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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Wednesday, april 25, 2007 Baransi claims run-off for IVP

By Melissa Limmer he said. “It is a great opportu- Senate and to “open the lines of voice back to the student body” Staff writer nity to serve students.” communication with the admin- through Student Senate. She Baransi istration” in order to get security also campaigned for increasing Plano junior Samer Baransi said some funding to keep the Baylor Sci- safety on campus. won the run-off election Tues- of his goals ence Building open 24 hours a Both candidates also ad- day against El Paso junior Jen as the new day. dressed the need to create a Kim for the office of internal i n t e r n a l “We are going to do what we better relationship between stu- vice president in student gov- vice presi- say,” he said. “The work has just dents and the current adminis- ernment, electoral commission- dent are begun.” tration, and lengthening visiting er and Houston senior Kevin to reach Baransi’s campaign platform hours at the residence halls. Nguyen announced Tuesday out to the included leaving the Baylor “I think that is actually pret- evening. s t u d e n t Sciences Building open for 24 ty big for a run-off,” he said. Nguyen said Baransi won by body and hours, making faculty evalua- Kim said she thought Baransi 6 percent of the vote, which to- to bring tions available for students, re- was a worthy opponent. taled about 1,100. B a y l o r Baransi turning a fountain to Fountain “He will do a great job,” Kim Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff Baransi said he was “com- back to its Mall and setting aside part of said. pletely elated” and started jump- Christian heritage. the Student Life Fund for events Kim also expressed her Trash to treasure ing up and down when he found He said his first goal as IVP that encourage diversity. thankfulness for the support Omaha, Neb., freshman Tucker George examines a basket made out he had won the election. will be to gain the respect of Kim ran her campaign with a from a polo shirt Tuesday at the Earth Week art exhibit in the Bill “I am looking forward to it,” the “new and strong” Student focus on “bringing the student Please see IVP, page 10 Daniel Student Center. Arts, Sciences select new dean New college leader last academic year and was re- kindled in October. selected for first One candidate from Mis- time in ten years sissippi State University with- drew after accepting a position By Claire St. Amant at the University of Tennessee Staff writer in Chattanooga. The other can- didate, the associate provost of While the rest of campus Eastern Michigan University, spent Diadeloso playing on interviewed on campus during inflatable pirate ships and a two-day final round process, practicing their best “Arrgh, Bellinger said. matey,” Dr. Lee C. Nordt, asso- “It came down to decid- ciate professor of geology, was ing between someone with a enjoying his new appointment depth of Baylor experience as the dean of the College of or someone with a fresh per- Arts and Sciences. spective,” he said. “An external Nordt had served as the in- candidate would have to take terim dean for the college the a lot of time just to understand past two years and was chosen the context of the university. I out of three finalists to lead am very pleased with the ap- the university’s largest aca- pointment of Dean Nordt.” demic unit. After the candidates under- This appointment marks went sessions with a variety of the first time in 10 years a groups, including the chairs of new dean has been installed the arts and sciences depart- at Baylor, said Dr. William H. ment, other university deans, Bellinger Jr., chairman of the the president and provost College of Arts and Sciences and two student groups, the dean search committee. search committee prepared a Bellinger, who is also the report on the candidates for professor and chair of religion the administration to review, and The W. Marshall and Lu- Bellinger said. The ultimate lie Craig Chairholder in Bible, decision was made by the said Nordt was chosen from a president and the provost, not field of well-qualified candi- dates in a search that began Please see DEAN, page 10 Photo illustration by Melea Burke Students cry foul play in textbook prices Virginia governor By Jon Schroeder University Bookstore dents as I can,” McFarlin said. “But as we Staff writer start buying more books back, the prices Waco’s off-campus bookstores — UBS, are going to start to go down.” It’s about time to sell back your col- University Bookstore and Spirit Shop — Her bookstores will generally buy targets gun laws lege textbooks — and doing it quickly are all owned by Nebraska Books. Nicole books for 20 to 25 percent of the number could help you get the most bang for your McFarlin, the general manager of each of of students registered for a given class, By Bob Lewis In Cho’s case, a special jus- book. the stores, said her stores guarantee the since students also have other places they The Associated Press tice ordered outpatient psy- At least that’s the word from the man- lowest selling prices and the highest buy- can get their books. chiatric counseling for him in agers of all four Waco stores that sell text- back prices in Waco. Baylor Bookstore RICHMOND, Va. — Virgin- 2005 after determining he was books to Baylor students. Other than that, she said, there is no ia’s governor said Tuesday he a danger to himself. Selling books back just before and standard percentage for which students Anne Richards, director of Baylor may be able to single-hand- But because Cho was never during finals could help you get up to 60 can sell books back. If students sell their Bookstore, said the bookstore’s goal is edly close the loophole that al- committed to a mental hospi- percent of the original price of a new text- books back at the right time, under the certainly not to rip students off. Like each lowed a mentally ill Seung-Hui tal, that order was never en- book back, although several other factors right conditions, they can expect to get of the other three textbook stores near Cho to buy the guns he used tered in the database. — the number of copies in stock, whether up to 60 percent of their original price Baylor, the on-campus bookstore buys to kill 32 people at Virginia Democratic Gov. Timothy a particular edition of the book will be back. books back for up to 60 percent of the Tech. M. Kaine said in a radio in- re-used and the number of students who The right time, McFarlin said, is at the original price, but the Baylor Bookstore Federal law bars the sale of terview that he may be able to will need the same edition — also weigh beginning of finals or just before. The doesn’t offer guarantees that it offers the guns to people who have been tighten that reporting require- into the process. conditions are right if a professor is plan- best buyback price to students. judged mentally defective. But ment by issuing an executive The Lariat took an in-depth look at the ning to use the book in the next semester “We often do (have the best price),” it is up to states to report their order. bookselling process, incorporating per- and if the bookstore doesn’t have many Richards said, adding that the Baylor legal proceedings to the feder- “This is the magnet we’re spectives of the major on-campus play- copies yet. Bookstore is the store most likely to carry al government for inclusion in all really focusing on. This ers: the bookstores, the authors and the “I try as hard as I can to give that 50 the database used to do back- grabbed our attention,” Kaine consumers. percent or higher back to as many stu- Please see BOOKS, page 10 ground checks on prospective gun buyers. Please see GUNS, page 10 Retiring baby boomers leave companies recruiting recent grads

By Jane M. Von Bergen of career services at the Uni- its employer members intend to the economy is doing better and oopers in Philadelphia. In 2006, “This group of students, it The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT) versity of the Sciences in West hire 19.2 percent more gradu- their companies are growing the accounting firm hired 175 was so challenging for them to Philadelphia. ates this year than they did in and they have a lot more posi- local graduates. This year it will get into college because they are College career directors are In March, Philadelphia Uni- 2006. tions open for new college grad- bring on 200, mostly business part of the baby boomlet,” she reporting record numbers of versity hosted its Design Expo, Five years ago, in 2002, the uates,” she said. students in accounting, finance said. “I see them as applying recruiters on campus. Job of- a job fair for design majors. fallout from the Sept. 11 at- Comcast Corp., for example, and information systems. the same strategies they used to fers are up, and companies are Sixty-nine employers attended, tacks, the bursting of the dot- is strengthening its relation- “The students I’ve met have get into college to getting a job. saying they’ll bring on nearly up from 54 last year. “Now they com bubble, and the recession ships with colleges in Pennsyl- been really motivated and they They seem savvier about the 20 percent more new graduates are coming in April to do on- sent the numbers the other way, vania and Colorado to staff a know what their long-term goals need to market themselves and than they did last year. campus interviews. We didn’t with firms planning to hire 20 growing number of engineering are,” she said. get started earlier.” This is a banner year for col- have that before,” said Patricia percent less, said Andrea Koncz, and technical positions, spokes- They are also used to selling May’s graduates are entering lege hiring. “Trish” Shafer, director of career employment information man- woman Jenni Moyer said. themselves, said Lindsey Pollak, the job market at a time when “We don’t have enough stu- services. ager for the Bethlehem, Pa.,- “Our hiring is definitely up,” author of Getting From College to the unemployment rate is a low dents to fill the positions,” said The National Association of based group. said Megan Charlton, campus Career, published April 10 by Patricia N.S. Peterson, director Colleges and Employers said This year, “most of them said recruiter for PricewaterhouseC- Harper-Collins. Please see JOBS, page 10

