Students Find Peace to Study Often, He Said, Students They Take Their Failure Too Seriously When They Set the Bar to Succeed Very High

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Dustin Dorsett, a junior from the Woodlands, Nacogdoches School sophomore Lindsey Finley and Houston freshman Courtney Ervin pressure piece together a project Wednesday for their business class in the can lead Moody Memori- al Library foyer. The library will extend its hours until 3 to suicide a.m. for study days and during final exams. Baylor provides link to Web site Seventh and James Baptist to help students who are at risk Church also offers study By Analiz González space for Staff writer students until 3 a.m. during Death. Most people associate it with pain, fi- finals. nality and fear of the unknown. But for those who suffer, it may seem like the only way out. Gary Norman, director of programs for Sui- cide Awareness Voice of Education, said suicide is the third leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24. Norman added that students in schools such as Baylor, who are considered privileged, might be overlooked because people assume the wealthy have no reason to struggle emotionally. Melea Burke/ But no one is immune from reaching a point of Lariat staff hopelessness, he said. “The assumption is that, well, you are going to a good school and you’re well off, so you should be fine,” Norman said, adding that contrary to popu- lar belief, overachievers are often at risk. Students find peace to study Often, he said, students they take their failure too seriously when they set the bar to succeed very high. With exams approaching, Seventh and James Baptist Church chips and dip and several church While students are able to enjoy “In colleges, there can be a lot of pressure that some find private, quiet will be providing all students with a members bake cookies for the stu- the available space and food, they is put on students to succeed,” Norman said. spacious studying environment. dents,” Rosencrans said. are required to sign in and out. “And when that isn’t balanced and people get spots to prep for finals “We’re just trying to provide a Turnout at the church varies Rosencrans said the reason for so focused on success that they lose sight of try- place to study,” said Matt Rosen- from year to year mostly because of this is not to keep tabs on people ing to fit other things into their lives, it becomes By Sarah Viesca crans, minister to students. the weather, Rosencrans said, but or try to contact them to join the problematic.” Reporter Seventh and James has been usually several hundred students church, but for safety reasons. Stu- According to a study on Dimensions of Per- opening its doors during finals for come throughout the week. dents are also asked to be respect- fectionism and Suicide Ideation published in the With finals a week away and stu- about the past 10 years, he said. Rosencrans said several teach- ful of the building to prevent any journal Cognitive Therapy and Research, frequent dents dealing with plenty of stress Each semester the church sets up ers often show up to grade papers damages. suicidal thoughts are associated with perfection- already, the one thing they won’t college study tables for plenty of and will help students if they have a If students feel more comfortable ism. have to worry about is finding a study space and also provides free question and some even hold small studying on campus, Moody Memo- Dr. Susan Matlock-Hetzel, a staff psychologist good place to study. snacks. study sessions the day before the From 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tuesday, “Usually we serve hot coffee, final. Please see STUDY, page 8 Please see HELP, page 8 Christmas tree lighting, Global food, music draw crowd warming By Katelyn Foster reading of the Christmas story. in Christian music and Bethany debate and Cat Smith A concert will follow featuring Dillon is on the rise as well.” Reporters Christian artists Jason Morant, Stanke said it’s comforting Bethany Dillon and the group to hear people excited about the The warm glow of an enor- Shane and Shane. bands. He also said the event is heats up mous Christmas tree will once Shane Everett and Shane a “spirit rejuvenator” with mul- again light Burleson Quadran- Bernard make up the top-sell- tiple reasons to attend. By Mallory Briggs gle as the fall semester comes ing musical talent Shane and “Aside from being a free con- Reporter to a close. Shane and are both alumni of cert, it’s a good time for every- Today at 7 p.m, Kappa Ome- Texas A&M University. one to embrace the Christmas Global warming is a hotly ga Tau will host its 41st Annual Bethany Dillon is an 18-year- spirit and hang out with friends Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff debated topic worldwide. Many Christmas Tree Lighting to cel- old singer who debuted in 2004 before the break,” Stanke said. may ask to what extent is it hype ebrate the holiday season. and is known for her single “All Dr. Alton Hassell, KOT ad- Lake Travis junior Chris Monson, a member of KOT, places the final decora- and what extent is it reality. “Our biggest goal is to see all I Need.” viser and senior lecturer in tions on the Christmas tree Wednesday for the lighting ceremony. Global warming is an ob- of Baylor come together to en- Jason Morant, a 24-year-old chemistry and biochemistry, served, measured and forecast- joy the spirit of Christmas and Christian singer from New said he thinks the evening will Christmas decorations on cam- to see what a magnificent oc- ed increase in the average earth the reason for the season, to Orleans, is known for melody- welcome the joy of the Christ- pus and the fraternity wanted casion it has become,” Hassell temperature, said Dr. Steven celebrate our savior,” said Aus- driven songs that address is- mas spirit and help alleviate to help bring the Christmas said. “It’ll be a nice evening Driese, chairman of the Baylor tin senior and Christmas tree sues close to his heart. tension before finals. spirit. They bought a 10-foot with pretty scenery and re- geology department. He said chairman Zach Stanke. “We are very excited about Hassell knows from experi- tree and invited students to join membering what the season is it is chiefly attributed to fossil The Kappa Pickers will start the artists coming,” said Waco ence what a great night it will them in reading the Christmas all about.” fuel burning and the release or the evening at 6:30 p.m. with junior and Christmas tree be. He was a member of KOT story and singing