Regents Announce Search Committee

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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Friday, March 6, 2009 Regents announce search committee

Regent Tommy Bowman members from Baylor’s various Committee.” F a c u l t y Committee. By Ashley Corinne Killough declined the invitation because constituencies. Several Baylor constituen- S e n a t e , Green said that while there Staff writer he believed his work schedule The Baylor Alumni Associa- cies passed resolutions in the said Bat- are many different ways top would not permit the time need- tion, Faculty Senate, Staff Coun- fall requesting voting rights in son’s deci- tier universities have conducted Dr. Howard K. Batson, chair ed to participate in the effort. As cil and Student Government the search process. Batson was sion is not presidential searches, the one of Baylor’s Board of Regents, a board member, Bowman will each will be represented by at clear, however, that the insti- the senate’s thing consistent with most is a announced Thursday the two still have a vote on the final can- least one member who Batson tution’s governing documents preferred strong faculty voice. committees that will participate didate. chose after soliciting recom- state the voting power rests with model, but “No matter who the next in the presidential search pro- “I couldn’t think of a more mendations from each group. the regents. Green con- president of Baylor University cess. democratic or more fair way While the advisory commit- “I think we’re respecting firmed that is, he or she will not be suc- An all-regent Presidential than to offer every regent a posi- tee will provide input, Batson the spirit of those resolutions. she and Dr. cessful without the support of Search Committee will lead the tion on the search committee,” said its exact boundaries have People wanted to be included. Jaime Diaz- Batson the faculty,” Green said. “So it effort. Batson invited regents Batson said, adding that some yet to be determined. They wanted to be heard, and Granados, is imperative that the faculty be who aren’t rotating off the non-search committee regents “We certainly intend for we’ve invited them to be a part chair of the represented in this process and board in May to participate on from the previous search felt left the Advisory Committee to be of the search process. It’s a very department of psychology and that faculty opinion is heard and the committee, and of the 15 out of the process. involved in a meaningful way,” impressive advisory committee,” neuroscience, are committed respected.” regents eligible, 14 accepted the Batson also appointed an Batson said. “Areas of inclusion Batson said. to serve as the two appointed appointment. Advisory Committee with 10 will be left up to the Search Dr. Georgia Green, chair of representatives on the Advisory Please see SEARCH, page 6 Dramatist leaves Safety important ‘Foote’ print during break Former Baylor Visiting Distinguished Dramatist, remembered for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” dies By Brittany Hardy understand there will be plen- Staff writer ty of donkeys on the road and we don’t need to join the hee- the American Actors Company. Between March 8 and haw generation,” Doak said. By Nick Dean Under the lead of fellow dra- March 14, many students will It’s a good idea to learn to Staff writer matist, Mary Hunter, the acting take a break from their aver- yield to other drivers, Doak company aimed at showcasing age lives. It is a good idea for said. Horton Foote, a principal authentic American voices in them to keep a couple safety “Humility behind the wheel American playwright and prom- drama. Before disbanding in tips in mind. is scriptural. It enhances one’s inent figure in Baylor’s theater 1945, Foote discovered his nat- Common sense, patience, chances for survival,” he said. community, died Wednesday ural talent in writing for drama humility, and discretion are Students who live off cam- in Hartford, Conn., just 10 days and had several plays performed qualities especially encour- pus should make their apart- shy of his 93rd birthday. by the American Actors Com- aged by Chief James Doak of ments or residences appear The late playwright’s con- pany. the Baylor Police Department. lived in, Doak said. nection to Baylor began with its Foote made his Broadway Some students have long “The simplest way to do inception as a school. According debut on stage in 1944 in the distances that is to to Dr. Marion Castleberry, pro- play “Only in the Heart,” though separat- have tim- fessor of theater, Foote’s great- his writing for others on stage ing them “Scammers come out of ers on their grandfather, a lieutenant gover- is what propelled his name from their lights. It’s a nor for the state of Texas, gave throughout the dramatic writ- desired des- the wood work.” very minor $5,000 toward the foundation of ing world. tinations. investment, Baylor. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the D o a k Jim Doak less than $5,” In 2002 Foote was named Harper Lee novel for which said stu- Baylor police chief he said. Baylor’s Visiting Distinguished Foote wrote the film script, put dents D o a k Dramatist and began speaking Foote on the national scene in s h o u l d said timers to large groups of Baylor theatre 1962 when he won an Academy not drive for more than two are crucial because they give students twice a year for any- Award for his adaptation of the hours straight, instead, driv- the sense that someone is still where between a week and 10 novel. ers should get out and walking living in the residence. days. In 1989, he was awarded The around their car for a few min- “What we recommend is “He would tell the students William Inge Award for Lifetime Courtesy photo utes, to stretch their legs. to leave a radio playing softly, what theater truly meant and Achievement in the American Horton Foote, formerly Baylor’s Visiting Distinguished Dramatist and the A lack of discretion can lead but loud enough that if some- helped them understand what Theater. In 2000 President Bill screenwriter