BATTER UP! GOING TO THE CHAPEL: GET YOUR LOVE ON! FIND OUT WHAT SOFTBALL ‘RED HOT LOVERS’ PLAY HAS IN STORE THIS LOOKING TO GET HITCHED? CHECK OUT ROMANTIC SPOTS ON CAMPUS FOR THE BIG DAY VISITS WACO THEATER SEASON PAGE 10 WWW.BAYLOR.EDU/LARIAT PAGE 7 ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009 New Poage display salutes ‘Honest Abe’

By Tiffany Acord ows Recital Hall at the Glennis ation of the Lincoln Memorial. Reporter McCrary Music Building. Other presidential memorabilia Willard is the past president is also displayed throughout The W.R. Poage Legislative and director of the Abraham Poage Library. Library is now holding the Lincoln Institute in Washing- Allan Marshall, Baylor alum- “With Malice Toward None: An ton, D.C. and current vice pres- nus and Waco Chamber direc- Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial ident of the Abraham Lincoln tor of community development, Exhibition.” Association. wore a black top hat and long The exhibition commemo- He will speak about study- suit as he welcomed visitors rates the 200-year anniversary ing and collecting materials Thursday at the exhibit’s open- of Lincoln’s birth. It began related to Lincoln over the past ing. Thursday in concurrence with 50 years. Several other men dressed Lincoln’s birthday and will be The Lincoln exhibit dis- in Lincoln garb accompanied on display through Feb. 28. plays a variety of memorabil- him. There will also be a lecture ia, including rare and signed “I am a huge fan,” said Mar- Jacky Reyes/Lariat Staff presented by Bob Willard titled books about Abraham Lincoln, shall. “I have been interested in A reception was held Thursday at W.R. Poage Legislative Library to celebrate the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. “Collecting Lincoln” at 4:30 reproductions of documents, The library will feature “With Malice toward None: An Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition,” which will run until p.m. Thursday in the Mead- framed artwork and a re-cre- Please see ABE, page 5 Feb. 28.

Meet the Campus police: Regents Guarding a legacy everyday heroes Board of Regents on mission to find without the cape new president, preserve tradition By Ashley Corinne Killough Dr. Howard K. Batson Staff writer Chairman of the Board Did you know? By Brittany Hardy suspect’s tires and twice at the Baylor degree: Ph.D. ’95 As the presidential search Staff writer suspect. Pastor, First Baptist Church, process continues, Baylor’s There are 21 active members of the The female student opened Amarillo, Texas Board of Regents meets this Board of Regents. When people think of the car passenger door and Regent since 2000 week on campus for the sec- heroes, they generally think of the officer pulled her out, ond time during the current Regents serve a three-year term. men wearing capes and saving unharmed. interim period. While the hir- Members may serve up to three consecu- children and kittens, but there The attempted kidnapper ing of a president is one of the tive terms before they must rotate off the are everyday heroes on Baylor’s fled the parking lot and backed board’s main responsibilities, Board for at least one year. campus. his car into a different parking Baylor regents work yearlong The Baylor University Police spot, near Penland Residence behind the scenes to see to Regents are selected by election, with 75% Department engages in acts of Hall. It is against Baylor’s Park- other aspects of the university. of the membership elected by the Regents heroism every day. ing Rules and Regulations to But who are the regents, and themselves and 25% elected by the Baptist “We’ve seen people in tears back into a parking spot. what exactly do they do? General Convention of Texas. when property is returned to The officer drove by and The 21-member board them. We’ve watched officers noticed that someone was Harold R. Cunningham includes professionals from work hard to reunite lost 5-year- parked illegally. It was the man’s Baylor degree: BBA ’56 a variety of occupations, and Board members are required Highers Athletics Complex and olds with their parents at foot- car, but the man had fled the Retired, Crawford, Texas most, but not all, have Baylor to serve on a minimum of two the Simpson Athletics and Aca- ball games and the parents will scene, with a bullet wound. Regent since 2002 degrees. As the university’s committees, each composed of demic Center. be in tears,” Baylor Police Chief The man stumbled to his governing body, the board eight or nine regents. As the chairman of the Jim Doak said. apartment. The police found has the final word on Baylor’s The academic affairs com- board, Batson doesn’t serve on One particular incident, the suspect in his bed, where he major decisions, such as new mittee covers degree programs a committee. His job entails in December 1989, a night of was pretending to sleep. facilities, tuition increases and and academic departments. presiding over meetings, serv- studying quickly turned into a The man received 55 years in the operating budget. In 2008, the board approved ing as the board’s spokesman shoot-out on the Baylor cam- jail, Doak said. T h e b o a r d f o r m a l l y c o n v e n e s a new joint Baylor-U.S. Army and appointing committee pus. Doak said the dispatcher, at least four times a year — July, doctoral program, the Doctor members and special commit- On this night, around 2 a.m., who remained calm and collect- February, May and Homecom- of Science Physician Assistant tees in consultation with the a group of girls was studying for ed throughout the phone call is ing — and communicates fre- Studies with a major in clinical vice-chair. finals on the sixth floor of Col- a hero, as well as the officer who quently through teleconferenc- orthopaedics, as well as a new Prior to President Herbert lins Residence Hall. pulled the young woman out of ing. During on-campus meet- graduate degree in the Louise Reynolds’ tenure (1981-1995), After opening a window in the car, unharmed. Gary D. Elliston ings, the board holds closed Herrington School of Nursing. the Baptist General Conven- order to let in air, the group of “There are so many stories Senior Founding Partner, sessions where they review The committee also DeHay & Elliston, L.L.P., tion of Texas historically had female students heard another of things these guys have done Dallas, Texas reports, vote on decisions and addresses student and faculty appointed each of Baylor’s female student screaming from over the year. Some wouldn’t Regent since 2006 listen to presentations from concerns. At the Homecoming regents. However, in an effort the parking lot, where the garage make the newspaper but they’re students and faculty. 2008 meeting, the commit- to separate from the ever-grow- is now located. just good stories of human rela- Dr. Howard K. Batson, chair- tee heard from representatives ing fundamentalist strength of The Collins residents called tions,” Doak said. man of the board, said regents speaking for Faculty Senate, the Southern Baptist Conven- the Baylor police and began Each Saturday morning of also use their time in Waco to Student Government, Student tion, then-President Reynolds telling the dispatcher what they Homecoming, Baylor holds the reconnect with Baylor’s vari- Life, Student Learning and engineered a change to the uni- saw. nation’s oldest and largest col- ous constituencies at dinners, Engagement and the Graduate versity’s charter in 1990, which A man, who was not a Baylor legiate Homecoming Parade. social gatherings and sporting School. allowed the BGCT to elect student, dragged a screaming The parade begins in down- events. Other committees include only a quarter of the regents. female student through the town Waco and travels through “Being a Baylor regent takes the audit committee, which The regents, themselves, now parking lot. Near the back, the campus. a lot of time, and it’s absolutely oversees financial records, and vote on the other 75 percent of man pulled the female student “There are many things that a servant role. Most of them pay the athletics committee, which board members. into the car with him. a re done beh i nd t he scenes. One Jim L. Turner for their own travel expenses deals with major coaching con- To serve on the board, one When the Baylor police year, Baylor officers recognized Baylor degree: BBA ’69 and spend a lot of hours mak- tracts and athletic facilities. must first be nominated, either arrived at the scene, the man that the Homecoming Parade Principal, JLT Beverages L.P., ing important decisions based In February 2007, the regents by a regent or a non-regent. The shot his gun into the air nine Dallas, Texas upon Baylor’s Christian mis- unanimously approved the $34 times. The officer shot at the Please see POLICE, page 5 Regent since 2000 sion,” Batson said. million Alwin O. and Dorothy Please see REGENTS, page 6 Chocolate translates in all cultures

