Unfinished Business: Jones III Stays Bearobics Will Go out in the Sun During a Beach-Themed No

WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE

TheTUESDAY | APRIL 12, 2011 Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 5 NEWS Page 3 A&E Page 4 Mixed results Hitchhiker’s best friend Opening night approaches Solid pitching leads to a win Students who live on campus can The Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fences” Saturday, but BU drops two use a shuttle service to ride from will open at Mission Waco’s Jubilee Theatre of three to the Longhorns Moody Library to their residences after six weeks of rehearsals Vol. 112 No. 43 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> Get fit, get tan Unfinished business: Jones III stays Bearobics will go out in the sun during a beach-themed No. 1 in this year’s Jones II was fully supportive of his event today Talented freshman NBA draft, Jones son as well. Page 3 will return to “I am proud of him also,” he said. skips NBA draft, Baylor for a num- “If his decision was to start swimming I elects to return ber of reasons, would still be behind him 100 percent.” >> Beautiful payday including his The choice took weeks of prayer and outlook for next thought and wasn’t finalized, Jones said, U2 has earned a record- By Chris Derrett Sports Editor year’s team and until a couple of days ago. breaking amount of money the opportunity It wasn’t easy when a Google search on its recent tour, but the True to his quiet, reserved nature, to spend more could show Jones his high NBA draft tour has also spent millions time with players stock before Baylor’s season even began. freshman forward Perry Jones III first Jones III Page 4 looked to his father on his right, then his he said he now Jones actually entered the season think- mother on his left, before announcing his considers brothers. ing he would be another one-and-done player. We are the champions Improved position decision regarding his future. >> “I want to thank Baylor for every- Sole responsibility “I was thinking that, especially after The Mavericks beat the thing they’ve done for me and my fam- reading articles and projections and stuff. Rockets and move up to the ily,” said Jones, whose lack of Baylor attire Jones knew whatever decision he That was in the back of my head,” Jones second seed in the Western hinted at his possible departure from the made would come with support from said. “I think this decision can better me Conference playoffs university. “I really believe I can grow as his parents, Perry and Terri Jones, as well as a man.” Page 5 a player and a person if I stay one more as coach Scott Drew and the Baylor pro- year at Baylor University.” gram. Still, neither of the aforementioned Big brother, little brother Makenzie Mason | Lariat PhotograPher Along with all of Baylor Nation, parties made the decision for Jones. honor and because I understand “His decision was solely based on The smiles in the room at Monday’s Viewpoints No. 5 forward Perry Jones III dunks the ball during Jones’ teammates then burst into ap- what an honor it was it really did the game against the Kansas on Jan. 17 at the plause, handclaps and high-pitched how he felt as a man. I am really proud of leave me speechless.” screaming. him for making this decision, and I am Ferrell Center. Jones announced he will return for his SEE JONES III, page 6 Round Rock senior Colby “The sophomore year, foregoing the NBA draft. Despite being projected as high as just here to support him,” Terri said. Bouchard has taken Moehnke’s classes and served as her grader government’s role and a supplemental instruction should not be to student teacher for her genetics take choices away Biology class. Bouchard said she was ec- static when she heard Moehnke from citizens— had been named as the recipient of the award. it should be to teacher “I was incredibly happy for help people make her. She absolutely 100 percent deserves it,” Bouchard said. “She informed decisions is a great choice for this year; she’s about their own receives lives like it has done by requiring Collins nutritional information of food award at restaurants.” Page 2 Students’ votes determine Bear Briefs ‘outstanding’ The place to go to know the places to go lecturer

Vacation from reality By Jade Mardirosian Students in need of Staff Writer relaxation can partake in a The 2011 Collins Outstanding virtual vacation hosted by Jed dean | Lariat Photo editor Professor has been awarded to a Baylor Counseling Center professor in the biology depart- and the Department of Under the table and cleaning ment. Wellness. Along with free Dr. Marcie Moehnke, lecturer food, the event will feature From left: Winston Salem, N.C., sophomore Abby McAlister, Grapevine freshman Caroline Laue and Garland junior Jordyn Hearne wipe in biology, has been selected by tips on how to stay relaxed down tables for the Salvation Army as part of Alpha Chi Omega’s service during Steppin’ Out on Saturday. this year’s during finals and will take senior class place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as the recipient of today and Wednesday in the the award, Bill Daniel Student Center which is Den. Starr, BU fight to save tuition grants b e stowe d annually from Page 1 By Sara Tirrito rent students, faculty and staff, ceiving funds through the TEG. JONES III Grab the Mic by the Carr Staff Writer and also parents, alumni and More than half of those students P. Collins The last Grab the Mic event friends of the university who re- are minorities. Founda- of the semester will be held The possibility of severe Tex- side in Texas. However, many still have hope tion. The at 6:30 p.m. today in the Bill as Equalization Grant cuts has The university also launched that the fate of the TEG can be re- Moehnke award recog- Daniel Student Center Den. caused leaders of colleges and a website, baylor.edu/saveteg, on versed. Rochonda Farmer-Neal, nizes and honors extraordinary universities across the state to Monday to provide the Baylor director of governmental rela- teachers at Baylor. speak out on behalf of the finan- family with information and re- tions for Baylor, said she believes Lariat Awards Moehnke said she was sur- cial aid program. Today, Presi- sources to use in contacting their members of the Baylor family can prised when told she had been dent Ken Starr will send an email representatives and seniors. truly make a difference regarding The 2010 Lariat staff won honored with the award. to members of the Baylor family, “When an issue affects stu- the TEG. 14 regional awards from “I must say I was very shocked calling them to support the TEG dents, our alumni care,” Tommye “If they contact their repre- the Society of Professional and I think I was speechless for a program and contact their state Lou Davis, vice president for con- sentatives and express to them the while,” Moehnke said. “Not many Journalists this past week- legislators to express concerns stituent engagement, said. “So it is percent, could affect thousands importance of TEG, it will have a things shock me. It is such an end, including these nine about the proposed cuts to the time to arm them with the facts of students not only statewide, first-place awards: program. but at Baylor itself. This year, the and turn them loose.” SEE GRANTS, page 6 SEE MOEHNKE, page 6 The email will be sent to cur- TEG cuts, proposed at 41.5 university has 3,200 students re- Best Affiliated Web Site General News Photography Feature Photography Sports Column Writing Concealed handgun legislation lacks support, stalls Breaking News Reporting Online In-Depth Reporting By Jim Vertuno not predict if or when he would try concealed handgun license hold- complained about the potentially in 2008, and other campus violence Associated Press Sports Writing again. ers, who must be 21 and pass a high cost of liability insurance and such as rape and assault, show the “I’m hopeful this is a bump in training course, to carry their adding security. best defense against a gunman is Sports Photography AUSTIN — Efforts to allow the road,” Wentworth said. “I don’t weapons into classrooms call it a Gallegos also asked teachers he students who can shoot back. Editorial Writing concealed handguns in college have a very clear crystal ball.” critical self-defense measure and knows to poll their students. “I want to give law-abiding citi- classrooms stalled in the Texas The Senate had passed a simi- gun rights issue. Critics worry add- “[They] overwhelmingly want- zens a reasonable means of defense See the full list at baylorlariat.com Senate for a second time Monday, lar bill in 2009 and Wentworth had ing guns to campus life will lead to ed me to vote against the bill,” he beyond duck and hide,” Went- leaving a measure that seemed assumed he’d get it through the more violence and suicides. said Monday. worth said. headed for approval now strug- chamber again. With more than The bill first ran into problems Opponents said the bill may But similar measures have gling to survive. 80 lawmakers in the 150-member last week when it came up one now be doomed. failed in about two dozen states The measure’s Republican House already signed as co-au- vote shy of the 21 needed for a “I hope so,” said Sen. Rodney since 2007. Texas became a prime sponsor, Sen. Jeff Wentworth of thors and Gov. Rick Perry support- floor vote. Sen. Mario Gallegos, D- Ellis, D-Houston. “It’s a bad idea.” battleground for the issue because San Antonio, said he didn’t have ing it as well, many expected the Houston, who originally supported Supporters of the legislation ar- the necessary support to call the bill would sail into law. the bill, changed his mind after col- gue the mass shootings at Virginia SEE GUNS, page 6 bill for a vote. Wentworth would Supporters of allowing Texas lege administrators in his district Tech in 2007 and Northern Illinois

Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club TUESDAY| APRIL 12, 2011 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com

Lariat Letters

Prior engagement kept candidate from debate

It was with deep regret that I emailed Electoral Com- missioner Gregg Ortiz on Wednesday to inform him that I would not be able to be in attendance at the SBO Debate on Thursday. The candidates first learned on April 1 that the debate was tentatively sched- uled for April 7. Unfortunately, I had already committed myself two months ago to another event on the night of April 7. After much consideration, I felt that a student body president’s mission must be to hold true to his word and to the service of the students of Baylor University, and, as a candidate for this position, I chose to act pursuant of this belief. I look forward to the con- versations with my peers and my friends that will occur over the next few days: conversa- tions that will not cease once elections are over, but rather will continue and grow. Join the conversation. — Ben Aguinaga Junior, student body president candidate Houston best pick for IVP Government has no right to toy with I am a senior who has been involved in student government for all four years of my time at Baylor. In my time as private food companies’ incentives a SG member, I have worked with all three IVP candidates. affect only New York City — and istration states that nutritional healthier food. First Lady Mi- food and healthy food is what This being said, there is Editorial possibly the entire state — it is information for restaurant and chelle Obama’s Let’s Move ini- they will pay for, then McDon- no question in my mind that the second such move to rid Mc- restaurant-type foods should tiative looks to fight childhood ald’s and every other restaurant Daniel Houston would make A bill introduced to the New Donald’s happy meals of toys. be provided “by any reasonable obesity and the government has in the nation will quickly change the best internal vice president York City Council last week, with In November 2010, the San means, including orally.” started several websites, like its marketing strategies to keep that Baylor student govern- a possibility of making it into Francisco board of supervisors According to the FDA’s web- mypyramid.gov. up, because the consumers drive ment has. state legislation, would require banned toys from the meals with site restaurants should have nu- This trend, however, is not capitalism. For one, Daniel Houston is restaurants to offer toys to ac- a veto-proof 8-3 decision. trition information in writing to sufficient ground to allow intru- The government can’t — and part of the reason that parking company kids’ meals only if the As some in New York City ensure its validity. sive government control in a pri- should not attempt to — change will be noticeably better in the meal meets standardized health seek the same result, we wonder: This nutritional information vate company. Americans’ personal choices. future. requirements. How is this much governmental allows customers to consume If that were the case, for in- It is not the toys in happy Next year, Baylor will intro- Leroy G. Comrie, the au- interference in a private company only that food which is person- stance, the desegregation of meals that make Americans duce new options for parking thor of the bill and a Democrat acceptable? ally acceptable. These laws allow public schools would have never obese and unhealthy — it is decals. Students will have the from Queens, said eating healthy America, founded on the parents to make conscious deci- happened because a major- Americans that make Americans choice of paying for parking should be made “palatable and basis of Adam Smith’s capital- sions about the food children eat. ity of Americans were staunchly obese and unhealthy. in different areas of campus, exciting” according to a recent ism, should not be OK with any Perhaps one of the most ab- against it. Americans don’t need to rely for less. Full campus parking article by the New York Times. bill that unnecessarily limits the surd aspects of banning toys in America has long been the ad- on the government to tell them decals will still be available, or The bill states that any meal rights of a private company. The meals offered by McDonald’s is vocate for any minority and these how to eat or how to feed their students can pay almost $100 that contains more than 500 calo- San Francisco decision and the that the legislation purports that pieces of legislation are antitheti- children. less to park in the east cam- ries and 600 milligrams of so- proposed New York rule do just all children must eat at McDon- cal to our country’s founding. If As a spokeswoman for the pus garage. Houston wrote the dium could not come with a toy. that. ald’s and therefore the govern- a food chain wants to offer toys mayor of New York said, “Our parking legislation that passed The bill also requires that less These laws stick the nose of ment has a legitimate case to — and the toys are legally sound efforts have been focused on through Senate calling for this than 35 percent of the calories government in places it doesn’t severely impede the private com- and safe for children — the gov- providing consumers with edu- system to be implemented. come from fat. In turn, the new belong. It allows government to pany’s goals. ernment should have no say. cation, so that when they make Unless Senate is ap- legislation would eliminate toys usurp the role of parents under If children don’t want Mc- According to the Centers for choices, they are informed.” proached from a comprehen- from many McDonald’s happy the disguise of protecting Ameri- Donald’s they don’t — and prob- Disease Control, many states The government’s role should sive manner, there are always meals. can children from obesity. ably won’t — eat there. If parents in America have obesity rates not be to take choices away from important student issues that However, even if the restric- McDonald’s, and any other want their children to have differ- of more than 29 percent. But it citizens — it should be to help will fall through the cracks. We tions on the kid’s meals prove restaurant that sells kids’ meals, ent eating habits than what fast is not the responsibility of the people make informed decisions need someone at the helm who effective as an for the pandemic is already forced to release nutri- food chains provide, they won’t government or restaurants to fix about their own lives like it has can steer Senate in the right direction. of obesity in the United States, tional information of the meals it take them there. America’s obesity problem. done by requiring nutritional in- Houston is a leader. He the bill still exerts too much gov- sells. A federal law was passed in McDonald’s and all restau- Americans need to take re- formation of food at restaurants. cares about student issues, ernmental control over a private March 2010 that requires chains rants provide a good and custom- sponsibility for their own health Without the freedom to make and he looks at the big picture. business and takes the control with 20 or more stores to provide ers are not required nor bound to decisions and dedicate them- our own decisions, be they good He proposes a platform that and responsibility of children’s nutritional information to its purchase the good. America has selves to eating right and exercis- or bad, America would cease to requires accountability from nutrition away from parents. customers. seen an increase in the amount ing. be the free America we know to- senators. While the legislation would The Food and Drug Admin- of emphasis placed on eating If Americans want healthy day. In short, Daniel Houston will get things done. Daniel Houston is the best Frustration rises when teams get so close, then lose — and, I believe, the only — choice for internal vice presi- Can I catch a break? evil Duke Blue Devils on a last- college basketball championship breaker in 2010. What gives? dent. I encourage each of you Or rather, can my teams catch second heave from half court. And to Maryland in 2002. To top it all I can hear readers groaning to cast your vote for him on a break? just last week, Butler lost again – off, last year the Indiana Fever lost from here – “Is he really complain- April 13 and 14. I’m tired of losing, losing, los- in less thrilling fashion – to Con- the WNBA championship to the ing about losing in the champion- ing. Ever since “winning” became necticut. Phoenix Mercury. OK, I’m not go- ship?” – after all, what right did I — Katie Jo Baumgardner a societal catch phrase, it’s just Not enough Hoosier heart- ing to pretend like that one both- even have to expect Butler to be in Senior University Scholar, served as a painful reminder of break? Just wait until the next ered me. the championship? Louisburg, KS how my teams aren’t. night, when Notre Dame lost the In all seriousness, the teams Shouldn’t I be satisfied that my Allow me to explain. As an women’s championship to Texas I care about are 1 for 6 in major teams made it that far? Maybe I Indiana native, my favorite sports A&M, of all teams. championships in my lifetime. should. Correction teams have achieved a high level Watching Butler lose in person That’s pretty paltry. Most teams don’t make it to the In Thursday’s editorial, “A of success in recent years, by most at Reliant Stadium in Houston last The one victory is the only championship in the first place. If call to action: Aid Baylor vets” standards. If I were a reasonable week was the final straw. thing keeping me sane. The Colts you’re a fan of a perennially losing the Lariat editorial board mis- person, I would be satisfied with How does a team shoot 18.8 won the 2006 Super Bowl. But that team, you probably hold no sym- represented the university’s their performance. percent from the field? I didn’t taste of the highest success has me pathy for me. commitment to the Yellow Take the Indianapolis Colts. think that was possible. Don’t get craving more. But I’m here to argue that get- Ribbon program. The board Pretty good team, right? They win James Byers | News editor me wrong, I’m still proud of my Texans can sympathize – ex- ting so close – and losing – is even wrote that the university was a lot of games, and they reached Bulldogs, but I’m throwing up my cept fans of the San Antonio more painful than mediocrity. unsure whether it would par- championship game. the Super Bowl just two seasons hands in exasperation. It’s like my Spurs, that is. I’ve experienced both. When ticipate in the program. Dr. The problem: Both teams lost ago. teams are cursed. The Texas Rangers recently lost you don’t expect your team to win, Reagan Ramsower, however, in the championship. How about the Butler Need more proof? My be- the championship and the Dallas it doesn’t kill you when they don’t. said at a panel discussion on The Colts lost to the New Or- Bulldogs? For two years in a loved Indiana Pacers lost the NBA Mavericks and the Houston As- James Byers is a senior busi- Wednesday that Baylor will leans Saints in the Super Bowl. row they’ve pulled off shock- championship to the Lakers in tros have all suffered a similar fate. ness journalism major from India- be participating in the Yellow Shortly after that, the Bulldogs fell ing, totally unexpected runs 2000. UT football may have won it all napolis and the news editor for the Ribbon Program. about 2 inches short of beating the to the men’s college basketball The Indiana Hoosiers lost the in 2006, but the team lost a heart- Lariat. “We do want to participate,” Ramsower said. “At this * denotes member point, the