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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 Edwards, Hutchison, Peake tour VA hospital

Victoria Mgbemena another chance at life by former and Peake for their efforts, as Staff Writer U.S. VA secretary Jim Nicholson well as the City of Waco and the in 2006. The expansion of the mayor for bringing the commu- Senator Kay is becoming a reality nity together in a leading effort Bailey Hutchison, Congress- through the efforts of Hutchi- to highlight their efficiency in man Chet Edwards and U.S. son and Edwards to advocate making the developments for Secretary of Veteran Affairs funding in the US Senate. war veteran care a reality. James Peake visited the Waco The Waco VA will partner Peake spoke on the progress Veteran Affairs Medical Cen- with Fort Hood military base of the medical center’s goal. ter Thursday to support plans to use the funding for research Peake said that the project is in progress for the expansion initiatives and new technolo- at the forefront of research of the veteran mental health gies. Edwards authored a $5.7 because of the emerging gen- research facilities. million request for the Waco eration of war veterans. The Waco VA developed a VA’s Post Traumatic Stress “The unique location of Waco vision that includes advanced Disorder (PTSD) research pro- and Fort Hood was appreciated. research for the assessment and gram, among the $11.8 billion More important than the build- treatment of war veterans and funding increases provided by ings are the people,” Peake said. their families. The vision will be his and Hutchison’s subcom- “This collaboration will allow realized in large part through mittees. The Waco VA has com- continuity of care and seam- the expansion of the Center mitted more than $50 million lessness of systems working of Excellence for Research on towards the expansion. together.” Returning War Veterans, which “We are committed to mak- Along with creating more will employ state-of-the-art ing sure that this will not sur- than 138 employment posi- techniques to develop practices vive, but thrive,” Hutchison tions, the center will feature a Luis Noble/Lariat staff of care for the veterans. In 2003 said. “We couldn’t have had a $3 million mobile MRI machine the Waco VA campus nearly better team.” to support the PTSD research United States Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, and Dr. James B. Peake, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, look on as faced closure, but was given Hutchison praised Edwards program. Baylor professor of Congressman Chet Edwards, D-Texas, gives a speech on efforts to improve veterans support Thursday at the Waco Veterans Affairs Hospital.

HOST REGIONS OF Trends show U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS Covenant celebration 2004/05 2006/07 to repeat historic event change in Asia 20,811 16,571 New Baptist Covenant will host Several members of Baylor’s faculty, includ- ing Dr. David Garland, dean of George W. Tru- pan-Baptist gathering in 2011, ett Theological Seminary, attended the celebra- study abroad focusing on global warming, tion in January. health care, religious liberty “I thought the first one was a delightful Europe 124,292 130,274 experience with all the diversity and wonder- and world peace ful preaching,” Garland said. destinations By Shannon Daily Dr. Diana Garland, dean of the Baylor School Staff writer of Social Work and wife of David Garland, also By Ashley Killough attended and took part in giving a presentation Reporter The New Baptist Covenant Celebration will on breaking the cycle of poverty. Latin reconvene in 2011, keeping with the Baptist “It was a great start. If we don’t do anything The depreciation of the dollar is not only stir- 29,655 33,902 tradition of triennial meetings. else, it would’ve been a great start to a move- ring higher gas prices and expensive imports, but America A group of about 70 Baptist leaders met on ment that won’t go anywhere,” she said of the it’s making it harder for people to travel overseas March 12 at The Carter Center in Atlanta, to first celebration. “I think it was a very exciting as well. SOURCE: Institute of International Education discuss comments and suggestions from par- meeting in which we focused not on theologi- As the dollar declines in value relative to other Luis Noble/Lariat staff ticipants of the first celebration, and to decide cal differences, but on commonalities of call- currencies, popular destinations like Western how to move forward. ing.” Europe and the become more that relate to all areas of the curriculum.” These leaders included former President Those who participated in the celebration costly. With one United States dollar buying only According to a report provided by the Institute Jimmy Carter and former Baylor President Bill are now working to take what they learned and .64 euros or .5 pounds, living expenses nearly dou- of International Education, between the 2004-2005 Underwood. apply it where they live, she said. ble once travelers venture across the pond. and 2005-2006 academic years, the number of stu- The first event, held from Jan. 30 to Feb.1, An example she gave is of taking the infor- This especially takes a toll on students wish- dents studying abroad in Europe increased by only also in Atlanta, focused on themes of peace mation discussed on poverty issues and pre- ing to study abroad, and recent trends show an 4.8 percent, while those going to the Middle East with justice, the poor, respecting diversity, wel- senting a curriculum and information to differ- increase in students studying in non-traditional increased by 31 percent, Asia by 26 percent and coming the stranger and setting the captive ent church bodies on how to work in response regions, such as Asia and . Africa by 20 percent. free. to poverty. Dr. Brian Whalen, president and CEO of the Of all the countries recorded, China had the In a statement released March 19 from those “We’ve spelled out the activities and work Forum on Education Abroad, said that while highest jump in interest with 38.2 percent more at the March 12 meeting, Baptist organizations that we’re doing here so that we can provide the number of students going to Europe hasn’t U.S. students studying there than the year before. participating in the celebration will continue resources locally and nationally to Baptists,” decreased, students are now looking at non-Euro- The IIE report also stated the number of U.S. to work on these issues as well as those of Diana said. pean destinations for reasons that may include the students studying abroad has grown 150 percent global warming, health care, religious liberty, Diana also said she’d like to see the top- rising value of the euro. in the last decade, with 223,534 students abroad elimination of nuclear weapons and peace in ics covered at the next meeting expanded to “We are seeing modest increases in study abroad during 2005-2006. the Middle East and elsewhere. include how issues such as violence and anger numbers in East Asia, South Asia, Africa and Latin Whalen said despite rising costs, more and more Also, the steering committee for the celebra- are handled in the world. America,” Whalen said. “There are more new pro- students study abroad every year. tion will be expanded from five members to “I would love to see us dig into some of grams being developed in these areas, driven by “I believe that universities and study abroad pro- close to a dozen. This is in part to include more these really challenging issues and see what increased faculty interest and a greater effort to women and young people in the planning pro- we can do with them over an extended period develop a greater range of study abroad programs Please see ABROAD, page 6 cess. of time,” she said. Mukasey: politics don’t Gates orders full U.S. play part in charging nuclear inventory after public officials mistaken parts delivery By Lolita C. Baldor intercontinental ballistic mis- By Lara Jakes Jordan payers’ money “shouldn’t hap- The Associated Press sile warheads were shipped to The Associated Press pen.” the Taiwanese instead of the All were part of the attor- WASHINGTON — Defense helicopter batteries they had SAN FRANCISCO — Attorney ney general’s rhetorical assault Secretary Robert Gates has ordered. General Michael Mukasey vowed on public corruption, which he ordered a full inventory of all It was the second nuclear- anew Thursday to crack down on called one of his top priorities. nuclear weapons and related related mistake involving the crooked politicians and public “It’s often in the interest of materials after the mistaken military that has been revealed officials, dismissing critics who someone to charge politicization delivery of ballistic missile in recent months. In August accuse the Justice Department of whenever a prominent public fig- fuses to Taiwan, the Pentagon an Air Force B-52 bomber letting partisan loyalties interfere ure is investigated or prosecuted,” said Thursday. was mistakenly armed with with corruption cases. Mukasey said during a noontime Associated Press Gates told officials with the six nuclear-tipped cruise mis- Mukasey’s comments came speech at the Commonwealth Air Force, Navy and Defense siles and flown from Minot hours after prosecutors charged Club in San Francisco. “I find U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey addresses the Commonwealth Club Logistics Agency to assess Air Force Base, N.D., to Barks- Puerto Rico’s Democratic-leaning it notable that they make these on Thursday in San Francisco. Attorney General Michael Mukasey vowed inventory control procedures dale Air Force Base, La. At the governor in a campaign finance accusations in the media, rather anew Thursday to crack down on crooked politicians and public officials, dis- for the materials and to submit time, the pilot and crew were probe that began more than two than before a court.” missing critics who accuse the Justice Department of letting partisan loyalties a report within 60 days. unaware they had nuclear interfere with corruption cases. years ago. Earlier, during an interview Earlier this week, Gates arms aboard. Additionally, Mukasey said with The Associated Press, Because of corruption, brought numerous corruption directed Navy Adm. Kirkland The electrical fuses were that a multibillion-dollar over- Mukasey said corruption has “a Mukasey said, “people can’t have cases over the last several years H. Donald to take charge of a delivered in fall 2006, but the seas contracting loophole that cost beyond dollars and cents — confidence that government’s targeting Democrats and Repub- full investigation of the deliv- military did not fully real- was quietly slipped into Justice it undermines the whole idea of being done honestly.” er y m i st a ke i n wh ich fou r cone- Department plans to protect tax- government.” The Justice Department has Please see POLITICS, page 6 shaped electrical fuses used in Please see NUCLEAR, page 6