for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died Wednesday in Hartford, Conn. He to dangerous consequences. one walks up to that door it took to break through in the Clinton gave Foote the Nation- was 10 days shy of his 93rd birthday. “The real taboo is to pick they’ll wonder if someone is industry,” Castleberry said. al Medal of Arts Award. Other up people on the side of the in there.” Doak said, “There’s Castleberry was friends with honors include a Gold Medal run in New York in 2006 and Foote was known for por- road or at rest stops. There an element of uncertainty that Foote for more than 30 years for Drama from the Academy of received a Drama Desk nomina- traying the common aspects of is a fine line between doing would cross the mind of the and the editor of “Horton Foote: Arts and Letters and a Lifetime tion for “Outstanding Revival of life in a skillful and captivat- something of that nature and would-be thief.” Genesis of an American Play- Achievement Award from the a Play.” ing way. For instance, his 1995 having a very bad day,” Doak Many off-campus resi- wright.” Writer’s Guild of America. According to Castleberry, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, said. dences do their part to ensure Published in 2004 by Baylor The new American Actors throughout Foote’s tenure in the “The Young Man From Atlanta” Road rage is a definite con- safety. University Press, the book is a Company that was begun by theater industry his personal- featured a middle-age couple cern for law enforcement. This “Aspen and Heights East collection of essays written by Baylor professors Castleberry ity stayed kind and honest. The from Houston trying to deal time of year is especially bad and West are gated com- Foote. Castleberry is currently and Stan Denman produced the rarity of his altruistic manner with their son’s suicide. for road rage, as a lot of people munities. There are security working on a biography about first professional production of in the acting and screenwriting “He wrote about ordinary hope to return home quickly, systems in every house and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play- t he Hor ton Foote A mer ican Play- industry was evident to many. things that affect ordinary peo- all at the same time. a drive-by security drives by wright. wrights Festival in 2004. Foote’s “You have to consider the ple,” professor of journalism “Please caution folks about all houses every night. There Apart from his bi-annual own “The Traveling Lady” was field he was in,” Castleberry road rage and getting impa- lectures at Baylor, Foote was the featured performance. The said. “It doesn’t usually reward tient. Just demonstrate one of the artists that founded play later went on a successful the integrity he had.” Please see FOOTE, page 6 patience behind the wheel, Please see BREAK, page 6 New choral director wants music to excite campus

By Jenna DeWitt legacy and tradition at Baylor. settling down to spend our lives. ed A Cappella Choir for a day as A Cappella Choir and Chamber “I just want Baylor to be the Reporter It’s a fantastic place with unbe- It’s just a thrilling opportunity part of the interview process. Singers, the two ensembles Dr. stick by which everything else lievable potential and a world- when you are at this stage of life “He will make students more Raines will be conducting. Kim- is measured and that happens The search has ended for the class school of music,” Raines and career and when we first excited to come and will gener- mel said he believes Raines fits by bringing in faculty that are new leader of the choral depart- said. found out we were overwhelmed ate more of a campus-wide inter- into the 2012 vision of the uni- at the top of their game.” Guess ment in the School of Music. Dr. As a choral director, Raines and thrilled at the opportunity.” est in choir,” Pilgram said. “Any- versity and its Christian iden- said. “Dr. Raines is definitely Alan Raines has been appoint- said his philosophy is to be a Stu- body that doesn’t tity. that. The students are going to ed director of choral activi- teacher first and a conductor d e n t s know about our “I think he will look at the love him to death. He is a very ties beginning in the fall 2009 second. were also “I think (Raines) will program here past but take us into the future. personable individual and has a semester. The position became “We’re about not only equip- thrilled at look to the past by take should know Dr. Raines was very interested to very high level of expectation as available last May when Dr. ping students with the skills the deci- us to the future.” that he is going hear the perspective of the stu- well.” Donald Bailey announced his necessary to succeed but incor- sion and to make it really dents. His musicality was very In its 88-year history the pro- retirement after 15 years. porating the life lessons as well. look for- fun for everybody developed. He was a friendly gram has only had three direc- Raines is currently an asso- It’s about, not only the notes, but ward to his James Kimmel and the people and wonderful person. He was tors prior to the appointment. ciate professor and director of how singers and choirs make new ideas Master’s candidate that aren’t music top notch,” Kimmel said. Guess said the department is choral activities at Stetson Uni- the world a better place.” and tech- majors aren’t Faculty have also responded hoping Raines will be another versity in DeLand, Fla., but has Raines said that he and his n i q u e s going to be treat- positively to the announcement. long-term director. Texas roots. wife are looking forward to the according to members of the A ed differently.” David Guess, visiting lecturer in “This is a destination job, He grew up in Gainesville, move as a new start for their Cappella Choir. Garland junior Richardson choral conduct- conducting and interim Concert as they call it in sports. This is north of Dallas, and said his family. The couple is expecting Jonathan Pilgrim said he loved ing master’s candidate James Choir director, said he believes where people want to be. It’s a parents still live here. twins. Raines’ energetic approach to Kimmel will be Dr. Raines’ grad- Raines will be the right person “As a kid growing up I knew “We just found out today that conducting and Raines’ music uate assistant in the fall. to take the program to a new all about Baylor. I believe in the they are boys,” he said. “We are selection when he guest-direct- He is also a member of both level. Please see MUSIC, page 6

