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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Thursday, February 5, 2009 Fire sparks inundation Two apartment suites of any previous problems with electrical fixtures inside the filled with water after residence hall. lighting overheats “You pay a lot of money for sprinkler systems so that they do their job,” said Firefighter By Charly Edsitty Jodi Maddox, who was dis- News editor patched to the fourth floor. “It’s much better to have water dam- Residents of Heritage House age than fire damage.” were evacuated Wednesday Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak afternoon when an electrical explained that electrical ballast fire caused the fire alarm sys- in a fluorescent light, which tem to go off, setting off the limits the flow of electric cur- sprinkler system. rent, emitted smoke and set off Firefighter Jerad Rogers of the sprinkler system. Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff the Waco Fire Department, Doak explained that electri- A small private plane is towed off the runway after landing on its belly at the Wings for Christ International Flight Academy Airport Wednesday afternoon. who went into the room, said cal ballasts let out smoke regu- that the source of the fire was a larly, but this ballast emitted lighting fixture in a bathroom more smoke than usual and set on the fourth floor. off a fire alarm. Three fire engines respond- Students that evacuated the ed to the scene around 4:30 building were not startled by Local plane lands on belly p.m. while students waited out- the alarms at first because of a side. false alarm that happened on Waco Fire Department Cap- Tuesday. Liz Foreman A landing gear malfunction Retired Waco resident Alton He said he walked to the tain Shon Cavett said the fire It wasn’t until police units Assistant city editor was the cause of the emergency Boyett, whose property edges- scene and found that the pilot was put out by the sprinkler and the fire department arrived landing, airport manager Mike up to the 3,000-foot landing was uninjured and the plane system by the time the unit that students realized what was The pilot of a twin-engine Majors said. strip, said he was home during sustained only minimal struc- responded, but the dorm suite plane made a belly landing The pilot of the plane was the emergency landing. tural damage. unit sustained about two inch- around noon Wednesday at a the only person aboard, and “I saw the plane right after “This type of thing is a rare es of flooding on the floor. Please see FIRE, page 4 3,000-foot airstrip at Wings was not injured. the fact, down the runway. It occurrence here,” Boyett said. Cavett said he didn’t know for Christ International Flight He refused to comment on was a gear-up belly land,” Boy- “The last similar incident hap- Academy Airport in Waco. the incident. ett said. pened about five years ago.” Lady Bears shuck Huskers Ashley Field scores for Nebraska (10-11, 1-7), which lost its fourth straight season-high 12 points game and ninth in its last 11. in first career start The Huskers are under .500 in February for the first time since 2002-03. By Eric Olsen Kaitlyn Burke banked in a The Associated Press 3-pointer with 8.6 seconds left to pull the Huskers to 74-71, LINCOLN, Neb. — Kelli but Griffin finished a 10-for- Griffin, Danielle Wilson and 10 night at the free-throw line Jessica Morrow scored 14 to make it a five-point game points apiece and freshman with 7.8 seconds left. Griffin Ashley Field had a season- scored 8 points in the last high 12 in her first st art to lead 2:33. No. 8 Baylor to a 76-71 victory Nebraska used a 13-2 over Nebraska on Wednesday spurt to pull within 54-40 night. midway through the second Stephen Green/Lariat staff Baylor (18-3, 6-2 Big 12), half. Yvonne Turner broke a An electrical fire caused sprinklers to go off on the fourth floor of North coming off home losses to nearly 10¬Ω-minute field-goal Villiage’s Heritage House Wednesday, causing residents to evactuate as No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 16 drought with a 3-pointer and firemen and police officers inspected the building. Texas, won in Lincoln for the scored seven of her 17 points first time in three tries. during the run. The struggling Cornhusk- Baylor got the lead back ers went without a field goal to 10 points, but Turner hit for more than 10 minutes another 3 to pull Nebraska to City approves Associated Press spanning halftime but still 62-58, and the Huskers stayed Nebraska’s Jessica Periago, right, guards against Baylor’s Danielle Wilson made it close. close the rest of the way. (11) in the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, in Lincoln, Neb., Cory Montgomery scored Wednesday Please see BEARS, page 4 cameras at lights 2 2 p o i n t s a n d h a d 14 r e b ou n d s

By Brittany Hardy has these cameras installed at Staff writer all major intersections, I feel that the life-saving potential On Tuesday evening, The far outweighs any opposition. If Waco City Council approved installing these cameras in Waco Drugs found in washing machine the installation of cameras to saves but one life, wouldn’t it all catch red-light runners. be worth it?” Longview fresh- “This decision was based on man Jacob Murray said. By Brittany Hardy 25, but he told the investiga- them took out a pistol, threat- a call to the police. the fact that this city of Waco This ordinance sets in motion Staff writer tors he had no comment until ening Korenek and Odom. The suspects fled the crime has a problem with people not the process that will have the his lawyer was present. Korenek pushed the taller scene in what was described obeying the law and running city council staff select a ven- While investigating the pre- Officers said Korenek and suspect out the front door and as a brown, four-door, late red lights without consider- dor who will then meet with the viously reported robbery on Odom, both residents of south began whrestling with him in ‘80’s-early ‘90’s car, possibly ing the hazards involved,” said City Transportation Committee Seventh Street and Ivy Avenue, Waco were attacked in an the front yard. The suspect car- a Buick, driving north on Sev- Larry Holze, director of munici- to select which intersections officers discovered a pound of attempted robbery at 5 p.m. rying the firearm chased after enth Street. pal information for the city of and how many cameras will be marijuana, a scale and bags in Friday. Officers responded to Korenek, threatening him. This case is still active and Waco. involved in the initial project. the washing machine at 2107 reports of gunshots. Odom ran outside and hit the there are no updates besides People who run lights often The Council will vote on South 7th Street. Korenek and Odom told suspect with the gun over the what the press release has cause right angle crashes, which the selection of the vendor and As of Wednesday, investiga- officers that they were at their head with a pool stick. reported, said Melvin Rose- result in more physical damage award them the contract and the tors had not received a return house, on 2107 South Seventh The shorter suspect then borough, of the Waco Police and fatal injuries compared to selection of intersections. call from Tyler Korenek, 22, Street, playing pool when all turned and shot Odom once in Department. fender benders, Holze said. Holze said there are several the friend of the man who was of a sudden two black males the upper right thigh. One of the suspects was The Waco City Council voted intersections to pick from. shot. entered their house demand- The victims, Korenek and described as being about six Tuesday to authorize the use “I think it’s good that the Investigators went to the ing their valuables. Odom, drove to Texaco Food of cameras to identify vehicles hospital to speak with the gun- The two suspects entered Mart on Twelfth Street and La running red lights. shot victim, Blake Sean Odom, the house and the shorter of Salle Avenue where they placed Please see DRUGS, page 4 “Coming from a town that Please see LIGHTS, page 4

