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baylorlariat com The Baylor Lariat WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE China Aid President and founder, Bob Fu, speaks on religious freedom at Global Religious Freedom Summit panel. See News, page 3 Friday | March 20, 2015 An upsetting loss 3-seed Bears fall to 14-seed GSU in first round of NCAA Tournament By Shehan Jeyarajah Thursday in the second round of pointers as he scored 12 points Sports Editor the NCAA Tournament at Veter- out of 13 unanswered for Georgia ans Memorial Arena in Jackson- State. Baylor seemed to have it. The ville, Fla. “The thing I’m disappointed game was a little close for comfort “We’ve been preparing all sea- with is all year long we’ve execut- throughout, but Baylor held a two- son for moments like these,” junior ed down the stretch,” head coach point lead with its best free-throw forward Royce O’Neale said. “He Scott Drew said. “We’ve been a shooter at the line. just made a good shot.” tough team and I feel bad the way Senior guard Kenny Chery Baylor had several chances to that the last five minutes went.” stepped up for a one-and-one op- Baylor got off to a hot start, portunity, 15 seconds remaining, “We’ve been a tough taking a 16-6 lead four-and-a- his Baylor career on the line. As he half minutes into the game be- had done 186 times before in his team, and I feel bad hind a pair of three-pointers from Baylor career, he went through his the way that the last O’Neale. The Bears then went al- motions and shot a free throw. It most six minutes without a field five minutes went.” ricocheted off the back iron. goal as Georgia State cut the lead
GSU picked up the defensive to 17-14. Scott Drew | Head coach rebound and pushed the ball up- The two teams went back and court. With only seconds on the forth to close the first half, but clock, Panther guard R.J Hunter put the game away earlier. Junior junior forward Taurean Prince launched a contested three-pointer forward Rico Gathers hit two free was the difference. Prince scored from nearly 10 feet beyond the arc. throws to give Baylor a 12-point 10 points in the half, including a Nothing but net. lead with only 2:39 remaining. three-pointer that bounced in as “He just made a contested After that point, Baylor had eight the half expired to give Baylor a three,” Chery said. “There was possessions the rest of the game. 33-30 lead. nothing we could do about it. We The Bears couldn’t muster a point Baylor opened the second half did our job and he just made it.” over that stretch. by turning over the ball on its Just like that, No. 3-seed Bay- Conversely, Hunter posted one first three possessions, but Baylor lor’s season came to an unceremo- of his best stretches of the season. stayed in front after Chery nailed a Associated Press nious close in a thrilling 57-56 loss The NBA prospect hit four straight Georgia State’s Markus Crider, left, freshman forward Johnathan Motley, second from left, junior forward Rico Gathers, second from right, go after a rebound during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college to No. 14-seed Georgia State on shots, including a pair of three- SEE page 7 MBB, basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla.Baylor lost 57-56. Baylor alum to return as School of Education dean By Amanda Yarger graduate teaching education is not his field, he has the Reporter experience, and I think that will keep us moving.” McLendon is a professor and associate dean of After a lengthy search, Dr. Michael K. McLendon Southern Methodist University’s Simmons School of will be returning back to his alma mater as the new Education and Human Development. dean for Baylor’s School of Education. Engelhardt will be retiring after his eight years Dr. David Garland, the uni- serving as dean for the School of Education, and he versity’s provost and executive plans to stay in Waco with his family. vice president, announced the “As a Baptist, a sixth-generation Texan and a proud news Thursday morning. The Baylor alum, I am honored by the opportunity to search for the new dean began return home to Baylor, to help this great university nine months ago following Dr. achieve the fullness of its vision, ‘Pro Ecclesia, Pro Tex- Jon Engelhardt’s announcement ana, Pro Futuris,’” McLendon said in a press release. he would be retiring. Members of the decision committee met weekly to McLendon will assume the discuss the candidates and the criteria the applicants role of dean of the School of would be expected to meet, said Dr. Mia Moody-
Hannah Hasselof | Lariat Photographer Education on July 1. Ramirez, associate professor of journalism. “I think he brings important McLendon Moody-Ramirez served as an outside faculty mem- knowledge and important back- ber to the committee that consisted of 11 members, in- Turkeys, chicks, ducklings, oh my ground,” Engelhardt said. “He cluding a graduate student, faculty and the divisional Waco 2-year-old Ziva Guajardo pauses before petting a duckling at Mayborn Museum’s Spring in the Vil- has served as executive associate dean at Vanderbilt, lage event. In addition to turkeys, chicks and ducklings, there was live music by Dick Gimble and Friends as well as his current position at SMU. While under- SEE page 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. DEAN, BU email storage Student Senate votes space to increase for uniformity in
By Madison Miller Reporter dorm visiting hours The process begins today for students to receive more By Bresha Pierce Brooks, Brooks Flats, North and storage for their email accounts. Reporter East Village, however, have visita- Pattie Orr, , made an appearance at the Student Senate tion hours from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. meeting Thursday in the Cashion Academic Center to an- Student Senate unanimously every day. nounce the implementation of doubling email storage for passed a bill at Thursday’s meet- “East and North Village tend student accounts. ing that recommended visitation to have more upperclassmen, and Orr attended the meeting to announce initiatives be- hours for all residence halls across thats why the hours are longer,” ing taken by Information Technology Systems in order to campus be the same. said Sulfur Springs junior Ayana improve online systems for students. The bill was cleared through Taylor, a North Village community The first announcement was a reminder students that the Senate’s Campus Improve- leader. the online grading system will be officially moving over to ments and Affairs committee, Woodinville, Wash., senior Canvas this year. The system that students have used in the which handles issues related to Gannon McCahill said one of the past, Blackboard, will officially be terminated in Decem- recycling, parking sustainability, justifications for having different ber, said Orr. safety and buildings. hours among the halls was differ- “We have been working hard to help the faculty make According to the bill, halls like ent demographics. McCahill said the transition,” Orr said. Martin, Collins, South and North the administration gave longer The second announcement regarded the email storage. Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer Russell and Penland all have visi- curfews to halls that had 50 per- “Even though the press says students don’t use emails, Pattie Orr, Vice President for Information Technology and Dean of University Libraries, tation hours are from 1 p.m. to 10 cent or more upperclassmen. I don’t think that’s quite right,” Orr said. “Some of y’all spoke to student government Thursday about the transition from Blackboard to Canvas as p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. to SEE EMAIL, page 4 well as doubling the Baylor Outlook inbox space from 300 MB to 600 MB. midnight on weekends. Halls like SEE HOURS, page 4
