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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 Law School It’s all about aims to teach the numbers

the masses Sophomore creates to work on a theory that pro- new math concept vides a different way to solve the problem presented in The to help field of finance Black-Schole’s equation, which By Shanna Taylor By Sommer Ingram is used to evaluate option pric- Reporter Staff Writer ing in finance. He developed People’s Law three theorems that use an Open admission, no tuition Sophomore Myles Baker has equation to show an error asso- and only three hours of class School 2009 discovered that there is room ciated with applying finite dif- is hardly typical of law school, Course Listings for creativity in mathematics, ferences to the Black-Schole’s but that is just what the Baylor and this has led him to uncov- equation. Law School is offering Satur- Debt collectors ering a new way to look at parts “This is important because day morning as they hold the of finance. it tells us how reliable these People’s Law School. and the law “The reason I started study- estimates can be,” Baker said. The annual event, now in its ing math was because it sat- “Before, we couldn’t use any of fourth year, provides members Deceptive trade isfies my intellectual spirit,” these estimates because of pre- of the community with the practices law Baker said. “There’s a problem, vious mathematical papers that opportunity to take up to three and you solve it. Like in A Beau- have proved they are wrong.” different hour-long courses in E-commerce tiful Mind, his problem was Though the equation can’t areas of the law that affect their schizophrenia, but he saw it as technically be solved, Baker’s everyday life. Elder law just another problem to solve. theory is an important stepping “It is an entryway into the Despite the fact that math is stone to further discoveries. world of law for those who Employment law structured and analytical, that “ I t r e q u i r e s a t h o r o u g h u n d e r- don’t have any formal legal doesn’t mean there is no room standing of what finite differ- training,” said Will Hutson, a for creativity.” ences are,” he said. “It’s a mat- local lawyer and Baylor Law Family law I, II Baker is already engaging in ter of just manipulating what’s alumnus who teaches one of research as an undergraduate, going on. You have to anticipate the courses. “It answers a lot Finding the law and has come up with a new what the yield will be, and math of questions about why things mathematical concept with can help with that.” happen the way they happen. The judicial process the power to have a significant Originally an architecture It kind of demystifies the legal impact on the field of finance. major, Baker said he feels that profession as far as common Landlord/tenant law “This started out as some- his creative side has helped him areas of concern.” thing any calculus student can in his research efforts. The courses will be offered Personal bankruptcy Jacky Reyes/Lariat staff do,” he said. “Calculus is so “I’m a very analytical per- from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at fundamental. There are a lot of son—I like organization, but the Sheila and Walter Umphrey Small business Myles Baker recently discovered a mathematical concept as a sophomore at opportunities for anyone to get I respect creativity as well,” Law Center. Baylor University. interested and involved and to Baker said. “I didn’t want to They will be taught by law discover things.” school professors, local law- Traffic tickets In his studies, Baker began Please see BAKER, page 6 yers, and others from around the state. Wills and estate The first 120 people who planning arrive will receive a free copy of University of Houston law professor and ‘The People’s Lawyer’ Richard Alderman’s the Law, a course discussing Red Cross searching for help book “Know Your Rights.” ways to research law, will also The free event drew more be taught, though enrollment than 150 people last year, will be limited due to available Cross,” said Angie McFarland, “Everybody can be a hero,” The $100 dollars raised according to Patricia Wilson, a facilities. By Nick Dean financial development director McFarland said. “Whether that by a hero could buy: professor of law at Baylor and A Judicial Process course Staff writer for The Heart of Texas chapter. is a financial contribution or the organizer for the event. will offer an overview of the The 18-county group has volunteering in the commu- “People from all walks of life justice system. The American Red Cross, helped people throughout Cen- nity.” • 476 comfort kits con- participate. We have landlords Courses covering law in often seen as a global and local tral Texas by rendering aid dur- The campaign is a grassroots taining toiletries to disas- as well as tenants, employers as areas such as landlord/ten- hero for those in dire need of ing disaster times on a large and campaign aimed at local busi- ter victims who have lost well as employees, people with ant responsibilities, personal relief from natural disasters and small scale. The Red Cross also ness people, school groups, their homes interests in starting a business, bankruptcy, small businesses, other ailments, is in the mid- provides first aid and CPR train- church groups, civic clubs and • 28 sleeping cots or 198 people who are going through traffic tickets and wills and dle of a search for members of ing for community members. individuals. blankets for disaster vic- a divorce or looking to adopt estate planning will also be the community to step up and More specifically, the Red The local chapter’s goal is tims who must sleep in a a child,” Wilson said. “It really offered. ensure the future of the non- Cross provides special services set at $50,000. All that is raised shelter just depends on where people Space is limited in some of profit organization. for military families and their will go directly to the support are in life.” the courses, Wilson said, but As a national organization, communication with loved ones. of Red Cross work in Central • 8,800 “Are You Ready This year the 14 courses prospective attendees can reg- the American Red Cross was The organization has provided Texas such as disaster relief for a Tornado?” bro- being offered deal with areas ister online until 5 p.m. Thurs- honored in a Presidential Proc- more than 1,685 local military and, especially in the Heart of chures for distribution to such as how to deal with debt day to ensure they will have a lamation signed by President families and soldiers with emer- Texas, assistance for victims of local residents collectors and what role the place. Barack Obama Tuesday. The gency communication services. house fires. • Infant formula and sup- law plays in it, deceptive trade “Anywhere you turn in our proclamation officially declared “We are the only organization “Our main budget is in plies for 20 babies after a practices like shoddy home society your going to come up March as Red Cross Mont h. This t h a t c a n s u p p o r t t h e D e p a r t m e n t disaster relief,” McFarland said. disaster repairs and deceptive car sales against some kind of law that was the 66th time the month of of Service to Armed Forces,” “House fires and tornadoes are and e-commerce and legal poli- you’re going to have to deal March has been named in honor McFarland said. “We are able to common in our area. ” • Shoes for 50 disaster cies encountered on the Inter- with or navigate,” said Bran- of the organization. help soldiers that are overseas When covering 18 counties victims or clothing for 9 net. don Kinard, a student volun- The Heart of Texas Area in good or bad situations, such within Central Texas, house individuals. Other