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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 Waco preps for Hurricane Ike’s arrival

What Students Volunteers Should Do: step up to On-campus students should park in the parking garages aid those Stay away from areas/roads prone to flooding dodging Minimize traveling, as roads are likely to be congested hurricane

Directions for By Jade Ortego Staff Writer Evacuees: Evacuees fleeing from Hur- First go to: ricane Ike were still arriving Church of The Open Door, Thursday from various coastal where you’ll be registered counties by bus and by car, but and screened then sent to not in the thousands, as origi- the Green Family Center. nally predicted Wednesday. Hurricane Ike shifted to aim Church of The Open Door for land farther north, and is 900 N Loop 340 expected to blow forcefully into Waco, TX 76705 the Texas Gulf Coast nearly on (254) 799-2656 top of Galveston Bay. It will miss San Patricio County, which is Green Family Center not ordering an evacuation. 1192 Smith Lane “This is a very large storm and Bruceville, Texas 76630 we can expect quite a lot of rain- (254) 859-5411 fall, probably about two or three inches,” said Matt Hines, meteo- rologist with Channel 25. Waco is also under a tropical wind- Christina Kruse/Lariat Staff gust watch, and may receive sus- Hurricane Ike evacuees (left) are assisted with check in by a volunteer (right) at The Church of the Open Door Thursday in Bellmead. Red Cross is working tained winds between 39 and 73 How to Volunteer: in conjunction with the church to direct evacuees to a shelter Bruceville, Texas, located approximately 20 miles south of Waco. miles per hour, he said. City officials stress that 7th and James Church: Wacoans should prepare for Volunteers for the weekend strong wins, rain and power and donations of children’s outages. goods needed. “Water is not a problem, but people should stock up on Go to the Melton Building batteries and food that can be or call Betty Oxford eaten without being cooked, if at 722-2907 they don’t have a gas stove,” said Larry Holze, Waco public infor- American Red Cross mation officer. “We need to take Contact Angie McFarland cover and be wary.” at 776-8754 Tired-looking evacuees Location: 4224 Cobbs Drive arrived at The Church of the Open Door by car and bus, along with young children and pets. A school bus from San Patricio County, with 21 passengers, For more Information: arrived at 6 p.m. at the Bellmead church. Officials ask that all www.baylor.edu/lariat evacuees go to the church first www.baylor.edu/ike Shanna Taylor /Lariat Staff to be properly placed. www.redcross.org Top: Pastor Ronnie Holmes help evacuees from Aransas Pass off the bus at the Church of Open Door A s o f T h u r s d a y e v e n i n g , after six hours on the road. the church served as a way-station and registration facility for people run- ning form Ike on Thursday. Right: San Antonio sophomore Kathryn Smith volunteers at a local animal shelter. Pets who evacuated with their owners were placed in shelters. Alex Song/Lariat Staff Please see IKE, page 4 Inclement weather forces athletic events to reschedule By Brian Bateman tions of Hurricane Ike,” athletic guys.” havoc, too. on Interstate 35, travel consid- CANCELLED EVENTS Sports Editor director Ian McCaw said. Other Baylor sports are affect- Waco Independent School erations for athletic contests That’s particularly tough for ed as well. The cross country District has two local high might be nixed. - The women’s soccer game has been The strengthening forces the Washington State football squad was scheduled to run the schools which will compete in “Not sending the band or drill rescheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday. of Hurricane Ike have forced team, which left Pullman, Wash., Texas A&M University Invita- football this weekend. University team is an option,” she said. Baylor to move several athletic this morning at 8:30 a.m. Their tion Saturday in College Station, High School is traveling to Red In the event of cancela- - The cross country meet at Texas events, including the football expected arrival time is 1:30 but that event has been moved Oak, a town 79 miles north of tion, the games likely won’t be A&M has been rescheduled for Sept. game against Washington State p.m. — leaving just six hours to Sept. 19. Waco, while Waco High School rescheduled. 