Avoiding the Money

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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Wednesday, april 11, 2007 Mulkey Avoiding the money pit signs Recent grads often fall This just shows that one pays their ac- into same traps when counts on time.” Coldwell also stressed the impor- 10-year cashing first paychecks tance of establishing credit history through a checking account, credit By Kirsten Horne card or any type of loan. Reporter “Establishing a positive credit history is important for future borrow- deal I’m graduating. Now what? ing,” Coldwell said. “Therefore, keep- This seems to be a question run- ing track of one’s credit report is very By Justin Baer ning through the minds of many important.” Sports writer Baylor students. And why wouldn’t Potts said it is also important that it? With May 12 quickly approaching, both men and women set up credit in Lady Bear fans need not there is so much to think about. Some their own name. worry about losing Kim Mulkey, students may have already landed that “Always set it up in your legal as the Baylor University wom- dream job, but soon comes the tricky name,” Potts said. “Because if a women’s basketball coach signed a part: regulating their finances. an gets married and opens it under 10-year contract extension Fri- “I don’t think the typical Baylor co- Mrs. So-and-So, then what happens day worth more than $1 million ed has had the chance to make many if she gets divorced? She is no longer per year. That comes as quite financial decisions,” said Dr. Franklin Mrs. So-and-So and all of her credit a relief for women’s basketball Potts, associate professor of finance. reputation is lost.” hall of famer. “For most of them, Dad or Mom have Ezell advised students on the most “It’s a good feeling to have a already done this for them. They have important way to maintain good cred- sense of security,” Mulkey said. paid for their condo, made the car pay- it. “I should be able to spend the ments or paid for the insurance, and “Always pay off your credit card rest of my career at Baylor. Not these kids just haven’t had a chance to balance at the end of every month,” many coaches have that secu- be in the decision-making process.” Ezell said. rity.” Potts said those students, gradu- She said the fees on credit cards Mulkey, who has put together ating or not, can take steps toward can be very high and make it difficult a record of 183-53 over the seven becoming more knowledgeable with to get back on track. years she their finances. “Credit cards can be very conve- has been “I encourage students right now nient,” Coldwell said. “They are time at Baylor to start keeping track of every dollar savers and can be necessary at times, (including they are spending,” Potts said. “Just such as renting cars. However, with six NCAA writing it down will start changing that said, my advice is not to use one T o u r n a - some of your spending habits.” unless you plan on paying it off each m e n t Potts said if students watch their month.” a p p e a r - spending habits for a couple of Aside from setting up a bank ac- ances and months, they can see where all their count and establishing good credit, the 2005 money is going and then start devis- Potts said planning now for your fu- n a t i o n a l ing a realistic budget for themselves. ture also will be beneficial. champion- “I think that most students have Coldwell agreed and said she tells ship), will Mulkey no background in financial planning,” her students to start saving for retire- bring back Potts said. “This goes for some busi- ment with their first “real” paycheck. four starters from the 2006- ness majors as well. That is why we It can easily become a habit right from 2007 Lady Bear team that went put courses like personal finance in the beginning, and the money will 26-8 before losing in the second at Baylor. We have had so many com- never be missed, she said. round of the NCAA tournament plaints from parents that their child, a “It is difficult because most kids to North Carolina State Univer- finance major, can’t balance their own think that they don’t need to start sity. checkbook.” planning for retirement until age 50,” With the new contract, the Potts said he supervised a master’s Potts said. “However, if you wait that former Louisiana Tech Univer- thesis a year ago and discovered that long, you won’t ever be able to retire. sity star and coach remains the business majors didn’t know any more The ideal age to start is really in your highest paid women’s basketball about personal finance than others. 20s.” coach in the Big 12 Conference, “Premedical students actually One way to do this when starting and is now the third-highest knew more,” Potts said. a new job is by setting up a 401(k) paid coach in all of women’s bas- He made a few suggestions of what plan. ketball behind coaching legends students could do in order to prepare “A 401(k) plan is a special type of Pat Summitt at the University of for the “real world.” Budgeting early account that allows employees to in- Tennessee and Geno Auriemma is important because there are many vest pre-tax payroll earnings,” Cold- from Connecticut. financial decisions to make when stu- well said. “The benefit of this type of But for Mulkey, it isn’t mon- dents graduate, begin a new job and account is that since the money is in- etary issues that convinced her receive their first paycheck. vested before taxes are removed, there to sign the extension. “You should start investing, plan- is more money growing.” “Here at Baylor we have great ning and saving for retirement when Coldwell said 401(k) accounts typ- resources, great facilities, great you get your first paycheck,” said Dr. ically allow for investment in a vari- coaches and an administration Colene Coldwell, full-time finance Photo illustration by Melea Burke ety of assets, such as stocks, bonds or that values athletics,” Mulkey lecturer. mutual funds. said. “That combination is hard Coldwell suggested first opening a Danitha Ezell, mother of the Wood- parents tried to stress to me how im- Coldwell said many employers to beat.” checking account. lands senior Felicia Ezell and business portant it was to understand finances. offer matching funds for retirement There are many qualities “Open one in your own name right owner of Commonwealth Meeting in Now that I am about to graduate and plans. Mulkey has that impress athlet- away,” Coldwell said. Houston, stressed the importance of get a job, I plan on taking my finances “This means that up to a certain ic director Ian McCaw, but none She advised students to go to the bank accounts. to the next level by setting up my re- amount, the employer will match the may be more impressive than bank of their choice and ask to see “Setting up a bank account is as tirement fund and establishing a good employee’s contribution to the fund,” Mulkey’s hard work and dedica- a new account representative. Along important as drinking a glass of wa- credit report.” she said. tion to Baylor. with this, she recommended calling ter every day,” Ezell said. “It is a part Coldwell advised students to be Ezell said retirement should not “Kim