BU to Honor Years at the Case to the by Maleesa Johnson Each Home Game, the Alumni out to the Former Bear Athletes

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Friday | September 20, 2013 welcome BU to honor years at The Case to the By Maleesa Johnson Each home game, the alumni out to the former Bear athletes. the game against Buffalo State Col- Staff Writer network will continue to commem- Abercrombie said about 80 play- lege, the ’90s were recognized. This orate a different decade of Floyd ers came back for the first game, trend continues as teams from the The Baylor Alumni Network, the Casey’s history. about 50 for the second game, and ’80s will be honored this weekend family Baylor “B” Association and Baylor They do so by inviting any player he is expecting 80-90 players to re- at the game against University of Parents and Family weekend Athletics will honor decades of foot- that lettered in football within that turn to Floyd Casey this weekend. Louisiana-Monroe. ball at the Floyd Casey Stadium as decade to be honored on the field. “Most of them want to be a part “For our third game, which is go- Sept. 20 - 21, 2013 the Bears’ time in the stadium nears “We came up with the idea last of this,” Abercrombie said. “They all ing to be our third decade reunion, an end. spring just as a way to commemo- want to be a part of what’s going on we will celebrate players from the “We wanted to honor the teams rate previous players and say good- right now in Baylor, and we’re glad 1980s,” Abercrombie said. “This de- and players that have come before,” bye to The Case,” Fertsch said. to have them be a part of it.” cade included several bowl games Today said Doug Fertsch, director of Bay- Former players are being hon- The past two games have com- and a conference championship. 9/20 lor Sports Network. Fertsch said the ored on the field between the first memorated more recent decades. Many of those guys went on to play number of home games at Floyd and second quarter of the game. As- The Wofford College game honored in the National Football League and 2 - 5 p.m. Welcome Reception Casey is representative of the num- sociate athletic director of the “B” all the teams that played in the 21st we’re expecting them back as well.” ber of decades Baylor has played at Association, Walter Abercrombie, is century. SUB - Barfield Drawing Room the stadium. responsible for the invitations sent The following weekend during SEE CASE, page A11 History Walks SUB 3 - 4 p.m. Last Lectures SUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. After Dark Waco Hall 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Dessert Party SUB - Barfield Drawing Room Saturday 9/21

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. State of the University SUB - Barfield Drawing Room

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Noon Student Tailgate Floyd Casey Stadium Robby Hirst | Lariat Photographer 3 p.m. Baylor vs. ULM Making a splash on the cables Floyd Casey Stadium Wakeboarders ride on the lake Wednesday at the BSR Cable Park, which is located at 5347 Old Mexia Road The park is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. See story page B9.

changed the mandatory CHL classroom time from the previous 15 hours maxi- Shorter class mum and 10 hours minimum to six Guests to delve into hours maximum and four hours minimum. The new regulations also shorten the time intended CHL test from 50 questions to 25 Greek culture at Gala questions. These took effect By Kristin Burns football game.” Sept. 1. Reporter For the past 25 years, St. Nicholas has McLennan County to make getting hosted the annual Greek Food Festival. Sheriff Parnell McNamara The Greek Gala, hosted by the St. This year, the Greek Gala will be replac- is a Texas concealed hand- Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, will ing the festival as a three-course, sit-down gun license instructor who give guests the opportunity to immerse dinner with samples of authentic Greek teaches CHL classes at the CHL easier themselves in Greek culture through food, food. Members of St. Nicholas are prepar- Bosqueville Community music and dancing. ing the food based on family recipes. By Trey Gregory Center in Waco. McNa- Dana Telep, a co-chair of the Greek “We have recipes going back through Reporter mara said he teaches Gala and a member of the church, said the families and generations,” Telep said. “It’s the same class as event will allow guests to experience Greek going to be the best you can find in Waco.” The State of Texas pulled the before the new culture and food at its finest. The appetizers of the evening will be trigger on new regulations for regulations, The gala will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at spanakopita (spinach pastries), tiropita the Concealed Handgun Li- but in less the Phoenix Ballroom at 401 S. Third St. (cheese pastries), keftedes (Greek meat- cense class that cut eight time. in Waco. balls) and hummus and pita. hours from the manda- McNamara also said the live-fire range time Tickets are $35 and can be ordered at The main course will include chicken tory classroom time, has not changed and time spent on the range stnickwaco.org. Tickets for the event are or beef souvlaki, rice pilaf, Greek village shot the written does not count against the four to six hours he selling fast, Telep said, and will not be salad, pastitsio (pasta dish) and dolmades test in half and is allotted to teach his class. available at the door. (stuffed grape leaves). kept the same “Twenty-four students can shoot on the Appetizers and music will be from 6 to The dessert menu is baklava, vanilla ice caliber of in- range at the same time,” McNamara said. “It takes 7 p.m. in the ballroom, and the dinner buf- cream and coffee. struction. about an hour per 24 students.” fet will open at 7 p.m. Dessert and dancing “What we have is a tour of the typical The new According to McNamara, the shortened class- will follow. kinds of food that we associate with the regula- room time is intended to make the concealed hand- Guests are invited to learn the tradi- Greek world,” said Dr. Daniel Nodes, chair t i o n s gun license more obtainable for Texas citizens who live tional Greek dances with the dancers and of the classics department at Baylor and a busy lives without compromising the integrity of the course. explore the bookstore that will be at the member of St. Nicholas. McNamara said he is pleased that more people will be able venue. Nodes said the Gala is a celebration of to receive their CHL licenses and he is up to the challenge of “The Greek Gala is open to Wacoans both ethnic and religious originations. teaching the shorter class. and Baylor’s family, certainly this year with “This is a celebration of a particular na- Parents Weekend going on,” Telep said. MCT Campus SEE CHL, page A11 “This would be a fun thing to do after the SEE GREEK, page A11