The Baylor Lariat Editor in chief Anita Pere* Editorial City editor Bethany Poller* Opinion editor Lynn Ngo* News editor Charly Edsitty* Entertainment editor Kelli Boesel Multimedia producer Brian Martinez Web editor Josh Matz More casinos won’t Asst. city editor Liz Foreman Editorial cartoonist Claire Taylor Sports editor Brian Bateman* Sports writers Joe Holloway Nick Dean Staff writers Sommer Ingram Ashley Killough solve economic Brittany Hardy Copy desk chief K a t e T h o m a s Copy editors Lori Cotton Sarah Rafique Photo editor Shanna Taylor Photographers Jacky Reyes problems Stephen Green Advertising sales Noelle Yaquob Denton Ramsey A few state legislators are getting cre- tion to generating new gambling totaling Christine Lau Courtney Whitehead ative in the search for a solution to dwin- a potential $1.5 million. Delivery Sean Donnelly dling state budgets. But the negative effects widespread Gerad Alonso Legislators in 14 states, including gambling has on a society outweigh the

* denotes member of editorial board Texas, are proposing the legalization of benefits. slot machines and casinos and the light- Judy Bowman, senior lecturer of eco- Newsroom: 710-1711 ening of restrictions on racetrack bet- nomics, told The Lariat last week that Advertising: 710-3407 ting to boost economies. Tax revenue gambling “can generate tax revenue, but Sports: 710-6357 Entertainment: 710-7228 from these establishments would trans- it is also associated with greater crime Editor: 710-4099 late into more money for state budgets, and other problems.” She also said she [email protected] which have taken a hit from the poor would rather have a tax increase on gas- economy. oline and tobacco to supplement state Opinion policy But legislators need to think about budgets. the long-term effects casinos would have Weston Ware, lobbyist for Texans CQ Press, Nevada was the most danger- This period of economic downturn is The Baylor Lariat welcomes on their constituents. Gambling breeds Against Gambling, said the group he ous state in 2007 and 2006. States were the direct result of the mortgage-lending reader viewpoints through let- social ills, including crime and poverty. represents “believe(s) that state govern- ranked on their number of murders, crisis, which Americans spawned by ters to the editor and guest col- The revenue brought in by gambling ment should not be in a business that rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, attempting to live above their means. umns. would be a quick, simplistic fix. creates addiction and causes problems burglaries and motor vehicle thefts. Instead of favoring gambling, states Opinions expressed in the On the surface, gambling seems like such as divorce and crime.” One plus of casinos is that they would should fund free personal finance class- Lariat are not necessarily those a good solution. As a method for increas- Data backs up Ware’s claims of gam- presumably attract locals and tourists es. This wouldn’t provide a quick jolt to of the Baylor administration, ing state budgets, it has performed well bling’s detrimental impact on society. and in turn induce more business to the state economy like the expansion of the Baylor Board of Regents when compared to other sources of rev- Nevada, a popular tourist attraction due grow around the gambling sites. Hotels, gambling would, but it would aid in the or the Student Publications enue for state budgets, according to an to its massive casinos, has an usually resorts, restaurants and shopping malls emergence of a more money-wise popu- Board. Associated Press article on the propos- high rate of suicide. At about 19 suicides could eventually move in next door to lace. Letters to the editor should als. per 100,000 people, Nevada has the sec- casinos and racetracks. But with less Government should work for the include the writer’s name, The Austin American-Statesman’s ond highest rate of suicide of any state, expendable income, Americans are cut- people and look out for their best inter- major, graduation year, phone government and politics blog cited according to a 2007 USA Today report ting back on spending at these types of ests, and the promotion of gambling is number and student identifi- research conducted by Texans for Eco- based on census data. The same report establishments. an all-around mistake. In this time of cation number. Non-student nomic Development, which found that revealed Nevada to be the fifth most State legislators should not promote economic downturn, legislators should writers should include their legalization of betting at Texas race tracks depressed state. gambling, especially in times of eco- recommend constituents make and address. Letters that focus on could nab the state $1.8 billion currently According to Crime State Rankings nomic hardship. What legislators should stick to a budget, one that minimizes an issue affecting students or being gambled in nearby states, in addi- 2008, a statistical report published by be endorsing is fiscal responsibility. vain expenditures like gambling. faculty may be considered for a guest column at the editor’s discretion. All submissions become the property of The Baylor Lariat. clear-cut answers to life’s most difficult heart was ever-so-slightly leaning, but guration craze, and I respected the way The Lariat reserves the right to point of view problems, but at the same time, an effec- I could never just separate things into they stood up for what they believed in. edit letters for grammar, length, tive lawyer can’t get caught up in all the black and white enough to definitively They say politics and religion are the libel and style. shades of gray. say who I supported. two topics to avoid, yet somehow they Letters should be e-mailed Sitting in my political science classes, Eventually I decided to embrace seem to be some of the first to come up to [email protected] U.S. political I find it hard to take place in the political my old friend uncertainty once more, in conversations of substance. To some, or mailed to The Baylor Lariat, bantering that often ensues between my because I found that my essentially neu- politics is just as close to the heart as reli- One Bear Place #97330, Waco, more lively class- tral stance helped me to avoid potential gion, which is what makes me so hesitant TX 76798-7330. landscape not mates. I frequent- conflict with those who are more confi- to take a firm stance against someone. ly find myself dent in their political ideology. Not to mention, I don’t want to be cat- deciding against But after spending the week of the egorized as something I’m not. Because Corrections black or white a Supreme Court inauguration in D.C., I got to thinking. everyone assumes the right side is a opinion I’d just Everyone in that city had an opinion, and bunch of rich, Bible-thumping, war-mak- In Tuesday’s article, Tax I’m the kind of person who can’t see made up my mind a strong one at that. It was something ers while the left is portrayed as the slight- Team takes first place at nation- things in black and white. to support the intangible, but definitely perceptible, in ly uneducated baby-killers, I am not too al event, Rick Stamm, not Rick I dread making decisions, often resort- previous night. In b y s o m m e r i n g r a m the air that went beyond just the obvious eager to be completely in one corner or Staan, presented the award to ing to pro/con lists for things as simple the past, my uncertainty hadn’t bothered inauguration hype. This is a city all about the other. But I have learned that there is the winning Baylor team. as buying a purse, and I generally get out me. But throughout my time at Baylor, politics in some form or fashion, and my a delicate balance to it all, and that once I of political discussions with “hmms” or “I the pressure to define my political stance initial response was disgust. But then I actually bring myself to make a decision, see your points.” I feel better about con- has only grown exponentially. became intrigued. I shouldn’t be wary of standing by it for A subscription to the Lariat vincing myself of all the reasons why I November’s election was the first I As I talked with people throughout fear of insulting someone. costs $45 for two semesters. agree with both sides of a situation than voted in, and I’ll admit that I struggled. the week, I realized that I envied what The political landscape of America is Send check or money order to actually picking a side and sticking with I’d decided long ago that I refused to be they had — a sound grip on their politi- far-reaching, and I’m sure I can find my One Bear Place #97330, Waco, it. someone who just blindly voted however cal stances and personal preferences, and place somewhere in this mix of black and TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail As an aspiring lawyer, I haven’t decid- their parents did, so before the election I a way of presenting their opinions with- white, red and blue, and shades of gray. [email protected]. Visa, ed if my tendency to view life in gray did some research. The ultimate outcome out being rude. Though most were over- Sommer Ingram is a sophomore political Discover and MasterCard pay- is an asset or an obstacle to overcome. of this was my refusal to say I supported whelmingly supportive of Obama, there science major from Texarkana and a staff ments may be phoned to 254- Any good lawyer knows that there aren’t either candidate. I knew which way my were a few Bush fans stuck in all the inau- writer for The Baylor Lariat. 