Officials Rally Behind Mammoth Site

WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE

TheTHURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011Baylor www.baylorlariat.comLariat SPORTS Page 7 NEWS Page 5 A&E Page 6 Tennis wins title Walk the talk Celebs spout off Men’s tennis defeats Texas A&M, Business students talk about the This week’s edition of relevant 5-2, capturing the Big 12 regular management information systems celebrity retweets includes humor season championship program’s emphasis on leadership from TV host Stephen Colbert Vol. 112 No. 48 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> Made at Baylor Officials rally behind mammoth site The family and consumer sciences department is Flores to speak ley Hutchison and John Cornyn stand and interpret the behavior preparing to host a fashion brought the new legislation forth and biology of the mammoths, on April 14. this national recognition would al- show that features the work Tuesday, urges “I am proud to work with Sena- low us to maximize the value of the of students tor Cornyn and Senator Hutchi- Waco Mammoth National Monu- Page 6 national status son to recognize this remarkably ment as a true national treasure.” unique scientific discovery located This is the site’s second chance for historic site in our own backyard,” Flores said at becoming a national monu- >> Get in the kitchen By Sara Tirrito in a press release. “This legisla- ment; previous legislation con- Check out an easy recipe for Staff Writer tion would give Central Texas the cerning the site died in the U.S. beefy baked ziti, just in time opportunity to lay claim to the Senate last year. But Jennifer Petit, for Easter dinner U.S. Rep. Bill Flores will visit unique history of an extinct spe- the site’s education coordinator, Page 6 the Waco Mammoth Site on Tues- cies, while providing education said she believes the new legisla- day to rally support for legislation and enjoyment for families and tion faces better odds. that would classify the site as a students visiting from all over the “The outlook is very hopeful >> No place like home Jed dean | Lariat Photo editor national monument and establish country and throughout the world and it does look a lot better than it The Lady Bears softball team it as a unit of the National Park and benefiting future generations did last time,” Petit said. The Waco Mammoth Site is in the process of applying for national Service. for many years to come. As visitors returns home after a long monument status. Similar legislation was put in the works last year but Flores and Texas Sens. Kay Bai- and researchers grow to under- road trip and defeats UTSA, died in the U.S. Senate. SEE MAMMOTH, page 8 5-0 Page 7

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Lariat on Twitter topics The Lariat’s Twitter account By Caitlin Giddens keeps followers up to date Reporter on breaking news stories. As Texas temperatures and Follow us today! academic pressure rise, one Bay- lor organization is offering stu- baylorlariat.com dents solace in cool, inexpensive popsicles. The popsicle stand, sponsored by Fellowship Among Viewpoints Matt heLLMan | Lariat PhotograPher Cultures, Ethnicities and Shades, can be found during lunchtime each Monday and Wednesday Can we get much higher? in the Baylor Sciences Building “In addition, lobby. F.A.C.E.S. also sells pop- the new [sexting] During Hump Day, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha Wednesday, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha, including Waco senior sicles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Gordon Palmer, Houston junior Joshua Farris, Richmond junior Glenn Starks, Longview junior Dexter Dafney-Craig and Port Arthur senior Thursday at the Bill Daniel Stu- laws take into Stetson Olaye performed a step show in front of the Marrs McLean Gymnasium. dent Center. consideration the But more than selling a tasty treat, F.A.C.E.S. hopes to raise different scenarios money for a scholarship for a lo- and ends of the cal high school student. And by reaching out to the community, spectrum related Makeup-free day celebrates true beauty F.A.C.E.S. strives to become bet- to each issues. For ter known on campus. By Molly Dunn campaign addresses, like diversi- “With the stand, we hope to example, the four- Reporter ty, acceptance, positive self-image promote multiculturalism on year age restriction and role modeling,” Wood said. campus, and show how diversity Members of the I Heart Me Wood said the concept of not is expanding yourself,” Austin for the adjustment campaign raised awareness for wearing makeup for a day has senior Kyneshawau Hurd, trea- of statutory rape women by not wearing makeup been done by other groups, such surer of F.A.C.E.S., said. “The and sporting their I Heart Me T- as Seventeen magazine, the To- discussions we have in F.A.C.E.S. laws ensures that shirts Wednesday. The no-make- day Show and various Facebook are great, but a lot of people are adults will still not up day was in conjunction with groups. missing out. Because at Baylor, the campaign’s “I Heart Me Day.” “We thought this would be when people hear multicultural- be permitted to prey Dr. Emma Wood, staff psy- pretty good to use on I Heart ism they think the majority can’t on minors.” chologist in Baylor’s Counseling Me Day, kind of doing a similar be included.” Center, created the I Heart Me concept in order to build aware- Instead, F.A.C.E.S. invites all campaign this semester and plans ness over issues regarding media students to join the cultural dis- Page 2 to promote awareness and action competence,” Wood said. “We cussion and feel comfortable. In of certain issues next semester talk a lot about being a critical fact, the organization was created by joining them with I Heart Me consumer of media and some of as a comfort zone for ethnic dis- days. the kind of misleading things that Bear Briefs Matt heLLMan | Lariat PhotograPher cussions free of judgment. “Our desire is to have just advertisements promote. That’s “We began two years ago with days throughout the year that are all involved in the I Heart Me The place to go to know Baylor’s I Heart Me campaign is hosted by, from left, Fayetteville, Ga., one discussion from a group of I Heart Me days where people the places to go campaign.” doctoral candidate Shehzad Jooma; Longmont, Colo., doctoral candi- girls living in East Arbors,” Fort would wear their T-shirts, and Wood said that 43 percent of date Laura Sejud; Fremont, Calif., doctoral candidate Crystal Lee; Waco Worth senior Alison Whitaker, part of that is to promote aware- doctoral candidate Kara Emery; Counseling Services psychologist ness of some of the issues the SEE MAKEUP, page 8 SEE FACES, page 8 Women’s tennis wins Emma Wood; and 2003 Baylor alumnus Russ Wood. The Lady Bears defeated Texas A&M Wednesday in College Station, 5-2, and BU sustainability lauded for athletic recycling efforts clinched at least a share of the Big 12 championship in By Leigh Ann Henry son, Baylor tripled the amount ability schools and get them to smaller student body can make an a very recognizable department the process. The team will Reporter of recycled materials from 2009, recognize that we are, if not there impact even on a national level.” that plays a great role in terms of take on Texas Tech at 6 p.m. which made for 6.5 tons of waste already, on our way,” Getterman Tom Hill, senior associate leadership,” Ian McCaw, athletics today at the Baylor Tennis The Baylor sustainability