sections will address teer from the law school who is Chapter of the American Red as a hospitalization of a family fires are frequent. • Food and groceries for elder law, including guardian- helping to organize the event. Cross began the American Red member or a new birth.” “We see about 20 to 30 house up to 10 families of three ship and Medicaid planning, “The People’s Law School is an Cross Heroes Campaign, their As the Red Cross looks to fires on average in a month,” J.P. in one week employment law, two sections opportunity for an individual largest direct fundraising effort, maintain its volunteer work, it DeMerritt said. DeMeritt is the of family law, one dealing in our community to come and at the beginning of March. is looking toward communities Emergency Services director for • Minor building repairs to with divorce and protective “Our goal is to get 50 com- and the heroes within that are make habitable to homes orders and the other with munity members committed ready to help keep the organiza- damaged by disaster child custody issues. Finding Please see LAW, page 6 to raising $1,000 for the Red tion afloat. Please see HELP, page 6 President wants to shift resources to SW border

By Devlin Barrett and Eileen President Barack Obama’s first to be a good one, because that for approval to shift tens of mil- Sean Smith, a spokesman for Another official familiar with Sullivan moves to boost federal security will have a residual good impact lions of dollars from enforcing the Department of Homeland the plans said the Immigra- The Associated Press on the U.S. side of the border. on the United States,” Holder workplace immigration laws Security, denied such a request tion and Customs Enforcement The nation’s top law enforce- said. to the anti-cartel efforts along would be made and said it was Agency, known as ICE, will be WASHINGTON — The ment officer, Attorney Gen- It was not immediately clear the Southwest border, accord- never under consideration. shifting more than 90 officers to Obama administration is pre- eral Eric Holder, told reporters if Holder would travel to Mexico ing to a person familiar with One official, who spoke on the border. The official request- paring to send federal agents to Wednesday he would visit Mex- with Homeland Security Secre- the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity, said ed anonymity because the plan the Southwest border as rein- ico in early April to meet with tary Janet Napolitano, who is condition of anonymity because Homeland Security officials has not yet been announced. forcements in the fight against Mexico’s president and attorney headed there around the same officials have not yet made the have been discussing for the The additional immigration Mexican drug cartels, even as general about the cartel vio- time. request to Congress. past week different ways to agents could double the size of officials consider taking money lence. President Obama is also Such a request could face stiff respond to growing violence an ongoing ICE task force that from one immigration enforce- “Our two nations are bound scheduled to visit Mexico next resistance from lawmakers who along the border. The idea of has been working with other ment program and using it to by more than just a common bor- month. want that money spent inves- shifting money from enforce- fight cartel-related crime. der and we want to make sure Immigration officials are tigating employers who know- ment of workplace immigration The deployments are part of that the fate of Mexico turns out considering asking Congress ingly hire illegal immigrants. laws came out of those talks. Please see BORDER, page 6

Every time you turn on the No doubt, hours of discus- months. are living in. To think that many My hope is that students news, the situation involving sion and debate will go into Do we see the disconnect? will be living on this amount for would not tolerate this exces- our economy seems darker then deciding who organizations point To me, I see this over-blown the next year as they deal with sive spending, and would keep ever. The government is bailing will pair up with to build the Baylor tradition of building unemployment and the sinking their Baylor floats reasonable out yet another bank, the stock next great float, all with the of homecoming floats as the equiv- stock market and that Baylor and modest. Instead of exces- market is dropping another 10 thoughts of glory from winning alent of the excessive executive student organizations can sively flaunting the wealth of percent, the announcement of the “Judges Choice” award, view compensation banks had been rationalize spending this same this campus, organizations 20,000 more layoffs. which goes to the best float. b y p a u l g i e s e giving their executives before amount of resources on a float should be thankful for what One step onto the Baylor These talks will certainly the mortgage crisis of 2008. is a puzzle all in itself. they have think about giving campus, however, and one include which organization will friends will gather to discuss These executives, who are A s a f o r m e r t r e a s u r e r a n d v i c e to those who have lost so much would never know that we are work the hardest, which group the cuts needed to be made to part to blame for the economic president of my respected greek and who really need the help. in the worst recession since the can afford to build the master- keep the family functioning mess, also managed to earn organization, I understand how In President Obama’s speech Great Depression. piece that will attract new fresh- while Dad attempts to find a tens of millions of dollars in easy it is to get wrapped into t o Con g re s s on Feb. 24, he c a l le d Instead, the campus is abuzz men to their group, and which job that can pay the mortgage, salary and bonuses. these seemingly important Americans to make sacrifices about the daily lives of the stu- women/men will the most fun the car payments, all the while All this happened right as decisions. It is hard not to get for this country to recover from dents, all optimistically going to hang out with until 3 a.m. saving for when their kids start the government runs in to try wrapped into the “bubble.” the situation we have found about from class to class, event When the discussions and to head to college. and prop up the remains of the But, after spending 10 weeks ourselves in. Baylor organiza- to event. debates have ended, whether Other families will worry failing company. w o r k i n g i n D a l l a s o n a n a c c o u n t - tions are no exceptions. And, with All-University the group determines to work about paying for the mounting That makes me sick. ing internship, where I had to This fall, lets stand out for Sing ending a few weeks ago, together with another organiza- health care costs. But, the thought of organiza- work long hours with people the help we give to others, the next big decision to be tion or decides to build the float Still others will have to pull tions spending $8,000 or more, with real jobs in a real business not for a meaningless “judges made by university organiza- alone, all decisions come down mone y f rom t he i r deplet e d sto c k plus countless hours on a float environment, I realize just how choice” float. tions: who are we going pair up to one thing: winning. market accounts to pay off the to be displayed for maybe three massive that bubble is, and how with for building a float for the Meanwhile, around the rest electric bill that still seems to hours gives me the same feeling, it has created a skewed reality Paul Giese is a senior account- Homecoming Parade? of the country, families and be so much higher than last especially given the times we for many Baylor students. ing major from Fredericksburg.