19. Men run at 6:30 p.m. and 7:10 University. before the game begins. Baylor’s soccer matches, will play host to Round Rock- “We would not have an p.m. Originally scheduled for “You know, it’s all how you scheduled for 7 p.m. today and Stoney Point at 6 p.m. today, at opportunity to make that up,” -The Rock the Vote concert has been 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the con- handle it,” Washington State 1 p.m. Sunday, will both be Waco ISD stadium. she said. “Our first goal is the rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednes- test has been moved to 7:30 p.m head coach Paul Wulff said.” played. However, the Sunday “Our concerns are not the student’s safety.” day, Sept. 17, in the Bill Daniel Stu- tonight. “Some people would perceive afternoon start time has been weather,” WISD athletic director Keep updated at the Baylor dent Center union bowl. “We made a decision in con- it (as a disadvantage). We’re not changed to 5 p.m. Johanna Denson said. “Rather, Lariat’s Web site, www.baylor. sultation with Washington State really going to worry about it. The Baylor campus will our decision was predicated on edu/lariat for up-to-the-minute - The Puppy Plunge Day at the the University to move the game Adversity is what we talk about remain open, officials said. travel.” news. You can also access the Waco Water Park will be resched- from Saturday to Friday, in order here, and we’re going to learn Local high-school sports With thousands of coastal university’s Hurricane Ike Web uled. The new date will be announced to avoid the potential ramifica- to get it ingrained into these have received their share of citizens traveling northbound site at www.baylor.edu/ike. next week. Board of Regents approve 7 percent tuition hike for next year

By Ashley Corinne Killough will increase to $2,590, up 7.02 help generate resources needed steadily the last few years, when you count for inflation,” of the regular price of $23,664. Staff Writer percent from $2,420. Room and to support current operations in including a 6.5 percent increase Bunnell said. However, students will continue board rates will increase 6 per- the coming year, as well as pro- for the current year, an 8 percent As an alternative to paying for to pay the guaranteed rate until The Baylor Board of Regents cent and 4.77 percent, respec- vide funding for new faculty and increase in 2006-2007, a 6.4 per- tuition increases, Baylor offers they graduate and will not have voted to increase tuition for tively. staff hires. cent increase in 2005-2006 and the Guaranteed Tuition Option to account for tuition increases. the 2009-2010 academic year, Graduate students will also “This is a responsible adjust- 9.1 percent increase in 2004- to freshman. The plan allows Dori Tran, a senior from Mis- according to an e-mail sent to see a 7 percent rise in tuition ment in Baylor’s tuition, which 2005. students to establish a same souri Cit y, Texas, said she regrets faculty and staff Thursday from next year, as will George W. will allow the university to con- Highland, Calif. junior Brian- tuition rate over a four-year peri- not choosing this option. the president’s office. Truett Theological Seminary tinue its progress achieving the na Bunnell said she understands od at a slightly higher price than “I wish I had signed that con- St a r t i ng ne xt ye a r, underg rad- students by 6.57 percent and bold vision embodied in Baylor the need for tuition increases but the tuition set at their freshman tract my freshman year,” Tran uate tuition for 12 hours or more Baylor Law School students by 2012,” said Howard K. Bat- wishes they were more modest. year. said. “By 2012, Baylor’s tuition will amount to $25,320, repre- 6.45 percent. son, chair of Baylor’s Board of “I agree that tuition should For example, freshmen who could look more like Ivy League senting a 7 percent increase from According to a news release, Regents, in a news release. be raised every year, but I think choose the guaranteed tuition tuition, and I don’t think that $23,664. The general student fee the change in tuition is set to Baylor’s tuition has climbed seven percent is a little much t h i s ye a r w i l l pa y $26,10 0 i n ste ad will attract many students.”