carols. In the past, the event has at- emission of greenhouse gases. Christmas carols followed by chairman Browning Wayman. in 1965 when the fraternity “It’s very thrilling for some- Greenhouse gases are gases like the lighting of the tree and a “Shane and Shane is a big name noticed there were no outside one who put up the first tree Please see KOT, page 8 carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor that get released in the earth’s atmosphere, acting as a blanket to trap heat, Driese said. BU Memorial Radiation on plane linked to spy’s death What has yet to be been determined is if these problems By Tariq Panja passengers who have flown on the jets Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB are actually occurring. slated Friday The Associated Press since Oct. 25. agent and fierce critic of Russian Pres- John Topping, president of The announce- ident Vladimir Putin. But criticism the Climate Institute, and Pey- for Adam Todd LONDON — Officials found traces ment was the lat- of Putin’s increasing authoritarian- ton Knight, director of Environ- of radiation on two British Airways est twist in a case ism has intensified since the poison- mental and Regulatory Affairs A campus memorial service for jets as part of an investigation into the that has aggra- ing, even within Prime Minister Tony for the National Center of Public Adam Todd, the Oklahoma City poisoning death of a former Russian vated tensions be- Blair’s Cabinet. Policy and Research, both agree junior who died Nov. 11 in his spy, and the airline appealed Wednes- tween Britain and The tests were conducted after the that over the past century, the Waco apartment, will be held at 4 day to tens of thousands of passengers Russia and could British government contacted British earth’s temperature has risen. p.m. Friday in Miller Chapel. who flew to Moscow or other cities to strain sensitive Airways on Tuesday night and told However, scientists interpret Funeral services for Todd were contact health authorities. negotiations on the airline to ground the jets and al- this fact differently. held Nov. 20 in Oklahoma City. Two Boeing 767s at London’s issues as diverse low investigators looking into Lit- “Political activists on the Condolences to the Todd fam- Heathrow Airport tested positive as energy, NATO vinenko’s death to examine them for left claim basically that the sky ily may be sent to George and Lila and a third was grounded in Moscow expansion, and possible radiation. is falling and man is doomed,” Todd, 3008 Oak Hollow Road., awaiting examination, British Air- Litvinenko the nuclear ambi- The search of the planes came Knight said. Oklahoma City, OK 73120. ways said. The airline said “the risk to tions of Iran and North Korea. as investigators checked places Lit- He said the period of time public health is low” but that it was Britain has been careful not to attempting to contact to some 33,000 blame the Kremlin for the death of Please see SPY, page 8 Please see GLOBAL, page 8

I’ll never forget the first time Christmas break determined to ing up, my sister, who’s now two rooms missing toilet paper. Rap makes me stronger. I met my true love. lose the extra cookie and turkey inches taller than me at 6 feet music and suspended punching Yes, I can fight boys. Men, The air was crisp, the sun at weight I had just gained (plus point 2 inches, and I always found bags. Located right next to the actually. Recently, a few women the height of its glory. I felt elat- a few too many candy canes). ourselves involved in one fight Mrs. Baird’s Bread Factory, the have started becoming regulars ed. I knew this was the one. I tried Bearobics and intramu- of view or another. We shared a bath- aroma of fresh dough was every- like me, and it’s nice to have He smelled of freshly baked rals, but nothing I did satisfied room, and for two girls close in where. It was everything a girl some estrogen in a testosterone- bread and who-knows-how- my taste for real competition. by kris firth age, that’s a guaranteed fight ev- could want. packed environment. many-days-old perspiration. You see, I’ve been an athlete my ery morning. Plus, my sister did Now I consider boxing my Boxing really did save me. He played loud rap music and whole life. I started with ballet Maui-tai in high school, which life support. No matter how Before, I was good at sports but sounded like the clanging of (a ballet-dancing boxer … not join an intramural team of some is Thailand’s version of kick- busy I am, I make the time to had never found my niche. Now, metal and iron. your average combination) at sort. After a while, however, I boxing, and she fell in love with get to the gym at least four times not only have I found my niche, I know, you must think I’m age 3 and ended with basket- started getting restless. And it immediately. a week. My family is there. They but I found my passion, my true crazy. What kind of girl falls ball, track, volleyball and golf in since all we ever do as college So I gathered up the cour- endearingly nicknamed me love. Nothing feels better than in love with something sweaty, high school. students is study, I needed an age that fine day in January and “Barbie.” I’m pretty sure no one throwing a good jab. A great up- malodorous and loud? But then I’m just a sucker for self-in- outlet after pulling all-nighters drove over to the place I’d found even knows my real name any- per-cut. A powerful right hook. again, I’m not what you’d call an duced pain. for tests. online: Ironhorse Gym. more, but I don’t mind. I found my family at Iron- ordinary girl. But when I started my fresh- Boxing wasn’t something I’d It was love at first sight. We sweat, bleed and get horse. I found my self-esteem in I fell in love with a boxing man year at Baylor, I thought I’d ever thought of doing before. I’m The gym was old-school knocked out together. Actu- boxing. I found my strength as gym. take it easy for a while. Maybe normally not an angry or violent style. State-of-the-art is a phrase ally, we try to knock each other a fighter. It was the beginning of the work out at the SLC or run the person. My friends joke that I’m unheard of at Ironhorse. The out, but hey, that’s family, right? Kris Firth is a sophomore second semester of my fresh- Bear Trail a few times a week. the calmest, most hippie over- gym has free weights and bar- Most of the time, I’m the only journalism and history major man year. I had returned from And if I was feeling ambitious, achiever they know. But grow- bells. Body builders and bath- girl there. But I don’t mind; it from McKinney.