710-2662. Letters to the editor Must protect human life at all levels child — that it too is being mutilated important or that the child will not be The Jan. 29 issue of The Baylor Lar- and destroyed. I agree that something a productive member of society, there iat featured an opinion piece by Jade must be done to help the millions of is a judgment being made about the Fill in the grid so that every row, every column Ortego discussing President Barack women who are oppressed around the value of a life. and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1 through Obama’s repeal of the Mexico City world. However, offering abortion ser- This, I believe, is the most disturb- 9 with no repeats. Policy. vices will not further this end. ing aspect of the issue. At its core, This policy prohibits the distribu- In fact, studies have shown that there is a decision about which lives tion of federal funds to nongovern- young women who undergo abortions are worth living. Every abortion rep- mental organizations (NGOs) that are at greater risk to experience major resents a decision that a human being For today’s crossword and sudoku answers, actively promote abortion. Miss Ortego depression, anxiety disorder, suicidal was not worth being born. If we can visit www.baylor.edu/Lariat praises President Obama for a deci- behavior and substance dependence. make decisions about which lives sion she calls a matter of conscience. This is not liberation. It is just another deserve to be born, can we not also However, a closer investigation of the form of bondage. decide which deserve to die? Is the situation leaves one wondering what In her argument, Miss Ortego womb really anything more than an is right about this decision. makes an interesting claim. She says arbitrary distinction which could eas- THE Daily Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams The decision allows million of dol- “women are imprisoned by their bod- ily be replaced? 68 Like Santa’s cheeks lars to be distributed to organizations ies, doomed to die while birthing a sev- We cannot and must not allow 69 Secret rendezvous that actively promote abortion. This enth or eighth HIV-infected child they ourselves to entertain such a mind- means that they provide abortion ser- probably haven’t chosen to conceive.” set. Human life must be protected at DOWN vices, provide counsel about the avail- This justification is both intriguing all levels from the womb to the grave. 1 Singer Patsy ability of abortions, encourage women and disturbing. This is why President Obama’s deci- 2 Detroit dud to consider abortion, lobby foreign By presenting the child as one of sion is so disturbing, and why those 3 Striped gem governments to repeal pro-life laws or many and as HIV positive she implicit- who stand for life must oppose it. 4 Close by, once 5 Impassivity conduct information campaigns about ly makes a judgment about the worth Matthew Moore 6 Chewy candy the benefits of abortion. of the life of the child. One is left to Baylor Business Fellows, ’11 7 In opposition To those of us who support life, it wonder if the child had perhaps been 8 Atlas septet is appalling to consider that taxpayer a firstborn or had not been infected Listen to God, rather than religionists 9 Hearth residue money will be used to fund such orga- with HIV, would its life have been Undercover missions have created 10 __ Sue Martin nizations. more worth living? an ethical quandary that evangelicals 11 Old navigation instrument Miss Ortego argues that allow- While I’m sure that Miss Ortego did are at a loss to justify. No more of an 12 Fix, in a way ing women to choose abortion is a not consciously make such an evalu- ethical quandary than the disciples 13 __ kwon do means of empowering those who are ation, I believe it is the philosophical faced in Acts 5:28-29. Their justi- 21 Prime-time time on TV oppressed. She says that “the right to dilemma of those who espouse her fication was Matthew 28:19, and so 22 Anatomical duct choose what happens in our bodies views. In order to justify such actions, is ours today. Good thing Peter and 26 Martin and Pickford is a foundational aspect of person- they must somehow devalue the life company listened to God, rather than 27 Writers Ferber and Millay hood.” of the child. religionists. 28 PGA member However, she chooses not to address Whether it be through arguing Jim Robinson 29 Chilled what is being done to the body of the that the health of the woman is more Springfield, Mo. 30 Yrbk. section ACROSS 32 Selassie of Ethiopia 1 Extended families 37 Prince Valiant’s son 33 Based on eight 6 Astronaut’s insignia 38 Part 2 of quote 34 Of an insurance job The Baylor Lariat is 10 Split up 42 Addams Family member 36 Little angel owned by Baylor University 14 Kosher 43 Brit’s raincoat 39 Delay Baylor Forum and overseen by the Stu- 15 Aces, sometimes 44 Way out 40 Aubergine dent Publications Board. 16 China setting 45 Magna cum __ 41 Rapping Dr. 48 Author Orwell 46 Trucker’s fuel The Lariat wants to provide students a medium for The entire content of 17 Insect stage The Baylor Lariat is protect- 18 The Beehive State 50 “Seinfeld” gal 47 Alfonso’s queen 52 Drinking vessel 49 Irish playwright discussion. 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By Sommer Ingram Other students chosen were the mental health needs of this Rodriguez said. “We have to Staff Writer Flor Avellaneda, Esther Castro, population. realize that these people we’ll and Abbie Sumrall. “It means an opportunity be working with just need struc- Frances Rodriguez, a social Dr. Dennis Myers, associ- for people to receive help in a ture in their lives. We can’t have work graduate student, under- ate dean of the School of Social language that is native to them, a superior attitude and hope to stands what it’s like to be lim- Work, and Dr. Erma Ballenger, which means respect, and dig- get anywhere.” ited by language barriers. As a director of graduate field educa- nity, empowerment and justice,” Because the Hogg Founda- Hispanic girl raised by a single tion, worked together to get the Ballenger said. “And it means tion defines mental health so mother, Rodriguez experienced grant. people will be able to make broadly, the field placements the first-hand the challenges that The grant will pay for tuition, informed decisions. That’s what Hogg Scholars will be working can arise from being raised in fees and stipends for the four social work is all about.” in could vary greatly. a non-white, low socioeconomic students who will work in field Many non-English speaking “They could be working with family. This unique upbring- placements promoting mental people don’t have access to the children who don’t speak Eng- ing formed her desire to go into health care primarily in Latino types of services they need as a lish very well who are in a com- social work as a career. communities. result of the gap that often exists munity and schools program,” Rodriguez is one of four “Hoggs is about addressing between those who speak Eng- Myers said. “We can use our graduate students in the Baylor mental health care needs, and lish and those who don’t. scholars’ bilingual skills to work School of Social Work chosen they saw that persons who are “Non-English speaking on self-esteem issues within to be a Hogg Foundation Span- bilingual often don’t receive becomes a surrogate for dif- these children.” ish Speaking Student Scholar, a adequate mental health care,” ficulty in accessing economic Myers said this grant is only program made possible by an Myers said. “The idea is to pro- resources,” Myers said. “These laying the foundation for what $88,000 grant from the Hogg vide incentive and support for