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SCORE from Page 1 was incorrect. TheTUESDAY | APRIL 9, 2013 Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com “We instantly realized that the mistake had been made,” Mathis said, “but we did not, however, realize how quickly groups NEWS Page 3 A&E Page 4 SPORTS Page 5 were leaving. Groups had left before we were able to come to a consensus about Peace for nations We are the champions Bears show promise how to rectify the situation.” John Kerry works to usher Israeli It’s official. The Gut Pak has BU football fans got a sneak peek The chair of Zeta Phi Beta simply misspoke the results. However, the mistake and Palestinian leaders into new been named the best college eats of this fall’s team in the annual was not corrected until later that night peace talks by the Food Channel spring game on Saturday when the leaders of each organization were contacted. Vol. 115 No. 38 © 2013, Baylor University “She felt very apologetic for having misspoke,” Mathis said, “but she knew right away that it was just a simple slip of In Print the tongue.” Despite the mistake, Mathis said that >> IN THE LAW StompFest entertains, raises money they try to make sure all of the results are correct for every show they put on. Texas lawmakers consider “We make sure we play close attention new legal protection for to all of our numbers,” Mathis said, “We gay teens Wrong team walks away double and triple-checked our scores.” After meeting together on Monday Page 3 with first-place title THATCHER from Page 1 >> HAPPY, HAPPY after scoring mix-up Good fortune follows Rick Patino and two others By Sanmai Gbandi Reporter who were elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame A slip of the tongue lead to the wrong winner to be announced at this year’s Stompfest competition on Friday. Page 5 Out of the three groups in the independent category, the Asian Students Association was announced winners while the >> DOUBLE DOWN Baylor Transfer Council were given the award of Audience Fa- vorite. Bill to allow Texas In reality, Transfer Council had actually clinched first gambling gets a boost as place, but there was a mistake in the announcement. interest groups unite In an official statement from the event’s coordinators — the Department of Student Activities and Zeta Phi Beta — the Page 3 groups acknowledged that a mistake was made. “Contrary to Friday’s announcement, the Baylor Transfer Council had earned a higher score from the judges. Although this mistake was unintentional, we understand the need to clarify the official results,” the statement read. According to assistant director of campus programs,

Cheryl Mathis, the crew members backstage as well as the an- Travis Taylor | Lariat Photographer nouncer on stage realized immediately that the announcement The Baylor Transfer Council placed first in the independent category with its Michael Jackson themed step routine in StompFest 2013 on Friday, hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to benefit The Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. For full SEE SCORE, page 6 StompFest coverage, see page 4. World remembers Download the Lariat app on your Android device today! Thatcher’s courage Viewpoints and strong will “The theory Gregory Katz and one of the most remarkable political figures behind public Robert Barr of the modern world,” said Russian President Associated Press Vladimir Putin. surveillance is that Putin said Thatcher “made a significant it has minimal LONDON — Love her or loathe her, one contribution to the development of the Sovi- thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher et-British and Russian-British ties, which we effect on those who transformed Britain. will always remember with gratitude.” have nothing to The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remark- Baylor President Ken Starr recalled be- able years, imposed her will on a fractious, ing introduced to what he called “the U.K.’s hide. People who rundown nation — breaking the unions, tri- second greatest prime minister of the 20th break the law or umphing in a far-off war, and selling off state century” on a visit to her home in London in industries at a record pace. She left behind a 1998. He described her as an “exquisite com- have a history of leaner government and more prosperous na- bination of strength and charm.” criminal activity tion by the time a political mutiny ousted her “It was my great privilege over the years from No. 10 Downing Street. to come fully into her orbit,” Starr said in a are the ones who Thatcher’s spokesman, Tim Bell, said the statement. “She annointed me as one of ‘her need to be wary of former prime minister died from a stroke boys.’ All of us adored her. ...She was truly Monday morning at the Ritz hotel in Lon- one of the giants of our time. The world is the watchful eye of don. a better, safer place because of the magnifi- As flags were flown at half-staff at Buck- government.” Photos courtesy of Baylor University Media Communications cent contribution and service of Margaret ingham Palace, Parliament and Downing Thatcher.” Page 2 Lady Margaret Thatcher was a special guest at Baylor on Feb. 23, 1999, when she met with a group of about 60 students in the Armstrong Browning Library Treasure Room and Street for the 87-year-old, praise for Thatch- President Barack Obama said many later spoke to more than 5,000 people in the Ferrell Center on “Challenges Facing the er and her leadership poured in from around Americans “will never forget her stand- 21st Century.” Thatcher passed away from a stroke Monday morning in the Ritz hotel in the world. London. “Margaret Thatcher undoubtedly was SEE THATCHER, page 6 Bear Briefs

The place to go to know the places to go Film provokes talk about Take a seat Tickets are available for President Ken Starr’s global education, inequality On Topic with former By Taylor Rexrode the gender studies minor and in developing countries, low- Sen. George J. Mitchell, Staff Writer senior lecturer in sociology, said income women struggle for just which will take place at her students reacted to the film by a voice. With this film, it brings 7 p.m. April 16 in Waco A documentary screening discussing ways to raise funds for awareness and says, ‘We’re con- Hall. Admission is free, hosted by the School of Education the cause. cerned and we want to lend our but tickets are required. has sparked a discussion among “What a difference this film voice to this effort, to do what Matt Hellman | Lariat photo editor Tickets can be acquired students about global education made for students that saw it,” we can, to liberate our women from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and inequality. Mueller said. “My students talked around the world,’” Mueller said. Baylor’s first lady Alice Starr gives the opening speech at the 2013 Waco The screening of “Girl Rising” to me about uniting together for a Benton Harbor, Mich., senior Walk for Autism on Sunday at Fountain Mall. Monday through Friday was at 3:30 p.m. Monday Kayser university project. It’s a great idea Sarah Johnson, an