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On Jan. 16, the U.S. Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This new trade deal will replace the North American Lariat File Photo Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), FROM BAYLOR TO THE OVAL OFFICE Ken Starr, former president of Baylor University, speaks at the dedication of East Village Residential Hall on which has been in effect since 1994. October 19, 2013. Starr served as Baylor’s President from 2010-2016. Starr recently joined the Trump legal team for the Senate impeachment hearings. The deal was signed in late 2018 by President Donald Trump, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. Since then, it has been ratified in Mexico and now the United Former BU president Ken Starr States. The agreement vote will be held in Canada on Jan 29. The agreement passed the U.S. Senate in an 89-10 vote, with 2020 Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders now serving Trump’s legal team being one of the 10 to vote against the deal. VIVIAN ROACH early as a University Scholar. He is maximum of 24 hours of talking it is possible that four Republican Sanders, also an opponent of Staff Writer now the executive director of the from each side. senators will vote to bring in new the NAFTA agreement, said that McLennan County Democratic Shortly before the impeachment witnesses to allow new evidence to the USMCA did not do enough to Ken Starr, former Baylor Party. trial opened on Tuesday, edits were be introduced,” Flavin said. “I think combat climate change and improve president, has been introduced to “Interesting to see [Starr] added to McConnell’s proposed that it is more unlikely than likely, it environmental practices. President Donald Trump’s legal step into a role where he is trying rules. There was strong opposition seems like the public would like to A press release on his website team ahead of the Senate trial, to protect a president from the to McConnell’s proposal from see new witnesses, with John Bolton states, “There is a reason why virtually which opened Tuesday morning, allegations made against him, both Republican and Democratic coming forward we will see what every major environmental group is and continued debate late into the and covering up crimes of this senators, who called for an extra day happens.” opposed to Trump’s NAFTA 2.0. This night. president,” Mungiguerra said. to be added for opening arguments. Now, with the extra day agreement does nothing to stop fossil Starr served Baylor for 6 years, “But comfortable trying to Moderate senators opposed two for opening arguments, the fuel companies like Exxon Mobil and was a professor of law at uncover another president’s sexual days of opening arguments, arguing impeachment is expected to end and Chevron from dumping their Pepperdine University. misbehavior.” the hearings would be going late by Feb. 4, running six days a week. waste and pollution into Mexico and Starr was last seen on Capitol Senate Majority Leader Mitch into the night if each side took their Trump’s State of the Union speech destroying the environment.” Hill in 1999, when he investigated McConnell first proposed that any allotted 24 hours. Additionally, the will also occur on Feb. 4. Alternatively, Houston resident president Bill Clinton during decision regarding witnesses be House is allowed evidence from its It isn’t the first time this would and president of the International his impeachment trial. Starr left done at a later point. A vote can impeachment hearings, and calling occur - President Clinton also gave Association of Drilling Contractors, Baylor in 2016 and was a Fox News be taken at any time to allow the new witnesses is still in debate. his State of the Union speech in Jason McFarland, sees the new contributor before joining the Senate to debate privately without Pat Flavin, associate professor of the midst of his own impeachment agreement as a “huge win for Texas.” president’s legal team. cameras or non-Senate members. political science at Baylor said the trial. However, Trump is running In an article from the Houston Baylor alum Peter Mungiguerra These two rules were also in play most important vote is to decide if for reelection, unlike Clinton. Chronicle, McFarland said that the worked at the State Legislature with during the Clinton trial. new witnesses will be allowed. The Associated Press contributed USMCA will promote the oil and Rep. Terry Meza after graduating McConnell called for two “The vote is very unlikely, but to this report. gas industries, which are a “critical days of opening arguments and a component of Texas’ economy.” The USMCA promises to streamline energy