Phillip Phillips Headlining Mclane Traditions Rally by Reubin Turner & Paula Solis Methodist University at 6:30 P.M

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StreetThe food truck craze sweeps Eatsacross Waco By Rae Jefferson Arts & Entertainment Editor The Mix Located on the corner of University Parks and Franklin, The Mix is a mobile unit of the permanent Mix Cafe located at 803 N. Hewitt Drive. The truck offers greener and leafier options than traditional food trucks, employee and Baylor alum Alex Parnell said. The eatery’s most popular options include stuffed avocadoes and chicken salad sandwiches. “Our truck fits the healthy niche,” he said. Parnell said one of his favorite features of the truck is its large, screened service window that allows customers to see clearly into the vehicle. “Our truck is quite transparent,” he said. “People can see what’s going on with the food.” Although the mix is usually stationed on Franklin for lunch hours, the truck does occasionally travel around town for catering events and concerts, and will move near McLane Stadium on game days. Courtesy photo Follow the mix @themixstreeteats on Instagram for updates. Dave’s Burger Barn Dave’s is a quick-service truck located at University Parks and Franklin that offers traditional American cuisine such as burgers, sandwiches and hotdogs. Dave’s Burger Barn is the mobile unit of a restaurant of the same name, located at 600 Patricia. Restaurant owner Tim Quiroz said his truck’s most popular item is the cheeseburger. The truck’s appeal comes from the quality of food offered to customers, Quiroz said. “We do everything fresh,” he said. A Baylor alum, Quiroz said on Mondays and Tuesdays he offers Baylor students a $2 discount on any basket, or a side and drink combo, with a valid student I.D. Courtesy photo Follow Dave’s @DavesBurgerBarn on Twitter to find its location. Xristo’s Cafe

A fusion of Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, Xristo’s Café offers customers a taste unlike the tex-mex or barbeque establishments traditionally found in Waco. The truck is located at University Parks and Franklin, and offers a host of unique menu items including lamb burgers and avocado hummus. Owner Chris Garmon and wife Stephanie opened the truck March 7. Garmon said the fusion of cultures was the result of his and his wife’s cultural backgrounds. Customers are drawn to the eatery because Garmon offers foods made from scratch, he said. “Everything is 100 percent made here,” he said. “It’s fresh. We use an- gus beef and grass fed lamb.” Although the truck is generally stationed in the same location, Gar- mon said customers should like Xristo’s Café on Facebook for notifica- Courtesy photo tions of location changes. Like Xristo’s Café on facebook for updates. Club Sandwich Club Sandwich is located on Austin Avenue in front of Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, and offers a fresh take on Asian and Mexican cuisine. The truck features Korean dishes served in tacos and rice bowls, said owner Young Dae Moon. A Baylor alum, Moon said inspiration for the truck came during his days as a bear. Moon and his roommates desired a restaurant that offered more authentic Korean cuisine, which they felt the city lacked at the time. “Whenever I would go home, I’d bring food back with me and eat it,” he said. Moon said his truck brings a new menu to the food truck scene in Waco. “It’s something different that Waco hasn’t had before,” he said. The business opened at the end of this past semester on May 12. Moon said he is excited to see how the return of college students will impact his business, but he also appreciated the opportunity to build a relationship Courtesy photo with the Waco community over the summer. “You can’t survive on Baylor kids alone,” he said. “It gave me a chance to connect to the Waco community.” Follow Club Sandwich @sandwichd on Twitter and Instagram. Phillip Phillips headlining McLane traditions rally By Reubin Turner & Paula Solis Methodist University at 6:30 p.m. with Burchett that this story was Assistant City Editor, City Matt Burchett, director of stu- a joint effort by members of the Editor dent activities, said the decision student body and Student Ac- to bring Phillips was a joint deci- tivities and that this type of open sion between Student Activities communication guarantees results American Idol winner and and organizations such as Student students will want. mulit-platinum singer Phillip Government. However, students “With Phillip Phillips, we knew Phillips, will perform at the ina- not involved with campus organi- he would be a great choice because guaral event of McClane Stadium zation were also informally polled you want someone who is going to which the Baylor Bears will now for feedback. excite the student body.” call home. Burchett said this season in Edwards also said he believes Phillips will perform at the music entertainment will prove to Baylor’s rising profile allowed university’s annual traditions rally be an exciting one because when them to secure an artist like Phil- at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Aug. the university makes calls to acts lips for the event. 28 at the new stadium. The doors or their managers, people are ex- “I think Baylor’s profile is rig- to the free event will open at 5:30 cited to come to Baylor. ging to the extent that we now p.m. with a pep rally at 7:30 p.m. “We had students walking have more opportunities to bring Fireworks over the Brazos Riv- around the SUB and other eating acts to campus, not just McLane, er will conclude the event. areas just asking student to of- that will be exciting for our stu- According to a press release by fer their opinion about who they dents,” said Edwards. the University, the event is meant would like to see,” Burchett said. Courtesy photo to kickoff the upcoming football Dominic Edwards, student American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will perform at McLane Stadium for Baylor’s annual traditions rally at 8:15 season. The first game will be held body president, said he agreed Thursday. Sunday, Aug. 30 against Southern The Baylor Lariat B2 MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 A&E Review Freshii is open for business in SUB By Hayley Leonard it is similar to Subway in its transparency. then as a whole, I realized there was not a lot of Contributor Because of the fresh, new feel of the place I flavor to be found. would rate the atmosphere 3 forks. The colors of the burrito had a nice contrast Freshii is a new healthy eating franchise that The staff was courteous enough, however between the green of the wrap, the red of the promotes the motto “Eat. Energize.” Now open what I ordered and what I received did not onions and the white quinoa and cabbage, but in the Student Union Building at Baylor, the eat- match. the taste was bland. Carlye Thornton | Lariat Photo Editor ery originally opened its first location in Toron- The red onions were still there and ingredi- Also, adding the chicken caused my total to Freshii is now open in the Student Union Building. to, Canada. The company aims to help people ents that were listed in the burrito’s description, be about $9, which seemed a bit overpriced con- live healthier and longer lives through its fresh such as the salsa, pico de gallo and avocado, sidering the size of the burrito. and nutritious meal options that include salads were missing. Because of the lack of flavor in an otherwise and wraps, burritos, soups, juices, smoothies, Seeing how my order turned out was some- brightly colored, yet somewhat expensive wrap, frozen yogurt and a number of breakfast foods. what disappointing considering there were I would rate the food 2 forks. The most popular food options are the Baja maybe five people ahead of me. Taking an average of the three scores for at- and Bangkok burritos. It makes me wonder how the staff will han- mosphere, service, food the overall forks score I opted for the Baja burrito since it had a gold dle the lunch-time rush once school begins. for Freshii is 2.5. star, indicating it was the most popular burrito. Because of these factors, I would rate the ser- Would I go back to Freshii? Perhaps, but I I added chicken as a protein source and or- vice 2.5 forks. would try a different option. dered my burrito with a collard green wrap and Finally, we get to the food. As I mentioned Would I recommend Freshii to a friend no red onions. previously, my food had its mistakes, but I knew based on this experience? Probably not. The atmosphere was very crisp and sleek, I could overlook that fault if the food was tasty. Is Freshii comparable to the other staple with Freshii’s green and white color scheme and Because of the onions, I had to pick apart places in the SUB? That’s for you to decide. silver stations behind the counter. the green wrap about half way through eating it. Carlye Thornton | Lariat Photo Editor The food is visible while you are ordering, so Tasting each of the components separately and The serving line at Freshii has a variety of toppings to choose from.