Vol.115 No. 80 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2015 Baylor University Opinion Friday|March 20, 2015 2 The Baylor Lariat Student body president: My next steps will be bold
Yesterday the Jerry and certain members of student Susie Wilson Chair in Reli- government have arguably gious Freedom, former U.S. tiptoed on the fine line of Rep. Frank Wolf, joined the collusion, the organization esteemed list of On Topic se- has not lost its magnanim- ries participants. Notably re- ity. Though certain branches ferred to as the “conscience of student government have of Congress,” Wolf and Pres- nearly fallen into a pattern ident and Chancellor Ken of unprofessionalism, the Starr undoubtedly planted a organization has not lost its seed of reflection in all those servant-heartedness. in attendance, including me. As I swore last April, I Freedom of expression will continue to faithfully cluding my time as a witness on and liberty of thought are essential execute the office of student body Feb. 25. Both friends and those I rights that should be given to every president and will continue, to the have never met seemed puzzled citizen of the world. However, in best of my ability, to uphold the by my quietness. My silence was a society where tolerance is either Constitution of the Baylor Univer- rooted in Psalm 46:10. The Scrip- utterly unacceptable or stiflingly sity student body, with the unfail- ture reads “Be still, and know that prevalent, I have found myself ing help of God. I am God; I will be exalted among pondering how Baylor Bears might My next steps, in order to bring the nations, I will be exalted in the be the “salt and light” to the world the organization closer to its ex- earth.” that we are called to be. pressed purpose, will be bold. But Now that the verdict has been At the conclusion of the event, do know that the Baylor Univer- handed down and the media fren- Wolf asked me if I was interested in sity student government, while zy has abated, I feel ready to an- running for public office one day. representing the student body to swer the question that I have been Though future public service is multiple constituencies, is a place asked time and time again. Has something I have always dreamed of learning in which Baylor Bears student government abandoned its about, during our conversation, I are preparing to be the change principles in favor of self-interest could not shake my thoughts sur- agents that the world so desper- this year? rounding the Student Court’s deci- ately needs. We will never, with the Though certain perceptions of sion in McCahill, Hardy v. King- student body’s support and God’s student government recognize the horn, which was handed down just faithfulness, lose our influence or Fans dropped ball body as stagnant, the organization three hours before our discussion. effectiveness on this campus. has not lost its action-oriented na- Over the course of the past Dominic Edwards is a senior ture. Though certain deeds of stu- month, the Student Court obtained marketing major from Arlington. dent government have admittedly evidence in the publicly held hear- He is the student body president for flirted with deceit, the organization ings of the case. Throughout this the 2014-2015 academic year. has not lost its integrity. Though in criticism of Drew time, I have remained silent, ex- Baylor men’s basketball. The only pecially a fan base that is notori- Editorial other Baylor coach to get close to ous for low attendance. Thursday was a sad day for Drew’s winning record was Bill For some, the fact that Geor- anyone cheering on the Bears. Henderson, who coached 18 sea- gia State was able to overcome the The men’s basketball team, going sons between 1941-1961. During Bears’ strong lead made it clear Lariat Letters into the NCAA Tournament as this time, he recorded 201 total that Drew was to blame. Instead three-seed, was highly favored to wins. of having the players continue to Ruling in Kinghorn case was reasonable, unbaised win the second round. The upset Drew already has 227 under rack the score up, he played it safe was upsetting and unexpected to his belt from only 12 seasons. The and had them hold onto the ball. I am a bit surprised by the outrage on social me- Another person on Facebook claimed that the coaches, players and fans. runner-up behind Henderson re- With a 12-point lead and 2:54 re- dia after the Student Court's decision in McCahill, ruling from a “fake” court was invalid. But the Stu- That being said, the fan re- corded 149 wins. Despite the dis- maining, this is not an unreason- Hardy v. Kinghorn. dent Court spent a lot of time and effort on this case, sponse on social media in regard appointing loss Thursday, Drew able call. In my opinion, the court's 22-page analysis ultimately arriving at a unanimous decision. Belit- to Baylor head coach Scott Drew is still an incredible asset to the Ultimately, it was a short se- showed a high level of judicial knowledge and care- tling them ultimately shows a bias on the part of the was uncalled for and tacky. Al- Bears. One loss, no matter how ries of unfortunate events. Drew ful weighing of the evidence. The court ruled on critic, not the court itself. most the instant R.J. Hunter hit heartbreaking, does not define a has to be disappointed as well, specific violations of the Constitution and Senate In my opinion, the court's decision showed rea- the game-winning three-pointer coach’s abilities or worth. and instead of rallying behind bylaws. sonable analysis that was unswayed by the inflam- for Georgia State, Baylor fans Fans also tweeted saying the him as supporters should, fans Supporters of Lawren Kinghorn took to Twitter matory rhetoric on both sides. hit Twitter with venom aimed at loss was all Drew’s fault. Whether are just kicking him while he is to claim that she somehow “won the majority of the Drew. Tweets ranged from calling or not his coaching was the issue, down. case.” That's an interesting argument, and one that Drew a terrible, overrated coach the statement is still ridiculous. “Be the standard” doesn’t just directly contradicts her statement to the Lariat Tues- — Chicago senior Danny Huizinga to calling for his termination. Basketball is a team sport. It re- apply to football, it applies to all day where she claimed justice had not been served. Baylor Business Fellows While the hateful tweets came quires the utmost ability from of Baylor. Bears fans fell below from all over the country, Baylor coaches and players. Not once that standard today with a spew fans typed the most disappoint- has anyone said, “That win was of hateful tweets. President and ing ones. 100 percent Drew’s doing.” Why? Chancellor Ken Starr reminded Student Court’s actions, ruling are unconstitutional In any sport, coaches are Because the players pull a signifi- the student body of that standard Student government has been quite “popular” is illegitimate, and the court itself is illegitimate. hired and kept based on win- cant amount of the weight. today in his email when he said, recently with the case of McCahill, Hardy v. King- Am I wrong to expect that the court who is respon- ning. While fans may feel that Drew did not personally turn “While today’s result in Jackson- horn. I’ll be the first to admit there were mistakes in sible for defending the Constitution be subject to tweeting “Fire him!” is justified over the ball, nor did he make a ville was deeply disappointing, the interpretation of the governing documents from the rules and guidelines the document sets out for by this loss, it is actually outland- 2-point jumper. His coaching we want to congratulate Coach the Senate Executive Council, but how can the court them? Or are they above heeding to the same docu- ish when looking at his overall guides players’ actions but does Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears in good conscience issue such a verdict when their ment that they are so quick to use in order to crucify record and what he has