Dogs Not Part of New Dia Safety

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A r YOU e Listening? Dogs not part of new Dia safety By Brittany Hardy show, will not be allowed on said he hopes to minimize risk show, Baylor Police will ask posed to be there showing up at Staff writer campus. by asking dog owners to leave owners to take their dogs home Dia. We had several scenarios Baylor University’s Dogs attending Diadeloso their fuzzy friends at home on before returning to the event. that gave our officers serious Presidential Search There will be many changes have been a major safety con- Thursday and enjoy the concert “Last year and even the year concern, and others came up to Diadeloso this year, as stu- cern in the past, said Baylor without the leash in tow. before that we had some near to officers and expressed con- Committe invites all dents receive a day off from Police Chief Jim Doak. As a “It’s our desire to do what we misses with dogs going after cern.” Baylor students, faculty school to celebrate the “day of result of these increased safety can to maximize the element of each other. The chihuahuas Ricks said he hopes Diadelo- and staff to attend the bear;” the concerts will last concerns during what Director safety for those attending this think they can take on the Ger- so participants understand that general listening all day, the events will be held of Risk Management Warren event,” Doak said. m a n shepherd s a nd so on ,” Doa k Baylor is not “anti-dog,” but sim- at Fountain Mall and dogs, out- Ricks described as a “positive If there are dogs on campus said. “We’ve seen an increase in sessions that have side of those entered in the dog family-oriented event,” Doak not participating in the dog the type of dog that is not sup- Please see DIA, page 3 been determined for each group. Scheduled listening sessions Local — A general session for all faculty will be held theaters from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Miller Chapel. to play — A general session for all students will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. NPR Wednesday in Miller Chapel. program —A general session for all staff will be 3:30 p.m. By Shanna Taylor to 5 p.m. April 29 in B110 Reporter of the Baylor Sciences Building Disney offers new nature documentary It isn’t often a radio show along with tree-planting promise makes the jump to the big screen, but the popular Nation- The listening sessions By Roger Moore al Public Radio show, “This have been established McClatchy Co. American Life” is doing just that by the Presidential this week. Search and Advisory In “Earth,” the first film from Disney’s new documentary The program, which uses unit, Disneynature, the studio serves up a sort of nature docu- real life stories and anecdotes Committees to engage mentary’s greatest hits, a film that covers every corner of the to explore larger social themes, the entire Baylor A ticket to natural world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, jungles to des- will be broadcast live from it’s family in the presidential erts. base in Chicago to more than It’s a grab bag of beautiful nature footage, a bit all over the 400 movie screens across the search process by place in subject. But it serves to introduce the sorts of films and country this Thursday, includ- providing an opportunity sorts of places Disneynature will take its cameras in coming ing two in the Waco area. for Baylor’s major a greener films. The show’s host Ira Glass constituencies to “Earth” was compiled from the BBC’s nature series, “Planet will welcome storytelling con- Earth,” which gives it more of an edge than you might think, tributors Dan Savage, Starlee discuss the desired given Disney’s historic soft and fuzzy treatment of the natu- Kine and Mike Bibiglia, along experience, personal ral world — those long-ago “True Life Adventures.” Here, we with David Rakoff and Dave and professional quali- earth meet funny birds of paradise and cuddly penguins, but also a Hill, to the stage for the episode, doomed polar bear and a great white shark dining on seals. titled “Return to the Scene of ties for Baylor next chief the Crime.” Joss Whedon, tele- executive. Please see EARTH, page 3 vision producer and creator of Photo illustration by Nick Dean/Lariat Staff the popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, will also make an appearance on the show. This is the second year the Religion professor’s article show will be broadcast via satel- lite, but the first year that it will be offered in the Waco area. When the idea was first pro- wins Norman W. Cox Award posed last year, producer Seth Lind wasn’t sure how success- said. “It is always a good feeling tory at present because 2009 is ful a video broadcast of a radio By Shauna Harris to be acknowledged by yours the four-hundredth anniversary show could really be. Reporter peers for your work and scholar- of Baptist origins,” Weaver said. “It sounded crazy,” Lind ly efforts. It means that they rec- “So, I knew I’d have an audience said, “but it also sounded like a Add another tally to the sig- ognize the quality of your work, that is interested in the topic of cool way to let a lot more people nificant number of awards that the effort you put into it and it Baptist history.” see the live show than is pos- Baylor professors have received says that they at least think the The article examines Mull- sible when we do our normal throughout the years. topic of your research is impor- ins who is considered to be the tour, which is to only like 6 or The Baptist History and Heri- tant in your field of study.” most influential Baptist theolo- 7 cities. This way, we’d be in tage Society named Doug Weav- Weaver’s article, “The Baptist gian and denominational leader lots of small and medium sized er, assistant professor of religion Ecclesiology of E. Y. Mullins: of the twentieth century. Weaver cities too, and out in the boo- and director of undergraduate Individualism and the New Tes- wrote about Mullins’ knowledge nies, and even in places where studies, the 2009 recipient of tament Church” was published of community and individual- the radio show isn’t broadcast, Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff the Norman W. Cox Award for in the 2008 Baptist History and ism. where there could be podcast his award-winning article. Heritage Society Journal. According to the Baptist His- Doug Weaver, associate professor of religion and director of undergradu- listeners. So we decided to do it, ate studies, sits in his office Tuesday among his collection of bobbleheads. “I was very pleased to win the “There is some good atten- Weaver was named the 2009 recipient of the Norman W. Cox award for an Norman W. Cox Award,” Weaver tion being given to Baptist his- Please see COX, page 3 article he wrote. Please see NPR, page 3 Voices reaching far and wide