trade by guaranteeing automatic export approval and enforcing zero tariffs. On Jan. 19, Trump made an Baylor Democrats host voter registration appearance at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and Trade Show in Austin. He stated that the USMCA will “massively boost drive amid tense national election season exports” for farmers and ranchers, encouraging yet another of Texas’ MATTHEW MUIR them to actually register my family more,’ we just largest economic sectors. Staff Writer to vote here in McLennan tell them about how they Baylor global business professor County,” Penales said. need a separate card for Wayne Hampton teaches his classes Local groups are trying “They just put their Bear their actual state,” Penales about different trade theories and to boost Baylor’s voter P.O. Box. It’s recommended said. “[For registering in likened the new USMCA agreement registration numbers. that you vote in the district McLennan County] it’s just to 17th century mercantilism because Members of Baylor where you live most of the a mere change of address surpluses with other nations are Democrats held a non- t i m e .” and they have to ensure encouraged. partisan voter registration Texas residents can that they put [their local] The opposite of a trade surplus is drive on campus Tuesday. check their registration address when they’re going a trade deficit, which occurs when a Texas’ primary election, status online. Those still to go register and it’s easy country imports more than it exports. which is open to all looking to register in from there.” The U.S. currently has a deficit with registered voters, takes McLennan County can Frisco senior Lakin Mexico of $81 billion and $20 billion place on March 3 with a fill out a form in person Hinton stopped by the voter with Canada. Trump has said he is voter registration deadline at the local Elections registration table Tuesday, hopeful that the new trade agreement of Feb. 3. The 2020 general Administration Office or is looking forward to voting will boost American wages and job election on Nov. 3 will download a mail-in form. for the first time, but said as growth as well as reduce our trade include the presidential Registration forms may a graduating senior, she’ll deficits. race, Texas’ Senate election also be available at various have to account for moving “Many economists believe that free and congressional races government offices such as after graduation. trade is a positive-sum game in which around the country. the post office or DMV. “I’ve never voted before all nations involved win. President Shreveport, La. According to Texas and there’s just a lot of Trump seems to approach trade as freshman Veronica Penales, College Democrats, only things going on in our a zero-sum game, with winners and Baylor Democrats’ vice 3% of Baylor students nation right now,” Hinton losers,” Hampton said. president, was one of the are registered to vote in said. “I like Donald Trump, Baylor researcher and former volunteers at the event. McLennan County. Penales so I would like him to professor of International Trade policy, Penales said that while said others may choose to continue… I think [voting Dr. Joseph McKinney’s evaluation of many students’ permanent remain registered in their for the first time] will be the USMCA agreement is not one of addresses are out-of- hometown or state. super interesting.” complete approval. town or out-of-state, they “If someone asks, ‘So I Tuesday’s voter Brooke Giacin | Multimedia Journalist McKinney has testified on NAFTA can choose to register in want to vote for my local registration event was VOTE READY Zach Tufenkjian, a sophomore political before state and national legislative McLennan County instead. representative. I know science major from Hoffman, Ill. fills out his voter registration form for the 2020 election. “We’re encouraging them more, they impact VOTER >> Page 4 USMCA >> Page 4

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EDITORIAL COLUMN #OscarsSoDead Lack of diversity in nominations will lead to award show’s demise

MATTHEW SODERBERG representation just hasn’t translated Sports Writer into more nominations. People make fun of the British Academy of Film and The nominations for the 92nd Television Arts due to its history of Academy Awards were announced and discrimination, but the Oscars are well almost immediately #OscarsSoWhite on their way to that kind of ridicule. started trending on Twitter. That’s So where does the Academy go