people are often marginalized, he hopes will be a continual Foundation. students who will agree to focus but they can access the services effort toward his goal. The foundation seeks to pro- on bilingual mental health.” they need if we have qualified “Essentially, I hope that we vide better mental health care The US Census Bureau people in place to help them.” can put our city, county and for non-English speaking com- recently reported that the num- Equally as important as even our state into a position munities through graduate stu- ber of Hispanics living in Texas understanding the socioeco- where mental health services dents who are bilingual. reached 8.6 million, yet bilin- nomic status of people in these are available even to the most “I can see that the Hispanic gual professionals are under- communities is understand- underserved populations so Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff population is growing, but a lot represented in social work and ing the cultural and even the that every person can have the of Hispanics are reluctant to ask other mental health professions. religious beliefs practiced by a access they deserve,” he said. Corner Pocket for help because they aren’t very Scholars in the school of social group of people. “These current students are Waco sophomore Jaime Lerma shoots pool Wednesday in The good with English,” Rodriguez work hope this grant will help “If we go in with an attitude of involved in something that will Cave at the Bill Daniel Student Center. said. “Hopefully we can help prepare students to conquer the not knowing or respecting their lead to the best practices for this with any of their concerns.” cultural barriers and handle beliefs, they will shut down,” field of interest.” Civil Rights tour allows students to visit historical sites

By Lauren Hollen ing the idea of a “classroom on dents’ safety. Institute, among other sites. will help her in her vocation. augment their understanding of Reporter wheels.” “Of course there were many One goal of the experience is “I’m planning on serving the sites they visit. “We all have been working schools that struggled through to help students make connec- in inner-city ministry in some The final stop will be New For the first time, Student diligently since August to make the process of desegregation, tions between historic events capacity someday and a lot of Orleans, where the group will Activities and the office of Spiri- the trip a reality,” wrote Mari- but none were so violent or and circumstances today, racial reconciliation is involved spend the day working on ser- tual Life are co-sponsoring a anne Magjuka, coordinator of visible on the national stage,” according to Klinger. Students – or should be involved – in that. vice projects, helping with Civil Rights Tour, providing Service Learning Initiatives in wrote Associate Director of Stu- will learn about the Civil Rights I really have no context for that clean-up and renovation efforts students from all kinds of back- the Student Activities office, in dent Activities Karin Klinger in Movement in its own context, because I grew up in a place in areas affected by Hurricane grounds with a Spring Break an e-mail. an e-mail. “The events at Cen- and how it still impacts Ameri- that has very little diversity, but Katrina. trip that never would have been Among their many desti- tral High School were watched can society today. I want to understand,” Hinkle “When students return to possible fifty years ago. nations is Little Rock Central closely by the entire nation and Littleton, Colo., senior Emily said. campus, I hope that they feel Students will travel by bus, High School in Little Rock, Ark., quickly became an indicator of Hinkle said she is looking for- Group discussion will be an empowered to educate their leaving Waco on March 7, and known for being the first forc- the national perceptions and ward to the educational gaps the important part of the trip, said peers and work for a more just returning, March 15. They will ibly desegregated high school experiences of the Civil Rights trip will fill. Mag juka. Students will be divid- society,” wrote Magjuka. visit historic sites in the strug- after the Brown v. Board of Edu- Movement.” “I personally know very little ed into small groups, with a dif- Applications are due by 5 p.m. gle for civil rights in Little Rock, cation ruling in 1957. The tour also includes vis- about the civil rights movement, ferent person leading the group Friday in the Student Activities Ark., Memphis, Tenn., Oxford, Nine Black students attended its to the National Civil Rights and I feel like going to the plac- each day. The day’s leader will office. Students who go on the Miss., Birmingham, Selma, and Little Rock Central High that Museum in Selma, Ala., First es and meeting the people who write a group blog reflecting the trip will be required to pay for Montgomery, Ala., and New year, in spite of the violent pro- Baptist Beale Church in Mem- went through it would give me topics discussed that day. their meals. The application fee Orleans, La. tests from a mob of more than phis, Tenn., the University of a much fuller perspective than Students chosen for the trip is $50, and fees will be returned Becky Kennedy, associate 1,000 people. The National Mississippi Center for Racial what I’ve learned in history will be given journals contain- to applicants who are not cho- chaplain in Spiritual Life, pro- Guard stayed at the school dur- Reconciliation in Oxford and books,” Hinkle said. ing primary sources from the sen to participate. posed the idea last fall, promoting the year to ensure the stu- the Birmingham Civil Rights She said she also feels the trip civil rights movement that will Best-selling author gives out ‘gold stars’ ration of the Bible: you don’t “We try to compensate by being “I liked how he seemed By Brittany McNamara have to do a dad-gum thing to loud or avoiding everyone,” said very approachable and down Reporter impress God,” Lucado said. he. to earth, not someone famous Lucado A point Lucado hopes all ears or untouchable,” Dallas junior Best-selling author and pas- read aloud heard was the realization of how Shaylee Simeone said. “It was tor Max Lucado spoke at Cha- from “You destructive comparison can be. cool to hear one of my child- pel Wednesday to read from his are Spe- He said living for the approval of hood stories told by the person award-winning children’s book, cial.” He others is futile and just doesn’t who wrote it.” “You are Special.” told the work. Lucado believes it was Lucado plans to continue “Max Lucado is able to bring story of an never intended to. writing. Two books due out in the message of Jesus Christ insecure Lucado’s reading seemed to the next couple months include as good news, rather than as Wemmick particularly impact students “Fearless” and a children’s book, threat,” said Dr. Burt Burleson, n a m e d who had grown up reading “You “The Tallest of the Smalls.” University Chaplain. “His writ- Punchinel- are Special.” He said students “I never aspired to be a writer, ings have been able to reach l o . approached him afterward tell- but have always loved writing,” those who have become lost Punchinel- Max Lucado ing him of their own childhood Lucado said. “I plan to write along the way.” lo was memories with the book. until I’m in the coffin.” Lucado opened by reminisc- constantly ing on a childhood memory. torn down by all the other Wem- His best friend, Thomas, had micks, and desperately sought snagged the cigarette butt of their approval. But it wasn’t famous singer Dean Martin at a until he gained the approval of local golf tournament. his maker, Eli, that he was made “Thomas invited his three whole. best friends over, me included, “I liked in the story that the to witness the holy stogy,” Luca- Wemmick had to meet with his do said. maker everyday,” said San Anto- “We all felt that if we were nio freshman Claire Guberna- connected to someone spe- tor. “That really rings true in my cial, like Dean Martin, then we life.” became special, too.” Lucado believes college stu- Lucado declared the hidden dents are in need of this mes- fear everyone has of not matter- sage of uniqueness and purpose ing. He explained that this fear in the Lord. is the reason people do so much “This is a time in life in which just to get noticed. we’re susceptible to feelings of “But this is the great decla- insignificance,” Lucado said.