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Student government held its change. gender students the right to the three or four in my group ing me to articulate the painful second annual diversity event Since the last frank and open present themselves in the who said they feel alienated by aspects of attending Baylor? I “Blinded” on Wednesday night. discussion about race, we had point way they feel appropriate. Chapel — will be taken seri- struggle with these issues every I was blindfolded and led into a tensions on campus the night I was asked during the ously. day with my friends. room to sit in a circle of seven a black man was elected presi- of sexuality segment how I An African-American woman I know that some students people I didn’t know. dent. Minority students were would rewrite Baylor’s poli- in my group told about the time never talk about discrimina- Professors rotated around threatened and called racial view cy on homosexuality. It was she was asked by another stu- tion, or feel afraid to talk about t he g roups, each leading a some- slurs. b y Ja d e Or t e g o a bitter moment for me. I dent to move to the part of the it publicly, and certainly this times heated discussion about The statement on human understood that this was just student center she “belonged” event was for them. race, gender, sexuality, religion sexuality, updated Jan. 29, a thought experiment. in. But for me, to have it present- and politics. cites homosexual “behavior” The statement still forbids I wondered if my fellow Will steps continue to be ed as though our suggestions The anonymity of my group as unacceptable, leaving some advocacy groups, which makes group members, most of whom made to ensure that racism is would be under consideration partners was supposed to make students wondering if refrain- reform seem hopeless. expressed surprise at the cur- not tolerated on campus? was merely cruel. me feel, I guess, like we could ing from homosexual activity Additionally, the statement rent policy, actually thought A student in my group I would love to have Baylor discuss anything honestly and will be enough to prevent per- on dress and appearance pre- rewriting it was a possibility. noted that religious inclusivity surprise me with change, but without judgment. secution — if they, in fact, will vents students from changing I don’t intend to devalue any involves more than just a tol- given the progress since Blind- What’s interesting is that now be targeted for dressing or their “manner of behavior and aim that student government eration of different Christian ed in 2008, I don’t see it hap- this is the second Blinded event acting “gay.” The sexual mis- appearance” to prevent recog- might have in holding these denominations. He said he’d pening. and since the last one, when conduct prohibits homosexual nition without the university’s events. I’d just like to know if like to see groups for Hindus, the same topics were discussed, “acts,” making the situation permission. This clause, what- any information volunteered by Muslims and Jews allowed. Jade Ortego is a senior journal- there has been no discernable ambiguous. ever its intention, denies trans- distraught participants — like I wondered why are they ask- ism major from Sweeny. 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face with an online evaluation “When students purchase Morgan Hoffman is the fewer students who par- items, the money would go to Reporter ticipate, the less important they Student Activities and at the will be in faculty evaluations,” end of the day or event, Student Student Senate faced three Green said Activities would empty out the new resolutions and met with Green also said that the com- account and write the organiza- a member of Faculty Senate mittee has been looking into re- tion a check for the amount,” Thursday afternoon in the sen- wording evaluations to ask more Beall said. ate’s last meeting before spring effective questions concerning Senate also approved a reso- break. professors. lution that will ask administra- Faculty Senate Chair Dr. “The committee was origi- tors to remove class bells from Georgia Green, professor of nally only assigned to research all buildings. Faculty Senate music education and director getting the evaluation online, also approved a similar bill that of the division of music educa- but as the committee started the has already been handed over to tion, informed Student Senate process, they decided these real- administration. Each member of of the duties of Faculty Senate ly aren’t very good questions. I Student Senate Academic Affairs and answered questions from suspect the content issue will be was a bill sponsor and approved student senators. addressed at some point,” Green the bill unanimously. Dr. Green said that there is said. To close out the evening sen- currently a committee looking Senators approved three new ators approved a resolution for Stephen Green/Lariat Staff into putting professor evalua- resolutions shortly after Green “Bear the Difference,” an event tions online, rather than asking concluded addressing Student that will help educate students Dancing with sticks students to fill out assessments Senate. of those with learning disabili- The Baylor Indian Subcontinent Student Association performs a cultural dance at OneBU’s BUnited day in class. The first of the resolutions ties. The event is scheduled from Thursday night. The goal of the organization is to discuss issues of diversity, prejudice and awareness. “There is a committee right passed will ask student activi- 2-6 p.m. on March 25 and 26. now working on having those ties to allow chartered organi- Beaumont senior Liz Fore- evaluations put online. The big- zations to accept Bearbucks. In man, a