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On ARTS, page 5: See what’s coming up at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Friday | February 6, 2015 Senate recommends new syllabus policy By Madison Miller to registering. The syllabuses will provide in- ities, and Dr. Kevin Jackson, vice Reporter There is already an established formation regarding books, what president for student life. precedent of what implement- all the course is going to offer and There is no set time for this bill Student Senate unanimously ing the bill would look like in the the tentative course schedule. to be implemented and for the de- passed a bill Thursday that recom- mathematics department that in- Ruiz said he does not plan on partments to have the syllabuses mending departments upload to cludes sample syllabuses for many it being a really complicated bill, uploaded. Canvas or the department’s web- courses. but the implementation of the “I didn’t want to make a time- site a syllabus for each course prior The bill proposed that each de- bill could be trickier due to pos- table,” Ruiz said. “That makes it an to registration. partment decides whether it wants sible technicalities such as website extra task for professors and de- According to the bill, which to provide a syllabus for each class problems or willingness to provide partment heads.” was authored by Las Vegas junior specific to the professor or a gen- the generalized syllabuses. According to the bill, a better Gilbert Ruiz and Coppell junior eralized syllabus for each specific From here, Ruiz said the bill understanding of course expec- Dustan Dendy II, the University of course. goes to Student Body President tations would lower overall class Texas at Austin and the University “It’s not going to give you any Dominic Edwards for approval. drop rates which would help with of Florida provide open syllabuses definitive information,” Ruiz said. If the bill gains Edwards’ ap- the freshman retention rate, and Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer for students for the purpose of ex- “It’s there to give you a broad sense proval, it will be forwarded to Matt Student senators discuss a bill that recommends a university-wide policy amining the class’s workload prior of what the class is going to offer.” Burchett, director of student activ- SEE SENATE, page 4 that professors or departments upload syllabi before each semester. GOP sees Bush as ‘rising star’
By Will Weissert n o.” Associated Press His grandfather and an uncle are former presidents. AUSTIN — George P. Bush’s In the past, the land com- new job as Texas land commission- missioner’s post has led to loftier er has nothing to do with abortion, political heights in Texas. David and it lacks any authority to funnel Dewhurst served in it before his 12 public dollars to private schools. years as lieutenant governor, which But after barely 30 days in office, ended last month. Bush’s more im- he’s already headlined high-profile mediate goal might be to buoy his from Page 1 rallies on both issues. father, former Florida Gov. JebCOLL The 38-year-old has a political Bush, if he seeks the White House ter, the court must reach a resolu- surname far better known than his in 2016. tion to the lawsuit brought against obscure office, which administers The son could help the father Katy junior Lawren Kinghorn. Texas’ vast public lands and min- build a political beachhead in The suit was filed by Woodin- eral rights. Texas, where Jeb Bush’s brother ville, Wash., junior Gannon Mc- Though and George P. Bush’s uncle, George Cahill and San Antonio junior he insists W. Bush, served as governor from Chase Hardy. Jess Schurz | Lariat Photographer he’s not 1995 until becoming president in A decision must be reached yet eying 2000. It’s also a state where Jeb Bush within five class days after the end any moves may have to battle two Texans with ‘Schindler’s List’ flutist brings out fellow musicians of the hearings against Kinghorn. up Texas’ probable presidential designs: for- Student Court deals with cases Baylor School of Music hosted the renowned flutist Marianna Gedigian on Thursday night at Roxy Grove Hall. Gedigian was a regular performer political mer Gov. Rick Perry and tea party- involving students and organi- with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for over a decade. She is also featured in many of John Williams’ most recognizable movie scores, including ladder, backed Sen. Ted Cruz. Another “Saving Private Ryan” and “Schindler’s List.” zations that do not involve the the new- likely GOP candidate, Sen. Rand Baylor Honor Code, such as the est Bush Paul, represents Kentucky but grew Interfraternity and Pan-Hellenic in politics up in Texas. Bush councils. has wasted George P. Bush has “always been “There’s usually a concen- no time viewed as inevitable for a national tration of cases, typically two becoming a leading voice for top position, and I think he’s acted Firm brings Olympians to campus or three right in a row together conservative causes and seizing the deliberately and very astutely in spotlight in a state already full of everything he’s done,” said Daniel from Page 1 By Rachel Leland ner Billy Demong, spoke of the a roadside bomb during her 2004 ington DC. powerful Republicans. Garza, executive director of the Li-OLYMPICS Staff Writer leadership at the event which is deployment in Iraq, became the “Their mission is to get you “He’s a rising star in our state bre Initiative, which has collectedthe recruiting event to inspire stu- part of Deloitte’s recruiting strat- first Iraq War Veteran chosen out of your hospital bed and get and nationally,” said Matt Mackow- millions of dollars from the billion-dents with her resolve to endure Thursday night Two Olympic egy to hire 20,000 people by the to compete in the Paralympic you to do things