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Thursday, November 29, 2007 Baylor brings Briles to Waco New head football Past success Roberts: God forced presidential resignation coach signs 7-year, yields $1.8 million contract bright By Brian Bateman forward in a person . “It was kinda ironic Sports writer who can begin a new era for that it was really between Hous- football,” Lil- ton and Baylor, and one of the future Hundreds of Baylor fans, ley said. things that made me want to students and alumni filled the The former Cougar spoke to go to Houston was getting to Galloway Suite at Floyd Casey the Baylor players Wednesday play for Coach Briles. He’s just By Justin Baer Stadium on Wednesday eve- at 4:30 p.m., explaining his new a good, old-fashioned football Sports writer ning as Baylor athletic director plans and offensive strategy, as coach.” Ian McCaw and President John well as offering some motivat- Briles, who has coached It all began in 1979 at Sun- Lilley announced the newest ing words. his entire career in the state of down High School. Art Briles, head coach: the University of “We’re all glad to meet him. , has turned two peren- a 24-year-old recent gradu- Houston’s Art Briles. As a team, we feel that he is a nial losing clubs — Stephenville ate of Texas University, And as Baylor’s 25th head leader of our team that can lead High School and the University accepted an assistant coach- football coach marched in, he us to the next level,” offensive of Houston — into acceptable ing position for the mighty proudly formed his right hand lineman Dan Gay said. “I’m just programs. His latest came in Roughnecks. into a paw. really looking forward to get- Houston when he exchanged With a school population “Alrighty, Sic ’em, Bears!” ting started, working hard until a team with just eight wins in of a mere 100 students, Briles Briles said. the fall and getting to a champi- three seasons for a Conference said Sundown was not the At 11 a.m., Briles signed a onship.” USA title and two bowl berths. dream-coaching job he had 7-year, $1.8 million contract But for linebacker Joe And that is why McCaw in mind. with the Bears, officially mak- Pawelek, it’s not his first visit brought Briles to the Bears. But 28 years later, Briles ing him part of the program. with Briles. “Briles embodies all of the has worked his way up the “Ian (McCaw) has done an “I actually took an official qualities that we seek in our ladder of success to become outstanding job and brings visit there,” he said, speaking of head football coach,” he said. the 25th head football coach “He is a godly man who believes of Baylor University. in the Christian mission of the Who would have ever institution.” guessed that a coaching posi- A quarterback in high school tion in such a low populated and a wide receiver at Houston, town 50 miles west of Lub- Briles’ focus has always been bock would be a stepping on the offensive side of the ball. David Poe/Lariat staff stone to become a Big 12 Coaching Stephenville High Conference coach? School to four state champion- Baylor’s new head football coach, Art Briles, participates in a Sic ’em Bears “To me coaching is coach- ships, his team amassed 8,650 Wednesday during the press conference to announce his hiring in the Gal- ing,” Briles said Wednes- yards of offense ­— a national laway Suite at . Briles coached at the University of day at a press conference in high school record. Houston for five years before joining the ranks of the . the Galloway Suite at Floyd Added to that are his feats Casey Stadium. “It doesn’t at Houston. He created a new That last is the “You don’t win without matter where you’re at, or offense, the “Houston Veer,” 2007 Texas Bowl. Asked if he everybody going in the same how big the school is. It’s all which became the No. 4 offense would coach the Cougars in direction,” he said “Let’s don’t about interacting with the in the nation with 439.9 yards the final game, he replied that worry about what happened athletes.” per game. In 2006, Houston it would be the duty of the yesterday, let’s worry about Briles only stayed at Sun- became the only team in histo- new interim head coach, Chris tomorrow. However good down for a year before moving ry to have a 1,000-yard rusher, Thurmond. we were yesterday isn’t good on to Sweetwater High School 1,000-yard receiver and 3,000- “I’m a Baylor Bear as of about enough.” to accept the same position. David Poe/Lariat staff yard passer in the same sea- 11 o’clock this morning.” And one way to get better His first head-coaching job son. And inheriting a program is recruiting, in which Briles came at Hamlin High School, Baylor’s athletic director Ian McCaw, President John Lilley, new football head He also led the Cougars to a used to watching other teams excels. Copperas Cove quarter- another 1A school, in 1984. coach Art Briles, and coaching legend stand for photos Wednes- 26-24 record, a Conference USA play during bowl season can back Robert Griffin, the nation’s Four years and a brief stay day during a press conference in the Galloway suite of Floyd Casey Stadium. championship, their first-ever be tough. But Briles said he was No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in Georgetown later, Briles Briles signed a 7-year, $1.8 million contract with the Bears Wednesday. victory over a Big 12 school and committed to changing the cul- three bowl games. ture. Please see COACH, page 6 Please see BRILES, page 7 Organizations BU students may work more come together service hours than logged to unite Baylor By Anita Pere hours of service last year, we realize the benefits of reporting Staff writer suspect that they actually per- hours. By Tessa Shockey formed up to 100,000 hours. “Student participation in ser- Reporter Student organizations con- They just failed to report all their vice programs affects the univer- tinue the strong Baylor legacy hours,” Klinger said in a recent sity accreditation, national and BUnited, a campus wide event to bring organi- of commitment to service hours e-mail to The Baylor Lariat. regional rankings, and funding zations together, will take place from 7to 9 p.m. with upcoming events such as But even the 56,413 hours opportunities including grants Friday in Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Dan- Kappa Omega Tao’s Christmas reported to student activities that in turn support further iel Student Union Center. Tree Lighting and Chi Omega last year are a sizeable improve- service programming. Without This year’s theme, One University, One Dream, Santa’s Workshop. Although ment from the 48,816.25 hours accurate reporting, our students parallels Olympic ideals of oneness and unity in 25,439 service hours have been tracked during the 2005-2006 may miss out on future improve- diversity. logged so far this fall, Karin school year. Even fewer were ments to service programming,” “We’re all different, but one common thing K l i nger, a ssoci ate d i rector of st u- reported the year before. she said. is that we are Baylor students,” Arlington senior dent activities, thinks students Steppin’ Out saw a spike in Allen senior Erin Geil, phi- Sherry Chao said. Stephanie Jeter/Lariat staff have performed more hours student attendees this fall, busy- lanthropy chair of Delta Delta “One University, One Dream is to unite us all,” than this number projects. ing 3,329 students versus 3,043 Delta, is not surprised by alle- said Chao, a public relations officer for OneBU. Katy freshman Eddie Seto and Plano senior Steven Tsai “The greatest challenge we the previous fall, further prov- gations that students are not OneBU was recently chartered as an organi- practice singing and dancing for BUnited Wednesday face regarding our service hours ing the non-submittal of hours steadfastly turning in hours. zation but has already made its mark on cam- in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student reporting is just that: reporting. since this falls logged service “Students probably don’t pus. Last year, OneBU won Best New Student Union Center where the show will be held Friday. While our students reported hours are near average. Organization of the Year, and its event, BUnited, having completed nearly 57,000 Klinger said students may not Please see SERVICE, page 9 won Best New Event. The group’s purpose is to ISSA, Heavenly Voices gospel choir and the celebrate Baylor’s cultural diversity. Asian Student Association are some of the orga- “Everything from the creation of OneBU has nizations performing. been a grassroots effort by students,” said Dr. “Each organization is bringing something dif- Frank Shushok, dean for student learning and ferent, whether it be a dance or a musical produc- Funeral services slated for senior engagement. Shushok, the adviser for OneBU, tion,” Wong said. Wong and other OneBU officers said the group was the result of student brain- screen the performances before the event. Funeral services for Hous- Small, a biochemistry north of Calvert in Robertson storming on how to unite the campus. Performances will interlock with the theme of ton senior Megan M. Small major and member of both County. Kansas City, Mo., freshman Felicia Wong said unity. Houston senior Victoria Mgbemena said have been scheduled for 3 p.m. the National Society of Col- Students who would like to BUnited will feature performances from six mul- the OneBU committee asked the organizations Friday at Jersey Village Baptist legiate Scholars and Golden talk with a counselor may call ticultural organizations that will showcase their to base their performances on what the theme Church. The church is located Key National Honor Society, the Counseling Center at 710- cultural foundation but incorporate the overall at 16518 Jersey Drive, in Jersey was killed Sunday in a three- 2467 or University Ministries theme. Please see UNITE, page 9 Village, northwest of Houston. vehicle collision on Highway 6 at 710-3517.

