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TheWEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER Baylor 3, 2010 Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 5 NEWS Page 3 NEWS Page 4 Stingy stoppers Class comes to life Tea-Party tidal wave The Bears’ defense has stepped up For a class that spends an entire Former Baylor student and its game, causing turnovers and semester learning about elections, purported NoZe brother helping stifle the Longhorns Tuesday was the ultimate experience wins the Senate race Vol. 111 No. 37 © 2010, Baylor University In Print ELECTION DAY 2010

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>> Anderson re-elected House State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson is re-elected in District 56 Page 4 majority By David Espo >> New DA elected Republican Abel Reyna WASHINGTON — Resur- defeats incumbent John gent Republicans won control of Segrest for the House and cut deeply into the Page 4 Democrats’ majority in the Senate in momentous midterm elections shadowed by recession, ushering On the Web in a new era of divided government certain to complicate the final two years of President ’s term. House Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner, voice breaking with emo- tion, declared shortly before mid- night Tuesday that the results were “a repudiation of Washington, a repudiation of big government and Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer a repudiation of politicians who re- Republican Bill Flores, standing with family, speaks at a watch party in College Station. Flores received 52 percent of votes, defeating . fuse to listen to the people.” Obama monitored returns at the White House, then telephoned Election day videos Boehner with congratulations in The Lariat’s election day a call that underscored the power coverage includes video of shift. Chet Edwards’ concession Flores unseats Edwards On a night of triumph, Re- publicans fell short in their effort speech in Waco Edwards, the representative put our differences aside.” toss-ups, and it’s possible that the Republican ends for District 17 in Congress for the After his win, Bill Flores is- other party could win the seat, to gain control of the Senate and past 20 years, was one of many sued a statement saying, “I am and not all 435 races are like that,” take full command of Congress, baylorlariat.com incumbent’s Democrats who lost their seat to honored and humbled by the Bridge said. although they picked up at least six Republicans — and lost Demo- trust that the voters have placed Karen Petree, chair of the seats. They failed in an attempt to 20-year run cratic control of the House. in me. Ultimately, the voters sent McLennan County Democratic defeat Majority Harry Reid in Ne- Viewpoints By Wakeelah Curtison “The strength and beauty of a clear message that they want a Party, introduced Edwards to the vada, winner in an especially costly and Caty Hirst our democracy is that the voice new Congress that will help the room and said she feels incred- and brutal race in a year filled with Copy Editor and City Editor that truly counts is that of the economy recover, remove barriers ibly disappointed for the people them. “Davis should, people. Tonight, the people of our to private sector job creation and in the district, especially for the Boehner and his Republicans and most likely With somber expressions, district have spoken, and I respect immediately reduce wasteful defi- veterans. needed to gain 40 seats for a House tears and utter silence in a vibrant that choice,” Edwards said to a cit spending.” “They’ve lost a true friend and majority, and they got them. They will, incorporate room decorated in red, white room full of supporters. “I want Dr. Dave Bridge, associate a voice they’ll never get back in led for 11 more. all the university and blue, incumbent Democratic to congratulate Bill Flores for be- professor of political science, said Congress,” Petree said, her voice The victories came in bunches Congressman Chet Edwards an- ing elected to represent us in the this was an important seat in the raw with tears shed in dejection. — five Democratic-held seats each voices she has had nounced his own defeat by Re- Congress. The cam- race for control over the House, “They lost a fighter.” in and and publican Bill Flores on Tuesday paign is now over. There is a time because the result was uncertain. the opportunity to SEE DISTRICT 17, page 6 SEE G O P, page 6 night. to fight for causes and a time to “There aren’t many that are hear. We believe she will continue to fight to maintain Perry defeats White for third term as governor our Christ-centered By Kelley Shannon Perry hammered hard all year Perry ran strongly among voters mission.” Associated Press on the theme that the Texas econ- angry with the federal government Page 2 omy is better than many states and those concerned about the di- AUSTIN — Republican Gov. and that hundreds of thousands rection of the economy. carried his anti-Wash- of jobs have been created during Preliminary results from an Bear Briefs ington message to victory over his decade in office. He repeatedly exit poll of more than 2,600 vot- Democrat Bill White on Tuesday, criticized President Barack Obama ers seemed to validate the Repub- The place to go to know winning an unprecedented third and national Democrats and tried lican governor’s campaign strat- the places to go full four-year term by appealing to to link White to them — and he egy, which included television ads Say cheese! voters angry with the White House quickly turned to that theme in his boasting that he had “confronted” and worried about the economy. speech. Obama. Come have your portrait With 85 percent of precincts “In precinct after precinct, the White fared well among self-de- taken for free inclusion reporting, Perry had 55 percent of wave of dissatisfaction has been scribed moderates and those who in the 2010-11 Round Up the vote compared with White’s 42 building nearly two years, and it approve of Obama’s performance, yearbook from noon to 8 percent on a day when Republicans crested tonight,” he said. the polling showed. He won among p.m. today in the Bill Daniel fared well across the nation and in Perry, who became governor Latino voters and among voters Student Center and from 9 conservative Texas. when George W. Bush was elected making under $50,000 per year. a.m. to 5 p.m at the Baylor “Texas has spoken and we’re on president in 2000, tapped into anti- But Perry was leading in most the right track,” a grinning Perry government fervor and appealed regions of the state, with the results Sciences Building. Pictures Associated Press said during his victory speech at an to the tea party movement, even about even in heavily Hispanic and will also be taken from 9 a.m. exotic game ranch that surrounds though all his positions didn’t sit Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes an appearance at an event in Austin. Perry to 5 p.m. on Thursday and a working landfill south of Austin. well with those Republican voters. SEE PERRY, page 6 defeated Bill White, earning a third four-year term as governor. Friday at the SUB and the Baylor Sciences Building. Court-side view Ready for basketball season? Inclement weather doesn’t dampen voter enthusiasm Sign up for the Bear Pit, the By Nick Dean to Bill Flores. From canvassing 3 o’clock but overall turnout was student cheering section Editor in Chief neighborhoods to calling com- not affected,” Petree said. right next to the court, from munity members and urging “[The turnout] is much stron- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today Rain or shine, local party offi- them to vote, the group’s mem- ger than we thought. The weather through Friday at Memorial cials say early voting, dissatisfac- bers trekked through rain and stopped some canvassers for Dining Hall. Dues are $20 tion and determination may have cold to help their candidate. about 30 minutes but no one was pushed the overall voter turnout Houston senior Lizzy Joyce, stopped totally.” for new members and $5 for of McLennan County higher than president of the Baylor Demo- Of the 55,000 votes cast in returning members. expected for the 2010 midterm crats, said the inclement weather McLennan County, 29,706 were One Campaign elections. made the group’s support efforts early votes, or 54 percent of the Mid-day Tuesday it began The One Campaign will be more difficult, but it did not deter total votes. raining in Waco and tempera- them. “We recommended that they on campus today from 1 to tures dropped, but the weather “We were persevering and vote the first day of absentee vot- 6 p.m. today on Fountain didn’t stop supporters and voters working through it,” Joyce said. ing because there are too many Mall to share information from participating in this year’s “We had panchos and rain boots, things that could happen. The about both short- and long- midterm elections. so we’re prepared to work.” weather will impact some people term solutions to provide Members of the Baylor Demo- McLennan County Demo- and some of the older people may crats participated in last-minute clean water in developing cratic Party chairman Karen Pe- decide just not to go out,” M.A. Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor efforts Tuesday to bolster sup- tree said the weather didn’t bother Taylor, vice chairman for the countries and will be Houston senior Jenna Petitt walks through a puddle to vote Tuesday at a collecting donations for port for Rep. Chet Edwards, who canvassers or voters. conceded his seat Tuesday night SEE WEATHER, page 6 polling location behind the Texas Rangers Museum. Rotary water projects. “It had stopped a few people at Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 3, 2010 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com

