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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat FRIday, October 26, 2007 BU keeps FACTS in check for federal funding Baylor mediates which the university distributed government to work with small of the Department of Labor deal- to 39 rural, faith-based commu- grass-roots organizations, that ing with homelessness. These government funding of nity organizations nationwide. otherwise wouldn’t be strong issues could possibly be helped domestic abuse victims The groups receiving fund- enough to compete for fund- more adequately by a personal, ing work with rural victims of ing on their own,” Hein said. caring organization, he said. By Anita Pere domestic abuse, usually women “They’re smaller. They don’t Baylor invited faith-based Staff writer and children. The grant aims to have experience in competing organizations reaching out to educate women of their rights for government grants, which rural areas to apply to receive Baylor served as an interme- and resources, while giving can be very cumbersome and part of the grant. Baylor dis- diary between the government them moral support and a safe sophisticated, and so Baylor tributed $2.3 million to several and small community organi- haven. competed for the funds.” community groups. With the zations to ensure that tax dol- FACTS received financing Small organizations had an remaining funds, Baylor con- lars reach rural, even isolated from the Federal Office on Vio- easier time cooperating with ducted research on domestic Americans coping with domes- lence Against Women under the Baylor than they would have violence in rural areas to further tic abuse. umbrella of the U.S. Department with reporting to someone at educate the organizations. The The Hughes-Dillard Alum- of Justice. The initiative operated the federal level, he said. This money also sponsored techni- ni Center housed the FACTS as a one-year test project, which practice of using an intermedi- cal support, regional training (Faith and Community Techni- wraps up October 31. ary is fairly new but catching on sessions and legal counsel for cal Support) Forum Thursday, Hein, also the deputy assis- quickly. domestic abuse victims who which drew Jay Hein, the White tant to the president, explained “I think we’re going to see could not afford legal advice. House’s director of Faith-Based the difficulty in the govern- this intermediary strategy grow According to Neil Websdale, Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff Initiatives. ment reaching country-dwellers throughout government because principal project adviser to the President John Lilley and Jay Hein, White House director of Faith-Based Ini- The FACTS program gave directly. each agency has those types FACTS program, 157 organiza- tiatives speak Thursday during the Faith and Community Technical Support Baylor’s Institute of Studies of “The power of an intermedi- of problems in their portfolio,” Forum. Religion a $2.97 million grant, ary is that it enables the federal Hein said. He gave an example Please see FACTS, page 4 Safety concerns close BU Costa Rica program By Shannon Daily be assured to the students or the number of police in the area Reporter their families, the program was with the mayor’s office, local removed, Morrison said. administrators and police. Despite Baylor officials’ Dr. Manuel Ortuño, director Morrison said it was his deci- desire to expand globally, one of of the Costa Rica program, said, sion to close the program. “But it Baylor’s programs in Costa Rica “They do have this problem with wasn’t based upon disappoint- is being shut down. young hoodlums, who may not ment with the program. It’s a Over the past two sum- even be Costa Rican.” very popular program, a very mers, with hundreds of Baylor While no Baylor students good program.” students studying abroad, were injured, there were reports Morrison also said the doors there have been eight incidents of students from other univer- are not completely closed for reported in which a student was sities being physically harmed. the language-focused Baylor accosted. Six of those were from One such student, a Marine who in Costa Rica in the future. He the language-focused Baylor in recently returned from Iraq, was said he is willing to re-visit the Costa Rica program. shot once in each leg after refus- issue, but until the safety issue Michael Morrison, direc- ing to give up his laptop, Mor- is resolved, students won’t be tor and Jo Murphy, chairman rison said. However, this is one going back. for the Center for International of only two reports of physical Sheridan, Wyo., senior Mar- Education, said while two of violence from the program. garet Ferries said, “I never felt the incidents took place late at During a trip to Santa Anna, unsafe while I was there, but I night, the other four “occurred the area of Costa Rica in which didn’t do stupid stuff. I didn’t when students should have felt the program is located, Morrison go out by myself.” Ferries also safe.” discussed the addition of secu- Because safety couldn’t rity cameras and an increase in Please see SAFE, page 4 Shoutfest 2007 brings Christian music, message