done for not dictate their own abilities. basketball team for a highly suc- entire operation is in conflict? another? the Bears. That is not to say the loss was the cessful season.” The court ruled that the defendant, Miss Lawren The court cannot receive admissible testimony Drew came to Baylor dur- players’ fault. They played an ex- Let’s do just that. Congratula- Kinghorn, was guilty on one count of violating the from a witness on an oath that is fraud. All testimo- ing one of the worst times in the cellent game with a disappointing tions, Bears and Coach Drew, for Constitution, three counts of violating the Student ny must be discounted because the oath fails to be team’s history. Over the course end. Losses happen, but it is not all you have done and will go on Senate bylaws, and one count of violating her oath binding. This alone is enough for the vice president of 12 years, he has transformed up to the fans to point fingers, es- to do. of office — one of which was performing duties of student life to overturn the court’s decision and I necessary for the Senate’s operation, based on pre- encourage the defendant to pursue this route. If the cedence, that she was not constitutionally granted. decision is not overturned, I urge the Senate, Miss As you can see, the court was very quick to dissect Kinghorn and the student body to file suit against The Lariat has job openings Check out our the governing documents (as they should) but they Student Court itself on the grounds of the unconsti- on staff that we are looking made a blatant disregard for them as well. The court tutional operation of the body. to fill as soon as possible. that labeled the internal vice president’s actions un- If justice is to truly be served, the court is subject Social Media constitutional was unconstitutional in itself. to the same disciplinary actions as the internal vice This violation of the court is found in Article IV, president. Under these circumstances, Chief Justice Staff writer: Section 3, Par. 9 of the Student Body Constitution, Cody Coll and his court are GUILTY on two counts 16 hours/week, writes daily which refers to the oath of a witness. The impor- of violating the Baylor University Student Body stories and covers a beat tance of the first three words “the court clerk” can- Constitution and one count of violating their oath not be stressed enough. It should be known that the of office. News editor: court clerk is actually studying abroad and has not For there to be rightful justice, the court must been present for any of the proceedings in the case. 1) come in front of the Senate for oral reprimand, @BaylorLariat 20 hours/week, designs the On Instagram: Instead, the assistant court clerk has been admin- and 2) write a written apology to both the defendant front page and coordinates istering the oath to each witness. The Constitution and the plaintiffs, and apologize to the court in its The Baylor Lariat
coverage as necessary On Facebook: does not state that in the absence of the court clerk, entirety and 3) the court cannot see any case that the assistant court clerk assumes that role. requires witness testimony. One member of the court claims that this is act- Contact the editor-in-chief at On Twitter: ing on assumption, but I see this a bit of hypocrisy. Linda_Wilkins @baylor.edu for more @bulariat Essentially this means that any oath given to a wit- — Old River-Winfree freshman Joel Polvado information. ness is illegitimate, any testimony given by a witness Political science major
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Hannah Haseloff| Lariat Photographer eral Austin businesses have found Frank Wolf, former Congressman and Baylor’s Wilson Chair in Religious stickers saying “exclusively for Freedom, speaks at the Global Religious Freedom Summit on Thursday white people” placed on their win- with President and Chancellor Ken Starr about religious persecution. dows, sparking an investigation into their origin and condemna- tion from the mayor. Panel talks religious Mayor Steve Adler said the stickers discovered Wednesday morning were “an appalling and offensive display of ignorance in freedom, persecution our city.” The stickers also say “Maxi- By Shannon Barbour Midland to bring awareness to mum of 5 colored customers / Staff Writer persecuted residents in China. colored BOH staff accepted,” ap- “From my personal experi- parently referring to the “back of Panelists discussed religious ence, I know that there is lack of house” operations at a restaurant. freedom and how the Waco com- true religious freedom in China. They featured a city of Austin logo munity can help those affected by That gave me urgency when I was and claimed to be “sponsored by religious persecution on Thursday in prison,” Fu said. the City of Austin Contemporary Associated Press at the Global Religious Freedom Fu said he has experienced a Partition and Restoration Pro- April Jensen, an employee at Sugar Mama’s, holds a sticker that the business found on the front of their store on Summit in the Kayser Auditorium lack in leadership from the West. gram,” though no such program Wednesday in Austin. Multiple business in Austin have found these stickers placed on their windows. of the Hankamer School of Busi- Fu said it has affected the way the exists. The city has said the use of ness. Chinese are treated. its logo was unauthorized. “I certainly share the concerns employees said the stickers un- Antonio Express-News that city President and Chancellor Ken “Leadership really makes a Austin is one of the fastest- about the history and culture and nerved them. officials along with the Austin po- Starr joined the panel and spoke train effect to the Chinese and growing cities in the U.S. and is affordability that’s being lost be- April Jensen, who works at the lice are investigating the stickers’ about witnessing religious perse- other human rights communities,” confronting increasing questions cause of the rapid development, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, told the origin. cution and how students can get Fu said. “They feel we are aban- about economic and racial seg- but our organization tends to newspaper “it kind of hurt” when Nelson Linder, president of involved. doned and betrayed. That is some- regation as real estate prices sky- focus on what it is we can do to she read the sticker. Austin NAACP, called the stickers “International religious free- thing I have experienced.” rocket around its urban core. preserve what makes East Austin “I don’t really understand the “absolutely stupid.” dom is a matter of American na- Esther Zhao, a freshman and Raul Alvarez, board president unique and not focus on strategies message behind it,” said Jensen, “Don’t put signs like that on tional security and global peace,” audience member, has observed for the East Austin Conservancy, that divide the community,” he who is African-American. “All people’s doors because you want Starr said. the threat of the Chinese govern- said the stickers are likely in re- told the Austin American-States- types of customers come in here.” to bring attention to your plight,” Bob Fu, pastor and president ment while she lived in China sponse to gentrification in the area man newspaper. Bryce Bencivengo, spokesman he said. of China Aid Association, defined with her father. on Austin’s east side. Several business owners and for the city of Austin, tells the San freedom of religion as the freedom “My dad shared the gospel of religious belief and the ability with people in church and helped to practice religious beliefs freely, them find jobs,” Zhao said. something he said is not present Zhao and her father were not in China. persecuted, but she agrees with Police arrest suspect in US Embassy threats The panelists mentioned the what panelists Fu, Wolf and Starr Islamic State, certain Middle East- said about persecution in China. By Mari Yamaguchi to