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TheTHURSDAY | JANUARY 24,Baylor 2013 Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com A&E Page 4 News Page 3 SPORTS Page 5 Hear them sing Stay flu free Coming back with a win The A cappella choir is set to Don’t forget to get your flu shot Women’s basketball is victorious hit the road for its fourth tour to stay healthy this flu season at Wednesday when they beat Iowa under its current director the Baylor health clinic. State 66-51 in Ames, Iowa Vol. 115 No. 2 © 2013, Baylor University In Print Regents >> ON HOME TURF The men’s tennis team is set to take on SMU today fresh off a win in the get new Sherwood Collegiate Cup Page 5 members By Kate McGuire Staff Writer On the Web Dan Hord III and Dr. Christo- pher Howard began their three-year from Page 1 Wednesday after being announced as COMBAT the newest members to serve on the Mark Humphrey | Associated Press Board of regents by Chairman of the Female soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division train on a firing range while testing new body armor on Sept. 28, 2012, in Fort Campbell, Ky., in preparation for their deployment to Afghanistan. Board Richard Willis. “Our board is working tirelessly to identify and appoint new regents who will bring to our board the high level of experience necessary to continue Pentagon opens combat roles Baylor’s strong upward trajectory in the years to come,” Lori Fogleman, director of media communications at Don’t Feed the Bears Baylor, wrote in an email to the Lariat. “These two remarkably strong ap- Listen to the Lariat sports to women in the military pointments testify to the dedication desk’s predictions for the of the board’s work and the quality of Super Bowl and find out By Lolita C. Baldor January 2016 to make a case their support. their selection process,” Fogleman said. who they chose for their Associated Press to that some positions should “It reflects the reality of Baylor reacts as Hord received his bachelor of Busi- postseason awards. remain closed to women. 21st century military opera- ness Administration from Baylor in Only on WASHINGTON — The The groundbreaking move tions,” Levin said. ban on females 1989 and has served as chief executive baylorlariat.com Pentagon is lifting its ban on recommended by the Joint Sen. Jim Inhofe of Okla- officer and president of Western Inter- women serving in combat, Chiefs of Staff overturns a homa, who will be the top Re- serving in national Gas and Cylinders, Manag- opening hundreds of thou- 1994 rule prohibiting women publican on the Armed Ser- ing Partner for the Western Property Take a stance sands of front-line positions from being assigned to small- vices panel, said, however, that Group and Co-Managing Partner for Find out one writers’ take and potentially elite comman- er ground combat units. he does not believe this will combat is lifted the Hedloc Investment Co. on the depiction of torture do jobs after generations of Officials briefed The As- be a broad opening of combat By Caroline Brewton “He’s a Baylor guy,” Willis said. “A in the new movie “Zero limits on their service, defense sociated Press on the changes roles for women because there Editor-in-chief lot of time we’ll find regents from dif- Dark Thirty.” Only on officials said Wednesday. on condition of anonymity so are practical barriers that have ferent boards within the schools at B ay l or.” baylorlariat.com The changes, set to be an- they could speak ahead of the to be overcome in order to Lindsey Wafford doesn’t want to nounced today by Defense official announcement. protect the safety and privacy serve in a combat position. Hord will serve on the Audit and Secretary Leon Panetta, will There long has been op- of all members of the military. But thanks to the lifting of the ban Compliance Committee and the Aca- not happen overnight. position to putting women in Panetta’s move comes in on women serving in combat, this ju- demic and Student Affairs Committee The services must now de- combat, based on questions of his final weeks as Pentagon nior cadet from Steinwenden, Germa- because he has been active with Baylor. velop plans for allowing wom- whether they have the neces- chief and just days after Presi- ny, can if she ever changes her mind. Willis said Howard has background en to seek the combat posi- sary strength and stamina for dent Barack Obama’s inaugu- Wafford is in her third year in Bay- from the other boards on which How- tions, a senior military official certain jobs, or whether their ral speech in which he spoke lor’s ROTC program. Wafford said that ard served. said. Some jobs may open as presence might hurt unit co- passionately about equal at the end of the year, she will attend a “Dr. Christopher B. Howard has an soon as this year, while as- hesion. rights for all. summer school where her skills will be incredible resume,” Willis said. sessments for others, such as But as news of Panetta’s ex- The new order expands the evaluated and she will be told what her Howard is the current president of special operations forces, in- pected order got out, members department’s action of nearly a military career will entail, including Hampden-Sydney College, Va. Follow us on Twitter cluding Navy SEALS and the of Congress, including the year ago to open about 14,500 which branch she’ll be placed in and He received his Bachelor of Sci- @BULARIAT Army’s Delta Force, may take Senate Armed Services Com- combat positions to women, whether she’ll serve active duty. ence degree from the United States Air longer. mittee chairman, Sen. Carl Force Academy. The services will have until Levin, D-Mich., announced SEE COMBAT, page 3 SEE REACTS, page 3 SEE REGENTS, page 3 Viewpoints

“I agree with Dean of nursing school Bigelow’s claim that it might be more appropriate appointed as trustee to direct the By Ashley Pereyra collaboration that can be enhanced even Reporter m ore .” disdain of torture Conroy became the dean of Louise Her- toward those who Dr. Shelley Conroy, dean of the Louise rington School of Nursing on Jan. 1, 2012. Herrington School of Nursing, has begun a She previously worked at the Armstrong instituted and three year term on the Board of Trustees of Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga., ordered those the Baylor University Medical Center. She where she was dean, professor and a mem- was appointed to the position on Jan. 15. ber of the graduate faculty of the College of tactics instead of a “Dr. Conroy’s appointment attests to Health Professions. film and its crew.” her extensive knowledge and experience She has a Doctor of Education degree in Page 2 in nursing education and patient care,” said curriculum and instruction from the Uni- Dr. Elizabeth Davis, executive vice presi- versity of Central Florida with a specializa- dent and provost at Baylor. “It also testifies tion in nursing education and a cognate