junior class senate mem- gest issue is that if it goes online, order to accept Bearbucks from ber, said there are a lot of things not as many students will par- students, organizations would that students can be made more Students gain skills from moot court ticipate,” Green said. have to apply for a Bearbucks aware of. environment.” “We met each week on Green was quick to note that scanner and take lessons on “(“Bear for Difference”) is Shauna Harris Overall, there will be 49 Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and prac- the current process has been how to use it correctly. going to have student and fac- Reporter teams from 14 different Texas tice together for a few hours,” successful because in class Garland senior Andy Beall, ulty sessions and everything we universities competing in the said Houston junior Baumann, evaluations are not optional for Student Senate Community do on campus to help people Practice makes perfect. Or at tournament. president of the Baylor Under- students. Affairs Chair, said organizations with disabilities. A big thing to least improves one’s skill. The three two-person teams graduate Moot Court. “In addi- “Right now you are sort of would use Student activities to be aware of is how well prepared That is what the students representing Baylor consist of tion, every member did inde- a captive audience because it’s collect and process the money our campus is equipped for dis- aspiring to be lawyers will be Erik Baumann and Ray Pan- pendent research to prepare for done in class. The problem we they collect. abilities,” Foreman said. doing in competition today and neton; Jennifer Cook and Ash- our team practice.” Saturday. leigh Myers; and Meghan Now- Baumann said that these Three Baylor undergraduate ell and David Matthews. tournaments are very important moot court teams will be travel- “I’m very glad that I have the to pre-law students, which was BEAR BRIEFS ing to the University of North opportunity to be involved in the reason behind founding the Texas today to participate in this tournament,” said Austin Baylor chapter last semester. the Texas Undergraduate Moot freshman Cook. “The skills you “Moot Court is the main Register for the Second Annual The Mayborn Museum Com- The Poage Library’s “With Mal- Baylor University Relay for Life plex presents the opening of Aunt ice Towards None: An Abraham Court Association Tournament. need for moot court will help aspect in Law School,” said Bau- at www.baylor.edu/relayforlife. Blanche’s Tea Room from 2 p.m. Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition,“ According to the Texas you once you get to law school, mann. “Law schools look at stu- The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Jeanes will be on display until August 28. Undergraduate Moot Court with logic and critical thinking dents that were involved in Moot March 27 to 7 a.m. March 28 at the Discovery Center of the museum. The exhibition commemorates the Association Web site, “students aspects.” Court because it shows that they Baylor Sciences Building Fields. The discover center will display the 200 year anniversary of Lincoln’s participating in moot court com- This year, the two constitu- are experienced.” The deadline for team registration Blanche Largent collection of chil- birth. petition learn to argue about and tional issues being argued are Last semester was Baylor’s is Friday, March 13. For more infor- dren’s glass. Children of all ages interpret the law. free speech and due process. first-ever participation in the mation, contact bu_relay@baylor. are welcome come for tea time. To submit a bear brief, e-mail Lari- TUMCA’s goal is to provide Teams will be judge based on undergraduate moot court edu. [email protected]. opportunities for undergradu- their knowledge of the subject tournament where Baumann ates to test their research skills, matter, responses to question- and Panneton qualified as an knowledge of the law and foren- ing, individual behavior and alternate for the National Moot sic abilities in a competitive overall arguments. Court Competition. 4 The Baylor Lariat ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Friday, March 6, 2009 Producer offers tricks of the trade By Kelli Boesel lated nature of Baylor created an Oliphant said although real- realization that ‘You know what; Entertainment Editor opportunity for lasting friend- ity television is not directed or I can do this,’” he said. ships. scripted, he puts people in situa- As a film and media depart- Baylor alumnus Thom Oliph- Waco also helped develop his tions to get a certain reaction. ment, the professors try to give ant stopped by Baylor Thurs- skills, Oliphant said. “You’ve looked at them, and Baylor students all the edge day to talk to film and digital “There is nothing to do here you’ve cast them, and you’ve got- in the industry that they can, media classes after completing except focus on the opportu- ten to know them off the (audi- Korpi said. a 24-day shoot at Ted Nugent’s nities you have to experiment tion) video and off the interview One thing Baylor students ranch in Crawford for a new with stuff you want to try and already, that I bet you can figure understand is how to work with reality TV show. do after you get out of school,” out how they are going to inter- each other, he said. Oliphant graduated in 1987 he said. “So we were shooting act,” he said. “Media is a team sport. You and has since directed or pro- stuff all the time.” “Although you are not direct- very seldom create the thing duced over 300 music videos, ing them, you’re pretty sure all on your own,” Korpi said. 300 commercials and several what’s going to happen.” “Baylor students are socially television shows for FOX, NBC “You can tailor-make Oliphant has done a lot of savvy and adept at working with and CMT networks, professor your next move to jump- work in music and projects that people and adjusting and adapt- of film and digital media Corey have involved music, but his ing at the same time.” Courtesy of Warner Brothers Carbonara said to the classes. ing up on the ladder. ” next project will take him out of Another skill