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KALYN STORY days. The first robbery occurred on campus in victim’s car and blocked it from leaving. The police on [Tuesday’s] incident that occurred off Staff Writer parking lot 51 around 11 p.m. on Saturday. passenger in the suspect’s vehicle walked up campus,” Fogleman said. “The victim told police he was robbed by a to the victim’s car, opened the car door and Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, a victim called Baylor police have increased patrols and male who displayed a handgun,” an alert sent to demanded money. the Baylor Police Department to report a staffing since a robbery was reported on students and staff via email on Sunday morning The email described the suspect as a black robbery that occurred off-campus in the 1700 campus Saturday night, according to Lori reported. male, 30-35 years old, 6’1” and wearing all- block of S. Fifth Street, near 7th and James Fogleman, vice president for Baylor media The email also stated that the victim had black clothing, including a black hoodie. Baptist Church. communications . entered his vehicle and was starting to back “Baylor police are actively investigating Baylor sent an email alert Tuesday night Baylor has alerted students to two robberies out of the parking space when a black “sports the robbery that occurred on Saturday night, reported on or near campus in the past several car” with tinted windows pulled in behind the and they also are working diligently with Waco ROBBERIES >> Page A7

Board affirms confidence in Pepper Hamilton recommendations

KALYN STORY Bears for Leadership Staff Writer Reform is a nonprofit group made up of various members Following some skepticism of the Baylor community regarding the thoroughness who “seek transparency, of the Pepper Hamilton accountability and reform investigation coming from from Baylor leaders to restore a wide range of sources, integrity and ensure a brighter specifically the Bears for future,” according to the Leadership Reform group, the “About” section of the group’s Baylor Board of Regents met Facebook page. in early December and voted “It is disappointing against hiring another firm but not surprising that the to review the investigation, regents have announced which was conducted in Photo courtesy of Trent Bradley their full confidence in the regards to the sexual assault Pepper Hamilton report FRATERNITY Members of Baylor Phi Kappa raise money for their philanthropy iloveorphans at the Foam Sweet Foam event scandal in May 2016. without releasing the full on Aug. 27, 2016 at the Minglewood Bowl. In October, the regents report to the public,” said appointed a special committee Bears for Leadership Reform to review the methodology, spokeswoman Julie Hillrichs. scope of work and findings “Bears for Leadership Greek recruitment resumes of the Pepper Hamilton Reform will continue to call investigation, according to for additional transparency, a press release posted on accountability and reform Baylor’s “The Facts” page. from the Board of Regents. Students rush to receive bids in early January “Our review found We do not believe they have no reasonable grounds to reached that yet.” question Pepper Hamilton’s After receiving the RYLEE SEAVERS After receiving a bid, students with similar interests, according to the investigation or the board’s committee’s review and Staff Writer then become pledges, or members of Greek Life website. decisions that were made analysis, Baylor’s “The a fraternity or sorority that have not New Orleans freshman Leigh in reliance on their report Facts” page reported that been initiated, according to the Baylor Hickham pledged Delta Delta Delta Baylor students participated in to us. Our conclusion was the board found no facts to glossary of Greek terms, and participate and said she was encouraged by the formal recruitment for participation in that the law firm had been support concerns raised and in activities until they are members. kindness of its members. Greek life in January. Sororities across complete, fair and accurate,” concluded that the Pepper Pledge activities usually last for five “They were all so sweet and had campus gave bids to potential pledges said Jerry Clements, regent Hamilton investigation was weeks, according to the Greek life a lot of the same morals that I [do],” on Sunday, while Baylor fraternities and member of the special “comprehensive, unbiased website. Hickham said. “They really, genuinely will hold recruitment events from Jan. committee, in a press release and professional.” According “I would pledge again,” said cared about me.” 9 until Jan. 24. on “The Facts” page. “If to “the Facts” page, the Board Grapevine junior Trent Bradley, head For Baylor sororities, recruitment During the formal recruitment anything, our second look at voted unanimously against recruitment chair for Phi Kappa Chi is a mutual process. Potential members process, students participate in events the law firm’s investigation engaging another firm to “Joining [Phi Kappa Chi], I gained a select the events they would like to from each fraternity or sorority in hopes only strengthened the Board’s review the investigation. hundred brothers that I can go to with attend and sororities extend invitations of receiving a bid, which is an invitation conclusion that Pepper “We aspire to place Baylor anything.” to the women they choose, according to to join a Greek organization at the end Hamilton did a thorough and at the pinnacle of Title IX of the pledge process, according to the Greek organizations give students professional job in fulfilling its the opportunity to meet diverse people Baylor glossary of Greek terms. GREEK >> Page A7 agreed-upon scope of work.” TITLE IX>> Page A7

Ferrell Center >>WHAT’S INSIDE now open for opinion From the Editor’s desk: We’re turning a fresh page free parking at the Lariat. See what’s new. pg. A2 KALYN STORY Staff Writer arts & life Baylor Parking Services opened the Ferrell “The Life Group,” a book Center Lot to all students with or without a parking by English professor Dr. permit this semester. In the fall semester, about 200 Maura Jortner, debuted students purchased Ferrell Center Parking Passes on Monday. pg. B1 for $50, said Matt Penney, director of parking and transportation services. Penney said he hopes students will take advantage Liesje Powers | Photo Editor sports of the 23,000 parking spaces in the Ferrell Lot. PARKING Students are now able to park at the Ferrell Center for no charge, and can take an “By opening the Ferrell Center Lot, our goal is to express bus to camps that stops at Baylor Sciences Building, Foster Campus for Business and make parking for students less of a hassle,” Penney Innovation and Glennis McCrary Music Building. There are 23,000 available parking spaces. said. “Even if a student goes to campus, is having trouble finding parking, they can just come back to the Ferrell Center and park immediately.” Penney said Parking Services is looking for After 5 p.m., students without a permit may park An express bus service runs from the Ferrell feedback from students on where they would like on campus in any non-reserved parking spaces for Center Lot to campus. It runs every 10 minutes and Incoming Coach Matt the bus to stop and how often they would like the students, faculty/staff and visitors, according to the stops at Baylor Sciences Building, Foster Campus Rhule shares his vision for bus to run. He said Parking Services is considering Baylor Parking Services website. for Business and Innovation and Glennis McCrary the 2017 football season. doing a trial run on an eight minute schedule to Music Building. The bus runs from 7:25 a.m. to 5 pg. B3 speed up the bus route. p.m. FERRELL >> Page A7

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EDITORIAL In 2017, go forth and conquer

New year, new me — That’s what we always say, isn’t it? When that Times Square ball drops each year, we all expect that suddenly our lives are magically going to change – that we’ll lose the weight, meet the Dean’s List requirements or get that job promotion we’ve been dreaming of. Whatever your goal for the next year is, the beginning of a new year seems likes the perfect time to start. However, as soon as the first month goes by, we begin to lose sight of our goals ,and all of a sudden we’re right back where we started. New Year’s Eve is a good time to look at the goals we want to set, but it definitely takes more than just a single day to actually commit to your dreams and put them into action. Here’s a few tips on how to make sure you’re making the most of your New Year’s resolutions all year ’round. Identify your goals: One of the many reasons New Year’s resolutions may fail is because the person is not quite clear on what he or she wants to achieve. Be specific, and try and map out how you are going to achieve those goals. For instance, say I want to lose weight. Instead of leaving it hypothetical, I could go into detail – map out exactly how much weight I want to lose, how I plan to achieve that goal and what I will need to complete it. Making a list or a goal sheet is a great way to take a more concrete look at your New Year’s dreams. Set achievable goals: Accomplishing great tasks takes time and commitment, which is why it’s important to only set goals that you will actually be able to achieve. Going from getting B’s and C’s to getting straight A’s in just one semester is not impossible, but it is very difficult without completely changing your study habits and losing your social life. A more achievable goal would be to get all B’s this semester, or to find the class you consistently struggle in and improve that grade. Biting off more than you can chew is one of the many reasons New Year’s resolutions go downhill quickly. Don’t lose sight of your goals: That first week of January starts off great, but by the third week you’ve all but forgotten about your life-changing fervor, right? This is the biggest reason people Joshua Kim | Cartoonist struggle to make it through the New Year with their resolutions. Finding an accountability buddy or writing reminders for your heart, your body or your bank account is the biggest step in It’s a new year and a new battle, but don’t make it a competition yourself can combat this slump, but in the end, it really is up to your personal battle to greatness. between you and your 2016 self; take it one day at a time, and you whether or not the changes you want to make happen. Forget what has happened last year — not making the 'A' in acknowledge what you’ve done each day that makes you better Going into the New Year with a clean heart and mind and that class, getting dumped right before formal. Whatever is still than the day before. 2017 can be everybody’s year, so go forth letting go of whatever happened in the year before that broke weighing on you from 2016 needs to be erased. and conquer.