New VP will bolster BU’s commitments Who better to head up constituent the Baylor Alumni Association, Davis Network and working to ensure all voic- sponsible for protect the spirit of Baylor. to come. services than a woman deeply invested has been contributing to the university es are heard. Our hope is that Davis’ long In her new capacity, Davis will be Her experiences across our university in students, the Baylor mission and the for years. commitment to Baylor will be the bridge working with the Office of Government have undoubtedly shown her the many Baylor family? Davis was a professor of Latin at Bay- that ushers in minority voices to the halls Relations to protect Baylor’s rights as a ways Baylor impacts students, faculty Tommye Lou Davis, associate dean of lor and was the chair of the Classics de- of Pat Neff. private Christian university. and alumni. the Honors College, was named the vice partment before being named the associ- Davis’ position is one the university Perhaps our most unique claim to Now at the forefront for Baylor, she president for constituent engagement, a ate dean for the Honors College. really needed a year ago during the un- fame is our ability to maintain and en- has the chance to improve our school, spot that gets her a seat on President Ken She has served as the faculty adviser stable back and forth between the Baylor hance our commitment to the Christian and we think her recent promotion has Starr’s executive council starting this for Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority for 22 Alumni Association and the university. faith while flourishing in areas across the already taken us a step forward. We hope spring. years. In that situation, it seems like Davis realm of academia. she maintains an alumni atmosphere Davis has been at Baylor for 35 years She was a member of the Bush Presi- would have been the perfect fit — a for- However, that truth has slipped from that is both embracing and functional. and is more than qualified for the posi- dential Library committee that looked mer BAA board of director member that many universities (namely and most re- Davis should, and most likely will, tion. to bring the 43rd presidential library to works for the university. cently Texas universities) and placing incorporate all the university voices she As a member of Baylor Bear Founda- campus. However, like any family we made it Davis as a major player in maintaining has had the opportunity to hear. tion and Baylor Round Table and a for- Davis will play an integral role in through our trivial matters and Davis’ our deep roots in Christ is a decision We believe she will continue to fight mer member of the board of directors for alumni relations, heading up the Baylor recent promotion is one that will be re- that many will be thankful for in years to maintain our Christ-centered mission. Republican win means possible stalemate

Republicans needed 39 seats votes. of the president’s promised cam- This challenge maybe a posi- to win over the House, and they Republicans vehemently op- paign goals: his failure to incor- tive for the Obama administra- Opinion The Baylor Lariat welcomes got it. Dominating in the East posed the $940 billion health porate both parties’ wishes into tion, as Tea Party Republicans reader viewpoints through Coast from the onset, where care reform law, and still seek to his legislation. tend to lean less to the right, letters to the editor and more seats were open, the House repeal it. Now, with a more balanced remaining more centrist. Cen- guest columns. Opinions turned right early in the night. At The addition of 30,000 troops Congress, the possibility for con- trist, though, still don’t guaran- expressed in the Lariat are press time, CNN Election Center for the war in Afghanistan and stant deadlock seems more than tee an acceptance of the Obama not necessarily those of the projected the Republicans at 225 the withdrawal of all forces from likely. administration’s agenda for the Baylor administration, the seats and the Democrats at 150, Iraq have gained great GOP op- The same happened with Rea- next two years. Baylor Board of Regents or with 60 seats still up for grabs. position. gan’s loss of majority in the mid- On the other hand, no presi- the Student Publications The Senate was more of an And the constant threats of term elections of ’82 as well as dent in the past century has lost Board. uphill climb for the Republicans, terror attacks, though unsuc- Clinton’s midterm loss in 1994; his second term after losing the where a critical loss in West Vir- cessful, have many Republicans both presidents were kept at bay majority in the midterm elec- ginia could cost them the major- voicing their opinion to increase from completing their agendas tions. Letters ity, but by no means will they be focus on national security. after these congressional losses. Whether we look at Harry Letters to the editor should an overwhelming minority in Disagreeing on almost all This midterm election, how- Truman in 1948, Dwight Eisen- include the writer’s name, the upper house of Congress. major issues facing the country, ever, is unique in one way: Some hower in 1956 or Bill Clinton in hometown, major, gradu- Currently the Republican Congress could be headed to a of the Republican gains are Tea 1996, all three of these presidents ation year, phone number Party maintains 44 of the 100 Samreen Hooda | Reporter two-year hiatus where tabled Party candidates, like Rand Paul lost control of at least one house and seats; even at a 50-50 stalemate, legislation becomes the norm. in Kentucky, who do not nec- of Congress in the midterms, yet student identification the Republicans will have gained the center. With a more bipar- Historically, midterm elec- essarily align themselves with continued to win re-election. number. Limit letters for nine seats in Senate. tisan Congress, will the next two tions have gravely shaped presi- mainstream GOP agendas. Maybe this is a blessing for publication to 300 words. Clearly, the days of Demo- years mean a stalemate in Con- dential legacy. In fact, Paul has already de- President Obama in the long Non-student writers should cratic control of both houses are gress? With a majority in both clared his plan to challenge GOP run, even if it comes disguised in include their address. Let- coming to an end Tuesday. Most of the legislation passed houses for the first two years, Senate Minority Leader Mitch red, elephant garb. ters that focus on an issue Even if Republicans do not by Congress has been passed de- the Democrats were able to, and McConnell. Paul told CNN’s affecting students or faculty may be considered for a win the majority in the House spite GOP resistance. did frequently, sidestep Republi- “American Morning,” “We will Samreen Hooda is a senior guest column at the editor’s or the Senate, they have already The Democratic major- can members to single-handedly challenge him from day to day, journalism major from Dallas discretion. All submissions gained enough seats to swing the ity Congress passed a stimulus pass legislation. but there will be many areas in and a reporter for The Lariat. bill with only three Republican become the property of The left-resting pendulum closer to This was one major criticism which we agree.” Baylor Lariat.