professors try “Watchmen,” the new superhero film based on a graphic novel, opens today in According to Oliphant’s busi- his comfort zone, he said. to instill in students is an aware- theaters everywhere. ness Web site web.mac.com/ Thom Oliphant “The next series I am doing ness of how new technology thomoliphant, some of Oliph- ’87 alumnus is based on the (Professional molds media, Korpi said. ant’s credits include the Dixie Bull Riders, Inc.); it’s a profes- “When technology changes, Impact of graphic novel Chicks video “Wide Open sional rodeo thing,” he said. “It’s the range that the industry can Spaces,” and the Duncan Sheik’s The reality TV project that completely out of my realm of do changes,” he said. “We try video “Barely Breathing.” Oliphant finished shooting knowledge. It’s pure story tell- to focus on where the change lost in ‘Watchmen’ film Some other artists he has Wednesday took him to the Ted ing.” is happening, not that we want directed videos for are Bruce Nugent ranch in Crawford. He Dr. Michael Korpi, professor them all to be technologists, but By Christy Lemire breeze through the story of the Springsteen, Shania Twain, said he agreed to do the show of film and digital media, said because we want them to have The Associated Press Watchmen’s predecessors (to Faith Hill, Garth Brooks and because he wanted to take on he and Carbonara asked Oliph- an edge and a place to enter the tune of Bob Dylan’s “The Tim McGraw. the challenge of blending differ- ant to come speak to their film the industry where they are Hey, fanboys. Yeah, you guys, Times They Are A-Changin’,” While at Baylor, Oliphant ent technological formats. and digital media classes. going to have the best chance to the ones who flooded my inbox one of several obvious song said he was a finance major that “The challenge of just pull- Korpi said most of the time advance.” with e-mails after I trashed Zack choices). Those were the Min- developed a curiosity for film. ing it off was one thing; that’s the most impact on students Oliphant said the best thing Snyder’s “300,” wishing birth utemen, mortals who dressed “I really fell in love with the kind of a macho challenge, like comes from when alumni come students who are interested in defects on my unborn children. up in capes, leather and latex to idea of being able to visualize riding a bull,” he said. “But, to talk to classes. film and television can do is to Yes, I’ve read “Watchmen.” fight crime in New York in the things and create an alterna- really being able to take differ- “(It’s) when they got a concept work in different facets of the I understand why it matters 1940s. tive universe with very simple ent kinds of formats and blend of where they might fit in the industry and see what interests culturally, why it’s considered Now it’s 1985 — or, at least, things,” he said. them together and have differ- industry or what it is that they them. a twisted version of it where Along with his interest in ent kinds of challenges and situ- might do or how this worked “Then you can tailor-make FILMREVIEW Richard Nixon remains presi- film and television, he said the ations and being able to capture in terms of how you get a job your next move to jumping up dent — and members of a new concentrated and somewhat iso- those visually is kind of fun.” or career, or maybe it’s just the on the ladder,” he said. revolutionary in its exploration generation of superheroes, the of flawed superheroes, why it Watchmen, are caught in a mur- moved you. It moved me, too. der mystery years after they dis- And still — or, rather, because of banded. Waco Hippodrome to revive the King that — I found director Snyder’s One of their own, the right- adaptation hugely disappoint- wing military mercenary the By Caley Carmichael Fountain said. “Songs like ‘How according to jessearon.com. ing, faithful as it is to the 1988 Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Mor- Reporter Great Thou Art,’ ‘American Tril- “Of all of the of all of the Elvis graphic novel. gan), has been thrown out the ogy’, and a song called ‘Hurt.’” impersonators in America, Jesse That rigid reverence should window of his high-rise apart- Dust off your blue suede During costume changes Aaron is the No. 1 guy,” Foun- please purists — tiny details from ment. shoes and get ready to get all Aron’s wife, Tarie, keeps the tain said. individual comic-book panels It’s up to his former col- shook up at Jesse Aron’s tribute tempo up when she poses as Aside from touring and com- are recreated lovingly on the big leagues, including Rorschach to Elvis Presley 6 p.m. on March Patsy Cline, Connie Francis and peting in the country, Aron has screen — but it also contributes (an eerie Jackie Earle Haley), the 14th. The Hippodrome The- Marilyn Monroe on stage, Aron crossed boarders to entertain. to the film’s considerable bloat. good-guy Nite Owl II (Patrick atre will turn into Waco’s own said. “I went to a street festival in At almost three hours, Wilson), the sexy Silk Spectre II Graceland and hold The Voice of Aron said he is not a hound Canada, probably the world’s “Watchmen” tries to cram in (Malin Akerman), the brilliant Elvis and Legends Tour, ending dog when it comes to his career. largest Elvis Festival,” Aron nearly everything writer Alan Ozymandias (Matthew Goode) spring break on the bright side “I’m not one of those guys said. “I got to perform in front of Moore and illustrator Dave Gib- and the godlike Dr. Manhattan with sounds from Sun Studio. who put on jump suits and 20,000 people, or more.” Aron bons originally depicted, but (Billy Crudup), to dust off their The Legends tour will brings makes fun of Elvis, that’s where said the festival numbers made then the ending feels rushed. get-ups and find out what hap- together an assortment of per- we get the term impersonator the festival his most memorable (And it’s slightly different. That’s pened, even as the possibility formances that that have thrilled from,” Aron said. “I am more of performance. Aron said he does all we’ll say.) looms of nuclear annihilation at American culture for years, man- a tribune artist, so I take it one have