in to the strong and effective partnership that health policy; a Master of Science degree exists between our nursing program and in maternal-infant nursing from Virginia Bear Briefs the Baylor Health Care System.” Commonwealth University’s Medical Col- Selected from the top members of their lege of Virginia; and a Bachelor of Science The place to go to know fields, all board members are formally ap- in Nursing degree from Virginia Common- pointed and approved by a nominating Eric J. Shelton | Associated Press the places to go wealth University. committee from the Baylor Medical Cen- Conroy said she has always had a pas- ter. Board members are unpaid and help sion for nursing and teaching. She de- Chicken Kissin’ Make a difference advise and guide hospital administration in scribes her lifelong passions as a “push- Tickets are on sale for a wide range of topics during their three- pull” phenomenon because she wanted to Jaiton Hays, 16, prepares to kiss his friend Dixon Yaddo’s broiler after he won the the 26th annual Black year term. teach and practice nursing simultaneously. grand champion award during the Taylor County Livestock Show’s Poultry Show at Heritage Banquet at 7 p.m. “This an opportunity to strengthen a Conroy said the “right doors” opened for the Taylor County Expo Center’s Big Country Hall Wednesday in Abilene. This is Feb. 12 in Cashion Aca- wonderful partnership between Baylor her in Florida and she was given the chance Dixon’s third year to win the grand champion award during the livestock show’s poul- try competition. demic Center. The keynote and Baylor Health,” Conroy said. “There speaker will be Jasmine are many areas that we have identified for SEE TRUSTEE, page 3 Guy of the TV show “A Different World.” Tickets are $10 for the Baylor community and $20 to Baylor grads to be honored at alumni banquet the public. For more info, By Kate McGuire Kilgore, the banquet will be filled Last year the association hon- tell from the range of awards how Legacy Scholarship Program. The email Kelley_Kimple@ Staff Writer with Baylor spirit as alumni to ored 13 alumni and one family inspiring these alumni are. We program hopes to provide rela- baylor.edu. honor phenomenal individuals with nine diverse awards, includ- put our arms around them. We tives of alumni the opportunity More than 500 Baylor alumni who continue the Baylor legacy ing the Distinguished Baylor thank you for what you’ve done.” to receive money to attend Baylor will come together to celebrate through their hard work and ser- Black Alumni Award, given to This year the First Families of and continue the Baylor legacy, the Baylor Alumni Association vice. Robert Griffen III, and various Baylor Award includes 29 recipi- according to the BAA. Hall of Fame award recipients at “Its such a broad spectrum of service, humanitarian and church ents from a six-generation Baylor “We have a good time,” Kilgo- their annual banquet at 6 p.m. on people who we get to celebrate awards. family. re said. “It’s formal when all 500 Friday. this event,” president of the as- “The greatest reflection of the Not only does the banquet alumni are gathered to celebrate, According to vice president sociation and 258th district court university is its actual people who honor alumni, but proceeds from well it’s a privilege to attend.” and CEO of the association, Jeff Judge Elizabeth Coker said. attended,” Kilgore, said. “You can the gala are given to the BAA

Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club THURSDAY | JANUARY 24, 2013 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com New definition of rape will lead to justice for unrecognized

by a sex organ of another person, sionary language. As a nation, we without the consent of the victim,” are now closer to a more just sys- which includes these groups. tem of laws because of this defini- Editorial This is obviously a change for tion, but we shouldn’t stop there. the better, but it certainly begs the The precedent of gender-neutrality What’s in a name? Does defin- question: Why did it take until the should be adopted more univer- ing a concept or person with a sin- year 2013 for the United States to sally, for example, by re-evaluating gle word really capture its essence? nationally recognize the fact that the Duluth Model. Until recently, no, especially men can also be raped? Opponents of the change say words like “outrage,” “victim” and, The answer is that our defini- the new definition will lead to an until recently, “rape.” tion of “victim” is still inadequate. increase of reported crimes. If the However, on Jan. 6, the Fed- For example, take the Duluth price of justice is more phone calls eral Bureau of Investigation made Model, which is a system some to the authorities, that is some- a historic change in the national state courts have adopted as a thing our country should be will- definition of rape that expands base for domestic violence laws. ing to pay. The increase in rape recognition to victims of a horrible It works in the cases where a man cases would only more accurately crime that had previously been ig- abuses his wife or kids. The only reflect the actual number of sex nored. problem is that under this model, crimes occuring in the United The previous, narrower defi- men are treated as aggressors in States, many of which went unre- nition of rape limited victims to every domestic violence case, even ported in national statistics even if women and left out those who suf- when the man is the victim. Police they were prosecuted at the state fered through acts that weren’t ex- officers that work under this model level, according to the New York pressly forcible vaginal penetration have to arrest the man, no matter Times. We owe these victims rec- by the male sex organ. It was often the details of the case. This logic ognition. criticized as outdated and failed to is based on sexist, outdated be- Though rape is a an outrage, the recognize male victims, those who liefs that fail to reflect reality: that tragedy of which we cannot hope suffered forcible anal or oral pen- anyone can be a victim, and that to contain in a single word, we etration, those who suffered from our knowledge of crime, too, has must try for the sake of justice to penetration by an object or other evolved. define the others as best we can. In body part, or a woman raped by The gender-neutral language order to protect vulnerable mem- another woman. of the new definition stands out bers of our society, our legal system The new definition is “The pen- and should serve as an example must attempt to capture as much of etration, no matter how slight, of for other cases in which laws and the essence of these words as pos- the vagina or anus with any body precedents should be re-evaluated sible so that justice may be sought, part or object, or oral penetration to rid them of outdated and exclu- a justice that excludes no one.