deliberations are still of the editorial going on for the exact amount; the Baylor Lariat |STAFF LIST board we should know that fairly quickly. But we will be partici- Editor in chief A&E editor Sports writer Ad Salesperson Delivery pating in that program.” Nick Dean* Jessica Acklen* Copy editor Krista Pirtle Trent Cryer John Estrada Amy Heard City editor Sports editor Photographer Ad Salesperson Caty Hirst* Chris Derrett* Copy editor Nick Berryman Victoria Carrol Opinion Wakeelah Crutison News editor Photo editor Photographer Ad Salesperson The Baylor Lariat welcomes James Byers Jed Dean Staff writer Makenzie Mason Keyheira Keys reader viewpoints through Sara Tirrito letters to the editor and guest Photographer columns. Opinions expressed Assistant city editor Web editor Ad Salesperson in the Lariat are not necessarily Carmen Galvan* Jonathan Angel Staff writer Matt Hellman Simone Mascarenhas Jade Mardirosian those of the Baylor adminis- Editorial Cartoonist tration, the Baylor Board of Copy desk chief Multimedia pro- Delivery Regents or the Student Amanda Earp ducer Sports writer Esteban Diaz Publications Board. Ted Harrison Matt Larsen Sarah Kroll TUESDAY | APRIL 12, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|3 Shuttle offers students safety, convenience By Sally Ann Moyer lage are the most common drop- at the beginning of the academic as possible. And people are actu- .Ofor said she normally shares matter of convenience,” Powers Reporter off locations, Powers said. year. ally friendly. So it’s kind of nice to rides with friends, something that said. The shuttle can transport stu- “That day I put the number on have a conversation with them,” has helped spread the word about More males have used the ser- While safety may be a concern dents from any campus location, as my favorites. I knew if I ever need- Ofor said. the service to others. vice than originally expected, with for students on campus late at long as the destination is a Campus ed it, I could always call whenever,” The program has spread mainly “A lot of people don’t know ridership at about 35 percent male night, Campus Living & Learning Living & Learning residence hall Song said. through word of mouth, but rid- about it. They’re usually surprised and 65 percent female, Powers provides a free shuttle service from or apartment community. The service began in the fall of ership has increased dramatically —like a pleasant surprise,” Ofor said. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all on-campus “Between midnight and 2:30 2009 in response to the elimina- since its inception. said. Song rides the shuttle for safety residents. The shuttle is a golf cart a.m. is when we see our largest tion of several parking spaces near The service has grown from 141 Song has also shared the service but appreciates the convenience it driven by one of six safety and se- ridership, and during that time we North and South Russell halls, rides given during the 2009-2010 with her friends, although she said provides. curity education officers. actually have regular riders,” Pow- Powers said. academic year to 2026 rides given the shuttle service is often met with “Honestly, I feel so much safer “It’s something that we’re pro- ers said. Houston sophomore Thelma in fall 2010 and a steady ridership initial unease. and it’s kind of convenient, too, viding as a perk to living on cam- Plano freshman Grace Song, a Ofor, a resident of Brooks Residen- of about 60 per week, Powers said. “Actually, everyone was kind of not having to walk all the way,” she pus,” Timothy Powers, associate Kokernot resident, is a regular rid- tial College, began riding the shut- “I didn’t think many people skeptical about it. They made fun said. director for Campus Living & er who has used the shuttle service tle in 2009 at the recommendation knew about it; some people still of me for it, but then later on they Powers said Campus Living & Learning, said. since August 2010. of a friend. She said she now uses it don’t know about it, but I’ve seen followed me,” Song said. Learning is planning to purchase The driver of the shuttle for “I was really nervous the first almost every night. an increase from the end of fresh- The shuttle offers on-campus a second cart and market the pro- the night directly responds to calls time, but I have been using it “One, it’s safer instead of just man year to now,” Ofor said. residents both safety and conve- gram more in the fall. made to 254-265-0690. almost every time since then,” walking back. Two, it’s quicker. “They’re a bit busier.” nience. “It’s something that’s important Moody Memorial Library is the Song said. When it’s cold you don’t want to be The golf cart has room for the “Initially, we were providing it enough to us that we have bud- most common pick-up location, She found out about the ser- walking back in the cold; you want driver and three additional people. out of a service for safety to our geted some money to provide this and Collins Residence Hall, Koker- vice from a residence hall meeting to get back to your dorm as soon Rides are often full, Powers said residents, and now it’s become a service,” he said. not Residence Hall and Brooks Vil- Healthy appetite: Students receive taste of Bearobics By Molly Dunn members in, but it’s kind of just Reporter to revitalize them and get them back into it,” Bauer said. “Not to Students can get a head start on gain members, but really show the their summer workout plans and members that we’re still going and experience a sampler of the Bearo- keep it up until the end of the year.” bics classes that Baylor offers dur- Pam Long, graduate assistant ing the Beach Blanket Bash. for fitness in Campus Recreation, The demonstrations will be said Beach Blanket Bash is more of held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today on a party and it’s not even like exer- Fountain Mall and are free to all cising. students and faculty. Door prizes will also be given Alexanne Pitts, North Little to those in attendance. Long said Rock, Ark., senior and Bearobics there will be a raffle drawing for instructor, said she is excited for free membership with Bearobics the event and hopes many people for this fall and next spring. will participate. Pitts said Bearobics is a great “It’s always fun in the spring to program offered by Baylor to fac- Courtesy Photo do the Beach Blanket Bash where ulty and students, and said she it’s in Fountain Mall, it’s in the encourages everyone to stop by Baylor’s Baptist Student Ministries offered students a chance to recharge during a retreat to Balcones Spring last weekend. The retreat, geared toward middle of everything,” Pitts said. throughout the evening to see what overworked students, focused on teaching the importance of balancing work and play. “It’s just kind of different atmo- the aerobics program has to offer. sphere than just being within the “I really think Bearobics has a SLC. It’s fun to be in the middle of variety of classes,” Pitts said. “We’re c ampu s .” always trying to make a different Students and faculty are en- course to not only let you get fit but Students find balance at retreat couraged to bring their friends and also have fun doing it, just a good By Stori Long Rio Vista sophomore Ty Gist participate and be involved with. If The retreat left students want- a beach towel to participate in the atmosphere. Anyone can come out Reporter said he agrees with these senti- we saw a tree we wanted to climb, ing to think more about decision, classes. The night will start off just and try it, even if you have your ments. we could climb it. If we wanted to some said. like most workouts, with a warm- preconceived notions of what an Between school, work, rela- “I think getting into the sopho- jump in the lake, we could jump in “I would say the biggest thing up then, progress into higher-ener- aerobics class would be. It’s just fun tionships and homework, balance more year means you get into a lot t h e l a ke .” I took away from this was how to gy routines. that you would get to be taught by can be a difficult thing to achieve. of your heavier and more intense The Baptist Student Ministries reflect,” Gist said. “It helped me “We have all of our instruc- your peers, by popular music. Just Baptist Student Ministries took classes,” Gist said. “Lots of times leaders on the retreat led different learn how to step back from big tors come out and usually do a come out and try it.” students on a retreat last weekend when this happens, your spiritual talks the students could attend. decisions and ask: I could take five-minute demo of their class,” With the pleasant weather and to Balcones Spring, where leaders life and your personal life start to The talks focused on ways this on, and it might be good, but Pitts said. “It usually starts with atmosphere from the event, Bauer encouraged students to take a step get strained.” students could step back in their will it help me have balance? Will Pi/Yo [Pilates and yoga] and yoga said, Beach Blanket Bash will be a back from all their responsibilities In order to help the students fast-paced lives and reflect, such as it spread me too thin and make it and warms you up, then goes into great time for everyone who par- and worries in an attempt to find on the retreat achieve balance, the spiritual disciplines and different impossible for me to do anything Zumba, turno kick, just different ticipates. balance. This retreat was specifical- event focused on allowing the stu- forms of prayer from contempla- well?” classes we’re trying to market. Peo- “The weather has not been a ly focused for sophomore students, dents to have a weekend of peace tive to more imaginative prayer. Beyond this, the retreat allowed ple can come out, see demonstra- scorcher like usual,” Bauer said. “It said Nancy-Page Lowenfield,without any major obligations. Trip leaders said they wanted many of these students to take a tions of not only what the class is is so nice and the wind is a blessing graduate assistant for Formations- A lot of free time was offered, the retreat to be a chance for stu- break from their demanding lives. like, but also the different person- when you’re working out.” BSM. and students took the time to ex- dents to reflect on their needs. “Right now my life is stressful alities of the instructors.” Both Pitts and Bauer said all “A lot of research shows that plore. “We really wanted this to be a with a lot of deadlines and work,” Colleen Bauer, Murphy junior demonstrations will be voluntary. sophomore year is often the most “I loved being immersed in time for students to practice self- Portland, Ore., sophomore Ann and Bearobics instructor, said the Students can choose to participate, confusing and stressful,” Lowen- nature,” Celina sophomore Taylor care,” Lowenfield said. “We are Dearing said. “It was really calm- event is focused on energizing the sit out or just enjoy the music. field said. “It has a lot of changes Epps said. “We had the chance to supposed to love our neighbor as ing just to get away, and it helped members of Bearobics and all oth- “Bring your own beach blanket going on, and I think second- go kayaking, canoeing and hik- we love ourselves and until we are give me a new outlook for the rest er students. and just be prepared to have a good years really need to find balance ing. It was just really cool being in able to take care of ourselves, we of the semester. Plus, just being in “It’s not so much trying to get time,” Pitts said. in their life.” nature that we had the freedom to aren’t able to love others.” God’s presence is refreshing.” Obama’s speech to address deficit, propose reduction strategy