is very loyal to Baylor,” multiple banks. of life, and you have to learn how to wary when setting up their bank ac- be a time spent sitting around doing McCaw said. “This is an oppor- “It is important to find out some control it.” count. nothing, and saving now helps ensure tunity for the university to dem- basic information such as the require- Austin senior Nikki Hennick re- “Some banks do not report infor- that any retirement is spent traveling onstrate a commitment to her.” ments for opening an account,” Cold- alized the importance of this from a mation to credit reporting agencies,” and doing enjoyable things. McCaw also said he believes well said. “These things being mini- young age. Coldwell said. “This is important be- “I suggest putting at least 10 per- Mulkey and her basketball pro- mum deposit, documentation needed “I was 15 when I first set up my cause one purpose of having an ac- gram helped lift the athletic and the like.” bank account,” Hennick said. “My count is to establish a credit history. Please see MONEY, page 10 Please see SIGN, page 10 Fraternity to hold Students aim to keep annual tournament BSB open 24 hours By Kate Boswell Sciences Building to be open to By Star De La Cruz it was held.” Staff writer them around the clock. Reporter Each team is allowed to “We did a campus improve- have up to nine players, but Student Senate will vote ments survey on the Baylor In- Women from various cam- the game is five-on-five. The jer- Thursday on a bill asking the formation Network a month and pus groups will come together seys are provided by the frater- administration to open the a half ago,” said Thomas Hern- this weekend to test their skills nity, which members designed Baylor Sciences Building for 24- don, a Kansas City, Kan., junior on the soccer field in what has themselves. hour study. and the current chairman of the become a regular spring event. Encarnacion said each team Plano junior Samer Baransi, campus improvements commit- Phi Iota Alpha will hold its is assigned a soccer coach from one of the bill’s authors, said tee. “(Students) could choose third annual Fiota Cup, a Baylor Phi Iota Alpha to prepare the the issue was brought to his at- the top three issues that they women’s soccer tournament, women and help even the play- tention last semester when he thought were most important. from 4 p.m. Friday through ing field. Practices began the Melea Burke/Lariat staff chaired Student Senate’s cam- Around 40 percent wanted the Saturday evening behind the first weekend of March. Teammates practice Tuesday behind the Baylor Sciences Building for the pus improvements committee. Baylor Sciences Building opened Baylor Sciences Building. There is no charge to watch Fiota Cup, a soccer tournament that begins at 4 p.m. Friday. “It’s a legitimate student con- for study.” “There are nine teams regis- the games. The Fiota Cup tour- cern,” Baransi said. “Currently, Baransi pointed out that tered that range from sororities nament rules are the same as “Everyone should come the trophy and team members the library areas are the only ar- many universities have 24-hour to campus organizations,” said regular soccer rules, except the out and support their favorite names are engraved on the bot- eas available for 24-hour study.” facilities available, and he will Carlos Encarnacion, a San An- field and goals are smaller and team,” Encarnacion said. tom plate of the cup. Baransi said those areas were present information on them tonio sophomore and fraternity there are two 20-minute halves He said there is a “big tro- Encarnacion also said the not equipped well for group during the Thursday Senate vice president. “This is more with a 10-minute break in be- phy that gets passed on,” and study and that students have than we had the previous year tween. the winning team gets to keep Please see SOCCER, page 10 indicated they want the Baylor Please see BSB, page 10

There are days I can’t wait to by homework is at least in the back into it. My current purse happy for 20 minutes alone with should go on for the rest of our graduate. 200s. is one of the smallest ones I’ve a mystery novel before I call it lives, yes, but it is here at col- Don’t get me wrong, I love I’m signed up for these class- owned, but it’s still big enough lights out. lege that we are being given time college — the crazy schedule, es because I do enjoy that kind point for me to wedge Michael Walz- On the other hand, some- and space and guidance for it. the friends who become more of reading, but that’s not what er’s Just and Unjust Wars into. thing else occurred to me yes- These are things we aren’t likely like family, the chance to sit in I’m talking about when I say I of view The sad truth is that I no terday as I was poring over a to encounter anywhere else. class and have intense and bril- miss reading. I miss the kind longer have time for the kind Platonic dialogue for one of my I may look at the dusty “fun” liant discussion about esoteric of reading I associate with my by kate boswell of reading I did in high school. classes: There is another kind of books on my bookshelves with things you would never discuss high school years, when at least Most of my free moments are reading that I am being offered longing now, but I know there elsewhere. one Saturday a month was spent tion: study hall, the waiting crammed with catching up on here while in school and it, while will be plenty of time for them Still, there’s a part of me that entirely on the couch in my paja- room at the doctor’s office, traf- French homework or the Lariat sometimes less pleasurable, may later. In the meantime, I intend longs for other, less hectic plea- mas, blissed out and devouring fic lights or pre-cal (you think or calling my mother, not with well be infinitely more valuable. to enjoy my next Saturday not sures. Specifically, reading. novels at one sitting. I’m kidding, but J.R.R. Tolkien biographies or mystery novels. The chance to read a text reading Dorothy Sayers in my If you’ve ever seen a copy of Days when I wasn’t parked may be the reason I can barely I’m hoping graduation will slowly and carefully, alongside pajamas, but on a couch at Com- my schedule, you’re raising an on the couch and enmeshed in add correctly). reclaim some of that time for fellow students and under the mon Grounds, trying to finish eyebrow at this point. Most of some hardcover as big as a small My penchant for massive me and that those halcyon days guidance of a good teacher, is Finnegan’s Wake. my classes revolve around read- animal, I was carting around purses is a holdover from those spent draped over the sofa and something most of us will never Wish me luck. ing massive books and writing paperbacks for those down days — I wouldn’t carry a bag engrossed in text are not some- encounter anywhere outside of Kate Boswell is a junior Uni- papers on them, and my cur- times when I needed something unless I was sure I could squeeze thing forever lost with adult- college. versity Scholars major from rent weekly page count required interesting to occupy my atten- at least one mass-market paper- hood. Heck, at this rate, I’d be Learning is something that Longview.

