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OPINION PAGE 2 NEWS PAGE 4 NEWS PAGE 5 “This is a chance for colleges and Director on Campus Trends in payment employers to ensure that all internships, This weekend the law school 2009 study shows the salary paid or unpaid, are ultimately to the will welcome John Lee Hancock, of female professors is educational benefit of the intern.” director of ‘The Blind Side’ $12,600 less than that of males Lyssy, Watson re-run for IVP spot By Ka t y McDo w a l l 22. The student court upheld judgment call to protect a stu- campaigning within 24 hours Re p o r t e r the commission’s disqualifica- dent,” Baumgardner said. “We with the exception of a video tion after which Baumgardner were hoping we would also at limited specifically to YouTube. As a result of the disqualifi- appealed to Kevin Jackson, vice least receive a hearing and the Several campaign-related el- cation of Louisburg, Kan., soph- president for student life possibility that such recourse ements remained on Facebook omore Paul Baumgardner, there On Wednesday, Jackson would be offered.” after the compliance period, will be a runoff election today ruled that the court’s decision Baumgardner received 50 including a campaign slogan between internal vice president was appropriate. Watson Lyssy percent of the votes in last below Baumgardner’s profile candidates Michael Lyssy, a “In the constitution it says week’s election. picture and the YouTube video sophomore from Falls City, and that the office of vice president giving him another hearing. Baumgardner said the deci- According to student court’s forbidden from Facebook use, Austin junior Ross Watson. for student life has the power to “I was not offered an oppor- sion troubled him. opinion released Wednesday, which led to his disqualification Students can vote online be the last stage of appeals, and tunity to argue my case for Dr. “There was an instance just Baumgardner was disqualified by the electoral commission. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at www. he has the final say,” Baumgard- Jackson,” Baumgardner said. two years ago when the vice by the electoral commission for Baumgardner also previous- baylor.edu/sg/vote. ner said. “He simply received the opinion president for student life, on the not complying with the commis- ly violated the electoral commis- Baumgardner was disquali- Baumgardner said Jackson of the court and sat down with electoral commission and stu- sion’s ruling following a coali- sion’s rule forbidding negative fied from the IVP race by the made the decision to uphold the court members to further assess dent court level, did overturn tion campaigning charge. campaigning when he “made a electoral commission on April student court’s ruling without He was to cease electronic their opinions.” the wrongdoing and made a see IVP, pg. 12 Prof begins research into forgiveness By Sa r a Ti r r i t o stance where they hurt someone St a f f w r i t e r else and answer questions. “We’re looking at popula- Dr. JoAnn Tsang, associate tions of substance abusers and professor of psychology and then we’re looking at giving neuroscience, is conducting re- those same questions to war search into self-forgiveness and veterans, and asking them think forgiveness of others as one of about a time when you hurt seven research projects funded someone that’s related to your by the Fetzer Research Network military experience, and what’s and Working Group. helped you forgive yourself or “I think research on forgive- what’s been a barrier,” Tsang ness is important because we said. have to live in groups and co- The third area will focus on operate with one another to sur- whether people associate them- vive,” Tsang said. “Forgiveness selves more with forgiveness or helps us deal with those nega- revenge, by using an implicit tive events and then move on association test. The computer- from that so that we can still get ized test allows researchers to As s o c i a t e d Pr e s s along in groups together.” examine reaction times as par- However, Tsang said she ticipants match words related to thinks there are times when it’s forgiveness and revenge with ei- Arizona’s Immigration Protests not right to tell people they have ther themselves or others. Tsang to forgive those who have done said she is planning for the col- An unidentified demonstrator wears a mask and holds a sign on a street corner Thursday in downtown Palm Springs, Calif., protesting them wrong, such as victims of lege students, veterans and sub- the new Arizona immigration enforcement law. domestic violence. stance abusers to participate in “Forgiveness isn’t good in all this part of the study. situations,” Tsang said. “It’s not Currently, the first two areas a simple thing.” are being researched. Assistant professor of psy- Dr. Jim Diaz-Granados, chology and neuroscience Dr. chairman of psychology and Sara Dolan, graduate student neuroscience, said Tsang’s re- Hannah readies for regents Robert Carlisle and a group of search methods give a broader undergraduate students are range of feedback than is typical By La u r a Re ms o n ing and development target. So working on the research with of forgiveness research. St a f f w r i t e r that’s what we’re calling for.” Tsang. The researchers were “I think that her project is This plan originated from given around $72,000 to conduct unique in the sense that it com- Exiting student body presi- student government’s “issue their research. bines both laboratory experi- dent Jordan Hannah, along with of the week” campaign imple- The project will examine for- ments where she’s looking at other members of student gov- mented this year. giveness in three areas. The first observable behavior as well ernment, will present plans for “When we asked the big area will be focused on college as what’s pretty standard in making Baylor more affordable question of what concerns you students’ forgiveness of others research of this nature, where to the university’s board of re- the most on campus, the words and whether being religious or it’s typically self-report,” Diaz- gents during the week of com- of financial aid, costs and tuition receiving an apology helps them Granados said. “It’s nice to see mencement in May. – those were the buzz words to forgive. in her realm of research where “We’ve identified a strategic we kept hearing,” Hannah said. “It’s an actual situation that she uses both measures.” proposal to the board from stu- “We identified that the afford- I put people in where they have Tsang said she has already dent government that will be ability of Baylor is a really large an opportunity to forgive some- received positive feedback from presented to them by the stu- concern for students, especially body,” Tsang said. “I also have the substance abuse clients who dent body officers at the May re- for upper-class students. As you them fill out questionnaires in are participating in the study. gent meeting the week of gradu- go on in Baylor, your financial addition to that.” “The clients who’ve been ation,” Hannah said. “What that aid package at Baylor does not Ry a n Br i n s o n | St a f f Ph o t o g r ap h e r The second area will focus treated for the substance abuse proposal is calling for is a large- increase as tuition increases.” on self-forgiveness in specific are interested in the questions,” scale fundraising effort. Some- University spokesperson Student body president Jordan Hannah and members of student groups of people by having thing like that hasn’t been done government will present plans to make tuition more affordable them write about a specific -in in the past as the main fundrais- see HANNAH, pg. 12 to the Baylor Board of Regents during the week of graduation. see FORGIVE, pg. 12 Young Conservatives, BU Dems grab state honors By Ka t y McDo w a l l Conservatives of Texas State mon Grounds a couple of weeks man said. chapter of the year award for his Social Security reform,” Orr Re p o r t e r Convention on April 10. ago,” Boleman said. “I really felt Boleman, who accepted the group is a sign of appreciation, said. “We have volunteered with Galveston senior Oscar Bole- that event was a big deal.” award, was elected to the posi- but the group isn’t motivated by the Waco Tea Party, Rick Perry’s Two of Baylor’s student man, the former Baylor Demo- Boleman said this year they tion of secretary for the Texas awards or praise. campaign, Dave McIntyre’s political groups were named crats president, said he thinks also hosted an anti-death pen- College Democrats Executive “If anything, I think it will campaign and are currently chapters of the year from their the group won because it raised alty forum with Baylor law Board at the convention. encourage our members to work working with Brian Birdwell’s respective statewide organiza- a lot of money for Relay for Life professor Dr. Mark Osler and “I’m going to be helping harder for next year and ensure campaign.” tions earlier this month. and Haiti. did tabling and petitioning in coordinate communications that we maintain the same stan- The group also supported At the annual Young Demo- The award is given to the the Bill Daniel Student Center between different presidents dard of activity,” Orr said. the selection of President-elect crats of Texas convention on chapter that best represents the during the national health care around the state, and just pretty Orr said the group has been Ken Starr as the university’s April 24, the Baylor chapter was ideals and mission of the Texas debate. much being the communica- working nonstop, planning and 14th president and protested named “Chapter of the Year” Democratic Party, and excels Boleman said now that the tions facilitator and making sure executing projects, working for against the health care bill, ac- from the Texas College Demo- above and beyond in providing group has received recognition things run as smoothly as pos- campaigns and raising aware- cording to Orr. crats. a truly democratic presence at from the statewide organization, sible,” Boleman said. ness of issues on campus. “I was very surprised, but Baylor Young Conserva- their university. it may attract more members. Sugar Land sophomore Cody “We have brought multiple also excited at the same time,” tives of Texas received the same “We had our dance party “I was really happy; I was Orr, the Baylor Young Conserva- speakers to Baylor to talk about honor at the 30th annual Young raising money for Haiti at Com- kind of dumbfounded,” Bole- tives of Texas Chairman said the student liberty, redistricting and see GROUPS, pg. 12

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Former president thanks students for participation in ‘Senior Send-Off’