VOL. 107 No. 81 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Friday, March 28, 2008 To end world hunger we must first acknowledge it I saw something the other truth that plagues 14 percent of and we can’t just shake it off. can change for the better. there and soak up the sadness. d a y t h at broke me. It wa s a photo the world’s population. That’s As students, we’re extremely Even with our busy sched- It may dampen your day, but it of a skeleton. Except it wasn’t a 840 million chronically hungry busy developing into who we ules, there are things we can do will nourish your soul; it may skeleton — it was a living child people, and 24,000 of them die point feel called to be. But part of to help. Try making OneClick- burst your bubble, but it will with a thin coat of brown skin each day. being well-rounded is think- OneMeal.com, or a similar Web widen your perspectives. painted over his brittle bones. We may never meet these of view ing of a world outside our own. site, your home page. These sites Most importantly, try With twigs for legs and individuals, but that shouldn’t While finding our role in life, donate all their advertising rev- increasing your knowledge toothpicks for arms, this starv- make them immune from our b y a s h l e y k i l l o u g h it’s imperative that we consider enues to hunger charities, and about hunger. Learn all you can ing little boy had no muscles or compassion. those we can’t see but know are the more hits they get, the more so you can inform people and tissue. Too weak to lift up his In God’s eyes, we’re not Afri- To not look is to be decidedly in need. revenues they receive. spark an interest in others with head, the boy stared into space can and we’re not American. ignorant of an avoidable malady The question of hunger may If you have money, try mak- what you know. The awareness with his lifeless, empty eyes. I We’re not fat or skinny, edu- taking place on our watch. not be our problem, but the ing monthly donations or you raise by simply acknowl- imagined him lying there, prob- cated or uneducated, wealthy With the Internet making answer is our responsibility. sponsoring a child. Or take a edging the problem and having ably not even knowing what or poor. But to the Creator, we access possible to the dark- We don’t know why God allows few minutes once in a while to sincere empathy is paramount death was, but wishing for it are his children. We are part est, most ominous corners on this dismal, unfair disparity think, pray or reflect about the in the global fight against star- anyway. of a divinely created family — the Earth, we have a chance to to conquer such a large part of issue. Maybe it’s time to think vation. Whenever I see something a family that takes care of one learn about and share in a kind humanity. about an aid or mission trip, Actions are important, but gory or disturbing in a movie, another. You and I are as equally of pain we know nothing of. However, it’s fut ile to play t he like many Baylor students have it all starts with our attitudes. I shield my eyes because it’s loved by the Lord as the dying We’re engaged now in a flat “why” game. We must instead done. We must be willing to recognize too much for me to handle. But boy in that picture. world, one interactive and inter- be productive in doing what we Whenever a “Feed the Chil- evil if we want to confront it. hunger isn’t fiction. It’s a reality, But for reasons we’ll never twined because of globalization. can. If we each contribute even dren” commercial comes on, We have to look. and we have to look. know nor understand, we’re the There’s no going back to the an ounce of compassion and don’t change the channel. If you Ashley Killough is a junior It’s our moral duty to lucky ones. days of disconnected unaware- apply the talents we’ve been h app en upon a photo of st a r v i ng international studies and journal- acknowledge this devastating We have to look. ness. Hunger has been exposed, given, this unfortunate plight children, don’t pass it by. Just sit ism major from Plano.

Editorial Tenure process lacks transparency

Twelve out of the 30 candidates tenure notebook — a document that for tenure were denied it earlier this demonstrates why a candidate should month, causing several candidates to receive tenure. One of the purposes plan appeals and many faculty mem- of the tenure committee is to ensure bers to question the decision-making that all departments hold candidates process. At 40 percent, the denial rate to similar standards. was unusually high. After the tenure committee votes However, the problem is not that a on tenure candidates, its recom- large number or even a large percent- mendations are sent to the president age of tenure applicants were denied. and provost for approval. Ultimately, The problem is that there is a break- these administrators have final say down in the communication between on which candidates are tenured. the players in the tenuring process If Baylor is serious about becoming and that the denial of some candi- a top research university while still dates’ tenure bids came as a complete maintaining its Christian values, the shock to many of them and their col- administration needs to make several leagues. changes to the tenure process. Several tenured faculty members First, there need to be reason- have said the surprise at the ten- able expectations. Having reasonable ure results stems from the discrep- expectations does not mean lowering ancy between tenure committee and the standards which would make this departmental recommendations and university a top-tier research institu- the final decisions made by admin- tion, but those standards should be istrators. explained clearly and definitively. While these denials may set back Faculty senate chair Matt Cor- many candidates professionally, don told The Baylor Lariat on March there is that those candi- 26 that tenure candidates should dates undeserving of tenure should “exceed expectations.” This is not not be granted it merely to improve an unreasonable suggestion: in work the approval percentage. In the same and in life, no one should aim just to vein, however, whoever is denied ten- complete the bare minimum of what ure needs to be denied it on the basis is required. of their accomplishments or lack However, Cordon also said, “My And while requiring external let- tee very seriously, since its members ingly. The reports and evaluations are thereof, not for any other factors. understanding is that it’s a good idea ters of recommendation is not unrea- have more direct contact with both communicated to the tenure commit- For those who aren’t familiar with to aim for doubling or tripling the sonable, that requirement (as well the departments and the tenure can- tee, then passed on to the president the intricacies of the academic world, number of articles the tenure guide- as others) should have been clearly didates. and provost. Because candidates can gaining tenure is a rigorous process. lines specify.” communicated in advance to every- Another important step in gain- see what their departments think of For professors hired on a tenure It’s unfortunate that this under- one involved — early enough that ing credibility is making the process their progress, they should be aware track, the process takes six years. standing of the requirements exists. no one was scrambling to find rec- transparent. While certain aspects of of their tenure prospects. Tenured faculty have almost unlim- Asking candidates to double or triple ommenders. Requiring the letters is gaining tenure, such as departmen- And when tenure candidates are ited job security. Tenure candidates the required number of articles is an a good step in helping evaluate the tal or committee voting, must neces- denied tenure and their contracts are evaluated by their departments unreasonable demand and one the candidates, but standards should not sarily be private, no one should be are not renewed, the administration on a yearly basis. The year the candi- administration should not be mak- be put in place suddenly. shocked by who does — or does not owes them a specific and individually dates go up for tenure, they are evalu- ing. It’s one thing to ask tenure candi- Baylor also needs to make sure — receive tenure. As one (tenured) fac- tailored explanation of the reasons ated by their department a final time. dates to aim for excellence. It’s anoth- that the lines of communication are ulty member said, “If the university behind the decision. The department votes on whether the er thing entirely to require them to open from the top down. Communi- is doing things right, at tenure time While they might not be able to candidate should receive tenure, and triple the number of publications you cation between the administration, there should be no surprises.” know in advance how administrators that vote is then sent to the tenure initially ask from them. Telling your tenure committee members, depart- Yearly departmental evaluations will feel about their achievements, committee for review. tenure hopefuls that they have to ment members and chairs and ten- are in place for this reason. Tenure tenure candidates should be able to The tenure committee reviews all write eight articles and really expect- ure candidates needs to improve. candidates receive clear reports on carry out their work without worry- the departmental votes and evalu- ing them to write anywhere from 16 Administrators should take the rec- their progress (or lack thereof) and ing that their tenure letter will read ations, as well as each candidate’s to 24 is downright ridiculous. ommendations of the tenure commit- can adjust their performances accord- like a bad April Fool’s Day joke.