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WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 3, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|3 Scholarship pageant promotes skills, goals By Nydia Perez better for themselves and the com- -hour-long practices. They pre- Reporter munity, Garcia said. pare for the interviews, the ques- The 2009 crown and title tion and answer, the speech por- Intellect, talent, poise, beauty went to Del Rio junior Stephany tion and have very extensive dance and diversity will be celebrated this Cavazos. Cavazos said she had ex- practices,” Perez said. weekend at an annual scholarship tensive pageant experience prior to Perez also said that it was pri- pageant. competing in the Phi Iota Alpha marily about having a fun expe- The Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Scholarship Pageant. rience and seeing the women all will host its 10th Annual Miss Phi “I’ve done pageants in the past; come together as winners in the I A Scholarship Pageant, where my mom had me competing in end. more than $5,000 will be given in pageants since I was 4” Cavazos Plano senior Noori Mulji, a scholarships. said. contestant in this year’s pageant, The pageant will highlight Cavazos also said that unlike said she decided to participate be- beauty, but its main mission will be previous pageants she has been cause she wanted to try something to encourage young women aca- part of, which have focused more new. demically and help them enhance on the contestant’s physical at- “This is my first time ever -do their interpersonal skills. tributes, this pageant was geared ing a pageant. I just wanted to try Eagle Pass senior Oscar Gar- toward the contestants’ skills, spe- something different and fun. It’s Courtesy Photo cia, vice president of the fraternity, cifically the interview and public been great just getting to meet new Del Rio junior Stephany Cavazos, the 2009 Miss Phi I A Scholarship Pageant winner, offered encouraging words said a theme is chosen each year to speaking portions of the competi- people,” Mulji said. to the 2010 contestants before handing down her title and crown. bring forth the pageant’s values. tion. Houston sophomore Katherine “Magical moments” was the Dallas junior Chris Perez, who Regaldo, who is also a contestant, practice those skills,” Regaldo said. signed up to be part of the pageant like to think they are, then more theme chosen this year to repre- is pageant co-chair along with said she joined the competition be- Cavazos, who will be serving as and committed yourself to practic- girls would be take part in them. sent how contestants are inspired Houston junior Nicolas Mendoza, cause it was a good way to refine host and passing down her crown ing hard and preparing yourself for You have a lot to be proud of when to continue their education and said the contestants prepare thor- her skills. and title, said the most important that moment. Most of all, be con- you strut your walks ... just that, all goals and discover who they want oughly for the contest. “It’s a good event to be part of thing for the contestants was to be fident as you walk across the stage together, makes you an all-around to be. This inspiration comes in “Most people don’t realize the because you learn how to carry and confident and excited about being and speak in front of Waco Hall winner,” Cavazos said. many forms, including role mod- hard work that goes into pageants. present yourself. I’m not the most there. answering question that are asked The scholarship pageant will els, literature and experience. All The ladies have been coming to coordinated person in the world; “You’re a winner just by be- at random. Remember, all in all, take place at 7 p.m. Saturday in forms inspire the contestants to do practice twice a week for two this is a really good way for me to ing up on that stage because you if pageants were as easy as people Waco Hall. Admission is free. A Class Act: Students experience application of elections in life, class By Sara Tirrito our points of view and our politi- The class covers various aspects Staff Writer cal views, so having that chance to of campaigns and elections, such watch the results coming in and as how the U.S. runs elections, Classroom learning became getting the chance to debate makes why America has certain kinds of real-world learning Tuesday night it more realistic of what’s going on elections, how congressmen and for Dr. Dave Bridge’s campaigns in our actual government rather women are elected, what deter- and elections class, which met at than just watching numbers pop mines a person’s vote, and various his apartment to discuss and ana- up on the bottom of your screen,” extra-constitutional institutions lyze the national elections as they Cook said. “We’re being able to de- such as media, interest groups and occurred. bate our realistic, dynamic points political parties. “It’s a unique opportunity to of view while it’s happening.” “It gets at the root of who we combine what we’re learning with Moyock, N.C., senior Ashley are as Americans and what we hold what’s actually happening as it is Morris said the experience allowed dear,” Bridge said. “It develops our happening,” Bridge, assistant pro- her to learn more not only about own personal sense of democracy fessor of political science, said. the factual aspects of the elections, and our roles and duties to the “The students feel like they have a but also about her classmates’ constitution and to the country.” stake in the election, and how cool opinions. Bridge said he hopes that by is it that they can combine a cam- “I think it’s a lot better than sit- observing and discussing the elec- paigns and elections class with a ting in a classroom and looking at tions in real-time, his students will national election?” a PowerPoint lecture. It’s actually be able to see how their classroom Together the class discussed engaging in discussion and learn- learning applies to real-world poli- topics ranging from the effect ing what you believe, understand- tics. Tuesday’s elections could have on ing how the election process works “I hope that they can make the the 2012 presidential elections to and why this election is so crucial connections between their col- Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor what enabled the Republicans to to the presidential elections,” Mor- lege experience and the American overtake the House. ris said. “Being able to hear differ- political experience,” Bridge said. One member of the class, ent viewpoints and find out peo- “I think there are things we can’t Austin junior Jennifer Cook, said ple’s political stances is interesting predict in academia, but for the Come rain or come shine being able to debate with other to me, and that’s not necessarily most part I think that what we’ve students as the numbers came in A voter leaves the polling place behind the Texas Rangers Museum on Tuesday. something you could learn by sit- learned in class generally applies. made the elections more real. ting in a classroom and listening to That’s why I want to discuss it as “We all are very dynamic in your professor talk.” it’s happening.” Luikart’s Foreign Car Clinic Since 1976 Noted for Honesty, Integrity and Skill Honda, Mercedes, BMW, VW, Volvo, Toyota, Who’s Looking at your Ad? Nissan, Lexus, Infinity

