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All-University Sing 2011TheFRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com A&E Page B1 NEWS Page A11 SPORTS Page B8 Sing acts breakdown Listen to the music Heavy hitters Take a look at Lariat staffers’ reviews Uproar artists raise their profiles The baseball team returns seven of All-University Sing acts, ranging by using a promotional website position players but faces big from a nursing home to a birthday bash to showcase their songs pitching question marks Vol. 112 No. 18 © 2011, Baylor University In Print Arson >> Cause Bound BU alumnus starts a textbook program in hopes case at of helping students save cash Page A7 complex

>> Now you see it A famous magician will continues perform his sleight of hand By Nick Dean at Common Grounds today Editor-in-chief Page B3 A Baylor student who lived at The Outpost apartments is the >> Worthy foe subject of an ongoing investiga- Both basketball teams will tion of what appears to be the take on the Texas Tech Red construction of a bomb at the stu- Raiders Saturday dent’s apartment on Oct. 16. from Page 1 The Waco Fire Department A&M was called to the apartment com- Page B9 plex after a kitchen fire was report- ed. Firemen found the in-house >> Softball milestone sprinkler system had quelled the The next softball victory will fire, and they began a second give coach Glenn Moore his sweep of the apartment to ensure 400th win at Baylor all flames were extinguished. According to an incident re- Page B9 Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer port written by Fire Marshal Kevin Fisk and obtained by the Lariat through the Texas Public Welcome to Sing! Information Act, officials found a potential explosive device stand- On the Web ing upright on the counter of the Alpha Tau Omego performs “A Case of the Mondays” during All-University Sing on Wednesday in Waco Hall. Check out more photos of apartment’s kitchen. Sing on pages B6 and B7. Fisk’s report described it as “an item resembling some type of in-

cendiary device” that was found from Page 1 inside the apartment along with DEAF supplemental components during the second inspection. Deaf fight for access, equality Lt. Jeff Pruitt of the Waco Fire Department described the device Editor’s note: This is the final community often views the deaf as a 1-by-3-inch tube filled with a part of a three-part series on issues as broken or as if they are missing substance with a fuse trailing out in the deaf community. something from their lives, such to the top of the tube. All about Sing as being able to hear music or the Fisk then called for further as- sistance and, according to the in- The Lariat has All-University By Sara Tirrito birds outside. But the deaf see their Staff Writer situation differently, he said. cident report, several local depart- Sing covered. Go to our “They don’t feel like they’re ments, including the crime scene website to see a video of Despite Waco’s cultural diver- missing anything,” Arrington said. unit of the Waco Police Depart- students’ reactions to the sity, gaining equality remains a “That’s part of who they are and ment and the McLennan County different Sing acts, plus an challenge for some groups that live they’re proud of that. For deaf, Sheriff’s Office, assisted in the- in audio slideshow of reviews here. Even today, there is dispar- their language is visual; their world cident and investigation. of each act, from the good to ity in the treatment of the hearing is visual. They look at the world On Oct. 18, the former Waco the bad community and the deaf commu- through different eyes.” Police Department public infor- nity, often stemming from misun- China Spring junior Joey mation officer, Sgt. Melvin Rose- derstanding or ignorance. Bartlett, a member of the deaf borough, told the Lariat that no baylorlariat.com Allen Arrington, an interpreter community, said some who are Waco officers had been at the 2415 in the office of Access and Learning Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer S. University Parks address during Accommodations at Texas State SEE page A10 the entire weekend of Oct. 16. DEAF, A group of deaf students meets in Waco. Viewpoints Technical College, said the hearing On the nigh of the incident, the fire department called in investi- gators from the Waco Fire Mar- “It is clear ... shall’s Office upon the discovery A&M to maintain admissions standards of the device. When Fisk entered that there is not the apartment, he noticed one- enough available in By Carmen Galvan the Jean and Thomas McMullin lege of Medicine must be flawless Center College of Medicine were half to three-fourths of an inch of Waco for the deaf Assistant City Editor dean of medicine and vice presi- in order to earn a spot. sent a letter explaining an unusual water on the laminate wood floor- dent for clinical affairs for the Tex- “My original thought [to the situation: 250 students were ac- ing. In the kitchen, near the sink, community, either Despite the smaller number of as A&M Health Science Center. situation] was that I was disap- cepted to the school when only Fisk saw an empty paper towel roll on or off Baylor’s available slots for the class of 2016 “We’re going to be emphasizing pointed, but I wasn’t blaming 170 spots were available. The let- standing vertical with a green fuse due to recent deferments, poten- the same things as traditionally: A&M, necessarily,” Waxahachie ter calls for 80 students to either coming out of the top of the tube campus. The lack tial applicants to the Texas A&M community service, commitment junior Nate Larson said. “I just defer voluntarily by April 1 or be and running down the side. of understanding Health Science Center College to medicine, healthcare experi- thought, ‘Well, I’m just going to randomly chosen by the school In the sink was a saucepan of Medicine should not expect a ence, strong academic perfor- have to adjust my plan now.’ I to defer their medical education with a “carbonated substance of deaf culture, stricter application process. mance and then letters of recom- viewed it as with less people cho- for a year. Each deferred student, caked on the bottom,” Fisk’s report the lack of a desire “We are basically using the mendation that can speak to their sen you get less leeway in the ap- however, is guaranteed a spot in stated. He also found black plastic same process that we historically capabilities as a physician.” plication, and I wanted to make the next class. bottles labeled Spectricide Stump to ensure deaf have used for selecting students, This news may come as a re- sure that I’m the better applicant.” “Please bear in mind that your remover, fire starter sticks, two people are included so they shouldn’t do anything dif- lief to some students who believe During the first week of Feb- seat in our medical school is not rolls of fuse, a black pocketknife, in society and ferent than they otherwise have their applications to the Texas ruary, all students accepted by done,” said Dr. Samuel Shomaker, A&M Health Science Center Col- the Texas A&M Health Science SEE A&M, page A10 SEE FIRE, page A10 the inadequate resources available are all shocking Professor’s contagious enthusiasm brightens classroom problems that need By Molly Packer stood up to give his first BIC lecture, he Reporter had made a lasting impression on the stu- to be addressed.” dents’ minds. Page 2 It’s not very often that a professor After three and a half decades of teach- throws a beach ball into a sea of students ing at Baylor, Hanks is one of the most in Kayser Auditorium in order to illustrate beloved professors on campus. Though a point during the first lecture of their he mainly teaches English majors, Hanks Bear Briefs freshman year. teaches classes for all majors, including a But Dr. Thomas Hanks is no ordinary course on English author Geoffrey Chau- The place to go to know professor. cer and a section of World Cultures I, a The first time the Baylor Interdisciplin- BIC class for freshmen, a BIC capstone the places to go ary Core (BIC) class of 2014 encountered and a senior thesis class. Mentor applications Hanks was at the BIC’s Welcome Week But Hanks does not just instruct stu- dinner. Sitting at a table of seven or eight The Department of Multicul- dents. Hanks said he tries to do exactly exhausted and silent young scholars, he what C.S. Lewis argued the “task of the tural Affairs is looking for a inquired about each of their hometowns, modern educator” should be — he irri- diverse group of students to giving each student a chance to mumble a gates arid minds with dewy imagination. serve as mentors to incom- “Houston” or “Dallas” or “Cincinnati.” According to his students, Hanks’ di- ing freshmen in the fall. Ap- Five minutes later, the students at the verse course topics, passion and enthusi- plications are due today. For table were vibrantly discussing the liter- asm allows him to easily enter the hearts ary merit of “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” additional information or Courtesy Photo for an application, visit www. with Hanks. SEE HANKS, page A11 baylor.edu/multicultural. Dr. Thomas Hanks, professor of English, talks with students at Common Grounds. Before Hanks, professor of English,

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he ability to go to a Even more than being left out of Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Chad, easily make use of their capabilities museum and enjoy the community — or perhaps because Gabon, Democratic Republic of the and in every area of the United States. the exhibits, being of it — the deaf are misunderstood Congo, Central African Republic, Even the elemental understanding of able to walk into an and the culture is underappreciated. Mauritania, Kenya, Madagascar and ASL students would receive in four emergency room and The fact that American Sign Lan- Zimbabwe. semesters of classes would be enough explain an illness or injury, going to guage (ASL) cannot count toward the Deaf culture is also distinct from to communicate with an entire group a movieT for pleasure, the safety net of language credit at Baylor is a prime any other culture. of our society that is greatly left out of an emergency phone in an elevator example. Deaf people have an identity sepa- daily communication. — these are all things most people are Even though ASL is a language dis- rate from mainstream American cul- That is not to say that progress is able to do with ease, and often take for tinct from English, the College of Arts ture and often identify with being deaf not in the making. Since the Lariat’s granted. and Sciences does not allow ASL to over being an American. They have investigation began, Dr. Ellie Caston, But for members of the deaf count for the foreign language credit their own literature, their own tradi- director of the Mayborn Museum, community, these activities represent because, according to associate dean of tions. They have a different perspec- has been in contact with Dr. Lewis obstacles that can be difficult to over- humanities and professor of Spanish tive on activities and life, especially Lummer, lecturer of communication come, especially when the community Dr. Frieda Blackwell, Baylor expects because their world is so visual. Deaf sciences and disorders at Baylor, to lacks the resources to compensate. students to be able to participate glob- culture has its own distinctive history find resources for the deaf and make The lack of equal opportunities ally and wants students to learn about and deaf arts. the Mayborn more accessible. for deaf people in Waco was first another culture. As for wanting to students to be The Starplex Galaxy 16 movie brought to the Lariat’s attention in This reasoning is seriously flawed. able communicate globally, valuing theater in Waco told the Lariat it is January when we learned the Mayborn First, ASL is a foreign language, the ability to communicate with for- looking into opportunities to make the Museum Complex did not offer ac- and is even recognized as such by eigners over an ability to communicate theater more open to the deaf com- commodations for deaf visitors. When universities around the country. with other Americans is a tragic mis- munity. visiting the museum, the deaf cannot Even though there has not been placement of what is important. This Providence Hospital in Waco has fully appreciate the exhibits because a truly reliable survey done on the policy sends the message to the deaf taken steps to communicate with much of the information is in the ac- number of people in the United States community that Baylor, and many deaf members of the community companying audio. who speak ASL as their first language other colleges and schools, believes by hiring an independent certified After researching, the Lariat (another testament to how this culture it is more important to communicate language interpreting service to assist stumbled across many other ways the is not represented), estimates are at with foreigners than fellow Ameri- when needed. However, in emergency deaf community is lacking equality at about 2 million people, according to cans. It sends the message to students situations the hospital staff falls back Baylor and in Waco — excluding them B. Scheck, the author of the “Oxford that ASL is not an important language, to communicating with basic hand from daily pleasures and forcing them Handbook of Deaf Studies, Language, that it is not worth learning, and that motions, as it does not have a certified to face hardships. and Education.” the deaf community is not worthy of translator on staff. The stress of having to take a trip ASL should not be disqualified as trying to understand. It is clear that there is not enough to the emergency room, which is great a foreign language simply because it In addition, the majority of available in Waco for the deaf commu- in and of itself, is only amplified when was developed in the United States students who simply complete their nity, either on or off Baylor’s campus. it is difficult to communicate. The and Canada for many reasons. Other requisite four semesters of a foreign The lack of understanding of deaf inability to describe symptoms or ask languages that originated in America, language are only learning enough culture, the lack of a desire to ensure questions increases the likelihood for such as the Native American lan- to stumble through a very basic deaf people are included in society miscommunication. guages, are still considered foreign. conversation. And, unless they took and the inadequate resources available The Waco movie theaters don’t of- ASL has its own grammatical system, Spanish, they won’t be exposed to this are all shocking problems that need fer show times with closed captioning, a writing system and has its roots in language on a regular basis. Most of to be addressed. Leaders in the Waco making it impossible for a deaf person French Sign Language. ASL is not a students will lose even their elemental community need to make an active to go to a movie with family or friends simplified version of English, but an knowledge in a matter of a year or effort to incorporate the deaf commu- and understand it. The concern that independent, complex language. two, and will probably never use it nity. Baylor needs to take a stand on an elevator could break down becomes ASL is also used in the Philippines, again in their life. the importance of ASL. And individ- a real issue for a deaf person who can- Malaysia, Singapore, the Dominican However, if students were to ual members of society need make an not communicate there is a problem Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Puerto complete four semesters of ASL as a effort to understand and interact with without the proper technology. Rico, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, foreign language credit, they could deaf culture.