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sation, sparked from one site By Lauren Hollon visit. Reporter I learned that black girls in black schools in the ‘50s and Editor’s note: This is a first- ‘60s had an entire class period person account of one student’s devoted to laundry when they spring break trip with Baylor’s reached the eighth grade. They Civil Right’s Tour. took laundry class to prepare for employment as maids. White Coming home to Waco after girls didn’t spend part of their spring break, I felt what can school days learning to wash, only be described as culture dry, starch and iron. shock. No, I didn’t visit a foreign I learned that racism is country. I didn’t even leave the incomprehensible to those who South. This year, I went on the haven’t grown up with it. There Civil Rights Tour. was a graduate student from I grew up in a small, north- China on the trip. It was hard east Texas town haunted by its to explain to her that Americans racist past. When people know murdered other Americans sim- Greenville, it’s often because ply because of the color of their of an infamous billboard that skin. This American fact of life was taken down decades ago. It we call “racism” was baffling read, “Greenville: The Blackest when viewed through the lens Land,The Whitest People.” I’m of another culture. not kidding. That being said, I saw pictures of children in my family – like any other – has Ku Klux Klan robes, learning its prejudices. When I called my how to hate others by watching parents to tell them I got back to their parents. Waco safely, the first thing my I listened to what minori- dad asked was, “So, did they fill ties had to say about affirmative your head with a bunch of pro- action, how injustice is still built paganda?” Courtesy Photos by Lauren Hollon into systems and how affirma- While it did not include tive action is necessary as long “propaganda,” the trip was nine Above: The Civil Rights Tour group gathers outside 16th St. Baptist Church, the as inequality of opportunity days of an almost-continuous site of an infamous bombing in Birmingham, Ala., in 1963. persists and individuals contin- stream of intense conversations ue to harbor prejudice in their on topics ranging from forms of Top Right: Volunteer Craig Willie (from left); Marianne Magjuka, coordinator of hearts. discrimination to the nature of service learning initiatives; and Christopher Mack, coordinator for off-campus I viewed Martin Luther King ministries, install sheetrock in a flood-damaged home in New Orleans. martyrdom. Jr. as a normal man. I walked Leaving the bus when we got Bottom Right: Participants in the Civil Rights Tour nap at Kelly Ingram Park in through his kitchen, past the home on Sunday was a bit unre- Birmingham, Ala., after a long day of touring museums during their spring break. stove where his wife cooked al. I had become close to my fel- dinner. I cried during a film of low travelers, and it would be tute for Racial Reconciliation, I groups, we talked about how we his mountaintop speech. I stood hard to communicate with oth- read part of a contest-winning look back with shame and anger five feet away from the concrete ers just how spring break had student essay on the prompt; at how Scripture was twisted balcony where he bled to death changed us. “Why should the races stay sep- to fit an agenda of discrimina- from a gunshot wound. A full discussion of every- arated?” tion. We wondered whether the I learned that white people thing this trip taught me is, The author of the essay was American church will someday don’t understand discrimina- of course, impractical. We vis- probably in high school. I only look with shame on how the tion like minorities do. We don’t ited eight museums, toured read a third of it, but the stu- Bible is used to deny certain feel like our entire race will two churches, heard five talks, dent’s first argument for segre- rights to homosexual couples be judged negatively if we say watched documentaries, read gation was based on the Bible. It today. something stupid. primary source documents and was well-written and, using its We discussed the tax breaks I learned that anyone who discussed what we thought and twisted logic, it made sense. As that accompany marriage, the tells you racism is no longer an how we felt about everything we I considered the logical progres- topic of adoption and the com- issue in America today hasn’t experienced. I’d like to point out sion of the student’s writing, I mandment to love versus the been listening. a few moments that represent realized that he probably didn’t ideas of holy living and enforc- Taking this trip and hav- my own overall experience. dream up the proofs himself. ing church discipline. My group ing these experiences was life We visited the University of His pastor stood in front of the had very mixed feelings about changing, but I don’t want the Mississippi, the site of famous pulpit one Sunday and taught these issues; most of us felt conversations to end. If a ran- riots that followed the enroll- the congregation that people internally conflicted and didn’t dom stranger asks for your ment of the university’s first with dark skin don’t deserve really know which side to take. thoughts on racism one day in black student, James Meredith. equality. And that was just one small the Bill Daniel Student Center, it In the archives of their Insti- Later that day in our small part of one particular conver- could very well be me.

