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TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 Local businesses offer opportunities At least 49 organizations lege students following graduation. Kev in Nall, associate director of Career will give students reasons Services, said that plans for the job fair to work in Waco have been underway since September. “We’ve been recruiting businesses By Victoria Mgbemena and talking with the Chamber for some Staff writer time,” Nall said. “We started marketing in December. Some students don’t real- This afternoon, students can find out ize that there is a professional community how staying in Waco after receiving their here and that they have options after they degree can pay off. graduate.” At least 49 Waco businesses and com- Chris Franks, unit sales manager at panies are participating in the first Work Bankers Life and Casualty, said that the in Waco Job Expo, sponsored by Baylor businesses are not only looking to attract Career Services, McLennan Community the skills of Baylor students but view College, Texas State Technical College Waco as a growing market for businesses and the Greater Waco Chamber of Com- and a well-rounded community. merce. “We want people to come over and The expo is scheduled from 3 p.m. give us the opportunity to market our- to 6 p.m. on the fifth floor of Cashion selves,” Franks said. “I get the sentiment Academic Center. Students will be able that a lot of students like the Waco area to navigate the tables hosted by each and are interested in staying here because company and find out information about of its small town community feel. It’s the open positions. community that gets people; it’s a great Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff In light of the numerous developments place to invest in for long term and raise and initiatives the city has undertaken, it The Waco Suspension Bridge is a historical Waco landmark. The City of Waco will be one of the organizations looking to hire students at the is increasingly focusing on retaining col- Please see JOB, page 8 Work in Waco Job Expo at 3 p.m. today on the fifth floor of the Cashion Academic Center.
Beara- thon winner Bearathon turns and Student Dallas native Ernesto out more than Cabal- government lero, 42, crosses the fin- ish line 500 runners after campaigns one By Ashley Killough the students, swerved too late and hour, 12 Reporter struck the pickup truck and Fricke. minutes The driver stopped immediately and and 11 under way The hills of Cameron Park were no rendered aid. sec- match for over 500 runners Saturday It was reported that the Silvera- onds. during the sixth annual Bearathon. do had its hazard lights on to alert Courtesy The race is a half-marathon put on oncoming traffic, and all three stu- of Round Wednesday by Student Foundation as a fundrais- dents standing outside the truck were Up ing event for scholarships. Student wearing reflective vests. The driver By Sommer Ingram Foundation director Chandra Ford told police he didn’t see the hazard campus, crossed the Washington speakers, an excited crowd of sup- Staff writer said this year’s Bearathon had the lights because he said the young men Street Bridge, wound through Cam- porters waited at the finish line as highest turnout since the tradition were standing in front of them. eron Park and finished back at Baylor. contestants circled around Fountain Candidate filing for student government offices began in 2003. Fricke was taken to Hillcrest Bap- To appeal to more runners, an un- Mall to complete the last leg of the officially ended Monday at 5 p.m. Official campaign- To prepare for the race, Student tist Medical Center with a broken timed 5K fun run was added to this race. ing for student body president, external vice presi- Foundation members stayed up the femur and other leg injuries that year’s event. Both races kicked off at In last year’s event, Student Foun- dent, and internal vice president begins Wednes- night before placing cones, chalking were serious but not considered life- 8 a.m. dation raised $15,000. Frisco senior day. the course and setting up tents. An threatening. According to an e-mail With a time of 1 hour, 12 minutes, Will Simmons said this year the For the past two years, the person running for accident occurred at 2:43 a.m. Satur- by Lori Fogleman, director of media 11 seconds, Ernesto Caballero, 42, of money will go into an endowment, student body president has run an uncontested day when Plano junior Justin Fricke, communications, Fricke is expected Dallas was the first to finish. A sea- and the interest earned will be used race. But this year, current external vice president Student Foundation member, was hit to be released from the hospital this soned marathon runner, Caballero to pay for student scholarships for Bryan Fonville will fight three other people for the by an automobile while setting up week. said he likes the Bearathon because years to come. distinction of president. cones at the 700 block of S. Univer- Will Acomb, The Woodlands it helps him understand where he Various student groups were sta- Fonville said that it is unusual to have so many sity Parks Dr. near Robinson Tower. junior, is one of many Student Foun- stands physically as he gears up for tioned at each mile marker to cheer contenders for president. According to a police report, dation members who worked through the two marathons he runs each on runners and hand out water. Plano “More people than ever are interested in the polit- Waco police spokesman Steve Ander- the night before the race to prepare year. freshman Caitlin Price volunteered ical process,” he said. “I think that shows with the son said that Fricke was standing on for the event. “This was my second time to run with Zeta Tau Alpha at mile eight. number of candidate applications we’ve received. the street near a Chevrolet Silverado “Just knowing that what we do for it,” a winded Caballero said. “I like “We all dressed up in ‘80s cloth- With so many candidates on the ballot, I think stu- with two other students, when anoth- students at Baylor made it all worth the Cameron Park hills. They create ing and held up signs for the runners. dents can look forward to an exciting student gov- er student driving down University it,” Acomb said. character.” ernment season.” Parks Drive apparently did not see The 13.1 mile course started on With upbeat music playing from Please see RUN, page 8 Despite the large number of candidates that filed to run for office, Dallas junior Parker Short will run unopposed for internal vice president. This is Short’s second year in student government, where he currently serves as chair of the academic affairs ‘Purple State of Mind’ opens dialogue on difference committee. “The main reason I’m running is because I feel By Elizabeth Herring the event can gain “a more generous like I’m well-suited not only to be in charge of Stu- Reporter posture in the discussion and a great- dent Senate, but to serve the student body as well,” er generosity to the other.” he said. Left versus right. Christian ver- “It is not an unwillingness to have Only two students will fight for the position of sus non-Christian. Blue versus red. a conversation or to disagree,” he external vice president: Sugar Land junior Alexan- Many differences can separate peo- said. der Dubois and Lindale junior Nicole Yeakley. ple from one another. In the movie One aspect of the film that Jorgen- “I really want Baylor to be more active in two Purple State of Mind, two old friends son likes is that the two men, although areas,” Yeakley said. “First, I want us to interact more hash out their differences and learn they disagree, are still friends. with other universities in the Big 12, and second, to from one another’s life views. “This idea of diversity does not be more involved with state legislation. Next year I Craig Detweiler, one of the men mean we ignore our differences,” he want to keep building relationships with state leg- involved with the movie, has written said. islators so we can get legislation passed to lower for the New York Times, CNN, and You can, in love, engage in a con- textbook prices.” NPR. He currently co-directs Reel versation with a friend who has dif- Yeakley has been a member of student govern- Spirituality at Fuller Theological Sem- fering viewpoints to you, and still ment for two years. Last year she was vice chair- inary in Pasadena, Calif. He works to disagree, Jorgenson said. woman of the academic affairs committee, and cur- connect different aspects of popular Professor Sarah Jane Murray, rently she serves as chairwoman of the legislative culture with God. Courtesy of Purple State of Mind who teaches in the Honors College relations committee. The other side of the dialogue Craig Detweiler and John Marks star in Purple State of Mind, a story about change, in the Great Texts department, said This was Dubois’s first year in Student Senate, comes from John