A&E Editorial: Sugar Woes Sports Rock band, Flyleaf, to “If the sugar and fast food industries truly had a vested inter- Nina Davis named to 4 perform at Common est in helping Americans lead healthier lives, there would the Preseason All-Big 12 Grounds tonight. most likely be much more accountability by government enti- team. Page 6 ties than currently exists.” Page 2 Page 8 baylorlariat com The Baylor Lariat WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE Thursday | October 2, 2014 Meth bust Microsoft two miles Office 365 away from free for students BU campus By Viola Zhou Reporter By Rebecca Flannery Microsoft has rolled out a new pro- Staff Writer gram to students at Baylor and other qualifying schools a free Microsoft Of- Waco police confiscated two pounds of meth- fice 365 ProPlus package. amphetamine Wednesday and arrested one man The company announced the offer of during the execution of a search warrant two miles Microsoft 365 Education for Students on south of campus, said Sgt. Patrick Swanton, public Sept. 22. The free package includes the information officer for the Waco Police Depart- latest version of Word, Excel, Power- ment. Point, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and The Waco SWAT team, Access. Drug Enforcement Unit, K-9 Baylor Bookstore has been offering unit and McLennan County free Microsoft Office 2013 for Win - Sheriff’s Office worked in dows system and Microsoft Office 2011 conjunction to make this for Mac, but students need to pay $15 drug bust as part of a larger to cover the cost of the CD, said Becky ongoing investigation, Swan- King, associate vice president for infor- ton said. mation technology and deputy chief in- Casper Martinez, 19, was formation officer. arrested at the 2300 block King said students don’t need to pay of Mistletoe Street, and for the CD cost to get the new package charged with possession of Martinez that can be downloaded online. The a controlled substance over regular price of the package for non- 400 grams, which is a federal offense. onstance tton ariat hotographer students is $12 per month. During the arrest, an SKS rifle and an undis- C A | L P She said the main advantage of Office closed amount of money were also discovered. 365 ProPlus is it can be installed on up to “The street value of the seizure is about Photoception five computers or mobile devices. $90,000,” Swanton said. “We consider that an ex- cessive amount of drugs, and the seizure is a sig- Students from Media Photography 2: Photojournalism come together with to photograph models Wednesday in front nificant dent to a drug dealer’s supply.” of a new mural on Austin Avenue. SEE MICROSOFT, page 4 Lt. governor candidate to speak on campus
By Jon Platt sition in 2010 and has served tion he is running for and the Reporter on six committees while in of- importance it plays in state gov- fice, including the Committee ernment. Mechling said she also State Sen. Dan Patrick, the of Education, where he served anticipates hearing about his Republican candidate for lieu- as chair. plans for the state, should he be tenant governor, will speak on Baylor’s Young Conserva- elected. campus today at 5 p.m. in 104 tives of Texas, which was named “The biggest things is coming Morrison Hall. Chapter of the Year in 2010, is to get informed,” Mechling said. Colleyville senior Brandon dedicated to the founding prin- “I feel students are not informed Waltens, the state secretary of ciples of American exception- about elections. Typically, stu- the Young Conservatives of Tex- alism, Christian ethics and the dents vote based on political as, said Patrick will speak with best of Baylor tradition, accord- party. ‘Oh, that guy is a Demo- Baylor’s chapter of the organiza- ing to the chapter’s Web page. crat or a Republican, so I’ll vote tion. All students are welcome to After his speech, Patrick will for him.’” attend the event for free. be available for a question-and- By coming and hearing a In addition to his politi- answer session, Waltens said. politician speak, Mechling said, cal career, Patrick hosts The “This is a great opportunity students can better understand Dan Patrick Show, a daily radio to meet with him,” said Cisco the candidate and vote more ac- show on sports that is nationally junior Whitney Mechling, chair curately. broadcast by DirecTV’s Audi- of Baylor’s Young Conservatives Being able to find out if the ence Network and NBC’s Sports of Texas chapter. “We have lots candidate supports and holds Network. He is also an author, of speakers come in, but most one’s own principles is a great movie producer, musician and are not running for office. Being value of this event, she said. artist, according to his website. able to meet with someone who “It’s a very important thing In 2006, Patrick won his first is running for office in Texas to for him to come here,” Mechling bid for public office as a state make a difference in Texas is said. “He’s running for one of the senator for the Senate’s seventh g re at .” most powerful positions in Tex- Associated Press district in northwest Houston. Mechling said she expects as government. Students should Texas lieutenant governor hopefuls state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, left, and state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Patrick was reelected to the po- Patrick to talk about the posi- come hear what he has to say.” Antonio, shake hands Monday following their televised debate in Austin.
