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>> Young and talented Mission Waco’s Youth campuses Center provides an outlet for By Leigh Ann Henry kids’ musical talents Reporter Page 5 Jan. 23 marked the beginning of a nationwide recycling compe- >> Split decision tition between colleges and uni- Women’s basketball defeats versities. Oklahoma but the men’s Recyclemania is an annual team falls to the Sooners competition that lasts 10 weeks, but schools send in their recy- Page 6 cling totals for only the last eight weeks of the competition. The first two weeks of the competition are a non-binding preseason, but from Sunday Viewpoints through April 2 recycling totals Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer from each participating school “While the Employees from ServiceMaster Clean vacuum up water Wednesday after a pipe burst in Carroll Science Building. will be submitted weekly. “It’s an opportunity, number innovations of one, to concentrate for 10 weeks the exceptional on education about recycling in our community,” said Carl Flynn, Zuckerbergs of Outages, leak mark frigid day director of marketing communications for IT and libraries. the world are By Stephen Strobbe ity given to hospitals and nursing homes. Recyclemania originated in Reporter Some power outages could last for longer truly amazing 2001 when students from Ohio periods of time if the power surges cause University and Miami University and benefiting the A series of rotating power outages equipment failure during the restoration decided there was a need to in- swept across Central Texas Wednesday process. world, it is safe crease recycling at schools across after the Electric Reliability Council of Even with the threat of rotating outag- the country. to say that more Texas (ERCOT) called for utility compa- es ongoing across Central Texas, Baylor’s For Recyclemania 2011, about nies to begin temporary power outages. main campus should remain immune to a people should seek 620 schools currently registered Electricity usage soared across the state loss of power. for participation and 43 of those the degree and its as temperatures remained below freezing, “We have our own high-voltage trans- are located in Texas. leaving utility companies unable to meet formers and high-voltage customers are benefits.” Recyclemania surveys indi- the demand. The main Baylor campus not affected by the blackouts, so our main cate “80 percent of participating Page 2 remained largely unaffected from the elec- campus should not be affected by the roll- schools experienced a noticeable trical outages. ing blackouts,” Lori Fogleman, director of increase in recycling collection Bear Briefs “ERCOT is in a power emergency right media communications, said. during the competition.” now. We have rotating outages in prog- However, many apartment complexes The competition hosts two The place to go to know ress,” Dottie Roark, media relations con- outside the range of Baylor’s high-voltage divisions: benchmark and com- tact for ERCOT, said. “As of right now we transformers were at risk of undergoing the places to go petition. have more than 7,000 megawatts of capac- outages. The benchmark division is ity out of service due to the extreme winter “I got up around 8 a.m. and it was about much less formal and requires the storm and we right now don’t know how 60 degrees in my apartment,” Longview schools to submit their totals, but Blood needed long the rotating outages will continue. It sophomore Abby Forbes said. “I looked the campuses are not ranked. The Carter BloodCare supplies depends on the amount of time it takes on Facebook and everyone’s status said competition division requires to- blood to Waco hospitals to restore some of the generation that has that the electricity was out. I left as soon as tals submitted weekly where the and throughout the Central been lost.” I could, found someone to go onto campus campuses will be pitted against Texas region. Ice and snow Rotating outages are controlled inter- with me and I haven’t been back since this each other and organized from have shut down many of ruptions of electric service in an effort to morning. From what I hear my roommate Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer most recycled to least. Carter BloodCare’s blood reduce the loads across the electric grid. said it was still off. I called my mom and if Water spreads into the faculty offices on the fifth floor drives throughout Texas, Rotating outages usually last only 10-45 of Carroll Science Building on Wednesday after frigid minutes per neighborhood, with prior- but the need continues. SEE WEATHER, page 4 weather caused a pipe to burst. SEE RECYCLE, page 4 Donate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday at buses on Fountain Mall and across from the Bobo Baptist BU students evacuate Egypt, escape turmoil Student Center. By Sara Tirrito Baylor media relations would gleman said. “If it’s not clear within Staff Writer not release the names of the two two weeks, we’ll assist them in their students out of concern for their return to the United States and SPJ meeting The two Baylor students partic- privacy. we’ll work with them about how The Society of Professional ipating in a study abroad program Both students left Egypt on to handle credit for the academic at American University in Cairo Journalists will host local Tuesday, one for Kenya and one semester. But that still remains to have left Egypt because of its politi- for Dubai, to meet family or family be seen — it’s such a fluid situation radio announcer Jessica cal unrest and are now waiting to friends at their respective destina- right now.” Goodlett at 6 p.m. today see how the situation unfolds be- tions. Fogleman said the univer- In the meantime, university of- in 245 Castellaw. Goodlett fore making further plans. sity has received confirmation that ficials will remain in contact with graduated from Baylor in “Baylor has been monitoring both students arrived safely. the students and their families, 2010 and currently hosts the situation in Egypt for the past The students’ academic situa- Fogleman said. the afternoon show on 92.9 couple of weeks and we’ve been in tion remains uncertain. American Confronted by scenes of bloody FM Waco. She also provides close contact really over the past University has halted classes until chaos in Cairo, the White House sports updates for 1660 several days with those two stu- Feb. 13. on Wednesday challenged Egyp- dents and also with their families,” ESPN Radio Waco and has “We’re having to watch the tian President Hosni Mubarak to Lori Fogleman, director of media situation play out, but we’ve also show the world “exactly who he is” interned with ESPN in New relations, said. “After discussing been in communication with the by quickly leading a peaceful tran- York City. The event is open Courtesy Photo the situation in Egypt with their students about if and when they’ll sition to democracy. to the entire campus and free The Woodlands senior Matt Royall studied abroad in Cairo in spring families and with Baylor officials, be able to safely return to Cairo pizza will be provided. both students decided to leave the 2010. Two Baylor students studying in Egypt this semester left the so they can continue their studies SEE EGYPT, page 4 country as a result of the political unrest that has gripped the nation. country.” there at American University,” Fo- Karnival of diversity OneBU has partnered with the admissions department Organization shines light on dark side of Super Bowl to showcase the different cultures and opportunities By Caitlin Giddens events. More than 50 girls were for sex trafficking each year. The in Dallas, Miller anticipates more The hotline, 1-888-3737-888, re- Reporter rescued from sexual exploitation organization’s mission is to raise than 300 participants will join the ceives more calls from Texas than on campus. Students are at the past two Super Bowls. awareness of this growing statis- protest. any other state. Fifteen percent of invited to the Kaleidoscope More than 100,000 fans will “People think trafficking is tic. “We went to Dallas for the those reports come from the Dal- Karnival, taking place from flock to the Cowboys Stadium on something