By Garrett Turner tral Texas. according to Williams. Reporter Shoutfest will kick off at 1 “We want to bring in good p.m. a nd t h roughout t he d ay, fe s - Christian family entertainment Shoutfest 2007 will come tival-goers will be able to enjoy and we want to evangelize,” Wil- to Waco Sunday for a full day an assortment of activities such liams said. “We want people who of music and fun. Sponsored as rock wall climbing, bungee aren’t saved to come to Shoutfest by American Family Radio jumping, concessions and live to see that Christianity isn’t just (88.9/89.9 FM), Shoutfest is a music. There will be 15 national a list of rules or boring sermons. music festival where Christian artists and four local artists that Jesus is real, his love is real and bands bring their music and will perform, Williams said. hopefully people will come to David Poe/Lariat staff message to the masses. The national bands include Christ through this event.” “This is probably the biggest Pillar, Superchick and Seventh Groves senior Leah Boone, music festival event to hit Cen- Day Slumber. a music and entertainment Not in Kansas anymore tral Texas ever,” said Jon Wil- American Family Radio of marketing major, is promoting 4-year-old Isaac Peña and 2-year-old Araceli Peña, two Wizard of Oz-themed trick-or-treaters, receive liams, operations manager for Central Texas also has a main their treats from Huntsville freshman Ashley Harvey and Houston freshman Cat Anton. American Family Radio of Cen- purpose, which is two-fold, Please see SHOUT, page 4 Bears to face Kansas State Wildcats in final Big 12 North game

Stadium, a win in the “Little Last week against Oklahoma who did not even make the trip receivers,” Morriss said. “I don’t four games to even be considered By Justin Baer Apple” only becomes more of a State University, the Wildcats to Kansas two weeks ago, to know what he said when he gath- for a bowl game. Sports writer daunting task. lost a 41-39 shoot out on a Jason direct the offense this weekend. ered everyone up, but I haven’t The Bears know their chanc- With its three losses coming Ricks 26-yard field goal with two After an impressive three and a seen anyone do that since we’ve es are dwindling with each loss, In its final Big 12 North by a total of 18 points, Kansas seconds remaining. However, half quarters of play last week- been here. and with major Big 12 opponents match-up of the season, Baylor State’s 4-3 record is deceptive. the 6-foot-6 Freeman threw for a end, Machen proved his worth “He’s our guy and we’re going like the University of Oklahoma travels to Manhattan, Kan., this Especially since two of those career-high 404 yards while toss- enough to retain the starting to ride him right now,” Morriss and Texas Tech University wait- weekend to battle conference foe losses came against No. 9 Kan- ing three touchdowns against job against Kansas State. In a said, ing in the wings, the reality of Kansas State University. sas and No. 23 the Cowboys. 31-10 loss against the University Coming off a game against an making of Baylor making its first Still looking for their first Auburn. The Bears will lean on their of Texas, Machen threw for 231 athletic Longhorn team, Machen bowl game since 1994 is slipping taste of victory in the conference For this weeks “K-State has pass defense, which is ranked yards and a touchdown. has another hardship to face away. season, the Bears do not have a Big 12 Sports a very good fifth in the Big 12 with 249 pass- Despite having three passes this weekend when he takes on “We talked about that on Sun- simple task ahead of them. Picks, see football team ing yards yielded per game, to intercepted, Morriss was more a highly energized Wildcat pass day and I think they know that Sophomore quarterback Josh page 4. and they’ve stop a confident Freeman from impressed with the intangibles defense. Led by Chris Carney there is still the opportunity for Freeman has begun transform- improved from continuing the trend he kept up the veteran displayed through- and Justin McKinney, Kansas them to reach their goal,” Mor- ing the Wildcats back to their what we saw last weekend. Meanwhile, Bay- out the duration of the game. State leads the Big 12 with 11 riss said. “That’s our main focus prominent days of the late 90s. last year,” defensive coordinator lor’s quarterback situation hasn’t “His composure on the side- interceptions in four conference right now. We will take it a game And with the Wildcats eager to Larr y Hoefer said. “Josh Freeman been quite as stable. line and in the huddle has to do games. Although its goal of mak- at a time and we will go into avenge a 17-3 loss against the has really matured as a quarter- Head Coach Guy Morriss with his age and experience, and ing a bowl game is still a reality, these next four games and give it Bears last season at Floyd Casey back.” will call on Michael Machen, it helped some of the younger Baylor must win three of its last our best shot.”