increase its security, the police ern countries and North Korea as Fu hopes to continue his work Associated Press spokesman said on condition of examples of religious persecution, in Texas with by working with anonymity because he was not but they primarily focused on prisoners and those who cannot TOKYO — Japanese police authorized to speak to journalists China. freely practice their religion. said they arrested a man on Thurs- who are not members of the police Frank Wolf, former Congress- “We have the freedom the Chi- day accused of making bomb press club. man of Virginia and the new nese do not enjoy,” Fu said. “I feel threats against the U.S. Embassy The mass-circulation Yomiuri Wilson Chair in Religious Free- every time when I am able to ad- in Tokyo, and media reports said newspaper said police had been se- dom for Baylor, said persecution vocate on behalf of those who do he is also a possible suspect in re- cretly following the suspect. It said is increasing because countries, not have freedom, I cherish the cent death threats against Ambas- the embassy had received about 30 like America, don’t discuss hu- very freedom in this society tre- sador Caroline Kennedy. threatening calls since last month, man rights issues. Instead, he said, mendously. I feel so privileged.” Tokyo police arrested Mit- including those threatening to kill they focus on the issue of nuclear The panelists ended the dis- suyoshi Kamiya, a resident of the Kennedy and the consul general. weapons. cussion with ways members of the island of Okinawa, for making the Associated Press U.S. State Department spokes- “I think [religious persecution community can get involved, such bomb threats from a pay phone Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, waves before she delivers woman Jen Psaki confirmed opening remarks on Wednesday at Waseda University in Tokyo. Japanese is] getting worse now than it’s been in downtown Okinawa, a po- to reporters in Washington on as sending letters to prisoners and police are investigating phone calls threatening to kill the ambassador. for centuries. Part of the problem contacting state officials. lice spokesman said. He said the Thursday that Japanese police is the United States is not provid- “Begin educating yourselves,” suspect also threatened to bomb He did not provide any other de- eral on Okinawa. had arrested a 52-year-old from ing the leadership it used to,” Wolf Starr said. “Before you can pray as Camp Schwab, a U.S. military base tails about Kamiya. In three phone calls in March, Okinawa for making threatening said of the growing issue in North meaningfully as you would please, on the island. Public broadcaster NHK said Kamiya used threatening phrases phone calls against the embassy, Korea and the Middle East. become more informed about the Kamiya admitted to police that police also suspect Kamiya made in English such as “Bomb Camp not just related to the ambassador. Fu was imprisoned by the Chi- issue, and become an ambassador he made the bomb threats, but phone calls threatening to kill Schwab” and “Bomb the em- She said the Japanese government nese government for illegal evan- for religious freedom.” his motive was not immediately Kennedy and the U.S. consul gen- bassy” which forced the embassy is leading the investigation. gelism in 1996 and now works in known, the police spokesman said. The Baylor Lariat 4 FRIDAY | MARCH 20, 2015 News
Email from Page 1 use email, otherwise your email in regards to a bill passed previ- U.Va. student arrest raises questions wouldn’t be full.” ously this semester to provide Currently, Baylor alumni more WiFi on campus in places emails are all rooted in the cloud. that do not already have it. Orr is working with Microsoft “We can’t do all the outdoor about state liquor agency’s powers and others on the ITS task force spaces, so we asked what your pri- to make it possible for all emails, orities were,” Orr said. “Of those, By Larry O’Dell specifically students’ emails, to be our most important priorities are Associated Press rooted in the cloud. to start with the Marrs McLean In the meantime, Orr said they deck and the Gov. Bill and Vara RICHMOND, Va. — An arrest are raising the storage from 300 Daniel Historic Village.” that left a University of Virginia megabytes to 600 megabytes. An Orr plans for the Marrs student bloodied and shouting al- announcement will be sent to the McLean Science Building deck to legations of racism has prompted student body today with details on have WiFi before finals. some lawmakers to question the switch along with information The last announcement made whether state liquor control on the ITS website that gives tips by Orr concerned the use of Mi- agents should have the power to and tricks for students to clear up crosoft Office 365 ProPlus system. arrest people. their mailboxes. “For universities that have paid Gov. Terry McAuliffe ordered “I think it’s a great idea,” Hous- their license for faculty and staff, the Virginia State Police to inves- ton sophomore Natalie Galerne Microsoft will provide the system tigate the early-Wednesday arrest said. “I’m really bad about delet- for free for students,” Orr said. of Martese Johnson, who needed ing emails so now I won’t run out At the meeting, six bills were 10 stitches to close a gash on his of storage so quickly.” voted on. head after his encounter with Al- Combine junior, Madison Two bills had to do with white- coholic Beverage Control agents Wood said she is more worried boards. One was regarding adding outside a Charlottesville bar. State about the AirBear problems. whiteboards to Collins Residence police said that an “administrative “I haven’t really had any prob- Hall and Penland Residence Hall, review” will be conducted along lems with storage for my email but which passed unanimously. The with a criminal investigation re- now I can wait longer to have to other was about changing the quested by the Charlottesville purge my old emails,” Wood said. chalkboards in Carroll Science prosecutor. “I would have rather they done Hall to whiteboards and it passed “We owe it to both Mr. John- something to improve AirBear unanimously. son and the Virginia ABC to be painstakingly thorough in deter- rather than email storage, though.” One bill proposed a reduction Associated Press mining the facts of the situation Orr plans to have all student for International Baccalaureate Virginia student and Jefferson Scholar Aryn Frazier speaks to a large crowd during a protest for fellow student email storage levels to be at 600 Diploma Program credits re- through interviews, evidence col- Martese Johnson Wednesday at the University of Virginia Amphitheatre in Charlottesville, Va. MB by the end of the day Monday. quired for Baylor. This bill did not lection and analysis, and investi- gative procedure,” Virginia State “It will take a little while to pass with a vote of 13 to 20. After the Daly incident, Rock- $212,500 to settle. The ABC De- Both the state police and Police Superintendent Col. W. propagate this to the entire stu- A bill proposing visitation bridge County Republican Del. partment — the target of the state ABC’s law enforcement arm re- Steven Flaherty said in a written dent body,” Orr said. “It will go hours to be amended and made Ben Cline introduced legislation police investigation — released a port to Secretary of Public Safety statement. through the process and by the the same across freshman resi- in the 2014 session to give state summary of the findings. But of- Brian Moran. However, some legislators end of the day Monday, it will dence halls passed unanimously. police enforcement of the state’s ficials said the report was exempt A photo of the arrest showed have already seen enough from have gone through the whole sys- Chi Omega presented a bill to alcohol laws. Cline said the ABC from disclosure under the state Johnson on the pavement, his face alcohol board’s law