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and the By Brittany Hardy Hannah said. “I’m just most excited about Staff writer Hannah’s plans include getting to work and starting winners are: representing the student voice to work with individual orga- Results for student body to the administration and the nizations and groups around Student Body president, internal vice presi- Board of Regents and improv- campus and making sure the dent and external vice presi- ing the student relationship student voice is well-heard,” President dent, were announced at 9 p.m. with the Board of Regents. Wright said. Jordan Hannah Thursday night on the Diade- He said he hopes to lay the Wright said he plans to loso stage, just before Dave groundwork for a student rep- make certain Student Senate Internal Vice Barnes took stage on Fountain resentative on the Board of is focused on serving students Mall. Regents. with every decision they make. President Cleburne junior Jordan Han- Hannah also plans to Additionally, Wright plans Michael Wright nah ran unopposed and had an improve accessibility for handi- to build a strong relationship easy victory in his bid for stu- capped students on campus. with both Faculty Senate and dent body president and said Houston sophomore Staff Council to work with them External Vice he is ready to take over the Michael Wright was in a tight on issues that affect the Baylor President position. race against Plano junior Jes- community. “I’m very excited. I’m really sica Liu for the internal vice Amarillo sophomore Emily Emily Saultz just anxious to get started. I president position. Wright was Saultz won the position of Jacky Reyes/Lariat Staff wish it was summer already so announced the winner and said Electoral Commissioner Chris Fitzwater (Left) and a student government repre- Please see RESULTS, page 5 sentative took to the Diadeloso stage Thursday night to announce the winners I could start getting to work,” he too is ready to get to work. of the student government elections. Student-owned, Students anti-Baylor site speak here to stay out at sessions By Nick Dean registered it in bad faith,” Fogle- Staff writer man said. “(Baylor does this) by successfully utilizing the arbitra- By Trent Goldston and Eagle Pass freshman David tion procedures of the Internet Hayley Hibbert Hinojosa recently bought rights Corporation for Assigned Names Reporter to the domain name baylor- and Numbers (ICANN).” sucks.com and has set up the site Hinojosa said he thought to The University Presidential as a forum for Baylor students look for available domain names Search committee held an open to anonymously discuss Baylor related to Baylor after reading a invitation session for Baylor’s life. story about John Stipe, a Baylor students on Wednesday in Mill- Hinojosa, a saxophone and alumnus who purchased the er Chapel. international music major, said domain names baylorbearssuck. Students were given the he bought the site after he found com, baylorbears.biz, baylor- opportunity to voice their opin- the domain name for sale for bears.net and baylorbears.tv ion to members of the search $27. more than a year ago. committee about the qualities “Anyone could have bought it, Stipe told The Lariat in they would like to see in the I just was the one who managed March 2008 that he directed the future president. to buy it,” Hinojosa said. “I just domain names to the official site Though this event was got curious one day and found of the Texas A&M Aggies as a intended to be a building block out that name was available.” joke when he realized he didn’t in the search for Baylor’s newest The site is currently in the have the funding to use the sites president, fewer than fifty stu- form of a message board, and as forums for the Baylor commu- dents were in attendance. The provides Baylor topics for visi- nity. idea of visibility was a common tors to post opinions and prob- The university responded by theme among many of the stu- lems within each section. Some filing a suit against Stipe with dents who spoke. individual topics include Chapel, the National Arbitration Forum, “I would like to see a presi- Baylor faculty, religion classes, which handles domain-name dent who is visible to the Baylor residence halls and greek life. disputes for the Internet Corpo- campus and in the community,” Hinojosa said baylorsucks. ration for Assigned Names and said Student Body President com was once owned by Baylor. Numbers. The National Arbitra- elect Jordan Hannah. “Baylor did own it in the tion Forum demanded that Stipe Students were also concerned past,” Director of Media Rela- return the domain names to the about the follow through of the tions Lori Fogleman said. “That university, supporting Baylor’s 2012 mission. domain name’s registration had claim that the URLs were similar “I would like someone who been obtained several years ago enough to university-operated will uphold 2012 vision, and who by a Baylor alumnus who did sites that surfers could easily be will enable Baylor to become a not want it to fall into the wrong misled. top tier school by integrating hands. That alum had the rights Hinojosa said he doesn’t feel fa it h w it h ac adem ics,” sa id Hous - to that domain name and gave it that Baylor will have anything to ton junior Kyle Throneberry. to Baylor.” ensue litigation against him in Other students were con- Purchasing of domain names regards to his Web site. Jacky Reyes/Lariat Staff cerned that the education they has never been a procedure “I just seized the opportunity were receiving was too expen- Baylor follows, Fogleman said. to own a Web site where people Wild n’ Out sive. “It is not Baylor’s practice to can express their thoughts. I “The next president needs to purchase domain names. Rath- wouldn’t just give it back to them, A member of Omega Psi Phi rips off his shirt as part of their Dia Step Show Thursday afternoon on be someone who will manage er, Baylor, like other universities, No,” Hinojosa said. “I could see Fountain Mall. Check out more pictures from the all-day event on page 8. obtains control of the domain Please see LISTEN, page 5 name from an individual who Please see URL, page 5 Investigation into Craigslist killing continues