Marks. Marks is a growth and tolerating difference. “In many ways we have to be open to but he said he feels that he is ready to move up from novelist, journalist, and former 60 otherness.” the role of a follower into a leadership position. Minutes producer. His stance in the According to the movie’s Web differences. They discuss the ques- People in general do not stray far “Within our university and within life, we have argument of God and art stands with site, the film is about “how people tion of what it means to be an Ameri- from people who are like them, she ample opportunities where we can give service,” he art. change, how they grow, and how can. said. said. “When taking on a leadership role, the service When they met as sophomore they deal with the big stuff: death, Cameron Jorgenson, a Phoenix “It is very easy to surround our- one genuinely gives can be given at a greater capac- roommates at Davidson College in sex, the meaning of life, God.” graduate student and doctoral candi- selves with people that believe what ity. When I looked at Student Senate, I realized that Charlotte, N.C., it was Detweiler’s The movie chronicles their jour- date in religion, initiated the Purple we do and who don’t challenge our as external vice president you not only help the stu- first year of accepting faith in Christ ney through three decades and State Roadshow coming to Baylor. and Marks’ last. encompasses four conversations on Jorgenson hopes participants in Please see PURPLE, page 8 Please see ELECTION, page 8
VOL. 107 No. 82 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Democratic rivalry brings McCain closer to victory Consistently combining leaving the door open for McCa- ing to back down an inch. vania on April 22, as well as And if Obama prevails, he good fortune with gritty resolve, in to seize the nomination. “They are eating their own,” Indiana and North Carolina on would give McCain an opponent John McCain proves the saying Mitt Romney, McCain’s most said Dick Morris, former advis- May 6, a Democratic nominee whose reputation has already that an individual can bring formidable opponent, was point er to Bill Clinton, in a column is likely to be undecided until been muddied by the Clinton good fortune upon himself. thwarted when his strategy of on Townhall.com. at least this summer when the machine. While no one can suggest winning the early contests was of view With disturbing news super-delegates make a clear In the last few months, the that spending five and a half doomed by the spontaneous regarding Barrack Obama’s con- decision. Clintons have brought Obama years in the Hanoi Hilton pris- rise of Mike Huckabee, who b y b r a d k n o t t troversial pastor as well as Hil- In any scenario, the Demo- down from his throne, seeking on camp is in anyway fortunate, beat Romney even while being lary Clinton’s exaggerations of crats’ underbelly has been out his personal shortcomings the fact that he survived it in outspent in excess of 20 to 1. back in the race and sail through encounters with Bosnian ‘sniper exposed, and John McCain’s and taking the focus off of his such a resilient fashion is noth- Rudy Giuliani, the original as the consensus nominee just fire’ dominating the most recent chances of winning have, luck- popular image of an agent of ing but a blessing. national front runner, failed to months after being dismissed headlines, not only have both ily, improved. If Clinton can change and highlighting his In more recent events, John connect with the conservative as the hopeless has-been. candidates’ credibility been tar- somehow manage to come from rather average political record. McCain built upon his patrio- base from the start. By with- Adding to John McCain’s nished, but they have also done behind and win the Democratic The final outcome of course tism and work ethic but has also drawing his name from New good fortune of late, the Demo- damage to their own standing in nomination, it would present remains uncertain, but the mere demonstrated a certain amount Hampshire, fading in Florida, cratic rivalry is getting nastier the polls — even allowing John McCain with a pivotal oppor- fact that he and the Republicans of luck in winning the Repub- he all but gave those two states by the day. What was once a McCain to take the lead in some tunity. Clinton would be a divi- have a chance in November was lican nomination. Conserva- to John McCain. “dream contest” between two of the recent national polls. sive opponent behind whom the an unthinkable prospect just tives inadvertently assisted the This gift, combined with the wildly popular candidates has With Clinton looking to do Democrats would not readily months ago. McCain campaign by splitting lack of unity among conserva- been degraded to a mud-slinging well in upcoming, delegate- unite, especially after the nasty Brad Knott is a junior history their support among his rivals, tives, allowed McCain to sneak match of two big-shots unwill- heavy states such as Pennsyl- primary season. major from Raleigh, N.C.
Opinion policy Editorial The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through let- Educational ters to the editor and guest col- umns. Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those reform needs of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. reforming Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, graduation year, phone number In one corner, you have seven and student identification num- social conservatives. In the other you ber. Non-student writers should have eight moderate Republicans and include their address. Letters Democrats, battling it out for — text- that focus on an issue affecting books and reading lists. That’s right. students or faculty may be con- The State Board of Education has been sidered for a guest column at the debating for three long years over editor’s discretion. Texas’ kindergarten through 12th All submissions become the English language arts and reading property of The Baylor Lariat. public school curriculum. The Lariat reserves the right to Although the board gave a new edit letters for grammar, length, curriculum unanimous approval libel and style. Thursday, the group’s decision only Letters should be e-mailed demonstrates that the board is unani- to [email protected] or mous about one thing — change. The mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One arguments over what language arts Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX textbooks are used and what is taught 76798-7330. in the classroom are far from over. One group has been arguing for grammar instruction and reading lists, while the other is saying that local Corrections policy control over instruction is best. In an attempt to bridge gaps, the 15 mem- The Baylor Lariat is commit- bers of the board finally agreed last ted to ensuring fair and accu- week to invite two Hispanic experts rate reporting and will correct to work on the curriculum’s final ver- errors of substance on Page 2. sion. The decision was reached after Corrections can be submitted to senior board member Mary Helen Hispanic. harm students’ chances of success by and teachers is unacceptable. Texas the editor by sending an e-mail Berlanga spent weeks arguing to fel- That sounds pretty convincing. So handicapping them. Schools should teachers have hands-on experience to [email protected] or low board members that the many why did it take three years for this idea teach basic grammar to their stu- with the state’s curriculum and know by calling 254-710-4099. Hispanic children in public schools to even be considered? Politics. dents. It is a skill everyone uses and what will and won’t work for their may need special attention. There is no room for politics in the needs to learn. children. Ignoring their insight could “It’s one thing not to understand it, State Board of Education. Thousands Thirdly, when have reading lists be the board’s biggest mistake in this but at least you can be sensitive and of Texas families are relying on it for inhibited learning? The State Board of whole “political” mess. A subscription to the Lariat say, ‘Well, maybe there’s something the future successes of their children. Education voted not to include a sug- From April 18 to May 18, the public costs $45 for two semesters. there. Let’s look at the data,’” Berlanga First, it shouldn’t take three years gested reading list in the curriculum can submit comments on the English Send check or money order to said in a March interview with The to revise an already set curriculum. Thursday, but this should be recon- language arts and reading curriculum. One Bear Place #97330, Waco, Houston Chronicle. Standardized testing should point sidered. There are certain books that We urge you to voice your concerns — TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail So, let’s look at the data: According to areas that need mending, and the everyone should read, and there’s no it may be your last chance to help fix a [email protected]. Visa, to the same Houston Chronicle a r t i c l e , board’s experience should help it see harm in encouraging students to read broken system before the State Board Discover and MasterCard pay- about 750,000 Texas schoolchildren places where growth and expansion them. of Education takes its final vote May ments may be phoned to 254- have limited English proficiency and are necessary with changing times. Fourthly, the State Board’s practice 23. 