enforcement tem. It could be sooner, but it’s help with their new philanthropy is inherently a regulatory body Freedom of Information Act be- bloodied, being held down by an arm to suggest it cannot handle hard to say.” event entitled Chi Omega Wish and that state police are better cause it included personnel infor- unidentified officer. In a dark and having the same arrest powers as Orr is continuing to work on Week Sandblast Volleyball, which suited for enforcing liquor laws. mation. hard-to-see video, Johnson — police. The 20-year-old Johnson’s getting the student emails into the passed unanimously. “It would provide more consis- McAuliffe spokesman Brian who is black — can be heard re- arrest — captured in photos and cloud. The last bill was a request for tency — just a better application Coy, noting the personnel exemp- peatedly calling the white officers videos and widely spread on social “We are not done,” Orr said. student government to help fund of the law to have it enforced by a tion, said “we will make public (expletive) racists. media — came nearly two years “We just want everyone to have a the Latin Dance Society’s Salsa single entity like the state police,” whatever we can. We recognize Johnson appeared at a news after ABC agents traumatized an- good end of the semester.” Invasion event. The society re- Cline said. the expectation to communicate conference Thursday evening, ac- other U.Va. student by swarming Student Senate erupted into quested $4,000 and the bill passed He said he may pursue the with people what happened here.” companied by his attorney who her car after mistaking a carton of applause after this announcement unanimously. legislation again if he’s re-elected. Michael Kelly, spokesman for read a statement from the injured sparkling water for beer. The stu- was made. McEachin said he, too, might con- Attorney General Mark Herring, man. dent, Elizabeth Daly, was 20 at the The third announcement was sider sponsoring such legislation, said the AG’s office “will work “As the officers held me down, time. but he wants to see what the state with the governor and State Police one thought raced through my “Given what happened yester- from Page 1 police investigations produce first. to release as much information as mind: how could this happen?” Dean day and what happened a couple That could be a problem. State possible.” the statement read. “I trust the dean for humanities and social in political science in 1991 from of years ago, it raises some serious police also investigated the Daly The recent killings of two un- scars will one day heal, but the sciences. Baylor. After his graduation from questions in my mind whether incident, but the attorney gen- armed black men by white police trauma of what the officers did “I think [McLendon] stood Baylor, he worked under U.S. Sen. they should have arrest powers,” eral’s office successfully fought a officers in Missouri and New York will stay with me forever.” out because of his background David Pryor, in Washington D.C., state Sen. Donald McEachin of motion to release the investigative have heightened racial tensions About 1,000 students attend- skills,” Moody-Ramirez said. “He as he simultaneously earned his Henrico County said in a tele- report as part of a federal lawsuit and sparked national debate about ed a rally for Johnson at U.Va. had a great research agenda and master’s degree at Florida State phone interview Thursday. just talking to him we thought University. Following his time in filed by Daly that the state paid law enforcement and race. Wednesday night. he would be a great fit. 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BY Kevin Burbach Associated Press
PIERRE, S.D. — The plastic red hotel will still ruin you, but in- stead of advancing to Boardwalk to face your demise, you'll take a long walk off a short Pierre. Pierre, the tiny South Dakota capital pronounced “pier” by its roughly 14,000 residents, will hold the top spot in a new version of Monopoly featuring U.S. cities that is due out this fall. The names of Pierre and 21 other cities will replace those of the Atlantic City, New Jersey, sites that appear in the game's original, 1935 version. Hasbro Inc. left it to voters to choose which cities would appear in the two new versions it is put- ting out, including one that will feature world cities, and Pierre's citizens responded in force. More Associated Press than 4 million votes were cast, Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor Mr. Monopoly, left, and Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill stand in front of the South and Pierre, the second-smallest A little girl shows off her levitation skills as Magneto from the X-Men at Comic Con last fall in Waco. Dakota State Capitol on March 13 in Pierre, S.D. Pierre will be the next state capital, came out first. It will “Boardwalk” in an upcoming version of Monopoly featuring U.S. cities. pair with Minneapolis — the new Park Place — to bankrupt oppo- “What's so important these officials, media and residents. The nents unlucky to spend a night at days is to have your fans help tell city's part-time mayor took to the HOT Comic Con thrills one of their swanky hotels. Pen- you where the brand should go,” local radio stations, teachers de- By Rae Jefferson ny-pinchers — or those hoarding said Jonathan Berkowitz, Has- veloped class activities around A&E Editor white $1 bills — can spend a turn bro's vice president of marketing. the contest and the state tourism in New York, Los Angeles and There will be other changes department sent out social media The wonderful world of Comic Con is coming to HOT Comic Con Chicago. to the new versions, including a blasts encouraging South Dako- Waco this weekend, and with it, a celebration of pop The new versions celebrate faster style of play in which play- tans to help land Pierre on the culture, art and entertainment. The Heart of Texas the 80 years of hoarding fake cash ers collect different properties in board. Comic Con may be worth your time, and here’s why: Today – Saturday and bankrupting family members their passport to win. The com- “We got the community en- Extraco Events Center, during summer vacations. But it's pany incorporated suggestions gaged, and it became for us, in the third consecutive year that from players who wanted to see a our smaller community, an excit- 1. Celebrity appearances 4601 Bosque Blvd. Hasbro has turned to social media quicker pace, Berkowitz said. ing thing to be able to promote to decide on tweaks to its popu- The idea of adorning the what we have going on here,” said Comic Con guests will include Jeremy Bulloch, fa- Visit www.thehotcon.com lar game. Previously, fans decided world-famous monopoly board Laurie Gill, who serves as mayor mous as Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy; for pricing and schedules. to add a cat token and retired the with Pierre, an old government outside of her day job. “And I Verne Troyer, who played Mini-Me from the “Austin iron, and they were also invited to town whose Capitol building still don't know that it was picked up Powers” series; and Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of “Star incorporate their favorite “house” has saloon-style doors on the that way in some larger the com- Trek: The Original Series.” Photos and autographs will rules into the wider game. bathroom stalls, captivated local munities.” be available for a fee; visit the event website for pricing. can sign up at the official HOT Comic Con booth at 2. Free celebrity Q&A sessions the event. 4. Entertainers and fan groups Comic Con attendees will have the opportunity to talk with celebrities in panels and Q&A sessions Fan groups will be at the event, including the “Doc- throughout the event. tor Who” Fan Club of Austin; costume and set design company The Intrepid Productions; and the stars of 3. Cosplay contests the YouTube channel “Dim N Wit.”