de- diverted from landfills. said. athletic director, said recycling at director, said. Center. partment received a national Smith Getterman, sustainabil- The competition requires the athletic events isn’t new. Floyd Casey Stadium boasts award on April 15 for recycling ef- ity coordinator at Baylor, said the production of a video detailing “We have had a recycling more than 160 recycling recep- forts implemented at home foot- sustainability department is still campus recycling efforts. program for several years, but tacles. ball games. growing and he wasn’t expecting Arlington junior Christine it wasn’t until Smith Getterman McCaw said the recycling ef- The National Wildlife Federa- to win, but wanted to enter so Lau created the video, which can got on board that we were able to fort has migrated to other athletic tion’s Chill Out: Climate Action people will know what Baylor is be viewed on the National Wild- record and track our results. He events as well, including basket- on Campus involved schools from doing. life Federation’s website, www. has renewed and re-energized the ball and several others. all over the nation. “This is the first time we’ve en- nwf.org. cause,” Hill said. “God’s been very gracious to The competition breaks down tered the competition. We saw it “I went in to the video not Getterman praised team effort us and this is one way for us to be into six categories. Baylor entered as an opportunity for us to enter knowing what the result was go- between the sustainability depart- good stewards of our resources,” and won Green Sporting events the discussion on a national level ing to be. It was just for kicks,” Lau ment and the athletic department. Hill said. and Programs. with some of these other schools said. “It shows that we’re on board “This is a priority for the ath- Through the 2010 football sea- that people see as leading sustain- with going green and that even a letic department as we realize it’s SEE RECYCLE, page 8

Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club THURSDAY| APRIL 21, 2011 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Cutting ties with some friends can be hard, beneficial I have learned something over extremely dramatic about ev- the years through my past friend- erything and I could not rely on, ships and relationships: sometimes even though I was always there for you need to cut all ties with some- them. one. To put it bluntly, these types of This probably sounds extremely mean and makes me seem like a horrible person, but hear me out. My senior year of high school and freshman year of college I was “friends” with this guy who was constantly making promises he would not keep (especially about me and him being together). Me, being young and naïve, be- lieved every single one. He would walk in and out of my life in dramatic fashion and for some reason I always allowed it, accepting every excuse he gave me and believing every “I won’t do it again.” He had had a hard life and I would chalk every lie he told up Amanda Earp | Copy desk chief to that fact. Eventually, I got tired of him always expecting me to be there for friends are not worth the effort and him. I came to the conclusion that I do not need them in my life. “If he was never there for me, why Think about it. Why would you should I be there for him?” want to be friends with someone if During my freshman year of you cannot believe anything they college, he called me one day, af- tell you? ter we had not spoken in a few Why would you want to be months, asking me to meet him to friends with people who think they talk. I reluctantly agreed. are the center of the universe and After listening to his endless everyone should revolve around them? Why would you want friends “Why would you you cannot count on, even though New law makes punishment fairer for you go out of your way to help want to be friends them? You shouldn’t. with someone if Personally, I do not have the time for people like that. So what I sex offenses concerning minors you cannot believe have done is stop talking and hang- anything they tell ing out with these people. The legislation also made law placed unrealistic pressures of minors and young people and Currently, I have a friend going through a situation where my Editorial changes to sexting laws in Texas. on minors and young people. were too harsh for their infrac- you?” advice to her has been to cut a few Previous laws charged minors Statutory rape laws easily ruin tions, allowing simple mistakes Amanda Earp | Copy Desk Chief of her so-called “friends” out of her A new law passed by the Tex- who sent nude pictures of them- the lives of young men and to follow them well into adult- life. as Senate last week makes sex selves or of friends a felony, as women, as they are forced to hood. apologies and how much I meant These “friends” have been treat- laws concerning minors fairer. it was considered possessing or register as a sexual offender for In addition, the new laws to him, he said he had to go but ing her poorly, lying to her and do- A bill written by Sen. Royce trafficking child pornography. the rest of their lives for having take into consideration the dif- wanted to get together the next ing things behind her back. West, D-Dallas, alters the law Sen. Kirk Watson, R-Austin, consensual sex. ferent scenarios and ends of the day. Unlike me, she is a nice person concerning sexual offenders, introduced the law that makes Educational opportunities, spectrum related to each issues. I told him one thing before I who does not like people being stating that Romeo and Juliet sending nude pictures of a mi- work opportunities and housing For example, the four-year age cases, those concerning sex be- left, “If you don’t plan on staying in mad at her. nor a Class C misdemeanor for opportunities are forever closed restriction for the adjustment of my life, I don’t want to talk to you I keep telling her that real tween teenagers, can no longer first-time violators under the age to young people and they are statutory rape laws ensures that be prosecuted if the sex was con- again.” friends would not act this sketchy of 18. unjustly judged by society for- adults will still not be permitted I’ve yet to see or speak to this and that it is OK to cut these peo- sensual and there is less than a According to the Dallas evermore. to prey on minors. four-year age gap between the guy again and I could not be hap- ple out of your life. Morning News, the bill is meant Teenage girls and boys, who And the new laws regarding pier. It has been so relieving to not See, what may seem like a bad couple. to keep up with moving technol- often as a way to gain popular- sexting between minors also The law will prevent young have him in my life. thing actually isn’t. By taking these ogy and the common practice of ity and/or out of ignorance send gives a judge the right to have It also changed my perspec- people out of the equation you will people charged with statutory minors sending nude pictures to nude pictures of themselves, convicted minors and parents rape from having to register as tive on a lot of things. My life went be making your life a lot better. one another, with approximately inadvertently become felons as participate in a sexting educa- from being dramatic with him in Life will be less dramatic, less sex offenders if they are involved 22 percent of teenage girls elec- they traffic “pornographic” pic- tion and awareness program, with a minor that is within their it to completely drama-free