that happens in differ- Miller invited students to join. training session last weekend,” las-Fort Worth Area, according to 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday in Sunday to mark Super Bowl XLV, ent countries, in poor parts of the Members of the organization will Miller said, “and received a huge the organization’s reports. the Barfield Drawing Room but for many young women, the world,” Katy sophomore Kristina meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at Irving bag full of giant magnets and stats “This is happening a lot in of the Bill Daniel Student Super Bowl marks a day of terror. Miller, a member of International Baptist Church in Dallas. about human trafficking. We just Houston, and even in Waco,” Center. The Karnival has During past Super Bowls, Justice Mission, said. “But this The Dallas area has been pre- want everyone at the Super Bowl Miller said. “It’s American citi- invited nearly 100 high hundreds of people have fallen happens in our backyard, espe- paring for the Super Bowl by to realize what is happening.” zens being bought and sold for victim to sex trafficking. Baylor’s school seniors to learn more cially in Texas. We just want to ed- initiating Anti-Pimp My Ride, a International Justice Mission sex. You don’t have to be a social International Justice Mission will ucate people because once people campaign that will educate foot- encourages Super Bowl fans who worker or a police officer to help. about Baylor’s diversity in travel to Arlington on Saturday know trafficking is going on, they ball fans on human trafficking by witness suspicious situations, You just have to open your eyes conjunction with the Winter to educate fans of the prevalence want to help.” implementing fliers and bumper such as a young girl who seems to Premiere. and risk of sexual exploitation, An estimated 100,000 to stickers. After attending an Anti- be held against her will, to imme- especially during major sporting 300,000 U.S. children are at risk Pimp My Ride training session diately call the trafficking hotline. SEE SUPER BOWL, page 4

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Once upon a time, in a land Why, then, would Secretary far, far away, there lived a people of State Hillary Clinton stress just subject to the British Empire. days before Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s flight that “we are not taking sides” in this fight for [Tunisian] democracy? Even after a July 2009 State Department cable (classified, but released by Wikileaks) cited that Tunisia had “serious human rights problems” and that “major change in Tunisia will have to wait for Ben Ali’s departure,” the U.S. continued to insist on supporting Ben Ali until the day he fled the country. The State Department, had it been more astute, would have en- joined support for the Tunisian people; its own cable stated that Jonathan Angel | Web editor “most still admire … the Ameri- can dream.” Instead, we’re likely They worked hard to sustain viewed now at best as self-inter- their livelihoods, but tensions ested imbeciles without moral led to British officers firing upon consciences. crudely armed villagers. Eventu- “It is not the role of any other ally, this spark was fanned into country to determine Egypt’s widespread discontent of Brit- leaders,” Obama said Tuesday Internet successes fail to ish rule; the people shucked the from the White House. And he colonial yoke in favor of a new is right; in Iraq we see the con- republic. sequences of military intrusion. Over the course of decades, This revolution, however, is of negate education’s worth investment reformed the econo- the people, by the people, and for my. The population exploded on the people of Egypt. of the success of his website. are changing the way this world a personal choice and the tech- both sides of the great river that The great news is that we have Editorial First off, it should be said that operates, there is still something nological industry has a few divided the nation. And in 2011, been given a second chance, an we are in no way questioning the to be said about them not hold- stand out celebrities that have protests against the autocratic opportunity to form a lasting re- In Barack Obama’s State of intelligence of Zuckerberg or ing a degree higher than a high not finished college, it is safe to president were met with water lationship with a people that will, the Union Address the 44th taking a stance against the major school diploma. As we begin to say that the thousands of workers cannons, rubber bullets and tear whether tomorrow or in 10 years, president praised the fact that we social network of our time. raise a nation that receives iPod that now make up the companies gas. Then on Jan. 28, in the midst get rid of President Mubarak and live in a world with “Facebook But the Lariat recognizes a touches for their seventh birth- are highly qualified degree hold- of these protests, access to the In- install a truly democratic leader. and Google.” It is extremely fas- propelling trend toward online day and reads all books on an e- ers that have had to fight for their ternet was disabled nationwide. Second chances rarely come cinating that these two compa- innovation. One that could ar- reader, we may begin to idealize employment at companies like America and Egypt have so around, and when they do, it’s of- nies have become so successful guably be associated with the the exceptions. Facebook. much in common, from money ten at great cost. It took an attack — providing outlets for commu- billions of dollars that are asso- We herald their creations Many Internet companies are to innovation to founding his- on Pearl Harbor for us to recon- nication and research on a global ciated with those tales like Zuck- as incredible (rightfully so) but known for their intense applica- tory. sider entering World War II, de- scale. erbergs — a 20-something devel- their back-stories don’t provide tion processes and the rigor of Thus, it was most surpris- spite the danger the Axis powers However, later in his address oping something on the Digital the best example for students – their workloads, though the best ing that through late last week posed. Let’s not demand a second Obama goes on to stress the im- Frontier while huddled over a especially in a nation that has a and brightest flock toward them. President Barack Obama and Pearl Harbor to learn our lesson portance of an education, say- computer in his room. national collegiate ration that is So, while the innovations of the United States Federal Gov- this time. ing that America’s percentage of As we become a society that falling. the exceptional Zuckerbergs of ernment continued to support The U.S. has long shared a people holding a college diploma becomes more dependent on the But technology definitely is the world are truly amazing and the Egyptian autocratic presi- special relationship with Egypt. ranks only ninth in the world — Internet and technology, should not the first, or last, industry that benefiting the world, it is safe dent, Mohamed Hosni Mubarak From the Camp David Accords a startling fact considering our we begin to consider how impor- has unintentionally promoted to say that more people should against his citizens, even as they to the nearly $2 billion in an- nation used to reign supreme. tant a degree from an institute a path to fame and success sans seek the degree and its benefits. clamor for self-rule, for changes, nual aid sent to support Egypt’s The correlation in these two of higher education is in Amer- higher education. Because being a college graduate for freedom. economic and military might, statements by the president is a ica? Or how digital technologies, The public has always held doesn’t mean that a person is bet- Over the past two months, the two countries have a complex convoluted but serious one. while they allow many to make sports stars and film actors and ter than someone else, it should the Middle East has been in per- history of support. The creator of Facebook, it big without a degree, could be actresses in high esteem while a be seen as a chance to be a role haps the greatest state of internal That relationship should not Mark Zuckerberg, may have had detrimental to