By Lauren Hollon and Korea, however, not every- of chocolates in Japan: “giri often include male employers Reporter one receives treats. In both choco,” or “obligation choco- or co-workers. “You do it to countries, women traditionally late” and “honmei choco,” or keep a good relationship,” said Valentine’s Day is just give chocolates to men. chocolate given to someone Tanaka. around the corner, but Ameri- In Korea, chocolates are only in whom you have a romantic But in both Korea and Japan, cans aren’t the only people who given to boyfriends and “future interest. chocolate given to a romantic celebrate romantic holidays. boyfriends,” said junior Jihye Senior Emi Tanaka, an interest is homemade, Lee and Like Westerners, Koreans Lee, a foreign exchange student exchange student from Fuku- Eckert said. and Japanese also celebrate from Seoul, South Korea. oka, Japan, added a third cat- “Chocolate is more mean- Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. In In Japan, however, Valen- egory: “tomo choco.” Its name ingful if it’s handmade,” Eckert America, women can typically tine’s Day chocolate giving derives from the word “tomo- said. expect to receive chocolates, covers a broader range of rela- dachi,” which means, “We’re Women do all the work on Courtesy photo roses and even a dinner date. tionships, including friends, friends,” Tanaka said. Valentine’s Day, but they aren’t In Korean culture, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by way of women buying men Men might get clothes, baked employers, and boyfriends. Giri choco and tomo choco shortchanged. Japan and Korea gifts. Seoul senior Jihye Lee, a foreign exchange student, made homemade goods or their favorite DVD Plano junior Tiffany Eckert are usually store-bought, and chocolates for a Valentine in 2007. from their girlfriends. In Japan said there are two categories people who receive giri choco Please see COCOA, page 5

VOL. 108 No.61 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2009, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Friday, February 13, 2009 point of view Editorial point of view Creativity Don’t let is key for gender role Valentine’s define Date holiday gifts Love is in the air. Or is it? With Valentine’s Day approaching, Is Valentine’s Day just a big hoax it might be beneficial to ask ourselves with the greeting card, candy and if we are perpetuating stereotypes in flower companies trying to take the way we choose to celebrate. advantage of hopelessly “in love” The holiday appears in Western couples, or to-be couples that think culture to be a day for men to spend they have to do the most over-the- money to reassure a female partner top, romantic gesture by spoiling of their love with a generic expensive their loved ones with lavish, expen- gift, frequently jewelry. sive gifts? The media reinforces the gender Or is that point of view only typing of this holiday. shared by those that dread Valen- Television is currently heavy on tine’s Day each year because it’s this the heart-shaped diamond jewelry crazy holiday that makes everyone, commercials, either single or taken, ponder about with women their love life and eventually give in shown giddily to a bucket of their favorite ice cream accepting the with a sappy love movie on Valen- plunder from tine’s Day. their princes. Well, whoever you are and what- Though I’m ever your attitude is toward Valen- sure they’re b y j a d e o r t e g o tine’s Day, this year make it your goal out there, I to do something different, whether Better to not repeal Bush policy haven’t seen a commercial yet that that means doing something on your advertises Valentine’s Day gifts for own, with a special someone or with In the past couple of weeks, Presi- of religious conservatives and liberals. Even though Obama has created a new men. your best girl or guy friends. dent Barack Obama has received both But because of the negative reputa- politically and religiously well-rounded The pop culture notion is that So we don’t live in California or criticism and praise for his decision on tion and attention that faith-based ini- council to advise the faith-based offices, women are insecure and need materi- New York or even Las Vegas, for that a controversial aspect of the new White tiatives received in the past, the Obama he still backtracked on earlier promises al proof of their partner’s love, or that matter. We live in Waco, which has House office of Faith-Based and Neigh- administration is facing an uphill climb. to alter the Bush policy. While it’s good they are exploiting men for material been stereotyped as having “nothing borhood Partnerships. The initial office created under the Bush that he decided to keep the Bush policy goods. to do.” The role of the faith-based office is to administration garnered much negative in place, he shouldn’t have led voters to Men are shown as not caring But this direct government resources to smaller attention after accusations of the mis- think he would change the policy dur- for “romance” but perform the ritu- year, make churches and organizations that aim to handling of money arose. According ing his campaign. als begrudgingly, for sex, or to keep your Valen- provide assistance to their communi- to an article in last week’s Los Angeles On the other hand, if Obama were their partners from being angry with tine’s Day ties. Times, the Bush initiative was said to to change the policy so that religious them. special with The standing Bush policy allows have been misused and abused for the organizations and institutions wouldn’t One would assume The New York something religious groups to practice hiring and administration’s purposes. be able to accept government aid if they Times would be beyond such ste- creative and firing people based on religious differ- “Critics said the Bush initiative was continued hiring people only of the reotypes, itself reporting on recent b y f a r a h n a s a r u l l a h not generic. ences because the Bush administration used largely as a tool to court influential same faith, then impoverished Ameri- successes regarding women’s ascen- Go find something new and exciting believed that religion influences actions. pastors and award grants in politically cans would suffer the consequences. sion into politics and the gay rights to do this Valentine’s Day rather than The policy generated lawsuits and important states,” the article states. These faith-based organizations, as movement, both permanently chang- stand in line at Ninfa’s or Gratziano’s enraged many who thought it uncon- Obama recognized the problems of mentioned earlier, provide assistance ing the landscape which defines the on the evening of Feb. 14th like every stitutional to permit biased hiring prac- the faith-based program. While cam- for communities struggling from eco- hetero-normative view of this roman- other couple. tices with government money. paigning for the presidency, Obama nomic and social problems. On their tic holiday. I know what you’re thinking. How Instead of ending the much-dis- spoke out against the policy, declaring own, these organizations may not have It could have taken this oppor- can you do something different in a cussed Bush policy, Obama has decided, the inappropriateness of taking federal the financial means to meet the needs of tunity to embrace a more inclusive place that has a limited number of much to the chagrin of his supporters grant money while maintaining a dis- their local community. Without finan- view. However, The New York Times’ options? and some elected Democrats, not to criminatory hiring process. cial aid from the government, these TMagazine’s newest article on Valen- Well, don’t be fooled, there’s so remove the Bush policy from the faith- “If you get a federal grant, you can’t organizations may have to cease their tine’s Day gift ideas mostly perpetu- much to do in Waco. I went out scav- based program. used that grant money to proselytize to assistance efforts. This could mean that ated stereotypes. While some were enging and this is what I found. The situation revolving around the the people you help and you can’t dis- Americans in need may be turned away more interesting, like a Swiss army One great option is taking a hot Bush policy is complicated and mud- criminate against them – or the people from soup kitchens, that efforts to alle- knife and a pair of skis, author Alix air balloon ride. 1800SkyRide is dled. No matter the route that Obama you hire – on the basis of their religion,” viate the problems of poverty and drug Browne also suggested a $4,300 within a short distance of the Waco chooses, he won’t be able to satisfy both Obama said in a campaign speech last addition could be interrupted. heart-shaped diamond necklace. area. It’s definitely something unique sides of the political spectrum. Instead Jul y. When considering the repercussions It’s no wonder that men at this for the adventurous spirit. Imagine of selecting a clear-cut side to take, The president’s prior statement does that could to those struggling in our time of year feel pressure to dole out telling your date on Valentine’s Day Obama made a smart move by choos- not match his present inaction. It appears economy, overturning the Bush policy a few paychecks to prove their love. that you got a treat for him or her up ing a compromise, because sometimes that he is having second thoughts on wouldn’t be worth it. Obama’s decision With the requisite lingerie sug- in the air? How cool would you look it’s the best road to take. what seemed to be a firm declaration may not satisfy both sides of the politi- gestion was the note, “Of course you in his or her book? Obama has created a new council against the policy. Last summer, Obama cal debate, but it does take the bigger love her for her, uh, sexy mind.” And Not to mention, this amazing comprising 25 people, who have had said he would change the policy, that he picture, the welfare of American citizens the film suggestion, a movie called