US, China speak publicly on differences over protest
By Matthew Pennington China took control of the former that is essential to Hong Kong’s Associated Press British colony in 1997, allowing stability and prosperity,” a White it to retain more freedoms than House statement about the meet- WASHINGTON — Top U.S. mainland China. ing said. and Chinese officials publicly aired President Barack Obama joined The protesters oppose Beijing’s differences Wednesday over the his National Security Adviser Su- decision in August that all candi- protests in Hong Kong, where stu- san Rice in a meeting with Wang, dates in an inaugural 2017 election dents want democratic changes to and said that the U.S. is closely for the territory’s top post must be the electoral system. following developments in Hong approved by a committee of mostly China’s Foreign Minister Wang Kong and expressed their hope pro-Beijing local elites. Tens of Yi was visiting Washington as the differences between Hong Kong thousands of people have ral- standoff between students and au- authorities and protesters will be lied against that decision in Hong Associated Press thorities intensified in the Chinese addressed peacefully. Kong’s streets since late last week. Riot police fire tear gas on student protesters occupying streets surrounding the government headquarters on territory — the stiffest challenge “The United States has consis- Monday in Hong Kong. yet to Beijing’s authority since tently supported the open system SEE PROTEST, page 4
Vol.116 No. 18 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2014 Baylor University Opinion Thursday| October 2, 2014 2 The Baylor Lariat Fat: Not all our fault industry. is nearly impossible to deny that Editorial Like its predecessors, such as the industry plays a huge role in “Food, Inc.,” it appears that “Fed what goes into the unhealthy foods There is little question that Up” aims to be a catalyst for change we buy every day. obesity is one of the greatest epi- and increased government regula- In fact, it is ridiculous to say demics in America thus far in the tion and a rally call for justice that the sugar industry is com- 21st century. In response, health against big business that appears pletely to blame for the obesity epi- officials from across the country to have an iron grip on the average demic in America. However, there have advocated for increased ex- American. is something to be said about large ercise and eating more nutritious The documentary even com- corporate industries having at least foods as ways to lose weight and be pares the fast food and sugar in- some amount of accountability in healthier. dustries to the U.S. tobacco in- what kind of product they sell to But it seems that no matter dustry, which was shunned in the its consumers. If Americans really what, obesity seems to just become eyes of the public after a series of wanted to fix the obesity epidemic, a bigger and bigger problem for circuit court cases and congressio- they would put pressure on their Americans with little hope of reso- nal hearings where representatives representatives to provide more lution. It even seems as though the of these businesses became known oversight and accountability to this federal government has little pow- for their well-crafted responses to industry. er to curb this growing epidemic. even the simplest of questions. There would most likely need This problem, however, comes – Though some may feel inclined to be much more accountability by not from the individual – but in- to do the same for the sugar indus- government entities than currently stead primarily from corporations try, simply criminalizing an indus- exists if the sugar and fast food in- that produce food in conjunction try or group of industries for the dustries are going to help Ameri- with the U.S. sugar industry. products they sell doesn’t actually cans lead healthier lives. However, a recent documen- solve the problem. In fact, point- If Americans really want to tary removes the blame on the ing fingers at other big industries stop the obesity crisis in this coun- individual, but attributes the irre- just perpetuates the problem and try, then they need to fight a war sponsibility of large corporations makes them less inclined to take on two fronts – call out large and and bureaucratic government for strides in reducing the impact of irresponsible corporations as well the creation and perpetuation of these problems. as choose themselves to eat better, this national epidemic. It may be a little far-fetched to healthier meals. Only that way will The documentary, titled “Fed claim that the sugar industry is just Americans be able to start seeing Up,” claims that the root cause of as culpable as the tobacco industry positive changes in national health. obesity comes from the U.S. sugar during the 1980s and 1990s, but it
Take the survey Don’t be an ignorant American Americans, as a whole, don’t spend change the way you think. Experi- The Lariat wants to improve our enough vacation time overseas. The expe- encing another culture promotes services to you, our reader. Take rience of visiting a foreign country has so understanding and relieves you of much to offer, and yet many Americans will prejudice. It humbles you, fuels your this survey to let us know your never leave the country. curiosity and opens your mind. It thoughts on how we’re doing. As students at a university like Baylor, will broaden your perspective, re- many of us have been blessed with the op- mind you to be grateful for what you portunity to travel overseas, spending sum- have, and help you gain confidence https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Lariatservices mers or spring breaks in France, Italy or and maturity. If you’re lucky enough England. However, as a nation, Americans to have the chance to experience an- rarely visit other countries. When they do, other culture, you need to delve into it is often the case that they do not get as it as deeply as you can. much out of the experience as they should. I don’t understand how some- it exists for a reason. Americans are largely Meet the Staff People can spend weeks, even months, one can walk through Paris, shop at the ignorant of other cultures. When they do overseas and come back exactly the same. little boutiques that line its streets, enjoy the travel, they tend to be loud, stubborn and From the Lariat blog As someone who has been lucky enough incredible French cuisine and stand under closed-minded. Editor in chief Linda Wilkins* to have lived four years of my life overseas, the Eiffel Tower, and still come back to the The whole point of traveling is to ex- I’d like to think I have a more open world United States with the belief that the French perience another country’s customs. Study City editor view than my peers, a are rude. them, respect them, and you could actually Paula Ann Solis* more experienced per- If that’s what you learn something. Understand that there’s Asst. city editor spective. I can’t tell you think, you’re not doing something else out there, that there’s other Reubin Turner how many times I’ve “If you’re lucky enough it right. ways to do things, and that – surprise – our News editor had to listen to people to have the chance to Don’t go to Italy, or- way might not be the best way. Maleesa Johnson* mindlessly reinforce ste- experience another der pizza and be disap- There should be nothing stopping you Copy desk chief reotypes, telling me that pointed when what you from going overseas – contrary to popular Trey Gregory* the French are rude or culture, you need to get doesn’t look like belief, airfare isn’t always thousands of dol-
A&E editor the Germans are strict delve into it as deeply Domino’s. lars, and you don’t have to stay in a five-star Rae Jefferson rule-followers who can’t as you can.” Don’t go to Ger- hotel to experience another culture. In fact, have any fun. many and be loud and it’s better if you don’t. Don’t write it off as an Sports editor Shehan Jeyarajah* I inevitably counter Jenna Press | Copy editor obnoxious and expect impossible dream. their statements with people from their more Traveling overseas with an open mind Photo editor “For fear of becoming complacent, Carlye Thornton the question, “Well, reserved culture to re- will give you a more accurate world view my level of entertainment and have you actually BEEN spond in kind. They and a broader perspective. You’ll end up Web editor Eric Vining* eagerness to go nonstop comes at to that country?” I can’t decide which won’t. You have no right to be offended. with a new outlook on the world, the best answer frustrates me more – when they Don’t go to any country without learn- stories and unforgettable memories. Multimedia Producer the expense of my health. Not such haven’t actually experienced the culture ing a word of their language and expect At some point, everyone should visit Richard Hirst a smart trade-off.” they’re judging or when I’m told haughtily them to treat you with respect. Most likely, a foreign country, and let it expand their Broadcast producer that yes, of course they have been, and their they will, but if you didn’t put any effort at minds and change their lives for the better. Alexa Brackin* opinion still holds. I just don’t get how that’s all into learning how to communicate with Jenna Press is a junior journalism and Asst. broadcast producer - Tyler senior Taylor Griffin possible. the people whose culture you’re there to ex- professional writing double major from Madi Miller Lariat blogger Visiting a foreign country is one of the perience, you don’t deserve it. Ramstein, Germany. She is a copy editor for Copy editors most amazing, life-changing, eye-opening The stereotype of the ugly American the Lariat. Jenna Press experiences there is. If you let it, it will tourist cannot be applied to everyone, but