VOL. 108 No.8 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Friday, September 12, 2008 Seven years later, American way of life not defeated Seven years ago, we witnessed you read about in books — they ering around 30 percent, Presi- morning? From sea to shining Then you open your eyes, the dawn of a new era. were real, live people with a dent Bush may not be the most sea, the homeland resounds with and you see the booming, clear As the World Trade Center heavy influence and a mission trusted man in America. But a grateful and indebted “yes.” blue sky emerge from the enor- came crashing down on Sept. to destruct the American way of point there’s no denying that this sin- This summer, like many mous hole in the skyline. You see 11, 2001, so did the walls of life. gle fact — the absence of another Americans, I visited Ground remodeled buildings in the sur- our own little worlds. We were During that first year after of attack — will go down in the Zero during a trip to New York. rounding area and monuments exposed to something much big- 9/11, people were on guard view books as his greatest legacy. What a mixture of emotions. dedicated to those who perished ger, much more important than every single day for another b y a s h l e y k i l l o u g h Faced with unprecedented When you’re there, you can’t on that dreadful day. ourselves. And no matter how strike. The imminent threat of a decisions during only his ninth help but close your eyes and You see progress, but you isolated from or closely linked more devastating act of destruc- month in the White House, Bush recall the horrible images you also see remembrance. You see, with the event we were, each one tion seemed to linger in the air we handled the situation there- and his cabinet truly put the saw on T.V. that day. You can’t and you feel, the overcoming of of us felt an impact. like heavy moisture on a thick, after or not, one fact remains safety of this country first. help but put your feet in those evil — pure, unimaginable evil. Planes were no longer just humid day. solid: we have yet to see another Gas prices have gone up, yes. peoples’ shoes while walking It’s humanity at its best, rising forms of transportation — they The hottest question was, terrorist attack on American Brave soldiers have lost their down those narrow streets, above its worst. It’s the American were potential weapons. Secu- “When will they attack next? soil, a fate no one would have lives, yes. The economy’s not like imagining yourself running for way of life that was undefeated rity was no longer just walking And where?” Our country was predicted seven years ago. it was a decade ago, true. your life in the choking dust. seven years ago. through a metal detector — it fired up. No one had done this And to that, we owe a huge But has our country’s No. 1 You can’t help but wonder Ashley Killough is a senior was going through a lengthy, to America, and someone had to thanks to the government, the interest — security against out- how anyone survived, how any- international studies and journal- intimidating process. Terrorists pay. military and our president. side forces — been protected one could have escaped such a ism major from Plano and a staff were no longer just characters Whether you agree with how With an approval rating hov- since that grave September massive disaster. writer for The Baylor Lariat.

Editorial Opinion policy Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those of the Baylor administration, the Gender should Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, not be a factor graduation year, phone number and student identification num- ber. Non-student writers should Sarah Palin’s ability (or, argu- the rural town, cutting property include their address. Letters ably, inability) to lead the nation taxes and fostering rapid growth. that focus on an issue affecting as John McCain’s vice president From 1992 to 2005, the town’s students or faculty may be con- has been overshadowed by the population grew by about 65 sidered for a guest column at the her family struggles, which percent; Palin served as mayor editor’s discretion. seem more like the script of a for six of those years after four Letters should be e-mailed teen drama on the WB than the years on the city council. She was to [email protected] or home life of someone picked to appointed to the Alaska Oil and mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One become vice president. Gas Conservation Commission Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX Her family’s saga may turn in 2003. On the commission, 76798-7330. out to be what “7th Heaven” was she investigated fellow commis- ten years ago: mostly family- sioner and republican Randy friendly entertainment about a Ruedrich on grounds of a con- Corrections conservative household, com- flict of interest. The Anchorage plete with several children who Daily News reported in Septem- The Sept 10 article “Scholar are always managing to get into ber 2004 that Palin, by request given