that you didn’t iak, a Republican strategist based aire industrialist Koch brothers andand win despite circumstances. athletes inspired students with end of the 2015 fiscal year. Games. think you could do with two legs, in Austin. “He’s going to be in very seeks to promote conservative val- Choosing to push through the stories of endurance and team- Deloitte, one of the largest “I had gone all my life with two much less with one,” Stockwell high demand this year. They’re go- loss of her leg above the knee was work. recruiters in the country, ap- legs,” Stockwell said. “Suddenly I said. ing to have to get good at saying SEE BUSH, page 4no small feat, Stockwell said. Deloitte, one of the world’s proached the Olympians, both was missing one. The first thing Stockwell completed the New “I had two paths. One path was largest professional service firms of whom have been pioneers in was learning to walk and then to York City marathon on a hand- poor me. The other path was being that assists both companies making Olympic firsts, because be independent again, and after I powered bike six months after she thankful for what I did have and and individuals with tax audits, leadership and endurance are was able to do that then athletics lost her leg. not letting it stop me from doing brought the two Olympians to skills the company wants to at- came to mind.” “I thought if I can do these, I what I wanted,” Stockwell said. Baylor as part of a recruiting tract in its hiring. After the bomb went off, can do anything,” Stockwell said. Demong entertained the audi- event. Demong was the first Ameri- Stockwell was sent to a medical Stockwell, along with her ser- ence by demonstrating the prepa- The Olympians, paratriathlon can Olympian to win a gold center in central Baghdad before vice dog, Jake, took the stage at ration for the ski jump part of the runner Melissa Stockwell and medal in a nordic event. Stock- being transferred to Walter Reed nordic combined. nordic combined gold medal win- well, whose leg was blown off by Army Medical Center in Wash- SEE OLYMPICS, page 4 The Nordic combined is a winter sport that combines cross- country skiing with ski jumping. Demong, who did not come from a family of skiers, recalled Justices hope to rule the beginning of his career when he and some other guys from his hometown in upstate New York formed a cross-country team. in favor of BU future The importance of teamwork
By Shanon Barbour tice, eight associate justices, one Reporter court clerk and one assistant court clerk. Student Court will hear pro- “We do have the power to ceedings on the first case of the issue written and oral repri- semester on Feb. 16. mands, as well as some other Roswell, N.M junior Cody forms of sanction,” Coll said. Coll, chief justice, and Texarka- “We can suspend an organiza- na, Ark. junior Daniel Pellegrin, tion, suspend a member from Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor deputy chief justice, will attend participation in co-curricular the hearings along with the oth- activities and we can recom- Par for the course: A hole-in-NoZe er seven justices and the three mend that further action be individuals involved in the case. taken by Judicial Affairs.” A NoZe Brother plays campus golf in Fountain Mall on Thursday after- noon. The NoZe Brotherhood is a secretive group that usually up to she- Student Court is the judicial In the first case of the semes- Jess Schurz | Lariat Photographer nanigans and commonly thought to be behind the spray painted noses branch of student government. around campus. The brothers publish “The Rope,” a satirical publication. Texarkana, Ar. junior Daniel Pellegrin is Baylor’s acting Deputy Chief Justice The court consists of a chief jus- and Roswell, N.M. junior Cody Coll is Baylor’s acting Chief Justice. SEE COLL, page 4
Vol.115 No. 62 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2015 Baylor University Opinion Friday|February 6, 2015 2 The Baylor Lariat #WarmUpWaco Give your neighbors your coats, your socks, your love
strength. The second command- cording to the city of Waco’s web- Editorial ment can be taxing. It can take site, is “an individual who lacks a a lot of time and energy to serve fixed, regular, and adequate night- As one of the leading Chris- others around us. It’s not always time residence.” Even people who tian universities internationally, easy for us to give up money we sleep in shelters can be homeless. serving others is constantly at the make in college or schedule vol- However, some homeless people forefront of our agenda. From in- unteer activities around our crazy end up sleeping outside. Even stalling water wells on the eastern schedules. However, is it because shelters could get cold at night. coasts of Africa to teaching lan- Imagine the gloves you no guages in the uttermost parts of longer use. Imagine earmuffs you South America, mission work is a Bring new or gently used haven’t used in years. Imagine the constant goal we strive for. coats, gloves, hats and scarf that you don’t necessarily Sometimes, however, we often socks to the room 232 in need. Giving these items would forget that helping our neighbors Castellaw Communica- help achieve Baylor’s mission to here in Waco is just as benefi- tions Center. For more serve others. cial as reaching out internation- When it comes to helping oth- ally. Many times, it’s easier to see information on donating ers, especially those within the the needs of the people who live socks, hats, gloves or a homeless population, it seems down the street. In the midst of coat, go to the Lariat’s many have several reservations to winter, a need at the forefront is Twitter (@bulariat) do so. Many of these reservations clear — winter coats and accesso- unfortunately, are bound solely by ries for the those who can’t afford and search the hashtag myths and