Bigelow film doesn’t support torture, just depicts it Corrections

As a staunch supporter of the under any circumstances. Zero Asner said in a press release. He tually happened. The best defense for Bigelow is Yesterday, in an edito- Hollywood left and liberals in gen- never acknowledges that torture is and Sheen are appealing to other Now, like Bigelow, I disagree what she wrote in an op-ed to The rial praising new gun eral, I am disappointed in some immoral and criminal. It does por- actors to vote their conscience on with the use of torture and sup- Los Angeles Times on Jan. 15. control measures, the of their behavior toward director tray torture as getting results.” whether to reward the Best Picture port protests against it, but I do not “Those of us who work in the Kathryn Bigelow because of her nominee with an Oscar on Feb. 24. believe the film glorifies torture arts know that depiction is not editorial board mistak- amazing film “Zero Dark Thirty.” The film’s Washington D.C. nor seeks to show it as a successful endorsement,” Bigelow said. “If enly identified a .223 This Oscar-nominated thriller and Los Angeles premieres were means to an end. it was, no artist would be able to Rutger as a .22 Rutger. chronicles the decade-long hunt met with picketers who belonged In the film, the torture scenes paint inhumane practices, no au- for Osama bin Laden. The film has to left-wing human rights groups take place in the early 2000s when thor could write about them, and The Lariat regrets the come under criticism for its depic- holding signs with messages such the Bush administration sanc- no filmmaker could delve into the error. tion of the CIA’s use of enhanced in- as “Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrad- tioned that sort of treatment, but thorny subjects of our time…War, terrogation techniques, with some ing.” the movie also depicts how it took obviously, isn’t pretty, and we were saying the movie glorifies torture First off, the protesters and several years after the interroga- not interested in portraying this The Baylor Lariat is and shows how waterboarding was Academy members have every tions to get real results. No charac- military action as free of moral committed to ensur- an effective tool to discovering bin right under the First Amendment ter in the movie says, “We got bin consequences.” ing fair and accurate Laden’s whereabouts. to voice their opinions of Bigelow Laden because we tortured terror- As an art form, I think it is im- On Jan. 9, David Clennon, an and her film. However, I cannot ists.” portant that Hollywood continues reporting and will cor- actor and member of the Acad- idly sit by while their erroneous at- Yes, torture was used in the not to shy away from depicting the rect errors of substance emy of Motion Picture Arts and tacks and calls for boycotts remain hunt for Osama bin Laden. harsh realities of war. Without this on Page 2. Science, publicly called for other in the public ether. Yes, some of that was shown in tradition, we wouldn’t have mas- Academy members to boycott Yes, “Zero Dark Thirty” does “Zero Dark Thirty.” terpieces like “Apocalypse Now,” “Zero Dark Thirty” when voting Josh Wucher | Copy Desk Chief show government operatives tor- But it played a small part in the the film starring Martin Sheen Corrections can be because the film promotes torture. turing alleged terrorist prisoners at early years of the investigation and (coincidence, I think not) that dis- submitted to the editor “Everyone who contributes CIA black sites. Bigelow could not disregard that played “The horror… the horror” skill and energy to a motion pic- Other actors such as Ed Asner The prisoners are subjected to when making the film. Depicting of the Vietnam War. by sending an e-mail to ture — including actors — shares and Martin Sheen echoed Clennon hours of deafening heavy metal torture in the film does not mean I agree with Bigelow’s claim Lariat_letters@baylor. responsibility for the impressions in their outright condemnation of music, sleep deprivation and wa- it was shown as the key to finding that it might be more appropriate edu or by calling 254- the picture makes and the ideas it “Zero Dark Thirty” and Bigelow. terboarding among the interroga- bin Laden, rather, the countless to direct the disdain of torture to- expresses,” Clennon wrote in an “One of the brightest female direc- tion tactics. It’s brutal and some of hours of detective work of Ameri- ward those who instituted and or- 710-4099. op-ed for the website truth-out. tors in the business is in danger it is hard to watch, but the harsh can intelligence workers led to his dered those tactics instead of a film org. “Torture is an appalling crime of becoming part of the system,” reality is some of this treatment ac- capture. and its crew.