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Last week, Baylor University percent of the seats on our board — and quite strongly — Baylor’s ration with those who share with versity and wish to help us. This in- regents met in Dallas to consider of regents to be occupied by fellow commitment to its historic Baptist us a love for Christ and a profound spired modification to our bylaws a variety of issues of importance Christians who are active members heritage. appreciation for the mission of now qualifies tens of thousands to the continued growth, prosper- of a church in a Christian tradition But out of respect for the re- Baylor University. of our own alumni, rich in talent ity, impact and influence of Bay- other than Baptist. markable vision of our founders, and active in a variety of vibrant lor University. Amid reports from Let there be no mistake: Baylor so very relevant for their time and Christian congregations, back into university President Ken Starr and is immensely proud of its long- for ours, Baylor regents did some- “We’re convinced the service of the university they love. other administrators on a variety standing relationship with Texas thing else. addition of fellow In a quiet and discerning of topics, including Baylor’s popu- Baptists. Going forward, our by- They enlarged Baylor’s tent and manner, after thoughtful discus- larity as measured by the strength laws guarantee that 75 percent invited all faithful members of the Christians in our gov- sion, warm fellowship and fervent of its expected incoming fresh- of our regent membership will Baylor family who have a heart for ernance model will prayer, a group of dedicated ser- man class, and the vitality of our continue to be Baptist and that our important work and a demon- empower the entire vants fiercely loyal to Baylor Uni- endowment during the first half the Baptist General Convention strated record of service and sup- versity did something thoroughly of the current fiscal year, regents of Texas will continue to select 25 port to Baylor to occupy a seat at Baylor nation...” Baptist. They declared their faith voted to retain the services of an percent of our board members. the leadership table as we contem- and opened their arms to fellow architectural firm to help us begin Indeed, we will remain forever plate the university’s increasingly R. Dary Stone | Chairman of the believers who the Lord would call to consider our next campus resi- grateful for the remarkable fore- important and distinct role in the Board of Regents to labor alongside them, Pro Eccle- dential community. sight of our Baptist forefathers who 21st century. sia, Pro Texana: For God and for We also enthusiastically ap- envisioned an unparalleled uni- We’re convinced the addition Texas. Baylor will be better because proved a new Baptist Studies Cen- R. Dary Stone | Contributor versity education, distinct in both of fellow Christians in our gover- Baylor is a beacon on a hill, of what they have done. ter for Research that will create an its commitment to high quality nance model will empower the en- shining ever more brightly in a R. Dary Stone, of Dallas, has international depository of signifi- ing that university regents did last academics as well as the spiritual tire Baylor nation, strengthen our world where, as one scholar has put served as a regent since 2005. cant denominational papers. week was as important as the de- growth of the sons and daughters board, help Baylor to broaden our it, the light elsewhere is dying. Our This column originally ran in the But as critical as each of these cision that was made to modify of Texas. reach and impact, and open new work is too important to exclude Feb. 13 edition of the Waco-Tribune items is to Baylor’s future, noth- Baylor’s bylaws to allow up to 25 In their vote, regents reaffirmed doors of cooperation and collabo- those who care deeply for our uni- Herald. Current generation does not understand power of democracy With the Egyptian Revolu- to come into the equation. pendent or Apathetic, the simple Washington elites. the torch of democracy, echoing tion leading to the ouster of Hosni And still, whenever the term fact is this: we all stand on the same Still, we must have some way of the spirit of those newly crowned Mubarak’s 30-year authoritarian “democracy” enters the conversa- ground. We are all Americans and exercising power. Everybody has a champions of freedom marching rule and seeming unrest sweeping tion, we tend to light up like kids we all want what is best for our- voice. But the power that we have across the Middle East. across Iran, Algeria, Bahrain and on Christmas Eve. Yes, we seem to selves and our country. does not have to come from the Greg Mortenson, former climb- much of the rest the Middle East, think, this is the way it should be! But I am speaking from my polling place. Every day we vote, er, current humanitarian and di- democracy is becoming a cultural This is how we were made to live! own experiences and my own life. whether or not we know it. Every rector of the Central Asia Institute, buzz word. Democracy is freedom and we are The world to me is naturally then day we cast a vote with our minds has spent much of his life build- The idea of democracy is con- all born free. ‘I am the master of my filtered through my lens of percep- and with our wallets. We choose ing schools for poverty-stricken tagious, especially here in Amer- fate: I am the captain of my soul!’ tion and understanding. And a whether to watch “Jersey Shore” children in Pakistan. He started ica. Americans love democracy. Naturally then, some of the fairly large part of that lens is con- or read John Steinbeck. We choose on what became his life’s work We love the idea of freedom, this 2011 Egyptian revolution’s biggest structed by my youth. Much of my whether to read PerezHilton or with no one asking him to do so. thought that we are ultimately in supporters came from the West, generation often feels completely DemocracyNow. We choose who When explaining why he did it, he charge of our lives. It may be im- where post-Enlightenment think- ignored by the political game. We gets advertising dollars from us. paraphrased a quote from Mother portant to note here that America ing is so deeply embedded into maybe found out a while ago that, We choose who in this world gets Teresa, “What we are trying to do does not function as a democracy our minds that we hardly think looking in from the outside, the what has essentially become our may be just a drop in the ocean, but in the simplest definition of the anything could ever exist but these whole thing appears to be rigged. daily tithes and offerings. the ocean would be less because of word, but is rather a constitutional ideals of individual freedom. Any- Stephen Strobbe | Reporter Our voice was just not being heard, We choose what we hold valu- that missing drop.” republic with a representative de- thing contrary to that must simply so why even play? But maybe it’s able. Every day our voice can be So when we vote with our time mocracy. But that doesn’t matter, be wrong. high of seeing our brothers and sis- not their fault. Maybe the politi- heard, if only we realized that ev- and our money and our mind, it because democracy to us means so Adding to our interest in the ters across the Atlantic taking their cians realized a long time ago that ery choice we choose, every deci- may help to think of each choice much more than a form of govern- Egypt story is the fact that it serves first active steps toward freedom in if we were too busy being enter- sion we decide reverberates well as a drop in the ocean. Seemingly ment. It’s a way of life. When I was as the classical archetype we Amer- the span of a few weeks, American tained then why would they waste beyond the moment in which it inconsequential, but each drop is in third grade and I got annoyed icans love: the tale of the under- citizens are now perhaps looking their time worrying about us? happens. The power that every adding something to this body of with this kid for singing in the hall- dog. We look over to the Middle inward and thinking about our And so we, the disaffected person holds is that they can influ- water that is our collective culture. way, you know what his response East and see this scrappy group own freedom. youth, may have just as much rea- ence change, no matter how small, We had better make certain, then, was? “It’s a free country.” It doesn’t of people rising up against the Here I would like to provide a son to shoulder the blame for a by simply being conscious of the that those drops would make an matter what it means because what once-unassailable state, and they’re warning. This is not meant to be a generation of half way informed ramifications of their every action. ocean in which we would like to matters is the spirit of freedom. winning. It’s Rocky IV, just on a solely political rant. Whether you but somehow highly opinion- You have the power to dictate cul- swim. The technical definitions of free- grander scale and without Dolph are a Democrat or a Republican, a ated (and more often than not just ture and where it goes. We all do. Stephen Strobbe is a senior jour- dom or democracy don’t even have Lungdren. Coming down from the Libertarian or Green Party, Inde- plain uninterested) as the so-called And it is in this way we can carry nalism major from Richardson. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the News A4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Baylor students find value in volunteering By Sally Ann Moyer Jenny Shearer, hall director at the community leader at East Arbors, Reporter Arbors, works with Chen to lead went in December and plans to go the project. again this Saturday. Sometimes all someone needs “When I was getting my un- “I just really liked getting to is a listening ear, even if that ear dergrad, I did a lot of community know the residents there, they belongs to a stranger from a much service and that was something I seemed very wise,” Nichols said. younger generation. wanted to continue,” Shearer said. She enjoyed her interactions Residents of the Baylor apart- Chen estimated that a changing with the residents and hearing ment communities the Gables, group of about ten residents par- their stories. East Arbors, the Arbors and Fair- ticipate each month. “Most times they don’t get a lot mont, take one Saturday afternoon “The first time it was quite a of visitors,” Nichols said. each month to visit with residents few people because there was no The main focus of the service of Bluebonnet Hospice communi- schedule conflicts, after that turn project is to visit with patients. ties. out wasn’t as big,” Chen said. “In January, we just went door Their February service will Dallas junior Analynn Serrano, to door, gave them some juice, and take place Saturday, when the an East Arbors resident, has partic- sat in their rooms and just chatted group plays bingo. ipated in both October and Janu- with them,” Chen said. San Antonio senior Jack Chen, ary and plans to go with the group The original plan had been to senior community leader at the again Saturday. serve hot cocoa, but the weather Gables, facilitates the partnership “The first time I went just be- warmed up so they served juice between the apartments and Blue- cause it was something to do,” Ser- instead. bonnet Hospice. rano said. “And I really enjoyed it The visits are often themed to He began volunteering with and I wanted to go again.” coincide with concurrent holidays. Courtesy photo Bluebonnet Hospice during his She played a game with one October’s visit had a Halloween junior year and decided to make woman and sat and listened to her. theme, the group from the apart- Students from the Baylor apartment communities volunteered their time at Bluebonnet Hospice communities Oct. it his senior Community Leader San Antonio senior Kirk Lun- ments went caroling in December 23 for a Halloween party. They visit the communities once a month. project. dblade, a Gables resident, went and Saturday’s visit will have a Val- “Volunteering with them has once last semester and will likely entine’s Day theme. “For those that have gone more Beyond consistency, though, “I think it’s something that’s always been a priority for me,” go again Saturday. He found the “We’re thinking about doing than once, I’ve noticed that we the apartments’ desire to fulfill the just important for our residents,” Chen said. experience interesting because of singing and dancing with them for have been talking to some of the needs of Bluebonnet Hospice, even Shearer said, “But I don’t know He saw serving together as the chance to talk to people outside more of a Valentine’s Day theme,” same people,” Chen said. if that means changing location. if that will happen because Jack a way to help build community of his peer group. Chen said. Staying at Sterling House will “We also really want to be fluid [Chen] is graduating.” among the apartment residents. “It was interesting because I While the location changed create more consistency. so that we can best serve where Whatever the future plans of “People get to really know each don’t talk to or hang around a lot each month during the fall semes- “That’s the one we’re going to Bluebonnet Hospice needs us,” the project, they do not discredit other and it’s a good way to bond of old people that often, but I got ter, the goal is to remain at Ster- stick with this semester,” Shearer Shearer said. the current benefits for both apart- and meet new friends that want to to sit down and talk to them,” Lun- ling House, where the group first said. “We want to see the same res- Shearer would like to see the ments and hospice care residents. serve,” Chen said. dblade said. went in December, for the spring idents, even if they don’t remember project continue next academic “This is a small thing, some- Roanoke, Va., graduate student Dallas junior Erica Nichols, semester. us each time.” year. thing meaningful to do,” Chen said. Nurse-midwifery program gets accredited By Jade Mardirosian gram in May of 2010. The accredi- Brucker said. plishment for the graduate school Faucher explained midwifery According to a Baylor press Staff Writer tation was given to the program Faucher also said the accredita- at the Louise Herrington School of practice as “the independent man- release, the accreditation letter to after a site visit, self-evaluation re- tion will have a positive impact on Nursing.” agement of women’s health care fo- Baylor President Ken Starr praised Baylor’s Louise Herrington port and additional materials sub- the students. Faucher said there are ap- cusing particularly on pregnancy, the school’s program, coordina- School of Nursing has received mitted in October of last year. “I think [the accreditation] proximately 38 accredited nurse- childbirth and the post-partum tor and faculty members, “for an accreditation for its new nurse- Dr. Mary Brucker, professor period.” excellent program that will make midwifery program by the Accred- and associate dean for academic “Nurse-midwives take care of women and Brucker adds that a nurse-mid- important contributions to the un- itation Commission for Midwifery affairs at the Louise Herrington wife is a professional who is able to derserved women and their fami- Education’s Board of Review. School of Nursing, said the accred- babies — the hand that rocks the cradle rules deliver care to women throughout lies living in Texas, as well as those Dr. Mary Ann Faucher, associ- itation reflects well on the program the world.” the entire life cycle and for infants served by their mission work.” ate professor and coordinator of and school. up to 28 days old. The maximum amount of time the nurse-midwifery program was “Accreditation is a very impor- Dr. Mary Ann Faucher | Associated Professor and Coordinator of the “The state of Texas has more for a program to receive initial ac- extremely pleased to learn of the tant process because it is the peer nurse-midwifery program women and children that are creditation is five years. program’s accreditation. educators who look at our program uninsured and in need [of care] The next evaluation for the “Accreditation is really a pro- and say that we have indeed hit the than any other state,” Brucker nurse-midwifery program at the cess of assuring quality and consis- benchmarks,” Brucker said. provides the students with an as- midwifery programs in the United said. “Nurse-midwives take care Louise Herrington School of Nurs- tency in programs and in this case, Brucker explained she was surance about the program’s ex- States. Brucker said that the pro- of women and babies — the hand ing will be due in fall 2015 for re- in nurse-midwifery education pro- “very delighted” to learn the pro- cellence and its credibility,” Fau- gram “is unique in the sense that that rocks the cradle rules the view by the board in January 2016. grams,” Faucher said. gram had received accreditation. cher said. “The fact that we have it is the only program in the whole world. If we can make a difference The program was accredited in Faucher said the school gradu- “This way we are able to show an accredited program builds upon North Texas area, there isn’t anoth- in women’s health care and women January. ated their first class of students to other people how excellent the graduate programs. I think that it er nurse-midwife program within can have healthier babies, then we from the nurse-midwifery pro- program is and what quality it is,” definitely is a significant accom- 500 miles.” can have a healthier society.” Collins Award nominees announced; seniors urged to vote By Sally Ann Moyer down from a total of 158 nomina- senior class officers. “I think it’s a surprise to faculty those who have connected well Reporter tions of 109 professors. The 2010 recipient was William that get it because you don’t know with students. The award, sponsored by the Hillis, M.D. and professor of biol- you’ve been nominated,” Eldridge “From what I know “All we have is the adjective The 2011 Baylor graduating se- Carr P. Collins Foundation, began ogy. said, “I had no idea I would win of many of the outstanding and the request for nior class will surprise one Baylor in 1994 and each professor can Receiving the award came as the award.” those who have touched our hearts professor with the receipt of the only win once. a total surprise, Hillis said in an He has taught at Baylor for 43 professors, many of and minds,” Bennighof said. “From 2011 Collins Outstanding Profes- The lecture is open to the pub- e-mail. He primarily teaches His- years and estimated to have seen them are ones who what I know of many of the profes- sor Award during the first week of lic and its date will not be set until tology and Immunology, both pre- an excess of 20,000 students in that sors, many of them are ones who March. the professor recipient has been medical courses and claimed not to time. are able to establish are able to establish a real, personal The award, selected through a selected for this year. In the past, cut students any slack. “Because [the award] is voted a real, personal connection with students,” Benni- nomination and voting process, the lecture has taken place during Winning the award taught him on primarily by students, it’s a very ghof said. includes $10,000 in cash, recogni- exam week but will occur earlier that Baylor students like to be chal- special award for those of us who connection with Professors from a variety of tion in university publications, ci- this year. lenged. came to Baylor primarily for stu- departments and disciplines have tation on a plaque and recognition students.” “We’ve actually moved the David Eldridge, professor of bi- dents,” Eldridge said. received the award. at the spring commencement. The process earlier in the year so that ology, received the award in 2009. Receiving the award reinforced “It’s pretty distinguished com- Dr. James Bennighof | Vice Provost recipient is also required to deliver more people can participate in the He is primarily known for his Cel- how 1998 recipient D. Thomas pany that I’ve been put into,” for Academic Affairs and Policy a special lecture on a subject of his lecture,” said Dr. James Bennighof, lular Physiology class. Hanks, professor of English, teach- Hanks said. or her choice. vice provost for academic affairs “Lots of seniors take it each se- es. Seniors who graduate this year All seniors graduating in May and policy. mester,” Eldridge said, “I guess that “It’s a teaching award, but I don’t are eligible to vote and can go to Bennighof said nominations are eligible to vote online from Bennighof facilitates the selec- year I got it right.” teach,” Hanks said, “I don’t lecture; http://www1.baylor.edu/collins_ come from fairly broad criteria now through March 2. tion and nomination processes Receiving the award also came I don’t even know how to do that… award. Voting will be open until and that most recipients have been Six finalists were narrowed through communication with the as a surprise to Eldridge. and I don’t see the point of it.” March 2. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|A5 Students dine on healthier on-campus option Aramark offers healthy options for students desiring wholesome lifestyle