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By Daniel Houston be able to coordinate or parallel the and Courtney Skelly collection of evidence with the pre- Contributors sentation of evidence in the court ro om .” Republican challenger Abel The candidates, both holding Reyna ousted Democratic incum- undergraduate and law degrees bent John Segrest, the longest- from Baylor University, made ag- serving district attorney in McLen- gressive criminal prosecution a nan County history, Tuesday, central focus of their campaigns. earning 62 percent of the vote with Reyna, a private-practice crimi- 100 percent of precincts reporting. nal defense attorney, had raised Appearing before a crowd of concerns about the number of hundreds of elated supporters, criminal cases being dropped by Reyna thanked those present and Segrest’s office. reiterated a promise that helped Segrest responded by touting drive his campaign to victory. his credentials in office. “I’m going to change this of- “Since John Segrest became fice,” Reyna said. “I’m not going to district attorney twenty years ago, let it change me.” there have been more jury trials, Associated Press Segrest failed to show at the more convictions and more crimi- nals put in prison than under any other district attorney in McLen- Voters actively participate in the election process nan County history,” the Segrest Lakeisha Chestnut and David Hudzick, supporters of Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., cheer as they watch returns during the Nevada State Democratic campaign stated in a televised ad- election night party Tuesday in Las Vegas. Democrats held on to a majority in the Senate but lost control of the House to the Republicans. vertisement. “On the other hand, his opponent has never prosecuted a case in his lifetime.” One of the more controversial moments during the campaign season involved Reyna’s father, Anderson holds seat in House Tenth Court of Appeals Justice Fe- lipe Reyna. By Carmen Galvan tees. According to an Oct. 22 KWTX and Jade Mardirosian Anderson said that his primary News article, Justice Reyna posted Staff Writers focus this coming term will be bor- a number of Facebook entries in der security and he will continue support of his son’s candidacy, Citizens from parts of Waco his efforts to protect the environ- and McLennan County have voted Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer prompting Segrest to request his ment. District Attorney-Elect Abel Reyna removal from all cases involving republican Charles “Doc” Ander- “Because of these transnational speaks to Channel 10 News during the district attorney’s office. son as their state representative for gangs and drug traffickers and his Election Watch Party Tuesday Justice Reyna refused and sent the fourth time, ending this year’s human traffickers, there is just a at the Phoenix Ballroom. Segrest a Facebook message with election race between Anderson, human tragedy in that they are McLennan County Democratic mild profanity that ultimately went democrat John Mabry and Liber- poisoning youngsters even right Party gathering, and was not avail- public. Justice Reyna has since tarian Neill Snider. here at Baylor University,” Ander- able for comment. publicly apologized and recused Incumbent Anderson has son said Tuesday night. He said he “He was supposed to be here,” himself from all such cases as re- served the past three terms in the wants to ensure the United States said Karen Petree, chair of the quested. Texas House of Representatives. and Mexico borders are secure. McLennan County Democratic Reyna is currently affiliated Elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008 Mabry conceded defeat to An- party said. “He didn’t expect the with Reyna & Reed, L.L.P., a pri- Anderson focused his attention on derson Tuesday night after receiv- Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer loss to be this significant.” vate law firm. He has been recog- environmental protection by lead- ing only 38 percent of the votes, Charles “Doc” Anderson speaks to the crowd after finding out his oppo- Reyna said he appreciated the nized by Texas Monthly Magazine ing clean coal incentives. He op- allowing Anderson to win with 58 nent conceded. work Segrest had done before him. as being both a ‘Super Lawyer’ and posed the building of 18 pulverized percent. “He’s done his part for the a ‘Rising Star.’ coal plants in the Waco area. An- Although Snider said he ex- the economy, homeowner’s insur- Neill Mechanical Technology, Inc. county in the years that he’s been Reyna was endorsed by the derson graduated from the Texas pected 20 percent or more of the ance rates, natural resources and in Waco, has run for a seat in the there; it’s just time that we step up Waco Police Association and the A&M University school of veteri- votes, he received little more than second amendment rights. Mabry House of Representative in the past the aggressiveness against crime,” Combined Law Enforcement As- nary medicine and is a practicing 3 percent of votes when Mabry is a graduate of Baylor University three elections, twice for District Reyna said. sociations of Texas. veterinarian in Waco. During his conceded to Anderson. and Baylor Law School. He is a 57 and once for District 56. Snider, Reyna said he hopes to work Before serving as district at- 2008-2010 term, Anderson served Mabry was elected in District 56 partner in Dunnam & Dunnam who graduated with a degree in more closely with law enforcement torney, Segrest held public office as as vice-chair of the Agricultural in 2002 and served one term in the L.L.P. and practices civil litigation, technology from Southwest Texas than Segrest’s office did. the assistant district attorney, chief and Livestock Committee and is House of Representatives. Mabry family law and criminal defense. State University, centered his cam- “You have to have a lot more felony prosecutor, misdemeanor a member of the Pensions, Invest- was unavailable for comment, but He is also co-owner of Mr. Rooter paign on eliminating state taxes coordination with law enforce- prosecutor and had eight years of ments and Financial Services and ran his campaign on a platform of Central Texas. and reducing the state sales tax to ment,” Reyna said. “You’ve got to experience in private practice. Rules and Resolutions Commit- that included issues of education, Snider, president and owner of 1 percent. Rand Paul wins seat by 8 percent