VOL. 106 No. 98 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2007, Baylor University 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Wednesday, August 25, 2007 In light of any tragedy, the best we can do is learn Until last Monday, the only neering there. And as for the colors, a com- reason we tap our brakes and retain the concept we have things I knew about Virginia When I turned off the televi- mittee changed the colors from strain our necks, peeking over to learn. And if you’re lucky Tech University were that it sion, however, questions began black and gray — which the the concrete barrier between enough, you can watch it on was located in Virginia and the to race through my mind. point school Web site listed as “re- our vehicle and the mangled car CNN instead of outside your school colors — orange and ma- They weren’t the usual “why sembling prison uniforms” — to wreck on the other side of the classroom window. roon — were ugly. did he do it?” questions. of view burnt orange and Chicago ma- road. The point is, each of us is in- Maybe that’s because they “What’s a hokie?” “Where’s roon in 1896. It’s also the reason the in- credibly lucky to have the abil- are the colors of Baylor’s two Blacksburg?” “Did anyone fa- by brian bateman Well, at least it’s a step in the stant our friend says, “This wa- ity to learn from other people’s biggest conference rivals. mous go there?” and, once again, right direction. ter fountain is nasty!” we rush troubling situations, and it’s up Or maybe they just don’t go “Who thought of putting orange burg is roughly 200 miles west After I found the answers to taste the water, only to find to us to discover what that is. together. and maroon together?” of Richmond. to these questions, I thought I our friend’s opinion is the same It could be as simple as tak- But the tragedy on April 16 Well, for those who are as Famous alumni include would be satisfied. But my cu- as ours. We could have spared ing a second glance behind you interrupted my ignorance. inquisitive as I am, here are the Johnny Oates, who managed riosity returned a few minutes our taste buds the pain if we had before you walk into your dorm As I watched the fallout from answers. the Texas Rangers from 1995 later. Maybe it’s because I’m a just listened. It may be a morbid room, or learning where Blacks- the shootings, I found myself According to the school’s to 2001, Atlanta Falcons’ quar- trivia nerd. Or maybe I’m just fascination, but we learn from it burg, Va., is. removed from violence. I even Web site, “hokie” refers to a terback Michael Vick and the human. anyway. Brian Bateman is a senior his- found myself forgetting that a modified version of the first creator of the gold safe at Fort There’s something compel- Life’s trials all have lessons, tory and journalism major from distant cousin is studying engi- school spirit yell and Blacks- Knox. ling about disorder — it’s the and it’s up to each person to Garland.

Editorial McCain’s ‘Bomb-Iran’ joke not a laughing matter

When politicians embark on presi- another “reckless president.” dential campaigns, they have to know While it’s slightly overreacting to that every word and action from the build an argument out of one joke, the time of their announcement to the end fact is that presidential candidates need of their race will be scrutinized. to hold up under the scrutiny they will This might not be fair to the candi- face because it will only increase if they dates as people, since all people make win the office. mistakes sometimes, but as politicians McCain keeps putting his foot in they should know better than to make his mouth, and we certainly don’t need some of them. any more of that. Being Commander Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., made in Chief just makes the consequences one such campaign mistake on April 18 even bigger. while in South Carolina. With the Bush administration’s When asked about potential United refusal to engage Iran in diplomacy, States military action toward Iran he officials at the United Nations are at responded by bringing up the chorus their wits end on how to come up with of a Beach Boys song, “Barbara Ann.” a solution to the diplomatic standoff. “That old, eh, that old Beach Boys The last thing they need is a joke about song, Bomb Iran,” he said. “Bomb, more pre-emptive strikes. bomb, bomb, bomb…” McCain defended his actions by say- He didn’t finish the phrase, but the ing it was just a joke and people should effect was the same. He made light of a lighten up. critical political situation — one of the Maybe people should lighten up tensest in current international affairs about certain things, and technical- — and turned the prospect of war with ly McCain can joke all he wants. But another country into a joke. unfortunately for McCain, we really Compared to threats from the leader need the jokes because we sometimes of the country to which he was refer- learn as much about a person by what ring, his singing seems harmless — at they find funny as we do by what they least he wasn’t serious about the pro- find serious. posed destruction of a whole nation. And sometimes when they can’t tell But his joke does make him seem the difference, we learn about their bright scholarships,” the picture of Fulbright scholarship less serious about becoming president. skills of discernment. Corrections policy winner and Plano senior Meghan Merchant was incorrect- McCain has already alienated If McCain is serious about fulfilling ly attributed to the wrong name. some moderate Republicans with his the duties of the nation’s highest office, The Baylor Lariat is committed to ensuring fair and staunch support for the war in Iraq and he should start acting — and speaking accurate reporting and will correct errors of substance on increased troop levels, not to mention — like the presidency should be his. Page 2. Corrections can be submitted to the editor by send- Opinion policy the fact that he’s already under fire for He might not necessarily turn out ing an e-mail to [email protected]. contested remarks about Baghdad’s to be another reckless president, but The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through increasing safety. McCain simply can’t who can tell for sure based on what he’s Correction letters to the editor and guest columns. afford to make any more mistakes in said already? With statements like the Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily his campaign. ones he’s made, he might make another In Friday’s edition of the Lariat, the caption of the front those of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of The liberal political action group president whose rhetorical missteps are page photo stated that the four Baylor students in the photo Regents or the Student Publications Board. MoveOn.org has already capitalized on so prolific they turn into coffee table were members of the Ajax tug of war team and were also Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, his undiscerning statement and creat- books and little desk calendars. members of Phi Kappa Alpha. major, graduation year, phone number and student identi- ed a commercial campaign against the America definitely can’t afford anoth- The team is in no way affiliated with the fraternity. fication number. candidate, saying America can’t afford er one of those. In Monday’s article “Four BU students selected for Ful- Non-student writers should include their address. Developing integrity gives purpose and meaning to everyday life Integrity is a powerful virtue nocence, sinlessness.” Further This verse underscores the which has the power to devas- yourself in the same manner in that has been forgotten by many definitions include “soundness importance and necessity of in- tate and compromise relation- private as well as in public. of this generation. of moral principle; the character tegrity in one’s daily life both for ships and morals. In order to build integrity, It is one of the most critical of uncorrupted virtue, especial- point guidance and for God’s delight. Unfortunately, lying to posi- one must have an inner strength virtues a person can possess, ly in relation to truth and fair Many people have miscon- tively benefit one’s self has be- and a sincere, overwhelming giving an individual a solid dealing; uprightness, honesty, of view ceptions that integrity is a vir- come socially acceptable. This desire. foundation to operate on for the sincerity.” tue that can be possessed only immoral selfishness will only Once a true sense of the rest of their life. This definition implies an im- by matthew russell by the elderly who have experi- bring us temporary reward and meaning of integrity is taken This virtue is established mense weight and responsibil- enced life’s trials. ultimately distract us from our to heart, the defining charac- through desire and discipline ity. When reading between the tians struggle to escape daily. This leaves youth with the true purpose on this earth. teristics mentioned above must and must be constantly exer- lines, this exemplifies a moral In short, it illustrates what impression that integrity will Integrity will not just posi- be practiced daily to personally cised to remain sharp. Other- strength that cannot be toppled every Christian should strive for come naturally with age — this tively anchor a person spiritual- sharpen the virtue. wise the world will dull it. despite any evil that one may in their relationship with God. is clearly a mistake. An individ- ly, but will also prove an invalu- Developing integrity isn’t Most people could give only face. In Proverbs 11:1-3 it says, ual is never too young to begin able guide for our daily choices an easy task, yet that shouldn’t a vague definition of integrity Integrity is not only a virtue “The Lord abhors dishonest developing integrity. and decision making for the rest discourage people from this if they were asked to do so, be- but a weapon. When combating scales, but accurate weights are The values of adults young of our lives. worthy challenge. Integrity can cause in reality, they have given Satan and the worldly ways ca- his delight. When pride comes, and old seem to be uncon- In every aspect of life, integ- give a life worth, so use the time little or no consideration to it. pable of oppressing Christians, then comes disgrace, but with cerned with admirable virtues rity can and will lead an indi- we have been given to diligently Integrity is defined by The strong integrity is the weapon humility comes wisdom. The like integrity. vidual in the right direction. make your life meaningful. Oxford English Dictionary as “an needed to go into battle. This integrity of the upright guides For example, many people Integrity is about keeping Matthew Russell is a junior unimpaired moral state; free- offers freedom from moral cor- them, but the unfaithful are de- do not see lying as an immoral your word, telling the truth in Psychology major from The Wood- dom from moral corruption; in- ruption — something all Chris- stroyed by their duplicity.” act. Lying can lead to hypocrisy all situations and conducting lands.

