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Thursday, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Ruined Briles announces recruits village Baylor signs Bright prospects recovered new players to Kirby Freeman • QB — University of Miami-Florida Professors work to preserve • From 2005-2007, Freeman played for the football team Miami Hurricanes, passing for 12 touch- Sandtown demolished in 1960s downs and 16 interceptions in 22 games as a backup. • In 2006, Freeman passed for 272 yards, By Shannon Daily By Brian Bateman two touchdowns and an interception in Staff writer Sports writer a 21-20 victory over the University of Nevada at the MPC Computers Bowl in To the casual observer, Baylor’s Law School Head coach Art Briles cemented his first Baylor Boise, Idaho. and the surrounding buildings look like noth- recruiting class Wednesday, adding 22 players to ing more than shiny new buildings on top of Baylor’s roster in front of fans, alumni and media a well-manicured lawn. in the Galloway Suite at Floyd Casey Stadium. Dig down a few feet, however, and the sto- “The thing that we look for as a staff is people Morgan Cantrell/The Miami Hurricane ry’s a little different. who have a vision. We find guys who have confi- Remnants of the streets, homes and stores dence, but also guys who have vision, faith and of Sandtown, a village bulldozed to make hope,” Briles said. “What we have to do is put prod- Gary Mason, Jr. room for development, still exist two to three uct out there on the football field.” feet beneath the surface. • DE — Waxahachie High School The Bears stocked their reserves, adding four • Played defensive end in high school, but In the 1960s Waco chose to take part in quarterbacks, a kicker and three offensive line- also scored three touchdown in a limited a federally financed urban renewal program, men. That leaves Baylor with eight quarterbacks, role as tight end. and the Waco Urban Renewal Agency was cre- three kickers and thirteen offensive linemen, of • Tore his ACL his junior year, but made a ated, said Carol Macaulay, a full-time lecturer which five redshirted the previous year, on schol- full recovery. in the department of anthropology, forensic arship. • Also played basketball in high school. science and archaeology. The top recruit of the class is Robert Griffin, the Part of this agency’s job was choosing areas nation’s No. 3 dual threat quarterback. He signed around Waco to be demolished. Sandtown, an with the Bears in the fall and is already enrolled at area extending along the Brazos River from Baylor, expecting to contribute in the fall. where Baylor’s campus currently sits to Inter- “Many people underestimated his love for foot- Neal White/Waxahachie Daily Light state 35, was one of the areas chosen. ball and he surprised them when he took his team Today, Dr. Shane Prochnow, a research to the state championship,” father Robert Griffin associate and lecturer in the geology depart- said of his son. Jarred Salubi ment, is working with Macaulay to create digi- Rated a four-star recruit on Rivals.com, a promi- tal images of the layout of Sandtown before its nent recruiting Web site, he is just the third four- • RB ­— Waco High School destruction. star to enroll since 2002, following running back • Earned Associated Press honorable Using Geographic Information Systems Paul Mosley and linebacker Earl Patin. mention Class 4A all-state honors. technology, Prochnow is able to locate within “He is the one that really puts that class over • His senior year, Salubi ran for 1306 half a meter where buildings once stood, he the top as far as quarterbacks. The skill set he pos- yards and 15 touchdowns. said. sesses is up there with any of the quarterbacks,” • Also anchored Waco High’s 4x100 state “What we did is we geo-referenced the said Jason Howell, publisher of recruiting Web site championship relay team, which clocked map,” Prochnow said. “We took these old Sicemsports.com. the No. 5 time in the nation. 1920s maps and we made them overlay with Nick Florence, a quarterback from South Gar- modern street maps of this area. So we’re land High School; defensive end Gary Mason of able to see where people’s individual houses Waxahachie High School; and Jarred Salubi, a run- Courtesy of Waco High Yearbook were at before they were bulldozed down and ning back from Waco High School, rounded out rebuilt upon.” the top February recruits. With this map Macaulay is then able to Florence, the salutatorian of his senior class, From top: Kirby Freeman practices Oct. 2, 2007, at the Univer- For a complete list of the locate homes of particular families, Prochnow will likely redshirt, he said. His 6-foot-2-inch frame sity of Miami-Florida. said. currently supports just 167 pounds. Gary Mason, Jr. in action against the Highland Park Scots on 2008 recruiting class, “She has all their ethnographic informa- Sept. 1, 2007, at Texas Stadium. please see page 7. “Right now we’re kind of playing it all by ear,” Jarred Salubi runs against Wylie High in the 2007 H-E-B Heart tion; she’s interviewed their descendents,” he Florence said. “It’s just more incentive to work O’ Texas Kickoff Classic at WISD Stadium in Waco. said. “Now she’s able to go back and excavate harder.” and verify whatever claims they’re making Florence ran the spread – in high school, adding and their life history based on the artifacts to his worth as a future Baylor signal-caller. she’s finding.” “He’s just an incredible player for us, not just tal- 4-star QB brought to BU The houses were in pretty bad condition, ent alone, but his leadership skills, his character, Macaulay said, and were thought to be eye- his intelligence,” South Garland head coach Mikey sores and dilapidated. Moss said. “With Nick we’ve always had big games, Rivals.com ranks Bears’ head coach Art Briles hopes to change the “For instance, in a part of the neighbor- whether it’s against rival Garland, Longview, or quarterback class as trend. hood, a lot of the houses didn’t have indoor when we went three rounds deep.” If the recruiting experts are prophetic at plumbing and some of them didn’t have elec- He will have to compete with the University fourth in nation all, the 2008 recruiting class could be the tricity. They couldn’t afford to have these ser- of Miami-Florida’s senior quarterback Kirby Free- foundation of a Baylor revitalization. The vices provided,” Macaulay said. man, who found a home with the Bears. By Justin Baer Bears’ quarterback class: Copperas Cove’s The agency brought in three appraisers to Baylor’s kickers struggled on both field goals Sports writer Robert Griffin, Garland’s Nick Florence, go around and determine the land values for and kickoffs, hitting just six of 14 field goal Brownwood’s Kirby Freeman and Marlin’s the areas they wanted to renovate. They then attempts, but the inclusion of Argyle native Ben With four quarterbacks in this year’s Jeremy Sanders is ranked fourth in the nation went back and made offers to the residents to Parks might change that. recruiting class, it’s likely Baylor will have by Rivals.com. But the ranking does not even buy their land. Parks hit 11 of 17 field goals last fall, his longest eight quarterbacks on its 2008 roster. incorporate