Guests with a knack for costume design will have 5. Artist and vendor booths the opportunity to participate in cosplay contests dur- ing the weekend. The best costume will win a prize. Merchandise such as pop culture art, memorabilia, The adult contest is at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, and the chil- toys, comic books and graphic novels will be available dren’s contest is at 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Interested parties for purchase.
2D THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT ★ 3D DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT [PG13] 1200 620 OF WATER [PG] 1035 310 745 ★ 3D THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF AMERICAN SNIPER [R] WATER [PG] 1250 520 1005 1040 135 430 725 1020 ★ ★ ★ DIGITAL 3D ★ ★ ★ KINGSMAN: THE SE- CRET SERVICE [R] 1045 ★CINDERELLA [PG] 1030 155 445 735 1025 1135 105 210 340 450 615 725 905 1015 FIFTY SHADES OF THE DUFF [PG13] 1050 GREY [R] 1110 455 1030 140 400 655 920 MCFARLAND, USA ★DO YOU BELIEVE [PG13] 1055 145 435 [PG13] 1105 145 425 730 1020 705 945 ★ FOCUS [R] 1150 215 440 THE GUNMAN [R] 1030 710 940 110 405 700 935 ★RUN ALL NIGHT [R] THE LAZARUS EFFECT 1145 225 500 735 1010 [PG13] 1025 130 345 550 ★ 755 1035 2D DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT CHAPPIE [R] 1120 200 [PG13] 1100 150 240 430 505 750 1030 715 900 1000 The Baylor Lariat 6 FRIDAY | MARCH 20, 2015 A&E what’s Iggy gets coming candid up? >> “Verily, A New Hope” the Star Wars at SXSW saga as told by Shakespeare By Mesfin Fekadu Today, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Associated Press Creative Art Studio and Theater, 605 Austin Ave. AUSTIN, Texas — Missing Iggy Azalea on social media? You may Shakespeare and the epic space saga will converge in a have to get used to it. play to benefit Brazos Theatre Group and The CAST of The rapper, who has spent the downtown Waco. Tickets are $10 - $12. Purchase tickets last week off of Twitter and Insta- at squareup.com/market/brazos-theatre-group. gram, said she may not return to the popular networks. “Yeah, so nice not to be on so- >> 13th annual Bearathon cial media so I'm kind of going to continue that until, maybe forever,” Associated Press Saturday, 7 – 11 a.m. she said in an interview with The Iggy Azalea performs at the Samsung Milk Music Lounge during the SXSW Music Festival early Thursday morning Associated Press early Thursday. in Austin. Fifth Street by Fountain Mall, Baylor Campus Azalea's management has been posting on her social media ac- is off social media, she's keeping time to completely finish it, but my Awards and launched the hits, Hosted by Baylor’s Student Foundation, the annual 5K counts since she announced she busy with new music and her up- now that I have kind of the time,” “Fancy” and “Black Widow.” was taking a break. coming tour, which was pushed she said. “I'd love to have an album “My first album got pushed and marathon raise money for student scholarships. Visit In her last Instagram post, she back to the fall instead of the at the end of 2015.” back so many times and it was re- www.baylor.edu/student_foundation for pricing. wrote about paparazzo invading spring due to “production delays.” Azalea said her first single will ally, probably like two years of re- her privacy by taking photos of her “The whole point was to make be the Britney Spears-assisted cording on and off, not the entire outside her home. no compromises, but nothing's “Pretty Girls.” time, but it was a real struggle and >> Waco Women’s Lions Club Garage Sale “I think it's disgusting,” Aza- changed in terms of my creative vi- “I love Britney. She's super I think that was something that re- & Recycling Drive lea said backstage at the Samsung sion,” she said. sweet and I just want to hang out ally like reflected in my album a Milk Music Lounge during South Azalea said she didn't want to with her all the time,” she said. lot — I talk about trying to make it, by Southwest in Austin where she wait until September to launch the “I don't know if I needed re- trying to break through,” she said. Saturday, 7:30 - 11 a.m. was the headline act. tour, “but because the arenas are so inspiring, but it's just made me ex- “So my second album, now I La Fiesta, 3815 Franklin Ave. “I don't think it's nice to stick far in advanced booked, it was kind tra excited to want to put out new don't have this problem. So I hope your camera through somebody's of their next slot.” music,” she added about the song. it's a little bit more up-tempo and Proceeds from all sales will go toward Lions Club service fence and hedge and take a picture She said she'll take advantage Azalea's new album will be the just really fun. I just want to have of them in their yard and think of the free time by recording her follow-up to last year's “The New something so summer and so girly, projects in Central Texas. Visit the Waco Women’s Lions that's OK at all.” sophomore album. Classic,” which was nominated for so loud and obnoxious and brag- Club Facebook page for more info about what items can Though the “Fancy” performer “I didn't anticipate having any best rap album at this year's Gram- gadocios.” be recycled at the event.