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Sports writers Cody Soto Jeffrey Swindoll Christian films don’t need to be substandard Photographers I have never been a fan of Christian mov- times its production budget. loosely related to a familiar Bible story. Constance Atton ies. You know the ones I’m talking about. “God’s Not Dead,” also based on a book, This drives me crazy. Skye Duncan Kevin Freeman They almost always have obnoxiously direct made over $60 million in domestic gross, 30 A large part of being a Christian is spread- dialogue, underestimating the intelligence of times its production cost. Both of these mov- ing the word of God to others. Movies happen Cartoonist the audience to interpret the message on their ies provided a great return on their invest- to be one of the best ways to reach large audi- Asher F. Murphy own. They feel more like propaganda than ments despite poor reviews on popular rating ences. Christian movies should make more of Ad representatives artistic expression. I can’t stand them. “Soul websites like Rotten Tomatoes. an effort to create quality films that secular -au Taylor Jackson Surfer” soul-sucked my desire to live for the “God’s Not Dead” got a 17 percent critics diences will enjoy without feeling like the Bible Jennifer Kreb Danielle Milton entirety of its 106-minute run time. approval rating and “Heaven is for Real” got is being shoved down their throat. Lindsey Regan The majority of films promoting the Chris- a 46 percent critics approval rating. Despite By creating terrible movies, non-Christians
Delivery tian agenda have less than a 50 percent critics critics’ overall poor reception, audiences rated are more likely roll their eyes and scoff or not Noe Araujo rating on Rotten Tomatoes, yet in 2014 Hol- the films at 81 percent and 68 percent respec- see the movie at all than accept the intended Emily Ward lywood will have released more biblical-based February. In its opening weekend the film made tively. “Noah,” on the other hand, got a 77 per- message. or Christian themed movies than in the last 11 $26.5 million, a much higher number than cent approval rating from critics and just a 44 It’s not terrible to like a movie just because *Denotes a member of years combined. The year has been coined “The originally predicted by BoxOffice.com. percent approval rating from audiences. it’s “feel good” but at some point we need to say, the editorial board Year of the Bible.” “Noah,” Darren Aronofsky’s take on one of For the same reasons “Son of God” thrived, “Carrie Underwood, your love of Jesus is not a It is no secret that the underlying reason the most widely known biblical stories, did not “Noah” failed. The atheist director claimed that compelling enough reason to pretend to be an why any movie gets the green light in Holly- perform nearly as well. Despite boasting big his version of the story would be “the least bib- actress. We as an audience deserve better.” Opinion wood is because someone believes the film will names like Russell Crowe and Emma Watson, lical film ever made.” Secular audiences don’t care about the mes- make money, but what about this year caused its total domestic gross only ended up at $101 The Christian community blasted the mov- sage; they care about the delivery. It is possible The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader view- movie executives to believe that movie with million, $75 million short of the production ie, spreading word across the Internet warning to make a movie with a Christian message with- points through letters Christian themes would be a good investment? budget. fellow brethren not to hand over money to what out resorting to c-list actors and Sunday school to the editor and guest Part of the reason is the success of the 2013 “Son of God” featured relatively unknown was summed up as a gross misinterpretation of screenplays. Take “Bruce Almighty” and “The columns. Opinions History Channel mini series “The Bible.” Each actors and had a much smaller scale than the Bible. Each weekend, the box office polls Shawshank Redemption” as examples. Both expressed in the Lariat week an average of 100 million people tuned “Noah,” yet it made back its entire budget plus showed drastic drops in attendance. films contain prevalent Christian themes but are not necessarily those in to watch. The finale captivated more viewers $22 million just in domestic gross alone. These numbers indicate Christian audiences are executed in a way that non-Christians can of the Baylor Board than top rated shows “Game of Thrones” and On the other end of the spectrum, mov- don’t care so much for the quality of a movie watch them and not feel like a third wheel. of Regents, Baylor “The Walking Dead.” ies with Christian themes without roots in the so much as the message. They would gladly Julia Eckardt is a senior film and digital me- administration or the Student Publications The same team that worked on “The Bible,” Bible did incredibly well. “Heaven is for Real,” sit through a sub-standard film with a heavy- dia major from Alexandria, Va. She is a reporter Board. including producer Mark Burnett, came to- based on a best-selling book by the same name, handed, yet positive reinforcement of their be- for the Lariat. gether once again and released “Son of God” in made over $91 million dollars, more than seven liefs week after week than see a tent-pole film The Baylor Lariat THURSDAY | OCTOBER 2, 2014 3 News Baylor ranked among greenest universites By Ryan Finn dium by SaveOnEnergy. started to get involved “I brought some of my students Reporter com. “Although the new with the sustainability ef- from the sustainability student ad- stadium isn’t LEED cer- fort. visory board, and just had them Baylor ranks 21st of the 25 AP tified, it has many green “I think Baylor looked share some of their experiences,” preseason college football teams features including spe- at this a couple years back Getterman said. “It wasn’t just me in terms of eco-friendliness, ac- cial toilet floats, high- and thought, ‘Hey, we lecturing the audience up there, cording to a ranking published by efficiency lights and low- can get out in front of but rather students to students, SaveOnEnergy, a company that flow water fixtures.” this, or we can look back and peers to peers, which I believe connects consumers to energy- Smith Getterman, in five years and think we resonates more with the student efficient plans. assistant director of should have done some- body.” The criteria for the list includes sustainability and spe- thing about it,’” he said. Doerre said he’s been impressed stadium sustainability efforts, the cial projects, said being Getterman said he with the amount of recycling bins number of active green organiza- named to the list is a sig- believes that by using that have been placed all around tions, waste diversion rates, the nificant accomplishment social media to advertise campus and over by McLane Sta- Lariat File Photo percentage of budget spent on and a step in the right The eco-friendly design of McLane Stadium was an important consideration in naming Baylor some of their efforts, he’s dium. locally grown or organic foods direction. 21 out of the nation’s top 25 greenest football universities, according to SaveOnEnergy. able to reach out to the “I think we’ve done a good job and the amount of environmental “It’s a huge honor for student in ways that are of putting out recycling bins every- studies degrees offered. us to receive recognition orities of the sustainability depart- as it is something that students are familiar to them. where you look,” he said. “There Baylor is one of only two Texas like this,” Getterman said. “The fact ment. familiar with. “We really want to meet stu- are almost as many, if not more, schools to appear on the list, which that we’re a small Baptist school in “We really focus on the user “My office will go out and chalk dents where they are,” he said. “I recycling bins than there are trash was released earlier this semester. Texas, and we’re keeping up with experience, which is something I on sidewalks,” he said. “Whether it was once a student at Baylor, so I cans.” The other school was Texas A&M these large schools all across the spend a lot of time working on and be reminders to recycle or quotes have an idea of what the student Doerre said that Baylor has University, which ranked fourth. country, that’s something I’m very thinking about,” he said. “The user that will inspire someone to live a experience is like.” made it easy for fans to recycle and “Baylor’s new football stadium, proud of.” experience is vital, so we want to little bit more creation-friendly.” Being able to effectively com- hopefully they take advantage of McLane Stadium, was designed Getterman said that appealing make everything as user-friendly Sean Doerre, assistant direc- municate with students is some- that. to be a greener facility with eco- to students or families of students as possible.” tor of athletic communications for thing that Getterman said is cru- “We can all do the little things friendly additions,” according to that might come to campus or a Getterman said that chalking Baylor, said when he was in school cial, especially when he had the to make Baylor a better place and the analysis of the McLane Sta- football game is one of the top pri- on sidewalks has been a success, four years ago, Baylor had just chance to speak at chapel last year. the world a better place,” he said.