Hannah Holliday | Cartoonist because the nominations look about as from here? Last year the ratings for the white as a wedding cake. awards show went up for the first time Only two of the in five years. Much of that was due to 20 nominations the intrigue behind a hostless Oscars — for acting went to who knows how well the same stunt will people of color. Only work a second time? Without a host to Show how you care two of the nine best drive popularity and without diversity picture nominees on their side, my best guess is that the were directed by a Academy is in for a walloping. woman or person of color. There were no women nominated with what you wear for best director. The United States, meanwhile, is made up of While people often think of food and plastic Thrifting is a cost effective and ethically friendly 50% women and 40% people of color. People make waste, clothing is another item overflowing in way to buy clothes, and is a fun outlet for those This isn’t an issue of affirmative action. fun of the British our world’s landfills. Unlike fast fashion brands who enjoy shopping. Reusing clothes rather than People aren’t pleading for the Oscars to “ that follow ever-changing trends and are made of throwing them away reduces waste; it is a form feature movies and performances by Academy of Film materials that wear out easily, sustainable brands of recycling. According to the Environmental non-white non-males for the sake of create classic pieces that will last years. Sustainable Protection Agency, the average American currently representation — there were legitimately and Television fashion is another facet to the movement toward throws away about 80 pounds of clothing per person good movies made that should be Arts due to being more environmentally conscious. each year, while nearing 100% of those garments are recognized on merit. Companies like Everlane, Outdoor Voices, recyclable. “Little Women” was directed by Greta its history of Reformation and Patagonia are a few examples of Many people enjoy shopping, and should be able Gerwig and was a crowning achievement how sustainability is gaining momentum in the to continue to do so without being wasteful. Thrifting in adapting one of the most popular discrimination, fashion industry. Brands are beginning to focus does not just mean going to thrift shops or your local books of the last few centuries to film. but the Oscars more on the environmental impact their clothing Goodwill; thrifting can be done online too. ThredUp Awkwafina earned the best performance has, and in response, consumers are beginning to be is an online consignment store that offers the chance by an actress in a motion picture - are well on their more ethically conscious as well. to buy clothes at resale price in multiple conditions musical or comedy award at the Golden Blogs such as The Good Trade offer advice and sizes, many items still having their original tags. Globes but failed to garner a nomination way to that kind on how being ethically aware can be possible for On the other side of sustainability is the idea for the Oscars. of ridicule. people of different needs and budgets. While the of fair trade in fashion brands. Fair trade is when In 2016, the Academy set a goal to environment is a growing global concern, it is not companies produce their product in developed double the number of diverse members MATTHEW SODERBERG | just another trend. The pieces being produced by countries and pay fair prices to the makers before by 2020, but according to CNBC and The SPORTS WRITER these companies are of better quality than cheaper upselling the product to the public. Companies that New York Times, as of just last year, the fast fashions, allowing them to become staples in are fair trade certified include J.Crew, Madewell, 9,000-member body was made up of just your closet for years. Athelta, PACT and many others. Sustainability is 32% women and 16% people of color. Actor Joaquin Phoenix exemplifies sustainable often interchanged with the word ethical, but they That was up from 25% and 8% in 2015. The Academy needs to come around fashion by vowing to wear the same Stella McCarthy carry different meanings. While it is good to have The most confusing part of these to the times. Find a good host — maybe suit throughout awards season this year instead of clothes that are good for the environment, clothes nominations is the praise for “Parasite.” even someone funny. It needs to start purchasing new suits for each event he is scheduled that give producers fair compensation is equally Don’t get me wrong — I absolutely think nominating movies and performances to attend. Phoenix has already worn his suit to the important. it is deserving of all the praise it has gotten, that matter. All of them. It also needs to Golden Globes this year and will continue to re- The need to be environmentally conscious while but