Waco Parks Close As Part of Government Slimdown by Paula Ann Solis the Closures Would Take Place Until the Last the Parks Personnel, Cephus Said

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Wednesday | October 2, 2013 Waco parks close as part of government slimdown By Paula Ann Solis the closures would take place until the last the parks personnel, Cephus said. The Staff Writer minute. most nonessential personnel will go on A few minutes before midnight Mon- temporary leave first. The Army Corps of Engineers closed day, Budget Director Sylvia Burwell issued According to a press release by the six Lake Waco parks Tuesday as a result a directive to federal agencies to “execute Army Corps of Engineers, the Corps will of Monday’s gridlock in Congress that re- plans for an orderly shutdown.” An esti- not be accepting reservations or allow any sulted in a partial government shutdown. mated 800,000 federal workers face fur- new visitors to enter recreational facilities. Midway Park, Speegleville Park, Air- loughs. Those currently camping or visiting Corps port Park, Koehne Park, Bosque Park and Critical parts of the government such sites must leave no later than 8 p.m. today. Robby Hirst | Lariat Photographer Twin Bridges Park all closed indefinitely, as the military and air traffic control will Visitors who have already paid for ac- The Army Corps of Engineers posted closed signs at Midway Park on Tuesday after the said Randy Cephus, the deputy public af- not close. cess and those who have made reserva- partial government shutdown. Five other federally funded parks in Waco were also closed fairs officer for the Fort Worth District U.S. Cephus said military personnel em- tions will be given partial or full refunds, indefinitely. Army Corps of Engineers. ployed by parks services will also not be according to the Corps’ press release. “Without funding, we can’t operate,” affected. People with reservations may also hold ment shutdown is not resolved in the near reational so they’re the first to close.” Cephus said. “There are second and third The number of Lake Waco park em- those reservations for a later date until the future. The closure of national parks is among effects. First we shut down the facilities, ployees who will be on unpaid leave dur- government closure is lifted. “Only those things that are critical, the most visible parts of the partial govern- then people will go through furloughing.” ing this government shutdown is unknown Cephus said there is no projected date involving life safety or public safety, will Cephus said the Corps did not know right now, but it will be a large portion of for independent reopening if the govern- remain open,” Cephus said. “Parks are rec- SEE PARKS, page 6 Fish fry, Fast food games alley can to bring add to BU obesity campus By Rebecca Fiedler Staff Writer

The United States has gotten more unhealthy in terms of weight. A June together 2013 Gallup poll says the obesity rate has risen from 26.2 percent in 2012 to By Kristin Burns 27.1 percent. Professors at Baylor have Reporter researched trends in student eating hab- its in order to determine what students The Fish Fry Festival comes to campus Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor can do to be healthier. to bring free fried fish, carnival games and Dr. Brennan Davis, assistant pro- a “Fry What You Like” contest Thursday at fessor of marketing in the Hankamer Fountain Mall. And the food flies... Spring freshman Steven Green throws a mix of corn, spaghetti and ketchup at Littleton, Colo., freshman Kristin Bogar on School of Business, has performed All students are invited to participate studies along with various co-authors in activities that include inflatables, games, Tuesday on Fountain Mall during Freshman Follies. The food fight is an annual event hosted by Student Foundation to help freshmen get better aquainted with their peers. on health and food. One of these stud- dunking booths and a pie-throwing booth. ies, published in 2009, was published in Food will be served at 6 p.m. and will con- the American Journal of Public Health. tinue until it runs out. “This one found that students who This year, the fish fry is hosted by the go to schools near fast food restaurants Association of Black Students, Kappa Al- eat a lot more unhealthy food and have pha Theta, Kappa Sigma, the African Stu- higher rates of obesity than students dent Association and the Baylor Activities South Russell set to become whose schools are not near fast food,” Council. Davis said. “The purpose behind Fish Fry is to re- The study was done concerning ally rally all students together of different high school students, but Davis said he walks and cultures and to have a nice fun male, female dorm in fall 2015 doesn’t see why the conclusions drawn event outside,” said Philadelphia junior from it wouldn’t transfer to fast food on Chierra Williams, president of the Associa- By Maleesa Johnson Staff Writer Baylor campus. tion of Black Students. “Proximity to fast food matters,” Da- Tomball senior Megan Wilkie is serv- Construction is well underway in South Russell Residence Hall as vis said. ing as the service and philanthropy chair Baylor construction crews renovate living and public areas. A study Davis and others performed for Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and is in The changes being made to the building will ultimately result in last year focuses on psychology. The ini- charge of Theta’s responsibilities for the both males and females residing in the hall starting fall of 2015. The tial question behind the study was why event. hall will be open for female residence only in fall of 2014. a restaurant would have one particular “We work with the other organizations: Originally, when the residence hall was built in 1967, it only effect on people’s food choices in com- Kappa Sig, ABS, ASA and BAC,” Wilkie housed female students. South Russell will be modeled after the Liv- parison to another restaurant. said. “We collaborate for most of it, but we ing & Learning Center style of residential communities with regard to Davis said an individual could go to focus on the carnival or the board walk as- both genders residing in the same building. It has not yet been deter- Quiznos and purchase a healthy meal pect of it.” mined if the hall will remain a traditional hall or not. Traditional halls if he or she wished, or that individual Kappa Sigma is hosting the “Fry What house students that are not involved in a Living & Learning program could select a meal at Subway that’s un- You Like” contest where contestants fry any or residential college. healthy. However, Subway has a healthy kind of food, like Oreos or bananas, for the “We don’t know what kind of community it will be yet,” said Dr. image and Quiznos not as much, Davis judges to taste. Jeff Doyle, dean for student learning and engagement. “The process said, and the image of a restaurant af- “The ‘Fry What You Like’ contest is a will reveal that to us. It will be a male-female community in the fall of fects the health choices a person will contest where groups are given four ingre- 2015, but it could still be just a traditional community like Kokernot make when purchasing food there. dients to come up with what they think will is this year.” “What we found is that if you’re eat- be the best fried food,” Garland senior Jef- The second and third floors will be split down the middle with ing with people, those positioning ef- frey Sholden of Kappa Sigma wrote in an onstance tton ariat hotographer C A | L P study lounges. At either sides of these lounges, there will be entrances fects are super strong because you don’t email to the Lariat. South Russell Residence Hall undergoes renovations Tuesday. The dorm will open fully in 2015 SEE FRY, page 6 and will house both male and female students. SEE RUSSELL, page 6 SEE FOOD, page 6