By Jim Kuhnhenn next decade, officials said Monday. jor restructuring of the nation’s signature budget compromise with Republicans. months for the president to enter into this Associated Press Details of Obama’s plan are being close- health care programs for the elderly and The Republican plan, however, would debate with us.” ly held so far, but the deficit-cutting target the poor. Meanwhile, six senators have make the Bush-era tax cuts permanent. The speech is expected to affirm WASHINGTON — President Barack probably will fall between the $1.1 trillion formed a bipartisan group to work on their The contrast the White House would Obama’s stand on the spending he is not Obama, plunging into the rancorous he proposed in his 2012 budget proposal own plan to rein in long-term deficits by like to pitch to the public is that Obama willing to cut, chiefly in the areas of educa- struggle over America’s mountainous debt, and the $4 trillion that a fiscal commission making changes to Medicare and Medicaid would help reduce the deficit by increasing tion, energy, infrastructure, research and will draw sharp differences with Republi- he appointed recommended in December. and examining a fundamental overhaul of taxes on the rich, while Republicans would innovation. cans Wednesday over how to conquer tril- The cuts accomplished last week were the tax system that would yield additional pay for their tax cuts for the wealthy by In choosing to wait until now, White lions of dollars in spending. for $38.5 billion over the next six months; revenue. making seniors pay more for their Medi- House officials have looked at past prec- Obama’s speech, to be delivered at the cuts envisioned now are for trillions of Unlike the Republican plan, Obama care. edents, including President George W. George Washington University, will set a dollars over the next 10 years. is also expected to call for cuts in defense Republicans on Monday said Obama’s Bush’s plan to partially privatize Social Se- new long-term deficit-reduction goal and House Republicans, led by the chair- spending and for tax hikes, repeating his speech was overdue. curity, and have seen the pitfalls of staking establish a dramatically different vision man of the House Budget Committee, Paul 2012 budget plan to increase Bush era “I’m anxious to hear what the president out major policy initiatives early that then from a major Republican proposal that Ryan, last week unveiled a plan that would tax rates for families making more than has to say,” House Speaker John Boehner come undone in Washington’s combative aims to cut more than $5 trillion over the cut $5.8 trillion over 10 years with a ma- $250,000. Obama shelved that plan in a said on Fox News. “We’ve been waiting for environment.