By Molly dunn Reporter

Baylor dining halls provide a wide vari- ety of choices for faculty and students each day, and with the food service provider, Aramark, Baylor has been able to increase the amount of healthy options and quality meals in the dining halls. “Menus at the locations offer a wide selection of fresh fruits, vegetables and greens during every meal period,” Reid Johnson, unit marketing manager for Bay- lor Dining Services, said. “We also provide students with options to customize meals at stations by building their own entree or selecting to not include some items like cheese, gravy or heavy sauces.” While unlimited buffet style dining makes it difficult to maintain a healthy diet, Baylor’s dining services make healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, available to students. Regina Mastin, registered dietician at Baylor’s Counseling Center, offered tips to eating healthy at the dining halls. “Normally what I suggest is that people go to a dining hall and look at all the choic- es first, and then make a decision,” Mastin said. “Because if you don’t, you see some- thing that looks good then find something Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer else that looks good, and it doesn’t really Waynesboro, Miss. sophomore Jared Strickland and Waco junior David Moon enjoy salads and other healthy foods from the salad bar at Penland Dining Hall on Thursday. make a meal.” Being conscious of their choices, stu- dents can sustain a healthier diet every time they dine in one of the four on-cam- being excellent. “People complain that fruits and veg- son said. “We suggest students with special cluded a vigorous expansion of the campus pus dining halls. “In the past four years of surveys we etable are too expensive, and that they are dietary needs let us know the details and along with improvements and upgrades to “It’s obviously still student choice,” have received between 1,200 and 2,000 perishable,” Mastin said. “With the meal meet with the managers of the location the residential dining facilities. Mastin said. “You can make really poor responses and increased our overall score plan, you don’t have to worry about either they will frequent.” As a result, the university has met its choices if you choose to, but I think Ara- to 5.58,” Johnson said. “Improving quality, one of those because it’s already paid for. Baylor Dining Services offers many op- goal of being up to 90 percent in its volun- mark is doing a really good job presenting freshness and healthy options are driving Plus it moves so quickly in there that it’s tions for students, not only healthier, lower tary meal plan program. better options. If you really do want to eat forces in our increased scores. We have im- not really your problem to know whether calorie foods, but also gluten-free, sugar- Johnson said the dining services are not healthier, there are options that are out proved our availability of nutritional infor- it’s not going to go bad because it is being free, vegetarian and vegan products. Ara- done with improving the overall quality, there now.” mation score 27 percent. Healthy options used so quickly.” mark’s website features the impacts they amount of healthy options and accommo- Through surveys and feedback, stu- went up 11 percent and freshness of food Not only do students have access to have had on several universities with their dations available in the dining halls. dents have impacted the quality of the din- increased by five percent.” fresh fruits and vegetables, but the dining dining services, and this partnership has “We are constantly searching for new ing services over the years. Johnson said With the improvement over the years, halls offer special diet accommodations as allowed Baylor to get closer to accomplish- healthy recipes students will enjoy,” John- that students complete surveys each se- Mastin believes students should take well. ing the Baylor 2012 Vision. According to son said. “Food preferences of students at mester to voice their opinions of the dining advantage of the fresh food available “Specific dietary needs are taken very Aramark’s measurable outcome initiative Baylor continue to change each year and services on a scale of one to seven, seven throughout the day. seriously by our managers and staff,” John- listed on its website, the “initiative in- we strive to meet those demands each day.” (254) 710-3407 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the A6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|A7 Textbooks help education of Third World

dollars on college textbooks. enough, the execution and effect nut husk project. Baylor alum seeks Allen’s mission is not only to are both complex and far-reaching. It involves making automobile help students around the world “There are hundreds of thou- parts out of coconut husks. The to change world achieve better education, but also sands of schools around the world idea behind the coconut project with textbook to help U.S. students save money that don’t have enough textbooks, and other social entrepreneurship on books. or any textbooks at all,” Allen said. ventures is to create opportunities program The idea is that for every text- “Education is something that can of lifestyle improvement for those book bought through Cause bring people out of poverty.” who live in developing countries. Cause Bound Bound, the organization donates As a member of two other so- “[Social entrepreneurship is] a textbook to a school in a Third cial ventures, Dealgooder.com, trying to think of innovative op- By James Stockton World country. a shopping site that donates half portunities ... to do things that cre- Reporter This one-for-one model is the of its proceeds to a featured char- ate jobs and allow them to use the basis of Allen’s business plan and ity, and Commonstudio, a design resources they have there,” Bradley Most people don’t like to buy an idea he picked up while intern- company with an emphasis on so- said. textbooks. But since textbooks cial and ecological change, Allen’s The difference between social are essential to college life, why passion is helping those in need, a entrepreneurship and social work not save the world when you buy desire that began while at Baylor. is the profit. them? Dr. Steve Bradley, assistant pro- Kendall Artz, chair and direc- This is what a social venture fessor of management at Baylor, tor of the entrepreneurship pro- Courtesy Photo called Cause Bound is attempting teaches the social entrepreneur- gram has advice for Allen and oth- to do. ship and economical development ers like him. Jared Allen, 2009 Baylor graduate, launched Cause Bound in September Jared Allen, a 2009 graduate of class. “[Allen] has to make sure that 2010. Cause Bound is a program that donates a textbook to a school in a the Hankamer School of Business, “It wasn’t until I took Dr. Brad- the business model is sustainable,” third-world country for every textbook students buy through the organiza- began Cause Bound in Septem- ley’s class that I really got inter- Artz said. “You have to design a tion. ber as a way to help save students ested in social entrepreneurship,” business that is profitable enough That is what Allen and his team “You as a student and the stu- money on textbooks while giving Allen said. ... to continue to provide the social are working on now. Their goal is dent in need [around the world] students in developing countries a Allen points to a specific proj- benefits also.” to have their first giving program are bound by this book,” Allen said. chance for a better education. Jared Allen ect he worked on in Bradley’s class As for being profitable, every in Central America within the next That’s what Cause Bound is “Every time I went shopping ing for the popular social venture as inspiration for Cause Bound. student can attest to the profitabil- few weeks, and ultimately to give about: saving the world while sav- for textbooks, I was put off by the TOMS Shoes. The project, done in conjunction ity of textbooks. For Allen, the key 2,500 textbooks to students around ing students’ money, one textbook whole process,” Allen said of his While the idea sounds simple with WholeTree, is called the coco- is recognition. the world by the end of 2012. at a time. experiences spending hundreds of Anti-abortion movie highlights life-changing moments

By Stori Long event, but all are invited.” Peter’s Pro-life ministry believe this movie quite uplifting in its celebration of human Reporter The movie follows the stories of an in- has a message that the world has a deep life,” Chinn said. ternational soccer star on his way to the “ It’s important because need to see and hear, and this is the mes- The ministry was also intentional in One moment can change your life for- top when his career suddenly comes to an sage the organization is trying to convey. the date it chose to show the movie. ever. abrupt end. God loved us first, so “It conveys the beauty of human life, They wanted it to precede the 40 This is one of the messages of Alejan- It also follows a beautiful waitress try- we should love others in which is what our culture needs to see Days for Life Campaign, which begins on dro Gomez Monteverde’s critically ac- ing to make it in New York City while right now,” Freeman said. March 9 and goes through April 17. claimed film “Bella.” dealing with issues she is not prepared for. every part of their life. According to its Facebook page, St. This is a nationwide movement of in- St. Peter’s Pro-Life Ministry invites It takes just one moment for their paths God loves those unborn Peter’s Pro-Life ministry is “dedicated tense prayer, fasting and community out- members of the Baylor and Waco com- to intersect and their lives are changed to promoting the Gospel of Life – from reach within the anti-abortion movement. munities to share in that moment at 7 forever. children, and he loves conception to natural death. With fidelity “This is more than just an issue for p.m. today at St. Peter’s Catholic Student “A lot of movies today are action- the women who carry to the Catholic Church, we strive to live us,” Sugar Land junior Alex Scheibner Center at Baylor, where they will be show- packed and abrasive,” Lake Jackson soph- out Christ’s call to reach out to those least said. “It’s important because God loved ing the film. omore Amy Freeman said. “That’s not the them.” cared for by society because each human us first, so we should love others in every “I love the film,” Houston senior Ra- case with this movie. It’s very deep, and life has an inviolable dignity that origi- part of their life. God loves those un- chana Chinn, St. Peter’s Ministry mem- if you are opened and receptive to it, it is Alex Scheibner | Sugarland junior nates from God.” born children, and he loves the women ber, said. “I think it’s one of those pro-life very profound.” The ministry believes the movie shares who carry them.” films that really has the power to surprise Freeman says that the term “pro-life” is more than being anti-something, it is in this vision in its celebration of life. you. Our pro-life ministry is hosting the while is passionately against abortion, about being for life. Members of the St. “[The film is] not overbearing and FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the News A8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Law professors to make it on the map Hispanic residents, whose popula- opinions will involve considerable decades of experience assisting shot down. state level. Morrison, Guinn tion rose by 41.8 percent since the shades of gray, and the advice will state and local agencies to com- “We try to religiously adhere to “That’s probably one of the most will advise 2000 Census, according to the state be more in the nature of the pos- ply with the federal Voting Rights the United States Supreme Court’s fundamental laws of politics, is demographer. The population of sible risk associated with a certain Act, which prohibits these agencies interpretations of the federal Vot- that those in power get to draw the redrawing of Texas increased to 25.1 million in- [congressional district] line.” from drawing new boundaries that ing Rights Act,” Guinn said. “We lines,” Morrison said. “Now where congressional lines dividuals, a 20.6 percent increase. Morrison, who was interviewed dilute the political influence of mi- know the requirements in regard that can have an impact is if you Law school professors Michael before the release of the census nority ethnic groups. to One Person, One Vote. We know have an area where most of your By Daniel C. Houston Morrison and David Guinn will data, said his work will begin as They also make sure the new what it requires in that regard. But Democrats are a minority race or Reporter serve as the primary legal advis- soon as he receives the data. districts comply with what Guinn the politics involved, that’s strictly ethnic community, then when you ers for the Texas Senate committee “The calm before the storm is referred to as “One Person, One up to the legislature.” address the minority concerns Two Baylor law professors will responsible for overseeing the con- about to end,” Morrison said. “I’ve Vote,”: the constitutional principle While the two professors do you may also be addressing party play an integral role in the process gressional redistricting process. already sent out a communication that representative districts should not advise the legislature regard- concerns. But that’s really the tail to redraw district lines in light of “Our part in that process is, to all of our clients that the census be roughly equal in population. ing the political composition of the wagging the dog. It’s a concern not data released by the Census Bureau on the Senate side, to give legal is due this week for Texas, and as Guinn, who has been working districts, both acknowledged that because they’re Democrats, but on Thursday. opinions on the proposed lines,” soon as we have it, they’re going to for agencies in this capacity for 32 legislators are often motivated to because they’re a protected minor- The data was headlined by con- Morrison said. “Usually they won’t be ready to start the process.” years, has never had a redistrict- adjust the districts in order to pre- ity according to the Voting Rights firmation of a sizeable increase of be black-and-white; usually the Morrison and Guinn bring ing proposal under his advisement serve their parties’ standing at the Ac t .” SING foils Student Senate meeting agenda

By Caitlin Giddens Other bills, including the Sena- Change Act agrees to the new stan- Provost Elizabeth Davis discussed With the help of input from The next senate election will be Reporter torial Campaign Worker Act, Elec- dards student activities has created the university’s strategic planning students, staff and community held April 13-14, motivating stu- toral Free Speech Act and Student for senate campaigning. for after Baylor 2012. members, Davis plans to produce dent government to quickly decide Due to SING-related absences, Activities Policy Changes Act were “Overall, it was a very produc- “Because our plan was called a strategic planning draft by July. on the Disqualifications Redefined student senate tabled the Disquali- overwhelmingly passed. tive meeting,” Baytown senior Baylor 2012, we have to come up The draft will be presented to the Act. fications Redefined Act, which The Senatorial CampaignCristina Galvan, external vice with a new one soon,” Davis said, university in November. “With the next election, I en- addresses the electoral code, at Worker Act clarifies joint cam- president, said. “There were sev- beginning the meeting with laugh- “Consider your highest hopes courage anyone who wants to run Thursday’s meeting. paigning regulations, while the eral bills that came to the floor that ter and lighter spirits. for Baylor for the next 15 years,” to prepare their campaign,” Falls Controversy arose over the Electoral Free Speech Act allows students have put a great amount “Baylor’s mission will be the Davis said. “Asking for more park- City senior Michael Lyssy, internal electoral code last semester, as stu- free speech in campaigns, provided of work into. And it was wonderful same, as that is non-negotiable. ing spaces isn’t what we’re looking vice president, said. dent government members consid- the opinions are not deemed as a to see those pass.” But we hope to re-engage people for. Consider what Waco and the “And if you don’t plan to run ered the disqualification standards personal attack on the opponent. In addition to the approval of into Baylor, asking what it is they nation need from Baylor Univer- for senate, then be sure to vote on to be ambiguous. The Student Activities Policy these bills, Baylor University vice- want Baylor to be.” s it y.” Diadeloso.” Texas Senate debates, passes abortion bill in one day

By Chris Tomlinson The bill makes exceptions for forts to protect life," Perry said in first time lawmakers have dictated don't want to do with their bodies" all of the males on this floor, and Associated Press cases of rape, incest or where the a statement. "We know that when when doctors must perform a pro- by requiring them to have a proce- their bodies, I don't think you'd get fetus has fatal abnormalities. someone has all the information, cedure, and how they do it, accord- dure they may not want. the same reaction." AUSTIN — The Texas Senate The vote was 21 in favor of the the decision to choose life becomes ing the Texas Medical Association. "You're going to require them Supporters of the bill said the passed a bill Thursday that would bill, and 10 opposed, with three clear." Patrick rejected the criticism. to go through additional state bill is about making sure women require doctors to conduct a sono- Democrats voting for the bill and The Texas bill is one of dozens "This is the only medical pro- of Texas red tape in order to do make informed decisions. gram and describe to the mother one Republican against. The state introduced around the country to cedure (where) the goal ends in something they've already decided Sen. Carlos Uresti, a San An- whether the fetus has arms, legs or House must now pass one of four apply new restrictions on abor- death. There is no patient relation- to do," Whitmire said. tonio Democrat, cast the deciding internal organs before performing similar bills before it goes to the tions. ship between that baby and the Sen. Pete Gallegos, D-Alpine, vote on whether the bill would be an abortion. governor for signature. Three states already require doctor," Patrick said. "This is God's said he is anti-abortion in his per- debated Thursday. Senate Bill 16 requires doctors Republican Gov. Rick Perry sonograms before performing an time to pass this bill." sonal life, but not as state Senator. He introduced an amendment to perform the sonogram at least made the bill emergency legisla- abortion, and several legislatures But Patrick faced fierce criti- "Once I come onto this floor, that added a form to ensure wom- two hours before an abortion takes tion, and state Sen. Dan Patrick, R- are debating outlawing abortions cism from Democrats in a debate I believe it is incumbent on me en understood their rights to de- place and to provide the woman Houston, authored the Senate bill. of viable fetuses after the 20th week that lasted more than two hours. as a lawmaker not to legislate to a cline to see the sonogram, and re- with the opportunity to view a "I commend the Texas Sen- of pregnancy. Sen. John Whitmire, D-Hous- female what to do with her body," duced the waiting period between sonogram, or hear the fetal heart ate for quickly passing SB 16, an If passed and signed by the ton, argued that the bill would Gallegos said. the sonogram and the abortion to beat. important achievement in our ef- governor, the law would be the "make women do something they "If a bill was filed that regulated two hours instead of 24. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|A9 Lehr overcomes bad grades, seizes success

By Kelly Galvin she was having more fun than I to help it grow. team problem solving in a way that less stressful and more inviting to Reporter was,” Lehr said. Teaching has brought advan- students can integrate it into their be interested and involved in the Deciding to give college anoth- tages and difficulties to Lehr and lifestyles,” Lehr said. lessons,” Wells said. To think that a Baylor professor er try, Lehr not only received his he constantly strives to improve. El Paso junior Brianne Wells is Lehr’s real world experiences that has been teaching for 20 years bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech “It is important of course to a student in Lehr’s environmental play a large role in the way he gets failed out of college on his first try University, he received a master’s keep up with the technical issues issues class. his students to understand difficult is remarkable. from Texas A&M University. in the teaching field, but it is often “Professor Lehr is an incred- material. Dr. Larry Lehr, senior lecturer Lehr finds himself with many difficult to figure out new learning ibly engaging professor. He is Lehr is well respected by his of environmental science, provides fond memories of being a pro- strategies,” Lehr said. “Students outwardly passionate and excited fellow colleagues and works hard Baylor students with the knowl- fessor at Baylor, including every learn in different ways. Technology about what he teaches and really with the department to keep en- edge and information needed so graduation. has changed not only the way indi- encourages his students to be, too,” vironmental science important to they do not have the same fate as “I remember when the institute viduals learn but has also impacted Wells said. current and future students. Larry Lehr him. of environmental studies became a the way information is internalized Wells enjoys Lehr as a professor Dr. Susan Bratton, chair of the Lehr has held a variety of dif- department in the late 1970s,” Lehr to be meaningful.” and acknowledges that his teach- environmental science depart- to sample the ‘Lehr experience’ for ferent jobs throughout his life, in- said. Lehr tries to provide his stu- ing style is different and very ef- ment, said Lehr contributes im- themselves,” Bratton said. cluding farming and working with Improving the environmental dents with as many tools as possi- fective. mensely to the institution. Bratton also described Lehr’s killer whales, but finds himself studies department is important ble for them to succeed in his class. “I feel like his insight and per- “Students, including non en- use of personal experiences in his teaching after all these years. to Lehr and he recalls a special “One of the most difficult sonal experiences allow him to vironmental studies majors from lectures, calling him “a great story “My wife was an elementary memory of when a donor gave a things is to instill the concepts of conduct class in a slightly more previous years, remember Dr. teller — from the entertaining to teacher and I was in ranching, and significant gift to the department time management, work ethic and casual manner. It makes the class Lehr and encourage their friends the practical.” ELG students to mentor

