesday. Department hit a $1.34 billion who subscribe to cable or sat- dom and separation of church Monday’s Senate vote is funding limit for government ellite TV service or who own a and state. a big victory for the Obama coupons that consumers may TV with a digital tuner will not “Those Baptists who founded administration and Democrats use to help pay for digital TV lose reception. Baylor in 1845 had a vision that in Congress, who have been converter boxes. The boxes, Still Gene Kimmelman, this university would train per- pushing for a delay amid grow- which generally cost between vice president for federal sons on the basis of this tradi- ing concerns that too many $40 and $80 each and can be policy at Consumers Union, tion,” Garland wrote. “But in true Americans won’t be ready for purchased without a coupon, argues that millions of Ameri- Baptist fashion, it is not some- the currently scheduled Feb. translate digital signals back cans particularly low-income thing that should be coerced. Jakcy Reyes/Lariat Staff 17 changeover. into analog ones for older and elderly viewers‚ will pay The right to dissent is a freedom Baptist history is mapped out on the rings of a tree as part of the Baylor The Nielsen Co. estimates TVs. the price because “the govern- long supported by Baptist tradi- Founder’s Day Exhibit in the Allbritton Foyer of Moody Memorial Library. The that more than 6.5 million U.S. The National Telecommu- ment has failed to deliver the tion.” exhibit will run until Feb. 27. households that rely on analog nications and Information converter boxes these people television sets to pick up over- Administration, the arm of deserve just to keep watching Tens years following the an absolute falsehood. David the-air broadcast signals could the Commerce Department free, over-the-air broadcast KORESH from page 1 horrific incident, Haldeman didn’t have a mean bone in his see their TV sets go dark next administering the program, is signals.” was quoted saying, “This was body. David did not believe in month if the transition is not now sending out new coupons Republicans in both the the followers. a harmless bunch of people. (A murder.” postponed. only as older, unredeemed House and Senate have raised In the fire, 80 participants misperception) is that he was Haldeman’s book can be “Delaying the upcoming ones expire and free up more concerns that a delay would were killed, including two anti-government, collecting purchased in the Baylor Book- DTV switch is the right thing money. The NTIA had nearly confuse consumers, burden dozen children. guns to kill people. That was store. to do,” said Senate Commerce 2.6 million coupon requests wireless companies and public Committee Chairman Jay on a waiting list as of last safety agencies waiting for the tion can be, it has a little more long-term implications of their Rockefeller, D-W.Va., author of Wednesday. airwaves that will be vacated PROGRAM from page 1 impact than someone who has actions. the bill to push back the dead- Jonathan Collegio, vice and create added costs for tele- generally been more removed “Walking out of the lab and line. “I firmly believe that our president for the digital televi- vision stations that would have they go out into the public. They from the actual reality of it.” into an educational setting nation is not yet ready to make sion transition for the Nation- to continue broadcasting both will develop educational materi- As an institute of higher where I’ll have the opportunity this transition at this time.” al Association of Broadcasters, analog and digital signals. als and present this information education that also includes a to educate the public about these in free seminars in the commu- faith component in its mission, dangers earlier is something I nity. Baylor is in a unique position look forward to,” he said. be around for a while.” announced in October to sell Some of the community col- to help with a program such as Over time, the professors LAYOFF from page 1 The latest round of job cuts part of a unit that makes chips laborations involve Midway ISD, this, he said. said they hope to get enough will span TI’s worldwide opera- for cell phones. Waco ISD, and Mission Waco. “I’ve always had the belief that external funding to facilitate in the first quarter, compared to tions, Slaymaker said in an Kevin March, chief finan- Matthews said these aren’t for- professors shouldn’t just teach more research. the average analyst estimate of interview. Most will take effect cial officer, told analysts it was mal partnerships, but that all of in their classes or write papers “Addiction is something that $2.1 billion. by the end of March. “more financially worthwhile” the groups have been involved about their research, but that we cuts across racial lines, socio- Ron Slaymaker, vice president The company employed to keep the business. and supportive. have an inherent responsibility economic lines, gender and age. of investor relations, said TI was about 29,500 people at the end The results were released Dr. Matthew Stanford, pro- to interact with our subjects so It touches all of our lives,” Mat- preparing for a long economic of last year, including 11,700 in after markets closed. During fessor of psychology and neuro- that the public benefits directly thews said. “I think our ultimate slide. Previous slowdowns were Texas. It had 3,100 employees regular trading, the shares fell science, works with substance- from institutions of higher edu- goal is to be able to, at the end addressed by reducing invento- throughout Europe and 2,300 22 cents to $14.77. dependent patients. cation,” Matthews said. “Baylor of the day, be part of an orga- ry over three quarters, but this in Japan. In aftermarket activity, they “Substance abuse is a tremen- is one of the universities I know nization that made