high expectations of the Much of what made the the hands of the Soviets. ager Steve Fountain said. step further and I take it a little Waco show, seeing how he will graphic novel so compelling Snyder has been hailed as a “We like to cover a good vari- Courtesy Photo bit more serious. I have a lot of be performing on the same stage with the cadence of the writ- visionary director — primarily by ety of music that Elvis did,” Elvis Jesse Aron, an Elvis tribute artist, will respect for the man.” as he did five years ago. ing. (Moore wanted no part of the studio releasing the movie — tribute artist Jesse Aron said. perform Friday, March 14 at the Waco According to the press Tickets are $20 downstairs the movie, though, so you won’t but “300” and “Watchmen” both “Obviously we are going to do a Hippodrome Theatre. release, Aron has been intrigued or $15 in the balcony. see his name among the credits.) prove he’s really a skilled mimic, lot of mainstream stuff as well as by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll They are available at the Hip- There’s a rhythm that sucks you albeit one with visual flair. His some off-the-wall acts too. In the flirts with his audience. since his youth, but he has been podrome box office or by calling in, with time shifts and overlap- violent New York is tangibly middle of all of that, Elvis was He has three outfit changes a professional impersonator for 752-9797. ping story lines, often within the gritty, but at the same time some really fond of Roy Orbison so we with styles from the 50s, 60s 10 years. Aron said that no matter same panel. There’s a richness of his larger set pieces, like the are going to throw a little bit of and a jumpsuit outfit for the 70s Aron said he started compet- where he goes, hair spray and to the characters, their philo- ones that take place on Mars, him in there as well.” era, Fountain said. ing nationally in 2003 and has hair gel are essential to top the sophical debates and their ori- look distractingly cartoony. According to the Hippo- “That’s my favorite set of the placed in the top three in all show off. gin stories. As for the performances, Wil- drome’s press release, Ricky night, the jump theater, because contests since then. He is also “I’m just a big Elvis fan trying And there’s something pow- son brings smarts and pathos to Nelson will also be tributed to it’s the real power songs, songs the two-time grand prize winner to express him the best way that erful about reading those words his mensch of a character, while during the production. where he hits the real high notes,” of Milwaukee’s Casino Event, I can,” Aron said. and internalizing them that Akerman, as the woman he Aron captures Elvis’s person doesn’t translate cinematically, loves, is too one-note. and voice maturity over three such as when the tortured Ror- Crudup’s subtleties go to different eras, 1955-1977, and schach says in voice-over the waste as the nude and radiantly thrusts it all into one perfor- same thing he wrote in his jour- blue Dr. Manhattan, the only mance, Fountain said. nal: “Beneath me, this awful city, Watchman who really does have “I specialize in sounding like it screams like an abattoir full superpowers. He’s depicted here Elvis when he was 18, sound- of retarded children.” The line through motion-capture, his soft ing like him when he was 33 feels like bad pulp fiction, and voice providing sharp contrast and sounding like him when he like many others, it clangs on with his character’s muscular was 44,” Aron said. “In my per- the ear when spoken. (David physique. formance you will hear different Hayter and Alex Tse co-wrote Pity, too, because Dr. Man- vocal changes.” the script.) hattan’s complicated journey is Expressiveness, Aron said, is If you haven’t read the book, perhaps the breathtaking story key on stage. Howls, swivel hips, though, you’ll be lost, especially that “Watchmen” the novel has bold movements and falsetto during the opening titles that to offer. reverbation will reign as Aron

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Aggies Baylor goes into this week- By Ben Powell end’s 54-hole tournament Reporter ranked 41st by Golfstat, collegiate golf’s official source for The Baylor men’s golf team rankings and statistics. starts competition today at the Junior Colton Williams will By Joe Holloway 17th annual Ron Smith Univer- return to the 5-man lineup after Sports writer sity of Southern Florida Invita- sitting out of Rio Pinar with a tional in Dade City, Fla. knee injury. Scotto will compete Seniors Jhasmin Player, Jes- The USF Invitational, played alongside the team as an indi- sica Morrow and Rachel Allison at Lake Jovita Golf and Country vidual. will play the last home games of Club, is the Bears’ second tour- The USF Invitational features their collegiate careers at 7:30 nament of the spring season. a 23-team field including two p.m. Saturday when the No. Baylor competed last Monday Big 12 Conference opponents 5-ranked Baylor women’s bas- and Tuesday at the Rio Pinar in No. 10 Texas Tech University ketball team (23-5, 11-4) hosts Invitational held in Orlando. and the University of Missouri. No. 10-ranked Texas A&M (22- The team finished tied for eighth Tech is the only top 25 team in 5, 10-4) in the Ferrell Center. overall out of a field of 21 teams the tournament. The Lady Bears have accumu- that featured No. 19 University Defending champion the lated a record of 100-26 during of Central Florida and No. 25 the senior squad’s tenure. University of Mississippi. “They’ve won a lot of basket- “(Rio Pinar) wasn’t what we “Our main goal is to ball games,” head coach Kim were expecting,” head coach keep improving each Mulkey said. “They’re a group Greg Priest said. “We were defi- that needs to finish out strongly. nitely a little rusty.” week. If we can continue They need to step up and be Baylor finished the 54-hole to do that we are going great leaders. Senior night, last tournament with a 15-over 879 night in the Ferrell Center, you (297, 289, 293). to have a pretty competi- need to leave everything out on Sophomore Cody Paladino tive team.” the floor.” brought in the best overall score Player said the group feels for the Bears with a 2-over 218, Greg Priest grateful as the end of its time at good enough to finish tied for head coach Baylor comes closer. 