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Lecture to focus on future of clones as food BEAR BRIEFS

By Jon Schroeder cerns about cloned foods. lowed in the U.S., and — for the report, edible products from ju- “We certainly want to make The Block Party is on! Staff writer ViaGen offers cloning ser- near future — neither is selling venile and adult bovine clones sure we do studies and under- The NAACP will hold its sec- vices for owners of cows, horses cloned animal products for con- pose no new risks. Edible prod- stand things,” he said. “Typical- ond annual block party from Mmm. Clone. and pigs, although none of the sumption, Massengale said. ucts from goats and adult swine ly, new techniques come online 5 to 8 p.m. at Fountain Mall. Soon, you could be saying cloned lines has been used to “One of the challenges is also pose no new risks. and people become wary or con- For more information, contact just that — the FDA is reviewing produce food. the potential for zoonosis, the The preliminary report says cerned about them.” [email protected]. data about the safety of consum- However, the company al- transmission of diseases from there is insufficient information We may “look back and won- Don’t miss Acoustic Cafe ing cloned animals. If approved, ready dabbles in the food mar- animals to humans,” Massen- on the health status of sheep der what all the fuss was about,” Enjoy a night of free music, cof- grocery stores could start selling ket — it genetically tests beef to gale said. “The ethical question clones to draw conclusions Doyle added. fee and pastries. Acoustic Café products from cloned animals. determine whether it’s Angus is, ‘Is it ethically or morally ac- about possible health risks from Davis’ speech is part of the will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday Dr. Scott Davis, co-founder beef. ceptable to clone animals artifi- their consumption, but adds Davidson Lecture series, hosted North Village Residential Com- and former president of ViaGen But could companies like cially to get them bigger, stron- that for all the animals exam- by the biology department. The munity. Featured artists will be Inc., a company on the edge ViaGen go further, actually pro- ger, faster? ined, there are no additional department’s annual Awards Trey Duck and Keron Jackson. of cloning technology, will be ducing food animals? Not yet, “We’ve done genetic manipu- health hazards from eating the Night will immediately precede For more information, visit speaking about genetics at 7 said Dr. Rene Massengale, an lation (through selective breed- progeny of clones. the lecture. Both events are free www.baylor.edu/special_per- p.m. Friday in B110 Baylor Sci- assistant professor of biology. ing and other techniques) for “In summary, there is no cur- to the public. formances. ences Building. “There’s currently an em- years. This is sort of the next rent evidence that food products Doyle said students should ViaGen successfully cloned bargo in place,” she said, adding step.” derived from adult somatic cell be particularly interested in this To submit a bear brief, Lariat@ a mare — the first mare ever that the FDA is looking into any As for health risks, the FDA’s clones of their progeny present topic because it could have far- baylor.edu. cloned — in February 2006 with health risks eating cloned meat 678-page preliminary report, a food safety concern,” the re- reaching effects on the public, the birthing of “Royal Blue Boon might pose. Although more and “Animal Cloning: A Draft Risk port goes on to say. but little is known about it. CONTACT US Two.” more labs are looking into clon- Assessment,” draws several con- Dr. Robert Doyle, chairman “(Students) probably have His speech, titled “Cloning ing, there are several boundar- clusions about possible health of the biology department, said a lot more questions than they Editor 710-4099 within the context of FDA risk ies they can’t cross. risks. studies like the FDA’s are impor- have real information,” Doyle Newsroom 710-1712 protocols,” will address con- Human cloning is not al- According to the preliminary tant. said. “Should be fun.” Cheney, Reid spar publicly over Iraq policy

By Anne Flaherty believe it gives you political “I’m not going to get into a cal statement,” he said. “That’s The Associated Press advantage,” Cheney said. name-calling match with the their right, but it is wrong for Cheney said he felt com- administration’s chief attack our troops and it’s wrong for Vice President Dick Cheney pelled to make a statement in dog,” he said. our country. To accept the bill accused Democratic leader front of cameras to express his The $124.2 billion legislation proposed by the Democratic Harry Reid on Tuesday of per- frustration with Reid, D-Nev., would continue to fund the war leadership would be to accept a sonally pursuing a defeatist after the Senate majority leader in Iraq but also would require policy that directly contradicts strategy in Iraq to win votes at told reporters last week the war that troops begin pulling out the judgment of our military home — a charge Reid dismissed was lost. Cheney’s remarks also by Oct. 1 — or earlier if the Iraqi commanders.” as President Bush’s “attack dog” showed the high stakes involved government does not make House Majority Leader Steny lashing out. for the White House in trying to progress in taming sectarian Hoyer said Democrats will The particularly harsh stave off Democratic efforts to violence and forging political ignore the veto threat and send exchange came just hours after end the war. agreements. The bill ultimately the bill to Bush in the hope that Bush said he would veto the While Bush has enough sets a nonbinding goal for com- he will have a change of heart. latest war spending bill tak- Republican votes to sustain his bat operations to end by April But, Hoyer added, they don’t ing shape in Congress, which veto, Democrats say they have 1, 2008. expect it. Associated Press includes a timetable for with- public opinion on their side and “It’s a good piece of legisla- “He will do with it what he drawing from Iraq. that will eventually force Bush tion,” Reid said. “I would hope will do,” said Hoyer, D-Md. If Flags for the fallen “Some Democratic leaders to change. the president would stop being Bush vetoes the measure, Dem- Students from Reynolds Elementary School line the procession seem to believe that blind oppo- “This isn’t a political issue,” so brusque and waving it off. ocrats will consider their next funeral route of Cpl. Cody Putman with flags Tuesday, in Reynolds, sition to the new strategy in Iraq said House Speaker Nancy Pelo- This is a bill that is good for the step and try to bring Republi- Ind. Putman, 22, was killed April 12 along with another soldier in is good politics,” Cheney told si, D-Calif. “I respect where the troops. It’s good for the coun- cans on board. Baghdad by an improvised explosive device. reporters at the Capitol after president is coming from on this. try.” Bush said U.S. troops should attending the weekly Republi- I wish he would respect where With Democrats expecting not be caught in the middle of can policy lunch. “Senator Reid we are coming from, which is a to send Bush the final bill as a showdown between the White himself has said that the war in reflection of where the Ameri- early as next week, Bush stood House and Congress. Under the Iraq will bring his party more can people are coming from.” firm Tuesday against any mea- bill, U.S. forces could remain SECURITY SELF STORAGE seats in the next election.” Reid shrugged off Cheney’s sure that would set a timetable in Iraq after the 2008 date but Let your stuff spend the summer with us! “It is cynical to declare that remarks — but with his own dig for withdrawal. would be restricted to three Free Move-In Month with a 3-Month Rental & Student ID the war is lost because you at the vice president. “They chose to make a politi- noncombat missions. Open 6 Days a week Monday – Saturday 254-420-2323 On-site Management Handicapped Accessible Alarms/Cameras Minutes from Campus New Property We Sell Boxes 24 Hour Access Climate Control Available Gated Security No Deposit