our future genera- large percentage did not attain a model for the kids aspiring to unrest since World War II. From hinder us from pushing unabash- an award-winning movie made tions’ aspirations? degree. something great. the collapse of Lebanon’s pro- edly for much greater democrati- about the early years of his now Zuckerberg — and all other Of course there are excep- As numerous people from western coalition government to zation in Egypt; it certainly didn’t multi billion-dollar site and he non-degree holding, Internet- tions to the exceptions, which Baylor’s student population go the night flight of Tunisia’s pro- hinder President Mubarak from may have been named TIME based billionaires — are the ex- we find in the actors and athletes out and create new things, their Western dictator from his post to unabashedly ordering crack- magazines person of the year ception in America. While their that do complete college before back-stories will point all on- the ever-more-forceful protests downs on nonviolent protests. — but he never got a degree. He ingenuity is astounding and ad- transitioning to their trade. lookers toward one road — high- in other countries, especially Is freedom worth risking a dropped out of college because mirable and their innovations While completing a degree is er education. pro-Western Egypt and Yemen, friendly relationship with a dicta- the region may be headed toward tor? Obama has finally answered an era of greater individual free- that in the affirmative. Reputation rests on backs of current journalists doms and less acquiescence to “Going forward, the United U.S. political interests. States will continue to stand up Sometimes I forget how little who have no inclination to give their work with honesty and In his June 2009 speech in for democracy and the univer- trust the public has in the media. us another chance. dedication, seeking to help bring Cairo, Obama extended a hand sal rights that all human beings But as I walked home from In some ways, I feel as though about change where change is of friendship to the Muslim deserve, in Egypt and around church on a recent Sunday, I was I can’t blame these people — I needed and disclosure where it is world – “A New Beginning,” to the world.” The question now is stopped by a man who reminded don’t like being duped or lied to called for. I want to become one use the words of the speech title. whether he will fulfill that prom- me of just that. He asked me a few either, and I know there are cor- of those journalists. He commended Morocco for be- ise and end his practice of apolo- questions about my church and rupt journalists out there. I know But just as I was recently re- ing the first country to recognize getics for Mubarak’s continued whether I was a Baylor student, there are some who are outright minded, it sometimes seems that the U.S.’s sovereignty, in 1777. grip on power. and then asked about my major: liars. I don’t live in a fairytale before I even write my first word He noted that America and Jonathan Angel is a senior journalism. It’s not a question world; I have watched the movie as a professional journalist, those Islam share the common higher biochemistry major from Flower I’ve ever been afraid to answer, about Stephen Glass. who have written irresponsibly principles of “justice and prog- Mound and the Web editor for the because people normally at least But if you look around, there before me have already dimin- ress; tolerance and the dignity of Lariat. act intrigued and as though they are corrupt individuals in every ished my own credibility. It’s a all human beings.” think this is a respectable field of profession, from businesspeople discouraging feeling for sure, but study, or else we simply don’t lin- and priests to doctors and police. it won’t keep me from writing. Letters Correction ger on the topic. Not so with my That doesn’t mean that we stop Instead, I will pursue my pas- Letters to the editor should In Wednesday’s issue the new acquaintance. trusting everyone in those fields, sion with a hope that, one story include the writer’s name, student mentioned in Kelly Sara Tirrito | Staff writer hometown, major, graduation “How can I say this nicely?” or label them all as liars. Our at- at a time, journalists everywhere Galvan’s article, “Baylor in year, phone number and he asked. “So you want to be one tainty and stubbornness, and at titudes toward journalists should can overcome the prejudice we Paris offers authentic taste of student identification number. French life,” should have been first I tried to defend my voca- of those people who makes up be no exception. face and earn a newfound trust Limit letters for publication Ryan Polunsky. things.” tion. But I quickly realized there Although many people don’t, from the public based on our to 300 words. Non-student The Lariat regrets the error. It didn’t come across so much would be no changing his mind. I do have faith in the media to- honesty and our work as indi- writers should include their as a question as it did an accusa- I think this confrontation was day. viduals. However, this can only address. Letters that focus on tion of journalists everywhere. most disheartening because for There are honest reporters happen if the public will first give an issue affecting students or “No,” I answered, “I want to me, this man was a representa- in the world, reporters who do us a chance. faculty may be considered for a guest column at the editor’s tive of a larger population — a write the truth.” everything they can to write the Sara Tirrito is a sophomore discretion. “That’s what they all say,” he population of people who have truth and keep their articles bal- journalism major from Texar- All submissions become the replied. lost their respect for journalists anced while doing it. kana and a staff writer for the property of I was taken aback by his cer- somewhere along the way and They throw themselves into Lariat. The Baylor Lariat.

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someone treats the people around is not exclusive to any one religion Psychology class them is often dictated by what relig- but seeks to study how people re- explores social side ious creed he or she follows. spond to any sort of religious ex- The class also explores how perience. of faith people react to the religious expe- “If we all just agree with each riences of others. People in groups other all the time, there would be By Stori Long are much more likely to have reli- no discussion. I’m thankful the Reporter gious experiences if those around climate is comfortable enough for Jed Dean | Photo Editor them also claim to be having them, people to talk,” Tsang said. Chicago junior Gretchen Nyberg, At a university where every Tsang said. This tolerance and ability to who is pursuing an education de- student is required to take two se- gree, says she wants to make a “This is particularly relevant to listen and take seriously various mesters of Chapel, it is no surprise difference. those who may want to enter into opinions toward any issue is one of that the study of religion and faith the Christian counseling profes- the fundamental skills Tsang wants works itself into many different sion,” Tsang said. “With this kind her students to take away from the facets of study. of knowledge in mind, it might en- class. Students Psychology 4339, Psychology of courage a counselor to take those “I enjoy it when students come Religion, is one of the those classes mountaintop ‘come-to-Jesus’ mo- Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer at an issue from all angles,” Tsang attempting to provide Baylor stu- ments with a grain of salt.” said. “I love seeing people’s reac- dents with a different perspective Dr. JoAnn Tsang, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, yearn The class is very dialogue driv- tion when they are exposed to on religion and religious experi- teaches the Psychology of Religion course which challenges students to en, with Tsang serving as coordina- look at religion in a new way. something they’ve never thought ences. tor and assuring that the class stays of, spurring critical thought.” “The class focuses on the social to teach on topic. The students read and different thinkers can