education ma- at the Bill Daniel Student Auditorium, which was filled to to have a major fund drive to help jor, left the auditorium wanting to Center Ticket Office. near capacity. girls and their international edu- continue the spread of awareness The documentary, directed by cation.” through her future career. Waco, Baylor take Bring your voice Richard E. Robbins, highlights Mueller said another screen- “As an English teacher, one of The Baylor University nine girls living in nine developing is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in the things that I want to do is em- Men’s Choir will hold ing countries and their struggles 345 Draper for those students power my students to think about auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. to attain traditional education in who missed their chance. the world around them. Showing a walk for autism today in the Waco Hall schools. Mueller said “Girl Rising” them that there is a world bigger By Paula Ann Solis Starr noted that the clinic and Staff Writer its research would be an impor- lobby. In the one-hour and 40-min- raises awareness and promotes a than them would help my stu- ute film, the girls tell their differ- global change for girls around the dents see outside their point of tant step for improving patients’ ent stories, involving rape, pover- world. view so that they can help others,” First Lady Alice Starr kicked lives. ty, food insecurity, child marriage, “This is one of several films Johnson said. off the sixth annual Walk for Au- After Starr’s remarks, the slavery and homelessness. that contrast American females Dr. Brooke Blevins, assistant tism on Fountain Mall on Sunday event kicked off to live music for But, as the film title suggests, and those growing up in other so- professor of curriculum and in- by announcing a partnership be- more than 400 walkers to enjoy as the girls rise from their circum- cieties where rights are restricted, struction, helped coordinate the tween Baylor and Scott and White they circled Fountain Mall. stances or vow to fight for equal- where women handle what we screening through 10X10. Healthcare. Entertainers included Eric ity, clinging to a hope that univer- consider half the sky without any 10X10 is a campaign started The partnership would create Huggins and Thomas Smith Un- sal education is imperative. reward for doing so. We find that a diagnostic clinic dedicated to Plugged, Diana Wilcox and the recognizing the onset of intellec- Kathryn Mueller, director of all around the world, particularly SEE page 6 SEE page 6 FILM, tual disabilities. WALK, Rounding up campus news since 1900 TheLariat Best Student Newspaper three years running | Houston Press Club TUESDAY | APRIL 9, 2013 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Lariat Letters Defense of final exams

I read with interest your editorial “Comprehensive finals get an F for effectiveness,” on April 4. I have no doubt you are right when you say students complain about them, and that many students consider college simply as a means to employment. You are also correct that some students do poorly on final exams because “students never learned the material in the first place.” You are exactly and com- pletely wrong, however, in your conclusion that final exams con- tribute to this “instrumentalism.” Students and professors often have different educational goals. Professors want students to learn the material in a meaningful way. Students want to earn a high grade with minimal effort. Those two goals don’t often align, but there are some things we can do to increase the alignment. In a recent, far-ranging review article (see ref- erence below), John Dunlosky and his colleagues evaluated the empir- ical evidence regarding the effectiveness of a number of common study techniques like highlighting, underlining, and re-reading. Only two techniques were considered highly effective: frequent testing and distributed study (rather than NYPD’s own medicine has bitter taste massed study, or “cramming”). mation and expression because the LU (the New York Civil Liberties “I think putting in another layer of and FBI, have taken liberties with Ironically, rather than being the laws have been sanctioned by the Union), who claim that the NYPD so-called supervision or monitor- the people of New York’s privacy cause of “instrumentalism,” com- Editorial people. has engaged in racial profiling by ing can ultimately make this city since the war on terror began. prehensive final exams are perhaps New York City Mayor Michael targeting black and Latino men unsafe.” Bloomberg also said in a Reports of abuse and foul play the single most effective solution Bloomberg and New York Police disproportionately. March 26 press conference, “We by police officers as a result of the to the problem. Throughout our short history, Commissioner Raymond Kelly are Since 2011, the NYPD has been cannot afford to play election year stop-and-frisk policy in this city Baylor faculty are noted for our the trend for the U.S. government launching a campaign to prevent criticized and accused of unneces- politics with the safety of our city, have become far more frequent interest in and dedication to under- during times of war is to restrict the public from monitoring its po- sarily targeting Muslims and other and we cannot afford to roll back than ever before. graduate education. Our president constitutional freedoms while in- lice force with surveillance camer- minorities with questionable sur- the progress of the past twenty In October 2012 the Associated and provost commit significant creasing the power of the govern- as in New York Police Department veillance methods. years. This bill jeopardizes that Press reported on an informant university resources to the issue of ment itself. offices. The at- progress and will put the lives of for the NYPD who was directed to effective classroom teaching. Insti- For example, the Patriot Act, The moni- tacks on 9/11 New Yorkers and our police offi- spy on Muslim mosques and incite tutions like Baylor’s Academy for signed by former President Bush toring system “Bloomberg’s and Kelly’s sparked a cers at risk.” During the press con- hostile reactions from Muslims Teaching and Learning, directed in 2001, significantly loosened by Dr. Lenore Wright, are but one proposed by protest against this bill widespread ference Bloomberg declared that through conversations about ter- the restrictions on government City Council initiative by he would veto the bill if it passed. rorism or jihad. tangible example of this commit- agencies’ intelligence-gathering Speaker Chris- smack of hypocrisy ... the New York In truth, it is no surprise that The theory behind public sur- ment. As professors and educa- methods (i.e. wire tapping) as a tine Quinn, The NYPD in tandem government there is such fierce opposition to veillance is that it has minimal ef- tors, we share your rejection of the response to the terrorist attacks concept of an education as simply called the with the CIA and FBI to specifically the inspector general plan because fect on those who have nothing to of 9/11 and the Jim