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By Sapna Prasad Watch study focuses on a test for men and women to suffer Reporter that can detect lung cancer at its from the same types of eating curable stages. disorders or bouts of unhealthy Our daily lifestyle habits According to the study, spi- amounts of exercising. Wall said have changed, and so have the ral computed tomography scans this has caused an increase in diseases we suffer from. the lungs to first generate cross- the mental illness seen on col- Lung cancer sectional images, which are then lege campuses across the United computed into three-dimen- States. A study released a month sional images. “It becomes more than a ago from the Harvard Women’s Hillis said research shows physical fight, it’s a deeply psy- Health Watch said that more this to be more effective in the chological one,” Wall said. women die annually from lung detection of lung cancer than Lifestyle choices cancer than from breast, ovarian the traditional chest X-ray in and cervical cancer combined. many cases. Weems said the food supply A century ago this wasn’t the Hills said other types of in the United States is the best case. cancer have decreased in in the world in terms of quantity According to the American proportion. These decreases and quality. But Weems said our Cancer Society, smoking is the in breast, ovarian and cervical society is spending too much most preventable cause of death cancer are due in part to the time enjoying the convenience Associated Press in our society. emphasis on early detection of fast food rather than realiz- Smoking damages nearly efforts made by women. ing how the body uses the arti- Waves, plane crash on beach every organ in the human body. Because of frequent ficial preservatives that make It’s linked to 10 different cancers mammograms and pap smears, Taco Bell or McDonald’s taste Police and emergency crews surround a single-engine aircraft Tuesday on the beach in Oxnard, Calif., after and is responsible for 30 percent intervention can take place so good. Weems said we have to it crash-landed. Officials said the pilot and one passenger were not injured. of all cancer deaths. before the cancers have spread find ways of “active relaxation” And still one in four too far. in order to keep up with the Americans chooses to light up. Medical advances are also “fast-paced, instant-info” world Dr. Suzy Weems, chairwom- giving younger generations the we live in. an of the department of fam- advantage of better anti-cancer “We no longer know when ily and consumer sciences, said drugs. we’re hungry or when we’re full, Seminary president comments on VT stress management and weight But lung cancer testing isn’t we just eat out of habit,” Weems control are the leading reasons as common as tests for other said. By Matt Curry six or eight (students) rush him when the bullets are flying no younger women get into the forms of cancer. She said there is an increas- The Associated Press right at that time and 32 people one can predict the way anyone habit of smoking. “I suspect that it is both ing disconnect between how our wouldn’t have died,” Patterson can respond, including myself,” Weems said the environment advances in the medical body works and how we choose DALLAS — The head of a said. he said. students live in today has profession, and the better habits to fuel it. Weems said that it Southern Baptist seminary Patterson, who helped lead The seminary leader said changed because there are more of women undertaking early doesn’t matter what diet or pro- told male students they should the 1979 conservative takeover part of his role includes build- mechanisms in place that make detection,” Hillis said. gram an individual chooses to charge an attacker when con- of the Southern Baptist Conven- ing character among his stu- life easier to live. Changing environments follow, in the end it is a lifestyle fronted with a situation like last tion, told The Associated Press dents, some of whom will be- Weems said more students are change that will make the dif- week’s Virginia Tech campus in a phone interview Tuesday come missionaries and suffer also drinking larger amounts of Weems said people are more ference. shootings. that he doesn’t regret the re- for their faith. alcohol during their late teenage likely to suffer from some type of She said our society is good at Paige Patterson, president marks. Patterson put a statement on years and into their early 20s. illness because life expectancy making excuses and putting off of Southwestern Baptist Theo- He said he wasn’t criticizing the seminary’s Web site Monday “When you wake up after a is constantly increasing. Weems making healthy choices, com- logical Seminary in Fort Worth, actions taken at Virginia Tech, stating that he sympathizes not night of heavy drinking, you’re said 50 years ago it was difficult monly saying, “I’ll fix it when made the comments at an April though he said his comments only with families who suffered not going to feel like running a to diagnose ailments, but today I’m older.” 18 chapel service, two days after were characterized that way by losses, but also the university couple of miles around the Bear people can live longer because Here at Baylor, Weems has Seung-Hui Cho fatally shot 32 some “for less than noble rea- president and Virginia Tech se- Trail, so you pick up a cigarette,” of advances in clinical testing seen two distinct groups of stu- people before killing himself. sons.” curity force, who he said are be- Weems said. and treatment. Prolonging life dents: one group is intent on “All you had to do was have “None of us were there, and ing maligned. “This sets you up for a also gives us a chance to see the exercising and staying fit, the number of diseases, not just benefits and consequences of other chooses not to be physi- lung cancer.” the way we live. cally active. Dr. William Hillis, profes- “The way we live doesn’t She said it isn’t as easy as fat sor of biology, said smoking by make us sicker, it changes what or skinny: It’s the small things women appears to be a bad habit we suffer from,” Weems said. that make a different. Weems that is perpetuating in society. Weems doesn’t think the said it is as easy as taking the WALK 2 CLASS! The increase in lung cancer changes in the diseases we suf- farther parking spot or walking in women is thought to have fer from have anything to do up the stairs instead of wait- occurred because more women with gender. ing for the elevator. 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By Seth Borenstein to Earth’s with temperatures The new planet is about five They’ve been too hot, too and another Geneva astrono- The Associated Press that would permit liquid water. “It’s a significant step on times heavier than Earth. Its cold or just plain too big and mer. But that is based on theory However, this is the first out- discoverers aren’t certain if it is gaseous, like uninhabitable Ju- about how planets form, not on WASHINGTON — For the side our solar system that meets the way to finding pos- rocky like Earth or if its a frozen piter. any evidence, he said. first time astronomers have dis- those standards. sible life in the universe.” ice ball with liquid water on the The new planet seems just “Liquid water is critical to covered a planet outside our “It’s a significant step on the surface. right — or at least that’s what sci- life as we know it,” co-author solar system that is potentially way to finding possible life in Michael Mayor If it is rocky like Earth, which entists think. Xavier Delfosse of Grenoble habitable, with Earth-like tem- the universe,” said University astronomer is what the prevailing theory “This could be very impor- University in France, said in a peratures, a find researchers of Geneva astronomer Michel proposes, it has a diameter tant,” said NASA astrobiology statement. “Because of its tem- described Tuesday as a big step Mayor, one of 11 European sci- about 1 1/2 times bigger than expert Chris McKay, who was perature and relative proximity, in the search for “life in the uni- entists on the team that found find wobbles in different wave our planet. If it is an iceball, not part of the discovery team. this planet will most probably verse.” the planet. “It’s a nice discovery. lengths. Those wobbles can as Mayor suggests, it would be “It doesn’t mean there is life, but be a very important target of the The planet is just the right We still have a lot of questions.” reveal the existence of other even bigger. it means it’s an Earth-like planet future space missions dedicated size, might have water in liquid The results of the discov- worlds. Based on theory, 581 c in terms of potential habitabil- to the search for extraterrestrial form, and in galactic terms is ery have not been published What they revealed is a should have an atmosphere, but ity.” life. On the treasure map of the relatively nearby at 120 trillion but have been submitted to the planet circling the red dwarf what’s in that atmosphere is still Eventually astronomers will Universe, one would be tempted miles away. journal Astronomy and Astro- star, Gliese 581. Red dwarfs a mystery and if it’s too thick rack up discoveries of dozens, to mark this planet with an X.” But the star it closely orbits, physics. are low-energy, tiny stars that that could make the planet’s maybe even hundreds of plan- Other astronomers cautioned known as a “red dwarf,” is much Alan Boss, who works at the give off dim red light and last surface temperature too hot, ets considered habitable, the as- it’s too early to tell whether there smaller, dimmer and cooler Carnegie Institution of Wash- longer than stars like our sun. Mayor said. tronomers said. is water. than our sun. ington where a U.S. team of as- Until a few years ago, astrono- However, the research team But this one — simply called “You need more work to say There’s still a lot that is un- tronomers competed in the hunt mers didn’t consider these stars believes the average tempera- “c” by its discoverers when they it’s got water or it doesn’t have known about the new planet, for an Earth-like planet, called it as possible hosts of planets that ture to be somewhere between talk among themselves — will go water,” said retired NASA as- which could be deemed inhospi- “a major milestone in this busi- might sustain life. 32 and 104 degrees and that set down in cosmic history as No. tronomer Steve Maran, press table to life once more is known ness.” The discovery of the new off celebrations among astrono- 1. officer for the American Astro- about it. The planet was discovered planet, named 581 c, is sure to mers. Besides having the right nomical Society. And it’s worth noting that by the European Southern fuel studies of planets circling Until now, all 220 planets temperature, the new planet is “You wouldn’t send a crew scientists’ requirements for hab- Observatory’s telescope in La similar dim stars. About 80 per- astronomers have found outside probably full of liquid water, there assuming that when you itability count Mars in that cat- Silla, Chile, which has a special cent of the stars near Earth are our solar system have had the hypothesizes Stephane Udry, get there, they’ll have enough egory: a size relatively similar instrument that splits light to red dwarfs. “Goldilocks problem.” the discovery team’s lead author water to get back.” Mexico City lawmakers legalize abortion