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Baylor students risk their end your very life on Fifth Street. lives for the sake of higher edu- Bikers speed through crowds of cation. Not every student lives sorority women, pleased by the on the edge of danger, but there sounds of their terrified screams is a high percentage of students as they leap out of the way. who look death in the eye on a Has the world gone mad? daily basis. The Baylor police need to stop cruising 10th Street and start handing out tickets to bikers and skateboarders who do not obey the common laws of propriety. Every day, I’m afraid that I will see an article in the Lariat titled “Freshman in ICU after being hit by three football players on a m op e d .” I have mastered the art of dodging and leaping to save my own life. Twice last week, I saved the life of my sophomore friend who has not learned the tricks of the trade. Kristin Burns | Reporter When will it end? Last year, I was thrown into the grass by someone who mum- I’m talking about the average bled something like, “sorry, dog” student pedestrian on campus. I while careening out of control on find it miraculous that the pedes- her long board. How narrowly I trian mortality rate is as low as it avoided death! is. Walking from class to class be- I ask my fellow pedestrians comes an epic form of the arcade to rise up in protest at the lack of game “Frogger.” common courtesy by those who Pedestrians have the “right of drive larger vehicles. way.” But this does not exist on We are not moving targets to Baylor’s campus. be dodged and swerved around. It is every man for himself. If We enjoy life just as much as you make it home in one piece, those who ride Razor scooters you have accomplished a phe- through the crowd. Amazon customer support nomenal feat of bravery and he- We must protect those who roics. cannot protect themselves. Every day, I wake up in a cold Those who walk to class should sweat at the thought of facing the not thank the Lord above every crowds of mopeds, bikes, skate- evening that they still have their sets high bar for competitors boards, motorcycles, cars and arms and legs intact. even roller skates. There needs to be account- You must keep your wits ability for speeds that motor- The representative can then answer any monitoring capabilities. about you while walking across cycles can follow while roaring questions as well as draw arrows or circles on In this case, a tablet owner should have the the street. through campus while the driver Editorial the screen to guide people on how to resolve ability to opt in or out of the service for pri- I am a junior, and in the three flexes their skinny muscles. their issues. vacy reasons or general lack of interest. years I’ve been at Baylor, I’ve Because the majority of stu- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos explained in its If users download a different operating been clipped by three bikes, a dents on campus are pedestrians, Long gone are the days of speaking with reveal that this feature aims to ease the tran- system, Amazon should not refuse tech sup- moped and flattened by a fresh- we need to protect the security of an actual human when the Internet service is sition into the sometimes overwhelming as- port service and should remain trustworthy man on a skateboard. the masses. By doing so, we could down or the latest technology gets a glitch. pects of this device. to the user. The odds are definitely not protect the lives of thousands of In most cases, a mere phone call to a com- With this feature, Amazon has broken If Amazon wants to truly make this cus- in the favor of the students who students in the future. pany’s tech support results in countless auto- through the digital iron curtain separating tomer friendly, then it should assist the user choose to brave the sidewalks on Kristin Burns is a junior pro- mated menu options offered by a recorded user and tech support. to the best of its ability regardless of any soft- their own two feet. Frat guys sit fessional writing major from voice. It’s important to note that while the tab- ware modifications the user has made. three to a seat on a moped and Longview. She is a reporter for It seems as though technology companies let owner can see the representative, he or This new feature certainly beats the mo- swerve out of control, ready to The Lariat. want more than just an arm’s length from she cannot see the user in return, alleviating notonous phone call a customer must endure their patrons. However, Amazon’s new Kindle any unfortunate and embarrassing situation for any sort of help, going through a list of op- Fire just might make that customer connec- mimicking Chatroulette, a website setting up tions for 30 minutes only to find out the prob- tion again. random people for video chat. lem he or she has is not supported in that area. Among the three latest tablets by Amazon, This addition could be the solution to A live human helping a confused user is Social Media the new Kindle Fire HDX will reintroduce many tech companies’ problems with custom- almost unheard of with tech companies, and that connection with the feature Mayday. er support, and more technology companies for Amazon, it puts a face back on the com- Essentially, this new software puts 24/7 should adopt face-to-digital-face customer pany and adds a sense of friendliness. Follow and tech support in the palm of tablet owners’ support. Although users look for immediacy in this hands. What’s handier than having a trained pro- digital age, it’s a thoughtful gesture on Ama- A button within the settings menu con- fessional guide right on the screen to talk a zon to have its tech support take time to help Tweet us nects the user directly with a customer service newbie through their new Kindle or a techni- a customer. representative in a small video box, which can cal glitch? While it’s not exactly bringing back face- @bulariat be toggled around the screen. This is similar However, it does raise some concerns. to-face communication, Amazon knows how to Apple’s FaceTime, but for customer sup- If Amazon can see what the user is doing to bridge that gap. More companies should port. on the screen, the company could also have follow its lead.