On behalf of the Baylor and of our commitment to rep- Alumni Association (BAA), I’d resenting you as alumni. like to thank the more than 400 For seniors who weren’t Baylor seniors and friends who able to attend, I encourage you came over to the Hughes-Dil- to provide us with your contact lard Alumni Center on Tuesday information so we can enroll for our Senior Send-Off party, you for a one-year free mem- which we threw for all Baylor bership in the BAA. You can students scheduled to graduate sign up at the alumni center this year. in person, by phone at 1-888- It was a great time of fun 710-1859, or online at BaylorA- and fellowship, and we were lumniAssociation.com through honored to welcome you into the “Senior Send-Off” button. the ranks of alumni. The BAA is also offering new Along with free food, graduates a life membership for T-shirts and music, through $500, half off the regular price. the generosity of our sponsors Officially recognized as the we were able to give away a general alumni organization of variety of door prizes, a Baylor Baylor University and celebrat- class ring and a grand finale ing 151 years of service, the $1,000 prize. Basketball star BAA is your connection to our Tweety Carter even made a alma mater. We welcome all guest appearance to help give opinions and encourage you to away the final prizes. stay engaged with Baylor and This new event gave us the BAA. Once again, congratu- a great opportunity to get to lations, Baylor seniors! know you, and we hope you came away with a better un- David Lacy ’79 derstanding of the role that the Immediate past president BAA plays in the life of Baylor of the BAA Improvement needed in the Corrections Opinion

realm of college internships The Baylor Lariat is The Baylor Lariat wel- committed to ensur- comes reader view- points through letters ing fair and accurate to the editor and guest Editorial reporting and will columns. Opinions correct errors of With the number of unpaid intern- his or her employment must not dis- expressed in the Lariat ships on the rise in recent years, federal be viewed as an extension of the individ- place a regular employee. If an intern is substance on Page are not necessarily those and state regulators are worrying that ual’s educational experience.” This clarifi- performing work of a regular employee, 2. Corrections can of the Baylor administra- some employers are abusing students by cation will serve to minimize the number then the intern must be paid. be submitted to the tion, the Baylor Board of using their internships as a source of free of students who get placed into an intern- Interns who are taken advantage of editor by sending an Regents or the Student labor. ship expecting to get real job training, and in this way may be afraid to file com- e-mail to Lariat_let- Publications Board. To address this spreading national instead are forced to do tedious tasks that plaints against their employer for fear [email protected] or concern, the U.S. Department of Labor hold no educational value. Interns should of endangering their futures. They may by calling 254-710- is coming down hard on companies that be gaining skills that are applicable in be reluctant to bring these concerns out 4099. don’t provide the proper compensation multiple workplace settings and receiving in the open because they are afraid of for their interns. On Wednesday the de- training that will set them ahead when not getting hired by potential employ- partment released a statement regarding they enter the job market. ers in their field in the future. The Labor the guidelines private companies must Other stipulations prescribed by Department made the right choice by Letters abide by in order for interns to work the Labor Department include that the fighting for these interns by attempting to there without pay. Though this may not employer derive no immediate advan- increase enforcement efforts nationwide. Subscriptions Letters to the editor solve the problem, the department is tage from the intern’s activities and that While these enforcements are neces- should include the writer’s name, home- doing the responsible thing by making the internship be largely beneficial to sary to prevent the exploitation of interns, A subscription town, major, graduation a conscious and widespread effort to the intern. Internships are undoubtedly some campus officials across the nation to the Lariat year, phone number and guarantee students aren’t being cheated a crucial aspect of job preparedness and are concerned that tightening of regula- costs $45 for student identification out of compensation and, furthermore, to the only way to get real world experience tions may discourage employers offering two semesters. number. Non-student ensure students as well as companies are before actually entering the job market. internships that are unpaid, but still Send check or writers should include knowledgeable about internship laws. Students and recent grads are often legitimate, and cause them to simply money order to their address. Letters that There is already a six-part test in place eager to offer themselves to a company in withdraw the internship completely. One Bear Place focus on an issue affect- that internships must meet in order to be However, all these employers need to do #97330, Waco, exchange for training, networking, and ing students or faculty unpaid, including that the environment is educate themselves and their compa- TX, 76798-7330 experiences they expect to gain from the may be considered for of the internship provides such training nies on what is expected of them feder- or e-mail Lariat_ internship — even if they are working a guest column at the akin to that of an education environment. for free. There is nothing wrong with this ally in order to offer an unpaid internship [email protected]. Visa, Discover editor’s discretion. All However, through the years there has tradeoff, where both the company and — it’s as simple as that. submissions become the been much dispute over what employers the individual student are benefitting. 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www.BAYLORLARIAT.com © 2010, Baylor University THE BAYLOR LARIAT FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 3 THE BAYLOR LARIAT 4 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 NEWS Sophomore shares Dubai experience By Le l a At w o o d end, there was a reason she had Re p o r t e r a lot of friends. She has a great heart and people could see that Abby McNulty’s life changed she was an awesome person. She radically in two weeks. really enjoyed her time there.” When she was a freshman at a When she returned to the Houston high school, her mother United States to go to Baylor, gave her two weeks’ notice that McNulty said she experienced re- they would be moving to the verse culture shock when it came United Arab Emirates, a Middle to what was in the news. Eastern country across the Per- “In the news everything’s sian Gulf from Iran. so anti-Muslim,” McNulty said. McNulty, a sophomore nurs- “I’ve lived in an Islamic country ing major, was not too thrilled for four years, and it’s hard for As s o c i a t e d Pr e s s about this new adventure. me to hear that and not be like President Barack Obama leaves the Rose Garden of the White House after giving a speech about the oil rig explosion on Thursday. “It was really hard for me,” ‘OK, you don’t understand.’” she said. “I didn’t know anything Currently, McNulty is taking about the Middle East so I wasn’t an Arabic class with William Bak- very excited about it.” er, senior lecturer of Arabic. She said the move ended up Baker said Abby is a student Obama takes immigration reform off agenda changing her life. who genuinely wants to learn By Su z a n n e Ga m b o a “Once you meet people from Arabic. his party two years from now, out a bill. He said his administra- for Democrats in 2010, Gutier- As s o c i a t e d Pr e s s around the world, it opens your “She’s extremely interested when he seeks re-election, than it tion will “play an active role” try- rez said “many will probably de- eyes to things and I think it in learning the language, I’ve would today, even though some ing to get bipartisan supporters. cide to stay home.” However, he shapes you a lot,” McNulty said. found,” Baker said. WASHINGTON — Immigra- immigration reformers warned Republican Sens. Jon Kyl of added, a strict, new immigration “I wouldn’t be the same if I hadn’t “She’s very motivated, as tion reform has become the first that a delay could so discourage Arizona and Lindsey Graham of law in Arizona may change that lived there.” most of my students are. You of President Barack Obama’s Democratic-leaning Latino voters South Carolina, who had been dynamic. She lived in the city of Dubai don’t wake up one morning and major priorities dropped from that they would stay home from working with Democrats on im- The law requires law enforce- for four years and developed an say, ‘Well, I’ll take Arabic as my the agenda of an election-year the polls in November. migration reform, criticized the ment officers to question anyone appreciation for Arabic culture. language requirement.’ She’s a Congress facing voter disillusion- Some Democrats thought proposal as “nothing more than they suspect is in the country il- “I see Arabs in general as serious, dedicated student for ment. Sounding the death knell pushing a bill through now might an attempt to score political legally. people who are very connected sure.” was Obama himself. help their party, or at least their points.” “On one hand you are not to their family,” McNulty said. Baker said that she often The president noted that law- own re-election prospects. By Wednesday, House Speak- going to vote because you don’t “My best friend is from Lebanon shares her experiences in the makers may lack the “appetite” to Senate Majority Leader Harry er Nancy Pelosi offered little believe people you voted for are and her family has this mentality Middle East with her classmates. take on immigration while many Reid, whose campaign is strug- hope that the issue was still alive doing a good enough job,” Guti- that you keep your kids forever. “When I would mention some of them are up for re-election gling in heavily Hispanic Ne- on Capitol Hill. errez said. “Then you say, ‘I got She thinks it is really weird how cultural aspect to either the lesson and while another big legislative vada, unveiled an outline — not “If there is going to be any to vote, because the enemy is so most Americans throw their kids we’re studying or word, I would issue — climate change — is al- legislation — on Thursday for movement in this regard, it will mean and vindictive, I got to get out of the nest.” see her smiling,” Baker said. And ready on their plate. an immigration bill at a packed require presidential leadership, out there.’” She elaborated on the differ- so I look at her and say, ‘Can you “I don’t want us to do some- news conference. Asked when it as well as an appetite, is that the The Hispanic vote is growing, ence between Arab and Ameri- add something to that’ and she’ll thing just for the sake of politics might advance, he declined to set word? ... as well as a willingness largely because of Latinos’ in- can culture. give us an example of her experi- that doesn’t solve the problem,” an “arbitrary deadline.” to move forward in the Con- creasing population. The 9.7 mil- “In America, you’re supposed ence with the Middle East. I think Obama told reporters Wednes- If immigration goes nowhere gress,” she said. lion Latinos who cast ballots in to do the American dream and it helps definitely.” day night aboard Air Force One. this year, Democrats can blame House Republican leader John 2008 made up about 7.4 percent make it for yourself. That’s com- Strickling, who has visited Immigration reform was an Republican resistance, though in Boehner was more blunt. “There of the electorate, according to a pletely not Arab. She’s like ‘I can’t Dubai, most of Europe, Greece, issue Obama promised Latino reality many Democrats didn’t is not a chance that immigration 2009 Pew Research Center study. believe your parents are doing some former USSR republics and groups that he would take up in want to deal with an immigration is going to move through the Hispanic voters helped flip this to you. If you need money Turkey, said he really thinks stu- his first year in office. But several bill this year either. Congress,” he said Tuesday. the battleground states of Colo- just let me know and I will send dents should study abroad if they hard realities — a tanked econo- The Democrats’ draft pro- Rep. Luis Gutierrez, the rado, Florida, Nevada and New you some. I’m so worried about can. my, a crowded agenda, election- posal, obtained by The Associ- Democrats’ leading advocate for Mexico from Republican to Dem- you,” McNulty said. “If you get the opportunity year politics and lack of political ated Press on Tuesday, called for, immigration reform, has said he ocratic in the 2008 presidential London senior Sam Strickling, [to study abroad], I would say will — led to so much foot-drag- among other things, meeting bor- voted for health care reform on election. a friend of Abby, said her kind- take it,” Strickling said. “It’s a ging in Congress that, ultimately, der security benchmarks before the understanding that Obama But even though Latinos’ ness allowed her to build bridges fantastic way to go over and see Obama decided to set the issue anyone in the country illegally and congressional Democrats numbers have been increasing, with the people. a different look at the world. U.S. aside. can become a legal permanent would move a major immigra- in some parts of the country their “Abby said she had to break standards don’t equate what is With that move, the president U.S. resident. tion bill. portions of voting populations down some stereotypes to make normal in the standards of other calculated that an immigration Obama praised the outline Even though he would like are not large enough to affect friends,” Strickling said. “In the countries.” bill would not prove as costly to and said the next step is ironing to see Latinos turn out to vote election outcomes. Law students elect director of ‘Blind Side’ to speak By Ho g a n Al l c o r n wisely. I actually was worried Brian Elliott, senior lecturer of adopted the Michael Lewis book and law degree are seemingly Re p o r t e r that it would be difficult (to book communication studies, admired “The Blind Side: Evolution of a unrelated to the world of film, THE LAST SONG [PG] WHY DID I GET MARR- Hancock), but John Lee was very Hancock’s abilities in his break- Game” into an Academy Award Toben believes that Baylor’s edu- IED TOO? [PG] 120 410 1210 235 510 745 1015 720 1010 gracious and quite flattered that out screenplay. nominated film for “Best Picture” cation adequately prepared Han- DATE NIGHT [PG] 1220 245 FURRY VENGEANCE 505 705 925 [PG]1220 240 540 745 955 John Lee Hancock, director of the graduating class wanted him “It was pretty obvious when in 2009. cock for his career. KICK-ASS [R] 110 405 700 CLASH OF THE TI- 950 TANS 2D [PG] 1245 305 “The Blind Side,” “The Alamo” as the commencement speaker.” ‘A Perfect World’ came out that “I think ‘The Blind Side’ could “What we hope our students DEATH AT A FUNERAL 530 805 1025 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR and “The Rookie,” will be the Hancock received a bachelor he could tell relevant stories with have been really cheesy and very learn is that the study of law pre- [R] 1235 255 520 725 935 DRAGON 2D[PG]105 320 A NIGHTMARE ON 535 750 1005 keynote speaker for Baylor Law of arts degree in English from deep themes and could impact by the numbers, but it turned pares one for life,” Toben said. ELM STREET [R] 1205 CLASH OF THE TITANS 100 230 330 455 545 710 3D[PG]1200 225 450 715 1000 School’s commencement ceremo- Baylor in 1979 and a juris doc- people,” Elliott said. out to be inspirational, even for “John Lee Hancock epitomiz- 800 940 1020 ALICE IN WONDER- THE BACK-UP PLAN LAND 3D [PG]1225 250 510 ny at 10 a.m. Saturday in Waco torate of law from Baylor Law “I use that film in my screen- a guy like me who can be critical es that lesson. Even though he [PG]1215 230 500 740 955 1025 OCEANS[G]1225 220 525 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR Hall. School in 1982. writing class to this day just to of film,” Elliott said. “He can take only practiced law for four years, 725 920 DRAGON 3D [PG]1230 245 THE LOSERS [PG] 1240 500 710 930 Dean of the Baylor Law “Though I only practiced law talk about how to use symbolism a cliché or typical genre film and he uses the lessons he learned at 300 515 730 945 PHISH 3D CONCERT [ PG] 1200 School, Brad Toben, said the for three years, I look back on my to communicate thematic issues raise it to a higher level.” Baylor Law in his work. Our edu- graduating class voted on Han- experience at Baylor Law School in film. I think in all of his films Elliott also said Baylor creates cation and training develops and cock because of the recent success with great fondness,” Hancock you can see a deeper meaning. a unique community. improves communication skills, of “The Blind Side.” said in a press release. He’s known for that.” “Alumni share similar back- writing skills, confidence and the “They thought John Lee After working for a law firm Hancock would later go on to grounds and experiences just list goes on and on. would be an interesting, nontra- in Houston for four years, Han- produce the 2000 family film “My by going through Baylor,” Elliot “We celebrate the success of THE TOOTH FAIRY[PG]AVATAR IN 2D[PG] 1245 ditional speaker for commence- cock struggled as a screenwriter Dog Skip” and direct the ESPY’s said. “They are always willing all our alumni, whether they are 1240 300 510 725 945 400 720 THE BOOK OF ELI [R] ment, and I think the students are until his screenplay, “A Perfect “Best Sports Movie” of 2002, “The to turn around and give back to famous in the courtroom, the 705 930 PERCY JACKSON & SHE’S OUT OF MY THE OLYMPIANS [PG] proud that he is a Baylor lawyer,” World,” was turned into a film Rookie.” those who are coming behind boardroom, on the battlefield, or LEAGUE [R] 1230 250 1250 405 515 735 955 BROOKLYN’S FINEST Toben said. THE CRAZIES [R] 1255 [R] 1235 410 700 940 directed by Clint Eastwood in After writing and directing them, and that’s just invaluable.” in John Lee’s case, in the direc- 310 525 740 1000 “The students chose very 1993. “The Alamo” in 2004, Hancock While his degree in English tor’s chair.” THE BAYLOR LARIAT NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 5 Salary differences between genders have long history

By Ca t y Hi r s t til the 1970s, and that more men scious kind of thing that we all The article stresses that wom- However, Davis is concerned St a f f Wr i t e r will populate certain fields, such “We want tenured have certain people we know en, even those that have full-time that many women do not try to as business or law, because wom- better than others, certain peo- jobs in academia, are often the take advantage of the new poli- As women try to merge do- en were exempted from them. women professors ple more in our in-group,” Bow- ones who bear the primary do- cy. mestic life with bustling careers, “It wasn’t until Title IX, which and we recognize that man said. mestic burden of the homes — “I think when you meet wom- women and universities are try- came about in 1972, that those “Since the departmental cooking, cleaning and taking care en who want to have a career and ing to figure out how to create things began to be neutralized,” tenure-track women chairs and deans and adminis- of children. want to raise children, they, will equal environments for both Bowman said. “So at least at the often choose to have trators on up are mostly males, This takes a toll on their abil- often have this ‘I can do it all’ at- women and men. higher ranks, the women will children during their there may be some preference ity to produce scholarship in a titude and that is not meant to be Women traditionally make have been there less time than toward males. I seriously doubt timely manner. demeaning at all, but what will less money than their male coun- the men.” tenure process. They that’s on purpose, but some- Some women in the article re- happen is they won’t ask for that terparts, and a recent report done Title IX, passed by Congress, may elect to say home times those things occur uncon- fused to have children until they extra year because ‘I should be by the American Association of states that “No person in the with their babies sciously.” had earned tenure, causing com- able to handle it,’” Davis said. University Professors shows that United States shall, on the basis of Davis said it is in Baylor’s plications in pregnancies or an Davis was emphatic that try- employees at Baylor are no ex- sex, be excluded from participa- for a period of time best interest to have a diverse inability to have children due to ing to provide for accommoda- ception. tion in, be denied the benefits of, because of either a faculty and that Baylor tries to increased age. tions for women with families The 2009 study shows that or be subjected to discrimination personal desire to do advertise broadly to reach di- Because of these problems, should not come at a cost to equal female Baylor professors make under any education program or verse groups of people. Yale decided to be friendlier to standards. Davis said faculty and $12,600 less than males and fe- activity receiving Federal finan- so or because of their Before the hiring season be- mothers and those desiring to be administrators should take ad- male associate professors make cial assistance.” family situation. Let’s gins, administrators have train- mothers by changing their leave vantage of the resources offered $7,100 less than males. Dr. Lenore Wright, associate ing sessions, which emphasize and tenure policy and by being by Baylor to ensure success. professor of the Baylor Interdis- value those women the importance of creating can- open to working mothers. “What we would not want to Institutional Discrimination ciplinary Core