Omega Kids concert This year Baylor will hold its Mwalimu said he decided as a seeks to benefit third-annual Omega Kids ben- young man to surrender to God’s African children efit concert today in Fountain calling, leave his official position Mall with expectations of anoth- in his church and return to the er high turnout. rough streets of the city. By Kaitlyn Amos The concert, 6:30 p.m. to 10 The extreme poverty that Contributor p.m. the eve of Diadeloso on looms over Kenya not only man- Fountain Mall, will feature pop- dates young children to leave “I believe that we can change ular jam artist Dr. Dog. Tickets their suffering families, but it the world,” sang Matt Wertz, will be $10, and proceeds will points them to the hopeless city Christian-acoustic musician go to providing Nairobi, Kenya, streets where they sleep, steal, who played at Waco Hall last pastor Boniface Mwalimu with maybe eat and definitely sniff January. a car. glue. In the past two years, Omega The Omega Kids’ story, how- Mwalimu said that almost Kids successfully reeled in ever, carries more than a mere every “street kid” desperately Courtesy photo musicians such as Wertz, Dave music advertisement. clings to their one purchased or The Omega Kids organization will be holding a concert 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday night on Fountain Mall featuring Barnes, Andy Davis and Jon The tale begins with Mwal- Dr. Dog. Tickets are $10 and will benefit Nairobi, Kenya pastor Boniface Mwalimu with a new car. McLaughlin. imu. Please see OMEGA, page 3

I am not the easiest person outdoor areas include Fountain work, I was walking across not a new thing. Cities such as ion or world view, the world is to live with — just ask my three Mall and the Baylor Science Fountain Mall and soon enough, New York have found it neces- not your backyard to treat as roommates. I leave my stuff Building fields on campus, as point I stepped in something not all sary to make it a law requiring you like. Also, leaving dog drop- everywhere, I take too long to well as small patches of grass or together fun. That’s right, you owners to pick up after their pings around is not fertilizing wash the dishes and I have the trees in apartment complexes or of guessed it: dog droppings. dogs. Pet stores sell bags spe- the grass, no matter how much TV on way too loud, way too outside dorms. Whether one lies Unfortunately, I have been cifically designed for this pur- you tell yourself it is. much. out, plays ultimate Frisbee, stud- view afraid to walk in grass ever since pose. There are biodegradable All I ask is this, next time you Aside from personal habits ies or walks a dog, these areas b y k e l l i b o e s e l and one of my friends admitted bags, bags that come in compact take your terrier or Labrador that my roommates have learned are part of the community, for to me that she avoids walking sizes and a rainbow of colors out for a stole, have some care to tolerate, there are certain the use of the community and excrement. Yes, laugh all you in grass for the same reason. By and some have a handle for the and bring along those nifty little things when living in a commu- therefore shared spaces. They want, but when walking in the leaving their dog’s droppings owner’s convenience. It’s not a bags so we, as a community, can nity that should come as second key word to take away from this grass on campus has become in the grass, this mystery dog revolutionary idea and college keep our outdoor environment nature, due to a simple consider- is “shared.” hazardous, it’s time to speak owner has taken away my right students with dogs are in no way enjoyable for everyone. ation for others. This leads me to a trend that out. to walk in grass without the fear exempt from this consideration. One of these things, and I have seen increase on campus My fury stems from an inci- of a dirty, smelly shoe. They Beyond law-breaking, clean- Kelli Boesel is a senior journal- indeed an import ant one, is t reat- and in apartments: letting one’s dent a few weeks ago. As life have abused the shared outdoor ing up after your dog in a share ism major from Colorado Springs, ing the outdoor, shared living dog relieve itself, then failing always seems to go, after a par- space. environment shouldn’t even be a Colo., and the entertainment editor areas with respect. These shared to pick up and dispose of said ticularly bad day at school and Picking up dog excrement is question. No matter your opin- for The Baylor Lariat.

Editorial Celebrate Earth Day: Recycle cell phones

Wednesday is Earth Day, and people are likely to celebrate with picnics, tree-planting and rallies. These same people will probably coordinate these events via cell phones that they’ll probably replace every year or so. But with a lingering reces- sion, a good way to save a few bucks and help save the environment in the process is to forgo those ambitions of buying an iPhone and keep the Sam- sung a little longer. According to informinc.org, a group dedi- cated to informing the public about the environment, Ameri- cans replace their cell phones every 18 months and 178 mil- realize that electronics are also ety. We’re so concerned that Congo. of local gorilla populations. there is no reason why peo- lion are replaced each year. highly recyclable. If they are not our phone may not have all the Miners, many of them chil- Cellular-news.com, a cell phone ple shouldn’t keep their cell Cell phones are not good for recycled, the are much more latest gadgets that we dump dren, are the targets of exploi- industry news-gathering site, phones longer. And if you must the environment. They contain toxic to the environment. it and go out to buy the latest tation and thieves, since the reports that ground-clearing have the latest and greatest, at lead and cadmium, both heavy, The gold, silver and plati- model. The former action pol- metal is so valuable and both it has cut native mountain gorilla least recycle your old one. toxic metals that quickly pol- num used in phones are valu- lutes the environment and the and the pay workers receive are populations in half. To recycle cell phones in lute landfills. able and even the plastic can latter contributes to the devas- the target of thieves. Even with cell phone mar- Waco, take it to the Best Buy But about 80 percent of the be used again. According to tation of African gorilla popu- A 2001 BBC article quotes kets maturing and the current off of Interstate 35 or the Office materials in cell phones can be an the Environmental Protec- lations and the exploitation of regional analysts as suggesting economic situation deterring Depot on Bosque Boulevard. recycled, according to the GSM tion Agency, only 10 percent of children. that “one of the driving forces people from buying frivolous Best Buy also accepts inkjet Association, an organization an estimated 140 million cell Various human-rights behind war” in Congo is actu- objects, the fact remains that cartridges and batteries, both that represents the worldwide phones were recycled in 2007. groups will point out that ally coltan, one of the country’s cell phone users are not doing also toxic to the environment. mobile communications indus- The rest are either sitting in colombo-tantalite ore, com- largest exports. their part to help conserve and Office Depot also accepts com- try. closets, or worse, thrown in monly called coltan, which is Land-clearing associated recycle. puter monitors and small tele- Sustainability groups place the trash. a heat-resistant metal used in with mining the ore, usu- Given the toxicity of mate- visions. emphasis on easily recyclable This number is staggering cell phones and other electron- ally done by sloshing through rials, advances in cell phone For more information on materials such as paper, plastic and reveals much about apathy ics, is concentrated largely in streams and scraping at rocks, functionality and the high how to recycle in Waco, visit and glass, but not many people toward recycling in our soci- the Democratic Republic of also contributes to the decline recyclability rate of handsets, earth911.com.