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By Laura Moss less than a week, according to Mother Nature Network Mood. On Tinder, users swipe right Users of the matchmaking on photos of other users they app Tinder have a greater chance like. If both users swipe right, a of finding puppy love now that match is made and they can text shelter dogs have made their way each other within the app. to the dating app. When a user swipes on a Ten dogs from Social Tees pooch’s profile, they get a mes- Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter sage from the animal shelter in New York, now have Tinder with information about adopting dating profiles. the dog. Those not interested in Interns at the Bartle Bogle long-term canine companion- Hegarty advertising agency came ship can opt to walk shelter dogs up with the idea as a way to in- or even foster them. crease pet adoptions. The team behind the doggy “People strictly go to Tinder dating profiles didn’t collaborate to find love, go there to find -re with Tinder on the project, but lationships and companionship,” Tinder hasn’t removed the pro- intern Alexis Mood told Ad files. Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer Week. “These dogs have some- Pet matchmaking isn’t new to Baylor President and Chancellor Ken Starr participates in the Ice Bucket Challenge on Move-In Day 2014. The challenge was created to raise aware- thing to give.” smartphones. BarkBuddy is an ness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research. To date, nearly $42 million has been raised to support research for the disease. When the dogs’ profiles were app similar to Tinder except it posted on the matchmaking app, matches people with adoptable they received 2,700 matches in dogs in their area. ALS Challenge freezes top officials