why has a film from South Korea, recognize movies people care about. The wear it to the upcoming Academy Awards where he shopping is not just the latest trend, but the next built on and around the performances highest ratings of the past 25 years were is nominated for best actor. step toward reducing waste in America. Ways to be of minorities, broken through, but not when Titanic won best picture in ‘98. As college students, new outfits are often chosen fashionably ethical are abundant and widespread performances like Awkwafina’s or Lupita Can you imagine the buzz if “Avengers for each event. Clothing is worn once and then is across different budgets and fashion tastes. From Nyong’o’s from “Us”? The Oscars also Endgame,” the highest-grossing film never worn again. Like Phoenix’s suit, students thrifting to spending more money on pieces that shut out the acting performances from ever, was nominated now? should find reusable pieces that can be worn to will last longer than fast fashion, the options offered “Parasite” while nominating its director, It’s time for the Oscars to take a step multiple events at a time, or sell their past pieces to by ethical vendors are leading to a growing market so let’s not get too excited. forward. Even if it won’t jump into the 2020s, others. that can help reduce the amount of waste left behind. The increase in Academyit can at least come to the 21st century. Break up the best director boys’ club

MORGAN HARLAN costume design. mark on the film industry and are producing Digital Managing Editor For best picture, there is one female-directed some of the most popular and awarded films as TWITTER POLL: movie listed: “Little Women.” Greta Gerwig, well. To ignore their contributions is catering to The male gender has been dominating the a seasoned female director, was previously a history of bias that enables men to think they What did you think about field of best director since the Academy Awards nominated for best director in 2017 for her have the upper-hand. the new Little Women film? were founded. In 92 years, only five women have movie “Lady Bird.” Apparently, the Academy If we do not invest in female directors, they been nominated in this elite field. This year’s didn’t want to reward Gerwig (one of five will never have the power to rival their male % Best Picture winner! Oscar “Best Director” line-up is no exception, women ever nominated) with another. counterparts. The disparity stems from the 38 with zero women in the How can a movie obtain nominations for Academy’s inherent bias toward domineering % Over hyped running. Frankly, we all best picture and best adapted screenplay but fail male figures in the film industry. 8 need to take a stand from to be recognized for the mastermind behind the Men like Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced 21% Hated it the blatant misogyny that genius of the movie? Hollywood film producer, would not have female directors face and Many films with female directors were reached the heights they did if those around 33% Timothée Chalamet give them the support they among the top-grossing films in 2019, including them did not turn a blind eye. The Hollywood clearly deserve. titles such as “Captain Marvel,” “Frozen II,” film culture is in need of renovation because 24 votes The 2019 adaptation “Hustlers,” “Abominable,” “Little,” “Little clearly the #MeToo movement has not changed of “Little Women” was Women” and “Queen & Slim,” according to the as much as the media hoped. a cinematic masterpiece New York Times. A study by the Annenberg Jo March, “Little Women” protagonist, an the chance to solidify herself as one of the best and box office success. Inclusion Initiative at the University of Southern aspiring writer in an era where women were not directors in Hollywood. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $131,331,595. California found that of 113 directors attached encouraged to pick up a pen, had professional The Academy needs to break up the In addition, “Little Women” has racked up to the year’s top 100 films, 12 were women, aspirations for herself in a male-dominated longstanding “boys’ club” of Best Director. The six Oscar nominations for best picture, best compared with just five in 2018. field. Like Jo March, Gerwig is an incredible only way to make the Oscars, the most elite actress, best supporting actress, best original While the ratio of male to female directors is woman navigating her own professional desires award show, truly the most elite, is to honor the music score, best adapted screenplay and best heavily favored to men, women are making their in a man’s world of directing and she deserves women who deserve it.