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By Henry Eckels The report indicated Baylor has hard to believe based on her past the student is a man or a woman.” partment of Commerce Econom- Reporter 413 women enrolled in 61 STEM experiences in mechanical engi- Professor of Engineering and ics and Statistics Administration. programs, comprising 50 per- neering classes. Computer Science Steven Eisen- Women graduating college with Baylor has been recognized as a cent of the total number of Baylor “In one class I took I was the barth said although he finds that these degrees are also less likely to top U.S. college in furthering wom- STEM students. only girl,” Kundrot said. “It seems a large portion of his engineering land a job than men. en in the fields of science, technol- Kathleen Morley, director of like 80 percent of the students in students are male, he suspects that On average, women employed ogy, engineering and mathematics. institutional research and testing at engineering are men.” there are more females in the sci- in STEM jobs earn 33 percent Baylor is ranked 46 out of the Baylor, said the information from Associate professor in mathe- ence departments. more than women in employed in top 50 U.S. schools recognized for the Integrated Postsecondary Edu- matics Oleksandra Besnosova also Eisenbarth said the ratio of men other jobs. advancing female enrollment in cation Data System is generally ac- said she was shocked that half the to women enrolled at Baylor could Jobs in STEM fields are expect- STEM (Science, Technology, En- curate. students were female. contribute to the high percentage ed to expand by 17 percent over the gineering and Mathematics), ac- “IEDPS is the official database “That is very surprising,” Bes- of women in STEM programs. next few years contrasted against cording to a Sept. 24 report from for United States colleges,” Morley nosova said. “I suspect that more of the an expected 9.8 percent for non- the Online College Database. said. “In order for colleges to be Others, however, did not ex- women enrolled in Baylor STEM STEM jobs, the report said. A list of the rankings was cre- eligible to receive federal loans, the press shock at the database’s finds. programs are in science rather Kundrot said she attributes this ated using data compiled from the colleges have to submit all their en- Baylor professor of mathemat- than engineering,” Eisenbarth said. to tradition, but added that she ex- Integrated Postsecondary Educa- rollment numbers and statistics to ics Manfred Dugas was not sur- Federal databases have found pects for the percentage of these tion Data System (IPEDS), which IEDPS.” prised when he learned of Baylor’s women seeking to graduate col- jobs owned by women to increase is managed by the United States Some students and faculty ex- high rank. lege with a STEM degree will have over the years. Department of Education. pressed mixed emotions upon Dugas said Baylor is high in the more difficulty acquiring a job in “I think that as more women The list shows each ranked col- hearing Baylor’s rank. rankings because the quality of its their degree than men. from younger generations gradu- lege’s number of STEM programs Houston senior Erica Kundrot programs produces capable stu- Although women own roughly ate from college, they’ll pleasantly provided, number of females en- said she was glad to hear that 50 dents, regardless of gender. half of all jobs in the United States, surprise eager job recruiters in rolled in these programs and the percent of the students enrolled in “Baylor has an excellent math- they make up less than 25 percent STEM fields,” Kundrot said. percent of females with these ma- Baylor’s STEM programs were fe- ematics program, period,” Dugas of jobs in STEM, according to a Photo Illustration By Travis Taylor | jors. male, but added that she found it said. “It doesn’t matter whether report from the United States’ De- Lariat Photo Editor Annual Autumn Moon Festival brings Asian culture to campus

By Abigail Loop nity and show peo- said games such as Bo namese board games and a lan- Reporter ple what Autumn Cue Ca Cop, a Viet- tern lighting, skits telling students Moon is.” namese board game, about Autumn Moon will be put The Vietnamese Student Asso- Do said Au- will be played at the on by members of the Vietnam- ciation will host its annual Autumn tumn Moon is a festival. ese Student Association as well as Moon Festival at 7 p.m. Friday in festival that is part “I’m excited to see a fashion show to display typical the Barfield Drawing Room lo- of Vietnamese cul- the turnout since we’ll Vietnamese fashion. cated in the Bill Daniel Student ture to celebrate be trying a few dif- Houston senior Angeline Center. full harvest. One of ferent things,” Nicole Nguyen, a member of the Asian The event is free and open to the traditions of the Nguyen said. “We want Student Association, said she has the public. celebration is the to see if it’ll grow while participated in the fashion show Student performances, a lan- lighting of lanterns, we spread awareness put on during the festival for the tern lighting, a fashion show and which is to cele- of the Vietnamese cul- past three years. free food will all be part of the brate the brightness tu re .” “It’s important to bring Viet- festival, and members of the Viet- of the moon this Nicole Nguyen said namese and Asian culture to Waco namese Student Association are time of year. in past years when since there is not a lot of it here,” excited to show people of the Bay- “In past years, holding the event, the Angeline Nguyen said. “This year lor community the traditions of we’ve handed out outcome has been I think everyone is more involved Lariat File Photo Vietnamese culture. lanterns to guests Last year’s Autumn Moon Festival featured skits, lanterns and other aspects of Vietnamese culture. good. and it’s going to be great.” “It’s really fun to share this with for the lighting People can make their own lanterns and enjoy a fashion show at this year’s festival, which will be Fri- This year, they are To find out more information Baylor as Vietnamese people,” ceremony, but this day in the Bill Daniel Student Center. expecting even more regarding the Autumn Moon Festi- said Fort Worth junior Elizabeth year we’re doing people and want to re- val, email Nicole_Nguyen@baylor. Do, secretary of the Vietnamese something differ- year. It’s going to be interesting.” be played as well. Arlington senior cord the precise num- edu or visit the Baylor Vietnamese Student Association. “We want to ent,” Do said. “People will be able Along with the lantern lighting, Nicole Nguyen, president of the ber of people who attend. Student Association’s website at bring this to the Baylor commu- to make their own lanterns this traditional Vietnamese games will Vietnamese Student Association, Besides having traditional Viet- baylorvsa.webs.com. Tug for Tots pulls in fun, games