Freeman and Sanders because “They came in and said, ‘This is how much being a 46-yarder. He was also the kickoff special- But no matter who is taking snaps under they are transfers. your house is worth; this is how much we’ll ist, knocking 40 of his 90 kickoffs through the center when the Bears take the field this fall “The quarterback is definitely the strength give you,’” Macaulay said. “Waco had immi- end zone. for the first time against Wake Forest Univer- of the class,” said Jason Howell, publisher of nent domain over the land. They had no “Ben’s an awesome character kid. He has been sity, the pressure of turning around Baylor’s recruiting Web site Sicemsports.com. “In the choice. They basically had to settle.” an all-state kicker for the past two years. He’s a football program will be pinpointed on him. past you couldn’t have said that with what While a large portion of the residents did good hard worker,” Argyle coach Todd Rodgers Former Baylor head coach Guy Morriss Coach Morriss was bringing in.” settle, there were others who chose to fight. was unable to recruit a quarterback who A group of business people within the meat Please see RECRUITS, page 7 could lead the Bears to a Big 12 victory. New Please see QB, page 7 Please see VILLAGE, page 9

Waco weather normal, Tornadoes rip through the South, kill 54 and hundreds injured Tuesday meteorologist says By Ryan Lenz and Wednesday by dozens of tor- The Associated Press nadoes that plowed across Mis- By Lee Ann Marcel the recent windy weather has sissippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Reporter been due to the movement of LAFAYETTE, Tenn. — One man Kentucky and Alabama. It was the a series of storms in the north pulled a couch over his head. Bank nation’s deadliest barrage of twist- Texas weather can’t seem to bringing a drier windy air from employees rushed into the vault. A ers in almost 23 years. make up its mind. A cold front Colorado. woman trembled in her bathroom, “We had a beautiful neighbor- blew in Tuesday night, remind- He also mentioned that there clinging to her dogs. College stu- hood. Now it’s hell,” said Bonnie ing us that it’s still February. was really no connection to the dents huddled in dormitories. Brawner, 80, who lives in Harts- With the cold front came a quick recent tornadoes in the north. Tornado warnings had been ville, a community about an hour series of thunderstorms, catch- Hines said it’s not uncommon broadcast for hours, and when the from Nashville where a natural gas ing many students in the sudden for Waco to see severe weather sirens finally announced that the plant that was struck by a twister rain. Though the storms blew like the storms on Tuesday dur- twisters had arrived, many people erupted in spectacular flames up into Waco, they didn’t last long ing the season. across the South took shelter and to 400 feet high. and soon the sun came back The next couple of days are saved their lives. But others sim- The storms flattened entire out. predicted to be sunny and pleas- ply had nowhere safe to go, or the streets, smashed warehouses and Associated Press Matt Hines chief meteorolo- ant, with temperatures in the storms proved too powerful, too sent tractor-trailers flying. Houses gist at Channel 25 KXXV said 60s and 70s. numerous, too unpredictable. Volunteer fireman Adrian DeBruin sits Wednesday with Carrie At least 54 people were killed Please see SOUTH, page 9 DeBruin Wednesday among tornado damage in Lafayette, Tenn.

VOL. 107 No.58 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, February 7, 2008 Haitian Mardi Gras celebration has dark roots It’s February in the New living and serving in Haiti as Voodoo practice differs from be a paralyzing one. The devil, ebration of gluttony and a day Orleans French Quarter and the missionaries. Port-au-Prince, country to country, but the core through the use of superstitions characterized by sinful behav- streets are filled with tourists the nation’s capital, and home to point beliefs of Voodoo as a whole are and curse, has a claim on many ior. who gather to celebrate Mardi over a quarter of the Maryland- similar. While it does include souls in Haiti as a result of this I have nothing against cel- Gras. But just what is Mardi sized nation’s 8 million, liter- of view curses and superstition, devil misleading faith. ebrating different holidays as a Gras? ally shuts down for the weeks worship dominates the faith. Why are we taking so lightly chance to experience different From the French words for preceding and following Mardi Keeping this in mind, I was the faith of Voodoo and pairing cultures, but I see it as unfitting “Tuesday” and “fatty,” the holi- Gras. b y b r i t t b e r g taken aback by the sign reading it with a noun known for temp- to place such emphasis on a day day started when Rome first In Haiti, it is known as Kar- “Voodoo lounge” hung as part of tation, drinking, smoking and promoting sinful behavior and acknowledged Christianity. The nival; festivities throughout the discouraging time. Tuesday’s Mardi Gras festivities generally sinful behavior? overindulgence. early Church fathers decided it week include live music, danc- We are forced by Haitian at Collins Café. I hope I don’t come across as If we must celebrate, fine, would be better to incorporate ing, drinking, gambling and law to close our American-run I was aware of the dining judgmental. I’m sure that who- but I wonder how essential this certain aspects of pagan rituals huge masses of people gathering primary school, only to allow hall’s plans to decorate. How- ever planned the celebrations holiday is to a Christian univer- into the new faith rather than to do all of the above. the children time to spend with ever, I never really thought the had pure intentions and hoped sity founded on principles that attempt to abolish them alto- It is a dangerous time for their drinking family members. decorations would broach the to give American kids some cul- directly contradict Mardi Gras. gether. Mardi Gras was created expatriates. We avoid going into Adding to the chaos is Haiti’s more serious aspects of the holi- ture and spice up the usually It is important to remember as a time to indulge before Lent, town to avoid drunken-induced practice of the religion of Voo- day. mundane cafeteria life. that casual references hold more a season of purity, began. riots, increased instability and doo. This struck me as odd. Voo- Besides the ignorance about serious meanings — ones that Mardi Gras is celebrated the masses of people partaking Though it has been depicted doo is not something to be taken Voodoo, what strikes a false could possibly misrepresent internationally, and for the past in the celebrations. Though I by Hollywood as a superstitious light ly. I have w it nessed Voodoo chord with me is that Mardi Baylor and its core beliefs. two years I have experienced it love Haiti and the Haitian peo- faith, complete with dolls and dictate the lives of its dedicated Gras, whether you choose to Britt Berg is a freshman biology firsthand. My family has been ple, Mardi Gras is always a very pins, this is not very accurate. believers; the faith’s grip can acknowledge it or not, is a cel- major from LaDigue, Haiti.