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rebound on the other end and Allison entered in the mid- Phoenix turns 50 this year BEARS from page 1 blocked Burke’s shot. dle of the first half and made Rachel Allison broke out of three of her first four shots and Field, who had played a total a shooting slump to score 10 4-for-8 for the night. to coincide with some new writ- excited about the project. It’s of nine minutes in seven Big 12 points for Baylor. By Jenna DeWitt ers.” gotten me more excited about games, provided a spark in her Allison, a preseason All-Big Reporter The deadline for submis- what we will come up with in 18 minutes against Nebraska. 12 pick, came into the game sions is Feb. 22. Since the maga- March,” Pittman said. She scored eight points in 3-of-29 from the field in her Next game: This spring “The Phoenix” zine has received more entries The magazine was first pub- her 9 first-half minutes. previous five games. will rise again as the fine arts this year than in the past, prose lished in April 1959. The name, She was on the bench for Baylor coach Kim Mulkey vs. Kansas State magazine celebrates its 50th is limited to ten pages double- according to the 1966 Round almost 11 minutes before re- had Allison, a starter in 17 of 11 a.m. Saturday anniversary in April. A publica- spaced and poetry is limited to Up yearbook, was chosen to entering with 4 minutes left in the first 19 games, come off Ferrell Center tion of the English department, five poems. describe the rising ambitions of the game. She put back a miss the bench for a second straight the student-run magazine gives The competition does not the young authors and artists it for a 68-62 lead, made a big game. both undergraduate and gradu- end with pieces being chosen featured. ate students a forum for their for publication though. The “‘The Phoenix,’ according photography, drawings, fic- best poem and the best short to mythology, was a bird con- tion, creative non-fiction and story will be awarded $50 each. sumed by fire who rose from its poetry. “We want to hear from Mathis said the awards are pre- ashes full of youth. The literary students,” said La Porte senior sented much like professional magazine, in the same manner, Samuel Mathis, head editor of publications that contributors gives vitality and hope to the “The Phoenix.” “We want what may hope to write for in the promising authors and poets,” they have to give us.” future. according to the Round Up. Contributors are not all Eng- “We really do appreciate Though the publication is lish or art majors, though the them. We want people to know half a century old, every year is magazine is an opportunity we think their stuff is good,” unique for “The Phoenix.” for students to gain experience he said and noted that being Mathis described this year’s writing or creating for a publi- published in the Phoenix also edition as more formal than cation. strengthens a résumé. past years. Assistant professor of Eng- Pittman said the staff has “Each publication is its own. lish Coretta Pittman, faculty high goals for this edition. We are doing a different format adviser for the magazine, said “We want to make it like our for the style and pushing a more she hopes more students from blockbuster. We want to make it formal, periodical feel to it,” he every department will contrib- really big this year. It’s important said. He said he wants it to be ute. to us and the department,she “something that gains respect “I want it to be more inclu- said. and that students see is worth sive,” she said. “The more, the The staff has worked to get their time.” better. It’s part of the big push the word out about this edition For more information or to for the 50th anniversary, to by posting fliers across campus. contribute, send an e-mail to highlight students who are Both Pittman and Mathis said “The Phoenix” at thephoenix- doing well. We are also trying the response from students has [email protected]. Entries must be to see if we can pull some sto- been highly positive. sent as an attached Rich Text ries from some earlier editions “Last year students knew Format Microsoft Word docu- to highlight some past writers about it, but this year they seem ment. Senate OKs housing tax break Associated Press By David Espo failure to act quickly “will turn the proposal, although it may be Nebraska’s Tay Hester (32) and Baylor’s Rachel Allison try to reach an out-of-bounds ball in the first half of their NCAA The Assoicated Press crisis into a catastrophe and changed or even deleted as the college basketball game, in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday. guarantee a longer recession.” stimulus measure makes its way WASHINGTON — The Senate Democratic leaders have through Congress over the next voted Wednesday night to give pledged to have legislation 10 days or so. a tax break of up to $15,000 to ready for Obama’s signature by “This bill needs to be cut any smoke in the building and homebuyers in hopes of revi- the end of next week, and they down,” Republican Mitch DRUGS from page 1 FIRE from page 1 that everyone was calm while talizing the housing industry, concede privately they will have McConnell of Kentucky said on evacuating. a victory for Republicans eager to accept some spending reduc- the Senate floor. He cited $524 feet tall, 180 pounds, and happening. Residents were allowed back to leave their mark on a mam- tions along the way. million for a State Department having dreadlocks in his “It was weird because we inside at 4:54 p.m., approxi- moth economic stimulus bill at Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., program that he said envisions hair. just had another fire alarm mately 30 minutes after the the heart of President Barack who advanced the homebuyers creating 388 jobs. “That comes He was wearing a black drill yesterday,” said San Anto- alarm went off. Obama’s recovery plan. tax break, said it was intended to to $1.35 million per job,” he T-shirt and some type of nio senior Matthew Pompa Windows of rooms on the The tax break was adopted help revive the housing industry, added. khaki pants or shorts. The who lives on the fourth floor fourth floor were opened and without dissent, and came on which has virtually collapsed in Republicans readied numer- second male was 5 feet 8 in Heritage House. “I realized streaks of water were visible on a day in which Obama pushed the wake of a credit crisis that ous attempts to reduce the inches to 5 feet 10 inches and this was the real deal when I the side of the brick walls of back pointedly against Republi- began last fall. cost of the $900 billion mea- 200 pounds, and also wear- saw the police show up.” Heritage House after the situa- can critics of the legislation even The proposal would allow a sure, which includes tax cuts ing a black T-shirt. Pompa said he didn’t smell tion had calmed. as he reached across party lines tax credit of 10 percent of the and new spending designed to to consider scaling back spend- value of new or existing resi- ignite recovery from the worst ing. dences, up to a $15,000 limit. economic crisis since the Great “L et’s not m a ke t he p e r fe ct t he Current law provides for a Depression. enemy of the essential,” Obama $7,500 tax break for the pur- But after days of absorbing said as Senate Republicans chase of new homes only. rhetorical attacks, Obama and stepped up their criticism of the Isakson’s office said the pro- Senate Democrats mounted a bill’s spending and pressed for posal would cost the govern- counteroffensive against Repub- additional tax cuts and relief for ment an estimated $19 billion. licans who say tax cuts alone homeowners. He warned that Democrats readily agreed to can cure the economy.