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Vol.116 No. 12 First copy free. Additional copies 50 cents each. © 2013, Baylor University OpinionFriday | September 20, 2013 2 Parking sticker policy makes little sense common sense that the vehicle In previous years, Parking Ser- with two permits is not illegally vices had new designs for parking parked in student parking. permits every year. The size, shape Editorial Also, if the parking patrol no- and color of the permits would of- tices a vehicle with a single parking ten vary from the previous year’s Since the school year began, permit but can’t tell if it’s the new design. there have been a few changes in one or not, then they can simply This made it easy for the park- parking. The addition of 100 fac- walk toward the vehicle to confirm. ing patrols to see the new permit. ulty parking spaces, the loss of It’s harder to see which permit While it is unclear why this policy 200 student parking spaces and the vehicle has if there is only a changed for this year’s permit, but tickets being handed out for keep- single permit present. our suggestions should certainly ing last year’s parking permit on If anything, the confusing part be applied to next year’s permit to your windshield in addition to this of the parking patrol’s job would prevent confusion. year’s permit. be having to scan a parking lot and There is a way to get the ticket You read that right. Students issue a ticket to a student who has thrown out in the processing of are being ticketed for having the purchased both stickers. ticketing a car with an expired per- current and past year’s stickers on The parking permits cost $300 mit. their windshield. The first offense last year and that price remained The student can bring the park- is just a warning, but the next of- constant this year. After paying ing tickets and the expired permit fense costs $10 and every ticket af- $300 for a parking permit, why not to the Parking Services office in ter that comes with a $25 fine. keep it on your car for as long as Robinson Tower within 14 days Matt Penney, director of park- you can? of the violation to cancel any fines ing and transportation services, Some students consider the they may have been issued. said the reason for this is because number of parking permits on In light of the rather silly rule the permits are similar in appear- their vehicle a sign of seniority. of not allowing two permits, this is ance. It’s a visual display of how many not exactly a moment of clarity for This new rule is meant to help years they’ve been at Baylor. Some Parking Services. the parking patrols see who does students could even claim it’s a sign Getting the ticket removed, and does not have the new parking of pride. however, has its drawbacks. It’s permit. There are some features of the time consuming for the student to This reason, however, does not new permits that are convenient. drive to Robinson Tower. make sense. For instance, they easily peel off In addition, it’s time consuming It’s true the stickers are similar when needed and are transferable for parking patrols to look for of- in appearance. The expired permit between vehicles. fending vehicles. All in all, the new is a square, while the new permit It seems that the main problem rule is a waste of time and energy. has inward arches on its sides. is that the new permit is too similar Next year, the permits should While visually scanning a parking to the expired permit. If this is the look drastically different from the area, the two could be easily con- case, then redesign the new permit. past two years so students don’t fused, but not if the two permits This makes more sense than issu- have to get a ticket for buying a are displayed at the same time. It’s ing unnecessary tickets to students. parking permit. Lariat Letters Remove depression’s social stigma Voter ID editorial There is a long history of de- through it. tually doesn’t come from research- pression and other mental illness Without experiencing the ing depression or mental illness happening to those who are either mourning or some sort of loss, we disorders. misses the point in college or just graduated from can’t fully sympathize with people It comes from accepting that it college. who struggle through these mo- can happen, accepting that some The lengthy editorial in the pseudo-problem of voter fraud The feelings of emptiness, the ments. people can feel that way. That’s all Wednesday Lariat was a torrent in Texas. lack of ambition or direction in We watch movies and read they ask of us. of words unleashed to defend the Let us be honest. The unstat- life, the loss of interest in hobbies books about it, and we study it in They don’t ask that we keep use of voter ID in Texas. ed but actual reason the law was It even included a listing of presented and passed is the hope or religion — all of these things our psych and sociology classes, telling them, “Everything’s going several things in our society that it will make it sufficiently can lead to mental instability or even in biology or anatomy. to be OK. You’ll be fine.” All they that do, indeed, require such ID more difficult for many of the illness. We can maybe wrap our minds need at first is just that we accept However, the right to vote is just poorer, older, and/or ethnic citi- It is important to be conscious around the scientific side, or may- them. that — a right, not some inciden- zens so as to prevent them from of this fact, to be aware of depres- be we can see how at least minor They’re not a different or bro- tal privilege. using their right to vote. sion and other disorders and draw depression happens. When some- ken species. They are not cast-offs The reason voter ID was Bill Matthews more attention to this problem. thing catastrophic happens, it’s or aliens from our society. passed has nothing to do with the Post-Baccalaureate student The social stigma of mental Mashaal Hashmi | Copy Editor understandable that the person They are just like us, and the illness, awareness and discus- would feel anxiety or depression. first step to making yourself some- sion of these situations is getting advances in science and in our so- But what about when nothing one they can talk to is accepting much better since our parents’ and cial concepts of mental illnesses, has happened? What about when them. grandparents’ time. there is still a major gap in our everything is fine in life? We need to understand that Psychologists and psychiatrists understanding and acceptance of They’re in school, have boy- depression isn’t a failure and that are no longer considered “fake sci- those who are suffering from de- friends or girlfriends and are it’s not something to be hidden Follow and entists,” and we realize that men- pression and other disorders. getting good grades. They have in the closet and something to be tal illnesses are more than just “a Many people view depression friends and teammates, groups afraid of. phase” or “hormones.” The science as something that is for the weak- we’re a part of. Yet they’re still It’s OK to talk about it and al- Tweet us of the brain, with its functions and minded or something that is out of struggling with depression and ways OK to ask for help. diseases, is much more important our range of everyday emotions. loneliness. We can’t understand Mashaal Hashmi is a senior @bulariat to anatomy now, which makes Unless you have depression or what that feels like, how it can English major from Fort Worth. these problems more diagnosable. a mental disorder, you can’t really happen. She is a copy editor and assistant However, even despite all these understand how someone can go The first step to awareness -ac Web editor for the Lariat.

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By Rebecca Jung Persuade-Refer, students can learn Suicide is a complicated issue, these causes are treatable with the Reporter the steps to dealing with a poten- with many factors coming into play, help of a medical professional. tially suicidal person. The American Association of Suici- “Each year more than 36,000 An estimated seven to 10 Bay- “We offer a program called dology states. Americans take their own lives and lor students consider suicide each QPR, and it’s something anyone can “The biggest contributor to sui- about 465,000 people receive medi- school year, and nationally 40 per- do and is a proven way to prevent cide is depression and helplessness,” cal care for self inflicted injuries,” cent of college students know some- suicide,” said Dr. Cheryl Wooten, a Wooten said. “Twenty percent of the Centers for Disease Control and one who attempted suicide, accord- psychologist at Baylor Counseling Americans experience a depressive Prevention suicide prevention web- ing to data collected by the Baylor Center. QPR consists of three life episode in their lives.” page states. Counseling Center. At that rate, it’s saving-skills; question, persuade, Suicide has become a pub- Stress could be a factor in why possible someone you know could refer. lic health issue, and the month of suicide is the second leading cause be considering suicide. The QPR program is a one-hour September is Suicide Prevention of death for college students. It’s less than a month into program that is taught in a clear and Month. Depression is very com- “Depression exacerbates stress school, and you know your hallmate concise format, according to the mon, and very treatable. Often un- and increases isolation,” Wooten is stressed out. You haven’t seen her QPR institute webpage. treated depression leads to feelings said. “So then it becomes a vicious in two days. She’s withdrawing. The Gatekeepers, anyone in a posi- of isolation and this can lead to sui- spiral each one feeding into the last time you saw her she was sad tion to recognize a crisis and the cidal feelings. other. Stress can be a catalyst for an and talking about feeling purpose- warning signs of suicide, are given There are many warning signs episode.” less. You noticed she had given a booklet as well as a wallet-sized in the behavior of suicidal people. The counseling center also has her roommate her grandmother’s card that contains information These warning signs, listed by the a 24-hour crisis line students can bracelet, her most prized pocession, about warning signs and helpful Association of Suicidology, include call anytime to get help. Students and had recently become an organ phone numbers. Suicide has be- but are not limited to talking about can also call the suicide prevention donor. come a public health issue, and the wanting to die, withdrawal from lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or 254- You know these are all signs of month of September is Suicide Pre- usual activities, increase in use of 710-2467. being suicidal. You think she might vention Month. alcohol or drugs, talking about feel- Students without QPR training be suicidal. You’re not sure if there’s QPR is like CPR, people learn it ing hopeless or having no purpose can still help suicidal peers through anything you can do. and then can use it to save a life. in life. direct communication and by con- Designed by Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor There is something you can do “Our QPR Gatekeeper Train- Information compiled by the sulting a trusted confidant to assist. to help your struggling peer with ing for Suicide prevention is good Association of Suicidology states “Suicide is often taboo in our concerned about a person. had about hurting yourself.” The key suicidal thoughts: talk to her. for all audiences, including college that there are almost always mul- culture, Wooten said.” “The most That can be as simple as saying is to be direct in asking and avoid Through a program the counsel- students,” said Kathryn White, na- tiple causes, and in some cases important thing is to be able to ask hey tell about any thoughts you’ve hinting around. ing center offers called Question- tional coordinator at QPR Institute. psychiatric illness is a factor. All of friends or family members if they’re