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EARTH from page 1 And there is a message to this film about a fragile “chang- OMEGA from page 1 Wolves chase caribou and ing planet” — and it is that the a cheetah runs down a gazelle. planet is getting warmer. That’s stolen possession, a cheap bot- Nothing too graphic, but it cre- why polar bears are drowning tle of glue containing enough ates drama, as it’s only natural or starving, why deserts are chemicals and fumes to sniff- to root for the hunted in a film expanding and elephants are and-numb out the pain and like this. dying of thirst. hunger of life. “This is the circle of life that It’s not stylistically different “Witnessing (the street kids’) most of us in our urban lives from a nature documentary you depravity and dependence on have lost touch with,” James Earl might see on TV or in a science the glue knocked the air out of Jones, “The Lion King’s” Mufasa, museum’s giant-screen theater. my lungs, yet it gave me hope narrates without a hint of irony. The polar bear’s plight is strik- that they are seeking refuge in We follow elephants as they ingly similar to what we saw their good friend, Pastor Boni- march through the Kalahari, in 2007’s “Arctic Tale.” It’s the face, who loves them deeply and seeking salvation at a far-off dazzling images, the occasional has not abandoned them,” said watering hole. And we see lions “never seen before” moments Ryan Pryor, a Baylor junior who chase an elephant down, leap on that sell it, though not that many traveled to Kenya with Univer- its back and go for the kill. qualify as “never seen before.” sity Baptist Church in 2007. The footage itself is, frame But what “Earth” lacks in As a child, Mwalimu had by frame, striking — stunning focus or originality it more than experienced the street life Alpine vistas, sweeping desert makes up for in branding and alongside his brother. Unlike landscapes, whales at sea, flocks mission statement. If this is the many, he was able to escape it in mass migration and vast herds sort of documentary Disney will in two years when his parents of this or that critter avoiding be putting into theaters, Disney- scraped up enough money to predators. The geography les- nature is a most welcome addi- sustain their family. sons in this Alastair Fothergill/ tion to the movie-going mix. Later, he said he was fortu- Mark Linfield film make it play nate enough to receive an edu- like an introduction to our small, “Earth” cation, a degree and, eventu- blue planet, an “Earth 101.” But Narrated by: James Earl Jones ally, a leadership position in a it’s not just educational and Director: church. “good for you.” There’s comedy, Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield After years of disregarding too — monkeys daintily crossing Rating: G the tug he felt in his heart to a river, birds of paradise going Disney will plant a tree for return to these streets, he final- through their loony courtship every ticket purchased on ly gave in. rituals. opening day. “Just like Jonah, I was running from what God wanted,” he said. “Dia’s going to be different Mwalimu explained that his DIA from page 1 this year, and when you get out typical day now consists of wak- there in the afternoon, there’s a ing up at 3 a.m. to visit and walk ply looking to keep Baylor a safe possibility that you could stay alongside the street kids. place for students and visitors. until midnight,” Emerson said. His role encompasses just Courtesy photo “We’re not against dogs. “The concert will be going on about anything from praying According to the Omega Kids Web site, Omega Kids was created to give kids of all ages a chance to express their What we are doing is preventing all night. Most people wouldn’t w i t h t h e k i d s , t o r e a d i n g t o t h e m , God given talents, a chance to blossom and grow. The organization has been successful in recording a music album a problem. If a child’s face gets want a dog with them all day.” giving them what little food he in which the proceeds went to helping less fortunate African children. bit because they pulled a dog’s Many individuals involved has and attempting to take care tail, it’s going to be a very bad in the planning of Diadeloso of their physical needs. rest. based project centered on such enough to build a house on reputation hit to the university said they believe safety is vital He said he lives to give these “No one there (in Nairobi) melody. She raised enough Mwalimu’s land for his family and a bad outcome that a parent to keeping the event fun for all dying souls a “hope in Christ was helping. No other locals money in the U.S. to send the to live in. and child has to go through,” participants. and through the Word.” He said seem to do anything,” Black- Kenyan children to a recording Their home is called the Ricks said. “We’ve got to feel comfort- he longs for these kids to realize burn said. studio; enabling them to record “Liberty House,” and also exists For the past couple of years, able. In the interest of overall that they are more than trash, Mwalimu recalls a little blond their own album and, essen- as a rehabilitation center for the Diadeloso has been held near safety, we have to make a deci- which is what Mwalimu said girl coming up to him one day tially, provide for themselves street children. the Baylor Sciences Building. sion that it’s the Baylor commu- “the world named them.” and boldly declaring, “The Lord through what they possess, As development of plumbing, However, Fountain Mall, where nit y first. We have to ensure that Beyond that, Mwalimu’s has spoken to me to come and their voices. electricity, farming and educa- the event is being held this year, those dogs are not going to take daily life twists and transforms walk with you.” “I was just in the shower one tion advance on the property, is a much smaller venue. Mes- a bite out of someone or show a with each passing hour. He has At the time, the pastor had day thinking about what they Mwalimu hopes to bring more quite junior and 2009 Diade- level of aggression that scares no concrete schedule to fol- trouble believing her. She was have, and then I was like, ‘Dang, and more street children, who loso Chairwoman Katy Emer- people, which is something that low for his day-to-day service. “just a student,” Mwalimu said. all those kids are singing it to have overcome their addiction son said it will be much harder we saw last year,” Doak said. Mwalimu lives each tomorrow Little did he know how vital you!’ So I thought, let’s record to glue, out to live on the land. for individuals with aggressive “We don’t want people looking completely different from yes- her faithfulness would actually their voices,” Blackburn said. In the future, organizers dogs to have the space around over their shoulders every two terday, and he is always on his prove. The success of this album of the movement hope it will them that they may be count- seconds wondering if that dog toes. When Blackburn returned to birthed Blackburn’s idea of become self-sustaining and ing on. will bite.” But how did such a radi- t h e U . S . , a l l s h e c o u l d t h i n k a b o u t holding fundraising concerts, expand into other large Kenyan cal story in Africa meet a radi- were the kids she had encoun- and in March 2007, Omega Kids cities. cal heart in Waco to produce tered, and the nothing-ness put on its first show. In the meantime, Ben Dud- Omega Kids? they had. After weeks of prayer Not only did the benefit con- ley, community pastor of Uni- in,” said KWBU-FM Station Back on this side of the and pondering, she made some cert raise $13,000, but it also versity Baptist Church and close NPR from page 1 Manager Brodie Bashaw. “This Atlantic, Mwalimu said that decisions that would change the served as the first CD release friend of Mwalimu, encourages is an opportunity for some of God moved and stirred the course of many lives. for the street kids’ album. students to visit Kenya, either as a kind of egalitarian one-off the not so populated, non-met- pieces into order as well. Blackburn quit her life-con- The ball was now rolling. through his church or Baylor national tour.” ropolitan areas to get a chance Through mutual ministry suming sport and dreamed of Blackburn knew that Mwal- Missions. The show w i l l a i r at t he Hol ly- to see Glass and the show, even connections, and reference from a way to support God’s work imu had owned a 2.5-acre plot “There is so much to learn wood Jewel 16 theater in Hewitt if it is on a movie screen.” a missionary from Alabama, in Nairobi. With the help of of land outside Nairobi’s limits. by visiting a different culture,” and the Cinemark in Harker The show has changed Baylor ended up directing its her family, some generous sup- It had been a gift, supported Dudbley said. “Westerners have Heights at 7 p.m. Thursday eve- between the first broadcast and missions programs toward porters and creative minds to through a previous missionary so much and take so much for ning, and tickets cost $20. this year’s, taking on more of an Kenya. activate the already-existing connection to a private donor. granted. To get to be a part of The local NPR station, aspect of the national tour. In 2005, the first Baylor resources, her foundation, What Blackburn didn’t know one of these Baylor trips to KWBU, which is based out of “Last year’s show was mostly group journeyed to Nairobi to Omega Kids, began. was that Mwalimu closely con- Kenya really helps put things the Castellaw Communications a sneak preview of our second team up with Mwalimu. Seeing Why is it called “Omega sidered selling this plot that had into perspective.” Center on campus, is partner- season of TV,” Lind said. “This potential fruit from their labor, Kids?” Blackburn said it is merely sat untouched for seven Blackburn said she encour- ing with the Jewel 16 theater to year we’re doing a full-on epi- the university continued and because these Kenyans may years. ages students to stop by Baylor’s promote the event. sode of the radio show, filled expanded treks to this nation. be the “last” kids people think But good timing of an “Liberty House” on Eighth and The station has aired This with lots of visuals to take In 2006, then-freshman and about. inspired idea allowed for the Daughtry. This is her home, and American Life since becoming advantage of the HD broad- volleyball player Jenne Black- Blackburn said she initially concert-funded developments also a full-time open-door space an NPR affiliate in July of 2000, cast.” burn jumped on board. Deeply wanted to craft a way for the to secure the soil. The $13,000 to come pray for lives in Kenya. and currently airs an episode at Last year, 32,000 people moved by what she saw and children to begin to support from the concert helped to build To Baylor students, Mwal- 3 p.m. every Saturday and two turned out to watch the broad- experienced during her two themselves. She said that these a property-encompassing fence, imu said, “Don’t take things for episodes back to back begin- cast, and Lind is hoping for weeks in Kenya, Blackburn kids own absolutely nothing. a water tank and trees for Mwal- granted. Listen to your heart, ning at 5 p.m. on Sundays. even more this year. began a journey that has yet to What they do have, though, imu’s land. not your mind. Pursue that call- “There are always requests “Tickets are selling well and end. they will share: A profound joy Blackburn didn’t stop there. ing and you will see (God’s) for appearances, but there are we’ve already scheduled an She was immediately drawn for life and pure voices to praise In January 2008 she pro- goodness. If God is calling you some smaller markets, like us, encore broadcast for two weeks to Mwalimu, because to her, the Lord, she said. duced yet another benefit con- to do something, do it, because that can’t afford to bring him later on May 7,” Lind said. this local was different from the Thus Blackburn’s first home- cert, which raised $25,000, then you will do it well.”