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Wage gap not women’s fault and with equal hours, not part- asked how he juggled work and fact superior. invaluable work that women do money toward urban develop- time or on maternity leave. Spin family commitments. Let’s not forget that corporate in the workplace and at home. ment there? I take great offense at Claire it any way you want; this is sex- Shame on Claire for implying America is still a boy’s club. As That is an investment worth It would seem that once that St. Amant’s statement that ual discrimination. that the wage gap is somehow of last year, just twelve of the making. part of town begins to improve, “ladies aren’t a very good invest- This year’s graduating female the fault of women. Fortune 500 companies were Ashley Kinkead more people would be likely to ment” in the workplace. I find seniors will make $1.2 million In her argument, she fails to run by women. Public Relations 2009 want to go downtown. her entire argument sexist, less than their equally-degreed recognize that the wage gap is Men have fewer responsibili- Secondly, if Baylor students poorly considered, unfair and male colleagues over their life- caused by a number of factors ties outside of the workplace. Waco rejuvenation misled are supposedly working so hard insulting. times. (not just women “choosing” to They climb the corporate ladder to break the “bubble,” why are It is insulting on a personal Let’s not blame men for do laundry instead of work). over beers while the women do While I commend the Cham- we condoning a self-proclaimed level and equally insulting to workplace discrimination; let’s These include occupational the dishes. How is a woman sup- ber of Commerce, development “target for Baylor students”? the thousands of extraordinary blame unfair societal expecta- segregation (women tend to be posed to break into this elusive companies and businesses that I believe that this just fur- young women at Baylor who tions. As women, we’re expected hired into lower-paying fields, circle? are part of the new downtown thers the belief that Baylor stu- dream of fairly-paid, fulfilling to do everything, not “cause any like childcare and teaching, Women are so much more Waco rejuvenation project, I dents are superficial consumers careers and a just society. problems” and look good while whereas men often work in engi- than investments. They provide have to wonder about a few with Daddy’s credit card. It is widely accepted that a doing it. neering and technology). immeasurable value to com- things. Until more for the permanent woman earns 77 cents for every Women must choose between Also, men are given more panies, but more importantly, It seems that the Chamber residents of Waco is done, it’s dollar her equally-qualified work and family, or struggle to credit for their work. Numer- manage our families and mother is forgetting that a few blocks more of a slap in the face than male counterpart earns. Women handle both. Men don’t have to ous studies have indicated that our future leaders. down the road is part of the a move in the right direction for of color earn even less. make this choice. men’s work is repeatedly evalu- Equal pay isn’t “progressive”; most economically depressed all parties involved. This is for women and men I can’t remember the last time ated as “better” than women’s, it’s a human right. Let’s fully rec- part of Waco. Megan McKinney working the same job, full-time I heard of a male executive being even if the woman’s work is in ognize and equally reward the Why are we not funneling Biology 2009

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BEAR BRIEFS Texas hill country once The Asian Student Associa- tion and Campus Programs are holding a Chinese New home to pygmy dinosaurs Year celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. today in Burleson Quad- rangle with free food and cul- Geology students find located. On the old maps, the group “They were starting to tural performances. For more Central Texas once information contact Mike_Rie- would digitally outline each dif- become pygmy through [email protected]. dinosaur home ferent layer of rock. Since each layer of rock time.” Baylor’s Campus Orchestra formed from sediment depos- Dr. Shane Prochnow will perform at 6 p.m. today By Shannon Daily ited by different types of water Associate researcher in Jones Concert Hall, in the Staff writer bodies during a different period Glennis McCrary Music Build- of time, this then allowed them ing. The concert is free of It may come as a shock to to digitally separate the layers because some researchers have charge and open to the public. most central Texas residents of rock to see what the land for- noted that some of the last Sau- For more information contact to learn pygmy dinosaurs once mations looked like for specific ropods that existed, these are the Baylor School of Music at inhabited their land. time periods. the big four-legged brontosaur (254)710-3991. Dr. Shane Prochnow’s Basically, “by putting mul- looking type dinosaurs, existed Bear Backers, an organization advanced Geographic Informa- tiple generations of maps on top in the central part of Texas and that works to promote Baylor tion Systems class has helped of one another you can actually they were starting to become athletics, is having a meeting show how the land formations see what it looked like back dur- pygmy through time,” Prochnow at 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the region changed through ing the times of the dinosaurs,” said. in the Fentress Room of the Bill the years. The hills of the Texas Houston senior and GIS student Since the dinosaurs were Daniel Student Center to dis- hill country were once islands Kirstin Hartzell said. starting to live on islands with Alex Song /Lariat staff cuss plans for the semester. in a prehistoric ocean. That is exactly what the class much more limited resources, Everyone is welcome to attend. These islands were home to did. they began to shrink in size. For more information contact the dinosaurs in the region. Around 100 million years Anna Perry, a former Baylor Studying — Japanese style [email protected] or Prochnow’s advanced GIS ago, central Texas was very graduate student who also Houston sophomore Renee Beran and Fukuoka, Japan exchange [email protected] students took geological paper close to the edge of the ocean, worked on the project, said student Eriko Sata read Elementary Japanese, a textbook used maps from the 1960s and cre- Prochnow said. this type of research is impor- for the introductory Japanese classes. The Japanese on the front ated computer images of the So the group separated the tant because it allows us to find reads “Genki,” or lively or spirited. CHI’S Service Sorority is rock units they depicted, layers to find a time right as the where these places, formerly holding its spring Formal said Prochnow, an associate ocean was beginning to cover home to dinosaurs, are today. Rush at 6:30 p.m. Monday in researcher and a lecturer in the North America, Prochnow said. “It’s important to know Lamplighter Apartments are Now Leasing for Fall 2008! the Barfield Drawing Room of geology department. The class found during that about these organisms and the Bill Daniel Student Center. All women interested in rush- By doing this, they were able time-slice, several islands exist- where they’re living and know - ing are encouraged to attend. to compare the maps to modern ed where the Texas hill country ing about the dinosaurs if they Two Bedrooms/two Baths, quiet lifestyle Contact Brianna_McClane@ land formations and figure out is. were smaller if they did become Washer/Dryer in each apartment baylor.edu for more informa- exactly where the rock units are “And it’s really interesting pygmy,” Perry said. Spacious, Affordable, Close to campus tion.