By Roger Alford from Paul’s college days involving and Bruce Schreiner an alleged abduction and alleged Associated Press something called “Aqua Buddha.” “I have a That allegation might ultimately LOUISVILLE — Kentucky have hurt Conway because he used message from voters made Rand Paul their next it as the basis for an attack ad that senator Tuesday in a convincing raised questions about Paul’s reli- the people of display of tea party strength that gious beliefs. defied Democratic hopes and early Senate GOP leader Mitch Mc- Kentucky, a Republican fears that his ultra- Connell and others feared Paul’s conservative views made him un- brand of conservatism might make message that is electable. him unelectable in the fall, but they Paul’s condemnation of budget quickly embraced him. loud and clear deficits, the economic stimulus and Paul suffered a post-primary the health care overhaul resonated stumble when he expressed mis- and does not among voters even as Conway givings about how the Civil Rights tried to portray him as too extreme Act bans racial discrimination by mince words: and out of touch on such issues as private businesses. He later said he taxes, entitlements and drug pre- abhors discrimination and would We’ve come to vention. have voted for the 1964 law. He A triumphant Paul promised to also drew criticism for decrying take our take his agenda of limited govern- Obama’s harsh rhetoric against BP ment and balanced budgets to the over the Gulf oil spill as “really un- government Senate. American.” “I have a message from the peo- As the campaign continued, back” ple of Kentucky, a message that is however, Paul focused more close- loud and clear and does not mince ly on his key message of smaller Rand Paul | Kentucky words: We’ve come to take our government with a mix of blunt- Senator-elect Associated Press government back,” Paul told hun- ness and finesse. He talked about dreds of cheering supporters in his possible future changes to Social Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul answers questions after voting Tuesday in Bowling Green, KY. hometown of Bowling Green. It Security and Medicare as growing was the same message he deliv- numbers of baby boomers retire, ered the night he won the primary but opposed changes for current thanks to tea party support. recipients. He said he would pro- A NoZe perspective on smear campaign “The American people want to pose balancing the budget in a know why we have to balance our single year without raising taxes, By Samreen Hooda Q: Paul could be in politi- Q: How does it feel knowing a individual. budget and they don’t,” he said. which would require cutting the Reporter cal trouble because of a supposed group you were part of as a teen- Q: What is the purpose of the Conway conceded and wished federal budget by more than a anti-Christian, sacrilegious orga- ager or young adult in college can NoZe Brotherhood? Paul well “as he tries to do right by third, but he was short on specifics. Republican Rand Paul, Sena- nization that conducted certain ru- impact you professionally? A: The purpose of the Broth- our state.” Paul also called for repealing tor-elect from Kentucky, was ac- mored acts while he was a college A: If I can say I was a part of erhood is to show Baylor its own “I told him that if he finds is- the health care overhaul and de- cused of anti-religious sentiments student nearly three decades ago. a group that questioned authority follies, and occasionally make it sues we can work on together, this nounced Obama’s cap-and-trade in connection to his membership How do you feel about this allega- because it was the right thing to laugh. Democrat is at his disposal,” he environmental legislation as harm- in the NoZe Brotherhood by op- tion as a fellow NoZe? do or because someone needed to said. ful to Kentucky coal. ponent, Jack Conway, in a televised A: In general you cannot call do it, that’s something that I would Q: Was the Noze Brotherhood With 89 percent of precincts Conway said his opponent’s ad late in the campaign season. an organization sacrilegious espe- hold on to, that I would be honored ever a student organization? reporting, Paul was leading Con- position on taxes and entitlements How does a NoZe feel about cially when it has to do with satire. by. I don’t want to live my life as a A: The brotherhood has con- way 56 percent to 44 percent in the would inflict economic hardships these allegations? Below is the Satire by nature can come across as follower. stantly gone in and out of favor. race to replace Republican Sen. Jim in a poor state. transcript of an interview with offensive or abrasive. But it doesn’t Because we had some conten- Bunning, who is retiring. Though voters were not asked former NoZe brother Cliff’s NoZe, mean it’s anti-religion. In my expe- Q: What would your advice be tions we had to go underground, The videotaped fracas of a Paul specifically about the “Aqua Bud- who graduated from Baylor over rience, many members were strong for Rand Paul? and the SE’s changed their names supporter stepping on a liberal dha” ad in the exit polling, nine a year ago and is currently in law believers of their faith. Whenever A: If I were in the situation, I to the ZE’s because the SE’s mem- activist a week before the election of out 10 who voted for Paul said school in California. you’re showing an institution their would make a statement that an bership was publicly known. appeared to have little effect. So Conway had attacked the Republi- own follies, they can become of- isolated incident taken out of con- There’s a lot of power that comes did a bizarre anonymous claim can unfairly. fended by it. text would not be the sum of any with anonymity. WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 3, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|5 Don’t break Defense delivers big plays when team needs momentum swing By Matt larsen job. Our job is to not let them in the Sports Writer end zone, and that’s what we are go- ing to try to do every time we are Though the image of a tree bent out there,” Atchison said. 90 degrees in the midst of a hurri- Atchison played a crucial role cane may not at first seem the ideal in Saturday’s win as he delivered a comparison for a football team’s de- hit to a Longhorn receiver just af- fense, Baylor defensive tackle Phil ter the ball arrived. The hit popped Taylor points out one noteworthy the ball up in the air, allowing se- quality of that tree (or defense) as it nior linebacker Antonio Johnson to stands in the midst of a hurricane- slide over and haul it in for an in- like barrage of high-powered Big 12 terception that swung the momen- offenses. tum back in the Bears’ favor while “We bend but we can’t break,” they were still down late in the third the 6-foot-4, 340 lb. senior said af- quarter. ter the Bears defense held the Uni- Senior safety Byron Landor versity of Texas Longhorn’s offense had no shortage of complimentary to just one touchdown in the 30-22 thoughts when asked about his fel- win last Saturday. low defensive back. Taylor and his fellow members “There’s so much I can say about of the defense may not specifically Tim it’s making my eyes water al- call to mind images of trees and most,” he said. “I know I got Big 12 storms, but the “bend but don’t player of the week, but honestly I break” mentality arises for more think he deserves it a lot more than than just Taylor as the defensive I do. No matter what’s wrong with unit looks to nail down its job in a him, because it seems like he’s in- conference exploding with offen- jured almost every week, he fights. sive statistics and talent. Against He’s a leader and we need him.” Matthew Hellman | Lariat Photographer such competition, senior safety The leader on the other side Baylor No. 18 defensive end Tevin Elliott tackles Texas No. 9 receiver Malcolm Williams during Saturday’s game in Austin. The Bears won, 30-22, as Tim Atchison realizes all defenses of the ball had similar praises for the defense forced two turnovers and held to Longhorns to four field goals in the first half. will allow small yardage plays. Atchison, especially after graduat- “When you play a team in ing from the same high school. tively as a team, we are learning year have come from the D-Line previous game this season. Despite from midfield. the Big 12, that’s going to hap- “Copperas Cove is where it’s at. how to win.” putting pressure on the quarter- conceding 100 more yards of total “Defensively they played great,” pen sometimes,” senior safety Tim It’s the Cove Connection,” quarter- Yet, Atchison and Landor hold back,” Atchison said. “I don’t think offense on the evening, they held Griffin said. “They really kept us in Atchison said. back Robert Griffin said, grinning. that they could not have kept Gar- there’s a better D-tackle in the na- the Longhorns to four field goals the game as we struggled on offense. They win over Texas, he said, But he knows the similarities rett Gilbert from tossing a single tion than Big Phil and the guys and a punt in their five first-half It’s a total team win. We have had to stemmed from great coaching. run deeper than their high school touchdown pass if it had not been around him just feed off him.” possessions. carry the defense a few games; they “It is a testament to what Coach letter jackets. for the efforts of the defensive line Baylor fans and coaches saw These defensive stands proved have carried us a few games. They [Brian] Norwood has put a focus “We know how to win and as anchored by Taylor. Taylor and company’s mindset of even more notable considering UT realize that if they give us the ball on, and that is finishing strong. If leaders we are helping install that “Most of the plays that we have clamping down in the red zone take started one of those drives in Baylor enough times, we are going to make we are in the red zone, that is our into the team. Everybody, collec- got off interceptions and stuff this form in the Texas game unlike any territory and two more just a yard something happen with it.” After Big 12 meet, cross country looks forward to regionals By Krista Pirtle Brandon White in 35th, followed Senior Katie Shaw came in 69th ier. It was a lot more difficult than day but not our best overall. I others being only 8,000 meters. Reporter by junior Brandon Reed in 61st. with a time of 22:21.63, and junior expected. This was the first meet know we’re better than how we “Basically, we’re getting every- Junior Zac Flowers trailed Kristen Hanselka had a 74th place we came out OK with our perfor- did, but I’m proud of everyone’s ef- one recovered and mentally pre- The Baylor men’s cross-country closely behind with a 63rd-place finish in 22:39.53. mance, not happy, but OK with it,” fort overall,” Shaw said. pared for a 10K,” Knorr said. team had its best finish at the Big finish, and senior Ben Haby “We still need five runners on Knorr said. The Baylor cross-country The fact that the race takes 12 Championships since 2006, fin- rounded out Baylor’s top five in both sides to really step it up and On the women’s side, Texas teams host the NCAA South Re- place in Waco is a huge advantage ishing 8th with 234 points, while 68th. run well and give a solid effort in Tech took home the title with 44 gionals, starting at 10 a.m. Satur- for Baylor as it can practice on the the women finished 10th with 247 Junior Cate Westenhover led order to have a great meet,” coach points, followed by Colorado with day at the Cottonwood Creek Golf course and learn it. It is the third points last Saturday in Stillwater, the Baylor women, finishing 26th Todd Harbour said. 53, Iowa State with 79, Oklahoma Course. straight regional meet in Waco. Okla. overall, with a time of 21:24.61 For the men, Oklahoma State State with 90 and Texas with 147. Regionals will be challenging “I love the support of the Bay- Senior Robbie Knorr came over the 6,000-meter course. won the meet with 19 points, the “Conference didn’t go exactly for both teams. One thing the men lor fans and seeing a lot of green across the line first for the Bears, Freshman Robyn Bennett came best score in Big 12 history since like we planned for it to. We did are working on is preparing for the and gold,” Shaw said. Seeing that 31st overall, with a time of 25:20.87 in second for the women, finishing Colorado’s 16 in 2000. work together, but in a meet like challenging 10,000-meter race. just makes you want to put your for the 8,000-meter course. 30th overall, followed by senior “I think we got there and we that, everyone needs to have their The distance is the greatest of whole heart into it when you see Second for the Bears was junior Leigh Ann Ganzar in 62nd. expected the course to be a lot eas- best [race]. We did our best that any races on Baylor’s schedule, the them there.” Disappointed, optimistic Rangers prepared for strong 2011 campaign