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Mankiller at 3:30 p.m. on Mon- Students are also influential day in Bennett Auditorium finalist Teachers without tenure and in the tenure process through as part of Women’s History rowdy Baylor fans end-of-course evaluations. How- Month. For more information, were the main topics of Presi- ever, only the multiple choice contact the history department dent Lilley’s address to Student section goes into consideration, at 710-2667. in TV Government Thursday night. and the written portion is seen Baylor’s misbehavior at a only by the teacher. Student Foundation will hold basketball game against Texas “There are not a whole lot of its fourth annual Bearathon at A&M University caught the clear-cut definitions on what 8 a.m. Saturday. The event is show attention of national press. One qualifies a teacher for tenure,” $25 for Baylor students and ESPN commentator felt that his Dallas junior Parker Short said. $30 for the general public. Race proceeds benefit Student life was in danger, Lilley said. “There are a lot of things that Foundation scholarships. For “The last basketball game can be approved, like adding more on Bearathon or Student got totally out of hand,” Lilley more transparency to the pro- Foundation, visit www.baylor. By Anna Taylor said. “I know language chang- cess or improving the student edu/studentfoundation. Reporter es, but don’t try and sell me on input process as well.” the notion that the “f word” is Also, student government Career Services will hold While flipping through tele- appropriate.” discussed ways to get involved mock interviews Tuesday with vision channels on Monday The university president in the tenure process, such as a recruiter from Maurices and night, you might come across a suggested creating a task force having a few students individu- State Farm. To sign up, log onto familiar face. to control student behavior at ally vouch for a certain profes- Hire A Bear at www.hireabear. Baytown junior Charlye games, a tactic that was success- sor. com and click the On-Campus Nichols is a contestant on the fully implemented at the Univer- The adequate wage and the Interview Schedules. CW TV show, “Pussycat Dolls sity of Maryland. attendance policy were also dis- Present: Girlicious,” which is “It’s great that we all get free cussed. Career Services will hold the hosted by Mark McGrath from tickets, but we get people to sit The adequate wage issue is Work in Waco Job Expo from the band Sugar Ray. in their assigned seats,” Ft. Col- a proposal that calls for house- 3-6 p.m. Tuesday on the fifth floor of Cashion Academic Nichols is competing with lins, Colo., junior Katie Uhlrich keeping, dining and bookstore Center. Open to all students 15 other finalists to become said. “It might curb the mob staff to be paid enough so that it and alumni in all academic part of a musical group. Robin mentality and provide a more would lift the burden of taking a fields seeking full-time, part- Antin, who created the Pussycat respectful environment towards second job. time, and internship employ- Dolls, is looking for three girls fans and teams.” “We are a Christian university ment opportunities. To view to become Girlicious and receive Lilley also addressed the and we need to be paying people list of employers, log onto Hire a record contract with Geffen issue regarding a substantial adequately for their work, espe- A Bear at www.hireabear.com Records. amount of teachers who were cially if we are going to live up and click on Career Events. Nichols graduated from denied tenure. to Baptist values,” Kansas City, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred “It’s not about friendships, it Kan., senior Thomas Herndon CONTACT US Heart in 2005, a private Catholic not about politics,” Lilley said. said. “If we are trying to grow girls’ academy in Houston. Those who do not receive we need to make sure that we Editor 710-4099 “Out of all the girls in our tenure may request the reasons are treating them in a manner Newsroom 710-1712 graduating class, I knew Char- why they were denied. that blesses them.” Sports 710-6357 lye would be the one on TV,” said After receiving the reasons, The resolution regarding Entertainment 710-7228 Houston junior Kathleen Flavin, they have thirty days to provide smoking on campus was post- Advertising 710-3407 who attended high school with the provost with new informa- poned until next week. Nichols. Nichols grew up singing and dancing. Her mother plays the piano at their church and Nich- City smog increases in summer ols has taken vocal and dancing lessons since she was 5 years Courtesy Photo And air pollution only wors- ronmental Protection Agency old, Nichols said. Kate Thomas ens as temperatures increase as guidelines by 2010. Nichols said she had always Reporter summer approaches. Air pollution levels and gone to a private school so com- Charlye Nichols will compete on “: Girlicious” every “Pollutants come together required compliance is mea- ing to Baylor was an easy choice Monday on CW. Protests against coal plants. and cook just like soup,” Lehr sured in certain hour-based for her. Threats to boycott the Beijing said. The original chemicals in increments. While the TCEQ “Baylor makes me feel like I’m Olympics. Global warming. Air †he air, called precursors, mix said Houston complied with the someone and not just a number Nichols attended the open from and co-chore- pollution isn’t just a number and together and form new, equally federal guidelines for the one- like at other schools,” Nichols call and was chosen with one ographer Mikey Minden. color spectrum in the Weather hazardous chemicals. hour ozone standard in 2007, said. other woman to go to Los Ange- Nichols said she has made Section. It affects world events. Pollutants found in the air in the eight-hour standard has yet Nichols would not say what les. lifetime friends with the other Because of the upcoming Texas are ozone, carbon mon- to be reached. her plans were after graduation She traveled to contestants on the show. Olympics being held in China, oxide, sulfur dioxide and par- More t h a n 130 chem ic a l com- but while she is at Baylor she is last summer where 150 women “It was like a sorority, going the country has been under ticulate matter, according to the pounds are monitored hourly. enjoying college life. were narrowed down to the 15 through a once-in-a-lifetime scrutiny lately in the political TCEQ Web site. The reason that smog is so “It’s a delight having Char- that started the show. experience together. We all forum. Ozone is the main component closely monitored and reports lye in my class this semester. I “It was surreal and humbling, shared a bond,” Nichols said. Not least among the voiced of ground-level smog, according are done hourly is because the love seeing how excited she gets actually being on TV,” Nichols Nichols said the experience concerns is the environmen- to the TCEQ, and the amount chemicals are harmful to the when she talks about the show. said. has changed her life because it tal factor that could affect the is highest between March and human body. And the other students in the Nichols has received many made her realize she can pursue competition. Several athletes October. “(The chemicals in smog) class are excited for her. I hope different opportunities since her dreams. have raised concerns, and some “(Ozone) is toxic to humans damage cells so that they are she becomes a huge star and I being on the show. “The biggest test was myself,” have even vowed to boycott the at pretty low levels,” Lehr said. injured and not available for can say ‘I knew her when,’” jour- She has met J.C. Chasez from Nichols