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Madalyn Watson* Aleena Huerta BROADCAST MANAGING EDITOR Drake Toll Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The Baylor Lariat News 3 Clinton to back Sanders if he’s the nominee WILL WEISSERT Clinton, as usual, won’t be any exception.” Associated Press Still, the lingering tension between Clinton and Sanders is evident. In the interview, WASHINGTON — In an abrupt about-face, Clinton was asked about comments she Hillary Clinton said Tuesday night that she makes in an upcoming documentary in which would endorse her 2016 rival Bernie Sanders she says Sanders has been in Congress for if he wins the Democratic nomination to years but “nobody likes him, nobody wants face President Donald Trump in November. to work with him, he got nothing done.” The former secretary of state had earlier Asked if that assessment refused to say whether she would endorse still holds, she said “yes.” Sanders in an interview with The Hollywood Clinton’s accusations that Sanders fostered Reporter published Tuesday, instead telling a culture of sexism in politics are especially the outlet: “I’m not going to go there yet.” She sensitive now given that Sanders’ top had also offered a broad condemnation of progressive rival in the 2020 race, Elizabeth the progressive candidate’s style of politics. Warren, has accused him of privately telling “I thought everyone wanted my authentic, her a woman couldn’t win the White House. unvarnished views!” Clinton tweeted Tuesday Sanders has denied that, but Warren refused night. “But, to be serious, the number to shake his outstretched hand after a debate one priority for our country and world is last week in Iowa and both candidates accused retiring Trump, and, as I always have, I will the other of calling them “a liar.” Warren has do whatever I can to support our nominee.” steadfastly declined to comment further, but Her initial comments ripped open the scars the 78-year-old Sanders said Sunday that of the brutal 2016 primary battle between while sexism was a problem for candidates, Sanders and Clinton just as Democrats are so were other factors like advanced age, poised to begin voting on their next nominee. touching off another round of controversy. Sanders’ loyalists believed the Democratic Clinton said, “I don’t think we want to go establishment had rigged the primary in favor down that road again where you campaign of Clinton, who won the nomination but by insult and attack and maybe you try to get ended up losing the general election to Trump. some distance from it, but you either don’t For her part, Clinton wrote in her memoir know what your campaign and supporters “What Happened” after her 2016 defeat that are doing or you’re just giving them a wink.” she felt some of Sanders’ criticism of her “I think that that’s a pattern that had helped propel Trump to victory, and people should take into account when she begrudged Sanders for not backing her they make their decisions,” she said. campaign quickly enough after she sewed His feud with Warren has overshadowed a up the nomination. In The Hollywood Associated Press series of clashes between Sanders and another Reporter interview, she accused Sanders of UPDATE Hillary Clinton participates in the Hulu “Hillary” panel during the Winer 2020 Television 2020 rival, Joe Biden, for an op-ed penned fostering a toxic culture in his campaign. Critics Association Press Tour, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. by one of the senator’s supporters suggesting “We’re still in a very vigorous primary that the former vice president was corrupt. season. I will say, however, that it’s not only him, “It is absolutely not my view that Joe it’s the culture around him. It’s his leadership should be worrisome that he has permitted saying only in a statement, “Together, we is corrupt in any way. And I’m sorry that team,” Clinton had said. Then, referring to a this culture — not only permitted, [he] are going to go forward and defeat the most that op-ed appeared,” Sanders told CBS. cadre of aggressive, online Sanders backers, she seems to really be very much supporting it.” dangerous president in American history.” The op-ed, published in “The Guardian” continued: “It’s his prominent supporters. It’s his Sanders, like other senators who are Even before Clinton’s evening tweet, her aides newspaper by Fordham University law online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on running for president, was in Washington on had sought to minimize any fallout from her professor Zephyr Teachout, claims Biden “has lots of his competitors, particularly the women.” Tuesday to participate in President Donald comments. Nick Merrill, Clinton’s spokesman, perfected the art of taking big contributions, She added in the interview: “I really hope Trump’s impeachment trial. He refused to tweeted that “we all need to work our heart out then representing his corporate donors at the people are paying attention to that because it comment on Clinton’s critical comments, for the nominee, whoever that is, and @Hillary cost of middle and working-class Americans.

DAILY CRIME LOG Jan. 16-21

This list is mandated by the Clery Act and is a compilation of all criminal incidents, alleged criminal incidents and fires reported to the Baylor Police Department or received by BUPD from an outside source. Crimes on this list are reported, but not all confirmed and may be pending an investigation. For definitions of listed dispositions and Clery Act information, go to www.baylor.edu/dps. Information may be limited because of federal guidelines.