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For the fourth year in a row, Baylor set a record for undergraduate placement rates, the percentage of students who either have a job or are enrolled in a graduate school program Photo courtesy Melissa Green within 90days of undergraduate graduation. COOKIE SALES Proud Girl Scout Jaylynn Merell poses in her throne of Thin Mints sporting her “Come to the Dark Side” “The Office of Career and Professional Development has cookie T-shirt urging us all to hunt down Girl Scout sale locations. gone to great lengths to make students aware of the office, its location and its services,” Marjorie Ellis, executive director of the Office of Career and Professional Development, wrote in an email to the Lariat. “The Office of Career and Professional Development also helps students locate internships including Girl Scouts take over Waco on and off campus, credit and non-credit, as well as intern preparation such as resume writing workshops and job interview coaching.” Central Texas scouts prepare for cookie sales Almost nine out of 10 Baylor graduates are either finding a job or finding a graduate program within the 90 day period after graduation, which is more than ever before, according to RYLEE SEAVERS “Centennial deLite is the name they funded by last year’s cookie sales. BaylorProud. The rate in 2016 was 86.5 percent of graduates, Staff Writer came up with. They also [came] up with “They use that money to help them which is a nearly 20 point increase from the rate four years ago, the recipe: how much caramel, how throughout the year for travel, to get Girl Scout cookie season is fast when the Pro Futuris vision launched. This vision was formed much chocolate, how much coconut,” to camp in the summer… They have approaching in Central Texas. Cookies when university leaders set a goal of raising the placement rate said Cody Fergusson, chief coffee officer a wide variety of things they can do,” will be on sale throughout Waco from to 90 percent. BaylorProud said that the university is on track at Dichotomy. Green said. Wednesday to Feb. 26. to reach this goal. The program to work with local Girl Some of the revenue from cookie Cookies can be found at Dichotomy “The Office of Institutional Research and Testing conducts Scouts was started last year, Fergusson sales helps Girl Scouts pay registration Coffee and Spirits, CVS pharmacy on a senior survey every semester at least two weeks prior to said. Girl Scouts visit Apex Coffee, fees and purchase new uniforms, Green Fifth Street and at all local Walmart graduation and then again as a 90-day followup in order to Dichotomy’s sister company, and learn said. Aside from funding programs, stores. For additional locations around capture this information,” Ellis wrote in the e-mail. about coffee roasting and distribution. cookie sales are also meant to cultivate Waco, the “Girl Scout Cookie Finder” Ellis said a successful placement is a student who has either The Centennial deLite is named to a business-like attitude in young girls. app is available for Android and Apple. accepted a position, is remaining in a currently held position, commemorate the 100th year of Girl “It’s to develop leadership skills,” Dichotomy will also feature a is considering offers, owns his or her own business, entered Scout cookie sales. Klesse said. limited edition espresso drink, flavored the military or was accepted to a graduate school. This data is Revenue from the sale of the cookies Girl Scouts set their own goals, after Caramel deLites (Samoas), called important for students to pay attention to because it serves as a will also benefit programs for local Girl budget their own money and make the Centennial Delight. Local Girl reference point to evaluate whether their job offer is competitive Scouts, according to the Girl Scouts of decisions for their troop. Scouts have worked with Dichotomy with other Baylor students who have accepted jobs recently. Central Texas website. Programs range “They learn things that are going to to create the Centennial deLite, said “The Baylor Career and Professional Development Center from outdoor adventures to college help them throughout their life,” Green Melissa Green, program and team first helped me prepare for finding a job when I asked for planning to healthy eating, Green said. said. mentor specialist for the Waco area. The consultation on choosing a major,” said Anastasia Jaska, a Troop 7064 of Robinson will take Cookies are priced at $4 per box. beverage will be available for purchase 2016 Baylor alumna from Waco. “The Career Fairs gave me a trip to Colorado that will include Gluten-free cookies, called Trios, are during cookie season, and a portion of the opportunity to land interviews and job offers with leading hiking, camping and whitewater rafting, also available and are priced at $5 per the proceeds will benefit local Girl Scout companies. I ended up signing a job contract before graduation.” said Betsy Klesse, the membership box. troops. Ellis said the Office of Career and Professional Development development executive. The trip will be provides opportunities for students to gain the necessary skills to effectively market their academic success. Some of the developmental opportunities provided include as many as five career fairs, the online career database HireABear, approximately 140 presentations to classes and students groups and career advisers conducting over 1,900 individual appointments and at least three career development classes, Ellis said. “If students fully invest in their future by not only doing well in their coursework but taking advantage of the services provided by the Office of Career and Professional Development, they stand a greater chance of being successful after graduation,” Ellis wrote in the e-mail. Ellis said Baylor has made a decision to place a greater emphasis on career preparation for students as part of an effort to ensure that Baylor provided the best return on investment for students. This investment includes increasing the number of staff, adding resources to provide programs that encourage students. As of this spring, the Career and Professional Development center will occupy the entire west wing of the first floor of Sid Richardson Building in order to promote a better student experience. The center was asked this year to lead student employment and create a developmental opportunity for students through the Federal Work Studies program and other student employment jobs on campus and in the community, Ellis said. In addition, Ellis said the the center plans to work directly with students to locate meaningful student employment experiences and to transfer those skills to a resume this summer. BaylorProud said that with additional funds dedicated by Baylor to increase staff and resources in the Career and Professional Development center, students should be more encouraged to think about what steps they need to take in order to find a job after graduation through their work in and out of the classroom. “The transition from college to the real world was a huge learning curve, but the Baylor Business School prepared me for the everyday problems I have to solve in my job,” Jaska said. Ellis said that students should be sure to visit the Career and Professional Development website, connect on social media and stop by the office in the west wing of Paul L. Foster Success Center on the first floor in order to take advantage of the opportunities offered. Friday, January 13, 2017 Friday, January 13, 2017 A4 The Baylor Lariat The Baylor Lariat A5

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Jimmy Dorell, executive director of Mission Waco and Lecturer at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, discusses how combining ministry in teaching benefits students.