VOL. 107 No.47 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2007, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, November 29, 2007 Both sides of Christmas culture wars need to chill Recently a giant national evergreen trees sold around the holidays is celebrating the Protestants prefer not to sing it But nobody should be cen- chain of home improvement Christmas time called “Christ- birth of Jesus Christ, but we’ve — because it is Catholic). sured or punished for calling stores referred to its holiday mas trees” by everyone — includ- incorporated all kinds of pagan Perhaps we Christians should them “Christmas trees.” Nor trees as “family trees” instead of ing non-Christians? point and secular customs into that allow pagans and secularists to should anyone be censured or as “Christmas trees.” Don’t they know that for celebration. For secular folks, call them “family trees” or “holi- punished for calling them “fam- In response to an outcry many years bringing trees into of view the heart of the holidays is gift- day trees” while we call them ily trees.” They’re both. from mostly conservative Chris- the houses and decorating them giving, feasting, drinking and “Christmas trees.” What differ- Wise Christians will go b y d r r o g e r o l s o n tians, it changed the label back at Christmas was considered a . just having a merry old time. ence does it make? Perhaps the around this winter holiday/ to “Christmas trees.” pagan practice by conservative So, we have one holiday pagans and secularists are more Christmas season recognizing Personally, I’m bemused Christians? a “Christmas” tree? What makes season shared by at least two correct. its dual nature and not getting by both the change and the Haven’t they read Jeremiah it better or worse by labeling it a groups of people in one coun- Perhaps we Christians should too upset when our pagan and response from Christians. 10:3 that condemns cutting “family tree?” try. To whom does it really consider that a pagan and secular secular neighbors (who might Does any store really think down and decorating trees? Of course, this is all part of belong? Well, celebration of the festival overlaps with our Chris- even call themselves Christian) calling Christmas trees “family The practice began in Christian an ongoing controversy between winter solstice (e.g., by deco- tian observance of the incarna- celebrate the winter solstice and trees” is going to improve their households around the time some Christians and some sec- rating trees) goes back to pre- tion and not be too shaken by New Year’s using some of our sales or avoid an avalanche of of Martin Luther (16th centu- ularists over the nature of the Christian, pagan Europe. Santa that. We’ve adopted some of the Christian practices for celebrat- criticisms from non-Christians? ry) and most of the Protestant winter holidays that extend Claus is a vulgarization of Saint pagan and secular trappings of ing the coming of the Savior. I just can’t believe it. reformers rejected it as pagan- from Thanksgiving through Nicholas. Singing “Silent Night, that festival and they’ve adopted Dr. Roger Olson is a professor On the other hand, why do ism. New Year’s. Holy Night” is distinctly Chris- some of the Christian trappings of theology in George W. Truett Christians so desperately want Can a decorated tree really be For Christians, the heart of tian. (Although in Germany of our observance. Theological Seminary.

Editorial U.S. needs consistency in promoting democracy

There’s a seeming disconnect in suspending Pakistan’s constitution the Bush administration’s approach and instituting martial law. toward democracy. We are con- Political suppression and vio- stantly told that the spread of lence have been rampant while democracy is the administration’s calls for Musharraf to “take off overarching foreign policy goal in the uniform” and step down from the Middle East and elsewhere. his position as the commander of So when it comes to govern- the military were finally heeded ments with which the Wednesday amid mounting pres- is extremely friendly, one would sure. think democracy would seem to be President Bush chimed in with part of the equation. The fact that it his hope that Musharraf would do isn’t necessary to be a democracy to so, saying that Musharraf “believes be in good standing with the U.S. in democracy.” While a question- makes sense in foreign policy, but able statement on its own, it sent it doesn’t always turn out pretty. a subtle message to Musharraf, Especially when the ally nation is effectively saying, “OK, enough is actively suppressing democracy enough, now do the right thing, got and violating human rights. it?” This most recently happened in The administration took its own Saudi Arabia, where a 19-year-old sweet time in addressing this ongo- woman was traveling with a man ing situation — letting Musharraf who was not her relative (illegal dismiss members of the Pakistani under Islamic law in Saudi Arabia) Supreme Court and letting Mush- when both were gang raped by a arraf and the military and intelli- group of men. She was then sen- gence services play the U.S. like a tenced to receive 200 lashes and six fiddle in securing foreign aid while months in jail for violating the law. passively allowing al-Qaida and the If one of America’s other allies Taliban to regroup. had pushed a similar sentence onto A double standard exists, and one of its citizens, can you imagine the U.S. only makes it worse by the government’s outcry? preaching democratic ideals so If a woman in Canada had been ardently and then keeping silent Opinion policy All submissions become the property of The Baylor Lariat. thrown in jail and sentenced to when democracy and human rights The Lariat reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, 200 lashes after being gang raped, are violated to the extreme. The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through length, libel and style. Letters should be e-mailed to Lariat_ wouldn’t the state department call The U.S. doesn’t have to invade letters to the editor and guest columns. [email protected] or mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One Bear the action something other than every country with a political Opinions expressed in the Lariat a re not necessa r i ly t hose Place #97330, Waco, TX 76798-7330. “surprising,” as it did in this case? problem in order to send a mes- of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of Regents or Talk about understatements. sage about democracy. Sometimes the Student Publications Board. But then again, we can’t have speaking out is more than just a Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, Corrections policy anything disrupting that oil flow noble effort — it can be an effective major, graduation year, phone number and student identi- and jeopardizing our relationship means to an end. fication number. Non-student writers should include their The Baylor Lariat is committed to ensuring fair and accu- with the royal family, can we? Democracy is a goal worth address. rate reporting and will correct errors of substance on Page Then there’s Pervez Musharraf, advancing, even if we have to ver- Letters that focus on an issue affecting students or fac- 2. Corrections can be submitted to the editor by sending an the president of Pakistan, who’s bally chastise our strategic allies ulty may be considered for a guest column at the editor’s e-mail to [email protected] or by calling 254-710- received a lot of attention lately for once in a while. discretion. 