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Letters to the editor Testing problems are global cide rate among students with that it’s unfair to dismiss those good will know when to put read Brad Briggs’ column “What But there are also a lot of them low marks and failures. They who adopt internationally — their interests on hold. music would Jesus listen to? that are just as talentless as the In the April 3 column “Stu- too are becoming less strict in celebrity and non-celebrity — as While I hope Cook continues Probably not Christian rock.” music Briggs is criticizing. dents need motivation to keep their programs. selfish. to promote domestic adoption, If Steven Curtis Chapman is I’d much rather listen to up with global competition,” So, while I think everyone While Cook brings insightful I also hope to hear less criti- the only example he can give musically skilled Christian rock the author cites both China and can agree we slacked off in high statistics to the table, she also cism against celebrities and oth- for what he thinks constitutes bands using their God-given tal- India as examples of positive school, and indeed could do fails to point out that an influx ers who have saved the life of a Christian rock, he needs to lis- ents to spread the Gospel than role models for our students. better, it’s not just an American of domestic adoptions could child. ten a bit longer to quite a few to listen to despair-filled, sug- The author bashes exams issue. cause similar problems. I also hope those who criti- more bands. gestive messages by bands who like the TAKS and comments on So next time there’s a column Although Angelina Jolie could cize international adoption will As the webmaster of Chris- see no hope or reason in this life trimming other classes to com- that tries to bash the TAKS, the be adopting children in order remember that just because one tianMetal.net and JesusFreak. except to live for the moment pensate. I’m not saying Ameri- author should widen the scope to receive publicity, she has may adopt a child from a foreign com, I wholeheartedly agree and to die for themselves. can students are the best — in and maybe not vent about a test still given each child not only a country, this does not mean he that there are some Christian Instead of just tearing down fact, we’re not doing the best that as a San Antonio native, she home, but hope, and many who or she will be a bad parent. rock bands whose music is cli- Christian rock one stereotype at we could. It’s not, however, the probably took. adopt internationally have done Instead, we should be grate- che-ridden and lacking in real a time and tearing down others system’s fault. Brian McKinney the same. ful for what they’ve done while musical ability. in the body of Christ, it would China’s government, as of Telecommunications 2010 Cook calls Jolie’s interest in continuing to increase aware- But to stereotype an entire be much more productive for us March 1, started several reforms these children a “vanity proj- ness for international and genre because of a few lousy to encourage musicians to use in its own education system. It Foreign adoptions needed too ect,” but what is giving birth and domestic adoption. examples does a disservice to their talents for the glory of God focuses on Chinese and math adopting if not for some sort of Faith Rice-Mills the many talented bands out (1 Corinthians 10:31). with standardized testing, while selfish gain? Spanish graduate student there. Check out bands such as There are a lot of bands out trimming extra classes, very While Allie Cook’s April 4 What one should remember Skillet, Blindside, Project 86 and there doing just that. I hope much like American programs. column over domestic versus is that bad and good deeds alike An earful about music Disciple for starters. you’ll take the time to check India is also in the process of international adoptions pro- are motivated by selfish inter- I agree that there are a lot of them out. reforms because of a rising sui- vides valuable insight, I believe ests, but those who are truly I just shook my head when I talented secular bands out there. Chad Steenerson

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BU celebrates Honors Week BEAR BRIEFS Students from many versity of the work is really com- received a law degree from the mendable this year,” he said. University of Texas at Austin Leadership lecture today majors participate in Stewart also said it was “excit- and a bachelor’s degree from The Leadership Lecture Series theses presentations ing” to see students from a vari- Baylor. will present a panel discussion ety of programs — from business Stewart said this week pro- on leadership in public life from By Melissa Limmer to medicine — involved in the vides “an opportunity to take 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Alexan- Staff writer honors program. time to reflect on these seniors’ der Reading Room. The guest Ninety-eight students will be accomplishments.” speakers will be Linda Austin This week marks the 15th honored at the Academic Con- “We are proud of them for Crawford from Anchor News, Virginia Ruiz-Smith from UMag annual J. Harry and Anna vocation at 2 p.m. today in the taking in stride a number of the and Ernesto Fraga from Tiem- Jeanes Academic Honors Week Barfield Drawing Room of the different changes (in the Honors po. For more information, con- on campus. The celebration in- Bill Daniel Student Center. The College) and reaping the bene- tact Melissa_Gruver@baylor. cludes week-long presentations “outstanding” students were fits of those changes,” he said. edu or call 710-1292. of Honors College senior theses nominated for recognition at Longview senior Kacy Sand- and the J.Harry and Anna Jeanes the convocation by the faculty idge will be presenting her the- Student-composed concert Academic Convocation. in their respective departments, sis, “Unequal Development: A The Baylor Composition Studio Thesis presentations be- ranging from aerospace studies Comparative Look at the Global Concert will present “Portraits” gan Tuesday and will continue to Great Texts. Feminization of Poverty,” on Chris Weeks/Lariat staff at 10 p.m. Thursday in Roxy through Friday in 115 Alexan- The guest speaker will be Thursday. After two years, many Dustin Stewart, assistant director of the Honors Program, speaks Tuesday Grove Hall, featuring newly der Residence Hall. Dean Max Sherman, professor hours spent in the library and to students at thesis presentations in Alexander Residence Hall, as seniors composed music by Baylor Dustin Stewart, assistant di- emeritus and former dean of the 70 pages of text, Sangdidge said Rachel Early and Jilllian Striker wait to give their presentations. students. A reception will fol- rector of the Honors Program, Lyndon B. Johnson School of she was “glad to put it (thesis) low. For more information, said participation in the thesis Public Affairs at the University behind me.” an increasing divorce rate.” easily out of that ... it is a very contact Elizabeth_Bayer@ presentations is voluntary for of Texas at Austin. The title of She said the most interest- San Antonio senior Holly interesting topic.” She also said baylor.edu. the seniors, but that 85 percent his address will be “Lead with ing thing she learned from her Young also will be presenting she was not nervous, but excited Learn Latin, Indian dances of the seniors who wrote theses Courage.” research is “in every country her thesis titled “Evangelical- and looking forward to present- The Indian Subcontinent Stu- would be presenting. Sherman served as Special around the world, women and ism and the Foundations of Af- ing her thesis. dent Association and Latin He said the presentations Counsel to the governor of Tex- children tend to be the world’s rican-American Churches in the A complete schedule of pre- Society will hold Indian and give students an “outlet” to as and served in the Texas Sen- poorest citizens.” North.” sentations can be found on the Latin Dance Night from 7 to share work that has been “pretty ate from 1971 to 1977. She also said she was sur- Young said the idea was born Honors Program Web site. The 9 p.m. Thursday in Russell individualized.” He was also the president of prised to learn “the universal from her history of American presentations are open to fac- Gymnasium. Come and learn “I think the quality and di- West Texas State University and factor contributing to poverty is religion class. She said it “grew ulty, staff and students. both Indian and Latin styles of dance. For additional information, contact Savi_Gupta@ baylor.edu. Fiesta brings Hispanic culture to Baylor community CaribFest 2K7 on Friday The Caribbean Students Asso- By Aileen Wong henna tattoos, refreshments and posters of five other Hispanic This event combines both er cultural opportunity later in ciation will hold CaribFest 2K7 Reporter more. countries for students to read Place2BU’s mission and the the year. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bill Dan- “It’s an opportunity to work and learn from about different student organization’s goal of “I’m really excited about this iel Student Center. There will It’s not the San Antonio Riv- with other organizations,” said celebrations of carnivale. bringing awareness about His- event because we’ve worked be free authentic Caribbean food, carnival games, give- erwalk, but some students are Olga Rodriguez, an Eagle Pass Most famous in Brazil, carni- panic culture. very hard on it,” Rodriguez said. aways and performances by trying to bring some Hispanic junior and vice president of the vale is a week-long celebration “We want to bring Fiesta on “I like my culture a lot, and this dance groups from the Univer- flavor to campus. Hispanic Stu- Hispanic Student Association. that occurs immediately before the River to campus to inform is an event that is very close to sity of Houston and Paul Quinn dent Association and Place2BU The event is a representation Lent and generally involves a the Baylor community of His- my heart.” University. One person will are co-sponsoring Fiesta on the of Fiesta on the River in San An- public celebration or parade panic culture,” Duran said. “The Participants welcome all stu- receive a $500 ticket voucher River from 7 to 9 p.m. today in tonio. However, this year, the similar to a circus or street par- Mexican culture is usually pre- dents and members of the Waco from American Airlines. For the Union Bowl. celebration has taken a different ty. dominant, so we want to give community to experience the additional information, contact “It is a celebration to let peo- twist. Fiesta on the River first began other organizations an oppor- Hispanic cultural event. [email protected]. ple know about Hispanic cul- “The theme is a little different 20 years ago. It has evolved from tunity to show their cultures as “We want to open the doors ture,” Eagle Pass junior Felissa this year,” said Cristela Duran, a an event sponsored by Campus well.” to everyone in and around the To submit a bear brief, e-mail Ramirez said. Ramirez is the Charlotte senior and president Living and Learning to a cel- The event was originally Baylor community,” Ramirez [email protected]. public relations officer for the of the Hispanic Student Asso- ebration held by the Hispanic planned for March, but there said. Hispanic Student Association. ciation. “It is usually more of Student Association and Place- was too much conflict at the Free beef and chicken faji- The theme “La Vida Es Un a Mexican fiesta, but this year 2BU over the past two years. beginning of the semester with tas, drinks and churros will be CONTACT US Carnaval” translates into “Life we wanted to incorporate other “Part of Place2BU’s mission other organizations, such as given out to attendees. is a Carnival,” and that carnival Hispanic cultures. If we stay is to create events with student the Asian Student Association’s In addition to free food, there Editor 710-4099 atmosphere is what Fiesta on the with one thing, there’s no move- organizations that are engaging, Chinese New Year celebration will also be free performances Newsroom 710-1712 River will portray. With 20 dif- ment, no education.” educational, culturally relevant and the Indian Subcontinent by Ballet Folklorico Ocelotl, Sports 710-6357 ferent groups participating and “It gives a wider perspective, and of course fun,” said Dan Student Association’s Gateway Latin Dance Society, Indian Entertainment 710-7228 various booths featured, stu- rather than just focusing on one Long, an Arlington graduate to India Culture Show. Subcontinent Student Associa- Advertising 710-3407 dents and members of the com- culture at a time,” she said. assistant for campus program- By having the event in April, tion, Mariachi Azteca and Uni- munity can enjoy face painting, At the event, there will be ming. students can experience anoth- versity High School Mariachi. illuminate LAST youryour worldworld CHANCE!? QOnly a FEW University Woods remaining. RegisterRegister Now!Now! 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By Jon Schroeder years and the role of Staff Coun- Staff writer cil has changed also,” Hoxworth said. “While our purpose has STAFF COUNCIL For the first time ever, staff remained the same, we recently MEMBERS members called the shots. In- have been given more opportu- stead of being appointed by the nities for staff input.” administration, Staff Council She said the new voting sys- members were picked by a staff tem will help Staff Council bet- Betty Bradford nomination and election pro- ter represent its constituents. School of Music cess. Quoting the Staff Council’s The change was approved in purpose, she said the purpose of Donna Davis the council’s September meet- Staff Council is to advance the Facilities Management ing, but the organization’s on- exchange of information among line voting system was finally the staff by providing a forum Paulette Edwards put to use in the last few weeks. for the ideas and concerns of the Honors College The election took place from staff of the university. today to Friday, and the winners To better fulfill that purpose, were announced Tuesday. Hoxworth said, the council be- De-De Henson All 10 new Staff Council gan its discussions about hold- School of Nursing members will hold their new ing open elections in February positions until 2010, starting at 2006. Sue Herring the council’s May 15 meeting. Now, about a year later, those Institutional Research John Vorderkunz, a circula- ideas are being realized. & Testing tion assistant in Moody Me- As a staff member for 19 years morial Library, said he didn’t at Baylor, she said she thought Sandy Kocian vote in the last election, but he the idea would better represent Police Department thought the idea of Staff Council the Baylor staff. elections was a good one. “I do think it’s a good idea, Sue Koehler Melea Burke/Lariat staff “I would have to have a wait basically because in the years Arts & Sciences -and-see attitude, but it sounds that I’ve been here I’ve won- at the onset like a good thing to dered at some point how the Debbie Magee Impact Week provides student fellowship me,” he said. staff (council members) were School of Business The change is intended to chosen,” O’Bryant said. The Baylor Impact Movement holds Impact Week’s relationship forum “When Love’s in View” on Tuesday promote communication among “This year when we had Judy Mills in the Bill Daniel Student Center. The organization planned Impact Week to share its faith with the Baylor staff and to “give staff a voice in the elections, and I did vote, I University Libraries and Waco community. It will hold a fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. today at Pizza Hut, a workshop titled “Are you who represents them,” said Staff thought, ‘Well, that’s a better UNASHAMED?” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Alexander Reading Room and a Christian talent show from 7 to Council Chairwoman Lisa Hox- idea. That’s better representa- Bobby Jo Wilhelm 11 p.m. Friday in Russell Gymnasium. worth. tion.’” Financial Services “The university has gone “I just think it gives us an- through many changes over the other voice.”