International influence: World Mandate comes back to Waco By Kristin Burns God. Since then, World Mandate life. “It’s just a time when we get Christians are doing in the world seven years, the Baylor involve- walk out of there saying, ‘I will Reporter has grown into an international to hear what God is doing in the with evangelism and missions. ment is high. Even President Ken never be the same.’” conference influence around the United States and the world,” Car- Carson recommended World Starr attended part of the confer- The first session for World For the 25th year, World Man- world. Last year, more than 7,000 son said. Mandate to anyone who is inter- ence last year, Gulley said. Mandate begins at 7 p.m. today date comes to Waco today as a con- people attended the event, Gully World Mandate begins today ested in mission work, human traf- The purpose of the event is to Saturday’s first session is from 9 ference centered on faith, worship estimated. and ends on Sunday, and there ficking or social injustices. understand how young individu- a.m. to 3 p.m., with a break from 3 and action. Gulley said that the majority of are five sessions throughout the “God has good plans for you. If als can care for others and make to 6 p.m. for the Baylor game. Ses- Carl Gulley, executive pro- attendees are college-aged people weekend. Some featured keynote you don’t choose to ask him what an impact across the globe, Gulley sions will resume at 7 p.m. ducer of World Mandate and col- who are interested in making a dif- speakers are Louie Giglio, founder those are, then you are missing out said. “We’re not comfortable sit- Sunday’s session is free and lege pastor at Antioch Community ference in the world. The target age of the Passion Movement; Chris- on a great adventure,” Carson said. ting by and watching people who open to the public at 10 a.m. and Church, explained that the event of World Mandate is 18 to 29 years tian Caine, founder of the A21 Gulley expressed his desire for are hurting and in need and maybe will serve as the Sunday service for is designed to change lives and old. “College students, in general, Campaign; Paul Richardson, a Baylor students to discover how have never heard of this grace,” he Antioch. the world. “It’s an opportunity for are the most action-oriented,” he missionary from Indonesia; and World Mandate can work person- said. “Our whole goal is to worship Tickets can be purchased at people to really meet with God in said. “They are looking to do some- Jimmy Seibert, the head pastor of ally in their lives. God and change the world.” worldmandate.com for $90, with a personal and powerful way,” Gul- thing with their life that makes a Antioch. “It’s going to open people’s World Mandate is prepared freshmen discount at $70. They ley said. “Our theme is ‘everybody m ar k .” In addition, Gulley said there eyes to what’s going on around the to give a refreshing look into the can also be purchased at the door do something.’” Youngstown, Ohio, junior will be surprise guests and artists world and how they can be a part,” world of Christian missions. of the event for $110. Contact Carl World Mandate was started in Sarah Carson attended World showing up spontaneously during Gulley said. “We want people to meet with Gulley at 254-754-0386 for infor- 1988 by 60 college students who Mandate in the past and said the the conference. Since the event has been hosted God in a way that changes them mation about financial scholar- met together with the goal to seek conference positively impacted her The conference focuses on what at the Ferrell Center for the past forever,” Gulley said. “They will ships to the event. FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 baylorlariat com www.baylorlariat.com News Baylor Lariat|A5 Couples start to seek more unique wedding venues By Brittney Horner hometown of Gainesville. The percent of brides held their wed- Reporter couple’s friend Casey Fain was ding in a house of worship, which ordained just to officiate the wed- is down from 41 percent in 2009. Unique wedding venues are be- ding. With heirloom decorations, One in three couples chose a friend coming a norm. a potluck and a cupcake wood- or family member to officiate. This trend is growing even tiered stand crafted by the bride’s Dr. Jonathan Tran, associate among Christians, which may father, the wedding was informal, professor of religion, said he at- surprise those who grew up in a unstructured and family-friendly. tended a Christian wedding in a church where it was tradition to The bride even let the groom see barn outside Austin. Tran said he have a church wedding ceremony. her before the ceremony, rebelling has noticed deep-seated Christians Clad in a Maggie Sottero lace against the superstition of not al- marrying outside churches. dress with cap sleeves and a corset lowing the groom to see the bride “This trend suggests a larger back, her mother’s garter on un- in her dress before she walks down cultural phenomenon for Protes- derneath, Gainesville senior Eliza- the aisle. tant Christians,” Tran said. “Many beth Puckett walked down the aisle “I could not imagine it any- people believe that God is every- to become Mrs. Newman. It was where else,” newlywed Newman where and what matters is in your not a traditional wedding, though. said. heart. Theologically, is that right? There was no chapel or pastor or- According to a survey by the Absolutely.” Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor daining the ceremony. XO Group Inc., creator of wedding Tran said God is interested in Baylor students and graduates can have their weddings at The Armstrong Browning Library, located on Speight The Newman wedding was at websites, TheKnot.com and Wed- the group of people meeting, not Avenue. the State Theater, in the couple’s dingChannel.com, in 2012 only 35 the walls of the building. “Church does not name a She said many students are Many Christian couples that do ding would be impersonal. space; it names a set of relation- told the library is booked years in not have a home church, for vari- “I will not be getting married in ships,” he said. advance, but the library only has ous reasons such as relocating for a church,” she said. Although Tran said he believes about five or six weddings a year a job or changing denominations, The Bible, Tran said, does not God can be present at secular wed- and dates are reserved only nine do not desire or are unable to find outline specific rules for where a ding venues, he also emphasized months in advance. a suitable church venue. wedding should take place or who the sacredness of a church. “Freshmen do not need to re- El Paso junior Jessica Bedwell should officiate it. “The reason people get married serve their date,” she said. Although is engaged and said she plans to Tran said he believes Christian in a church is because the church Baylor affiliation is required to marry after graduation. marriage ceremonies are a pub- holds people accountable,” Tran have a wedding in the library, it is “People who have weddings in lic promise to one’s spouse and to said. “The covenant is with God.” not mandatory for the ceremony to a church are deeply rooted in a spe- God. Tran said he would want be ordained by a pastor. cific church,” she said. He said it is imperative for his own daughter to marry in a “Judge Ken Starr has even offi- Bedwell does not consider Christians to demonstrate that church. ciated a ceremony here,” McAdoo herself deeply rooted in a specific God is a part of their union with “You can have a baby in a barn, said. church, and for her, a church wed- another person. but save marriage for a church,” he said. Tran said he does not think that church ceremonies will be common in the future. “In 25 years, this will not be an issue,” he said. There could be various reasons why more couples are choosing secular venues such as different religious beliefs between the bride and groom. Jessica McAdoo, the public re- lations and facilities supervisor at Armstrong Browning Library, one of Baylor’s wedding venues, said she got married at the library last March because she and her spouse had been raised in different denominations. “I grew up Catholic, he grew up Baptist and we wanted a neutral Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor ground for our ceremony,” McA- A chandeleir hangs in the Hankamer Treasure Room. The Armstrong doo said. Photo Courtesy Of Dr. Larry Sears Browning Library was built in 1951 and attracts 22,000 visitors per year. Gainesville senior Elizabeth Puckett married Devvon Newman at the State Theater of Gainesville. A6| Baylor Lariatbaylorlariat com

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DANCE DANCE! Baylor freshman gather for “The Big Event,” a dance/ concert for freshmen to meet new friends. Students gathered in the Ferrell Center on Aug. 24.