4099. Soccer is world pastime and it’s time for Americans to join the tradition Christmas Day, 1914, Ger- instantaneously bridge cultural tional soccer in the U.S. is seen to Beckham’s credentials. This the Caribbean that play base- man and British troops in World divides. by some as taking globaliza- brings it back to center pitch, ball, but this can also be tied to War I played a friendly soccer and soccer reflect tion too far. Soccer in the U.S. or should we say, home plate. exportation of culture. match. differences in pastimes. Stefan sports brings to mind the proverbial Sports reflect culture, and the Millions of ardent fans are Fast forward to the 21st Szymanksi and Andrew Zim- baby boomer soccer moms, with way they are marketed reflects brought together every four century. British soldiers played balist, authors of National Pas- take white New Balances and SUVs, culture. years to revel in the sport that soccer in Afghanistan and Iraq time, named baseball as Amer- not the shrieking madness in Due to either bad publicity so many are willing to riot over. with locals, forging a bond on ica’s pastime and soccer as the b y t e s s a s h o c k e y Stamford Bridge or Old Trafford or apathy, many Americans are They are some of the most die- the pitch. world’s pastime. Baseball and stadiums. oblivious the U.S. women’s team hard fans you will ever meet. September 2007, Iraq, a football are high-scoring games everything to do with culture Soccer, as the rest of the took third place in this Septem- It is OK to do it the interna- nation in ruin, wins the Asian dependent upon special equip- and its presence around the world knows it, is slowly begin- ber’s Women’s World Cup in tional way. Differences in cul- World Cup. Soccer transcends ment. world. Soccer is inexorably ning to emerge in Major League China. Do we still remember ture can be erased on the pitch. war, culture, racial barriers and The beautiful game, as soc- intertwined to globalization. Soccer. David Beckham and his Mia Hamm? But maybe not to the tune of “I language. cer legend Pele described it, is Globalization is often coined famous Spice Girl wife boosted Contrary to popular opinion, Did it My Way.” Everywhere except America. a game of finesse, patience and “Americanization of the world.” interest in soccer. the World Cup has more view- Soccer brings peace and vio- Whipping out a Louisville calculated goals. Defense is just America has put Mickey Mouse Or interest in a celebrity. ers than the Olympics. Frank- lence, passion and intensity. slugger and baseball mitt in as important as offense. That ears on the world and taken You can read all about where lin Froer points out in his book, It gets under your skin like an Afghanistan would garner puz- is why ties result. Red-blooded McDonald’s to the four corners Beckham gets his hair done How Soccer Explains the World, incurable fever. It’s time Ameri- zled responses. Besides, bats Americans are critical of ties. of the Earth, but American foot- and watch as Victoria decorates that the World Cup is a world- ca gets with the game. and mitts are difficult to pack. Winner or loser, none of this ball has been unsuccessfully their plush Beverly Hills home. wide affair. The World Series is Tessa Shockey is a junior jour- However, tossing a soc- “tie” business. exported. Observant Americans may a one-country wonder. There are nalism major from Chiang Mai, cer ball onto a dusty lot can Disparity in game play has Introduction of interna- notice the occasional reference players from Latin America and Thailand.

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This year the senior class Student Development has for next semester for the senior gave back a little extra to the worked closely with the senior gift and to bring the student Student Activities will sponsor student body through its gift, officers in developing the senior body together. a Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair establishing an endowed schol- gift. McAllen senior Jen Kim said from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in arship fund. Wold said as recently as the the senior gift creates a sense of the Bill Daniel Student Center But the endowment scholar- last few years the senior class unity among seniors while giv- Den. For information, contact ship is poised to become a per- has opted to go with a more ing back to Baylor. [email protected]. manent tradition as each new capital project as their gift. “It’s setting a fundamental senior class contributes to it as Setting up an endowed ground for something that’s The Combined Choirs Christ- a gift. scholarship is the best method going to be much larger,” senior mas concert will take place “At this point and time and for seniors to impact students class secretary Kim said. “In at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Jones in the best interest of the senior at the university, Wold said. the long run, this could be one Concert Hall in the Glennis class gift, we will continue to “It’s a fantastic way to leave of the largest scholarships at McCrary Music Building. For grow this scholarship from a legacy behind and impact Baylor.” ticket information, call the here on out,” assistant director the lives of future students,” he She said she thinks this gift Baylor School of Music box of the Baylor Fund Marty Wold said. is more beneficial because it office at 710-3571. said. “Every class will contin- The goal is to raise $31,000, will directly help future stu- Stomp Fest registration forms ue to contribute to it and (it with $25,000 to go toward the dents who otherwise might are available in the Campus will) hopefully be (the) largest endowed scholarship and the not get the chance to receive a Programs Center in the Bill endowment scholarship.” other $6,000 to get a kiosk on higher education. Daniel Student Center and are Wold said he is excited campus to create an easy dona- “I think one of the biggest due Monday. For more infor- about the potential the gift has tion location. strengths is the long term mation, contact Molly Borg- to impact a large number of stu- Hao said about $16,000 has investment and vision,” Hao meyer at 710-4994. dents. been raised so far. said. Past projects may get torn “I hope we continue to get The endowment scholar- To submit a bear brief, e-mail down or moved over time, but more and more support from ship fund will build off itself [email protected]. Laurisa Lopez/Lariat staff the scholarship fund will be the student body and raise and increase over the years, he permanent, senior class presi- awareness of the student body said. CONTACT US ‘Tis the Season dent David Hao said. to give back to Baylor in sup- The majority of interest will “We looked at what other port,” he said. go toward the scholarship and Editor 710-4099 Orange County, Calif., junior Anthony Carillo and Fort Worth soph- schools did for t heir senior g ift,” The senior class sponsored a the remaining money will go omore Garrett Isom help prepare Wednesday for Christmas on 5th Newsroom 710-1712 Hao said. “And the majority had fundraiser, selling $5 T-shirts to back into the fund. Sports 710-6357 Street by taking poinsettias to Barfield Drawing room where Baylor endowment scholarships.” raise money for the endowment The scholarship is open to Religious Hour Choir will host the Annie Moses Band tonight at 7 p.m. Entertainment 710-7228 This is something to give fund, and has also received all students through financial Advertising 710-3407 back to all students, Hao said. donations through the Baylor aid, Hao said. Churches poised to gain from marketing By Amanda Allen “Almost 99 percent of the the advertising is done. If it’s sive but yield high visibility, Reporter time, I find a pretty strong dis- done in a tasteful way, I think it Barry said. taste with how they use market- can be inspiring.” However, if Baylor were to Marketing might seem like ing principles,” he said. If carried out the wrong way, purchase the names and infor- a buzzword meant for the busi- He said he is war y of churches he said, the church might be bet- mation of students who scored at ness world, but Christian and that get to the point of operating ter off without it. least a 1200 on the SAT, the uni- non-profit institutions benefit like a