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Tug for Tots offers students a chance to participate in a tug of war competition, win prizes and listen to Uproar artists at 6 p.m. today on Fountain Mall. “It’s a five-on-five tug of war tournament,” said Oklahoma City junior MK Tyler, the philanthropy chair for Alpha Delta Pi. “That’s where the ‘tug for tots’ comes in.” Everyone is invited to watch the competition for free. Groups who want to sign up to compete can email [email protected] to participate. The entry fee is $10 a person for a team of five members. File Photo By Dana Dewhirst “It’s a double elimination tour- Students participate in a tug o’ war competition at last year’s Alpha Delta nament,” Tyler said. “It’s just going Pi’s Tug for Tots philanthropy event. to be completely random.” There will be games and prizes games, you get to enter your name gives the families of children re- for students who attend, and Vi- for prizes,” Tyler said. ceiving medical treatment a place tek’s will be sell- Some of the prizes include to live while their child is at the ing Gut Paks homemade cake- hospital, Tyler said. starting at 6:30 balls and gift cards “The team entries help raise p.m. “It started out as from U-Swirl, money, and we also have sponsors “Everyone a little tug o’ war ‘George’s Restau- every year,” she said. “We will be should come rant, Bar and Ca- selling T-shirts at the event.” out and enjoy a competition, and tering’ and Poppa Uproar Records will have three Vitek’s gut pack, now it’s a big thing Rollo’s Pizza. artists at Tug for Tots. Students will listen to some with music and “It’s a fun time have a chance to hear live music live music and during the week from Dreamboat, Scotty Swingler play some tug of carnival games.” to have some and Amara Oji. war and carnival friendly competi- Tug for Tots will give students a games,” Houston MK Tyler | Oklahoma City tion and support a fun break to go and watch the tug senior Emma good cause,” John- of war competition, Tyler said. Johnson, presi- son wrote in the “I like it because every year, dent of Alpha email. it’s just been built upon,” she said. Delta Pi, wrote in an email. All of the proceeds from the “It started out as a little tug o’ war Some of the carnival games will event will go to the Ronald Mc- competition, and now it’s a big be giant Kerplunk and giant Jenga, Donald House charity, Alpha Delta thing with music and carnival as well as ski ball and others. Pi’s philanthropy. games.” “If you play all the carnival The Ronald McDonald House Arts & Entertainment Wednesday | October 2, 2013 4

ProfessorThe awarded‘Reel’ for outstanding Deal teaching in film

By Jeffrey Swindoll Carbonara is one of four re- the American Society of Cin- breathed that air and received Reporter cipients in the awards show this ematographers Clubhouse in this award alongside other men year. Included among the other Hollywood, Calif. Carbonara who have done great things in Dr. Corey Carbonara, pro- recipients is Julio Macat, whose said he appreciates how the pre- the field of cinematography is a fessor of film and digital media, first film was “Home Alone.” sentation is done in a very inti- blessing.” was honored by the big leagues “For me to be on the plat- mate way. The guild is made up of in Hollywood over the week- form with O n l y more than 7,000 members who end. someone of members of work in the film and television Carbonara received an that caliber, the society industry, including directors of award for his outstanding and, of course, “I really don’t feel and guild are photography, camera operators, teaching in the field of cinema- the other two present. Car- visual effects supervisors, and tography. gentlemen that it’s as much of bonara said all members of camera crews “I was totally shocked and who have an award for me as that it is very and publicists. totally humbled when I was made a signifi- it is a reflection of humbling During his 30 years at Bay- told,” Carbonara said. “It was cant impact on to receive lor, Carbonara has received var- surreal.” cinematogra- the program here at an award in ious awards during his career, The International Cinema- phy, it’s such Baylor.” front of such including one for his impor- tographers Guild announced an honor,” Car- esteemed tant role in developing the first on Sept. 19 in a press release bonara said. Corey Carbonara | FDM peers and high-definition television. that Carbonara would receive The presen- colleagues in “I’ve been very blessed,” the Nat Tiffen Award for his tation will be the field of Carbonara said. “I really don’t outstanding educational con- part of a three- cinematogra- feel that it’s as much of an award tributions to the art and craft of day event organized by the In- phy. He said it is a great honor for me as it is a reflection of cinematography. ternational Cinematographers to receive an award from people the program here at Baylor. “It’s a huge honor,” Dr. Mi- Guild known as the Emerging he has always looked up to. We have so many students that Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor chael Korpi, professor of film Cinematographer Awards. “It’s always been on my come out of our department Dr. Corey Carbonara, professor of film and digital media, received the Nat and digital media, said. “I can’t The Emerging Cinematog- bucket list to go to the ASC that we are so proud of. Teach- find you anybody that deserves Tiffen award for the International Cinematographers Guild. rapher Awards started on Fri- Clubhouse,” Carbonara said. ers are only as good as the stu- it more.” day with a special luncheon at “Now, to say that I will have dents they produce.” Orchestra prepares for semester shows