710-2662. Postmaster: Please more than 60 percent of first through Secondly, how are kids supposed of using a facilitator, StandardWorks, Science will be the next curriculum send address changes to above third-grade students who were held to get into college without learn- for expert advice while shunning the up for reform. Let’s hope the board address. back in the 2005-06 school year were ing grammar? This could potentially opinions from other education groups doesn’t do away with physics. Students should increase participation in tenure process Should there be more stu- laziness, which I am sure others ure means that they are invin- uate degree should not be an hard work as a mentor. dent involvement in a profes- are also guilty of, the answer cible — no matter how lousy of a all-consuming influence on the Ultimately, these decisions sor’s quest for tenure? choices from this end-of-semes- teaching job they perform, their doctoral degree holder’s future should be based on how well Currently, a student’s only ter evaluation hardly do justice point salary is guaranteed. in their field. the professor has accomplished voice is contained in the end-of- to the actual performance of the It should also be brought to There are a number of possi- the following charge made by semester professor evaluation. professor. of view mind that the university does ble ways a student may contrib- Alfred Adler, Austrian psychol- This questionnaire is presented A ranking from 1-5 seems not have a post-tenure review ute to this process — someone ogist and colleague of Sigmund to students during the last min- quite convoluted. b y c h r i s t i n a k r u s e process to track a professor’s could pay attention to the writ- Freud. utes of class, when students’ Whoever made the question- academic progress after a cer- ten comments on the student’s As Adler said, “The educa- eyes are on the exit door. naire must have thought about ted the grades. tain amount of years. evaluation of his or her teacher. tor must believe in the potential I try to do justice to my pro- this dilemma and thus provided Students benefit, as well as Since students are most The fact that students actual- power of his pupil, and he must fessors that I like or that gave space to write a few sentences suffer from a professor who affected by the tenure decisions, ly want to help with the tenure employ all his art in seeking to me a good grade. about the professor. has tenure. Professors who are they should have a more active process shows that there are a bring his pupil to experience However, I admit that I have However, the written portion allowed to further explore their role in the choosing process. number of close student-faculty this power.” marked the same bubble down is not seen by tenure committee trade gain knowledge to pass on However, the student’s role relationships. Christina Kruse is a sophomore the answer sheet because I was or President Lilley. It is simply to their students. should not be one of unlimited Students want to see a pro- journalism major from Harker in a hurry. for the viewing pleasure of your On the other hand, some power — individuals who have fessor who has impacted their Heights and a staff writer for The Despite my self-admitted teacher, after they have submit- professors think that their ten- not completed their undergrad- lives gain a return from their Baylor Lariat.
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By Bradley Brooks and Russ Bynum The Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) — When American soldiers get off duty in Iraq, the men usually return to their quarters, the women to theirs. But Staff Sgt. Marvin Fra- zier gets to go back to a small trailer with two pushed-together single beds that he shares with his wife. In a historic but little-noticed change in policy, the Army is allowing scores of husband- DEMJ>7JÁIED; and-wife soldiers to live and sleep together in the war zone ‚a AP Photo move aimed at preserving mar- Staff Sgt. Keisha Frazier and her husband Staff Sgt. Marvin Frazier sit outside riages, boosting morale and per- at Camp Striker in western Baghdad, Iraq, March 21, 2008. haps bolstering re-enlistment rates at a time when the military is struggling to fill its ranks five “It’s better for the soldiers, in the Army. Exactly how many years into the fighting. which means overall it’s better are serving in the war zone, and “It makes a lot of things easi- for the Army,” said Command how many of those are living er,” said Frazier, 33, a helicopter Maj. Mark Thornton of the 3rd together, are not clear. The Army maintenance supervisor in the Infantry. said it does not keep track. _Z[W 3rd Infantry Division. “It really Military analysts said this is But Frazier and his wife, Staff Xh_]^j adds a lot of stress, being sepa- the first war in which the Army Sgt. Keisha Frazier, are among rated. Now you can sit face-to- even gave the idea any serious about 40 married Army couples face and try to work out things consideration ‚ a reflection not living together on “Couples and comfort each other.” only of the large number of cou- Row” at Camp Striker, which is Why should I apply? Long-standing Army rules ples sent to war this time, but on the outskirts of Baghdad and barred soldiers of the opposite also of the way the fighting has is one of more than 150 U.S. mil- Because you care about what’s going on in the world and sex from sharing sleeping quar- dragged on. itary camps in Iraq. Similarly, a ters in war zones. Even married While some couples were also Couples Row opened in October on campus. Because you believe that good journalism is troops lived only in all-male or sent into the 1991 Gulf War, the at nearby Camp Victory, though the key to a democratic society. Because you want to build all-female quarters and had no fighting was over before their it has trailers for only seven of private living space. living arrangements became the many couples who have your portfolio. Because you want a campus job that will get But in May 2006, Army com- an issue, said Lory Manning, a requested them. you a professional job after graduation. Because we’re the manders in Iraq, with little fan- retired Navy captain who stud- Husbands and wives are still fare, decided that it is in the ies how military policies affect prohibited from public displays best gig on campus. Because you realize this paragraph is military’s interest to promote women for the nonprofit Wom- of affection, under the same composed of nothing but fragments. And it bothers you. wedded bliss. In other words: en’s Research and Education strict regulations that govern What God has joined together, Institute. unmarried men and women in let no manual put asunder. More than 10,000 couples are uniform. Do I have to be a journalism major? BEAR BRIEFS No. We welcome applications from all majors. Journalism Hire A Bear will hold a Work in Pre-season intramural soccer Armstrong Browning Library Waco Job Expo from 3 p.m. to tournament will be held Thursday will begin the Beall Poetry Festival majors have an edge, but we’ve had everything from pre- 6 p.m. today on the fifth floor of and Friday. Students may sign up in from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. The med to music majors on staff. Cashion Academic Center. All stu- the Campus Recreation office in the festival will feature a poetry reading dents and alumni seeking full-time, SLC. The cost is $30 per team, and by Jean Valentine. For more infor- part-time and internship opportuni- the deadline to sign up is Wednes- mation, visit http://www.baylor.edu/ ties are invited to meet with Waco day. For more information, contact beall/ employers. For more information [email protected]. visit www.hireabear.com What kind of experience do I need? 