Denise Lavoie after placing an ad on Craig- is also charged in a robbery of well-being but otherwise The Associated Press slist?” the ad asked. “If so, you another masseuse that police declined to comment on the may have information that say he met through Craigslist. reports. BOSTON — Prosecutors could aid the investigation into Also Thursday, a law Jail officials declined to placed an ad on Craigslist on the April 10 armed robbery of enforcement official, speak- comment to The Associated Thursday in an attempt to find a woman at the Westin Copley ing to The Associated Press Press, citing privacy rules. women who may have been Place Hotel and the April 14 on the condition of anonym- Investigators were not cer- victimized by Philip Markoff, murder of a woman at the ity because he was not autho- tain the Craigslist ad would the medical student accused Marriott Copley Place Hotel. rized to discuss the case, said produce new leads. of using the Web site to prey Both victims were attacked by Markoff had been placed on “There may not be any on them. a prospective client who had suicide watch at the Boston other victims out there, but Suffolk County District contacted them through ads jail where he is being held. if there are and they have not Attorney’s Office spokesman placed on Craigslist.” ABC News and The Boston seen or are not comfortable Jake Wark said that Boston The posting does not men- Globe, citing unidentified law responding to our requests in investigators hope the ad, tion Markoff by name, and enforcement sources, report- the mainstream media, this posted in the “erotic services” Wark says investigators aren’t ed that what appeared to be may be a way to make contact section of the Web site, will sure there are other victims. shoelace marks were found on with them,” Wark said. Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff persuade other possible vic- Markoff is charged in the his neck. Markoff has pleaded not Eagle Pass freshman David Hinojosa acquired the rights to the domain name tims to come forth. April 14 killing of Julissa Bris- Defense attorney John Sals- guilty to charges of murder, baylorsucks.com, pictured above, for $27. Hinjosa has set up the site as a “Were you attacked or man, a 25-year-old masseuse berg told reporters he was forum for students to discuss Baylor topics anonymously. robbed at a Boston-area hotel he met through Craigslist. He concerned about Markoff’s Please see CRIME, page 5

VOL. 108 No.91 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2009, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Friday, April 24, 2009 Internet security woefully underrated by government No other democratic society fic problem: the Internet. Lack Now.” it takes to protect the immense As for influencing our gov- in the world permits personal of adequate cyber security is According to the Wall Street amount of information stored ernment, you should write your freedom as the United States an issue that could very easily point Journal, during the Bush admin- online. congressman regarding these does. In a country so adamant threaten the entire infrastruc- istration Congress approved There are things individuals issues, speak out for the con- about its freedom, one place ture of this place we call home. of $17 billion in funds to protect can do to increase their level cerns of our Internet well-being, in which government security The truth is, the dangers government networks. of cyber safety. Eighty percent and elect leaders who share your should become more stringent posed by cyber-warfare not only view The Obama administration of home computers lack one same views concerning cyber- is the World Wide Web. threaten our government, but b y b r i t t a n y h a r d y is currently contemplating or more of the three basic pro- security. According to the AAPA, Unit- you and I, personally, our safety whether or not to spend bil- tections, according to “Media Each of us must do what it ed States ports and waterways and our freedom. lions of dollars more to expand Now.” takes to ensure cyber security handle more than 2 billion tons It is of major importance for National Intelligence, the cyber protections to private computer You should install, use, and as best we can, because it could of cargo annually. According us to have heavy cyber securi- infrastructures of the United networks. update virus scanners, spyware mean the continuation of the to the NATCA, there are more ty in order to protect our well States are equally as vulnerable Though the expense is great, erasers, and spam filtering. future we have all invested in. than 87,000 flights in the sky being, on both on a personal to attacks as infrastructures it is a worthy investment. The Unfortunately, most people Cyberspies threaten privacy, each day. and national scale. abroad. cost of not doing expanding pro- do not appreciate the serious- safety, and freedom. Each of us In the 21st century, hijack- Recently the Wall Street Jour- On a personal level, spyware, tection to personal computers ness of cyber security until they has an important role to play in ers and suicide bombers play an nal reported that cyber spies which collects information from could easily be much higher. are hit. making sure we are able to keep unfortunate, but realistic role from China and Russia infiltrat- personal computers, can attack It would be so easy for things It is of utmost importance for hold of those privileges. in our world. While it makes ed the U.S. electrical grid and users any time they download to go bad. There is so much at individuals to not wait. Syman- sense that our skies and our left behind software programs a file, open an e-mail from an stake. The United States is liv- tec, McAfee, and Microsoft all Brittany Hardy is a sophomore seas should receive much of our that could be used to navigate unknown sender, or sometimes ing in such great wealth. But sell suites that include all three journalism major from Denton attention, we must now turn and obstruct the system. just visit a Web site, according the more you have, the more you of the basic protections in one and a staff writer for The Baylor our eyes to an even greater traf- According to the Director of to the college textbook “Media have to lose. We must do what package for about $60 per year. Lariat.