By Sobia Siddiqui pre-med major from Keller. Once the background checks Reporter Teklu said she is not sure what are cleared, potential volunteers are to expect, but she believes there fingerprinted and provide at least Starting this month, four Bay- will be a positive outcome. three reference letters nonfamily lor students will be mentoring at “I just felt like I could really members. the Juvenile Probation Center as an help them,” Teklu said. After these requirements have optional fourth semester of the Sci- “I think we’ll be able to learn been met, volunteers must go ence of Society Engaged Learning about people’s lives and give advice, through orientation and training Group. and help their lives.” before they are assigned a student Students took a field trip to the Center junior A’mie Preston, a from the center. detention center in their third se- psychology major, will also volun- Mentors are required to meet mester. teer as a student mentor. with their students at least four Because of expressed inter- Preston said she believes volun- times a month, for a minimum of est, mentoring for the center was teering will help her decide wheth- six months. opened as an option for a fourth er she wants to major in child or Jacobs said students will start semester. adult psychology. volunteering this semester, break “The goal is for our kids to help Katherine Davis, community for the summer and then complete them and try to get them on the relations coordinator for the Texas their mentoring when they come right path,” Randy Jacobs, lecturer Youth Commission, said these back in the fall. of sociology at Baylor, said. mentors can do a lot for the stu- The students will be required Jacobs said the student mentors dents at the center. to keep a journal and record their may have trouble reaching their “They have an opportunity to time with the students at the center. students, but said he believes that provide positive support, encour- Jacobs said she believes this Associated Press will change over time. agement, motivation,” Davis said. mentoring project will help Bay- “At first these kids are not re- “It’s like life-coaching.” lor students grow and help the The new cara of Texas ceptive to having someone come Davis said there is a lengthy students in the center make better in and talk to them,” Jacobs said. process involved in becoming a decisions when they are released. Kindergarten students Gael Alvarado, left, Perla Ortiz, center, and Yahir Perez do schoolwork Tuesday “Eventually the kids love seeing mentor to ensure the students at “I think our kids will just be very in a bilingual English-Spanish class at Hanby Elementary School in Mesquite. Mesquite ISD has seen a their mentor. Hopefully they’ll the center come in contact with appreciative. I think they’re going to shift in the racial makeup of students over the past 10 years. Ethnic minorities accounted for 89 percent of break them down a little bit.” realize that not everyone is as fortu- the staggering growth in Texas over the past decade, according to figures released Thursday by the U.S. positive and safe role models. nate as them,” Jacobs said. Census Bureau. The numbers support projections putting Hispanics on pace to soon outnumber whites in One of the students mentoring Those interested in volunteer- “Our goal is that once they get the nation’s second-largest state. through the program is sophomore ing must complete an application Beftu Teklu, a speech pathology form and background check. out, they don’t go back in.”

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254-754-3238 Wednesday - Friday 9:30-5:30 600 N. 18th Street Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the News A10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com FIRE from Page 1 multiple empty beer cans and black MAT team and four firemen — ally part of closed cases. and gray tape. including Fisk — re-entered the “Because you have provided On the counter across from the apartment. this office with contradictory rep- stove sat a bag of granulated sugar The investigators seized 11 resentations, we find that you have and a wet, empty paper towel roll more items, which were held at the failed to demonstrate the applica- with cuts along the top that, Fisk Waco Fire Department until they bility of section 552.108(a)(1) and observed, “would not normally be were transferred to the Waco Po- 552.108(a)(2),” the AG ruling reads. found on an unadulterated card- lice Department because it is the “Accordingly, the department may board roll.” only law enforcement office with a not withhold any of the submitted After he left the scene, Fisk de- space for the evidence, Officer Ste- information under section 552.108 tails that he requested an additional ven Anderson, interim Waco Police of the Government Code. Waco police officer and an Explo- Department public information of- Among the documents received sive Ordinance Disposal Techni- ficer, said. from the police department after cian. The investigators logged several the attorney general’s ruling was While authorities were strat- digital media storage devices, a can the incident report for the case at egizing a way to handle the situa- of “Blazer” compressed butane gas, the Outpost apartments, which was tion, the only man present in the personal notes, green hobby fuse filed on Oct. 21 by Fisk. house received medical assistance and an invoice showing purchased The incident report shows that and talked with several firemen. items such as fuse, mortar tube and several members of the Waco Po- Fisk’s report states that firemen Mystical Fire, a product that chang- lice Department had been called to soon noticed burns on the man es the color of fire flames. the scene of the incident on Oct. 16. after first talking with him and the On Oct. 21, Fisk filed his report Waco Police worked with county Associated Press man was sent to Engine 4 for treat- on the investigation, in which he and city officials on the investiga- ment. Eventually, he was sent to concluded the evidence constituted tion. Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center. an act of arson on the man’s part. Roseborough has since been Arrest made in shootings The man told the firemen he “It is this investigator’s belief promoted in the department and A Mexico state policeman stands next to Juan Carlos Vasconcelos, 24, aka “El Canas”, during a pre- was “chemist and that he was cook- that [the man] did knowingly and is no longer the public informa- sentation to the press on Thursday in Toluca, Mexico. According to the attorney general of Mexico state, ing a smoke bomb on the stove and intentionally engage in a dangerous tion officer. While the department which borders the capital city, Vasconcelos is suspected of leading a team of hit men for La Familia it exploded into flames.” He said he activity, namely combining chemi- looks for a replacement, Anderson cartel that carried out three shootings on the outskirts of Mexico City. was making a smoke bomb based cals, ingredients, and a heat source has filled the role. He told the Lariat on a recipe he found online, ac- while manufacturing an incendiary that Roseborough may have said no cording to the incident report. device,” Fisk wrote. one had been to the complex that After talking with several fire- “Furthermore, it is this inves- weekend because officers were men, the surrounding buildings tigator’s belief that any reasonable working in assistance with the Fire were evacuated. The Outpost person having received higher, col- Marshal’s Office and the reports A&M from Page 1 Apartment’s management sent an legiate level courses in chemistry weren’t required. alert text message to its residents would know that combining potas- “When he is looking for our in jeopardy by deferring or being cation,” Shomaker said. school, so it wouldn’t be that big of explaining which buildings needed sium nitrate (the spectracide stump involvement, if none of our offi- deferred,” the letter states. “Your Although there is still the pos- a deal.” to be evacuated. Soon after, Depu- remover) a fuel source (sugar) and cers made a written report, then it matriculation to the entering class sibility of another miscalculation Shomaker said he hopes other ties Steve Smith and Bud Koen of applying heat during the process, would not be our place to comment of 2012 is guaranteed provided you next year, Larson said the risk Baylor students will hold similar the McLennan County Sheriff’s Of- expect a reacting resulting in a flash on any case not filed by us,” Ander- meet the conditions as set forth in wouldn’t prevent him from apply- views. fice deployed the robot to defuse fire or explosion; endangering the son said. the acceptance acknowledgement ing. “We do get a fairly significant the device. lives and property of others. … This The police and fire department for m .” “If I got on a [deferment] offer number of applicants from Baylor The device was exposed to a constitutes arson and will continue share the same records system and Under these stipulations, 90 from A&M and I still wanted to go and we want to make sure the stu- “water disruption device” and the to be investigated as such.” Anderson is able to see the fire spots will be made available for there I would accept it because de- dent body knows we welcome ap- deputies determined that it was department’s reports; however, he next year’s round of applicants, ferment for a year is not that big a plications from them,” Shomaker safe for officers to re-enter the Texas information law used said it is not the place of his posi- Shomaker said. “We have a reason- deal,” Larson said. “This could hap- said. “We have a good history of apartment and residents to return for obtaining documents tion to speak on those reports. ably large number of open slots, if pen at any school, so it wouldn’t re- strong students from Baylor in our to their apartments. “If one our officers had found you will, for students who are in- ally deter me from doing anything. medical school and we want to en- Officers seized as evidence a After the Waco Police Depart- something not related to the fire, terested and we would encourage A year off wouldn’t be that bad and courage students to continue view- computer tower — because the ment’s public information officer then our guys would have made a them to consider and make appli- I would still be accepted to med ing us as an option for them.” man had said he found the bomb denied any Waco police presence case report then. That weekend, “recipe” online — along with the at the crime scene, the Lariat filed the only thing that happened at saucepan in the sink, a video cam- an open records request with the that complex that wasn’t related to DEAF from Page 1 era, netbook, Netgear Wireless Waco Police Department for all that incident is that the manage- Router and the fire starters found police reports filed between Oct. 16 ment called in guys jumping over a deaf do see themselves as disabled, lywood Jewel 16 currently have don’t expect it to become fully ac- in the kitchen. and Oct. 18. fence,” Anderson said. but others don’t. closed captioning. Here, members cessible,” Bartlett said. “We are a Fisk noted in his report that the Waco PD requested an opinion However, the crime scene unit “Those who don’t consider of the deaf community can’t keep minority. We have a small group fire only visibly damaged the “front from the Texas attorney general, of the Waco Police Department themselves as disabled are still up with new releases because they of deaf who are interested in doing portion of the upper cabinetry” in citing that the records were exempt filed a report at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 that called a minority; but they would have to wait until they can get a things like watching a movie or go- the apartment’s kitchen. from public disclosure. Anderson said Roseborough could prefer to be labeled as a linguistic DVD with closed captioning. Plus, ing to a museum. Often, it is ques- On Oct. 17, Fisk contacted Spe- The office instructed the police have seen when questioned by the minority, rather than a disabled the movie-going experience is lost, tioned whether the money spent on cial Agent Doug Kunze of the Bu- department to withhold some in- Lariat on Oct. 18. minority,” Bartlett said. “Disability Bartlett said. the accommodations would be well reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms formation — including motor vehi- “Because the case had not come often gives the wrong impression “What difference does it make, worth it. ... I hope someday I can and Explosives, who suggested the cle information and Social Security to some conclusion, by law we can- that they are unable to function watching a movie in the theater and enjoy a lot of things I am unable to department secure the apartment numbers. not discuss any evidence found. normally. But say, a hearing person watching a movie in the comfort enjoy today.” until further investigation. However, the attorney general’s But, yeah, he could have said — if with no knowledge of ASL walks of your own home?” Bartlett said. Arrington said other challenges The 19th District Court granted office also found inconsistencies in the report had been made — that into a room full of deaf people, who “The difference varies among peo- that need to be overcome include the Fire Marshal’s Office a search portions of the police department’s yes, one of our crime scene units then is the linguistic minority in the ple, but for me, it’s the ambience of discrimination in the work force warrant on Oct. 19 that granted ac- exceptions request because the de- went down to help the fire marshal room?” the movie theater — the bass rum- and in education. cess to the “common areas” of the partment claimed the information in the collection of evidence,” An- Someday, Bartlett said, he hopes bling in my chest from the surround “There’s still a lot of work to do apartment and the man’s bedroom. requested by the Lariat was part of derson said. the hearing community will realize sound and the flashes of light on the as far as catching up and, in the That day, six ATF special agents, ongoing investigations, while the Fisk said the investigation is on- the deaf are not abnormal or men- screen — that makes us feel we are community, being viewed as equal,” two McLennan County Sheriff’s attorney general’s office found that going and no further information tally or physically handicapped. actually in the movie. “At home, Arrington said. 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Just Call (254) 710-3407 cities with deaf populations of a “Usually more people show up similar size. to that than for the worship service Still, the lack of accessibility can because there’s always something cause frustrations in certain situa- missing in translation,” Granberry tions, such as when interpreters are said. “Some deaf people feel like not provided during doctor’s ap- music and the other activities in pointments or aren’t made available the worship service don’t pertain at work meetings. to them so much, so they prefer the Tension can also be sparked Bible study because it’s all in sign when workers at fast food restau- language.” rants or retail stores don’t know how Members of the deaf communi- to react to a deaf customer. ty have also worked to put together “Some workers or people know a slate of events that keep them in what to do when they know you contact with one another and give are deaf and get a pen and paper them chances to socialize. ready for you, while others just “In deaf culture, one of the key stand there and look at you and concepts is community and fellow- don’t know what to do,” Tazz Speas- ship,” Arrington said. “Every chance maker, a TSTC senior, said. “Some deaf get to get together, they get to- people get frustrated because they gether and talk.” can’t communicate with deaf people Speasmaker is the host of two and think it’s a waste of time, and we such events, ASL Social and the are trying to get the same service as Waco & Temple Deaf Coffee Chat, everyone else does. Just because we and the president of Deaf Night can’t hear, it doesn’t mean we don’t Out. know how to communicate with Although Waco may become people and I wish more businesses more accessible in the future, would be more accessible to deaf Bartlett said the size of the deaf p e op l e .” community and the money needed Even trying to go to the movies to make changes might be obstacles poses frustrations to deaf movie- to that progress. goers in Waco, where neither the “I do believe Waco can become Starplex Galaxy 16 nor the Hol- more accessible to the deaf, but I FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat| A11 HANKS from Page 1 Uproar and minds of his students. It ing at the U.S. Air Force Academy would be hard to find a student in Colorado Springs, Co., Hanks at Baylor who has never heard a was told he needed to return to lecture of Hanks’ or at least heard Vietnam for another six weeks be- expands stories from a friend or roommate. fore coming back to Colorado to His first lecture to BIC fresh- teach. men has become legendary — the Hanks did not like the idea of students pass a beach ball around returning to the position in Viet- voice Kayser Auditorium to symbolize nam. the sharing of ideas. His reference “I’m opposed to aiding and to students as “colleagues” is an abetting people who want to kill indicator of Hanks’ easy and relat- other people — especially me,” he able attitude. said, retelling his story. with Hanks is well known for bring- For that reason, Hanks did not ing what could be boring lectures return to Vietnam and instead to life. Dallas freshman Charlie earned his Ph.D. at the University Foster, who was in Hanks’ first of Minnesota. He has been gracing viinyl semester World Cultures I small Baylor’s lecture halls for the past 34 group class, has many fond memo- years. ries of the professor. Since then, Hanks has earned Student-run “He has character and he’s hu- nearly every teaching award Bay- record label morous,” he said. “It helps enliven lor has to offer and he proudly dis- the learning environment. He’s plays all of them in his office. He sought out new also creative and witty. It’s always is a master teacher and has been a new way of learning. It’s not just recognized for his teaching ability media for artist a discussion.” by Baylor’s presidents many times. one song. The site seeks to provide ing shows all the time, you’re not tralized social media sites such as Austin freshman Louisa Hudec He has published several articles, promotion a new platform for musicians to on the road, it’s just hard to have MySpace. But Voncannon noted also loved having Hanks as a teach- most of them about Sir Thomas showcase their ‘single.’ enough content to make a website that as use on sites like MySpace By Stephen Strobbe er. Malory’s and Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The cool thing about viinyl is look good.” has dropped, it has become even “He’s a very eccentric gentle- works, and edited several books. Reporter it just makes everything real easy Uproar Music Entertainment more important for artists to find man of old,” she said. “He treated Through it all, Hanks wants to re- and it’s a real quick — I think they Group General Manager Jacob a place to promote their music on- us as if our ideas were valuable. We main as humble as the day he be- Looking to further increase the call it a squeeze page — place to Voncannon discovered viinyl line. used to write journals for class and gan teaching. online footprint for their artists, just throw your stuff up there,” Ty- while searching for easy-to-use “Viinyl empowers artists and he would print out people’s entries Before long, Hanks shares Uproar Records has begun utiliz- ler Michel, vice president of tech- technologies for artist promotion. music professionals to take control to share ideas the writer had with about the class he is teaching this ing a new website for artist promo- nology and new media for Uproar He said he quickly realized the po- of their branding, online presence the class.” semester about Oxford Fantasists. tion. Records, said. tential for the site and requested and music distribution,” Armine Hudec remembers that Hanks The course looks at stories like Uproar Records, a student-run Viinyl got its start at the end of then received a beta invite shortly Saidi, founder and CEO of viinyl. always told the class how much he Sir Thomas Malory’s “La Morte record label, is home to a handful 2009, going into beta at the end of thereafter. com, said in a press release. enjoyed them and accompanied d’Arthur”, J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The of musicians. The label currently “We want to help artists reach his teaching with a bit of light teas- Lord of the Rings,” and J.K. Rowl- today’s tech-savvy consumers ing. ing’s “Harry Potter.” “We want to help artists reach today’s tech-savvy consumers more efficiently and in turn, pro- “He teased, but very lightly so Hanks says that the truth in lit- more efficiently and in turn, provide tools and expertise vide tools and expertise in order that it never hurt anyone,” Hudec erature lies between allegory and to convert them into loyal paying said. story. All the fantasy stories he ex-

in order to convert them into loyal paying fans.” fans.” When asked which class is his amines are based on Sir Malory’s