half-truths. them. #WarmUpWaco. And while many make com- It seems throughout the hustle ments such as “It’s their fault and bustle of our busy lives, it’s they’re in that situation,” and easy for concept of being neigh- “they need to just get a job,” it’s borly gets lost. With daily strug- we’re too busy that we tend to important to remember that gles of trying to balance classes, avoid volunteering or is it just many of them suffer from men- extracurricular activities, work more convenient to ignore the tal illnesses and other handicaps and friends, the lives of students fact we actually can? that can restrict them from hav- can get hectic. But students need In accordance with the mis- ing steady jobs. It is difficult to get to remember that in spite of how sion of the university, we are chal- a job without a permanent resi- busy our lives can become, there’s lenging the Baylor community to dence or telephone. something more important. reflect and respond to the need Before judging the home- One of the greatest command- to help our neighbors. We would less population, consider the fact ments, according to Mark 12:31, like to extend an invitation to as- they’re people too. They are our is to love our neighbors as we love sist the homeless community by neighbors, and they can use our ourselves. This is, Jesus said, the donating winter coats, gloves, help — giving clothes for warmth second greatest commandment socks and hats to those who need is a simple and practical way to of all, the first being to love God them. extend to them the servant’s hand. with all our heart, soul, mind and The definition of homeless, ac-
How I See It Lariat Letters A weekly column by Jonathon S. Platt Baylor needs more trash recepticles
Although Baylor has dipped its toe into frustrating to find a place to put it. Gag me, we got served. many wonderful outlets that promote envi- Recycling has a beneficial and positive ronmental sustainability, such as recycling impact on the environment, but when there The Lariat got served a gag or- tinually come back to the conver- when thousands signed a peti- bins for plastic and paper, there has become are only a few scattered receptacles to put der Thursday. Upon seeing it, I was sation of religious freedom, tion for Texas to secede from the a lack of trash receptacles on campus. waste in, there is a problem. Adding one at a complete loss for words. which is constitution- Union? This has become a problem not just for or two to high-traffic areas (like Fountain Section two of our new- ally each American’s Each signature was perfectly myself, but for many others primarily be- Mall) would be great. found gift says, “No member First Amendment protected. cause many are not educated on items that I want to be able to walk around campus of the press shall make in- right. At Baylor we’re required to take qualify as recyclable. Food waste is one of hands free, not wasting time going from tentional contact with any People claim that an American Constitutionalism the main issues in regards to this problem. building to building trying to find a place member of the Court their Christianity class, so we all already know this. Many recycling companies refuse to treat for my trash. regarding the case is attacked by Each of these rights is drilled into products that still have remnants of food aforementioned …” having Mus- our heads from the beginning of left on them. My point of concern is this: — Hannah Lemieux This court-or- lim literature our education. students all over campus with food they Denver freshman dered suspension in public Yet it seems that the fifth piece need to throw away are finding it extremely Journalism major bars the Lariat school. And of our First Amendment has been from contacting other people forgotten. While journalists are members of Bay- claim that being subpoenaed, imprisoned lor’s student court, their lack and targeted, few cries are going except in “proce- of religion out about these infringements. dural” and “sub- is infringed I’ve written about this issue be- stantive” matters, upon by the fore, but from national and inter- Jonathon S. Platt |News editor while McCahill, words “under national perspectives. But now it’s Hardy v. Kinghorn God” in our in my backyard. And I’m putting The Lariat Challenge is being heard national pledge. my foot down. Simply put: This newspaper – a But we are each guaranteed The Lariat and all other news- protected free press – is attempting a legitimate right to worship, or papers publish freely based on the to be silenced by a court – a pro- not worship, whatever religion we same document that lets activists tector of the law. See the infuriat- want. Religious views cannot be march, speakers express, the reli- Subscribe to Lariat Daily Headlines ing irony? trampled. gious worship, the accused speak Again, I’m stunned at this That same amendment says and gun activists tote. court’s audacity. In fact, I’m furi- Americans can peacefully speak But it seems that my industry’s Sign up for the Lariat’s Daily Headlines and you may win ous. their mind. segment of our Constitution has a Lariat T-shirt and mug! Enter this contest by clicking on Being from East Texas, I hear Some say President Barack been forgotten. 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Editor-in-chief News editor A&E editor Copy editor Videographer Cartoonist Staff writers Ad representatives Linda Wilkins* Jonathon S. Platt* Rae Jefferson Didi Martinez Magen Davis Asher F. Murphy Rachel Leland Taylor Jackson Carly Laucella Jennifer Kreb City editor Web & Social Media editor Sports editor Broadcast producer Sports writers Photographers Hannah Neumann Danielle Milton Reubin Turner* Trey Gregory* Shehan Jeyarajah* Caroline Lindstrom Cody Soto Kevin Freeman Lindsey Regan Jeffrey Swindoll Hannah Haseloff Delivery Asst. city editor Copy desk chief Photo editor Asst. broadcast producer Jessica Schurz Danielle Carrell Jenna Press Maleesa Johnson Skye Duncan Rebekah Wrobleske Eliciana Delgado The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 6, 2015 3 News 2 dead in murder-suicide at University of South Carolina Jeffrey Collins Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C.