and philosophy, and their families by didate pools that include under- The policy emphasis shifted do is say females don’t have to believes another reason men are giving them time off represented faculty. from “childbearing to childrear- meet the standards because they Dr. Elizabeth Davis, interim more concentrated in the higher- “I think you have to do ing” and extends a semester-long have families,” Davis said. “So provost, explained some of the paying fields is because they are without penalty with things like that hire specific ef- paid leave for those adopting or we don’t lower our standards. statistics of the difference in sala- competition based. respect to tenure.” forts to hire underrepresented having children, to either males Instead we make our standards ries. “Philosophy, for example, faculty because we might be or females. clear and fair and then the poli- “The primary reason for the tends to be a competitive, argu- Dr. Lenore Wright subconsciously inclined to hire “That shows a real valuing of cies surrounding promotion clear differences is that men are more mentative environment,” she Associate professor of the BIC and people that are more similar to women,” Wright said. “We want and fair, and when people make likely to go into fields, such as said. “It is a very litigious envi- philosophy us,” Davis said. tenured women professors and choices based on those it is with business or law, that make more ronment. Some women feel ex- we recognize that tenure-track the full understanding of what is money,” she said. cluded or outside of the culture Women and men women often choose to have chil- expected.” “Now of course if we end of philosophy if they are not nat- results of what happened many in tenure tracks dren during their tenure process. Wright believes that while up hiring more men in higher- urally predisposed toward that many years ago,” Davis said. They may elect to stay home with Baylor may need to readjust its paying fields, then you will see argumentative style or environ- Currently, when Baylor lectur- Women are also less likely to their babies for a period of time maternity leave policy or other a salary differential,” Davis said. ment,” she said. ers desire a tenure-track position, be on the tenured track, accord- because of either a personal de- policies, she says Baylor admin- “There are just some academic Davis said another factor they must apply for an open ten- ing to a study done by the AAUP sire to do so or because of their istrators have been very under- fields that pay more money, but if influencing the pay difference ure-track position, and will earn and Baylor statistics. own family situation. Let’s value standing of her role as a mother you look in a particular field, we is that years ago, some faculty a pay increase if hired into the At Baylor, there are 198 male those women and their families and did not fail to grant her an are not paying men and women members were hired as lecturers, new position. tenured professors and 39 female by giving them time off without extended leave when her son was different salaries if they have the and when these positions were tenured professors. penalty with respect to tenure.” born premature. same credentials.” eventually converted to tenure- Unconscious discrimination Some believe that one reason Davis said Baylor has also In addition, Wright said Bay- Dr. Judy Bowman, senior lec- track positions they did not re- women are less likely to be on tried to accommodate for moth- lor has been supportive of her turer in economics, said there ceive a pay increase. Unconscious discrimination the tenured track is because of a ers in the work force, although in career and research. may be fewer women in these This often hurt women the could be another contributing desire to have children. An article a different way than Yale. “I have had so much sup- high-paying fields because wom- most, because they were the ones factor to the pay inequities be- titled “Do changing diapers and Davis said the new tenure po- port from my male and female en were precluded from partici- most likely to earn their terminal tween men and women, accord- helping with homework leave lices, called extending the tenure colleagues here—I have the best pating in them until recently. degree after being hired and then ing to Bowman. time for world-class scholarship” clock, allow men and women to colleagues in the world,” Wright Bowman said based on her pursue tenure. “One possibility for discrimi- in the Yale Magazine explains the request to stop the their tenure said. “Colleagues across the disci- own experience in economics, “So these days we are trying nation, although I doubt that it problems Yale faced in trying to clock for up to a year for family plines have encouraged me to re- she was kept from participating to prevent that from happening, would usually be overt or con- increase female tenured profes- emergencies or other life situa- search what I am interested in, to in certain aspects of academia un- but we are still living with the scious, would just be the uncon- sors. tions. write about that, to publish it.”

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254-776-6839 THE BAYLOR LARIAT 6 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 NEWS Fashion market thriving the people who go through our 75 percent of 2009 program become viable profes- fashion graduates sionals.” The department is geared to- get jobs, go to grad ward creating an environment school that will help students prepare for professional careers. “We’re very time oriented and By Ja m e s Bl a k e Ew i n g deadline oriented,” Lusk said. Re p o r t e r Lusk said one of the programs the department uses, Product Life Despite the reservations Management, teaches students graduates may have about the how to budget their time. job market, 75 percent of Baylor The program shows students fashion merchandising and fash- the timeline that professionals ion design graduates of 2009 ob- who have a say in the product are tained a job or entered graduate on when making a product. school. “The software program helps “In large part, it’s because of us to show them how vital it is to our strong ties to alumni,” Dr. stay on top of [their deadline],” Lorynn Divita, associate profes- Lusk said. sor of fashion design, said. This department has also seen Some Baylor fashion students a placement of 100 percent of its have gotten placed in higher-end students seeking internships due jobs at smaller, more exclusive to what Lusk credits as creativity, companies. determination and research on “Last year some of our recent the students’ part in applying for Sa r a h Gr o m a n St a f f Ph o t o g r a p h e r alumni got jobs in New York but | these jobs. then the bad economy hit. They Lusk said that she sees intern- Fashion students display the work they completed this semester in the Mary Gibbs-Jones Family and Consumer Sciences Building. were laid off because they were ships as key in getting students the newest,” Divita said. a job in the industry, but that it Eighteen students will be doing like Barneys New York. try-level positions in fashion are For those students who choose to Divita said that when students can be hard for some students be- that this summer. Fashion major Hallie Cole, an assistant buyers, assistant prod- go on to graduate school rather are looking for a job in certain cause most of the internships are Briana Molina, a senior from Atlanta, Texas, senior, accepted a uct development and visual mer- than find a job, there are current- companies, she can contact one not paid. Elk Mountain, Wyo., is taking an job this week at a bouquet shop chandising,” Lusk said. ly only two options for graduate or two alumni from Baylor who “I recommend that they work internship with Hamilton Shirts in Austin. While working on her Being an assistant buyer can school for fashion students in have worked with that company. during school and put that mon- in Houston. degree at Baylor, Cole took an in- involve looking for items to sell Texas — University of Texas for Also, some companies contact ey back [for an internship],” Lusk “I’m gonna be sourcing fab- ternship in Waco at Pink, where through a catalog for a company fashion design students and Uni- Baylor when they have openings said. rics, [working in] quality con- she worked with Mirriam Tastro. like Neiman Marcus Direct. versity of North Texas for fashion for fashion jobs. The internship process begins trol … public relations, market- “It helped me get more expe- Assistant product develop- merchandising students. “It’s easier now with the so- during the student’s junior year. ing and other projects that they rience. … I was able to go with ment involves making brand “We would like to have a cial network of Facebook,” Dr. Lusk said that most students take need,” Molina said. Hamilton her with everything she did,” name products for a company, graduate program [at Baylor] Judith Lusk, program coordi- the internship as a senior over the Shirts provides high-end shirts Cole said. And for some, the in- something Lusk said a few Baylor because we feel students would nator for family and consumer summer and graduate in August. that start around $300 to stores ternship will lead to a job. “En- students are doing at Dillard’s. stay on,” Lusk said. siences, said. “I’m concerned that Rep backs deportation of illegal immigrants’ U.S. kids As s o c i a t e d Pr e s s The San Diego-area Republi- er said. The 14th amendment to the U.S. gal guardian who could take care YouTube. Kasper said the event can congressman spoke Saturday Hunter said in the video that Constitution guarantees citizen- of them. was open to the media and re- SAN DIEGO — Rep. Duncan at a video recorded tea party rally some of his critics believe his ship to all persons born in the “It was a short answer to a porters were there. Hunter also Hunter said he would support in Ramona. Hunter was asked stance is mean-spirited. United States. Hunter’s spokes- complex issue,” Kasper said. “His supports a House bill that calls deporting U.S.-born children by someone in the crowd if he “And we’re not being mean. man Joe Kasper said Thursday terms have been very specific on for the elimination of automatic of illegal immigrants, adding backed deporting natural-born We’re just saying it takes more that the congressman’s position this topic and it wasn’t reflected birthright citizenship for children that “it takes more than walking American citizens who are the than walking across the border is that U.S.-born children of ille- in the answer.” born to undocumented immi- across the border” to be an Amer- children of illegal immigrants. to become an American citizen,” gal immigrants should stay with Hunter’s comments on Satur- grants. It is unclear whether the ican citizen.” “I would have to, yes,” Hunt- he said. “It’s what’s in our souls.” their parents unless there is a le- day were recorded and posted on bill would be constitutional.