Student: Despite precautions, getting the flu still really scares me Letters to the Editor Have an opinion you want- Before I go into how the flu has detours around sneezing and gen- reduces the risk of having to go to website recommends you cover around the waiting room wonder- to share? Letters should be changed me, I should probably erally ill-looking people. Does it the doctor for influenza by about your nose and mouth when you ing what other people had and emailed to Lariat_Letters@ give you some background infor- bother anyone else when people 60 percent. This is encouraging, sneeze, wash your hands with whether they could catch it. If baylor.edu mation. breathe too close to you? soap and water after a cough or a someone coughed, people moved I am not usually a germaphobe. I have eaten more fruit in the sneeze, and to avoid touching your away. Even the 2-year-olds in the Letters to the editor should I have no problem sharing drinks past three days than I have over the eyes, nose or mouth to prevent the play area were not above suspicion. include the writer’s name, or eating with my hands, and I entire Christmas break. I’m start- spreading of influenza germs. I saw someone wearing a surgical hometown, major, graduation probably do not change my bed ing to crave the taste of Vitamin C This information only made me mask like it was the latest fashion year and phone number. Non- sheets often enough. drink mix, and I pop vitamin tab- realize how many times I touch my trend. student writers should include My pile of laundry grows like lets like candy. face in a day and how pitiful my In short, I guess what I am try- their address. bamboo, and the countertops of I endured a flu shot in Octo- hand-washing really is (I would ing to say is to avoid the flu, you my apartment have never been ber, but now I’m wondering: how need to wash my hands about four have pretty much have to be Bub- Letters are considered for print touched by a disinfecting wipe. much does it really help? times as long as I currently do in ble Boy. at the editor’s discretion and To avoid getting into specifics, The Texas Department of State order to meet the 20 second rec- Between being sick and being a are given a headline which is there are more garbage bags in Health Services website said the ommendation set by Baylor Health hermit, I would take a few days of intended to capture the main my living room than I have room- best way to protect yourself from Services). lying in bed playing FIFA any day. point of the letter and is in no mates. the flu is to get the vaccine. The But despite walking around Not that I’m taking my chances, way intended as a statement of In short, I live the life of a typi- department also said the vaccine campus like Bill Murray in “What however. fact. cal college guy, but this flu season protects against the H1N1 virus, About Bob?”, it is almost impos- As of press time, I am not been has changed me. which is something I did not even Travis Taylor| Photographer sible to avoid the inevitability that feeling any symptoms, but I have All submissions become the Once, I walked by and ignored know I needed to worry about. is the flu. had a scratch in the back of my property of The Baylor Lariat. the hand sanitizing stations on However, the Centers for Dis- Recently, when I went with my throat all morning… The Lariat reserves the right campus. Now, I complain if they ease Control and Prevention’s but knowing my luck, I will proba- girlfriend to an urgent care clinic, And allergies? to edit letters for grammar, are empty. I can hardly walk across website said the most current stud- bly be in the “40 percent” category. it was like a KGB convention. Ev- Man, do not get me started on length, libel, and style. campus without making a dozen ies show this season’s vaccine only The Baylor Health Services eryone was sneaking quick glances allergies.

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It is relatively new to the market and was introduced in the Charlie Brown Flu shots are still available 2011-2012 flu season. through Baylor Health Services but While still given in the upper the price for waiting may be more. arm, the intradermal experience is The Baylor supply of flu vac- different than the regular flu shot. arrested in Calif. cine has dwindled down to only The Centers for Disease Control intradermal vaccines, according and Prevention website said the By Julie Watson the TV special “A Charlie Brown John Gibbons | Associated Press to Baylor Student Life Center staff. shot itself is more attractive to peo- Associated Press Christmas” repeatedly threatened Peter Robbins, right, appears for his arraignment Wednesday in San Di- Intradermal vaccines are vaccine ple who dislike needles. his former girlfriend, calling her ego, on charges of stalking and threatening his former girlfriend and a plas- injected directly under the skin. Intradermal flu vaccine injec- SAN DIEGO — The man who as many as 37 times in a 24-hour tic surgeon who gave her a breast enhancement he apparently didn’t like. Flu shots, which cost $20, are tions use a needle that is 90 per- was the voice of Charlie Brown in period on her cellphone and tell- available to all students, faculty, cent smaller, 1.5mm long with the several “Peanuts” television shows ing her he would kill her and her criminal complaint. Prosecutors also told the judge staff, and faculty or staff depen- thickness of a penny and require was charged Wednesday with son if she did not give back his dog On Dec. 31, Robbins allegedly that Robbins had recently pur- dents over 18 years of age on the less antigen to be effective, said the stalking and threatening his former and car. confronted his former girlfriend chased a gun and had been practic- second floor of the Baylor Student Flozone Intradermal website. girlfriend and a plastic surgeon Prosecutors said he also threat- in a hotel room, beating his dog ing at a shooting range. San Diego Life Center. However, there are more side who gave her a breast enhance- ened the plastic surgeon in the and telling her he would not stop Superior Court Judge David M. They are given from, 8 a.m. to effects attributed to this version ment he apparently didn’t like. coastal city of Carlsbad, calling her hurting the animal and would kill Szumowski agreed to up the bail 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday of the vaccine. Studies have cited Peter Robbins pleaded not office so many times she moved to her if she did not get a refund for from $50,000 to $550,000. by