By Stephen Hawkins use it as motivation to come back they did with the ball. A lot of The last team shut out twice in Associated Press next year, and get here and take the credit goes to their pitching and de- the World Series was the 1966 Los next step.” fense. It was outstanding, and they Angeles Dodgers, who failed to ARLINGTON — After Mi- The Rangers had never won a flat-out beat us.” score in the last three games while chael Young went around the Texas postseason series or even a home The Rangers led the majors with being swept by Baltimore. Rangers’ clubhouse hugging team- playoff game before this season, the a .276 batting average in the regular Josh Hamilton, who led the mates, he stood at his locker wear- franchise’s 50th. season. Their meager .190 average majors with a .359 average in the ing a World Series shirt — and a Now they are American League in the World Series was the third- regular season, went 2 for 20 in determined look. champions, though the World Se- lowest ever, and they scored only 12 the World Series. The big bats of “We fell short,” Young said. “But ries title eluded them because their runs — five in the last four games Young, Hamilton, Vladimir Guer- we’ve raised the bar. And every guy best pitcher and biggest bats fizzled while being shut out in Games 2 rero and Nelson Cruz were a com- that said something talked about at the worst possible time. and 4. bined 12 for 74 (.162). holding the trophy next year.” Ace left-hander Cliff Lee, the They scored only once in the “We just got cold at the wrong The clubhouse doors remained prized midseason acquisition Tex- final 21 innings, a solo homer by time with the bats. And that hap- closed for an extended time follow- as got to win games like this, was Nelson Cruz in the seventh Mon- pens,” Hamilton said. “Sometimes ing the 3-1 loss in Game 5 of the definitely better in Game 5 than in day night. you feel good and you just don’t get World Series on Monday night that the Series opener, when he had his “Obviously, we have a great of- hits. You hate for it to happen in the gave this year’s trophy to the San worst postseason outing ever. Still, fense, so we feel like we should World Series, but it did.” Francisco Giants. it wasn’t good enough to beat Tim score no matter what,” said Young, While the Rangers had 29 hits While champagne was being Lincecum. the team’s career hits leader and in the Series, the Giants scored 29 sprayed as part of a wild celebra- No matter how well the free longest-tenured player in his 10th runs. tion in the visiting clubhouse down agent-to-be might have pitched in season. “They threw really well, The Rangers’ best hitter was the hall, Rangers coaches and play- maybe his last start for the Rang- they deserve credit for that, they Mitch Moreland, the rookie first ers took some time to reflect on an ers, Lee got no help from a potent won the World Series — but as a baseman who batted ninth and unprecedented season that came to lineup that went from slugging to competitor you always want to put didn’t even join the team until July a disappointing end. slumping. it on yourself. You always want to 27. He went 6 for 13 (.462) and his