national grant award” some type of pickle. Only this of the state’s assistant attorney switched the first and middle time, the home will be the vice- general, uncovered e-mails that name of James William Ful- presidential mansion in D.C., showed Ruedrich was too cozy bright. In addition, the official not a pastor’s home in suburbia, with an oil company he was sup- grant category for Dr. Gawrych and the leading lady won’t be a posed to be regulating. is Fulbright Scholar, not Ful- stay-at-home mom. As governor, Palin slashed bright Senior Researcher Schol- One focus of debate about the state construction budget ar. Palin’s ability to lead is this: with and sold the governor’s jet. Palin five kids, the youngest of whom steered clear of the “Alaska polit- also raised questions about the duties? After all, the Leave-it- Senate, despite needing to take The Sept. 11 article “Jazz has Down syndrome, should she ical corruption probe,” which story of how she sold the jet. to-Beaver-esque images of the care of his two physically and ensemble to bring swing beat be taking on the added stress of resulted in the indictment of 11 These are the kinds of issues housewife looking impeccable emotionally broken sons. For to stduent concert” incorrectly becoming vice president? But Alaskan lawmakers for improper voters should examine when as she vacuums the rug and five years, Biden juggled being stated that admission is free. the media and voters shouldn’t dealings with the oil and fishing considering if Palin is fit to help makes dinner are now artifacts a senator and a single dad, and Admission is $5 but free for judge Palin on her family issues industries, both of which are lead our nation. The fact that she of a by-gone era. many affectionately thought of people over age 65. but on her actions as mayor and major economic forces in the has five children shouldn’t deter According to rebeldad.com, him as an upstanding parent. governor and on her ability to area. people from supporting McCa- a site that catalogs information And what about Barack The Sept. 11 article “Youn lead. Despite cutting the con- in’s campaign, and it certainly about stay-at-home dads, there Obama? Sure, he only has two conservatives to reconvene” By choosing Palin, McCain struction budget, Palin initially doesn’t mean she shouldn’t have are about 159,000 stay-at-home children compared to Palin’s five, incorectly identified Norman, introduced a strong conserva- favored the construction of the jumped at the chance to become dads in the United States. “The but his children are young and Okla. junior Josh Hosleras as tive voice to his campaign. Palin, Gravina Island Bridge, the infa- vice president. numbers are so small as to be his time with them undoubtedly Channelview freshman Tyler who recently has been com- mous “bridge to nowhere” that Those who think Palin’s role useless when looking for trends, will be abridged if he becomes Landers. pared to George Bush, opposes gathered flack in the senate in should be solely in the home, and the only conclusion that can president. stem-cell research and abortion. 2005 before being stripped of forget the fact that millions of be safely drawn is that at-home Traditional gender roles A subscription to the Lariat Palin also supports abstinence- its funding. Palin maintains that Americans leave their children dad numbers are rising,” wrote should be something we’re past, costs $45 for two semesters. only sex education, an approach she didn’t support the construc- in daycare for 40 hours or more a commenter on the site. Maybe but obviously, we haven’t made Send check or money order to that obviously didn’t work in the tion of the bridge, which is a each week. Furthermore, Palin is Mr. Palin can join in the move- as grand of strides as we thought One Bear Place #97330, Waco, case of her pregnant and unwed textbook example of pork barrel probably better equipped to pay ment. we had. TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail 17-year-old daughter. spending. for quality childcare than most The Democratic vice presi- The decision about whether [email protected]. Visa, Palin got her start as a pub- Democrats have mocked the Americans. dential candidate, Sen. Joe Biden, Palin should take on a high- Discover and MasterCard pay- lic servant in 1992, when she McCain camp’s claim that she And what about Mr. Palin? drew praise in 1973 when, after stress job is a private matter ments may be phoned to 254- was elected to the Wasilla City gained foreign policy experience Why aren’t the naysayers sug- his wife and year-old child died that only Palin, her husband 710-2662. Postmaster: Please Council. In 1996, she was elected as governor of Alaska, being just gesting that Todd Palin man-up in an auto accident, he decided and their children should have send address changes to above mayor of Wasilla. She shook up a strait away from Russia. They’ve and do more of the domestic to take his elected position in the a voice in. address. Detroit citizens play the race card in demise of mayor