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In contrast, that has made many states utter- Obama’s patriotism into ques- one is willing to stand up and Perry was asked if Texas could lution, the Governor signed it, revenue-sharing grants are Tex- ly dependent on federal dollars, tion over a pin. A person who question governmental author- secede, and he answered that it and Texans voted on it through ans’ money being given back to and it is a blatant violation of the does not stand up for the Amer- ity. Americans must not simply could, but that he does not sup- a referendum. Texans. 10th Amendment. ican values is unpatriotic, and “stand by the president” and port it. In Texas v. White (1869), The latest infringements on The $555 million Perry has Those who believe Obama’s Perry can certainly not be put leave his authority unchecked. It in the majority opinion, Chief states’ rights are the bailouts refused are some of the most promise of a “tax cut to 95% of on that list. Perry has stood up is easy to see that we are already Justice Salmon P Chase says which have been comprised egregious block grants, which Americans” are seriously misin- to defend the constitutional sov- headed in that direction when “There was no place for recon- of revenue-sharing and block require future funding once formed. According to the IRS, a ereignty of states, states’ rights, some begin referencing those sideration . . . except through grants. It must first be noted the federal money has dried up. third of all filers in 2006 had no and put himself on a political who stand up for American and revolution or through consent of that Texas only gets 80% of its The federal government taxes tax liability. This results in free limb. After making this stand, question government as being the states.” While I do not cur- tax dollars back from Wash- Texans at a high rate, hindering government doles for 1/3 of all Texans came out in full support part of a lunatic fringe. rently support secession, a state ington, D.C. With block grants, Texas from receiving adequate tax filers. of it. He was not pandering to clearly has the legal authority to the predominant grants in the funding through its own tax In the editorial written by populism because his decision Matthew Hrna secede. When Texas last seced- bailouts, D.C. uses Texans’ own revenue, and then adds federal Jade Ortega, it is very excessive lead to populist support, not the Mathematics, ’11

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Need for study spaces on campus increases BEAR BRIEFS ond floor of Jones, the girls got have plenty of outlets and com- The Waco -McLennan By Sean Doerre, Dache Johnson quiet, so nothing was said.” County Public Health District puters. Immunization Clinic is offering and Ashleigh Schmitz Posey instant messaged the “Summer plans are currently free immunizations April 27 Reporters librarian again later and was being made to relocate a large to May 1 for children ages 10 told the talking in the library is number of computer worksta- and under in honor of National As Baylor’s student body a new trend the librarians have tions in the Moody lab to a newly Infant Immunization Week. grows, the need for more and noticed. renovated area on the opposite The clinic is located at 225 W. quieter study areas becomes The increases in noise and side of the garden level, where Waco Dr. For more informa- increasingly important. lack of space in the library have the ‘stacks’ are now located,” tion, call 750-5410. Magnolia sophomore Stepha- become issues that are being Richard Gerik, director of client nie Posey said she is upset with addressed. services in the electronic library, The Floyd and Lorene the quiet areas in the library and “One place where we are said. “This new area will provide Davidson Lecture and Biology fears that her ideal study space, challenged is with our facilities,” students with nice, expansive Awards Night will take place which is one that is quiet with Jeff Steely, assistant director of computer workspaces ideal for from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Airbear, electrical outlets and the client services division for group collaboration, while pre- B110 Baylor Sciences Building. printers, will become harder to University libraries, said. “They serving computing space for The lecture, “Shall We Gather find. While Posey said lack of are getting crowded, and both individual work.” at the River? Baylor and Its access to Airbear and technolo- the furniture and some of the To facilitate these extra Unruly Brazos” will be given by Dr. James R. Kimmel. gy annoys her, her biggest prob- mechanical systems in Moody, learning spaces, the libraries lem is with noise in quiet areas. completed in 1968, are due for have moved all of the books Dal Mize, author of “Is the “I decided that since the replacement. We are working on and resources from that floor Stephen Green/Lariat staff Bible Right? Does Money library was too loud at night this issue in a number of ways.” to collapsible shelves or an off- Answer All Things?” will be time I would go during the Plans have been made, and Waialua, Hawaii sophomore Jonathan Paige attempts to study over the noise site storage facility. Phase two, available to sign copies of his afternoon,” Posey said. “I went implemented, to make the gar- in Moody Memorial Library. Additional space for students to study in the garden which will be similar to the first book from 12 to 2 p.m. today at and it was peaceful for about ten den level of Moody Memorial level of Moody are being created. phase, begins in May and will be the Marlin Public Library. For minutes until two girls showed Library more conducive to stu- funded by the Ferguson-Clark more information, contact Traci up and started chatting at the dent studying. Director of the space on the garden level of clearly identified with immov- Lecture in the fall, which gives Jones at 888-361-9473. computers. They continued to electronic library Tim Logan Moody,” Steely said. “It will soon able furniture . Individual study money for a student project. get louder and giggled more said the first phase was com- include bathrooms and a direct spaces, however, are not the only “We are collaborating with To submit a bear brief, e-mail often, and eventually one of pleted in September 2008 