appointment only. For more in- higher propensity to experience guilty Wednesday in San Diego a hotel temporarily out of fear for the surgery, Deputy District At- Robbins was arrested Sunday at formation or to make an appoint- common reactions such as redness, Superior Court to two counts of her life and hired an armed guard torney Elizabeth McClutchey told the San Ysidro Port of Entry after ment call 254-710-1010. Baylor swelling, toughness, pain, and itch- stalking and 10 counts of making outside her clinic. the judge in arguing that bail be authorities doing a background Health Services takes insurance or ing at the injection site, according criminal threats. Authorities said Robbins paid increased to $550,000. McClutchey check upon his return from Mex- services can be deducted from pay- to the CDC. Prosecutors said the 56-year- for the breast enhancement and said he then grabbed his ex-girl- ico spotted a warrant from the San rolls or student accounts. Reactions could last from three old voice actor best known for was demanding his money back af- friend by the neck and shoved her Diego County Sheriff’s Depart- “Fluzone Intradermal,” an in- to seven days after the injection. his portrayal of Charlie Brown on ter they broke up, according to the against the door before fleeing. ment. activated influenza virus vaccine, COMBAT from Page 1 REGENTS from Page 1 nearly all of them in the Army. Panetta’s de- porting the unit, or move in to provide looking for the best of the best you cast a women alike, the best chance to succeed. He then received his Master of Phi- cision could open more than 230,000 jobs, medical aid if troops were injured. wide net. There are women who can meet That they would preserve military read- losophy and Doctorate of Philosophy many in Army and Marine infantry units, And these conflicts, where battlefield these standards, and they have a right to iness. from Oxford University and his Master to women. lines are blurred and insurgents can lurk compete.” Part of the process, the official said, of Business Administration from Har- In addition to questions of strength and around every corner, have made it almost Two lawsuits were filed last year chal- would allow time to get female service vard. “Every member of the board is on performance, there also have been sugges- impossible to keep women clear of combat. lenging the Pentagon’s ban on women serv- members in leadership and officer posi- two standing committees. We put them tions that the American public would not Still, as recent surveys and experiences ing in combat, adding pressure on officials tions in some of the more difficult job clas- on something they are comfortable with tolerate large numbers of women being have shown, it will not be an easy transi- to overturn the policy. And the military sifications in order to help pave the way for and have expertise in,” Willis said. killed in war. tion. When the Marine Corps sought wom- services have been studying the issue and female enlisted troops. Howard will, for now, serve on the Under the 1994 Pentagon policy, wom- en to go through its tough infantry course surveying their forces to determine how it “Not every woman makes a good sol- Development Committee that deals with en were prohibited from being assigned to last year, two volunteered and both failed may affect performance and morale. dier, but not every man makes a good sol- marketing for Baylor and the other com- ground combat units below the brigade lev- to complete the course. And there may not The Joint Chiefs have been meeting reg- dier. So women will compete,” said Rep. mittee he will serve on is being decided. el. A brigade is roughly 3,500 troops split be a wide clamoring from women for the ularly on the matter and they unanimously Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif. “We’re not asking The new regents were nominated by into several battalions of about 800 soldiers more intense, dangerous and difficult jobs agreed to send the recommendation to Pa- that standards be lowered. We’re saying that the Administrative Affairs Committee. each. — including some infantry and commando netta earlier this month. if they can be effective and they can be a Part of the committee’s duties are to find Historically, brigades were based farther positions. A senior military official familiar with good soldier or a good Marine in that par- potential candidates for regent positions, from the front lines and they often included In the Navy, however, women have be- the discussions said the chiefs concluded ticular operation, then give them a shot.” examining who they are and what they top command and support staff. gun moving into the submarine force, with this was an opportunity to maximize wom- Women constitute about 14 percent of can contribute as a regent, according to The necessities of combat in Iraq and several officers already beginning to serve. en’s service in the military. the 1.4 million active military personnel. Willis. Afghanistan, however, propelled women Jon Soltz, who served two Army tours The official said the chiefs of the Army, More than 280,000 women have been sent Willis said the board is currently into jobs as medics, military police and in- in Iraq and is the chairman of the veterans Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps laid out to Iraq, Afghanistan or to jobs in neighbor- working on completing the East Village telligence officers that were sometimes at- group VoteVets.org, said it may be diffi- three main principles to guide them as they ing nations in support of the wars. Of the project for the students and getting the tached — but not formally assigned — to cult for the military services to carve out move through the process: more than 6,600 who have been killed, 152 new football stadium finished and ready battalions. exceptions to the new rule. And while he That they were obligated to maintain have been women. in 18 months for athletics. Baylor Sta- So while a woman couldn’t be assigned acknowledged that not all women are inter- America’s effective fighting force. AP National Security Writer Robert dium is set to be done in fall 2014.“The as an infantryman in a battalion going out ested in pursuing some of the gritty combat That they would set up a process that Burns and AP Broadcast reporter Sagar next thing we will add will be academic on patrol, she could fly the helicopter sup- jobs, “some of them are, and when you’re would give all service members, men and Meghani contributed to this report. related,” Willis said.