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By Grant Thornhill some political ideas throughout Contributor his songs. To summarize — he hates Bush and loves Obama, Gorilla Zoe’s second solo which is undoubtedly a huge album “Don’t Feed Da Animals” surprise. is, at its core, prototypical main- He also has some clever lines stream rap — which can be good that make the album a tad better. or bad, depending on your taste I particularly liked one line from in music. “Untamed Gorilla”: “How you ride? Darth Vade, black Benz, ALBUMREVIEW black tint, black gator.” This short verse, unlike the majority There is no shortage of up- of the album, briefly caused me tempo beats, syncopated back- Associated Press to smile. ground “yeahs” and catchy cho- “Don’t Feed Da Animals” was released Although there isn’t one major rus lyrics on this album. I dis- Tuesday and is available for purchase flaw in Don’t Feed Da Animals agree with Zoe when he claims on iTunes. that makes it worse than any- that he is “too hood for MTV or thing from Young Jeezy or Young Stephen Green/Lariat staff BET” in the song “Hood Clap” — Joc, there’s very little that causes El Tapatio’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina serves Mexican, Tex-Mex and seafood from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, rather, the majority of the songs album, “Lost” leaves the listener it to stand out from the crowd. Wednesday and Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is located at 600 N. New on this album are perfectly suit- wandering through a labyrinth This isn’t necessarily a bad thing Road. ed for play on mainstream music of inane lyrics about losing one’s — I don’t think that Zoe is try- stations. mind. “I Got It” is a lesser clone ing to become the next Big or Pac “Echo” has the appeal of a of T.I.’s “Whatever You Like” — with this album. However, I do Hidden treasure proves tasty find Timbaland hit; “So Sick” has the solely comprised of references to believe that he could have made auto-tune smoothness of T-Pain designers like Gucci and Louis “Don’t Feed Da Animals” a more his wife, Jacinta, could afford to you might ask for another if you and “What It Is” (feat. Rick Ross) Vitton and talk of yachts and enjoyable record had he taken By Ashley Corinne Killough work in the restaurant industry. get the Taco Dinner, as the chefs has the pulsating quality of UGK planes. This song suffers from more risks a la Lil’ Wayne. Staff Writer There they moved their way up, don’t go shy on the grease. The or Three Six Mafia. the same cliché preoccupation Therefore, if you keep your learning the tricks of the trade Mexican yellow rice has the There isn’t one song on the with materialism that plagues radio locked to 97.9 The Beat and Sandwiched between Red and perfecting their homemade right texture — not too soft, not album that fails to deliver hard several other contemporary religiously watch 106 and Park, Wing Shoes and Wheel Chairs recipes, and on May 3, 1999, too stale. The refried beans are hitting beats and high production popular rap songs. Don’t get me then by all means go buy this Plus, El Tapatio resembles more they established El Tapatio in salty, thin and topped with a values that popular music fans wrong! I love “Bling Bling” by album if you haven’t already. of a glorified pawnshop than a Waco. thin layer of cheese. The prices crave. However, unlike Wayne’s Cash Money Millionaires — but However, if you’re looking Mexican restaurant. It sits on a Hospitality could easily be are comparable to commercial “The Carter III” or Kanye’s it’s been over 10 years since that for an innovative rap album that small strip of commercial land the family’s motto. The waiters chains but the service and decor “Graduation,” “Don’t Feed Da song was released and rappers warrants repeated listens even on New Road, with a parking are considerate and concerned conjure less imitated efforts in Animals” fails to provide enough like Gorilla Zoe are still dedicat- after the hype fades, look else- lot dimpled by potholes and over your enjoyment, checking capturing the festive charm of originality or substance material ing entire songs to clothes and where. cramped with limited spaces. in frequently and with sincer- la hacienda. to warrant repeated listens. ice. But its outside appearane over- ity. On Valentine’s Day, female On a Saturday night, the The first single from the To be fair, Zoe does scatter Grade: C shadows the more cheerful envi- guests received free flowers — mood especially was vibrant carnations, of course — as they with a packed bar and a mariachi RESTAURANTREVIEW waited to be seated, and every- band playing around the restau- Waco Civic Theatre to offer one got a special heart-shaped rant. The four-seater tables are ronment that waits inside. chocolate candy for dessert. set up in such a way where they The restaurant’s interior The six-page menu outlines a can be easily pushed together seems impossibly expansive for wide array of Tex-Mex favorites. for big groups. The arrangement tickling farce ‘The Foreigner’ its small façade. It includes two Popular dishes include the Taco is intimate, too. large sections in the front, a bar Salad, Chicken Enchiladas and Even when the tables are By Caley Carmichael just as a hobby,” Edds said. in the middle and another room El Grande, a large meal consist- separate, you’re still within Reporter “They are people who have regu- in the back. The colorful atmo- ing of two cheese enchiladas, arm’s reach of those sitting at lar jobs, but enjoy being on stage sphere swarms with mariachi one crispy