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When postal rates go up in the future, the cost for the forever stamp will Audit • Tax • Transaction Advisory Services also rise, but old ones will still be valid for mailing a letter. !@# © 2007 Ernst & Young llp The Associated Press Wednesday, April 11, 2007 sports The Baylor Lariat 7 Baseball falls to Horned Frogs, 6-3 By Daniel Youngblood first baseman Tim Jackson Frogs’ 4-1 lead. After working midweek games, drops Baylor’s Sports editor grounded into a double play to the count full, Miller struck out record to 19-16 on the season. end the threat. swinging, and Jackson ended Booker said winning mid- The Baylor baseball team tal- The Bears stranded four run- the inning on a hard hit ground- week games is important if the lied 11 hits against Texas Chris- ners at third base in the first five er to third. team hopes to make post-season tian University Tuesday, but the innings and stranded five for the TCU added two more runs play. Bears left 12 runners on base game. Despite having leadoff off sophomore left-hander Cliff “We’re not happy to see that as they lost 6-3 to the Horned singles in each of the final four Springston in the top of the streak go,” he said. “We need to Frogs. innings, the Bears scored in just ninth to stretch its lead to 6-1. win those kinds of games for “We had opportunities and one of those. The Bears plated two in their our overall record. Now we just had the right guys up in those “We had a couple of chances half of the ninth, but Horned have to focus on this weekend’s situations,” head Coach Steve with runners on second and Frog closer Sam Demel held on series and making the Big 12 Smith said. “We just didn’t get third with less than two outs, for a three-inning save. Tournament.” it done.” but we just weren’t able to capi- Despite the loss, the Bears The Bears, who with a 4-8 The game had the look of a talize,” freshman right fielder got another quality start out of conference record share last pitcher’s duel early. TCU scored Aaron Miller said. “It’s disap- freshman pitcher Wade Mackey. place with the University of the first run of the game in the pointing, but we didn’t get hits Mackey, who is 1-0 with a 1.65 Kansas, get a chance to make up third inning, when shortstop when we needed them.” ERA in eight appearances and ground this weekend when they Bryan Kervin walked and was Miller had a chance to do just six starts, threw five innings take on the Jayhawks in Law- brought home by back-to-back that in the bottom of the seventh Tuesday, allowing just one run. rence, Kan. singles. inning. After TCU scored three “We had a couple of nice With ten Big 12 schools par- The Bears answered in the runs off junior reliever Tim Mat- plays in the field, but TCU ticipating in baseball, the Bears fifth when sophomore left field- thews in the sixth, the Bears didn’t square many balls up off need to break into the top eight er Ben Booker doubled and was jumped out to what looked like Mackey,” Smith said. “He did a to make the conference tourna- plated by senior catcher Matt a rally in the seventh. good job of keeping them off ment. David Poe/Lariat staff Sodolak’s single. Senior center fielder Chase balance and he pitched out of The Bears have five confer- With the bases loaded and Gerdes hit a one-out single and some jams.” ence series left, and Smith said Lorena sophomore Ben Booker swings at a pitch during the Bears’ 6-3 loss to one out, the Bears had a chance Sodolak walked, giving Miller a The loss, which marked every one of them from this TCU on Tuesday in Waco. The bears are now 18-2 overall and 2-0 in confer- to build on the lead, but senior chance to cut into the Horned the Bears’ first in their last 13 point forward is “significant.” ence play. BU All-American finds place in nation’s capital

By Justin Baer ing named the 2004 Southeastern have to.” But Mosby’s new “family” in Sports writer Conference Sixth Woman of the Now Mosby will begin a new Washington is supporting her and Year. chapter of her life, getting paid to do her family all the way, and they are Former Lady Bear Bernice Mos- Baylor women’s basketball head what she loves. But buying a new car excited about the player they are get- by is heading to the nation’s capital Coach Kim Mulkey knew she had or nice jewelry isn’t on top of the list ting. — and not just to tour the monu- received a great talent as soon as of things the Brooksville, Fla., native “We have watched her for four ments and White House. The 2007 Mosby walked in the door, and was will do with her paycheck. years,” Mystics general manager Lin- Associated Press All-American not surprised to see Mosby drafted Days before the Lady Bears were da Hargrove said. honorable mention pick finished as high as she was. eliminated from the NCAA tourna- “I think the things that stood her career at Baylor after leading “I was very excited for Bernice to ment in a heartbreaking overtime out most for us is she has a tremen- the Bears to a 26-8 record and go that high in the draft,” Mulkey loss to the North Carolina State Uni- dous upside, because we think that racking up 17.6 points and 9.1 re- said. “She has worked very hard the versity Wolfpack, Mosby and her she can play multiple positions. We bounds per game. past two years, especially on her family suffered a tragedy far greater like that fact that she is a relentless Those numbers and the intangi- conditioning and defense, and we’re than any basketball game loss when rebounder. She is going to give us bles Mosby displayed impressed the seeing the results of that.” her five siblings and her mother, Glo- some depth at a couple different po- Washington Mystics enough to se- Yet as much as Mosby helped out ria Brown, had to watch their house sitions.” lect the 6-foot forward sixth overall the Lady Bears basketball program, burn to the ground. Hargrove also said that Mosby re- in the 2007 WNBA draft April 4. she believes she might not have been “I just broke down and started minded the organization of another “I am very excited,” Mosby said of able to be where she is today if it crying,” Mosby said. “I didn’t know Mystic who has had a fairly success- her new job. “I don’t think it has hit wasn’t for Mulkey and company. what to do; I wanted to go home.” ful career, Delisha Milton-Jones, who me yet. Words can’t describe how I “I am very grateful to have been in Yet, Mosby said, strength and has been a part of two U.S. Olympic feel. It is something I have wanted this program,” Mosby said. “Coach character are traits of her entire fam- teams. my whole life. It is something God Mulkey has taught me so much, not ily. But no matter what Mosby goes File photo has blessed me with.” only as a player but as a person. The “We are dealing with it the best on to accomplish professionally, Former Lady Bears forward Bernice Mosby, shown here in Mosby transferred to Baylor in fans have just embraced me so much way we know possible,” Mosby said. her contributions during the 2007 a Nov. 16, 2006, game against Brigham Young University, 2006 after having two strong sea- with love. It’s like a second home. “You can’t cry over it, because it’s season for the Lady Bears will put helped lead the team to a 26-8 record this season. She sons at the University of Florida, “They gave me a comfort zone life, and you are going to go through her in elite company in a program was picked sixth in the WNBA draft by the Washington where she collected various awards and I am grateful for each and every ups and downs. The main part is now being recognized as a national Mystics. for the Lady Gators, including be- one of them. I am sad to leave, but I overcoming it.” power.

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The Associated Press Medical Association and groups The only hiccups came when representing public school dis- Baylor men’s tennis beat Zgaga almost lost the first set to AUSTIN — Texas public tricts and administrators all St. Edwards University and the St. Edwards’ player Tyler Lyon school athletes would face man- have testified in support of the University of Texas at Arling- and when freshman Attila Bucko datory random steroids tests as Senate version. ton in a doubleheader Tuesday. lost the second set and had to go early as next fall under a Sen- Texas has about 733,000 The games were a make-up the distance in the third set. ate bill approved Tuesday that athletes at about 1,300 public doubleheader for one which was “I was sloppy and he gave would create the largest high schools. The Senate bill requires canceled on March 26 due to me a hard time the rest of the school testing program in the all students agree before the weather. match,” Zgaga said. Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff country. season to be tested if selected in Baylor swept both teams — it Brown said the game was a Prague, Czech Republic, senior Michal Kokta returns a shot against an oppo- The program would test at order to be eligible to play. won 7-0 against St. Edwards and “good experience and a confi- nent from St. Edwards University Tuesday night at the Baylor Tennis Center. least 22,000 public school ath- Proposed penalties for posi- 7-0 against UTA. dence builder” for him and the letes. tive tests include: “We were expected to win rest of the team. “The University of Georgia Georgia.” “I think this will make high - Refusal to take a test will be and we won,” sophomore Matt “I got more comfortable as will be a lot more competitive The No. 4-ranked men’s school athletics safer,” said considered a positive test. Brown said. the match progressed,” he said. than these two teams we played tennis team will face the No. Sen. Kyle Janek, R-Houston, the - A first positive test would All Baylor’s players won, in- The stats sheet spelled out today,” Brown said. “That doesn’t 1 Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, sponsor of the measure. The bill bring a suspension of at least cluding seniors Michal Kokta domination on the part of the mean we can ease up, because Ga., on Thursday. passed 28-2 and now goes to the 30 days. A second would bring and Matija Zgaga and freshman Baylor netters. But the team anyone can beat anyone in ten- “To beat them at their place House. a one-year suspension, followed Dominik Mueller. wasn’t overlooking St. Edwards nis.” will be a challenge,” Knoll said. The House gave preliminary by the permanent ban for a “It was a great day of domi- or UTA, because it faces the Zgaga said he is “expecting The game is set to begin at 5 approval to a similar but less third. nating tennis after Easter in University of Georgia next. a really tough match against p.m. specific measure Tuesday night. “Young athletes who want to The biggest difference between improve their performance by the two chambers is how to pay using these substances are put- Softball continues winning streak after slump for it. The Senate would have ting their lives at risk, and too the state bear the cost of about often adults and peers are look- By Will Parchman ranks. Since coming back from rage finally stopped at seven, that as much as we are that we’re $4 million per year, although ing the other way,” said Lt. Gov. Sports writer Hawaii on March 17, the Bears and by that time it was the playing the University of Texas. some experts have said that fig- David Dewhurst, a Republican. haven’t lost a game. They’ve Bears’ turn. (The season) is a long way from ure is too low. The House mea- A state study among 141,000 The Baylor softball team re- ripped off 10 straight wins, in- “It was an odd feeling to be being over, so I think this team sure would require the Univer- Texas students in grades 7-12 turned from a trip to Hawaii a cluding a school-best 6-0 start down by that many runs, but just really has a good grasp of sity Interscholastic League, the conducted by Texas A&M Uni- month ago on rocky ground. to Big 12 play. everyone was still relaxed and where we are.” state’s governing body for high versity found that steroid use fell They had just dropped four They’ve won at times with patient, and I think everybody Baylor is now headed to Aus- school sports, to assess a fee from 2 percent in 2004 to 1.5 of their six games abroad and their backs to the wall, and knew in the back of their minds tin for a showdown today with on sports tickets to pay for the percent in 2006. Among 12th were looking for answers as well head Coach Glenn Moore said that we could do this,” Wesley a Texas team that swept Baylor tests. graders, it went down from 2.4 as a foothold to climb out of the comebacks are one of the many said. “We knew we could do it, last season. The Texas High School percent to 1.8 percent. doldrums of March. things his players do well. and we all had confidence in After losing one of the most Freshman Nicole Wesley said “Our kids have really kept each other, so we went out and dominating pitchers in college it took a piece of unconvention- the faith and believe they can did it.” softball history in Cat Oster- al motivation to help snap them win,” he said. “We’ve won quite Baylor outscored the Red man, Texas has taken a step anhellenic ouncil would like to honor out of their slump. a few games (on comebacks).” Raiders 13-2 over the game’s back from last year’s team in P c “Before every game we go, Last weekend in Lubbock, final six innings to help them terms of production. the February & March ‘Who do we play for? Baylor,’” the Bears put on their greatest claim a 14-9 victory. But Moore said that hasn’t which Wesley said they bor- comeback of the season. Facing The win officially gave Baylor stopped him from strategizing a Professors of the Month: rowed from Miracle, a movie sub-freezing temperatures and a its best conference start in gameplan for the Longhorns as about the underdog USA hockey 7-1 first inning deficit to an al- school history. if they were one of the nation’s team’s improbable win over the ways-tough Texas Tech Univer- But Moore said his team has top teams. mighty Soviet Union in the 1980 sity squad, senior Ashley Mon- pushed all talk of streaks and “We feel we match up well Dr. MICHAELA rITTEr Winter Olympics. ceaux said the dugout was just conference records out the door. with Texas,” Moore said. “We’ve been watching a trying to catch its breath after a If they’re going to win, he said, “We’re road weary almost, Communication Sciences bunch of inspirational mov- whirlwind first inning. they’re going to do it focused on but we’ve performed well on the ies and just giving ourselves a “Everyone was upset, each game as it comes. road, and I think we have a little & Disorders bunch of ideas on how to mo- shocked, we didn’t know what “I think this team is just re- juice left in us. 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By Kate Boswell It is rife with biblical allusions string arrangements. The result feels more like Oberst’s intimate Plan to Love Me.” It’s a love song Staff Writer — the four winds in Ezekiel 37 is both bizarre and unsettling, tour of the American landscape, that narrowly escapes being — and apocalyptic imagery, and like something out of an old both the good and the bad. He cheesy, replete with girl group The title of Bright Eyes’ latest its chorus is so catchy you’ll be horror movie. doesn’t shy away from politics backup vocals dreamily croon- album is a reference to Cassada- singing it for days. Listeners who have com- here — there are plenty of allu- ing, “Make a plan to love me” ga, Fla., home to the Cassadaga Another standout is “Middle- plained in the past about sions to holy wars and environ- over and over again. It’s my least Spiritualist Camp and some- man,” which contains some of Oberst’s grating vocals — and I’m mental destruction — but he has favorite track on the album, but times known as the “Psychic the most heartrending string one of them — will be pleased to evidently gotten old enough to I know people who can’t get Capital of the World.” parts ever to grace a contem- hear that they have matured be a little less shrill. For exam- enough of it. porary album. The lyrics are considerably. He seems to have ple, you won’t find any tracks ti- There’s almost nothing re- beautiful as well, and honestly, more vocal control, and though tled “When the President Talks sembling a misstep or bad track ALBUMREVIEW half of the reason I listen to this there are still grating moments, to God” on this album. here. If you’re a longtime Bright band is because of the lyrical he manages not to sound whiny, Cassadaga isn’t shy on col- Eyes fan, you’ll love it. However, it doesn’t take a artistry. for the most part. laborators, either. There are sis- If you’re new to the band medium to predict this album is Courtesy photo Musically, Cassadaga feels Oberst has also matured ters Stacy and Sherri DuPree of or have been turned off by the going to be a hit with both new- Bright Eyes’ album, Cassadaga, was more structured than Bright in other ways. The songs are the band Eisley on back-up vo- group’s rougher qualities in the comers and longtime fans of the released Tuesday. Eyes’ previous offerings. It’s less self-centered: There’s more cals, as well as Rilo Kiley’s Jason past, then you ought to give Cas- band. more radio-friendly and less narrative and less navel-gaz- Boesel and alt-country sensa- sadaga a listen. Cassadaga has more of an alt- first single, “Four Winds,” experimental, even though the ing. If the past few albums felt tion Gillian Welch. Bright Eyes It’s rapidly becoming my fa- country flair than Bright Eyes’ sounds like lead singer Conor opening track features a medi- like an intimate glimpse into makes good use of these other vorite album of the year so far. previous offerings. The album’s Oberst is channeling Bob Dylan. um’s voice laid over discordant the psyche of Oberst, this one artists on the track “Make a Grade: A Radio jock to meet insulted Rutgers players