— Two peo- ple died Thursday in an apparent murder-suicide inside a building on the University of South Caro- lina’s campus in busy downtown Columbia. The shooting happened about 1 p.m. Thursday as students were changing classes. Even as police cars with sirens blaring rushed to the new School of Public Health and the university sent out an alert that everyone should stay inside, Associated Press people were walking around the People react following a shooting Thursday at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Police officers determined the shooting was a sprawling campus. murder-suicide, which took place in the School of Public Health building. State Law Enforcement Divi- sion spokesman Thom Berry said the shooting was “very isolated” classroom. alarm sounded minutes later, and but he wouldn’t say who was in- University President Harris people rushed outside. Another volved, whether it was a student, Pastides sent a letter that was text- officer told him shots had been professor or someone else. ed to students and others, calling fired, he said. One of Columbia’s main streets the day a great tragedy, thanking “Otherwise, you wouldn’t was closed, causing massive traffic the police for their fast response have known anything happened,” problems. Security was increased and sending his prayers to every- Dunn said. one affected. Workers and others fled the Assocaited Press at the Statehouse about two blocks Jordanians chant slogans to show their support for the government against terror during a rally Thursday in away. School officials told profes- building after police told them Amman, Jordan. Jordan warplanes bombed Islamic State targets Thursday, state TV said, after Jordan’s King By the time the sun set, the sors not to penalize students who to evacuate and they went inside Abdullah II vowed to wage a “harsh” war against the militants who control large areas of Syria and Iraq. increased security was gone and failed to show up for afternoon other buildings wherever they roads were reopened. A number classes. could, said Barbara Reager, an ad- of officers remained at the public Student Hayden Dunn, a se- ministrative assistant who works health building, many of them nior from Myrtle Beach, said he nearby. Jordan launches series of crime-scene technicians. was in the building about 1 p.m., “They had no time to get their Berry refused to release the getting in an elevator to change keys, to pick up their purses,” Rea- names of the dead or their rela- classes, when a police officer also ger said by phone. tionship. He also wouldn’t specify got inside. Dunn said the officer The university texted alerts new airstrikes in war on IS where the shooting took place asked whether anyone had heard and also interrupted program- beyond a room in the building, gunshots, but they hadn’t. Dunn ming on its cable system to warn Karin Laub and September, Jordan joined the U.S.- Al-Kaseasbeh told the assem- not saying if it was an office or a said he went to class, then an students and others to stay inside. Mohammed Daraghmeh led military alliance that has been bled mourners that the planes had Associated Press carrying out air strikes against the returned from strikes over Raqqa, militants. the de facto capital of the mili- AMMAN, Jordan — Dozens The Jordanian military said tants’ self-declared caliphate. His of Jordanian fighter jets bombed dozens of fighter jets were in- son had been captured near Raqqa Islamic State training centers and volved in Thursday’s strikes on when his F-16 fighter plane went Co-chairman of Sony Pictures weapons storage sites Thursday, training centers and weapons down in December. intensifying attacks after the mili- storage sites. Earlier this week, Islamic State tants burned to death a captured State TV showed footage of the displayed the video of the killing steps down in aftermath of hack Jordanian pilot. attacks, including fighter jets tak- of the pilot on outdoor screens in As part of the new campaign, ing off from an air base and bombs Raqqa, to chants of “God is Great” Associated Press leaked emails. She City, California. Jordan is also attacking targets in setting of large balls of fire and from some in the audience, ac- apologized for “in- “The studio’s legacy Iraq, said Foreign Minister Nass- smoke after impact. It showed Jor- cording to another video posted LOS ANGELES — Amy Pascal sensitive and inap- is due in large part er Judeh. Up to now, Jordan had danian troops scribble messages by the militants. will step down as co-chairman of propriate” comments to Amy’s passion for struck IS targets in Syria, but not in chalk on the missiles. “For you, Also Thursday, Jordan released Sony Pictures Entertainment and in her emails that storytelling and love Iraq, as part of a U.S.