taco, one guacamole the adjacent table. The tone is The Waco Civic Theatre will and performing.” band music, which keeps the chalupe, one queso tostada and less festive during lunchtime, invite audiences to see beyond Coleman said live theater is tempo for the wait staff’s rapid rice and beans — all for $10.69. with speaker music replacing stereotypes during its cachin- an art for the volunteers who pace. Oversized sombreros and Each table receives complimen- live music and sunlight replac- nating story of mistaken iden- participate. massive paintings of Mexican tary chips with a small cup of ing the nighttime-party mode. tity in Larry Schue’s “The For- “It is local people coming ranches adorn the orange and thin, sweet salsa. Warm home- One can more easily hear the eigner.” together to do what they love,” red walls. Pink, red and white made tortillas are provided register ka-chinging away at the The play is a comical account she said. carnations are found dotted upon request. And iced water front and the silverware clank- of seven people who convene in A stage performance, howev- around the restaurant — on the comes with a wedge of lime, not ing in the back. But the menu is a hunting lodge in Georgia. The er, is not the cast’s only role. walls, in the window seals, on lemon. still the same, the service just as story line snowballs from one “The cast also becomes the the tables. The décor is fitting Don’t expect any fancy dish- friendly. little lie — that Englishman and crew,” Coleman said. “We all for the culture it tries to model, ware or elaborate presentations. Overall, the restaurant is foreigner Charlie Baker cannot help with every aspect — lights, not overdone like On the Bor- The simple white plates remind satisfactory. While its outside speak English, director Joel Tay- costumes, backdrops.” der, not underdone like some you that you came for the fes- appearance doesn’t do it justice, lor said. The Waco production of “The knock-off in the North. tive environment, not a sophis- it nonetheless fills your expecta- “It is very entertaining and a Foreigner” will be in its original El Tapatio is the product of ticated meal. Portion sizes are tions of a family-friendly envi- very easy play to watch,” Waco form, Coleman said. a dream that started 34 years large and, if consumed entirely, ronment with good food. So, Civic Theatre president Dr. “The scripting is superb,” Stephen Green/Lariat staff ago in the mind of 19-year-old produce the over-stuffed feeling if you’re craving an authentic Tommy Edds said. “The story she said. “The lines flow very Jeremy Davis plays “Ellard” in “The Noel Jaimes Sr., who journeyed you usually have after leaving Tex-Mex fix, then El Tapatio is a line has a jokey premise and is well together and the characters Foreigner” at the Waco Civic The- from South Mexico to Texas in a Tex-Mex place. Burgers and good stop. But if you’re looking very enjoyable.” mesh very well. This play was a ater. 1975 with the hope of building fries also are on the menu, but for an extraordinary, overdone Assorted scandals and secrets joy to read: a big indicator that his own restaurant. Earning $5 the traditional dishes serve as San Antonio River Walk expe- among the resort visitors also the stage show will be very good a day as a fence hand, Jaimes the main attractions. While your rience, it may not be the place add laughs to the plot, actress as well.” and having new experiences,” saved up for years until he and silverware comes with a napkin, for you. Kathryn Coleman said. Cole- Taylor also praised “The For- he said. “You can either accept man, a Baylor classroom tech eigner” playbook. the differences and enjoy them specialist, plays the pregnant “I love Larry Shue’s writing,” or react out of fear and anger Catherine Simms, a Southern Taylor said. “It is full of wit, visu- with prejudice and reject them.” Belle with a vulgar tongue. al creations and wordplay.” Edds elected “The Foreigner” “Each person gets something Edds said producing the play to perform at his venue for a sec- different from Charlie, the for- takes five weeks of rehearsal ond time, he said. eigner,” Coleman said. “When before opening night. “It is a very well-known play, my character finds out that she “We rehearse and repeat per- very funny, a regional favorite,” is pregnant, she needs someone formances tons of times,” Tay- he said. “It was performed here to talk to and comically ends up lor said. “I remind my cast that several years ago and was a suc- confiding in him.” this is funny, so let it be funny. cess, so we decided to bring it Coleman said she enjoys Despite repetition, my cast gets back.” Performances start at being an unmannerly character energized when board members 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday. with a smutty script. come in and laugh during our Sunday’s matinee will be at 2:30 After being involved in the run-throughs.” p.m. and performances contin- Waco Civic Theatre for six years Coleman said she thrives on ue on to next weekend at 7:30 as a backstage lights and stage audience interaction. p.m. Tickets can be purchased manager, “The Foreigner” will “Getting energy from the at the Waco Civic Theatre box serve as Coleman’s first onstage spectators is a natural boost and office at 776-1591. Prices are $10 performance, she said. helps to bring my character to for adults and $8 for seniors and Other Baylor affiliates reign life,” she said.” students. in the seven-member cast. Taylor said Baylor students, Coleman offers a fair warn- Another faculty member and as well as other Waco residents, ing to audience members. two students will also take stage will enjoy “The Foreigner.” “If you come to this show you this weekend, Taylor said. “Almost everybody can relate probably will walk out with your “Most of our actors do this going to a different subculture side hurting,” she said. CLASSIFIED CALL TODAY! (254) 710-3407 HOUSING 254-857-3374 com or call Larry 254-744- New Brick Duplexes on Bagby, 9901 Large one bedroom. Washer, 4 BR, 2 Bth; $1100.00 per For hire: Medical Student to dryer included. $350 month. month 1-254-749-2067 conduct experiment on cho- 1924 S. 11th. 717-3981. lesterol-reducing method. Call 6BR/2BA house. Days: 315- Available Now. 512-799-0516. HOUSE FOR LEASE. 