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 News The Baylor Lariat 5 Community leaders offered new course for credit By Sarah Rafique not “new training,” Trey Guinn, leaders are selected for their number of applicants has we would like to become.” enjoys the opportunity to for- Reporter director of North Village Resi- potential to promote and foster increased about 14 percent from One of the benefits of the mally meet and get to know the dential Community, said in an authentic relationships within the previous year, with a total of course is that it allows commu- leaders for an entire semester to This spring marks the first e-mail interview. our residence halls, we do not 373 applicants last fall. nity leaders to train an entire build team camaraderie, leader- semester of enabling communi- “The for-credit component pretend that we are certified “I hope to become someone semester, rather than the previ- ship and friendship. ty leaders to enroll in a training of the course is an opportunity counselors equipped to provide that freshmen, or even other stu- ous eight-weeks, Guinn said. “Keane often reiterates that course and receive class credit. to honor the diligence and hard professional care for life’s most dents, can look up to for help,” The syllabus includes “(pro- it’s more about relationships and “The accredited course is a work that upcoming community challenging circumstances,” San Antonio freshman Sam moting) an appreciation for the getting to know each other shift in valuing student leaders,” leaders commit to their learn- Guinn said. Riley said. individual and group differences on a deeper level than actually said Dave Rozeboom, assistant ing,” Guinn said. Nairobi, Kenya, senior Tara Nashville sophomore within the campus culture and being so concerned with mem- director for Resident Learning, Training usually involves a Gitau, a CL in North Village, Michelle Piland is taking Lead- sub-cultures, and engaging oth- orizing leadership types and north communities. “behind closed doors” session said the “approach requires us ership 1101 with Guinn as her ers in conversations that focus styles,” Round Rock sophomore Some CLs said they think where students encounter prac- to know when we are not the teacher, and said it is her first on values, morals and spiritual Alexis Budd said. “The interest- this training will bring them tice scenarios including the fol- most equipped to face a situ- experience with leadership formation.” ing thing is that all of the leaders closer to each other. lowing issues: depression, fam- ation. Furthermore, we must training. Keane Tarbell is the associ- are so diverse, and yet we have “It’s great when you get to ily, alcohol, weight issues and know who to turn to.” “I am very excited to be a ate director for New Students so much in common.” learn together with other moti- more, Rozeboom said. Gitau said current CLs are not community leader next year and Programs and teaches the Bay- Chuck Eade, Allen and Daw- vated students that share your “These practice scenarios are required to take the course, but I look forward to seeing campus lorBound section of the course. son residence hall director, said goals,” Boerne freshman Scott discussed with our professional have the opportunity to mentor life change in a positive way The 16 BaylorBound students he thinks the program is off to a Neumann said. “I know that we staff so that our student leaders future CLs by answering ques- with the help of student lead- who assist in welcoming new great start. are all going to grow into a fam- can be prepared,” he said. tions about what to expect, and ers here at Baylor,” Piland said. students are also required to “We are looking forward ily, and that prospect is fantas- Despite their training, Guinn reflect on their experiences. “Trey Guinn is a very creative take the class, Tarbell said. to continuing to motivate and tic.” said CLs can’t be prepared for According to a chart depict- and enthusiastic teacher. “We all Previously, leaders were educate students on the role of The skills learned in Lead- everything. ing the number of new and look up to Trey Guinn because trained informally for a couple a community leader position,” ership Development 1101 are “While our community returning CL applicants, the he exemplifies the kind of leader of days, but Tarbell said he he said. McCain nearing unbeatable lead for GOP

By David Espo a Super Tuesday string of con- McCain said the nomination build his advantage. The Associated Press tests from coast to coast. was his, though, and added he On Tuesday’s busiest prima- The competition for Republi- recognized there was work to ry night in history, Clinton and Arizona Sen. John McCain can delegates was a runaway. be done to unify the party after Obama were separated by 40 padded his commanding del- Nearly complete returns from acrimonious campaigning. delegates, with several hundred egate lead in the Republican Super Tuesday left McCain with “I do hope that at some point yet to be allocated. presidential race Wednesday 703 delegates, nearly 60 percent we would just calm down a little Overall, that left Clinton with and urged conservative critics of the 1,191 needed to win the bit and see if there’s areas we can 1,024, and Obama with 933 del- to cut him some slack. nomination at the national con- agree on,” he said, one day in egates. Delegates still to be allo- In a Democratic surprise, vention this summer. advance of an appearance before cated included 25 in New Mex- Hillary Rodham Clinton dis- Former Massachusetts Gov. conservative activists who have ico, where Democratic caucuses closed she’d lent $5 million to Mitt Romney had 293, former shunned his candidacy. remained too close to call. her cash-short campaign. Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee The Democratic delegate With little time to rest, both Associated Press “And I think the results last 190 and Texas Rep. Ron Paul count lagged, the result of party Obama and Clinton pointed Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., smiles at a press night proved the wisdom of my 14. Despite steadily lengthen- rules that shunned the type of toward the next contests, pri- conference the morning after the Super Tuesday primary elections Wednesday investment,” said the former ing odds, neither Romney nor winner-take-all primaries in maries and caucuses over the in Phoenix. Boosted by his victories, McCain asked his loudest conservative first lady, one day after trading Huckabee offered any hint they states such as New York and next week, offering a total of 353 critics to “calm down” and support his Republican presidential candidacy. victories with Barack Obama in were ready to exit the race. New Jersey that helped McCain delegates. Students to be taught on all-round job search

Baylor Business During the forum, professors to be involved in an informal, grated energy company. She Women to hold forum and professionals in the field personal environment with will describe the job and how it on jobs, internships will represent different business other business students, profes- relates to the finance major. majors. The speakers will go sors and professionals. Not only Robinson hopes that the over the major courses, intern- do the forums involve network- students will leave with “a bet- By Victoria Turner ships and various career oppor- ing, but the students can also ter understanding of what the Reporter tunities. learn skills they will need in the finance major entails and the “It’s hosted by Business business world, Anderson said. job opportunities available to Graduating seniors under- Women, but not only targeted The organization uses these finance graduates.” stand their majors and the to business women,” Nairobi, forums as a tool for the devel- Along with talking about requirements they need to meet Kenya, senior Tara Gitau said. opment of their members and when to apply for internships, to graduate. Yet, many of them “It’s not just for business stu- business students. she said she hopes that this forget what to do to get a job in dents or women. It’s for people “It’s a great panel of women “feedback” will show the stu- their field as well as know about who are thinking of doing a who are really committed to the dents what they should be look- job availability, said Amber major or minor in business or development of business women ing for when searching for a job Robinson, staff analyst for West people who haven’t decided on in all aspects, from education to or an internship, and what jobs Coast Fuel Oil. their major yet.” actually practicing in the busi- they should consider for their At 5 p.m. today, the Baylor According to an e-mail sent ness world to spiritual develop- major. Business Women will hold a to the organization members ment,” Gitau said. Robinson said she wants the forum in the Jones Student by Duarte, Calif., senior Nicole Robinson graduated with students to leave with an under- Lounge called “My major deci- Anderson, Baylor Business a major in finance and will be standing of the importance sion is major: meet major profes- Women’s president, the forums speaking about her experienc- of internships and how to get sors and major professionals.” give business students a chance es at ConocoPhillips, an inte- them.