How do you feel about your ministry being referred to as the “Silos of Nonprofit Ministry in Waco”? We are, after 24 years, a large, comprehensive ministry with 70 staff, and in that sense it is probably unique in terms of the scope. Janet and I moved into the neighborhood 40 years ago and never intended on it being more than just Penelope Shirey | Lariat Photographer Janet and I and a helper or two. So, what’s happened is a WELLNESS Baylor students and faculty take advantage of the recreational treadmills throughout the week as the Baylor Wellness surprise to us just like it is to others. The way it’s grown Department prepares to offer a free week-long trial of Group X programs. has not been by any five-year plan or any big desire to be an empire. Our methodology is bottom-up. As a part of Christian community development, we meet the needs of the people, and as we would hang out with them, they Free Baylor FitWell Expo to would say, “Boy, my husband needs a job.” So we’d create a job-training program. Or “My uncle’s on crack and he can’t find a place to go to,” so we’d create an alcohol and drug promote fitness, nutrition rehab. We’ve got 15 programs that all have grown out of our relationships with the poor and the marginalized. 70 percent of what happens here is funded by individuals who believe in us. Living modestly is a part of who we are. GENESIS LARIN goal is deliver a product that is all about engaged in physical activities is going to Assistant News Editor variety, efficiency and fun. The goal of F45 help [students’] stress management.” What brought you into teaching? is to make a difference for the students, The wellness department will also host It’s kind of a back door because part of ministry if you do Baylor will host a FitWell Expo from faculty and staff for Baylor University.” a FitWell Expo Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the it right is discipleship and training. Teaching informally has Jan. 17 to 22 along with a free week- The program will be available to Group Foster Campus Center for Business and been a part of what we’ve done. When I went back and got long trial for of all Group X programs to X and OsoFit members. Students will also Innovation, where students and faculty two or three other degrees, because of what’s called a terminal promote fitness and nutritious living. have the opportunity to take advantage of can learn about eating nutritiously and degree, I was able to teach at a seminary level. I didn’t wake “We want every student on campus to the new program with a free trial set to learn tips to create a workout program up and say, “That’s what I want to be.” It’s just that the niche have the ability to try out our program for begin in the following weeks. Davis said catered to achieving personal goals. of what we’re about is unique and seminaries wanted that, free,” said Van Davis, assistant director Baylor is one of the first schools in the “This is a great time for people to and I love the balance of academia and practitioner. I love of wellness. “This will give a preview for U.S. to offer F45. learn how to become more fit and how being able to go into the classroom and draw students into those that are not quite sure what yoga “We are at the forefront of F45,” Davis to eat healthy,” Davis said. “[The FitWell the community where we are because this is where they get is about, what pilates, Zumba, hip-hop, said. “F45 is going to be a fun, social Expo] is free for everyone and lunch will it. I love watching students come alive and get it. Bear-Cycle ... Come and try [the Group environment where they’re coming in be included. No matter what you know, it X programs] for a week and see what it and they’re going to build a community never hurts to know more.” How does bringing real-life issues into the classroom will do for you academically, socially and within that space and that workout.” Davis also said she is looking forward impact students? emotionally.” In addition to offering F45, Group to the WOW, or Women on Weights, We are strong proponents of Group X offers over 40 programs X will also add new classes such as hip- session that is included in the expo. experiential education, which ranging from yoga to mixed martial arts. hop and boot camp. Along with the new Students can RSVP for the FITWell is when you put experience and Davis wrote in an e-mail to the Lariat that classes added this semester, there will be Expo by e-mailing Van Davis. Those who cognitive together. We created the the Group X program and fee will now more time slots for popular classes such register by Jan. 25 will be entered to win poverty simulation about 30 years include access to F45 Workout. as mixed martial arts as well as more a free one-hour massage. In addition, ago, before Mission Waco was F45 is a program that provides classes offered at night in order to provide students who register for the Group X officially Mission Waco, and I’ve high-intensity workouts. Ryan Mueller, more flexibility for those interested in program by Sunday will receive a $10 had 24,000 people go through that. operations director of collegiate participating in Group X classes. discount. It’s this incredible weekend. So we network, said the University of Southern Davis said it is important to For more information about Group X watched it become so transformative. California, Washington State University incorporate physical activity into one’s classes and future events, visit the Baylor I know when you do the research and the University of California at Irvine lifestyle. Wellness Department website: about how people learn and how offer a F45 program to students. Dorell “Studies have shown a correlation http://www.baylor.edu/wellness/ behaviors change, very rarely does “F45 is a 45-minute that is different between being physically active and high a sermon change a person and every single day, “ Mueller said. “Our academic success,” Davis said. “Being very rarely does a classroom lecture change a person, but when you combine the two together, it changes. To me, it’s the way Jesus taught. Here you are out there with an inner circle, and you feed the masses, then you turn and talk to the inner circle. It’s this didactic, interconnected way of looking Spiritual Life department at learning, but we-in this institutional world that-we live in we teach in a stoic, cold classroom. So the world is our laboratory – we think it’s our best educational method. So the thing that made teaching fun for me is to be able to do it activities promote reflection in this engaging way. We teach as we go. It’s very meaningful and transformative in my mind.

How did you and your wife decide to go into teaching MEGAN RULE retreat at Balcones Springs in Austin. of Spiritual Life, said there are many ministry? Staff Writer Serving as a more low maintenance other events besides the two retreats for We went into ministry for the poor and the marginalized. option, this year’s retreat will take place students to get involved in. There are That’s our calling. But because of who we are in connection The Baylor Spiritual Life Formation April 1 and 2 at the Eastland Lakes cross cultural dinners every Tuesday to the Baylor campus in particular, we already had students department is putting on a series of Challenge Course. night in the Bobo Spiritual Life Center around. We’d have 40 college students in our house on events over the course of the spring At the retreat, different spiritual that partner with multicultural affairs Sunday nights. So, early on the goal wasn’t to invade them in semester, including a mission trip to practices will take place, including larger and the Center for Global Engagement the academic world, it was just to be the college group leader. Ireland, meetings and workshops and group practices and giving students to talk about religious literacy by using Being drawn into and privileged to teach in a classroom two retreats – one over spring break and opportunities to spread out on their own storytelling. setting was an add-on. It wasn’t what we intended to do but one in early April. and think, “What does it look like for me BU Better Together is an interfaith it’s been a great thing. to do something of that nature?” Baker group that has recently grown rapidly, said. focusing currently on helping the refugee ONLINE EXTRAS “This is a great opportunity “It’s really just building some crisis. Ritter said the Youth Ministry for students still passionate community, but also giving students the Teams are groups of students that have a Read the rest of the interview online at: about youth ministry and are opportunity to kind of reflect on their passion for youth ministry. This program baylorlariat.com life and see, ‘What is my purpose, what is gives a variety of training by putting now in college,” my meaning in this and where do I want students on a team where each person has to be at and am I doing things that are a role. The mission trip to Ireland is a part Joshua Ritter | Assistant Director helping me get there?’” Baker said. of the Formation department, specifically for the Department of Formation The Spring Break Retreat to go to with the Youth Ministry Teams. More Big Bend National Park will take place information can be found online. from the Friday before spring break “This is a great opportunity for and to the Tuesday afternoon of spring students still passionate about youth “The goal of the retreat itself is break. Students will stay in a small town ministry and who are now in college,” the same of providing students with near Big Bend and do activities such as Ritter said. “Cross cultural is great for an opportunity to reflect and kind of hiking and reflections. This retreat will students who are very interested in rest a little bit from the semester and also feature an opportunity to explore cultures and other people’s stories and kind of begin thinking, ‘What are my Marfa and stargaze at the McDonald different backgrounds.” summer plans and how will that affect Observatory operated by The University Ritter said Enneagram workshops the decisions I make and how is that of Texas. Baker said this provides the are similar to the Myers-Briggs Type influencing what I’m doing right now?” chance for students to see the vastness of Indicator in that it can help render a Billy Baker, graduate apprentice for what God has given them, and talk and better understanding of a particular spiritual formation retreats and training, reflect on that. According to Baker, this is personality. However, according to said. “It’s a way to think, ‘Let’s reflect on another restful and reflective opportunity, the Baylor Spiritual Life website, the this past fall and almost entire spring although it is a shorter retreat. Enneagram is a personality-type system semester. What have I done, how is this “I think Baylor does a really good job that can be used as a tool for spiritual influencing me, how is this shaping me promoting reflection for students, but at discernment and growth. There are and what does my faith look like,’ and the same time it doesn’t teach students nine personality types according to the providing them with practices to begin how to do that really well,” Baker said. test. Ritter said this tool can promote a reflecting and thinking on those things.” “The reason this continues to carry on is deeper understanding of how a student Kristen Richardson, director for because we are intentionally teaching and interacts with the community and world, formation and associate chaplain, listed providing the opportunity for students to as well as how a student interacts with the first-and-second year student retreat, reflect and to grow with one another, to God. The workshop gives information spring break trip, Youth Ministry Team be transformed and to find a formative about Enneagram and tells students their events, Enneagram workshops and a experience during their time at Baylor personality type. mission trip to Ireland as highlights for while thinking about the spiritual under Any questions about the retreats can the spring semester. faith.” be sent via email to Baker, or students Last year, the first and second year Joshua Ritter, assistant director for the can visit the Bobo Spiritual Life Center student retreat was hosted as a winter department of formation in the Office to inquire about events mentioned above. Friday, January 13, 2017 The Baylor Lariat News A7