David Dulce and the Rag Tag favorite to teach, Hanks immedi- work that operates as a tragedy Armine Saidi | Founder and CEO of viinyl.com Army are currently the only Up- ately spills several he loves. Then and a Christian comedy ultimately roar Records artist with an active he pauses. exploring the Christian faith. 2010, and is currently available on “It really only took me maybe viinyl site, which can be found at “My favorite class is always the Even though Hanks has been manages Amy Boykin, Brin Bea- an invite-only basis. 15 to 20 minutes to set up the en- daviddulcie.viinyl.com, though, class I’m currently teaching,” he teaching for several decades, he ver, David Dulcie, KJ Doug Grate The site claims to be the music- tire page. It’s so easy to look around the label plans to create viinyl sites decides. “I waffle over the map.” still finds great excitement in ex- and Zoo Studio. lover’s digital LP and provides ac- and set up and it just looks clean,” for all of their artists in the near When it comes down to it, ploring the unknown and sharing As the world of online music cess to artwork, lyrics and artist in- Voncannon said. future. Hanks concludes the reason he his excitement with students. has grown increasingly fractured, formation with a simple to use and The site allows artists and labels “We hope that it will be a really loves teaching is the students. “He personally connects to developing a fan base has also easy to navigate interface. to create a fully functional website great way for fans to easily access “I love getting students of all students instead of being a simple grown increasingly difficult. This “Before, in the past, we made without the need for a program- information about our artists. We majors motivated to learn and in- professor at the front of the room,” led Uproar Records to look into full websites for our artists, which mer and allows users the option hope that as we’re handing out fli- teract,” he said. Foster said. various Internet startups to use for takes a lot of time and the problem to download the song provided on ers with URLs for free downloads, Hanks taught his first class in With Hanks’ style of teaching, artist promotion. One website has the late 1960s while on leave from ideas and thoughts can easily be we ran into, we just had trouble the site for the small price of an e- it will be a great place for people stood out — viinyl.com. his usual position as an informa- passed through generations. getting anything up,” Michel said. mail address. to go,” Voncannon said. “We want Viinyl is a site that offers art- tion officer in the U.S. Air Force And so, colleague, the “idea” “Trying to fill a website with a lot Within the past few years, art- the fan to be able to easily connect ists the ability to make a simple, stationed in Vietnam. After teach- beach ball will roll on. of content, especially when you’re ists have typically been able to with the artist and these viinyl pag- yet thorough, site built around a student and you’re not play- promote themselves on more cen- es are a great way to do that.”

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Vol. 112 No. 2 Kappa Omega Tau

FIJI

Sing Alliance Pi Kappa Phi Kappa Chi Alpha

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Kappa Alpha Theta

Kappa Sigma Alpha Chi Omega Phi Kappa Chi and Chi Omega

Pi Beta Phi

Zeta Tau Alpha

Alpha Tau Omega NPHC and HVGC

Delta Delta Delta Alpha Delta Pi and Delta Tau Sing 2011

Editors’ note: On their trek to grandma’s fun on stage last night with their Kappa Sigma and the set and props where high tion. The zoo theme provided a Sing 2011 was filled with house, Kappa Kappa Gamma “Case of the Mondays” routine. It The men of Kappa Sigma put quality. good story line. Did we mention awesome sets, great themes and brought great costumes and good was a theme most could relate to on an awesome show with their It was an act that caught our how much we loved the flamin- much improvement. We’ve made tunes for the journey with “Who’s and the comedy kept us interested. recess themed “Playin’ Around at attention but the music was a little gos? The only thing we could have some observations on each of Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” The costumes were spot on and the Playground.” They opened up overdone and the theme a little asked for was more monkeys on the acts. They aren’t meant to be From Duffy’s “Mercy” to Ingrid when matched with great choreog- with great numbers that had our too much of a stretch. roller skates. rude — they’re meant to high- Michaelson’s “Be OK,” the musical raphy, there wasn’t much that toes tapping and our full atten- Sigma Alpha Epsilon light the good and point out the selection for the group was great. wasn’t right about this routine. tion. The guys’ playful attitude fit Kappa Alpha Theta The men of SAE brought the areas that need improvement. The soloists were there, but their The men of Alpha Tau Omega in perfectly with their playground Theta brightened our day with humor and personal rap to stage Thanks to all the performers for presence was a little stilted. The proved what Sing acts are all about theme — and the costumes, while the ladies act, “A Golden After- again with their 2011 act “Stay their hard work. Our top three group vocals were perfect and the — having fun. We’ll being seeing not super sophisticated — ­bettered noon.” We think this group’s Pig- at Home Dads.” One thing is for picks are Kappa Omega Tau, Al- story line clear. The big bad wolves the guys in Pigskin this fall and the overall feel of the act. Their vo- skin performance from last season sure: these guys have never failed pha Tau Omega and Pi Beta Phi. made this act and added an ele- probably at the top, too. cals were surprisingly good. It was has upped the stakes for them and to make people feel awkward to ment that took it from mundane a performance that was truly fun they are fighting hard again for the point of laughter. Their light- to innovative. Overall, great job la- Chi Omega and and energetic and all what Sing is another Pigskin spot. These girls hearted approach to Sing doesn’t Pi Beta Phi dies, we might see you at Pigskin. Phi Kappa Chi about. Phenomenal improvement added a comedic element that bring the strong choreography or In the opening act of the Sing Let’s just start with the soloist from last year’s oil rig. Best song: is typically left for the guys with shocking vocals like many of the 2011 season, the ladies of Pi Beta Sing Alliance at the beginning of Chi Omega “Come Play Away.” their gnomes. The gnomes were others, but there act has become a Phi set the tone for one eventful Sing Alliance entertained with and Phi Kappa Chi’s act “Bonnie great and the inclusion of the Seal staple in the Sing world. The small night with their act “Welcome to the light-hearted “Hip Hip Hoo- and Clyde.” She was beyond phe- National Panhellenic Council song showed that they weren’t things — like a Cookie Monster Your 80s, Ladies.” With a costume ray.” The part of that will haunt nomenal and we were left wanting and Heavenly Voices Gospel taking themselves too seriously. beanie and red onesies — were color palette just as original as us long after Sing is over, though, more from her. The act was a great Choir Highlight of the act — the weeds. hilarious. Highlight of the act — their nursing home theme, the is the atrocity of those piñata interaction between Phi Chi and Excuse the cliché, but these Great costume, great incorpora- the baby crib with spinners. ladies in their 80s played the part outfits. The piñata dancers looked Chi O. They had a clear story line voices were heavenly in this years tion of the theme and the weeds well. Humor came from all the so angry, but it’s understandable and there was not a down moment “Dance Train” act put on by the had some great moves, too. We Zeta Tau Alpha ladies staying true to their elderly considering what they were wear- with so much energy on stage. National Panhellenic Council and could have hoped for a little more Thanks to the ladies of Zeta characters. The group had the best ing. That aside, the performance However, the two groups — who Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir.. It variety in the costumes of the Tau Alpha, we got to see life on the props of the night. Put frankly, was good. It was a traditional commonly were paired together, the inaugural year for the NPHC flowers — one after another just railroad with this year’s “Keep on they have been unfairly passed Sing performance and we were the large size of the resulting act and Heavenly Voices, but nothing got a bit redundant. Rolling” act. The best part of Zeta’s over two years in a row and the entertained by the playful aspect was a bit overwhelming. We fear was amateur about their vocals. act was their Stomp Fest-esque phrase the third time is a charm of the act. However, it started to that this might harm the group’s For a small group they brought the Alpha Delta Pi and Delta Tau break. The railroad theme was has never rang more true for a lag toward the end. Just when we result in the end. — nonetheless, soul and rocked the stage. They Delta interesting but those overalls were group. Their act is pure joy and were ready to leave the party, they the two will probably grace the came out strong with crowd-pleas- Alpha Delta Pi brought in Del- not, with an excessive amount humor and we think we’ll see it at brought out the cake. stage again this Fall. ing music and a soul train these ta Tau Delta for their act “Don’t sequins that took everyone back Pigskin — most likely at one of the that kept the audience interested. Stop Til It’s Clean Enough” in this to about 1993. However, this was top three spots. Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Chi Alpha The first half of the act had a great year’s act. A definite highlight was a great upgrade from last year’s It doesn’t take a detective to With a dash of humor and pace, but it began to trail at the the group’s dust bunnies but the depressing ending and the high Pi Kappa Phi know the men of Fiji attempted loads of sunshine, Kappa Chi end. With a larger group, more maids and butlers left us wanting energy of their act may boost Set in the hills of Hollywood Pi to hone in on the mystique and Alpha took the audience on a props and more intricate set de- a bit more individuality. However, them to Pigskin. Kappa Phi’s “Hollywood Nights” sophistication of Sherlock Holmes kite flying adventure. The outfits sign, they might have made a push the dust bunnies were very origi- featured a range of characters in their act “A Murder Mystery.” weren’t too much, with small kite for Pigskin. nal and it was a great incorpora- Kappa Omega Tau from sailors to cowboys. The main The act was a solid performance, insignias on the front and blue tion of ADPi’s normal personifica- KOT definitely set the bar high problem? There really wasn’t a plot with semi-clean choreography and kites that trailed down the back. Alpha Chi Omega tion of inanimate objects. It was for themselves this year after their and Pi Kappa Phi left us confused so-so vocal performances. High- Overall, the songs chosen were a Pardon the food pun, but a questionable color pallet that win with “The Toys are Back In and a bit exhausted trying to keep light of the act: The British cops. perfect fit, but the group let the was this breakfast a little cheesy? clashed with everything, but the Town” at Sing 2010. However, they up. Their music was exciting and The costumes could have used a audience sit in silence during the Alpha Chi Omega’s “Part of Your set was good and we really enjoyed far surpassed last year’s act with the inclusion of fan favorite songs little more effort but the energy intense whirlwind that landed Balanced Breakfast” act graced the the idea. their act “The Show Must Go On” made for an enthusiastic crowd. made up for it. The backdrop was their kite alone in a tree. The ladies pop gods with multiple Michael this year. With a captivating circus It seemed as though the same set nothing special and added nothing bounced back and used comedic Jackson covers. Delta Delta Delta them that left us almost on the of dancers were spot on while to the show — losing a major area relief at just the right time with We appreciated their rendition It was a zoo with Delta Delta edge of terrified, we were highly others lagged behind. Overall, the where interest and entertainment a rendition of “All By Myself,” of “Billie Jean” – “Jimmy Dean” Delta’s “Just Imagine It” act. Many impressed. KOT wasn’t afraid to songs were entertaining, but the points could have been added. performed by one of their three – but meshed with “Beat It” we people will see this year’s act as get out of the norm and bring new audience was left wanting more talented vocalists. All in all, this felt the whole theme was a little proof of the group’s cookie cutter things to the Sing stage. It was of a storyline and much cleaner Alpha Tau Omega year’s act showed much improve- forced. The outfits were a bit amn- ways. What do we think? Don’t absolutely the top act of the night. choreography. They may have been working ment from their Big Apple act last giuous. (For instance, the bacon fix what isn’t broken. Their act is It was stunning. These guys take from nine to five, but the men of year. could double as peppermints.) The consistently entertaining year after the time to plan and incorporate Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Tau Omega had the most eggs were a great costume, though year and this year was no excep- innovation in their act. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment B2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Sing Looking back: Who took the top spots Spot 2007 2008 2009 2010 Light Some of the

favorite moments KOT from Sing 2011 K. Sigma K. Tri Delta KKG / K. Sigma KKG / K. “Takin’ out the trash” “On the Town” “Fresh Pickings” “ e toys are back in town”

Favorite costume Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf KKG

Favorite solo Bonnie and Clyde KO and PKC

Favorite song Come Play Away KSigma

Favorite set Cubicles ATO

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Straw and Hay Alfredo Magician to perform tonight with Roasted Asparagus By Liz Hitchcock “The art of close up magic is it’s bering. It’s him that you remem- just excited to see it firsthand, close Reporter in your face using sleight of hand,” b e r.” up and personal.” Willard said. Adams mentioned that many Batson said he was surprised Ingredients Common Grounds will host “You get to see it up close, magicians have paid close atten- that Ammar agreed to come to magician Michael Ammar who and it’s really not corny, but mind tion to Ammar and he has even Waco since he is such a big name 2 cups 1% low-fat milk will be exhibiting his up-close blowing,” she added. played the role of mentor to aspir- in the magic industry. sleight of the hand tricks for a Local mentalist Blake Adams ing magicians. “He’s led the way for this gen- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese Waco audience. said he was influenced by Ammar “If you’re going to do any kind eration of magicians,” Batson said. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Ammar has recently been fea- from when he was as young as 11 of close-up magic, you will most “It’s a huge honor for Common 1 teaspoon salt tured on “Late Night with David years old and attended one of Am- likely learn from this guy,” Adams Grounds that we get to house him 1 teaspoon butter Letterman” and has performed for mar’s lectures. said. and for Waco in general to have 3 garlic cloves, minced a number of celebrities. “I was personally influenced by Ammar is currently on a Texas this opportunity.” Jena Willard, a Common his persona by the way he was able tour and another magician, Jeff The show will start at 8 p.m., 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Grounds barista, asked Ammar to entertain the audiences,” Ad- Kaylor, will be opening for him, but Willard suggests anyone who cheese to perform, not expecting him to ams said. “When you experience said Common Grounds general would like to see Kaylor perform 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch agree to come to Waco. Michael Ammar, you are not just manager Blake Batson. table magic should arrive a little pieces (about 2 cups) She and the staff are excited amazed by the magic, and it’s not “I’ve heard tales about how early. Tickets are $8 at the door. about his appearance. the magic that you leave remem- good he is,” Batson said, “and I’m Cooking spray 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 2 tablespoons truffle oil Actors straddle line between movies, TV 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper By Robert W. Butler actor has started out on television wham, he now has his name above paid performers in the industry. McClatchy-Tribune Service and left it behind for the movies. the title of a theatrical film. (Let’s not get into how he spends Last weekend’s box office Whether he will become a true all that disposable income.) Preparation There was once a time, chil- champ was “Just Go With It,” star- movie star, of course, is up to you Of course, Charlie is only fol- dren, when an actor could be a ring Adam Sandler, once a fixture ticket buyers. lowing in the footsteps of his fa- Preheat oven to 425°. movie star or a TV star, but not at on “Saturday Night Live,” and Jen- Jason Sudeikis co-stars in the ther, Martin Sheen, who starred in the same time. I know, it sounds nifer Aniston, the former “Friend.” big-screen comedy “Hall Pass,” landmark films like “Badlands” and silly. But that’s the way Hollywood Clint Eastwood? Yeah, some of opening Friday, but is still a regular “Apocalypse Now” and later signed Combine first four ingredients in a blender; process worked. us old-timers can remember when on “Saturday Night Live.” One of on to play the POTUS (that’s presi- until smooth. Maybe it was a lingering resent- he played trail scout Rowdy Yates his co-stars: Jenna Fischer of “The dent of the United States ) in TV’s ment from the 1950s, when the rise on TV’s “Rawhide.” Office.” “The West Wing.” Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. of television threatened the movie George Clooney became a The trajectory of Steve Carell’s Alec Baldwin was once thought business. Perhaps the hurry-up household name on “ER” after a career is in many ways typical. Get of as exclusively a screen actor. But Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add milk mixture shooting schedules and limited slew of failed sitcoms. Another on a hit TV comedy (Carell was not since landing an Emmy-win- to pan; cook 3 minutes or until mixture simmers, budgets of TV created a schism be- TV doctor: Denzel Washington on a correspondent on “The Daily ning role on TV’s “30 Rock,” with stirring constantly. 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Bake at 425° 10 minutes or until browned, see them for free in their living Hunt starred in TV’s “Mad About of a hit TV show and concentrate time Oscar winner Sally Field in stirring once. rooms. You.” Before she was Private Ben- just on movies. “Brothers and Sisters,” Glenn Close Whatever the reason, for more jamin, Goldie Hawn was a “Laugh- Nowadays the system even in “The Shield” and “Damages,” than 40 years this odd strain of In” girl. works in reverse. Actors whose Kyra Sedgwick in “The Closer.” Cook both pastas according to package directions, Hollywood apartheid was in effect. But far from being a thespian movie careers have cooled can re- Modern Hollywood really omitting salt and fat; drain well. A few actors – James Garner comes ghetto, TV series are now regarded invent themselves on TV. doesn’t care how an actor gets fa- to mind – could have a hit TV se- as a launching pad for talent that Exhibit No. 1: Charlie Sheen. mous. TV, movies ... at some point Place pastas and asparagus in a large bowl. Add ries and pop in and out of a string moves effortlessly between the big Yes, kids, he was once regarded as we’ll probably see some actor be- of successful movies. But they were and small screens. a movie star and had the lead in come a huge star on the basis of cheese mixture, tossing well. Add truffle oil and pep- the exceptions. On Friday we’ll see the opening an Academy Award-winning film his/her website. per; toss gently. Serve immediately. You didn’t see John Wayne on a of “Cedar Rapids,” a comedy star- (“Wall Street”). But by taking a gig The point is that stars are, to TV show ... unless it was in a guest ring Ed Helms. Helms has been on on TV’s “Two and a Half Men,” some extent, bankable. Whether spot playing himself on “I Love TV in “The Daily Show” and “The Sheen achieved a level of recogni- they bring fans from TV to the Courtesy: Cooking Light Lucy.” Elizabeth Taylor didn’t mess Office.” Two years ago he stood out tion (for good or ill) he never en- movie theater or the other way with the small screen. in the raunchy ensemble movie joyed when strictly a movie actor. around, it’s our willingness to fol- On the other hand, many an comedy “The Hangover,” and, In fact, he’s now one of the highest low them that matters.