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FOOTBALL TIME. Senior inside receiver Tevin Reese (left), senior linebacker Eddie Lackey (#5), senior safety Ahmad Dixon, and senior cornerback Tyler Stephenson run on to the field before Baylor football’s game against Wofford College at Floyd Casey Stadium on Aug. 31.

Take a look at what Baylor Bears have been up to this semester so far. From the annual Traditions Rally to sports to the BAA vote, Robby Hirst | Baylor has had a curvy but Lariat Photographer GOLDEN WAVE BAND. Penelope exciting road into the year. Shirey, a freshman from Kalamazoo, MI practices a windmill with the rest of the color guard for the Golden Wave pre-show. Aug 22. FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 www.baylorlariat.com |A7

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SIC ‘EM! Baylor freshmen prepare to run the Line before the game. Baylor football beat Wofford College 69-3 at Floyd Casey Stadium on Aug. 31.

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DANCE DANCE! Baylor freshman gather for “The Big Event,” a dance/ concert for freshmen to meet new friends. Students gathered in the Ferrell Center on Aug. 24.

Michael Bain | Lariat Photographer COLOR ME. Students cover each other in paint at the Alpha Chi Omega Paint Crush at Fountain Mall on Sept. 5.

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SING FOR ME. Holly Tucker, former “The Voice” contestant and Baylor Junior from PLAY IT LOUD. Artist Ben Rector performs during the 2013 Welcome Week Waco, performs at the Cameron Park Zoo on Sept.14. Traditions Rally at Floyd Casey Stadium on Aug. 29. | baylorlariat com News FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 A8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Baylor employs former BAA members for alumni network

By Ada Zhang Agreement vote on Sept. 7 failed she said. Senter said the travel program Her current focus, she said, The ring program consists of Staff Writer to reach the two-thirds majority it Jamerson said her transition is an opportunity for alumni to go is on the programs that are being two ceremonies each year, which needed. from the BAA to the network has to various destinations around the transitioned into the network, but Davis said she and Dodd are work- The university has hired former Despite the agreement’s failure been smooth because her current world. She said she is in charge of she might take on more assign- ing on together. The ceremony is Baylor Alumni Association em- to pass, Starr said the university is job is similar choosing these ments in the future. for students who have completed ployees to manage previous BAA going forward with many changes to her previ- destinations. For now, Dodd said she is glad 75 hours or more of study. At the programs that are now a part of the outlined in the agreement, one of ous job. “The network staff has The Flingto be able to continue the former ceremony, students are given their Baylor Alumni Network. which was offering jobs to BAA Jamerson been warm and wel- event for women, BAA alumni programs with the rings and told what the symbols on Former BAA employees Jan employees. said she is Senter said, oc- university. After managing these the rings represent. Dodd, Bob Anne Senter and Tessa coming and helpful.” Previous BAA programs are in charge of curs every other programs for nine years, she said “We’re working together to Jamerson are now employed by the now managed by a different Baylor membership year. she became attached. make sure the ceremony is just as Jan Dodd | Associate director of university, said Tommye Lou Da- organization, but they will con- for the BAA “The BAA “My hopes for the future in re- meaningful as it has been in the special events and programs vis, Baylor vice president for continue to be supervised by the same network. She began it in 1983,” gards to alumni programs is to plan past,” Davis said. “In fact, we’re go- stituent engagement. personnel. also com- Senter said. “Its quality events at which all alumni ing to do some additional things These three employees are the “They were event owners pre- pletes work an opportunity will feel welcome, see familiar faces that we think, with working with only former BAA employees who viously for these programs,” Davis orders, budgets for events and for women to return to campus, and feel the rich tradition and Bay- university resources, can enhance have been hired by the university said. “They’re now employed by helps pay the bills. hear speakers, enjoy entertainment lor spirit we all love,” Dodd said. the program altogether.” to work in the network. university in my division. They’re Senter, coordinator of special and reunite with classmates.” The Heritage Club and the of- Collin Cox, BAA president, The network is now in charge of still point people for these pro- programs, said she offers the same Dodd, the associate director of ficial Baylor ring program are both said all former BAA employees the Heritage Club, Lifelong Learn- grams. They’ve been doing them services for the network as she did special events and programs, also under Dodd’s supervision. who are eligible for a job at the ing and marketing of Baylor’s Of- in the past and are continuing the for the BAA. said her job did not change much The Heritage Club was estab- university have either been offered ficial Ring program, said President programs.” Senter is in charge of the Life- with the move from the BAA to the lished in 1977 to honor and pro- jobs already or, he predicts, will be Ken Starr in a university-wide Davis said the network’s goal long Learning program, the travel network. mote fellowship among those who offered jobs soon. email, Sept. 10. is to improve these programs by program and the Fling event for She said the transition has been attended Baylor 50 or more years Cox said he is happy that for- Starr announced the official working collectively. women. smooth. ago. mer BAA employees have jobs at termination of the Baylor Alumni “We feel that when we focus According to the BAA website, “The network staff has been Davis said this tradition will the university. Association’s license to use the together, with university resources the Lifelong Learning program warm and welcoming and helpful continue today with a luncheon “These are talented people,” Baylor name. and unity of purpose, these pro- offers an assortment of classes to in acclimating me to my new po- in Dallas. She also said the Heri- Cox said. “To go onto the next The termination became ef- grams will be enhanced and im- anyone interested in learning in a sition,” Dodd said. “They’ve been tage Club will be on campus in the professional opportunity — that is fective after the BAA Transition proved for all of our constituents,” comfortable atmosphere. fabulous.” spring. terrific.” Syrian artists create, sell during civil war