largest portion to pay for their If a person believes he or she from page 1 investment and costs incurred were in the right, he or she can LIGHTS to operate, bill and collect the present his or her story before a fines. city staff committee and even- Waco community is trying to Any leftover funds will be tually a municipal judge, if improve traffic safety, but I feel split evenly between the state needed. that there are more important and the city. The city portion “I feel like it will ultimate- issues that should be addressed will go into further efforts to ly keep everyone safer and before the city installs red light educate and enforce traffic safe- encourage more cautious driv- cameras,” Argyle freshman ty in Waco. ing,” Houston freshman Jaclyn Joelle Fletcher said. None of the funds collected Drake said. This project will not cost the by this project will go for any Holze and many other mem- general citizens of Waco any- other city services. bers of the Waco City Council thing, Holze said. The vendor When a violation is detected, said they are excited about this will purchase, install and main- two photos and a video will be project. tain the upkeep of the cameras taken. Before a ticket is mailed “The goal is to change the Stephen Green/Lariat staff as well as handle the issuing to the registered owner of the mindset of people who are just out of tickets and collection of car, a city committee and a not obeying the traffic laws. It’s the fine. police officer will review the difficult for policemen to patrol Each ticket given to red-light evidence. intersections. Many times, they runners will be $75. If it is determined that a sure are not in the position to get that Of the funds received for the violation occurred, a ticket will person that just ran through the fine, the vendor will receive the be sent. red light,” Holze said. Thursday, February 5, 2009 arts & entertainment The Baylor Lariat 5 Classic fairy tale to get redesigned at the Opera

By Caley Carmichael and Kristina Bateman Reporters

Baylor Opera will ditch the traditional and put a modern spin on The Grimm Brother’s classic fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.” “This is Hansel and Gretel version 6.1.,” Director of Baylor Opera Michael Johnson said. Johnson said he decided to bring the timeless story into modern context. Some of the biggest changes to the original storyline include an electronic store replacing the candy-cane house and a Star Associated Press Wars-like villain, instead of an The alternative-rock quartet The Fray released their self-titled sophomore album Tuesday. The Denver-based band old witch, Johnson said. made a name for itself after the debut of their first album “How to Save a Life” in 2005. “Witches have gone from looking like ugly old crones to really good-looking people that are not necessarily bad,” John- son said. “I have a dark lord Clint Cox/Lariat Contributor The Fray falls flat with safe lyrics running the store instead of a Baylor seniors Ellie Jarrett (left) and Beth Saxe rehearse in Jones Theater for witch.” A contemporary audi- Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The Opera puts a modern spin By Grant Thornhill “The Fray” Fray’s target audience is seeking ence will identify better with the on the classic fairy tale. Contributor enlightenment in this record. updated analogies in the Baylor Released: Feb. 3 Slade’s inability to choose Opera retelling of the original Even though the dialogue I remember my first expo- which popular radio singer he 19th Century text, he said. has been changed, the music sure to The Fray like it was yes- Available @ Walmart, Target, wants to rip off worsens “The “I realized that today, sweets from Engelbert Humperdinck’s terday. Fray’s” hackneyed lyrics. are not that big of a deal to kids,” original “Hansel and Gretel” is iTunes On “Never Say Never,” Slade Johnson said. “And I thought still used, concert and promo- ALBUMREVIEW is Gavin DeGraw; on “We Build to myself, what do kids crave tion chair for the school of music position as the kings of non- Then We Break,” he is Chr is Mar- these days? They crave the latest Dick Veit said. threatening alternative rock tin; on “Fair Fight”, he sounds electronic gadget. Electronics is “The music is beautiful, some It was my senior year of high with their new self-titled album, too much like John Mayer. The candy for today’s kids.” of the most charming tunes that school when I first heard the “The Fray.” Fray must believe that the best The Baylor Opera production I know from the opera reper- radio-friendly tune “Over My If The Fray’s primary goal was way to make safe songs is to imi- of “Hansel toire,” Heyde Head” playing from my little to produce a string of safe, unin- tate lots of safe artists and com- and Gretel” is said. sister’s stereo system. Before teresting songs that my parents bine their influences into one not a one-pro- “Electronics are candy Veit said I could ask her about what will enjoy without skepticism, safe record — and they have the gram show; he has high sounded to me like a watered then they have succeeded. right idea. the Baylor for today’s kids.” expectations down Coldplay song (if Cold- Unoriginal songwriting The Fray’s safeness is prob- S y m p h o n y for the pro- play songs can be more watered plagues every song on the album. ably going to result in strong Orchestra will Dr. Michael Johnson duction. down), my father inquired, “Hey, The first single from “The Fray,” sales. I’m sure my mom, dad and accompany the Director of Baylor Opera “Even at what is that song?” and quickly “You Found Me”, has the com- sister each bought their own performers. a young age Clint Cox / Lariat Contributor remarked “I like it!” My mother plexity and originality of a less- copies of the album the instant Stephen (the students) Kileen senior Chance Eakin and Hel- had the same reaction to the er contemporary worship song. after they saw The Fray perform Heyde, direc- are very pro- otes senior Kathleen Reimer rehearse generic rock ballad. The lyrics found in the chorus, on “Good Morning America.” tor of orchestra for the Baylor fessional and polished sound- “Hansel and Gretel” Tuesday. Soon afterwards, my parents “Lost and Insecure; You found These songs will likely linger School of Music, said his group ing,” Veit said. “The enthusiasm bought another copy of “How to me, you found me; Lying on the on adult contemporary radio sta- of musicians play throughout at that young age is fun