look at the “Religion is something we Tulsa senior Amy Liu echoes psychology of religion,” Dr. JoAnn discuss various authors, ranging same topic and come to so many study scientifically in this class, this sentiment and said exposure By Kelly Galvin Tsang, associate professor of psy- from the religious to the atheistic, different conclusions.” and people are pretty good about to different opinions and beliefs is Reporter chology and neuroscience, said. who have written about the social The class is primarily composed it,” Tsang said. “I figure it’s a 4000- one of her goals in taking the class. “Social psychology describes how and cognitive factors of religious of psychology majors, but also in- level course; everyone should be “I hope to gain more and dif- Preparing a child for their fu- we are affected by the presence of experience, such as social pressure, cludes some religion majors and a prepared at that point. We don’t all ferent perspectives on religion, and ture is a task that takes a lot of time other people. ... This is fun to ap- political propaganda or mental sta- few students who are double ma- have to agree. We just have to agree why different people believe dif- and patience. ply to religion because people are bility. joring in both. to be nice.” ferent things,” said Liu. “Especially With recent budget cuts and an usually religious in front of other “It’s very interesting to read so In dealing with a topic as per- Tsang said she hopes this at a Baptist university, you don’t unsteady job market, teachers face p e op l e .” many varying opinions on a topic sonal as religion, Tsang stresses to friendly class atmosphere will help get exposed to much more than the uncertainty of layoffs or pay Tsang said this is particularly that is important to so many peo- her class the importance of keep- foster a healthy dialogue. The stu- the usual conservative Christian cuts, but many Baylor students are relevant to religion because no ple,” Seattle senior Alyssa DeMoss ing an open mind and respecting dents come from varied religious religion. … It would be good to still striving to take on the role of matter a person’s faith, the way educator. said. “It’s amazing that so many all opinions. backgrounds, and the discussion broaden those horizons a little bit.” Palos Verdes junior Justine Rellos was inspired to become a teacher at a young age. “My fourth-grade teacher was BU engineering to partner with UMHB always my favorite and told me that she knew I was going to be a of Engineering and Computer Sci- in basics such as English, history, engineers in Texas, and we estab- ing into our program gives us a teacher. She did a lot of hands-on Program gives ence said both schools will benefit and religion, as well as prerequisite lished the YES program specifi- much wider population to look at.” learning and really engaged us in two degrees in from the program. courses in mathematics, science, cally to address that need,” Tanner Fry said the program will be es- activities,” Rellos said. “This works out really well,” Fry computer science and engineering, said. “UMHB students who wanted pecially positive for Baylor’s School There are many reasons stu- five years said. “It meets UMHB’s need to in preparation for upper-level en- to prepare for a career in engineer- for Engineering and Computer dents choose the majors they do, have their students gain accredited gineering classes. ing could not do so at UMHB. Science and is looking forward to but Rellos has a personal reason By Jade Mardirosian engineering degrees, and it meets According to the agreement, With the YES program, a major in the partnership. behind her choice. Staff Writer one of our challenges to bring in “the student who progresses engineering science was available “This is the first time we’ve “When we adopted my little more qualified transfer students.” through the program as prescribed for pre-engineering students who had something that brings the two brother and sister, I always helped Baylor’s School of Engineering Dr. Bill Tanner, chair of the de- would receive a Bachelor of Sci- want to do their work at UMHB.” campuses back together. UMHB them with all their schoolwork and Computer Science has created partment of computer science and ence Degree with a major in Engi- Fry views the partnership as shares a lot of the same mission and realized the importance of it,” a program with the University of engineering at UMHB, explains neering Science from The Univer- key to bringing in valuable addi- and objectives that Baylor does, Rellos said. Her new siblings were Mary Hardin-Baylor that will al- how the concept for YES program sity of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a tions to Baylor’s student body. so this is exciting,” Fry said. “I see especially eager to learn and Rellos low engineering students to earn came about. Bachelor of Science in Electrical “We are looking for quality this opening up future possibili- was just as eager to help. two Bachelor of Science degrees in “The idea for starting the pro- and Computer Engineering, Bach- transfer students and are looking ties in collaborative teaching and Chicago junior Gretchen Ny- five years. gram arose naturally from our mu- elor of Science in Mechanical En- to increase the number of quali- research. We are close enough that berg was also inspired to be a Students will begin the Young tual desire to expand our scientific gineering, or Bachelor of Science fied students who will finish with a we could share industrial partners, teacher at a young age. Engineering Students (YES) pro- programs at UMHB and to provide in Engineering degree from Baylor bachelor’s degree and perhaps even so who knows what this will be the “I’ve always grown up knowing gram at UMHB and after three quality undergraduate transfer stu- University within five years.” stay for some graduate work,” Fry start of.” I want to be a teacher; I love kids,” years transfer to Baylor to complete dents for Baylor University,” Tan- Tanner sees the program as said. “We would love to get more Students will begin matriculat- Nyberg said. another two years of coursework. ner said. helping to fill a need for engineers students involved in research as ing to Baylor beginning next fall, Nyberg helps teach eighth Cindy Fry, senior lecturer and Tanner explained that students in Texas. undergrads and having highly with about 16 students already grade at the Carver Academy in assistant dean of Baylor’s School will begin taking courses at UMHB “There will be a shortage of qualified juniors and seniors com- planning to transfer. Waco. “I want to teach middle school grades four through eight. I feel you can make the most difference in a kid because they’re the most Dallas one of top three cities with job growth vulnerable and need someone to talk to,” Nyberg said. “I don’t think I would ever not By Christopher S. Rugaber months — and the federal govern- lags behind the national data by ducing more semiconductors, and which includes suburbs in Mary- Associated Press teach, to be completely honest.” ment has plenty of jobs listed, too. several weeks. computer makers have also boost- land and Northern Virginia, has Following a path that she says The unemployment rate fell in The largest generators of net ed output. Corporations are invest- also benefited from accelerated WASHINGTON — Jobs are was set for her has allowed Ny- 207 of the 372 largest metro areas jobs were Washington, Dallas-Fort ing more in computer networking hiring by the federal government. hard to come by in every U.S. city, berg to fully appreciate teaching in December, the most to report Worth, Boston, Phoenix and Min- and data storage equipment. The area added 57,500 jobs last but you stand a better chance of through both its advantages and a decline since September. It rose neapolis-St. Paul. All five metro That’s helped companies like year, the most of any city. The re- getting hired if you live in Wash- disadvantages. in 122 areas and was the same in areas have unemployment rates EMC Corp., which is based in the gion’s unemployment rate fell to ington, Dallas or Boston. “The benefits are seeing the 43, the Labor Department said below the national average. Boston area and makes data stor- 5.7 