experience thousands of feet above grass-root experience working in pover- would keep church and state separate into consideration. “Seduced and Abandoned,” was cho- ground. You’ll feel like you’re nearly ty-afflicted areas at home and overseas. and bar hiring discrimination. He has In addition, Obama’s creation of the sen, apparently, for its “adulterous touching the clouds. It will sure be a The council members will range from failed to, in the eyes of many of his sup- advisory council shows that he’s deter- affairs, staged kidnappings and mur- story to tell at the next party you have those involved in secular groups that do porters, address the most contentious mined to make sure that different voices ders.” This movie, Browne writes, “is with friends. social programs to religious groups. The aspect of faith-based initiatives — the of the public are represented in this about as close as you’re going to get For the not so adventurous type, council is inclusive in that it will consist Bush policy. diverse council. him to a chick flick.” there are other options that would be Real evolved there, Grey Lady. just as suitable for a Valentine’s date. Greeting card companies, despite How romantic does snuggling under The Baylor Lariat Opinion policy making tons of money from Valen- the stars, gazing into the brightly lit tine’s Day, do not own it, and the het- Editor in chief Anita Pere* sky, sipping cocoa on a beautiful Feb- City editor Bethany Poller* The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader erosexualist and sexist values they ruary night sound? Opinion editor Lynn Ngo* viewpoints through letters to the editor espouse do not have to define your News editor Charly Edsitty* Lake Waco offers just that. You’ll Entertainment editor Kelli Boesel and guest columns. experience. have your date all starry-eyed by the Multimedia producer Brian Martinez Opinions expressed in the Lariat Why not break out of the domi- end of the night. Just don’t forget the Asst. city editor Liz Foreman are not necessarily those of the Baylor nant paradigm and get flowers for Editorial cartoonist Claire Taylor blankets because it tends to get a bit Sports editor Brian Bateman* administration, the Baylor Board of your male significant other, if you’re chilly late at night. Sports writers Joe Holloway Regents or the Student Publications a woman? Or genuinely offer to pay Nick Dean And if you’re really feeling the Staff writers Sommer Ingram Board. for dinner, not just to be cute or environment idea, Cameron Park Ashley Killough Letters to the editor should include novel? Or cook dinner together and Brittany Hardy offers afternoon fun in the sun before Copy desk chief K a t e T h o m a s the writer’s name, major, graduation not really spend any money? And if you head over to star gazing at night. Copy editors Sarah Rafique year, phone number and student iden- you opt to exchange gifts, why not Photo editor Shanna Taylor Pack some lunch and take your date Photographers Clint Cox tification number. Non-student writers do it with your partner in mind, and on a romantic picnic. Jacky Reyes should include their address. Letters get or make them a thoughtful gift Also, how about making your gift Stephen Green t hat focus on an issue affect ing students that reflects their personality or your Advertising sales Noelle Yaquob this year rather than buying some- Denton Ramsey or faculty may be considered for a guest relationship with them? thing? I know it may sound cheesy, Christine Lau column at the editor’s discretion. And throw gender roles and pos- Delivery Sean Donnelly but it is also very underrated. Making All submissions become the prop- turing in the 50s era wastebasket they a gift is the perfect way to be creative. * denotes member of editorial board erty of The Baylor Lariat. 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Reporter He said it is imperative to the group that this event be held in “Void,“ a new collective, wel- public, so the discussion could comes people of all faith, Baylor be heard in the “real world.” students and Waco residents to “It’s great that it will be in a discuss and provoke questions bar,” Ellis said. “I don’t think I’ve about faith, doubt and existence. ever heard God in a bar without The group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Treff’s Bar and Grill. College of Arts and Sciences “Waco is the type of place adviser Adam Moore said he envisioned beginning a faith where when you meet collective, based not on an someone, the second ques- evangelical message or standard tion you ask them is where preaching and teaching meth- ods, but on questions. they got to church.” “The last couple years I’ve been thinking and talking to Aaron Ellis people about what it might look Waco junior like to have a space, not a church, but a space, open for exploring different ideas relating to faith, an expletive behind it.” religion and the uncertainty of Void mirrors a group started it all,” Moore said. in Belfast, Ireland. The first guest A handful of those interest- speaker will be Dr. Peter Rollins Associated Press ed have spent the past months who studied in Belfast and coor- planning to begin the collec- dinated a collective of his own. Former first lady immortalized tive. Though the majority of the Moore said Rollins is a primary group claims to be Christian source of inspiration for the new San Angelo sculptor Scott Sustek checks a cutout of Laura Bush’s head against his life-size clay model of the former first lady. He created it ro be or come from a Christian back- collective and will speak on the displayed in front of a new library set to open in Austin early this spring. ground, all religious preferences subjects of faith and doubt. are welcomed. He said Rollins commonly Waco junior Aaron Ellis speaks on 17th century phi- affirmed the openness of the losopher Blaise Pascal and his group. belief that we all have a void Student Senate gives $3,750 for Omega Kids concert “People hesitate to be honest that is empty until God fills us. for fear of conflicting some ide- Creation of the name “Void” By Morgan Hoffman a fundraiser to go to a charity across Nairobi. “Were in the process right ology or group belief,” Ellis said. derived from the opposite of Reporter somewhere in New York City or “We want to make a big now of building a coalition of “Any gathering of people that’s this thought. California. impact on campus by having the Texas schools, so the initiative open and honest, done through “What if it’s the other way Student Senate approved of This cause will provide funds concert the night before Diade- will be the same across the state. a lens of creativity, is a valuable around, and we feel this void $3,750 Thursday night for an to Baylor students to take the loso and I think were going to The legislatives they pass at their enterprise to engage in.” only when we’ve had some Omega Kids fundraising con- money to Kenya and help Pas- have a lot of interest,” Blackburn schools will be the same we pass Developing the group specifi- encounter with God,” Moore cert taking place April 22, the tor Boniface and the children of said. at ours,” Yeakley said. cally in Waco holds significance. said. “Maybe it’s only then we night before Diadeloso. Nairobi,” Beall said. Student Senate voted in favor Yeakley added that the bill Certain expectations come along realize the void.” Omega Kids is a nonprofit Omega Kids raised $25,000 of the Omega Kids allocation by would remove tax from text- with living in Waco, Ellis said. It The collective is open to organization created by Baylor last year from a concert featuring a vote of 29-0. books purchased at the univer- can be easy for someone to feel Baylor University students, fac- students. Matt Wertz and Jon McLaughlin. Senate also voted in favor of sity bookstore, but not at inde- marginalized. ulty, and those in the Waco area Money raised at the concert The funds that went to Boniface passing a student government pendent chains. “Waco is the type of place not affiliated with Baylor. Moore will be donated to Boniface, a were used to build shelter for recommendation in support of “This is a higher education where when you meet some- said he hopes it will be a Waco pastor in Nairobi, Kenya, who Kenyan orphans. a tax-free textbook state legisla- bill so it covers textbooks for one, the second question you group that includes Baylor stu- would in turn use the funds to This year’s concert will fea- tion. colleges and junior colleges. ask them is where they go to dents, but is not exclusive to provide for young Kenyan chil- ture the rock band Dr. Dog, a A similar proposal made it to The Texas Legislation bill would church,” Ellis said. Baylor students. dren. band Omega Kids said has a the Texas State Senate floor two cover any book for educational Treff’s Bar usually permits According to Void’s Web site, Community affairs chair sound similar to The Beatles years ago before being passed purposes. If you buy books in those 21 and over, but for this “Void is a creative, provocative, Andy Beall, a senior from Rich- and The Beach Boys. over. the university bookstore, they event, the age requirement has experiential event, marked by ardson, said Omega Kids offers Omega Kids President Jenne Student Government Exter- will have no sales tax, but if been lifted. the religious question, but radi- a unique fundraising opportu- Blackburn, a senior from San nal Vice President Nicole Yeak- you buy them at (University Moore said choosing to hold cally open and welcoming.” For nity. Juan Capistrano, Calif., said ley, a senior from Lindale, said Book Store and Spirit Shop), you the collective’s first gathering at more information visit www. “What is so unique about the money they raise and give the legislation will be supported wouldn’t receive the no sales a bar was a decision not made voidcollective.com. the Omega Kids is that it’s not to Boniface helps children all by other universities statewide. tax,” Yeakley said.