Associated Press “To come this far and not get it “They outpitched us the whole say it doesn’t matter who’s out there, three-run homer was the big hit A Texas Rangers fan reacts in the stands after the San Francisco Giants done, it hurts a little bit,” outfielder series,” Lee said. “Against this line- you’ve got to find a way to score for Texas in its only victory, 4-2 in won baseball’s World Series with a 4-0 victory Monday in Arlington. David Murphy said. “You have to up, that’s highly impressive what runs. We just didn’t get it done.” Game 3.

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WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 3, 2010 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com DISTRICT 17 from Page 1 Although she was upset about Edwards and Obama, unemploy- sees education as something to the election results, she did say East ment has increased. That’s definite- c ont ro l .” Waco had its highest voter turnout ly not helping students.” Joyce said education is impor- yet. Orr said Flores will represent tant to college-age voters. Nathan Murray, Dallas resident, the concerns of the people and “Listening to some of [Flores’] is excited about Flores’ election. convert them into public policy campaign, I’ve noticed he’s a strong “You know, it’s been a great vic- and not make decisions for the critic of government involvement tory for the district, and for a seat people. in education,” Joyce said. “I’m a that’s been held by a Democrat for “I’ve spoken with Bill and he college student, and I have federal so long, and I think it’s just a win said if he gets elected he knows he’s financial aid. Some people have the for victory,” Murray said. going as a servant to constituents,” audacity to say that if you can’t af- John Davis, Montgomery resi- Orr said. “He’s not a leader, he’s ford college, you shouldn’t be there. dent, said Flores has not made an serving the people, and he’ll pro- To me that’s as un-American as you effort to connect with voters like vide a different mindset in Con- can get.” Edwards has. gress.” Edwards, according to the Na- “It is a sad day, not only for the Houston senior Lizzy Joyce, tional Right to Life Committee, has District, but for Texas,” Davis said. president of the Baylor Democrats, a mixed record on abortion. Flores “He has been an outstanding pub- said Edwards should have won the said he will always vote pro-life if lic servant and I have no ill will election. elected. against Mr. Flores at all, but even in “He has heavy clout, and he’s On the issue of same-sex mar- his wildest dreams he could not do a powerful politician,” Joyce said. riage, Edwards voted to amend the the job Chet Edwards has.” “He advocates for Waco and the Constitution to include a defini- John Woods, Waco resident, Baylor community. If reelected, it tion of marriage as being between Baylor alum and Edwards’ father- would only better the community.” one man and one woman. Flores in-law, is upset by the loss. Edwards and Flores differ on has said he will vote against gay- “The real loser here is District many of the political and moral marriage legislation. 17. It’s not Chet. Chet is not a los- issues Americans are concerned The top contributing industry er,” Woods said. about. for Flores is oil/gas at $126,952, M.A. Taylor, vice chair of the Edwards believes education is a with two of his top contributors McLennan County Republican state and local burden, but that the being oil/gas companies: Chevron Party, said the House of Represen- federal government should play a Corporation and Krescent Energy tatives is going to be affected favor- supporting role. The National Edu- Company. Flores said he is a sup- ably since Flores was elected. cation Association said Edwards porter of tapping into American “Edwards hasn’t done a good has voted in favor of public educa- oil and energy. He recently retired job of representing this area,” Tay- tion 100 percent of the time. as CEO and President of Phoenix lor said. “If Flores wins it can only While Edwards has publicly Exploration, a natural gas and oil get better. There’ll be less govern- promoted his stance on education, company. ment involvement, less expenses even posting it in the “Issues” sec- Orr said that although Flores’ and less restrictions on people’s tion of his website, Flores’ stance top contributing industry is oil and activities.” on education was not made clear. gas, he does not believe the funds Sugar Land sophomore Cody “Just because someone men- from interest groups will affect Orr, chairman of the Baylor Young tions education doesn’t mean Flores’ policies in Washington. Conservatives of Texas, agrees that they support education,” Orr said. Flores won 52.04 percent of Flores will be good for the district. “Flores believes that education is votes in McLennan County and “Baylor students are all looking not government policy; it’s more of Edwards received 46.90 percent of Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor to get jobs as soon as possible,” Orr a state issue. It goes to show that as votes. said. “Flores supports free policies congressman he can’t change state Edwards said his plans are to Rep. Chet Edwards hugs Kathryn Mueller, senior lecturer of sociology at Baylor, after Edwards conceded his seat and allowing the job market to cre- policy. Edwards is a proponent of spend time with family and remain to Bill Flores Tuesday at the Hilton in Waco. ate opportunities, whereas under what I call federal invasion and in Texas.