CLASSIFIEDS 254-710-3407 HOUSING **RENT REDUCED: $1200- EMPLOYMENT $1500** 4BR/2BA large brick APRIL DISCOUNT!! Two BR Units duplex apartments. 4-6 ten- Quality Moving Services pack- Available! Cypress Point Apart- ants. Days: 315-3827, eve- ing, cleaning, residential, apts. ments. Monthly rent: $550. nings 799-8480. Free estimates 254-829-0001 Receive half off the June & July Older 3 bedroom house 1922 rent on all 12 month leases. S. 11th. For June. $825. 715- OUR MESSAGE DRIVE ANGRY (R) (2:00) 4:30 7:00 Call 754-4834 2280. GOT TO YOU. 9:45 APRIL DISCOUNT!! One BR AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST 5 BLKS THE GREEN HORNET (PG13) (1:00) Units! Affordable, close to FROM CAMPUS 2BR-2BTH 4:00 6:45 9:30 THE ROOMATE (PG13) 9:30 campus. Rent starting at $350/ W/D:254-292-2443 LET US HELP YOU REACH TRUE GRIT (PG13) (1:00) 3:30 6:45 month. Sign a 12 month lease Excellent one bedroom duplex. YOUR AUDIENCE. 9:15 and receive half off the June & Short drive, washer and dryer. TANGLED (PG) (1:15) 3:45 6:15 8:45 July rent! Call 754-4834. $425. 715-2280 YOGI BEAR (PG) (1:30) 3:30 5:30 7:30 UNKNOWN (PG) (1:15) 3:45 6:30 9:15 LARIAT CLASSIFIEDS Reach the Baylor Students, Faculty and Staff. (254) 710-3407 TUESDAY | APRIL 12, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Actors break down ‘Fences’ to encourage Waco By Bonnie Berger something a little different.” be knee deep in a Dumpster pull- Reporter Through six weeks of rehearsals ing out a screen door.” and preparations, actors and direc- Walker-Webb wasn’t the only Mission Waco’s Jubilee The- tors combated low budgets and individual dedicating time and en- atre brings Pulitzer Prize-winning scarce formal theatrical training ergy to the set design. Men from production “Fences” to the stage at to put together a production with Manna House, Mission Waco’s 7:30 p.m. Friday. passion. center for rehabilitation, offered a Set in the 1950s, August Wil- “My actors have communicated hand as well. son’s production depicts the life and demonstrated commitment to “They would stay behind and and hardships an aspiring baseball do this,” Lumbard said. “They’ve help me work on pieces,” Walker- player and his family’s experience been supportive of one another. Webb said. “It’s been a community in a pre-integrated sports indus- As it is with any theatrical perfor- collaborative effort.” try. Social barriers to protagonist mance, it’s a collaborative art. So Through the hours of hard Troy Maxson’s goals drive him into you have to have a group that is work and creative endeavors, staff a downward spiral of broken rela- trying to pull together.” members learned lessons they con- tionships and despair. This script marks the first full tributed to an overarching goal. Maxson is a multifaceted char- production for the Jubilee Theatre, “I was having to try to create acter, “embracing all the contradic- requiring ingenuity and teamwork what someone else was seeing in tions of being black and male and from directors and staff in order to their head,” Walker-Webb said. American in his time,” according bring the vision to life. “I’ve never assisted someone in to New York Times critic Frank “I went into my grandmother’s directing a production before. It’s Rich’s review of the play in 1987. closet and pulled out all the clothes taught me how to communicate “A black man, a free man, a descen- out of her closet,” Walker-Webb because no one knows your vi- dant of slaves, a menial laborer, a said. “She was alive during this era sion and you have to communicate father, a husband, a lover,” Maxson and she would have been the same t h at .” is a figure audiences can identify age as many of the characters. They “Fences” will show at 7:30 p.m. with. worked perfectly for the produc- Friday and Saturday, with a mati- “The central theme is ‘what tion.” nee showing at 2 p.m. on Sunday happens to someone when they Closet raiding was but one of 17. Pre-sale tickets are available for give up on a dream?’” said Stephen Matt HellMan | lariat PHotograPHer the many unconventional ways in $8 and are $10 at the door. Res- Walker-Webb, costume and stage The cast of August Wilson’s stage production titled “Fences” performs Monday during their dress rehearsal. Mis- which the production of “Fences” ervations are available by calling designer. “It deals with father/son sion Waco’s Jubilee Theatre is hosting the production on Friday and Saturday. came to life. (254) 753-4900. relationships, the love between “I had to create this outside “I’ve been very proud of my ac- husband and wife. Because [Max- space that was believable,” he said. tors,” Lumbard said. “It takes a lot son] is so angry, it affects all his re- one another.” es” brings literature and relatable Lumbard said. “This has been re- “I went Dumpster diving for about of courage to get up and perform lationships. In the end, there’s this Directed by Lutheran Minis- themes to the community. ally wonderful for me. Knowing two weeks. I’d get a call from [Mis- as an actor, period. It also takes a beautiful story about redemption tries and Social Services of Waco “You never get anywhere in so- the ethnic and economic makeup sion Waco executive director Jim- lot of courage to step out and try and how we can be redeemed to director Francine Lumbard, “Fenc- ciety without trying new things,” of the community, I wanted to offer my Dorrell] for a meeting and I’d something like this.” U2 breaks Rolling Stones’ record for highest-grossing tour