By Darlene Superville attacks nerve cells and can lead to self at her family’s Massachusetts The State Department has Associated Press complete paralysis and death. Av- estate, knowing that the president banned participation by U.S. am- erage life expectancy is two to five would be nearby on vacation. bassadors and other high-profile The ice bucket may stop with years after diagnosis, according to Obama participated finan- foreign service officers. Depart- Obama, but Baylor President and the ALS Association. cially by donating an undisclosed ment lawyers say participation Chancellor Ken Starr accepted the The challenge calls on people sum, the White House said. would violate federal ethics rules challenge to help support Amyo- to post videos on social media of “This is all about awareness. barring officials from using public trophic Lateral Sclerosis. themselves dumping a bucket of We appreciate him donating office for private gain “no matter Starr participated in the chal- ice water on their heads — or hav- to the cause,” ALS Association how worthy the cause,” according lenge during Move2BU last thurs- ing someone else handle the chilly spokeswoman Carrie Munk said. to an unclassified cable sent ear- day. chore. They also have to publicly Singer Justin Bieber also lier this week that was obtained Instead of pouring cold water name others to do the same thing nominated Obama to take the Thursday by The Associated Press. over his head, however, President within 24 hours or donate $100 to challenge, which has been a boon Vice President Joe Biden also Barack Obama has poured it on the ALS Association. Many people to the advocacy group. The asso- donated an undisclosed amount the idea of becoming the highest- do both. ciation said it had received $41.8 to the cause, his office said Thurs- profile participant of the ice buck- Other well-known partici- million in donations as of Thurs- day, after he was challenged by et challenge, a dare sweeping the pants include former President day, compared with $2.1 million actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who nation that has raised nearly $42 George W. Bush, New Jersey Gov. between July 29 and Aug. 21 last plays a U.S. vice president on the million to support research into Chris Christie and Ethel Kennedy. year. HBO TV series “Veep.” Lou Gehrig’s disease. The 86-year-old Kennedy family Obama isn’t the only U.S. gov- The Baylor Lariat contributed MCT The disease, also called amyo- matriarch tagged Obama to par- ernment official who is unlikely to reporting. Users of the dating app Tinder looking for puppy love, can now help trophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, ticipate after recently dousing her- participate. shelter dogs find a home. The Baylor Lariat B4 MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 A&E On a new grind Common Grounds is finding its place on the other side of I-35 in a portable trailer unit

Carlye Thornton | Lariat photo editor The popular coffee shop and hangout spot, Common Grounds, is opening a new location in Downtown Waco, located on Franklin Avenue and South Six Street. The food trailer will offer a similar menu as the on-campus coffee shop, with the exception of frozen coffee drinks and smoothies, placing an emphasis on espresso and good pour-over coffee.

By Rae Jefferson manager Josh Kulak. “There are two reasons for that,” “We’re really looking forward said she likes the idea of Waco be- been,” Kulak said. “It’s not some- A&E Editor Kulak said Common Grounds he said. “One – space, and two – we to all the students being back to see coming more central to Common thing that’s super easy to move was hoping to offer customers on do want to focus more on the cof- what that does to it,” he said. Grounds culture. every Saturday to the farmer’s the downtown-side of I-35 ac- fee in the Container. We want to The Container can be used for “It allows it to not just be a Bay- market, but we are looking to get a Caffeine addicts and music cess to Common Grounds coffee try to push good espresso and good reasons beyond just selling prod- lor thing,” she said. “It bursts the presence back at the farmer’s mar- junkies who have developed a love without the hassle of going under pour-over coffee.” ucts. Baylor bubble. Even though there’s ket in the next few months, if only for all things Common Grounds the freeway. However, the location Waco sophomore Erin Co- “We want to use it as a train- no seating or the atmosphere of the selling kombucha and our black will be pleased to know the cof- could change in the future. peland said she began visiting ing space for our baristas in a con- Baylor CG, it’s just nice to have it and blue coffee.” fee shop has found new roots on “We’re currently stationed the Container when she worked trolled environment,” he said. t h e re .” In the end, Kulak said he hopes the other side of the highway. The downtown, but that’s just our tem- downtown during the summer. Kulak said the new location al- The owners of Common to see the business continue to ex- quintessentially hipster chain is porary permanent location,” Kulak The missing menu options have a lows the coffee shop to reach a new Grounds hope to try out other pand beyond the Baylor campus jumping on the food truck band- said. negative impact on her visits. market. areas of town in the future, Kulak and into the surrounding Waco wagon with a trailer unit called Customers can expect to find “I definitely think they have “People come into the Contain- said. There are even talks of regain- communities. the CG Container stationed at 6th all of the same products offered at enough on their menu,” she said. er and didn’t even know that this ing a presence at the farmers mar- “We want to see Common Street and Franklin. the permanent Common Grounds “It’s reasonable for that location. place existed,” he said, referring to ket, although it will most likely oc- Grounds thrive in multiple loca- Although the unit is not driv- location, with the exception of fro- Most people in that area would the original location near campus. cur without the movable unit. tions in Waco,” he said. “We have a able like a food truck, it can be zen coffee drinks, smoothies and probably just want a cup of coffee.” “We’re reaching a different clien- “As we’ve worked with this, great relationship with Baylor, but hitched to a vehicle and towed to a few of the candy bar flavored Kulak said the new location has tele.” we’ve realized it’s not quite as mo- it’s bigger than Baylor. It’s a Waco other areas of town, said Container drinks, Kulak said. fared well since it opened. A native Wacoan, Copeland bile as we would’ve liked it to have thing.”