Letters to the editor Editorial India image unjust I am an international student Wreath is from India. I am writing in response to the article published Tuesday named “Spending Thanksgiving spiritual, in India makes world history.” I just want to start by saying that the article is politically not anti-war incorrect. In one of the statements, she claims that the Indian govern- In the 1960s the circular symbol of ment supports a caste system, peace was inked on hundreds of dif- which is politically incorrect. ferent things such as T-shirts, posters, India, just like America, flags and human flesh. The symbol was has a democratic government. the icon of the anti-war movement of Nowhere in the Indian constitu- the time, and since then it has gained tion does it state that all people international recognition, along with are not equal. its counterpart, the peace sign. In further reading, she talks Following in the controversial sym- about a white-skinned person, bol’s historic footsteps, a Christmas who washed the feet of a person wreath shaped as a peace symbol has of darker completion, which I sparked controversy among residents believe is racism. of a Denver neighborhood. Finally, the article portrays The homeowners association of the an image of India that is incor- neighborhood has asked the resident rect. For someone to go to such to remove the wreath because it feels an extreme makes India look it symbolizes an anti-war sentiment in like a backward nation with no a place where families and friends of legal system or constitution. Iraq soldiers live. Some residents also Such an article leads people complained that the symbol is a sign to develop a false image of India of the devil. The association threat- and Indians. ened the homeowner to a $25 per day Bharath Kumar fine until she removes the wreath from Geophysics 2007 the exterior of her home. The owner, however, refuses to remove the wreath — a decision that may cost her almost Corrections policy $1,000 in fines. While the symbol of peace may But what would happen if some- the soldiers in Iraq die,” that would can be considered divisive.” The Baylor Lariat is commit- anger some neighbors, it’s ridiculous one complained to the neighborhood be grounds for controversy. Yet the The wreath is a symbol of the res- ted to ensuring fair and accu- that the association has threatened association that they feel offended by resident isn’t voicing any beliefs other ident’s spiritual hope and belief that rate reporting and will correct to fine the resident for displaying a Christmas decorations? It’s doubtful than peace — a goal that all military peace is important. That idea is spe- errors of substance on Page 2. symbol of what she called her “spiri- the resident would be fined for their families probably share, too. cifically important to recognize during Corrections can be submitted to tual beliefs.” Christmas lights, nativi- holiday decor. The neighborhood association sent the holidays, a time that people reflect the editor by sending an e-mail ties and other exterior decorations are If the resident hung a sign on the the resident a letter reading that they and hope for a better, more peaceful to [email protected] or symbols of spiritual beliefs. front of her house saying, “I hope all “will not allow signs, flags, etc. that new year. by calling 254-710-4099. ‘No comment’ makes for poor public relations, group image

“I would really prefer not to ries. These concepts drive me to countable for what they write. the greatest of them all. talk about that.” Click. People also think that giving sit at my desk for hours with a Credibility is on the line with The point is simply to en- I hear this a lot where I work. reporters other names of sourc- list of phone numbers, leaving every word printed under that courage students to chat with a As a Lariat reporter, my job is es instead of commenting them- point messages and jumping through person’s name. reporter. to call people involved in some- selves is helping reporters. hoops to talk to people. If journalists are not con- We are people. thing newsworthy and get them There is a reason the report- of view This brings me to possibly sidered credible, no one will We are not scary. to talk to me about it. er contacts the people they do. the most important aspect of be- pay attention to anything they We do not have uncondition- As the greek life beat report- Presidents and representatives by laura klingsporn ing a journalist, and something write, effectively putting them al power through the press. er, I can’t rely on press releases are great for comments, as that the public should understand. out of a job. We are simply students want- and event promoters to get my is what they are trained to do, therefore enthusiastic about I, as a practicing journalist, A perfect example of this is ing to give other students the job done. but they are not the common finding the truth. work to conform to a code of Dan Rather and CBS News. knowledge they deserve about Fraternity guys are notori- student. Getting current and correct ethics. After the truth came out what is going on around them. ously skittish when it comes to When writing a story, I want information is by no means Yes, in fact, there is a code about the report on the mili- In calling fraternity mem- talking to the press. to know what the regular group easy, but it is possible, and fun. that news organizations volun- tary record of President Bush, bers, I am giving them the op- Most people think the an- member is thinking about an If the reporter is determined, it tarily conform to in order to Dan Rather was finished. He portunity to give their thoughts swer to their apprehension sur- event. I want a true reaction, not will happen. gain accreditation. Adopted by hung around for a few months and be heard by their fellow rounding the press is to refuse a packaged, politically correct, When asking a person for a the Society of Professional Jour- but ultimately resigned from students. I want to get the story to comment. press release answer. comment on a certain story, I nalists in 1996, the code has the anchor chair of CBS Nightly right. However nice they may be in As journalists, we are trained am not trying to get someone in been in use ever since. News. His credibility and career The best and most reliable refusing or how many referrals to find information. It is an in- trouble or “nail” that particular The main concepts are: Seek died because he was fooled and way for me to do that is for the they give, it actually serves the depth process, as I have discov- person. truth and report it, minimize didn’t check his information be- people involved and closest to opposite purpose. ered this semester. I am simply giving them harm, act independently and be fore releasing it. the subject to take some time Many think refusing to com- A lot of the process involves an opportunity to give direct accountable. The point of all this profes- and chat with me. ment will keep the article from asking the right questions at the thoughts on a given situation. The code covers a list of de- sional talk is not to put journal- Laura Klingsporn is a sopho- running. Not true. The editor right time in the right way. Accuracy and fairness are at tailed problems, but the point ists up on a pedestal or to pa- more journalism major from Min- makes the final decision on sto- I am curious by nature and the forefront of my thoughts. is that journalists are held ac- rade the profession around as neapolis.