a difference. one is different. The cuts will result in charg- climbed 73 cents, or 4.9 per- dous problem nationwide, in of that can combine the science I don’t want my research to be “It is a broad economic es of about $300 million. cent, to $15.50. the Waco community, and even that comes out of the labs with something that just sits in a lab slowdown in which consumer In 2008, TI earned $1.92 bil- The chip industry is suffer- here on the Baylor campus,” he faith in everyday life. In those or gets written in professional consumption has dramati- lion, or $1.45 per share, com- ing a sharp drop in demand. said. “When you talk to someone terms our involvement with this journals. I like it to be able to cally weakened and likely will pared with $2.66 billion, or Intel Corp. said last week that it who’s sat down across the table program is very unique.” make a real impact in people’s weaken further,” he told ana- $1.84 per share, in 2007. Rev- would cut up to 6,000 manufac- from hundreds or thousands Stanford said he hopes this lives.” lysts on a conference call. “We enue slid 9.6 percent to $12.5 turing jobs as it struggles with of people who are substance- community-wide effort at edu- Dr. Sara Dolan, professor of are planning for a weaker eco- billion from $13.84 billion. souring demand for personal dependent and therefore can cation will help adolescents psychology and neuroscience, is nomic environment that could TI said it abandoned efforts computers. explain how detrimental addic- in particular think about the also involved in this project.
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ASK ABOUT OUR PAID SUMMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNI- TIES! CONTACT MAJ CHILDRESS AT 254-710-3133 OR [email protected], TEXT "BAYLOR1" TO 76821 (ROTC1) Tuesday, January 27, 2009 NEWS The Baylor Lariat 5 Baylor connects Waco’s homeless with community By Dache Johnson and now has a hand in the orga- Reporter nizing. “I am helping organize vol- Project Homeless Connect, a unteers this year because I felt yearly outreach to Waco’s home- privileged to listen to those less community, will conduct stories two years ago,” Argueta a survey of the city’s homeless said. “Really looking into some- population and offer help and one’s eyes and being there is a services starting Wednesday. huge help.” The survey is part of a bienni- While the census occurs al census conducted to meet the every two years, the Heart of requirement of the U.S. Depart- Texas Homeless Coalition con- ment of Housing and Urban ducts Project Homeless Connect Development. Many nonprofit every year. More than 100 home- agencies in Waco, including The less people will gather Thursday Texas Department of Mental at Acts Christian Fellowship Health and Retardation, Mis- church at 1300 Mary Ave. to sion Waco, Compassion Min- receive a variety of services. istries and the Family Abuse A total of 35 agencies will be Center are largely funded by present or offer services at Proj- the U.S. Department of Housing ect Homeless Connect including and Urban Development grant the Food Stamps Outreach, the and are subject to the require- Veterans Administration, the ment. Waco Housing Authority and Jacky Reyes/Lariat Staff The 25-question survey the Public Health District. includes questions about demo- Doctors and dentists will Houston sophomore Mandy Power (right) reaches to shake the hand of former Houston Astros player Jeff Bagwell on Monday at the McLane Student Life Center. graphics, health information, be volunteering their time to “It was really exciting that Bagwell was here. I grew up watching the Astros play,“ she said. criminal background, prior conduct health screenings and military service, and food and those in need of further care will housing situations. be taken to local clinics. The BEAR BRIEFS Starting Wednesday, teams Homeless Coalition will cover Baylor students contribute to of people from the Homeless all the dental bills. Haircuts and Coalition and the Baylor School clothes will be provided, as well The School of Music will hold of Social Work will set up sta- as help for people trying to fur- a concert at 7:30 p.m. today at tions in areas homeless people ther their education, find or job, rising video game industry Roxy Grove Hall. The concert frequent to ask them the sur- or receive job training. will feature a Julliard String vey questions, and inform them Project Homeless Connect more than just a form of escap- scientist, so if anything; I think Quartet. For ticket informa- about the Project Homeless Con- has three main purposes, said By Buddy Steele ism over the last couple of this adds one other thing you tion call the Baylor University nect event on Thursday. There Jenny Clines, director of the Reporter decades. For example, through can do with your computer sci- School of Music box office at are also groups in vans that Heart of Texas Homeless Coali- the use of simulation, practi- ence degree,” Donahoo said. 254-710-3571. will be driving around Waco to tion. First place. Head shot. Check- cally anything can be tested “I think you could graduate Career Services will hold a other places looking for home- The first is to connect those point. To some, these terms or learned in a completely safe and sell yourself as a computer Camp Ozark presentation from less individuals to add to the in the homeless community don’t seem related, but gamers environment. Rusel DeMaria scientist at a non-gaming place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Foun- survey. who need certain services, to know them all too well. sums up the usefulness of simu- or I think you could gradu- tain Mall. After last year’s turnout of 100 the different agencies who pro- Many young people can lations in his book, “Reset.” ate and sell yourself as a game homeless people, Jenny