and garden entrance. The concept request from students. Group the Academy for Teaching and [email protected]. them picked up her phone and approximately 5,000 square of non-stationary furniture and study areas, students said, need Learning to create a cutting was talking on her phone louder feet of student study space was white boards is to encourage to promote a social atmosphere edge learning environment,” t h a n ne eded . A f te r about 30 m i n- opened. The 24-hour area is group study and cater to indi- and include easy access to tech- Steely said. “We are simultane- CONTACT US utes of their talking, I got online fully furnished with comfort- viduals’ learning styles.” nology, writing surfaces and ously planning for on-site stor- and instant messaged ‘baylorli- able, movable seating with white Logan said that student input movable furniture with ample age for lesser used materials, Editor 710-4099 brarian’ and asked if they could boards, multiple power sources from focus groups is driving the padding and back support. and overall renovation of the Newsroom 710-1712 send someone to quiet the girls. and wireless Internet. renovations. Quiet space was Denton junior Steven Riela Central Libraries.” Sports 710-6357 They sent someone but as soon “Right now we are creat- very important to the students said his ideal study space would To read the full story, visit: Entertainment 710-7228 as the librarian reached the sec- ing additional student-oriented and they said it needs to be be quiet and comfortable and www.baylor.edu/Lariat Advertising 710-3407 Student interest increases in Business Fellows program Seward said. equips you with the skills you “Other firms like students who ate course. We only ask that administration degree and are By Hayley Hibbert “University Scholars majors need to enter the job market or can bridge the communication students not jump ahead in the allowed to have other majors Reporter must graduate with a 3.5, which apply for graduate school.” gap between the business inter- accounting department, and and minors, but their other many students struggle to do, The job market has evolved a ests of a firm and the technical require that they take the intro- majors must be within the BBA In its second year, Baylor’s but we have found students lot over the last fifty years. Com- communication of engineers or duction to financial manage- program. Minors, however, may Business Fellows program has enjoy the flexibility the fel- panies today are looking for natural scientists.” ment course.” be from any department. grown from two students to lows programs offer them, and students with a variety of skills The business fellows pro- Approximately one third of Qingdao, China, sophomore approximately 90 students. perform better when they have that are difficult to acquire with gram offers course flexibility, business fellows majors are also Sophia Sun said she is also inter- “Our students are going on to a variety of courses they can traditional degree plans, said Seward said. “It allows you to pre-medical. ested in sciences and will gradu- do great things,” said Dr. Allen choose from,” he said. Seward. take classes outside of the busi- Dallas junior Jason Scov- ate with three majors and one Seward, chair of the finance, Students interested in switch- Students majoring in Busi- ness school, and to pursue other ell heard about the program minor. insurance and real estate depart- ing from their current major ness Fellows must complete interests.” from friends who had previ- “The flexibility in course ment. “All of our graduates have to Baylor Business Fellows 36 hours of advanced business The program, directed by ously switched to business fel- selection allows me to take been offered a job or accepted must first complete an applica- courses, 53-64 hours outside Seward, was created in Feb. lows from university scholars business courses along with sci- into a graduate program. Fel- tion process, and must have at of the business school, and one 2007, as a business track offer- because they felt it better met ence courses and still be able to lows’ average MCAT score is a least 60 hours left to graduate. course in each of the eight busi- ing more flexibility than the tra- their needs. graduate in four years. In addi- 37, which is the 98th percentile. Incoming freshmen have a sepa- ness departments, including ditional business majors such as “I am pursuing a career in tion to business fellows, I also Some of our students have been rate application, which focuses accounting, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, finance, and medicine,” Scovell said. “After major in finance and economics accepted to medical school, and on their high school activities, law, management, marketing marketing, speaking to several doctors about and minor in mathematics,” she others will be working at con- SAT and ACT scores. ,and management information “The courses students my undergraduate education, said. sulting firms or in investment Fellows encourages a com- systems and law. choose to take are completely one of the things they stressed In May 2008, two students banking.” bined score of 1400 on the SAT “For example, there are con- up to them,” Seward said. “The was to enroll in some business graduated from the program, While the business fellows math and verbal and an ACT sulting forms that love proficien- fellows program allows you to classes, and they explained the both of whom had previously program does not require stu- score of 30 or higher. cy in a foreign language, blended take shortcuts. For example, if a difficulties of opening your own switched from University Schol- dents to maintain a certain “The business fellows pro- with a solid foundation in busi- student is already familiar with practice if you have no business ars. grade point average, the pro- gram is comprised of bright ness and strong modeling build macroeconomic and microeco- experience.” This year, nine students will gram is very competitive. people with very different inter- through courses in mathemat- nomic principles, he or she can Graduates of the program graduate the program between The median GPA is a 3.9., ests,” Seward said. “The program ics and statistics,” Seward said. skip straight to the intermedi- receive a bachelor of business May and December.