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They sound if they’re not the most usual sto- As the spring semester gets like opposites, but they’re really ries of Baylor alums, Artz said closer to its end, seniors tend to two things that are held in ten- those who graduate from the be concerned with how success- sion with one another, and from business school tend to be very ful they’ll be after graduating that tension comes higher per- successful in what they decide from Baylor University. Barron’s formance.” to do. Magazine published an article This quantitative education “Getting to be the CEO of Tuesday that listed the top 30 is what Artz explained as tech- XTO or the CEO of Hewlett- chief executive officers in the nical knowledge. Packard is a rare thing, there are United States and two Baylor “Technical knowledge is the just not that many people in the alumni made the list. specific knowledge an indi- United States who ever advance Mark Hurd, CEO of the Hewl- vidual has to have or has to to that position,” he said. “I think ett-Packard Company, gradu- understand to be able to do that our graduates generally do very Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff ated with a major in business particular job,” he said. “We do well in their positions.” administration in 1979. The sec- a great job at providing the spe- McCormick agreed. Spice up your life ond Baylor alumnus on the list cific knowledge an individual “Our numbers in t he account- was chairman of the board and needs, as well as the more gen- ing program and on our account- Jessica Holman, manager of Spice Home Furnishing, helps a customer move a piece of furniture out of The CEO of XTO Energy Bob Simp- eral people skills. “ ing assessments track very high- Shops of River Square Center. son, who graduated in 1970 as McCormick sees Hurd as a ly, so we know that we’re doing an accounting major with hon- good example of a combination a good job teaching,” he said. ors and completed his master’s of both aspects of the business “These are a couple of pretty degree from Baylor in 1971. school’s education. successful individuals, but one “At Baylor there are two “Mark Hurd kind of exempli- thing that I can say that I know aspects of our education that fies this,” he said. “He came out that Mr. Simpson has greatly Chief discusses female leaders equip people well to advance to of Hankamer School and went appreciated his accounting edu- very high levels in the organi- into professional sales and he is cation here and his accounting By Shannon Daily ics — those who said a woman off his microphone.” zation they’re in,” said Kendall now known as an operational professors.” Staff Writer couldn’t run the tribe. A fairly Through the rest of her time Artz, chairman of the depart- leader, meaning that he really In his Q&A with the Baylor similar situation to Sen. Hil- as the principal elected chief ment of management and entre- watches the data and the metric Business Review, Hurd also had As students noisily filed into lary Clinton’s attempt to break Mankiller continued to face preneurship. and the operational numbers in fond memories of a professor at Bennett Auditorium last night, through the “ultimate glass ceil- problems, but those around her He identified the two aspects his company.” Baylor. Dr. Wilma Mankiller came in ing,” Mankiller said. became used to her soft-spoken as technical training and team- Artz agreed that the business “While at Baylor, I had a pro- fairly unnoticed and on the arm At her first meeting with the ways and learned she wasn’t building skills. school put as much emphasis fessor who had a positive influ- of her nephew. Mankiller was council after she was elected, going to bang on the table and “We do an excellent job of on the development of people ence on me. Dr. Clifton Wil- elected the first female principal Mankiller began experiencing yell to get them to listen to her, providing people with the tech- skills in education as on techni- liams taught a course on lead- chief to the Cherokee nation, problems. she said. nical knowledge they need to be cal training. ership and management and one of the largest tribes in the “Everybody had their own Raleigh, N.C., junior Brad real competent in their jobs. We “That’s something we’ve spent a lot of time talking about United States. microphone, and during the Knott asked whether or not have a very strong faculty that stressed a great deal and, per- the difference between the two. After a brief introduction course of the meeting every time Mankiller thought discrimina- enables students to come out of sonally, I think we do a great We discussed the importance from a graduate student, she I would try to conduct the meet- tion against women could be here and really they don’t have job at helping people learn how of developing people to become took the podium. ing this one fellow kept inter- eliminated without discrimina- to take a back seat to anyone,” he to work effectively with others,” leaders and about the impor- Mankiller spoke softly, but rupting me and kept saying I tion against men. said. “The other thing you really he said. “In many of our classes tance of (a) leader’s role in align- with force, commanding the wasn’t following some obscure There’s always a need for bal- need to advance to a high level, we stress group work. There are ing an organization to execute attention of the room. She spoke rule I’d never heard of,” she ance, Mankiller said. to a CEO position, is you really so many activities in which stu- against a plan,” he said. “What of the trials she faced as a Native said. “That’s the best world, where have to have a really strong abil- dents are forced in some sense I learned from Dr. Williams has American woman moving into After the meeting Mankiller you have the voices of both men ity to lead people, to work with to work with people from a lot stuck with me 27 years later and and maintaining a position of decided she would have to take and women.” other people.” different background coming I would argue that he has been leadership in society today. action so she wouldn’t have to Venezuela freshman Jenniffer Associate dean of under- from a lot of different skill sets. one of the most profound influ- As one of 11 children, “No battle the council through every Licero then brought up the issue graduate business programs, Students become very proficient ences on my career.” one ever told us that there were meeting of the next four years. of women as both mothers and Dr. Blaine McCormick agreed at leading others and work- Even though it can’t be said things we couldn’t do because “I’m not a divisive person. I active members of the workforce on with Artz. ing with others and forming that every graduate will achieve we were poor, that there were like to solve problems in a non- and how to balance the two. “From what I can tell, we and coalitions, if you will, with a level of success such as Simp- things we couldn’t do because divisive way,” she said. “So what “In my view it’s a myth that have two things that seem the other people which you have to son or Hurd, McCormick said we were Cherokee,” she said. I did was between the first meet- we’re in a post-feminist era,” she opposite of each other but they be able to do if you’re going to that he believes that the one So she began to take on lead- ing and the second meeting I said as she discussed the dispro- actually work very much in tan- become an executive of a major typical thing he can point out is ership roles, working her way went to the communications portionate amounts of responsi- dem,” he said. “We have very organization.” “an entrepreneurial spirit.” up from typing to running for department and I asked them bility women have for a family. the highest position available to change all the microphones While many women are able within the tribe. so that I controlled the micro- to afford childcare, most have to During her campaign for phones. And then when he start- do the best they can, she said. election, Mankiller faced crit- ed interrupting me, I just turned Democrats choose state delegates “Democrats are excited for vote between in the two candi- By Christina Kruse two history making candidate dates is less than one percent,” Staff writer and ready for change, so that Formas said. really transferred to the spirit at In the primaries, held March The results are in from the the County Convention,” Plano 4th, Clinton received 51 percent democratic county convention Senior Stephanie Formas said. of the votes, gaining 65 national held in Waco this Saturday. Formas was selected as an al- convention delegates. Contrary to Sen. Hillary Clin- ternate for a Clinton delegate, After the primaries ended ton’s, D-N.Y., win in the prima- should one of the elected del- that night, more than 1 million ries held in March, Sen. Barack egates be unable to attend. Democrats caucused. Obama Obama, D-Ill., came out on top. Delegates still campaigned lead in the caucus with close Aim higher. Out of the 81 delegates cho- for either Obama or Clinton. to 56 percent the first night, ac- sen to attend the democratic “People were passionately cording to an unofficial count state convention from McLen- wanting to advocate for their held by the Texas Democratic nan County, 47 will represent candidate,” Director of Internet Party. Obama, while 20 delegates are Services, Randy Woodruff, said. From the state convention, going for Clinton. The last 14 Woodruff also served on the 67 delegates will be chosen to of the 81 spots available are rules committee at the conven- move on to the national conven- reserved for at-large delegates. tion and will attend the state tion, which will be held late Au- Two hundred and thirty del- convention as an Obama repre- gust in Denver, Colo. egates from the county applied sentative. Before the Texas county for the opportunity to attend the Despite Obama’s lead in the conventions held on Saturday, state convention, which will be Texas caucus, Clinton support- Obama was ahead in total num- June in Austin. ers are hopeful. “Although many ber of delegates, 1,623 to 1,499. “The overall atmosphere was pundits and Democrats are call- A minimum of 2,024 delegates very enthusiastic,” John Cullar, ing for Senator Clinton to with- are needed to obtain the Demo- chair of the McLennan County draw from the race, I don’t think cratic nomination. Another de- Democratic Party said. this race for the nomination is ciding factor for the nomination ELEVATION: Cullar noted that Saturday’s over yet. There are many states will include the super delegates, convention was a model for still left to cast their votes, and who are not pledged to any par- Democratic unity. the actual difference in popular ticular candidate. UNLIMITED