said. Olympics because of Beijing’s The national ozone one-hour immune response,” biology pro- nalism lecturer Kevin Tankersey ‘N Sync, all of the Pussycat “I only had myself to depend on high level of air pollution. average is 125 parts per bil- fessor William Hillis said. “It is said. Dolls, Nelly, Dr. Dre and even throughout the show.” Larry Lehr, a lecturer in the lion. The eight-hour average is largely a matter of recognizing Nichols said she always loved Sean Combs, also known as P Singing in front of a big audi- environmental sciences depart- 85 parts per billion. Houston microorganisms in the air.” watching shows like “Making Diddy. ence is not a problem for Nich- ment, estimated that Beijing has not yet surpassed either in He also said airborne pol- the Band” and thought to herself “Walking the red carpet was ols. would have to cease all indus- 2008, according to the TCEQ lutants can easily get into the that she could do that. cool. I was nervous, but who “I think it is harder to per- trial activity for a week or longer Web site. water supply and affect regions “I watched the first season of wasn’t?” Nichols said. form in front of my peers than prior to the start of the Olym- To surpass this average indi- of the body besides the respira- the show and saw that they were Nichols also worked with in front of people I don’t know,” pics in order for the amount of cates an unhealthy amount of tory tract, such as the stomach having a casting call for this vocal coach Kenn Hicks. Hicks Nichols said. pollution in the air to be at levels ozone in the air. and in the breast milk of new season in Houston. I had always has coached groups like the “ Presents: acceptable for athletes. The TCEQ cautions that, mothers. wanted to try out for a show like Spice Girls and . Girlicious” will be on CW at 8 China has the most power “before May, there will be few Particulate matter, such this one,” Nichols said. Nichols learned dance moves p.m. Mondays. plants in the world, Lehr if any metropolitan areas with as dust particles from a dust explained, but several Ameri- high ozone readings,” so the fact storm, can attach to lung tissue can cities, Houston included, that there are low readings now and damage it if the particulate are “just as bad” in terms of an does not hold true for the sum- matter is over 10 microns, Lehr Coconuts central to mechanical unhealthy amount of air pollu- mer. said. tion. The TCEQ described stan- According to the TCEQ, high Air pollution, often called dards put in place by the State amounts of ozone can cause engineers’ plan to help world smog, is caused by a combina- Implementation Plan to mea- shortness of breath, coughing, tion of factors. sure and reduce the amount of wheezing, headaches, throat Internal combustion of car- ozone in Texas. and lung irritation and nausea. By Jessica Belmares items like stair tread, shelving, They worked with volun- bon-containing fuels, power Areas where pollution is People with respiratory dis- Reporter furniture and cabinetry. teer managers and farmers at plants, wood fires and process- unacceptable according to eases and conditions such as The board is made by shred- Sustainable Rural Enterprise, a ing sulfur-containing ores all the standards are called “non- bronchitis and asthma may have A team of Baylor mechanical ding the whole husk of the coco- coconut co-operative business contribute to adding chemicals attainment areas.” Houston and trouble breathing in polluted air, engineering students hopes to nut into a brown dust-like sub- providing machinery for farm- to the air, according to the Texas Dallas-Fort Worth were includ- according to the TCEQ. better the lives of millions by stance. It is then placed on a hot ers at a cheaper cost. Commission on Environmental ed. “I usually run on an indoor taking their research to the hot- press which adds the right com- “We got to visit their homes Quality Web site. Houston, where humidity, track, to avoid smog and stuff,” test place on earth. All it takes bination of heat and pressure, and we got to do a lot of one on “Temperature, humidity and heat and industry thrive, has Killeen senior Fidel Tamares is a coconut. squishing the dust together to one with the people in the com- geographical location all play a high levels of air pollution, said. “I have allergies. I don’t “Taking care of the poor form a sheet of particleboard. munity,” Guzman said. part,” Lehr said. Areas located according to the Web site. The usually have a problem at Baylor effectively and helping them “Half the cost for particle- Guzman said she noticed in valleys and basins can hold city, like others in the nation, though, so I can run outside provide for themselves is a very board is glue, which is toxic farmers who were learning to in smog. must conform to federal Envi- here.” motivating situation,” said Stan- and expensive,” Guzman said. utilize the available technology ton Greer, a Fort Smith, Arkan- “The process with the coconut with the coconut were in better sas graduate student. doesn’t use any.” financial shape than those who Greer, along with Fort Col- Diesel fuel for generators can were not. WACO HOMECOMING lins, Colo., graduate student be made by squeezing the coco- “People who were work- Saturday, March 29 Elisa Guzman and San Antonio nut oil out of the fruit and put- ing with coconuts were buying senior Anna Morton, have been ting the oil in the engine. The more food, school uniforms and 7:30 p.m. • Waco Hall *DR. SEUSS, HORTON *21 (PG-13) 12:40 4:35 continuing a research project oil must be heated to 90 degrees school supplies,” Guzman said. HEARS A WHO! (G) 7:35 10:10 Nancy Crosthwait Allen and David Heyde return 12:15 1:45 2:25 3:15 4:00 and business venture aiming to Celsius in order to burn. Some of the difficulties the 4:45 6:15 7:00 7:45 8:30 *STOP LOSS 9:15 (R) 12:15 3:05 7:00 9:35 to Waco for the World Premiere of Kurt Kaiser’s better the quality of life for peo- “We tested it last year and it research team has faced include *RUN FAT BOY RUN *SHUTTER (PG-13) (PG-13) 12:25 2:45 5:05 “Coming Home.” Allen also joins the orchestra 12:35 2:40 5:00 7:25 9:50 ple living close to the equator. had the same energy efficiency broken research equipment and 7:30 9:50 to perform a selection of Broadway show tunes “Within 1,400 miles of the as diesel fuel,” Greer said. communication problems. NEVER BACK DOWN *DRILLBIT TAYLOR (PG-13) 12:40 4:20 (PG-13) 12:20 2:50 5:15 and Heyde performs Strauss’ Concerto #1 7:10 9:40 7:40 10:05 equator there are 50 billion The ability to help people “I think it’s always difficult DOOMS DAY (R) THE OTHER BOLEYN 4:30 9:55 for Horn and Orchestra. c o c onut s ,” s a id Gre e r, “A nd we’re in need is what fuels Guzman to communicate with people GIRL (PG-13) 1:10 6:50 THE SPIDERWICK With presentation of the Symphony Belles and Brass. hoping to maximize the value of to continue to work on her on the other side of the world,” STEP UP 2 (PG-13) 4:05 CHRONICLES (PG) 9:20 those coconuts for farmers who research 10 to 12 hours a day, Morton said, “Culture values 1:15 7:20 Nancy Crosthwait *TYLER PERRY’S: MEET 10,000 B.C. (PG-13) Allen, Soprano Tickets begin at $15 (Student tickets $5) live in those areas.” she said. aren’t trained and it’s interesting THE BROWNS (PG-13) 1:05 4:10 7:15 9:45 12:20 1:20 2:35 3:40 5:10 COLLEGE ROAD TRIP Greer said they are trying to “I think the whole concept of trying to communicate.” 