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*UPCHARGE for all 3D films FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment B4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Professor photographs prized possessions By Liz Hitchcock in 2007 she decided to join the Many people in these photos to send it to press. Reporter church. After seeing a request for hold things that we might keep, “When she showed up with the a photographer to help create a like a person’s grandmother’s china photos and she showed up with a Everyone has at some point, directory for the church, she vol- dishes that she left with them, but notion that she wanted it in print been asked the question: If your unteered her skills towards the en- other items are things that might to support her gallery exhibitions,” house suddenly went up in flames deavor. even throw away, Mullally said. Newman said, “it didn’t take a and you could only salvage one “They had never had a directo- “It’s very interesting,” Mullally rocket scientist to figure out that item, what would you race to save? ry,” Mullally said. “While doing the said. “I’ve learned a lot of things this would make a great book.” The concept for a Baylor pho- headshots I realized it was very im- from the people I have met under Virginia Green, design profes- tography professor’s most recent portant because it was everybody the bridge.” sor, created the cover and designed book of portraits called “What that belonged to the church. [Se- Each photograph, in the book the layout for the book. She used I Keep” is a lot like this question. nior Pastor for The Church Under and in Mullally’s exhibitions, is ac- negative space and simple de- Through photographs, Susan Mul- the Bridge] Jimmy Dorrell always companied with a quote or short sign to bring attention to the true lally documents underprivileged wanted one so he could really get paragraph from the individual ex- meaning of the book. people and their most valued to know everyone and if something plaining their selection, bringing “[Mullally] wanted something items. happened to someone he would be meaning and power to each photo. very clean,” Green said, “so her With an emphasis on archival able to know who wasn’t there.” “She renders the photos in a content and her subject matter needs of a frequently overlooked After the directory was fin- way that makes poverty human, would shine through without a group of people, Mullally address- ished, Mullally, with the help of and not a social stigma,” Newman lot of overdesign in the rest of the es how society is accustomed to photographer Gary King, asked said. book.” and often underscores materialistic the people whose pictures she had The series features 64 portraits, Mullally’s goals regarding the points of view. taken to bring the items that mean 22 of them currently being shown series is to create awareness and “She loves stories, and the sto- the most to them to church so she at the Croft Gallery on Austin Av- empathy for people who are less ries the images tell. In this spe- could take their portrait. enue. Forty-five are shown in her fortunate than most. cific project, she is interested in Although many of the people recent book, “What I Keep,” that “The more people see this work, the material things that they’ve that attend The Church Under was published by Baylor University and the more people that become kept with them that bears or car- the Bridge are poverty stricken or Press. visible, then the more people aren’t ries their stories and the meaning homeless, they don’t all consider “This is the sort of work that going to be overlooked,” Mullally of these things,” said Dr. Stephen themselves this way. needs to be published and will said. Sloan, director of the Institute of “One of the guys, who has four resonate with a larger audience,” During the publishing process, Courtesy: Susan Mullally Oral History. “The stories, or our different college degrees, Chuck Sloan said. “My role was really ap- Newman said the entire publishing Featured in photography professor Susan Mullally’s book, “What I Keep,” memories and reminiscences, are Rose, always says ‘I’m not home- preciating what she had done and staff was enthusiastic and that they Gary King with his most prized possession, a painted plate. the things that bear meaning and less, I’m houseless’ and I think taking it to Carey and saying this found a book that Baylor could identity for us. The stories that are that’s an important difference,” is something that you need to take stand behind proudly. ours and the stories that have been Mullally said. “They have home ing homelessness and poverty in a “The depth, the texture, the a closer look at and something that “One of the reasons we’re proud handed down to us from an earlier and community. There is a real more relatable and accessible real- care and humanity bleeds through could possibly go to press.” of it is not only the gravity and the generation.” feeling of belonging, but some of ity. every page. The map of the world is When Newman met Mullally passion and the pathos of the im- This project was inspired by them just don’t have houses to live Carey Newman, director of on every face. And Susan is able, as to discuss the project, he was im- ages themselves, but the internal The Church Under the Bridge and in.” publications at Baylor, spoke about both an artist and a compassionate mediately taken by her work and moral core of Susan and the book Mullally’s experiences there. Each portrait captures a cer- Mullallys passion in documenting soul, to capture that photographi- after a process of obtaining outside match our university and what the When Mullally moved to Waco tain sense of humanity, illuminat- each individual. cally,” Newman said. peer reviews for the book, decided press stands for,” Newman said. Even in his 50s, actor Liam Neeson still is an action hero By Rick Bentley ie was so successful. At the age of winter in Berlin in 20 years with “I banged the window. I’m un- physical and emotional intensity to a discipline you have to apply if McClatchy Newspapers 58 – I’m sorry, did I say 58? – at the freezing rain, frost and ice. Neeson conscious, feeling the water com- make both parts of the film work. you’re lucky enough to get films. age of 37, it’s great to become kind says it takes talent “just to execute ing up knowing everyone is there. His evaluation was based mainly There’s a discipline to getting up at LOS ANGELES – The film of an action hero,” Neeson says. the film in those sorts of condi- And the water got to there (Neeson on Neeson’s pre-”Taken” work, 6, working 17 hours and coming “Taken” changed Liam Neeson’s Neeson’s character in “Un- tions.” puts his hand just above his nose) which ranged from action films home to work out or rest,” Neeson acting life. When the action film known” starts out rather passive. To shoot the crash, Neeson had and I panicked,” Neeson says. “We like “Batman Begins” and “Star says. “The training I did as a child was released in 2008, the Irish actor He and his wife are in Berlin for to appear to be unconscious while got out. The problem was I wasn’t Wars: Episode I – The Phantom has stood me in good stead in the was 56 – an age when most actors a technology summit. The action the taxi filled with water. in control. Menace” to more subtle work in motion picture business.” start looking for parts as grandfa- comes when he awakens from a “It was very, very scary for “I took deep breaths and low- “Love Actually” and “Schindler’s Neeson is enjoying his action- thers or crusty old neighbors. taxi accident in a freezing river and me. I’m not a very strong swim- ered myself into the seat which was L i s t .” hero status but would be willing There’ll be none of that for discovers someone else has taken mer. I came to water late. In fact, easier to do.” His ability to handle both the to take a break if the right theater Neeson. Since “Taken,” he’s played over his life. I learned to swim at the age of 20,” Along with that watery stunt, physical and mental demands go production came around. It’s been Zeus in “Clash of the Titans” and Shooting the crash scene re- Neeson says. the film required Neeson to be part back to his youth, when he was an two years since he was on stage and Colonel Hannibal Smith in “The A minded Neeson that while he He worked with the stunt co- of a long car chase scene and in amateur boxer. he’s feeling some withdrawal symp- Team.” Now he’s the central figure might be getting action roles, he ordinator in a swimming pool to several fights while handling all of “The discipline of going to a toms. in the action thriller “Unknown.” doesn’t have the bravado he did 30 practice being underwater. The day the mysteries and twists of the plot. gym and hitting a heavy bag gives “Its kind of like a drug,” he says. “I seem to have gotten a new years ago. of the shoot, the cab was lowered Director Jaume Collet-Serra you a respect for hard work as well “A muscle you have to exercise ev- lease on life since this ‘Taken’ mov- For starters, it was the coldest into a tank as the cameras rolled. cast Neeson because he had the as keeping you reasonably fit. It’s ery now and then.”

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Stephen Green | Round Up Photo Editor Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer For SING 2011, The ladies of Pi Beta Phi perform “Welcome to your 80s, Ladies,” a comedic spoof of life in a nursing home. The men of Phi Kappa Chi teamed up with the ladies of Chi Omega (not pictured) for a production of “Bon- nie and Clyde.” SINGers experience joys, perils of performance By Bonnie Berger involvement. She performed last with friends who have three tests spend time with Sing friends when “You’re a part of something that’s Some groups even use playful Reporter year during Baylor’s 57th annual that week when I have none,” he not in rehearsal, Trent said. been going on for so long. There’s methods to help them relax prior Sing and Pigskin Revue. said. “They are making sacrifices to “Even if you’re sitting there in so much history there.” to going on stage. It’s that time of year when “I really enjoy it,” Butler said. participate. It’s nice to be inspired silence, it feels like you’re hanging In an effort to liven spirits and “We have a dance party to get friends and classmates look more “It’s a good way to get to know peo- by those around you.” out,” she said. balance the stress that accompanies loose before we go on stage,” Butler haggard than usual, disappear each ple in my organization.” For many, social frivolities fall Aside from late nights and an Sing season, Sing chairs in every said. “And then we pray.” night between the hours of 5 and Making time for homework is by the wayside during Sing sea- optimistic view on cultivating re- organization use different tactics. Despite the long hours and 10 p.m. and are caught breaking often a struggle in the midst of the son. However, many students find lationships, Baylor’s beloved per- “The Sing chairs are great at physical strain, participants believe into dance routines in odd places strenuously long practices. Time camaraderie within their organiza- formers have practical tips and motivating us,” Trent said. “There they are rewarded for their efforts around campus. management becomes a skill that tions, taking advantage of the time tricks to get them through the full are incentives, like a $5 gift card to as relationships grow and show Indeed, All-University Sing is continually refined throughout spent with their fellow participants schedule. Common Grounds, for Best Facial time finally arrives. is upon us in full force with Club participation in Sing. during practices. “At the beginning of the semes- Expression and giving your best “Sing is a foundational block Night starting off two weeks of per- “There are many late nights and “The nice thing about Sing is ter, I put everything on my calen- during practice.” of Baylor tradition,” Aguigana formances at 6:30 p.m. last night in early mornings,” said New Orleans you don’t have to leave friendship dar,” said junior Alpha Tau Omega Many organizations prepare said. “As Sing grows, that tradition Waco Hall. We all love the sensa- junior Ben Aguinaga, a member of behind,” Aguigana said. “There’s a member Eric Danielson from Trin- for performances or practice with grows. Sing Alliance is such a leg- tional results that come from six the Sing Alliance. “I’m starting to bond within Sing Alliance.” idad, Colo. “Sleep when you can cheers to energize the participants. end and it’s an honor to be a part weeks of grueling rehearsals, but fit into that stereotype of a college Similarly, Scottsdale, Ariz., and consume a lot of vitamin C.” “Before the curtain rises, we of it.” how does one manage juggling student starting my homework at sophomore and Pi Beta Phi mem- Other performers fill in time, huddle around and do a chant to- Performers view Sing as a con- school work, a social life, a job and 1 a.m.” ber Laura Catherine Trent views where they have it, with home- gether,” Danielson said. “It’s sort of nection not only with their fellow Sing? A full-time Sing participant, Sing as another opportunity to work. a good luck tradition we have be- participants, but their predecessors “It’s hard,” said Evergreen, Aguinaga juggles a rigorous intern- bond with her sorority sisters. “I finish my classes pretty early fore the performance.” as well. Colo., junior and Alpha Delta Pi ship at a local law firm, a student “It’s my favorite, getting to so I try to finish my homework be- Sing Alliance holds a similar “Be aware of the time commit- member Kayla Butler. “You don’t job within the Office of Institution- spend time with the girls every fore Sing practice,” Butler said. tradition, with the performers sur- ment, but be aware that it will be really have a social life. You defi- al Effectiveness, school and Sing. night,” Trent said. “It’s become my Trent, a first-time Sing partici- rounding the executive committee the most fun of times,” Trent said. nitely have to learn how to manage Despite his heavy load, Aguinaga social life and helps build new re- pant, tries to take the hectic Sing during the ritualistic cheer. “You will fall on the floor laughing. your time well.” finds encouragement in his fellow lationships.” schedule day by day. “It’s a physical picture of the It’s the experience Pi Phi’s before Butler is no stranger to the time Sing Alliance comrades. Coffee runs and study sessions “Make the most of what lit- bond Sing Alliance created,” Agu- us have gone through. … Holding commitments associated with Sing “It’s inspiring to spend time become unconventional ways to tle free time you have,” she said. igana said. onto that is totally worth it.” FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 the | Baylor Lariat the Baylor Lariat B6 www.baylorlariat.com www.baylorlariat.com | B7 SING 2011

Stephen Green | Round Up Photo Editor Fiji performs “Murder Mystery” on Thursday during All-University Sing 2011 in Waco Hall

Stephen Green | Round Up Photo Editor Alpha Chi Omega performs “Part of Your Balanced Breakfast.”

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Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer Top: Sing Alliance performs “Hip-Hip Hooray.” Above: Phi Kappa Chi performs “Bonnie & Clyde.” Right: Kappa Alpha Theta performs “A Golden Afternoon.”