business. John Barry, vice president of versity can market more directly, from marketing also. “I teach marketing and enjoy marketing and communications, he said, which is less expensive, Universities, churches and it thoroughly, but there are said there are certain principles but much more targeted. charities have an increasing boundaries, and there should in marketing that don’t have to Barry said he thinks in the number of choices when it comes be a lot of thought put into it,” do with the budget. These can last 10 years, the nonprofit sec- to reaching their community. Blocker said. be applied to both profit and tor, including universities, has Businesses and churches may Gary Rhodes, worship pas- nonprofit based institutions. realized it’s competing. use similar marketing tactics to tor at Highland Baptist Church, “Fundamentally, the prin- “Even though they aren’t reach their target market, which said the church’s biggest form of ciples are understood – to know competing for a product, they’re is defined by the organization’s advertisement is through word your product, know your audi- competing for people who are mission, said assistant market- of mouth. Although this form ence and know how to connect making decisions about how ing professor Dr. Chris Blocker. of marketing is free, he said to them,” Barry said. to allocate their resources,” he He said as far as churches go, the church might spend thou- Barry explained how a non- said. it’s interesting to see their differ- sands of dollars on marketing profit institution would vary Whether it’s for education or ent ideologies about how they an event. from a company such as Coca- another organization, “they’re can be the best stewards of the On Dec. 9, for instance, Cola. competing for dollars you’ll give resources they’ve been given. Highland is holding a concert “At a church, you’re look- to someone,” Barry said. “In a profit world, you’d have featuring Point Of Grace, which ing for a group of people that How a university reaches stu- a different mentality,” Blocker is attracting a lot of attention. share your values,” he said. “If dents is where price variation said. Other ways they reach the com- it’s Coca-Cola, they’re going to comes in. Each time Baylor calls While businesses usually munity include newspaper arti- define their audience differently. a student or sends out informa- have an advertising budget, most cles, ads, summer camps and What you actually do to reach tion in the mail, there’s a cost T ETER S ATHOLIC TUDENT ENTER churches or nonprofit institu- vacation Bible school. out to those people is where you associated. S . P ʼ C S C tions allocate money to advertis- Rhodes said he thinks there’s see wild variation.” Barry said his department is ing as needed. a line between what’s appropri- Baylor has a wide range of constantly thinking of what will 1415 S. 9TH ST. (ACROSS FROM THE STACY RIDDLE FORUM) • (254)757-0636 Blocker said America has ate spending and what’s over- options to recruit new students, be effective and have the most WELCOMING TWO NEW PRIESTS: FR. ANTHONY ODIONG AND FR. KAREL FINK been pretty quick to market board. including billboards and maga- positive impact on a student’s Jesus. “I think it depends on how zine ads, which are very expen- experience. MASS TIMES Friday: Spanish Mass, 7:30 p.m. Musharraf quits decades-long commander post Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 9: By Munir Ahmad forward. they can better perform their coup. He will likely retain great 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 9 p.m. The Associated Press But it gave him no slack on duties.” respect among the generals, but the other key demand that he But she said her party would he w ill have to shar pen his polit- DAILY MASSES RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — A end a state of emergency that “not take any decision in haste” ical skills to stay in control. Tuesdays-Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. tearful Pervez Musharraf ended has enraged political rivals, on whether it could accept He relinquished command a four-decade military career strained his close ties with the Musharraf as head of state. Wednesday at army headquar- Wednesday, giving up his army West and cast doubt on the abil- Nawaz Sharif, another for- ters in Rawalpindi, a garrison COMMUNION SERVICE commander’s ceremonial baton ity of opposition parties to cam- mer prime minister and oppo- city near the capital, Islamabad. Mondays: 5:30 p.m. on the eve of taking an oath as paign for parliamentary elec- sition leader, again rejected He handed over his baton to his CENTER HOURS the purely civilian president of tions in January. Musharraf’s presidency, saying hand-picked successor, Gen. Pakistan. “We welcome Musharraf’s his presidential oath Thursday Ashfaq Kayani, a career officer Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. The United States, keen to decision to shed the uniform,” would have “no legitimacy.” who analysts expect to show his Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. promote democracy while keep- said former Prime Minister Musharraf’s belated retire- independence from the presi- ing Pakistan focused on fight- Benazir Bhutto, leader of one of ment as chief of the military dent. MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES ing Islamic extremism, praised the two main opposition par- denies him the authority that “This army is my life. 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Thursday, November 29, 2007 News The Baylor Lariat 5 Republicans clash 6,000 Sunnis join in CNN/YouTube security pact with debate in Florida U.S. in ‘last gateway’ By Lauren Frayer For about $275 a month — By Liz Sidoti gration dominated the questions The Associated Press nearly the salary for the typical The Associated Press submitted online and swept in Iraqi policeman — the tribes- the remainder of the Republican HAWIJA, Iraq — Nearly 6,000 men will man about 200 secu- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — field. Sunni Arab residents joined a rity checkpoints beginning Dec. Republican presidential rivals Fred Thompson took the security pact with American 7, supplementing hundreds of Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney opportunity to distinguish him- forces Wednesday in what U.S. Iraqi forces already in the area. scornfully debated immigration self from both Romney and Giu- officers described as a critical About 77,000 Iraqis nationwide, Wednesday in a provocative liani, arguing that Romney had step in plugging the remaining mostly Sunnis, have broken with CNN/YouTube debate just over supported President Bush’s plan escape routes for extremists the insurgents and joined U.S.- a month before the first votes are to provide a path to citizenship flushed from former strong- backed self-defense groups. cast. Giuliani, the front-runner in for some immigrants in the Unit- holds. Those groups have played national polls, accused Romney ed States illegally now. He took The new alliance — called a major role in the lull in vio- of employing illegal immigrants Giuliani to task for attacking the single largest single volun- lence: 648 Iraqi civilians have at his home and running a “sanc- Romney’s employment of illegal teer mobilization since the war been killed or found dead in tuary mansion.” The testy per- immigrants. began — covers the “last gate- November to date, according to sonal exchange came after Rom- “I think we’ve all had people way” for groups such as al-Qai- figures compiled by The Associ- ney said Giuliani had retained who we’ve hired who in retro- da in Iraq seeking new havens ated Press. This compares with New York’s status as a sanctuary spect was a bad decision,” he in northern Iraq, U.S. military 2,155 in May as the so-called city while he was mayor. said. officials said. “surge” of nearly 30,000 addi- Romney said it would “not be Sen. John McCain, for whom U.S. commanders have tried tional American troops gained American” to check the papers the immigration issue has proved to build a ring around insur- momentum. of workers employed by a con- particularly vexing, defended gents who fled military offen- U.S. troop deaths in Iraq tractor simply because they have his support for an unsuccessful sives launched earlier this year have also dropped sharply. So a “funny accent.” He had land- overhaul of immigration laws in the western Anbar province far this month, the military has scapers at his Belmont, Mass., that included a temporary work- and later into Baghdad and sur- reported 34 deaths, compared home who turned out to be in er program and a path to citizen- rounding areas. In many places, with 38 in October. In June, 101 the country illegally. ship. The Associated Press the U.S.