By Mark Stevenson ocrat who voted for the bill. ing abortions after that period chanting “Yes, we did it!” gath- The Associated Press Nationally, Mexico allows would face one to three years in ered at a monument to 19th- abortion only in cases of rape, jail. century anti-clerical reformer MEXICO CITY — Mexico severe birth defects or if the Mexico City is dominated by Benito Juarez in downtown City lawmakers voted to legal- woman’s life is at risk. Doctors the leftist Democratic Revolution Mexico City after the vote. ize abortion Tuesday, a decision sometimes refuse to perform the Party, at odds with President “I feel happy, because this is likely to influence policies and procedure even under those cir- Felipe Calderon’s conservative a step forward, not backward, health practices across Mexi- cumstances. The new law will National Action Party, which for a woman’s right and freedom co and other parts of heavily require city hospitals to provide opposed the abortion measure. to choose ... about her body Roman Catholic Latin America. the procedure in the first trimes- “We go to great lengths to and her life,” said demonstrator The proposal, approved 46- ter and opens the way for private protect (sea) turtle eggs,” said Gabriela Cruz, 36. 19, with one abstention, will take abortion clinics. Girls under 18 city lawmaker Paula Soto, a The Roman Catholic church effect with the expected signing would have to get their parents’ member of Calderon’s party. has protested the measure and by the city’s leftist mayor. Abor- consent. “Lucky turtles! It appears they Mexico City Cardinal Norberto tion opponents have already The procedure will be almost have more people willing to Rivera led a march through the vowed to appeal the law to the free for poor or insured city resi- defend them than some unborn capital last month in opposi- Associated Press Supreme Court, a move likely to dents, but is unlikely to attract children.” tion. The Archdiocese said Pro-abortion activists, holding signs that read “The right to decide,” shout slo- extend the bitter and emotional patients from the United States, The law alarmed Calderon’s Tuesday that it would “evaluate gans during a protest outside Mexico City’s Assembly on Tuesday. The propos- debate in this predominantly where later-term abortion is party and prompted authorities the moral consequences of the al has alarmed Mexico’s conservative ruling party and prompted the Vatican to Catholic nation. legal in many states. Under the to send ranks of riot police to reforms” and said Rivera would send its top anti-abortion campaigner to the Mexican capital. “Decriminalizing abortion is Mexico City law, women hav- separate chanting throngs of have no public comment on the a historic triumph, a triumph of ing an abortion after 12 weeks opposing demonstrators out- vote until Sunday. legalized abortion for all women or when the woman’s life is at the left,” said city legislator Jorge face punishment of three to six side the city legislature. A crowd The only countries in Latin are Cuba and Guyana. Most oth- risk. Nicaragua, El Salvador and Diaz Cuervo, a leftist social dem- months in jail. Those perform- of abortion-rights supporters America and the Caribbean with ers allow it only in cases of rape Chile ban it completely.

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The Big a group of powerful and highly- Sports writer every match means more, and 12 is a pretty tough conference touted tennis players headlined that’s not lost on a team so used with some real strong tennis, so by Poerschke. The German was After clinching his seventh to winning. we had to compete our best, and named the Big 12 Men’s Tennis Big 12 title Sunday, men’s tennis “We’ve won the Big 12 regu- we did.” Player of the Week for his efforts head Coach Matt Knoll proved lar season title all three years Despite not having the kind last week, which included three once again that he is no stranger I’ve been here, so for me it’s not of star power that’s carried them wins over ranked players. to the kind of success that mat- a given, but I expect us to win through seasons past, the Bears’ Poerschke finished the sea- ters. the Big 12 every year,” said ju- dominance has continued. With son with a 24-8 overall record But that won’t make his sixth- nior Lars Poerschke, Baylor’s former No. 1 netters Benjamin and a 5-1 record in the Big 12. consecutive regular season con- highest-ranked singles player at Becker and Benedikt Dorsch While he knows the ultimate ference title any less sweet. No. 13. “Our goal is always to making their way through goal lies with the NCAA tourna- “It’s funny, I think I appreci- win the national championship. the ATP Tour, which recently ment, the Big 12 tournament is ate it more now than I did the This was a big step. It’s always named Becker its Newcomer of an important tune-up. first couple times we won it,” good to win the Big 12, but now the Year, Knoll has had to rely “We’ve seen everybody in said Knoll, who was responsible we’ll try to win the Big 12 Tour- more on experience than ever. the Big 12 this year and beaten for Baylor’s first ever national ti- nament and the national cham- That’s where Zgaga shines. them all, so we hope and expect tle in 2004. “I was so concerned pionship.” The senior from Slovenia has to win that tournament,” Poer- with the NCAA tournament that Senior Matija Zgaga has seen never been higher than No. 62 schke said. I undervalued playing in the the rise of the Baylor tennis in singles play and has largely For a coach always looking conference, and now I’ve come team from the front and owns made his mark as a doubles for the next challenge, Knoll to appreciate it more.” an NCAA National Champion- player teamed with Dorsch, said he knows the stakes are Now that No. 4 Baylor ap- ship ring from his freshman who has since moved on. But higher at this point in the sea- pears poised to run roughshod season. He made his way back there are some things that go son than ever. through another post-season, from seven match points on beyond statistics, and Knoll be- The team will travel up to Knoll has more to appreciate Sunday to win, and the scrappy lieves Zgaga’s experience, which Kansas to begin play in the Big than ever. The Bears clinched senior said winning titles never now includes four Big 12 titles 12 tournament on Thursday and their Big 12 title with a shaky loses its luster. in four years, has been critical. then will wait for NCAA Cham- Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff but important 5-2 win over the “It’s always great winning, The team’s experience has pionship seed selections on May Senior netter Lars Poerschke serves during the Bears’ 5-2 win over the Uni- University of Oklahoma on Sun- and I’ve learned to appreciate it certainly bolstered its season, 1. Until then, Knoll said, all the versity of Oklahoma on Sunday. Baylor claimed its sixth-straight Big 12 title by day to complete their regular more,” Zgaga said. “It’s definitely but Baylor men’s tennis is still team can do is prepare. going a perfect 6-0 in conference play. No. 9 softball sets aim on Big 12 title claim By Daniel Youngblood chance at the championship. This vation for the team. the season against Texas State Uni- Sports editor year it’s different.” “It’s funny because if we lose versity at 6 p.m. today in San Mar- But standing between the Lady one game, the championship’s not cus. With a little over two weeks left Bears and a conference title is Mis- ours,” she said. “It’s unbelievable Moore said the Texas State in the regular season, the No. 8 souri, which at 9-2 in Big 12 play that the difference between two or game, which will be Baylor’s 10th Baylor softball team (41-11, 11-2) is is the surprise of the league, and three losses determines the title. road game in its last 12 contests, just four Big 12 victories away from a pair of perennial powerhouse in The good news is we’ve won against will serve as a good tune-up for the winning its first conference cham- Texas and Texas A&M. tough teams this year and we know team’s final four games. pionship. Monceaux said the team isn’t we’re completely capable.” He said this week will be used to With a two-game series against taking any win for granted. The Lady Bears have already recover and to get refreshed head- second-place University of Mis- “Waving the championship ban- beaten two of their three remaining ing into the pivotal Missouri series. souri at Getterman Stadium this ner has crossed our minds, but opponents. Baylor defeated No. 5 “Missouri has played really well weekend, and home games against we’re going to take each opponent Texas A&M 3-1 on April 4 in Col- this year,” he said. “The have a great rivals University of Texas and Tex- seriously and play each game as lege Station and shut out No. 15 pitcher, a new coach and they’re as A&M University next week, the it comes,” she said. “After getting Texas 6-0 in Austin on April 11. playing with a breath of fresh air Lady Bears will take the title if they swept by the University of Okla- Head Coach Glen Moore said his and nothing to lose. They’re a good can win out. homa, we realize we can’t look for- team is capable of winning out, but team, but we are too. We intend to Senior infielder Ashley Mon- ward at all.” it will take their best effort. show that this weekend.” ceaux, who leads Baylor in batting The pair of games the Lady Bears “Our chances of reaching this Ferguson, who has won a wide average (.405), home runs (15) and lost to the No. 3 Sooners on April goal is more realistic now than it’s array of individual awards for her RBIs (54), said it’s nice to know the 18 are their only two slip-ups in ever been,” he said. “The biggest pitching throughout her four years team’s fortune is in its own players’ conference this season, but with thing will be the maturation factor at Baylor, said she thinks this year’s hands. the competitiveness of the Big 12 of our team and improving with ev- Baylor team is special. She said the Melea Burke/Lariat staff “It’s a great feeling to know we this season, one loss may get Baylor ery game.” team’s immediate goal is to win a Senior pitcher Lisa Ferguson throws a pitch during the Baylor control our destiny,” Monceaux passed up in the standings. Before the Lady Bears begin the conference title, but that is just the softball team’s 4-3 win on April 14. Ferguson is 19-6 with a said. “In the past we’ve had to rely Senior pitcher Lisa Ferguson championship gamut this weekend, beginning of what they hope to ac- 1.92 ERA in 164 innings this season. on other teams messing up for a said this knowledge serves as moti- they play their final road game of complish in the coming weeks. Call about our The Quadrangle April speciAls!