Secret Service chief resigns after security lapses
By Eileen Sullivan down after her poorly received tes- Division, would come out of re- confidence in my ability to run the Alicia A. Caldwell timony to Congress a day earlier tirement to lead the Secret Service agency.” Associated Press — and revelation of yet another se- temporarily. She said she met Johnson and curity problem: Obama had shared Taking further steps to restore “after that discussion I felt this was WASHINGTON — Secret Ser- an elevator in Atlanta last month trust in the agency, Johnson also the noble thing to do.” vice Director Julia Pierson abruptly with an armed guard who was not outlined an independent inquiry Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, a resigned Wednesday in the face of authorized to be around him. into the agency’s operations. leader of the congressional inqui- multiple revelations of security That appeared to be the last That trust was shaken by a se- ry, called her resignation “the right breaches, bumbling in her agency straw that crumbled trust in her ries of failures in the agency’s criti- thing to do.” and rapidly eroding confidence leadership in the White House. cal job of protecting the president. Support for the Secret Service that the president and his family Earnest said Obama and his staff Republicans quickly served no- director unraveled quickly after were being kept safe. did not learn about that breach un- tice that Pierson’s resignation and her defensive testimony Tuesday, President Barack Obama “con- til just before it was made public in the inquiry ordered by Johnson which left key questions unan- cluded new leadership of that news reports Tuesday. would not end their investigation. swered. agency was required,” said spokes- Homeland Security Secretary In an interview with Bloom- Rep. Elijah Cummings said in man Josh Earnest. Jeh Johnson announced that Jo- berg News after her resignation multiple interviews Wednesday High-ranking lawmakers from Associated Press seph Clancy, retired head of the was announced, Pierson said she that Pierson was no longer the best Secret Service Director Julia Pierson testifies Tuesday on Capitol Hill. both parties had urged her to step agency’s Presidential Protective recognized that “Congress has lost person to lead the Secret Service. Fall festival to promote exercise, healthy lifestyle By Elly Spencer festival will serve as a tool to help Baylor received its largest class lor she has seen a change in the they leave home. way for people to see what they are Reporter educate incoming freshmen about in its 169-year history this August, time she has available to stay fit. “Most freshmen have a hard paying for before they just pur- ways to stay active during a new with enrollment surging nearly “I have always been so fit and time balancing their schedules at chase their membership.” Baylor Fitness will give the uni- and hectic period of their lives. 13 percent from last year. This in- weight wasn’t a huge issue for me,” first, which can then lead to poor Davis said the event seeks to en- versity’s freshmen a chance to min- Davis said that while they are crease beats the 2010 freshman Abernethy said. She said she uses a exercise and dieting habits,” Aspy courage freshmen to try the many gle and learn healthy habits today focusing on the freshmen popu- enrollment record of 3,259 indi- majority of her leisure time in be- said. Group X and Bearobics classes of- in an effort to help them combat lation with this event, anyone on viduals. tween classes at work. The festival will be an opportu- fered, motivate them to work out the dreaded freshman 15. campus is welcome to attend. The festival will consist of exer- Instructors and staff for the nity for programs offered through together and give them a way to For the first time, the depart- “One of the biggest reasons cise classes, snacks and door prizes. McLane Student Life Center the department to reach out to the find support on campus. ment will sponsor the Freshman that we want to put this event on Door prizes include a free Group X shared the same thoughts on these underclassmen of Baylor and to “It’s much more fun working Fall Festival from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. is because we realize that we have membership worth $50 and several difficulties. help them manage time and stress, out with a group of people instead today at the Minglewood Bowl a huge population of freshmen bundles of T-shirts, Baylor cups Austin junior Sheridan Aspy, a Aspy said. of just working out by yourself,” outside of Brooks Village. coming in,” Davis said. “We want and workout towels. yoga instructor for the event, said “I’m not sure most students Davis said. “Students are more Van Davis, assistant director to further our health mission to Austin freshman Amanda Ab- that many freshmen go through know what most of the classes of- likely to stay active with a group of for fitness and nutrition, said the them.” ernethy said since coming to Bay- dramatic lifestyle changes when fer,” she said. “It sounds like a great p e op l e .” The Baylor Lariat Nina Davis named to 4 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 2, 2014 the Preseason All-Big 12 News team. Page 8 Microsoft from Page 1 Ebola worries could keep some Dallas students home “The media you purchased from the bookstore, you can By Paul J. Weber parents left L.L. Hotchkiss Elemen- Dallas that Miles says the five stu- choose to load it on a PC or Mac Associated Press tary indicating that they might take dents attended. He said the district but not on iPad,” King said. “You no chances and keep their children is taking an “abundance of caution” can load this ProPlus on your Some nervous Dallas parents home the rest of the week. and would add more health work- iPad, iPhone or Android.” picked up their children early from “Kids pretty much touch every- ers to keep watch for symptoms King said students can use the school Wednesday after learning thing. Not everyone washes their among students. Office 365 Education as long as that five students attended class hands,” Pardo said. “It’s the conta- The district also planned to de- they are students enrolled at Bay- after possibly being exposed to the gious part that gets me worried.” ploy more custodial workers to the lor. first Ebola patient diagnosed in the Ebola isn’t contagious until campuses, which include another “After they graduate and Bay- U.S. symptoms appear, and then it can elementary school, two middle lor de-activates their email ac- School administrators urged spread only by close contact with schools and a high school. counts, they cannot continue to calm. None of the children have a patient’s bodily fluids. Pardo said “The students didn’t have any use it,” King said. “Because it’s a shown symptoms and are now that knowledge makes her feel bet- symptoms, so the odds of them product Microsoft offers to cur - being monitored at home, where ter — but her 8-year-old daughter, passing on any sort of virus is very rent students.” they are likely to remain for three Soriah, still left school early along low,” Miles said. Microsoft Associated Press weeks, Dallas Independent School with her cousin. Nonetheless, Texas Gov. Rick She said staff members at Bay- A little girls uses an umbrella for shade Wednesday as she walks District Superintendent Mike Tucked in a quiet neighbor- Perry acknowledged that “parents lor’s Information Technology