6:05 7:45 9:00 10:00 (G) 12:45 2:55 5:25 Tickets on Sale Now *SUPERHERO MOVIE 7:40 9:45 increase the value of coconuts designing for the other 90 per- Even with minor setbacks, (PG-13) 12:25 2:30 4:55 VANTAGE POINT for world tropical farmers who cent of the world who doesn’t the team is still motivated to 7:05 9:10 (PG-13) 1:00 5:20 9:55 254-754-0851 don’t get much money for their live the way we do here is pretty make a difference in this world www.wacosymphony.com crops. sweet,” Guzman said. with something as simple as a The research team has found Guzman and Morton recent- coconut. t h e c o c o n u t u s e f u l fo r d i e s e l f u e l , ly traveled to the to “It’s just fortunate that we NATIONAL TREASURE 2 ALVIN AND THE CHIP- composite material for plastics, become familiar with their cul- are able to increase the qual- (PG-13) 12:30 3:20 7:00 9:45 MUNKS (PG) 12:50 2:45 4:55 7:10 9:30 automotive applications and ture and to figure out ways to ity of life with what we feel is a THERE WILL BE BLOOD FIRST SUNDAY (PG-13) (R) 1:00 4:20 8:00 12:40 2:50 5:15 7:25 9:25 binder-less particleboard. improve technologies the villag- successful and sustainable busi- Principal Sponsor: THE EYE (PG-13) JUNO (PG-13) 12:45 3:05 Particleboard is used for ers currently have. ness,” Greer said. 12:353:00 5:20 7:30 9:35 5:25 7:40 9:55 Waco Symphony Council David Heyde, Horn Associate Sponsors: Community Bank &Trust • Hillcrest Health System 4 The Baylor Lariat SPORTS Friday, March 28, 2008 Track and field SPORTS BRIEFS Baseball and softball to travel to Oklahoma this weekend back in action Baylor’s baseball and softball teams are both traveling north But for those who may not this weekend to resume Big 12 By Brian Bateman qualify for the NCA A champion- conference play. The Bears are Sports writer ships, it’s one of just four events looking to carry the momentum before the postseason. over to the University of Okla- The Baylor track and field “You don’t want to get too homa after scraping together team will compete in the Abilene fired up right now with some 23 runs in their wins earlier in Christian University Triangular of the ones that you know are the week. Meanwhile, a slump- at 5:30 p.m. today in Abilene. going to be there, but for some ing Baylor softball team looks to regain its lofty stature from It’s a one-day event, combin- of the other ones you have to get last season’s College World ing the Bears, the University of fired up,” Harbour said. “Our Series squad against Oklaho- North Texas, Abilene Christian season is so long that you just ma State University after suf- and several high school teams have to take it athlete by athlete. fering seven losses in its past from the Abilene area. Big 12 to nationals is almost 11 games. Abilene High School, another season.” Abilene-Cooper and Odessa Injuries have plagued the Tisdale named All-American High School will participate. men’s squad this season, but Finalist “We’re really just going up those injuries are beginning to there giving 100 percent,” LeJer- wane. Former Lady Bear Angela ald Betters said. “There are high “We’re getting there,” Har- Tisdale was recently selected schools up there looking up to bour said. “(James Gilreath’s) as one of 40 finalists for the Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff us. I don’t know about recruit- going to try and run a quarter 2008 State Farm Coaches’ All- ing, but it will make the high tomorrow.” America Basketball team. The Attila Bucko serves against a Southern Methodist University player Thursday night at the Baylor Tennis Center. Baylor Austin native, who was the last won, 5-2. schools want to perform well.” Jacob Norman ran the quar- Abilene Christian is a Divi- ter-mile last week, and 2007 member remaining from the 2005 National Championship sion-II school, but performed NCAA outdoor and indoor team, recently finished her well at the Dr Pepper Invita- 4x400 champion Inglehart- Baylor career as the all-time tional. Summers will be running after leading assists leader with 493. Bears overcome SMU, 5-2 Hayley Garner placed first sitting out a full month. Tisdale led the Lady Bears to a in the steeplechase, while Kellie “It’s the first time I’ve run 25-7 record her senior season By Joe Holloway singles matches, Baylor needed the hands of senior transfer Clements and Tyler Fleet added since the Tyson Indoor (Invi- and propelled Baylor to its fifth Reporter to win one of the two remain- Gwen Corches. victories in shot-put and discus. tational),” Inglehart-Summers straight NCAA Tournament ing matches, both in their third Corches dropped a close first “I’ve never raced there, per- said. “Most importantly for this appearance. The Baylor Tennis Center sets, to clinch the win. Baylor set in a tiebreaker to the Mus- sonally, but it’s a three- to four- meet, you just want to race to get played host to another night of got both of them. tangs’ Alver, 6-7 (6-8). But, the and-a-half hour drive,” Quentin confidence. Take care of busi- Men and Women’s Tennis tennis as the No. 18 Baylor Bears “We haven’t won enough of close match gave him the con- Ingelhart-Summers said. “That’s ness, make sure you’re alright.” set for home stand hung on to win a nail-biter over these close matches,” Knoll said. fidence he would need through- a lot better than driving to Inglehart-Summers, who is No. 58 Southern Methodist Uni- “I think this will give us a lot of out the rest of the match. Arkansas every time.” consistently the leading leg of The men’s and women’s tennis versity, 5-2. confidence.” “I was down two breaks and The Bears, just one week the national champion 4x400 teams will play host to a com- On the heels of a 7-0 win ear- Sophomore Attila Bucko I nearly won it,” he said. “If I removed from the Dr Pepper relay team, won’t be joining his bined four matches this week- lier in the day over Hardin-Sim- clinched the match for Baylor could come back from that…I Invitational, are competing in teammates. end. The No. 2 Lady Bears start things off as they play host to mons University, the Bears sec- when he won his third set over should beat this guy.” their second event of the out- Trey Harts will continue in No. 67 University of Colorado ond match of the doubleheader Taylor St. , 6-2. After taking With the boost from the first door season, recording 14 NCAA his place, leading Marcus Boyd, at 6 p.m. Friday. On the men’s proved to be a much tougher the first set 7-5, Bucko dropped set and the help of a number of regional qualifying scores in Justin Boyd and LeJerald Bet- side, Matt Knoll’s team wel- win to squeak out. the second to St. Eve 5-7, but aces, Corches rolled to take the their first. ters. Inglehart-Summers will comes in Laredo College and “The match was a lot closer regained his composure to come second set, 6-3. This time, Baylor’s plans are focus solely on the open 400, the University of Memphis this than the final score indicated,” back and win the third. “I normally don’t hit that different. he said. Saturday with action set to kick head coach Matt Knoll said. “We “In the second set I lost focus many aces,” he said afterward. “We just want to get up there Last year, the Bears traded in off at 11 a.m. easily could have lost.” and he really took advantage,” “I was surprised with myself.” and get in a good meet,” head their invitation to the ACU Tri- The doubles matches started he said. “The third set I was He would go on to win a tight coach Todd Harbour said. “We angular for an appearance at the To submit a bear brief, e-mail off normally enough. Baylor won really focusing and did what I third set 7-5, moments after have different athletes that are Stanford Invitational. [email protected]. two of three to take the doubles was supposed to do and I got Bucko locked up the match for at different places. Our goals are Brittany Devereaux set the point and an early lead. it.” the Bears. more individual.” school’s hammer throw record, CONTACT US The No. 60 doubles team of The win marked the first “To win 5-2 was a real credit For the experienced athletes, while the men’s 4x400-meter David Galic and Denes Lukacs time Bucko clinched a match for to Attila and Gwen coming the match isn’t much more than relay clocked a time of 3:05.29. Editor 710-4099 finished off SMU’s Oivind Alver Baylor. through down the stretch,” a conditioning race. After today’s appearance, the Newsroom 710-1712 and Chris Hooshyar in under 30 “It feels really good,” he said. Knoll said. “I think as a group “It’s really more of a meet Bears will prepare for the Texas Sports 710-6357 minutes. However, brevity was Had Bucko not been able to we need to be prepared to be in to run through tiredness and Relays April 3-5 in Austin, Entertainment 710-7228 not to be the theme. win that match, Baylor’s fate these situations the rest of the get ready for the Texas Relays,” sponsored by the University of Advertising 710-3407 After splitting the first four could have easily ended up in way.” LeJerald said. Texas. Tar Heels reach NCAA round of 8 winner Saturday with a clear sbrough struggled much of the By Aaron Beard home-court advantage, playing way. Instead, facing a deliberate The Associated Press in an arena located about two Washington State team that had hours from its Chapel Hill cam- completely shut down its first CHARLOTTE, N.C. ­­— North pus. two tournament opponents, the Carolina went from running it North Carolina improved to Tar Heels looked determined up to locking it down. Now the 24-1 in NCAA games played in to prove they could play some Tar Heels are a step away from its home state, including 7-0 in tough defense, too. the Final Four again, hoping Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The 47 Fourth-seeded Washington they can avoid another collapse points were the fewest allowed State missed shot after shot — like last year. by the Tar Heels in an NCAA sometimes open, more often Tyler Hansbrough scored 16 game since 1946, especially im- not — while the Tar Heels kept of his 18 points in the second pressive after a season in which pushing forward with their half Thursday night and the top- Hall of Fame coach Roy Wil- slowed-but-effective transition seeded Tar Heels, not known for liams constantly implored his attack. The Cougars (26-9) got their defense, held Washington team to step up its defensive little from the perimeter, with Offer expires May 31, 2008 State to 32-percent shooting in intensity. Derrick Low, Kyle Weaver and a 68-47 win in the East Regional “Defensively we thought we Taylor Rochestie scoring a com- semifinals. were really good,” Williams bined 26 points on 10-for-37 Associated Press North Carolina, back in the said, “but yet let’s be honest: shooting. North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough NCAA round of eight for the they missed some open shots.” Meanwhile, the Tar Heels shoots over Washington State’s second straight season, is a win Now the Tar Heels can focus kept the pressure on, gradually Aron Baynes during an NCAA East away from its 17th trip to the Fi- on erasing the lingering memo- getting more runouts in transi- Regional basketball semifinal Thurs- nal Four. The Tar Heels are tied ries from last year’s final game: tion and increasing the pace to day in Charlotte, N.C. with UCLA for most all-time. a blown double-digit lead late in steadily build the lead. Danny Green had 15 points the second half in an overtime North Carolina led 35-21 at The Cougars had allowed a to help the Tar Heels (35-2) set loss to Georgetown in the re- halftime on a 3-pointer from Ty combined 81 points in its tour- a school record for victories in gional finals. Lawson just before the horn, nament wins against Winthrop Offer expires May 31, 2008 a season while continuing their For the first time in this tour- then got a quick six-point burst and Notre Dame, but the Tar dominant tournament run. nament, the Tar Heels didn’t to push the lead to 47-27 on Heels had just too many weap- The No. 1 overall seed will crack 100 points. It didn’t mat- Alex Stepheson’s three-point ons for Washington State’s me- play the Louisville-Tennessee ter. Nor did it matter that Han- play with 11:45 left. thodical offense to keep pace. WANTED: Too bad you can’t Worship Leader look at them. Thankfully, the members of The Baylor Lariat sports desk are more than just pretty faces. Tune in to each week’s SPORTS PODCAST on the Lariat Web site and listen to them The College Ministry @ Highland Baptist Church sound off on Part-Time College Ministry Staff Position all things Primary Role: Leading Sunday Morning College Worship Service Baylor Small Semester Stipend athletics. Auditions – April 6th and 7th Only email [email protected] for Details and Audition Times HIGHLAND COLLEGE MINISTRY highlandbc.org/college www.baylor.edu/lariat Friday, March 28, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Baylor Lariat 5 Student art pushes boundaries in diverse mediums Gilliam, director of the museum. of their peers. Dru Germany, associate professor a series of life size photographic By Ashley Killough “We’re a teaching museum, and College Station senior Jared of art at Texas Tech University. portraits of Church Under the Reporter we have exhibits to help students Tseng walked in to discover that Germany said when making her Bridge members by Susan Mul- learn how to present their work the photograph and two paintings decisions she looked for works lally, professor of art. A collection of some of Baylor in a way that reflects their artistic he submitted were on display. that tended to be asymmetrical Dr. Mike Frisch, professor of art students’ best work is now on abilities.” “I was excited and very sur- and have spontaneity. psychology, attended the opening display in the Martin Museum of Students could submit up to prised,” Tseng said. “I’ve been “I really liked pieces that ceremony and said he encouraged Art’s Annual Studio Art Student three of their best pieces, and out sketching since I was a kid, and seemed to push the boundaries students to attend so they could Exhibition. of a pool of 185 entries, 80 were it’s something I’ve always been of what’s expected,” Germany experience the interconnected- Complete with varied medi- accepted. interested in.” said. “I also enjoyed works where ness of art and psychology. ums, the exhibit displays the Accepted entries weren’t Tseng won one of eight Juror’s I saw something different when I “You’ve heard the expression diverse talents of its contributors. David Poe/Lariat staff revealed until the opening cer- Choice awards for his painting looked at them closer than when ‘art imitates life,’ but art also imi- Imaginative paintings, quilted Faculty, students and relatives attend emony Thursday, where a large called “Untitled.” I initially looked at them from far- tates psychology,” Frisch said. “It fabrics, mixed fiber art, intri- the opening of the Martin Museum of crowd of students, faculty and “Most of my pieces deal with ther away.” shows us people at their height cate sculptures, creative ceramic Art’s Annual Studio Art Student Exhi- parents mingled and dined on the issue of family,” Tseng said. Accompanying the student of fulfillment and at their lowest designs and even art created in bition. Swedish meatballs, egg rolls and “A lot of it is personal, but I also exhibition is the Annual Studio level of pain.” Adobe Illustrator are among the coffee. In a classy yet casual atmo- want it to resonate with people Art Faculty Exhibition, featuring The faculty and student exhib- different categories showcased. it’s their first time to present their sphere, visitors admired the art who see it.” the artwork of 16 faculty mem- its will be on display until April “For some