Crow laws NYPD inspec- spy on Muslim the NYPD and the mayor know ex- hide. People who break the law or a means to a job, and we also share enacted between 1876 and 1965 tor general have taken liberties with communities actly what to expect from a moni- have a history of criminal activ- your disdain of shallow, superficial that disenfranchised the country’s plan, seeks to the people of New York’s and anyone the toring system, modeled after their ity are the only ones who need be learning. We do all we can to dis- black population and perpetuated courage short-term memorization provide over- privacy since the war on government own, only turned against them. wary of the watchful eye of govern- legal discrimination of all minori- sight of the believed to be The argument that police over- ment. for a single test in favor of learn- ties. controversial terror began.” connected with sight would make the city unsafe In practice this theory has ing techniques that promote deep, While the necessity of these ac- practices of the terrorist ide- is weak and ineffectual against the worked fairly well in identifying meaningful, long-term learning. tions can be debated, there is no NYPD, includ- ologies. greater need for people to express criminals so that they can be held However, the one example you question in our minds this mental- ing it’s stop-and-frisk policy. The inspector general plan has their constitutional right to limit accountable to the law. It is impera- chose to criticize, comprehensive ity is hypocritical. The stop-and-frisk policy al- gained wide support among voters government power. The people de- tive to our very freedom that this final exams, is one of our most ef- In the post 9-11 era, this con- lows New York police officers to and lawmakers of New York, who serve oversight on the NYPD. theory applies to the government fective techniques for minimizing flict once again raised its ugly conduct random pat-downs of see the act as a necessary limit on Bloomberg’s and Kelly’s pro- as well. rote memorization. head, this time via actions of the those they deem suspicious. government. tests against this bill smack of hy- However, it has become appar- Dr. Charles A. Weaver III is a New York Police Department. The It has been called discrimina- On March 27, The Huffington pocrisy in one of the largest city ent that Bloomberg and the NYPD professor of psychology and neuro- government gains more freedom tory by many civil rights groups, Post reported that Kelly responded governments in the world. The don’t like the taste of their own science and director of the under- to regulate the free flow of infor- including the NAACP and NYC- to the inspector general’s plan with, NYPD, in tandem with the CIA medicine. graduate studies department. Viewpoint: American education system lacking

Education is a right that many a teacher who is not only passion- ing limits what students are able nitive psychology George Miller, it people take for granted, which is ate about teaching, but also under- to learn. Children need to have the takes seven times for concepts to sad because people in other coun- stands how to teach a child rare. ability to think critically and solve be stored in long-term memory. tries dream of that opportunity. As Some teachers only expect stu- problems, not just identify them. The brain continues to make college students we should under- dents to memorize information There is also a cultural problem connections until it stops develop- stand how valuable education is they taught from a book. The prob- within our nation. Many don’t view ing; however, a child’s mind makes because it allows us to get ready for lem is that most people forget what learning as a popular thing and those connections more rapidly. the real world. they learned because they only blow it off. Schools continue to fail There is a reason it’s easier However, despite the increase memorize it for a short period of in engaging students because they to learn a language when you’re in the number of people attend- time. don’t know how. Sometimes good younger. Europeans take advan- ing college, education remains a The Atlanta cheating scan- teachers can help solve that prob- tage of that and expose students key issue because America is fall- dal which began in 2009 brought lem, but other times they can’t. to languages early on. In European ing behind several East Asian and light to this issue. Children weren’t There needs to be a cultural shift to school systems language is empha- European countries. passing, so teachers took it upon accept learning, but it’s easier said sized in teaching children early as For daily Exxon Mobil Corp. released a themselves to cheat. However, if than done. well as math. commercial stating that America teachers were to actually relate the Parmida Schahosseini| Sports writer The best way to start is to get Education is a complex issue, ranks No. 25 in math, challenging material to areal-life situation, that kids engaged early. In Europe but it something the nation needs updates, our nation to do better. The com- child would be more likely to learn. neither should tests. I understand many children start elementary to go about solving. These kids are pany began taking on initiative to The problem is that many teach- that there needs to be a universal school between the ages of 3 and 4. the future, and if the problems in solve the problem, but what exactly ers don’t have a choice at times be- standard, but there is too much Young children are extremely curi- our education system don’t get re- follow us is the problem? This issue is com- cause of standardized testing. emphasis on it. Students shouldn’t ous and want to learn as much as solved soon our nation is in serious plex because there are multiple fac- Standardized testing has its learn for a test; they should learn they can. Teaching information at trouble. on Twitter: tors such as the quality of teachers, critics, and rightfully so. Learning to gain knowledge. a young age allows that child to get Parmida Schahhosseini is a ju- standardized testing, funding, etc. should not be confined to a test The point of learning is to make exposed to that idea multiple times nior journalism major from Hous- One of Exxon Mobil’s goals is with four answer choices to bail us us whole, rounded people and to because of the early exposure. Ac- ton. She is a sports writer for the @bulariat to increase teacher quality. Finding out. Life doesn’t work that way and help us understand different ideas cording one of the founders of cog- Lariat. and concepts. Standardized test-

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By Jim Vertuno tionally that we could do better Associated Press [in] how we treat people that have same-sex relationships." AUSTIN — In Texas, where at- According to the National tempts to expand gay rights have Conference of State Legislatures, run into strong opposition from many states have provisions in Republican leaders, state lawmak- their sex offender laws allowing ers are considering new legal pro- some leeway in prosecuting teen- tections for sexually active gay age relationships. They range from teens. exceptions to prosecution and sex Sexual contact between minors offender registration to reduced