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By Farah Damani hopes and ambitions? who meet me for the first time Reporter and talk to me will never real- A: I would like to create either ize that I’m the same guy that Juan Yaquian knows scholar- my own company or just join a has won all these scholarships ships. He has won six of them national research laboratory and and awards because they expect receiving around $700,000 have my own project going. a guy like me to always be wor- combined. ried. But I try not to ever stress The senior electrical and Q: What is the recent schol- myself out because I become computer engineering major arship award that you won? less productive that way. I man- from Temple recently won age my time really well and I am the National Science Founda- A: It was the National Sci- very disciplined so that’s why I tion Fellowship, a prestigious ence Foundation Fellowship never really get stressed out. award that over 12,000 stu- for graduate study. It’s for study dents applied for. Focusing his in any area in the sciences or Q: Who would you say is research on using microwave engineering department. The your role model? imaging to detect cancerous scholarship requires that the tumors in the body, Yaquian student show they are contrib- A: Bill Gates. He is a genius is eager to help the world one uting to increasing the science and he has a good heart to be mixed circuit design at a time. and technology base of not only able to give back to the commu- With a passion for basketball the U.S. but also the world. nity. I mean, his scholarship, the and the support from his mother, We have to submit an original Gates Millennium Scholarship, Yaquian is inspired to continue research proposal that could paid for my school. So it’s not his graduate study at Berkeley potentially have some kind of just because he is the richest guy next year while working to get discovery. They said that there in the world and I think that’s his Ph.D. He has also been the were somewhere around 12 to cool, but because we’re in the recipient of other scholarships 15 thousand students from all same field and he has done so Jacky Reyes/Lariat staff including the Goldwater, Irwin around the country that apply much for science and technol- Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein yearly including undergraduate ogy and that’s really something Temple senior Juan Yaquin has received many prestigious scholarships and will continue his studies at Berkeley with Jacobs Presidential fellowship seniors and graduate students. I look up to. the intent of earning a Ph.D. He is a electrical and computer engineering major and recently won the National Science from MIT, the Chancellor’s Fel- Foundation Fellowship. lowship for graduate study from Q: How do you feel about Q: What is your biggest Berkeley, and was a finalist for winning so many scholarships inspiration? most people would expect from tools and skills to do the work the Truman and Rhodes schol- and fellowships? A: Florida. It’s different their parent. that I want to be doing. arship. A: Christ. I do everything because I was just relaxing there. When I won the National Sci- I want to solve problems in I think that it’s great that I because I feel I am blessed with I am always busy so this was ence Foundation Fellowship, all the medical industry by using Q: You’re graduating from don’t have to worry financially the privilege to be going to col- a way for me to get away from of my professors congratulated microwave imaging as an alter- Baylor in May. What are your and I can just go and focus on lege and I am able to do all these all that. There’s nothing wrong me because it is a prestigious fel- nate to X-rays and MRI’s. Micro- plans after graduation? my research. The funny thing great things. I just remind myself with riding a few roller coasters lowship. When I told my mom, wave imaging is using cell phone is that I am winning all these that everything I am doing is for and enjoying time on the beach she was just like “Oh, that’s cool. technology to detect cancerous A: Let me start with my sum- scholarships that pay for my God. Whenever I don’t have time with your friends. Hey, guess what. I made your tumors in the human body and mer. My entire summer is pretty undergraduate education all the to read my Bible, I just think to favorite food for Easter.” It’s so it is much cheaper and safer than crazy. Two days after gradu- way to my education for a Ph.D. myself that “Yeah, I am study- Q: Who do you call your funny that she doesn’t really real- X-rays because there is no radia- ation, I fly to Honduras for an So my friends kind of have this ing but internally I know it’s all best friend? ize the significance of the award tion involved. With X-rays, there engineering mission trip. I get joke going saying that I have because of Him.” but it’s good because when I am is always a concern with getting back on June 1, and on June 4 sort of a surplus of scholarships A: My mom — we just joke around her, I get to be a regular too many X-rays and receiving I fly to San Diego for an intern- and I don’t know how I am going Q: If you could have any job around about everything; noth- person and get out of this world too much radiation. ship at Qualcomm Inc., one of to use them all. in the world, what would you ing is ever serious with her. I am where I have this drive to always With this new discovery, the leading companies in the want to do? always doing so much and peo- be doing something, either poor countries such as Africa wireless industry. I’ll be work- Q: What three words would ple say they can never tell that working on this scholarship or and Central America will be ing on mixed signal and circuit you say describe you the best? A: I’d like to be an NBA star I am stressed. Well, I get that on this fellowship or studying. able to have access to cancer designs that will be used in but that’s sort of a dream because from my mom. She is close to me She doesn’t care about all that; screenings. Before they couldn’t wireless design. A: Disciplined, funny and it would never happen. I’m 5 feet and she doesn’t care too much she just wants to talk. because it was too expensive. I intern until Aug. 21 and relaxed. 