Students, faculty bid farewell to Osler

By Ne e l y Gu t h r i e American history from the Uni- and piece of feedback she gave Re p o r t e r versity of Wisconsin-Madison me,” Ashley said. “English as al- in 1995. Then Osler said her life ways been my weakest subject, Students and professors said took a turn from academics to but her teaching has helped me they will miss Dr. Anne Osler motherhood. She got her degree become the confident writer I'm next year as she ventures to Min- in May and had her first child in proud to say I am today.” neapolis, with her husband and October. Osler discussed her passions family. "I haven't taken a typical ca- for teaching and why she enjoys Osler, lecturer in the Baylor reer path. I was really lucky to teaching Baylor students. Interdisciplinary Core began spend so much time at home “I really like college students. I teaching at Baylor in 2006 and with my kids and then transition really enjoy that behavior modifi- has taught courses in the Baylor back to the academic world,” Os- cation is not part of the classroom Interdisciplinary Core and Hon- ler said. experience; I do enough mother- ors College. This marked a new chapter ing at home,” she said. “Teaching Dr. Mark Long, associate in her life and she became a full- college students is so freeing… professor of the Honors College time mom and had two more It’s about the material. [The stu- taught with Osler in World Cul- sons. After this 11-year interval dents] are smart and engaged tures IV. from teaching, she returned to and full of ideas, and [they] can “I think of Anne Osler as the the classroom to teach at Baylor articulate those ideas.” velvet-covered intelligence. A in 2006. Moreover, teaching engages historian trained at Wellesley and “I wasn’t sure I wanted to go and encourages not only the stu- Wisconsin, she has ever been qui- back to teaching… I am so grate- dents but Osler as well. etly brilliant and unfailingly fair ful to Baylor and to the BIC pro- “I learn a lot from being in and gracious,” Long said. “I am gram for giving me the chance to the classroom. BIC allowed me to honored to call her friend, but it restart my career,” she said. read a lot of texts I hadn’t read be- is more appropriate to call her Since then she has taught fore… You learn to be a much bet- mentor. She embodies so much Rhetoric, World Cultures IV, a ter student so you can stand up of the teacher I aspire to be.” capstone course for the BIC and and be a teacher, or an expert.” Osler is originally from Michi- a class on American history in Next year she will embark gan and she studied at Wellesley the history department as well. upon a new journey. She and College where she received her Memphis freshman Richard her family are moving to Minn. bachelor’s degree in history in Ashley had Osler for Rhetoric, because her husband, Dr. Mark 1985. In fact, she will be attending the BIC equivalent of an English Osler, will be teaching at the Uni- her 25th reunion in a few weeks. course, and said she helped him versity of St. Thomas Law School After college, she taught high improve his writing tenfold and in Minneapolis. school history for two years at a that’s why he took her for a sec- “It’s literally 1,000 miles north boarding school and then con- ond semester. on 1-35. I don’t know Minneapo- tinued to receive her Ph.D. in “I hung on every suggestion lis well, but I will,” she said.

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THE BAYLOR LARIAT FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 7 THE BAYLOR LARIAT 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Pulitzer winning editor’s book reveals news eithcs By Ch e l s e a Qu a c k e n b u s h lustrate ethical dilemmas journal- The foreword, written by the policy manual. cal decisions. fabrication; accuracy, fairness Co n t r i b u t o r ists face frequently, like whether former head of the Poynter In- He established and conducted Topics include incentives for and completeness in reporting; a journalist should help the run- stitute of Media Studies, James standards and procedures train- ethical behavior, the history of deception in journalism; and cov- Pulitzer-prize winning editor away children they’re writing Naughton – also Foreman’s long- ing sessions for every staff mem- ethics, journalism’s role in society, ering a diverse and multicultural Gene Foreman combines ethical about cross the border on the tops time colleague at The Philadel- ber of the Inquirer. He built a core shared values of the profession, society. It also discusses issues theory with real-life examples in of trains into the U.S. to find their phia Inquirer – details Forman’s of copy editors by creating a pre- and the tenuous relationship of that are specific to specialized ar- a new book, “The Ethical Journal- families. past as a rigid and thorough edi- employment editing test that be- journalism and the public. eas- online journalism and visual ist.” He advises students to “stand tor. Foreman, whom Naughton came a model for the field. It lays the foundation for mor- journalism. on our shoulders” to get the ben- called a “conscientious pillar of Foreman became an advo- al decision-making in journalism, When asked if he would write BOOK efit of trials and errors made by reasoned exactitude,” is attribut- cate for ethical practices at Penn and discusses classical ethical another textbook, he responded REVIEW past journalists, so similar mis- ed with helping save the Inquirer State after his retirement from theories, codes of ethics and the that this was “just a one-time takes are avoided. He believes from financial ruin in the early the paper. He soon realized that decision process. deal.” He expressed that he this book will allow students to 1980s. there was no single text that en- Understanding these areas wanted to produce something for Foreman said he wanted start at a higher level. “That’s the Foreman and editor Gene compassed why and how ethi- and processes – in a time when a new generation of journalists to to “write in a way that would way things ought to be,” he said. Roberts were dubbed The Chro- cal journalism should be done. news outlets often face reader understand trial and error that he be accessible to students.” He Foreman made sure to put mosomes by the Philadelphia For nearly a decade, he gathered criticism for what they publish or and colleagues went through to explained there are intelligent considerable emphasis on “this staff, Naughton said, as they materials of best practices, case broadcast – would be particularly get through ethical issues. books on media ethics, but most is the best that we can do now.” teamed up to create a standard studies, quotations and breaking helpful for nonjournalists inter- Foreman succeeds admirably are written for other scholars. He Here is the guideline, he said, but of excellence that had not previ- news issues, and then put all of ested in how newsrooms ethical- in a book that would be a worthy challenged himself to write for we want you to think about it. ously existed at the Inquirer. it in a book. ly select, report, and vet stories. read not only for journalists but college juniors and seniors to get He quotes scholars who say From there, Foreman com- The text is divided into two The book’s second half puts for anyone interested in ethical them engaged in ethics. journalists should be autono- missioned, edited and published parts. The first, “A Foundation the aforementioned principles considerations that go into – or To do this, he starts each chap- mous moral agents and carefully what many consider journalism’s for Making Ethical Decisions,” into practice. The chapters focus should go into – producing a dai- ter with an anecdotal lead to il- think things through. most thorough and high-minded prepares journalists to make ethi- on topics such as: plagiarism and ly news report. Summer flicks bring return of favorites, 3-D successes By Ro b e r t W. Bu t l e r mystical powers that can reunite Romance who only has eyes for another Billed as the franchise finale, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David McCl a t c h y Ne w s p a p e r s four warring nations. It’s being woman. the fourth “Shrek” spins an “It’s Spade and Rob Schneider for a retrofitted for 3-D. Sarah Jessica Parker jokes •”Letters to Juliet” (May 14): a Wonderful Life” nightmare in comedy about five childhood Summer is all about things The remake of “The Karate that “Sex and the City 2” (May A letter to Shakespeare’s star- which the ogre was never born, pals reuniting as family men in that go “boom.” Or “whoosh.” Kid” (June 11) stars Jaden Smith 27) is like a Hope-and-Crosby crossed lover stirs up the roman- never met his friends and never “Grown Ups” (June 25). Or “thwang.” (Will’s kid) as a youth who be- road movie. It takes Parker’s tic lives of an American (Amanda married the love of his life. Will Ferrell joins Mark Wahl- Carrie Bradshaw and the rest of Action comes a martial-arts underdog Seyfried) and a Brit (Vanessa The playthings of “Toy Story berg for “The Other Guys” (Aug. with help from an unorthodox her buddies (Kim Cattrall, Kris- Redgrave) in Italy. 3” face their own nightmare _ the 6), the tale of a police accountant “Robin Hood” (May 14) is mentor (Jackie Chan). tin Davis and Cynthia Nixon) to •”Beastly” (July 30): A teen prospect of winding up in storage partnered with a tough street Ridley Scott’s new take on the Other action highlights: Abu Dhabi, where their stylish take on “Beauty and the Beast” in the attic or worse, discarded _ cop. 13th-century hero, with Russell •Jonah Hex” (June 18): Josh Manhattan ways clash with strict stars Vanessa Hudgens as the key now that their kid has grown up. “Dinner for Schmucks” (July Crowe as the wily bandit and Brolin and Megan Fox star in a Middle East traditions. to salvation for a youth (Alex Pet- The movie carries on the 23) finds Steve Carell as an IRS Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian. comic book-based supernatural Bella, Edward and Jacob, the tyfer) hideously transformed by franchise’s clever premise that agent with a strange passion _ Also on the run is Jake Gyl- Western about a gunslinger track- lovesick threesome played by a curse. 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Part 3 has Bella prepar- showdown with champion hip- •”Ramona and Beezus” (July brings the biggest idiot. opted royal falsely accused of warriors stalked by alien hunters ing for her high school gradu- hop hoofers. 