By Adam Harris ahead of others led Strauss to com- citing piece. interesting role in the composition. Reporter pose the work in the same key as Along with soloists playing Along with playing with the brass, Beethoven’s “Eroica.” throughout the symphony, there Merideth said the horn accompa- It’s a new semester and that Strauss wrote the piece in an at- is a prominent and extremely diffi- nies the strings as well and is high- means a new season for the nation- tempt to show that he was as heroic cult off-stage trumpet part, Heyde lighted by eight different players. ally recognized Baylor Symphony as Beethoven, Heyde said. said. The Strauss piece, which is ap- Orchestra. “He was eventually dissuaded “In each one of these areas, proximately 50 minutes in length, Maestro Stephen Heyde, di- from that opinion, but what he we have individuals who are very will be accompanied by a piece rector of orchestral activities and made was a monumental piece,” strong, and they’re doing an out- from 20th century composer, Tan conductor-in-residence, will di- Heyde said. standing job,” Heyde said. Dun. The piece, titled “Internet rect the Baylor Symphony in its Waco senior Adrienne Steeley This year, the symphony plays Symphony Eroica,” is related to the first performance of the season at has played cello in the symphony a virtuosic orchestra piece, some- Strauss piece because Beethoven’s 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Jones Concert all four of her years at Baylor. Hey- thing that isn’t seen in many uni- “Eroica” also inspired it. Hall, located inside of the Glennis de said that all of the members of versity symphony programs. This five-minute piece is driven McCrary Music Building. the symphony must audition again Daytona Beach, Fla., gradu- heavily by its percussion. Hey- The concert, which is free and for the next season of the sym- ate student Andrew Merideth has de said the composition quotes open to the public, will feature a phony. been in the symphony since he ar- themes found in Beethoven’s work piece by Richard Strauss called The ensemble gets together ev- rived at Baylor a year ago. and is fused with other themes. “Ein Heldenleben,” translated, ery Monday, Wednesday and Fri- “When I was deciding to go to The symphony has been invited

“A Hero’s Life.” The piece features day for about an hour and a half grad school and thinking about to play at the national convention Lariat File Photo six sections and takes the listener to rehearse for the performance, Baylor, a lot of people were won- for the College Orchestra Directors Baylor Symphony Orchestra will be performing its first concert at 7:30 p.m. through the life of the hero. Steeley said. dering why I wanted to go to such Association and was also invited to Tuesday in Jones Concert Hall. “This is somewhat of a megalo- “A lot of hard work goes into the a small school,” Merideth said. the Texas Music Educators Associ- maniac piece,” Heyde said. “One of performance outside of practice as “Now, a year later, we’re a nation- ation convention this year. Heyde “To play these shows, I re- Tan Dun piece, we’re able to play the great themes of the Romantic well,” Steeley said. She said she ex- ally recognized program.” said these invitations led him to ally wanted something that would two pieces that have a link through period is the artist as the hero.” pects the concert to showcase the Merideth, who plays French selecting the two compositions for highlight the orchestra,” Heyde Beethoven.” Heyde said this idea of self talent of the group through an ex- horn, said his instrument had an the concert. said. “With the Strauss and the

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That’s how junior running football whatever it may be, to help With the offensive genius of back Lache Seastrunk, senior tight my team win games.” Briles, Najvar is happy with his de- end Jordan Najvar and senior cor- While questions of his past con- cision to transfer and play in this nerback Demetri Goodson look at tinue to linger, he won’t let it haunt system. Expectations are high this it. him. With the future in his hands, season with goals of winning the Seastrunk, Najvar and Good- Seastrunk strives to move on one Big 12. son play in different positions, but play at a time. “It’s been great with how the their common denominator is that While the tight end might not speed and talent Coach Briles has they are native Texans who decided generate as much hype as Seast- got here, how guys have developed to go to West Coast schools and runk, Najvar has been an integral and there’s people buying in. “ Na- ended up transferring to Baylor so part of the Baylor offense. jvar said. “I’m excited. I’m especial- they could be back in Texas. With his blocking and catching ly excited to end with a good note Each player had a unique jour- ability, he’s one of the offense’s un- with the talent we have and to see ney at different times that led to a sung heroes. the tradition continue.” period of personal growth, but the Najvar is a senior on the field, As the only current player to trio is ready to leave the past be- but a graduate student in the class- transfer from a West Coast Confer- hind and create a new legacy. room. He graduated in May 2013 ence school, Goodson had to make “It was a long process, but now with a degree in distribution man- the biggest transition after playing I’m here,” Seastrunk said. “I en- agement technology and went to basketball for three seasons. Good- joyed my humbling process and Stanford his freshman year before son was the starting point guard here I am now.” coming to Baylor. at Gonzaga during its 68-64 upset With the past behind him, Sea- While Najvar enjoyed his expe- over then-No. 9 Baylor. strunk is only looking toward the riences, he realized Stanford just “The first year it was tough -go future. Coming off a breakout sea- wasn’t the place for him. ing from basketball back to foot- son in 2012, the running back has “I really wasn’t ready for what ball,“ Goodson said. “Now I’ve received so much hype nationally was out there, so far out