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By Will Parchman service to American players who are some DII programs where Sports editor might have been elbowed out of if you can chew gum and hit a roster contention due to a spike forehand then they’ll take you. The college tennis landscape in international recruits and an Coaches are forced to go over- on campuses all over the coun- unchanging number of roster seas. The competition is just bet- try has been changing quietly spots. ter over there, and that breeds over the past several decades. “It’s a m y t h t h a t c ol le ge c o a c h - better players.” With the advent of the Internet, es will find you if you’re good One thing nearly everybody staid tennis recruiting patterns enough,” Lancaster said. “The agrees upon is that the level of have been shattered in favor of days of coaches going around parity in all levels of college ten- systems that more readily iden- and seeing all of their athletes is nis has skyrocketed. With so tify talent abroad. a thing of the past.” many foreign players, most of With few outside observ- With the globalization of the which have had very little inter- ers realizing it, NCAA tennis tennis landscape, he said ser- play with more than a handful recruiting has become an inter- vices like his, are now bringing of college coaches, seemingly national battlefield. the recruits to the doorstep of every team has a chance to sign “If you look at the rankings the coaches instead of the other an undiscovered star with the 20 years ago in college, of the way around. potential to turn a program into top 100 players, probably 80 of But Cass said that while a nationally recognized power. 100 were Americans,” said Tim the advent of the digital age “The reality is that a lot of the Cass, former Texas A&M Uni- has helped recruiting, NCAA internationals don’t visit schools versity men’s tennis head coach. coaches still value tangible trav- the same way Americans would,” “That speaks loudly for the el and meetings with potential Cass said. “It’s allowed many change looking at the last two recruits. schools to be very competitive decades, and has allowed teams “What the Internet has and I think you’re seeing a lot to be very competitive.” allowed is quick and handy of parity.” The change Cass speaks access to results. You can do Baylor women’s tennis head of has been sweeping and all- some searching on players coach Joey Scrivano declined encompassing, and Baylor sup- and off a piece of paper can to comment on international porters need look no further draw some conclusions,” Cass recruiting. than their own teams for proof. said. “There’s a good amount Whet her or not change is nec- Fifteen of the 19 Baylor men’s of coaches that are physically essary to even the field is subject and women’s tennis players are going over there and evaluating to lengthy debate. Belletto said foreign-born. Graduated Ger- talent. I don’t think its only done he wouldn’t be surprised to see many products Benedikt Dorsch by the Internet. Top programs the United States Tennis Asso- and Ben Becker both won men’s are spending time physically ciation step in within the next singles titles at Baylor while Slo- searching.” few years to protect dwindling vakia senior Zuzana Zemenova Still, Cass said the process of Luis Noble/Lariat staff American participation in the currently leads the No. 2 Lady juggling between domestic and highest levels of college tennis. Bears. foreign players on the recruit- Sophomore Zuzana Chmelarova hits a forehand volley in a doubles match against the Northwestern University Wednes- Some say that the best play- day night at the Baylor Tennis Center. The No. 2 Lady Bears lost, 5-2 to top-ranked Northwestern. “It’s going to a lot more ing trail is an inexact science. ers are rightfully gobbling up online-based,” said Mike Lan- While it’s markedly different in the scholarships, while others caster, owner of athleticscholar- other sports where recruiting is lar season title from 1997 to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State tem, because the universities see the recruiting field as unfa- ships.net. “The world is getting based almost solely in the Unit- 2006, said that ready access to started no U.S. players in its are using the players as well. vorably skewed towards inter- smaller and smaller, so we’re ed States, the plethora of tennis worldwide player performances most recent matches, while four It’s slightly more parasitic at the national players. getting more international ath- talent means that some college is no longer a pipe dream for col- teams had at least four U.S.-born top.” “I don’t see it changing unless letes in recruiting. We’re going Texas coaches “wouldn’t have a lege coaches. players starting last week. Former Arkansas University the USTA gets involved and to see less coaches traveling and clue of top Texas players” off the “Every coach has (their) own Ben Belletto, the head men’s women’s tennis assistant coach rewards teams for giving schol- more internet-based recruiting.” top of their heads, he said. philosophy in terms of building tennis coach at Division III Jon McLaughlin said it’s as arships or a certain percentage Lancaster’s Web site is a “With the international play- a team and a program,” Cass Pomona College in Claremont, simple as supply and demand. of scholarships to Americans,” shining example of the modern ers, you could have a communi- said. “The Internet is an avenue Calif., said that in the last five McLaughlin said American Cass said. “It’s gotten so com- advancements in the war over cation with a kid and two weeks for all coaches, and it gives you years, his program has been players aren’t filling the demand petitive that it has the potential international tennis recruits. later you’re signing them,” Cass real ready access to results. We privy to more American-born for high-quality college tennis of being a ripple effect of the For a fee of $395, his service said. “The top Americans are might have 10 or 12 kids we’re players due to the heavy influx players, so courting more inter- tennis world in America. The compiles a sports resume for taking unofficial visits and are recruiting for one or two spots of players from outside the coun- national players was the next majority of our teaching pros a potential recruit and shoots very familiar with the process. and we would follow their prog- try at higher levels. logical step. probably came through college it out to all Division I and II With the international players it ress daily.” “I think that part of being “Everybody wants to be as tennis. Those opportunities are coaches. He said that more than can be pretty sped up.” Of the six available starting in a college tennis program is good as they can be, but the being limited.” 500 student athletes currently The Internet has been a positions on the 16 men’s and development,” Belletto said. main thing behind it is that With a true consensus a long employ him and that he sports major driver in the expansion of women’s tennis programs in the “It’s always a fear when the best there are so many schools way off, the future of college an 85 percent success rate with recruiting databases that extend Big 12 this season, about 67 per- players on your team are fresh- that offer programs versus the tennis recruiting is currently his clients. beyond U.S. borders. Cass, who cent are filled by foreign-born men and sophomores. At the DI actual numbers of tennis play- as murky as it is rewarding for More than just international coached the Aggies to three Big players. The men’s programs level it’s more of a job and more ers quality enough to fill those coaches who look beyond U.S. recruits, Lancaster extends his 12 tournament titles and a regu- at the universities of Nebraska, of a thing to be using the sys- spots,” McLaughlin said. “There borders for the next big thing.