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Baylor. “That’s what you want from your Marci Miller Jobson may have “They are all players that Curtis Jerrells scored 16 players, is effort.” just accepted the Baylor soccer have a lot of athleticism, a lot of points while Josh Lomers scored After dealing with the media head coaching job two months speed, quickness,” Jobson said. a career-high 14 and Baylor frenzy for the past two days sur- ago, but she’s already made sig- “They can play various positions spoiled Pat Knight’s coaching rounding his ascension to his nificant headway on the recruit- for our team.” debut Wednesday night with an first ever head coaching job, ing trail Underscoring that notion is 80-74 win over Texas Tech Uni- Knight was just happy to get on Jobson announced Wednes- the fact that five members of the versity at the Ferrell Center. the court. day the signing of nine high class are listed at multiple posi- The Bears (17-4; 5-2) snapped “It was a blast. I haven’t had school seniors to letters of intent tions. their first two-game losing skid this much fun since I played,” to play soccer for Baylor this Jobson later added that the of the season and appear to have said Knight, who pumped John fall. soccer program is already court- taken a road that could lead Mellencamp and Willie Nelson Eight members of the class ing potential recruits as far as them back to the top in a neck- through his iPod headphones are Texas recruits and will try two years down the line. Jobson’s and-neck Big 12 title chase. before the game to clear his head. Luis Noble/Lariat staff and fill the gap left by seven approach is to get to the recruits “It wasn’t our best perfor- “I haven’t felt this much nervous- Horsham, Australia guard Aaron Bruce pushes past Tech’s guard Charlie Bur- graduating seniors this year. early in the high school careers mance, but it was great to see ness or energy since I was lacing gess at the Ferrell Center Wednesday night. The Bears broke a three-game “I really think there are a lot and grab their allegiance. some of our bench guys and our up playing for my dad.” losing streak against the Raiders. of young ladies out there like “We recruit sophomores and front line step up,” head coach Knight and Drew both myself that are looking for that juniors to make commitments to S c ot t D re w s a id . “ We d id do s ome allowed that the game hinged on pressure as they did the last time six games, scored Baylor’s first special fit,” said Jobson, who our program,” Jobson said. “I’m positive things on the boards, we the first five minutes of the sec- they were here, the Bears pushed eight points and kept the offense accepted the Baylor job on Dec. really excited about the young got to the free throw line and did ond half. Baylor went on a 12-4 back. Jerrells hit a jumper from warm until Jerrells scored at the 6. “So that is my goal, to build a ladies that have come and vis- some things we were trying to run and led by as many as 14 by the left corner to push Baylor’s 14:07 mark, the first points for program where we can compete ited the campus.” do our last two games.” the 8:30 mark. lead out to 74-68, and three con- a Baylor guard. Lomers sat the with the top of the Big 12 and Jobson took over for George Knight, coaching for the first “Our defensive intensity secutive successful trips to the rest of the half but returned to a compete with some of the top Van Linder, who left Baylor time since his father Bob unex- picked up a little bit and once foul line by Baylor helped put resounding applause later. teams in the country.” in November with a five-year pectedly resigned his position you get a couple turnovers and the game on ice. “Josh had one of his best Jobson touched briefly on all record of 31-52-9 and just one Monday as Texas Tech’s head get some easy baskets, it gets Drew preached to his team games,” Drew said. “He really of her recruits Wednesday, most post-season appearance during coach, was noticeably less vocal you excited to play some more all week about the rebounding played well and kept us in it of whom have experience play- that span. than his outspoken father but his defense,” Drew said. disparity that plagued Baylor in early.” ing on championship-level club Jobson will be looking to team played much of the same But like in the Texas game recent outings. The Bears lost Now the Bears will be able to teams and award-winning high guide Baylor to its first Big screen-based, motion-heavy last weekend, a 14-point lead their last two games and were head north to face the confer- school squads. Jobson empha- 12 title since 1998 with nine offense and hounding man-to- dissipated almost as soon as it out-rebounded in both. Thanks ence-leading Kansas Jayhawks sized the versatility of her class. new players and six graduated man defense. appeared. Behind junior guard in large part to the efforts of an without carrying a three-game One thing that ties the class seniors. Jobson is confident that It just wasn’t enough against Alan Voskuil’s four second-half energized Lomers, Baylor won losing streak with them. together, she said, was an over- her efforts on the recruiting trail a Baylor offense that shot 52.3 three pointers and Mike Single- the rebounding battle to a tune “Two in a row is bad enough,” whelming desire to be a part of a and a new training regimen will percent from the field and led for tary’s ability to slash to the rim, of 35-26. Jerrells said. “We’ve got two program in the initial stages of a be enough to get the wheels the entire second half. Tech cut into the lead and whit- Baylor fans were treated to tough road games coming up, massive rebuilding phase. moving on improvement. “I can’t complain. For my first tled it down to 70-67 with about an uncommon start to the game. and coming off a win we wanted But Jobson remained upbeat “There are no shortcuts to game, to get that kind of effort 3:30 to go. Lomers, averaging under two to have some confidence and just about t he te a m’s prospect s, e spe- success and (the team) is work- is all I can ask,” said Knight, But instead of yielding to the points per game over his last get ready for those two games.” cially considering the depth she ing very hard,” she said. Phoenix Suns sign slow but once-mighty giant Shaquille O’Neal