By Rebecca Santana resent i ng think that his employer is go- frain from going on Imus’ show The Associated Press us.” ing to have to make a decision in the future. “ U n - about any action that they take Imus, who appeared on PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The less they’ve based on it.” Sharpton’s syndicated radio Rutgers administration and given ‘ho’ Imus started the firestorm af- program for two hours Mon- women’s basketball team blasted a whole ter the Rutgers team, which in- day, accused the minister of Don Imus’ “despicable” remarks new defini- cludes eight black women, lost lacking courage for refusing an Tuesday but stopped short of tion, that’s the championship game. He was invitation to appear on Imus in saying he should be fired and not what I speaking with producer Bernard the Morning. Sharpton said he agreed to meet with the embat- am,” said McGuirk and said “that’s some couldn’t tell people not to watch tled radio host. a n o t h e r rough girls from Rutgers. Man, the show and then appear on it. Starting Monday, Imus will player, Kia Imus they got tattoos” MSNBC, which telecasts the be suspended for two weeks for Vaughn. “Some hardcore hos,” Mc- radio show, said Imus’ expres- calling the Rutgers players “nap- H e a d Guirk said. sions of regret and embarrass- py-headed hos.” coach C. Vivian Stringer said her “That’s some nappy-headed ment, coupled with his stated Rutgers’ athletic director, players “are the best this nation hos there, I’m going to tell you dedication to changing the Robert E. Mulcahey III, thought has to offer, and we are so very that,” Imus said. show’s discourse, made it be- a meeting with Imus offered the fortunate to have them at Rut- “What I did was make a stu- lieve suspension was the appro- team’s players a chance to listen gers University. They are young pid, idiotic mistake in a comedy priate response. to him and hear what he has to ladies of class, distinction. They context,” Imus said on his show Imus, who has made a career say. are God’s representatives in ev- Tuesday morning, the final week of cranky insults in the morn- “We all agreed the meeting ery sense of the word.” before his suspension starts. ing, was fighting for his job fol- with Mr. Imus will help,” Es- She said it’s not about the Asked by NBC Today host lowing the joke that by his own sence Carson, a member of the players “as black or nappy-head- Matt Lauer if he could clean up admission went “way too far.” Associated Press team that lost the NCAA wom- ed. It’s about us as a people. his act as he promised on Mon- He continued through the day en’s championship game to Ten- When there is not equality for day, he said, “Well, perhaps I Monday, both on his show and Matee Ajavon, a junior on the Rutgers University women’s basketball team, speaks Tuesday at a news conference on campus in Piscataway, N.J. nessee last week, said. “We do all, or when there has been de- can’t.” But he added, “I have a Sharpton’s. hope to get something accom- nied equality for one, there has history of keeping my word.” The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who plished during this meeting.” been denied equality for all.” Of the two-week suspension marched with about 50 protest- advertisers pay a premium to “the guy from `F Troop’” and to Teammate Matee Ajavon said, In Washington, White House by MSNBC and CBS Radio, he ers Monday outside NBC offices reach. Authors, journalists and Gwen Ifill, a black journalist, as “I could say that we honestly spokeswoman Dana Perino was said: “I think it’s appropriate, in Chicago, said Imus’ suspen- politicians are frequent guests “the cleaning lady.” don’t know what to expect from asked if President Bush thought and I am going to try to serve it sions will not halt the protests. — and targets for insults. He and his colleagues also Don Imus. Right now I can’t re- Imus’ punishment was strong with some dignity.” Imus isn’t the most popular Imus or his cast have called called the New York Knicks ally say if we have come to a con- enough. The Rev. Al Sharpton also ap- radio talk-show host — the trade Colin Powell a “weasel,” New a group of “chest-thumping clusion of whether we will accept “The president believed that peared on Today and called the publication Talkers ranks him Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson a pimps.” the apology. I think this meeting the apology was the absolute suspension “not nearly enough.” the 14th-most influential — but “fat sissy,” referred to Sen. Ben On his show Monday, Imus will be crucial for us, the state of right thing to do,” Perino said He said presidential candidates his audience is heavy on the Nighthorse Campbell of Colo- called himself “a good person” New Jersey and everybody rep- Tuesday. “And beyond that, I and other politicians should re- political and media elite that rado, an American Indian, as who made a bad mistake. CHECK OUT OUR GREAT SPECIALS!!!

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By Foster Klug and Anthony Principi, President a secret uranium enrichment to their government,” he said. The Associated Press Bush’s former veteran affairs program in violation of a 1994 In Tokyo, U.S. nuclear envoy secretary, who were visiting the disarmament deal. Christopher Hill on Tuesday PYONGYANG, North Ko- North Korean capital. “They can make a beginning, termed it as positive that the rea — A U.S. delegation pressed But Principi said Kim told the but whether they can completely North “is prepared to take these North Korea on Monday to shut Americans that it would be dif- shut down a nuclear reactor in steps and get the (inspectors) in down its main nuclear reactor ficult to shut down the nuclear such a short time would be very there.” and allow in U.N. inspectors reactor by a Saturday deadline difficult,” Principi said. In comments a day earlier, even as the top American nego- called for in a Feb. 13 nuclear The North agreed to shut Hill said that the deadline was tiator said it would be difficult disarmament accord. the reactor only after the U.S. going to be difficult to meet be- for a weekend deadline on the Under that agreement, the promised to resolve the key fi- cause of the ongoing dispute closure to be met. North must shut down and seal nancial issue within 30 days, over the frozen funds. The American delegation the Yongbyon nuclear reactor which Washington failed to do “Clearly, we’re aiming for the said North Korea’s top nuclear and a reprocessing facility in because the fund transfer has complete implementation of the negotiator, Kim Kye Gwan, told exchange for an initial shipment been mired in technical compli- February agreement by day 60 them his government would al- of aid. cations. ... but that timeline is becoming Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff low U.N. nuclear inspectors into The International Atomic En- Kim “indicated that the North difficult,” said Hill, who is in Ja- Members of the Student Senate have been attempting to get the Baylor Scienc- the country as soon as $25 mil- ergy Agency is slated to moni- Korean government would in- pan to discuss the next stage of es Building open for 24 hours to students for studying and group meetings. lion in disputed North Korean tor and verify the shutdown vite the ... inspectors back the the nuclear talks. funds are released. in what would be its first visit moment the funds are released He said resolving the finan- they believe the main obstacle Kim, who is also vice foreign since late 2002, when North to the North Korean govern- cial dispute in the “next day or BSB from page 1 to opening the building will be minister, met with New Mexico Korea expelled IAEA inspectors ment,” Principi told reporters. two” will be key in order for the meeting. getting funding for security. Gov. Bill Richardson, a Demo- after U.S. officials accused the “They believe that it’s critical North to meet the reactor shut “We want to help fulfill the “The biggest obstacle is fund- cratic presidential candidate, communist nation of running that the $25 million be returned down deadline. 