23): Beverly Cleary’s children’s •”Get Him to the Greek” (June murder and battling for a magic ation amid a string of killings, in this revival of the 1980s sci-fi Family best-sellers inspire this tale of 4): A record label up-and-comer dagger that can alter time. franchise. vengeful bloodsuckers and her a boisterous girl and her big sis (Jonah Hill) must escort an un- Nicolas Cage reunites with •”Takers” (Aug. 20): A cop choice of a prom date _ vampire Two of the most beloved fran- (Joey King and Selena Gomez). ruly rock legend (Russell Brand) “National Treasure” creators (Matt Dillon) takes on a team of Edward or werewolf Jacob. chises in animation return this •”Nanny McPhee Returns” from London to an L.A. gig. Bruckheimer and Jon Turteltaub expert bank robbers (Idris Elba, Julia Roberts’ “Eat Pray Love” summer. (Aug. 20): Emma Thompson •”Marmaduke” (June 4): In for “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, (Aug. 13) is based on Elizabeth “Toy Story 3” (June 18) and returns as the supernanny, this live-action tale, Owen Wilson (July 16), playing an ancient wiz- Hayden Christensen, Michael Gilbert’s best-selling memoir “Shrek Forever After” (May 21) pitching in for the family of an provides the voice of the comic- ard who takes on a protege (Jay Ealy). and directed by “Glee” co-creator reunite their all-star voice casts. overburdened mom (Maggie strip Great Dane as he adjusts to Baruchel) in modern times to •”Splice” (June 4): Genetic Ryan Murphy. Roberts is a wom- Tom Hanks and Tim Allen re- Gyllenhaal). a new life after moving to Cali- fight a scheming enemy. an on a globe-trotting quest to fill researchers (Adrien Brody and turn as toys Woody the cowboy Comedy fornia. “The Last Airbender” (July 2) Sarah Polley) create a sexy but the holes in her soul. and Buzz Lightyear. Mike Myers, •”Cyrus” (July 9): John C. is M. Night Shyamalan’s adap- dangerous hybrid out of human More love and angst: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy How many funny people can Reilly is a man trying to start a re- tation of the TV cartoon (called and animal DNA. Sounds like –”Just Wright” (May 14): A and Antonio Banderas are back you fit on the head of a pin ... er, lationship with a woman (Marisa “Avatar,” but that movie name “Species” with a Sundance Festi- physical therapist (Queen Lati- as Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss in a feature film? Tomei) against the wishes of her was taken) about a youth with val pedigree. fah) falls for her star NBA client, in Boots. Adam Sandler teams with overprotective son (Jonah Hill). THE BAYLOR LARIAT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 9 NAACP block party encourages community By Ra c q u e l Jo s e p h hoods require a street closed to tween the two organizations. phone calls to make sure all of “We’ve gathered information ter’s health committee and cites Re p o r t e r traffic, a large, celebrating com- “Although we’re a civil orga- the activities would be in place about NAACP that we’re going community health as an impor- munity, and plenty of games. nization, it is a way for collegiate for the date. to give to everyone. Information tant component of the NAACP’s Today is the last day of classes, Duncanville junior Diamond chapters to give back to develop- A dance team from Johnson about joining and our mission,” mission. a day of celebration. To help the Vaughn is the chair of this year’s ing countries such as Kenya,” she High School for the Performing Bastrop, La., junior Jeremy Har- “Of course everyone’s health community give its last hurrah, events. She says NAACP plans said. Arts will perform for the crowd. ris said. is important. You can contribute the Baylor chapter of National to blanket Fountain Mall with The students consider the Another highlight is an auto- The booths will also feature more to the community when Association for the Advancement bounce houses, inflatable obsta- most important component of a graph signing with members of college admissions information you’re healthy,” Davis said. She of Colored People is hosting its cle courses, field games for chil- successful block party to be com- the Baylor men’s basketball team. for the high school students that also explained how better health third Annual Block Party from dren, face painting, snow cones, munity, something the NAACP Attendees can bring whatever the chapter has been targeting to affects economic well-being. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fountain raffles, gift card give-aways and students have been working hard they like to have signed. attend. “Managing health means lower Mall. free food. to advertise to the event. The NAACP has long moved The committee has arranged hospital bills due to health crisis. But the event almost did not All of the events are free. Do- “About a month ago, we sent from its focus on the advance- for a community health booth It’s about maintaining and im- happen. True to form, the orga- nations will go toward support- formal letters to all public schools. ment of African-Americans and rigged to administer blood pres- proving health. nization had to overcome a bit of ing Baylor medical missions and Probably tomorrow, we’ll distrib- become a champion for social sure tests on attendees. Longview junior and vice adversity to host the event; first the Children’s Advocacy Center, ute fliers at high schools, beauty justice. One of its objectives is “to The booth will also include in- president MaKenzie Hodge hopes came a snag in funding, and then a local charity organized to in- shops. We really don’t want this ensure the political, educational, formation on stress management, people will understand the most a couple of inches of rain. vestigate suspected physical and to be another Baylor event. I want social, and economic equality of weight loss and cardiovascular basic goal of the block party. But rescheduling has not sexual child abuse. it to be a community event,” all citizens.” health, common health problems “We just want people to have slowed down the committee of Sugar Land junior Page Ani- Vaughn said. The Baylor chapter will have for Americans, especially minori- a good time ain a family setting students determined to execute madu campaigned for the sup- The students will redistribute information booths to educate ties. no matter where you are in life the event. port of medical missions because flyers they had reprinted with the the same community it is enter- The Woodlands sophomore or where the person across from Block parties in neighbor- of the connection she sees be- date and time. Planners placed taining. Ashley Davis is head of the chap- you is,” Hodge said.

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The underwear-clad able horror movie of the last 20 wonder if the filmmakers only re- screech on the soundtrack. girl who gets slashed to death years about impossibly good- membered to include them mid- Directions while thrashing in mid-air is looking teenagers struggling way through production. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling MOVIE REVIEW here, as are those catatonic-seem- against deadly forces beyond The other actors running boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the lin- ing children who chant a terrify- their control. around here, including (briefly) guine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring In horror movies, this device is ing nursery rhyme in gauzily lit Then there’s the matter of Kellan Lutz of “Twilight” fame as occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still the first and last refuge of the des- flashbacks – but there’s nothing Freddy: As played by Robert En- one of Nancy’s friends and Con- firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set perate; it’s the means by which a resembling a fresh perspective or glund in the original (and in a nie Britton of TV’s “Friday Night in the sink. director who has no idea how to a driving purpose. series of surprisingly effective se- Lights” as her mother, make Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium build tension attempts to fool an Once again, a beautiful teen- quels, including 1987’s “A Night- little impression. Most crushing heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 min- audience into thinking that’s he’s ager named Nancy (Rooney mare on Elm Street 3: Dream (at least for those of us dumb utes. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes and bring to a simmer. scaring them. But when the same Mara) is plagued by terrifying Warriors” and 1994’s “New enough to get our hopes up for Cook 1 minute before adding the creamed spinach. Cook and tactic is hauled out 10, 15, even nightmares, in which a gruesome Nightmare”), Freddy Krue- this remake) is how little the Elm stir 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir the 20 times – as it is in the mechani- figure with a scarred face and ger – the man behind all of this Street of the title plays a role. drained linguine into the tomato sauce before serving. cal new remake of Wes Craven’s metallic razors in place of fingers wrongdoing – emerged as one of In the original, Craven con- classic “A Nightmare on Elm stalks her. When a number of the greatest villains in movie his- jured up an American No- Best Pineapple Smoothies Street” – it ceases being startling Nancy’s friends are killed in their tory; a serial child murderer with wheresville in which the sins of and soon turns laughable. Is this sleep, after reporting similar vi- bugged-out eyes sunken into his one generation were spreading Ingredients really the best they could come sions of this menacing weirdo, melted, scaly skin, and a wicked, like weeds on a perfectly mani- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice up with? Nancy comes to realize that she transgressive cackle that seemed cured lawn and destroying the 1 cup 1% buttermilk Alas, it is. Directed by Samuel can’t allow herself to fall asleep, to suggest he was taking an al- sunshine-filled lives of the next 2 cups ice cubes Bayer, a music video specialist lest this monster make her his most sexual pleasure in violence. generations. In 2010, we get a 2 (8 ounce) cans unsweetened crushed pineapple making his feature debut, this next victim. But as played by Jackie Early quick shot of an Elm Street street 1/4 cup sugar new nightmare doesn’t reinvent The original film was a - de Haley (“Little Children”) in the sign, though it’s not entirely clear the franchise, in the manner of liberately low-rent affair, filmed remake, Freddy now has a more which of the characters even live Directions Marcus Nispel’s evocative and in less than two months for less ordinary backstory (instead of on this street – and then it’s back Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover stylish “Texas Chainsaw Massa- than $2 million; it had one foot murdering young children, he to those jump cuts and thudding and process until smooth. Pour into glasses; serve immedi- cre” (2003). (Both of those films, in the 70s underground exploita- molested them) and a less inter- shrieks on the soundtracks. This ately. as well as last year’s “Friday the tion cinema tradition of “I Spit on esting look (the make-up turns movie sets a new standard for la- 13th,” were produced by Michael Your Grave,” and the other in the him less into a burned human ziness. Co u r t e s y Al l Re c i p e s .c o m