of these students, work in a juried show,” said Karin and complimented the creativity The show was juried by Robin bers. One of the larger pieces is 16. Variety on the menu for new Basaberu By Lee Ann Marcel and mounted on the walls upstairs there around noon, but the mind. We decided to play it sim- Bethany Poller keeps it contemporary. service was a bit slow because ple and safe with sandwiches, Reporter and Assistant city editor When you walk in, you have there were only two waiters who the PCH and the Dijon the choice of eating downstairs were madly rushing from table Melt. A few students were sit- We’ve all seen the building or upstairs in the lounge area. to table to take orders, and the ting in the booths as well, while rise slowly up on South Sixth The downstairs is perfect for hostess ended up taking our a family was talking over their Street next to the swarm of fast- lunch, but if you’re looking for a drink orders. We’ve had a couple meal. The back wall opened up food restaurants, but at last it’s more romantic setting, it would other experiences here for din- into the kitchen so you could up and running. be worth it to venture upstairs. ner and the service was better, see the chefs working. Basaberu Restaurant and Though you have to endure a so they’re probably still ironing The sandwiches were huge, Lounge, one of the few finer din- somewhat awkward elevator ride out how much staff they need at definitely enough to save for din- ing restaurants near Baylor, has with the hostess, the atmosphere different times of the day. ner that night and the kind you a very distinctive look from the is a little more sophisticated and The conveniently located eat- have to squash down before you outside, which seems to match impressive for a date. One warn- ery is a terrible place for people can take a bite. But each bite was Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff the vibe of the indoor decor: ing: after 10 p.m., the lounge has who are indecisive, but in the delicious — and a little messy. Basaberu Restaurant, located at 723 S. 6th St., is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 warm, but modern. a dress code, so check it before best way possible. The menu Both sandwiches had an exces- p.m., while the lounge area is open until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Low lighting, shades of you go or you’ll be embarrassed covers a wide range of cuisines sive amount of turkey and let- orange and large, comfy booths if you can’t get in. from crab cakes to mini-burgers tuce, making for a hearty meal. cive to conversation, except that tion of food, but because they make the atmosphere cozy, but We chose to sit downstairs and fish wraps to pasta. It’s got a The fries that accompanied the our table was oddly close to the were running low on wait staff, the view of the stainless steel for a quick lunch. There was bit of everything, so it may take meal were thin and crisp. diners seated next to us. Overall, the service was a little poor. kitchen and sleek flat-screen TVs no wait for a seat when we got a little while to make up your The atmosphere was condu- the restaurant had a great selec- Grade: A- Documentary ‘Shines A Light’ FREE ADMISSION * INDIAN SPRING PARK * WWW.BRAZOSNIGHTSWACO.COM * STARTS AT 7:30 on Scorsese’s love for the Stones BRAZOS NIGHTS By Roger Moore featured not only an undiscov- concert series McClatchy Newspapers ered director and a couple of undiscovered stars (DeNiro Oscar-winning director Mar- and Harvey Keitel), “Jumping tin Scorsese is knee-deep in Jack Flash” and “Tell Me” were his new film, an adaptation of on the soundtrack. So naturally Dennis Lehane’s thriller Shutter the director felt a little invested Island starring Leonard DiCaprio in what tunes the Stones would and Ben Kingsley, among others. play for Shine a Light, which was And he’s stumped a little. shot at a benefit concert for the “This new movie is set in Clinton Foundation in New , GREAT MUSIC. 1954,” he said in comic exasper- York in 2006. In Shine a Light , GOOD TIMES COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CITY OF WACO WATER UTILITIES ation. “No Rolling Stones!” Scorsese is the “harassed, exas- DOWNTOWN WACO THANKS: AMERICAN* INCOME LIFE Fans of the filmmaker will perated filmmaker” trying to understand his consternation. wrangle out of the band a set list Long before directing the new of the songs the Stones would Rolling Stones concert docu- play in the order they would mentary, Shine a Light, which play them. opens next Wednesday, Martin He wanted to hear “Jump- Scorsese was associated with Associated Press ing Jack Flash” and “As Tears their music. ence for Shine a Light in Berlin Go By,” and Mick and the lads “In my formative years, before and Mick Jagger said, `I wanna obliged. But Scorsese shot Shine I made Mean Streets (1973) even, say here that Shine a Light is the a Light on film, which meant he the Rolling Stones created a well only film that Martin Scorsese had to back up each of five cam- of inspiration that became a part has not used `Gimme Shelter’ eras with two others in the same of my consciousness,” Scorsese in,” Scorsese said with a laugh. spot, in reserve, for when the said from his New York office. Mention that you can hear film magazine’s 10 minutes of “Their music shapes the images the Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil footage was spent. And all that I see when I’m planning a movie in the trailer to the new Robert planning didn’t prepare him for — camera movements, lighting, DeNiro-Al Pacino thriller Righ- what he actually saw on stage. tone, attitude.” teous Kill — a movie Scorsese “Their passion surprised Scorsese said the Stones had had nothing to do with — and me,” the 65 year-old director been “fundamental” to the films he laughs some more. “I know. says of Jagger, Richards, Wood he has made. How did that happen? It’s not and Watts, his sixty-something “What they say in their songs my picture!” contemporaries in the band. “By has really affected the attitude Scorsese, 65, has long been the time they hit `She Was Hot,’ that turns up in characters in his film generation’s “critical the third number, something my movies over the years.”He darling,” notes Marc Raymond happened ... Mick’s dancing has took that inspiration and often on the online journal Senses something to do with that, but built the soundtrack to a film of Cinema. With films such as the back-up singers, the guitar around it. He has long been Mean Streets, Taxi Driver and solos, the percussion, somehow, known for using the Stones’ Raging Bull acknowledged as on that third song, the machine tunes in the scores to his non- among the greatest ever by the of the concert is ratcheted up.” period-piece films. You can even American Film Institute, the The reviews for “Shine a look it up. It’s right there under influential Sight and Sound Light” aren’t going to be Scors- “trivia” in the Scorsese entry magazine and pretty much ese’s best, because it is, as Kirk on the Internet Movie Database everyone else. His Oscar for The Honeycutt noted in The Holly- (imdb.com). From Mean Streets Departed wasn’t just overdue — it wood Reporter, “another in a long to The Departed, Stones tunes was superfluous. line of Rolling Stone concert pepper the scores. There’s one By the time Scorsese went films.” The director got to hang song that he’s used so often, in to the NYU Film School in the out and do a little business with so many films, that it’s become a mid-’60s, the Stones had taken his favorite band, capture them punch line. over his musical fantasies. His in their ageless glory, and that’s “We’re doing a press confer- breakthrough film, Mean Streets, enough.