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By Margo Harakas a large home by myself, grow orchids the trend as a natural extension of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and exotic plants in my garden and women’s movement. am friends with every family (in) my “We now have a generation of peo- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — They neighborhood.” ple who partly say that it’s OK to be are the new majority — women who U.S. Census figures for 2005 by myself, people who have devoted find themselves, by choice or not, liv- showed more American women liv- themselves to a career because that ing spouseless. Divorced, widowed, ing without a spouse than with one. became available because of the wom- never married, they are women dis- In 1950, according to analysis by The en’s movement,” she notes. covering new strengths. New York Times, only 35 percent of Jane Caputi, professor of women’s Many rejoice in their indepen- women made that claim. studies at Florida Atlantic University dence, their achievements and their Whatever the circumstances, they notes that notes that historically, ability to go it alone, happily. are mostly leading lives that are pro- “women really had to be married to be They are doctors, teachers, en- ductive, active and joyful. economically viable and socially ac- Associated Press trepreneurs, supporters of the arts, “If I had my druthers, I would pre- ceptable. Any who weren’t were seen Avril Lavigne tapes an appearance on MTV’s Total Request Live on April 16 at MTV’s Times civic activists, volunteers, and yes, the fer a partnership,” says Rhonnie Rob- as disreputable.” Square, studios in New York, where she promoted her new CD The Best Damn Thing. The album poor. Living without spouses, they ins, divorced and living single in Boca Modern capitalism changed all that was released the same day. constitute a new demographic of the Raton, Fla., for the past three years. with women gaining access to full em- American landscape. But at 51, Robins says “I’ve lost my ployment and, as a result, economic “I view my spouseless life as se- fear of just about everything, gained a independence. rene, peaceful and content for now,” lot of self-respect and learned `I can’ That’s allowed women, says Caputi, Avril’s new album has says Amber Harper, 26, of Fort Lau- — no matter what. I’ve never felt more “ to forge new models of community derdale. emotionally, mentally, physically or and relationships, (and) function hap- Jeannette Markus of Delray Beach, spiritually complete.” pily and with economic stability.” Fla., agrees. Laura Finley, director of social Caputi also noted that economic harsh sound, lyrics “I am happy as a clam,” says the change at Women in Distress, a shel- independence is still illusory for many 48-year-old divorced mother of a col- ter for victims of domestic violence in women. lege-bound daughter and an active Broward County and visiting profes- Less jubilant, too, about going it By Tamara Parker shallow these songs are, they are unfor- volunteer. sor of sociology at Florida Atlantic alone are women isolated by age, frail- Contributor tunately still catchy, which takes us back “I work hard in my office, maintain University in Boca Raton, Fla., sees ty and the loss of a beloved husband. to the days of “Complicated” and “Sk8er The Best Damn Thing is the third and Boi,” which were just as cheesy but at much anticipated new album by singer- least harmless fun. songwriter Avril Lavigne. Described by The difference here is that these tunes Chicago fire interrupts filming for Lavigne herself as “fun, bratty, aggres- are sending the “I’m better than you mes- sive, and confident”The Best Damn Thing sage” over and over again — to the point delivers more upbeat jams and definitely that you’re wondering if every song has upcoming ‘Batman’ movie sequel more explicit lyrics that match the album the same lyrics, just different notes. title than past albums. Perhaps Lavigne’s newest approach came with a little bit of help from her By Jason Meisner has been transformed into the “Go- several fires in this location.” ALBUMREVIEW husband, Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, an- and Alexa Aguilar tham National Bank.” Witnesses said the Batman crew other band which is known for callous McClatchy Newspapers Firefighters arrived to find smoke was filming a scene involving a fleet of and angry tracks. coming from the top of the building, school buses on Canal when the fire Unlike Lavigne’s usual mellow tunes, It would appear his new bride has CHICAGO — A fire Tuesday morn- and extra manpower and ambulances broke out. The Best Damn Thing kicks of with the joined in and is leaving her existential ing on the upper floors of Chicago’s were called to the scene as a precau- Steve Burrell said he was watching fast and likable track “Girlfriend,” which tracks behind in order to talk about how vacant former post office interrupted tion. from the 16th floor of a nearby build- has already debuted on the Billboard Top much hotter and “damn” better she is filming of an upcoming Batman se- Santiago said the blaze appeared ing when he saw “a giant, quick burst 100 chart at No. 5 — before the album than everyone else. quel and caused a surreal scene of to have started in a ventilation unit of flame and then smoke.” even dropped. It’s disappointing to see an artist take costumed Gotham City detectives on the 14th floor of the tower at Van “They were set to film their scene, Boasting lyrics like “I don’t like your a giant step back. Lavigne started off un- wandering among Chicago firefight- Buren and Canal Streets. The build- the filming people were in position, girlfriend” and “I think we should get expectedly strong with two albums that ers and police. ing’s sprinkler system was activated, but then everything was aborted,” together” definitely target her teen audi- possessed deep, meaningful lyrics along The fire was not related to the film- and firefighters were able to keep the Burrell said. ence, but it’s the explicit lyrics and over- with beautiful melodies. Now it seems as ing, officials said. flames from spreading to other floors. The fire was extinguished by about all snobby tone of the album that may if she doesn’t want to let us in anymore The blaze was called in about 11:20 Although the exact cause of the fire noon, but crews remained on the turn away her typical fans and leave lis- but has instead sold out to the popular a.m. local time at the sprawling, 14- was under investigation, Santiago scene looking for hot spots this after- teners confused about what exactly she’s audience with jagged tunes and harsh story building, Chicago Fire Depart- said the ventilation system was old noon. trying to say. lyrics. ment Chief Jose Santiago said. and firefighters have responded there There were no injuries or evacua- If you haven’t heard “Girlfriend” or Hey hey, you you — go back to writing The structure used to house the numerous times in the past. tions, Santiago said. “Hot” — yet another self-involved tune better songs. city’s main post office but is currently “It had nothing to do with (the He also noted that filming will re- — you soon will. Despite how crass and Grade: C unoccupied. Part of the ground floor movie set),” Santiago said. “We’ve had sume today. END OF SEMESTER SPECIALS!!!