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By Brian Bateman football and conducts playoffs can join with collegiate alumni to ers, McDonald competed for the While current Thunder play- Baseball avoids sweep with Sports writer in the same manner. sharpen their skills and hope for Bears most recently, leaving the ers compete for their place in the Sunday victory over Soon- “We have cheerleaders to a college scholarship. Don’t’aey squad in 2005 after 23 consecu- pros, former University of Mary- ers For those lucky few who entertain the crowd, we have a Ward, a local standout at Waco tive starts as an offensive guard. Hardin Baylor and Thunder After losing its first two games play college football, four years drum-line, security and conces- High School, has already taken For the Thunder, he has played teammate Freddie Rollins signed in Norman, Okla., over the of training, exhilarating victo- sions,” general manager Jason advantage of the situation. After multiple positions, includ- a contract with the Bossier City weekend, No. 20 Baylor ries and crushing defeats pass Turnbo said. leaving Texas Tech University ing offensive guard, defensive Battlewings, an AFL franchise. baseball managed to escape quickly: helmets gather dust on The Thunder competes in the for personal reasons, the former tackle and even contributing in “He’s a local legend around Sooner country with a 7-3 win the mantle, musty letter jackets central division of the northern Red Raider received an offer to the yardage category with three Waco. He was recruited by Mack Sunday. The Bears (16-9, 3-6), seem to shrink and grass-stained conference, currently holding go west to West Texas A&M touchdowns on the year. Brown at UT, but didn’t pass who snapped a five-game con- footballs begin to deflate. third place with a 3-2 record. University. “He is just explosive for this through the clearinghouse,” ference losing streak with vic- But former Baylor athletes Last year, they fell just one spot “We give players a second league,” Bates said. “He draws a Turnbo said. tory, were propelled by Aaron John Henry and LeQualan shy of the playoffs. chance to go on to the next double-team every time.” The Thunder will face the No. Miller’s two home runs. It was McDonald, along with the rest Turnbo’s squad, where he level,” Turnbo said. John Henry competes for a 1-ranked North Texas Stampede Miller’s third multi-homerun of the Waco Thunder semi-pro- doubles as a tight end, runs For many semi-professional different reason. A running back 7 p.m. Saturday at the TCA Stars game this season. Baylor trav- fessional football team, aren’t the spread offense and varies athletes, that level is in the Arena under Grant Teaff’s final season, field located across Bagby Ave. els to Fort Worth today to take ready to let that happen. defense between four downed Football League. he tied Paul Mosley for the sev- from the Waco I.S.D. stadium. on Texas Christian University. The Thunder is in its second linemen and three. “They like to see you play two enth most career rushing touch- Tickets are $3 for children, $5 First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. year as part of the Texas United However, the major differ- p os it ion s i n t he A F L ,” he ad coac h downs. But the 5-foot-9-inch for adults and $1 for Baylor stu- Football League, which con- ence is, in one word, money. Dennis Bates said. With limited linebacker and running back, dents with their Baylor ID. Softball’s struggles contin- ue in Stillwater tains teams across Texas and “They don’t get paid, so they roster sizes, players need to play now 37, plays for fun. “We want Baylor to back us as one team in Shreveport, Louisi- retain college eligibility,” Turn- both offense and defense. “He’s still got it, He’s still fast,” much as possible, and the city of The Lady Bears suffered their ana. Just like the NFL and the bo said. McDonald is one of those Bates said. “It’s hard to take him Waco to back us, too,” Turnbo fourth and fifth straight losses NCAA, the TUFL plays 11-man Recent high school graduates players. Of Baylor’s former play- down.” said. over the weekend against Oklahoma State University. Baylor (18-12, 1-5) has already surpassed last year’s amount Rangers, Mariners feel renewed of conference losses in just its first six conference games. The Lady Bears opened the By Gregg Bell The teams that have a com- think our top two starters will series with an 11-5 walloping The Associated Press bined zero playoff appearances get off to such bad starts. I don’t at the mercy of the Cowgirls. out of the AL West in the last six think our best players will get of While Shaina Brock provided a SEATTLE — Ace pitcher years are feeling the renewing to such bad starts. stronger pitching performance Kevin Millwood pulled the hood powers of opening day. “I think we’re better in that for the Lady Bears on Sunday, of his blue Rangers sweatshirt “I think after last year every- way.” Baylor’s bats were nearly held over his head. Then he pulled one came back and worked Or, as Millwood said of the silent in a 3-1 defeat. the drawstrings so tightly only harder in spring training and Rangers’ renewed vibe: “Guys Dunn selected to Freshman his mouth, nose and eyes poked were in better shape,” Millwood aren’t going their own way any- All-American team through. said of these Rangers, compared more. Everyone’s going in the Charlton Jimerson, Seattle’s to the 2007 team that finished same direction.” Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn late position player to make the Texas’ sixth losing season in As in up. From 0-0, with 162 was named honorable mention team Sunday, stood in front of seven years. games to play. And from spring freshman All-America by Col- the Mariners dugout wearing a “I think we’ve got a better trainings that were either mean- legehoops.net on Friday. Dunn blue knit cap far below his ears clubhouse going, where we’re all ingless or, in the case of Seattle’s averaged 13.6 points and 4.1 — and spoke for them all. working together.” new ace Erik Bedard, forget- rebounds for the Bears, who “A little frio,” the outfielder Ron Washington, beginning table. are coming off their first NCAA said Sunday, exactly a year to his second season as Texas’ Bedard, whom Seattle Tournament appearance since the day after the Houston Astros manager, thinks a healthier acquired for five players in a 1988. The Monroe, La., native was one of four representatives cut him. pitching rotation — Millwood trade with Baltimore last month, Associated Press “But I’ll take it.” says he is past his hamstring will make his second opening from the Big 12 Conference. The Rangers and Mariners problems from early in camp day start opposite Millwood. 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By Emily Monti Barnes said. “If I want to write which helps people in Africa get normally I have to wait until I Reporter something country one day I do medicine, housing and money. feel kind of pregnant and ready that, and then whatever inspires “It has given me amazing to pop with an idea,” Davis said Singer-songwriter Dave me the next day, I’ll write that.” motivation in my career know- of his songwriting process. Barnes will perform at 7 p.m. Barnes’ new album even ing that I can use my talent to Barnes recently returned Saturday at Common Grounds. includes two previously released help people other than myself. from performing on a cruise The performance coincides songs, “Until You” and “On a It makes my career feel much with John Mayer. with the release of his new Night Like This.” more focused than others,” “When someone with John’s album, Me and You and the World, “‘Until You’ has been remixed, Barnes said. talent is kind enough to show which is out today. and I wrote a new verse for ‘On a Davis, who is opening for favor to someone like me, there’s Barnes, who is no stranger Night Like This,’” Barnes said. Barnes, is also involved with a real feeling of being on the right to the Baylor campus after hav- He said the songs were added mission work. path, that my career is going the ing performed here numerous to the CD because they had per- “I am involved with Tom’s way it should,” Barnes said. times, will perform with Andy viously done “really well with Shoes, which essentially means Barnes said he hopes the con- Davis at Saturday’s