Stephen Green | Round Up Photo Editor Stephen Green | Round Up Photo Editor Kappa Chi Alpha performs “A Kite’s Day Out.” Page B8 Sports FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011

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The No. 16 ranked baseball squad returns to the diamond today with Play ball new hitters, pitchers and potentially game-morphing rule changes LF Starting Pitchers #19 SO Logan Vick #4 JR Logan Verrett •Started every 2010 •Recorded team-high 97 game, mostly leadoff strikeouts, 23 walks lowest •Named Freshman All- CF among BU’s regular starters American by Collegiate #16 JR Brooks Pinckard #10 SR Jon Ringenburg Baseball newspaper •Went 5-0 in 2010 with 3.69 •Expected to play CF and ERA and 25 SO in 39.0 IP serve as closing pitcher •Stole team-high 18 bases on Setup Pitcher 20 attempts in 2010 3B SS •.992 fielding pct. (1 error) #45 SO Colt Browder #20 SR Jake Miller #5 SR Landis Ware •Struckout 36 batters in 27.2 IP, 4-2 with 4.88 ERA •Started 13 games at •Five-time Big 12 3B in 2010; appeared Commissioner’s Honor Possible Starters in 26 total Roll member •Had .492 slugging •Big 12 RBI total (19) #22 JR Trent Blank percentage was 2010 team high •.282 opponent batting avg. #28 FR Dillon Newman •2010 MLB draft pick chose to play in college instead 2B #32 SO Josh Turley #2 SO Steve Dalporto •Can DH, made 10 non- pitching appearances in 2010 •Struck out just four times in 18 AB in 2010 #33 JR Tyler Bremer •Played in 21 games, RF •Also 2010 MLB draft pick served as both SS and #18 SO Cal Towey 2B C •Had team’s second- In the mix #1 JR Joey Hainsfurther highest OBP at .438 #8 FR Lawton Langford •Overcame early 2010 •Moves from infield to slump to finish with •2010 redshirt could play catcher 1B .314 batting average infield for the Bears •Led team with .339 #9 SO Max Muncy batting average #12 SR Chris Slater (minimum 100 at-bats) •Named Freshman All- •Outfielder hit .514 in two- American by Collegiate out situations Baseball newspaper •Led team in HRs (11) #23 JR Dan Evatt and RBI (53) •Potential DH batted cleanup four times in 2010 Coach ‘curious’ about 2011 outlook By Chris Derrett Expecting the unexpected duced to make metal collegiate is what has happened in baseball,” mores Max Muncy, Cal Towey and Bat rule could Sports Editor could be the understatement of bats perform more like wooden Smith said. “We’ve basically, for all Logan Vick, the year. bats. intents and purposes, eliminated Muncy, who blasted 11 home Coach Steve Smith spoke at The result is less power across iron play, and I think now we have runs last year, is expected to take alter strategy length Wednesday about his team’s New swing, new ping the board and fewer solid base got iron play back.” full-time duties at first, while An NCAA ruling on baseball upcoming baseball season. But by hits. Smith pointed to the positives Miller and third base and Ware at bats has already made a marked the end, it seemed the 17-year Bay- Wherever college baseball is Some coaches, like 2009 cham- at teaching fundamental baseball, shortstop anchor an experienced difference across the country. lor coach had more questions than played, nobody can avoid it. Batted pion LSU’s Paul Mainieri, oppose like utilizing a better running game infield. Sophomore Steve DalPorto A new Ball-Bat Coefficient of answers. balls that would soar over the fence the new bat. with baserunners, as a possible im- will get the initial nod at second Restitution standard (BBCOR) “I think these are the type of in 2010 now fall short for routine “I don’t think we need to have pact of the rule change. base after 18 at-bats in 2010. essentially requires all collegiate players that the game will bring popflys. Good hitters come away wood-level bats in the college Vick, Pinckard and Towey will bats to more closely mimic their out the best in them, and so I am empty handed when they thought, game,” he told Baseball America in Veterans return roam the outfield. wooden counterparts in terms just curious to see if I’m right,” for sure, they hit the sweet spot on a September 2010 article. Known for his blazing speed of power and distance. Coaches Smith said. their bats. Smith embraces the change. He One area in which the Bears on the basepaths and on the radar and players expect fewer home Unlike recent years, where the With increases to run pro- compared it to a hypothetical golf have little or no concern lies in gun, Pinckard will begin the sea- runs and lower batting averages Bears had to find bats to replace duction and safety concerns, the driver that would allow players to their returning position players. son in the closer role once again. as a result, which could create lost power and consistency, Smith NCAA mandated a revolutionary drill 450-yard shots. The Bears return seven, includ- Fans have grown accustomed to shorter games and change base- faces mysteries on the mound and change to bats effective this sea- “You don’t have to do anything ing seniors Jake Miller and Landis watching Pinckard warm up in the running tactics. The bats must in the field that will unfold as Bay- son. The new Ball-Bat Coefficient anymore with your irons. You just Ware, juniors Joey Hainsfurther carry the logo of approval dis- played above. lor approaches conference play. of Restitution standard was intro- eliminate them from the bag. That and Brooks Pinckard, and sopho- SEE BASEBALL, page B11 Hainsfurther makes move behind plate By Matt Larsen graduated and gone, the Bear’s He has never done that.” ply picking up where he left off in Sports Writer infield found themselves staring Smith believes the ability to high school. The junior spent some home at a glaring vacancy sign. catch as many pitches as a catcher time behind the plate but primar- Every spring brings Baylor With its 2011 opener this Satur- does during a season with so few ily pitched and played shortstop at Baseball new faces, new obstacles day, Baylor now knows who will be drops and mishaps is one of the Highland Park in Dallas. and new questions. filling in Glime’s spike ruts behind most undervalued aspects of the As a sophomore last season, Not every season, however, the plate. The only catch is, Baylor’s game. Hainsfurther started every game. brings with it a question of who newest catcher will be catching the “We all notice it when they He began with nine starts at sec- will don the catcher’s mask. first game of his Baylor career this don’t,” he said. “We take it for ond base, took on the designated For the past three years, the Saturday. granted when they do.” hitter role for several games and Bears have known exactly who “[Joey Hainsfurther’s] perfor- Entering his 17th year, the finally found his niche at third. The called home plate home. mance and his ability to play that skipper is prepared for a learning utility player led the team with a In 200 games during his soph- position is the most significant curve. .339 batting average and racked up omore, junior and senior years question on this club,” head coach “I think we will see a little more the second most RBIs in 2010. Gregg Glime started all but eight of Steve Smith said. “Can he do it? running to the backstop then we His coach thinks the arm those games. The captain also led Absolutely. The whole catch and have seen,” Smith said. “But that is strength that comes with infield- his team in home runs and RBIs throw part is very natural to him. just a part of him learning how to ers on that side of the diamond will Lariat File Photo during Big 12 play his senior year. The question is going to be catch- do it.” SEE CATCHER, page B11 No. 1 junior Joey Hainsfurther signals to teammates against UTSA on With the three-year starter ing the ball 120-140 times a game. Hainsfurther also won’t be sim- March 24, 2010. Previously an infielder, he moves to catcher this season. 1. Oklahoma Survey 2. Texas 3. Texas A&M 4. Baylor 5. Kansas State 78 points 76 points 63 points 57 points 49 points

Says 6. Oklahoma St. 7. Texas Tech 8. Nebraska 9. Kansas 10. Missouri Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll 39 points 31 points 22 points 20 points 78 points FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|B9 Men reach for Big 12 win; women look to keep streak By Krista Pirtle freshman Perry Jones III and Dunn Women chase perfection Sports Writer scored 20 points apiece. For Tech, John Roberson led The Baylor women’s basketball The regular season for both with 14 points followed by David team should be ready to go Satur- the men’s and women’s basketball Tairu with 13. day after a defensive matchup on teams are coming to a close, as both Accurate shooting will obvi- Valentine’s Day as they edged out have only five conference games ously be a factor for the game, but Texas A&M for a close one, 67-58. left. a major focus for Baylor will be “We need games like this to Both will face Texas Tech Satur- to lower the turnovers that have grow up. Whether we like it or not, day, as the men host the Red Raid- plagued the Bears for a majority of we grew up a lot tonight,” Baylor ers here and the women will head the season, as their assist-to-turn- head coach Kim Mulkey said after to Lubbock. over ratio is second to last for the the A&M game Monday. After an unsatisfying win Tues- Big 12 at .78. Baylor and Tech have already day against Wayland Baptist, the Baylor head coach Scott Drew met once this season, Jan. 22, in Baylor men’s basketball team needs has said his team often shares the Waco, where the Lady Bears won to come out with more energy and ball, not with themselves, but with 64-51. gusto in order to beat the Raiders in other teams. Sophomore Brittney Griner led the Ferrell Center. “With these next five games, we all scorers for the game with 25, “We need to come to prac- have to really get after it, and make and Melissa Jones chipped in 13 for Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer tice, work hard, [and] get better at sure that we do a great job,” Drew Baylor. For Tech, Christine Hyde the things that coach wants us to said. “Every game matters. Every had 14 points followed by Teena LaceDarius Dunn steals the ball away in Baylor’s 64-50 win over Wayland Baptist. The men face Texas Tech get better at,” senior LaceDarius game’s important. We need to win Wickett and Chynna Brown with Saturday in Waco, while the Lady Bears travel to Lubbock to play the Lady Raiders. Dunn said. “And like I say, we got every home game. I know we’ll be 12 apiece. a chance to be special. We just got ready to go Saturday.” With the Lady Bears regular game at a time. games, you won’t have to share the As the women look to sweep to be willing to take that extra hop, Every win remains critical as season winding down and 11-0 In the Big 12, the Lady Bears title with anybody,” Mulkey said. the Big 12, the men look to clean and like I say we’re going to work the Bears’ Rating Percentage In- in Big 12 play, an undefeated run sit atop most of the stats, including “We haven’t won a championship up their game and finish in the top hard and try to do it.” dex (RPI) keeps them hovering on through conference play is becom- scoring offense and defense. yet. We still have to go to Tech, to half of the Big 12, currently tied at In their last faceoff, on Jan. 8, the bubble of NCAA tournament ing more realistic, but Mulkey just “If you get a little separa- Oklahoma, to Colorado. We have fourth with Missouri, holding a 6-5 Baylor pulled out a win, 71-59, as teams. wants to focus on taking things one tion and take care of the next five K-State and Missouri here.” conference record. Softball battles Lobos Pitcher Webb wants By Daniel Wallace Sports Writer “We are very confident with our hitting and to join Texas rotation The Lady Bears’ (5-0) next vic- tory will be not just No. 6 on the our pitching. I think Associated Press missed two years.” young season, but also head coach everybody is in the Daniels said Webb has been Glenn Moore’s 400th win at Bay- right place, the right SURPRISE, Ariz. — Brandon medically cleared and is on the lor. Webb knows way too much about pretty much the same program as The team will have three mind; we’re very rushing things. Even so, he wants the rest of the pitchers. Except for chances this weekend to give confident.” to start the season in the Texas now, Webb is scheduled to throw Moore the historic number. Two Rangers’ rotation. every third day instead of every of those chances will come today Dani Leal | Senior infielder The former NL Cy Young win- other day. when they play the University of ner, who hasn’t pitched in the ma- “He wants to go 100 percent. New Mexico Lobos (3-0) at 4 p.m. weekend will be pitching, saying jors since the 2009 opener for Ari- Our goal is to have him strong as at Getterman Stadium. The third “[it] needs to hold up and be as zona because of shoulder surgery, possible for as long as possible dur- opportunity will be at 11:30 a.m. dominant as last weekend.” She threw an eight-minute bullpen ses- ing the season,” Daniels said. “We Saturday and will close the three- also spoke of the consistency that sion Thursday when Texas pitchers may try to rein him a little bit in game series against the Lobos. needs to carry over, referencing and catchers held their first work- the beginning to give him the best Moore tried to brush off the the three consecutive one-run in- out of spring training. chance of doing that.” milestone and focus on the team. nings the team started the game “Everything’s pointing to get- The Rangers signed the 2006 He did, however, give credit to the with against Illinois on Sunday to ting started at the beginning of NL Cy Young winner to a $3 mil- players he has coached and who win the Getterman Classic Title. the year and that’s my No. 1 goal,” lion, one-year deal with the chance have helped him get to this point. There are multiple mental keys Webb said. “[The Rangers] are not to earn another $5 million in bo- “A lot of players are to be cred- to beating the Lobos this weekend, so set on that. They want to make nuses. The deal with Webb came ited with the 400 wins. Last time I as well. sure I’m there at the end.” just weeks after they lost ace left- checked, I never threw a pitch or Walker said that giving “110 After pitching more than 200 hander Cliff Lee, another former hit a ball,” Moore said. Entering percent” would be imperative to innings in five consecutive seasons, Cy Young winner, in free agency. today’s games, Moore has a career repeating last weekend’s success. Webb developed shoulder trouble. Former reliever C.J. Wilson record of 399-207 (.658) at Baylor “Every game we are going to He had surgery in August 2009, and Colby Lewis are penciled in and is in his 11th season with the give it our all. You never know then missed all of last season after as 1-2 in the rotation. Wilson won Lady Bears. when it might be your last game,” pushing himself too hard to try to 15 games in his first full season in Although No. 400 is an honor, Walker stated. get back on the mound. the rotation while Lewis was 12-13 Moore and the rest of the team is Moore also said one main as- “It started in spring train- with a 3.72 ERA in his return from more focused on No. 6. They want pect in winning this weekend will ing. I was six months out, and Japan to the Rangers before going to keep up the success they had last be to focus on Baylor more than three weeks after that I was on the 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in four post- weekend going 5-0 and winning the New Mexico team that is com- mound. I wanted to keep pushing season starts. the Getterman Classic Title, and ing in with a new head coach and through it but it didn’t work out,” The Rangers are also giving believe they can do so. a whirlwind of excitement. Lariat File Photo Webb said. “It’s like you’re fighting hard-throwing righty Neftali Fe- “We are very confident with Leal spoke of making sure the Kayce Walker awaits a pitch in a March 18, 2010 Baylor win over South yourself when the biggest thing has liz a shot at being a major league our hitting and our pitching. I team is looking forward and not Alabama. Walker and the Lady Bears welcomes New Mexico to Waco for been time. You have to go through starter. think everybody is in the right behind. a three game series beginning at 4 p.m. today. the process to get back to where Feliz was the AL rookie of the place, the right mind; we’re very “We need to get past the past you want to be.” year last season with 40 saves, a confident with what we have right weekend, because this is a new Although Moore has enjoyed sophomore Courtney Repka who For Webb, that is being part of major league rookie record. now,” senior Dani Leal said. weekend, and we just need to be the fact his team has not lost this boast ERA’s of 0.50 and 1.47, re- the rotation for the AL champions If Feliz becomes a starter, the That confidence is backed by ready for whatever they bring,” season, he is zoned in on the pitch- spectively. sooner rather than later. potential closers are Alexi Ogando a 22-run differential, as the Lady Leal said. ing staff at this point in the season. Whether it is looked at as No. “He’s expressed to a number and Mark Lowe. Bears have been solid at the plate The not-looking-back strategy “W’s are important this time of 6 or No. 400, the next Baylor Lady of people he’s ready to go. We’ll be Webb said his offseason throw- and the mound, outscoring their has seemed to work well for Leal year, but developing the pitching Bears ‘victory will be one where cautious by nature,” general man- ing program went well. He threw opponents 26-8 this season. this season, as she leads the team staff is key,” he said. The pitching they leave everything out on the ager Jon Daniels said. “It’s good off the mound a couple of times Junior Kayce Walker said the in average (.545), RBI (6) and total staff he spoke of is led by red shirt field, the only way they know how news when a player says he’s ready at home before getting to Arizona key to beating the Lobos this bases (18). sophomore Whitney Canion nd to play. to go. 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254-776-6839 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the Sports B10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Sports take: Spring training intrigues fans across country For thousands of people around opening day nearly one month contract with the Cardinals, and get about the World Champion San tion upon the retirement of Andy America, Monday was a day full away, it’s officially time for players becoming a free agent could mean Francisco Giants. Tim Lincecum Pettitte. Although, Chamberlain’s of pink and red balloons and to get in the swing of things again. devastation for St. Louis. and Pablo Sandoval are showing heaviness seems to be an issue at bears, with flowers and vases and The Rangers are waiting for Clearwater, Fla., is clear as up to Spring Training all smiles in his training camp arrival, and the chocolate-covered sweet things. Michael Young to show, or not ever, though, with probability Scottsdale, Ari. Brian Wilson can’t Yankees have his dedication under Laughter, hugging and excitement to show, at practice in Surprise, of having the toughest lineup in stop laughing and joking with ev- a microscope and wait to see if he hovered around the millions of Ariz., Saturday. After being tossed Major League Baseball training eryone, basking in the rendezvous. proves to be New York’s fiery relief people experiencing “love”’ But the around the infield and yet continu- there. Jimmy Rollins, a long time Manager Bruce Bochy appreci- pitcher, as he has in past years. sweetest sound for many wasn’t a ally providing consistency for the player of the Philadelphia Phillies, ates the excitement of the team, Last year’s playoff presence fea- serenade or love song – it was the club, Young is fed up, but the Rang- calls his team’s rotation “The Five but looks reality right in the face tured the National League’s Atlanta day Spring Training began. ers are anxiously hoping to hang on Horsemen.” – the Giants have team chemistry Braves, New York Yankees, Cinn- Valentine’s Day was the first day to such a selfless player. Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Cole to build, pressure on the pitchers cinati Reds and Philidelphia Phil- for pitchers and catchers to report Traveling almost a dozen states Hamels, Roy Oswalt and Joe Blan- and a World Champion title to de- lies, while the American League’s to spring training in either Florida eastward to Jupiter, Fla., the St. ton are the perfect storm for the fend. No team has ever won back- San Francisco Giants, Minnesota for the Grapefruit League, or Ari- Louis Cardinals are waiting as well, most in-depth rotation in the Na- to-back titles since the New York Twins, Texas Rangers and Tampa zona for the Cactus League. but in more of a careless manner. tional League. Halladay, Oswalt Yankees captured three straight in Bay Rays. But as all 30 clubs ap- Lindsay Cash | Reporter Players, fans and general man- By failing to provide an enticing and Lee waived offers from other 1998, 1999 and 2000. proach their designated training look to America’s favorite pastime agers from around the country are deal to the backbone of their or- organizations dreaming of plac- The Yankees are approaching spot in the sunniest sports grounds to see which teams truly are pre- all talking, traveling and tweeting ganization, the Cardinals are inch- ing them in their lineup, but don’t spring training pleased with Mari- of America, everyone becomes pared for the competition. to the sweet sound of a pop in the ing toward a position to lose one worry. The Phillies will be back to ano Riviera’s feel good return and a dreamer. The most miniscule glove. Countless deals, trades and of Major League Baseball’s most visit everyone, but don’t count on not so pleased with Joba Chamber- transactions can create the dead- Lindsay Cash is a junior lineup alterations have consumed threatening players. Albert Pujols them being friendly. lain’s too-feel-good return. All eyes liest opponent, and in less than a journalism major from Frisco and a the lives of general managers. With has reached the final year of his But it would be a mistake to for- seem to shoot to the Yankee’s rota- month, the eyes of the nation will reporter for the Lariat. New Cowboys defensive coordinator promises drastic improvement