Ser- past the entrance of Sam Tasby Middle School where children that Miles said. hood of tree-lined streets, Hotch- are being extremely concerned vices will be working with Micro- were exposed to an Ebola infected family member attend classes, But Marcie Pardo and other Office 365 soft to understand the new offer in Dallas. kiss is one of four campuses in about that development.” during the next couple of weeks. “This is a brand new product and we are still learning,” King free for said. “We expect it will be a great benefit for students.” Carl Flynn, director of mar- keting and communications for students information technology and uni- versity libraries, said ITS may start By Viola Zhou some promotions on campus after Reporter it gets more information about the offer. Microsoft has rolled out a new pro- He said students can still buy gram to students at Baylor and other the Microsoft Office disk at the qualifying schools a free Microsoft Of- bookstore. They can ask the book- fice 365 ProPlus package. store staff or call ITS help desk if The company announced the offer of they have questions about it. Microsoft 365 Education for Students on Students can sign up with Sept. 22. The free package includes the their Baylor email address and latest version of Word, Excel, Power- access the free Office 365 Pro- Point, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Plus at http://office.microsoft. Access. com/en-us/office-in-education- Baylor Bookstore has been offering free Microsoft Office 2013 for Win - dows system and Microsoft Office 2011 from Page 1 for Mac, but students need to pay $15Protest to cover the cost of the CD, said Becky King, associate vice president for infor- Earlier Wednesday, Secre- mation technology and deputy chief in-tary of State John Kerry, speak- formation officer. ing alongside Wang, said the U.S. King said students don’t need to pay believed Hong Kong should have for the CD cost to get the new package the “highest possible degree of that can be downloaded online. Theautonomy” and urged restraint by regular price of the package for non-authorities. students is $12 per month. Wang pushed back. He said She said the main advantage of Officethe protests are “China’s internal 365 ProPlus is it can be installed on up to affairs” and called on other coun- five computers or mobile devices. tries to respect its sovereignty. “I believe for any country, SEE MICROSOFT, page 4for any society, no one will al- low those illegal acts that violate public order. That’s the situation in the United States, and that’s the same situation in Hong Kong,” he said, adding that Hong Kong’s administration has the capability to handle the situation in accor- dance with law. The protesters say China is reneging on a promise that Hong Kongers would be allowed to choose their own leader starting in 2017. Obama and Kerry reit- erated U.S. support for so-called universal suffrage. Protesters warned Wednesday they will step up their actions if the territory’s top official doesn’t resign by Thursday, possibly oc- cupying several important gov- ernment buildings. Chinese state media indicated the government may be losing pa- tience with the protesters. China’s main TV broadcaster CCTV said all Hong Kong residents should support authorities to “deploy po- lice enforcement decisively” and “restore the social order in Hong Kong as soon as possible.” Wang is in Washington for two days to prepare for a Nov. 10-12 visit by Obama to a sum- mit of Asia-Pacific economies that China is hosting. Wang also met Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and was due to meet for a second time with Kerry Wednes- day evening. Protesters in Hong Kong have looked to the U.S. for moral sup- port. The White House responded Tuesday to an online petition, which garnered 196,000 signa- US, China speak publicly tures, for Obama “to press the Chinese government to honor its promise of democratic elections to the Hong Kong citizenry.” on differences over protest In its response, the White House said the legitimacy of Hong Kong’s leader would be “greatly enhanced” if there was “a genuine choice of candidates rep- resentative of the voters’ will.” To get a response, a petition has to gain 100,000 signatures. Richard Bush, a China expert at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, said the response went beyond past U.S. statements and implied that Bei- jing’s electoral plan would not confer legitimacy. He said China will be annoyed by the U.S. pub- licly raising its concerns over Hong Kong but won’t want the upcoming summit to be over- shadowed by a crackdown on protesters. Arts & Entertainment Thursday | October 2, 2014 The Baylor Lariat 5
Skye Duncan | Lariat Photographer Harmonies, Hymns, Hunger Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan perform as musical duo Hymns For Hunger Wednesday night in the Bill Daniel Student Center. The duo uses their music to raise awareness of and funds for hunger relief efforts around the world. Wednesday’s concert benefited children in Nicaragua and a nonprofit organization called Food for the Hungry. Lights, Camera, Sic’em Alum’s film to screen on campus tonight
By Julia Eckardt with the idea for the movie while Reporter touring for their documentary “Beware of Christians.” After Baylor graduate Will Bakke spending a lot of time on the in- will be on campus for a free side of the Christian entertain- screening of the movie “Believe ment circuit they felt like they Me” at 6:30 p.m. today in 101 knew the culture very well. Castellaw Communications “My cowriter and I came Center. up with the idea of what would Bakke is the film’s writer and happen if someone tried to take director, and will participate in a advantage of that culture,” Bakke Q&A with the audience follow- said. “We spent so much time ing the movie. with Christians and inside the The movie centers on four Christian entertainment indus- college seniors who find them- try that we thought that would selves in need of tuition money. be a pretty fun idea to explore.” They begin a fake Christian Bakke said he initially hopes charity to raise the funds and audiences will find the film -en eventually get swept up in their tertaining, and any thought that lies. it provokes about the power of Though the movie has a platforms will be considered ic- Christian backdrop, Bakke in- ing on the cake. sists it is not a Christian film. “It kind of helps people take “Sometimes you can make a step back and think about, movies and talk about things in ‘Why do I believe the things that religion that don’t push an agen- I believe?’” Bakke said. da above story, and that’s where Bakke, raised in Dallas, grew we think our movie is different up in the Bible Belt. As a Chris- than other films that deal with tian himself, he wanted to make faith based issues,” Bakke said. sure that the jokes did not target “Rather, we sought to tell a re- Christian beliefs, but rather the ally great story, and we want the culture of believers. story to be first and foremost.” “I think anytime you talk Bakke graduated in 2011 and about religion and politics has since directed two award you’re going to get backlash,” winning documentaries, and Bakke said. “You’re going to get now a feature film. He worked people that disagree with your on all three films with friend and view point but just like the say- co-writer Michael Allen. ing goes there is no such thing Bakke and Allen came up as bad press.”