TITLE IX from Page A1 GREEK from Page A1 programs in American higher education, Former Baylor head football coach Art the Baylor Greek life website. Bids are also Bradley said. “[Pledges] will do things that making our policies and conduct in this key Briles sued regents J. Cary Gray and David given on a mutual basis. make them closer as a pledge class and help area a model for how to create a culture on Harper, chairman Ronald Murff and Baylor Baylor requires a minimum GPA of them grow closer to Christ.” campus that is characterized by dignity and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating 2.67 and at least 12 semester hours to be Respect, integrity, humility, excellence respect for others,” Baylor interim President Officer Reagan Ramsower for libel and slander, considered for membership in a Panhellenic and commitment to Christ are Phi Kappa David Garland said in a statement released in accusing them of falsely stating he knew of organization, although some chapters may Chi’s five core values, expected in all October. reported assaults and alleged gang rapes by have different requirements, according to the potential members, Bradley said. The Pepper Hamilton law firm conducted players and didn’t report them, the Associated Baylor Greek life website. Bradley said that Phi Kappa Chi a nine-month investigation into Baylor’s Press reported in early December. Baylor Interfraternity Council and is expecting 80 potential members to previous handling of sexual assault cases and “I’d like to hear these regents and Mr. campus fraternity recruitment events are participate in formal recruitment, which is found that Baylor failed to implement Title Ramsower tell their story under oath in broad currently underway. an increase from previous years. IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 daylight and open court,” the Associated Press “It’s definitely worth the time “We are looking for strong Christian guys (Title IX) and the Violence Against Women quoted Briles’ attorney Ernest Cannon saying. commitment and financial investment,” who live out their faith,” Bradley said. Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA). The Wall Street Journal quoted regents Pepper Hamilton provided Baylor with 105 in October, disclosing that 17 women had recommendations to improve their handling of reported domestic violence or sexual assaults sexual assault cases. that involved 19 football players since 2011, “Significant progress continues on the including four gang rapes. implementation of all 105 recommendations,” In the lawsuit, Briles argues that releasing said Lori Fogleman, vice president for Baylor those figures was intended to falsely portray media communications “ Seventy-five of the him as hiding knowledge of alleged attacks. recommendations have been fully integrated Allegations that he knew about and failed into university operations. We are working to report the alleged attacks are “false” and diligently to complete the remaining 30 and to created to “expose Coach Briles to public operationalize those improvements.” hatred, contempt, ridicule and cause him financial injury,” the lawsuit claims. When the regents met in December, they also received an update on the ongoing “If anything, our investigation from the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) into second look at the law Baylor’s previous handling of sexual assault cases following a complaint filed in October firm’s investigation by Baylor’s former Title IX Coordinator Patty only strengthened the Crawford. Crawford resigned in October and was replaced by Kristian Tucker. Board’s conclusion...” Fogleman said the university is cooperating fully with the OCR investigation. “We embrace and support OCR’s goal to Jerry Clements | Regent maintain a campus free from sex- and gender- based harassment and violence,” Garland said in a statement released in October. “Our commitment to protect and support our students, faculty and staff is resolute.” Dayday Williams | Lariat Photographer RECRUITS Logan Jepson, member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, gives a few potential fraternity ROBBERIES from Page A1 members information about recruitment at the Fraternity Showcase on Wednesday in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Union Building. informing students of the incident. The email said the victim reported walking north FERRELL from Page A1 on S. Fifth Street, when a Yazoo City, Miss., sophomore Ariel three vouchers to park in faculty and staff black “sports car” with tinted White bought a Ferrell Center parking pass spaces on campus. Students who purchased windows stopped in the street last semester and said it has been convenient the pass last semester and still have vouchers adjacent to the victim. The and efficient. may use them this semester, Penney said. passenger in the suspect’s “There really isn’t much they could do “I wish I could get half of my money vehicle walked up to the to make me pay to park on campus again,” back since I paid for a pass for the year but victim and demanded money. White said. “The bus runs often and takes me apparently only needed it for a semester The email described the right where I need to go most of the time. I because it’s free for everyone now,” White suspect as a black male, 6’2” definitely don’t miss driving around campus said. “But it’ll be nice to not have to pay for and wearing a heavy black for several minutes looking for parking.” a pass next year.” jacket with a black beanie. Students who paid for the Ferrell Center Because this robbery was parking pass last semester were also given reported to have happened off-campus, it is being handled by the Waco Police Department. Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton, spokesman for the Waco Police Department, said Thursday afternoon that no arrests have been made. “We are cooperating and working together with the Baylor Police Department to see if in fact the two robberies are related,” Swanton said. Liesje Powers | Photo Editor “Considering the proximity CALL BOXES Students are encouraged by Baylor Police to travel in groups and to utilize the 80 emergency call boxes and similar nature and and 120 emergency telephones located all over campus. description of the suspect and incidents, there is a significant possibility that they are Baylor police always respond related, but we won’t know to call the Baylor Police to those calls,” Fogleman said. until we make an arrest.” Department at 254-710- She also asked students to Fogleman stressed the 2222, and they will provide a make sure they are aware of importance of downloading security escort on campus.” the physical location of the the Rave Guardian app, which She also highlighted Baylor Police Department, will allow students to quickly Baylor’s 80 emergency call which is on the first floor of contact university police boxes located across the the Speight Parking Garage. by phone call or text in an campus and more than 120 “Most importantly, if emergency. emergency telephones, which any student, faculty or staff “We continue to encourage are located in all building member sees suspicious students to not travel alone, elevators. activity, no matter how if that’s possible, that there is “These phones are innocuous it may seem, it is safety in numbers,” Fogleman provided as an immediate wise to trust your instincts said. “If students, faculty or means of communication to and a good idea to contact our staff are alone on campus at the Baylor police dispatcher police department at 254-710- night, we encourage them during an emergency, and 2222,” Fogleman said. Friday, January 13, 2017 The Baylor Lariat A8 News