readers take another look at one helps us think about a critical Faith.” release, Weaver is the only indi- Society summer conference in COX from page 1 of the important figures in the appreciation of Mullins.” The sermon discusses the vidual in Baptist History and Alabama. history of Baptists, E. Y. Mull- In addition to being recog- role of religious liberty in the Heritage Society history to have “Dr. Weaver exemplifies what tory and Heritage Society Web ins,” said W. H. Bellinger, pro- nized for his article in the Bap- history of Baptists and that received two awards in one it means to be a fine scholar and site, the Cox award is given fessor and chair of the religion tist History and Heritage Soci- individuals have a harder time year. a fine teacher,” Bellinger said. annually to the high-quality department. “Mullins touched ety Journal, Weaver also won asserting religious freedom after Weaver will receive his “He is one of the leading Baptist article regarding Baptist his- on a lot of themes that are still first place in the Baptist Heri- they have become majorities awards and preach his sermon historians working today and tory. discussed among theologians tage Preaching Contest for his that can control things. June 4 through 6 at the annual we are delighted he is part of the “Dr. Weaver’s article helps today and Dr. Weaver’s article sermon, “The Risk of Majority According to a recent press Baptist History and Heritage Baylor Religion Department.” 4 The Baylor Lariat ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Harmonie band Dr. Dog to rock Baylor for good cause By Caley Carmichael Wilson. “It is phenomenal (Dr. about these people.” Cline said Reporter Dog) is coming to Baylor’s cam- musically, the quartet comes pus.” from diverse backgrounds with Musicians will pull strings Waco resident Peyton Dove, interests in metal funk, hip-hop, on Fountain Mall tonight to 27, has followed Dr. Dog since psychedelic rock, Texas coun- raise awareness — and money the 2004 release of its first full- — for a bigger cause than just length album, “Toothbrush,” themselves. and has been to many live Dr. Dog’s gentle growl will be shows. “(Dr. Dog’s) concert synced with Baylor’s own sweet- “Their concert starts out like starts out like Michael lipped Colton Cline and Coco- Michael Flatley’s Riverdance nut Bread for the Omega Kid’s then quickly transitions into an Flatley’s Riverdance, benefit concert. angelic form of trance, followed then quickly transitions This tail-wagging indie-sham by finger thumping non-stop into an angelic form of rock show will begin at 7:30 progressive rock,” Dove said. p.m., tickets will be collected The appetizer for the night, trance, followed by finger beginning at 6:30 p.m. Colton Cline and Coconut thumping non-stop Omega Kids representative Bread, is comprised of four and Orange County, Cali. senior Baylor students, Cincinnati, progressive rock.” Jenne Blackburn said every $10 Ohio senior Griffin Kelp (lead ticket sold will be doubled by vocals), Nashville junior Colton Peyton Dove a private donor and the entire Cline (drums), Belton senior Waco resident proceeds will be used to feed, Ryan Weaver (electric guitar) clothe and shelter street kids of and Emory junior Jordan Bel- Nairobi, Kenya. lamy (bass), who have meshed Omega Kids hopes to raise their talents and influences to try and many other genres but $30,000 for the cause. be a part of this endeavor. “when we all got together we “The money received will do The band considers its set to realized our creative potential.” miracles for the Kenyan com- be less a musical opportunity Inspired by art, nature and munity,” Blackburn said. Courtesy Photo for its own gain and more of front porch talk, Kelp and Bel- Dr. Dog’s hip sound will be The psychedelic indie band Dr. Dog will headline the Omega Kid’s benefit concert tonight at Fountain Mall. Proceeds their own small way to help the lamy write most of the lyrics, the first of its kind to perform from the concert goes to benefit street children in Kenya. Omega Kids, Cline said. Cline said. at an Omega Kids concert. The “It seems a little unreal that “It’s all, directly or indirect- band is a three part harmonie compilation to add to their CD/ with more of a pop beat in some iconoclastic five-man pack has having fun and dancing and ly, about being aware of God’s made up of a distortion guitar, vinyl collection. of its songs. five critically acclaimed albums playing music in Waco could do presence through the tangible young voice and thin bright Plano senior John Maguire Devout fans of the band have under its belt, as well as nation- so much for street kids across things that he’s given us,” he beats. said Dr. Dog’s sound is remi- high expectations for its live al tours with the Strokes, Clap an ocean,” Cline said. “Through said. “Mostly it’s about having The band’s newest conceptu- niscent of the British Invasion show. your Hands Say Yeah, Elvis Per- the hands of Boniface and the fun and caring about others and al work , “Fate,” will be released musical movement in the 1960s, “From West Philadelphia, kins and the Black Keys,” said grace of God, we get to presum- seeing God in the eyes of your July 22 and will be the fifth as well as very chorally driven born and praised, Dr. Dog’s 2008 Baylor alumnus William ably be the only people who care brothers and sisters.” Indie-rock band Eisley strives to keep it real in life, music

By Caley Carmichael It is kind of an accident that from as far as song writing goes. A: We gain bits of new knowl- Reporter Garron, our cousin, plays bass These last couple of years have edge from each band we tour for us because our previous play- been insane for us. We have with. Hailing from Tyler, Eisley’s er decided to go to school and not been going through divorces and The first tour that we ever compelling musical fashioning pursue music as a career. Garron engagements and some major did was the Coldplay tour. They has led this talented neo-folk was kind of an afterthought and life changes. The new record were one of the biggest bands at rock band to much success. it ended up being a fluke thing will have more bitter sounding that point to us and they were Made up of a quintet of sib- that we are all related. It is kind songs and the more angsty side so nice to us and so humble and lings Chauntelle (27), Sherri of ridiculous how close we all of Eisley, and our fans will really so sweet to us. It just showed us (25), Weston (23), Stacy (20) are. We are best friends. get a feel for some of the things that