The question of whether to years at Portland’s three middle er to engage in premarital sexual her decision to use birth con- clinic. offer contraceptives to under schools. Lead nurse Amanda relations lies with the child, not trol, before going through with What hope is there for all age students has always been a Rowe said five of the 134 stu- her parents. it. My friend is 21 and an adult the sexually active tweens and controversial issue. dents who visited the health point If she decides to have sexual under the law as a citizen of the teenagers in the U.S. if this is King Middle School in Port- center last school year reported relations she is now at the risk United States. How dare anyone the way they are treated at their land, Maine, will become the having sexual intercourse. of view of pregnancy or contracting a try to tell her what to do? It’s her school clinics? Will they resort first middle school in the state Some parents were horrified sexually transmitted disease. own right and choice. to unprotected sex? I doubt that b y christine b o l a n o s to make contraceptives avail- at the mere suggestion of mak- Hopefully though, she will be I understand that there are not having contraceptives would able to its students, including ing contraceptives available to smart about it and use protec- some Christians at the univer- stop most of them if they are in birth control pills and patches. tweens and teenagers, claiming They emphasized that making tion. sity who would never approve the moment. I support the Portland School it violates parents’ rights and contraceptives available to mid- A friend of mine, whose of engaging in premarital sex. I Maybe we should get rid of Committee’s decision to approve puts students at the risk of can- dle schoolers doesn’t encourage name I won’t mention for her would hope, though, that they all the Planned Parenthoods the plan. cer because of hormones in the sex, but is aimed at the kids who privacy, actually went to the are open-minded enough to in the U.S. and see how much Students will need paren- pill. do engage in sexual activity. Baylor Health Center last year understand that not everyone at the underage pregnancy rate tal permission to access the Others clearly support it, At some point in a child’s life, to be advised about what type Baylor holds the same views. increases. Maybe then some school’s health center, but treat- stating that sometimes children the “birds and bees talk” will no of birth control would best suit Needless to say, my friend people will start considering ment for minors is confidential won’t feel comfortable speaking longer do. Curiosity and temp- her. didn’t feel comfortable going to birth control as an option. under state law. to their parents about sexual tation will creep in. And then Instead she was told pre- the Health Center anymore and Christine Bolanos is a junior There have been 17 report- issues, and maybe at the health what? marital sex is a sin and that she instead is planning on going political science major from Round ed pregnancies in the last four center, kids will feel more at ease. The ultimate decision wheth- should really, really think about to a local Planned Parenthood Rock.

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Congress can do better than militarizing border to obtain security The July sun’s heat penetrated “tougher border security,” noth- but there’s no need to call them later return to their families. here for the same reasons. her skin like burning needles. ing’s going to prevent immi- criminals. Deporting all 12 million Truth, justice and the Ameri- With her 1-year-old clinging to grants from crossing borders. Most aren’t crossing for the “illegal” immigrants now here is can way of life ... not just to her arms, she was crossing a So we need a more reason- point wrong reasons. irrational. secure our future, but also the river that she knew had already able approach to immigration They are people risking their Some have been here for so future of generations to come. taken many lives. reform. of view lives for the hope of a better life long that they’ve formed fami- The same future we now She said the “Coyote” told On www.whitehouse.gov, in this country. lies, own houses and have roots enjoy. her to take her clothes off. one can learn that as of Aug. b y b e l i n d a c o l u n g a They come out of necessity in society. When we close our borders She refused. “I was afraid of 10, Homeland Security had and because they hear about I don’t see anything wrong to those who deserve a chance getting raped,” she said. proposed implementing 18,300 this being “the land of opportu- with granting citi zenship to pro- for a better life, we close our The trip from Honduras to border patrol agents, 370 miles Past reforms haven’t stopped nity.” ductive, law-abiding residents. hearts at the same time. America took three days. of fencing, 300 miles of vehicle the increase of illegal immigra- President Bush’s Compre- We should also address So let’s open our hearts and She was hungry, thirsty and barriers and 105 camera and tion. hensive Immigration Reform, as this issue in a more respectful minds and dream up something more than anything, scared for radar towers to increase border According to an article on the explained on the White House manner. Despite the criminal- better than borders with fences, her life and for the life of her security. Altermedia News Web site, ille- Web site, would be a dream izing title “illegal” immigrants cameras and guns. child. Great strategy. What will it gal immigration has increased come true. have been assigned, they’re still Let’s give people like this But none of the obstacles she cost? by 23 percent in the past four Illegal immigrants may be a human beings with feelings and Honduran refugee and her tiny confronted crushed her hopes of Could Texans use that much years, and the “illegal” popula- burden on taxpayers, but they dignity — just as most of our daughter something better — reaching the American Dream. money better some other way? tion has reached roughly 10 mil- can still contribute to the econ- ancestors were. hope — and a chance to make She is one of many from Will it stop people from mak- lion in the U.S. omy. Not all of us were here first, a contribution to the American many impoverished nations. ing a break for a better tomor- I understand people are A temporary worker pro- except those who descended way of life. And no matter how hard our row? breaking the law when cross- gram would allow immigrants from American Indian tribes. Belinda Colunga is a junior nation attempts to implement Probably not. ing into our borders illegally, to work for a period of time and Most of our ancestors came journalism major from Waco.