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Associated Collegiate Press 2014 yearbooks mailing soon! The Baylor Lariat MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 B5 A&E The Baylor Lariat B6 MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 A&E Local steakhouse beefs up dinner menu By Rae Jefferson us, it’s a great value.” Arts & Entertainment Editor Although new items are being offered on the Diamondback’s menu, Kornman said the existing menu features items customers Waco fine dining is even finer, thanks to a host of renovations have loved since the restaurant opened. and new menu items rolled out by DiamondBack’s steakhouse. “Everything’s made from scratch here,” Kornman said. “If you The restaurant, which is located at the Riversquare Center near saw the sheer number of ingredients in the back of the house – it’s Ninfa’s and Spice Village, is a popular high-end establishment in mind boggling.” the Waco community, and is often the site of wedding parties and Kornman said at one point he made the mistake of removing corporate gatherings. staple items like the chocolate sack dessert off the menu, but quickly DiamondBack’s proprietor Michael Kornman said the restaurant reversed the decision because he wanted to keep his customers underwent a “soft remodel” to make the dining experience more happy. enjoyable for customers. “Some of them were fairly close to becoming physically violent,” The restaurant’s newest appetizers are the sesame-seared tuna he said jokingly. tostada and the chophouse onion ring tower, served with a side of Kornman said Diamondback’s newest items are currently ranch and ketchup. The tenderloin trio, chicken-fried venison and available for the public to purchase. slow-braised short rib with fresh pasta are the three newest entrée dishes to grace the menu. Recent changes to the restaurant go beyond the menu and also include new artwork framed with reclaimed wood and light fixtures made from repurposed chicken feeders, Kornman said. Black and white photographs from local artist Lauren Logan hang high on the walls above patrons’ heads in the main dining area. “She took some great photos of the landscape around Waco and outside Austin,” he said. “We’re really excited about the redecoration APPETIZERS: – it was a pretty big project.” 1 Sesame-Seared Tuna Tostada Kornman said he has also opened a new banquet hall next Ponzu, Wasabi Cream, door to DiamondBack’s that is being marketed separately from the DiamondBack’s Steakhouse recently underwent a series of Coconut Curry traditional DiamondBack’s name. The hall is located in the space renovations and additions to their menu, making this already & once occupied by Gratziano’s, an Italian restaurant that was also recommended establishment even more popular and welcoming. 5 Chophouse Onion Ring Tower owned by Kornman. Colossal Onions, Hand-Dipped The banquet hall, called The Hall at Riversquare Center, seats up Unlike other Diamondback’s banquet rooms that charge a room and Golden-Fried to 250 people for as low as $20 per person, which is less than some fee on top of dining fees, the hall will not charge a room usage fee. meals from the DiamondBack’s menu. The hall features in-house catering because it provides a better value ENTRÉES: “We’re really excited about the hall,” Kornman said. “We wanted to customers, Kornman said. Tenderloin Trio to make this a little more approachable and affordable.” “What you get for what you’d pay to have a cater come in – it’s Bernaise, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Red Wine Demi Glace, not very good,” he said. “If you’ve got a big party and you come to Garlic Mashed Potatoes & 2 Chicken Parmesan 1 2 4 5 Herbed Tomato Sauce, Smoked Mozzarella & 3 Chicken-Fried Venison Colorado Venison, Green Peppercorn Brandy Sauce, Cream Spinach Enchilada & Slow-Braised Short Rib with Fresh Pasta 3 Short Rib Braised, Overnight, Served over a Bed of Pappardelle

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By Rae Jefferson at affordable prices, and seems to future. A&E Editor have succeeded so far, manager “I may stop by the Charlotte Rochelle Harrison said. Russe in the Richland Mall if I’m Baylor’s shopaholics between “I feel that our customers are looking for a specific low priced ages 15 and 35 are now free to pe- satisfied with the store,” she said. item, or just need something ruse the treasures of a new Waco “We definitely contribute to their quickly.” store – Charlotte Russe. happiness when they leave.” Menning said the mall might The newest addition to the ren- Missouri City junior Maryann continue to expand.“We’re talking ovations being made to Richland Wanjau said she supports the de- to a lot of different potential retail- Mall, Charlotte Russe targets teen- cision to bring Charlotte Russe to ers, but we never disclose a deal age girls and young women with Waco.“They’ll definitely get cus- until it’s finished,” she said. apparel and accessories that are tomers who are also Baylor stu- Current mall renovations “soft, fluid and feminine,” accord- dents,” she said. should be completed by Nov. 7, ing to the store’s online directory. Despite the store’s claim to ca- Menning said. The store is open from 10 a.m. to ter to young adults, Wanjau said Changes include new flooring, 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, she feels the store does not always lighting, paint and lounge furni- and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. target college-aged women. ture, as well as remodeled entranc- Kandice Menning, Richland “Charlotte Russe sometimes ca- es. Mall’s general manager, said the ters more so to pre-teen or teenage “Our last renovations were in decision to bring in Charlotte customers, but I can still find some 1996,” she said. “We’re doing a lot Russe was natural. items that I like,” she said. “Their of updates. It’s part of what’s in “They’re just a hot retailer right shoes are also very cute and well fashion in Waco right now. There’s now with our demographic,” she priced.” a lot of new building, a lot of new said. “Our store has been received Wanjau said although she usu- construction, a lot of activity go- very well.” ally shops online, she could see ing on. I think our renovations are Photo Illustration | Kevin Freeman, Lariat Photographer The store seeks to offer fashion herself at Charlotte Russe in the coming at the right time.” Charlotte Russe is one of the latest addtions to Richland Mall, which is currently undergoing renovations to be completed by Nov. 7. Unpredictable Emmy season in store for viewers