By Brian Murphy others trying to rebuild lives in cit- of would be lost,” said Hisham rising stars in Syria’s revolution-in- Associated Press ies such as Beirut and Istanbul. But Samawi, whose Ayyam Gallery spired art world, Tammam Azzam, the Gulf states present a paradox: moved from Damascus to Dubai in a Damascus-born painter who has DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Deeply involved in the war as some late 2011 as the Arab Spring rebel- shifted to prints and multimedia — Inside the gallery, artworks by of the strongest backers for the Syr- lion widened. work seeking to draw attention Syrian artists were drawing auction ian rebels yet holding firm to tight “For us,’” he added, “the artists the horrors of conflict. One piece, bids from collectors. Outside on entry controls that effectively block are part of our family. We had to do “Freedom Graffiti,” superimposed the street, the artists traded the lat- most refugees. it. It was for us and for them.” the golden-hued sensuality of Gus- est gossip from Syria and checked The auction Monday in Dubai’s Step by step for nearly two tav Klimt’s masterpiece “The Kiss” their smartphones for news from evolving art district — tucked in- years, the gallery operators moved over a shattered and bullet-scarred the civil war. side an industrial zone of ware- 15 artists and their families to apartment wall near Homs. The So goes the divided world for a houses and businesses — served as Dubai — hiring them as employees image became an Internet sensa- Kamran Jebreili | Associated Press cadre of Syrian artists brought to a window into a small but forward- to obtain visas in line with United tion with hundreds of thousands of Syrian artist Tammam Azzam, 23, poses in front of one of his works, a the safety of Dubai by their gallery looking effort to save one niche of Arab Emirates’ system that re- views and established the 33-year- digital print titled “Syrian Olympic,” during the Young Collectors Auction at to continue their work but still re- Syria’s artistic community with no quires a person or company to act old Azzam as one of the artistic Ayyam gallery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. main deeply connected and influ- end in sight to the civil war that has as sponsors. Meanwhile, Ayyam voices of the civil war. A signed copy sold for $12,000 to people around the world about enced by the bloodshed they left already claimed more than 100,000 crews managed to ship about 3,000 Another piece done since his at the auction, attended by more what happened in my country: behind. lives. paintings, sculptures and other arrival in Dubai is “Syrian Olym- than 300 people. A copy of “Free- People dying every day, every min- The Syrian refugee diaspora — “It’s a tragedy what is happen- pieces as fighting intensified in the pics,” a digital print of stick-figure dom Graffiti” brought in $6,000. ute, and nobody can stop that.” now at 2 million and growing — ing there now, but it would be an Syrian capital. stencils in the shape of Olympic “I have to do something for the Azzam struggles with the frus- has fanned out across the region even bigger tragedy if all this art Among those under the gal- event logos. The shooters aim like people there,” said Azzam. “I want trating feeling that “art doesn’t and beyond for more than two and culture that Syria has so much lery’s wings in Dubai is one of the snipers at the runners. to do anything to send any message make sense” in the middle of a war. years from tent camps in Jordan to FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 baylorlariat com www.baylorlariat.com* News Baylor Lariat|A9 Bears who Serve

By Rebecca Fiedler Staff Writer Soldier abroad plans to return, finish education at BU Palestine, Texas, sophomore John Hazel is serving in Afghanistan as a specialist for the National Guard. He has been stationed there for three months; his total deployment is scheduled to last 12 months. Hazel enlisted Jan. 5, 2011, as a senior in high school. During his freshman year at Bay- lor, he joined the ROTC, just to see if it was something he liked, Hazel said. He decided, however, the officer route that the ROTC offers was not the one he wanted to take, so he did not participate in ROTC as a sophomore. The Baylor website says ROTC cadets do not deploy until they have graduated and are commissioned as officers. “My plans kind of changed midway through,” Hazel said. “When you do ROTC

Courtesy Photo and you contract with ROTC, there’s actu- Seattle, Wash., junior Bryan Solis served in Al Asad, Iraq, as part of an six- ally no chance of you being deployed because year deployment with the Marine Corps. you’re attached to the ROTC program.” Hazel has had to skip semesters at Baylor because of military training, and he plans on Veterans club helps wounded returning to Baylor in the fall of 2014 as a Courtesy Photo sophomore in his second semester. Palestine, Texas, sophomore John Hazel offers up a Sic ’em during his deployment in Afghani- warrior relate to fellow students Hazel said he learned many skills and got a stan as a specialist for the National Guard. lot of experience out of Baylor that affect him Many Baylor students have would be taking care of it, to the serving in Afghanistan. and my life group from Antioch keeps me as well in transitioning,” he said. served overseas with the United best of our abilities,” Solis said. “I’m a political science major and so a lot pretty up-to-date on everything that’s hap- Hazel would like to remind his fellow Bay- States military and have brought After his six years of work with of the classes that I took there deal with kind pening,” Hazel said. “I know God’s been do- lor students that veterans walk among them. their experiences back to Waco the Marine Corps, Solis returned of this area in the Middle East and what all ing a lot, and I know He still has a lot in store “You’d be surprised how many of our with them. home November 2012. Baylor was is going on over here, so they’ve given me a there at Baylor. So that’s one of the things that classmates, or even our teachers and profes- Seattle, Wash., junior Bryan So- a big change in scenery from what pretty good insight just being here. It’s given keeps me going — thinking about everything sors, are veterans and prior service members,” lis first came to Baylor in the spring he had been experiencing, Solis me a pretty neat perspective.” that’s happening back there. It’s exciting to Hazel said. “Some of the best connections I’ve of 2013, after serving six years said. The relationships Hazel formed at Baylor hear about it.” had have been with prior service members.” overseas with the Marine Corps. “It’s honestly a completely dif- and Antioch Community Church in Waco Hazel said faculty and staff at Baylor have Hazel said veterans have wisdom and ex- Solis first enlisted in the Ma- ferent experience,” he said. “It’s a have strengthened and encouraged him along taken care of his needs at school during his perience to share. rine Corps his junior year of high lot different coming to a university the way in his military service, Hazel said. He deployment. “There’s just a lot you can take from what school. Solis said he was inspired whenever you have a lot of experi- said he also thinks it was a good idea to be de- “I definitely don’t think I’d find this much they have to say from where they’ve been,” he by his high school AFJROTC in- ence underneath your belt, what- ployed mid-college career instead of before. support from the Baylor faculty and staff at said. structor, who would eventually ever ranks you serve in. Because “I try and stay as up-to-date as possible, any other university, so that’s been a big help adopt him and become his dad. you’re not this 18 year old high “A lot of what I learned from school graduate coming to college. him really inspired me to contin- You have some kind of worldly ex- ue to build on that discipline and perience with you.” things he’d taught me before,” Solis Solis said relating to students Back at Baylor after said. was difficult at first upon return, Solis was deployed in August but he found a good community 2007. He was 18 years old, had at Baylor through the Veterans a college career graduated high school and was of Baylor student club, which the taking online courses with Kaplan Baylor website describes as a club interrupted by war University. Once with the Marine that helps student and faculty vet- Corps, he was deployed to many erans build connections with one David Kaye is the associate director of ath- different places, including Iraq, another, as well as with those who letic communications at Baylor and is also a Afghanistan, Pakistan, Chile and have someone close to them serv- 2008 alumnus. Kaye began his studies at Bay- Myanmar. His job was Counterin- ing overseas. lor in fall 2002 and joined the Army Reserve telligence/Human Source Intelli- “It’s just nice to be able to speak the summer of 2003, serving as a specialist. gence, which involves keeping en- to someone who’s been there and He was called to active duty in May 2005 with emies from observing intelligence has some experiences you can re- only two days notice, Kaye said. and tactics. late to,” Solis said. “I had two weeks left in my junior year, “I was attached to the Ma- Solis also said Baylor faculty and they called me on a Friday and said, rine Corps and Embassy Security and staff have had a positive effect ‘You’re flying up here on Sunday,’” Kaye said. Group, and those Marines are ac- on him. “So I had to withdraw. Baylor was willing to tually deployed to various areas “The faculty here has been re- let me take the finals early, but two days wasn’t around the world to provide secu- ally great,” he said. “They’ve taken enough time. So I just had to wash away that rity to over 220 different embassies the time to actually get to know me whole semester.” and consulates,” Solis said. a little bit and consider my expe- Kaye spent 15 months in active duty. One Solis saw combat in Iraq and riences in a lot of the curriculum of those months he served in Kuwait, another was injured, he said. He was shot they used. It’s really great being in Uzbekestan and 10 months in Afghanistan, Courtesy Photo five times and was in two vehicle- able to use those experiences in the he said. He served with a communications David Kaye, associate director of athletic communications, hugs his wife, Emily Kaye, after land- born IED, or improvised explosive classroom and be able to see things unit, building communications networks. ing in Fort Polk, La., in fall 2006. He was first deployed with theArmy Reserve in May 2005. device, explosions. His memory in a broader perspective than just Kaye didn’t know when he came to Bay- from the events is fuzzy, he said. what you read out of a textbook or lor that he would join the military, he said. ment people asked if it was difficult being Kaye said. “The things you see are just crazy. “Honestly there’s not a whole what you hear in a lecture.” He was the first one in his family to join the back, but it wasn’t, because he was coming You can never imagine them here. I mean, lot I can recall – at least not in the Solis said he thinks Baylor stu- Army. back to his old life. He said, however, that if you saw some of those things in America, moment,” Solis said. dents should be aware that there “I didn’t have an intention of having a through his experience with the military he there would be outrage.” Solis said there was a lot to are veterans present among them. military career,” Kaye said. “I always kind of had grown up and was a different person Kaye was married a month after he gradu- learn, and the work was very fast- “It’s more of an awareness that wanted to join the Army Reserve after 9/11.” upon return. ated from Baylor. He met his wife while at paced, and he was scared at times. we want them to have as a group,” Kaye said his experience at Baylor did not “You can go over there and be immature home on leave from Afghanistan, and was But, with training and with other Solis said. “I don’t think any vet- affect his service overseas. and not know where you’re going with life, introduced to her by a Baylor professor. Kaye personnel at his side, he said he felt erans are looking for any kind of “To me it was just kind of two separate but you’re going to grow up,” Kaye said. came to work at Baylor in 2009. He said that a sense of security. parade or any kind of special treat- lives almost,” he said. “You’ve got different Kaye said coming back to Katy, his home- there is no question in his mind about his “It was also a bit comforting ment other than acknowledgement friends, and it’s just a whole different way of town, from a place like Afghanistan gave him service in the military being something he to know that if any dangerous cir- for the service that they have done.” life. I tried to kind of compartmentalize it.” a new appreciation for what he has. should have done. Kaye said it changed his cumstances arose, that someone Kaye said when he returned from deploy- “It affected me as soon as I got over there,” life for the better. | baylorlariat com News FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 A10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Rodeo pageant star seeks opportunities in Middle East