8 inches and some people say I about pushing me to win all Also, microwave technology later that evening I fly to San am vertically challenged for it. these awards. She just wants to Q: Where do you see your- is pretty available and acces- Francisco, where I start school Q: You seem like such a I’d also like to travel to every enjoy life and be with me. I told self in ten years? sible. It’s also cheap to develop. three days later. I am attending busy person, so why do you say continent in the world and visit her I got into graduate school The problem is that it’s difficult Berkeley to get my Ph.D. which that one of your traits is being as many small islands in the at Berkeley, MIT, Stanford, A: The vision I had when I did to create and that’s why it’s still should take about four to five relaxed? world. I love traveling. Texas, etc. and as soon as she research and wrote the paper in the research phase. 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The new Facebook group Ben Feller to be abusive and deceptive Industry advocates are tion. “Baylor’s next president called “Phil Markoff is Inno- The Associated Press practices that squeeze people wary of those consequences There was an overwhelming needs to help build communi- cent Until Proven Guilty” into paying much higher fees and hopeful Obama will lis- desire of students wanting to ties where people want to stay,” describes itself as a forum to WA SHINGTON — P re sident or interest rates than antici- ten. see a president who would be Willow Park sophomore Jennifer rally against the media and Barack Obama, appealing to pated. The Federal Reserve has accessible to the students, and a Atwood said. a culture “that has forgotten mainstream consumers, is Both the House and Senate already ordered new rules, to candidate who is transparent in The presidential search com- that people like Phil are sus- pushing for more legal protec- are considering a credit card take effect next year, that are his or her decisions. It was also mittee promised to keep the pects, not killers.” tion for the millions of Ameri- “bill of rights” to limit the abil- designed to enforce a host of commonly voiced that the next Baylor community informed Markoff was arrested cans who use credit cards. ity of credit-card companies to new consumer protections. president must be a person who during the process. The next Monday in Walpole, less Obama was meeting with raise interest rates on existing Almost 80 percent of Amer- attends events with students and meeting will be for staff on than 20 miles southwest of leaders of the credit-card balances and to require great- ican households have credit has a presence on campus, as Wednesday in B110 Baylor Sci- Boston, as he drove with his industry Thursday, and he’s er disclosure. cards. well as someone devoted to Bay- ences Building. fiancee, Megan McAllister, already backing tougher leg- White House aides said The average outstanding to Foxwoods Resort Casino islation. Obama’s meeting with the credit card debt for house- in Connecticut. “The pre s ident be l ie ve s ne w credit executives is part of a holds that have a credit card McAllister, who ear- rules of the road for the credit broader outreach to different was $10,679 at the end of Student votes speak, new officials electedRESULTS from page 1 Saultz also plans to help lier this week said Markoff card industry are needed,” segments of the business com- 2008, according to Credit- Baylor students get involved by would not hurt anyone, is Obama senior adviser Valerie munity. Card.com, an online market- raising awareness of volunteer standing behind him, her Jarrett said ahead of the presi- At issue is how to protect place designed to link con- external vice president, beat- opportunities in Waco, by ini- father, James McA llister, told dent’s planned session at the consumers, particularly in a sumers and card issuers. ing out opponents Seabrook tiating regular meetings with reporters Thursday. White House with executives severe economic downturn, The White House says sophomore Michael Horne and the philanthropy and service “She’s still confident in from the nation’s top credit- while not imposing the kind of Obama is aware of the impor- current office holder, Lindale chairs of each student organi- Phil. Other than that, we’re card companies. rules that could make it hard- tance that credit cards hold junior Nicole Yeakley. zation. She also plans to keep saying a lot of prayers,” he Obama and some congres- er for banks to offer credit or in many families, particularly “I’m very honored and hum- students informed about local said outside his home in Lit- sional leaders are particularly that put credit out of reach for as a last option during hard bled and I cannot wait to serve elections and encourage them tle Silver, N.J. focused on what they consider many borrowers. times. Baylor and the community as to vote locally, and thus becom- external vice president,” Saultz ing more involved in their com- said. munity. Saultz’s plan is to focus on “I’m mostly anxious to get in strengthening the relationship there and learn what I need to between Baylor and the Waco be doing and I’m looking for- community. ward to working with (Wright) “I want to speak on behalf and (Saultz) to see what we can of the student body to the city accomplish next year. I will sit administration, and to work down, the three of us, and plan alongside city officials to make out the year … Once I get to talk Waco a more ‘college-friendly’ with those two, I’ll know better town,” Saultz said in an inter- what we’re going to do,” Han- view on Monday. nah said.