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The entry fee is Student government allocat- the group may have to continu- $10 for teams of three to four. ed $2,750 Thursday to OneBU ally depend on the Student Life The tournament is open to all for its second annual BUnited Fund for money. Baylor students. Send team Day. The event will be Nov. 30 Another controversial point rosters, with names and team in the Barfield Drawing Room was the section of the budget name to Eric_Headstream@ of the Bill Daniel Student Cen- allotted to pay hotel fees for baylor.edu or call 710-3315 for ter. Last year, it was named Best Plumbline, a band lined up to information. New Program by Student Activi- play at the concert. Members Associated Press ties and attracted more than 500 of the organization assured the CONTACT US Smashing pumkins students. senators possible partnerships “This is a great event that will were in the future to help with Editor 710-4099 An elephant holds a pumpkin Thursdayat the Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati. A local television station put a photo Newsroom 710-1712 help pull our diverse student funds for future events. With on the pumpkin that was smashed along with several other pumpkins as part of a zoo Halloween promotion. body together,” Kansas City, Mo., some hesitation, the senate senior Thomas Herndon said. passed the bill 38-0 with three “We, as students, must continue abstentions. to develop a deeper awareness of “I believe Phi Lambda is put- Police Blotter Alzheimer’s patients to be honored the people in the world around ting on a quality event that will us. By educating ourselves about benefit a multitude of students Theft of a bicycle occurred the cultures represented by our as well as the Waco community,” between 10:15 p.m. Oct. 18 and at special church service Sunday 2:03 p.m. Monday at Collins Resi- student body, we improve the Seth Koster, Austin senior, said. dence Hall. “So many people don’t know out she has Alzheimer’s disease,” community that is enjoyed on “This free concert will not only By Tessa Shockey enough about this disease, and Horowitz said. our campus.” be entertaining and fun, but Thef t of a bicycle oc cur red bet ween Reporter I think it is really important that Horowitz said she will Senate voted 41-1, with one should also help to spread the 11 a.m. Oct. 19 and 4 p.m. Satur- we educate ourselves,” Carrol- describe the feelings of fear that abstention, to allocate $2,324.90 good news about Jesus Christ.” day at Penland Residence Hall. The memories of Alzheimer’s ton senior Andrea Brashier said. go along with the disease before to Phi Iota Alpha for its Miss Phi The senate passed a support patients may fail, but their souls Brashier, a social work major, tying it into a message of hope I. A. Scholarship Pageant, which resolution proposing the cre- Theft of over $50 and under $500 are intact. is an intern for the Alzheimer’s from Psalm 23. will be held Saturday in the ation of a painted bike lane that occurred between 2 a.m. and noon The Center for Gerontological Association in Waco. “There are ways you can still Waco Hippodrome. would provide a safer mode of Sunday at North Russell Hall. Studies, in partnership with First Since Alzheimer’s is a termi- worship with your loved one, Sigma Phi Lambda was allo- travel for bicyclists between the Presbyterian Church and clergy nal illness, Brashier said it is very who hasn’t forgotten all the cated $4,850, up to 70 percent of Bagby Avenue and Second Street Thef t of a bicycle oc cur red bet ween and lay leaders from Waco Inter- important to talk about spiritual- hymns,” Horowitz said. “They the total event cost, to put on a intersection and the Speight 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at Penland Residence Hall. faith Council, will host Interfaith ity. are still spiritual beings and still concert after Steppin’ Out called Avenue Parking Garage. The Celebration of Life for Families “It’s really important that we need a relationship with God.” Encore. The concert will be at 7 sidewalk that runs alongside Criminal mischief occurred and Seniors with Alzheimer’s honor those who have died and Ellor said the best way to p.m. Nov. 10 in Burleson Quad- Speight Avenue is heavily con- between 7:15 and 7:24 p.m. and Related Disorders at 3 p.m. honor their families, too,” she involve people with Alzheimer’s rangle. gested with foot traffic, often Wednesday at Martin Residence Sunday at First Presbyterian said. in worship ser vices is to sing gos- “Phi Lambda has a tradition forcing bicyclists to share a lane Hall. Church in Waco. The service is structured to pel hymns. of putting on a very good Chris- with motor vehicles. The Alzheimer’s Association accommodate individuals with “They light up and start sing- tian