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1400 SPEIGHT • 254.755.7255 / WWW. KSPROPERTIES . COM Wednesday, April 25, 2007 entertainment The Baylor Lariat 9 Album hypnotizes listeners By Sharon Moran to its genre lends no front-and- Contributor center attention to one particu- lar type of music. As post-rock For Explosions in the Sky, is often criticized and seen as there are no words. First, the over-reaching, Explosions sticks breadth of its work is inexpress- with the working formula of its ible, and secondly, there are lit- variety and does it well. erally no lyrics in All of a Sudden It is like a modern symphony, I Miss Everyone. a new approach to classical mu- sic amplified with heightened ALBUMREVIEW expression of emotion and ag- gressive drive. Courtesy photo For the most part, the band This instrumental six-track Explosions in the Sky, a band known consists of three guitars, at album is a continuation of a se- for its instrumentals, recently released times, a bass guitar and drums. Associated Press ries of statements made by the All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone. The band’s avant-garde approach Musicians Joseph Pepper, Nic Hudson, Jeff Lett, Kevin Sanders and Will Pugh of the band Cartel pose backstage band with each new release, to rock is hypnotizing, as many Monday during MTV’s Total Request Live show at the MTV Times Square Studios in New York. starting with its first album in of its songs continue for up to 2001, called Those Who Tell the mer Chris Hrasky — previously 12 minutes yet never become Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell formed a band called Breaker monotonous. The majority of the Truth Shall Live Forever and Morant in Austin in 1999. After the tracks in All of a Sudden I continued with 2003’s The Earth playing a show on the Fourth of Miss Everyone consist of layered Dr Pepper, MTV team up Is Not a Cold Dead Place. July, fireworks inspired them to sounds of pianos, synthesizers In short, Explosion’s goal name their band Explosions in and chimes all set to inspiring Pop-punk band Cartel will live in a bubble on Pier 54 in New York is to simplify the chaos of the the Sky. Its post-rock ethereal beats. Like a tragic soundtrack world for its listeners. sound first gained mass popu- with a redeeming ending, noth- The four members of the larity when its music was fea- ing could better describe this By David Koenig band make music — the trials goes into the 2,200-square foot band — guitarists Mark Smith tured in the soundtrack for the group’s hypnotic sound than The Associated Press and tribulations and personal bubble on Pier 54, another when and Munaf Rayani, bass guitar- movie Friday Night Lights. explosions in the sky. challenges that come along with it emerges June 12, and two ist Michael James and drum- The band’s unique approach Grade: A DALLAS — Most Americans that — was really appealing to more in between. over 40 can probably recall a us,” said Tim Rosta, a marketing Advertising experts say the commercial jingle from the late vice president at MTV. Dr Pepper promotion shows Dating author says, ‘Loosen up’ 1970s that told them, “Be a Pep- Plus, he added, Dr Pepper how far brands are willing to go per, drink Dr Pepper.” wanted MTV to make the show to grab attention in a media-sat- By Mark de la Vina when a potential partner dis- of gender stereotypes — and got The maker of Dr Pepper is rather than handing the net- urated world. They are paying McClatchy Newspapers play signs of indifference, if not the attention of the creators of turning again to music to help work a finished product that to have products mentioned or outright disinterest. In the ex- Sex and the City. He was hired sell soda, but in a way that shows might not look, well, like MTV displayed in popular TV shows, Three years after his mega- panded version, their advice is as a consultant for the series. how both music and advertising programming. movies, even books. The trick is hit relationship advice book not so narrow. They say many While in the Sex and the City have changed in a generation. “Anyone can sponsor a con- to do it effortlessly. Viewers are for women dropped a sobering people so crave a love connec- writing room, he and Tuccillo Dr Pepper is paying an un- cert tour,” said Andrew Sprin- turned off if the program looks hammer on dating reality, co-au- tion that in their results-crazed developed the idea for He’s Just disclosed amount to have a gate, a marketing vice presi- like an informercial, said David thor Greg Behrendt is delivering fervor, they miss out on the ac- Not That Into You, which also pop-punk band live and work dent for the U.S. beverages Freeman, managing director of a new message for daters whose tual experience of dating, which became a story line for one epi- in a transparent bubble on New unit of Britain-based Cadbury the advertising practice at pub- aims are amorous: Lighten up. should be the point. Behrendt sode. He has since co-written York’s touristy Pier 54 for 20 Schweppes PLC, which owns lic relations firm Edelman. Behrendt, co-author of He’s and Tuccillo will delve even It’s Called a Break-Up Because days. Cameras will record the Dr Pepper. “We wanted to help Product placement goes back Just Not That Into You, former deeper into the subject in It’s It’s Broken with his wife, Amiira members of Cartel as they write consumers get access to how an at least to 1982 and E.T. The daytime talk show host and the Just a Bleeping Date, their follow- Ruotola-Behrendt. and record a new CD. album gets put together.” Extra-Terrestrial, said Daniel J. ex-consultant on Sex and the City, up due this fall. After his recent stint as a The bubble will be load- Besides, he added, MTV at- Howard, chairman of the mar- has returned to his stand-up Long before Behrendt, 43, talk-show host, Behrendt says ed with cameras so fans can tracts young viewers, and young keting department at the busi- comedy roots. He has released became the relationship guy, he his return to stand-up comedy watch the band online around people drink lots of soda. ness school of Southern Meth- a comedy DVD, Greg Behrendt is was a theater geek at the Univer- has gotten him back in touch the clock. Plans also call for The Dr Pepper name fig- odist University. The movie’s Uncool, and has reconnected to sity of Oregon who relocated to with what helped him excel in MTV to produce four half-hour ures to be prominent inside the title character was an alien that the comedy club circuit. Los Angeles to become a rock writing and television in the shows, although network offi- bubble, but Springate insists the devoured Reese’s Pieces. Behrendt’s suggestion that we star. He performed stand-up first place. cials wouldn’t be pinned down company won’t have any voice Short of turning off the set, take things a little less seriously on the side for six years before “I want to make sure that I’m on which of its channels will air in the band’s work. viewers in the 1970s couldn’t also applies to his recent writ- dropping his musical aspira- letting people know that that’s the episodes. “We’re not going to ask the skip over that spot of a clean- ings on dating. He and co-writer tions to become part of the Los where I came from, that that’s The idea for the promotion band to create a Dr Pepper cut guy dancing and singing his Liz Tuccillo, a former executive Angeles indie comedy scene the well from which everything started at one of Dr Pepper’s ad- song,” he said. way through “Be a Pepper.” They story editor for Sex and the City, that launched the careers of Ben sprang,” he says from his home vertising agencies, Mediaedge: Cartel is an Atlanta-based can now. revised He’s Just Not That Into Stiller, Janeane Garofalo and in Los Angeles. “I think my re- cia. The agency folks knew peo- quintet whose guitarist is appro- “We’re bombarded with com- You last December. former roommate David Cross. lationship advice has had an ef- ple at MTV, and soon Dr Pepper priately named Joseph Pepper. mercials. People blow them off. The difference: The original His success on stage led to fect because it comes from a co- executives were going over a list MTV executives said plans They skip them on TiVo,” How- version of the book suggested his own HBO special, Mantas- medic place as opposed to an ‘I of up-and-coming bands. call for the network to air an ard said. “You won’t be able to that women and men cut bait tic, which toyed with the idea know better than you’ place.” “The idea of watching the episode May 24, when the band filter this out.” 10 The Baylor Lariat News Wednesday, April 25, 2007