-led military the enemies of Islam,” read one an influential jihadi cleric, Abu head of the film studio, nearly she called “not an of this industry. I am coalition. message. Mohammed al-Maqdesi, who was three months after a massive hack accurate reflection delighted that Amy “We said we are going to take The military’s statement, read detained in October after speaking hit the company and revealed em- of who I am.” Pascal will be continuing her this all the way, we are going to go on state TV, was titled “This is out against Jordan’s participation barrassing emails. also faced criticism association with SPE after them wherever they are and the beginning and you will get to in the anti-IS coalition, according Pascal, one of the most pow- for green-lighting the Pascal through this new ven- we’re doing that,” Judeh told Fox know the Jordanians” — an ap- to his lawyer, Moussa al-Abdallat. erful women in Hollywood and film that may have in- ture, which capitalizes News. parent warning to IS. It said the Jordan’s Islamic militants are the force behind such critical and spired the hacking to on her extraordinary Asked if Jordan was now car- strikes will continue “until we split between supporters of Islam- commercial hits as “The Social begin with: “The Interview,” which talents,” said Sony Entertainment rying out attacks in both coun- eliminate them.” ic State and Jabhat al-Nusra, the Network” and “American Hustle,” starred Seth Rogen and James CEO Michael Lynton in a state- tries, he said: “That’s right. Today Jordan’s King Abdullah II was branch of al-Qaida in Syria. will launch a major new produc- Franco as bumbling journalists ment. “In recent months, SPE more Syria than Iraq, but like I paying a condolence visit to the Last year, al-Maqdesi had criti- tion venture at the studio focused tasked with killing North Korean faced some unprecedented chal- said it’s an ongoing effort.” family of the pilot, Lt. Muath al- cized Islamic State militants for at- on movies, television and theater, leader Kim Jong Un. lenges, and I am grateful for Amy’s “They’re in Iraq and they are Kaseasbeh, in southern Jordan tacking fellow Muslims. However, Sony Pictures said Thursday. Her Pascal will transition to the resilience and grace during this in Syria and therefore you have to when the fighter jets roared over- after Jordan joined the military career with Sony has spanned new venture in May. Sony Pictures period.” target them wherever they are,” he head. coalition, he called on his website nearly 20 years. will finance Pascal under a four- Since Pascal has led the studio, added. The king pointed upward, to- for Muslim unity against a “cru- During the hack, Pascal came year contract and retain all distri- Sony Pictures has amassed over The militant group controls ward the planes, as he sat next to sader war,” a reference to coalition under fire for racist remarks about bution rights worldwide to funded $46 billion in global theatrical box about one-third of each Syria and the pilot’s father, Safi al-Kaseas- airstrikes. President Obama’s presumed films. The venture will be located office revenue and 315 academy Iraq, both neighbors of Jordan. In beh. choice in movies that surfaced in at the Sony Pictures lot in Culver award nominations. The Baylor Lariat 4 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 6, 2015 News Famed TV news anchor fighting for reputation By David Bauder Associated Press
NEW YORK — NBC News an- chor Brian Williams found himself the story Thursday, his credibil- ity seriously threatened because he claimed — falsely — that he had been in a helicopter hit by a gre- nade during the Iraq war. NBC News officials would not say whether their top on-air per- sonality would face disciplinary action. The “Nightly News” anchor for just over a decade, Williams had become an online punching bag overnight. Tweets with the hashtag #Bri- anWilliamsMemories joked that he blew up the Death Star, saved Associated Press Brian Williams at the 2012 Cantor Fitzgerald Charity Day event in New someone from a polar bear and York. NBC “Nightly News” anchor Williams has admitted he spread a false flew with Wonder Woman in her story about being on a helicopter that came under enemy fire. Jess Schurz | Lariat Photographer invisible helicopter. Photoshopped pictures showed Williams report- But in a 2008 blog post, Wil- hit by the grenade, Krell said that Bear cub in training ing from the moon, and riding liams said that his helicopter had all three aircraft were hit by small shotgun with O.J. Simpson in his come under fire from what ap- arms fire. Peter Grandjean, son of professor & director of Baylor laboratories for exercise and science technology, Ford Bronco. peared to be Iraqi farmers with He seemed to take Williams’ ac- Pete Grandjean, lets out a Sic ‘em on top of the balcony at the Bill Daniels Student Union Building. Peter “How could you expect anyone RPGs. He said a helicopter in front count in stride. “After a while, with stood on the balcony for a couple of hours, yelling out, “Sic ‘em” to students as they passed by. who served in the military to ever of his had been hit. combat stories, you just go ‘what- see this guy onscreen again and Then, in a 2013 appearance on ever,’” Krell said. not feel contempt? How could you David Letterman’s “Late Show,” Many people have embellished expect anyone to believe he or the Williams said that two of the four war stories, in the local tavern or BUSH from Page 1 SENATE from Page 1 broadcast he leads has any credibil- helicopters he was traveling with on a national stage. During the ity?” wrote critic David Zurawik of had been hit by ground fire, “in- 2008 campaign, Hillary Clinton statement emailed by spokes- to Mexico in 2004 to promote his allow students to more ac- the Baltimore Sun. cluding the one I was in.” was derided for saying she came man J.R. Hernandez. “And just as uncle’s presidential re-election curately balance out their total Williams apologized Wednes- “No kidding?” Letterman inter- under sniper fire when, as first I did during my campaign, I will among expatriate Americans. In- course workload. day for telling the story a week ear- jected. lady, she arrived at a military base continue to advocate on behalf of deed, wooing Hispanic voters is “I actually really like the lier during a “Nightly News” trib- Williams described making a in Bosnia. Her representatives said these deeply held values.” where Bush could pack the big- idea,” said Austin junior Megan ute to a veteran he had befriended quick, hard landing in the middle she had misspoken. Still, he’s