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Professor debuts teen This week novel based in Waco in Waco: Maura Jortner answers some questions regarding her new >> Today 12 p.m. — Annual Wreath Laying book, ‘The Life Group’ Ceremony. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, 300 BAILEY BRAMMER find at this local church, the place Page One Editor where Leah was last seen. She goes MLK Blvd. to the church and meets this really When some people think of respectable guy that she’s seen 4-6 p.m. — PDP - Marketing student life groups, they think of around town through the pastor. and Professional Selling Career big, rowdy He offers to help her Fair. Paul Foster Campus for events and look for her sister, and evenings full they go together and Business and Innovation - of worship look all around town. Foster 250. and games It’s set here in Waco, and laughter. so local readers will 7 p.m. —. Dale Watson and Jim However, in recognize “Common Heath (of Rev. Horton Heat) Dr. Maura Grounds” and “Manny’s Waco Hippodrome Theatre. Jortner’s new on the River.” novel, “The What inspired you to Life Group,” write “The Life Group”? >> Saturday suspense, There were two mystery and a events that really missing sister inspired this book. 7 p.m. — Austin Allsup with fill the pages One of my students Michael McClure, Holly Tucker instead. Q &A in class mentioned and John Dempsey. Waco This is Jortner’s being a part of a life Hippodrome Theatre. first published group ... Just in class, novel, which debuted on Monday in conversation. It was a totally and has since received an overall innocuous comment, and it was >> Monday rating of 4.8 stars on Goodreads. very innocent. He hadn’t done his Jortner has been a member of homework because his life group the English department at Baylor had needed him, and I thought, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — since 2008 and set her YA crime “That’s really kind of strange that Mission Waco MLK Day Program thriller in Waco at a college entitled this group of people could alter his & Day of Service. Jubilee “Brazos University.” life.” Another thing that happened, Theater, 1319 N. 15th St. What is your novel about? which was a little bit darker, I had Associated Press There’s a high school student a colleague of mine in the past named Rachel who is looking for that went missing. She kind of just PUBLISHED Dr. Maura Jortner’s first novel is a teen thriller based in her sister, Leah. Her sister has been vanished, and she was gone less Waco. It explores the story of a girl searching for her missing sister and the adventures she comes upon along the way. missing for 13 days. She’s kind of than a week, but it really affected going crazy, and her parents at me. It was a scary event that turned out ok, but those two events came home are really losing it ... They your novel? quickly ... Once the story was in my together and inspired me to write don’t know what to do or how to I believe I began work on it head, I kind of just sat down and “The Life Group.” find her sister. Rachel is pretty sure 2015, but it has been a couple of When did you begin writing that there’s some kind of clue to years. I wrote the first draft pretty BOOK >> Page B2 New music brewing at Common Grounds

KAITLYN DEHAVEN Thomas realized thatthat his peers, whether at Jack Thweatt is currently A&L Editor sometimes the most strenuous Baylor of just part of the Waco continuing to grow his artistry times in his life and the lives of community have aided him after releasing his first album in Up-and-coming music others, the ones filled with pain in the personal growth he’s September of 2016. artists Ryan Thomas, Thomas and discomfort, lead him to experienced. Thweatt began his music Csorba and Jack Thweatt will inspiration in his music. career young by playing in the be performing at Common “The discomfort leads church. As he progressed into Grounds during the month of me to want to find comfort,” his high school years he began January. Each of these artists Thomas said. “The pain leads “Your product to write songs and finally began have a distinct music style, me to want to find hope to explore the potential his love and these concerts are giving within it.” is directly for music could have for him in them a chance to perform for Thomas hopes that his college by singing at open mics a wide range of people, Baylor performance later on this influenced by in cafes. Courtesy of Ryan Thomas students, and Waco locals. The month will be filled with what you’re Even after college, Thweatt HIP-HOP/RAP/SLAM POETRY Artist Ryan Thomas will be doors to each show will open authenticity, hope, and a continued to expand his singing at Common Grounds on Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m., and the shows will chance for people to hear horizons by playing with begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets range taking in.” multiple genres of music. different bands and different from $5-$12 depending on the Thomas Csorba writers, including the Jeff artist. January 21st at 8:00 p.m. Thomas Csorba | Johnson Band. Ryan Thomas Folk/American artist Singer/Songwriter “The more you work with January 20th at 8:00 p.m. Thomas Csorba is currently creative people, the more it Hip-hop/rap/slam poetry attending Baylor University enhances your ability to write,” artist Ryan Thomas is currently and pursuing an English Thweatt said. in the process of moving back degree while also working on Thweatt also shared his to Waco from Austin, where he his growing music career. “I’ve met a lot of folks who belief in the importance of has recently aided in the start- Csorba started writing have pushed me and challenged live music, especially in a up of Antioch Community songs when he was 15 years old, me in ways I hadn’t expected,” streaming-based world where Courtesy of Thomas Csorba Church. inspired by the stories he read Csorba said. consumers no longer have to Throughout Thomas’ career, FOLK/AMERICANA Artist Thomas Csorba will be in literature and the music his Csorba shared that he hopes buy albums or songs in order to showcasing his music at Common Grounds on Jan. 21 he has performed in many parents played for him. for each show he performs to be obtain the music they want. diverse places overseas such as “You can only create good an authentic experience that the “If we lose the live aspect Russia, Mongolia and Greece. things if you put good things audience can take something of music, we lose the heart Thomas stayed in Greece for in,” Csorba said. “Your product away from. of music,” Thweatt said. “It about three months, and while is directly influenced by what When people come to see a becomes just trying to create he was there, his mindset you’re taking in.” performance by Csorba, “You’ll songs that are going to get to toward life and music was Moving to Waco last year see a young man on stage, the top of a Spotify playlist altered. has been one of the most bleeding publicly, and I think rather than songs that are really “The stories that you hear prominent impacts on Csorba’s that’s something people can going to connect with people.” on the navy bases really make music. He shared that being relate to and where people can Thomas shared that you grateful for what we have independent and figuring out feel something,” Csorba said. “I audience members in late here,” Thomas said. “People are how to balance music and think I can offer that, whether January can expect a fun show dying or losing their families to homework has helped him it’s sadness, laughter or joy.” with catchy music, an upbeat get where they are. It was very grow into the singer/songwriter Jack Thweatt vibe and relatable lyrics. Courtesy of Jack Thweatt perspective shifting.” he is today. January 26th, 8:00 p.m. INDIE/POP Artist Jack Thweatt has just released his first Through this experience, In addition, Csorba shared Indie/Pop music artist album in September and will be perfoming at Common Grounds on Jan. 26 Friday, January 13, 2017 The Baylor Lariat B2 A&L Baylor students make it big with Miss Texas Pageant serves as philanthropy opportunity for young women

GAVIN PUGH from working with the federal said. “I’ve really enjoyed Editor-in-Chief government to being in the being able to go in and talk culinary industry. But although with students about character the Miss Texas pageant education and perseverance Certain public individuals originally started as an outlet for and basic character traits and have caused pageants to go viral Bebo to expand her community demonstrating this through within the last decade. service, it became an avenue for my baton twirling skills and There was Honey Boo Boo Bebo to pursue her goals. through my platform, which and her one-liners from the has really hit home for them.” TLC show “Toddlers in Tiaras.” Both Bebo and Carothers There is president-elect Donald twirled for their talent portion, Trump and his former affiliation “... we’re not just which is relatively common in with the Miss Universe pageant. Miss America pageants. And let’s not forget Miss South winning money “There is a twirling Carolina’s infamous gaffe in the organization that has a lot of Photo courtesy of Jim Hanson 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant. or a modeling the same characteristics that the CROWNING Adaline Bebo (left) leads a Sic ‘Em at her crowning as Miss Fort worth with While a few of these figures contract. Miss Texas organization has,” Caroline Carothers (right), who won Miss Texas in July. are larger than life, there are Carothers said. “That’s what thousands of contestants across We’re winning makes it such an easy transition the nation who are striving to scholarships to for those girls to compete in make meaningful differences in Miss Texas or any other state their states and communities. further our involved in the Miss America Of those thousands, Carmel, education.” system.” Ind., sophomore Adaline Bebo Despite the easy transition, was crowned Miss Fort Worth Bebo was originally hesitant to in November and is currently Caroline Carothers | make the jump from twirling to underway planning for the Miss Miss Texas 2016 Miss Texas. Texas pageant in June. “I have always said no I “To say it was the shock won’t do pageants; it’s not really of a lifetime would be an “As I’ve looked at my me,” Bebo said. “But once you’re understatement,” Bebo said. platform more in depth, in it, you realize truly how Contestants are crowned I’m super interested in the empowering it is.” after a series of performances nutritional aspects of it,” Bebo Carothers realizes there are in front of an audience. The said. stereotypes associated with performances consist of an Those who go on to win Miss pageants but is confident in on-stage question, a swimsuit Texas are then sponsored by the Miss America. portion, a talent portion and an organization to implement their “There are many more than evening gown portion. platforms in public schools just the Miss America system,” Individually, contestants across the state. Carothers said. “I competed in are also judged on a variety of “Miss Texas Pageant, Inc. has the Miss America system, that topics, including the platform a rich history of empowering is what [Bebo] is doing and they are running on. Bebo’s young women to achieve their that is primarily because it is a platform deals particularly with dreams and goals,” the Miss scholarship organization that is nutrition and brain health. Texas website says. all run by volunteers. What sets “It’s the nutritional basis of San Antonio sophomore us apart is we’re not just winning neurological health,” Bebo said. Caroline Carothers was money or a modeling contract. “So it’s basically promoting and crowned Miss Texas 2016 and We’re winning scholarships to advocating for brain healthy has since been traveling the further our education.” foods and how those will state promoting her platform. Bebo will go on to compete impact people in the long run.” Photo courtesy of Sassybomb Photography “That has been my favorite in Miss Texas from June 24 to A neuroscience major, part of the job, personally, as July 1. FUTURE Adaline Bebo looks to the Miss Texas pageant in June 2017. Crowned in November Bebo had career plans ranging an education major,” Carothers 2016, Bebo’s platform is based on the nutritional aspects of brain health.