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Paramount Pictures Sony Pictures Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. star in Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter star in the thriller “Obsessed.” When a Courtesy Photo the real-life drama “The Soloist.” When a Los Angeles journalist befriends a Julliard- temp falls in love with a successful busi- Contemporary Christian artist Phil Wickham will be performing along with Charlie Hall at 8:30 p.m. today at Common trained musician, their lives are changed ness man, she will stop at nothing to keep Grounds backyard. forever. him for herself. Coffee house gets dose of worship Waco Events

By Kim Douglass in my youth group and things Charlie Hall is a Christian Contributor grew from there.” singer/songwriter from Oklaho- Since his early beginnings, ma City, Okla. In an interview As school is coming a close, Wickham had released three with Good News Daily, Hall most people will focus on bury- albums, “Give You My World” said he started out by playing ing their noses in the books, in 2003, a self-titled album in in church. frantically cramming in last- 2006 and “Cannons” in 2007. Hall released his album, “The minute studying. But, before Wickham is currently working Brightest Sadness,” on Sparrow getting your mail forwarded to on his fourth record. Records/Sixsteprecords, the the library, consider going out “It’s scheduled to release in sa me l abel a s t he Dav id Crowder for one last night of fun. September,” he said. Wickham Band. Phil Wickham, along with said the title of the album is still H a l l ’s mu s i c c a n b e d e s c r i b e d Charlie Hall will play 8:30 p.m. pending. as “new worship.” today at the Common Grounds Cleburne junior Nathan Unlike 1990s worship music backyard. Elam said he likes Wickham’s superstars Michael W. Smith or Tickets are $16 in advance music primarily for its style, Stephen Curtis Chapman, his and $18 at the door. and the Christian element is a sound is a new breed of Chris- Christian artist Phil Wick- bonus. tian music that uses all the style ham is not a newcomer to the “His music is really power- conventions of popular main- Waco area, playing shows at ful, really rocking and he has a stream music with Christian Common Grounds last year. killer voice,” Elam said. “I per- lyrics. Wickham, a contemporary sonally have found encourage- Hall’s message is centered Christian singer, is a man of ment through the lyrics.” around spreading the word of many talents. Being a singer, Wickham said he wants God in a way that both old and songwriter and guitarist, there people to be challenged by his new Christians can enjoy. doesn’t seem to be anything music. Although finals are just that he can’t do. “With every opportunity I around the corner — and even Coming from San Diego, get to play music in front of peo- worse for some, real life — there Courtesy Photo Calif., Wickham has been play- ple, I want to create a moment is no better way to st art a week of Grammy-award winning saxophonist David Sanchez will be performing with the Baylor Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m. ing worship music for years. where listeners can think about, multiple all-nighters than with Saturday in Jones Concert Hall in Glennis McCrary Music Building. The performance is free and open to the “I started playing when I was respond to and be challenged a night of worship and praise of public. Sanchez is currently a spokesperson and model for Banana Republic’s “City Streets” promotion. thirteen,” he said. “That makes by the Lord with as much qual- the one who’s going to help you about 12 years. I began playing ity I can bring,” he said. pass that physics exam. Friday, April 24, 2009 SPORTS The Baylor Lariat 7 After UT win, softball aiming for higher Big 12 seed

By Joe Holloway move up a notch.” squeeze attempt put her in a Sports writer With Wednesday night’s win rundown. She came up favoring over the Longhorns, the Lady her right knee and Moore sus- The Baylor softball team Bears move into sole possession pected it was an anterior cruci- (35-17, 10-5), fresh from a 3-2 of third place in the Big 12. Both ate ligament injury. Wednesday win over Texas that Baylor and Texas have 10-5 con- “That’s going to be a tough came down to the wire, will look ference records, but since the one to overcome,” Moore said. to continue its success when it Lady Bears won both of their “We’ll just pray that she’ll have travels to Kansas to take on the games against the Longhorns a good recovery and things will Jayhawks at 2 p.m. Saturday, the own the tiebreaker. Baylor go well in her recovery process then again at noon on Sunday. is only one game behind second because Kayce Walker’s a great Freshman pitcher Whitney place Oklahoma and 1.5 games athlete, an All-American in the Canion (22-13, 1.50 ERA) said behind first place Missouri. making.” the most important thing for Freshman utility player It was confirmed Wednesday the Lady Bears heading into the Megan Turk, speaking after her that Walker had torn her ACL two game series will be to not walk-off single drove in fresh- and will miss the rest of the sea- get too excited about their win man shortstop Bree Hanafin son. over Texas and stay focused. from third to give Baylor the Trainers were at first reluc- “I’m really excited to go down win over Texas, said the Kansas tant to confirm it without an there,” she said after her team’s series could have a big impact MRI. narrow Texas victory. “I think on which place the Lady Bears “They feel as confident as I’ve this weekend is very important. will finish. ever seen a doctor or a trainer,” We don’t need to back down. “We need these wins this he said but added that his team You can’t get too high off this weekend,” she said. “I think is probably better equipped to win. We have to stay mellow. We we’ll really build off this win handle the situation since senior still have more games to play.” and try to keep our momentum third baseman Brette Reagan Head coach Glenn Moore going into this weekend. I think already went through an ACL likened the games to Baylor’s everybody’s getting in a groove injury earlier this year and was Iowa State trip right after his now. Everybody’s doing a great able to return. “It’s devastating. first win against Texas, a series job. We’re just trying to stay on We feel bad for her but we feel Baylor swept. He also noted that the same page.” that as a team we’re filling the it will be Kansas’ senior week- The team will have to try gaps. I think probably the fact end, which he said gives the Jay- to keep things going without that Brette has fought through hawks a lot for which to play. right-fielder Kayce Walker. In this and worked her way back to “We’ve got to make sure the latest setback for the Lady helping us out is probably going Caity Greig/ Lariat Staff we get ready to play,” he said. Bears, Walker went down in to help the team overcome it “They’re tough to beat up there. the bottom of the first inning much better than we did when Baylor left-handed pitcher Whitney Canion prepares to release her pitch against Oklahoma State April 5. Baylor could It’s a good opportunity for us to of the Texas game when a failed we lost Brette.” end the weekend as high as second place with help from other Big 12 softball squads.