-led battles were given U.S. soldiers died in Iraq. Giuliani shot back, calling “We must recognize these key help from tribal militias Village mayors and others Romney’s attitude “holier than are God’s children as well,” Republican presidential hopeful, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, — mainly Sunnis — that had who signed Wednesday's agree- thou.” McCain said. “They need our right, speaks as Republican presidential hopeful, former Massachusetts Gov. turned again al-Qaida and other ment say about 200 militants “Mitt usually criticizes people love and compassion, and I want Mitt Romney, listens, during the CNN/YouTube debate Wednesday. groups. have sought refuge in the area, when he usually has the far worse to ensure that I will enforce the Extremists have sought new about 30 miles southwest of record,” Giuliani said. borders first. But we won’t dema- footholds in northern areas once Kirkuk on the edge of northern The audience, however, booed gogue it.” Giuliani leads in national polls “I was wrong, I was effectively loyal to Saddam Hussein's Baath Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurd- Giuliani as he tried to persist in Mike Huckabee, who has also but trails Romney in early-voting pro-choice,” said Romney, who party as the U.S.-led gains have ish region. Hawija is a predomi- his criticism of Romney. The come under GOP criticism for Iowa and New Hampshire. Rom- has said he changed his stance mounted across central regions. nantly Sunni Arab cluster of confrontation came at the start some of his immigration poli- ney faces challenges from Huck- in 2004 during debates on stem But their ability to strike near villages which has long been an of an innovative CNN-YouTube cies while governor of Arkansas, abee in Iowa and from Giuliani cell research. “On abortion, I was the capital remains. insurgent flashpoint. debate that forced the candidates defended benefits he supported and McCain in New Hampshire. wrong.” A woman wearing an explo- The recently arrived mili- to confront immigration imme- for children of illegal immigrants, Thompson, in what amounted “If people are looking for sive-rigged belt blew herself up tants have waged a campaign diately, signaling the volatility including allowing children to to one of the first video attacks somebody in this country who near an American patrol near of killing and intimidation to of the issue among Republican be eligible to apply for college of the campaign, questioned the has never made a mistake ... then Baqouba, about 35 miles north- try to establish a new base, said voters. scholarships. conservative credentials of two they ought to find somebody east of Baghdad, the military Sheikh Khalaf Ali Issa, mayor of The eight Republican can- “Are we going to say kids who of his rivals in a YouTube clip. else,” he said. announced Wednesday. The Zaab village. didates encountered a range of are here illegally are going to get The video challenged Romney As the front-runner, Giuliani blast on Tuesday — a rare attack “They killed 476 of my citi- questions, including abortion, a special deal?” Romney asked. on abortion and Huckabee on faced questions about gun con- by a female suicide bomber — zens, and I will not let them con- gun control from a gun wield- Huckabee objected, saying taxes. trol, abortion and whether New wounded seven U.S. troops and tinue their killing,” Issa said. ing NRA member, and farm sub- the benefit was based on merit. “I wanted to give my bud- York taxpayers foot the bill for five Iraqis, the statement said. With the help of the new sidies from a man eating an ear “We are a better country than to dies here a little extra air time,” security he received while the The ceremony to pledge the Sunni allies, “the Hawija area of corn. They were even asked if punish children for what their Thompson said to laughter as he married mayor visited his then- 6,000 new fighters was presided will be an obstacle to militants, they believed every word in the parents did,” he said. defended the video. girlfriend, Judith Nathan, now over by dozen sheiks — each rather than a pathway for them,” Bible by a man holding the holy The most fierce exchanges For Thompson, Romney and his wife. Giuliani said he had draped in black robes trimmed said Maj. Sean Wilson, with the book, and a question on the pow- were among the candidates with Huckabee are his biggest obsta- 24-hour protection as mayor with gold braiding — who signed Army's 1st Brigade, 10th Moun- ers of the vice president from a the most at stake with only five cles toward establishing himself because of threats against him the contract on behalf of tribes- tain Division. “They're another gun-toting cartoon-version of weeks left before the first voting as the candidate of conserva- and said all costs incurred were men at a small U.S. outpost in set of eyes that we needed in this Dick Cheney. 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But even outside of current Jose Sanchez commitments, Briles’ familiar- Sinton senior ity with high school athletes and coaches will bring much- “I think it’s a good decision needed life into Baylor’s recruit- because they were known for the ing process. office that they ran the past few He was the president of the years. He’s an expert at running Texas High School Coaches’ staff. I think bringing him in is a good asset to this program and Association, the governing I think it might bring Baylor over body of all UIL-sanctioned ath- the edge so they can compete letic events. with the Big 12 schools here.” “Coach Briles will bring a much-needed connection to the Curtis Okpara (THSCA) to Baylor, and he is an Missouri City senior outstanding offensive coach,” former Baylor coach Grant Teaff said. Griffin takes the field against “I think it’s worth the risk. McKinney-Boyd High School at He’s going to hold up for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Floyd Casey us. I really prefer Single- Stadium. tary but I guess we’ll have Briles began his new era by to settle for what we can extending his thanks for two get.” Waco legends in the audience. The Associated Press He praised Dave Campbell, for- Ben Franklin mer sports-writer and publish- Dallas senior Art Briles, pictured above in a Sept. 15 contest against Tulane in New Orleans, could be bringing the er of Texas Football Magazine, as nation’s No. 3 dual-threat quarterback recruit Robert Griffin to Waco with him. well as Teaff. Lewis dances way into hearts of Baylor faithful By Selena Mejia “I help people make their to his daily routine in a new ine. He said he loves to work and working at H.E.B. in the morn- the sidelines, he said he always Reporter dreams come alive. Anytime place and even getting used to says working with Baylor athlet- ing and the football field or makes time to dance. you need me, I’ll be right here,” the family dog. The Hills played ics is what makes him happy. track in the afternoon. “The best part of game-day Although Jeff Barlow is the Lewis said. a pivotal role in guiding Lewis “I’ll be a part of this team for Lewis has