Associated Press under the age of 17 is a crime of levels of crimes. Associated Press Israel’s President Shimon Peres, meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the president’s residence on indecency under Texas law. But a But Texas appears to be a rarity In this Nov., 10 2009’s file photo, Monday in Jerusalem. Kerry is looking to breathe new life into dormant Mideast peace talks in meetings Monday "Romeo and Juliet" defense pro- in its "opposite sex" requirement. Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli and Palestinian officials, amid talk of tects teen couples from prosecu- Equality Texas, a gay rights listens during a hearing of the Sen- modifying a decade-old Arab plan that’s long been greeted with skepticism by the Jewish state. tion as long as they are in a con- group, is working with Gonzalez ate Criminal Justice Committee in sensual relationship, both over 14 and Whitmire to change the law. Austin. Whitmire filed a bill where and within three years of age of Equality Texas Executive Di- gay teens in Texas can avoid be- each other. rector Chuck Smith said he doesn't ing prosecuted as sex offenders But the law specifically states in consensual relationships. Het- know of any cases in which gay erosexual teens are currently pro- Kerry makes ambitious that this protection is available teenage couples have been pros- tected. only to couples of the opposite sex. ecuted, but called the distinction Bills scheduled for public hear- that favors heterosexual couples their partner being prosecuted and ings today in House and Senate unfair and said it should be re- forced to register as a sex offender, new Mideast peace push committees remove that language moved. Smith said. to give same-sex teen couples the "Law enforcement does not "We are not advocating teen By Bradley Klapper issue and the region because it is braced the plan and the Palestin- same protection as their hetero- get involved in instances like this sex. No one is advocating teen sex," Associated Press vital really to American interests ians oppose any changes to it, the sexual peers. if they are of opposite sex," Smith Smith said. and regional interests to try and basic parameters seem to be gain- Sen. John Whitmire, a Hous- said. "It should be no different" if Whitmire is confident his com- JERUSALEM — Secretary of advance the peace process and ing traction as a framework for fu- ton Democrat and longtime chair- the couple is gay, he said. mittee will approve the change. State John Kerry worked Monday because this festering absence of ture talks between the Israelis and man of the Senate Criminal Justice Jonathan Saenz, president of Getting it passed by the full Senate to corral Israeli and Palestinian peace is used by groups every- Palestinians. Arab League chief committee, said he filed his bill out the conservative group Texas Val- and House is much more uncer- leaders into a new and ambitious where to recruit and encourage Nabil El-Araby and Qatar's prime of a "sense of fairness." If a couple ues, which recently staged a rally tain. The state's Republican leader- peace process that includes reviv- extremism,” Kerry told reporters. minister will lead a delegation to meets the age and consent criteria, against gay rights at the state Capi- ship, notably Gov. Rick Perry, has ing parts of a long-dormant plan “Both sides mistrust each other Washington this month to discuss there should be no difference in the tol, questioned whether the bills been against to gay rights in the embraced by the Arab world a de- deeply and there are reasons that the initiative with Kerry, Arab of- law based on their sexual orienta- are a way for "more kids that are past. cade ago, officials said. mistrust has built up,” he added. ficials said. tion, he said. under 18 [to] have sex?" Texas has a constitutional The 2002 initiative that Kerry “I am convinced that we can break Kerry, however, is seeking new Rep. Mary Gonzalez, an El Paso Saenz called the bills "part of amendment banning gay marriage. wants to revive parts of would that down.” conditions to sweeten the deal for Democrat, is the author of the the gay community's agenda," but And despite a 2003 ruling by the have provided Israel recognition Kerry's foremost goal is to Israel, officials said. 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U.S. Supreme Court that struck throughout the Arab world in ex- restart direct Israeli-Palestinian estinian officials say he has talked "In this day and time, I recog- Gay teens who contract a sexu- down the state law criminalizing change for a pullout from territory peace talks that have hardly taken about upgraded guarantees for Is- nize that people of the same sex ally transmitted disease may be de- gay sex, the law technically is still conquered in 1967. place at all over the last 4½ years. rael's security and allowances for become partners," Whitmire said. terred from seeking treatment un- on the books under a notation that On his third trip to Jerusalem And, in a break from previous border adjustments based on mu- "I think there's a recognition na- der the law as it stands, for fear of it is unconstitutional. in the last two weeks, Kerry com- American-led efforts, he also wants tual agreement. mitted himself to a multi-month to focus on a modified version of A senior State Department of- peace push that could mean nu- the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. ficial would only say Kerry wanted CLASSIFIEDS Call Today! 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By Ashley Pereyra Pezzia has a master’s degree in holism in the communities. Part of Reporter Public Health from the Univer- her talk will focus on alcoholism. sity of North Texas Health Science In particular, she will talk about Students can come see anthro- Center in Fort Worth. the pathways to recovery and what pology meet health sciences this “I really try to bring in both barriers the people she researched afternoon. anthropology and public health to face when they look into recovery. Assistant professor of anthro- bring in my background in envi- Pezzia said that she is going pology candidate Carla Pezzia’s ronmental health and epidemiolo- to also focus on the prevalence lecture, “Faces We See, Hearts We gy,” Pezzia said. “So the prevalence of mental illness in the Kaqchikel Do Not Know: Intersubjectivity, work, the prevalence survey that I Maya community. Mental Health, and Environment did, was more a public health ap- For example, she will cover amongst the Kaqchikel Maya,” proach as opposed to a traditional what percentages and types of combines public health and an- anthropological approach.“ mental illnesses that occur. thropological approaches to ana- The lecture will cover Pezzia’s lyze indigenous populations. work in the western highlands of For more information on this The lecture will take place at Guatemala. lecture, call the department of an- 3:30 p.m. today in C105 Baylor Sci- There, she worked on her doc- thropology at 254-710-4084. ences Building. toral dissertation — studying alco- Going gambling: Texas casino referendum gaining big support