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Dr. Ted Peters will speak about “The Controversy over Stem Cells” at 3:30 p.m. today in Room A108 of the Baylor Sciences Building. For more information, contact gerald_ [email protected]. The Waco Hippodrome will be screening Casablanca at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. today and Saturday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, children, Waco Performing Arts Company members, military and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the Hippodrome box office at 724 Austin Ave. or by calling (254) 752-9797. Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir will present Gospel Fest 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday A Style of Student Living in Waco Hall. Tickets can be purchased at the Baylor Ticket Without Equal... Office for $10 or at the door for $15. For more information, call (254) 710-6949. Bears For Life will be holding Texas Students For Life’s 2nd In the Best Location Annual Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 on the Fifth on Campus Floor of Cashion Academic Center. The registration fee is $10 for Baylor students and free for Baylor faculty. Break- fast and lunch are included. For more information e-mail Recently Renovated [email protected]. with New Black Appliances

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MADAGASCAR (PG) 12:35 MARLEY & ME (PG) 1:05 2:35 4:35 7:00 9:00 4:00 7:05 9:30 YES MAN(PG-13) 2:55 5:10 9:45 SEVEN POUNDS (PG-13) THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX 12:45 4:05 7:10 9:50 (G) 12:30 7:25 TWILIGHT (PG-13) 12:40 BOLT (PG) 12:50 3:00 5:15 4:10 7:20 10:00 7:30 9:40 Friday, February 13, 2009 NEWS The Baylor Lariat 5

ples.” “Right then we had a whole thief had a decision to make. quickly and helped answer my COCOA from page 1 Korean men sometimes buy POLICE from page 1 bunch of heroes. We recog- They decided to jump into the questions. They also made the more expensive gifts for women nized there has a huge prob- water and save the thief. report filing process very easy have a separate holiday called who don’t like candy. Women was going off route. They took lem,” Doak said. “But they took off their gun and pursued a search in find- White Day one month later, on might receive dolls, roses, rings swift action,” Doak said. The Baylor police threw belts; those are nice weapons,” ing the perpetrators,” Hackney March 14, during which men or gold necklaces, Lee said. The p a r ade w ron g l y t r a ve le d open the overhead doors of Doak said. said. The Baylor University who received chocolates return O ne mont h l ate r, on A pr i l 14, underneath the I-35 Bridge at the Ferrell Center and ran There have been many Police Department’s Web site the favor. some Koreans celebrate Black South Fourth and Fifth Street. down University Parks, stop- instances where Baylor police includes crime alerts, tips for According to Tanaka, men Day. It is traditionally a holiday An officer stopped cars from ping traffic, and brought in 15 officers have rescued on-cam- campus safety, a crime log, a spend two to three times as for si ngle s, a nd it s n a me der i ve s going right through the band, ambulances, some from as far pus animals. terrorism response plan, and much on White Day gifts as from a sweet-tasting black-col- Doak said. away as Hillsboro. “We have officers who have directions to Waco area hospi- women spend on Valentine’s ored dish called “Jajangmyun,” Another agency was sup- Doak said the officers ran saved injured animals. Once a tals. Day chocolates. At her part- Lee said. Recipes vary, but all posed to be handling traffic, around telling people that the steer got loose on campus — a According to the Web site, t i me job, a l l t he women cont r ib - include wheat or rice noodles but the Baylor police realized game was cancelled. very frightened steer,” Doak the Baylor University’s Police uted funds to buy a large box of and black bean paste. the problem and stepped in. “So many of the officers and said. Department’s mission state- chocolates for about $10 for all According to a Korean tour- In 1990, during a basket- Ferrell Center personnel were Other misplaced animals ment is, “To support the mis- the guys to share. The men had ism Web site, http://english. ball game at the Ferrell Cen- heroes in an unplanned event,” have also been found on cam- sion and goals of Baylor Uni- to buy a gift for each individual visitkorea.or.kr, the black color ter, between Baylor and Texas Doak said. pus. versity and its stakeholders woman the next month. of the dish reflects people’s A&M University, a running bus Everyone moved swiftly “We’ve had one officer take through the development of Common White Day gifts in “gloomy single lives.” was left parked by the outside enough to prevent any major home two or three animals a quality work environment, Japan are handkerchiefs, key- Lee said the people she vents. Gas fumes were sucked damage, Doak said. that were found on campus, quality personnel and supe- chains, flowers or purses, said knows don’t care whether up into the heating intake, Another incident happened they were abused and didn’t rior resources which facilitate Tanaka. they’re single or not on Black Doak said. at the Governor Bill and Vara seem to have a good chance, the delivery of the highest level In Korea, men who accept Day. She and her friends nor- The heating intake dumped Daniel Historical Village, locat- but were brought back to hav- of service and enhances our and reciprocate girls’ confec- mally go to a restaurant near the fumes into the officials’ ed on University Parks Drive, ing full range of motion, dogs image as a leader in campus tionary displays of affection campus and eat Jajangmyun dressing room and the A&M behind the Mayborn Museum primarily,” Doak said. law enforcement.” traditionally give candy, said together. locker room. Complex. Libby Hackney, a sopho- There are many stories of Lee. When a man gives a gift Korea has romantic-themed The officials and Texas “A car thief crashed his car 7 more from New Orleans, said heroism, right here on cam- in return, the two start dating. holidays on the 14th of each A&M University players began or 8 years ago, took off running the Baylor Police were helpful pus. As March 14 nears, women who month, ranging from “Rose passing out on the court. and ran through the Historical in her time of need. “The best thing I could say gave chocolate grow anxious, Day” to “Hug Day,” according D o a k r e c a l l e d “ s e e i n g A g g i e s Village, right off the end of the “My freshman year, my car is that the Baylor Police Depart- said Lee, “But after White Day, to the Korean tourism Web staggering around and collaps- pier, but apparently forgot he was keyed twice and the Baylor ment performs heroicacts on a there are always more cou- site. ing into seats. People were just couldn’t swim.” Doak said. The police were extremely helpful. daily basis, though they may falling left and right.” officers chasing after the car They arrived on the scene very go unseen,” Doak said.

families and the Waco Com- ABE from page 1 munity to take part in a special celebration of Abraham Lincoln and the perfect time to honor Lincoln since I was 10.” one of our nation’s greatest Numerous items featured in presidents,” Hightower said. the exhibit are on loan from the Florida graduate student private collection of 82-year-old Erin Wolfe has been research- Judge Jack Hightower, a former ing Lincoln for the past 6 Texas Supreme Court Justice months in preparation for the and Baylor alumnus, who has exhibit. been an admirer of Lincoln She says her experience with since the age of 9. the exhibit has helped her to His collection includes 300 learn a lot about the inspira- Lincoln related books, some of tional figure and handle some them signed by Lincoln. very interesting pieces of his- Hightower said he is excited tory. that the Poage Library is join- “My favorite piece is the ing in the nationwide celebra- recreation of the Royal Purple tion of Lincoln’s birth so people china pattern that Mary Lin- can learn about and re-visit the coln designed,” said Wolfe. president’s story. “The china was used in the “This timely exhibition is a White House during Lincoln’s great opportunity for students, presidency.” 6 The Baylor Lariat NEWS Friday, February 13, 2009