also volunteered is his dancing,” assistant equip- head equipment manager for Something else separates the towards gaining his own inde- the rest of my life, until I die,” at Providence Hospital’s cardi- ment manager David Case said. the Baylor football program, he 32-year-old Lewis from the rest pendence. Lewis said. ac unit, adding to his duties at “He has a Michael Jackson dance readily acknowledges that it’s of Baylor’s equipment manag- Now living on his own, Lewis Lewis said that he doesn’t Baylor and H.E.B. style on the sidelines. Any time Clint Lewis who actually runs ers — he was born with Down remains near the Hill family. like to lose and that he typical- To make things easier for there’s music playing, he’s danc- the show. syndrome. But as his cowork- “I live in my own apartment. ly takes losing worse than the everyone, Kristin Hill taught ing.” “He runs the show behind ers all say, his disability doesn’t It’s right next door to my foster coaching staff. Lewis the city bus routes, But dancing isn’t the only the show,” he said. keep him from living his time at family, so I can stay close to Lewis makes his presence expanding his options. He piece of his artsy repertoire. Barlow said Lewis holds team Baylor to the fullest. his (coach Hill’s) family,” Clint known by saying, “Honey, I’m would ride the bus to the hos- “Almost everyone knows I meetings with the other manag- Former track coach Tom said. home,” as he walks through the pital, then to work at H.E.B and have a voice of an angel,” Lewis ers and develops a theme each Hill and his wife Kristin helped While he’s now technically door to the equipment room and then walk to the track. said. week before a game. make Clint’s dreams come true. living on his own, at least a promptly greets everyone with “It was a slow process, but he In fact, every year he sings “He really gets into it,” Bar- They opened up their home and piece of Lewis will never leave a hug. He said it’s his little joke, was on top of it,” Tom Hill said. publicly during Christmas at his low said. “He makes posters helped Clint adjust to life away the Hills. and when he says it, it always “He’s volunteered at the hos- church in Mart. each game and carries them out from his parents. Ultimately, “Clint spent a wonderful time gets the other managers’ atten- pital, working at H.E.B..... and The Baylor Alumni Associa- to the sidelines.” they helped guide him towards with us. We have a lot of funny tion. working with Baylor all at the tion recently granted Lewis hon- Clint Lewis of Mart brings the next chapter in his life. memories,” Tom Hill said. In addition to working with same time. He did great.” orary alumni status and named more than his equipment man- The transition for Clint came Hill originally brought Clint Baylor athletics, Lewis also Lewis not only loves to work, him an honorary member of the aging skills to Baylor athletics. about after his high school grad- to help out around the track to works as a bagger at H.E.B. He’s he also loves to dance. Almost B Association, which gives him His associates and friends all uation. eat up some of his spare time, worked at the grocery store for any time there’s music play- the same privileges Baylor letter- say he brings a cheery outlook In the beginning it was a size- and now he’s now a common almost 12 years and has been ing, you can find Clint danc- man receive when they return to to life and that his rosy cheeks able adjustment and a learning fixture at the track and on the recognized by H.E.B...... for his ing. Whether he’s listening to Baylor. and huge smile are contagious. process for everyone involved. sidelines of the football field. hard work by being awarded his headphones while walking “(Baylor is) all I think about,” He has a passion for doing what While the family adjusted to Life without Baylor is some- sacker of the year. from H.E.B. to the stadium, in Lewis said. “I’ll do anything to he can for others, Barlow said. living with Lewis, he adjusted thing Clint says he can’t imag- His schedule consists of the equipment room and on make (Baylor) happy.” COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS

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BRILES from page 1 took over the head coaching Briles’ coaching past vacancy at , where his legacy offi- head coach - 2003-2007 cially began. - Prior to Briles’ arrival, Ste- As head coach, Briles led the Cougars to the 2006 C-USA cham- phenville had not made the play- pionship, landing them a spot at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, offs since 1952. Briles led the Yellow Jackets into the playoffs where they lost 44-36 to South Carolina. The same year Houston just one year into his tenure. saw its first victory over a Big 12 team when the Cougars beat By 1993, the Rule native had Oklahoma State 34-25. In 2006 Houston quarterback turned a once-disastrous foot- was named C-USA player of the year and drafted by the Philadel- ball team into a state champion phia Eagles as the Cougars had the No. 6 offensive ypg (439.9) and a high school football jug- in the nation. gernaut. The Yellow Jackets repeated Under Briles’ leadership, Houston also went to the 2003 Sheraton as state champs the follow- Hawai’i Bowl, where they lost to Hawai’i 54-48 in triple overtime. ing year. By the time Briles left Stephenville in 2000 to return The Cougars were 26-24 during Briles’ tenure at Houston. to Tech as the running backs coach, he had added two more - assistant coach/RBs - 2000- state championship rings to his 2002 hand. David Poe/Lariat staff “Once you have crossed a Stephenville High School - head coach/AD - 1988-1999 couple of bridges at whatever Art Briles, left, is welcomed Wednesday by athletic director Ian McCaw, center, and President John Lilley as Baylor’s 25th head coach. Briles leaves a bowl-bound 8-4 Houston Cougars squad, his fourth bowl eligible team in five years there. university or whatever level Stephenville hadn’t made the playoffs since 1952. Under Briles, ,there is always one or more they won the state championship four times, including back to two out there to cross,” Briles AutoZone Liberty Bowl. the Bears actually won a bowl “He is a really genuine guy.” back in 1993 and 1994. The team set a national record of 8,650 said. “It’s sure fun to walk on He was named 2006 Confer- game. Jordan Lake said. “He is not yards of offense in 1998, and Briles’ record at the school was that path a lot of people haven’t ence USA Coach of the Year and “We just finished the three afraid of anything, and he is 136-29 (82 percent). walked on.” has put up an 8-4 record to lead best years in athletics we’ve ever really committed to winning.” In 2003, Briles accepted the Houston to the Texas Bowl this had, but somehow people don’t Expecting to turn Baylor into Georgetown High School - head coach/AD - 1986-1987 head coaching position at the season. see all of that,” president John an immediate national cham- University of Houston, which Now, Baylor supporters look Lilley said Wednesday. “We can pionship contender is a steep In Briles’ time at Georgetown, his first two years of varsity 5A had finished 0-11 just two years upon Briles to make the same win 10 championships, request, but Baylor fans are des- sports, the school’s record was 3-16. before. type of drastic improvements but until we win a football cham- perate for a football program in A wide receiver for the Cou- that he has made in the past for pionship, we haven’t won.” which they can take pride in. Hamlin High School - head coach/AD - 1984-1985 gars in the 1970s, Briles inher- other programs. Briles met with his new team “People are hungry. That’s ited a team that only won eight Baylor is the only school in an hour before he was intro- one of the things that attracted Hamlin made the playoffs both years Briles coached there. He left games in its previous three the Big 12 not to make it to a duced to the public as Baylor’s me to Baylor,” Briles said. “I have with a 27-1-1 record. years. bowl game since the conference newest head coach. always said, every day you are Just like he did in Stephen- formed in 1996. Judging by a pleased crowd fighting for your next meal. Sweetwater High School - assistant - 1980-1983 ville, Briles turned around an The Bears’ last bowl game and player reactions, Briles has “There are really no guaran- unsuccessful program. In 2006, appearance was in the 1994 the persona to help the Bears tees out there. Every day you Sundown High School - assistant - 1979 Briles led the Cougars to a 10-4 . You have to go become a championship caliber have to work your best and pre- record and an appearance in the back to 1992 for the last time program. pare yourself to be the best.” Pats and patsies