with- stressful and you will be surround- tronically sending or posting tures of their own bodies. reinforcing education of minors out him. I am definitely better off ed by people who care about you, age bracket and if the relation- nude pictures of themselves. The former laws did not take over harsh punishment of mi- without him in my life. not just someone who pretends to. ship was consensual. Before these changes, Texas into consideration the ignorance nors. He is not the only person I have Amanda Earp is a journalism cut out of my life. graduate student from New Wa- I have had multiple friends verly and the copy desk chief for the Managing multiple college courses who would lie about things, were Lariat. easier if professors utilize BlackBoard Needed: Your Two Cents $160,000 is a lot of money. I Have you ever wanted to know know I’d love to be making that your grade average for a class half- much per year at some point in “But as a senior way through the semester? my life. You should be able to check But what if I told you Baylor I’ve had my fair on Blackboard, but who knows if Read something here that you spends that much per year on a share of classes, you won the professor jackpot and campuswide software system that and the trend in signed up for one who uses it? is sparingly used. professor-Black- Now, I’m not saying these pro- agree or disagree That system is Blackboard: fessors are bad teachers. the site where students go to get board usage has On the contrary, most of the with? info most of their professors don’t declined.” teachers I’ve had have been excel- bother putting on there. lent and I’ll be proud to graduate James Stockton | Reporter Let us know your thoughts with a OK, maybe not most. with a degree from Baylor. But as a senior I’ve had my fair I only have one thing to ask: letter to the editor share of classes, and the trend in Not to mention the suspense We have a lot on our plates as stu- . professors’ Blackboard usage has we endure in while the system is dents, and being that it’s the 21st declined. James Stockton | Reporter updated only to find that all of that century and we can communicate It’s your way to have a voice in For example, I have one teach- work serves the three people who in high-definition video across the Students are constantly en- er who uses Blackboard (thank actually use it. globe, would it be too difficult to a paper that is for couraged to utilize the resources you, Dr. Burleson). The fact that Baylor spends this throw some grade reports and an given to them while a big one goes I’m taking six classes. money on the system and updates absence record up on Blackboard the Baylor community. untouched by professors. While this may not seem like a shows its think it’s at least worth for your classes? The best part is the students big deal, and for Baylor $160,000 something. I think you’d find it just as con- want to use this resource (or at E-mail letters to is chump change, it presents a hy- If only professors would realize venient as we do. least I do), but it’s professors who pocrisy on the part of professors the positive service it provides. James Stockton is a senior jour- refuse to enter some data that keep [email protected] who don’t utilize this campus- Have you ever wondered at nalism major from Frisco and a re- this software from being a viable sponsored program. the end of the semester how many porter for the Lariat. resource. times you’ve missed class?

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Editorial Cartoonist Copy desk chief Multimedia producer Sports writer Delivery Amanda Earp Ted Harrison Matt Larsen Esteban Diaz Sarah Kroll THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com the Baylor Lariat|3 THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011 | the News 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Waco Chamber: setting plans in motion Leaders hope to the project to determine if it will be gers using multiple means of trans- Next Level Strategic Plan for eco- vince Waco residents of the ben- Portland and Eugene, Ore., successful. portation; park and ride systems, nomic development, McGowan. efits. are benchmark cities used by the implement “Within the next year, we will for example, allow drivers to park The “Next Level Strategy” is a “There is no need to market the Greater Waco Chamber of Com- be investing in mass transit feasi- their cars at transportation hubs five-year plan, from 2010- 2015, to project development idea; it is very merce as reference points for im- economic reforms bility studies, which will inform and take a train. emphasize marketing the greater important to the community,” Mc- proving Waco’s transportation with transportation the future stages of infrastructural “Additional investment is need- Waco economy, riverfront devel- Gowan said. “This works for every- system. investments.” Chris McGowan, ed to expand the current capacity opment and developing Waco as a one; families can save over $1,500 “We traveled specifically to Eu- By Ade Adesanya director for urban development and modes of mass transportation living and working community of annually by using public trans- gene, Oregon to study their trans- Reporter at the Greater Waco Chamber of in Waco,” McGowan said. “Devel- professional talent. portation in cities with developed portation networks,” Connell said. Commerce, said. oping Waco’s transportation sys- Over the next five years, cham- transit systems.” “When we look at the gap between After the Challenge Waco plan, In a poll, two-thirds of Waco tem has been on the agenda for the ber will establish direct connection For every dollar the city invests the Waco downtown and Baylor, a five-year economic development residents ranked public transpor- last three years.” between the community and the in public transportation, the return there is not much business activity; campaign to revitalize the Waco tation development as a priority, Investments in research and educational institutions in the area on investment spans between $10 a streetcar system will drive busi- economy, Greater Waco Chamber McGowan said. consultation with experts will to improve talent retention in the and $20, McGowan said. ness development between down- of Commerce is now shifting gears The urban development team at dominate the agenda in the com- local area. “The streetcar concept, as we town and Baylor.” to focus on the implementation of the chamber is advancing the idea ing months, McGowan said. “The next level strategy is going specifically see it, is an effort to The streetcar system will trans- the extensive planning completed of developing public transporta- To fund the infrastructural well; our fund-raising effort is go- entice new development; it is mar- port individuals, while marketing over the last five years. Before any tion for economic development. projects in the greater Waco area, ing well,” McGowan said. keting,” Scott Connell, senior vice the real estate on streets that con- projects can commence, however, The Chamber is working on in- the chamber is concentrating on When it comes to investment president for strategic develop- nect Baylor to the downtown. This urban development consultants creasing investment in intermodal fundraising. Raising funds to revi- in modernized public transporta- ment at the chamber, said. “It is infrastructural development will have to research and analyze the transportation. Intermodal trans- talize the Greater Waco economy is tion, the Greater Waco Chamber almost like saying your business is attract businesses and residential rationality and objectivity behind portation is the transit of passen- a prerequisite for the success of the of Commerce will not have to con- on ... Interstate 35.” property developers, Connell said. Urban Missions offers service, ministry options