By Neal Justin an emotional tribute to the late Robin Wil- date rape. But it is TV’s most daring and Nominees: Don Cheadle, “House of “Good Wife” for best drama. The backlash Star Tribune (Minneapolis) liams and more high-profile contests fea- innovative series, the kind of out-on-a- Lies”; Louis C.K., “Louie”; Ricky Gervais, will work in Margulies’ favor. turing some of Hollywood’s biggest names. limb effort that needs support. “Derek”; Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes”; Wil- Should win: Caplan, formerly known In what’s shaping up to be one of the Here’s a cheat sheet: Best TV movie liam H. Macy, “Shameless”; Jim Parsons, for her comedic chops, proved to be a mas- wildest, most unpredictable Emmy Awards Best drama Nominees: “Killing Kennedy,” “Mu- “The Big Bang Theory.” ter of another domain. presentations in years, there is only one Nominees: “Breaking Bad,” “Downton hammad Ali’s Greatest Fight,” “The Nor- Will win: This category has featured Best actor, drama slam-dunk guarantee: “Fargo” will not go Abbey,” “Game of Thrones,” “House of mal Heart,” “The Trip to Bountiful,” “Sher- upsets in recent years, with improbable Nominees: Bryan Cranston, “Breaking home empty-handed. Cards,” “Mad Men,” “True Detective.” lock: His Last Vow.” wins for Jeff Daniels and Kyle Chandler, Bad”; Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”; Jeff Daniels, The Minnesota-set project is a heavy fa- Will and should win: It’s good to be Will and should win: The emotionally but the safe money is on Parsons picking “The Newsroom”; Matthew McConaughey vorite Monday to be named best TV mini- “Bad.” It had only eight episodes _ but wrenching “The Normal Heart,” about the up his fourth Emmy. and Woody Harrelson, “True Detective”; series, skirting competition from “True a short run didn’t stop the series from early years of AIDS in America, is catnip Should win: Gervais showed surprising Kevin Spacey, “House of Cards.” Detective,” which opted to compete in the “Heisenberging” its rivals last year. in Hollywood. range by putting aside his caustic persona Will win: Toughest call of the night drama category. The only minor scare for Best comedy Best actress, comedy and playing a sympathetic nursing-home with everyone but Harrelson having a se- “Fargo” is “American Horror Story: Co- Nominees: “The Big Bang Theory,” Nominees: Lena Dunham, “Girls”; Edie employee. How sweet it is. rious shot. We’ll give a slight edge to Mc- ven,” which lacked the spookiness of past “Louie,” “Modern Family,” “Orange Is the Falco, “Nurse Jackie”; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Best actress, drama Conaughey, who may still have one more seasons. New Black,” “Silicon Valley,” “Veep.” “Veep”; Melissa McCarthy, “Mike and Nominees: Claire Danes, “Homeland”; “Alright, alright, alright” in him. “Fargo” might even collect the most Will win: “Modern” love may be harder Molly”; Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recre- Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife”; Should win: Yes, Cranston has won victories of any show, especially if out-of- to come by this year, but there should be ation”; Taylor Schilling, “Orange Is the Robin Wright, “House of Cards”; Kerry three times, but it’s impossible to think nowhere Allison Tolman can upset heavy- enough for the series to tie “Frasier” with New Black.” Washington, “Scandal”; Michelle Dockery, about sharing the wealth after seeing his weights Julia Roberts and Kathy Bates in five wins in a row. Will and should win: The orchestra “Downton Abbey”; Lizzy Caplan, “Masters explosive performance in “Bad’s” final epi- the supporting-actress race. Should win: Some believe “Louie” has should have the Beatles’ “Julia” down pat of Sex.” sodes. But miniseries accolades will almost gotten too dark, especially when the lead for the actress’ fifth victory march. Will win: Wright was the front-runner certainly take a back seat to what should be character appeared to be on the brink of Best actor, comedy here _ until voters neglected to nominate The Baylor Lariat B8 MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 A&E Tejano musician to perform, return to fan base in Waco By Rae Jefferson Arts & Entertainment Editor