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coming to Baylor in Fall 2005, to see thousands of copies sold, BU gospel choir to Wright said the songs were which would provide funds for hold CD release party, inspired by personal experience the scholarship and cover the concert on Saturday and focus on being heirs of the cost of the CD’s production as covenant God made with Abra- well as future Heavenly Voices ham in Genesis. events. By Chris Stone “We’re recipients of that “We’re going to need funding Reporter promise and that same covenant to do whatever God’s calling us applies to us today,” Wright to do,” Wright said. Heavenly Voices Gospel said. Conroe junior DeAndre Choir will release its first CD, Speaking of biblical parallels, Upshaw, Heavenly Voices pub- Heirs of the Covenant, Saturday at Ronald English, academic sup- lic relations chairman, said the a CD release party and concert port adviser and the choir’s staff choir has already begun putting at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church sponsor, said he thinks many aside money for a scholarship of Woodway. of the group’s members felt like fund. The CD was recorded live in Israelites wandering in the des- “So many members of the April during the choir’s concert ert for 40 years while the CD community have poured into at Victorious Life Church. was being finished. us and this is a way we can give The album includes seven After all the hard work and back,” he said. original songs as well as two some uncertainty, Saturday’s And since the choir has grown original poems and has been in event will be like entering the from a consistent 10 to 15 mem- production since the concert. promised land, English said. bers, to around 30 members “We are super excited,” said “I’m so proud of the way these in recent years, looking ahead Dallas senior Jenn Wright, students have pulled together means recognizing the need for Heavenly Voices vice president. to do this amazing amount of additional finances. “We’re so ready for Saturday to work,” he said. In addition, English said be here.” English also said there is a although this project took an Courtesy photo Wright said it felt good to see plan to use the money earned immense amount of work, the project completed because from CD sales to set up an including returning to the stu- Members of Baylor’s Heavenly Voices gospel choir perform here and prepare to release their first album with a concert the group has been working endowed scholarship, but the dio multiple times to re-record and CD release party Saturday at First Baptist Church of Woodway. and practicing for it since long details have yet to be finalized. and master the tracks, he would before last spring’s concert. “We hope to get the CD like to see another CD made. Upshaw said. “It will probably ect is finally finished. Upshaw said. “We’re going to do “The month of April was played on radio here in Texas,” Upshaw said he thought be a little while (before another Upshaw said Saturday’s what we do best: We’re going to crazy,” she said. “We had so English said. “That would be the this project would have a great CD is made).” event will include a song sung sing.” many extra practices, and on ultimate goal and would hope- payoff and making another CD But before the group thinks partially in Spanish and a salsa Admission to the concert and top of practices we still has our fully increase demand for the would be a good idea. about taking on a new project, dance the group has been prac- release party is free and open to regular schedule.” CD.” “For a group our size, it was Heavenly Voices can breathe a ticing for. the public. CDs will be available A member of the choir since He said the choir would like a bit difficult to make it work,” sigh of relief, knowing this proj- “It’s going to be a celebration,” for purchase for $10. BU Composers, Orchestra hold concerts on campus tonight Original pieces The concert will consist of This year the piece hits a little James said Arnold B. Sher- composer gives the performers The campus orchestra will pieces by 10 different student closer to home for Variames. man, one of today’s better- a better idea of what a composi- perform, among other pieces, to highlight composers to be performed “I wrote it for my grandfather known handbell composers, tion is intended to sound like, Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto musical programs by musicians from the music who passed away this semester,” composed a piece specifically Carmack said. Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. school. Variames said. “It’s a funeral for the Baylor Bronze. “It’s always fun to play new 8, a piece also known as the Allen junior Stephen Vari- march. I found inspiration there “It’s our world premiere music because the composer “Christmas Concerto.” By Shannon Daily ames is one of the composers to get through the emotion of it tomorrow,” she said. “I’m really comes in and we get to hear The orchestra will also per- Reporter who will be featured in tonight’s all.” excited.” exactly what he had in mind.” form a piece by Baylor graduate program. The Campus Orchestra Sherman is an amazing and Carmack also said the piece Carlos Colón titled “Fantasy” on The Baylor Composers, Cam- Variames has had a piece per- and Baylor Bronze (a handbell energetic composer, James said. by Sherman is his favorite of the What Wondrous Love Is This. pus Orchestra and Baylor Bronze formed in the composers con- ensemble) will be performing “A Hinton, Okla., senior John ones they will perform. In addition to original piece, will take the stage in turns cert every semester he’s been at Kaleidoscope of Bells and Bows” Carmack agreed. The Campus Orchestra is “Spiritoso,” the Baylor Bronze tonight to entertain audiences Baylor. together at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones “(He is a) very friendly guy, made up of 29 students under will perform two more of Sher- with the products of semester- Students are encouraged to Concert Hall, also located in the and seemed really excited to be the direction of Dr. Michael man’s arrangements. long practices. have their piece performed if Glennis McCrary Music Build- rehearsing with us,” said Car- Alexander, associate professor They will also perform “Tre- The Baylor Composers con- they have them, but the perfor- ing. mack, a three-year member of of string music education. pak” from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaik- cert will take place at 9 p.m. mances aren’t required. Plano sophomore Shelley the group. “He seemed to think The 13 members of the Baylor ovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker. in the Meadows Recital Hall in “It’s pretty laid back in the James, a member of the Baylor we were a pretty impressive Bronze will be under the direc- All of the concerts to be held Glennis McCrary Music Build- composition department,” he Bronze handbell ensemble, said group.” tion of visiting assistant profes- tonight are free and open to the ing. said. this year’s concert is special. Working directly with the sor Carla David. public.