By Bob Baum by first-year Phoenix general at e d P re s s . “Th at’s m y job. Th at’s 2006-07 season with a knee The Heat have lost 19 of Kerr said. AP Sports Writer manager Steve Kerr, signals why I’m sitting in this seat. I’m injury and finished that year their last 20 games and have “We ran when Kurt Thomas an unexpected change in phi- comfortable with the decision. I with career-lows in games (40), the NBA’s worst record at 9-37. was here. He got the rebound, PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoe- losophy for the Suns, adding a think it gives us a better chance scoring (17.3 points), rebounds Phoenix gambled that Shaq and everybody else ran down nix Suns have acquired Sha- 7-foot-1, 325-pound center who to win, and a better chance to (7.4), minutes (28.4) and free- will be healthy and more mo- the court,” Kerr said. “We’re quille O’Neal in a stunning, has won four NBA champion- win in the playoffs.” throw percentage (.422). tivated when he moves to the still going to run, but we feel blockbuster deal that sends ships but has been plagued O’Neal has averaged 25.6 “It was a very, very hard de- desert. like we’ll have a better half- four-time All-Star Shawn Mar- by injuries in recent years and points and 11.5 rebounds in his cision for me. When Shaq came For the three-plus seasons court team.” ion and Marcus Banks to the turns 36 next month. O’Neal 14-plus NBA seasons. to the team four years ago, I al- since Steve Nash came to town, The trade required a sig- Miami Heat. has been out with a hip injury This season, plagued by ways felt it was forever. We won the Suns have been darlings of nificant financial commitment The improbable pairing of and underwent an MRI exam in injuries and going through a a championship with him. We NBA fans grown weary of the from the budget-conscious the speedy Suns and the slow Miami on Tuesday. He flew to divorce, he’s averaging 14.2 wish him nothing but the best,” slow style that has prevailed for owner Robert Sarver because but once-mighty O’Neal be- Phoenix on Wednesday for the points. His 14-year streak as an Riley said. “We have to move on years. O’Neal is scheduled to make came official when he cleared a physical. All-Star choice came to an end with our team. We’re rebuild- The addition of O’Neal $20 million this season and physical exam Wednesday. “I’m well aware that I’m on this year. ing. This is not the most desir- doesn’t necessarily put the $20 million more each of the The trade, a dramatic move the line,” Kerr told The Associ- He missed much of the able place to be right now.” brakes on the running game, next two. Thursday, February 7, 2008 sports The Baylor Lariat 7

RECRUITS from page 1 Johnny Tusa said. “He’s kind of a Baylor 2008 Football Recruiting Class “I don’t think there’s any speed guy. He operates really well in space and has good hands.” Recruit Position Height Weight Rivals.com Hometown said. doubt (Salubi) will That speed and explosiveness ranking The Bears’ offensive line, which contribute in spots.” helped the Lions push to a state final was the most consistent cog in the appearance in 2006, as well as help- Robert Griffin QB 6’ 3” 195 **** Copperas Cove offensive machine, comes back with ing to claim the nation’s No. 5, 4x100- Johnny Tusa Romie Blaylock WR 5’ 10” 170 *** Cedar Hill added depth. Four of five starters Waco High head coach meter relay. return along with five redshirted play- “He had a few of those — what we Rodney Brisbon OL 6’ 6” 330 *** Senatobia, Miss. ers. Southlake-Carroll’s Jake Jackson; call ‘ooh and ahh’ plays,” Tusa said. Senatobia, Miss., transfer Rodney Bris- defense, special teams, he played Nick Florence QB 6’ 2” 167 *** Garland bon; LaMarque’s Brandon Garrett and them all.” Surprises Friendswood’s Cameron Kaufhold Graduation also hit the defensive Gary Mason DE 6’ 5” 211 *** Waxahachie round out the class. line, but three newcomers might make No national signing day would Lanear Sampson WR 6’ 0” 192 Mesquite “(Jackson’s) one of our best leaders, a sudden impact. Mason is the lone be complete without surprises, and *** he’s a very intelligent player. He’s got defensive end of the class, but Jared Baylor has had its share. Last year, Jeremy Sanders ATH 6’ 2” 210 *** Corsicana a great work ethic,” Carroll coach Hal Edwards of Mansfield and Kaeron offensive lineman Lonnie Edwards Wasson said. Jackson, who played four Johnson of Cuero bulk the tackle posi- decommitted from the Bears the week Mike Williams CB 6’ 0” 170 *** Beaumont years for the Dragons’ spread offense, tion. before signing day but linebacker Earl has experience in the system and has “Baylor did it from day one. I feel Patin filled his spot, verbally on the Kendall Wright ATH 5’ 11” 163 *** Pittsburg played multiple positions on the line. really comfortable. When I went up final weekend. This year would be no “He played guard one year. We had there to visit I feel like I fit right in different. Rodney Chadwick LB 6’ 2” 189 ** Carthage to move him out to tackle once and he hanging out with the players and the Lester Ward, a highly touted Jared Edwards DE 6’ 4” 250 Mansfield played well,” Wasson said. coaches and everything,” Mason said. running back, switched commit- ** Mason will probably have to red- ments from Baylor to the University Brandon Garrett OL 6’ 7” 290 ** LaMarque Immediate Impact shirt, he said, but expects to push his of Nebraska, while Kaeron Johnson, limits to make the team. Brandon Garrett and Kendall Wright Trentson Hill DB 6’ 0” 177 ** Mount Pleasant Baylor’s immediate needs come “The speed will be the biggest signed with the Bears. on the defensive end, where gradu- adjustment at defensive end,” he said. Even a surprise from Canada came Jake Jackson OL 6’ 3” 263 ** Southlake ation decimated the secondary. Just With his 6-foot-5-inch frame, he through the pipeline. Fredric Plesius, Kaeron Johnson DE 6’ 2” 265 Cuero one cornerback returns from last sea- will be able to contribute soon. an inside linebacker from Lennoxville, ** son’s squad, and Baylor only signed “He’s a very talented and a big kid. Quebec, signed with the Bears. Cameron Kaufhold OL 6’ 5” 275 ** Friendswood two defensive backs — cornerback There aren’t a lot of guys walking “He’s a big kid from Canada. They Michael Williams of Beaumont-West around that big that can do what he really feel like it’s a great opportunity Ben Parks K 6’ 2” 195 ** Argyle Brook and Trentson Hill, a safety from does,” Briles said. to play football in America, in Texas Mount Pleasant. On the offensive side of the ball, and in the Big 12,” Briles said. Fredric Plesius LB 6’ 1” 243 ** Lennoxville, Quebec “He wa s a lways cover i ng t he te a m’s running back Jarred Salubi of Waco While most players already know Tracy Robertson DE 6’ 4” 230 Houston best receiver. He was just our play- High School might earn playing time. their relative positions on the field, ** maker,” Mount Pleasant coach Jimmy With just Jacoby Jones and Jay Fin- Kendall Wright of Pittsburg and Jer- Jarred Salubi RB 5’ 10” 195 ** Waco Thompson said of Hill. “We didn’t ley ahead of him on the depth chart, emy Sanders of Corsicana have the tal- play a whole lot of man, we played the former Lion will probably see ent to play in multiple slots. T.J. Scranton WR 5’ 11” 180 Kilgore mostly zone, but his biggest strength some time. “Like Griffin, Sanders is a very ** is his competitiveness. He just didn’t “I don’t think there’s any doubt strong athlete. That’s a very strong Terrance Williams WR 6’ 3” 185 ** Dallas want to come off the field. Offense, he’ll contribute in spots,” head coach class,” Howell said.