Known for its upbeat rhythms and brass instruments, Tejano music has long been a staple of Texan culture. Popular among Hispanic communities, the art form reflecting the fusion of Mexican and American cultures will be celebrated in Waco at the Pre-Labor Day Tejano Explosion Concert. The event, hosted by Waco Missions Club, is scheduled from 7 p.m. to midnight Sunday at 3316 J J Flewellen Road and will feature popular Tejano musician Ruben Ramos. Musician Raulito Navaira will be featured as a special guest. Tickets are $12 each. “It’s especially for people who love Tejano music and who love music made by Ruben,” Frank DeLeon, the club’s activity promotions chairman said. The festival will be held on a 12-acre plot of land normally used by Waco Missions Club. The site, which borders the Brazos River, includes a stage for concerts, a playground area and baseball field. DeLeon said the group was started in 1956 as part of a baseball team at Saint Francis on the Brazos, a local church in Waco. “In ’57 we reorganized as an independent group and have been going ever since,” he said. Waco Missions Club is a local organization focused on building up the community, DeLeon said. The “vol- unteer-driven” club has held events such as Easter-egg hunts, meals and fundraisers for members of the community, he said. Courtesy Art “We just had an event on memorial day to honor Ruben Ramos is a popular musician. He will perform at service men,” DeLeon said. “We do a lot for the com- the Pre-Labor Day Tejanp Explosion Concert. Courtesy Art munity.” In this April 5 file photo, singer Miley Cyrus performs at the Barclays Center in New York. The Dominican The club also desires to celebrate Hispanic culture, Ramos does not perform rock ‘n’ roll because he Republic government commission that oversees public performances says it is banning a Sept. 13 con- DeLeon said. does not think it would be received as eagerly as his cert by Miley Cyrus on morality grounds. The commission said, it took the action because Cyrus often “We’re trying to reach the Hispanic students here at Tejano performances. “undertakes acts that go against morals and customs, which are punishable by Dominican law.” Baylor,” he said. “I’ve got to give the public what they want,” he said. DeLeon said Ramos’ performance is eagerly await- “I cannot just go play the music that I want to play. I’ve ed. got to play what the public wants. If I do, then I’ll have “He’s a Tejano legend,” he said. “He’s a great en- gigs – a place to play.” tertainer, and he’s won a lot of Tejano music awards.” Waco is not new territory for Ramos. His first performance in the city was in 1973. Dominican Republic DeLeon said Tejano music inspires him in a way other genres cannot. Ramos said he decided to play at the Pre-Labor Day “Tejano music hits me in the heart because of the Tejano Explosion Concert because he has a strong fol- rhythm and the sound and the words,” he said. “Ruben’s lowing in the city. sound is unique because there aren’t many bands these “I have a lot of friends in Waco,” he said. “It’s al- bans Miley Cyrus show days that have a horn section.” ways a great time and performance.” Ramos, who lives in Austin, first performed at the Ramos said although he is getting older, he does not Associated Press have intentions of putting his career behind him any- age of 17. Growing up in a musical family inspired his Some critics have declared Cyrus’ onstage time soon. 53-year-long career, he said. The Dominican Republic government com- antics, including twerking and crotch-grabbing, “Thank God that I still have the energy and desire “It’s in the blood,” he said. “My whole family is mission that oversees public performances is as vulgar. to keep on going,” he said. “I have a couple of friends I musicians. My sisters, my brothers, all my cousins – banning a Sept. 13 concert by Miley Cyrus on A representative for Cyrus did not immedi- went to school with, and they tell me I’m too old to be everyone.” morality grounds. ately respond to a request for comment. Concert on stage, but I’m enjoying myself. It’s still fun.” Although he performs Tejano music, Ramos said it The commission said in a statement Thursday organizers in the Dominican Republic did not DeLeon said he hopes attendees leave the festival is not necessarily his favorite genre. that it took the action because Cyrus often “un- comment on the ban. happy and pleased with the performances. “I wouldn’t say that I enjoy Tejano more than other dertakes acts that go against morals and customs, The commission in the past has banned songs “People are looking for an event they can go to,” he genres,” he said. “My first language, as far as music, which are punishable by Dominican law.” it considers vulgar from the airwaves, including said. “They’re looking for a place where they can enjoy was English – rock ‘n’ roll, James Brown, Ray Charles. Tickets ranging from $27 to $370 for the con- some by Calle 13 of Puerto Rico. themselves with their families.” But I love both of them.” cert in the capital have been on sale since July.

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By Rae Jefferson House of Heroes is a deviation from the cert. A&E Editor kinds of acts Common Grounds manage- “Our number one goal is for every show ment usually books, Torregrossa said. at Common Grounds to be a great show,” Music fans and coffee lovers, rejoice – the “It’s kind of a different feel than what we Torregrossa said. “We just hope they enjoy first live show of the semester at Common have a lot of the time,” she said. “We always it, they have a great time and that the music Grounds will headline Ohio band House of have fun switching it up.” is great.” Heroes and feature Chiefly Palomino. The Torregrossa said she understands cus- show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, and tomers who enjoy genres of music outside tickets may be purchased online or at the the coffee shop’s more folky or indie selec- Day: Saturday coffee shop for $5 each. tions. Time: 8 p.m. Venue manager Taylor Torregrossa said “I know I’m a way bigger fan of rock mu- Tickets: Online this will be the band’s second time to play at sic, so I’m always excited when we get rock Common Grounds. bands in,” she said. or at Common Grounds “They were here just about a year ago,” In the end, Torregrossa said she hopes Price: $5 each she said. “It was just a really great show.” guests have a good exwperience at the con-