Weekend sports briefs Basketball signs Dennis ability since the eighth grade. has sent a player to the trials, as return to Baylor Ballpark next record and the second best time Big 12 Conference, and comes The signing adds to the team’s then-sophomores Kendal Volz season as the team and State in the country this year. after a 2008 campaign that saw three-man recruiting class that and Shaver Hansen received Farm celebrate the team’s suc- The time came despite the Desmond Jenkins, Michael Head coach Scott Drew includes forwards Givon Crump invitations in 2008. cess. slower-than average group over- Machen, Ralph Rodriguez get announced Thursday that and Cory Jefferson, of Washing- Verrett will compete with 35 all that saw a lone Bedell finish such honors. guard Nolan Dennis of Rich- ton, D.C., and Killeen, and guard other players from June 15-24 in 19 seconds ahead of the pack. The award is given to land Hills has signed a letter of A.J. Walton of Little Rock, Ark. hopes of earning one of 22 spots Harts, Bedell named Big The team will travel to Des student-athletes that earn a intent to play for the Bears next on the national team’s roster. 12 runners of the week Moines, Iowa this weekend for 3.2 undergraduate GPA, ful- fall. Dennis, the No. 44 recruit fill NCAA graduation require- Baseball’s Verrett invited the 100th annual Drake Relays. in the ESPNU 100, originally After a strong showing in the ments, and receive substantial signed on to play at the Univer- to USA tryouts Baseball was host for playing time in their final year of inaugural Ladies Night Michael Johnson Classic this Four football players sity of Memphis but asked to weekend, juniors Trey Harts and eligibility. be released when head coach named to Hampshire Freshman pitcher Logan Ver- Erin Bedell have been named Big Honor Society John Calipari was hired by the rett has received an invitation to Head coach Steve Smith and 12 Conference men’s and wom- University of Kentucky. the 2009 USA Baseball National announcer John Morris were on en’s track athletes of the week, Compiled by Gordon Voit The 6-foot-5 all-area selec- Team trials, an initial list that hand last night for the first annu- respectively. Four seniors on coach Art tion was named District 3-5A includes 17 players from across al Ladies Night at the Ballpark Harts set a national high time Briles’ squad have been induct- MVP after leading the league the country. Verrett, one of five event. of 20.29 in the 200-meter event, ed into the National Football CONTACT US in points (21.4) and rebounds freshman on the list, has tallied The evening, sponsored by which ranks as the second fast- Foundation’s Hampshire Honor (10.1). He also ranked second 53 strike outs, two saves, and a State Farm, featured door priz- est time in the world this year and Society, including Ty Findley, in blocks (1.6) third in assists 3.64 ERA this season on his way es, a catered dinner by Mix Café, the fastest time ever at the Hart- John David Weed, Ben Hixson, Sports 710-6357 (3.5). to a 7-1 record. and a demonstration by Smith Patterson Complex. and Ryan Roberts. Dennis cited Baylor’s con- The nomination marks the and members of the team. Bedell ran a time of 4:16.03 The four nominations rank tinuous interest in his athletic second straight year that Baylor The event is anticipated to in the 1,500 meter-event, a track as the most of any school in the [email protected] Unlimited just got smarter. Unlimited web browsing, Unlimited text and picture messaging, Premium Directory Assistance, all on the MetroPCS Unlimited NationwideSM network. $ 50 a month. No Signed Contracts."   
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Student groups and big names in the local music scene provided day-long entertainment at Diapalooza, part of Baylor’s 75th annual Diade- loso. The stage on Fountain mall welcomed bands Cya such as The Tastydactyls, Dave Barns and Eisley. Around campus students participated in hands-on fun, competing in dozens of events. Large crowds flocked to the tug-of-war tourna- at ment, a strongman competition and a 5K Fun Run. For the less athletic, student organizations manned booths on the mall, providing games and treats all day. Dia Local restaurants and vendors set up in the cen- ter of campus to provide dinner. Diadeloso, which means “Day of the Bear,” is a Baylor tradition in which students spend a class-free day outdoors. Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff

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Top: A member of the Chi Omega tug of war team competes Thursday during Diadeloso on Fountain Mall. Above: The guitarist for the Zach Almond and the Brethren performs on Fountain Mall at Diapalooza Thursday afternoon. Near Left: Graduate student Grant Johnson and Elizabethtown, Pa., freshman Katie Nilsen perform with the Swing Dance Society at Diade- loso Thursday morning. Far Left: Members of Omega Psi Phi jumps as part of their Dia Step Show. Below: Kansas City, Kan., fresh- man Megan McVay recovers from being Pied at the Pie a Pi Phi booth at Diadeloso Thursday afternoon.

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