By Stori Long participants said. freshmen,” Aguirre said. Reporter “Student leaders are very a vi- The students do this on a vol- tal and integral part of our student unteer basis; they receive no credit Love where you live is the an- ministries, as they are the leaders or pay. them of Spiritual Life Center’s Ur- of the team,” Carole Meriwether, “I started because I knew those ban Missions. ministry associate for urban mis- kids needed me,” Aguirre said. “I The purpose of Urban Missions sions, said. “The leaders basically wanted to be there and do these is to provide students a chance direct and lead each team. We ministries that maybe no everyone to engage the Waco Community hope this is an opportunity for ser- else wanted to do because there through various ministries, such as vice and for spiritual and personal isn’t immediate gratification, but inner-city kids clubs, after-school formation.” that is not what missions is about.” tutoring and hunger-relief. Every week, student leaders Aguirre said she encourages Behind each of these ministries take a group of students to differ- students interested in learning is a student leader. ent sites where they minister to at- more about volunteering or serv- “In Acts 1:8, Jesus says to the tendees. ing as a student leader with urban Christians that they will be wit- The student leaders are in missions. nesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea charge of coordinating events, “It really makes you a more and Samaria, and to the end of the fostering community in their own wholesome person,” Aguirre said. Earth,” Seattle senior Alyssa DeM- group and reporting back to the “It gives you an opportunity to Matt HellMan | lariat PHotograPHer oss, president of Ashton Oaks Kids Spiritual Life Center. learn about the world outside of Club, said. “For me, that means Maria Aguirre, Cypress junior the Baylor Bubble and be open to you start where you live. Witness- and leader of Emmanuel Tutoring, learning about and from different AloHa-llelujah ing means more than words, it’s said this is one of her favorite parts types of people. It really helps give actions and by going out to serve Nearing the end of the 2011 academic year, Baylor’s Youth Ministry Team gathers in the Bobo Spiritual Life of being a leader. you a different perspective.” Center Wednesday evening for their end-of-the-year Luau party. Throughout the year, the Youth Ministry those kids, we are being witnesses.” “I love being able to interact Those interested in Spiritual team participates in many activities, including working for local churches as far away as Austin, Houston The passion of the student lead- with the children, but I also love Life Center’s Urban Mission min- and Dallas. ers for their ministries is a huge being there for my team and being istries, can contact Carole_Meri- part of Urban Missions’ success, a part of their lives, especially the [email protected] THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|5 MIS students learn honesty-based leadership By Molly Packer Waco and the country. Students Information Systems students vis- rity from her visit with Buffett as Reporter also come up with ways to solve ited Buffett, the billionaire’s pos- well. global problems using the technol- sible heir, David Sokol, was caught “Before the trip, I didn’t know Management Information Sys- ogy and business information they in a stock scandal that brought bad how interesting it would be be- tems students are ready to become learn. publicity on Sokol and Buffett. cause I am an MIS major and he business leaders with the integrity A large part of the class consist- “There’s not a day that goes by does investments,” Zapffe said. to change the world. Because of ed of students developing ways to that you don’t hear about business “The trip, though, was an amaz- their specific training and extra- help non-profit organizations solve leaders without integrity that get ing experience. Mr. Buffett’s main curricular experiences, students problems they were having. caught. All I can say is we’re in a points were not about how to in- said they feel prepared to deal with Dr. Hope Koch, information hurting world,” Koch said. “The vest. He always brought every re- serious situations with a level of systems professor, said learning to more we can produce students sponse at the Q&A back to us as honesty that seems to be missing help others is a big part of business with integrity and leaders with in- individuals. Mr. Buffett told us that in the business world today. integrity. tegrity, the more we can do to help the most important thing to do to St. Louis junior Brian Keffer “We put students in positions and produce a sort of light in a be successful is to be someone that said he loves the emphasis Baylor’s where their integrity is tested as dark world.” is honest and that people want to Management Information Systems young people,” Koch said. “When Keffer said the business world work with. You will go far in your major places on leadership because they get to higher levels, they’ll be is ready for a change in the value career if you are someone that peo- it is different than technology-fo- accustomed to helping people us- of integrity. ple want to work with.” cused majors at other universities. ing integrity. I think that chapel “There are a lot of gray areas in Zapffe said the leadership class “I actually transferred to Baylor and mission work here also shows decision-making, but if you always has made a big impact on her. before my sophomore year to be- how making the world a better Courtesy Photo keep integrity in the back of your “I believe the MIS leadership come an MIS major,” Keffer said. place is really a part of integrity.” St. Louis junior Brian Keffer and Warren Buffet perform a Sic ’em after mind, you’ll be fine,” Keffer said. “I class is one of the most shaping One important aspect in Bay- At the end of March, several Buffet, chairman and CEO of Brookshire Hathaway, spoke to Baylor MIS think there has been a movement experiences that I’ve had at Baylor. lor’s Management Information Management Information Systems majors in Omaha Neb. where people figure out that integ- It was a very maturing experience,” Systems department is the leader- students, including Keffer, visited rity and honesty win in the end. she said. “We were able to compete ship class that all Management In- Omaha, Neb., to see Warren Buf- interesting to hear a lot of War- I thought it was interesting to see People realize that, in the long run, in the Microsoft Imagine Cup in formation Systems students must fett, the third-richest man in the ren Buffett’s values,” Keffer said. that the most successful man over you’re better showing integrity which my team developed a Web- take. The class is designed in a world. “His number one rule is don’t do the past 30 or 40 years still strongly than earning a few extra dollars.” based application to help connect way that allows students to meet “That was definitely a highlight anything you wouldn’t want your believes in honesty and integrity.” Dallas senior Kendall Zapffe volunteers and volunteer organiza- with business leaders from around of my time at college and it