BOOK from Page B1 Fiat Chrysler in question on emissions wrote it, in between grading papers and those. whatnot. I wrote it within the three weeks What advice would you have for students TOM KRISHER “Failing to disclose software that affects emissions that are featured within the novel ... But then who wish to write or publish a novel? AND MICHAEL BIESECKER in a vehicle’s engine is a serious violation of the after that, with all writing, there’s a whole This is going to sound odd ... But the first Associated Press law, which can result in harmful pollution in the bunch of revisions, so it’s a long process. piece of advice I have is to get on Twitter. air we breathe,” said Cynthia Giles, EPA assistant What made you choose Waco as the There’s a huge writing community on Twitter WASHINGTON — The U.S. government accused administrator for enforcement and compliance. setting? ... I met all of my critique partners through Fiat Chrysler on Thursday of failing to disclose Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne denied I mean why not? It’s the perfect place for this Twitter, and I now have friends across the software in some of its pickups and SUVs with any wrongdoing, saying the EPA was blowing the novel because it’s a college town, and it’s got U.S. and across different countries. The diesel engines that allows them to emit more issue out of proportion. “We have done in our a very religious feel here. This novel could other thing I would say is that you just have pollution than allowed under the Clean Air Act. view nothing that is illegal,” he said Thursday on happen here. to keep at it. This was the fourth novel that The Environmental Protection Agency issued a a conference call. “We will defend our behavior in Are you planning any sequels to the novel, I wrote, and every novel I write, my craft is “notice of violation” to the company that covers the right environment.” or a series of books? getting better. I would just say to find some about 104,000 vehicles including the 2014 through Marchionne said he was told by company lawyers It’s not really set up for a series ... It’s really great critique partners and keep at it ... And 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram pickups, that the Justice Department is investigating the just a stand-alone book. I do have other they can always come see me too. I would all with 3-liter diesel engines. The California Air company in concert with the EPA, raising the books that literary agents are reading, and love to mentor ambitious young writers. Resources Board took similar action. likelihood of an ongoing criminal probe. I’m hoping that something might come from

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Anisha Zaman | Baylor Roundup NEW RHULE OF THE LAND New Baylor football head coach Matt Rhule gives his first Sic ‘Em to Baylor Nation at his introductory press conference on Dec. 7 at the Ferrell Center. New Season, New Rhule Former Temple University head coach brings talents to Baylor

NATE KEIL Matt, and I know that he will family have called Temple With each new job comes them in their spiritual walk,” which includes many of his Sports Writer be a perfect fit with the Baylor University home. He compiled new challenges and new Rhule said. old assistants at Temple — family.” a record of 28-23 in four years opportunities. For Rhule, He later added that and staying proactive on the Baylor football has turned The announcement came as head coach of the Owls, coming to Baylor is a great and although it is not the most recruitment front. However, over a new leaf. in December amid the team’s including back-to-back 10 wonderful honor. important objective, winning when he has not been at work Last month, Baylor hired preparation for the Motel 6 win seasons in 2015 and 2016. “I am truly honored and is still important in developing in his office or visiting high former Temple University Cactus Bowl, a game where He coached Temple to a 34- humbled to join the Baylor a great program. school recruits, Rhule has head coach Matt Rhule as its Baylor defeated Boise State 10 victory over Navy in the family,” Rhule said. “I can’t “I want to win. These guys been seen acclimating himself next head football coach. 31-12. Acting head coach American Athletic Conference thank President Garland and want to win, and we’re going to the Baylor culture. First, he “We could not be more Jim Grobe stayed on staff to Championship on Dec. 3 Mack Rhoades enough for this to do that by building a team,” participated in the Bear Pit excited to welcome Matt, coach through the bowl game, before departing for Baylor. incredible opportunity. Baylor Rhule said. “Real teams win at the men’s basketball team’s Julie and their children to allowing Rhule to assemble Interim President David is a tremendous institution when they’re behind. Real recent win against Iowa State. the Baylor family,” said Mack the remainder of his coaching Garland has confidence that with a history of football teams win on the road. So He also participated in Rhoades, Baylor University staff. Rhule is the right man to success, and I know the we’re going to build a team that the Coaches Film Room, vice president and director Rhule is a veteran lead Baylor football moving passion that so many have for wins, that’s tough, that works where he was able to of intercollegiate athletics. football coach. He has held forward. the Bears will help bring the hard and that’s competitive.” provide commentary and “When we set out on our various positions including “This is a great day for community together to reach Establishing a great analysis during Monday’s search for a new leader of our quarterbacks coach, offensive Baylor University and the even greater heights. I am program requires producing College Football National football program, we wanted line coach and offensive beginning of a new chapter in excited to get started.” results year in and year out. Championship game. a coach who shared our coordinator. His stops have our football program,” Garland During Rhule’s “Teams come and go, but Baylor Nation will be able values, who had demonstrated included a short stint with the said. “Matt is the absolute right introduction on Dec. 7, he laid great programs are marked to see Rhule on the sidelines success, who showed a true New York Giants, as well as man at the right time to lead out his three main expectations by the longevity,” Rhule said. for the first time when the commitment to the overall Albright College, University us forward, and I am confident moving forward. “They’re marked by how many Bears host Liberty University student-athlete and who we of Buffalo, UCLA and Western that his values are our values “We’re going to try to build great teams they put back to on Sept. 2 at McLane Stadium. believed could lead Baylor to Carolina University. and that his teams and student- great men. We want to develop back.” The time of the game has yet to a national championship. We For the greater part of the athletes will make us all proud, them as people, develop their Rhule has been hard at be announced. found all of that and more in last 10 years, Rhule and his on and off the field.” character. We want to help work completing his staff —