ation where I know he’s hungry Griffin’s athleticism can be Griffin’s arm is Big 12 caliber. he will be working whenever comes in as an athlete. The QB from page 1 to make a statement, just like further proven by his success But Griffin’s dad said the critics everyone else is sleeping. He Navarro College transfer origi- Baylor football is.” on the track. As a junior, Griffin are wrong. always has a clear idea of what nally committed to Baylor as Freeman, a transfer from the Griffin was an original Uni- was named the Gatorade Texas “Many people that have seen the goal is and what it takes to a senior at Marlin, but the for- University of Miami-Florida, and versity of Houston commitment. Boys Track & Field Athlete of him thrown the football are sur- get there.” mer three-star recruit enrolled Griffin, a four-star recruit from But when Briles made the move the Year award after setting state prised,” Robert Griffin, Jr. said. Florence committed to Baylor at Navarro instead. At 6-feet-2 Copperas Cove High School, to Baylor so did Griffin. records in both the 110-meter “They were more run-oriented while Morriss was still coaching. inches and 210 pounds, Sanders highlight the class. Griffin, who is 6-foot-3 and and the 300-meter hurdles. in high school. But it actually Like Griffin, Florence prides runs a 4.45 40-yard dash. While at Miami, Freeman 200 pounds, starred at Cop- His 300 hurdles time of 35.33 benefited him because it made himself on being a student of With the combination of size completed 74 of 139 passes (53.2 peras Cove High School, where seconds was one-hundredth of him decrease his arm strength the game. and speed, some think a switch percent) for 1,055 yards, nine he led the Bulldogs to the 4A a second off the national prep and elevate his level. He realizes But at a mere 175 pounds, to the defensive side of the ball touchdowns and 10 intercep- State Finals in both his junior record. If it was not for Griffin’s that all the training he did dur- Florence knows he has to get could be in Sanders’ future, tions in a span of two seasons and senior seasons. decision to enroll early at Baylor, ing the season and after the sea- bigger if he wants to play at the especially with a Baylor defense which included being named “I don’t think he has hit his many believe Griffin would have son is very beneficial.” next level. that is depleted due to gradua- the most valuable player of the peak,” said Jack Welch, Griffin’s broken the record this spring. Even more important than “It’s just more incentive to tion. 2006 MPC Computers Bowl. high school coach. “He has a lot During his senior season for Griffin’s athletic ability is his work harder,” the South Garland “Jeremy is an outstanding “Kirby brings a wealth of to improve on. He has got the the Bulldawgs’ football team, demeanor. The son of a military native said. “I think it’s awesome athlete,” Briles said. “He’s prov- experience and knowledge to athleticism that you can’t teach. Griffin tallied eye-catching man, Griffin is the type of kid seeing these guys in college now en himself over the years at both the table,” Briles said. “We are Now if he can get the technique numbers. He rushed for 1,285 coaches dream of. that were underdogs and under- the high school and junior col- pleased that he chose Baylor. and the special coaching, there yards and 24 touchdowns while “He has a built-in level of con- sized.” lege levels, so we see him step- It is good that he got to come is no telling how good he can passing for 1,356 yards and 16 ditioning,” Griffin’s dad said. “If Baylor’s final quarterback ping in and having the opportu- back home to Texas. It’s a situ- become.” touchdowns. Some don’t believe he feels like he falls below it, commitment Jeremy Sanders, nity to prove himself at Baylor.” TEACHING ESL IN THAILAND 2007-2008 For any major — any Baylor graduate May 20, 2008-March 15,2009

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Family says death a Arrangements for the funeral OBITUARY were private. “caution to dangers of In a statement released prescription drugs” through Ledger’s publicist, the Heath Ledger,the Australian-born actor’s father, Kim, said Wednes- 28-year-old actor, wasfound dead day: “While no medications By Amy Westfield Jan. 22 in a Manhattan apartment. were taken in excess, we learned The Associated Press Born – Apr. 4, 1979 today t he combinat ion of doctor- prescribed drugs proved lethal Career NEW YORK — Heath Ledger for our boy. Heath’s accidental 1995: Joins theGlobe Shakespeare died of an accidental overdose Companyin Sydney death serves as a caution to the of painkillers, sleeping pills, 1998: Moves to theU.S. hidden dangers of combining anti-anxiety medication and prescription medication, even at Stars in “10 Things I Hate Courtesy photo 1999: other prescription drugs, the About You” low dosage.” New York City medical exam- Ledger was discovered by 1999: Cast in theRevolutionaryWar iner said Wednesday. drama “The Patriot” his masseuse Jan. 22 after she Legendary comedy tour to The cause of death was “acute arrived for an appointment that 2001: Stars in “A Knight sTale”; intoxication by the combined playsin“Monster sBall” afternoon. effects of oxycodone, hydro- 2004: Stars in “Ned Kelly”;works on She entered his bedroom to codone, diazepam, temazepam, “The Lords of Dogtown” set up for the massage and found light up Waco with laughter alprazolam and doxylamine,” 2005: Stars in “The Brothers him unresponsive, and proceed- spokeswoman Ellen Borakove Grimm”; “Brokeback ed to call Mary-Kate Olsen three By Jade Ortego The troupe is founded on input, the show is tightly orga- said in a statement. Mountain”released times over the next 9 minutes Reporter social and political satire, and nized and produced. The medical examiner’s office 2006: Nominatedfor abest-actor before dialing 911. Saturday’s show will stay true “We’ve worked really hard only provided generic names, so Oscar for “Brokeback Ledger had been dead for If you’d like to see tomor- to those roots, performer Seth to get it to the place that it’s at,” it is unknown whether he took Mountain”; starsin“Candy” some time, and police say no row’s big names in comedy per- Weitberg said. Weitberg said. “The balance generic or brand-name drugs. 2007: “I mNot There” opens; plays foul play occurred. Police did form before they’re inaccessible, He said the touring event, between improv and scripted Police had said they found in “The Dark Knight,” say that they found a rolled-up keep Saturday night open. “One Nation, Under Blog,” is a material is what makes Second six types of prescription drugs, dueout in 2008 $20 bill near the bed. The Second City improvisa- collection of skits that mock the City so great.” including sleeping pills and Heath Ledgerin Ledger, nominated for an tional comedy troupe will be at peculiarity of American culture Scott Baker, executive direc- anti-anxiety medication, in Led- “Brokeback Oscar for his role in Brokeback the Waco Hippodrome Theatre and our interactions with one tor of the Hippodrome, said ger’s apartment. Mountain” Mountain, had just returned to at 7:30 p.m. Saturday to share its another. Second City is the best com- Oxycodone is a painkiller New York from London. trademark brand of humor with This performance will touch edy show the Hippodrome has marketed as OxyContin and He was in London because he Waco. Improvisational comedy on politics but it is mainly social seen. used in other painkillers such as had been filming a $30 million is a type of theater in which the satire, Weitberg said. “This is where all of today’s Percodan and Percocet; hydro- Terry Gilliam film, The Imagi- material is generated spontane- “The world we’ve made is important comedians come codone is used in a number of narium of Doctor Parnassus, only ously, often by interacting with kind of the refrain of the show,” from,” Baker said. “It’ll be cool painkillers, including Vicodin. days before his death. the audience. he said. to see who (of the performers) Diazepam and alprazolam Ledger had said in a Novem- Since its creation in 1959, the Crafted, rehearsed sketches will be somebody in 10 years. are the generic names for the ber interview that his roles in group has produced some of the like those on Saturday Night Live Everybody is stoked.” anti-anxiety drugs Valium and the Batman movie The Dark most recognizable comedians in and improvisational skits make Spring Senior Cody Cobb, Xanax. Knight as well as the Bob Dylan show business. Dan Aykroyd, up the 2-act show. The two types who co-hosts an unnamed The other two drugs are sleep AP biopic I’m Not There had taken a John Belushi, Steve Carell, Ste- of performances are distinct. “informal weekly improv get- aids commonly sold under the medications together,” she said. toll on him. phen Colbert, Chris Farley, Tina “When we do improv, it’s together,” said he is particularly brands Restoril and Unisom. The ruling comes two weeks “Last week I