Date reported: 1/21/2020 Date reported: 1/20/2020 Location: Penland Hall Location: Martin Residence Hall Offense(s): Criminal Mischief Offense(s): Criminal Mischief Date Occurred: 1/21/2020 Date Occurred: 1/20/2020 Disposition: Suspended Disposition: Suspended

Date reported: 1/19/2020 Date reported: 1/19/2020 Location: Penland Hall Location: Penland Hall Offense(s): Criminal Mischief Offense(s): Criminal Mischief Brittney Matthews | Multimedia Journalist Date Occurred: 1/19/2020 Date Occurred: 1/19/2020 PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Fjoralba Zguro, winner of the Baylor concerto competition, Disposition: Suspended Disposition: Suspended practices the piano before her performance.

Date reported: 1/19/2020 Date reported: 1/19/2020 Location: Earle Hall - East Village Location: Penland Hall Offense(s): Attempted Intimate Visual Material Offense(s): Criminal Mischief Date Occurred: 1/19/2020 Date Occurred: 1/18/2020 Baylor student Disposition: Closed Disposition: Suspended

Date reported: 1/18/2020 Date reported: 1/17/2020 Location: Penland Hall Location: Memorial Residence Hall musicians compete in Offense(s): Criminal Mischief Offense(s): Theft of Property Date Occurred: 1/18/2020 Date Occurred: 1/16/2020 concerto at McCrary Disposition: Suspended Disposition: Suspended Date reported: 1/16/2020 Date reported: 1/16/2020 LUCY RUSCITTO Bemidji, Minn., senior Sarah Hamrin Location: Martin Residence Hall Location: Baylor Sciences Building Staff Writer is a finalist violinist who participated Offense(s): Alcohol: Poss. of alcohol by a minor; Offense(s): CSA - Harassment in the competition. She said she put Narcotics: Poss. of drug paraphernalia Date Occurred: 1/03 - 1/14/2020 Korçë, Albania junior Fjoralba Zguro hours of practice into her craft every Date Occurred: 1/16/2020 Disposition: Being handled by Title IX office Disposition: Cleared by citation won the concerto music competition this day leading up to the competition. year with the piece “Piano Concerto in G “I’ve tried for [the concerto competition] major,” composed by Maurice Ravel. As the every year, and this is the first year that I’ve winner, Zguro will perform her concerto with made it to finals,” Hamrin said. “Professional the Baylor Symphony Orchestra next fall. musicians that have won some major Eight finalists performed Saturday in the competitions have told me that it took final round of McCrary School of Music’s billions of competitions where they didn’t annual concerto competition in Jones Hall. win anything to finally start winning.” Baylor concerto competition coordinator A panel of judges with backgrounds Dr. Kent Eshelman estimated that about 35 ranging from teaching music at other students applied to be a part of the concerto universities to former members of the before cuts were made to eight finalists. Dallas Symphony Orchestra traveled “It’s a common thing for a school from across Texas to judge the concerto. of music to have their own concerto “They’re listening for the level of artistry, competition,” Eshelman said. “It’s a great and how well the student makes the music come Daily Deals! experience for the students preparing for to life and lose the audience,” Eshelman said. an entire concerto, which is a big deal. They Eshelman said judges additionally = range in length from 16 to 45 minutes long.” looked for appropriate stage presence, In order to prepare for such a competition, the level at which they were able to work tuesdays and thursdays! participants dedicate countless months to well with their accompanying pianist, the specific concerto they choose to play. expressiveness and individuality as a soloist. Tallin, Estonia graduate student Egle The competition was open to any of Uljas has a master’s in piano performance Baylor’s woodwind, string, percussion, $ and is working toward a Baylor Advanced 3.49 bass and keyboard instrumentalists. Performer’s Certificate. The pianist said she The musicians could enter in one of the began working on her piece a year ago in brass, strings and harp, piano and organ, TUESDAY/THURSDAY TRIO preparation to be a finalist in the concerto. woodwinds or percussion divisions. Uljas said she has been through Once entered in one of these areas, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, enough concertos and competitions as a applicants went through a preliminary Fettuccine Alfredo musician to know the true purpose behind round and were judged by multiple why she trains and