there are people who can and their cousin Garron Dupree we have been through in the last stay in our line of work and not (19), Eisley is no typical garage Q: How is everyone in your few years. get a big head about it. It was so band, but more of a living room family so musically talented? encouraging. band. Q: You recently married lead The Lariat spoke with Eisley A: My parents both grew up singer and primary lyricist Max Q: How nerve-wracking is it vocalist, guitarist and lyricist loving music and my dad was in Bemis from Say Anything. How to play to a large audience of Sherri Bemis about nerves, nup- bands growing up and my mom does it feel to be a Bemis? college students? Do you ever tials and new releases. also grew up singing all of the worry about how your music is time. There is a mutual love for A: It’s amazing. Max has the going to go over? Q: How and when was your music in our bloodline. We are biggest heart in the world. It has band formed? always listening to music and only been a couple of weeks, and A: I think we are all going to singing as a family. we got to go to Paris on our hon- be pretty nervous at this show A: We’ve been writing songs eymoon. I have been in dream because we have not all played a and playing since about 1998. Q: Eisley is in the process world the last couple of weeks. story together since last spring. It was almost out of boredom of writing and recording new We are looking forward to it, because we grew up outside the songs. When will your new Q: What is the most impor- really excited about it, but defi- city, cut off from neighborhood album be released? tant thing that you have learned nitely a little nervous. friends, so we only had each in your career? other. We never had a concen- A: Closer towards the fall, Q: What are you most look- trated idea of starting a band, and that’s thinking positive. We A: You can’t take life to seri- ing forward to regarding the but I remember just messing record in Tyler, where we live. ously. I meet so many people Diadeloso music show? around writing songs and we The studio is about 10 minutes in other bands who are so ego- never stopped doing it. It wasn’t down the road from our house, centric and so pretentious and A: I’m really excited about until we started playing shows so it makes for a really relaxed, they treat their fans like crap. playing our new songs. We and getting attention from labels comfortable experience. It is such a blessing for us to be haven’t debuted any songs off that we had to decide if we want- able to do what we do and I don’t of the new record live yet. It is ed a serious career or to just play Q: How does your new work understand how people who are always so scary when you have as a hobby. We signed with War- draw upon the events and cir- in our line of work can be such to put yourself out there with ner Brothers in 2003 and have cumstances that make up the (expletive.) No one is as cool as the new music because you don’t Courtesy Photo not looked back since. band? they think they are. want to let your fans down. We Indie rock-pop band Eisley will play 11 p.m. Thursday at Fountain Mall for the always stay true to our sound, Diadeloso celebration. Q: What is it like to play, A: A lot of our first lyrics Q: After touring with bands and without being egotistical, write music and tour with your were fictional, we were young, such as Switchfoot, Taking I think that our music just gets family? and the oldest (member) in our Back Sunday, Mute Math, New better and better. band, Chauntelle, was 18 when Found Glory and others, how A: I love it. I wouldn’t ever we first started recording. There have they inspired Eisley as a Eisley will play 11 p.m. Thurs- want it any other way. were no life experiences to draw band? day at Fountain Mall. CLASSIFIEDS (254) 710-3407 HOUSING Nice one bedroom duplex, 10 minute drive. $295 monthly. Large one bedroom. Washer, 715-2280. dryer included. $350 month. Brand new houses. ONLY 2 1924 S. 11th. 717-3981. units left. STUDENTS and Available Now. FACULTY ONLY. Safe units with House for Lease: 5 BR, 2.5 mature tenants. Call Chip @ bath, washer/dryer furnished, 254-379-0284 convenient to Baylor Campus. 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They want picking at your character,” says The combine used to mea- for school. to dig deep enough to scratch Chiefs offensive tackle Branden sure height and weight, and that “Teacher told my mother that a nerve, break it down and tear Albert, a first-round pick last year. was about it. But that was when nobody yawned as much as me,” through the protective layers of “You’ve got to be honest.” an entire team could be paid Joe says now. “These days, they’d toughness and ambition. He’ll ask those questions and what a lower-rung player makes have looked at all those issues Here’s the scene: A stranger make notes. He’ll measure your today. They might have missed and said, ‘Nah, I don’t think this taps you on the shoulder, point- words, your tone, your body some things back then, and that kid can do it.’” ing the way toward a room or a language. When he’s finished, might not have always been a bad NFL teams want the whole hallway or a corridor, and that’s you’ll head toward another test, thing. truth, and that means digging where he’ll ask questions about and the sports psychologist will “There’s got to be some sort of deeper than ever. Whether it is your childhood or your past or begin compiling a report to share psychological problems with me,” the best or worst new habit by your parents. You met this per- with more strangers, and they’ll says Joe DeLamielleure, a Hall of NFL teams, it is difficult to argue son two minutes ago, and you determine not just whether you’re Fame guard who was drafted in that some don’t yet know how to trust the stranger because — why? worth millions, but if you can 1973. Joe was undersized, and the appropriately gather and digest He’s working for a NFL team at handle the reality of being worth Buffalo Bills this information. the league’s scouting combine, yet that kind of money. overlooked According to two well-known another of a hundred questioning As pro football races to adapt that. They doctors, sports psychology in the gatekeepers, like the man who to its next generation — with its also over- NFL is held back by intimidation measures the vertical jump or growing salaries, refined brand- looked that and soiled by inexperience. The the other who initiates the bench- ing and sharper scrutiny — there before Joe problem w it h a l l t h at i s te a m s h