Clines, vide those services. Some may remember a time when their “Simulations are great ‘what developing computer scientist The Hooper-Shaffer Fine the director of the Heart of not have realized that those parents told them to turn off the if’ machines. Try something, to a game studio.” Arts Center will hold a pho- Texas Homeless Coalition, said agencies existed or that they video games and do their home- anything, and see what happens. The future of video games may tography exhibition featuring anywhere from 100 to 150 are were eligible for those services work, but for some Baylor stu- Because it’s a simulation, it’s safe likely be in the portable market the works of O. Rufus Lovett expected at this year’s event. Clines said. dents, video games and school to experiment,” he said. and the most likely place to see from Jan. 22 to Feb. 24 at the Volunteers from the Home- The second purpose is to work are one and the same. Video games are being used portable gaming take over is on Martin Museum of Art. less Coalition and graduate and meet the survey requirement so The Department of Comput- in almost all walks of life to help cell phones, Donahoo said. undergraduate students from local agencies can receive their er Science and Computer Engi- educate, entertain and make “I have a lot of applications The annual Winter Pastor’s the Baylor School of Social Work grant funding, she said. neering offers a fairly unheard- people aware of how they can downloaded to my iPhone, so I School is an all day event that are helping to organize and The third is to highlight the of and specialized degree pro- become more deeply connected can play a lot of different games will take place Jan. 29 to Jan. carry out this year’s event. gram which focuses on game with media. on it. There needs to be newer 31 at George W. Truett Theo- “This is an important oppor- development. “The Smithsonian has spent and more fun games available logical Seminary. It is spon- “I am helping organize sored by the Kyle Lake Cen- tunity for Baylor and the com- Dr. Jeff Donahoo, a profes- a good deal of money investigat- on cell phones,” Houston junior ter for Effective Preaching at munity to connect in a way that’s volunteers this year sor of computer science, said ing the use of video games to Chris Wilson said. Truett Seminary. It will feature mutually beneficial,” Dr. Dennis because I felt privileged he believes that this program engage a younger audience in Around 97 percent of Ameri- Dr. Dallas Willard, professor of Myers, associate dean of gradu- allows students to gain the being interested in their muse- can youths play video games philosophy at the University of ate studies said. “The commu- to listen to those stories knowledge to make a mark on ums,” Donahoo said. and the industry itself is only Southern California. For regis- nity of homeless persons benefit two years ago. Really the video game industry. The coursework for the pro- getting bigger, especially in tration information, visit http:// from the service of the Baylor “We certainly want to have gram is done in conjunction Texas, Donahoo said. baylor.edu/truett. students, and Baylor students looking into someone’s a presence and an impact,” with the Film and Digital Media “Texas is a heavy hitter in have an opportunity to inter- eyes and being there is a Donahoo said. “The video game department, so that students the video game industry. Tons The School of Music will hold act with and relate to citizens huge help.” industry will exist with or with- can learn about the production of very prominent video game a recital featuring two bas- they wouldn’t normally have the out Baylor’s participation, so we aspect of game development. studios are in both the Austin soonists at 7:30 Saturday at opportunity to know.” think it’s much better for Baylor Baylor is one of only a few and Dallas area, some that have the meadows Recital Hall in Social-work students are Christen Argueta to have a voice in something institutions in the country which made some top-selling games,” the Glennis McCrary Music trained to be supportive and research associate, School of that will exist, than not have a offers an accredited Bachelor of Donahoo said. Building. handle responses that may Social Work voice.” Science degree specializing in Gaming has become a pow- involve shame or guilt, said The program has only been game development. This means erful form of media in our soci- CONTACT US Christen Argueta, a research a part of Baylor for two years, that graduates of the program ety and Baylor is at the forefront associate with the School of plight of homeless individuals, but its popularity has grown will be able to focus on the gam- of recognizing that and getting Editor 710-4099 Social Work. and raise public awareness about rapidly. Almost half of incoming ing industry or fall back on their involved. Newsroom 710-1712 Sports 710-6357 “We know this has to be the issue and it’s prevalence. freshman in the computer sci- computer science degree. “We believe it will attract the Entertainment 710-7228 done, but it can be done with “It lends perspective to home- ence department want to follow “You are a full-fledged com- best and brightest in the Com- Advertising 710-3407 respect,” Argueta said. less people and the challenges of the game development track. puter scientist when you gradu- puter Science Department,” Questions about domestic that community,” Myers said. Video games have become ate, just like any other computer Donahoo said. violence or food and shelter can Anyone interested in volun- be difficult or embarrassing to teering time or contributing (AVE YOUR 'ARAGE 3ALE AT answer, and the social work donations to Project Home- students are there to encourage less Connect can contact Jenny 53&"463&$*5: and listen to the stories of the Clines at [email protected] &LEA