studies music at all. professors in each of the instrumental areas. and Cheese or “I just love to play. It’s not about the Contestants in the concerto included Pepperoni Pizza Slice winning, it’s about the practice. You have to Wolfgang Draving on the oboe, violinist practice at least five hours a day,” Uljas said. Darren Carter, bassoonist Kody Harrington, WACO: 5201 West Waco Dr. 254-776-1324 • 919 South 6th St. 254-752-2929 “I actually love to be in that moment [of Joseph Tkach on trumpet, pianist Fjoralba Price and participation may vary by location. Limited time only. Fazoli’s and logo are federally registered trademarks of the competition] and play with my nerves. Zguro, Chase Windmueller on the Fazoli’s System Management, LLC Copyright © Fazoli’s 2470 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509-1117 I’m getting to play pieces that I really love.” euphonium and violist Sarah Hamrin. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The Baylor Lariat 4 News

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committees and before the United States CBS’ early exit shows Trade Commission. He has also authored several publications on the subject. He said that while USMCA does make certain necessary updates concerning decisions networks intellectual property rights within the region, including patents and trademark protection, “it restricts trade through onerous rules of origin requirements.” face on impeachment A key change between USMCA and NAFTA includes legislation that says vehicles manufactured within North America must have 75% of their DAVID BAUDER “Uncle Walter is crying,” former NBC News executive components manufactured in the U.S., Associated Press tweeted New York Times and now dean of Hofstra Mexico or Canada — an increase from the reporter Jim Rutenberg, University’s School of NAFTA requirement of 62%. CBS was the first major referencing the late, Communication. Network McKinney said he believes that this network to break away from legendary CBS News anchor entertainment and corporate will make the U.S. auto industry less President Donald Trump’s Walter Cronkite. executives also weigh in. competitive internationally. impeachment trial in the Tweets of incredulity at Sticking with news However, the agreement specifies Senate on Tuesday, allowing CBS for abandoning history coverage becomes more that 40% or more of the car components its viewers to watch their mixed with those from angry difficult for the networks manufactured within the region will be regular afternoon faredaytime TV fans. “Why in the prime-time hours of made by workers that make a minimum of instead of a debate over a do you have impeachment 8 to 11 p.m., because that $16 per hour, which is intended to benefit proposed amendment to on all platforms?” tweeted means a more significant the U.S. auto industry. subpoena White House one viewer, who was more loss of advertising revenue, “It is far better than having no trade documents. interested in watching “The Lukasiewicz said. agreement amongst the countries of North The decision illustrated Young and the Restless” and That’s why network Associated Press America,” McKinney said. the on-the-fly judgments “The Bold & The Beautiful.” executives were keenly WIN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE The passing of USMCA will be reviewed by all three television executives will A CBS representative interested in Senate Majority USMCA in the Senate is a massive win for the parties in six years to ensure the deal is still face every day of the trial, noted that the network’s Leader Mitch McConnell’s president, who rallied against NAFTA. endorsed and up to date. juggling concerns over news streaming service was decision Tuesday that millions of dollars in continuing to carry the trial, impeachment managers for advertising revenue, news and that network affiliates the House and president purists cognizant of the were given the choice to would have three days weight of history and angry continue to show the Senate instead of two to make their soap opera fans. if that’s what their executives cases. It means fewer hours Uncertainty over the preferred. in prime time are likely to be Senate’s schedule from hour Rivals at ABC and NBC chewed up. to hour, much less day to privately noted that the fact There were no such day, complicates things even that it was the trial’s opening tough decisions at the cable further. day played into decisions networks CNN, Fox News The