show. the fans.” that when you but a pair of their cert will make people dance and In an e-mail to The Baylor “I enjoy Barnes’ CD because shoes, you’re also buying a pair laugh, but more importantly, let Lariat, Barnes said the show will it is so different,” said Hillsboro for a child,” Davis said of the them know what is going on in feature old and new songs, and sophomore McCall Parrish. charity, which is based out of the world and offer them hope. that he will perform with a full “There is so much variety that Argentina. “You never know what you’re band. it is interesting and eye opening Davis has performed at The going to get,” Barnes said of the Me and You and the World is the entire way through.” Waco Hippodrome and has also show. his debut album with record Many of Barnes’ songs reflect played benefit shows for causes Tickets can be purchased on label Razor and Tie. his past experiences. such as Invisible Children. Barnes’ Web site at www.dav- The style of the songs on the Barnes said visits to Africa Davis said his album, Let ebarnes.com for $15 or at the album range from jazz to gos- are what inspired the song the Woman, is more his voice in door for $18. Courtesy of Razor and Tie pel. “10,000 Children.” writing about issues affecting For more information about Dave Barnes will play at 7 p.m. Saturday at Common Grounds with Andy Davis. “I really just try to follow He is largely involved in an the world. the show, contact Common His new CD, Me and You and the World, is also out today. where my inspiration leads me,” organization called Mocha Club, “I try to write every day, but Grounds at (254) 757-2957. Alumna’s play to raise mental health awareness By Jade Ortego Lynch said it’s a “modern “It depicts co-dependence, that if someone was attending a theme of Reason for Referral is Tuesday Reporter Breakfast Club on the mental addiction and many other things high school reunion, it is unlike- to go for things despite limita- health platform.” that stem from those problems,” ly that “you would tell your for- tions. Baylor alumna Lacy Lynch While at Baylor, Lynch read Reeves said. mer classmates that you strug- “ADHD and bipolar (disor- Tip-Off has written an award-winning the book Wives and Daughters for Lynch said she noticed that gled with a mental disorder, but der) are conditions you have, play spotlighting mental health a class and recognized a central her friends who were theater you would tell them that you not what you are — people don’t issues that will premier in Dal- character with mental health majors were more likely to have battled cancer. This comes from say ‘I am cancer,’” Lynch said. New CD Releases: April 1, 2008 las this weekend. issues. During class discus- mental health issues than many the misperception that a person “Everyone has to transcend REM Lynch had problems sleep- sions she of her other friends, and this with a diagnosed illness is radi- labels people assign to them, Accelerate ing, a hard time concentrating found that seemed to support recent stud- cally different or weak-minded.” including labels like ‘the fat kid’ and experienced mood swings. her class- ies that claim links between Dr. Tamara Hodges, an edu- or ‘the smart kid.’” Moby During her freshman year she mates per- mental illness and creativity. cational psychology lecturer Lynch said her play is a plat- Last Night sought help and was found to be ceived this Vincent Van Gogh, Emily who has worked with Lynch form for what she considers to one of the 26 percent of Ameri- character Dickinson, Virginia Woolf and for several years, said it takes a be her ministry. She said she George Strait can adults that suffer from a to be a vil- many others are believed to strong person to admit they can’t hopes to one day take it to Waco Troubador mental disorder. She was diag- lain, while have suffered from a form of do everything on their own. and around college campuses. nosed with Cyclothymia, a mild Lynch said mental illness while also mak- “It is a huge step to say ‘I can’t Reason for Referral has been The Black Keys form of bipolar disorder. she identi- ing significant contributions to get a good perspective on this performed as a stage reading at Attack & Release With the help of some pro- fied with their fields, Lynch said. It was because I’m just too close to it,’” The Ensemble Studio Theater in fessors, in 2006 Lynch became her. only after they died, Lynch said, said Hodges. New York and at Baylor. It will Van Morrison the first person with a known She said Lynch that many were recognized for The play is meant to be infor- open at 8:15 p.m. Friday at the Keep It Simple disability to graduate with hon- the main the work they had done. mative for those who may know Dallas Hub Theater and will be ors from Baylor. She was also the characters in Reason for Referral “We need to find a way to someone suffering from a men- performed throughout April. Muse first theater major to graduate are based on the novel’s charac- integrate people like this in their tal disorder. Tickets are $10 for students. Haarp (CD/DVD) from the Honors College. ters in a modern setting. lifetime. We must teach them to “It shows how painful it can Lynch said many people have Lynch’s undergraduate the- Lynch’s play, like the book, use their creativity in a healthy be on that side of things and how told her they’ve gotten help after Theory of a Deadman sis would later become Reason shows many “life aspects out- way,” she said. cold and judgmental people can watching Reason for Referral. In Scars and Souvenirs for Referral, a play about three side of the psychological aspect” Reason for Referral addresses be,” Hodges said. “It makes you this way, she said, “it is already theater majors trying to manage of mental health, said Danielle the social stigmas that surround question if you’ve really been a success.” Ferras their mental health issues and Reeves, who plays a main char- mental health issues. supportive.” For more information, visit Aliens and Rainbows express themselves through art. acter, Jill. Lynch offered the example Lynch said the overarching www.lacylalene.com. 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8 The Baylor Lariat news Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Zimbabwe’s White House: Bush, Putin may resolve opposition missile differences By Terence Hunt Germany and other allies to send The Associated Press more combat troops to Afghani- claims victory stan, prompting accusations from KIEV, Ukraine — The White Washington that they are shirking However, slow official Biti, secretary-general of the House raised hopes Monday of their duty. France announced last opposition Movement for Dem- achieving a breakthrough agree- week it would send more forces, returns fuel worries ocratic Change, told reporters. ment to resolve bitter differences probably a battalion of elite para- of ballot rigging The Zimbabwe Electoral with Moscow over missile defens- troopers. That has reduced some Commission offered no results es in Europe when President Bush of the pressure and allowed Bush By Angus Shaw in the presidential race. And meets with Russian President and other leaders to step back from The Associated Press the body took 15 hours to Vladimir Putin this weekend. a NATO clash. Britain and Poland release results from just 66 par- Bush’s national security advis- also are expected to do more. HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zim- liamentary seats out of the 128 er, Stephen Hadley, said no deal Defense Secretary Robert babwe’s opposition claimed contested. was in hand yet but the two lead- Gates, in Denmark ahead of the victory Monday in the elec- The Movement for Demo- ers could nail it down when they NATO summit, set measured tions, while a slow trickle in c r at ic Ch a n ge , le d b y l ab or le ad - meet Sunday in the Black Sea expectations. official results raised fears that er Morgan Tsvangirai, won 36 resort of Sochi. “We may. We’re “I would be surprised if we supporters of longtime Presi- of the races announced, while hopeful,” he said. It will be the saw commitments in Bucharest at dent Robert Mugabe were rig- Mugabe’s ruling party got 30. last meeting between the two men a level that would fully meet all the ging the count. Five seats went to a breakaway before Putin steps away from the requirements” for