Courtesy photo Baylor alumnus Will Bakke directs on the set of the film “Believe Me.” There will be a free screening of the movie at 6:30 p.m. today in 101 Castellaw Communications Center. Bakke wrote and directed the re- ligious satire, and will participate in a Q&A following the movie. The Baylor Lariat 6 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 2, 2014 A&E Flyleaf to rock Common Grounds
By Madison Miller pearance at the popular Common Reporter Grounds. May said she is proud of all the With a brand new album released music on their new album, but “Head and a new lead vocalist, Flyleaf is Underwater” and “Marionette” have bringing something different to Com- special places in her heart. mon Grounds tonight. Torregrossa said the crowd can ex- Flyleaf, an alternative rock band pect to see a solid performance from from Temple, is promoting its new- the group. est album, “Between the Stars.” The May said crowds can expect to en- band’s first stop on a national tour is joy music from all stages of Flyleaf’s the coffe shop Common Grounds, lo- existence. cated at 1123 S. 8th St. “We will be giving it our all up “We just thought they’d be a really there,” May wrote. “We have chosen good fit,” said Taylor Torregrossa, live a set list chock full of selections from events coordinator for the coffee shop. all past Flyleaf albums as well as some “We’ve been trying to find a way to new music from our album ‘Between reach back out to that Waco-y target the Stars.’” market. That was another one of the A typical show day for May in- reasons.” cludes a run or yoga, radio visits and As Texas natives, the band mem- press, sound checks and then show bers felt Common Grounds was an time. appropriate venue. “I love to explore the city we are “Waco is a good place for our tour in,” May wrote. “There are so many to start since the band is from Texas,” gems you can find between coffee Flyleaf vocalist Kristen May wrote in shops, vintage shops and restaurants.” an email to the Lariat. “Hopefully lots When May has a day off, she rests, of friends and fans will show up.” paints, plays soccer and reads. Torregrossa said this group is a lit- “I like to try and get outside if pos- tle more hard rock than what the cof- sible,” May wrote. fee shop usually features, but the staff To purchase tickets, visit cgwaco. Courtesy photo is excited about it. ticketfly.com or purchase them at the Rock band Flyleaf will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Common Grounds, located at 1123 S. 8th St. Waco is the band’s first stop on its fall tour. This will be Flyleaf’s first ap- door for $19. New Mexico Priceless artwork recovered constructing ‘singing road’ from late dictator’s home Associated Press
TIJERAS, N.M. — New Mexico By Oliver Teves paintings in connection with a civil suit seeking to transportation officials are hop- Associated Press recover the Marcos wealth, which has been estimated ing a “singing road” along historic to be in the billions of dollars. Route 66 will curb speeding. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine govern- Bautista said the seizure of the paintings was nec- Tigress Productions is creat- ment seized 15 paintings from the former home of essary before they “disappear or are hidden away.” ing the road between Albuquerque late dictator Ferdinand Marcos as it tries to recover The recovered items were taken to the central bank and the mountain community of 156 artworks — including ones by Van Gogh, Monet for safekeeping. Tijeras for a new National Geo- and Michelangelo — accumulated from his alleged He said his agency will seek help from interna- graphic Channel series dubbed ill-gotten wealth, an official said Wednesday. tional auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s to de- “Crowd Control” that will debut in The paintings were recovered Tuesday from Mar- termine the paintings’ authenticity. November. cos’ old residence in San Juan city in metropolitan Bautista said the civil trial will continue until the The road uses a series of rumble Manila, said the head of the agency tasked to recover court decides who should own the paintings. strips to create music. The driver wealth amassed by Marcos during his 20-year rule. “The position of the government is this is part of will hear the tune as long as the Andres Bautista, chairman of the Presidential ill-gotten wealth and should be returned to the gov- speed limit is obeyed. Commission on Good Government, said court sher- ernment and the people,” he said, citing a Supreme There are only a few such “sing- iffs also tried to seize paintings from a condominium Court decision. The 2003 ruling said the Marcoses’ ing roads” in the world. belonging to Marcos’ widow, Imelda. He said the wealth in excess of their total legal income of around Aside from getting drivers to sheriffs were kept waiting outside for an hour, and $304,000 from 1965 to 1986 was presumed to be ill- slow down, state Transportation when they entered they saw her crying and found gotten. Secretary Tom Church says the only empty walls and hooks that once held paintings. Marcos died in exile in Hawaii in 1989 without rumble strips will keep drowsy Bautista said sheriffs and National Bureau of In- admitting any wrongdoing during his presidency. drivers from falling asleep at the vestigation agents also went to Imelda Marcos’ con- Bautista said earlier this year that Philippine au- wheel. gressional office and to the Marcos family’s ancestral thorities have recovered more than $4 billion of an
He says the goal of the experi- Associated Press home in northern Ilocos Norte province. He said he estimated $5 billion to $10 billion amassed by the ment is to change driver behavior in This painting is one of 15 that were seized Tuesday from the former home is awaiting their reports. Marcoses. That includes $712 million from Marcos’ a fun way by giving them a reward of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, a Philippine government of- The commission obtained a court order this secret Swiss bank accounts, he said. for obeying the speed limit. ficial said Wednesday. week imposing a “writ of attachment” on the 156