was also mother to see in the newspaper. Around the time Management said she learned a lot about integ- tions.” Fallen Outside agencies step into fireman ongoing Texas wildfire fight By Danny Robbins humidity was up. He said the next cooler temperatures, along with Associated Press couple of days could be crucial be- five drops of fire retardant from cause they too are expected to offer a converted DC-10 jetliner, have honored DALLAS — Federal firefight- similar conditions. helped the team in West Texas ers and officials from several U.S. "We're going to have a two- or make progress. By Angela Brown agencies joined the fight against a three-day reprieve and then things The fire retardant, a mixture of Associated Press massive wildfire burning 70 miles start ramping up again," Webb chemicals and water, was dropped west of Fort Worth on Wednesday, said. Tuesday on the fire in Coke and OLDEN — A Texas volunteer the same day a Texas firefighter Webb said Wednesday's efforts Tom Green counties, about 250 firefighter who died last week bat- died from injuries suffered while to fight the fires using aircraft was miles west of Dallas, and it allowed tling a blaze was a devoted hus- battling a blaze earlier this month. less intense than Tuesday, when officials to lift an evacuation order band and father who always helped The fire at Possum Kingdom planes and helicopters dumped Wednesday, she said. That fire cov- his fellow firefighters, friends said Lake is among several that have nearly 600,000 gallons of water and ers 158,867 acres. at his funeral service Wednesday. scorched about 1 million acres fire retardant across the state. Litten said firefighters have had About 1,000 people mourned across bone-dry Texas in the past Dan Byrd, a National Weather trouble containing one corner of Eastland firefighter Gregory Mack two weeks. The federal team joined Service meteorologist working the largest West Texas fire, burn- Simmons at a service at the Leon local personnel to help fight a blaze with the Texas Forest Service, said ing over more than 200,000 acres River Cowboy Church in Old- that has burned nearly 150,000 the moister air makes containing in Jeff Davis and Presidio counties, en, about 100 miles west of Fort acres and destroyed about 50 the fires easier because trees and but hoped Wednesday to institute a Worth. homes, said Haven Cook, a spokes- bushes become less flammable. plan that would stop it by letting it Dozens stood along the back of woman for the Southern Area Inci- "The humidity will help with burn to a road. the building because the 850 seats dent Management Team. the fuel, but we really need some "The plan is to use the road sys- were full. The stocky 50-year-old A spokesman for Univer- rainfall," Byrd said. "We expect tem more as a fire break," she said. who was nicknamed "Pudge" loved sity Medical Center in Lubbock rain in the next few days, but we The federal team that's now at to play practical jokes and was the AssoCiAted Press said Elias Jacquez of Cactus, died don't know if it'll get on the fires Possum Kingdom Lake is part of first to help out his colleagues, Wednesday morning, 11 days after or not." a unified command that also in- friends said. Firefighters salute the flag-draped casket holding Greg Simmons as it is carried to a waiting fire truck at the conclusion of funeral services for the he was critically injured fighting a Personnel from more than a cludes the Texas Department of Simmons was a firefighter for fallen firefighter Wednesday in Olden. fire 40 miles north of Amarillo. half-dozen federal agencies — in- Public Safety and local government more than two decades — in the Jacquez, 49, died the same day cluding the Forest Service, the authorities, including county judg- Dallas suburb of Sachse for 10 children's school events and lying still in the air. mourners gathered for the funeral National Park Service and the Bu- es in four affected counties, Forest years and then in Eastland. on the trampoline while looking Simmons had been battling a of Gregory M. Simmons of East- reau of Land Management — have Service operations director Mark "Heaven's got a heck of a fire- at the stars and telling stories from blaze that later grew to 3,000 acres land, who died Friday fighting a been working to deal with fires in Stanford said. fighter ... and he's looking for that his childhood, said the Rev. Jim Friday when he and other firefight- fire in his hometown 130 miles West Texas covering portions of 36 More than 340 people, includ- dadgum grassfire," said Sachse Fire Wright. ers fled their fire truck that was west of Dallas. counties for more than a week, said ing firefighters from local depart- Chief Doug Kendrick. After the emotional service, trapped in a pasture. Simmons Texas Forest Service spokes- Bridget Litten, a spokeswoman for ments and federal agencies and Simmons, who would have his colleagues carried his flag- died after apparently being hit by a man Marq Webb said weather that team. troops from the Texas Army Na- celebrated his 25th wedding an- draped coffin to a fire truck and vehicle in the smoky area, although conditions Wednesday allowed "More of a federal effort is com- tional Guard, have been deployed niversary this summer, also loved secured it on top, walking between local officials initially thought his firefighters to make "great prog- ing into the state now because of to deal with the Possum Kingdom spending time with his wife and rows of more than 200 firefighters death was fire-related, senior State ress" in building containment lines the severity of the fires," she said. fire, which started Thursday and two daughters — attending his who saluted. 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(254) 710-3407 THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Students show flair for design Beefy Baked Ziti By Bonnie Berger four-legged fashion component, and be Ralph Lauren, but many “All four years, we’ve been wait- Ingredients Reporter doubling as a philanthropy event of them will go out and work for a ing for this class,” Damman said. 1 pound dry ziti pasta where the dog clothes are auc- designer and do product design,” “You really have to want this in The family and consumer sci- tioned off for charity. Several of the Brunson said. “I try to look at it as order to do it, I guess. You’ve got 1 onion, chopped ences department will showcase its designs won first and third place more of the real world. … There to keep pushing, especially when 1 pound lean ground beef annual runway event, the Baylor awards at the Dallas Career Day on are a lot of different things they can we’re this close to the end.” 52 ounce tomato and basil sauce Fashion Show Saturday at 2 p.m. April 1. do with this.” Although Damman will not be 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced and 7 p.m. April 30 in the Bill Dan- One of the largest design events Houston senior fashion design participating in this year’s event, iel Student Center Barfield Draw- in the country, Career Day brings major Lizvette Damman is concur- she has extensive experience show- 1 1/2 cups sour cream ing Room. in more than 1,200 students and rently working toward a marketing her collections throughout the 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded The theme, “Rhythm of the educators annually. According to ing degree from the University of country. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Runway,” is designed to highlight the Baylor’s marketing department Texas at Austin and appreciates Damman’s work won a first- the work of senior design majors, and communications, 83.3 percent the unique approach to education. place award at the Dallas Career as well as multiple underclassmen, of the garments submitted by Bay- Marketing is a degree that opened Day, and she has been actively in- Directions giving them the opportunity to lor FCS appeared in runway com- her eyes to a wide variety of post- volved in various shows through- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add showcase their collections. petitions, with 29 percent winning graduate opportunities. out her education. Aspiring to ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; Coordinated by Dr. Rochelle awards and scholarships. “I think for especially wanting eventually launch her own line, drain. Brunson, professor of visual mer- “The normal layperson, they to start my own line in the future, Damman will intern with Macy’s chandising, the event relies heavily hear ‘fashion merchandising’ you learn how to sell yourself, sell New York office, working with In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef on student involvement from the and think, ‘Oh, so you guys sew,’” your line, learn how to investigate private brands after graduation in over medium heat. Add pasta sauce and simmer 15 initial planning stages to the final Brunson said. “It’s not that. Prod- the customers and tailor your col- August. minutes. production. While design students uct design and merchandising lection to … sell to the majority,” “It’s a culmination of their four Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). present their pieces, merchandis- offer our students a built-in busi- Damman said. years here,” Brunson said. “It’s ing students work with retailers ness minor and entrepreneurship “With marketing, we learn showing their parents and friends Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: and coordinate the event’s details, minor, so many of them have been about the customers and how to what they’ve worked toward. It’s a 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 from ticket sales to programs. able to open up their own busi- convince them that they want big thing, especially for the design sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and “That’s where those two pieces ness.” something and make the product students.” remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan [merchandising and design] join In a competitive market, FCS more widely accepted.” Tickets for the departmental together,” Brunson said. “Students strives to provide students with a For many design students, the fashion show are on sale at the Bill cheese. are able to learn from each other multifaceted education, enabling final semester of senior year comes Daniel Student Center ticket of- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until and gain experience in each other’s them to work in a variety of envi- as the culmination of their educa- fice. Tickets are $10 for the 2 p.m. cheeses are melted. fields.” ronments. tion as they are presented with the show and $15 for the 7 p.m. show. Aside from displaying stu- “Many of the design students opportunity to design, sketch and Awards honoring distinguished se- Courtesy: allrecipes.com dents’ work, the show includes a … they’re not all going to go out create their own line. niors will follow the late show. Sheen has day in court for This week’s custody battle over kids Celeb- By Scott Collins might weaken its position. And he Los Angeles Times underscored the notion of the stu- My favorite days of dio as a conglomerate that needed the Easter Week? LOS ANGELES – Charlie Sheen a check on its power. Good Friday and had a busy day in court Tuesday, “There are discussions they ReTweets as the sacked sitcom star’s lawyers could replace my client,” Singer Taco Tuesday! tried to quash legal moves by his said.Warner Bros. attorney John W. former studio bosses and struggled Spiegel would have none of it.“We Stephen Colbert What all the stars tell their tweeps to wrest custody of his toddler bargained with Mr. Sheen for ar- twins from his estranged wife. bitration. That’s where this claim Sheen’s tangled professional belongs.” and personal lives were thus both Spiegel scoffed at idea that Wanna thank all my on display in the legal system si- Sheen, an actor paid $2 million fans here and across To meet our fiscal multaneously. per episode, would need a court to the world for mak- challenge, we will need The former star of TV’s top protect him from unfairness. comedy “Two and a Half Men,” Meanwhile, in another Los An- ing my jersey the # to make reforms and Sheen has sued Warner Bros. for geles courtroom, Sheen showed up 1 best selling jersey. sacrifices. But we do $100 million, accusing the studio to ask a judge for full custody of the Really means the of wrongly firing him this year af- toddler sons he had with his now- not have to sacrifice the world to me!! ter months of erratic behavior and estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. America we believe in. reported drug abuse. Sheen, who had been sharing The show halted production custody with Mueller under an LeBron James and it is unclear whether it will re- earlier agreement, acted after news Barack Obama turn next season. reports last week suggested she had On Tuesday morning, the relapsed into drug abuse. two sides met in a Santa Monica The court ejected members of Hope y’all will take It’s tough sharing a courthouse, where Sheen’s attor- the news media after allegations ney, Martin Singer, battered away to heart reaching birthday with surfaced that the toddlers had been out to a military at Warners’ bid to send the case to abused, according to the website Kourtney Kardashian. arbitration. Sheen prefers a court TMZ. family. Google one if Our friends never trial, although many legal experts Sheen ultimately failed in his you don’t know one. know which party to consider it unlikely Los Ange- bid to alter the custody agreement, les County Superior Court Judge I’ve done it since go to. with the judge ordering the pair to the show aired. Allan Goodman will honor that continue their joint arrangement. request. (A ruling had not been By then, the actor had been Oprah Conan O’Brien made by press time.) whisked away, reportedly to make Singer faulted the studio for an evening concert gig in Washing- failing to produce documents that ton, D.C.

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DRIVE ANGRY (R) (2:00) 4:30 7:00 9:45 GNOMEO & JULIET (G) (1:00) 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 HALL PASS (R) (1:30) 4:00 6:30 9:15 JUST GO WITH IT (PG13) (1:15) 4:00 6:45 9:30 TANGLED (PG) (1:15) 3:45 6:15 8:45 YOGI BEAR (PG) (1:30) 3:30 5:30 UNKNOWN (PG13) (7:30) 10:00 THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|7 Big 12 champions again Men’s tennis beats Aggies to claim ninth conference title in 10 years