Fonville said he believes the REGENTS from page 1 addition of a student regent would go a long way in allevi- board then interviews and ating any potential disconnect votes on serious candidates. between the student body and Meet the Regents Each term lasts three years, and the board. regents can serve a maximum of “I don’t think it’s too unrea- two consecutive terms. sonable to expect that one day In July 2008, the board voted there will be a student regent at Con’t. from page 1 to increase its membership size Baylor,” Fonville said. “As more to 24 from 21 to allow more and more top-tier institutions opportunities for service. The move towards greater student Bobby Charles Dagnel new goal will take several years representation in upper-level Pastor, First Baptist Church, to reach, because large classes of decision-making, I think it’s only Lubbock, Texas Dr. Belinda A. Reyes terms are set to expire over the a matter of time before Baylor Regent since 2003 Baylor degree: BS ’81 next few elections and the board joins those ranks.” Adjunct Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and has decided not to add more than Batson said he’s unaware of Disorders, School of Behavioral and five regents in any given year. any age requirements for board Brain Sciences, The University of When reviewing nominees, membership but implied that tra- Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas Batson said the board aims for a dition has mainly kept the idea Regent since 2000 diverse board makeup in many at bay. R. Stephen Carmack R. Dary Stone aspects — geography, ethnic- “There’s the old Baptist say- Baylor degree: BS ’70, MS ’72 Baylor degree: JD ’77 ity, occupation, gender, age. The ing, ‘Well we’ve never done it Chairman and CEO, Legacy Bank, Vice Chairman, Cousins common denominator among all that way before,’ But in itself, Hinton, Oklahoma Properties Inc., Dallas, Texas regents, Batson said, is a commit- that wouldn’t be a reason that we Regent since 2002 Regent since 2005 ment to Christian heritage and a couldn’t make a change in the love for Baylor. future,” Batson said. “It’s not that Wes Bailey “Someone up for nomina- we don’t want input from stu- Baylor degree: BBA ’78 tion doesn’t have to be a Baylor dents, because we do and con- President, Bailey Insurance & Risk graduate. They typically are sider that very seriously. I can’t Management, Inc., Waco, Texas Regent since 2002 people who are engaged with the tell you what the regents might university, who have contributed do in the future, but I don’t see it Dr. John C. Reimers to Baylor—and I don’t mean just changing anytime soon.” Baylor degree: BA ’72 financially—but have invested Batson contends the board is Dentist, Beaumont, Texas themselves in the life of Baylor,” held accountable when it gives Regent since 2003* Batson said. clear explanations and justifica- Albert C. Black, Jr. *Filling an Unexpired Term But some v ie w t he boa rd ’s sel f- tions for all its major decisions. President and CEO, On-Target perpetuating model, one where “Whatever we decide eventu- Carl W. Bell Supplies & Logistics, Ltd., Dallas regents elect other regents, as a ally has to be sold to the public,” Baylor degree: EMBA ’95 Regent since 2004 system that breeds inclusiveness Batson said. “The regents don’t President and CEO, BellGroup, and lacks accountability. make decisions based on what’s LLC, Dallas, Texas David Lacy, 2009 president of best for the regents but what’s Regent since 2000 the Baylor Alumni Association, best for Baylor, i.e. the students Dr. Arthur Phillip Lineberger said that while he believes the and faculty.” Pastor, Williams Trace Baptist board has made progress in the As for transparency, Batson Church, Sugar Land, Texas last year in seeking input from said a majority of the decisions Regent since 2000 students, alumni and faculty, he the board makes would harm said the board could still make the university if they were made Ramiro Abraham Peña, Jr. room for improvement. public before a conclusion was Baylor degree: BA ’88 “The corporate model of most reached, citing personnel issues, Stan Allcorn Pastor, Christ the King Baptist boards is a good model in that lawsuits and plans to buy prop- Baylor degree: BA ’76 Church, Waco, Texas shareholders are able to see the erty. Pastor, Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Regent since 2005 board’s actions and have a voice “For a great majority of the Abilene, Texas in its makeup, whether it be by issues we face, it’s in Baylor’s Regent since 2002 vote or some other model,” Lacy best interest that they be made Dr. Duane Brooks said, adding that Baylor’s board in a confidential setting where Baylor degree: BA ’84, Ph.D. ’91 doesn’t have a true third-party regents can speak with free and Pastor, Tallowood Baptist Church, involvement similar to share- clear conscience,” Batson said. Houston, Texas Sue Holt Getterman Regent since 2005 holders in a corporation. Emphasizing a system of Baylor degree: BA ’50 “It’s necessary to have a sys- checks and balance, Batson said Philanthropist, Waco, Texas tem of checks and balances in accountability is best met by Regent since 2001 place to ensure decisions are not maintaining a certain degree of made in a vacuum, and that lead- separation between each con- ers are held accountable for their stituency. Neal T. “Buddy” Jones Baylor degree: BA ’73, JD ’75 decisions with good feedback “You wouldn’t want to mix Tommy L. Bowman Baylor degree: BA ’71 Principal/Owner, HillCo Partners, from the various stakeholder the president with Congress, for Manager, M. Lipsitz and Co., Waco LLC, Austin, Texas groups,” Lacy said. example, or the president with Regent since 2001 Regent since 2004 M a n y a lu m n i a l s o h a ve a rg ue d the judicial branch,” Batson said. for greater involvement within “But the regents are still a part of the decision-making process. the Baylor family. Our sons and As Baylor continues to strive for our daughters, grandsons and top-tier status, some point to Yale granddaughters go to Baylor. Joseph B. Armes University, Harvard University We cheer at the football games. Donell Phillips Teaff Baylor degree: BBA ’83, MBA ’84 and Princeton University, which We’re there at send-away parties. Baylor Alumna Honoris Causa Chief Operating Officer, Hicks Holdings each have alumni-elected trust- We’re not at all separate from the Speaker, Waco, Texas LLC, Dallas, Texas Regent since 2000 ees on their governing boards. Baylor family.” Regent since 2001 Wh i le Lac y said t h is m ight not be the exact model Baylor needs to accomplish broader partici- CLASSIFIED CALL TODAY! (254) 710-3407 pation, he hopes the board will open more active lines of com- Condo for Sale in Bandera Houses for rent for 2009/2010 munication with all of Baylor’s HOUSING Ranch. 4 BR, 4 1/2 Bath. Beau- very close to campus. 3B/2B at groups. Large one bedroom. 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The bottom line remains that we all want what’s best for Baylor, and what’s best for Baylor is what’s best for students.” The feasibility of a student regent has been a popular plat- form point in student govern- ment campaigns for many years. But according to the Association for Governing Boards of Univer- sities & Colleges, only 9.3 per- cent of boards at independent institutions include a student trustee, one of which is at South- ern Methodist University. Friday, February 13, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Baylor Lariat 7 Mediocre Christian fiction proves entertainment flop

By Melyssa Brown Contributor

“There will be a change in your near future.” “Your talents will soon be recognized.” We all love the carefully vague wisdom of a fortune cookie almost as much as the all-you-can-eat Chinese buf- fets that serve them. In Geoffrey Wood’s “the god cookie,” John Parrish beaks open a fortune cookie only to receive a strange message that sends him on a journey to rediscover his faith in God. BOOKREVIEW

After a long, hard morning running his coffee shop, Parrish eats lunch with his buddies at a Chi- nese buffet where he rips open a fortune cookie and reads: “To the corner.” Convinced that it is a message from God, he walks to the corner of his block every day, sits down at the bus stop and trusts that God will tell him what to do next. The other bus stop regulars include Audra, a Stephen Green/Lariat staff snarky nursing student, and Rose, a kindly old Joel Taylor and Beth Richards rehearse a scene from the “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” at the Waco Civic Theater. The woman with a penchant for knitting. After a few play opens at 7:30 p.m. today. days, Parrish finds a crumpled note under the bench, picks it up, and reads it. The suicide note has no signature or address, and a concerned Par- rish decides to find its owner. Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff He’s on a mission from God. Waco Civic Theatre to bring “The god cookie” by Geoffrey Wood is about a man that Audra goes along for the ride, which leads Par- feels like God is calling him to action through a fortune rish to a darling old man, a giant St. Bernard, a cookie. The book can be purchased at amazon.com. mugging, a homeless man and eventually, a beat- ‘Red Hot Lovers’ to Valentine’s ing. Each encounter leads Parrish closer to the from fully investing in the characters. The world is note’s owner, who we find out (just in case you filled with exquisite joy, sadness and pain. People By Caley Carmichael The “Last of the Red Hot for Neil Simon productions. couldn’t tell already) has been with him all along. are loud, colorful, ridiculous, incessantly curious Reporter Lovers” tells Cashman’s story in “I’ve directed many of his All loose ends are neatly resolved via deus ex and amazingly unique. And yet, we get underde- three acts, each act featuring a shows,” he said. “I think that machina, and we get a happy ending. veloped, cookie-cutter characters with flat, one- Waco Civic Theatre’s produc- different mistress. the dialogue is one of the better “The god cookie” stands out as a shining exam- dimensional personalities. tion of “Last of the Red Hot Lov- Cashman’s first attempt at a things about this show. It’s not ple of patently bad Christian fiction. Now to back- Another issue I have with “the god cookie” is ers” will offer a different alter- mistress is adulterous sexpot dependent on sight gags or any- track lest I get shoes thrown at me: not all Chris- that it is safe. All sex, cursing and challenging or native for St. Valentine’s Day Elaine, played by Beth Richards. thing else like that. It’s the work tian fiction is bad (read any C.S. Lewis lately?), controversial intellectual or theological issues are weekend plans. After his first failed attempt, of Simon that brings the char- just most of it. Why, sadly, is the bulk of Christian carefully sponged out, leaving a mass of mildly Neil Simon’s original Broad- Cashman moves on to an aspir- acters to life and the characters fiction mediocre? The problem is two-fold: first, entertaining f luff. Even C.S. Lewis, the great Chris- way production is being restaged ing actress and in a final effort of within those works.” Regardless the key elements of a book — the characters, dia- tian apologist and theologian, made his Space Tril- at Waco’s Civic Theatre at 7:30 adultery he attempts to have an of anyone’s romantic endeavors, logue, plot structure — are predictable, cliché and ogy more believable and relatable — and therefore p.m. today. affair with his wife’s best friend. or lack thereof, Richards said inanely simplistic. Secondly, there is no intellec- more impactful — by including real characters that This PG-rated comedy sati- The cast of the Red Hot Lov- she recommends this comedy tual or theological challenge in the content — there (gasp!) cussed and had sex while dealing with rizes the mid-life crisis of Bar- ers are very skilled and have for Baylor students as the per- is no “edge” to it. heavy theological and intellectual points. “The god ney Cashman, a married restau- high level of experience, John- fect outing for the weekend. The Christian subculture attempts to slap a cookie” has no “edge” to it, which lulls readers’ rant worker who unsuccessfully son said. “I think it’s pretty good tim- Jesus label on art to make it acceptable, to give it a minds to stagnation from a lack of stimulation. attempts to explore the world of “All actors come from a pro- ing, seeing how it’s Valentine’s higher purpose, which in and of itself is not neces- The plot of “the god cookie” is totally predict- infidelity. fessional background in acting,” season,” she said “It’s the sea- sarily a bad thing. Unfortunately, “Christianizing” able — guy meets girl, they have escapades, they “All men go through a mid- Johnson said. “It lends itself to a son for lovers. Whether you are of art often causes T-shirts, bumper stickers — and fight, there’s a plot twist and they make up. Every life crisis,” theater manager great ensemble and a great show lucky in love or unlucky in love, in this case, literature — to seem contrived. Chris- stop along the way, even the twist, was unoriginal Parker Wilson said. “This is just to come see.” this is a good show to come see. tian fiction writers should not sacrifice the quality and obvious. a funny story about how (Cash- Beth Richards, who plays There is a lot of humor, and I of the content of their work for the message they This book has been written a thousand times man) handles it and how he Elaine in the show, said she has think that anyone who is over- are trying to convey. before. Since we already know the story, we might deals with it.” had fun rehearsing with the whelmed with schoolwork and The flaws in “the god cookie” are a microcosm as well just sit down and tell it to ourselves. I mean, Cashman, played by Joel Tay- cast. tests and would like a good of some of the problems plaguing the Christian just think of the trees we’d save. lor, is stuck in a life deprived of “It has been great to work night of entertainment.” fiction genre. On a more positive note, “the god cookie” does passion in both his job and mar- with a lot of talented people Performances of “Last of the The dialogue is engaging, snappy, even funny have pretty good cover art. It is refreshingly mod- riage, causing him to embark on and really see such diverse roles Red Hot Lovers” will be at7:30 at times, but becomes a total train wreck any time ern, visually attractive and draws in the viewer by a series of relations with three in this show,” Richards said. p.m. Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and “God” or “faith” is worked into it. Then, it is awk- piquing their curiosity. different women. “There may only be four char- at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. Tickets ward, forced and contrived — almost scripted. Overall, I would only recommend “the god “In the end, he realizes that acters, but each character is so are $10 for adults and $8 for stu- In the dialogue, Wood tries to make God and cookie” to those seeking a very quick, undemand- the person that he really wants incredibly different. It makes it dents and seniors. Tickets can the Bible “cool” by using dated slang and vernacu- ing read or to readers that enjoy Christian fiction to have an affair with is his a lot of fun.” be purchased at the Waco Civic lar, which only turns the reader off to the message and coffee lingo. wife,” director James E. Johnson Johnson said he not only has Theatre box office at 254-776- that is so blatantly leaping off of the page. III said. high regards for his cast, but also 1591. Poorly-constructed dialogue prevents the reader Grade: C+