Vegas Buffet Restaurant Review

By Jaja Chen chicken nuggets, french fries, Contributor buffalo wings and roast beef. Dessert options include fruit, As a lover of all foods nuts, cookies, ice cream, cake, Asian, it is often disappointing pudding and gelatin. to return to Waco from the For the late night dinner summer to limited Asian eaters, Vegas Buffet is open restaurant options. However, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday this past summer, I was excited through Thursday, 11 a.m. to to see a new restaurant called 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Vegas Buffet open near Michael’s and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on on 505 N. Valley Mills in the Sundays. For $10.99 ($11.99 on Westview Village shopping weekends) per adult, there is a area. At first, I did not realize no better Asian buffet option in that Vegas Buffet was an Asian Waco. I suggest trying out Vegas restaurant. I was pleasantly Buffet if you are looking for surprised, however, to see warm an array of options and desire lighting and Asian decor when to venture out of your usual walking through their doors. restaurants. Overall, I rate Vegas The venue of Vegas Buffet Buffet with 3.5 out of 5 stars is spacious and open-aired, for the selection and quality of providing plenty of space for food, along with venue itself. groups and families. I doubt Shout-out to Vegas Buffet for there will ever be issues with expanding Asian options in seating and space. Another perk Waco. Next thing Waco needs is of bringing groups to Vegas a Japanese Sushi Bar. Buffet is their large selection of food. I recommend trying the in-house sushi and sashimi bar, along with the Mongolian grill. Food The Mongolian grill options are fresh, and the teriyaki sauce is delicious. Mix the teriyaki sauce and garlic sauce for a tasty beef marinade. Try the salmon sashimi on rice and Ambiance wakame seaweed salad with a little wasabi and pickled ginger on the side for a glimpse of Ambiance 4/5 Japanese cuisine! Other food highlights are Overall 3.5/5 the hot and sour soup and Overall seafood options, which include Service 3/5 cocktail shrimp, salmon, crayfish and oysters. Crab legs are also available on the weekends during dinnertime. Some unique menu options are Service fried frog legs – which taste like chicken - and kimchi. For the less adventurous, Vegas Buffet offers comfort foods such as The Baylor Lariat B10 MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 A&E Greek archaeology site sparks intense interest By Nicholas Paphitis rich treasures or the bones of an an- lintel just under the barrel-vaulted and Costat Kantouris cient celebrity. roof. Underneath lies the doorway, Associated Press Alexander inherited the throne of still covered in earth, with traces of Macedonia, in northern Greece, from painted plaster decoration. Archaeologists excavating a large where he set off to conquer a vast “It’s astonishing, the biggest tomb burial mound in northern Greece that empire reaching India. He died in we have found in Greece so far,” said has captivated the public’s imagina- 323 B.C. at age 33 and was buried in archaeologist Chryssoula Paliadelli, tion have asked politicians and oth- Egypt — although the precise loca- an expert on the period who is not in- ers seeking guided tours of the site to tion of his grave is one of the endur- volved in the excavation. “It clearly leave them in peace. ing mysteries of archaeology. shows the wealth that allowed con- The Culture Ministry appealed Greek Prime Minister Antonis struction of what was, at the time, a Thursday for “understanding” while Samaras has already visited the Am- hugely costly monument.” the Amphipolis excavation proceeds. phipolis excavation and state TV But the tomb may well have been The partially uncovered tomb daily leads news bulletins with incre- looted hundreds and hundreds of from the end of Greek warrior-king mental developments about the dig. years ago. Alexander the Great’s reign, which So far, archaeologists have un- Part of a stone wall that blocked was found inside the mound, has covered part of the late 4th-century off the subterranean entrance is miss- sparked intense media interest amid B.C. tomb’s entrance, which has two ing, while the sphinxes — originally wild speculation that it may contain large marble sphinxes placed on a two meters (6 feet) high — lack heads and wings. Near the sphinxes, excavators have found fragments of a large marble lion that originally capped the mound, which indicates the site was severely damaged and dug up in later antiquity. Nobody knows yet who the mound was built for. Alexander’s mother, widow, son, brother and sister-in-law were all murdered in separate attacks in the Amphipolis area during the brutal power struggles that followed his death. However, Macedonian royals were traditionally buried at Aegae, further to the west, where rich, un- plundered graves excavated in the late 1970s have been identified as those of Alexander’s father, Philip II, and a slain son. Older research has tentatively linked the lion statue, which was removed during Roman times and discovered a century ago some 5 kilometers (3 miles) away, with Laom- edon, one of Alexander’s military commanders; his admiral, Nearchos, was a citizen of Amphipolis.

Associated Press “It’s all speculation until we see A worker uses a crane remove one of the large stone blocks from a wall origi- the inside (of the tomb)” said Mich- Associated Press nally sealing the entrance to an ancient tomb under excavation at Amphipolis in alis Tiverios, a professor of archae- This 4th century BC marble Lion of Amphipolis, some 5 kilometers from a large funeral mound is currently northern Greece. Archaeologists excavating the large grave mound on Thurs- ology at the University of Thessa- under excavation by Greek archaeologists that Prime Minister Antonis Samaras visited Aug. 1. Excavators day asked politicians and others seeking guided tours of the site to leave them loniki. of the mound, which is believed to contain a significant grave dating to the end of Alexander the Great’s in peace until the dig is completed. The partially uncovered tomb, from the end The excavation is expected to last reign, believe this lion originally formed part of a tomb monument that crowned the artificial hill. In the past, of Greek warrior-king Alexander the Great’s reign, has captivated the public at least another few weeks. the lion, that was discovered a century ago, has been associated with Laomedon of Mytilene, one of Alex- imagination, fueling wild speculation that it may contain rich treasure and the ander’s military commanders who, after the king’s death in 323 B.C., became governor of Syria. bones of an ancient celebrity.