from page 1 students from creating online science texts, said he’s not get- That first textbook has since alternatives, rather than us- DEAN BOOKS from page 1 bookstores, citing the difficul- ting rich from his authorship. been translated into Japanese ing hard back texts with glossy the committee. every book for every class. ties of staying competitive. Donahoo said he wrote his and sold around the world. Still, pages. Nordt, who also teaches a “We want to rely on used “Experience shows that most first textbook because he felt he said, he does it “solely to ben- Most of the responsibility class in geoarcheology, said books,” she said, noting that of who tried ended up realizing, bad about asking students to efit my students.” rests with professors to pick less he was looking forward to used books are more affordable one, there’s not a lot of money buy two textbooks when only Do students think they’re expensive options for students, working as a full dean. for students. in it, and two, it’s a pain to keep one was being fully used. being overcharged? Gary said. “This university has been “If we can stock 100 books track of the constant changes in He listed the other as a “rec- “If (professors) change what growing for a long time,” he for a class … we might put 10 the business,” promotional ma- ommended” text for the class, Many students believe that students are forced to demand, said. “The dean’s role needs new books on the shelf. The terials from the company state. but said it only contained a few bookstores overcharge them in the publishers will be forced to to be open to growth and more (used books in stock), the According to information needed topics. an effort to improve profit mar- change how they do things as change as well.” better.” compiled from a National Asso- So Donahoo wrote a text- gins. well.” Even though Nordt said Richards said students come ciation of College Stores study, book for his introduction to net- “Yes, of course,” said Megan Gary said the most impor- in a lot of ways his daily role first at the Baylor Bookstore. 64.7 cents of every dollar spent working class, a textbook which Gary, an Austin senior. “It’s an tant step to making the cost of will not change, he does have “We’re connected to the on textbooks goes to publishing he said costs “significantly less” excellent deal for (textbook textbooks less prohibitive is for plans for long-term restruc- Baylor community,” she said. companies. than the standard. That class stores). It seems kind of like a publishers to change the type of turing. Efollet, a major bookstore College stores get a smaller still uses one of his texts. Since conspiracy.” materials they offer. Some of these plans in- provider to universities across chunk, at 22.6 cents. The re- then, he’s also written the text Most of the law schools to Although Gary said it’s a clude more involvement in the country, claims that the mainder of textbook spending for his introduction to data bas- which Gary has applied use on- good thing that bookstores al- fundraising issues and stra- reason textbooks are expensive goes to the author (11.6 cents) es class. line texts rather than textbooks. low students to sell back used tegic planning, as well as the is because the paper and print and to freight expenses (1.1 “I wrote my first book to That’s a better alternative, Gary texts, she generally only gets addition of a third associate quality are so high. The com- cents). save students money,” Donahoo said, adding that colleges and back about 10 percent of what dean, he said. pany also states that students Author perspective said, adding that even though publishers should re-evaluate she paid for her books. If she re- “I’d like to empower the should view textbook purchas- he doesn’t make any money on how they approach textbooks alistically received 50 to 60 per- associate deans to do more es as an “investment in your fu- Dr. Jeff Donahoo, associate used text sales, he still “wouldn’t as a whole. To her, that means cent of the original cost when in the college,” he said. “This ture.” professor of computer science, want (his) publisher to skewer using cheaper paperback books she sold books back, she said, would allow the dean to take Efollet also discourages who started a series of computer the used market.” in the absence of viable online she wouldn’t feel ripped off. on other responsibilities such as development.” Lufkin junior Trey Duck, “The federal workers still get 200. Senior Mariam Adeyemo were graded on whether they and last summer’s stint as a who served on a student pan- JOBS from page 1 pensions, so they are ready to has an informal offer from the were wearing business casual fund-raiser for the Democratic el that interviewed the candi- 4.4 percent, meaning there is go,” said Patricia Rose, Penn’s Philadelphia controller’s office. attire. National Committee. dates, said he felt Nordt was more competition for skilled director of career services. “It’s looking good right now,” Standing outside the door- “I wanted to spend my sum- “very personable and trans- workers. “Some of them can go out into she said on Thursday, just back way, senior Clay Stewart, a fi- mer doing something that I parent.” And they are also looking for the world and get another job.” from her interview. nance manager from Clover, would never be able to do later,” “A big concern of mine jobs just as companies are begin- Rose said that in 2006, 85 That same day, seniors were S.C., smiled. He said he had said Stewart, who has had some was how to balance a well- ning to plan for the retirement percent of the graduates who among the students in Temple’s taken the class last year and it business internships. “I’ll be in rounded education with a of baby boomers, even though entered the work force (as op- required professional devel- helped him land a job at SEI In- corporate America for the rest of high standard of faith,” he the anticipated labor shortage posed to entering graduate opment class, which teaches vestment Co. in Oaks. my life.” said. “Dean Nordt handled has not yet hit, Koncz said. school), had accepted offers by resume writing, interviewing “I got the job in November,” Stewart met his contact from that question really well and “They want to build from the May. Most of them had locked skills, and table manners, in he said. He’ll be earning nearly SEI in his official capacity as the was very sympathetic to my bottom up,” she said. “Train and in positions by Jan. 1, following case the job interview also in- $50,000. “They gave me a sign- association president. But, in his concerns.” retain, that’s what I’ve heard.” internships. “I’m sure the num- cludes a meal. ing bonus and told me to go job interviews, it was his work Duck said his experience Last fall, in response to the bers will go up this year.” “As far as using cell phones travel.” He starts July 31. in gymnastics and politics that with the entire selection pro- pending shortage, the Universi- At this time last year, Tem- during the meal, well, is anyone Stewart’s resume includes his drew the most discussion. cess was positive. ty of Pennsylvania organized its ple University’s Fox Business that gauche? Your cell phone is position as the president of Tem- “In general,” he said, “em- “I felt like our voices were first job fair just for government School graduates told counsel- not a dog whistle. Who’s control- ple’s student Financial Manage- ployers look for people who are really heard by the univer- positions, which will be particu- ors about 119 job offers. This ling whom?” lectured instructor ment Association, his athletic passionate. I’m going to be may- sity,” he said. larly hard hit. year, the number just topped Janis Campbell. Her students record as a top-flight gymnast, or of Philadelphia one day.” Bellinger said the commit- tee believed it was important to have students involved in old South Korean immigrant who came citizens of this country not to mistake such a major appointment. GUNS from page 1 to the U.S. at about age 8 and was raised race as the cause of this incident.” IVP from page 1 Committee members con- said later in the day in an interview with in suburban Washington. Kaine said that state officials will of all who voted and helped with her tacted students from their The Associated Press. “I can assure you that no one in Vir- watch for any reprisals against Korean campaign. academic departments and Similarly, the chairman of a panel ap- ginia — no one in Virginia — views the Americans but that none have been re- “It was great to see students get in- solicited recommendations pointed by Kaine to review the massacre Korean community as culpable in this ported. volved in the elections,” she said. from department chairs and said the reporting requirement must be incident in the least degree,” Kaine said. Dr. Damian Kim, a New York City She also said she “absolutely” plans student government offices, tightened. He also said Virginia “would be a weaker psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, said Ko- to stay involved with student govern- he said. “It’s pretty clear: He should not have place, Virginia would be a lesser place, if rean-American parents may hesitate to ment in some way as well as being an Nordt said initially going been able to obtain a weapon,” said re- it were not for the contributions of our seek outside help because of the stigma officer for Model United Nations next into the student discussions, tired Virginia State Police Superinten- Korean-American citizens.” mental illness carries. semester and a Baylor Ambassador. he wasn’t sure what to ex- dent W. Gerald Massengill. The Virginia Korean leaders asked He said “saving face” is paramount In retrospect, Nguyen said, the elec- pect. The governor also met in suburban Kaine to boost mental-health funding for to Koreans, who are fiercely proud and tion “has been a learning process for “It was very challenging,” Washington with Korean-American lead- immigrants and their families. protective of their family name and repu- everyone.” He said he hoped to take he said. “The students had ers to assure them that Virginians do not Key Young Kim of the Korean Com- tation, a vestige of Korea’s Confucian what Student Senate and the elector- some of the toughest ques- hold people of Korean descent respon- munity Service Center of Greater Wash- history and culture. The shame of one is al commission have learned to better tions of all.” sible for the tragedy. Cho was a 23-year- ington urged the governor to “help the shared by all, he said. serve the student body.

The Alumnae of AlphA DeltA pi Sorority congratulate with pride our collegian sisters on their selection as the BAYLOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR 2007

Front Row: Naomi Cobb, Ana Dominguez; Back Row: Faculty Advisor David Henry, wife Priscilla Henry, Mandy Rudolph, Hillary Henry, Elise Wasser, Marleta Walton, Mallory Driggers, and ADPi Education Advisor Tiffani Riggers pose with the Student Organization of the Year trophy at the Baylor Student Life Awards.

ChApter AwArDS reCeiveD: inDiviDuAl AlphA DeltA pi MeMber AwArDS: Baylor University Student Organization of the Year 2007 Catherine Cyrier: Outstanding Greek New Member Herbert H. Reynolds Fraternal Award of Excellence Mallory Driggers: Alumni in the Making Award (Outstanding Student Involvement) Elise Wasser: Panhellenic Scholarship Award