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lars spent on pricey government POLITICS from page 1 contracts. To that end, Mukasey told AP that the Justice Depart- Monks on Tibet freedom: ‘It’s all lies’ licans alike. In 2006, the latest ment is actively working to have data available, Justice prosecu- a loophole exempting overseas By Charles Hutzler the alleged lies, according to a tors charged nearly 1,200 fed- contracts stripped from tough The Associated Press translation by Tibetan scholars eral, state and local government new rules to force private compa- in the U.S who listened to an employees in public integrity nies to report internal evidence LHASA, China — The stage- audiotape of the confrontation cases — a 20 percent increase of fraud. managed tour of Tibet’s holiest made by AP Television News. from a decade ago. The Bush administration temple was going according to “They have dest royed t he way During his speech, Mukasey added the loophole after the rule the government script. Sudden- we are seen by the people,” one pointedly spoke of charges was first proposed by the Justice ly, 30 young Buddhist monks monk said. “We are like prison- brought against two former Department. pushed their way in, slammed ers here,” said another. Republican congressmen: Randy “Our position is it shouldn’t the door, and began shouting As the monks blurted out a “Duke” Cunningham of Cali- happen,” Mukasey said. “My and crying to the foreign report- stream of complaints, one cried: fornia and Bob Ney of Ohio. He understanding is we are doing ers that there is no freedom in “The government is always tell- did not mention charges brought whatever we can do at this point the riot-torn region. ing lies, it’s all lies.” hours earlier against Puerto Rico to show that we are opposed to “What the government is say- “They killed many people. Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila, who it.” ing is not true,” a monk shouted They killed many people,” a faces 19 counts in a campaign Mukasey took over the Justice as a wellspring of grievances monk said. finance probe. Twelve others Department in November follow- poured out, first in Tibetan and Later, a monk speaking in associated with Acevedo’s Popu- ing nearly a year of turmoil there then in Chinese after the con- Chinese said the death toll was lar Democratic Party also were over whether nine U.S. attorneys fused reporters asked them to far higher than the government indicted Thursday. a nd c a reer prosecutors were h i red switch. Finally, government offi- was saying. “The cadres and Other high-profile lawmakers or fired because of their politics. cials abruptly ended the session the army killed more than 100 f a c i n g J u s t i c e D e p a r t m e n t c h a r g e s The scandal ultimately led to and told the journalists it was Associated Press Tibetans. They arrested more include Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., the resignation of the attorney “time to go.” than a thousand.” in a land scam case, and Rep. Wil- general, Alberto Gonzales, and The emotional, 15-minute Tibetan Buddhist monks walk back to their quarters Thursday after talking to “Tibetans have no freedom,” liam Jefferson, D-La., for allegedly Mukasey has been intent since outburst by the red-robed monks foreign journalists at the Jokhang Temple, one of Tibet’s holiest temples in a monk said after some of them taking bribes. Also under scru- then on rebuilding the Justice decrying their lack of religious Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. switched to Chinese. “We want tiny by the FBI or congressional Department’s image as fair and freedom was the only spontane- the Dalai Lama to come back,” investigators are at least eight independent. ous moment Thursday in an oth- by state media. the shrine were fake — members said another, adding that they current House and Senate law- He also sought to quell sus- erwise tightly controlled govern- Those who tried to break away of China’s ruling Communist were certain they would be makers. Democrat Eliot Spitzer picions over whether the U.S. ment trip to the Tibetan capital from the pack were followed by Party. detained when the reporters left. resigned as New York’s governor attorney in Los Angeles meant to for foreign reporters following car and on foot, making all but They complained that troops “They want us to curse the earlier this month after a federal disband that office’s cadre of pub- this month’s deadly riots. the most fleeting of contact with had ringed the monastery and Dalai Lama and that is not right,” wiretap caught him arranging lic integrity prosecutors when he On the second day of the tour, ordinary Tibetans risky. kept it shut with all 117 monks a monk added. trysts with a prostitute. reassigned them to other units. officials hewed to the govern- Only the monks at the inside since March 10 — the day The government officials then Part of the Justice crackdown Mukasey described the move as ment line — that the most violent Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s holiest the protests began — and that tugged at the journalists to leave on corruption focuses on waste, little more than an office restruc- anti-Chinese protests in nearly site, managed to upend the offi- the guards were only removed and shouted: “Time to go.” The fraud and abuse of taxpayer dol- turing. two decades was plotted by the cial stage-managed event. Wednesday, when foreign jour- monks filed upstairs. exiled Dalai Lama and his sup- As reporters were ushered nalists arrived. Hours later, the temple and porters. Officials escorted two toward the temple’s inner shrine The mon k s, spe a k i ng i n Tibet- the large square in front that is were gone. Only after months dozen reporters to shops, clinics, by a senior monk and admin- an, claimed government officials usually thronged with worship- NUCLEAR from page 1 of discussions with Taiwan over a school and a jail to interview istrator, the 30 young monks were trying to turn Tibetans pers were closed again by para- the missing batteries did the victims and rioters, many of began shouting to them. The against them by telling lies. But military police in helmets and ize the gravity of the blunder Pentagon finally realize — late them already widely interviewed monks said the believers then in the monks didn’t elaborate on plastic shields. until last week. The revelation last week — the seriousness of sparked sharp protests from what had happened. China and forced President During that time, accord- Luis Noble/Lariat staff Bush to acknowledge the error ing to a senior Taiwan defense psychology and neurosci- important to the progress of post-doctoral fellows and a Hutchison has worked with in a phone call Wednesday with official, the U.S. initially asked ence Sara Dolan is working research at this facility.” physicist. A current initiative the Waco VA in its research Chinese President Hu Jintao. Taiwan to dispose of the mis- directly with the Center as an Keith Young, core leader for includes investing in delivery e nde a vor s i n t h e p a s t . E d wa r d s While the shipment did sile fuses. U.S. officials said that investigator on the Treatment neuroimaging and genetics, of clinical care treatment and commended her for her tire- not contain nuclear materials, early on it was thought the Tai- Development and Treatment said that the Baylor students’ education. The Center would less efforts as chairperson of the error is particularly sensi- wanese had simply received the Outcome Committee. Suzy B. work has translated to be as like to eventually compile a the Senate VA Appropriations tive because China vehemently wrong batteries. Gulliver, director of the Center good as money. Young also research portfolio to include Committee. opposes U.S. arms sales to Tai- Once the error was dis- of Excellence for Research on said that without the Baylor grants from the National Insti- “I salute her for her key ini- wan. U.S. officials were quick covered, the military quickly Returning War Veterans said faculty and students the cen- tute of Health and National tiative,” Edwards said. “One to say that the incident did not recovered the four fuses, which that the Center’s partnership ter would not be as successful Science Foundationand hire of the pivotal points in keep- suggest any change in policies are linked to the triggering with Baylor has been vital. as it was. 10 to 15 principal investigators ing our hospital open was her toward Taiwan arms sales. mechanisms in Minuteman “We currently have three The Center has secured to in providing results to authorship of the legislation But China’s Foreign Ministry nuclear missile nose cones. But practicum students with the $22.95 million in research be used nationally and inter- to designate the Waco VA as a spokesman Qin Gang said, in a Gates has demanded sweeping Center on analyzing data and funding for set projects in the nationally. Center of Excellence for Men- statement posted on the agency’s reviews to discover how it hap- working with patients,” Gul- next five years. Budgeting for An additional goal for the tal Health Care.” Web site, that China had sent a pened and whether it indicates a liver said. “Our collaborative the first year has already been center is to employ 50 full- About 5.8 million veterans protest to Washington express- broader problem in the security relationship with Baylor has approved, and the Center is time personnel and expand nationwide rely on Veteran ing “strong displeasure.” of the military’s nuclear weap- been in place since the very continuing to recruit for core the human resources depart- Affairs for their health care He said China demanded the ons and related materials. beginnings and has been very staff positions, which include ment. needs. U.S. investigate the matter and In his memo released Thurs- report back to China to “elimi- day, Gates ordered a physical nate the negative effects and inventory of all nuclear related disastrous consequences cre- items. Donald, whose assess- ated by this incident.” ment is separate from the agen- Despite quarterly checks of cies’ inventories, must provide the inventory, defense officials Gates with an initial report by said they never knew the fuses April 15.

turn, may be reflected in study ABROAD from page 1 abroad, as well.” The Chronicle of Higher Edu- vider organizations are doing cation reported in December an excellent job of trying to that the dollar’s declining value keep studying abroad afford- has caused some schools to cut able by investing more financial back on study abroad programs aid and advising strategies,” and raise program charges to Whalen said. students. Western Europe is especial- In an effort to help control ly a popular region for Baylor costs for students already study- students, as the Baylor in Maas- ing in Europe, Baylor began this tricht program in The Neth- fall to purchase large quantities erlands is designed to allow of euros and pounds, Morrison several weeks of travel around said. Europe. “This was a trial year, and While Dr. Michael Morrison, I expect we will continue and Jo Murphy Chair and Direc- expand this for upcoming years tor of International Education, so that a falling dollar will not hasn’t noticed any discernible increase the basic program shift among where Baylor stu- costs after a program cost esti- dents are studying, he suspects mate has been provided,” Mor- that “if the dollar continues rison said. to slide, [there] may begin to In the fall of 2007, Baylor [be] a reduction in European had 144 students studying in travel generally and that it, in Western Europe and the U.K.

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