By Will Potter but managed to get better and bet- lead. who won the final two out of three Reporter ter, build up a head of steam and “I think today we played some matches left on court. come in to the matches that matter of our best doubles of the season To give the Bears a 3-2 overall There were highs and lows for the most playing the best we pos- against a great doubles team,” head lead and pull Baylor within one the Baylor men, but in the end, sibly can,” Rux said. coach Matt Knoll said. “ match of yet another Big 12 cham- they walked off the court as cham- For the 12th time this spring First off the court for Baylor pionship, No. 86 Ramirez upset pions. season, the Baylor men swept the was senior Rux who knocked off 40th ranked Jeff Dadamo 7-6(8), Baylor took down the Texas doubles point to gain an early 1-0 Grigorov in straight sets 6-4, 6-3. 6-3. A&M Aggies in a showdown to de- edge over the Aggies. The win gave Baylor a 2-0 lead with “Pulling out the first set tie- cide champions of the Big 12 and At the No. 1 spot for the Bears, five remaining singles matches on breaker was huge for me and I the Bears left no doubt, roughing the fifth- ranked duo of senior court. seemed to get energy out of no- up the Aggies 5-2. John Peers and sophomore Rober- “I have been putting in a lot of where,” Sergio Ramirez. “Today was really special and it to Maytin dominated the fourth- hard work at practice lately and I The Baylor men’s tennis team meant a lot to us to win the confer- ranked tandem of Austin Krajicek have put in a lot of extra hours,” clinched the match and the Big 12 ence championship in front of our and Jeff Dadamo 8-4. With the Rux said. “I am glad I was able conference championship at the home crowd,” senior Jordan Rux win, Peers and Maytin moved their to right the ship and win when it No. 5 spot as junior Kike Grangeiro said. overall record as a team to 29-5 counts.” did away with Colin Hoover 6-4, Winning is what the Baylor with a 6-0 record in conference The Aggies didn’t go quietly in 6-4. men’s tennis team has become ac- play. to the nigh,t however, battling back With the win, Baylor clinched customed to throughout the last On court two, the No. 46 team from down 2-0 to tie it at 2-2. Peers the regular season conference decade and it is exactly what they of senior Sergio Ramirez and Rux fell in straight sets as well as May- championship for the first time did in their most important match took care of business against 48th tin. since 2009 and for the 10th time of the season on Wednesday night ranked Alexey Grigorov and Ju- The mood grew tense and the since 2000. The win also marks the Nick BerrymaN | Lariat PhotograPher at the Baylor Tennis Center against nior Ore, 8-5. The match clinched atmosphere became electric and 11th consecutive for the Bears who Senior John Peers returns a ball from Texas A&M’s Austin Krajicek in the Aggies. the doubles point for the Bears each point became crucial. The Big will head in to the Big 12 tourna- Baylor’s Wednesday night match. Although Peers dropped his match, the “We started out slow this year who headed in to singles with the 12 championship came down to ment as the No. 1 overall seed. Bears won, 5-2, to clinch the 2011 Big 12 regular season championship. #7 Baylor 5, #6 Texas A&M 2 Singles Results 1. #19 Austin Krajicek (TAMU) def. #17 John Peers (BU) 7-6 (4), 6-3 2. #86 Sergio Ramirez (BU) def. #40 Jeff Dadamo (TAMU) 7-6 (9), 6-3 3. Jordan Rux (BU) def. Alexey Grigorov (TAMU) 6-4, 6-3 4. #94 Alexis Klegou (TAMU) def. #90 Roberto Maytin (BU) 6-3, 7-6 (0) 5. #95 Kike Grangeiro (BU) def. Colin Hoover (TAMU) 6-4, 6-4 6. #92 Dennis Lengsfeld (BU) def. Alberto Bautista (TAMU) 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 Doubles Results 1. #6 John Peers/Roberto Maytin (BU) def. #4 Austin Krajicek/Jeff Dadamo (TAMU) 8-4 2. #46 Sergio Ramirez/Jordan Rux (BU) def. #48 Junior Ore/Alexey Grigorov (TAMU) 8-5

3. Julian Bley/Kike Grangeiro (BU) def. 8-4 Nick BerrymaN | Lariat PhotograPher Colin Hoover/Alberto Bautista (TAMU) Members of men’s tennis celebrate defeating Texas A&M Wednesday. The 5-2 win ends the Bears’ regular season and gives them the No. 1 seed entering the Big 12 tournament, which begins next Thursday. Order of Finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,4,1,2,5,6) Despite inconsistent pitching, softball blanks UTSA at home By Krista Pirtle and tossing it to first for the last out Wednesday, April 20 Sports Writer of the inning. Getterman Stadium “In the fourth, I felt really good The No. 14 Lady Bears softball just coming in there and getting UTSA (22-23) team finally took the field at Get- out of the jam and allowing us to RHE terman Stadium after an eight- get some runs,” Repka said. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 game road trip, shutting out UTSA Still, Moore said he wanted to 5-0. see more solid performances from 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 “I’m not sure how we got the both of his pitchers. shutout,” head coach Glenn Moore “[Paul] didn’t have the pop,” 0 5 0 said. Moore said. “She didn’t have the Moore was referring to his dis- location. We brought Courtney in Baylor (35-8) appointment in his pitching staff, and she got us out of a jam, but she 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 which allowed the leadoff batter on needs to be more consistent. She base each inning. needs to be able to finish it.” 5 11 0 “But it’s unacceptable to have Even though Paul couldn’t find 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 that many leadoff batters on,” her groove in the circle, she was Moore said. “You never saw them completely at home in the batter’s Winning Pitcher: Courtney Repka (9-2) fold, but they were one big hit away box, going 3-3 with two singles and Losing Pitcher: Haylee Staton (5-7) from damage. They’re better in the a double. Save: None HR: BU- Dani Leal (13) bullpen, but they have to bring it to “I’ve been saying all year the kid Nick BerrymaN | Lariat PhotograPher the circle. And that’s what’s disap- [Paul] can hit,” Moore said. the third. off with a single to right field. After No. 9 sophomore Kathy Shelton steals second base in the third inning pointing me [is] the inconsistency.” The Lady Bears had a total of 11 Sophomore Kathy Shelton got a single by Paul and a sacrifice fly against University of Texas at San Antonio on Wednesday at Getterman Freshman Liz Paul started in hits on the evening, highlighted by on base with a one out single and to center by senior Jordan Vannat- Stadium. The Lady Bears won, 5-0, and improved to 35-8 on the season. the circle for Baylor, going 3.1 in- senior Dani Leal’s 13th homer of then stole second. Junior Kayce ta, junior Sydney Wilson laid down nings and allowing three hits while the season. Walker then drew a walk. With a suicide squeeze to score Freeland had the bases loaded with one out. against Oklahoma State beginning walking three and striking out two. “I was expecting the outside two on and only one out, junior and make it safely to first, making Repka delivered the pitch, and se- at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Waco. Sophomore Courtney Repka pitch,” Dani Leal said. “That pitch Megan Turk delivered at the plate the score 2-0. Baylor added insur- nior Kristin Kappler hit a grounder As of Tuesday, seven Big 12 took over in the fourth inning, was right down the middle so I just with a single to left field, scoring ance runs in the fifth with Leal’s to Leal, setting up the 6-4-3 double softball teams remain ranked in with bases loaded and two outs. took it.” Shelton for a 1-0 Baylor lead. three-run bomb over right center. play to end the ballgame. the top 25, with Texas Tech just She went to work, forcing the bat- The game started off slowly, as The Lady Bears scored again in Things looked to get interesting The Lady Bears’ next matchup outside and only Kansas and Iowa ter to hit a slow roller back to her no runs scored until the bottom of the fourth as senior KJ Freeland led in the top of the seventh as UTSA is a two game conference series State