By Todd Martens cording to Billboard, whether or set by the Rolling Stones’ “Bigger the Broadway show the critics love It was a more atmospheric- like theater-in-the-round contrap- Los Angeles Times not the band even has a gig that Bang Tour.” to hate, and the “360 Tour” came at leaning collection, and one with tion. Bono has been vocal in saying night. In the statement, U2 manager something of an odd time for U2. many songs, such as the seven- U2 has plenty of material waiting LOS ANGELES – U2 isn’t a So perhaps the news Monday Paul McGuinness was quoted as The trek was staged in support of minute “Moment of Surrender,” in the wings, including an album band that does things on the cheap. released via concert promoter Live saying, “That dollar figure for the the band’s 2009 album, “No Line that begged for an intimacy not that the band has been working When frontman Bono and guitar- Nation that trumpets the “360 gross looks enormous. Of course on the Horizon,” which, while suc- found in stadiums. For a band on with producer Danger Mouse ist The Edge went to Broadway, Tour” as the highest-grossing rock I can’t tell you what the net is, but cessful, didn’t spawn a hit on par well-versed in anthems, it was (Gnarls Barkley, Broken Bells). they did so via “Spider-Man: Turn ‘n’ roll endeavor ever should come I can tell you that the band spend with a “Beautiful Day” or an “Evo- downright experimental, as U2 Working with Danger Mouse Off the Dark,” which has already with an asterisk. After all, no doubt enormous sums on production for lution.” had released one of its quietest should be an encouraging sign for earned itself the distinction of be- it’s one of the most expensive trav- their audience.” In fact, “No Line” represented albums on the verge of staging its those aching for a more challeng- ing the most expensive show in eling rock shows ever, if not the U2 only operates the scale U2’s more adventurous side, with biggest tour. ing U2. Yet the stage for the “360 Broadway history. most. Yet with 26 dates to go, the of grand these days, but big, of slow-building songs that touched Fans shouldn’t have to wait too Tour” was said to have cost upward The band’s “360 Tour” has been “360 Tour” has grossed more than course, is not always directly re- on gospel and largely avoided the long to see where U2 heads after of $40 million to build, and one no bargain either, with costs tally- $554 million since it launched in lated to artistry. “Spider-Man: knock-em-dead chorus or guitar the “360 Tour,” which is named so doesn’t make that kind of invest- ing at least $750,000 per day, ac- 2009. That beats a previous record Turn Off the Dark,” for instance, is riff. for its construction of space-alien- ment only to scale back.

FUN TIMES Answers at www.baylorlariat.com McClatchy-Tribune

Across

1 Dance move 5 Give a free ticket to 9 __-Abyssinian War: 1936 Mussolini triumph 14 Task list heading 15 Foot’s curve 16 Grinding tooth 17 Bird sacred to Tut 18 “I’ll pay whatever you’re asking” 20 Doves’ homes 22 Holy smoke 23 “Rock and Roll, Hoochie __”: 1974 hit 24 Sportage automaker 27 As __ as Methuselah 28 “... three men in a __” 30 Cost to the customer, as of illicit drugs 33 Toon storekeeper from India 34 Problem for Pauline 35 Brake component 36 Smooth urbanite 40 Campus VIP 42 Double-reed winds Down 32 Dole out 43 “She Done __ Wrong”: Mae 35 Genealogy abbr. West film 1 Pick-up __: toy 36 Discover fortuitously 44 Subject of a highly classi- 2 Also 37 Scoffer’s words fied file 3 Newspaper bigwig 38 __ Nostra 50 Small bill 4 Model’s stance 39 Hangs on to 51 Mustard’s rank: Abbr. 5 Is able to 40 Pres. after GWB 52 Audible dance style 6 “... man __ mouse?” 41 Chopping, as garlic 53 Pub purchase 7 Early 20th-century year 44 Runs fast 54 Homemade shorts 8 Early antiseptic compound 45 Vegan staple 57 Lazy __: revolving tray 9 Get in the way of 46 Director Hitchcock 59 “Not another word!” 10 In a dilemma 47 “Cosby” actress Phylicia 62 Use UPS 11 “The Guns of Navarone” 48 Jerry’s female friend, on 63 Sound that might accom- author MacLean “Seinfeld” pany 37-Down 12 Hiking boots, e.g. 49 Part of a daunting split, in 64 French franc successor 13 Galena or hematite bowling 65 “The __ Love”: Gershwin 19 Civil rights gp. 55 Rugby radial song 21 Trapshooting 56 Cast aspersions on 66 Moorehead of “Bewitched” 25 “Lord knows __!” 58 West Point inits. 67 Chess standoff 26 Rent-a-car option 59 When doubled, a Gabor 68 Yemen city on its own gulf 29 Tampa NFLer 60 Savings vehicle for later yrs. 31 “Beowulf,” e.g. 61 Comics punch sound Object: Each column row, and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. TUESDAY | APRIL 12, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|5 Turley helps BU to lone weekend win vs. Texas