Baylor alumnus scores first points of NBA career

BEN EVERETT he went hard and did some was then traded to the New to the D-League to play for Sports Writer good things.” Orleans Pelicans but failed to the Idaho Stampede for half make the roster while playing a season. With no NBA team Baylor men’s basketball on their Summer League team. willing to sign him, he agreed alumnus and current Dallas “I thought he went Continuing to pursue his to a deal with a Croatian club Maverick Pierre Jackson had and did some dream of playing professional in October. logged his first points in the good things.” basketball, Jackson signed In December, Jackson’s NBA on Dec. 27, 2016, against with a French professional dream came true as the Dallas the Houston Rockets. basketball team before Mavericks signed him to a It was Jackson’s first game Rick Carlisle | Dallas returning to the U.S. to play in non-guaranteed contract with Dallas, and head coach Mavericks Head Coach the D-League and for the 76ers worth roughly $1.2 million. Rick Carlisle lauded his skill in the NBA Summer League. “I’ve got a team that liked within the team’s offense. However, Jackson suffered me enough to sign me,” Jackson “I like his quickness, and Jackson signed a two-year a setback on his journey to said after his NBA debut. “I’ve I like his ability to score,” contract with the Mavericks play at basketball’s highest just got to stay consistent and Carlisle said. “He made a earlier that day after a long level when he tore his achilles bring that to this level.” couple of good plays off pick- journey back to the NBA. in the Summer League in He feels confident in his and-rolls, so I think he’s a guy After graduating from 2014. He went through rehab ability to find a role with the Lariat File Photo that can help us a bit. And Baylor in 2013, Jackson was and returned the following Mavericks as both a scorer and A BEAR FOR THE AGES Current Dallas Maverick and former look, it’s the first day I’ve ever drafted with the 42nd overall summer, but he was cut from a playmaker. Baylor Bear Basketball star Pierre Jackson drives the lane really seen him play in person, pick in the 2013 NBA Draft the 76ers. against the Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 31. The Bears would lose but I like what I saw. I thought by the Philadelphia 76ers. He In 2016, Jackson returned NBA >> Page B6 the game by a final score of 74-71. Friday, January 13, 2017 Friday, January 13, 2017 The Baylor Lariat The Baylor Lariat B4 Sports B5

TheCactus Baylor Bears football team traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., to compete Bowl in the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl game on Dec. 27. The Bears finished the game victorious with a score of 31-12, their first win in seven games. Photos by: Liesje Powers | Photo Editor

Junior linebacker Taylor Young leaps on top of the Bronco ball holder.

Junior wide receiver KD Canon is tackled by Boise State defense after catching a long pass. Junior wide receiver KD Canon rolls out of a tackle with the ball in his hands, securing a touchdown for the Bears.

Freshman quarterback Zach Smith throws the ball downfield during the third quarter. Redshirt freshman wide receiver Tony Nicholson dodges incoming Broncos.

San Antonio sophomore Craig Adams plays the mellophone during the The third of the parachute jumpers, the retired military member proudly flew an American flag as he Senior snapback Orion Stewart catches the ball in the end zone of Boise State’s offense. Sophomore running back Terence Williams sprints past the Bronco State defense. pregame performance. parachuted to the field. Friday, January 13, 2017 The Baylor Lariat B6 Sports Baylor Basketball set for Big 12 titles BEN EVERETT The Lady Bears (16-1, 5-0) Sports Writer have yet to lose in conference play, riding a 14-game winning With Baylor’s men’s and streak following a loss in women’s basketball teams Connecticut on Nov. 17. being ranked No. 1 and No. Baylor is off to its most 2, respectively, each team is in dominant Big 12 start in the conversation for a Big 12 program history, beating each conference title and potentially of its first four opponents by a national championship. 30 or more points and then If either team is going to beating TCU by 23. accomplish such feats, they Starting Jan. 21, the will have to get through Big 12 Lady Bears have a stretch of conference play with minimal three straight games against losses. currently ranked teams as they Baylor Men’s Basketball take on No. 18 West Virginia The Bears (15-1, 3-1) and No. 22 Oklahoma at home suffered their first defeat of and No. 25 Kansas State on the the season Tuesday at West road. Virginia but remain tied for Baylor will continue to use second place in the conference its size advantage to wear down standings just behind Kansas. Big 12 teams. Sophomore The Mountaineers forced forwards Kalani Brown and the Bears to commit 29 Beatrice Mompremier, along turnovers, stifling an offense with senior guard Alexis Jones, that had only been turning the and senior forward Nina Davis ball over 12 times per game on are putting up double figures the season. so far in Big 12 games. “They just took us out “We have so much depth of everything,” Baylor head it’s almost impossible to coach Scott Drew said. “We know who to stop,” Davis weren’t overconfident. They told KUsports.com after a just kicked our butt.” win over Kansas. “You can | | Baylor continues its road Jessica Hubble Lariat Photographer Liesje Powers Lariat Photo Editor start Mompremier, Kalani, TAKING CHARGE Redshirt senior shooting guard Alexis Jones trip Saturday when it takes UP FOR GRABS Junior forward Jo Lual-Achul Jr. (left) and Khadijiah Cave, Lauren Cox senior guard Ishmael Wainright (right) go for the rebound looks to start a fast break on her way to the basket against the on 25th-ranked Kansas — you can pretty much start against the Oregon Ducks on Nov. 15. Baylor won 66-49. UCLA Bruins. Baylor won by a final score of 84-70 on Nov. 14. State. Following are games any one of us. But just having against Texas, TCU and Texas Baylor’s February schedule Baylor will continue to lean Ishmail Wainwright for leader,” Drew told reporters. that person you know is going Tech before the Bears head also features road games at on junior forward Johnathan leadership and poise down “He’s been around and awaited to come off the bench and go to Oxford, Miss., to play Texas Tech, Oklahoma State Motley, who leads the team the stretch as his Baylor career his turn, but somebody to the offensive rebounds hard, Mississippi in the Big 12/SEC and Iowa State, as well as a in scoring and rebounding at comes to an end. that really exemplifies what it’s good to have.” Challenge. highly anticipated home game 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds Drew noted Wainwright’s you want in a leader and a The Lady Bears continue After the one-game break against Kansas. The Bears wrap per game and also leads the importance to the team before teammate, especially a senior.” their Big 12 stretch at 1 p.m. from Big 12 play, the Bears up the regular season with a Big 12 in double doubles, the season at Big 12 Media The Bears look to bounce Sunday at Kansas. travel to Kansas in a showdown senior night contest against posting six so far. Day. back from their loss at 3:30 that will have major conference West Virginia and a road test The Bears also expect to “He’s somebody that is p.m. Saturday at Kansas State. title implications. at Texas. look toward senior forward really a special teammate and Lady Bears Basketball