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Democratic South Texas. While fice, was long and expensive. Both fice. In “Fed Up: Our Fight to Save three in and Virginia. open in much of the country. half expressed negative views about Perry carried the Dallas-Fort Worth candidates spent millions of dollars American from Washington,” Perry Among the House Democrats But not long after she spoke, both political parties. Roughly 40 metroplex, as expected, he ran even airing television ads and trekking calls Social Security a failure and a who tasted defeat was Rep. Tom Democratic incumbents in both percent of voters considered them- with White in the Houston area, around Texas, visiting rural towns Ponzi scheme and parts of the Vot- Perriello, a first-termer for whom houses began falling, and her own selves supporters of the conservative where White served as mayor for six and crowded urban neighborhoods. ing Rights Act should no longer be Obama campaigned just before the four-year tenure as the first female tea party movement. Less than half years. White, a former Houston mayor enforced. election. speaker in history seemed near an said they wanted the government to Voter Andrew Piel said he trust- and deputy U.S. energy secretary, “I think probably the best dis- Obama was at the White House end. do more to solve problems. ed Perry’s fiscal conservatism and worked to keep his distance from play, the best concrete evidence that as the returns mounted, a news con- With unemployment at 9.6 per- The preliminary findings were believed the governor will not raise Obama and steered away from the I’m really not running for president ference on his Wednesday schedule. cent nationally, interviews with vot- based on Election Day and pre- taxes. That trust, he said, did not ex- president’s appearances during is this book, because when you read In Senate races, tea party fa- ers revealed an extraordinarily sour election interviews with more than tend to White. Obama’s trip to Texas in August. this book, you’re going to see me vorites Rand Paul in Kentucky and electorate, stressed financially and 9,000 voters. “Bill White is from a political In contrast, Perry greeted Obama talking about issues that for some- Marco Rubio in Florida coasted to poorly disposed toward the presi- All 435 seats in the House were party that I don’t trust on the tax upon his arrival at the Austin air- one running for public office, it’s easy Senate victories, overcoming dent, the political parties and the on the ballot, plus 37 in the Senate. issue, and that was really it for me,” port — he said he wanted to talk kind of been the third rail if you months of withering Democratic federal government. An additional 37 governors’ races the a 38-year-old attorney from Ar- to Obama about border security — will,” Perry told the AP. attacks on their conservative views. Sen.-elect Paul, appearing Tues- gave Republicans ample opportuni- lington said Tuesday. and then used a picture of the event In his concession speech, White But Christine O’Donnell lost badly day night before supporters in Bowl- ty for further gains halfway through Walter Fitch, a 78-year-old re- in a TV ad to say he’d confronted the encouraged his supporters to con- in Delaware, for a seat that Repub- ing Green, Ky., declared, “We’ve Obama’s term, although Andrew tiree in San Antonio, said he voted a Democratic president. tinue being active in their commu- lican strategists once calculated come to take our government back.” Cuomo was elected in New York for straight Republican ticket, as he has Perry is viewed by some as po- nities and work toward common would be theirs with ease. About four in 10 voters said they the office his father once held. for years. “I think they would start tential presidential or vice presi- goals. Democrats conceded nothing were worse off financially than two Republicans were certain of at the country down a different road, dential candidate in 2012, but on “You have created a new coali- while they still had a chance. “Let’s years ago, according to preliminary least six Senate pickups, including and that’s what we need,” he said. Tuesday, he told The Associated tion of Texans ... who want our state go out there and continue to fight,” exit poll results and pre-election the seat in Illinois that Obama re- The race between Perry and Press that his new book that goes to move forward and let me tell you Speaker Nancy Pelosi exhorted sup- surveys. More than one in three signed to become president. Rep. White, the Democrats’ best hope on sale later this month is proof this will be an enduring legacy,” porters in remarks before television said their votes were an expression Mark Kirk won there, defeating in years to win the Texas’ top of- that he won’t run for federal of- White said. cameras while the polls were still of opposition to Obama. More than Alexi Giannoulias.

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McLennan County Republicans, said. “It looks like more people than usual took advantage of early voting. The weather may have less of an impact because the folks got out early and did vote.” In 2006, early votes constitut-

“It looks like more people than usual took advantage of early vot- ing. The weather may have less of an impact because the folks got out early and did vote.”

M.A. Taylor Vice Chairman, McLennan County Republicans

ed only 39 percent of the votes in McLennan County, meaning that the county has seen a nearly 15 percent increase in early voting. “I think it is very encouraging that the numbers are so good,” Tay- lor said. “That means more people were interested in voting, to me. Follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/ bulariat

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