been a part of na- gest political punch: His mother, Lawyer. “It will help you get or- during a 2003 reporting trip to of the desert. Williams’ immediate issue is tional Republican campaigns Columba, was born in Mexico, ganized for the semester ahead Iraq. Before expressing his regrets “I have to whether or not people believe his since before he hit puberty. At age and he speaks fluent Spanish. of time as well as know what on the air, Wil- treat you now apology, a particular problem in an 12, Bush opened the party’s 1988 Hispanics make up about 35 materials you will need for the liams did so with renewed industry where credibility is cru- convention by leading the Pledge percent of residents in Texas, course.” online and in “How could you respect,” Let- cial. of Allegiance. That was where where a Democrat has not won While this was the only bill an interview expect anyone to terman said. “It’s pretty difficult to believe,” grandfather George H.W. Bush statewide office since 1994. Bush voted on during the meeting, with the news- believe he or the “That’s a tre- Mansoor said. “I remember every accepted the party’s presidential carried virtually every demo- the senate discussed briefly paper Stars & mendous sto- time I was under fire in Iraq, espe- nomination. He addressed subse- graphic against only token oppo- other initiatives within Student Stripes. broadcast he leads has r y.” cially if your vehicle is an aircraft quent GOP conventions in 1992, sition in the land commissioner’s Government such as alumni He specu- any credibility?” Williams’ that’s been hit. That’s something 2000 and 2004. race. New Gov. Greg Abbott cap- and student career engagement, lated online story was first that gets seared into your memory In addition to campaigning tured only about a third of the which include networking op- that constant David Zurawik | Balitmore Sun questioned in for all time.” around the country, Bush went Hispanic vote. portunities for students. viewing of posts to the The New York Daily News la- video showing “Nightly News” beled his apology a fake. “So what from Page 1 COLL him inspecting Facebook page. if it was 12 years ago,” wrote TV the damaged helicopter “and the It’s a touchy topic: Members of the editor Don Kaplan. “I remember ter, the court must reach a resolu- during the week of Dia due to carrying out expulsions. fog of memory over 12 years, made military who are wounded or who getting hit in the head with a rock tion to the lawsuit brought against the Student Government gen- “I would have to say that the me conflate the two, and I apolo- come under enemy fire consider by a kid in the third grade.” Katy junior Lawren Kinghorn. eral elections taking place at that majority of the student body gize.” themselves members of a special Williams has an out-sized im- The suit was filed by Woodin- time,” Coll said. “There are usu- doesn’t realize the role that stu- His story had morphed through kind of brotherhood and don’t like age at NBC News: the blue-collar ville, Wash., junior Gannon Mc- ally disputes and appeals coming dent government plays on cam- the years. people who try to intrude, said re- Jersey guy and witty celebrity who Cahill and San Antonio junior from the Electoral Commission.” pus and in their day to day lives Shortly after the incident, Wil- tired U.S. Army Col. Pete Mansoor, “slow jams” the news with The Chase Hardy. The Electoral Commission as students of the university,” Coll liams had described on NBC how a professor of military history at Roots on Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight” A decision must be reached manages and supervises all elec- said. he was traveling in a group of he- Ohio State University. show. He hasn’t had credibility within five class days after the end tions and nominations for the On Wednesday the court’s licopters forced down in the Iraq “It smacks of stolen valor,” problems before and he consistent- of the hearings against Kinghorn. student body. nine members voted to bar the desert. On the ground, he learned Mansoor said — an offense that ly leads in the ratings, making him Student Court deals with cases The court doesn’t have the press, including the Lariat, from the Chinook in front of him “had Williams specifically denied in his an outlier at a network where the involving students and organi- authority to deal with cases in- contacting all members of Stu- almost been blown out of the sky”; online apology. “Today” show and “Meet the Press” zations that do not involve the volving professors, staff or other dent Court with the exception of he showed a photo of the aircraft Rich Krell, who piloted the have slipped from their lofty perch Baylor Honor Code, such as the administrative members. contacting Coll. with a gash from a rocket-pro- helicopter Williams was flying in as rating champions. Interfraternity and Pan-Hellenic Pellegrin said the court has “This was a decision that Dan pelled grenade. that day, told CNN Thursday that It’s up to NBC News President councils. the authority to make recommen- and I came to that the court voted The NBC crew and military of- there were three helicopters in Deborah Turness to decide wheth- “There’s usually a concen- dations to Judicial Affairs. These upon last night,” Coll said. “Pri- ficials accompanying them spent formation, not four. Although the er Williams will be punished in tration of cases, typically two recommendations can include marily just to protect the court three days in the desert, kept helicopter in front of Williams was any way. She has the reputations or three right in a row together conducting investigations and and the justices.” aground by a sandstorm. 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ALBUM OF THE YEAR BEST NEW ARTIST RECORD OF THE YEAR
1. “Morning Phase” by Beck 1. Iggy Azalea 1. “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea, featuring Charli XCX