in a dif- been playing for years and the that the Heisman speculation is ferent place and isolated with great coaching I’ve had. This is my buzzing around Baylor again. no family,“ Najvar said. “It was a third year here, so I’m back to my Seastrunk has given the offense good learning experience, but at football days.” a spark, as he cuts through defend- the same time I’m glad to be back Injuries have dampened both ers making difficult runs look easy. h e re .” of Goodson’s seasons, but he has Against University of Louisiana- Najvar’s impact on the program shown promise. Before an injury in Monroe, the running back rushed could be felt as he led Baylor tight 2012, Goodson had 16 tackles and for 156 yards on 10 carries, but ends as a sophomore with 15 re- an interception in four games. it’s also the yards after contact ceptions for 146 yards and two With the injuries behind him, that make him stand out. During touchdowns, one of which came in Goodson hopes to have a strong the same game, Seastrunk broke an upset over No. 14 TCU. In 2012, season. While he enjoyed his time away for a 75-yard touchdown he had three touchdowns, includ- at Gonzaga, Baylor is home. run. Seastrunk continues to put ing a rushing touchdown. “This is all family right here,” up impressive numbers this season Najvar came to Baylor before “The guys are great, the coaches as he rushed for 417 yards in three the rise of Baylor began, but he had are great and that combines for a games for an average of 139 yards a feeling that it was going to be an great season.” a game. The running back aver- up-and-coming team after meeting All three players have had dif- ages 11 yards per carry. Football the coaching staff. ferent journeys, but each of them Robby Hirst | Lariat Photographer isn’t the only thing on the running “It happened with Coach [Art] will help Baylor strive toward a Big Junior running back Lache Seastrunk scores a touchdown and points to the sky in Baylor’s 70-7 win against ULM back’s mind. When asked about Briles and what he represented, “ 12 title and beyond. on Sept. 21 at Floyd Casey Stadium. Seastrunk has made an impact for Baylor after transferring from Oregon. Volleyball preparing for match on national television against Texas

By Shehan Jeyarajah eight non-conference matches to The Texas Longhorns will be an blocker Khat Bell earned honor- kills per set, but Webster is right us,” sophomore setter Amy Rosen- Sports Writer push back up to .500 for the season unprecedented challenge for this able mention. Eckerman was also behind with 3.23 kills per set. Og- baum said. “We’re learning to play at 8-8. The momentum was halted team. named 2012 Big 12 Player of the bogu is third with 1.94 kills per set tough in the Big 12.” Coming off a tough loss against in a tough straight set loss to No. 25 Texas has dominated Baylor Year, as well as Big 12 Preseason and is hitting .387 in 16 sets. Texas is the favorite to win the Iowa State, Baylor volleyball will Iowa State in Ames last Saturday. historically, especially in the recent Player of the Year. On top of all the Texas lost a tough opener Big 12 once again this season. have to regroup for a nationally Senior outside hitter past. The Longhorns lead the all- returners, freshman outside hit- against then No. 11 Hawaii in Ho- “We have nothing to lose,” se- televised midweek tilt against the Zoe Adom leads the Bears with time series 71-2, and also are on a ter Chiaka Ogbogu was named Big nolulu, but went on to win their nior defensive specialist Kayci Ev- defending national champion 3.07 kills per set. Sophomore 22-match winning streak against 12 Conference Rookie of the Week next four, including two huge wins ans said. “We’re just going in fear- No. 4 University of Texas. Baylor outside hitter Thea Munch- Baylor. for the week of Sept. 23. against No. 1 Penn State and No. 2 less against a really good team.” comes into this match with a re- Soegaard has been an all-around UT returned three AVCA “We have to prepare hard,” Stanford. UT then lost to Arizona Baylor plays UT at 8 p.m. to- cord of 8-9, while UT comes in 8-2, player with 2.67 kills per set and All-Americans for their 2013 sea- head volleyball coach Jim Barnes State, but went on to beat then No. night at the Ferrell Center. The including winning all six sets so far 2.65 digs per set. She has missed son: senior outside hitter Bailey said. “We’ve really got to serve 14 Illinois in Champaign and No. match will be nationally broadcast in the Big 12. the last four matches for this team, Webster and junior outside hitter tough and play great defense to 12 Nebraska. by ESPNU and free shirts will be Baylor exploded into Big 12 and is listed as day-to-day for to- Haley Eckerman both earned first stop their offense.” “I think starting the season distributed to the first 350 fans in play after winning six of the last night’s match. team honors, while junior middle Eckerman leads Texas with 3.35 against two hard teams prepares attendance. Offensive line provides fuel for Bears’ attack By Shehan Jeyarajah sus 2014 first-round NFL Draft Sports Writer pick, as well as on the Outland Award watch list. CBS rates him as When you watch a Baylor foot- the 13th overall prospect. ball game, it’s impossible to ignore The rest of the starting line- the incredible speed of the offense. up consists of sophomore left The offense has posted huge num- tackle Spencer Drango, Huber, bers, averaging 69.7 points per and sophomore right guard Des- game on the season. The engine mine Hilliard. Senior right tack- behind the success is the offensive le Kelvin Palmer has started for line. the injured junior Troy Baker Baylor has arguably one of the through the first three games. Bak- best offensive lines in all of foot- er is cleared to play and is expected ball, boasting almost 1,600 pounds to bolster an already deep starting of total manpower. In fact, the only line. The offensive skill players -ap everyday starting offensive line- preciate what they have in this line. ADVERTISING man under 315 pounds is senior “The offensive line means the center Stefan Huber, who weighs world to us,” junior quarterback “only” 295 pounds. To compare, Bryce Petty said. “We’ve got a lot the University of Texas has one of good