percent in December — the Those three metropolitan areas progress in your students and Wednesday. Boston, Dallas and Washington age network equipment, and Dal- lowest unemployment rate among topped the rest of the nation’s cities know that you are making a dif- Nationwide, the unemployment are among the top 10 areas with the las-based chipmaker Texas Instru- major metro areas. in jobs added in 2010. ference every day, and feeling so rate dropped sharply in December most online job ads in January, ac- ments. “The first thing I would point All three are home to industries rewarded when students do well,” to 9.4 percent from 9.8 percent. cording to the Conference Board’s “Those sectors have bounced to is the federal government,” said that are poised to hire this year. In- Nyberg said. About half that decline was be- help wanted online index. back much better” than struggling Sara Kline, a regional economist formation technology companies, Nyberg says there are less posi- cause more unemployed workers All three have benefited from areas like housing or auto produc- with Moody’s Analytics. Federal biomedical research firms and tive aspects as well. gave up on their job searches. The growth in the information technol- tion, said Alan Clayton-Matthews, employment in the region grew government contractors are grow- “I think people don’t realize government doesn’t count people ogy sector, economists said. Com- an economist at Northeastern Uni- 3.7 percent in 2010, she said, coming industries that are likely to how time consuming teaching is as unemployed when they stop panies such as Intel, which has a versity. pared to a 1 percent increase na- add to their payrolls in the coming and the emotional aspect when looking for work. The metro data plant in the Boston region, are pro- The Washington metro area, tionwide. dealing with a difficult home situation,” she said. Nyberg makes lesson plans for each class, which can take up to three hours a night, not including the many hours spent with students. Rellos said helping youth will be in her future even if it is not as a teacher. BURLESQUE (PG13) 6:45 9:15 “I would probably be a coun- DESPICABLE ME (PG) (1:30) 3:45 selor for children. I want to impact DUE DATE (PG) 4:15 9:30 LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (R) (1:45) 7:15 students’ lives and care for their MEGAMIND (PG) (1:30) 3:45 6:30 9:00 needs as well as prepare them for THE NEXT THREE DAYS (PG13) (1:00) 4:00 the future,” Rellos said. 7:00 9:45 Baylor courses have helped FASTER (R) (1:45) 4:15 700 9:45 (PG13) (4:00) 6:45 9:15 improve the skills of these women UNSTOPPABLE and have given them tools to help children thrive academically. 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Times will be given on later date THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 3, 2011 | the News 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Yoga, pilates offer flexibility, relaxation By Molly Dunn After doing yoga and pilates on a and body strength. “I just decided that it was time to Reporter regular basis, Garcia said it is vital to the Jennifer Ditlevson, a first-year start working flexibility in different body in terms of flexibility, toning and graduate student from Ashland, Ohio, ways,” Oldham said. “I’ve always done Some people see yoga and pilates overall relaxation. said she enjoys pilates and yoga classes workouts myself downstairs, but I kind as difficult and strenuous activities, but “It’s so good to be flexible and when at Baylor because of her background in of got bored with that, so I decided to these exercises have been proven to you are doing yoga every day. You are dance. move on to trying pilates and yoga, and increase flexibility as well as tone and getting your blood flowing to every “With pilates and yoga you get more getting more flexibility that way.” strengthen the body. area of your body that we are working,” flexible, too, so you get that like you Bearobics offers yoga and pilates “A lot of people label themselves as Garcia said. “If you’re doing it right and would get from dance. So it was kind of classes daily throughout the week. Long ‘I’m not flexible enough’ or ‘I can’t do you’re breathing in and out properly, it is the next best thing for me,” Ditlevson said more yoga and pilates classes were that,’” Ilianna Garcia, pilates and yoga like cleansing your body.” said. added this semester because it is an en- Bearobics instructor at Baylor, said. “I Pam Long, fitness graduate assistant Having a background in dance is not joyable workout for students. really think that my class as well as the at the McLane Student Life Center, be- necessary, however, for someone to do With Bearobics, students can partici- other classes here just offer the tools to lieves yoga is an unique exercise that pilates and yoga. In fact, Garcia encour- pate in more than 40 aerobics classes for get you from square one to the goal of many people should do more often. ages newcomers to attend classes for a small fee, varying from Zumba to Box- doing the entire pose.” “Yoga is just you and your body,” Bearobics. ing/Conditioning and even Aquacise. Garcia, a San Antonio junior, has Long said. “Yoga uses your own body’s “I would say come even if you’ve nev- Bearobics classes are taught by Baylor been teaching yoga and pilates for resistance, so it gives you the optimal er done it before because it’s for anyone students on the third floor of the McLane Bearobics since 2010 and found her pas- core strength for your body size.” and everyone,” Garcia said. “You can re- Student Life Center. Garcia teaches yoga sion to practice and teach not too long Not only does yoga contribute to the ally challenge yourself and see the results every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. ago. overall toning of the body, but it also physically as well as feel more relaxed.” and at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings, “Two summers ago I started to do provides relaxation, making it differ- Madison Oldham, a Dallas senior, each for one hour.

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer it with this lady back home at my gym ent from other types of workouts. Long came to her first Bearobics yoga and pi- Go to www.baylor.edu/campusrec/ and she was intense about it and really said yoga encompasses breathing, which lates class on Saturday in search of a new fitness/ for more information on the McGregor graduate student Brianne Bidwell performs challenging, so I just started to get into it promotes reduction of stress and relax- workout to improve flexibility and have Bearobics schedule and class descrip- a “Warrior 1” position Wednesday during the 7:15 a.m. because of that,” Garcia said. ation and poses, increasing flexibility fun at the same time. tions. yoga class in the McLane Student Life Center. RECYCLE from Page 1 WEATHER from Page 1 EGYPT from Page 1 SUPER BOWL from Page 1 Blizzards Once posted, the information it doesn’t get back on then I’m going Dr. Mark Long, program direc- and see what’s happening around first prostituted at age 13. Profes- can be followed online weekly. to get a hotel room for the night.” tor for the American University in y ou .” sions in pornography and exotic Baylor is registered for the Students in the on-campus fa- Cairo program and associate profes- International Justice Mission dancing often begin with traffick- blanket competition division along with cilities did not face the same prob- sor in the Baylor Interdisciplinary teaches members to look for signs ing as a minor. 