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Sports Briefs Bears triumph over Hoyas Wilson earns All-Region honors By Brian Bateman first half, thanks to senior for- Georgetown attempted four- Sports editor ward Kevin Rogers’ 12 points, straight, 3-point shots, but The Women’s Basket- but couldn’t stop the Hoyas. failed to add any points to the ball Coaches Association There’s a reason postseason “We knew defensively we scoreboard. announced Tuesday that junior tournaments come with a warn- had to contest more shots. We “Those are threes that you post Danielle Wilson has been named to the All-Region 5 ing label tabbed “survive and did that in the second half. have to take because you’re wide team. The nomination makes advance.” Because their style is so delib- open,” Thompson III said. Wilson a candidate for the No. 6 Georgetown University erate we knew we needed to go During the free-throw battle State Farm Coaches’ All- blew apart No. 3 Baylor’s zone in out and get momentum,” Baylor that followed, the Bears went America Team, which will be the first half, shooting 76.2 per- head coach Scott Drew said. 2-for-3, and Georgetown forward announced April 5. Wilson led cent from the field, but Baylor Despite getting plastered DaJuan Sumers kept the game the Lady Bears with 15.1 ppg survived and advances to play from the floor in the first half, close with his 3-point shot. In and 9.6 rpg this season, while Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. fact, the junior had a last-sec- she swatted 83 shots to put her “ O n c e G r e g ( M o n r o e) g o t (t h e ond shot to win the game, but at No. 6 in the country. ball), they seemed to put four or “The first five minutes the ball brushed the tail of the five bodies and six or eight arms of the second half is the net. Softball sweeps double- around him,” Georgetown head The win marks the first post- header against Prarie View coach John Thompson III said. most important stretch of season win for Baylor since A&M Trailing 44-34, sophomore the game.” March 23, 1950, a 56-55 deci- guard LaceDarius Dunn opened sion against Brigham Young In their first action since sweep- the second half with a flush shot, LaceDarius Dunn University. ing a March 12 doubleheader hitting two, 3-point baskets to against Northwestern State Baylor guard Rogers continued his scor- University, the Lady Bears jumpstart a 13-2 Baylor run. ing, collecting 20 points in the blanked Prairie View A&M Uni- “The first five minutes of the game, including a dunk and Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff versity in back-to-back games second half is the most impor- three alley-oop’s. He tied Dunn Tuesday, 11-0, 9-0. Freshman tant stretch of the game,” the the Bears stuck with the 2-3 for the high-point total. How- Baylor guard Curtis Jerrells rushes past Georgetown guard Jessie pitcher Whitney Canion tossed Monroe, La., native said. zone, and Baylor began chip- ever, Curtis Jerrells had the hot Sapp during the first round of the National Invitational Tournament her second no-hitter of the The Bears shot 66.7 percent ping at the lead. hand, adding five rebounds and Wednesday night in the Ferrell Center. The Bears won 74-72. season in the opening game, in the second half, breaking the “They came out and cut the six assists to a 19-point perfor- while she received offensive Hoyas’ methodical offense into a lead right away and the crowd mance. support in the form of eight fast-paced shootout. got into it. They made some Summers had 19 points to Baseball beats Texas State runs on seven hits in the open- Georgetown tried to shoot threes at the start of the second lead the Hoyas, while fresh- After jumping to a lead in four innings, Baylor held on to a 22-17 ing frame. the Bears out of their zone, hit- half that kind of got them going,” man forward Greg Monroe, who ting seven, 3-point shots in the Thompson III said. Drew tried to recruit, had 12 victory Wednesday night against Texas State University in San In the second game, freshman first half alone. Nearly every The lead rattled back and points. Georgetown outscored Marcos. The Bears (12-4) got four-hit games from Dustin Dickerson, shortstop Bree Hanafin con- shot the Hoyas took found its forth, finally resting with the the Bears 20-3 on the bench Brooks Kimmey and Lucas Hileman. The Bears continue Big 12 tinued her tear at the plate by way into the rim, and those that Bears when junior guard Tweety Baylor will travel to Blacks- going 2-for-3 with three RBIs. didn’t were rebounded and recy- Carter converted a fast break burg, Va. to face the No. 2 Vir- action when they play host to Texas Tech University this weekend. The Arlington, Va. native has moved to the leadoff spot in cled for more points. into a 3-point shot at the 4:18 ginia Tech Hokies at 10 a.m. coach Glenn Moore’s streak- Baylor shot 55 percent in the mark of the second half. central time Saturday. ing