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Chapter President Julianna Allen Emily Hammon Meggan Olivier Beth Anne Crookshank Maeli Anderson Kat Hartson Emily Phillips McCall Balderston Nicole Heckendorn Haley Pfaff Executive Vice President Mary Catherine Bedynek Mary Holland Mandy Power Laura Seitter Debi Beebe Maggie Hughes Aislinn Rogalia Amanda Betts Kristy Katlein Laura Shaheen Member Education Vice President Emily Bialas Ellie Keeling Jenny Shuey Maddie Moody Lexi Blevins Esther Kim Lauren Sikes Rachel Brown Rachel Kimbrough Sarah Hall Simmons Recruitment Vice President Kayla Butler Emily Kirwin Lauren L. Smith Jenny Smiley Jessamyn Carter Kambrie Kriegshauser Carla Spradling Finance Vice President Liz Cohen Jennifer LaVallee Adrienne Stackable Brooke Worcester Ashley Connelly Karin Lieber Allyson Stevenson Stephanie Dodd Hannah Locke Sarah Stoner Panhellenic Delegate Rebecca Eddy Allison Lott Sarah Thompson Emily Riley Ashley Eager Colleen MacCrory Grace Tuttle Kylee Ernest Liz Marscheck Meredith Varner Director of Standards and Ethics Ashley Frank Didi Martinez Eliza Young Molly Devens Colleen Frasure Meg McClendon Ashten Ziegler Amy George Liz Mortenson Director of Social Enrichment Brittany Greger Kelly Nickell Megan White Emily Hahn Meaghan Nowell

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theater near you By Lincoln Faulkner Contributor

Music lovers will have their choice of style as Art Ambush holds a montage of diverse bands in the upcoming week. Foxy Shazam will headline Saturday’s show, which will also feature The A.K.A.’s, Dr. Manhattan and Cute As A Button. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Before Foxy Shazam formed in 2004, vocalist Eric Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, bassist Daisy, keyboardist Schuyler White and drummer Joseph Halberstadt were a part of different bands in Cincinnati, Nally said. “We would always play with each other’s Courtesy of MCT bands,” he said. “Eventually everybody’s Isla Fisher stars in “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” a new comedy open- band fell apart and the members who weren’t ing today. Based on a novel by Sophie Kinsella, the film chronicles the in it for the long haul got weeded out and we life of Rebecca Bloomwood, a college graduate who doesn’t know how became a band together.” to say no when it comes to shopping. Foxy Shazam’s sound is soulful, passion- Watch the trailer online at ate and does not hold anything back, Nally baylor.edu/lariat. said. “Nothing is cool until it’s made cool,” he said. “We try to keep that in mind when we write. We’re not really held back by things that haven’t been done before.” Music is not the only source the band draws inspiration from; it also takes from Courtesy of The Tastydactyls things like cool sceneries, friends and fam- ily, and movies, Nally said. From left: Gedden Gibson, Kyle Randolph, Blake Rawlings, (seated) Brandon Oswald form the local indie- “Anytime a Robin Hood movie comes pop band The Tastydactyls. out, I love the music that comes with it,” he said. “We always add quirky little covers here Nally said he wrote the song “Dangerous and there, or weird samples from old TV Man” based on Robin Hood movies. shows.” When the band performs live it keeps the Rawlings said the band is hoping to be a “hold nothing back” philosophy, Nally said. national touring act within the next year. Swallowing a handful of cigarettes on stage “We have a couple of small regional tours is just one of the things Nally has done while in the surrounding states,” he said. “With- Courtesy of Sony Pictures performing, he said. in the next year we should be pulling full Clive Owen stars as Interpol Agent Louis Salinger trying to bring on of “(Performing) is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. time and then by the summer we should be the world’s most powerful banks to justice in the new action thriller “The Hyde,” Nally said. “It’s not something we recording our second full length.” International.” really plan for or think about. Whatever Playing heavy metal and hardcore sounds Watch the trailer online at happens, happens.” Wednesday is Mychildren Mybride, along baylor.edu/lariat. Local band The Tastydactyls will take with The Ghost Inside, For Today, Broadcast the stage Monday in an indie-pop line up The Nightmare and A Call To Arms. Doors including Fight Fair, School Boy Humor and open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance Other openings: Mangirlman Band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and $12 at the door. and tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the Mychildren Mybride became a full-time door. act in 2006 after guitarist Robert Bloomfield The Tastydactyls started in 2005 with joined vocalist Matthew Hasting, guitarist Courtesy of Warner Brothers guitarist and vocalist Blake Rawlings, key- Kyle Ray, bassist Joe Lengson and drummer boardist Kyle Randolph, bassist Brandon Brian Hood, Bloomfield said. He said after Oswald and drummer Gedden Gibson, some do-it-yourself promotion and region- Waco Events Rawlings said. al touring, the band began doing national The band avoids being a “cookie-cutter” tours and eventually signed with Solid State “Casablanca” Foxy Shazam band with formulated looks and sounds, he records in 2007. When: 6 p.m., 8 p.m., When: 6:30 p.m. said. Bloomfield said the band tries not to con- 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday Saturday “If you look through (Alternative Press) form to a traditional metalcore genre. Courtesy of Foxy Shazam Where: Where: magazine every band in there looks the “A lot of people will just jump and say From left: Loren Turner, Schuyler White, Eric Nally, same; they all sound the same,” he said. “It’s that we’re metalcore, but none of us think Daisy and Joseph Halberstadt make up the pop- Waco Hippodrome Art Ambush the same kind of chord progressions, and that we blend hardcore and metal to make it rock band Foxy Shazam. The band will headline Cost: $5 for adults, Cost: $10 in advance/ they like the same music.” a ‘metalcore’ sound,” he said. Saturday’s concert at Art Ambush. $3 for students w/ID $12 at the door Rawlings said he sees the band as a An example of this is how the band “breath of fresh air,” producing what he calls keeps genres separated on the 2008 album “Kids can read the Bible and get what they an “organic music experience” by drawing “Unbreakable”, where some songs are purely want from that, and then reading our music, Falling Whistles The Tastydactyls from many musical influences including metal followed by purely hardcore songs, kids can be like, ‘I went through that same Dance Party When: 6:30 p.m. Monday The Cure, Say Anything and Death Cab for Bloomfield said. thing’.” When: 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Cutie. He said they also just play what they The band writes positive messages, but Christian lyrics are not the only type like to hear. separates themselves from most Christian of lyrics the band has written. The song Where: Common Art Ambush “We don’t really sound like every other bands by sharing experiences instead of “Headshot!” was inspired by the video game Grounds Backyard Cost: $8 in advance/ band, but we can put on the same show reciting Bible verses, Bloomfield said. Halo 3, Bloomfield said. Cost: $3 $10 at the door as they do, and try to bring something a “I’m not saying it’s a bad thing that bands “We just try to have fun and keep it posi- little more organic to the stage,” he said. do that, we just do it differently,” he said. tive,” he said. Friday, February 13, 2009 SPORTS The Baylor Lariat 9 Lady Bears sport pink for one fight, aim to tame Lady Tigers for another