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Jakes has been called and other Christians, then the heard graced the cover of Time maga- “And that is a scary thing.” the next Billy Graham, but this “icons of Christianity” aren’t as zine. True Christianity, Tran be- will be a hard prophecy to fulfill neccesary. George W. Bush 47 50 1 3 Somewhere along the way, lieves, is too radical for the me- when 68 percent of Americans Mouser also recognized his Bill Clinton 64 32 1 4 Tran said, the media started fo- dia. have never heard of him. view as denominationaly driv- cusing on the scandals of the “It’s easier, less controversial James Dobson 27 8 57 9 A survey released Monday by en. church rather than its teachings to speak in abstractions,” he the Barna Group revealed that “As a Baptist, I’m comfortable T.D. Jakes 22 4 68 8 and charitable efforts. said. while entertainers such as Brit- with sole-competency,” he said. “Rick Warren (author of Mouser also believes the me- Joel Osteen 18 6 67 11 The ney Spears and Denzel Washing- “Local leadership, relation- Purpose Driven Life) has really dia has played a role in North ton are household names, major al leadership is how Baptist Britney Spears 34 54 3 9 taken a stance on social justice American Christianity. Christians leaders are scarcely churches function. For Catho- Denzel Washington 85 2 7 6 issues and his church has given “We are victims simply be- recognized by the general popu- lics, having an indentifiable, a lot of money to Africa, but no cause of where we are on the lation or by Christians. unified leader is very impor- *Numbers reflect percentages one is talking about that,” he planet,” he said. “I have never heard of T.D. tant.” Positive included “very favorable” and “somewhat favorable.” said. As Christians living in a Jakes,” Ohio senior Mary Snyder Snyder expressed similar Negative includes “very favorable” and “somewhat favorable.” “The media would rather talk “consumer culture,” Mouser said. “Should I know who that thoughts, pointing out the im- Margin of sampling error is more or less than 3.2 percent. about church sex scandals than said he believes the media mar- is?” portance of people recognizing Source: The Barna Group, Oct. 2006 the good things churches are kets celebrities and sports stars Maybe not. the name of Jesus and the teach- doing.” in such a pervasive way that Clif Mouser, director of the ings of the Bible above recog- Tran also mentioned the there is little room left for Chris- Baptist Student Center, said nition of the pastors of mega- age of Christianity has contrib- been recognized by the media,” media’s tendancy to simplify tian leaders. he doesn’t think it’s a big deal churches. uted to the lack of recognition of Tran said. Christianity. “It is easiest to consume what whether or not Christians know Dr. Jonathan Tran, assistant modern Christian leaders. “If the media does give atten- Reducing Jesus’ message is placed before us, and Rick who best-selling authors or pas- professor of religion and ethics, “It’s been awhile since a tion to Christianity, it’s usually to love is one example of what Warren isn’t on an RCA record tors of megachurches are. said a shift in the media’s cover- Christian of significance has negative.” Tran called “a flat image.” label,” he said. Bush to sit down with al-Maliki despite canceled visit Wednesday Your StAnDArDS! AMMAN, Jordan — President for both days for talks aimed at dent separately, said the official. Bush’s high-profile meeting with reducing the spiral of violence Members of the Jordanian Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Iraq. and Iraqi delegations contacted on Wednesday was canceled in The last-minute cancellation Khalilzad, who called Air Force Bring this ad for a stunning turn of events after was not announced until Bush One and spoke with Bush and disclosure of U.S. doubts about had already come to Raghadan Secretary of State Condoleezza the Iraqi leader’s capabilities Palace and posed for photo- Rice, giving them a heads-up, $0 Down! and a political boycott in Bagh- graphs alone with the king. the official said. dad protesting his attendance. White House counselor Dan However, Redha Jawad Taqi, • 2, 3, 4 Bedroom Floor Plans Instead of two days of talks, Bartlett denied that the delay a senior aide of top Shiite politi- • Individual Leasing Bush and al-Maliki will have was a snub by al-Maliki directed cian Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim who breakfast and a single meeting at Bush or was related to the also was in Amman, said the • All Appliances Included followed by a news conference leak of a memo written by White Iraqis balked at the three-way • w/D in every Apt. this morning, the White House House National Security Advis- meeting after learning the king •6, 10 & 12 Month Leases said. er Stephen Hadley questioning wanted to broaden the talks to The abrupt cancellation was the prime minister’s capacity for include the Israeli-Palestinian an almost unheard-of develop- controlling violence in Iraq. conflict. ment in the high-level diplo- “Absolutely not,” Bartlett Two senior officials traveling matic circles of a U.S. president, said.” with al-Maliki, who spoke on a king and a prime minister. He said the king and the condition of anonymity because 296-2000 There was confusion — and con- prime minister had met before of the sensitivity of the infor- flicting explanations — about Bush arrived from a NATO sum- mation, said the prime minis- www.universityparks.com what happened. mit in Latvia. “That negated the ter had been reluctant to travel Bush had been scheduled purpose to meet tonight togeth- to Jordan in the first place and to meet in a three-way session er in a trilateral setting.” decided, once in Amman, that 2201 South with al-Maliki and Jordan’s The Jordanians and the Iraq- he did not want “a third party” King Abdullah II on Wednes- is jointly decided it was not the involved in talks about subjects university Parks Dr. day night, and had rearranged best use of time because they specific to the U.S.-Iraqi rela- his schedule to be in Amman both would be seeing the presi- tionship.