By Claire Cameron showing her horses. In 2011, she the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, Reporter started competing in pageants. and when she was invited to the In June, Bergfield participated Off Shore Energy Conference that With writing an honors thesis, in the 2013 Miss Rodeo Texas honored China. applying to grad school and partic- pageant and won first runner-up “I got to see Sandra Day ipating in rodeo pageants, Boerne overall, and also won first place in O’Connor at the hall of fame which senior Ashley Bergfield knows how appearance. was really fun, and at the confer- to handle more than just school- Bergfield said the pageant is ence, I got to meet Neil Bush, who work. “Miss America meets rodeo.” was one of the Bush brothers,” Born on a ranch in Nebraska, “It’s a lot like a normal pageant, Bergfield said. Bergfield said she and her family but for the talent portion, all the Pageants are not the only thing moved to San Antonio when she girls show off their horsemanship Bergfield loves. was only four years old. She said and give a speech about Texas,” Bergfield is an international rodeo and horses are just one of Bergfield said. studies major, and she said she many passions. Bergfield competed in 2011 and hopes to go on to graduate school “Horses are my life,” she said. won first place in the Miss Rodeo once she graduates from Baylor. “Growing up, I was an only child, Austin pageant. After that, she wants to work with so it could get lonely. But through She held the title Miss Rodeo the Middle East in some way. living on a ranch with horses, they Texas Austin for a year, during “I love to travel,” Bergfield said. became my passion.” which she traveled around Texas “My family and I were supposed Bergfield said she has been making appearances. to take a trip to Israel and Jordan competing in rodeo competitions Bergfield said two of her favor- a few years back when the Arab for as long as she can remember, ite memories from that year were Spring happened, and we were ad- doing competitions in barrel rac- when she made an appearance at vised not to go.” ing, goat tying, pole bending and Bergfield said she first fell in love with the region after taking a Middle Eastern studies class from Dr. Jerry Long, director of Middle East Studies and associate professor in the Honors College. “He shaped my whole world Courtesy Photo view,” Bergfield said. “I wouldn’t Boerne senior Ashley Bergfield “posts the colors” at the Miss Rodeo Austin contest in March 2013. have considered being an advocate in the Middle East if it wasn’t for with her thesis. Even with all her plans to travel speak in public and how to con- him.” “She’s a leader,” said Dr. Ivy Ha- the globe, Bergfield said she is not duct yourself. They really help give Bergfield said her main reason merly, a senior lecturer of political done with pageants yet. Bergfield girls self-confidence.” for wanting to work over there is science. said this summer, she will be com- Bergfield said she hopes help- to erase stereotypes. Hamerly said she was Berg- peting in the Miss Rodeo Texas ing these girls will get her in shape “People have a lot of miscon- field’s teacher and also her men- pageant in San Antonio. If she for upcoming pageants she hopes ceptions about the Middle East tor in the honor society for inter- wins, she will advance to the Na- to participate in, like Miss Rodeo and I want to be like an advocate national studies majors, of which tional Miss Rodeo pageant held in Texas. for them,” Bergfield said. “I want to Bergfield was an officer. Las Vegas. “The scholarships involved inform people about their culture “Ashley is very organized and “Not to toot my own horn, but I with these pageants are really and what they believe and about very bright,” Hamerly said, “She think I have a good chance of win- great,” Bergfield said. “The Miss what is going on over there.” has ambitions and seeks out unique ning,” Bergfield said. Rodeo Texas winner gets a $20,000 Bergfield also said she was con- opportunities.” To prepare for the pageant, scholarship.” sidering being a voice for women’s Bergfield said she has such a Bergfield said she would be helping After she graduates, Bergfield rights in the Middle East. love for the region that she applied out with the upcoming Miss Green said she hopes she can win the “I have had people discourage to go to Saudi Arabia this summer. and Gold pageant Baylor is hosting Miss Rodeo Texas title and then me from wanting to go there be- She said it is a program where, Nov. 1. continue on for the national title cause I have blonde hair, blue eyes if she is chosen, she will spend two Bergfield said she wouldn’t be where, if she wins, she will take a and I’m a woman,” Bergfield said weeks in Saudi Arabia and after she competing, but that she would help year off to travel and make appear- Bergfield is very involved on returns, she would be a represen- train the girls nominated for the ances at rodeos and conventions campus and said she postponed tative for Saudi Arabia and travel pageant. across the country. Courtesy Photo graduating early just so she could around America speaking. “Pageants are a great way to “Pageants and rodeo don’t Boerne senior Ashley Bergfield (left) made an appearance as Miss Rodeo be involved with more campus “I’ll be a voice of some sort,” prepare for the real world,” Berg- sound like they go together, but I Austin at the National Cowgirl Hal of Fame Inductions in Fort Worth. Here organizations and take more time she is pictured with Miss Rodeo America 2012, Mackenzie Carr (right). Bergfield said. field said. “They teach you how to love it,” Bergfield said. FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 baylorlariat com www.baylorlariat.com News Baylor Lariat|A11 Be the Match on Campus aims to cure blood cancer