Friday’s game featured a nine- Turley was particularly able to run sixth inning that began with a contain the Longhorns in the third Bears take fly ball lost in the lights and ended inning, important against a Texas with fans from both Baylor and team outscoring its opponents 68- one of three Texas filing out of the stadium. 22 in the first three innings. With Sophomore Cal Towey hit two runners on second and third, Tur- home runs in the game, and junior ley fanned Lucas Kephart and Tant in series Dan Evatt added one as well. Shepherd for his first and second On Sunday, Baylor held an early strikeouts of the game. By Chris Derrett 2-0 lead but allowed a run each in “That was huge for us, because Sports Editor the fifth and sixth innings and we’re fighting for everything we three runs in the seventh before can get, and they’re fighting for ev- Baylor starting pitcher Josh falling 5-2. erything they can get,” Smith said. Turley wasn’t used to the media at- Saturday was Baylor’s first win “To get those punchouts like that tention he got following the Bears’ was, at that point in time, pretty 7-6 win over Texas Saturday. But if bi g .” having a career day means pushing “For us to have a Baylor grabbed another four back postgame plans because of in- chance, Josh [Turley] runs in the seventh with a two- terviews, Turley welcomes it with had to be special today. RBI double from sophomore Max open arms. Muncy and a two-RBI single from “I’d rather pitch well and get the And he was.” junior Josh Ludy. win than pitch poorly and go eat Baylor’s seventh inning insur- dinner,” Turley said. Steve Smith | Head coach ance proved to be completely nec- Turley tossed eight innings, essary for the win, because similar holding the Longhorns (23-8, 8-3) to its recent performances against to three runs on seven hits while over Texas at Baylor Ballpark since Big 12 opponents, the Bears’ bull- striking out five and allowing just 2005. Junior Dan Evatt gave the pen kept things interesting. one walk. His innings thrown set Bears the lead for good with a two- Junior Brooks Pinckard al- a new career high, as did his 114 run home run that carried over the lowed four runners, one inherited, Nick BerrymaN | Lariat PhotograPher pitches. left field wall, soaring with the help to score before Smith turned to “For us to have a chance, Josh of winds blowing upward of 25 sophomore Max Garner for a one- No. 16 junior Brooks Pinckard slides for home plate against Texas on Saturday at Baylor Ballpark. Pinckard was had to be special today. And he miles per hour. The shot was the out save. Garner delivered, getting called out on the play, but Baylor won the game, 7-6. The Bears lost to the Longhorns on Friday and Sunday. was,” head coach Steve Smith said. first allowed by Texas starter Hoby Lucas Kephart to ground out and Turley’s win was sandwiched Milner this season and a game- end the game. to Pinckard first. The only concern threw a changeup for a first pitch our closer, so every time we get between two losses to the Long- changing play in Smith’s opinion. Considering Garner’s success was Garner’s elbow, which took a strike before retiring Kephart. to the end of the game, he has to horns, 11-3 on Friday and 5-2 on “I think Evatt’s ball is the thing thus far in the conference season, hard line drive last Tuesday in the Such an effort has Smith reconsid- pitch,’” Smith said. “I think our best Sunday. The weekend brings Bay- that really gave us some life and Smith said he was considering us- Bears’ loss at Sam Houston State. ering who he wants to close Bay- guy right now clearly at the end of lor to 18-15 overall and 5-7 in con- maybe put just a hair of doubt in ing Garner in Saturday’s game for The injury did not seem to af- lor’s games. the game is Max. But again, he’s not ference play. [Texas’] mind,” Smith said. a three-out save instead of turning fect Garner on Saturday, as he “You can’t just say, ‘Pinckard’s going to be perfect either.”

Friday Saturday Sunday Texas Texas Baylor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE 0 1 0 0 0 9 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 14 0 6 9 0 2 2 0 Baylor Baylor Texas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 6 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 10 0

Winning Pitcher: Taylor Jungmann (7-0) Winning Pitcher: Josh Turley (2-1) Winning Pitcher: Sam Stafford (5-0) Losing Pitcher: Logan Verrett (3-3) Losing Pitcher: Hoby Milner (3-2) Losing Pitcher: Brad Kuntz (0-1) Save: None HR: BU- Muncy (2); Towey 2 (3) Save: Max Garner (2) HR: UT- Walsh (1); BU- Evatt (2) Save: Corey Knebel (8) HR: None Mavericks grab half-game lead for No. 2 seed with OT win