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By Cody Soto lowed a season-high 19 blocks from the Red Tech timeout following a kill by Staiger. Bay- Sports Writer Raiders. lor did not let up and capitalized on the Red Junior setter Amy Rosenbaum led all Raiders’ mistakes, taking the second set 25- Baylor volleyball dropped its Big 12 home players with 54 assists and added 14 digs of 17 and headed into the locker room tied 1-1 opener Tuesday night at the Ferrell Center her own from the back row. in the match. with a five-set decision to Texas Tech 24-26, This is the second match during the sea- Baylor had a strong third set and used its 25-17, 25-21, 15-25, 13-15. son that Baylor has lost in five sets after lead- .324 hitting percentage compared to Texas The loss was the first time since Oct. 13, ing the match two sets to one. The previous Tech’s .184 to stay in front the entire set. 2004, that the Bears dropped a match against match was against LSU on Sept. 20. Both teams hustled late in the set and Texas the Red Raiders in Waco. “When we have a match 2-1, we need to Tech was forced to call a timeout after Bay- “[Texas Tech] played awesome defense. clamp down and put it away,” head coach Jim lor pulled ahead 23-21. A block by Hill in the They kept a lot of rallies going, especially Barnes said. front court ended the set 25-21 and the Bears towards the end,” junior hitter Andie Malloy Baylor (10-6, 1-1 Big 12) and Texas Tech went up 2-1 in the match. said. “They were very smart and consistent, (14-1, 2-1 Big 12) stayed neck-and-neck dur- The Bears fell apart in the fourth set. They especially in the final two sets.” ing the first set and exchanged the first 20 trailed 6-2 early in the set. The Red Raiders Malloy led the team with a career-high 22 points evenly 10-10. The Bears suffered from soared past Baylor and used a 15-2 run to stay kills and added 13 digs for her seventh dou- several service errors throughout the set and ahead for the rest of the set. The Bears were ble-double of the season. Junior middle hit- allowed the Red Raiders to pull ahead. Baylor unable to recover and quickly dropped the set Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer ter Adrien Richburg had an impressive .346 made a big effort and went on a 5-1 run to 25-15. Junior middle hitter Adrien Richburg is blocked at the net by two Texas Tech defenders. Baylor dropped a close match to Texas Tech 3-1 on Wednesday night. hitting percentage and contributed 13 kills in tie the set 24-24. A hitting error and a Texas “Coming into the fourth set, we definitely the loss. Tech block forced Baylor to drop the opening needed to come out strong especially since Freshman outside hitter Katie Staiger set 26-24. we were up 2-1 in the match,” Malloy said. shifted on the other side of the court and cially in the fourth set,” Barnes said. “They struggled Tuesday night after being named “We had our ruts where let them back in “It seemed like we just went through the mo- Texas Tech used a 7-1 run to get back in the played well and made some good adjust- Big 12 Rookie of the Week on Monday. and couldn’t get hits,” Richburg said. “Either tions and let the other team get on long runs. game. The Bears answered back and used a ments to their block.” Staiger finished with only seven kills and two the set was there and we didn’t get the kill or After tonight, it’s all about battling and not 4-0 run to pull ahead and stay in the match. Baylor looks to rebound from the loss as blocks in the loss. the set wasn’t there. It was a team effort and it taking any point for granted.” A block from the Red Raider front row ended they travel to Fort Worth to face Big 12 foe Sophomore middle hitter Sam Hill led wasn’t there at times.” The deciding set initially went in the the match 15-13 and made Baylor drop the TCU Saturday morning at the TCU Recre- at the net with eight blocks. Baylor totaled a The Bears quickly bounced back and took Bears’ favor 6-2 and the Red Raiders called match 3-2. ation Center. First serve is set for 11 a.m. season-high 15 blocks as a team but also al- a 12-7 lead in the next set and forced a Texas a timeout. From then on, the momentum “Texas Tech had some hustle plays espe- Baylor soccer continues Big 12 play against TCU By Jeffrey Swindoll cus in on one team.” down the wing and cross which is the Horned Frogs. KU beat TCU 2-0 out two shots on goal in the entire game at home this season and have Sports Writer The Bears are riding momen- what we always try to do. We have a on Sunday, putting things into per- match, which extended longer than only conceded a goal once at Betty tum from their dominant 2-0 win lot of people who can finish and a lot spective for the Horned Frogs. most matches thanks to the two Lou Mays Field. Baylor has outscored Baylor soccer opened its Big 12 over Iowa State on Sunday. The loss of different goal scorers this season. “Every game is important, so we’ll overtime periods. Strangely enough, the opposition 15-1 at home in 2014. schedule with two games last week- against Kansas gave the Bears some They have to mark everyone, there’s approach this game kind of like we the 2-0 loss against Kansas, the Baylor has an offense firing on all end. The Bears will only have one lessons to learn from, but the effort not just one person they have to do every other game,” senior forward match that the Horned Frogs lost, cylinders after the Iowa State match. game this weekend when they face and teamwork could not have been single out. That helps everybody get Natalie Huggins said. “We’ll prepare was much closer when comparing The Bears are involving all play- TCU on Friday. better over the weekend, Jobson said. a little bit of space.” the same way and go from there.” the total shots and shots on goal in ers in the attack and incorporating “From a coaching standpoint, That gives the Bears a boost of con- TCU had a bumpy opening in the West Virginia and Kansas are the West Virginia match. a healthy rotation of second string it’s great to have one team to focus fidence, heading into their only one- Big 12 last week. After a surprising without a doubt the conference’s “I think they’ll be able to go both players into the lineup. Across the on,” Baylor co-head coach Paul Job- game weekend of the season. 0-0 draw with the defending confer- two juggernauts right now; it was ways like most teams. They definitely board, a sentiment of unity and self- son said. “When you’re going into a “Everybody’s connecting pretty ence champion West Virginia, the an accomplishment for TCU to keep will be strong in the defense, but we lessness is part of the team’s chemis- weekend with two games, you kind well,” senior forward Justine Hovden Horned Frogs had high hopes for WVU scoreless in the 0-0 draw. have to be ready for their attack,” try and overall strength, Jobson said. of have to scout two games at a time. said. We’ve been able to get some their match against Kansas on Sun- WVU outshot TCU 29-6. Huggins said. Baylor plays TCU at 7 p.m. Friday This week, as a staff, we can really -fo numbers forward, and get the ball day. The Jayhawks were too much for The Horned Frogs only cranked The Bears have only lost one at Betty Lou Mays Field. The Baylor Lariat 8 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 2, 2014 Sports Big 12 Roundup: Conference play gets into gear