If Kwame Kilpatrick were gifted black man. good measure, shoved a sher- O.J. Simpson to Tawana Brawley black man in trouble is a victim white, don’t you think he’d have And to a political consultant iff’s deputy trying to serve a to Mike Tyson to Marion Barry of racial malfeasance. Some- been thrown out of office a long calling the case, “Jim Crow jus- point subpoena to someone else in an to Kilpatrick, lying his natural times, a black man in trouble is time ago? Heck, he’d be out of tice.” unrelated matter. backside off in court, we keep a victim of his own malfeasance. jail by now and shopping his And to Kilpatrick repeatedly of view Racial victimization? Jim proving pathetically susceptible If more black folks in Motown memoirs. portraying himself as a victim Crow justice? Give me a break. to manipulation by any brother had understood this, the city Instead, it was just last week, of racial politics and a “lynch In an April column, I excori- or sister who says white folks might not have spent the last t h a t D e t r o i t ’s m a y o r s u r r e n d e r e d mob mentality.” b y Le o n a r d Pi t t s j r . ated the mayor for playing upon have done him or her wrong _ year embarrassing itself. his office and copped a plea: 120 All the claims of racial soli- African America’s reflexive ten- especially if they invoke God a For centuries, African-Amer- days in jail, five years probation, darity and victimization gave was Detroit in 2008 where the dency to rally in defense of any few times for good measure. icans have struggled to teach and a $1 million fine. Because, Kilpatrick what Eliot Spitzer issue wasn’t desegregation or one of us who gets in trouble. There’s an axiom that goes, white people that black does you see, Kilpatrick is not white, could never have imagined: a human dignity but, rather, a But that’s only part of the prob- fool me once, shame on you, not mean guilt. Frankly, it’s he is black in a city that is itself base from which to dig in his mayor who had an extramari- lem here. It’s not just that some- fool me twice, shame on me. But high time we ourselves learned over 80 percent black. And that heels and declare he would not tal affair with his chief of staff, one played black folks, but that what about fool me 87 times? a corresponding truth. complicated things. be moved. fired police who came too close black folks keep letting them- What about, fool me like the It doesn’t mean innocence, For instance, it led to under- If you didn’t know better, you to discovering it, lied about it selves be played. nerdy kid with the “kick me” either. served support from the local might have thought this was Bir- under oath, agreed to an $8.4 Truth is, we get played like sign taped to his back? Leonard Pitts Jr., winner of the black paper. mingham in 1963, with strains million payoff to keep police checkers any time any high-pro- We should not be unthink- 2004 Pulitzer Prize for commen- And to black people blaming of “We Shall Overcome” ringing from releasing explicit text mes- f i le one of us i s c aught i n sc a nd a l ing. We should stop falling into tary, is a columnist for the Miami the media for “bringing down” a in the air. You’d never know it sages proving the affair and, for or sin. From Michael Jackson to the easy trap of believing every Herald.

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By Jennifer Sutton Though the exact date that Student Learning and Engage- tial College resident hall direc- Reporter the chapel fell into disrepair ment. tor. is unknown, Shushok said he In a discussion that occurred The chapel has been recon- In a mission to create a thinks the university stopped on the stairs of the McLane Stu- structed to mirror its origi- rounded residential community using it at least 50 years ago. dent Life Center, Shushok, chal- nal state, with the addition of involving spiritual formation Reconstruction for the chapel lenged Murray to acquire the stained glass windows. and nourishment, the Honors had been planned for a while, funding for the project. If suc- Two of the original pews Residential College will open but due to lacking finances, the cessful, the chapel reconstruc- were saved, and the new ones and dedicate the Memorial cha- project had to be put on hold. tion would be completed. were modeled after them. The pel in Memorial Residence Hall “That room was so sad,” King- Within three months Murray original light fixtures were also at 4 p.m. Friday. wood senior and HRC Commu- had the necessary funding. salvageable. Pieces of the origi- The Master’s High Tea will nity Leader Amy Issa said. “I feel “Dr. Murray was one of the nal floor have been added to the follow at 5 p.m. for the faculty, very blessed having been able to champions in making this hap- stage area. staff and students of the HRC. experience this.” pen,” Shushok said. “She has an Brett Gibson, resident chap- The chapel, originally called Dr. K. Sarah-Jane Murray, extraordinary gift for making lain for the Honors Residential the Lou White Memorial