2. “Beyoncé” by Beyoncé 2. Bastille 2. “Chandelier” by Sia
3. “X” by Ed Sheeran 3. Brandy Clark 3. “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)” Associated Press by Sam Smith 4. “In the Lonely Hour” by Sam Smith 4. Haim 4. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift 5. “Girl” by Pharrell Williams 5. Sam Smith 5. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
BEST ROCK ALBUM BEST RAP PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE YEAR
1. “Ryan Adams” by Ryan Adams 1. “3005” by Childish Gambino 1. “Riser” by Dierks Bentley
2. “Morning Phase” by Beck 2. “0 To 100/ The Catch Up” by Drake 2. “The Outsiders” by Eric Church
3. “Turn Blue” by The Black Keys 3. “Rap God” by Eminem 3. “12 Stories” by Brandy Clark
Tribune New Service 4. “Hypnotic Eye” by Tom Petty 4. “I” by Kendrick Lamar 4. “Platinum” by Miranda Lambert & The Heartbreakers 5. “All I Need Is You” by Lecrae 5. “The Way I’m Livin” by Lee Ann Womack 5. “Songs of Innocence” by U2
2015 Grammy Performances - AC/DC - Hozier - Adam Levine - Ed Sheeran - Beck - Jessie J - Jeff Lynne’s ELO - Sia - Tony Bennett - Tom Jones - Madonna - Sam Smith Tune in to the - Mary J. Blige - Juanes - Paul McCartney - Gwen Stefani Grammys on CBS
- Eric Church - Lady Gaga - Chris Martin - Usher Tribune News Service - Brandy Clark - Miranda Lambert - John Mayer - Kanye West at 7 p.m. Sunday. - Common - Lang Lang - Katy Perry - Pharrell Williams Dozens of artists, including Sam Smith (from top), Sia - Ariana Grande - John Legend - Questlove - Dwight Yoakam and Beyoncé will perform live at the 57th annual Grammy Awards. The program, to be hosted by LL Cool J, is airing - Herbie Hancock - Annie Lennox - Rihanna on CBS at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
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Austin; 12:30 p.m. on same time, another joins the mix with the debut of a new year at Getterman Stadium. No. 10 Baylor softball kicks off Saturday against Texas its 2015 season today at 3 p.m. against Wichita State with a A&M-Corpus Christi and mix of old and new players on the roster. TBA on Saturday/Sunday, Head coach Glenn Moore looks to shake off doubt of his all at Getterman Stadium. team after losing All-American pitcher Whitney Reichen- stein, formerly Whitney Canion. The senior pitcher was A&T hosts opener the leader for last year’s team in the diamond, pitching her Baylor acrobatics and way into Baylor school history in her six years on the roster. But now, it’s time for the Bears to prove they’re not a one- tumbling will host a tri- woman show. meet with Quinnipiac and Baylor has posted unprecedented success with Moore at Concordia University at the helm in 14 years as head coach. He has led the Bears 6 p.m. on Saturday at the to three Women’s College World Series appearances, most recently in 2014. Ferrell Center. “We’re a young team, but we had young experience in the World Series last year that was very successful. That’s Tennis perfect going to be valuable to us this year,” Moore said. Women’s tennis will look After graduating major contributors at pitcher, first base to continue its blistering and catcher, the Bears will have to prove they can maintain Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer 6-0 start at 1 p.m. and 6 the same level of success as during the Canion era. The 2015 Baylor gathers at home plate to celebrate a home run against Oklahoma on April 11, 2014. The Bears will look to qualify for p.m. on Saturday against roster is primarily underclassmen, but for Moore and his their second-straight WCWS appearance in 2015 and third in five seasons. staff, the key is utilizing the senior leadership on this young Maryland and Prairie View team. neling our energy we all had into this season and program.” ing wins over Florida State and Kentucky. A&M. All matches will “We’re going to be one to compete with this season,” Strickland joins Thumann in terms of experience, lead- “I’m a big fan of Heather; she’s a really good pitcher,” be played at the Hawkins junior pitcher Heather Stearns said. “We have some great ership and grit. The shortstop from Princeton led the Bears Moore said. “She’s very mature in her understanding of the Indoor Tennis Center. young girls coming in that are going to immediately have a with 14 home runs in 2014 and was named to the WCWS game and she’s a great competitor. She’s really got it together huge impact, and the senior leadership has been awesome. All-Tournament Team for her strong performance. Strick- out there, not too high or too low, and has the mentality you ROAD GAMES We’re returning eight or nine girls that played in the World land is also the all-time leader in postseason wins heading really want out of a pitcher.” Series, so that’ll help the younger girls come along.” into her fourth year on the roster. While being a senior has As the Bears take the field this afternoon, expect a lot of M Tennis at Tulsa Senior outfielder Kaitlyn Thumann and senior shortstop it perks, it brings a new level of responsibility. new faces. The softball team will feature 10 players making 6 p.m. Friday Jordan Strickland will be crucial parts of the puzzle. Thu- “It does put a little bit of pressure, but it’s a good pres- their debut in a Baylor uniform. Six of the players are from mann led the team last season in hitting (.373) while setting sure,” Strickland said. “My coach has confidence in me, and Central Texas and three are teammates from Crawford. MBB at West Virginia a single-season record of 60 runs, including the winning I know that I have free reins to just do what I do.” After finishing in the top four in the WCWS, Baylor has 11 a.m. Saturday (ESPNU) run against Kentucky in the World Series on May 31. Other standouts returning to plate this season are junior been picked to finish second in