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Workshop is scheduled from land Park, Kan., senior Jessamy World Cup Cafe, Waco’s No. Hours have recently been ex- 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the Ross said. “It brings back a time 1 new restaurant according to tended to include dinner Mon- McLane Student Life Center, of innocence when everything a reader’s poll in the Waco Tri- day through Saturday. Melea Burke/Lariat staff said Missy Davis, graduate as- was so exciting.” bune-Herald, is driven by a pur- “Our purpose is to regener- World Cup Cafe employees Shayla Brown, general manager, and Shawn Brown, sistant for community service. Santa’s arrival is the main pose that goes beyond serving ate this side of town and make kitchen manager, show off the Best New Restaurant award they received from More than 800 impoverished event. All of the children will good food. a stronger community,” Manager the Waco Tribune-Herald’s 2006 Reader’s Poll. children from around the Waco sing “Here Comes Santa Claus” Mission Waco saw a need for Shayla Brown said. “We make area, all between the ages of 3 as the honored guest enters. more economic development in sure our prices are what people since 1997, Shawn Bell recently of crafts for their first bazaar. and 5, will participate in the Then each child will have a North Waco, the side of town in this neighborhood can af- left a managerial job to work for The bazaar started Tuesday and event. chance to sit on Santa’s lap and which holds the highest crime ford.” World Cup Cafe. will also take place from 9 to 11 “I think it’s a great opportu- receive a present, Ross. and poverty rates, Mission Waco World Cup Cafe has provided “I took a $45,000 pay cut to a.m on Dec. 2 and Dec. 7. Items nity for Baylor students and the “It’s just amazing to see how volunteer Josh Dorrell said. a number of new jobs and offers come here,” Shawn Brown said. being sold include handmade surrounding community to co- that many children respond As a result, Mission Waco training for people to increase “I’ve been through troubling soaps, jewelry, Christmas orna- operate and do something good to seeing Santa and receiving helped fund World Cup Cafe. job placement opportunities. times and gotten through them. ment and art. Items have been together,” Davis said. gifts,” Davis said. “We want to mobilize the “We helped one gentlemen Being here, I go home knowing donated from several countries, Preparations have been un- To prepare for the coming middle class and make them see who came from a homeless shel- I can pass down something that including Honduras, Thailand, derway for this special day for party, there will be two different the other side of Waco,” Dorrell ter, and he has been able to move was passed down to me.” Indonesia, and Mexico, Shayla more than a month and a half, parties today for anyone who said. “The socioeconomic barri- onto bigger and better things,” World Cup Cafe serves tradi- Brown said. said Shreveport, La., sophomore wishes to help, Ross said. ers in this city are huge. We want Shayla Brown said. tional meals from various pover- All proceeds from the restau- Catherine Hiller. There will be a decorating to give people who wouldn’t “We want to give citizens new ty-stricken nations such as Hon- rant and the bazaar go towards “I can’t wait,” she said. “This party in the McLane Student come to this side of town other- skills to get better jobs,” Dorrell duras, Haiti and Madagascar. funding Mission Waco pro- is such a great chance to bring Life Center gym from 3 to 6 p.m. wise a reason to be here. If you said. Alongside the food, handmade grams. joy to kids.” There will also be a gift-wrap- don’t see the poverty, you can Shawn Brown, World Cup crafts from the featured coun- “We want our restaurant to The volunteers have planned ping party from 5 to 9 p.m. in pretend it doesn’t exist.” Cafe’s head cook, had rebuilt tries are sold. help people in this neighbor- several activities for the chil- the Bill Daniel Student Center. From this, the idea for World his life after a stint in Mission For Christmas, World Cup hood and people in Waco,” dren, Hiller said. 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95-69 blowout improves every open look in the first half, the 3,” he said. Bears’ record to 5-1 hitting 12 or their 16 attempts from “All of our guys can knock “Instead of shooting another 16 3-point range. At one point, the down the 3.” of them, we started taking the ball Bears hit seven straight 3-pointers to the basket.” By Daniel Youngblood in a six-minute span to stretch its Aaron Bruce While Baylor guards accounted Sports editor lead to 32-14. for 61 of the Bears’ points, Baylor “When we’re on the line, get open Junior guard got a solid performance out of its Behind stellar first-half shoot- looks and get good ball movement, post players as well. ing, a solid second-half perfor- all of our guys can knock down the the Bears shoot 73 percent from Sophomore forward Kevin Rog- mance and a career night for fresh- 3,” junior guard Aaron Bruce said. the field and 75 percent from long ers and sophomore center Mama- man guard Tweety Carter, the “We just got open looks and that’s range, the Bears shot 42 percent in dou Diene each scored 9, while Baylor basketball team coasted to a how we need to play; we need to the second, hitting just one of their freshman center Josh Lomers 95-69 victory over Grambling State find the extra man because we eight 3-point attempts. pitched in with 6 points. University to improve its record to have a lot of threats out there.” But with the poor outside shoot- Rogers also had a career-high 11 5-1. Bruce, who scored 17 second- ing, the