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THE BAYLOR LARIAT 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 SPORTS Sports take: You stay classy, Baylor Three-and-a-half years ago, I cally admit I been the most memorable, thanks As a Baylor fan, it feels like we timidly walked into the Lariat news- was blessed in part to the unprecedented, and have experienced more of the latter, room searching for a job. Honestly, I with one of the somewhat unexpected, success of however, I know that the athletic was just looking for a way to make greatest jobs a Baylor athletics. The basketball program is geared for an uprising. some cash. I wanted a job on campus college student programs’ accomplishments this So I thank the athletes and coaches so the hours would be a little more could have. year surpassed any expectations I that allowed me to be a minuscule flexible, and I had some newspaper I got paid to had for either team. part of the cornerstone of Baylor writing experience. watch sports The journey I enjoyed with the athletics. Fate would have it that the Lariat while getting men’s basketball team dragged me To the 11 people still reading needed a sports writer. free food and from Kansas City to New Orleans this column, (one of which is my Julie Freeman’s decision to hire p r i v i l e g e d to Houston, but I embraced each mom and another a copy editor) the me may have been a mistake on parking — not Justin Baer second of it. person assuming my position is a her part, especially considering my bad. Sports editor I am convinced that without sports writing prodigy. Enjoy read- idiocy with many of the articles I The only re- Robert Griffin’s injury, the football ing Chris Derrett’s work, because I composed. But after nearly 150,000 gret that lingers team would have gone to a bowl promise you he will be famous one words hacked out during my career, over me was my inability to cheer game this year, and a healthy Whit- day. I have learned a lot. I would like to at games. (Especially when Tweety ney Canion would place the softball As for myself, I am graduating think that I have become a better Carter drained that 3-pointer at the team back in the Women’s College into grown-up world. I’m retiring writer, but the people around me end of the first half against Duke in World Series — where they were from the journalism industry to have made me a better person. this year’s Elite Eight.) when I was a freshman following make use of my marketing degree at Ass o c i a t e d Pr e ss Some of my most cherished I have worked with some of the team. Dell. But maybe one day I will find memories from college came during the most genuine people at Baylor. However, if there was one thing myself gorging free food into my work — whether I was perched in My co-workers suffered through I have learned through my experi- mouth from a press box. That just Mavs Fall to the Spurs a press box, slouched at my desk in my sarcasm, and my boss has been ence of covering college athletics, might be the way fate has it. the newsroom, or cooped in between one of the most influential people there will be triumphs (like when Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, falls on his back after his shot was blocked by San the basketball and the Bear Pit. throughout the duration of my col- I covered the five-overtime thriller Justin Baer is a senior marketing and Antonio Spurs’ Antonio McDyess during the first business journalism major from Mid- Athletics have played an inte- lege career. I really am going to miss between Baylor and Texas A&M) quarter of Game 6 Thursday in San Antonio. gral part of my life for as long as I this place. and there will be ruthless disap- lothian and WAS the sports editor for can remember. And I can unequivo- My last year at the Lariat has pointments (like Griffin’s injury). the Baylor Lariat. Pitching is vital for series against No. 2-ranked Longhorns, Smith says By Ch r i s De r r e t t end. I think it comes down to At 2-5, the Fairview junior said, and now the team feels in Sp o r t s w r i t e r who brings the best stuff and has struck his share of tough luck good shape. who wants it more,” Verrett said. this season. Only 27 of his 44, or “I think we match up well Baylor faces a tall order this Verrett had not started a Fri- 61 percent, of his runs allowed against (Texas). They’re a fast- weekend as it takes on the Uni- day conference game until last have been earned, although his ball, breaking ball type team versity of Texas in a three-game weekend’s seven-inning no de- 64 strikeouts are second to Ver- with a bunch of righties,” Hains- series beginning Friday. Stand- cision against Nebraska. Coach rett on the team. further said. ing at 35-7 overall, the No. 2 na- Steve Smith said he usually likes Craig Fritsch makes his sec- Both Baylor and Texas are ex- tionally ranked Longhorns have saving his strongest pitcher until ond career start against Texas on pected to use three right-handed won 17 straight games and top Saturday, but the need to set an Sunday. Fritsch took a loss against starters this weekend. Only two the Big 12 standings at 16-2 in early tone in a much-needed se- the Cornhuskers last Saturday in players in Baylor’s projected league play. ries prompted Verrett’s start last a tie for his second longest outing lineup, infielders Landis Ware Texas’ pitching staff has Friday. of the season at 5.0 innings. and Raynor Campbell, bat strict- earned a reputation this season Today’s game is not the same “I’m not as concerned about ly right-handed. Conversely, just for strangling batters en route case, Smith said. us offensively as I am pitching- one of the Longhorns starters is a to a conference best 2.36 ERA “There’s no rhyme or reason; wise. We have to pitch well,” lefty hitter. against Big 12 opponents, blow- we’re not playing matchups. Smith said. “When you’re facing On paper, strong pitching ing away the next highest team There’s not any of (Texas’ three a team whose pitching has been from both sides leads to low- at 4.12. pitchers this weekend) that are so good, that puts even more scoring affairs emphasizing de- That team happens to be weak. (Verrett) just threw well pressure, more demand for your fense and timely hitting. But in Baylor (25-17, 7-9), who hopes last weekend,” Smith said. pitching to be good.” his 16 years managing Baylor’s its hurlers hold the Longhorns Verrett has started in all nine After a disappointing hit- ball club, Smith knows no game at bay while the Bears’ offense of his appearances on the year, ting weekend at Kansas State in comes with a script. works at beating a stingy Texas tossing a team-high 60 innings which the Wildcats swept Baylor, “If you were giving us any staff. and maintaining a 3.15 ERA. the Bears’ offense bounced back chance at all on paper, you’d say Logan Verrett takes the mound Smith plans on giving Shawn against challenging midweek, we have to win 2-1 or 3-2, and Tr e v o r Sp r i n k | Ba y l o r p h o t o g r a p h y on Friday, looking to get his team Tolleson the nod on Saturday at non-conference opponents, as certainly we need to be prepared Logan Verrett fires a pitch March 6 against Oral Roberts University. Ver- off to a strong start in Waco. Austin. Tolleson last saw action well as the Cornhuskers. to play that type of game,” Smith rett will lead the Bears’ pitching rotation this weekend, as he takes the “I think we’ll see some pretty in the Bears’ April 25, 4-1 defeat They weathered the slump in said. “But for me to make any mound Friday night against the No. 2-ranked Texas Longhorns. good pitching duels this week- of Nebraska. Manhattan, Joey Hainsfurther prediction, who knows?”

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By Da n i e l Ce r n e r o Re p o r t e r

The No. 1-ranked women’s tennis team picked up its sixth consecutive Big 12 regular season championship over the weekend, defeating Kansas State and Kan- sas to finish off its third straight undefeated season. “The reason I’m really proud of what we’ve done during the regular season is because it takes discipline,” senior Lenka Broos- ova said. “It takes three months in the Big 12 of winning every single match.” “I’m sure for any successful team, it’s easy to think that it is going to go on forever,” head Da n i e l Ce r n e r o | St a f f photographer coach Joey Scrivano said. “But it From left: Seniors Tiffany Wesley, Nicole Wesley, Courtney McFarlin, Courtney Nieten and Mallory Craig. All are takes a tremendous amount of playing in their final games as Lady Bears. work and good fortune to keep it going. From my standpoint, we’re going to try everything possible to keep this going as Da n i e l Ce r n e r o | St a f f photographer Seniors embark on final journey long as possible.” No. 5-ranked Lenka Broosova delivers a backhand shot in her win against If a program wants to have UT-Arlington. Broosova, the Big 12 Player of the Week, currently rides a By Ma t t La r s e n ally grounded. This is a game of in the World Series, as well as continued success, Scrivano seven-match winning streak for the Lady Bears. Sp o r t s w r i t e r failure, and they handle adver- brought them through this sea- said, “you have to recruit the sity much better [than they did as son, will encounter new kinds of right people, you have to de- think a lot of people realize that Broosova added, “I don’t With less than 2 percent of col- freshman].” adversity in the ensuing years. velop them, and then you have we’re dealing with young adults. think we’ve even peaked yet as a lege athletes going pro, the real- Unfortunately for these se- “I think I’ve really found to coach them. I think with our They have a lot going on in their team. We’ve been playing really ity of life after sports hits the ma- niors, they encountered more ad- how far I can push myself in this tennis program, we’re obviously lives; there’s a lot of transition well and I’m confident that we jority of student athletes as they versity than they bargained for in sport,” Wesley said. “So I’m look- excelling in those three areas. You and a lot of change. If they’re not can win this weekend, but I can end their days on the field, court, their final season wearing green ing forward to pushing myself in can’t have the success we’re hav- mature, they’re going to really see us getting better and domi- pool, pitch or whatever other and gold. Injuries to sophomore some other field after this.” ing with one of those areas being struggle.” nating this postseason.” playing surface they poured their ace Whitney Canion and more re- Wesley (who earned first-team deficient.” Following the 4-3 loss to A key factor to the Lady Bears’ sweat and heart into for the pre- cently senior Tiffany Wesley com- Academic All-Big 12 as a sopho- Broosova identified hard work Michigan at the end of February, success this postseason might be vious four years. bined with spotty hitting to land more and junior) plans to finish as being a key component to Bay- Baylor responded by putting to- the health of junior Jelena Stani- However, for college softball the Lady Bears at 26-20 overall her undergraduate work and at- lor’s success against conference gether one of the best weeks the vuk. players the prospect of the pros is and 6-9 in the Big 12 with three tend medical school. opponents in recent years. program has ever seen. Starting “It’s not going to get better even less likely and less appeal- games left in conference play. “I would love to become an “Other teams and individu- with victories over No. 13-ranked till she has surgery (at the end of ing than sports like football, base- One has only to go back three orthopedic,” she said. “But they als (on other teams in the Big 12) USC and No. 2-ranked UCLA on the year),” Scrivano said of the ball and basketball. years, though, to find the squad say you change your mind a mil- want to win and want the tro- the road, the Lady Bears returned injury. “So you have to manage The