By Chris Duncan game in regulation, but missed the in the quarter and took a 47-43 Terry re-tied it with a driving la- Associated Press second of two free throws with 1.5 lead at the break. yup. seconds remaining. Dallas Monday, April 11 Houston There were nine lead changes Nowitzki hit two free throws HOUSTON — Dirk Nowitzki The Rockets missed their first Toyota Center and six ties in the first half, and with 1:59 to go, giving Dallas an had 23 points and 12 rebounds, four shots of overtime, and Chan- 98 91 neither team was up by more than 82-81 lead. Martin badly missed and the Dallas Mavericks beat the dler dunked and Terry hit a jump- five. a long jumper from the wing, and Houston Rockets 98-91 in over- er from the wing to put Dallas in 45.8% (38-83) Field Goals 36.5% (35-96) Chase Budinger hit a jumper Marion slid inside for a layup. He time Monday night to move a half front to stay. 90.8% (18-20) 81.3% (13-16) and Martin sank his third 3-point- was fouled and made the ensuing game ahead of the Los Angeles Courtney Lee hit a 3-pointer, Free Throws er to give Houston a 60-55 lead. free throw to put the Mavs ahead Lakers for the No. 2 seed in the but Terry scored again to make 6 Off. Rebounds 17 The Mavericks closed the gap, 85-81, matching their biggest lead. Western Conference. it 92-89 heading into the last two but Brad Miller hit a straight-on The Rockets rebounded Now- Shawn Marion and Jason Terry minutes. 43 Def. Rebounds 35 3-pointer just before the quarter itzki’s miss, and Dragic found a scored 21 points each, and Tyson With Mavericks owner Mark D. Nowitzki (23) K. Martin (28) buzzer to put the Rockets up 71- cutting Lee for a tying layup with Chandler grabbed 12 rebounds Cuban standing and yelling along Lead Scorer 67 heading to the fourth. 10.8 seconds remaining. He was for the Mavericks, who snapped the baseline near the bench, Mar- Lee followed Dragic’s miss with fouled by Nowitzki and sank the a three-game road losing streak tin missed a 3-point try with a a one-handed dunk for a 77-72 free throw to put Houston back in by beating Houston for the fourth minute remaining. Hayes had 10 points and 12 re- went 0 for 5 from 3-point range. Rockets lead with 7:55 left, and J.J. front, but Chuck Hayes fouled Ter- straight time. Marion flipped in a hook shot bounds for the Rockets, who led Nowitzki started 1 for 7 and Jason Barea answered with a 3-pointer to ry on a long miss with 1.5 seconds Kevin Martin had 28 points to with 53 seconds to go, then re- 23-20 after one quarter despite Kidd opened 1 for 5. keep the Mavs within a basket. remaining. lead the Rockets, who were elimi- bounded a Goran Dragic miss to shooting 35 percent from the field Houston coughed up four turn- Ian Mahinmi tied it 78-all with Terry, an 85-percent free-throw nated from playoff contention on put the game out of reach. (9 for 26). overs in the first five minutes of the a three-point play midway through shooter, missed the second try and Friday. Dragic scored 15 points and Dallas gave away eight turn- second quarter, but the Rockets the final quarter. Martin sank two the ball bounced out of bounds as Terry had a chance to win the grabbed 10 rebounds, and Chuck overs in the opening quarter and outrebounded the Mavericks 14-6 free throws with 3:37 left before the final buzzer sounded. TUESDAY | APRIL 12, 2011 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com GRANTS from Page 1 major impact on the outcome of the state because the funding is not TEG,” Farmer-Neal said. available sufficient to meet their “When legislative members needs here in the state, then Texas hear from constituents, they lis- [has] that risk of losing that stu- ten to them. They want to know dent in the future and some of our what is impacting them, so for our brightest students could be finding alumni, our students to contact employment in other places.” them it will have a major impact. Uncertainty about TEG fund- And I believe it will be a positive ing has already affected the univer- impact on TEG.” sity, leading the financial aid office Baylor student ambassador to alter award letters this year. TEG and Mountain View, Okla., senior monies were left off completely and Aaron Fobes took a trip to the state a paragraph that informed families capital with other Baylor ambas- they would be contacted if state sadors to lobby for the TEG on funding for them was added. Thursday. Fobes said with a quarter “We sent out award letters this of the university’s students receiv- year without that TEG amount ing TEG aid, it is important for all listed on the award for our pro- students to realize how cuts to the spective freshmen and transfer grant could affect the student body students, and that’s a first since we as a whole. started TEG to my knowledge,” “I think it’s important that stu- Diaz said. dents realize that with 25 percent Knowing that many families of our student body receiving this have come to expect TEG funding grant, the reduction is really go- but also want realistic estimates ing to affect the type of students prompted the financial aid office to we have,” Fobes said. “I think the address the situation when the let- purpose of a university is a very ters were sent. collective experience that’s shared “Obviously, the award goes out Nick BerrymaN | Lariat PhotograPher not only by academic merit but every year and could change every by people with different socioeco- year, but I will say that some of our nomic backgrounds bringing a dif- parents ... have a reasonable expec- We are the champions ferent perspective, and that’s what tation of what that TEG amount is important about this grant is that may be because of previous expe- Members of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority celebrate after winning first place during Stompfest on Saturday at Waco Hall. it increases the diversity at our uni- riences with financial aid and the versity.” awarding environment,” Diaz said, TEG cuts could affect not only “so I think that’s why we wanted to Baylor’s diversity, but could also address that expectation and help MOEHNKE from Page 1 hinder current students from at- them make the best decision pos- tending the university next year. sible, given that we just don’t have honor and because I understand just fantastic at what she does. “She cares about her students Serendipity” at 4 p.m. today in “Dramatic cuts in TEG fund- all of the facts yet.” what an honor it was it really did I’ve loved working with her and immensely and just really wants A108 Baylor Sciences Building. ing could change the profile of the Although the financial aid of- leave me speechless.” I couldn’t ask for a better mentor them to succeed,” Bouchard said. Moehnke said her lecture deals freshman class and it could affect fice does not expect final news on Round Rock senior Colby and professor.” “She is really knowledgeable and with special events in science that retention, because students that the TEG until June, students were Bouchard has taken Moehnke’s Moehnke, who has taught at is just a fantastic teacher overall, have come somewhat by accident. are presently on the TEG might not still encouraged to decide whether classes and served as her grader Baylor for six years, said she enjoys probably one of the best I’ve had.” “These scientists had an origi- able to return without this financial they would enroll by May 1 so they and a supplemental instruction working with students. The recipient of the Collins nal plan, but this serendipitous aid,” Davis said. could get a refund on their deposit, student teacher for her genetics “I love it when they learn some- Outstanding Professor award re- event changed their direction. How Jackie Diaz, assistant vice presi- if needed. class. Bouchard said she was ec- thing and I can see that it has final- ceives $10,000 cash, recognition in they responded to that changed dent for student financial services, “I certainly expect that it’s going static when she heard Moehnke ly clicked,” Moehnke said. “I like university publications as well as their lives,” Moehnke said. “In our said a lack of TEG funding could to cause some students to decide had been named as the recipient of getting to know them as a men- at the spring commencement and lives we all have our plans and so also cause the state to lose out on not to attend Baylor,” Diaz said. “I the award. tor, adviser, teacher and even par- citation on a plaque. The recipient forth. When we have a change in talented future employees. think probably there will be others “I was incredibly happy for ticipating with them in different also gives a lecture on a subject of plans, what is important is how we “Some of our students really that will look for other financial her. She absolutely 100 percent events outside of the classroom.” his or her choice. respond and we can end up mak- want to go to Baylor. They want options to try to replace the funds deserves it,” Bouchard said. “She Bouchard described Moehnke Moehnke will present her lec- ing a discovery in our lives as well.” the private school experience,” that they had hoped to receive with is a great choice for this year; she’s as passionate. ture “Life Lessons from Scientific Diaz said, “and if they go outside the TEG.”

matt heLLmaN | Lariat PhotograPher March to the beat San Antonio junior Abigayil Oilar (right) commands a flight of cadets through standard routine drills during spring flight training Monday, among them Kennesaw, Ga., freshman and cadet flagbearer Elisse Day.

JONES III from Page 1 press conference were everywhere, “You can’t leave big brother will be “my motor, to be able to keep from Drew on the podium to Jones’ stranded,” a smiling Acy said. playing consistently throughout the giddy teammates rooting him on Acy, who has known Jones since entire 40 minutes of the game,” he from the back of the room. Jones Jones was a high-schooler, had ad- said. couldn’t see himself leaving for the miration from Jones’ decision in Drew said because of Jones’ size, NBA. the face of millions of dollars and Jones’ best basketball will always be “They keep me out of trouble, likened it to Ohio State standout ahead of him until his late 20s or keep me out of harm’s way,” Jones freshman Jared Sullinger staying an early 30s. said of his teammates. “Staying with additional year. Jones also knows basketball them seems better than going out to “It just shows that the top talent analysts will watch him closely next the real world by myself and being aren’t going [to college] for benefits year, possibly questioning his deci- alone and not having a great group or whatever. They’re coming be- sion and always pondering what of guys to help me.” cause they like the school and they could have been had Jones answered Jones expressed additional ex- like the people on the team. It says a the NBA’s call. citement in playing with both vet- lot about them,” Acy said. “Even if I would have went erans and newcomers next year, there would have been a chip on such as junior Boston College Above and beyond my shoulder. You cannot avoid the transfer Brady Heslip, freshman chip,” Jones said. UC-Berkeley transfer Gary Franklin At 13.9 points per game, Jones For now, God’s call is all that and sophomore Cory Jefferson, who might have been the Bears’ second- matters to Jones. redshirted this season. leading scorer, but he said he still “[The NBA] is in the back of my Perhaps no player was more has work to do before becoming at mind, you know. But I just know excited about Jones’ choice than ju- least a solid contributor on an NBA this is the right choice. I prayed nior Quincy Acy, the epitome of the squad. about it, and God led me to this de- Bears’ sentiment toward Jones. A point of emphasis for Jones cision,” Jones said.

GUNS from Page 1 of its gun culture and its size, with there,” said Daniel Crocker, spokes- 1966 campus shootings by sniper more than 500,000 students at 38 man for Students for Concealed Charles Whitman have testified public universities. Carry on Campus. against the bill. Jim Bryce was a Texas higher education officials “There is a human cost. That 25-year-old Texas student when he have opposed the bill and legislative human cost is going to be borne was pinned down by Whitman’s hearings have been dominated by by those who are unable to defend gunfire and saw three friend shots. testimony from students and profes- themselves.” “I don’t think we’re on the fron- sors on both sides of the issue. Several former University of tier like my great-grandmother “There’s still a lot of support out Texas students who survived the was,” Bryce said.