2012 imperatives, especially ing,” Herndon said. “We’re send- Imperative I, which says we’re ing a copy of this bill to Presi- Republican presi- trying to form an environment dent Lilley and the regents.” dential hopeful Mitt where learning can flourish,” he Herndon said late-night Romney makes stop Romney answers a said. “(A 24-hour study facility) crime in the building is an is- question Tuesday is essential to getting into the sue. at the George H. top tier.” “I know in the past there’s W. Bush Presi- Baransi said a similar resolu- been a problem with different in College Station dential Library and tion passed in Senate two years things being stolen from the Museum on the ago. building,” he said. By Joe Stinebaker mer governor of Massachusetts campus of Texas “It cited studies that show Baransi said students could The Associated Press and a leading candidate for his A&M University. students perform better when e-mail him, Herndon or any oth- party’s presidential nomination, Romney recently testing in the same place they er senator if they want to help COLLEGE STATION — Re- also proposed a major military announced he studied in,” Baransi said. keep the BSB open all night. publican presidential candi- buildup to offset what he called raised $23 million Though the resolution “Students should voice their for his campaign, date Mitt Romney interrupted a “dangerous decline” under the which puts him passed, Baransi said advocates opinions,” he said. “It will help his two-day fundraising swing Clinton administration and the ahead of GOP “ran into some roadblocks” and us show that this is a legitimate through Texas on Tuesday night strains of wars in Afghanistan nomination rivals that not much progress has been student issue.” to urge renewed support for the and Iraq. Rudy Guliani and made on the issue. Herndon said students war in Iraq and for a major U.S. Romney proposed in his John McCain. He said he hopes this bill will should also consider speaking military expansion. speech an increase of 100,000 speed up the process. directly to those administrators “All Americans want our troops and the dedication of at “It’s been a promise in the involved with the issue. troops home as soon as possi- least 4 percent of the U.S. gross making for two years, from stu- “The best thing students ble. But walking away from Iraq domestic product to defense dent government to the student can do is to send an e-mail to would present grave risks to spending. Current spending, he body,” he said. “(This bill) will President Lilley and Dr. James America . . . perhaps even requir- said, amounts to about 3.8 per- Associated Press strengthen our case when we go Karban (director of the Baylor ing the return of our troops into cent. to politely harass the adminis- Sciences Facility) to say that far worse circumstances. The Military spending should in- didates, pulling in $23 million who is planning a major for- tration about this.” we think this is important,” he troop surge has a real chance of crease by $30 billion to $40 bil- between Jan. 1 and March 31. eign policy speech today at the Baransi and Herndon said said. working, and early signs are en- lion a year “over the next several Former New York Mayor Rudy Virginia Military Institute, was couraging,” Romney told about years,” he said. Giuliani raised $15 million, and hurt by his late entry into the 900 visitors to the George Bush Romney’s speech comes just Sen. John McCain of Arizona race and by his vocal support Presidential Library and Mu- weeks after his emergence as raised $12.5 million. for the Iraq war. seum. the leading fundraiser among McCain supporters have They have criticized Rom- BENCHMARK Romney, the 60-year-old for- Republican presidential can- suggested that their candidate, ney for trying to appeal to both One mOnTh Free renT & Free IPOD or are fully met,” Garcia said. Garcia said he is excited to ing the tournament, I’m sure SOCCER from page 1 He said members of Delta Ep- see how the tournament itself that all these stereotypes will be $100 GIFT carD first-place team receives a plaque silon Phi will referee the event, shapes up. erased.” w/ every lease signed by april 16, 2007 and each member is awarded a and the Medical Service Organi- “With Alpha Chi Omega win- Sara Perez, a Baytown senior medal. zation will be on hand to assist ning the tournament every year, and member of Gamma Alpha Benchmark is located at 1625 S. 10th. Second-and third-place in any medical needs. it will be exciting to see if any- Omega, said this is the first year 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units. teams receive a plaque as well. “The purpose of the event is one can stop their run,” he said. the sorority is participating in Sam Garcia, a Mesquite se- to allow women who would nor- Garcia also said he expects the tournament. Call 755-7255. Offer expires 4.16.2007 nior and Fiota Cup chairman, mally not compete against each to see quality competition im- “We wanted to try something said a lot of different elements other, due to the division struc- prove and exciting games from new and to support (Phi Iota Al- went into planning the event. ture in intramural sports, the beginning to end. pha),” she said. “We had to field interest, send opportunity to meet a more di- “People should come and Perez said she is excited to out e-mails and forms, reserve verse playing field,” Garcia said. watch because it is athleticism play the defender position, and fields, order T-shirts and put to- There will be no stands at at its best,” he said. her team is going to try to prac- gether a schedule of games that the event, but food and drinks “People always have a pre- tice every day this week, even actually worked out,” he said. will be provided throughout the conceived notion that women though they have improved On game day the fraternity tournament. Bush’s Chicken don’t play as aggressive or as since practice began. must “make sure the fields are will cater a group dinner Sat- emotionally as men do in ath- “Hopefully our hard work chalked, bleachers are set up urday after the championship letic events or that the games pays off and we can give it all we and that the needs of the players game. are less exciting. After watch- got,” Perez said. EMBASSY OF SPAIN OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE discovered that not all debt is a way to think,” he said. “The way ous.” MONEY from page 1 bad thing. I encourage students to think He suggested to students cent of your first paycheck into “When it comes to credit card is, there are two kinds of debt: that the safest debt to get into 1000 Teacher Assistant Grants your 401(k),” said Potts. “Most debt, of course it can be very dif- good debt and bad debt. The is one that appreciates in value, for the people don’t do that, though. ficult to pay off,” Potts said. “But most dangerous type of debt such as real estate. in schools in Spain 2007-2008 school year They just don’t think about it students should remember that is for things that have no asset “You just need to ask your- for US recent graduates or last year university students and retirement becomes a little these days some debt can actu- value, like vacations and eating self if you think this investment more difficult for them.” ally be good.” out.” will make you any money,” Potts Application deadline: April 16 When it comes to investing Potts said the attitude of his He explained that by accu- said. “That is the best way to your money, retirement is the parents and grandparents was mulating that type of debt, you decide whether something will first way to go. that all debt is bad debt. will only lessen your personal fall under being a good or bad Further information at: “After you start making “My generation finally dis- net worth. He went on to say debt.” enough money, you can start covered that some debt can ac- that the second kind of bad debt With so many upcoming de- http://www.mec.es/sgci/usa/ thinking about a little riskier in- tually make you money,” Potts is for things that depreciate in cisions to make, Potts said many [email protected] vestments,” Ezell said. said. “Borrowing money to buy value, like cars and stereos. students should remember that One way to invest your mon- houses and then selling the “When you borrow money their finances can shape the rest or call 202-728-2335 ey can be in assets with a high houses and paying off the debt to buy clothes, one year later of their lives. In order to ease rate of appreciation, like real can pocket big profit.” you probably couldn’t sell those some of that post-graduation estate. As Potts explained, at a Potts said another generation clothes for 10 percent of what stress, start financing now. younger age many Americans has come along with the mental- they are worth,” Potts said. “Don’t let another day go by,” don’t have the money to make ity that any debt is good debt. “Cars, of course, depreciate a lot Potts said. “Sit down today to these investments and therefore “This is a very dangerous slower but can still be danger- plan for tomorrow.”

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