Bears’ scoring moved rebounds, including one that led Carter set career highs with 19 half points Monday against Alcorn inside, where they scored 24 of to a put-back dunk that brought a points and five assists in the win. State University, led the charge in their 40 second-half points in the crowd of almost 5,000 to its feet. “A lot of doors were open for me the first half against the Tigers. paint and got to the free throw line “The good thing this year is tonight and I just took advantage of He scored 13 of his 18 points 19 times. when you come to the Ferrell Cen- it,” Carter said. in the first half and hit three of his Head Coach Scott Drew said he ter and watch the Baylor Bears play, But Carter was just one of many four 3-point attempts. Sophomore was happy with the way his team we do have some explosiveness on Bears whose shots were falling guard Curtis Jerrells also had a big adjusted in the second half. offense,” Drew said. Wednesday. The Bears rushed out first half, hitting all four of his 3- “I was very proud of our guys The Bears return to action at Melea Burke/Lariat staff to a 14-5 lead in the first five min- point attempts and scoring 12 of because we’re one for eight in the 3 p.m. Saturday when they play Sophomore guard Carl Sims weaves between two Grambling utes and didn’t look back. his 17 points in the first half. second half, but we did a great job Texas State University at the Fer- State University defenders Wednesday on the Bears’ way to a The Bears took advantage of But after a first half that saw recognizing that we weren’t hitting rell Special Events Center. 95-69 win over the Tigers. Lady Bears return from Bahamas tourney to face Islanders

By Will Parchman “That’s a tough turn-around,” January with as few unexpected from last year with 15 points when you’re in the Bahamas,” Perhaps guarding against a let- Sports writer Mulkey said. “But any time you bumps as possible. per game, but first-year head sophomore guard Jhasmin down coming off such a lavish play an in-state school, it’s im- “They’re a pretty good team,” Coach Robert Robinson has just Player said. “But Coach Mulkey road trip, Mulkey amped up her The Lady Bears basketball portant.” said guard Jessica Morrow, one win to his credit. made sure that this team was fo- practice Tuesday, making sure team (5-1) swings into action at This will be the Islanders’ who, despite being one of the So while the Islanders con- cused. As young as we are, we the team didn’t languish and fall 7 p.m. today against the Texas second trip to the Ferrell Center team’s most lethal three-point tinue to struggle through a re- can’t overlook any of the teams into a post-Bahamas lull. A&M-Corpus Christi Island- in as many years, losing 94-62 threats, is shooting just .235 building year, the Lady Bears we’re scouting.” Player said winning on the ers (1-4) in the Ferrell Special last season. from behind the arc this sea- appear to be fraught with confi- The Bahamas were good to road for the first time this year Events Center. The Lady Bears enter the son. “They’ve competed against dence after tearing through the the Lady Bears. Baylor first beat was a solid watermark of the With this game Baylor begins contest having outscored their some good teams and they’re a Junkanoo Jam tournament last Central Florida by 30 points and developing maturity the team is a grueling section of its non- opponents by a combined 52 team that we really need to take week in the Bahamas. then topped the South Dakota cultivating, but beating the Is- conference schedule. points over their last three seriously.” Senior leader Bernice Mosby State Jackrabbits 71-63 a day landers is all they have on their The Lady Bears will play games. They appear to be hit- The Islanders finished last continues to prove her worth, later to win the Lucaya bracket. minds right now. three games over the next five ting their mid-season stride ear- season at a respectable 18-12, leading the team in points per After playing two games in “Texas A&M-Corpus Christi days, and withholding the con- lier than expected. but they are dealing with seri- game (19.4) and rebounds per two days, the team took Sunday is the next big opponent on our stant barrage of fatigue is on the Nevertheless, the team con- ous turnover this year. game (10.9) through Baylor’s and Monday off for their first schedule,” Mulkey said. top of head Coach Kim Mulkey’s tinues to push hard and focus Not only did they lose Terra first six contests. two-day stretch without practic- “That’s where our focus is.” wish list. on getting to conference play in Andrews, their leading scorer “It’s always harder to focus es since school began in August. 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By Amanda Toller fraternities across the country, he should pledge one of the his- relentlessly tease those who are the meaning of brotherhood, following tradition and trying Contributor they have been in trouble and torically black fraternities. not as successful. The men with and both sides fight to have to figure things out, but he is put on probation until they can Young doesn’t disprove any steady girlfriends discuss their their definition prevail. quick to state what is and is not Many things happen behind clean up things. While the novel of the stereotypes of fraterni- sex lives to their brothers, who Epsilon Zeta tries to be heart- acceptable. He works to ensure the closed doors of a fraternity itself is fiction, Young based the ties; in fact, he reinforces them. can’t even look the girlfriends in wrenching and thought-provok- the officers know that unaccept- house, and most of the time events and characters around While the Epsilon Zeta broth- the eye