concert,” said Dallas senior An amendment was passed Criminal mischief of over $50 and Wesley Woods Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s. Gospel songs that ing,” he said. “As long as you don’t senator Justin Farr, author of the to support the repainting of and under $500 occurred at M.P. Care Center has supported and those with Alzheimer’s would go to the second verse because bill. “I have been every time they the north side of the street for Daniels and Waco Creek at an advertised the event. remember were chosen, but there no one remembers the second put it on and firmly believe in the bike lane. The senate also unknown time and date. Dr. James Ellor, director of the won’t be a sermon since it would verse.” this event.” passed a resolution supporting Burglary of a building occurred Center for Gerontological Stud- be harder for them to follow. Lead- Ellor said there are three Because it is prohibited by the replacement, repairing and between 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. ies in the School of Social Work, ers from 10 congregations will things that contribute to memory their national office from raising widening of cracked and sunk- Monday at the Ferrell Center vol- said he got the idea from a Inter- be presenting recognition of funds beyond a predetermined en sidewalks on Speight Avenue leyball offices. faith Council service he attended prayers and hymns. “One limit of 25 percent of their total to alleviate pedestrian traffic on in Chicago. sacred writ- “Just because they can’t is that you’re budget, Sigma Phi Lambda is congested motor vehicle routes. Burglary of a motor vehicle “After listening to the various ings that fall think and remember tapping mem- occurred between 10:10 and 10:50 agencies and listening to families into three sec- as they used to, doesn’t ories that go a.m. Oct. 19 at Third Street and that have Alzheimer’s, I thought tions: Journey back to early Dutton Avenue. that this would be a useful event,” of Expression, mean they aren’t c h i l d h o o d , Ellor said. Expression spritual.” which is the An accident with failure to stop and Many families are reluctant of Loss and last thing to identify occurred at 1:50 p.m. Mon- to bring their family members Celebration of be lost. Second day at the Dutton Avenue Parking Dr. James Ellor Facility. that have Alzheimer’s to church, Hope for Fam- is the group Ellor said. Families fear that they ilies and the Gerontological Studies dynamic; they director An accident with failure to stop and will cause a disturbance in the Community. seem to be identify occurred at an unknown service. T i f f a n i able to follow time Saturday at the Fifth Street Ellor said he wants fam- Horowitz, an along better,” Parking Garage. ily members to understand that Alexandria, La., student pursu- he said. “Third, it has rhythm, individuals with Alzheimer’s are ing a dual degree at George W. or meter, that contributes to the Two criminal trespass warnings still spiritual people. Truett Theological Seminary and capacity to participate.” occurred at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at “Just because they can’t think the School of Social Work, is the At the end of the service, a Floyd Casey Stadium. and remember as they used to student coordinator for the ser- moment of remembrance and doesn’t mean they aren’t spiritu- vice. She will speak during the prayer will be observed. Mem- A criminal trespass arrest occurred al,” Ellor said. “As fellow spiritual first portion of the service. bers of the congregation can at 11:25 a.m. Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium. people, we need to reach out to “I will ask the congregation to write down the name of someone them and remind them that we imagine a woman who has lived they know who has Alzheimer’s Two minor consuming arrests care for them.” a full life but has recently found or passed away because of it. occurred at 3:34 a.m Sunday at Penland Residence Hall. A minor consuming offense 5NIVERSITY2ENTALS occurred at 1:50 a.m Saturday at BIG 12 DUPLEXES 1310 S. Eighth St. 3PEIGHT 2406 S. University Parks Seven minor consuming offenses !,,"),,30!)$&52.)3(%$ occurred at 11:42 p.m. Oct. 19 at GONE BABY, GONE (R) *SAW IV (R) 12:30 1:30 12:25 3:40 7:15 9:35 2:45 3:55 7:15 8:00 9:25 1920 S. Third St. at the Baylor WE OWN THE NIGHT (R) 10:10 "2&2/- "2&2/- CALL NOW FOR A DEAL! 