receiving no votes. THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2011 | the News 8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com FACES from Page 1 MAMMOTH from Page 1 president of F.A.C.E.S., said. “Two ditions.” She said she hopes the classifi- of the girls were black and one was F.A.C.E.S. mentors students at cation will help boost both tour- white. So they were discussing University High School and vol- ism and the local economy, but how they do their hair, and it made unteers with the Family Abuse also make others around the world the girls realize people don’t know Center. As community service aware of the site’s significance. The everything about other races.” chair of the organization, Austin site contains the only known find- Whitaker said questions re- junior Mia Clarke said she values ings of a nursery herd of mam- main unanswered because of the the time she has spent in the com- moths. intimidation and discomfort of munity and in the meeting room. “This is kind of all we have left discussing certain issues. “I love the idea of going to a to study them,” Petit said, “so it kind “We talk about subjects other safe place on campus and discuss- of lets us know what the animals people are scared to,” Whitaker ing subjects that we don’t talk would have been like, as well as the said. “You can bring an open mind about at Baylor,” Clarke said. “I are a .” to our meetings. Everything we have expanded my knowledge of Cornyn said he is proud to work say is an individual opinion. So if minority issues and made friend- to secure the national monument you have a strong opinion about ships with the other officers of classification for the site, and that he this subject, you should attend the F.A.C.E.S.” commends the site’s Waco partners meetings.” After attempting to establish a for their commitment. F.A.C.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. ev- scholarship program for the past “With a financial commitment ery other Wednesday in the Hous- two years, F.A.C.E.S. hopes to from the local partners, this legisla- ton Room of the Bill Daniel Stu- award a local high school student tion will confer the national recog- dent Center. Since several of the a scholarship for the fall semester. nition that this unique site deserves organization’s officers are gradu- “All of our funds from the pop- — without adding to the federal ating soon, they are searching for sicle stand will go directly toward budget and backlog at the National applicants. this scholarship fund,” Hurd said. Park Service,” Cornyn said in a “When I’m gone, I want future “There are so many high school press release. officers to connect with the differ- students who need a chance like “I look forward to continuing to ent demographics of people across this, and we can do it. If you eat work with Sen. Hutchison on this Jed dean | Lariat PhotograPher campus to broaden the cultural a popsicle, you help someone with effort as well as Congressman Bill and religious spectrum,” Hurd their education.” Flores, who has joined our efforts said. Members hope the scholarship to make this national recognition a The Waco Mammoth site is in the process of applying for national monument status. “And continue our volunteer- will be between $250 and $500, re a l it y.” ing with the family abuse center. depending on how much money We want to expand all of our tra- they are able to raise. MAKEUP from Page 1 RECYCLE from Page 1 6-to 9-year-old girls wear lipstick is a great message to inspire wom- benefit Baylor as a whole. Wood said that in the future, I or lip gloss. en. “I think it’s something that Bay- Heart Me days will be more appli- Paula Young, director of op- “It is gratifying to show support “When you were young, that “We are hoping to empower lor is really looking for, it just hasn’t cable to men and women on cam- erations in the athletic department of recycling in the Baylor nation wasn’t the norm, but now this is women to get up and to go through been there,” Sapp said. “We’re re- pus, but in a certain respect, the and also a member of the Baylor becoming the norm,” Wood said. the day without makeup on,” Davis ally hoping that it becomes more no-makeup day does apply to men. sustainability committee, serves “There’s just this objectification of said. “This culture, it just becomes “This is a message that one day, as the liaison between the athletic “We saw it as an women that we have to pursue this a habit that you do this. It’s just like if they want to be fathers, that I and sustainability departments at opportunity for us to feminine ideal even as children, brushing your teeth, you put on “We are hoping really hope they can give to their Baylor. even from a young age.” makeup. Even if you wake up and to empower women daughters, or if they’re boyfriends Young said student volunteers enter the discussion South Padre Island sophomore you walk around the house, it just that they can encourage in their often position themselves near the on a national level Ke`leigh Sapp, who joined I Heart becomes a habit.” to get up and to go girlfriends to release this objectifi- recycling receptacles at the stadium with some of these Me because she loved the focus of The I Heart Me campaign through the day with- cation of women,” Wood said. the group and what it values, went hopes to continue to inspire others Members of I Heart Me hoped in order to encourage and educate other schools that out makeup on. This patrons on proper recycling. makeup-less on Wednesday. on campus to change their habits. culture, it just becomes to bring awareness to these strug- “Even when people want to re- people see as leading “I think it’s a great way to out- “Having conversations about gles that women face with the need cycle, their efforts can be dimin- sustainability wardly show we’re more than just this is stage one and it’s awesome,” a habit that you do to always wear makeup. Wood ished. For instance, if trash gets schools...” pretty things to look at; we’re more Wood said. “Doing something, like this. said that American women spend mixed in with the recyclables or than just physical objects,” Sapp if you’re actively changing how you nearly $7 billion on cosmetics each there is liquid left in a cup it can said. live for one day, that raises it from Van Davis year, averaging to be about $100 Smith Getterman Assistant director for fitness and make them unusable. The volun- Sustainability coordinator at Baylor Van Davis, assistant director awareness to action. Then from per month per woman. nutrition education teers make sure that what’s recycled for fitness and nutrition education, action it can start to change the “There are so many other parts is recyclable,” Hill said. has worked with Wood in promot- climate and start to change how to us than just our face. Yet we are The teamwork between both of and encourage fans to participate ing the I Heart Me campaign this people think about themselves and so quick to invest large amounts of these departments has been suc- in the initiative,” McCaw said. semester, along with the Body IQ how people act at Baylor.” of a popular event and just gets out money in our face and our appear- cessful in the last year, as the award “We’re glad to play a small role in team. Davis said that having a day Sapp said she believes the I there for people to join and know ance and neglect the other parts,” proves. the overall success of this program.” dedicated to not wearing makeup Heart Me campaign will greatly a b out .” Wood said.