a ve press display. is a disturbing by product that finished never placed as much emphasis This stranger is giving a test, the league is now trying to curb: M ic h i ga n on players’ mental framework as and with the right answers, you Some men are just not mentally State, his they are doing now. may pass through his gate and prepared for the NFL’s demands. mother was Teams want to eliminate risk, hear your name called at next Former first-round draft picks the educat- and they have embraced psy- weekend’s NFL draft. The right such as Vince Young, Matt Jones ed one in chological evaluations as worthy combination of answers, and and Plaxico Burress have, within the house, Jason Smith research. It’s a start, but some entrance could be worth $40 mil- the past year, allegedly displayed h a v i n g Smith underwent the teams’ commitment, comfort and lion. regrettable judgment and signs completed same testing and will expertise is in its infancy. What i f your fat her is in pr ison? of perhaps questionable mental eighth find where he falls in “We’re still in the dark ages,” Associated Press Or you busted your roommate’s health, and teams are trying to grade, and the NFL Draft this sports psychologist John Murray Former Texas quarterback Vince Young rushes for a touchdown in a come- Saturday or Sunday. from-behind effort against Oklahoma State in 2005. Young was selected third nose at the beginning of sopho- figure out whether to help players Joe was one says. “There are going to be a lot in the 2006 NFL Draft, despite struggling on numerous tests during the NFL more year? Or skipped class for with psychological problems or of 10 chil- of mistakes as people stumble Combine. three weeks straight? Or told your simply avoid them. They’re trying dren and a bed wetter and a kid around.” Parker now Spurs’ 2nd win for Isham hardwood leader in 8-0 shutout By Jaime Aron whenever he wanted and mix- By Joe Holloway nated player but entered the The Associated Press ing in a few jumpers. He scored Sports writer fourth inning playing third, also 19 points in the first quarter, contributed a couple RBIs when DALLAS — Two games into 29 in the first half and finished The Baylor softball team (34- she hit a two-run blast over the the playoffs, there’s something with 38 as the Spurs rolled to 17) beat the University of Texas at left-field wall in the bottom of the interesting about the San Anto- victory. San A ntonio Roadr unners (23-24) second. nio Spurs. “He did a good job of stay- 8-0 in 4 ½ innings early Tuesday Reagan still wasn’t totally sat- They’re looking more and ing aggressive and keeping it evening at Getterman Stadium. isfied with the shot, which wasn’t more like Tony Parker’s team. that way, not drifting or tak- Head coach Glenn Moore said hit quite as hard as freshman While Tim Duncan remains ing anything for granted,” San his decision to play with a some- shortstop Bree Hanafin’s double the first player you think of, Antonio coach Gregg Popovich what altered lineup proved to be off the center field fence right Parker is becoming a bigger said. “He was very focused the a good move in anticipation of before Reagan’s homer. factor in whether the Spurs win whole game.” the Texas Longhorns visit at 6:30 “It probably could have but or lose. That’s certainly been The Mavericks knew Park- p.m. today. a little better,” she said. “But I’ll the case in San Antonio’s first- er was going to come right at “We got a good nonconference take it.” round series against the Dallas them in Game 2, but they still win,” he said after the win over Her appearance at third base Mavericks. couldn’t slow him. Jason Terry UTSA. “It was a nice tune up and in the top of the fourth was the Parker had his way against got so frustrated that he drew good practice heading into a big first time she’d taken the field the Mavs in the regular season, a flagrant foul trying to stop game tomorrow.” defensively since tearing her ACL averaging 31.3 points over four Parker — even though the point Right-hander Jenny Isham on March 6. Reagan said that she games, but in Game 1 faced a guard was alone on a fast break (2-0, 3.50 ERA) received the had been begging to be put in defense determined to slow against three defenders. win, while right-hander Brittany all through the team’s weekend him. He scored just two bas- “We’re going to have to Turner (4-2, 3.53 ERA) finished series with Nebraska and that it kets in the second half and Dal- adjust our game plan and real- the game. was the plan for her to go in if las won by eight. ly hone in on him,” Terry said. Associated Press Junior center fielder Nicole the Lady Bears secured a large The speedy Frenchman was “He’s the head of the snake, so Wesley, who normally bats fifth enough lead over UTSA. back to his old tricks in Game we got to make somebody else San Antonio’s Tony Parker (right) prepares to convert a layup against Dallas’ or sixth, led off the Baylor lineup “I really want to be out there, 2, getting to the rim practically beat us.” Antoine Wright (left). Parker had 38 points in a Game 2 rout of the Mavericks. and got things going early when not so much for the actual physi- she started the game with a sin- cal play but to talk to Whitney, talk gle, eventually coming around to to the other girls,” she said, refer- Lady Bears aim for 5th Big 12 trophy score the game’s first run. encing freshman pitcher Whitney “I knew that starting off the Canion (21-13, 1.49 ERA) who Worth to take on No. 28 TCU. NCA As.” tiebreaker on Sunday earned game I needed to get something will get the start against Texas. By Ben Powell The Lady Bears lost the doubles Junior Zuzana Chmelarova the Lady Bears a shutout over going,” she said. “I just wanted to Moore indicated that, while Reporter point for only the fifth time this replaced junior Kasia Siwosz OSU, the team’s seventh of the step up and be a leader today.” he’s very satisfied with the play season but rebounded with four for both matches and took full season. Wesley ended the day 2-for-2 of freshman Megan Turk at third, The fifth-ranked Baylor wom- straight singles wins, includ- advantage of it, winning both of Both Secerbegovic and Siwo- w it h 3 R BIs. if the team’s trainers tell him Rea- en’s tennis team is one win away ing an upset on court one. No. her matches 6-4, 6-2 and 6-2, 6-4 sz have been solid at the five Moore said gan isn’t at risk of further injury from earning the program’s 46 Taylor Ormond, a sopho- respectively. Chmelarova’s win and six spots, respectively, but that he was herself he would consider putting