By Chris Tomlinson limited number of casinos and the of tax revenue would go to reduce Associated Press protection of the public, includ- property taxes, the city and county ing those with a moral objections, would get 5 percent each and the AUSTIN — A proposed con- comes from the fact that it is a con- remaining 5 percent would be stitutional referendum to allow ca- stitutional amendment,” Carona spent to prosecute gambling-relat- sino gambling in Texas got a boost said. “Once the language is agreed ed crime and help those with gam- Monday when a Dallas-area sena- upon and sent to the voters, the bling addictions. tor announced that interest groups voters get to choose, and legisla- Religious organizations, a few had united behind a measure he tors can't come along and change it conservative groups and some introduced at the Texas Legisla- without voters being re-engaged.” liberals oppose gambling because ture. The proposal would allow one they say it's harmful to the com- Republican Sen. John Carona casino each in Dallas, Fort Worth munity and poor people often suf- said that big casinos and race and San Antonio with three ad- fer the most. tracks had agreed to support his ditional casinos along the coast. Former Texas Sen. John Mont- proposed constitutional amend- Three racetracks in Dallas-Fort ford, spokesman for the pro-gam- ment. If approved by lawmakers Worth, San Antonio and Houston bling group Let Texans Decide, and voters, it would allow 21 ca- could operate casinos and nine said studies show that Texans sinos statewide and create a gam- small race tracks could apply for spend nearly $3 billion visiting ca- bling commission. licenses to operate casinos or slot sinos and racetracks in neighbor- In the past, casino opera- machines. ing states and that Texans should tors, horse and dog owners, horse The three federally recognized be allowed to vote on whether to breeders and the state's federally Indian tribes would also each have allow casinos. Texas is one of only recognized tribes couldn't agree on a casino license. The amendment 10 states that still ban all casino expanding Texas gambling, often would only allow two casinos per gambling. trying to make sure that any effort county and no more than three in a “We feel the people of Texas are to legalize would guarantee them major metropolitan area. smart enough, educated enough a minimum market share. Carona The state would tax gambling and certainly savvy enough about said that unity behind the proposal revenue at 20 percent, unless the what's going on that they ought to was a success, even if the bill does operator invested more than $1 decide this issue for themselves,” not pass this year. billion, and then the rate would he said. “This bill provides for a very be 15 percent. At least 85 percent TUESDAY | APRIL 9, 2013 | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com ZTA stomps to the top with Michael Jackson-themed act

By Madison Ferril ry, but Baylor Transfer Council had chael Jackson, and the show’s host “I already knew because the di- Reporter the higher score. was comedian Walter Campbell. rector of campus productions text- StompFest H o u s t o n ed me after the show about what For the fourth year in a row, is a step show senior Ange- happened,” Nguyen said. the women of Zeta Tau Alpha can sponsored “When we won, I was line Nguyen, All ticket sales, about $4,000, claim victory at StompFest. Zeta by the Stu- the co-captain will go to benefit Sickle Cell Ane- Tau Alpha beat six other teams for dent Activities positively ecstatic. It of the Asian mia, Zeta Phi Beta’s national phi- the StompFest title with its Holly- Council and felt like a lot of pressure Student Asso- lanthropy. Additional money will wood-inspired step routine. Zeta Phi Beta. was lifted off my ciation stomp be donated to the charities each The Baylor Transfer Council Teams create team, said she winning organization sponsored: won best independent organiza- step routines shoulders and I was so met with the the American Cancer Society for tion, and Zeta Tau Alpha won for and compete to proud of my girls.” student activi- Baylor Transfer Council and the best Greek organization. Baylor win money for ties director, a ZTA Foundation for Zeta Tau Al- Transfer Council also won audi- their sponsored Sara Buhrman | ZTA team representative pha. Money will also go to Fuzzy ence favorite. Audience members charity. Teams captain from the Baylor Friends for the Asian Student As- texted in their votes for the audi- are assigned Transfer Coun- sociation due to the mishap. ence favorite after the acts ended. a coach from cil and Zeta Phi The ZTA Foundation is Zeta Due to a mishap, Asian Student Zeta Phi Beta Beta after find- Tau Alpha’s philanthropy, which Association was announced as the to help with their routines. This ing out the results were incorrectly benefits organizations research- winner of the independent catego- year’s StompFest theme was Mi- announced. ing breast cancer and helping raise breast cancer awareness. The American Cancer Society is a national organization dedicated to cancer research and prevention. Fuzzy Friends Rescue is a local nonprofit, no-kill shelter. Aurora, Colo., senior and ZTA team captain Sara Buhrman said the ZTA team worked on the routine for four weeks, not counting Monica Lake | Lariat Photographer spring break. As the captain, she Zeta Tau Alpha placed first with its Michael Jackson-themed step routine said it was her responsibility to cre- Friday at StompFest 2013 hosted by Zeta Phi Beta sorority and benefitting ate a practice schedule, help with its national philanthropy, Sickle Cell Anemia. choreography along with the team spring break, a lot of hours each coach, and decide on the costumes. the end of practice time. week and a lot of late nights. It’s “When we won, I was posi- “We didn’t get to work with been pretty busy.” tively ecstatic,” our coach as Dallas freshman Wendy Taylor, Buhrman said. much as we who also participated in StompFest “It felt like a lot “It was such an wanted to be- said she was excited when Zeta Tau of pressure was cause he didn’t adrenaline rush. When Alpha was announced the winner. lifted off of my realize what a “It was such an adrenaline shoulders and I we finished, I couldn’t time commit- rush,” Taylor said. “When we fin- was so proud of believe it was over. It ment Stomp- ished, I couldn’t believe it was over. my girls.” fest is, but a was such a blur.” It was such a blur.” Nguyen coach came in The African Student Associa- said her team the last week Wendy Taylor | Dallas freshman tion performed a show before the worked on of practices acts began, combining hip hop their routine and helped us,” with traditional African dance. three times a Nguyen said. The Baylor Dance Society also per- week. Along Garland se- formed after all the Stompfest acts with Tulsa, Okla., junior Bryan Jan, nior Zara Black said she has com- were complete. she made sure everyone came to peted in Stompfest with Zeta Tau Other competing teams includ- practice on time and made sure the Alpha for three years. Travis Taylor | Lariat Photographer ed Kappa Alpha Theta, Student steps were clean. Nguyen said the “It feels like all the hard work is The Baylor Transfer Council placed first for independent organizations at StompFest 2013 on Friday at Waco Hall. Foundation, Alpha Delta Pi and team had to change coaches near finally worth it,” Black said. “We’ve Baylor Transfer Council stomped for the American Cancer Society. been working on this since before Alpha Chi Omega. Vitek’s BBQ’s Gut Pak named College Eats Bracket Battle champion