REACTS from Page 1 TRUSTEE from Page 1 A math major, Wafford said she weapon,” she said. “You have to be “I’ve seen some tremendous potential problems. to teach at the University of Cen- Since 2010, she has been a pro- hopes to become a military intelli- prepared to lead a mission at any women serve,” Litchfield said. Plus, “It is our duty to do our job,” tral Florida. fessional reviewer for the Journal gence officer. t i m e .” he added, conditions in the mili- Litchfield said. “I don’t care who Conroy said her time as the of Allied Health. She has a signifi- “I’m not exactly interested in Wafford said she believes this is tary are different than they used to is standing next to me. I will fol- dean of the School of Nursing has cant background in research and myself going into a combat posi- especially true due to the areas the be. Litchfield said he believes that low orders. As long as that person been a good experience. during her career has been award- tion,” Wafford said. “But I know military is currently deployed. due to current tactics, technology doesn’t impede our ability to com- “This is the best position I have ed more than $6 million in grants that it’s a huge issue for a lot of “When you’re deployed over- and training, it is no longer fair for plete our mission, I don’t care who had as a dean,” Conroy said. “It is and sponsored projects. people,” Wafford said. seas there’s always a chance you’ll them to be excluded. it is.” faith-based, which makes it differ- According to their website, Although she doesn’t want a be near a combat zone. There’s al- The only situation he worries Wafford echoed Litchfield’s ent and better. The faculty and stu- the Baylor Health Care System is combat position herself, Wafford ways strikes anywhere.” about, Litchfield said, would be in point, saying she thinks it is a great dents you work with are all on the a nonprofit, faith-based organiza- said she has friends who are quali- Highland, Mich., junior Danny extreme cases where one female idea for women to serve in combat s am e p a g e .” tion, that “exists to serve all people fied to go into such positions. Litchfield has been in the ROTC soldier might be alone with an in- if they can pass the physical re- Conroy has more than 25 years through exemplary health care, “I personally believe it’s a great for three years. Litchfield, who jured male soldier and be unable to quirements. of experience in higher education, education, research and commu- idea,” she said. wants to serve in a combat posi- physically carry him back to a safe Litchfield said he believes mem- health care administration, and nity service.” Although serving in combat tion, says he doesn’t mind serving location. bers of the military will handle the nursing and health care research. It provides services to a network isn’t her chosen career field, the with women, but that wasn’t always However, he said, the same po- news well. During her career, she has been a of acute care hospitals and related ban’s lifting might still affect her if the case. tential for danger exists if a man in “I have seen a lot of maturity part of many professional organi- health care entities that provide she serves overseas. “I used to not be for it,” he said. the same situation can’t carry the from cadets to officers. I believe zations such as the Georgia Nurs- patient care, medical education, “I think it would affect any fe- Though meeting and working with injured man either, and he remains that maturity will be shown when ing Leadership Coalition and the research and community service. male who goes into the military. women in the ROTC has since confident that military training it comes to women,” he said. Association of Schools of Allied Baylor Health Care System is not You’re over there, you’re carrying a changed his mind. will be able to overcome any such Health Professions. affiliated with Baylor University. THURSDAY | JANUARY 24, 2013 | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Brothers renovate Hippodrome, rejuvenate arts scene

By Ashley Davis aged the development of several theater consists of the Turner Copy Editor new loft buildings in the down- brothers, who have already laid ex- town Waco area. Shane Turner said tensive plans for the work. he and his brother have been work- Since 1913, the Hippodrome All is not lost for the Hippo- ing with the Waco Performing Arts has been a staple of downtown drome. Co. for more than a year in drafting Waco and its familiar façade has A development company has plans to reopen the Hippodrome. graced the Waco skyline and added big plans to renovate and manage He said their inspiration for its history to that of the city. the once great movie theater that becoming involved with the Hip- The theater started as a venue hosted everything from Broadway podrome is to generate more traffic for vaudeville tours that featured plays to silent film to children’s downtown. orchestras, cabarets and music re- shows. “The Hippodrome is one of the vues. The theater has hosted stars The Hippodrome, located at most haunted buildings down- like John Wayne and Elvis Presley. 724 Austin Ave., has received town. Since it’s been closed, it’s al- After the vaudeville era ended, $423,900 in Tax Increment Financ- ways been an eyesore and a deter- the theater featured silent films as ing zone funds approved by the rent for people who want the area an affiliate of Paramount until a Waco City Council last week. The re-energized,” Turner said. fire from the projection booth oc- council approved $1.4 million total Even now passers-by can drive curred in 1928, destroying much of in downtown renovations includ- down Austin Avenue and see con- the front of the building. ing the Hippodrome. struction well under way inside the Since its heyday, the theater The Waco Performing Arts Co. old building with the Spanish-style has struggled to stay afloat due to would resume its production of façade. expensive renovations and lack of plays and live concerts and would The brothers plan to convert funding. In the 70s, many Wacoans Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor rent the venue out to traveling the second-floor balcony into res- abandoned the theater for newer The Hippodrome, a historic Waco monument, has been closed down until recently, when brothers Shane and Cody