probably slept Fey, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, obvious because we’ll go out to excited for Saturday’s event. Borakove wouldn’t say what after the 28-year-old Australian- an average of two hours a night,” Gilda Radner and Joan Rivers the audience,” Weitberg said. “It will be interesting to try to concentrations of each drug born actor was found dead Ledger told The New York Times. are just a few Second City alum- The six comedians on stage pick out the future stars,” Cobb were found in Ledger’s blood, in the bed of his rented SoHo “I couldn’t stop thinking. My ni. The people most associated are aided by a piano for musical said. or whether one drug played a apartment. body was exhausted, and my with the fame and halcyon days accompaniment and the viewers Tickets for Saturday’s show greater part than another in Ledger’s family returned to mind was still going.” of the television show Saturday are used as a source for mate- range from $19 to $35 and can causing his death. the actor’s hometown of Perth, He said he had taken two Night Live were culled from Sec- rial centered on loose themes. be purchased at the Hippodrome “What you’re looking at here Australia, on Tuesday to prepare Ambien pills, which only gave ond City. Though it requires outsider or online at www.etix.com. is the cumulative effects of these for his funeral. him an hour of sleep. THURSDAY MEATBALL MADNESS! 20 Reasons to Love Twenty-Twenty Enjoy Spaghetti with Hearty Meatballs and a Garden Side Salad for just $2.99 all day Thursdays. 1. 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The residents deserve a only place they could afford to Baylor re-routed Waco Creek. VILLAGE from page 1 chance to say they didn’t live in live.” The creek originally passed blight in a dangerous slum, she The area was fairly stable up between where Sid Richardson packing and processing indus- said. until the 1930s when the Great Science Building and Marrs tries got together inventories of “History is written by the vic- Depression hit, Macaulay said. McLean Science Building stand everything in their warehouses tors, and that reigns very true,” Then the land began to shift today. and took the agency to court, Maness said. “The people of from owned property to rental “It was mainly to control saying they’d have to be paid Sandtown weren’t the victors. property. flooding,” Macaulay said. “I for those items as well as their They lost. So no one will know “Then it became much, much think Baylor had had a couple land if the agency wanted them their story unless they go and poorer than it originally was,” of floods that really were bad.” to move, Houston senior Sonya look for it.” she said. While the two science build- Maness said. When the residents had all In 1962, 108 of the proper- ings weren’t constructed yet, Maness researched the area settled, the agency helped them ties were owned, the other 80 some of the dorms and other where three meat processing and to find new homes. were rental properties, she said. surrounding buildings had been packing plants were located, an If necessary, they were According to oral history, the damaged during floods. area called “La via de las tripas” allowed to stay in their homes inhabitants of the area called it To prevent further dam- or “Guts Way,” for Macaulay’s for up to six months while look- Sandtown for its dry and dusty age, the creek was moved to an historical archaeology class. ing for a new place to live, pay- terrain, Macaulay said. But the underground path, Macaulay “There were things like ‘head ing as little as $5 per month for area is technically called the said. It now goes past where the slicing table’ and ‘beef carcass rent, Macaulay said. Gerald Addition, after Judge Baylor Sciences Building stands, scale’ on the lists,” she said. Macaulay said some of the George B. Gerald. and underground next to the Maness also said that while residents didn’t mind relocat- Courtesy photo “He was quite a character,” Baylor Energy Complex. the people who ran the plants ing. she said. “And he was a gam- Macaulay said that overall A 1965 photo shows the completed Urban Renewal Project, in which Waco lived outside of the immediate “But they regretted leaving demolished an old residential structure known as Sandtown. bler.” the project has been interesting area, the plants were mostly the neighborhood; it was a very Legend has it that Gerald’s to work on. staffed by Sandtown residents. close-knit neighborhood. They wife, Mary, the woman Mary “A lot of people have no “It was very interesting. I would share water facilities, and diverse, Macaulay said. While immigrants. Street is named for, buried him idea about any of this. They just mean, Urban Renewal did a very take care of each others’ kids. the area closest to Baylor’s cam- “Closer to downtown were in a crypt sitting up at a poker think it was always just Baylor’s dirty deed to these people. No “Once they moved, they were pus was mostly inhabited by mostly Hispanic families,” table, Macaulay said. land,” she said. one ever really gave these peo- scattered. They lost that com- African-American residents, the Macaulay said. “Many of them Once the land passed to Macaulay plans to apply for ple a chance to tell their story,” munity,” she said. area was a melting pot of Italian, came to Waco after the Mexi- Baylor, in addition to building a historical marker to keep the Maness said. The area was ethnically Russian, Hispanic and African can Revolution. This was the on top of the bulldozed village, history of the town alive.

want the people in those states SOUTH from page 1 to know the American people Al-Qaida videos show boys in training are standing with them.” were reduced to splintered piles Students took cover in dor- of lumber. Some looked like mitory bathrooms as the storms By Lauren Frayer as young as 10 to kidnap and Arabic term for holy warriors. assault rifles. life-size dollhouses, their walls closed in on Union University The Associated Press kill. It’s viewed as a sign that The video, shown to report- At one point, the boys hud- sheared away. Crews going door in Jackson, Tenn. More than 20 the terror network — hungry ers Wednesday, depicted an dle in a circle on a cement floor, to door to search for bodies had students at the Southern Bap- BAGHDAD — Boys in soccer for recruits — may be using apparent training session with solemnly pledging allegiance to contend with downed power tist school were trapped behind jerseys don black masks and younger Iraqis in propaganda black-masked boys — ammuni- to al-Qaida. lines, snapped trees and flipped wreckage and jammed doors grab weapons. They scramble to lure a new crop of fighters. tion belts draped across their U.S. and Iraqi officials said cars. Cattle wandered through after the dormitories came down over mud-brick walls, blast “Al-Qaida in Iraq wants to small chests — forcing a man they could offer no estimate of the debris near hard-hit Lafay- around them. down doors and hold guns to poison the next generation of off his bicycle at gunpoint how many children have joined ette (pronounced luh-FAY-et). Danny Song was pinned for the heads of residents inside. Iraqis,” said Rear Adm. Gregory and marching him off down the insurgency. At least 12 people died in and an hour and a half until rescuers The U.S. military said videos Smith, a U.S. military spokes- a muddy lane. An off-camera Young children are rarely around the town. dug him from the rubble. seized from suspected al-Qaida man. “It is offering children as voice, speaking with an Iraqi behind insurgent attacks in “It looks like the Lord took “We looked up and saw the in Iraq hideouts show militants the new generation of muja- accent, instructs children how Iraq, though they have been a Brillo pad and scrubbed the funnel coming in. We started training children who appear hedeen,” he added, using the to take firing positions with used as decoys. ground,” said Tennessee Gov. running and then glass just Phil Bredesen, who surveyed the exploded,” he said. “I hit the Godspeed by Ben Humeniuk damage from a helicopter. floor and a couch was shoved Hundreds of houses were up against me, which may have damaged or destroyed. Authori- saved my life because the roof ties had no immediate cost esti- fell on top of it.” mate of the damage. Thirty people were killed President Bush gave assur- in Tennessee, 13 in Arkansas, ances his administration stood seven in Kentucky and four in ready to help. Teams from the Alabama, emergency officials Federal Emergency Management said. Agency were sent to the region It was one of the 15 worst tor- and activated an emergency cen- nado death tolls since 1950, and ter in Georgia. the nation’s deadliest barrage of “Loss of life, loss of property; tornadoes since 76 people were prayers can help, and so can the killed in Pennsylvania and Ohio government,” Bush said. “I do on May 31, 1985.

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