National Professional that found themselves in the lion times once you get to medi- phy,” Broosova said. “But I don’t home to take down No. 4-ranked it day-to-day. We’re basically sav- Fastpitch player’s average sal- Women’s College World Series, cal school, so we’ll see.” think they know what it takes North Carolina. ing her for the last stretch run (in ary is between $2,500 and $5,000 and for the seniors, it’s that fresh- No matter where she ends to do that. This coaching staff “I think we started catching the NCAA Championship) where a season while Major League man year they will take with up, Nieten knows Baylor softball knows what it takes to win and it our stride during that California maybe we can get a few days in a Baseball players make close to $3 them. sends her out with a refined per- gives (our team) an edge.” stretch,” Scrivano said. “That’s row of out her. That’s what we’re million a year on average and a “We as an entire freshman spective. Now the Lady Bears head into when we really started coming praying for.” minimum $400,000. class had a hall meeting in our “People can grow and learn the stretch of the year that really together as a team.” The Lady Bears begin the Big With these stats in mind, Bay- dorm,” senior catcher Courtney from each other even if they fight matters — the postseason. Baylor is now riding an 12 Championship today as the lor softball head coach Glenn Nieten said. “We said, ‘We’re go- all the time,” she said. “You can “If we can continue to mature, 18-match winning streak and is No. 1 seed against No. 9-seeded Moore looks to produce competi- ing to be in the starting lineup have the greatest team chemistry then I expect we’re going to con- getting production through its Colorado. tive people rather than just com- and we’re going to the World in the world, and the team can tinue to improve, and we can ex- entire lineup. “We’re glad that we can see petitive athletes and believes the Series.’ We had five [freshmen] ultimately fail because people are pect great things,” Scrivano said. “Now it’s more of a balanced the finish line,” Scrivano said. philosophy rings true with this starters consistently throughout too busy trying to avoid conflict. “If we take a step back in the ma- attack,” Scrivano said. “Every sin- “The players have put in a tre- year’s senior group. the year, and we went.” “Then you have those teams turity department, then it’s going gle position is competitive. That’s mendous amount of work in, so “This year’s class has made With a not-so-enticing pro sal- where you fight with everybody to be a challenge. what you want in the postseason; they deserve to be in the position twice fewer mistakes than any ary, softball is winding to a close all the time, and sometimes con- “That’s been a big key to our you really can’t go in there with that they’re in right now. It’s go- other class,” he said. “The No. for the five Baylor seniors. The flict like that is what makes a success this year; our players holes in your lineup if you expect ing to be fun to try to close the 1 thing is that they are spiritu- determination that landed them team so successful.” have grown up a little bit. I don’t to win it all.” deal.” THE BAYLOR LARIAT 12 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 NEWS IVPfrom pg.1 FORGIVE from pg.1 HANNAHfrom pg.1 public statement during [a] can- Tsang said. “Just asking them to Lori Fogleman confirmed the “At this point, we as students students who are being most af- what reaction the regents would didates’ debate which amounted think about things, a lot of them May presentation for the board and student leaders don’t have fected. have to the proposal. to a clear suggestion that his op- say that it’s really helpful.” of regents. the best grasp of that. It’s better “We’ve identified that not “I can tell you from my expe- ponents were operating inten- Dolan, whose main research “Earlier in the academic year, left to the administration.” enough scholarships are being rience in talking with the regents, tionally misleading campaigns,” area focuses on substance abus- the board chair challenged the Hannah said this process has afforded to upper-class students, they are astutely aware of and in- NEWS PAGE 5 the opinion said. ers’ brain functions, is working students to be deliberate and been going on since early in the and our endowment is not where terested in our students ability to Student court chose to uphold with Tsang on the second area of thoughtful about their concerns it needs to be in order to keep the afford coming to and graduating Trends in payment the electoral commission’s dis- the project. She said the research and their ideas, and the students Baylor education affordable,” from Baylor,” Jackson said. have certainly done that,” Fogle- “ Hannah said. “What Jordan is doing here is 2009 study shows the salary qualification because Baumgard- could lead to better recovery pro- We are aware ner’s violations “represented cedures for them. man said. and sensitive to Hannah has been working bringing forward an issue that the manifest disregard for sanctions “I think it’s incredibly im- “They have done great work. with vice president of student students have identified. Michael of female professors is It’s culminated in some pretty the cost of life, Dr. Kevin Jackson, on the Wright and Emily Sultz have also already in effect as the result of portant for substance abusers unprecedented access to the project. been a part of this, tremendous $12,600 less than that of males negative campaigning and coali- because self-forgiveness is a part attending Baylor.” board, and it shows that the He notes that the administra- supporters.” tion campaigning,” and “the vio- of recovery, and the more that we board respects the way the stu- tion sympathizes with student Hannah said he isn’t sure, if lations warrant disqualification,” understand about how they go Kevin Jackson dents have responded to the chal- Vice President for Student Life concerns. the proposal is approved, how the opinion said. about forgiving themselves, the lenge. [Regents] look forward to “We are aware and sensitive long it will take to have an effect. Lyssy received 27 percent of better we’re going to be able to the meeting with student leaders to the cost of attending Baylor,” “We know that we are not go- votes last week and Watson re- help them through their recov- and hearing and discussing the Jackson said. ing to see immediate results with ceived 16 percent. ery,” Dolan said. presentation.” fall semester. “The administration is aware this,” Hannah said. Lyssy said Article V, Section 3 Dolan said she thinks the re- Hannah explained that the Student leaders have been of that and sensitive to it, the re- “If the board does decide to of the student body constitution sults from the veterans will be idea is an overarching goal. meeting with administration gents are aware of it and sensitive move on with this proposal, ac- makes it clear that an internal interesting because many actions “We’re basically pitching the throughout the year, including to it. cept it and implement it, we vice president candidate needs to they are trying to forgive them- idea as a broad idea and we’re during the Homecoming and What Jordan and Michael know that it’s a good one or two have a plurality with a 12 percent selves for are tied directly into letting the people who know the February board of regent meet- Wright and Emily Saultz have years away and in its effective- or greater margin of victory. their jobs. systems at Baylor, who know the ings and at the Ken Starr presi- done is they have put the student ness, maybe three or four years “I, unfortunately, only had “The nature of the wars in financial models very well, who dential announcement. voice, the student experience, down the road.” an 11 percent lead over the other Afghanistan and Iraq are such actually would implement this, While rising tuition is a con- together with the desire to make candidate, so from the start I was that our soldiers are killing other decide how this would best be cern for all students, Hannah ex- sure Baylor stays affordable. Staff writer Caty Hirst contrib- in favor of a runoff,” Lyssy said. people, they’re killing insurgents, implemented,” Hannah said. plained that it is the upper-class Jackson wouldn’t speculate on uted to this story. “As an elected representative of they’re killing the enemy,” Dolan the students and enforcer of the said. “I think the process of self- constitution, I certainly want to forgiveness is going to look dif- get it on constitutional grounds.” ferent because they were commit- Lyssy said he was in touch ting these acts as a part of their with Baumgardner through the jobs.” whole process. Funding for the research be- “I sent Paul a personal letter gan in August 2009, and Tsang agreeing with him that a particu- said the project is slated for com- lar accusation against him did not pletion at the end of 2012. give him an unfair advantage,” Lyssy said. “I was sad to see that GROUPS from pg.1 such harsh sanctions were placed on one candidate and I certainly said Lorena freshman Reagan understand how Paul and his Artz, media and public relations allies must feel after this recent officer for the Young Conserva- loss.” tives of Texas. “I felt that it was Watson said he knows Baum- very humbling, almost, to receive gardner’s appeal process was that award so unexpectedly.” long, but he was glad Baumgard- Orr said he did not think any ner was able to appeal. specific activity stood out above “I can understand his case, any other when it came to com- why he wanted to appeal,” Wat- paring to the 11 other chapters of son said. “He got a lot of votes. Young Conservatives of Texas. It’s understandable. Clearly he “I believe our dedication and won the election.” nonstop work ethic really im- Lyssy said there are steps that pressed the state organization,” can be taken to make sure a situa- Orr said. “It felt like we were tion like Baumgardner’s does not planning, coordinating and par- happen again. ticipating in events every week.” As internal vice president, Orr also said Wichita Falls Lyssy said he would foster a com- sophomore Daniel Cervera prehensive review of the electoral won the Chairman’s Award, an code, constitution and student award given to any member who body documents by creating a showed excellence over the year. special committee and encourag- “I am pleased that we were ing revisions to such documents. able uphold the reputation of “As an individual, I have al- Baylor throughout the state of ways been motivated by a drive Texas,” Orr said. to do what is right,” Lyssy said. “As a senator, and especially as a senator on the operations and BRIEFS procedures committee of Senate, BEAR I have encountered the strengths and weaknesses of the governing Browing Festival documents of student govern- DROID May 6, 7:00 p.m. ment and have subsequently au- thored and sponsored numerous The Waco Children’s Choir, under the direction of Julie Bolin, comprehensive legislative enact- will be premiering a new setting ments to fix problems in these of Browning’s “Pied Piper of documents and help Senate run Hamelin” by Waco composer more smoothly.” Carlos Colon-Quintana. 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