By Cody Soto ningback Samaje Perine rushed for off its 45-33 loss to No. 4 Okla- Sports Writer three touchdowns in the second homa on Sept. 20 in Morgantown. half to separate the teams. Quar- Despite having two interceptions, Iowa State (1-3, 0-2) at No. 21 terback Trevor Knight had 205 quarterback Clint Trickett threw Oklahoma State (3-1, 1-0) passing yards and one interception for 376 yards and two touchdowns Iowa State looks to win its first in the victory. in the loss. Receivers Kevin White Big 12 matchup as it travels to The Horned Frogs shut out and Mario Alford went for 173 Stillwater, Okla., to face Oklaho- in-state rival SMU Saturday. TCU yards and 101 yards, respectively. ma State on Saturday morning in posted 614 offensive yards over the Kansas and West Virginia kick Boone Pickens Stadium. Mustangs, and quarterback Trev- off at 3 p.m. The Cyclones took a 49-28 loss one Boykin led with 280 passing to No. 7 Baylor on its home turf yards and four touchdowns for the Texas Tech (2-2, 0-1) at No. 23 Saturday night. Iowa State was win. Running back B.J. Catalon Kansas State (3-1, 1-0) only able to put up 339 total offen- ran for 114 yards and added one Texas Tech travels to Manhat- sive yards against the Bears behind touchdown for the Horned Frogs. tan, Kan., to face No. 23 Kansas quarterback Sam B. Richardson. Oklahoma and TCU put their State on Saturday night in Bill Sny- Richardson has 212 passing yards perfect records on the line as they der Family Stadium. for two touchdowns and one inter- kick off at 2:30 p.m. The game will The Red Raiders are on a two- ception in the game. be televised on FOX. game losing skid and He also led the team have not won a game with 99 rushing yards since Sept. 6 against Carlye Thornton | Lariat Photo Editor in the loss. UTEP. They are com- Sophomore forward Nina Davis (13) and junior point guard Niya Johnson (2) defend a Texas Tech player Oklahoma State ing off a 45-35 loss to during Baylor’s win on Jan. 29. Davis was named Preseason All-Big 12 and Johnson was honorable mention started out Big 12 play on No. 21 Oklahoma State heading into the 2014-15 season. Saturday with a 45-35 win in Stillwater on Satur- over Texas Tech in Stillwater. day. Quarterback Davis The Cowboys rallied be- Webb had 374 passing hind quarterback Daxx yards, four touchdowns Davis, Johnson named All-Big 12 Garman, who threw and two interceptions for 370 yards and four against the Cowboys. By Shehan Jeyarajah in leading Baylor to the Big 12 captured Big 12 Preseason Play- touchdowns in the Two Texas Tech re- Sports Editor Tournament championship. er of the Year. Others named win. Marcell Ateman ceivers also posted Davis’ breakout game came Preseason All-Big 12 include received for 130 yards to lead Kansas (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) at 106 and 100 receiving yards Two Baylor women’s basket- in the first round of the NCAA Kansas’ Chelsea Gardner, TCU’s the wide receiver rotation for the West Virginia (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) in the loss. ball players received Preseason Tournament against Western Zahna Medley and Texas’ Nneka Cowboys. Kansas looks for its first win No. 23 Kansas State plays host All-Big 12 honors, the Big 12 an- Kentucky. The freshman scored Enemkpali. Oklahoma State and Iowa State over a conference foe as it travels in its third-straight home game nounced Wednesday morning. 32 points and grabbed 10 re- Baylor women’s basketball will face off at 11 a.m. on FOX to Morgantown, W. Va. to face this season, and is rolling off a Sophomore forward Nina bounds to lead Baylor to an 87- will open its season at 7 p.m. on Sports 1. West Virginia Saturday afternoon 58-28 win over the University of Davis was named to the Pre- 74 win to move on in the tourna- Nov. 4 against Midwestern State in Milan Puskar Stadium. Texas at El Paso on Saturday. The season All-Big 12 Team, while ment. University in Waco. The Lady No. 4 Oklahoma (4-0, 1-0 Big The Jayhawks look to play in Wildcats rallied for 451 offensive junior point guard Niya Johnson Playing in the same back- Bears will look to build off their 12) at No. 25 TCU (3-0) their first game without former yards and were led by quarter- was given honorable mention. court as All-American Odyssey surprise Elite Eight run in the Oklahoma travels to Fort head coach Charlie Weis after he back Jake Waters with 209 yards Davis was named 2014 Big 12 Sims, Johnson led the Big 12 2014 NCAA Tournament. Worth to play TCU at Amon G. was fired on Sunday. Kansas took and one passing touchdown in the Freshman of the Year and All- with 6.6 assists per game and The Lady Bears’ non-confer- Carter Stadium on Saturday after- a disappointing 23-0 loss at home win. Running back Charles Jones Big 12 First Team after averaging the nation with a 4.0 assists-to- ence schedule is headlined by a noon to continue Big 12 play. against Texas on Saturday. Quar- contributed with 76 rushing yards 15.0 points and 8.9 rebounds per turnover ratio as a sophomore. road game against Kentucky on The Sooners took a 45-33 win terback Montell Cozart’s four in- and three touchdowns against the game on 59.5 percent from the With Sims gone and a bevy of Nov. 17, before opening confer- at West Virginia to open confer- terceptions took a toll on the team’s Miners. field; her rebounding and field young players on the perimeter, ence play on Jan. 13, 2015 against ence play on Sept. 20 in a tough offense and Kansas only received Texas Tech and No. 23 Kansas goal percentage led the Big 12. Johnson is poised to emerge as a Oklahoma State in Waco. Fifteen matchup. Both teams were tied 24- for 140 yards during the loss. State face off at 6 p.m. and will be Davis was named Big 12 leader on both ends of the floor games will be televised, includ- 24 at halftime, but freshman run- West Virginia looks to brush televised live on ESPNU. Championship Most Outstand- for Baylor. ing every home Big 12 contest. ing Player for here performance West Virginia’s Bria Holmes Big 12 Poll Big 12 sports editors rank the top football teams in the conference
1. Oklahoma (4-0, 1-0) 6. West Virginia (2-2, 0-1)
2. Baylor (4-0, 1-0) 7. Texas (2-2, 1-0)
3. Kansas State (3-1, 1-0) 8. Texas Tech (2-2, 0-1)
4. Oklahoma State (3-1, 1-0) 9. Iowa State (1-3, 0-2)
5. TCU (3-0, 0-0) 10. Kansas (2-2, 0-1)
Voters: Shehan Jeyarajah, Baylor Lariat; Brian Hillix, Daily Kansan; Adam Suderman, Kansas State Collegian; Joe Mussatto, Oklahoma Daily; Kieran Steckley, Daily O’Collegian; Garrett Callahan, Daily Texan; Evan Watson, TCU 360