after hearing the stories. ing, but the number of char- able behavior will result in the these things stay hidden from those in his own fraternity. ers don’t physically beat their The brothers’ treatment of acters complicates the story. I chapter being shut down. those outside the greek system. Arguments over reinstated pledges during initiation, they women is not just inappropri- almost needed a roll sheet with Overall, Epsilon Zeta provides members, rolled pledges and do mentally abuse them to the ate, it’s disgusting. One senior’s the names, offices and home- an interesting look at a fraterni- BOOKREVIEW substance abuse have divided point of exhaustion. They claim advice to a new freshman is that towns of the members in order ty. Young does not pass his own the Epsilon Zeta house in two, to be nicer than the other frater- women are insecure, and the to keep track. judgment but instead leaves that But in Epsilon Zeta, Jock creating a house full of brothers nities, but even the seniors’ girl- only way to get a woman is to The men in the fraternity are up to the reader. Young gives outsiders an honest who can’t stand each other. friends say their pledges look control her insecurities until rarely surprising; each sticks to What I found most surpris- look inside a fraternity. Young also presents issues worse than anyone else’s during she’ll do whatever you want. his own stereotype throughout ing was that the author was a Young, a Sigma Chi who grad- such as racism and homopho- initiation. The members of the North most of the novel. fraternity member but didn’t uated from Florida State Univer- bia within the fraternity system. Young depicts every member Florida chapter of Epsilon Zeta Young does provide a posi- try to beautify his characters or sity, creates a story about one Members of the pledge commit- of the group in a harshly honest spend the semester battling tive view of the national orga- overly preach that fraternities semester in the fictional Epsi- tee blatantly refuse to allow one light. Even the so-called good each other and nationals to hold nization. The regional direc- are all about good friends and lon Zeta fraternity at Northern man into the fraternity purely guys constantly talk about their their group together. Both sides tor for North Florida’s chapter brotherhood. Florida University. Like many because of his race, saying that latest sexual escapades and accuse each other of forgetting understands the men are just Grade: B MONEY FOR COLLEGE

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could be an increase of seven about the cause. Tyson Slocum, could have huge implications negatives, Bratton and Knight California for the most wind GLOBAL from page 1 to eight degrees, which would director of Public Citizens En- such as putting New York City believe there could be positive energy. from 1900 to 1940 is where cause severe problems includ- ergy Program, said “human ac- underwater, Topping said. outcomes to global warming. “There are wind mills out most of the temperature change ing glacier melting and a rise in tivity is the major contributing “Our great-grandchildren More precipitation could cause the wazoo as you go into west occurred, before any major in- sea level. factor to this warming trend.” could be facing massive evacu- a boom in agricultural areas ex- Texas,” Driese said. dustry could have had an effect. Dr. Susan Bratton, chairwom- Knight completely disagreed ations,” he said. periencing drought. Five faculty in the geology From 1940 to the 1970s, an of the environmental studies and said there is absolutely no Slocum said this is a serious Others think that a change department are researching an- there was actually a cooling pe- department, said it’s more glob- evidence that man is causing threat. in climate would have a negative cient climates to help predict fu- riod and since then the planet al climate change than global the temperature increase and He said that ground in the effect on food production. There ture earth changes. Bratton and has gotten warmer, Knight said. warming because not every area that none of the evidence is arctic, which has always been could be a large-scale famine, Knight both agree that the main “The earth’s temperature is will get warmer. rooted in science. frozen, is now mushy and that Topping said. problem is that scientists don’t in constant flux. There is no “It’s actually being predicted Other negative effects pre- 90 percent of the world’s gla- The only positive effect of know how global warming will such thing as balance,” Knight you could have a warming cli- dicted to occur are a change ciers are melting. global warming is that “fewer affect the environment or how said. “There are no problems to mate and have an area like Brit- in precipitation, more storm If all the ice melts, the pro- people are going to freeze to to predict it accurately. date.” ain be colder because of ocean threats, a rise in sea level and a jected rise in sea level will be death.” While there are still no defi- Topping, however, warns of currents,” she said. rise in tropical diseases, Bratton approximately 300 feet, Driese Texas emission levels of car- nite answers to the questions what might happen with con- Beyond the debate on the said. said, making Waco near-beach bon dioxide per capita are the about global warming, Bratton tinued global warming. He said negative effects of temperature If the sea level rises, which front property. highest in the U.S., but Topping said it’s better to be safe and that over the next century there change, there’s also a debate would be difficult to reverse, it Amid all the concern over said the state will soon pass “ride your bike.”