18th place individually. Paladi- “It’s going to be sad knowing no also scored the lowest for a Associated Press photo we have to close this chapter single round with a 3-under 69 in our lives,” she said. “Baylor’s Baylor guard Jhasmin Player (15) gets past Kansas’ LaChelda Jacobs (00) while taking a shot Wednesday in Lawrence, in the second round of play. University of Tennessee is also meant a lot more to me than I’m Kan. the Lady Bears lost 69-45. Senior Bill Allcorn ended the a participant. sure I’ve meant to Baylor.” tournament tied for 27th place “Our main goal is to keep Morrow said she expects her an impact junior post Danielle “There’s no way you can con- because Danielle’s status is with a 4-over 220 and freshman improving each week,” Priest Ferrell Center finale to be both Wilson’s absence will have on vince me of that.” Danielle’s status,” she said. “We Joakim Mikkelsen recorded said. “If we can continue to do exciting and sad. the team. Rather, she attributed the didn’t know Danielle’s status a 6-over 222 to finish tied for that we are going to have a pret- “I’m looking forward to the Baylor played an entire half Lady Bears’ poor performance (against Kansas) but we also felt 41st. Mikkelsen leads the Bears ty competitive team.” future,” she said. against No. 16 Texas without to a lack of effort on their part like one player wouldn’t make with a 72.05 round season aver- Priest said he hopes to use “We’re looking forward to Wilson, who went down with and to great play on the part of us win or lose, and we didn’t age. the tournament to get his team leaving with a win on our home what has only been described as the Jayhawks. show that. We can’t lose another Freshman Morten Bergan back on track after slipping in floor. We hope to leave our mark a knee injury late in the first half “I’ve never seen a Kansas on Saturday.” finished his first collegiate tour- the second half of the fall sea- and finish strong.” of that game, but shot a mere team play that good,” she said. The first meeting between the nament for the Bears tied for son. The Bears ended their first The Aggies will be looking 25.8 percent without her against “If Kansas was playing like this Lady Bears and Aggies this year 53rd with an 8-over 224. Red- two tournaments with first to complicate that plan as much Kansas on Wednesday night. all year they would have finished resulted in a 64-61 Baylor vic- shirt freshman Lorenzo Scotto place finishes and were ranked as possible and may be in prime Mulkey indicated there were in the top of the league.” tory in College Station. Mulkey ended with a 12-over 228 to tie as high as No. 7 in October. position to do so. bigger problems against the After such a lopsided loss, called the rematch business as for 75th overall. “Great teams come back from The Lady Bears are fresh Jayhawks than the lack of the Player said the team now just usual, but Player seemed excit- “It was good to get some adversity,” Priest said. “We can from one of their worst perfor- Lady Bears’ leading scorer and needs to recuperate and find a ed. experience,” Priest said. “Every- compete against anybody.” mances of the year, a 69-45 loss rebounder. way to prove they can still win, “It’s March,” Player said. “It’s body played pretty good for two Daily results from the USF to Kansas on the road, and it “Danielle’s absence is not even with Wilson sidelined. madness time. Every game is rounds, there was one round Invitational can be found online remains to be seen how much of a 24-point defeat,” she said. “We need to prove something important from here on out.” that got away from them.” at BaylorBears.com. 6 The Baylor Lariat NEWS Friday, March 6, 2009

SEARCH from page 1 announcement, Fonville said from page 1 from page 1 their bicycles inside, “Get them communication between the FOOTE BREAK out of the line of fire,” Doak TIPS FOR board and Student Government said. The Baylor Alumni Associa- was minimal. Mike Blackman said. “Though are also standing guards that For students who are leav- A SAFE BREAK tion, who also requested voting “Throughout this process, we he made those things noble come and stand outside on ing their cars on campus, Doak rights, have consistently advo- were fully cooperative, hoping and intriguing.” the property,” said Brock Mur- suggested completely empty- Set timer to make cated throughout the interim that we might be met with the Foote’s talent and style was phy, branch manager of Aspen ing them, even removing the apartment look lived in period for inclusiveness, trans- same level of cooperation and an influence in the careers of Heights. stereos, if possible. parency and communication in consideration,” Fonville said. well-known actors, such as There has been a lot of con- “The cars should look like the search process. “That was not the case.” Robert Duvall and Matthew cern for students traveling to they’re sitting on a car lot,” Lock bikes Its president, David Lacey, Unlike the last search, the Broderick, Castleberry said. certain more dangerous areas. Doak said. with u-shaped locks said that while their voting regents have set up a Web site The Texas playwright also “Every place that a student Several dorms are doing request won’t be honored, the with updates and news related affected the drama field in goes requires a degree of com- their part to encourage spring Rest every two hours Alumni Association still plans to the process. his home state. mon sense, understand that break safety. on long trips to provide input in the search. The site also has space where “Being a Texas playwright, there are people who look for “Our CLs are spreading the “The Board of Regents could anyone can submit recommen- he has a voice that is indig- innocent college students to message to have discussions have furthered its commitment dations or feedback and can be enous to this area,” Sherry prey upon. Scammers come out between CLs and students Make sure to lock to an inclusive