By Linda Wilkins Keith said all age groups and The polls for the final competi- City Editor students were involved in voting. tion closed at 4 p.m. Friday. The From the elementary level to the Gut Pak earned 15,025 votes and Vitek’s BBQ Gut Pak is officially university level, she said, everyone the Marquette from Marquette the Best College Eat, according to a had to cast a vote. University earned 14,035 votes. Battle Bracket hosted by the Cook- Keith said she thinks the win The polls remained open for 48 ing Channel. will help increase awareness of hours. The overall competition be- Cooking Channel made the fi- the Gut Pak and of the restaurant. gan March 15. nalized announcement Saturday. Keith said even people who live out Alison Sickelka, site manager Julie “Vitek” Keith, a fourth- of state helped in the competition for the Cooking Channel, said the generation owner of Vitek’s BBQ, by telling their friends about the competition might be repeated in said Vitek’s loved the competition. Gut Pak. the future. She said she felt the Vitek’s fan base A victory party is in the plan- She said the recipes for the 32 deserved the credit for helping the ning stages, Keith said. She said original dishes that were in the Gut Pak win the competition. everyone would be invited. competition are on the Cook- “It was awesome,” she said. “We Keith said information about ing Channel’s website: http://blog. are basically at the point of telling the party would most likely be on cookingchanneltv.com/. She said everyone thank you for voting. We Vitek’s Facebook page or show up the recipes are interpretations by feel like the customers and the fan on Twitter, @gutpak. She said a the Cooking Channel’s kitchens of Travis Taylor | Lariat Photographer base had to be a part of it to have free Gut Pak giveaway might be of- the real recipes. Vitek’s BBQ was announced as the champion of the Cooking Channel Bracket Battle Saturday. The Gut Pak that title.” fered as well. earned 15,025 votes as opposed to the Marquette from Marquette University’s 14,035 votes.

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By Daniel Hill Baylor’s offense didn’t skip a senior Kelvin Palmer moved from Sports Writer beat when Florence stepped in for center to right tackle to replace the RG3, and Petty figures to be the injured Baker. Fresh off of three straight bowl next quarterback in line for Bay- Sophomore Desmine Hilliard game appearances and back-to- lor’s stat-happy offense. started at right guard. Sophomore back bowl wins, Baylor football The offense also showed bal- Spencer Drango was at his usual looks to win the Big 12 Conference ance during the spring game be- spot at left tackle and senior Cyril this season. tween the aerial attack and the Richardson stayed at left guard to Baylor football concluded ground game. Talented running make the left side of the offensive spring practice on Saturday with backs, senior Glasco Martin and line the strongest area of the unit. the annual spring game. It was a junior Lache Seastrunk are the The first-team defense has also chance for Baylor fans to get a peak thunder and lightning combo in made a few changes. Senior Ah- at this fall’s football team. Baylor’s backfield. mad Dixon, who last year played With eight starters returning to defensive coordinator Phil Ben- the defense, playmakers at the of- nett’s “Bear position,” which is a fensive skill positions and a domi- defensive back that tends to play nating offensive line stocked with closer to the line of scrimmage, has future NFL talent, the Bears have moved back into the secondary to immense potential for the 2013 play safety. Senior Sam Holl has season. moved from safety to the Bear po- Nick Florence replaced Robert sition. The move isn’t set in stone as Griffin III by setting a school re- of yet, but the position changes will cord with 4,309 passing yards last bring flexibility to Baylor’s defense. season. The Bears’ projected start- Holl, a physical player with ing quarterback next season, ju- range, will have the ability to play nior Bryce Petty, is larger in stature inside the box and have more op- than any of his predecessors. portunities to attack against the Petty brings another dimension run. Dixon will get a chance to to the offense. Griffin and Flor- match up on defensive backs with ence were skilled runners, but they his elite speed and bring an intimi- didn’t have the ability to run with Ahmad Dixon | Senior Safety dating fear factor to the backside of power and lower their shoulders the defense with knockout shots on like Petty will do this fall. Behind the physical offensive opposing wide receivers. Moving Aside from running, Petty is line, Martin rushed for 114 yards to safety will also give Dixon a bet- a gifted passer. At 6-feet-3-inch- and three touchdowns on 12 car- ter read of the field and hopefully es and 235 pounds, Petty has a ries, while Seastrunk added 90 quicken his reaction time to rally rocket arm and superb mobil- yards off 10 rushes and scored on to the ball. ity. He displayed his arm strength a 44-yard touchdown run where he “Everybody has bought in,” with a 55-yard touchdown pass to went nearly untouched. Dixon said. “That is not to say that sophomore wide receiver Jay Lee “I think we handed the ball we weren’t bought in last season, on Saturday. Petty also displayed off 300 times for 7,000 yards so it but there is a difference between his understanding of head coach made my job easy, makes it fun,” buying into a program that you Art Briles’ offense by completing Petty said. “That is our offense. The have been in for two or three years. 13-15 passes for 181 yards and two run sets up the pass so it was fun to Now everybody knows what is go- touchdowns. see those guys get up and work and ing on and knows the ins and outs “Physically, he has a chance to do what they do.” of the defense. We know what can be a very dominant quarterback, Starting junior right tackle Troy kill us and what can help us. but it’s a very mental game, so what Baker tore his ACL earlier in the With spring practice over, the you have to do is match it all to- offseason, so the offensive line had Bears now move into summer to shuffle some first-unit players conditioning and then begin fall gether, your physicalness and your Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletic Communications intellectualness and creativeness around to fill the gap. Senior Ste- training camp before the season Junior quarterback Bryce Petty rolls out and makes a throw down the field Saturday in Baylor’s spring game. The and instinctiveness,” Briles said. “It fan Huber, who had been playing starts on Aug. 31 against Wofford Bears will begin the fall season on Aug. 31 against Wofford. all has to come together.” right guard, shifted to center, and at Floyd Casey Stadium. Softball looks to bounce back from Oklahoma series By Parmida Schahhosseini Sports Writer