guys up front. Lot of con- lineman over 315 pounds, and fidence in those guys. They do a lot total their line weighs about 50 for us each week. And they set the pounds less. tone for all of us.” Through three games, Baylor is Junior running back Lache Sea- top five in rushing yards with 307.0 strunk agreed with Petty. a game. The Bears lead the nation “We move as far as the offensive in passing yards and points for line can go,” Seastrunk said. “We with 444.3 yards per game and 69.7 can’t go if they don’t go. You’ve got points per game. Baylor’s first-team a whole bunch of big nasties up offensive line has only given up one front making the offense go. Our sack. The line has only committed whole starting five is just mean.” two total penalties through three Offensive lineman is typical- games, and none at all on the left ly one of those jobs on a football side of the line. field that stays out of the spotlight. “We study, we get to know the As the saying goes, if you don’t guys in front of us, what they do, hear an offensive lineman’s name, how they stance, everything,” se- they’re playing well. The lack of nior left guard Cyril Richardson recognition doesn’t bother them. said. “All we do is practice that over “When we get credit is when and over again until it’s perfect.” we make the guys around us look Richardson has been called the good,” Richardson said. “Once we “best lineman in America” by head make them look good, we can take coach Art Briles and is a consen- pride in that.” | baylorlariat com News WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 2, 2013 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com PARKS from Page 1 FOOD from Page 1 ment shutdown. tax revenue. shutdown went into effect for win- want to seem out of place.” in obesity largely because of a lack of homemade Late Tuesday, House Repub- Senate Democrats opposed this ter break and renovations, respec- If someone eats at Quiznos and thinks the meals. licans tried to amend the current attempt to open select areas and tively. Facilities that are managed food selection will be noticed by the people he or “The trend has been for people and families to closure by reopening certain areas have said Republicans should not by the city, such as Cameron Park, she is eating with, that person may fear that if they use food outside the home to feed their families – of the federal establishment. Those choose which agencies will open will not be affected. choose a healthy option, they’ll stand out when meaning pre-prepared foods at the grocery store, areas included the Department of and which will remain shut. For information about park re- friends choose unhealthily. going by a deli, picking up food and bringing it Veterans Affairs, the Park Service Reynolds Creek and Airport funds, call 1-888-448-1474. With Subway, the individual would feel more home, and some fast foods, but they’re not the bad and a portion of the Washington, Beach Parks, also on Lake Waco, The Associated Press contributed pressured because of the restaurant’s image to guy,” Walter said. D.C., government funded by local were closed before the government to this story. choose a healthier item, thinking that their friends Walter said people have less control of what will also choose to do so, Davis said. goes into food when they purchase food that has When eating alone without the thought that already been prepared for them. from Page 1 FRY others are watching, he said, people will eat what As decades have passed, the tendency to eat they feel like eating, based on what the study out has grown, she said. Pre-prepared food isn’t Fish Fry began as an event put “The African Student Asso- lecting proceeds separately. Theta found. The United States Department of Agricul- evil, she said, but it tends to be higher in fat, salt on by the Association of Black Stu- ciation and ABS are alike in some is giving its funds to CASA, and ture provides dietary guidelines on its website. and sugar than homemade food. dents six years ago, Williams said. ways, but they come from an Afri- Kappa Sigma is giving its proceeds “The overall environment in which many Walter conducted research where she asked Two years ago, the event became can heritage,” she said. “We’re trying to the Military Heroes Campaign. Americans now live, work, learn, and play has students about their food choices. She asked them an all-university event and reached to have smaller African dishes there “It raises money for a great contributed to the obesity epidemic,” the guide- who they’ve seen prepare food at home, and asked out to involve Kappa Sigma and the so people can experience some of cause,” Wilkie said. “Our philan- lines say. “Ultimately, individuals choose the type if the students themselves do it, or what’s keeping Baylor Activities Council. their dishes to really learn about thropy is CASA, which is Court- and amount of food they eat and how physically them from doing it. With students who said they “BAC is responsible for the lo- another culture here at Baylor.” Appointed Special Advocates. It’s a active they are. However, choices are often limited don’t cook at home, Walter found that the thing gistic side of the event,” Houston In a new twist to the event this great organization. We are raising by what is available in a person’s environment, they disliked most was grocery shopping. She said junior Linda Okali, a program year, two musicians, Johnny Stim- funds through soliciting businesses including stores, restaurants, schools and work what she concludes is that students don’t know coordinator for BAC, wrote in an son and Jarell Perry, pop and R&B and asking them to sponsor the sites.” how to prepare to go grocery shopping. email. “We handle tasks such as or- artists,will perform. event and through selling T-shirts.” The study Davis performed examined Baylor The United States Department of Agriculture dering tents, communicating with “Normally, we have a jazz band All organizations have worked students’ choices concerning Penland Food Court has made large efforts to make dietary planning risk management, stage and sound that comes every year, but this year, well together to bring an exciting and Collins Cafe. guides available, Walter said. People