to be to have excellent instrumental- Save a Life” and for the next few floor; Surrounded, surrounded,” tions for the next few years, and the opera and have worked hard around.” ists,” Johnson said. “Everything months, I had the pleasure of are cliché and repetitive — even I guess I won’t mind hearing the to memorize and perfect every Johnson said an university’s in the music department has to listening to The Fray on many for a group of U2 wannabes. pleasant “Ungodly Hour” or the note of music in the extensive opera program shows the matu- be in good shape.” long family car rides. The Fray In “We Build Then We Break,” relaxing “Happiness” playing in production. rity of the fine arts program “Hansel and Gretel” opens captured the attention of my frontman Issac Slade futilely an elevator or a hotel lobby. “I think that when you chal- because it encompasses many 7:30 p.m. today in Jones Theater family and many others, result- attempts to make a prophetic In spite of the album’s poten- lenge yourself to overcome a tre- different facets of the perform- in Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts ing in “How to Save a Life” going statement reeking of Coldplay tial for commercial success, it is mendous obstacle, a lot of very ing arts. Center. Additional performanc- Double Platinum in the U.S. fol- influence: “Hold your breath ‘til essentially nothing more than difficult notes to play and parts “An opera program requires es will be 7:30 p.m. Friday and lowing its release in 2005. it’s over — There’s something left an overly safe bet unworthy of to learn; it shows you what you everything else in the music Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Now, nearly four years after underwater.” This philosophical most takers. are capable of,” Heyde said. “I school to be in an excellent Tickets are $20 and can be releasing their debut album, The insight is amusing at best — but think the growth that comes out level because you have to have purchase at the Baylor Theater Fray is looking to regain their to be fair, I don’t think that The Grade: C- of that is very satisfying to me.” excellent vocalists and you have box office, 710-1865. Grammys to showcase new gimmicks, same tunes

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Plates! 6 The Baylor Lariat 2009 national Signing Day Thursday, February 5, 2009 On the dotted line ... 44 high school, JuCo athletes sign with Baylor squads Briles brings in 29; Top football signatures Martin, Wade star Terrance Ganaway Notable Darius Jones Notable Position: running back Former University of Houston Position: athlete/ Played quarterback, receiv- letterman played under Briles in inside receiver er and cornerback during his 2007. Second leading rusher for senior season. Ran for 784 yards in 2009 class Hometown: DeKalb the Cougars that year. and seven touchdowns, passed (Soph.) Hometown: Marshall for 633 and six touchdowns. By Joe Holloway include offensive linemen Ivory Sports writer Wade of Dickinson, and Kel- Quotable Quotable owna, British Columbia native Height: 6’0” “He’s a great individual who Height: 6’0” Twenty-eight student-athletes Danny Watkins, a junior who Weight: 220 is very physical. He has light feet Weight: 185 “DJ is an impact player. He inked letters of intent Wednes- transferred from Butte College and is a complete team player.” brings a dynamic quality to the day to play football for the Baylor in California. Asset: physical play -Art Briles Asset: vertical reach table.” - Art Briles Bears, bringing the total number “When we start recruiting, it’s of 2009 signees to 29. always up front,” Briles said. “We Head coach Art Briles said feel good on the defensive side of Notable Notable that he would put the class of the ball. Offensively, these guys, Glasco Martin Bryce Petty recruits on par with that of any they’re good football players. We Position: running back National position among Position: athlete Ranked No. 25 nationally other team in the conference. are always going to maintain our wide receivers: No. 26 by rivals. by Rivals.com as a quarterback. “You hate to use clichés about strength on both sides of the ball com. Rushed for 1,613 yards Earned All-District 16-4A hon- excited, delighted, fill the needs up front because that’s where you Hometown: Round and 25 touchdowns as a senior. Hometown: Midlothian ors in 2008. Went 134-222 with and all that, but really this is a win football games and those are Rock Caught 14 passes for 180 yards. eight interceptions. heck of a class,” he said. “These the hardest guys to find.” Quotable guys are good football players Also essential to reeling in Quotable “Bryce is a big, strong, physi- across the board. We really did this year’s class was the High- Height: 6’1” “I think Glasco’s potential is Height: 6’3” cal kid. He’s a guy that we believe fill all the needs we felt like need- ers Athletic Complex. Briles said Weight: 196 unlimited. He’s a physical, quick has the ability to come in here ed to be filled. We are extremely the new facility helped tremen- and intelligent player.” -Art Weight: 215 and play a couple of positions pumped about this class.” dously. Assets: speed, power Briles Asset: versatility for us.” – Art Briles Briles credited a competitive “It’s nice to be one campus. 2008 campaign by the Bears for It’s the best thing that has ever allowing Baylor to get some of happened for our student ath- the top recruits in the state. letes,” he said. “It’s the way it’s Danny Watkins Notable Philip Blake Notable “The reason I feel like we supposed to be. We’re making Played hockey as a youth. were able to get such a good steps as a university to get on the position: offensive Only two years of football expe- Position: offensive Earned second-team All- class is because of the way our same level as the other people. tackle rience. Part of a Butte College’s guard SWJCFC honors on offensive players played on the field this “If they let us on the same offensive line that accounted for line. Has three years of eligibil- fall,” he said. “I think the image level than it’s not going to be 398.3 yards per game. ity. Former teammate of Baylor’s they projected nationally, across the same because then Baylor’s Hometown: Kelowna, Hometown: Brampton, Fred Plesius. the Southwest in particular, going to be ahead. I can guar- British Columbia Quotable Ontario (Soph.) has been an exciting football antee you that because we have “He’s a strong, physical play- Quotable team, a team that played