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“I can do both,” Jackson Baylor. I was just told Coach score. So, I’m going to try to said. “I kind of did it at (Carlisle) likes that I can take advantage of that and Baylor wins Motel 6 just make the right plays. You know, just be a professional.” Jackson played point Cactus Bowl: What does guard for the Baylor Bears from 2011 to 2013 after playing two seasons at the it mean for football? College of Southern Idaho. During his junior JORDAN SMITH Bears. However, there is a interceptions. He started season at Baylor, Jackson Sports Editor healthy number of starters in four games during the led the Bears to the NCAA that are freshman. In fact, regular season , including the Tournament Elite Eight The Baylor Bears football freshman quarterback Zach Cactus Bowl. while averaging a team best program ended its 2016 Smith is one of those players Grobe finished the 2016 13.8 points and 5.9 assists campaign on a high note as he started the last half season with a record of 7-6, per game. and send off the seniors and of the season after senior good enough for seventh Despite the team not coaches with a smile on their quarterback Seth Russell place in the Big 12 as Baylor being as successful in faces and a trophy in their suffered a season-ending went 3-6 in conference play. Jackson’s senior year, he hands. They defeated Boise ankle injury. As Grobe looks forward to picked up accolades such State 31-12 at the Motel 6 Smith said he believes the retirement, he complimented as All-Big 12 First Team Cactus Bowl on Dec. 27 in bowl win will give the team Baylor Athletic Director and the Bob Cousy Award Phoenix at Chase Field. a much needed boost of Mack Rhoades on the hire Finalist for leading the Big 12 Former Baylor head confidence heading into next of new Baylor football head in both scoring and assists, football coach Jim Grobe was season. coach Matt Rhule and said averaging 19.8 points and 7.1 excited about what was going “To go out and lose the he believes that the program assists per game. on with the players during last six games and then is in great hands. Additionally, Jackson led the game. come in and win this game, “I don’t think Mack could the Bears to the National “The one thing that was I think it’s huge going into have hired a better guy than Invitational Tournament really fun for me tonight is next year,” Smith said. Matt Rhule. I think Matt title in the 2013 postseason our kids enjoyed it,” Grobe “We’re going to have a lot of Rhule’s going to do a great and was named NIT Most said. “You know, a lot of confidence knowing what we job here. He’s going to do Outstanding Player after smiles on the sideline. A can do. And we just showed great things,” Grobe said. posting 17 points and 10 lot of kids playing hard and a little bit of what we can do Baylor starts its 2017 assists against Iowa in the enjoying being out on the tonight. So, that’s huge going season against the Liberty championship game. field. Our guys looked like into next year, and we’re Flames on Sept. 2 at McLane Five games into his career kids out there playing, and going to build on it.” Stadium. No time has been with the Mavericks, Jackson that was fun.” Smith played in 10 games announced for the game yet. Lariat File Photo has averages of 3.0 points For a lot of the seniors in the 2016 season, throwing PROSPECT TO BE During his time in the NBA, Jackson and 1.8 assists in 7.0 minutes and the coaching staff, this for 1,526 yards and scored has averaged 21.4 field goal percentage with 1.8 assists per per game. was their last game as Baylor 13 touchdowns with seven game in just an average of seven minutes per game. Friday, January 13, 2017 The Baylor Lariat Sports B7 A look at the new staff of Baylor football for 2017

BEN EVERETT 2004 to 2008 and served three will serve as Baylor’s offensive Sports Writer years as Temple’s defensive line coach after holding the line coach following a same position at Temple last Baylor football ended coaching stint with his alma year. the 2016 season on a high mater. Siravo will be the Rhule has also hired three note with a 31-12 blowout Bears’ linebackers coach coaches with Texas ties whose win over Boise State in the and has defensive coaching positions with the team have Motel 6 Cactus Bowl, and the experience at both Temple yet to be announced. David Bears will have much to look and Boston College. Wetzel, head coach at Ronald forward to in the coming On the offensive side of Reagan High School in San years with the staff which Antonio and president of the head coach Matt Rhule is Texas High School Football putting together. Coaches Association, will Rhule convinced “This is a return to Baylor after playing defensive coordinator Phil wide receiver for the Bears Snow, Rhule’s defensive dream come under head coach Grant Teaff coordinator at Temple true for me in 1990 and 1991. University, to follow him to Teaff, a Baylor coaching Waco. Snow has coaching to come back legend, was complimentary experience with eight other of Wetzel and his role with college programs, as well as to Baylor and the program. four years of NFL experience coach and “He’s a perfect fit for with the Detroit Lions. Baylor as a graduate and Snow will attempt to help build the highly respected high school translate Temple’s defensive football coach,” Teaff told the success to Big 12 play. The program.” Waco Tribune-Herald. “You Owls’ defense ranked third don’t get to be president of the in the country last season Texas High School Football in yards given up per game, Denise Gay | Race Coaches Association without being highly qualified.” surrendering just 275.9 yards Director each contest. Rhule also hired Texas Associated Press Joining Snow on the high school coaches Shawn GOING LONG New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty looks for a receiver under pressure defensive coaching staff Bell and Joey McGuire, from New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long during the first half of an NFL football are Francis Brown, Elijah each of whom will provide game, Dec. 24,, in Foxborough, Mass. Robinson, and Mike Siravo the ball, Baylor will be run recruiting power in the – all following Snow from by co-offensive coordinators lodestar state. Temple. Brown, who will serve Matt Lubick and Jeff Nixon. Bell, who played as the defensive backs coach, Lubick had previously quarterback for the Bears Petty finds success in has three years of coaching accepted a job at Mississippi from 2002 to 2006, said he experience at Temple and before Rhule lured him to was excited to be back in played cornerback at Western Baylor. Last year, he served Waco. Carolina from 2005 to 2009. as offensive coordinator for “This is a dream come limited 2016 action Brown expressed his Oregon, a team that ranked true for me to come back to gratitude for Temple and 15th nationally in total Baylor and coach and help offense. build the program,” Bell said. NATHAN KEIL “I felt pretty good all week. Fitzpatrick to a one-year deal excitement for the upcoming Nixon played collegiate “My goal is to get on board Sports Writer Had good practices all week last summer and have been season in Waco in an ball at Penn State and has and do whatever they need and then for whatever reason, unhappy with his production interview with Philly.com. spent the past nine years with me to do, and I will do that to Former Baylor quarter- just had to settle down,” said on the field most of the year. “Temple did one heck various assistant jobs in the the best of my ability.” back Bryce Petty just Petty at his post-game press Smith just finished the final of a job, and this time I will NFL – most recently as the Rhule has also announced completed his second season conference. “Hats off to the year of his four-year contract, try to go on and try to win tight ends coach for the San hirings of Evan Cooper and in the NFL. After watching team for just sticking with so he could test the free a championship at Baylor,” Francisco 49ers. Sean Padden as director of his rookie season from the me, and we just kept fighting agency waters along with Brown said. Joining Lubick and Nixon player personnel and director sidelines, Petty got his feet and plugging away. The end Fitzpatrick this summer. Defensive line coach on the offensive staff is of football operations, wet with six appearances, result is a win, and that is all According to Spotrac, Robinson played defensive George DeLeone. DeLeone respectively. including four starts in 2016. we care about.” Petty is signed through the tackle for Penn State from Petty opened the season as Despite starting the 2018 season. The only other the third-string quarterback following two weeks, quarterback under contract for the New York Jets. After Petty saw limited success, other than Petty is rookie a lack of production on experiencing more injuries Christian Hackenberg. the field and in the win than touchdown passes. First, Tyler Calvaruso of column by quarterbacks against the Miami Dolphins, Jetswire believes that Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno he was hit on both sides by Cowboys quarterback Tony Smith, Petty stepped into the seventh-year defensive tackle Romo, if Dallas was willing to limelight and was named the Ndamukong Suh and eighth- part ways with him, would be starter for the remainder of year defensive end Cameron a good fit in New York. the 2016 season. Wake early in the fourth “Romo would bring some Petty got the opportunity quarter. leadership to what has been to start in week 11 against He left the game and an interesting Jets locker the Los Angeles Rams. He received x-rays, which came room dynamic in 2016,” threw for 163 yards with back negative, leaving Petty Calvaruso writes. “The Jets one touchdown and one sore but not done yet. need a quarterback like Romo interception. However, it “I’m good,” Petty said who will put his own ego wasn’t until the Jets’ trip to in his post-game press aside for the sake of the team San Francisco that Petty conference. “I’m a little sore and provide some much- became the everyday starter. right now, but I’ll be fine.” needed veteran leadership.” Petty got off to a slow The following week, Other sources, including start but helped rally the he sustained a shoulder the New York Daily News, Jets past the 49ers 23-17 in injury in the first quarter of have reported that the Jets overtime. He completed 23 a lopsided 41-3 loss to the may be interested in drafting of 35 passes for 257 yards New England Patriots. This Mitch Trubisky, the junior in his first appearance since injury ended Petty’s season quarterback out of the being replaced by Fitzpatrick prematurely. He finished the University of North Carolina. following the loss to the season completing 75 of 133 Regardless of what the Rams. passes for 809 yards with Jets do during the draft and Petty credits his three touchdowns and seven through free agency, Petty teammates for sticking interceptions. will be right in the thick of with him and overcoming Entering the 2017 season, the quarterback race. early adversity against San the quarterback job will be Francisco. wide open. The Jets signed

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