the conference. However, Although Thumann said it’s a significant memory, she’s outfielder Linsey Hays and the Bears’ new primary pitcher, the goal is the same. not going to let the strong finish get in the way of focusing Heather Stearns. Hays has experienced several instances of “We are going to worry about Baylor,” Strickland said. WBB at Texas on this season. bad luck while on the team, including earning a medical “We’re really shooting for that Big 12 championship, and I 1 p.m. Sunday (ESPN2) “Right now, we’re just focusing on that first game,” she hardship waiver her freshman year due to a thyroid issue think that it’s a possible goal. We just need to keep building said. “You have to get off that high and start focusing on this and a recurring back problem last season. from where we are, use the momentum in our favor, and season. It’s definitely a different year with different girls. The Stearns replaces Canion on the pitching mound with roll with it.” Track and Field experience, will help propel our team with a lot of our start- key experience in the World Series, including two wins. The The Bears host the 2015 Fairfield Inn & Suites North Texas A&M Invitational ers coming back, but we’re focusing on this year and chan- Plano right-hander posted a 15-4 record last season, includ- Getterman Classic this weekend at Getterman Stadium. Friday/Saturday Big 12 women’s basketball increasing the bar in 2015
By Jeffrey Swindoll made a strong case for being the top wom- “You’ve got to be efficient, you’ve got to Sports Writer en’s college basketball league. be solid, and you’ve got to compete for 40 Starting with the non-conference minutes to escape with wins in this league,” Big 12 has long been a league that sees schedule, the Big 12 is right up there with Oklahoma State coach Jim Littell said. “I the majority of its women’s basketball the best. Unlike Baylor football’s alleged is- think the Big 12 has taken an unfair hit on teams consistently selected for the NCAA sue of weak out-of-conference scheduling, some things. From top-to-bottom I still Tournament. History shows the Big 12 as the Lady Bears, along with seven other Big think it’s an excellent league.” one of the nation’s best, but this season 12 schools, are ranked in the top 46 of the The format of the league allows for may be one of its best to date. NCAA’s strength of schedule. thrilling storylines and matchups. The The Big 12 is the No. 1 Conference in It’s not exclusive to just a few of the Big 12 plays a double round-robin format, the country according to Conference RPI, schools in the Big 12. Every team had a meaning every team plays each other twice done by Collegiate Basketball News. Six of strong pre-conference season. The Big 12 (one home and one away) with no bye the 10 teams are listed in the top 62 teams was the only conference in the country to weeks. There is no hiding and no down- of NCAA RPI. have had every team finish with a winning time. This makes recovery and consistency “This league is just so good,” Texas record before conference play. 2014-15 vital to any type of success in the Big 12. Tech head coach Candi Whittaker. “When marks the eighth-straight season for the Half of this season is over. The final you’re on an 18-game [season] with no bye Big 12 to achieve the previous statistic. stretch is under way. It will be one of the week, it is ruthless. It is constant. We have The Big 12 leads all leagues with its 81.7 closest battles for the title in Big 12 history, to game plan to a T. It’s kind of fun though non-conference win percentage, going 94- foreshadowing a magnificent conference that you can just look across the board and 21 overall and finishing pre-conference tournament in March. The Lady Bears Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor see great games and great teams battling it games on a cumulative 12-0 streak. took home the conference tournament Sophomore post Khadijah Cave boxes out Kansas defenders during Baylor’s 66-58 win out every night.” The Longhorns were involved in one title in an overtime victory over West Vir- over Kansas on Sunday. The Bears sit at 10-0 in the brutal Big 12 conference and No. 3 in The No. 3 Lady Bears are 10-0 in their of the country’s marquee pre-conference women’s basketball’s RPI rankings while playing in the highest-rated conference. ginia last year, but there is no guarantee of conference schedule so far this season. matchups. Texas upset Stanford on its history repeating itself in such a balanced Winning nine straight games is one thing, home floor in that game. In addition, Texas foes that were ranked in the Top 10 at and a five-way tie for sixth, with Kansas league like the Big 12. The conference tour- but doing so in the Big 12 Conference adds played such teams as Washington, UCLA game-time. State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, WVU nament trophy is there for the taking. to the value of the record. and Texas A&M. Parity abounds in the Big 12 this sea- and Kansas. “When we get to the conference tour- Looking at each of the facets that make Baylor also played in one of the pre- son. Teams ranking third through 10th The Big 12 is the only conference in the nament, it might be one of the best con- up a conference, the Big 12 has every in- conference’s top matchups against Ken- in the conference standings have just two country this year in which every team has ference tournaments we’ve ever had,” Iowa gredient to being the best in the country. tucky, ranked No. 13 at the time. The Big games between them. Moreover, there is a at least three wins, a winning record and State Bill Fennelly said. “That’s exciting for This season especially, Big 12 schools have 12 earned four wins over non-conference tie for third, between Iowa State and TCU, double-digit wins on the season. the fans and exciting for the league.”