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By Schuyler Dixon The league is seeking evidence from rectly and gaining a solid understanding of Associated Press Hardy's case through North Carolina's what he is all about as a person and as a open records laws after prosecutors re- football player,” Jones said. The Dallas Cowboys made their big fused to release anything. His ex-girlfriend The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Hardy, a play in free agency with defensive end testified that Hardy threw her in a bath- sixth-round pick by the Panthers in 2010, Greg Hardy. Now they wait to see how room and onto a futon filled with guns and had 26 sacks over two seasons before his soon the former Carolina player will boost threatened to kill her. legal troubles arose. He had 194 tackles their mediocre pass rush. Hardy denied the allegations in his tes- and 33 sacks in his first four seasons. With Hardy facing a league suspension timony, and prosecutors say he reached a The Cowboys were 28th in the NFL in for violating the NFL's domestic conduct civil suit agreement with the accuser. sacks with 28 last year. Jeremy Mincey, a policy, the team signed him Wednesday to Without evidence from the trial, it low-cost defensive end added in free agen- a one-year deal valued at up to $13.1 mil- could be difficult for the NFL to enforce a cy last year, led Dallas with six sacks and is lion if he meets incentives. A person with tougher personal-conduct policy approved returning. Tackle Henry Melton, who had knowledge of the contract provided details by owners after Hardy's conviction. First- five sacks despite battling injuries, signed on condition of anonymity because terms time violations involving assault, sexual with Tampa Bay. were not announced. assault and domestic violence can result Dallas moved up in the second round Hardy played just one game last season in six-game suspensions. Previously, first- of the 2014 draft to grab DeMarcus Law- because he was placed on the commis- time offenders received two-game bans. rence after cutting franchise sacks leader sioner's exempt list after a judge in North The 26-year-old Hardy tied a Carolina DeMarcus Ware in a salary cap move. But Carolina convicted him on domestic vio- Associated Press club record with 15 sacks in 2013, and Lawrence missed the first half of the season lence charges. In this Sept. 8, 2013, file photo, Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) is intro- made $13.1 million on the franchise tag after breaking his foot in training camp. duced before a game between the Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, N.C. The case was thrown out on appeal last season despite playing just one game. “This agreement involved an important when Hardy's accuser couldn't be locat- contract was “heavily weighted toward and the recent events that associated Greg He tweeted a picture of the Dallas sky- element of our defensive scheme, specifi- ed to testify, and the NFL filed a lawsuit his participation in games” after the team with that issue,” Jones said. “Our organiza- line Wednesday and wrote, “My new city cally the pass rush, at a position that we felt Wednesday seeking evidence from the spent weeks researching Hardy's back- tion understands the very serious nature of baby ... can't wait to show out for my old we needed to address this offseason,” Jones trial. League spokesman Greg Aiello said ground. domestic violence in our society and in our and new fans.” said. “Greg is a proven and experienced Hardy's status was still "being reviewed for “Obviously a great deal of our study was league. We know that Greg has a firm un- “We have spent a great deal of time over player whose production has allowed him potential discipline." dedicated to the issue of domestic violence, derstanding of those issues as well.” the last two days in meeting with Greg di- to play at a Pro Bowl level.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the
MBB from Page 1 three-pointer and fed Prince for a rebounding teams in the nation, only four-year career he achieved double- dunk and a jumper. outrebounded GSU on the offensive figures. The Bears then turned over the boards 12-9. Baylor will lose both Chery and ball four more times, which allowed Prince was one of few bright spots O’Neale to graduation, but return Georgia State to take a 41-40 lead with for the Bears. The San Antonio native the rest of the roster. The Bears will 12:54 remaining. posted 18 points and 15 rebounds, also add high school recruits King Baylor pulled ahead before the ul- which ties a personal best and ties McClure, Jake Lindsey and Wendell timate collapse, but turnovers were its Quincy Acy for a Baylor NCAA record. Mitchell along with junior college undoing. The Bears coughed up the Three other players added nine points transfer Joseph Acuil. ball 21 times, well over their season av- and Gathers added 10 rebounds. Even with the loss, Baylor has fin- erage of 12.5 per game. GSU leveraged Hunter led Georgia State with 16 ished with 20 or more wins in seven the turnovers into 21 points, while the points, 12 in the last three minutes. of the last eight seasons under Drew. Bears mustered only four points off Markus Crider added 10 points, five No Baylor team had achieved 20 wins turnovers. rebounds and three steals. even once since Gene Iba was coach Baylor shot a better percentage Ryann Green, who averaged a during the 1988 season. than Georgia State, but the Panthers career-high 3.4 points per game this The only other 20-win seasons shot 11 more times thanks to the turn- season, shot 3-for-6 from three to post in program history were in 1946 and Associated Press overs. Baylor, one of the best offensive 11 points. It was the first time in his 1948 under Bill Henderson. Georgia State’s R.J Hunter (22) and a teammate celebrate the Panthers’ 57-56 upset victory over three- seed Baylor on Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla. The Baylor Lariat 8 FRIDAY |MARCH 20, 2015 Sports No. 5 Lady Bears open tourney today in Waco
By Jeffrey Swindoll the same venue for the opening Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey Sports Writer rounds of the NCAA tournament. said. “We’re never going to get on Don’t be mistaken by the similari- a floor where we aren’t prepared. Waco will play host to just a ties in their names though. There’s We’re never going to take anything fraction of the madness to ensue in a uniqueness to every team in the for granted. We respect everyone college basketball across the coun- opening rounds hosted in Waco. and fear no one. My coaching staff try. For the second-straight year, has been a part of games where we the Ferrell Center will be a venue Baylor were the favorite and lost. We’ve for games of the first and second The Lady Bears swept the Big been a part of games where we round of the NCAA tournament. 