offense, while continuing her solid play in the field. The Lady Bears will take on Texas Women’s tennis plays with confidence, beats Kentucky Tech University at 2 p.m. Sat- urday, March 21 in the team’s Big 12 Conference opener. ed their streak of doubles wins Secerbegovic continued what they are for us,” he said. nents ranked in the top 20. By Ben Powell to six by beating Lauren Meier her dominance in singles play, Siwosz and Borsanyi short- The Lady Bears will now play Women’s golf takes third at Reporter and Whitney Spencer 8-6. defeating Lilley 6-2, 6-3. Secer- ly followed by defeating their a double header against Iowa Baylor Invite No. 18 duo junior Lenka begovic is 12-3 in singles and opponents 6-1, 6-3 and 6-2, 6-2 State University and No. 58 Uni- The Baylor women’s ten- Broosova and Csilla Borsanyi, has won nine straight matches, respectively. versity of Nebraska at 9 a.m. and Junior Hannah Burke led the nis team showed why they are also a junior, defeated No. 29 dating back to February 15 Baylor’s lone loss of the night 1 p.m. respectively, Saturday at Lady Bears to a third place fin- ranked fourth in the nation by duo Carolina Escamilla and against then No. 8 Duke. came at the hands of Kentucky’s the Baylor Tennis Center. ish Tuesday at the Baylor Invi- beating No. 17 University of Caroline Lilley 8-7 to secure the No. 39 Stanivuk clinched the Carolina Escamilla on court “Double headers are really tational, posting a score of 229 Kentucky 6-1 Wednesday at the sweep and earn the team its fifth match for Baylor with a 6-2, 6-2 one. Escamilla defeated No. 37 physically, mentally and emo- on her way to sixth place indi- vidually. Illinois State Universi- Baylor Tennis Center. win over a ranked doubles pair. finish over Kentucky’s Lauren Ormond 2-6, 2-6. tionally taxing but I feel like it ty took home first place at the Kentucky was Baylor’s 13th In singles, No. 35 Broosova Meier. “Overall I just really like the will be a good challenge for our meet with a three-round score straight ranked opponent and was broken in her first service “I really like the way Nina, way we’re playing right now,” team to go through that experi- of 927, while New Mexico State the ninth ranked in the top 20 game and was down 0-2 before Jelena and Lenka are playing. Scrivano said. “We are playing ence,” Scrivano said. University placed second with this season. breaking back to win the next Their level of play has been con- with a lot of confidence. We are Free breakfast burritos will a score of 931. The Lady Bears “This is a quality win. Any three and go up 3-2. sistent week in and week out,” playing high percentage tennis be served before the Iowa State turned in a 28-over 316 in the team in the top 20 is a quality She only allowed Johnston Scrivano said. and it’s showing in the score- match. final round to finish tied for third opponent, especially Kentucky,” two more wins to finish 6-3, 6-1 “You obviously need some board.” Inflatable games and face place with Missouri State Uni- head coach Joey Scrivano said. and earn the first team singles players that are going to be your Baylor is now 9-4 for the painting will be available dur- versity. The team will compete “You have to beat a team like point for the Lady Bears. backbone and right now that is season and is 5-4 against oppo- ing the Nebraska match. in the University of Cincinnati’s this. They won’t give it to you.” Spring Invitational March 27-8 The Lady Bears won all three in Crystal River, Fla. doubles matches to earn the team doubles point. Compiled by Gordon Voit Sophomores Jelena Stanivuk and Taylor Ormond, ranked No. 72 as a doubles team, were To submit a bear brief, e-mail [email protected]. first to complete their doubles match. The pair dropped only one game in an 8-1 rout of Ken- CONTACT US tucky’s Christine Johnston and Megan Broderick. Sports 710-6357 Freshman Nina Secerbegovic and junior Kasia Siwosz extend-

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BAKER from page 1 advance their departments and to mentor. I was definitely very detach myself from my creative enriched by the experience. I side, and that’s what drew me to owe the world to him.” architecture. But the research- Baker presented his theory oriented aspect of math relies at the Texas Oklahoma Region- heavily on being able to think al Undergraduate Symposium out of the box.” held at Abilene Christian Uni- Baker decided to move to the versity in February and will mathematics department after speak again at the Mathematical taking a Calculus I class taught Association of America Texas by Dr. Tim Sheng. Regional meeting in Denton in “He is a very devoted student April. and that is encouraging not just Currently, he is composing for me, but for other students,” a journal on his findings that Sheng said. “Everyone can do he said he hopes to complete by something, and I think Myles is the end of April. a good example to show other In the future Baker said he students they have these capa- plans to pursue his dream of bilities as well.” architecture or pursue a higher Baker said he encourages education in math. other students to get involved “Mathematics has stretched with undergraduate research my mind and fulfilled my thirst and to utilize the resources pro- for creativity in ways I didn’t fessors can provide. expect it to,” Baker said. “There “ The opp or t u n it y g i ve n t o me is so much potential in math, in Dr. (Sheng’s) class was huge,” because you have to engage Baker said. “Professors are con- your mind in many ways, both stantly looking for students to analytical and creative.”