combat troops Mugabe has been accused faction of Tsvangirai’s party. Russian presidency. and military and police trainers, Associated Press of stealing previous elections, Many people worried the Hadley briefed reporters on Gates said. “But we’ll just keep but that was before Zimbabwe’s slow pace of reporting tallies Ruling Zanu pf supporters celebrate Monday following the victory of one of Air Force One as Bush flew to working at it.” once thriving farm economy from Saturday’s vote was to their candidates in Harare. Zimbabwe held Presidential and parliamentary Ukraine to begin a weeklong trip The United States wants not nearly collapsed and before allow time to fix the results elections with results slowly being announced. in Eastern Europe, anchored by only more troops, but also fewer leading members of the ruling in the president’s favor. Some a NATO summit in Bucharest, restrictions from some govern- party openly defied him. raised the possibility it was country’s 210 parliamentary claimed it had an overwhelm- Romania. Arriving in Kiev late at ments on how their troops can be Indepedent observers said possible the delay was a way districts. It gave Mugabe 30 ing lead for 96 of the 128 up night, Bush was presented with a used. trends supported the main to let authorities prepare for percent of votes and the rest for grabs. traditional greeting of bread and The U.S. proposal for a missile opposition party’s contention a revolutionary transition in to Simba Makoni, a former If such margins held, it salt. His wife, Laura, was given a defense shield in Eastern Europe that it was leading in the presi- power in this bitterly divided Mugabe loyalist. would be a crushing blow for bouquet of flowers. has been a major source of friction dential race, but the monitors country. Tsvangirai lost narrowly in Mugabe, who headed the guer- The Western military alliance between Washington and Mos- said the edge would not be Tsvangirai’s party said he the 2002 election according rilla movement that fought a has been strained by the refusal of cow. enough to avoid a runoff. was leading the presidential to official results, but observ- seven-year bush war to end “We have won an election. race with 60 percent of votes, ers charged that election was white-minority rule and bring Mugabe’s victory is not possi- based on unofficial counts rigged. democracy to Zimbabwe in “One of the great things about ble given the true facts,” Tendai reported from 128 of the The opposition party also 1980. PURPLE from page 1 higher education is creating an atmosphere of robust discus- assumptions,” Murray said. sion,” he said. finish, with a time of 1:22.4. This Georgetown and ’90 Baylor 1:48.00; 3, Elizabeth Turman, Murray is looking forward to Chen talked about the impor- RUN from page 1 was Petree’s fourth year to run graduate, travelled with a group 1:49.24. the dialogue that will follow the tance of conversations on differ- the Bearathon. of Baylor alumni to run the race. Results for overall male: 1, conversation. ences. It was neat to put a smile on their “All the support at each mile Earnest was surprised by the Joshua Keena, Pfluegerville “Engaging in conversation “There are conversations to be face, and I’m definitely doing it marker really helped and made steep inclines in Cameron Park 1:16.13; 2, Craig Ottman, Keller does not mean we’ll put our faith had,” Chen said. again next year,” Price said. it fun,” Petree said. “With this and said it was the most painful 1:16.28; 3, Jonathan McPherson, into question,” she said. A conversation is not an argu- Runners were divided into being my last year at Baylor, it race he had ever run. Waco 1:19.41. A conversation that is a chal- ment. “It can’t be about arguing. categories according to age and feels good to go out with a good “We’re thinking about suing Results for overall female: 1, lenge is a place where people When we argue, even if we win, gender. The top three winners time.” Baylor for not putting a warning Hellen Rotich, Manor 1:22.57; grow and allows people to take we lose,” said Detweiler in the won cash prizes in the catego- Simi Jaramillo, McLennan sig n on t h is race li ke t hey do w it h 2, Anna Gaethe, Pflugerville ownership in what they believe, film. ries of overall male and female, Community College student rol ler coa sters,” E a r ne st sa id. “I’m 1:27.02 ;3, Julee Guinn, Waco Murray said. The movie will be shown at overall masters male and female from Llano, created a buzz just kidding. It was tough, but it 1:30.21. Wescosville, Penn., junior 7:30 p.m. today in the Alexan- (age 45+), and male and female among runners and supporters was a lot of fun. We’ll definitely Results for masters overall Sam Chen said that the movie der Reading Room in Alexander Baylor students, with first place after running the last ten miles be back next year.” male: 1, Ernesto Caballero, Dal- “really opens our eyes to the Residence Hall. receiving $300; second, $200; without shoes. Results for overall male Baylor las 1:12.10; 2, Pete Martinez, world beyond Christianity.” The screening will be followed and third, $100. The categories “My feet started cramping, so students: 1, Stephen Petree, Mexia 1:20.51; 3, Paul Illich, He also discussed the envi- by a question and answer session also were broken up into smaller I took off my shoes around mile 1:22.04; 2, Alex Tworkowski, Waco 1:26.12. ronment that college gives in and then a reception with book age divisions, of which the top three,” Jaramillo said. “I’m feel- 1:22.36; 3, Timothy Walker Results for masters overall support of dialogue. and DVD signing. the three winners in each won ing much better now.” Jaramillo 1:34.22. female: 1, Margo Braud, Austin a trophy. finished third in the 18-25 male Results for overall female 1:38.08; 2, Lourdes Ellis, Irving Waco senior Stephen Petree division. Baylor students: 1, Katie Canali- 1:44.21; 3, Laurie Mitchell, Dal- “I feel that this year, compared was the first Baylor student to Earnest Jones, pastor from chio, 1:46.22; 2, Katy Keith, las 1:45.33. ELECTION from page 1 to previous years, student govern- ment has made even more adjust- dent body, but the greater Waco ments for a positive change, and lier on in their academic career,” might think it’s a little weird want to move out to bigger cit- community. I would be honored the voice of student government JOB from page 1 Nall said. “Four years is a lot of to stay in Waco if they are not ies to continue their schooling to do both to the best of my abili- has reached more students on time to be spent idle — you are going to school here.” or start a career,” Nall said. “I ties.” campus,” he said. “At the same a family.” not getting out into the com- Domoney said that hav- have talked to lots of alums who Dubois said that the large time, I feel that more people are Nall said some students who munity and doing something to ing students stay and invest in leave to work in big cities and number of applications received running because they want to do are insistent upon leaving Waco enhance your resume.” Waco would help the city, but return. Students should realize to run for student government it in their style, do it differently, immediately after graduation Tulsa, Okla., junior Kali students are also drawn to the that Waco is a place where they office may reflect student govern- change the process we had this should open their eyes and look Domoney thinks that students appeal of moving to a larger can come back and settle if they ment’s growing impact on the year and, undoubtedly, make it for opportunities to get real- may desire a change in environ- city. wanted.” student body. better.” world experience and build ment after finishing school in Nall said that many Baylor Students can find a com- their employment skills. Waco. alumni opt to come back after plete listing of participating “I would say that freshmen, “I think students want to a few years of working in other businesses and how to prepare sophomores and juniors need experience something else cities. for the expo under the Career to get out and see what opportu- after graduating from Baylor,” “We expect that some stu- Services Web site on the Baylor nities are out here for them ear- Domoney said. “Some students dents are going to graduate and Web page.
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