time road win over the Oklaho- game — (and) overtime — guard- Oklahoma State could make the By Joe Holloway ma State Cowgirls, a game Baylor ing Riley,” Mulkey said, talking former top-25 team even more Sports writer head coach Kim Mulkey said about the defense of the Humble dangerous. could have gone either way. native. “I talked to the team prior The No. 7 Lady Bears will “That was a game we could “Jess had two blocks on Riley. to the game about this. Don’t shoot for their fourth win in a have very easily lost,” she said. It was just a great effort on her allow Oklahoma State’s desper- row when they play host to the “We just kept plugging away. We part on the defensive end of the ate need for a win allow them Missouri Tigers (11-11, 2-7) at kept hanging in there, just kept floor,” she said. to play harder than you do,” she 12:30 p.m. Saturday. our poise.” Another Lady Bear with a big said. The Lady Bears will tempo- Poise, Mulkey said, that start- game against Oklahoma State “You have to match their rarily sideline the traditional ed with her seniors. was senior forward Rachel Alli- intensity even though we’re not green and gold Baylor uniforms “I never saw a kid get too son, who posted a game-leading in a situation where we’re des- against the Tigers in Saturday’s down. I never saw a kid get too 13 rebounds. perate for a win.” game in favor of pink ones to high. I saw seniors say the right “Rachel was in there getting Mulkey said that her teams promote breast cancer aware- things to teammates on the on the boards,” Mulkey said. two losses at home to No. 2 Uni- ness. floor. But more important than “Battling, trying to get back to versity of Oklahoma and No. 13 “The Missouri game, we’re what they said is what they did. the Rachel of old, she got in University of Texas still sting wearing pink uniforms and shoe They just made plays down the there. She rebounded. She was and may have lit something of laces and all that kind of stuff,” stretch to help us win the ball knocked around all day. She a fire under her team to perform Mulkey said. “It’s just to make game.” didn’t complain. She just kept on the road. everybody aware that we’re all Senior guard Jhasmin Player trying to help her team win a Player agreed that the two affected by this disease in some lit up the scoreboard with 19 ball game.” losses at home were disappoint- capacity and we’re going to do points. Senior guard Jessica Junior post Danielle Wilson ing and attributed the team’s our part.” Morrow scored 12 and had the also continued to be a force, undefeated road record to lead- Baylor (20-3, 8-2) took home responsibility of guarding one garnering 19 points and 11 ership and focus. a 72-57 victory last year when of the league’s premier point rebounds for her 13th double- “That’s it. You go on the road, the two teams met in the Miz- guards in junior Cowgirl Andrea double of the season. you have to focus,” she said. Associated Press zou Arena. Riley. It was the fourth home loss in “Your seniors have to focus in While this year’s game is “(Riley went) to the foul a row for the Cowgirls. Mulkey order for everyone to follow you Baylor guard Jhasmin Player (15) shoots over Oklahoma State forward Tegan in the Ferrell Center, the Lady line zero times. That’s hard to said she told her team before and focus. I’m happy we’re win- Cunningham (1) on Wednesday in Stillwater, Okla. The Lady Bears won Bears are fresh off a 64-62 over- do. Morrow played the entire the game that those losses for ning on the road.” 64-62.

Sports Briefs Bears, Aggies suffer equally By Brian Bateman ence — a half-game better than and a much better game.” Sports editor the Bears. At their current rate, Against No. 2 University of Baylor equestrian vs. OSU both squads will fall beneath Oklahoma, Baylor didn’t have It’s no secret the Bears are the cutoff for the NCAA tourna- many shots go its way. The The Baylor Equestrian Team, struggling. Fortunately for head ment. Sooners made several shots that rated No. 2, will play host to No. coach Scott Drew, so is his next That is something both qualified in that category. 5 Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. opponent: the Texas A&M Uni- squads are looking to change. Sophomore forward Blake Saturday at the Willis Fam- versity Aggies. The Aggies are lead by senior Griffin attempted a dunk mid- ily Equestrian Center. This will “Some teams are on winning guard Josh Carter, who averages way through the first half, but be the second time the Bears streaks, some teams aren’t on 13 points per game in 31.1 min- Baylor freshman forward Quin- face Oklahoma State this sea- winning streaks,” Drew said. utes. Junior center Chinemalu cy Acy was in position for a son. On Oct. 18, the Cowgirls “But again that’s what makes Elonu is the leading rebounder block. defeated the Bears 15-9, win- college basketball so fun. It’s a with 7.6 every game. With his left hand, the Mes- ning both in English and West- lot more thrilling to be on the quite native slapped the ball ern styles. “Oklahoma State is winning side rather than the away from Griffin, but Acy’s aim kind of our nemesis. We have a losing.” sent the ball off the backboard hard time beating them,” head “I think when teams are coach Ellen White said in a Even with a 15-point loss doing well, there’s and into the net for two Sooner press release. and a six-game losing streak points. in his back pocket, Drew saw interest and there’s Later, senior guard Austin Texas A&M Invitational something he liked in his squad excitement.” Johnson added a trick shot of against the University of Okla- his own. With one second on The Baylor men’s and women’s homa. Scott Drew the play clock, Johnson caught a “I thought we did a lot of track teams travel to College head coach pass and flipped the ball toward Station for the Texas A&M Invi- things better last night and I the hoop from three feet beyond tational today and Saturday at really feel our frame of mind is the arc. Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium. positive right now. We have a The shot swirled in the net Meet recaps can be found great opportunity to finish this However, it was junior guard and fell through for a 10-point daily at BaylorBears.com. This season out strong,” he said. Donald Sloan that took the Bears Oklahoma lead. is the first of three trips Baylor That will have to come against victory away with pinpoint out- Drew chalked part of it to track will take to A&M this sea- Texas A&M University, a school side shooting and the ability to momentum. son. that defeated Baylor 84-73 ear- slash the lane. “I definitely feel, especially lier this year on its own court. Baylor struggled guarding nowadays in college basketball New Balance Collegiate Invi- “Our focus is strictly on the lane when both senior cen- with so much based on momen- tational A&M; (we’re) not looking down ter Mamadou Diene and junior tum, if we get this next win com- The Bear’s won the team title the road,” junior guard Tweety center Josh Lomers collected ing up we can definitely rattle and the women’s team scored Carter said. “I really believe we two fouls each in the first six off several in a row. I know this second overall. can turn things around and win minutes of the game. is a tougher stretch. We all face games but you have to start with “I think the first time they adversity and how you face it one, start with A&M. If you look just beat us up,” Drew said. now is how you’re going to face past, most of the time that’s not “They were a lot more physical it later. The bottom line is that CONTACT US Associated Press really a good thing.” than us. They really imposed we’re all going to be in tough The Aggies are in the same their will on the interior. Now times and you can’t quit, you Sports 710-6357 Baylor forward Kevin Rogers scores against Oklahoma’s Taylor Griffin at the situation as the Bears. Texas we have to make sure we step up can’t complain, you just got to Ferrell Center Tuesday. The Bears lost 78-63. A&M is sitting at 3-6 in confer- and have a much better showing get through it.”