The No. 17 Lady Bears will play the Texas State Bobcats for the second time this season at 6 p.m. today in San Marcos. The Lady Bears (29-10, 3-5 Big 12) will try to bounce back after losing three straight games against No. 1 Oklahoma. Texas State (9- 28) comes in with a two-game winning streak despite its struggles. This game will provide an opportunity for Baylor to boost its confidence before continuing with conference play Friday. “That’s what we’re trying to do,” freshman outfielder Linsey Hays said. “[We are] trying to get better every weekend, every game.” The last time the two teams played, Baylor won 10-2 and the game lasted five innings. Freshman infielder Sarah Smith had a break out game going 3-3 with a home run. Sophomore shortstop Jordan Strickland also had a productive day with three RBIs. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Senior outfielder Kathy Shelton slides into second base against Southern “I am disappointed to Mississippi on Feb. 12. not come away from Courtney Repka struggled against Harris leads the team with 24 RBIs. this weekend with Oklahoma, forcing Moore to put in Baylor can also take advantage a win. We were in additional relief pitchers. of the Texas State defense because every game, but little Freshman right-handed pitcher of the runs it allows. Despite pro- Heather Stearns (9-4) has been a ducing a lot of hits, it has been out- breakdowns led to big good No. 2 option for Moore, strik- scored 116-193. innings.” ing out 107 batters. Stearns has al- Smith has been reliable for lowed 23 runs on 49 hits this sea- Moore. Glenn Moore | Head Coach son, but has only walked 14 batters. She got on base twice against “I am disappointed to not come Oklahoma on Sunday during her away from this weekend with a three at-bats. She leads the team win,” Moore said after the losses with a .312 batting average. “Our offense allowed us to try to Oklahoma. “We were in every “When someone else hits, I some things and open the game game, but little breakdowns led to want to hit,” Smith said. “Every- up,” head coach Glenn Moore said big innings. I thought we had good body then just starts hitting.” after the first win. “We got a chance offensive game plans and perfor- Sophomore outfielder Kaitlyn to work on a couple things defen- mances on Friday and Saturday, Thumann struggled against Okla- sively, and learn from mistakes we and we have to get better from this homa pitcher Keilani Ricketts. made.” weekend.” However, Thumann has been Baylor has been efficient against Texas State’s offense has strug- effective most of the year with a unranked teams, outscoring oppo- gled this season, so Baylor has an .410 batting average along with nents 152-43. opportunity to get its pitching staff a .590 slugging percentage. Thu- The pitching staff has strug- some confidence. The Bobcats only mann also leads the team with 32 gled as of late. Junior left-handed have one hitter averaging over .300, runs. pitcher Whitney Canion (15-5) has but have six over .250. Senior center fielder Kathy struck out 173 batters, but allowed Bobcat senior first baseman Shelton also hits above a .400 and 42 runs on 75 hits. Canion has also Haley Lemons has 11 RBIs and leads the team with 53 hits. Shel- allowed 52 walks. produced 16 runs on 34 hits. Soph- ton also has 15 RBIs and scored 29 Senior right-handed pitcher omore third baseman Courtney runs this season. TUESDAY | APRIL 9, 2013 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com SCORE from Page 1 FILM from Page 1 was incorrect. morning, the department of student ac- the competition. by a group of award winning ABC News for school.” “We instantly realized that the mistake tivities and representatives from each or- “We’re a little disappointed that we journalists in association with The Docu- The film will be in Regal Cinemas -na had been made,” Mathis said, “but we did ganization came up with a way to try and didn’t get to celebrate like the other teams mentary Group and Vulcan Productions tionwide between April 19 and 25. not, however, realize how quickly groups rectify the situation. did,” Tunwar said, “but we do appreciate to reach global audiences and inspire indi- Viewers can reserve seats at viewings in were leaving. Groups had left before we The winning organization receives that they are trying to reconcile the situ- viduals to take action for girls. According to Dallas, Round Rock and Killeen by visiting were able to come to a consensus about $750 to donate to the philanthropy of ation.” the website they believe that educating girls the “Girl Rising” website, www.10x10act. how to rectify the situation.” their choice. The Transfer Council and Senior and president of ASA, Angeline in developing nations will change the world. org. The chair of Zeta Phi Beta simply mis- ASA will both receive the prize money Nguyen expressed similar sentiments to She hopes that students will realize the Supporters can join the education con- spoke the results. However, the mistake to donate to the American Cancer Soci- Tunwar’s. opportunity. versation through Twitter by using the was not corrected until later that night ety and Fuzzy Friends, respectively. The “Stompfest is a huge part of ASA’s leg- “As the film talks about, educating girls hashtag “#GirlRising” or by joining the Bay- when the leaders of each organization Transfer Council will be awarded the title acy, so we were upset,” Nguyen said, “but is the highest return investment for ending lor Girl Rising Facebook page. were contacted. of first-place winners in the category. ASA we do think that BTC deserves it. And in the cycle of poverty,” Blevins said. “We have Students can also donate toward the “She felt very apologetic for having will get to keep their trophy. the end it’s about the charity.” the opportunity to change the lives of girls 10x10 Fund for Girls’ Education by tex- misspoke,” Mathis said, “but she knew Mathis said that student activities and Mathis said that immediately after re- around the world in ways that are not too ting “GIVE” to 55155 or by going online to right away that it was just a simple slip of Zeta Phi Beta wanted to remain fair in alzing their mistake, they wanted to make difficult, by supporting and providing funds 10x10act.org/give. the tongue.” their decision making. sure it was corrected. Despite the mistake, Mathis said that “We wanted to ensure we were re- “I would like to reiterate that both the from Page 1 they try to make sure all of the results are warding both groups for their excellence.” department of student activities and Zeta WALK correct for every show they put on. Mathis said, “but also ensure that the right Phi Beta are very dedicated to making Shane Howard Band. “It’s nice that they get to come and enjoy “We make sure we play