before Christmas.” rides and a live nativity. Plummer said he was push- Nathalie Pelka, a freshmen KOT from page 1 The Christmas tree light- “It’s a fun tradition and we STUDY from page 1 ing for the library to be open from Ventura, Calif., said she attracted about 6,000 people, ing draws more than a Baylor just try to give as much fun, rial Library has extended its op- 24 hours, but when he spoke won’t be studying at the library but Wayman said they are ex- crowd. Young said local youth free stuff as possible,” said Amy erating hours till 3 a.m. during with Library Dean Bill Hair, because she doesn’t like it, but pecting a crowd of more than ministries, camp participants Reeves, assistant director of Stu- the days of finals this semester, he was informed that the idea she will study in various spots 7,000 this year, including the and students from other univer- dent Activities. providing students with two wasn’t financially possible. located throughout campus in- local community and visitors sities also attend. “Every year it seems a little additional study hours. Some students prefer to stead. from Dallas and surrounding “I also love that it’s a great bigger and a little better,” Has- “The extension of hours will study alone and select their “In the morning I’ll study in cities. way to incorporate the outside sell said. include the whole library and own locations to study or cre- my room, during the day prob- Austin junior and Christmas community,” he said. “We have Students and faculty are not certain sections,” Internal ate a schedule to study at one ably a coffee shop and at night tree chairman Jim Young said people from all over coming to equally excited about the fun Vice President Travis Plummer place for only a few hours at a a quite spot like the lobby of his favorite part is the atmo- see this.” festivities. said. time.. my dorm,” Pelka said. sphere of the event. The Place 2BU and KOT have “This is the first time I’m go- “For me, I love the whole en- joined forces the last two years ing to the tree lighting because I vironment of the night. There and will provide festivities in- heard about all of the great stuff is the big tree lighting, bands, cluding pictures with Santa, they have going on this year,” HELP from page 1 SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS... Christmas carols, trash can bon- ornament making, cookie deco- Tyler junior Rebecca LaFlure at the Counseling Center, said fires and hot chocolate,” he said. rating, a Baylor Religious Hour said. “I’m really excited to see something as small as making “It’s just a great way for students Choir performance, present the singers that are performing a “B” can be enough to push 1. Dramatic mood changes 5. Weight fluctuation to come together and hang out wrapping, horse-drawn hay- and the live nativity scene.” someone over the edge. Every person is different, she said. 2. Withdrawal from society 6. Goodbye messages been on the London-Moscow line was working closely with Matlock-Hetzel said it hasn’t SPY from page 1 route, British Airways said. In police. been uncommon at the center 3. Excessive/lack of sleep 7. Lack of purpose vinenko and others who met the last three weeks, the planes British Airways said it would to see students who struggle with him had visited in the had also traveled to routes not publish a list of passengers with thoughts of suicide or weeks before he fell ill Nov. 1. across Europe including Bar- who had used the planes. have suicidal friends. She said 4. Change in hygiene 8. Reckless behavior Litvinenko had said before he celona, Frankfurt and Athens. It said data protection rules the staff at the center wants to died that a group of Russian About 33,000 passengers had meant it could not even if it empower people to help others Source: Dr. Susan Matlock-Hetzel contacts who met him Nov. 1 traveled on 221 flights on those wanted to. and learn what the warning had traveled to London from planes, said Kate Gay, an airline Following Litvinenko’s signs are. could be (better). In many said. Moscow. spokeswoman. death, more than 1,300 people She advises students who ways, that friend (would be) “When you get yourself in Authorities would not say if Three thousand crew and called a health hot line over con- have suicidal friends to speak the holder of my hope,” she trouble is when you don’t share the radiation on board the two airport personnel had contact cerns they might be at risk from up and get help even if they said. them.” jets was polonium-20. High dos- with the three planes. polonium poisoning, which is don’t know whether their She said friends and fam- Earlier this week, the Coun- es of polonium-210, a rare ra- The airline has published the deadly in tiny amounts if ingest- friends are serious about kill- ily of the suicide victim often seling Center added a link on dioactive element usually made flights affected on its Web site, ed or inhaled. ing themselves. struggle with feelings of guilt the center’s Web site to educate in specialized nuclear facili- and advised customers who Sixty-eight have been re- “I would take any hint as and trying to make sense of students on mental health and ties, were found in Litvinenko’s took the flights to contact a spe- ferred to health authorities, the not a hint,” Matlock-Hetzel the situation. suicide prevention. For more body, and traces of radiation cial help-line set up by the Brit- Health Protection Agency said. said. “If I were suicidal and “It’s important for survivors information, visit http://www. have been found at six sites in ish Health Ministry. Twenty-one have been re- had a friend who overreacted, I to seek support system out ulifeline.org. London connected with the in- “We want to ensure the abso- ferred to a special clinic as a might be angry at that person, and check themselves to make National hotlines set up to quiry into his death Nov. 23. lute health of our passengers,” precaution. The tests should but I’d be alive. sure there is a place to express help stop suicides are 1-800- All three Boeing 767s had Gay said, adding that the air- take about a week. “I’d have hope that things thoughts and feelings,” she 273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE. University Rentals 754-1436 • 1111 Speight • 752-5691 ALL BILLS PAID! 1 BR FROM $450 • 2 BR FROM $760 GREAT SELECTIONS! 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