By Rae Jefferson has dramatically improved, making it possible for him “It all depends on what the Reporter to attend Central Texas College for his second year. patient needs,” she said. Patients are matched to donors through the Be the Glasscock said the most The founders of one of Baylor’s newest student or- Match Registry to receive a marrow transplant. common process is similar to ganizations hopes to initiate the next campus craze – The Registry is a national database that stores in- dialysis. Donors are given med- curing blood cancer. formation about marrow and umbilical cord donors. icine that causes the body to Eunice, La., sophomore Lynzi Glasscock, the co- Students do not have to join the student organiza- produce more stem cells. Then, founder and vice president of Be the Match on Cam- tion to sign up with the Be the Match Registry or make they are connected to a ma- pus, said the student organization gives herself and on-campus donations during Be the Match-sponsored chine while peripheral blood other college students the opportunity to make a life- marrow drives, Glasscock said. stem cells are collected. The changing difference in the lives of patients battling Jardot said joining the Registry is an easy process process is not painful, but do- blood cancers and diseases. that college students can complete in minutes. nors may feel soreness around “I, as a college student, can make a difference,” she “Something as simple as filling out paperwork and the area of needle penetration, said. “I don’t have to go through years of med school to swabbing the inside of the cheek – they could do that,” she said. become an oncologist to cure cancer. I can do it right she said. The second, more well- here, right now.” Glasscock said college students make for better known process involves an- According to a press release issued by the national marrow donors than older volunteers. esthesia. Glasscock said bone Be the Match organization, Be the Match operates un- “You can join the registry when you’re 18 and stay marrow is removed with a nee- der the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). on it until you’re 65,” she said. “College students are on dle from the hip bone. Donors NMDP is a nonprofit blood cancer and disease re- the Registry for longer, and they have a greater chance are likely to be sore for a few search organization that “educates healthcare profes- days after the procedure. sionals” with the life-saving data that is collected. “I don’t have to go through years “It’s not very painful,” she The press release said bone marrow transplants can said. “It’s more like you worked help cure some of the more than 12,000 patients who of med school to become an out too much, and it only lasts are diagnosed every year with diseases like leukemia, oncologist to cure cancer. I can for about a week.” lymphoma, and sickle cell disease. Glasscock said joining the do it right here, right now.” Marrow drives have been conducted on Baylor’s student organization helps campus by the national organization in past years, but boost appeal on graduate Lynzi Glasscock | Be the Match on Campus a Baylor chapter has never been established until now. school applications and job remember Be the Match on Campus, which made its debut this sumes, and has taught her how semester, is encouraging students to join the on-cam- to better communicate with pus organization and become bone marrow donors. people. Stephanie Jardot, a recruiter for the national orga- of being called.” “During our drives, we’re nization, said the Baylor chapter is the first to be estab- College students are also desirable donors because constantly talking to people,” lished at a Central Texas university. the tissue and cells received from younger donors are she said. “It takes some guts.”

Jardot said student chapters of Be the Match tend healthier and more useful to patients, Glasscock said. The Baylor chapter of Be the Courtesy of McClatchy Tribune to be more effective on college campuses than just “The transplants work better if they come from Match on Campus has planned sending a representative to the school. younger donors,” she said. several events to promote the bone marrow drive immediately after the show. “Having students hear from their peers is priceless,” Jeffrey W. Chell, chief executive officer of Be the organization’s mission and garner student support. To coincide with the promotion of Be the Match on she said. “They see that they can make a difference.” Match, said in a press release that college students are Students interested in joining the group can attend an Campus across more than 30 college campuses, Be the The organization’s on-campus presence will en- essential to the mission of the Be the Match. interest meeting at 3 p.m. Friday in C231 Baylor Sci- Match released a college version of My Social Strand, courage students to make a difference in the lives of “Young people are the key to making bone marrow ences Building. a social media tool that accesses user profiles on Face- patients, many of whom are college-aged, Jardot said. transplants available to more people in need,” Chell The student organization will also host illusionist book. The press release said My Social Strand “high- “So many college students are diagnosed every said. “The fact is that in many cases, the cure is on Jim Munroe in a free event called The Maze. Munroe is lights connections” between the user and friends, year,” she said. “They never have a chance to go to col- c ampu s .” a bone marrow recipient and will help encourage stu- giving participants the opportunity to form a link be- lege, get married, or travel because of their illness.” Glasscock said the chances of someone signed up dents to join the Registry, Glasscock said. tween “connectedness” and becoming a donor. At the Jardot said she has seen the organization’s impact with the Registry being contacted are one in 540, but “I’ve seen the show before, and it was absolutely end, users are shown a statistic about the number of on young patients firsthand. Diagnosed at 14 years old, students should still register. incredible,” she said. Facebook friends that will likely develop blood cancer. a patient received a transplant one year later in 2008. If donors are matched with a patient, donations The Maze will start at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Roxy “It makes you realize more about your Facebook Jardot said the now 20-year-old recipient’s condition will be collected in one of two ways, Glasscock said. Grove Hall. The student organization will hold its first friends,” Glasscock said. “It’s really cool.”

Columnist, former congressman to talk global issues By Rayne Brown fect global change. “It’s a pleasure to The opening to make reserva- ways for people to participate in “The hope is some practical ad- Reporter There will be a welcome two promi- tions for dinner closed Thursday, global change by getting involved vice on ways that we can improve free dinner served nent public service but students and guests who did in their own communities. the world,” Hogue said. Baylor will welcome Michael at 6 p.m. in the people that have done not register for the dinner are wel- “It’ll be a bit of all of it,” Hogue The discussion will not focus Gerson, columnist from The Wash- Great Hall at Truett a lot in their respective come to attend the discussion af- said. “So we’ll talk about things like on ways politicians can help, but ington Post, along with former U.S. Seminary. The dis- careers and so that’s terward. Attendees are encouraged global poverty, which just sounds will look at ways everyone can congressman Chet Edwards on cussion, “Engaging great to hear from to arrive early, as the discussion like a huge issue, but some real help, Hogue said. “Not just things Tuesday to discuss how local com- Public Service: A folks with interesting segment is free and open to the practical steps that we can take in that politicians can do, things that munities can affect global issues. conversation,” will experience,” said Dr. community. The Dutton Avenue our day to day walking around.” all of us can do, ways that all of us The event is intended to inform be held at 7:30 p.m. Andy Hogue, direc- Office and Parking Facility and The event will not specifically can pitch in and make a difference Baylor students and the Waco in Powell Chapel. tor of Civic Education other campus parking will be avail- focus on the local community, but in local communities or global community on changes they can Business attire is and Community Ser- able for the event. will offer local, everyday solutions communities with dealing with a make in their everyday lives to ef- required. vice Program. The conversation will cover to large-scale global issues. lot of major issues that we have.” Edwards