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one they normally wouldn’t.” Annual Reported Service Hours job daunting if organized prop- UNITE from page 1 Free pizza from Papa John’s SERVICE from page 1 erly. and free T-shirts are also part of 2007-08**: 25,439 Shreveport, La., junior Jor- Venezuela meant to them. the fun. know that it’s good for Baylor 2006-07: 56,413 dan Sandefur, Kappa Kappa Last year, Heavenly Voices BUnited will feature pre- for (students) to put in their ser- 2005-06: 48,816.25 Gamma service chair, clocks threatens incorporated the theme of unity approved artwork by students vice hours,” Geil said. 2004-05*: 38,316 hours for the women in her by having the audience teach in an art show relating to the As philanthropy chair, she 2003-04*: 109,315 sorority. a dance step to someone they event’s theme. Students vote by records hours for all of the 150 **This number represents hours But unlike most Greek orga- to expel didn’t know. silent auction on a favorite piece active members of her sorority. reported as of Nov. 27, 2007. nizations, her group doesn’t Unlike the Olympics, BUnit- of art, and the winner receives She called the lack of logging require a minimum amount of ed will offer fun for free. The a prize. Last year’s prize was a issue “multi-faceted,” stemming hours, such as extra sorority hours each semester. She said U.S. official fun is geared at getting students digital camera, Mgbemena said. from students not realizing the points which are necessary to she thinks the lack of a mini- to meet people outside of their Decorations will follow the importance of reporting but attend the group’s social func- mum requirement encourages social circles. To facilitate this, Olympic theme with green also from laziness and disorga- tions. members to do more service. By Edison Lopez students and faculty will receive paper mâché interlocking rings, nization. Students not involved in an Incentives may help, she The Associated Press Ziplock bags with different col- imitating the Olympic rings. Geil accounts for all mem- organization but performing believes, but may spur student ors of paper and must get all the “Last year was a huge hit. I bers’ hours in a spreadsheet to service anyway should also volunteerism for the wrong rea- CARACAS, Venezu- same color of paper. Students especially enjoyed some of the assure clarity and order. But enjoy incentives also, such as sons. Sandefur said she agreed ela — Venezuela threatened who complete this task will be artwork that students had dis- women in her sorority often for- coupons, she said. that incentives may work to Wednesday to expel a U.S. entered in a raffle to receive played,” Shushok said. “It is dif- get to inform her of their hours, Claiming hours is occa- curb the lack of reporting, but Embassy official for allegedly door prizes. ficult to attend and not want to Geil said. Also, since only eight sionally time-consuming for “you should do service from the conspiring to defeat a refer- Mgbemena, who is vice presi- attend the following year.” hours are required per semes- philanthropy chairs like Geil. heart just to make something endum championed by Presi- dent for OneBU, said last year Wong said OneBU’s goal in ter, some members don’t see the When this semester closes, she better when you leave then dent Hugo Chavez, accusing door prizes were coupons for 10 years is not to have OneBU point in reporting additional must submit non-sorority-relat- when you got there.” the diplomat of plotting to Best Buy and Chili’s Too. She because the goal of integration hours. ed hours for all of the women Students may record their sway public opinion. said the goal for the activity and and cultural understanding in Geil thinks the only way — a task that she anticipates hours online at www.baylor. The allegation comes the event itself is for students to the student body will already be to combat this is by offering will take her about three hours. edu/student_activities/organi- ahead of a fiercely contested “introduce themselves to some- accomplished. incentives for performing extra Still, she doesn’t consider the z at ion s/. referendum on reforms that would allow Chavez indefi- nite re-election and help him establish a socialist state in Venezuela. Sunday’s vote has Roberts: God forced presidential resignation Memorial generated large pro- and anti- Chavez rallies and Chavez By Justin Juozapavicius versity jet. kept the rhetoric high on The Associated Press Roberts has previously said service set Wednesday by repeating his that God told him to deny the charge that Washington is TULSA, Okla. — Richard allegations. for student plotting to kill him. Roberts told students at Oral The week the lawsuit was In Caracas, Foreign Min- Roberts University Wednesday filed, Richard Roberts said ister Nicolas Maduro showed that he did not want to resign that God told him: “We live A campus memorial service state television a document as president of the scandal- in a litigious society. Anyone will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, in that he claimed was written plagued evangelical school, can get mad and file a lawsuit remembrance of Baylor sopho- by the unnamed embassy but that he did so because God against another person wheth- more Kate Bronstein. official and was to have been insisted. er they have a legitimate case Bronstein died Nov. 14 from sent to the CIA as part of a God told him on Thanksgiv- or not. This lawsuit ... is about injuries in a one-vehicle acci- plan to help ensure that Ven- ing that he should resign the intimidation, blackmail and dent on Nov. 9 while driving ezuelans vote against the next day, Roberts told students extortion.” on Highway 6 near College proposed constitutional over- in the university’s chapel. On Wednesday, Roberts Station. haul. “Every ounce of my flesh said God told him he would The memorial service will “It’s a script from the CIA said ‘no’” to the idea, Roberts “do something supernatu- be held in The McCall Chapel to try to generate a block of said, but he prayed over the Associated Press ral for the university” if he located in the Stacy Riddle opinion among Venezuelans decision with his wife and his Richard Roberts, president and chief executive officer of Oral Roberts stepped down from the job Forum. that would give a sure victory father, Oral Roberts, and decid- University, is shown in Tulsa, Okla, in this Sept. 30, 2004, file photo. The he held at the 5,700-student Kate was a sophomore art to the ‘No’ vote,” said Maduro. ed to step down. president of Oral Roberts University who is facing accusations he misspent school since 1993. history and international stud- “We will investigate and if it’s Roberts said he wanted to university funds to support a lavish lifestyle resigned from his position Friday, On Tuesday, the founder ies double major from Houston. that way, we’ll remove this “strike out” against the people officials said. of a Christian office and edu- She was a member of Kappa person from here as a per- who were persecuting him, and cation supply store chain Delta sorority, where she served sona non grata.” considered countersuing, but minutes and was applauded A lawsuit accuses Roberts of pledged $70 million to help as special events coordinator. He did not provide more “the Lord said, ‘don’t do that,’” and cheered by students. He lav ish spending at a t ime when the university, provided it Condolences to Kate’s par- details of the alleged plot. he said. wiped away tears with a white the university faced more than passed a 90-day review of the ents, Dave and Pat Bronstein, A spokesman for the U.S. After submitting his resig- handkerchief and his hands. $50 million in debt, including school’s finances. Oklahoma may be sent in care of Aaron embassy, who declined to be nation, he said, for “first time “This has nearly destroyed taking shopping sprees, buy- City businessman Mart Green, Dabney, senior admissions named because he was not in 60 days peace came into my my family, and it’s nearly ing a stable of horses and pay- founder of the Mardel chain, counselor in Admission Servic- authorized to speak on the heart.” destroyed ORU,” Roberts ing for a daughter to travel to offered to donate $8 million es, at One Bear Place #97056. matter, said he was unaware Roberts spoke for only a few said. the Bahamas aboard the uni- immediately. of the document.

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