12 regular season and postseason weren’t the favorite and won. It’s No. 5 Baylor (two-seed), North- titles this season. It Baylor’s fifth- the nature of the business.” western (seven-seed), Arkansas straight time doing so and it is Just looking each team’s resume (10-seed) and Northwestern State now Baylor’s second year in-a-row this season, there’s no denying that (15-seed) are the teams included getting to start the tournament at Baylor is the favorite to advance. in the opening games in Waco. home for as much as two rounds. In addition to Baylor’s advantage Northwestern faces Arkansas at 11 Baylor is a team that, of all “on paper,” the Lady Bears are play- a.m. today and Baylor plays North- teams, should know not to over- ing at home. There is a reason the western State following the first look anyone. Few predicted the NCAA chose Waco as a host city Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor game for a planned 1:30 p.m. start. Lady Bears to do anything extraor- for the first two rounds – fans show Sophomore post Khadijah Cave (55) jostles for a rebound during Baylor’s 66-58 win over Kansas on Feb. 1. The As most NCAA tournaments dinary this season yet pulled off an up to games. Baylor’s fan base is Lady Bears will take on Northwestern State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today. go, especially early on in the even more dominant season in Big one of the most consistent fan bracket, there is unfamiliarity and 12 play than when they had All- bases in the country and that will tional Invitational Tournament last son. Northwestern averaged 37.4 ing the underdog over the years mystery to the matchups. That’s American Odyssey Sims last year. aid the Lady Bears tremendously in season, winning “some big games”. rebounds a game, an overall -3.4 and even just this season alone. right. Two schools with North- “I think that teams are reflec- the dawn of their hopeful road to McKeown said the program's evo- margin to its opponents this year. Their boldness will be crucial when western in their titles were put in tions of their coach’s personality,” the Final Four. lution thus far has been fun for him facing the Lady Bears on their Many players on this Lady to be a part of. This has helped the Arkansas home floor in the opening game. Bears roster have done this before. overall maturity of the team. The Razorbacks are a strong, “Our players weren’t afraid Last season, Baylor reached the “I think for our program these defensive team, making for an in- when we went into Tennessee last Elite Eight, eventually falling to guys are really mature from the teresting matchup against a very year when we were a 16-seed and Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. standpoint of they understand offense-heavy Northwestern team. were down by two at the half,” Should Baylor advance to the re- they have built so many bricks From top to bottom, Arkansas Northwestern State head coach gional final, it may very well end right now and they have paid a is rough-and-tough team, head Brooke Stoehr. “I don’t think our up being a rematch of last years’ lot of dues,” McKeown said. “They coach Jimmy Dykes said. team will be overwhelmed because season-ending game for the Lady understand that they also have this “We are here to win the ball they’ve been in this environment Bears. Only this time it would be in opportunity that they don’t know if game not just play in the ball during the regular season. We’ve Oklahoma City, and not on Notre they are going to have again.” game,” Dykes said. “One thing I played at Texas, A&M, Arkansas Dame’s home floor. Northwestern has reach the love about this ball club is their re- and Oklahoma State this year so “It was definitely a growing up NCAA tournament due mostly to siliency and their toughness, both our team isn’t going to walk out process,” Davis said. “I am more its trigger-happy playstyle on of- mentally and physically, and I trust there and be in awe.” comfortable this year. I think be- fense. The Wildcats averaged 72.3 the two seniors to set that tone.” Mulkey and the Lady Bears ing a freshman coming into March points per game and 17.3 assists “We rely on our defense and re- aren’t exactly known for mess- Madness for the first time it can be per game, shooting .437 from the bounding,” senior guard Calli Ber- ing around in the postseason very kind of overwhelming. Now that field and averaging a +9.4 scoring na said. “Those are things that you much. It can be daunting for a low- I have been here before and have margin this season. can control no matter what gym or seed like Northwestern State, but been through the ropes I am more “We are a very aggressive team country that you are in. Something the players and coaches are sure of confident.” so we want to make sure we keep that we hang our hat on is our de- what they set out for themselves to that same mindset out there,” fense. We are going to do what we accomplish. Northwestern sophomore guard Ashley Deary do best and go in there like every “Going into this game, we’re The Wildcats are playing in said. “We just have to pick and other night and see how it goes.” going to be ourselves still,” junior their first NCAA tournament bid choose when to push the transi- guard Janelle Perez said. We’ll use since 1993. Northwestern head tion, and when to pull it back out Northwestern State a lot of drive and penetration, kick coach Joe McKeown noted a few and run the offense.” The lowest-seeded team of the outs and threes. We’re not going to milestones his team has reached Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor The Wildcats are a bit under- four to play in Waco, Northwestern change anything. We’re going to in recent years, one of them being sized though, consequently af- State, though heavily unfavored, do what we have been doing and Freshman guard Kristy Wallace dribbles the ball up the court during Bay- its appearance in the Women’s Na- lor’s 79-51 win over West Virginia on Feb. 15. fecting their rebounding this sea- has relished various moments be- hopefully knock down some shots.” No. 6 Baylor women’s tennis falls to No. 30 Texas A&M
By Cody Soto the week. match with a disappointing 6-0 sweep at 29-ranked duo of Ines Deheza and Stefania defeated Deheza 7-5, 6-2 at the No. 2 spot Sports Writer Baylor women’s tennis is now 5-3 on the No. 3 spot against Rutuja Bhosale and Hristov for a 6-4 loss, and the Aggies took to tie up the match 2-2, but that’s the clos- the road, where it has lost every match to Saska Gavrilovska. an early 1-0 lead over Baylor. est the Lady Bears would get to winning No. 6 Baylor women’s tennis dropped ranked teams over the past month: No. 30 Baylor stormed back on the No. 2 court JeanJean’s singles match was aban- the meet. a 4-2 decision to No. 30 Texas A&M on Texas A&M, then-No. 15 Michigan and as sophomore Kelley Anderson and fresh- doned at the No. 4 spot early and gave the The final two points went to the Aggies the road Thursday evening, losing its fifth- then-No. 12 Vanderbilt. Prior to that, the man Leolia JeanJean took a 6-4 win over Aggies a 2-0 lead in the match. She lost after Van Zyl fell 7-5, 6-1 against Paalma straight match to the Aggies. Lady Bears were a perfect 10-0 to start the the No. 32-ranked duo of Rachel Pierson the opening set 7-6 against No. 57 Rutuja on court five, and No. 75 junior Kiah Ge- The Lady Bears (15-4, 2-0 Big 12) season. and Eva Paalma. That tied the doubles Bhosale. nerette dropped her match 7-6, 6-2 to No. snapped a three-game winning streak, The Lady Bears and Aggies (6-3, 3-0 score 1-1 and left the fate of the doubles The Lady Bears put a point on the board 62 Gavrilovska. which included two conference road wins SEC) fought it out in doubles play to start point to the result of court one. after Anderson toppled No. 123 Hristov Baylor will look to get back on its feet against Oklahoma State and the University out the match at George P. Mitchell Tennis The 10th-ranked pair of senior Ema 6-4, 6-4 at the No. 6 spot. It was her third quickly as it returns to Waco to host its Big of Oklahoma last week and a home win Center. Junior Rachael James-Baker and Burgic and sophomore Blair Shankle could straight win at the bottom of the lineup. 12 conference home opener against TCU over No. 14 University of Miami earlier in sophomore Theresa Van Zyl flopped their not hold off the upset against the No. No. 31 Shankle followed in pursuit and at noon Sunday.