shows from around the country. taurant seating, creating a more re- Turner proposed $2.1 million in renovations to the theater. theaters in other parts of town. Brothers Shane and Cody laxed area for customers to eat and The theater has undergone sev- Turner of the Kunkel Construction drink while watching a show. however there will still be room for dent of Waco and a local artist who ple back to the center,” Quigg said. eral renovations funded by private Inc. in Woodway have announced There will also be a three-story an outdoor stage, seating and an frequents the downtown area, said The theater was managed by the groups such as the Cooper Foun- plans to spend $2.9 million for the annex built into the Hippodrome outdoor movie screen. he believes these developments are Waco Performing Arts Co., start- dation alongside volunteers dedi- renovations and management of to house a lounge area, a full kitch- Turner said he hopes to reju- a good thing for the area. ing in the 1980s until its closure in cated to providing Waco with a the Hippodrome, which has re- en, and extended room for the lob- venate the arts scene in Waco with “It’ll help downtown. It’s not 2010 due to lack of funding. performing arts center. It has also mained unused for the past three by. These renovations will take up the theater’s reopening. going to be good for parking but The company proposing the been listed on the National Regis- years. room in the current outdoor patio, Ronald Quigg, eight-year resi- it’ll be another thing to attract peo- renovation and reopening of the try of Historic Places. The brothers have also man-

Baylor A Capella Tour Dates for the Baylor A Capella Choir: diy project • Thursday, March 7 - 7:30 • Sunday March 10 -7 p.m. p.m. Abilene Choir goes on tour Fort Worth First Baptist Church 1333 Pinterest Inspired: By Ashley Davis Texas cities and Oklahoma. Broadway Baptist Church N. 3rd St. Copy Editor “The majority of our students 305 W. Broadway are from Texas, and we feel it’s im- •Monday, March 11 - 7:30 Simple Mirror Art portant to reach their families and • Friday, March 8 -7 p.m. p.m. It’s that time of year where the friends as well as on the interna- Norman, Okla. San Antonio Editor’s note: We are doing a series on Do-It-Yourself projects inspired by countdown to spring break is what tional level,” Raines said. Pinterest. If you have a favorite DIY project that you want to see featured, most students have to look forward First Baptist Church 211 Woodland Baptist Church “We’ve sent over 28,000 mailing send it to [email protected] to. The same goes for the Baylor A advertisements to alumni to ensure West Comanche 15315 Huebner Road Cappella Choir. the legacy of A Cappella is remem- This semester marks the choir’s b e re d .” •Saturday, March 9 -7 p.m. • Tuesday, March 12 -7 p.m. By Linda Nguyen About 4 hours mostly due to 4th concert tour conducted by Dr. Raines said past A Cappella Amarillo Austin A&E Editor waiting for the paint to dry. Alan Raines, associate professor of choirs did the tour years ago but First Baptist Church 1208 Austin Baptist Church 7016 Comments: ensembles the tradition faded out. South Tyler St. Ribelin Ranch Drive and direc- When Raines came to Baylor Difficulty rating: The materials for this project tor of cho- cost me about $15 without any four years ago, part of his job was •Sunday, March 10 - 8:30 • Tuesday, March 19- 7:30 ral activi- to reignite the choir’s passion for coupons, so it was a fairly inex- a.m. and 11:30 a.m. p.m. ties. Raines touring. Raines said the tour is pensive project and I liked how it is also very fulfilling to him as a conduc- Amarillo Waco Easy turned out. the Mary tor. First Baptist Church 1208 Homecoming Concert Baylor Supplies: I laid out the letters starting at G i b b s “The repetition of performing South Tyler St. University, Jones Hall - Large mirror (I got mine for the bottom right of my mirror and Jones Pro- makes the music evolve,” Raines about $5 without coupons or dis- worked my way to the left and up. I fessor of said. “That evolution is a journey counts at Hobby Lobby) fit two to three words per line. Music. that illuminates the poetry and text - Vinyl Letter Stickers (I used The hardest part for me was I n within the music. It’s completely three packs at about $3 per pack) peeling off the stickers. I ended up times past, Raines miraculous.” Tim Brendler, Truett Seminary the choir. - Paint (I used black paint at a scratching the paint off in some the choir Raines said, as a conductor on student and graduate assistant con- Brendler will conduct one of little over $1 per tube) places. It’s not super noticeable has trav- tour, he gets to see poetry in mo- ductor for the choir, said he is re- the pieces the choir will sing on the - A short quote (Mine had 11 but it drove the perfectionist in me eled all over the country, to includ- tion combined with an evolving art ally excited for this year’s tour. tour, titled “Loch Lomond,” a tra- words) completely crazy. ing New York, Atlanta and Wash- form. “I think it’s especially edifying ditional Scottish song arranged by Total Cost: $15 Finished Product: ington, D.C. According to the School of Mu- for us to use the gift God has given Jonathan Quick. Raines said since he has been sic website, the A Cappella Choir us to connect the joy of song with “We excel at choosing reper- Instructions: the conductor, the choir has al- is the premier chorale ensemble of people’s lives,” Brendler said. “The toire that will speak to the mem- 1) Lay out and place the stickers ternated between national and re- the university. sharing of the music is what makes bers and audience at the same on the mirror. gional tours to ensure the music The members are selected by it joyful.” time,” Brendler said. “All the songs 2) Paint over the entire mirror, reaches the largest potential audi- competitive audition at the begin- Brendler has been on four tours have a connecting theme of God’s including the letters. ence. ning of the fall semester and only with the A Cappella Choir both as grace and the persistence of song 3) Let the paint dry and paint This year, the choir will focus 60 out of hundreds of applicants a member and as a graduate assis- in troubling times. I truly believe over the mirror again. on areas closer to home, with most are chosen at the discretion of tant alongside Jonathan Pilgrim, we are a beacon of light in a dark 4) Peel off the letters. of its concerts scheduled in major Raines. who is also a graduate assistant in w or l d .” Time:

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Hayden answered at the lead as their offense got go- defense was the reason for Iowa steals the ball, runs down the court with a 2-point jumper, but Iowa ing. Baylor was having a little bit State’s struggles early in the game. and uses two hands to slam the ball State continued to pile on outside of trouble hitting foul shots in the Iowa State had a hard time getting into the basket for her 11th career shots. The game seemed to be go- second half after making all of open looks at the basket. dunk as the No. 1 Baylor Lady ing Iowa State’s way, but Baylor re- them in the first half. Baylor also appeared to be fast- Bears defeat No. 24 Iowa State 66- sponded with a Griner two-handed Iowa State kept playing physical er than Iowa State, which allowed 51 Wednesday at Ames, Iowa. The dunk. This was the start of a 17-0 ball and went on a 6-0 run. Baylor many fast break shots. Lady Bears are now 7-0 in the Big run that left Iowa State scoreless for had a 3-point play as Griner got an The Bears also kept their oppo- 12 and 17-1 overall. more than 11 minutes. offensive rebound, put it in and got nents under 50 percent shooting. Griner led the team with 22 With 1:17 left in the half, Iowa fouled. “We picked it up a little bit in points, eight rebounds and six State’s Nikky Moody hit two free With just under seven minutes the second half and that show got blocks. She is seven blocks away throws to restart the Cyclone of- left, Griner got her fourth foul and us going,” Sims said. “That one play from an NCAA record and is 18 fense. Iowa State hit two jumpers took a seat on the bench. Howev- gave us a little bit of momentum as points away from a Big 12 scoring to go into halftime with a little mo- er, freshman guard Alexis Prince we went in.” record. Junior guard Odyssey Sims mentum. took on a scoring role, hitting three Baylor also had multiple had 12 points, four assists and With two seconds left, head 3-point jumpers. steals during Iowa State’s scoring three rebounds. Senior forward coach Kim Mulkey called a time- In the final two minutes, Iowa drought. Brooklyn Pope also added eight out to draw up a play. State went on a 9-0 run, but it The No. 1 Baylor Lady Bears points and seven rebounds off the Hayden inbounded the ball to wasn’t enough. Baylor went on to put their streak of 49 consecutive Charlie Neibergall | Associated Press bench. Griner. win the game. home wins on the line as they face The game began with Griner She then passed to Sims who “Its disappointing,” head coach No. 20 Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. Senior center Brittney Griner throws down the 11th dunk of her career. The made a 3-point jumper as time ex- Kim Mulkey said. “I don’t care on Saturday. Lady Bears beat Iowa State 66-51. Griner added 22 points in 33 minutes. making a 2-point jumper assisted Tennis returns from LA, set for match against SMU By Phillip Ericksen Sophomore Marko Krickovic his style of play. “We focus on ourselves and Reporter played the best match in Los An- He also looks forward to a we’re working on things we need to geles, upsetting 39th ranked John March matchup against top- work on,” he said. The men’s tennis team will look Morrissey of Stanford in a three- ranked Virginia at home, as well as The team will play its home to carry momentum over from a set thriller on Saturday. The final a late season date with Oklahoma, opener of the 2013 season at the strong showing in the Sherwood set count was 7-5, 6-7 (3), 16-14. a main rival in the Big 12. Jim and Nell Hawkins Indoor Ten- Collegiate Cup in Los Angeles last “It’s just nice to start the season The doubles teams of Lupieri/ nis Center located next to the Fer- weekend. The team will take on Krickovic and Zsiga/Galeano lost rell Center. SMU 7 p.m. Friday at home. The two matches each. Junior Robert “Woody” Ver- team is currently ranked No. 15 in “I’m leading by According to head coach Matt zaal, who picked up two wins at the nation. example, but the new Knoll, not all players attended the the Sherwood Cup, expressed ex- tournament, and the team isn’t fo- citement over the new facility, as Practice this week was built off players pick up [what] of the accomplishments from last cusing on doubles this early in the well as the team’s chemistry head- weekend in Los Angeles. Sopho- everyone else is doing. season, as 87 percent of the team’s ing into the 2013 season. more Mate Zsiga, junior Robert They understand what play is in the singles bracket. “I’m leading by example, but “We got guys who will play the new players pick up [what] ev- “Woody” Verzaal, sophomore Di- it takes to be a Baylor ego Galeano and sophomore Tony great doubles,” Knoll said. eryone else is doing,” Verzaal said. Lupieri each lost their first round Bear.” Knoll is currently in his 17th “They understand what it takes to matches and won their next con- season as the Bears’ head coach. be a Baylor Bear.” solation game against players from Woody Verzaal | Men’s Tennis Knoll has seen much success, in- “It’s as nice a playing environ- Stanford, USC and UCLA. cluding a National Championship ment as I’ve ever seen,” Knoll said. Zsiga won his second round in 2004. Over the past 13 years, he “It’s created a real enthusiasm in consolation over Ryoto Tachni of has led the team to 10 Big 12 titles. the guys.” UCLA 6-1, 6-3, and Lupieri won with a good win,” Krickovic said. In preparing for Friday’s match- Knoll and his players are focus- 6-2, 6-4 over Matt Kandath of “Our goal is to win the Big 12.” es against SMU, Knoll is concen- ing on the match and not the allure Stanford. Verzaal lost to Stanford’s Ranked 50th in the nation, trating on improvement. Knoll’s of the new facility. Robert Stineman 3-6, 6-3, 1-10, Krickovic is focused on succeed- enthusiasm has even inspired the “We’re not distracted by the Lariat File Photo but rebounded Sunday to defeat ing this season by playing more ag- players to practice on their own pomp and circumstance of the fa- Junior Robert “Woody” Verzaal hits a forehand in a match last spring. 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