By Jamie Aron right guy is standing here in front Phillips knew his Xs and Os but While Cleveland wasn’t very year. That’s what we’re going to Associated Press of you. ... It’s going to be great. The is hardly a dynamic personality. good last season, Ryan made it h av e .” proof is in the pudding. Anybody Ditto for his immediate replace- clear his defense wasn’t to blame. He has some solid building IRVING — Rob Ryan gave can talk the talk, but I can walk it.” ment as defensive coordinator last “We were in the top five or blocks in outside linebacker De- brief, bland answers to the first Outspoken like his twin broth- season, Paul Pasqualoni. So hav- seven in about every smart cat- Marcus Ware, who led the NFL in couple questions he was asked at er, Jets coach Rex Ryan, Rob has ing Ryan in charge should bring egory there was: points allowed, sacks, and nose tackle Jay Ratliff. his initial gathering with report- long, stringy gray hair and a belly a lively new vibe to the defensive turnovers, hardest to score on in Ryan squelched any notion of ers since becoming defensive co- so big he asked cameramen wheth- meeting rooms. the first and third quarter, where Ratliff moving from the middle of ordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. er they had wide enough lenses. “I don’t know if I got swag or coaching means something,” he the line to the outside. It was so out of character that he Everything about him seems con- said. “We were the only team in He also praised veteran in- wondered aloud, “Am I boring trary to his new boss, Cowboys the league that hadn’t given up 30 side linebackers Bradie James and enough, yet?” coach Jason Garrett, a trim Ivy “I came in here just points until that last one. ... I think Keith Brooking, said he’s excited The charade didn’t last long. Leaguer with close-cropped red trying to be humble we were one of three teams that about young inside linebacker Just three minutes in, Ryan hair who prides himself on never were in the top 10 in the league in Sean Lee, and said outside line- used an expletive to emphasize saying anything flamboyant. and boring. That’s one red zone, turnovers and points, in backer Anthony Spencer “is going just how great of a job he plans to But they also have a lot in com- thing I accomplished all those categories, which is pretty to be tremendous in our system, I do. He then smiled and said, “Sor- mon — from being sons of long- good.” can tell you that for sure.” McClatchy Newspapers today.” ry. Only one so far. I was guarded time NFL guys with siblings who Defense was a big reason the Spencer and cornerback Mike Rob Ryan leaves the Cleveland early, but, hell, that’s on me.” are also in the business to being Cowboys started 1-7, costing Phil- Jenkins were considered to have Browns to serve as Cowboys’ Rob Ryan | Dallas def. coordinator Finally warmed up, Ryan began defensive coordinator in 2011. proponents of physical play. Gar- lips his dual jobs as coach and de- regressed last year instead of offering the kind of bold predic- rett added hitting to practices after fensive coordinator. They wound building on solid 2009 seasons. tions football fans expect from the son of former Dallas tormentor he replaced Wade Phillips midway not,” Ryan said, only to quickly up allowing the most yards and So why did Dallas stink last Ryan family, ones that Cowboys Buddy Ryan. through last season and talks often add, “I’m sure I do. giving up the most points in fran- season? Ryan stayed away from fans are hoping he can back up. Rob’s credentials: two Super about wanting his team to hit of- “I’m just going to be me,” he chise history, a befuddling drop that subject, saying, “I’m not here Ryan insisted his unit can be Bowl titles as linebackers coach ten. continued. “That’s usually been for a unit that the previous year to farm anyone else’s land.” among the best in the NFL this with New England and a defensive Ryan said he would work on good enough.” was among the league’s best — es- That was about all he managed season despite being among the coordinator since 2004, spending tackling every day. Ryan will keep the 3-4 scheme pecially at season’s end — and had to hold back on. Well, that and the worst in franchise history last five seasons with Oakland and the “We are going to have a defense implemented years ago by Bill Par- virtually the same players. looming lockout and what it might season. He vowed they would be last two with Cleveland. the way he wants,” Ryan said. “He cells, but will deploy it differently. “This league is hard and the mean for implementing his plans. tough and aggressive. “We’re going to be a great de- hired me to run the defense and He likes to confuse quarter- ball doesn’t always bounce your “I came in here just trying to He also declared himself the fense,” Ryan said. “If I never said not give out public speaking deals. backs by moving guys around and way,” Ryan said. “That doesn’t be humble and boring,” Ryan said. right guy to be running the de- that, if I didn’t believe that, then I will be ready to go. I will be a disguising who is coming from mean we can’t come back from it “That’s one thing I accomplished fense for this club, even if he is the you’ve got the wrong guy. But the strength, not a liability.” where. and have one of the best units this t o d ay.”

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Smith, asked what impact the to, compared to last year, when season with a 3.69 ERA. ing. We’re all still excited to get out McClatchy Newspapers Kansas State (17-9) pleaded its expanded tournament format I needed to take a day off in be- From there the list of can- t h e re .” case Monday with a rousing home would have on selection and seed- tween,” Pinckard said. didates lengthens, with juniors Awaiting the Bears is an Oral Members of the NCAA men’s win over newly top-ranked Kan- ing, summoned his years of expe- Pinckard later voiced his ex- Trent Blank and Tyler Bremer, Roberts team Smith commends basketball selection committee sas but is still only 5-6 in Big 12 rience on the committee to pro- citement about the potential em- sophomore Josh Turley and fresh- for its strong pitching and com- meet in Indianapolis this week play. Michigan State (14-11, 6-7) vide an intellectual answer. phasis teams put on small ball man Dillon Newman all having a petitveness. for a mock tournament trial run missed out on a testimonial Tues- “It eventually all shakes out,” with the new bats. He was caught chance. “I promise you their pitchers that will mostly involve throwing day chance when it lost by 10 at he said. stealing just twice in 20 attempts Looming over every pitcher’s love the [new] bat, and [Oral Rob- up their hands in advance of this Ohio State. last year. head this year will be runners erts coach Rob Walton] can really year’s free-for-all. The sport is about to usher in RIM SHOTS Hainsfurther also accepted a looking to advance in any way help them in terms of pitch selec- What a coincidence that the its third No. 1 . . . in a week. new challenge in the offseason, possible. Although the lack of hit- tion and how they will work hit- format expands in a year the Ohio State was undefeated and The same NCAA that re- moving from the infield to catcher. ting brought by the new bats is ters. It will be a real big challenge championship appears so wide top ranked Saturday, when it blew named Division I-A the Football “I’ve kind of kept up with it all expected to make pitchers’ jobs for us offensively. We will have to open. a 15-point lead at Wisconsin. Bowl Subdivision and Division my life, all my baseball career. I’ve easier, the mental cat-and-mouse be very good pitching,” Smith said. Selection Sunday is March 13, “The goal of this basketball I-AA the Football Championship always had it in my back pocket if game between them and baserun- which is Daylight Saving Time this team as we set out was not to go Subdivision is messing with your I ever needed to use it,” Hainsfur- ners will be more important than year, meaning an hour’s sleep will undefeated,” Coach Thad Matta NCAA brackets. The South Re- ther said. in any recent years. Preseason be lost the same day the NCAA said after the game. gional this year will be the South- “Everybody is going to have tournament gains three teams. Mission accomplished. east Regional because it’s in New Replacing the innings to deal with defending the short Rankings Fear not, Northwestern fans, it No team has gone undefeated Orleans and the Midwest with be game more, but we have always *Baseball America appears you will be able to sleep in since Indiana in 1976, so losing the Southwest because the region- Other than Hainsfurther learn- worked that. We have always done (again). now was maybe the best thing that al is in San Antonio. Anaheim will ing the catching game, Smith’s big- it,” Smith said. 1. Florida The field is bulging from 65 to could have happened. stay in the “West” and Newark, gest question mark comes on the Smith’s staff ace, Verrett, said 68 teams, which gives fans three The Buckeyes’ bobble some- N.J., the “East.” mound, where Baylor will have to there’s no option but to adapt. 2. UCLA weeks to figure out the new brack- how convinced voters in the The designations will return to find a way to replace 45 percent of “You’ve got to learn to pitch 3. TCU ets. meaningless weekly polls to prop East-West-South-Midwest format its 2010 innings. differently to the batters because Time for a refresher course; it’s up flimsy Kansas, which basked next year when the regional sites “I have less concern about that, of it,” Verrett said. 4. Vanderbilt not that complicated. in the top spot for several hours are Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta and number one because the bat is go- 5. Oklahoma Instead of one “play-in” game, before it allowed Kansas State’s St. Louis. ing to mediate some of that and Opening day there will be four “first-round” Jacob Pullen to become player of Tournament school names number two, I like our pitchers,” 6. Texas games. The last four at-large the week. that may ring a bell: UCLA, Ari- Smith said. No matter their years of expe- 7. S. Carolina schools in the field will play, as will Kansas Coach Bill Self had a zona and North Carolina, storied Junior Logan Verrett undoubt- rience, each of the Bears still feels 8. CS Fullerton the four lowest-regarded confer- firm grip on the situation when programs that missed last season’s ence champions. The four winners 9. Connecticut he accessed Pullen’s performance: field, are all tracking strongly from Page B8 from Tuesday-Wednesday - those “He had 38 points on national TV toward March. Ben Howland’s CATCHER 10. Clemson games will be at Dayton, Ohio against a team that did not deserve UCLA Bruins, after a 3-4 start, translate well behind the plate. dis Ware must provide similar - will be placed into the 64-team to be ranked No.1 in the country.” have won nine of 10 and are 18-7 “He [throws it] as well as any- leadership. 16. Baylor field for second-round games on Self did not answer the ques- entering this weekend’s Bay Area one we have had,” Smith said. “He “They were great leaders, Greg Thursday and Friday. tion: Who does? swing. is accurate. He can throw like you and Willie [Kempf] being our cap- The selection committee gloat- Not knowing what’s going to Pac-10 leader Arizona (21-4, would expect an infielder to be tains last year,” Ware said. “I kind A Look Ahead ed in 2008 when the four top- happen next is actually the fun 10-2) is tournament bound after able to throw from different an- of looked up to them then, and seeded teams - North Carolina, part, to the point where you al- having its 26-year tournament gles. He can catch the ball in dif- they gave us a good idea of what The Bears offer several Kansas, UCLA and Memphis - ad- most wonder if it’s even worth streak snapped last year. ferent places and make the throw. we as seniors are supposed to do chances to catch a home vanced to the Final Four. being a top-seeded team this year. North Carolina, two years re- He is just a very athletic catcher this year.” game before Spring Break The odds of that happening The top-liners have to play the moved from a national title but with really good arm strength.” Though he looks to take on a this year are closing in on forget- 8-vs.-9 winner in round three, only one year removed from the Hainsfurther’s predecessor leadership role from a position he 2/18 4 p.m. Oral about-it. which this year could include one NIT, may be the team you least brought a strong arm and then has never called home, Hainsfur- “I think this year will be a lot of 11 Big East teams or any num- want to face in the NCAA tourna- some. Glime, along with other ther trots out to his new spot with- Roberts more unpredictable,” Ohio State ber of buzz saws. ment. The Tar Heels (19-6), who seniors, guided the Bears through out fear of trying to imitate Glime. 2/19 2 p.m. ORU Athletic Director Gene Smith, Joe Lunardi, ESPN’s expert have found their footing following their Big 12 and NCAA tourna- “Those are some big shoes to chair of this year’s Division I “bracketologist,” right now has the mid-semester exodus of guard ment runs last season. fill,” he said. “I am not trying to Men’s Basketball Committee, said Pittsburgh as a regional No. 1 Larry Drew, have won 12 of 14 af- Specifically, Glime’s defensive live up to Gregg (Glime); I am just 2/20 1 p.m. ORU Wednesday on a conference call. meeting the winner of UCLA- ter a 7-4 start. plays under pressure were assur- trying to create my own identity. Michigan State and Kansas George Mason. Harvard, coached by former ing signs for younger players in So I am just trying to work with 2/22 4 p.m. TCU State, which opened the year at Gee, thanks. Duke star Tommy Amaker, is tight situations. the guys and try to make the pitch- 2-3 in the USA Today coaches’ The reward for Texas, another 18-4 overall and 7-1 in conference Now players like Hainsfurther ers as comfortable with me as they 3/1 4 p.m. Texas St. poll, opened the week unranked projected regional No. 1, could be headed into this week’s road swing and senior infield teammate Lan- were with Gregg.” and playing for tournament sur- ... St. Mary’s. against Cornell and Columbia. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 | the B12 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com