with the location, we have the means, er who has already proven his passion, with great effort, great and we have the energy to be a Height: 6’5” worth by his mental and physical Height: 6’3” “Philip is a big, strong, explo- confidence. I think it did a lot in dominant player in the Big 12 Weight: 290 aspect of attacking every chore Weight: 305 sive, tough-minded individual allowing us to recruit a bunch of (Conference) and that’s what in front of him.” – Art Briles with a lot of maturity.” - Art quality athletes.” we’re going to be.” Asset: size Asset: strength Briles A big part of that 2008 Baylor effort was the class of 2008’s top recruit, quarterback Robert More football signings Griffin. Briles said Griffin was a big part of the Bears’ recruiting effort. Chance Casey* CB 5’11” 165 Crosby “He’s not the only one but he’s Denerick Demby S 6’1” 185 Spring-Westfield certainly an important one,” he Tevin Elliot OLB 6’3” 215 Mount Pleasant said. “With his style of play and Rico Forbes DE 6’5” 270 Freeport, Bahamas- the way he approaches the game, St. Pius X the vision and the discipline he Marquis Franklin OT 6’7” 318 Tyler-John Tyler/Blinn has, it rubs off on people. People Josh Gordon WR 6’4” 211 Houston-Lamar like to be around folks that have Deantre Harlan DE 6’4” 240 Everman a plan and that’s one thing Rob- Mike Hicks S 5’11” 175 China Spring ert has. His plan is in place. Our Stefan Huber OG 6’5” 272 Nederland plan as a team is in place.” Willie Jefferson WR 6’6” 205 Beaumont-Ozen One of the class of 2009’s top Byron Landor S 6’1” 208 Lake Charles, La.- recruits that looks to figure into Washington-Marion/ that plan is Glasco Martin. Rated Blinn the nation’s No. 26 athlete by Terrance Lloyd DE 6’4” 230 Houston-Stratford the recruiting Web site Rivals. Chris McAllister OLB 6’2” 215 Converse-Judson com, the Round Rock native will LeQuince McCall OLB 6’2” 200 San Antonio-Reagan likely be a running back for the Jerod Monk TE 6’5” 230 Wylie Bears. Anthony Moore S 6’3” 180 Converse-Judson “He became a very hot pros- Kelvin Palmer DE 6’5” 260 Dallas-Adamson pect toward the end and he stuck Tevin Reese WR 5’11” 160 Temple with Baylor,” Briles said. “I think Cyril Richardson OT 6’6” 305 North Crowley he’s going to be a great running Jeramie Roberts OG 6’4” 305 South Garland back. He also possesses the abil- Skyler Scott WR 6’3 193 Lancaster ity to play a little inside receiver Jacky Reyes/ Lariat Staff Brody Trahan ATH 6’1” 211 Dickinson but we’re going to look at him Baylor head football coach Art Briles discusses committed recruits with members of the media and Bear fans Wednes- Ivory Wade OG 6’5” 306 Dickinson primarily as a running back. day in the Galloway Suite at Floyd Casey Stadium. Twenty-eight student-athletes signed to play football with Briles. “He’s got a tremendous lower body, great balance, great vision The Lariat sports desk predicts the best of Briles’ recruiting class For more information on each recruit for football, soccer and track, visit The and really good toughness. He’s Baylor Lariat Web site: www.baylor.edu/lariat. a guy we’re really glad is hanging * Chance Casey will also run track, but he uses a football scholarship. on and coming to Baylor.” Other standouts in the class sports Other Big 12 schools’ top recruits Wanna keep up with the game? picks Texas Don’t have those Bateman Holloway Dean Voit Garrett Gilbert QB Lake Travis random TV networks? Immediate impact Darius Jones Danny Watkins Rico Forbes Terrance Ganaway Chris Whaley ATH Madisonville Alex Okafor DE Pflugerville Check Out The Baylor Lariat’s Long-term impact Philip Blake Glasco Martin Cyril Richardson Ivory Wade Texas A&M Christine Michael RB Beaumont-West Brook sports blog Biggest surprise Bryce Petty Darius Jones Glasco Martin Darius Jones coveringthespread.wordpress.com Oklahoma Jonathon Miller RB Garland-Naaman Forest Darkhorse Willie Jefferson Kelvin Palmer Josh Gordon Marquis Franklin Gabe Lynn DB Jenks, Okla. Harbour collects 4 for track Athleticism goal for soccer By Julie Sessions Todd Harbour said. “It is an out- and is currently the No. The star-studded 2009 class pions, six Olympic Development Reporter standing group in many ways.” 14-ranked shot-putter in By Ben Powell includes two club national Program (ODP) team members, Morgan, a two-time state the nation. Reporter champions, five club state cham- a U.S. Region Team member and The Baylor track and field champion in cross country and Whitney, one of the a 2008 Golden Boot winner. team signed four student-at hletes six-time state champion in track, country’s top multi- B a y l o r Highlighting the defense from the class of 2013 on the first joins the Bears all the way from event prospects, w o m e n ’ s Soccer signees is Lisa Silwinski, from Plano- day of the spring signing period Ohio and specializes in distance holds records in soccer team East. Silwinski is captain of the Wednesday. running. White will be joining the 800-meter, 400- added new Emily Bush MF/F nationally No. 2 ranked Dallas Incoming fall freshmen the women’s team in throwing meter, long- and weapons to its ros- Larissa Campos MF Texans 91 Red which won the Chance Casey (Crosby), Stepha- high- jump. Casey, whose ter Wednesday. Head Carlie Davis D 2008 National Championship nie Morgan (Barnsville, Ohio), specialty is hurdling, is coach Marci Jobson Caitlin Fennegan MF/D along with fellow signee and Skylar White (DeSoto), and Eliz- Track and field currently the nation’s anticipates these girls will Chelsea Geller MF 2008 Adidas Golden Boot win- abeth Whitney (Montgomery) No. 2 returning 110- be able to make an immedi- Hanna Gilmore F ner Chelsea Geller of Frisco. Sil- have all signed National Letters signees meter hurdler. He ate impact for the squad. Michelle Hagen MF/F winski is also a six-year player of Intent and will be joining the Chance Casey* Hurdles joins the Bears as “The big thing we wanted to Dana Larsen F for the North Texas OPD team. Bears this fall. Stephanie Morgan Distance part of a two-sport focus on was we needed to get Amanda Mauk F Also defending is Carlie “We are extremely pleased Skylar White Throws commitment to faster, we needed to get quicker Andrea Mauk F Davis, of Lake Highlands, a with this group that has chosen Elizabeth Whitney Multis p l a y fo o t b a l l i n a d d i - tion to and we needed to score more Lisa Sliwinski D member of a top 35 national to become Baylor Bears,” coach running track next spring. goals.” Coach Jobson said. club team.