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federal agencies to fight the Associated Press learn about these things, wheth- criminal organizations con- er they have a problem right tributing to the border vio- They make D.A.R.E. officers seem tame now, had one in the past or may lence. be looking at some of this stuff Separately, the Bureau of Federal police officers stand on guard near a store in Villa Ahumada, on the Mexican border with the US, Monday. Sliced by a railroad and the in the future.” Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms PanAmerican Highway that head straight to the U.S. border, Villa Ahumada is one of many outposts across Mexico that often don’t appear on For Hutson the event pres- and Explosives is hiring 37 maps but that the army says are crucial to cartels to ensure passage of their U.S.-bound loads of marijuana and cocaine. The town is about 80 miles south of El Paso. ents an opportunity for lawyers people, including 27 special as well, a chance to give back to agents, to target gunrunners the community. operating along the border. “We’re not Doctors Without The ATF is hiring agents Borders, but we are kind of like and support personnel to ‘Lawyers Without Ties’ on Satur- boost anti-gunrunning teams Fed launches $1.2T revival effort day. We want to keep it simple,” in McAllen, Texas; El Centro, Hutson said about cutting the Calif.; and Las Cruces, N.M.. Gate University’s Ageno School on consumer sentiment and percent, down from 6.13 per- legal jargon for the event. “We ATF also will add attaches to By Jeannine Aversa of Business in San Francisco. spending,” they said. cent a year ago, according to want people to be able to walk U.S. consulates in Juarez and The Associated Press Wall Street was buoyed. The The Fed’s announce- Freddie Mac. The Fed’s deci- away knowing more about the Tijuana. Dow Jones industrial average, ment that it will spend up to sion to expand the program law than they did when they Some of the reinforcement which had been down earlier $300 billion over the next six could further reduce rates, ana- came.” costs will be covered with WASHINGTON — With the in the day, rose 90.88, or 1.2 months to buy long-term gov- lysts said. economic recovery money country sinking deeper into percent, to 7,486.58. Broader ernment bonds was something “This is not only going to For more information recently approved by Con- recession, the Federal Reserve indicators also gained. that in January it had hinted keep mortgage rates low for a about the People’s Law gress. launched a bold $1.2 trillion And government bond pric- it would do. But some officials long period of time,” said Greg School, The U.S.-Mexico border effort Wednesday to lower es soared. Heralding a coming had seemed to back off from McBride, a senior financial has been a different problem rates on mortgages and other drop in mortgage rates, the the idea in recent weeks. analyst at Bankrate.com. “The visit: for Obama than it was for his consumer debt, spur spending yield on the benchmark 10-year Such action is designed mere announcement may pro- www.law.baylor.edu predecessor, George W. Bush. and revive the economy. Treasury note dropped to 2.50 to boost Treasury prices and duce a honeymoon effect and While Bush sent National To do so, the Fed will spend percent from 3.01 percent, the drive down their rates, as it bring mortgage rates down to Guard troops to stem the flow up to $300 billion to buy long- biggest daily drop in percent- did Wednesday. Rates on other even lower levels in the coming of illegal immigrants, Obama’s term government bonds and age points since 1981. kinds of debt are likely to fall days.” first moves are designed more an additional $750 billion in The dollar, meanwhile, fell as well. The goal behind all the Fed’s HELP from page 1 to keep violence from spilling mortgage-backed securities against other major currencies. “This is going to help every- moves is to spur lending. More across the border. guaranteed by Fannie Mae and In part, that signaled concern body,” said Sung Won Sohn, lending would boost spending Mexican officials say the Freddie Mac. that the Fed’s intervention economist at the Martin Smith by consumers and businesses, The Heart of Texas Chapter. violence spawned by warring Fed Chairman Ben Bernan- might spur inflation over the School of Business at Cali- which would revive the econ- The chapter has trained drug cartels killed 6,290 peo- ke and his colleagues wrapped long run. fornia State University. “This omy. more than 13,934 in CPR and ple last year and more than a two-day meeting by leaving If the credit and financial might help the Fed put Humpty The Fed also said it would First Aid or an average of 774 1,000 so far this year, mostly a key short-term bank lending markets can be stabilized, the Dumpty back together again.” consider expanding another $1 people per county in its area south of the border. rate at a record low of between recession could end this year, The last time the Fed set out trillion program that’s being that is ready to respond to an Over the weekend, hun- zero and 0.25 percent. Econo- setting the stage for a recovery to influence long-term interest rolled out this week. That pro- emergency. The chapter has dreds of Mexican army troops mists predict the Fed will hold next year, Bernanke has said in rates was during the 1960s. gram aims to boost the avail- also assisted more than 6,560 arrived in Juarez, a border city the rate in that zone for the rest recent weeks. The Fed’s decision to buy an ability of consumer loans for individuals that were directly across the Rio Grande from El of this year and for most, if not The Fed chief and his col- additional $750 billion in mort- autos, education and credit affected by a disaster. Paso, Texas. Police in Juarez all, of next year. leagues again pledged to use gage-backed securities guaran- cards, as well as for small busi- The local chapter is in the have been swamped by drug The decision to hold rates all available tools to make that teed by Fannie and Freddie nesses. planning process for future violence. near zero was widely expected. happen, and economists expect comes on top of $500 billion Where does the Fed get all fundraisers, perhaps including The move brought the But the Fed’s plan to buy gov- further steps in the months in such securities it’s already the money? It prints it. a bike-a-thon in Cameron Park. number of soldiers patrolling ernment bonds and the sheer ahead. buying. The Fed’s series of radical McFarland said McClennan the city to around 7,000. amount, $1.2 trillion, of the Since the Fed last met in late It also will double its pur- programs to lend or buy debt County has been helpful in the Warring drug cartels are extra money to be pumped January, “the economy contin- chases of Fannie and Freddie has swollen its balance sheet effort and the chapter has ben- blamed for more than 560 kid- into the U.S. economy was a ues to contract,” Fed policy- debt to $200 billion. to nearly $2 trillion, from just efited from the county’s assis- nappings in Phoenix in 2007 surprise. makers observed in a statement Since the initial Fannie-Fred- under $900 billion in Septem- tance. and the first half of 2008, as “The Fed is clearly ready, they issued Wednesday. die program was announced ber. Sohn believes the Fed’s “We have seen a great philan- well as killings in Atlanta, Bir- willing and able to be the ATM “Job losses, declining equity late last year, mortgage rates balance sheet could grow to thropy passion in McClennan mingham, Ala., and Vancou- for the credit markets,” said and housing wealth and tight have fallen. Rates on 30-year $5 trillion over the next two County,” McFarland said. ver, British Columbia. Terry Connelly, dean of Golden credit conditions have weighed mortgages now average 5.03 years. COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS

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