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baylorfocusmagazine.com The Baylor Lariat MONDAY | AUGUST 25, 2014 B11 A&E Oregon man scrabbles to victory, cash prize By Carolyn Thompson playing catch-up right to the end.” ished a surprising 16th. sound. Associated Press Li had the letters to play an ob- “All these younger players are The winning board contained scure but potentially high-scoring avid online players,” said Will the words florigen, trooz, venerate, BUFFALO, N.Y. — Conrad word but didn’t see it, creating a Anderson, 29, trying to explain contuse and barf. Bassett-Bouchard started his buzz among experienced onlook- the success of the tournament’s Bassett-Bouchard said his win championship Scrabble game ers. 20-somethings at an old-fashioned seemed imminent when Li played Wednesday with the word “zilch” “He’s going to be kicking him- board game. “jug,” giving him room on the and finished with the opposite — self for missing ‘gramarye,’” tour- “These guys have all played board to spell “docents” and pull the $10,000 prize and the title of nament director John Chew said thousands of games on the Internet further ahead. national Scrabble champion. after the play. to hone their skills and meet each “From that point on,” he said, The 24-year-old player, from Chew, co-president of the other before they’ve ever met in “it was going to be pretty hard for Portland, Oregon, beat 29-year-old North American Scrabble Players person,” said Anderson, of Croton- me to lose.” Jason Li, of Montreal, in the final Association, the event’s sponsor, on-Hudson, who finished fifth in The tournament began days af- round of the five-day 25th National called Li’s presence in the final Buffalo after placing third last year. ter the announcement that 5,000 Scrabble Championships played at round the biggest surprise in the The final game saw Bassett- new words had been added to the Buffalo Niagara Convention tournament, which saw an emerg- Bouchard and Li at a white-linen- “The Official Scrabble Players Dic- Center. ing group of younger players edge draped table while a tournament tionary,” but players won’t be able Bassett-Bouchard, the tourna- out the old guard. representative live-tweeted their to use those entries — including ment’s second seed, said he knew Six of the top 10 finishers are every move. much-anticipated two-letter words luck was with him when he drew in their 20s, and one, Mack Meller, Although it was just one of doz- da, gi and po, along with selfie, a wild-card blank tile and an “s’’ on from Bedford, is 14. ens of games taking place inside hashtag and bromance — until af- his first seven-tile rack. He led for Tournament favorite and five- the cavernous meeting room, the ter this year’s championship. most of the match, winning by a time champion Nigel Richards, 47, muffled clattering of tiles as players The 25th National Scrabble Associated Press Conrad Bassett-Bouchard of Portland, national Scrabble champion, draws score of 477-350. described by one competitor as the shook and drew from cloth draw- Championships drew 525 players a game piece during the 25th National Scrabble Championship. Li, the 18th seed, said, “I was Michael Jordan of the game, fin- string bags was virtually the only from 11 countries. Art project comes to life in London By Sylvia Hui ues that go ignored," Colette Hiller, played by actors including Patrick of Dr. Watson by his side at Baker Associated Press creative director of arts producers Stewart and Hugh Bonneville, fa- Street station, there's author Sam- Sing London, said Tuesday at the mous from the British TV series uel Johnson's cat Hodge and an LONDON — Calling all Lon- project's launch. "So we thought "Downton Abbey." unnamed couple on a bench. Some don tourists: Peter Pan, Sherlock about how we could work with the Stewart voices the Unknown educate with a bit of history, but Holmes and Queen Victoria want writers, the actors, the comedians Soldier at Paddington station, most come with a dose of humor. to have a word with you. from that city to bring them to life." while Bonneville speaks for Isam- Queen Victoria's starts: "Thank A new interactive arts project is To get an instant "call" from one bard Kingdom Brunel, the engi- you for calling me on this strange giving a voice to dozens of statues of the statues — say from one de- neer best known for building many machine. I have become very of historical and fictional charac- picting Isaac Newton at the British of England's most important rail- bored sitting here all day holding ters in London, allowing them to Library — people can swipe their ways and tunnels. an extremely heavy scepter and tell their stories and entertain curi- smartphones on a plaque to scan a In total, 35 statues in London orb." ous visitors and weary commuters digital code, or type in a web ad- and Manchester are featured. The The statues will talk for a year, Associated Press as they pass by. dress. They can then listen to a choices are eclectic: Along with and organizers hope to bring them London is now home to interactive statues of historical and fictional charac- "Every city everywhere has stat- monologue from the character, Holmes, who laments the absence to other cities. ters that tell users about their lives.

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