384 other colleges and universi- lems. Core, said he hopes the students are of sex trafficking, even in their “Society perceives these women ties, 22 from Texas. “I live in the dorms so we had able to return to Cairo. seemingly innocent hometowns, as scum of the earth, and they’re nation Over the 10 weeks in which power and a nice toasty atmo- “I hope that there’s a peaceful and take a stand. Houston sopho- not,” Miller said. “They’re victims, By Don Babwin Recyclemania takes place, schools sphere,” The Woodlands freshman transition to a truly democratic form more Dalychia Saah, a new mem- and they need to know they de- and Michael Tarm will record and report the weight Lauren Brubaker said. “But in my of government, one that embraces ber of the organization, hopes stu- serve more.” Associated Press of recycled materials including classes this morning we heard there constitutional liberalism, and that dents from all different majors will International Justice Mission bottles, cans, paper, cardboard were a lot of people off campus that it’s possible to send students back,” join. partners with It’s Not My Fault, a CHICAGO — A fearsome and trash. didn’t have any power. It’s miser- Long said. “As long as it’s not re- “When you sit down and look campaign that reaches out to traf- storm spread a smothering shroud The data is organized accord- able. I’m from the Houston area. We solved, we wouldn’t send students.” at the statistics, it can be over- ficking victims. of white over nearly half the nation ing to who collects the most re- don’t do this weather.” The Woodlands senior Matt whelming,” Saah said. “This epi- “At 13 years old, you don’t de- Wednesday, snarling transportation cyclables per capita, total recy- Royall attended the Cairo program demic can’t be solved with just so- cide to sell your body,” Saah said. from Oklahoma to New England, clables, least amount of trash per during the Spring 2010 semester. cial work and pre-law students. We “So It’s Not My Fault tries to take “... In my classes burying parts of the Midwest under capita and highest recycling rate. Although he said it was too soon need everyone to help, especially the shame out of prostitution 2 feet of snow and laying down dan- In the fall 2010 semester, 100 this morning we heard then to see indicators of the politi- pre-meds so we can show them the among minors.” gerously heavy ice in the Northeast Baylor students took part in the there were a lot of cal revolution that is occurring now, signs.” Students planning to join the that was too much for some build- first campuswide survey regarding Royall did notice a divide between Taking another step to prevent organization can attend the weekly people off campus that ings to bear. recycling know-how, organized by the Egyptian government and its trafficking, Baylor’s International meetings, which take place at 5:30 Tens of millions of people stayed the sustainability department at didn’t have any power. citizens. Justice Mission has been showing p.m. each Thursday in the Cowden home. The hardy few who ventured Baylor. It’s miserable. I’m from “There was a definite discon- local doctors the signs of victims. room of the Bill Daniel Student out faced howling winds that turned “The focus this year is recy- nect between the government and “We’ve heard stories of some Center. Those interested in attend- the Houston area. We snowflakes into face-stinging nee- cling education. We want students the people, and that was always of these victims who went to doc- ing the Super Bowl protest should dles. Chicago’s 20.2 inches of snow to know what they can recycle on don’t do this weather.” very obvious. And with the people tors, and they didn’t see the signs,” contact Miller at Kristina_Miller@ was the city’s third-largest amount campus and where they can re- there was never any sort of open Saah said. “Pimps can be like boy- baylor.edu. on record. In New York’s Central cycle on campus — currently, stu- Lauren Brubaker protest or open disagreement with friends, saying you don’t love me if In addition to its involvement Park, the pathways resembled skat- dents just don’t know,” said Smith The Woodlands freshman the government,” Royall said. “The you don’t do this. It’s a very confus- with the Anti-Pimp My Ride cam- ing rinks. Getterman, sustainability coordi- second thing, too, that I noticed is ing relationship. Pimps will beat paign during the Super Bowl, the The storm that resulted from nator at Baylor. just a huge income disparity there these girls, but then take them to organization is planning a spring two clashing air masses was, if not The survey also housed a com- A pipe on the fourth floor of like no place I’ve ever seen. You have the hospital.” break trip to Houston and a sum- unprecedented, extraordinarily rare ments and suggestions section Carroll Science Building burst, like- very wealthy people … and then In addition to reaching all ma- mer trip to Los Angeles. for its size and ferocious strength. where survey participants could ly the result of the inclement weath- something like 50 percent living in jors, International Justice Mission “Investing in the younger gen- “A storm that produces a swath leave their thoughts. er. Water leaked from the fourth extreme poverty, and they live right hopes to involve both genders in eration is a vital step to stopping of 20-inch snow is really something Most of the student propos- floor down the main staircase, and next to each other.” its mission. this cycle,” Miller said. “Another we’d see once every 50 years — als from this survey included the two classrooms were affected. Royall said he is glad he had op- “Men can play a powerful role step is flexing our political power maybe,” National Weather Service need for additional recycling re- A note was posted on the en- portunities to travel safely around in this,” Miller said. “It’s men who by supporting candidates who meteorologist Thomas Spriggs said. ceptacles or centralized placement trances to Carroll Science Building the country. can go undercover in brothels. And make issues like trafficking a prior- Across the storm’s path, lonely near trashcans along with the informing students that classes be- “It has so much history and has men can hold each other to a new ity. This is going on right under our commuters struggled against drifts need for glass recycling capability. ing held in the building Wednesday so many things to offer tourists,” standard. When their friends say noses and we as Americans should 3 and 4 feet deep in eerily silent Getterman said recyclable were canceled. The pipe bursting Royall said, “so I feel bad for the they may get a prostitute, a man take it personally that in the home streets, some of which had not seen items include paper, cardboard, early in the day meant the univer- people who went there expecting can stand up and say that’s not OK.” of the free, a type of slavery still ex- a plow’s blade since the snow started plastics and aluminum, but there sity was able to get contractors in that and unfortunately aren’t going On average, American girls are ists.” a day earlier. Parkas and ski goggles is currently no method for recy- almost immediately, and as of press to be able to experience it.” normally reserved for the slopes be- cling glass. Ideas are being dis- time the university expected classes The Associated Press contributed came essential for getting to work. cussed to try and resolve this mat- to resume today. Students should to this report. ter. check the English department’s Baylor has more than 800 re- Blackboard page for more informa- cycling receptacles located around tion. campus that may be found in the “The contractors are used to Moody and Jones Library, the Bill responding to these kind of burst Daniel Student Center, Hankamer pipes and they can return a building School of Business, Baylor Sci- to regular use pretty quickly,” Fogle- ences Building, all of the residence man said. COUPONS halls and many other locations Despite all of the difficulties around campus. that flowed in along with the cold Look for the New Coupon Page in Every Thursday’s Paper! “You’re not doing it alone. It’s front, Fogleman said Baylor would a friendly competition and goal if continue functioning as normal we can get some school spirit be- throughout the freezing tempera- hind it,” said Flynn, who also helps tures and the winter storm. oversee sustainability at Baylor. “We continue to be open and In 2010 Baylor’s involvement operational here at Baylor. Unless in the competition left the univer- you hear otherwise through our no- sity ranked third for overall high- tifications then it is safe to assume est recycling rate among other we are operational and classes will schools from the Big 12 confer- be held as scheduled. It is always a ence, with Colorado and Missouri good idea to check our website for ranking first and second. additional information about any disruption to university operations.”