process by giv- found at: www.baylor.edu/presi- Ward said. Ward is the coor- of the wood work,” Doak said, and staff members. We hung apartment before leaving all stakeholders an official dent/search. dinator for the Horton Foote “Common sense is key and up signs that encourage safety ing for break voting role in the process,” Angela Funai, chair of Staff American Playwrights Fes- don’t feel bad when you say ‘no’ on every floor,” said Ann Gar- Lacey said. “The historically Council, said she appreciates the tival, an event that occurs to somebody.” ner, administrative assistant of supportive Baylor alumni donor opportunity to be serve on the every other year. Bicycle theft has been a Brooks Village. Try to maintain cool base that we represent clearly Advisory Committee and agrees “Foote seemed to be taken common issue on campus. Doak suggested students and avoid remains supportive of the most that the prerogative of selecting by the human spirit,” Black- Three bicycles were reported should check with their room- road rage open and inclusive search pro- the final candidate ultimately man said. “He always knew stolen within four days at the mates to know who is going cess possible.” belongs to the board. that spirit would prevail in end of February, according to to be the last person to leave, Don’t pick up The Advisory Committee also “The input from the Advisory everyday life.” the online campus crime log. and that person should be held includes at-large members rep- Committee is important and Foote’s own spirit will “We continue to beat the accountable for locking the hitchhikers resenting the Waco community, should be treated as such, but remain through his talent war drums over using U-shape door. the faculty and Texas Baptists. the regents are in their positions and kindred personality that locks; not cable locks, not chain “We want you to get out Pay attention While other constituents for a reason — one of which is to impacted all who met him. locks,” Doak said. where you’re going safely, have to information given bodies were addressed, only one hire the university president.” “Those of us who knew The Baylor Police Depart- some fun, get some rest, and by CLs and Baylor student — a graduate student — Funai said she’s satisfied with him feel very blessed to have ment would encourage stu- get back here to finish up the was selected for the Advisory the board’s chosen method. had him in our lives,” Castle- dents, when possible, to move semester, alive,” Doak said. Committee, a decision that dis- “Dr. Batson’s approach has berry said. pleased Student Body President been as inclusive as possible. Bryan Fonville. The online Search Input Form “The board has signaled — is terrific and speaks volumes to through its selections — which me about Dr. Batson’s desire for constituencies it considers pri- strong lines of communication ority, and the committee’s com- between the university’s stake- position appears to suggest that holders,” Funai said. students aren’t at the top of that Batson said that he is happy list,” Fonville said. “Students being the pastor of First Baptist have proven both the ability and Amarillo and has no plans of desire to contribute input in the seeking the presidency. presidential search and were “It wouldn’t surprise me if handed a significantly dimin- there were several internal can- ished role.” didates among the board or the Student Government also administration,” Batson said, passed a unanimous resolution adding that the two committees in the fall with the belief that need to do a national search for full representation in the search the best candidate. could only be characterized by Both committees are expect- voting rights. ed to begin their work within 30 In the lead-up to the days.

level as well as getting to know MUSIC from page 1 the choirs as ensembles. “My door is always open to great place,” Guess said. students. I’m eager to get to The students, Guess and know them as individual stu- Raines all emphasized the dents who bring their unique importance of touring and trav- gifts and talents to the process,” el on the future of the choral he said. program. Guess said he believes traveling helps students to grow and appreciate other cultures but also helps Baylor’s reputa- tion as an outstanding music school. Raines agreed and quot- ed the university’s aim to impact the world. “Flinging the green and gold SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R) TAKEN (PG-13) 12:30 2:55 1:20 4:05 7:00 9:50 5:05 7:40 9:45 afar — that’s going to be my job. THE UNINVITED (PG-13) *STREET FIGHTER: THE The students are bright, intelli- 5:25 7:50 10:10 LEGEND OF CHUN Li (PG-13) HOTEL FOR DOGS (PG) 12:20 2:35 5:00 7:20 9:35 12:50 3:00 gent and eager with world-class HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO PAUL BLART: MALL COP YOU (PG-13) 1:25 4:20 7:05 voices. Working with my col- (PG) 12:35 2:45 5:15 7:35 9:40 9:55 PUSH (PG-13) 12:45 7:45 leagues in the voice area, we are GRAN TORINO (R) 1:10 7:25 FRIDAY THE 13TH (R) 4:10 going to bring a lot of focus and 10:15 FIRED UP (PG-13) 4:00 10:05 MADEA GOES TO JAIL a lot of national and interna- (PG-13) 12:15 1:00 2:30 3:15 *CORALINE 3D (PG) 12:40 tional attention to the program,” 4:55 5:30 7:15 7:45 9:30 10:00 3:05 5:20 7:35 10:00 CONFESSIONS OF A *JONAS BROTHERS 3D Raines said. SHOPAHOLIC (PG) 12:25 CONCERT EXPERIENCE 2:40 5:10 7:30 9:55 ($2 surcharge) (G) 1:15 3:20 Richardson freshman Clint *THE WATCHMEN (R) 12:15 5:15 7:10 9:15 1:05 2:00 3:35 4:25 6:00 7:00 Kimmel said touring is a way the 8:00 9:20 10:15 ).$)')4!, program could attract talented high school students to come to the university. “There is an importance in touring because it is a great way BED TIME STORIES (PG) INKHEART (PG) 12:35 2:55 12:30 2:50 5:10 7:35 9:50 5:20 7:40 10:00 to recruit students. I think that BRIDE WARS(PG) VALKYRIE (PG-13) 12:45 5:00 7:10 9:45 is a great way to get the Baylor THE UNBORN (PG-13) 2:45 MARLEY & ME (PG) 7:00 9:00 1:05 4:00 name out,” he said. BOLT (PG) 12:50 3:00 5:15 TWILIGHT (PG-13) 12:40 Raines said he is excited to 7:30 9:40 4:10 7:20 10:00 meet the students on a personal