fifth-straight Big 12 regular sea- more, blew out TCU’s No. 14 over OSU’s Galina Semenova Scrivano hasn’t ruled out the p l e a s e d her back in the starting position. son championship. Head coach Nina Munch-Soegaard 6-2, 6-4, clinched the match for Baylor. possibility of resting the two the with how “The team needs her on Joey Scrivano and the Lady setting up sophomore No. 44 entire Big 12 Championships. the team defense,” he said. “But it’s no Bears face the No. 59 University Jelena Stanivuk to clinch the In the event that Scrivano reacted to reflection of the job Megan Turk‘s of Colorado at 10 a.m. today in match. “This little road trip was follows through with resting its switched done at all. It’s just the leadership Norman, Okla. The team then traveled the two players, Filipiak and roles in the aspect of it. If she’s able to go she’s The last time the Lady Bears northward to compete against ... kind of like a dress Chmelarova will play the third lineup. earned the right to get out there.” played Colorado, they shut out the University of Oklahoma rehearsal for the Big 12 spot in doubles and the fifth and “A ny- While the win came relatively the Lady Buffaloes in College Saturday and Oklahoma State tournament.” sixth singles spots. time you easily, the Longhorns may prove Station to advance to the Big 12 University Sunday. Scrivano “This little road trip was shift the Nicole Wesley more difficult. Baylor stole a 3-2 Championship finals. decided to rest two of the play- a great experience for them l i n e u p decision over Texas in Austin in The team is riding a wave of ers with the Big 12 Champion- Joey Scrivano (Chmelarova and Filipiak). It around, you don’t know what the teams’ first meeting this year momentum after defeating three ship tournament to be played head coach was kind of a dress rehearsal for kind of continuity you’re going to and the winner of today’s game opponents in three days on the the following weekend. the Big 12 tournament,” Scriva- have,” he said. “I just challenged would move into sole possession road. “Every team has got some no said. them before the game to, no mat- of third place in the Big 12. “It was a good test for our bumps and bruises,” Scrivano Karolina Filipiak, a sopho- After today’s match, the Lady ter what position I put them in, “Whenever we play Texas and team,” Scrivano said. “It’s never said. “If we can get through more, replaced freshman Nina Bears will stay in Norman to to play like they had been there A&M, it’s just a whole different easy to play three matches in a this next week pretty much Secerbegovic for both the Okla- compete in the Big 12 Cham- all year long and I thought they environment,” Wesley said. “You row. I was pleased with the way unscathed then we’ll be able homa and OSU match as well. pionships as the No. 1 seed. did.” can feel, like, ‘this is why I came we played.” to rest (the players) a bit and Filipiak ended the weekend 1-1 Baylor has won the title the last Senior Brette Reagan, who to college. This is why I play for Baylor first traveled to Fort refocus and rejuvenate for the and her victory in a super-set three years. started the game as the desig- Baylor.’” Twelve triathletes compete, one places in inauguaral event By Justin Baer “We had a great time,” Oxford, Three students — Ison, Collins growing cancer that originates at Sports writer N.C., junior and co-founding and Timothy Walker approached multiple locations in the digestive member of the club Matthew Ison Dr. Paul Martens, an assistant tract — in his appendix. He spent A strain on both physical and said. “Everybody did so well. All professor in the religion depart- four months at Duke University mental endurance, a triathlon is these people were so proud of ment. After hearing the students’ Hospital. a daunting endeavor for anyone themselves, and it was great to plans, Martens decided he want- “While there, I watched the to contend. But for 12 Baylor stu- see it come full circle.” ed to be the adviser. IronMan competition on televi- dents, the opportunity to com- As if the event wasn’t tax- “For a bunch of us, triathlon sion,” Ison said. “It was about as pete in an event that includes a ing enough, the team battled has been a huge passion for a long far opposite to where I was. I was 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilome- unfavorable weather conditions, time,” Collins said. at one extreme and they were at ter bike ride and a 10-kilometer including 58-degree water tem- It’s hard to understand where the other.” run produced a desirable chal- peratures and wind gusts of more one could deprive motivation to Six months after his release, lenge. than 25 mph. endure such physical and mental Ison started training. He started Baylor’s newly created triath- “About halfway through, you stress. For Alexa Farris, it’s just a running three to four miles per lon club participated in its first even wonder if you are going to be competitive way to stay in shape. day and built from there. Now, event Saturday at the USA Triath- able to finish the swim because “It’s a lifestyle. It’s about stay- exactly five years after his stint lon National Championships in it’s so cold,” fellow co-founder and ing healthy, enjoying challenges with cancer, Ison finished first in Lubbock. More than 100 schools San Antonio senior Billy Collins it throws at you, and it has been a his age group and sixth overall were represented at the champi- said. “You start to doubt whether real joy,” the Arlington freshman in the sprint distance (500-meter onships, including some athletes you are going to be able to finish, said. swim, 17.6-mile bike, five-kilome- who plan to compete profession- much less get a good time.” While many of the team’s ter run). Courtesy photo ally upon college graduation. The idea for a triathlon club members run for the gratification “It used to be about me just With most of the squad partici- sparked last semester when a of finishing a race, Ison runs for being able to complete a race,” Baylor triathletes prepare for the Olympic distance races, which began at 8:45 pating at the competitive level for handful of students realized an other reasons. Ison said. “Now it’s more about a.m. in Lubbock. Twelve Baylor students competed and one placed sixth in the first time ever, the team had increased interest of the sport In 2004, Ison was diagnosed me being to compete than com- the event. all of its members finish the race. resided at Baylor. with a carcinoid tumor — a slow- plete.” 6 The Baylor Lariat Wednesday, April 22, 2009