Students to hear aviation Internship orientation to Career fair to help graduating Acclaimed writer to speak to stunt pilots at lecture feature former congressman students find internships students, faculty at lecture

The Baylor Aviation Science The orientation session for the The university-wide HireABear Award-winning author and department will host Chip Lamb Washington, D.C., 2013 Summer Career Fair will take place from columnist Timothy Egan will and Kirby Chambliss, who are Internship will take place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday speak at the Beall-Russell Lecture stunt pilots with Trojan Phlyers 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday in 201B in the Waco Convention Center. at 3:30 p.m. Monday in 510 Red Bull Air Racing, from 5 to Poage Legislative Library. Former About 85 companies will be present Cashion Academic Building. The 6 p.m. Thursday in 101 Marrs U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards will be the with open internships and entry- lecture is called “The Worst Hard McLean Science Building. special guest. level career positions available. Times.”

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@baylorlariat | baylorlariat com News FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 A12 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com CASE from Page A1 CHL from Page A1 The returning former Bears receive “I believe self defense is a human According to House Bill 48, the new two tickets to the game, free lunch, free right and that you have an obligation to CHL regulation also “eliminates the re- parking and on-field recognition. They yourself and your family to be prepared quirements for CHL holders to complete also receive a commemorative gift from to survive a potentially life-threatening a renewal course, or demonstrate profi- Baylor Athletics. situation,” McNamara said. McNamara ciency, to renew the license.” In a slight contrast, the game against and his other instructors said they be- Bland said he feels it is important Oklahoma University will not honor a lieve someone is much less likely to be- for CHL holders to practice with their specific decade. Rather, the All-Floyd come a victim of violent crime if they weapons in order to maintain their pro- Casey Team will be recognized. have a concealed handgun license than ficiency and be effective in the case of an According to the Baylor Bears web- someone who does not. emergency. site, a university selection committee se- Charlotte Kosub, an instructor who “I am not in favor of license renewals lected the players that made up the team. teaches with McNamara, said she started without proficiency checks,” said Bland. Offense and special team players that working for McNamara as a secretary McNamara and Kosub said they also received unanimous votes include Bill but became an instructor after she heard believe it is important to only issue con- BU to honor years at The Case Glass, Lawrence Elkins, Abercrombie the countless stories of students who cealed handgun licenses to highly quali- and Robert Griffin III. had been assaulted and threatened but fied candidates. the game against Buffalo State Col- Members of the defense team that couldn’t defend themselves. “It’s a real privilege to have this li- lege, the ’90s were recognized. This were voted on unanimously include San- “I was just there to file paperwork. cense. Not just anybody can sign up and trend continues as teams from the tana Dotson, James Francis, Mike Single- But once I started hearing all the stories, get it,” McNamara said. tary, Thomas Everett and Gary Green. I became a believer,” Kosub said. “As a Kosub said she was especially proud ’80s will be honored this weekend Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor In addition, the alumni network tent at the game against University of Fireworks go off during the 2013 Welcome Week Traditions Rally on Aug. 29 at Floyd woman, I know it would be easy for a of Texas’ background-check process for Louisiana-Monroe. has collectable pennants unique to each Casey Stadium. The stadium, commonly known as The Case, opened in 1950 and is in man to attack me. But now, I feel like I the CHL. “For our third game, which is go- decade. its last year of hosting Baylor football. have a fighting chance.” “Texas checks everything,” Kosub ing to be our third decade reunion, The pennants are free to the first 500 Randy Bland, a retired Texas State said. “Texas does thorough background we will celebrate players from the visitors to the Alumni Network’s tent. In The pennants are 12 inches long and This weekend, the pennant will have Correctional Officer and CHL instruc- checks on all applicants to ensure they 1980s,” Abercrombie said. “This de- addition to the pennants, free burgers and themed according to the decade being Baylor written in cursive because of the tor, said he is in favor of the shorter are law-abiding citizens. They even cade included several bowl games fries from Fuddruckers are also available. honored. popularity of that logo in its time. classes but thinks that he might need to check to make sure you pay your child and a conference championship. teach smaller classes in order to main- support, don’t have any mental illnesses Many of those guys went on to play tain the quality of his instruction. and don’t have a history of drug or alco- in the National Football League and “I think larger classes demand more h o l a bu s e .” we’re expecting them back as well.” time than six hours,” Bland said. Bland More information about the new also said he feels an obligation to his concealed handgun licenses can be SEE CASE, page A11 community to make sure everybody found on the Texas Department of Pub- who goes through his class receives lic Safety website, http://www.txdps. high-quality instruction and strict eval- state.tx.us. uation before they receive a CHL license.

GREEK from Page A1 tion, part of the world, cuisine, music, tion of regional dance. dance forms and other forms of arts,” The historical displays at the event Nodes said. “It has a way of celebrating will focus on the personal stories of Greek contributions to American civili- Greek immigrants who settled in Waco zation.” and how they impacted the community The Greek Gala is an opportunity for with their arrival. the members of St. Nicholas to educate “Many restaurants are still owned the people of Waco about their heritage. by Greek immigrants,” Telep said. Some Many of the members of the church restaurants started by Greek immigrants are descendants from immigrants of and members of St. Nicholas are The Greece. Elite Café and D’s Mediterranean Grill. “The immigrants never wanted to The Greek Gala will continue the an- lose their roots,” Nodes said. “How do nual tradition of the Greek Food Festival

Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor you show that? You celebrate. You cel- in the future. ebrate life. It really is a rich experience.” “The Greek Gala is a way for St. My kind of sound At the Gala, guests will experience Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to live music played on Greek instruments participate with the Waco community Dr. Corey Carbonara, professor of communications, sings Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town” during a lecture on sound waves on Thursday in Castellaw Communications Center. during their appetizer and main course. and invite them into our culture,” Telep A troop of dancers will attend the said. event as an example of the ancient tradi-

Guests to delve into Greek culture at Gala football game.” For the past 25 years, St. Nicholas has hosted the annual Greek Food Festival. This year, the Greek Gala will be replac- ing the festival as a three-course, sit-down dinner with samples of authentic Greek food. Members of St. Nicholas are prepar- ing the food based on family recipes. “We have recipes going back through families and generations,” Telep said. “It’s going to be the best you can find in Waco.” The appetizers of the evening will be spanakopita (spinach pastries), tiropita (cheese pastries), keftedes (Greek meat- balls) and hummus and pita. The main course will include chicken or beef souvlaki, rice pilaf, Greek village salad, pastitsio (pasta dish) and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves). The dessert menu is baklava, vanilla ice cream and coffee. “What we have is a tour of the typical kinds of food that we associate with the Greek world,” said Dr. Daniel Nodes, chair of the classics department at Baylor and a member of St. Nicholas. Nodes said the Gala is a celebration of both ethnic and religious originations. “This is a celebration of a particular na- ? SEE GREEK, page A11 www.twitter.com/bulariat www.twitter.com/bulariatsports www.facebook.com/baylorlariat