need to be reservations and acting as a liaison we wanted to try something a little event to campus, Williams said. The study asked participating students on a educated on what is healthy to cook and eat, she between the student organizations more contemporary,” Williams “We really hope to bring every- pretest whether Collins or Penland was a healthier said. and Student Activities.” said. “Through these two artists, we one together,” she said. “We really place to eat. The students said they perceived Col- “There is a need for some way to communi- Theta joined the group last year, are hoping to reach a variety of stu- want to make it an event that every- lins as being healthier. cate with family members, whether that’s through Robby Hirst | Lariat Photographerand the African Student Associa- dents at Baylor to really put on an body can feel a part of and to bridge When students were told that they’d be eating Internet or through club meetings or through The Army Corps of Engineers posted closed signs at Midway Park on Tuesday after the tion was invited to join this year to enjoyable event with music, games the gap between minorities and alone, they chose dishes that were healthy or un- some sort of organization where you can share the partial government shutdown. Five other federally funded parks in Waco were also closed bring a different cultural aspect to and free food.” majorities on campus and create a healthy based on their own personal preference. information on planning healthy meals for your indefinitely. the event, Williams said. All of the organizations are col- sense of unity.” It didn’t make a difference which place they were family,” Walter said. reational so they’re the first to close.” eating. But when told they would be eating with She said Baylor’s dining halls offer good food The closure of national parks is among from Page 1 friends, students chose healthy or unhealthy dish- for students. the most visible parts of the partial govern-RUSSELL es based on the health stereotype of the cafeteria “I think they make a very conscious effort,” to the residential areas. Females can sphere for academic success,” Doyle nally, the walls had pegboards and where they were eating, Davis said. Walter said of Baylor Dining Services. “They have SEE PARKS, page 6enter their side upon swiping their said. the furniture was immovable. Once Davis said he suggests Baylor invite in fast a website you can go to and look at the nutrients student ID and the same applies to The laundry area, also on the South Russell reopens, it will fea- food restaurants with not only healthy options on and the calories that are in every serving they put males for their side. This is similar first floor, will feature a new system ture moveable furniture. According their menu, but also a healthy image. out .” to Kokernot Hall. that has not yet been introduced to to the South Russell student room “When we’re putting our cafeterias in place, Some food does have high fat at the campus “Studies have shown that resi- Baylor. floor plans, the furniture will be when we’re making decisions about how to change dining halls, Walter said, but the nutritional in- dents living in residential areas like “You can set reserve a time for a much like the furniture in the East things, changing the way people perceive a cafete- formation is available for students. Walter said the Living Learning Centers do better washer online before coming down Village Residential Communities, ria matters probably even more than whether or dining halls have fresh fruits and vegetables “ga- Fast food academically,” Doyle said. to do your laundry,” said project en- including a bed, desk and set of not there are healthier options.” lore.” If a student chooses to eat cookies and cake, The first floor has amenities for gineer Josh Farmer. “Then once it’s drawers. Davis also said having smaller plate sizes is a that’s their business, Walter said. residents and their guests, includ- your turn, you swipe your ID and it In the midst of the hall’s facelift, helpful step to take, because individuals will select “You have to be accountable to what you eat, ing a lobby and kitchen area. knows it’s you.” several artifacts have been uncov- less food for a meal and eat less when their plates and you can’t blame it on somebody else,” she alley can are smaller. said. “So you know, if you go to any one of those Residential faculty and chap- In the middle of the first floor ered. Since the furniture was never lain’s quarters complete with living lobby there is a stairway leading moved, some objects like photos “My advice is to eat with people, and to eat choices in the SUB, there is nutrition information rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and to the basement. This floor plan is and pieces of paper that slipped beat places people will perceive as being a healthy available to you, and you should look at it. You add to BU laundry rooms are also on the first supposed to include a game room, hind or under beds were left there. place,” Davis said. “So, in terms of what Baylor can should know.” floor. The front desk is to the left fitness room, study rooms and con- Items included a menu for Smiley’s do, is it can encourage people to eat with others Walter suggests that people use the govern- upon entering South Russell. The ference spaces. Farmer said these Pizza that at the time offered 15- at the healthier places, but at the same time, be ment website www.choosemyplate.gov to evaluate first floor also features spaces for amenities will be available to all cent root beer and ticket stubs to mindful of quantities by decreasing plate size.” the health of what they eat each day and learn how obesity quiet study. students, not just residents. Baylor Bears games from the ’70s. Dr. Janelle Walter, professor of family and con- to eat healthfully. “South Russell will be designed The residential living spaces are North Russell will undergo the sumer sciences and nutrition sciences program Students can visit dining.baylor.edu to view and built to provide a good atmo- being refurbished as well. Origi- same renovation process next fall. coordinator, said she sees the nation’s increase nutritional information on dining hall foods.