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weekly FACTS from page 1 whether you’re religious or Big 12 not. The important question is picks -tions applied and 39 were ‘Do you achieve results?’” Hein selected. said. Game Parchman Bateman Baer Briggs Dr. Byron Johnson, codirec- Achieving those results are Baylor @ KSU KSU KSU KSU tor for the Institute of Studies Nancy Grimes, director of Iva’s Kansas State 53-7 41-10 31-21 34-24 of Religion, said FACTS focused Place in Lenoir City, Tenn.; Colorado @ TTU TTU TTU TTU on helping rural areas because Marlena Taylor, director of The Texas Tech 44-24 30-21 42-24 35-24 of their traditional out-of-reach Family Peace Project in Hen- Nebraska @ UT UT UT UT factor. Families in isolated areas derson County; and Sandra Texas 36-14 38-17 28-14 28-21 may grapple with compromised Renfrow, director of the South- Kansas @ A&M KU KU KU police response, he said. Also, west Arkansas Domestic Vio- Texas A&M 30-23 24-14 24-21 17-10 in cases of domestic abuse, peo- lence Center in DeQueen, Ark. Iowa State @ MU MU MU MU ple may have no nearby haven The three women came to the Missouri 36-21 45-13 31-6 28-14 or even knowledge of resources meeting to represent their orga- that are available for victims. nizations, all of which received Courtesy of Word Records Southern Cal @ USC UO UO UO Oregon 31-23 24-17 27-20 38-35 “The hardest problems, like FACTS grants. domestic violence or substance Renfrow gave a testimony Building 429 is one of the featured bands at Shoutfest. The band’s first worship record is Last week’s record 6-0 5-1 6-0 5-1 abuse, are held by individuals of her organization’s success titled Iris to Iris. Overall record 36-12 36-12 39-9 37-11 who don’t fit in the tradition- with help from FACTS. She told ally service delivery very easily. a story of a woman who was from page 1 Roy, this is the first worship record They have barriers to seek good kidnapped, beaten and raped SHOUT they’ve ever done. While writing the help from traditional service by her friend. Allowed to use Shoutfest for Word Records, since songs for Iris to Iris, Roy said it was SAFE from page 1 providers,” Johnson said. a public restroom in Arkansas, they have two bands, Building 429 important for people to be able to sing spent a summer abroad with Baylor in Argentina Hein said faith-based and the victim saw a flier for the and Group 1 Crew, performing. along so the album could aid in their and a semester abroad with the Baylor in Maas- community groups are able to Southwest Arkansas Domestic “We don’t have the opportunity worship. tricht program. assist people more efficiently, Violence Center. to experience a concert on such a “We’re trying to live a life that Despite the closing of the language-focused “in a deeper way.” In the next town, the woman big stage like this,” Boone said. “It’s serves people,” Roy said. “We want to Baylor in Costa Rica program, the education- “They’re really good problem was able to escape her cap- pretty exciting for Shoutfest to come play music that will help people move based Costa Rica program will continue, as it has solvers on some of the toughest tor and tell a police officer she to Waco.” along with their spiritual growth.” had no incidents reported. problems,” Hein said. needed to go to the center. The Dove Award-winning record- While sending the message of The Center for International Education is Under the First Amendment, Renfrow said the organiza- ing artist Building 429 is one of the hope is of utmost importance to Roy, actively looking for programs to replace Baylor recipient organizations of tax tion posted fliers in every pub- featured bands this year at Shoutfest. entertaining Shoutfest attendees is in Costa Rica until the program is able to reopen, dollars are not allowed to indoc- lic women’s restroom in six Building 429’s lead singer, Jason the most important. Morrison said. trinate those who use their ser- counties in Arkansas via FACTS Roy, said the choice to come to Shout- “I want people to be entertained,” It is also looking to expand the reach of Bay- vices or deny services to anyone grant money. The women said fest wasn’t a hard one. Roy said. “I want people to see being lor’s programs. “The 2012 goal is to have 30 per- under religious differences, they hope FACTS can turn into “This opportunity to go tour with a Christian isn’t always such a disci- cent of each class go abroad. Right now we’re at 17 Hein said. Also, the groups can- a long-term initiative. Shoutfest this year was a no-brainer,” plined thing.” percent,” Morrison said. not purchase religious materials Johnson said the Institute of Roy said. “It’s an awesome opportu- Shoutfest will be held at Camp Ortuño agrees with the importance of study- with money derived from taxes. Studies of Religion has submit- nity to meet people and be inspired Hope in McGregor. Tickets are $15 in ing abroad. “One of the most important things Hein’s office trains these ted a proposal to receive fund- and do some inspiring.” advance or $20 at the gate. For more Americans can do is learn to deal with foreigners,” organizations in public service ing renewal for FACTS. 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