close attention group got the correct title.” sure that the programs we work on to- Children enjoyed games such as the themselves and not have to worry about be- to all of our numbers,” Mathis said, “We Jonathan Tunwar, Senior and presi- gether are excellent,” Mathis said. beanbag toss, while other areas were dedi- ing stigmatized,” Skipper said. double and triple-checked our scores.” dent of The Transfer Council, said that The statement can be read in full on cated specifically to the needs of autistic Anita Karney, the event coordinator After meeting together on Monday they spent about a month preparing for the Lariat website. children. and a board member of the Heart of Texas One station made sensory balloons— Autism Network, was present with her son, THATCHER from Page 1 deflated balloons filled with dried beans who was diagnosed with autism. and rice. Starr visited with several families ing shoulder to shoulder with President way, and envisioned a classless society stayed too long. The rough texture, when squeezed by a throughout the event, answering questions (Ronald) Reagan, reminding the world that rewarded hard work and determina- For Conservatives in Parliament, it person on the autism spectrum, can create from parents and interacting with children. that we are not simply carried along by the tion. was a question of survival. They feared a calm feeling by activating senses in the She also made stops at several of the currents of history. We can shape them She was a trailblazer who at first be- vengeful voters would turn them out of hand. organizations’ booths, thanking them for with moral conviction, unyielding cour- lieved trailblazing impossible: Thatcher office at the next election, and for many Children also decorated large puzzle their efforts and applauding their hard work age and iron will.” told the Liverpool Daily Post in 1974 that that fear trumped any gratitude they pieces, the international symbol for autism, in the autism community. Queen Elizabeth II authorized a cer- she did not think a woman would serve might have felt for their longtime leader. at coloring stations. One such organization was nonPareill emonial funeral — a step short of a state as party leader or prime minister during Eight months after the riots, Thatcher Similar pieces will be used as decora- Institute, a nonprofit technology company funeral — to be held for Thatcher at St. her lifetime. was gone, struggling to hold back tears as tions at the new center at Scott and White, based in Plano that focuses their energy Paul’s Cathedral in London next week But once in power, she never showed she left Downing Street after being ousted which is scheduled to open next fall, Starr on what they believe to be the most under- with military honors. an ounce of doubt. by her own party. said. served subpopulation in the autism com- Prime Minister David Cameron said Margaret Thatcher first won elec- It was a bitter end for Thatcher’s active Starr said she is excited about the part- munity: adults. Parliament would be recalled from recess tion to Parliament in 1959, representing political career — her family said she felt nership with Scott and White and men- “We’re training them in high technol- on Wednesday so lawmakers could pay Finchley in north London. She climbed a keen sense of betrayal even years later. tioned that her commitment to the autism ogy schools much like you would find at tribute. the Conservative Party ladder quickly, In 1992, she was appointed in the community began years ago as a sopho- a university or at a vocational school and For admirers, Thatcher was a savior joining the Cabinet as education secretary House of Lords, taking the title Baroness more in college. we’re employing them to build apps and who rescued Britain from ruin and laid in 1970. Thatcher of Kesteven. “I was an intern and I worked with chil- games for iPhones and Androids,” said the groundwork for an extraordinary eco- As prime minister, she sold off one Thatcher wrote several best-selling dren who suffered from brain damage, and Gary Moore, co-founder of the nonPareil nomic renaissance. For critics, she was a state industry after another. She was memoirs after leaving office and was a fre- since then, I knew this was my passion,” she Institute. heartless tyrant who ushered in an era of proud of her government’s role in priva- quent speaker on the international circuit said. Several families visited with Moore and greed that kicked the weak out onto the tizing some public housing, turning ten- before she suffered several small strokes One volunteer, Victoria graduate stu- representatives from other organizations streets and let the rich become filthy rich. ants into homeowners. that in 2002 led her to curtail her lucrative dent, Sarah Skipper, shares Starr’s passion throughout the day and enjoyed the walk “Let us not kid ourselves. She was a She trampled over cautionary ad- public speaking career. on a more personal level. that was designed to feel like a festival. very divisive figure,” said Bernard Ing- vice from her own ministers in 1989 and Denis Thatcher died the following “My brother is autistic, so I’ve been re- Though many had fun, the event was a ham, Thatcher’s press secretary for her 1990 by imposing a hugely controversial year; they had been married more than ally involved with raising awareness and critical learning opportunity for the com- entire term. “She was a real toughie. She “community charge” tax that was quickly half a century. got hooked with the Heart of Texas Autism munity. was a patriot with a great love for this dubbed a “poll tax” by opponents. Thatcher’s later years were marred by Network early on,” Skipper said. Melinda Bell, Heart of Texas Autism country, and she raised the standing of Tens of thousands of protesters took her son Mark Thatcher’s murky involve- Though her brother could not make it to Network board member and mother of an Britain abroad.” to the streets in London and other cities, ment in bankrolling a 2004 coup in Equa- Sunday’s walk, Skipper said she volunteers autistic child, said this event is about re- Thatcher was the first — and still only leading to some of the worst riots in the torial Guinea. and walks in his honor. minding families that they’re not out there — female prime minister in Britain’s his- British capital in more than a century. She suffered from dementia in her fi- Skipper said in the last five years work- alone. tory. But she often found feminists tire- The shocking sight of Trafalgar Square nal years, and her public appearances being as a volunteer coordinator, the most en- For more information about the Heart some. turned into a smoldering battleground on came increasingly rare. joyable part of the walks for her is getting to of Texas Autism Network or Baylor’s Au- A grocer’s daughter, she rose to the top March 31, 1990, helped convince many Alexa Brackin contributed to this story. see how much fun the kids and their fami- tism center, visit hotautismnetwork.org of Britain’s snobbish hierarchy the hard Conservative figures that Thatcher had lies have. Alexa Brackin contributed to this story.