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A Waco native, outlet for their talents and experi- he said. “[Dominguez’s] passion he dropped out of school and sank ences, mDub Music puts kids in for music is feverish, like my love into drug dealing and selling fire- the studio rapping and recording for theater. … it’s difficult to sepa- arms, which landed him in prison. professional-grade albums. rate the two.” “Our music is for those who The first such album, “The Mix Initiated by Dominguez, mDub find themselves in situations where Tape,” was released in December Music enables youth to creatively they don’t want to be,” he said. “It’s 2010 and is available for $5. A process and share experiences a process to get where we want to more intentional album, “Medi- without turning to violence or be … somehow, the lyrics give us cine,” will be released later this year drugs. It gives them the chance to hope that there’s people like us.” for $10. Tracks addressing suicide, be heard. Individuals throughout Cen- lamenting premature death, heart- “The music unleashes what’s tral Texas are contributing to the Courtesy Bonnie Berger ache and hope litter the album. on the inside in a healthy way,” budding music program’s efforts. Mission Waco utilizes its Youth Center to reach kids interested in music through providing a creative outlet of “At the end of the day, we want Dominguez said. “They live this During a visit to Mission Waco music production. people to identify with what’s be- stuff. It’s not just a beat.” in October 2010, Christian artist ing said,” said youth director Gabe The Mission Waco Youth Cen- David Crowder donated a 100-CD back after all we’ve taken.” are encouraged to volunteer their served for the musically gifted. Dominguez. “We want kids to lis- ter, a constituent of the nonprofit duplicator to the studio. Currently, the studio is operat- time. Baylor students who are interested ten to this album and think, ‘If I organization founded by Jimmy Also, Dominguez’s longtime ing on borrowed equipment that “You start to build relation- in volunteering their time and in- could sing a song, that’s what I’d be and Janet Dorrell in 1991, offers friend Mike Sanchez, a musician does not allow unlimited access. ships,” said Mission Waco staff vesting in the lives of Waco’s youth singing.’” kids a safe space for a warm meal, and producer, has joined forces “I don’t know how long I’ll be member and Woodlands junior are encouraged to contact volun- Stevie Walker-Webb, director fun, relaxation, help with home- with mDub Music. on this earth, but it’d be nice to Kristine Gear. “The kids are excited [email protected] for further of the Jubilee Theatre, grew up ac- work and a chance to pursue musi- “I’ve seen the damage our gen- know that they have their own to see you. It’s fun and rewarding information. tively involved with Mission Waco. cal passions. eration caused this younger one,” equipment,” Dominguez said. when you realize you’re building “Don’t be afraid to jump in,” After recently graduating from the Transformed from a bar, the Sanchez said in a recent press re- Aspiring musicians, producers those relationships.” Gear said. “If you have a willing University of North Texas, Walker- youth center is equipped with ame- lease. “I want us to give something and those with a heart for outreach Making an impact is not re- heart, there’s a place for you.” Super showcase: ‘Glee’ to become latest series to exploit post-game slot By Chuck Barney the plum post-Super Bowl time James Van Der Beek playing a se- Bill Clinton showed up – with wife ever. Audience: 52.9 million. body. The “code black” situation Contra Costa Times slot for all it’s worth. Knowing that rial killer. Still, there have been Hillary – to address the allegation “Survivor: The Australian Out- puts the entire hospital at risk it’s the biggest showcase of the year, enough memorable moments to that he’d had a extramarital af- back” (2001) and leaves Meredith (Ellen Pom- The Green Bay Packers and networks typically bank on the slot comprise a mini hall of fame. fair with model-actress Gennifer “Survivor” fever was at full- peo) holding the trigger. A gut- Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be the to launch a new series – as CBS did Let’s go to the highlight reel: Flowers. “That allegation is false,” blast when the CBS reality show wrenching cliffhanger kicked the only ones out to wow America on with “Undercover Boss” last year – “The A-Team” (1983) he tells reporter Steve Kroft, dis- returned for its Season 2 opener. fan frenzy surrounding the ABC Super Bowl Sunday. Those scrappy or to boost the profile of an exist- We pity the fools who missed playing a coolness under pressure This edition introduced fans to series to new heights. Audience: underdogs from Fox’s musical sen- ing show. the two-hour pilot of NBC’s sol- many quarterbacks would envy. several colorful contestants, in- 37.8 million. sation, “Glee,” are also bringing “Glee,” which already has a ro- diers-of-fortune thriller. With its Audience: 24.8 million. cluding Colby Donaldson, Jerri “The Office” (2009) their “A” game. bust fan base, might not seem like a fast-paced action, abundant vio- “Friends” (1996) Manthey and Amber Brkich. It Then in its fifth season, the sit- Airing directly after the title natural fit with the football crowd. lence and a scowling star (Mr. T) The NBC comedy, already a also launched Elisabeth Filarski’s com probably wasn’t NBC’s best clash, “Glee” will present a mas- That undoubtedly explains why it who was built like a linebacker, the megahit, unleashed an all-out blitz (Hasselbeck) TV career. “Survivor” game-day option, but it delivered sive song-and-dance homage to will open Sunday’s episode with a show proved to be perfect fodder with a parade of guest stars that went on to be the top-rated series perhaps the funniest post-Super Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video. dance number featuring cheerlead- for viewers already revved up from included Julia Roberts, Brooke of the season. Audience: 45.3 mil- Bowl episode ever. It had clueless With a price tag reportedly in the ers and plenty of skin. watching the Washington Red- Shields, Jean Claude Van-Damme lion. boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell) $3 million to 5 million range, it’s Not every post-Super Bowl skins throttle the Miami Dolphins. and Chris Isaak. Critics mostly “Grey’s Anatomy” (2006) trying to relieve workplace stress the show’s most expensive episode TV show is a winner, of course. In Audience: 21.9 million. panned the episode, which had the In one of the show’s most tense by offering himself up for a come- to date. 2007, CBS coughed up a fumble “60 Minutes” (1992) gang visiting a movie set. But view- episodes ever, a patient arrives at dic roast. The laughs were punc- Thus continues the grand tele- with a gloomy episode of “Crimi- All eyes were on the CBS news- ers piled on, making it the most- Seattle Grace with an unexploded tuated by cameos by Jack Black, vision tradition of trying to milk nal Minds” that — ugh — had magazine as presidential candidate watched post-Super Bowl show bazooka shell embedded in his Jessica Alba and Cloris Leachman.

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It did not take coach Art Briles much Visit the Lariat time to determine the Bears’ 2011 re- online at cruiting needs. Bidding farewell to se- baylorlariat.com nior leaders like safety Byron Landor, defensive tackle Phil Taylor and line- to see all of the backer Antonio Johnson, Baylor placed newest Baylor a premium on defensive players. football members. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor On behalf of his team, Briles official- Coach Art Briles introduces Baylor’s 2011 recruiting class at Wednesday’s press conference. The group features 19 play- ly announced Wednesday a class of 19 ers, including four junior college transfers. Eleven will serve on the defensive side, and another four add offensive line depth. players who chose green and gold. back David Whitmore, could see play- “I’d like to look at it as the first vic- ing time immediately. however, is offensive lineman Spencer Drango is one of four offensive line- Allen will most likely serve as a running tory of 2011 today with our signing “We want our guys coming in think- Drango. The Cedar Park standout was man, a group whose athleticism has back or inside receiver in future years. class,” Briles said. “Our depth has got- ing that they need to play now. Is it real- ranked the No. 23 offensive lineman in Briles excited. Lincoln’s Desmond Hill- “B.J. is probably one of the more dy- ten better; our needs have diminished a istic always? No,” Briles said. “We’ve got the country by Rivals.com and given iard could win a state title in discus namic players we’ve signed in the last little bit. What we really got to be was some guys that can come in and play. I four stars. throwing, Amarillo’s LaQuan McGowan two or three years without a doubt. He’ll selective with the guys we brought on don’t want to throw them out there indi- But Briles doesn’t take much stock in packs a 335-pound punch, and Kilgore’s win state in 300 hurdles this year,” Briles campus to be future Baylor Bears.” vidually, but we have some people that numbers. Pat Colbert’s versatility allowed him to said. “He is a guy that can run, that is The Bears inked 19 athletes, includ- can help us next year, no doubt.” “If they fit what we’re looking for and play tight end earlier in his high school really elusive.” ing four junior college transfers, all on Johnson, Morton, Wilson and Whit- they happen to be a one-star, great. If career. Cypress Creek running back Jer- the defensive side of the ball. more are four of the 11 defensive re- they happen to be a four-star, outstand- While Briles emphasized defense and michael Selders was a late, unexpected Those transfers, Navarro College de- cruits. Johnson was slated to join Bay- ing. Because what some people perceive offensive linemen, the Bears did pick up addition that could join the mix as well. fensive lineman Nick Johnson, College lor’s offensive line, but Briles chose to as the best guy may not always be the a few offensive weapons as well. Head- Jonathan “Jay” Lee is the lone receiver, of the Sequoias defensive back K.J. Mor- employ his 6-foot-3, 290-pound frame reality. And the reality is getting people lining the skill position recruits is Ta- one whose speed could make him a deep ton, Kilgore College defensive back Josh on the other side. we think really fit what we’re looking tum’s B.J. Allen, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound threat like sophomore Josh Gordon. Wilson and Iowa Western defensive The most highly acclaimed recruit, for,” Briles said. player recruited as an athlete. Briles says OL Drango declines top schools for BU By Krista Pirtle turned down of- could see Drango and Baylor were be- Football Winter 2011. about; Drango is a dedicated player who Sports Writer fers from top ginning to fit together quite nicely. “He’s a winner on and off the field,” knows there is still room for improve- schools such as “I believe he chose Baylor because it Ross said. “He was the unanimous cap- ment, amongst his astounding list of ac- As Baylor students were waking up Arkansas, Cali- fits what he wants out of life,” Ross said. tain of our team and was All-State ath- colades. to frigid temperatures and no electricity, fornia, Louisiana “His brother goes there, and their staff letically and academically.” Baylor head coach Art Briles was hoping to find class cancelation e-mails State and Stan- did a tremendous job recruiting him and It only made sense that Drango pleased to have Drango officially com- on their phones, four-star recruit Spen- ford, but the fact making him feel like part of the Baylor would be the first to sign, being one of mit to Baylor. cer Drango had already signed his na- that his child- family.” the top recruits this season for Baylor. “Our job as coaches is always to tional letter of intent for Baylor, the first hood team was This relationship was the factor that When asked why he signed so early, evaluate from a positive and improve- signee of the day. calling turned kept Drango with Baylor. he simply responded that he was up any- ment standpoint, and we are having a Drango, a 6-foot-6, 264-pound offen- Drango the tables. Late Friday, Drango made the call to ways. hard time finding anything that he is sive tackle from Cedar Park has had Bay- Drango’s University of Texas assistant coach Stacy Such excitement leads to the thoughts not already up to speed on,” Briles said. lor on his mind since July 2010; however, friend and teammate, Chet Moss, had al- Searels, declining their offer. of Drango’s potential in the next four “He has it all; size, strength, purpose and after Jan. 21, when five-star offensive line ready committed to Texas and was start- Since that point, both Drango and years. great mental attitude as far as approach- recruit Christian Westerman jumped ing to try and take Drango with him. Baylor Nation knew that today was go- His quick feet and long arms are great ing the game and his academics. He is ship from the University of Texas to Au- “I grew up a UT fan. It was a tough ing to be a big day. assets that cannot be coached, but his going to be a great leader for us. We are burn, Texas came knocking at Drango’s decision, but every time I thought about Drango was ranked No. 15 among of- weight might not be enough for now to very excited Spencer is with us.” door. it, I kept pulling toward Baylor,” Drango fensive linemen in the nation by ESPN. hold off the size of the Big 12 opposing Ross added that he could not be any Texas might not have really affected said. com, named “Best Offensive Lineman” defensive linemen. prouder of Drango and the player and his decision on Baylor, seeing as Drango Cedar Park head coach Chris Ross in the state by Dave Campbell’s Texas This problem is nothing to worry person he is becoming. Women thrash OU; men struggle By Krista Pirtle Brittney Griner; once she found Okla., as they take on Oklahoma day afternoon he had obtained 12 Sports Writer her rhythm, their only hope of State at 1 p.m. Sunday. points by half time. Quincy Acy stopping her was to foul. But that came in as the sixth man for the If there was any question why wasn’t very effective either, as Gri- Men fall in Norman fourth game in the row, scoring 11 the Baylor Lady Bears have held ner went 11-15 from the free throw points, six boards and three blocks. the No. 1 spot for five weeks, they line. It was looking like the blizzard Baylor finished the first half were all answered Wednesday Griner led the Lady Bears with conditions and the postponement with a lead of 39-34 and only four night in Waco as the Lady Bears 29, followed by Destiny Williams of the game was going to assist Bay- turnovers. continued their winning streak with 19. lor in a win, but as time dragged on A turnover by senior LaceDar- of now 17 games, dominating the In the paint, Baylor overpow- in the second half, the cold seemed ius Dunn with 14:42 sparked an Oklahoma Sooners 92-70. ered the Sooners, outscoring them to take its toll, not only on the out- eight-minute, 17-2 Sooner run, as From Baylor’s 17-2 start, the 52-6. Griner and Williams com- side, but on the Baylor basket as they capitalized on the Bears’ seven Sooners never had a chance to bined accounted for 48. well. turnovers by scoring nine points. answer back and shorten the gap, Freshman Aaryn Ellenberg led After holding a seven-point Baylor went without a bucket for seeing as Baylor was firing from all the way for Oklahoma with 27, hit- lead with 15 minutes remaining 5:26 during this run. cylinders, hitting 50 percent from ting seven shots from behind the in the game, the turnover-plagued The momentum seemed to be the floor. arc. Right behind her was Danielle Bears fell to Oklahoma, 73-66, at turning back toward Baylor with “We were hitting on all cylin- Robinson, acquiring 25 with her the Lloyd Noble Center in Nor- 2:57 left as Oklahoma sophomore ders,” Lady Bears head coach Kim last-minute bucket from half court, man, Okla. Andrew Fitzgerald trekked his way Mulkey said. “When you can pass while Whitney Hand contributed Oklahoma freshman Cameron to the bench with five fouls; howev- a ball around the way we did and 10. Clark led all scorers with 25 points er, the Bears couldn’t recapture the hit shots from many places on the The Lady Bears left the hard- Baylor freshman Perry Jones III lead, closing the gap to three with floor, you’re going to have a good wood at halftime with a command- led the Bears with 19, followed by 31 seconds left. night.” ing 41-17 lead. Anthony Jones with 16 and Lace- Oklahoma pulled away as Carl Melissa Jones showed senior In the second half, Oklahoma Darius Dunn with 15. Blair went 4-5 from the line as Bay- leadership, opening and closing the outscored Baylor 53-51, mostly Anthony Jones had a big game lor fouled desperately to gain some first half with a pair of treys, finish- Matthew Hellman | Lariat Photographer because of Aaryn Ellenberg’s hot for Baylor offensively, going 7 for 9 more offensive chances. ing the game with 14 points and six No. 5 senior guard Melissa Jones drives the ball on Oklahoma streak, totaling 25 points. The Lady from inside the arc and 2 for 3 from Baylor next looks to find a win assists. in Wednesday’s 92-70 win over the Sooners. Jones, one of four Bears look to set things right from beyond it. He usually averages as they face Texas A&M at 1 p.m. in The Sooners had no answer for Lady Bears to finish the night in double figures, scored 14 points. their loss last year in Stillwater, nine points a game, but Wednes- College Station Saturday.