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Whitney Canion has certain- for more ly been the talk of Big 12 softball circles this week. By Nick Dean After leading the Bears in a Sports writer dominating pitching perfor- mance against No. 1 University The Bears’ upcoming softball of Florida Sunday in Gaines- season is in many ways a second ville, Fla., freshman left-handed chance. After a troublesome sea- pitcher Whitney Canion walked son in 2008, Baylor is looking away with more the just a win the regain both confidence and under her belt. The victory over a spot in the top 25 poll for col- a No. 1-ranked team was the lege softball teams. first in program history and the The Bears ended the 2008 first for Baylor since the baseball season at 23-22 overall and a team defeated Tulane University 4-13 Big 12 record. during the 2005 College World “We are using last season to Series. motivate us, “ Head coach Glenn The Aledo native was award- Moore said. “We had some talent ed the Big 12 co-Pitcher of the and we also had some struggles Week award after pitching a and adversity through injuries.” complete-game shutout Sun- The fours years prior to last day. She allowed just three hits year’s unusual season, Baylor at the game, with one walk and had been ranked within the top 10 strikeouts in seven innings 25, a goal Moore has set for the for the 1-0 win. She shares the 2009 team. award for the week with Univer- “We have made a lot of prog- sity of Nebraska freshman Ash- ress.” Moore said. ley Hagemann. The 2009 offseason displayed “(Whitney Canion) is prob- signs of a growing and improv- ably the biggest and most excit- ing squad. The Bears went 7-1 ing part of our team right now,” this fall and demonstrated that head coach Glenn Moore said. the future will be bright for “Where we are in some areas is them. kind of an average team, because “This offseason was as good File photo of the importance of the pitch- as I have ever had as a head The 2007 softball team celebrates after winning the Big 12 title. The 2009 squad is unranked, but it is fresh off a shutout of No. 2 University of Florida, which was ing, she takes us to an above- coach.” Moore said. the top ranked team to open the season. average level. We’re expecting Glenn Moore has been a head her to be in the circle a lot and coach for 15 years, nine of which win a lot of ball games for us.” have been at Baylor. Canion went 1-1 on the week- Last season’s team is return- end against the Gators, posting ing 12 letterwinners and seven A four-year letter winner for a 0.54 ERA and allowing just starters; players that will help to Aledo High School, Whitney one earned run during her 13 create team unity and lay a firm Official 2009 roster Canion received the prestigious innings of work over two com- foundation for a strong start in 2008 Texas Gatorade Player of plete games. Over the weekend, 2009. the Year award. she recorded an impressive 19 “Tiffany and Nicole Wesley She was named the 2008 4A strikeouts. are strong on and off the field state tournament MVP for lead- “Like Coach Moore said, we and are great leaders.” Moore Number Name Position Height Year ing the Bearcats to their first- don’t want to get too high or too said. ever state title. low off of this game … I mean, Also, two lone senior starters, Canion had a .54 ERA in two of course it is going to boost us third baseman Brette Reagan 9 Shaina Brock RHP 5-6 SO-1L games against No. 2 University up,” Canion said. and first baseman Alex Colyer, Whitney Canion of Florida. She went 1-1 in those Canion becomes the first will be critical in the focus and games. Baylor pitcher to win the award drive of the Bears. 11 Whitney Canion LHP 5-11 FR-HS since right-handed pitcher Lisa Reagan is a three-time All- Ferguson in 2007. The Sun- American and brings experi- day loss for the Gators broke a ence to the team. 13 Alex Colyer IF 5-6 SR-3L 38-straight regular season win- “We believe she is the best Alex Colyer has started 111 ning streak and was their first third baseman in the country.” games in her collegiate career. at-home loss since April 27, Moore said. She was named to the Academic 2007. Colyer has been a versatile 8 KJ Freeland IF 5-3 SO-1L All-Big 12 Conference team, and “Just realizing what all we did player for the team in previous will hold down first base during to beat that team and take that years. 2009. She has played outfield, to the rest of the season will help “I have played different posi- 2 Bree Hanafin UTL 5-8 FR-HS second and catcher in her three us a lot,” Canion said. “As long as tions each year,” Colyer said. “I years. I can keep the other teams this went from catcher to outfield to The versatile senior was season down to no runs … that second and now I am at first.” named the All-Greater Houston will help pump our team up and With Colyer now at first and 33 Jenny Isham RHP 5-8 SR-1L Outstanding Player of the Year makes us fight harder.” Alex Colyer Reagan commanding third, the during her high school senior In 2008, following her senior two seniors will bring a strong year. year at Aledo High School, Can- presence to the diamond this 14 Sophia Lujan OF 5-2 SR-1L ion was named the Texas Gato- season. rade Player of Year. As a senior The Bears had the unique pitching for the Lady Bearcats, opportunity to face a No. 1 12 Courtney Oberg C/IF 5-8 JR-2L she went 31-0 with an 0.07 ERA. University of Florida team in After leading the varsity team to a three-game series Feb. 6-8. A their first 4A State Champion- new addition to the team, fresh- ship, in which she pitched 15 man pitcher Whitney Canion, 4 Brette Reagan IF 5-5 SR-3L Brette Reagan has found her innings with 22 strikeouts, she led the team to one win of the name on a National Fastpitch set a new 4A State Champion- three games in Florida. Coaches Association’s All- ship strikeout record and was “I think playing them made 00 Megan Turk UTL 5-6 FR-HS America team every year. This named 2008 4A State Tourna- us play our best.” Canion said. year probably won’t be any dif- ment MVP. Canion pitched seven ferent. She finished second in Canion is expecting to build innings, gave up no runs, three 5 Brittany Turner RHP 5-9 SR-3L the conference last year with a on her past and current success hits and tallied 10 strikeouts. .385 average. to bring another title to Baylor. The one win against Florida Reagan is the team’s most “Everyone’s wish is to get anoth- provided a jumping point for the reliable hitter, with an on-base er banner up at Getterman (Sta- Bears. Moore said. 27 Jordan Vannatta UTL 5-9 SO-1L Brette Reagan percentage of .497. dium), and I think we have the “You don’t get a lot of chanc- work ethic to do it,” she said. es to face a No. 1 team,” Moore “As long as we work as a team, said. “To go down there and beat 3 Kayce Walker OF 5-2 FR-HS play well and score some runs, them was a big win for us.” I think it is something we can Coach Moore talked of the do.” complete dedication that is needed on and off the field for 22 Meagan Weldon IF/OF 5-5 SO-1L success. Brittany Turner is one of two “When (we) get on the field returning senior pitchers for (we) need to sellout what we are 10 Nicole Wesley OF 6-0 JR-2L the Bears. Last year, she led the tying to do,” Moore said. “We squad with a 2.03 ERA. have to be running on all cylin- Turner was 3-4 on the year, ders to win big in this league.” 7 Tiffany Wesley OF 6-0 JR-2L with a complete-game shutout Looking forward, the Bears of the University of Louisana- have many challenges to face. Monroe. The Bears will host five teams She posted a 2.08 ERA her in the eighth annual Getterman 24 Sydney Wilson IF 5-8 FR-HS sophomore year and a 3.02 her Classic this weekend. The team freshman year. roster for this weekend’s tour- Brittany Turner nament includes: Northwestern 16 Kalee Young C 5-10 FR-HS State University, New Mexico University, the University of Texas at San Antonio, the Uni- versity of Mississippi and Ste- Key games phen F. Austin University. The invitational is the beginning of a 15-game home stand for the Bears. The Bears’ history is just that — history. With fresh perspec- tives and new players, Baylor has a chance to go far this sea- son. Moore believes his team is File photo ready to deliver. Senior pitcher Jenny Isham watches “I think this year we have a April 8: Red and Charline McCombs Field April 1: Marita Hynes Field March 25: Getterman Stadium her teammate at the plate. Isham lot of good apples that are sold didn’t experience the 2007 World on the concept of having a great April 22: Getterman Stadium (Double header) April 15: Aggie Softball Complex Series, but was part of 2008’s 23-22 season” squad.