Cha- assistant professor of medieval people understand a compelling College, will be leading night- Christina Kruse/Lariat Staff pel, was built as part of Memo- literature and French, and mas- vision.” ly prayer services at 10 p.m. rial Residence Hall in 1928. ter professor of the Honors Resi- Two Baylor families, William Monday through Friday in the The glow of stained glass windows illuminate the 18 pews and dark wood floors Since the opening of the dential College, discovered the and Mary Jo Robbins of Houston Memorial Chapel. Prayer ser- of the newly reconstructed Memorial chapel in Memorial Residence Hall. The residence hall, the chapel has space upon arrival at the HRC ,and Ted and Sue Getterman of vices begin Monday. chapel will be dedicated at 4 p.m. today. had several uses that included ,and wanted to put it into use Waco, provided monetary dona- “We’ve been able to create a housing the Kappa Alpha Theta once again, she said. tions to aid the chapel renova- space for the students to create access allowing all members of changing moments for students sorority. “Residence halls are not just tions. space in their own lives,” Gibson the HRC and their guests access while they are here,” Shushok Eventually the room fell into places you sleep and eat, but “It will be an exciting time said. to the space. said. “We hope it’s not the last poor condition with moldy car- places you live and learn,” said for our residents,” said Megan The chapel will be equipped “I hope facilities in places like sacred space we add in our resi- pet and poor lighting. Dr. Frank Shushok, dean for Witherspoon, Honors Residen- with Bibles and have card-swipe chapels facilitate important life- dential communities.” Student Government allocates funding for BYX Island Party

By Kate Williams “Senate was working hard to Reporter make sure money was given to Mission Waco and still go by the regulations of Baylor,” Denison Controversy and disagree- said. ment surrounded the student Despite controversy sur- senate meeting last night as con- rounding the event’s budget, stu- cerns over the Brothers Under dent senators agreed the Island Christ request for $10,000 raised Party should be an entertaining senator’s eyebrows. concert. Brothers Under Christ is Andy Beall, Garland senior seeking the money directly from and student senator, gave the the Student Life Fund in time party a thumbs up. to finance next Friday’s Island “Island Party is a great event,” Party. Beall said. “It is always well exe- “An allocation for this money to come this early in the year is unusual, but it has happened before,” said Bryan Fonville, Student Senate Garland Senior and student body president. Decides: Island Party is an annual event hosted by Brothers Under Brothers Under Christ will Christina Kruse/Lariat Staff Christ for the past eight years. receive $10,000 for next This year, Chic-fil-A will sell week’s Island Party. Car turns right food at the Island Party and will be donating 15 percent of Chick-fil-A will donate some An older model Cutless Cierra flipped over from a collision on Interstate 35 Thursday, causing a traffic back-up for north-bound traffic. The collision the proceeds to Brothers Under occurred near the Pizza Hut located on Eighth Street and I-35. Christ. profits from food sales to Brothers Under Christ plan Brothers Under Christ. to donate those proceeds to Mis- sion Waco. Even with the donated Schedule change presses Cougars for time money from Chic-fil-A, Thomas cuted and well planned.” Horton, Houston senior and stu- Justin Farr, Dallas senior and The offense is aware that who- dent senator, said he felt uneasy former vice president of Broth- By Mike Baldwin ever is on the field during the about $10,000 coming out of the ers under Christ, said the party The Daily Evergreen first drive will need to improve Student Life Fund so early in the should give a great first impres- on last week’s performance. year. sion to fall premiere guests. Taking a road trip might alle- “It doesn’t really matter to “This event is not very well “One of the main aspects on viate matters for the Washington me,” WSU wide receiver Bran- publicized and it is next week,” top of fall premiere is to share State University football team. don Gibson said. “If coach feels Horton said. “It’s really hard to the gospel and give back to At the very least, it’s unlikely like Kevin can go out there and get stuff done by then.” Baylor and the Waco commu- things could get any worse. get the job done, then I believe Senators from the financial nity,” Farr said. The Cougars (0-2, 0-1 Pac- him.” committee quickly motioned Island Party kicks off at 5 10), who are coming off their The decision could come as for a delay in the meeting to p.m. next Friday in Fountain worst loss in school history in a late as game time on Friday, but question the donated money by Mall. 63-point defeat to the University a preference for Rogers or Lopi- Chic-fil-A. The party, which is expected of California at Berkeley, hope na is irrelevant for the rest of the Ultimately, student senate to draw 10,000 students and to capture their first victory of offense, which has amassed 16 approved the $10,000 budget Fall Premiere guests, will host the season Friday night against points this season. but they agreed that 5 percent Kutless, a Chrisitan band. Baylor (1-1) at Floyd Casey Sta- Whether it’s Rogers or Lopi- of the donated proceeds from “It’s going to be an awesome dium. The game was originally na, the Cougars will need to Chic-fil-A should go back into night,” Denison said. “The band scheduled for Saturday morn- jump-start the offense and score the Student Life Fund. is quality and the atmosphere ing, but has been moved to early against the Bears. “This centered around the should be really fun. We are on a 5:30 p.m. Friday due to dangers “It doesn’t matter who leads 15 percent of revenue that was mission.” posed by Hurricane Ike on the us at quarterback, we’re still going to be given to Mission Texas coast. responsible for putting points Waco,” said Fonville. Head coach Paul Wulff is still on the board,” Gibson added. Ryan Denison, Dallas senior searching for his first victory as The Bears will play their and current vice president of CLASSIFIED head coach with the Cougars, third straight home game Fri- Brothers Under Christ, sympa- HOUSING who have dropped six of their day to start the season. They thized with the decision of stu- last seven road games dating are riding a momentum from a dent senate. back to the 2006 season. WSU’s 51-6 thumping of Northwestern “They were just making sure House for Lease. 5 Br 2.5 bath. only road victory last season State. they didn’t set a precedent they Recently renovated. 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shelters and medical centers held 88 evacuees. Twenty- one were waiting to be sent to Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, where 62 evacuees are stationed until they are told they can return home. Eighteen who needed special medical attention were sent to the Multi Purpose Center next to the YMCA on Elm Street, and one was at a hospital. Dalia Resandez, who works at an adult daycare in Aransas Pass, showed up on the bus and said she was worried what was going to happen to her. She asked if she and her two sons, ages 23 and 9, were going to stay in a room, and wanted to know what was going on. “They just told us to come in and eat something,” she said. “We didn’t do this, get regis- tered or anything, during Hur- ricane Rita.” She said she was worried about her valuables and fur- niture that she had to leave home. Other evacuees seemed less worried. Steven Alvarez, who works at a Sonic Drive-In in Portland, Texas, also brought two children, Ayhza, 5, and Ste- ven Jr., 2. He said that the drive wasn’t too bad. “It’s like a little getaway, you know?” he said, as his daughter ran and skipped around the church. American Red Cross volun- teers were at the church, regis- tering evacuees. Alex Song /Lariat Staff photos Natalie Smith of the Waco Humane Society was at the Top: Volunteers look on Thursday as Waco Humane Society staff, Maria Thomas, explains how to properly care for dis- placed animals. The shelter anticipates approximately 300 animals will seek safety at the shelter. Right: Two volunteers church processing and send- carry donated dog food at the shelter. ing evacuees’ pets to the animal shelter, where they will stay while in Waco. “We’re keeping an eye on cal Inc. register at www.redcross.org to Local stores have seen a things like bread, water, canned Many organizations need check the location of separated flood of people stocking up for goods, batteries, flashlights, volunteers. The Waco Humane family members, and that local the worst this weekend. Wal- etc.,” said employee Joann Mor- Society needs more volunteers people log on to learn how to Mart on 4320 Franklin Ave. gan. to help built temporary shelters, prepare for the storm. took extra orders of generators, Gas stations reported higher and donations of cat litter, dog, Baylor asks that students water and canned food and gas prices, probably due to the cat, bird and rodent food. keep updated on www.baylor. called extra people into work closing of refineries, notably “We have a lot of out-of-state edu/Ike, with updates on the for the next week. including Dow Chemical Inc. in volunteers who really don’t status of campus events, as well One customer tried to buy 70 Freeport. know where anything is. We as safety information. “Campus gallons of water and “150 pieces “Depending on the storm n e e d p e o p l e t o c o m e i n a n d m a k e security, Living and Learning, of chicken,” assistant manager surge, if it floods Freeport, it’ll phone calls,” said Waco Red and ITS are monitoring the Debra Owens said. flood a good part of Dow,” said Cross financial development situation,” said Lori Fogleman, Target is keeping stocked as David Worrell, a process con- coordinator Angie McFarland. Baylor director of media rela- well. trol technician at Dow Chemi- She recommends that evacuees tions.