decisions were easier to stick with it longer. Fox’s Channel and MSNBC. when ABC, CBS and NBC broadcast network, which Each carried virtually every dominated the landscape and doesn’t have its own news minute of House hearings were very cognizant of their division, infrequently breaks and votes on impeachment, public service responsibility. away from traditional and are expected to do the Now viewers have options programming. same with the trial. It’s a — cable networks from CNN All of the broadcast winner for them financially; to C-SPAN and streaming networks had contingency all cable news ratings services — if they want plans in place depending soared during the House to follow the trial. While on what was being shown proceedings. Brooke Giacin | Multimedia Journaist Tuesday’s session was and the time of day. There On Tuesday, CNN LEGACY David Pollard, a friend of Multicultural Affairs from Houston, discussed civil rights, historic, opening the third segregation, and presented MLK’s 1961 speech at an event in the Bobo Spiritual Life Center. was little interest in making was already using its impeachment trial ever in public pronouncements of programming choice in the United States, it will still their plans given the fluidity advertising. a while before the meat of the of the situation. “Don’t miss a moment,” case was examined. “These decisions are CNN promised in a network MLK Day events seek to Yet it was noticed when difficult and they’re not ad. “Complete coverage.” CBS cut off the trial around always solely in the hands 3:15 p.m. ET, while rivals of the news divisions,” keep the Rev.’s name alive ABC and NBC stuck with it. said Mark Lukasiewicz, a

SARAH PINKERTON was held Friday morning at “What we do is we Staff Writer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. incorporate into the Memorial Park, and Baylor candlelight vigil young people The City of Waco hosted a students worked with Baylor or other people who have variety of events and service- Campus Kitchen on Saturday made significant contributions based activities that began on morning to prepare lunches to our society, especially with Thursday in honor of Martin that were then delivered to the youth,” candlelight vigil Luther King Jr. Day with volunteers throughout the day coordinator Coque Johnson- events slated throughout the on Monday. Gibson said. “We want them to upcoming week. St. Louis senior Riley be more involved.” These events includeHoward, Better Together Civic Many organizations were a special Neighbor Night Interfaith Leader, said she involved with the coordinating for MLK Day hosted by feels that the holiday is a good of these events including the Better Together Tuesday moment of celebration and Global Revive and Community evening and an annual remembrance. Race Relations Coalition, luncheon on Wednesday in “It’s really important Baylor Campus Kitchen, Zeta Cashion Academic Center. to remember some of the Phi Beta sorority, Phi Beta A guest speaker attended victories along the way just so Sigma fraternity, Mission Neighbor Nights, and did that people don’t get dragged Waco, Keep Waco Beautiful, an impersonation of Martin down in all the negative,” Waco Paddle Company, Act Luther King Jr. Howard said. Locally Waco and the Baylor While the holiday served Martin Luther King Jr. Day Department of Multicultural as a day off from classes for itself consisted of volunteer Affairs. Baylor students, many found events throughout the “I do not want Dr. King’s themselves a part of various duration of the day. The day name to be out of sight, out celebrations of the life of Dr. started out with a peace march of mind,” Johnson-Gibson King. through Indian Spring Park, said. “That’s why we continue To kick off the weekend, an MLK program at Jubilee it every year - to keep our Black Justice, an event hosting Theatre, service at various children and the community speakers and poetry, was held gardens and the Brazos River abreast on where we are now Thursday evening at First Cleanup. The day ended with a from whence we came and Presbyterian Church of Waco. candlelight vigil at Dr. Martin how we got here.” A wreath laying ceremony Luther King Jr. Memorial Park.

VOTER from Page 1 planned in partnership with Project VEIR (Voter Education, Information and Registration,) a local “[For registering in non-partisan group. Project VEIR has previously worked “McLennan County] it’s just YEARBOOK with schools in Waco and a mere change of address Since 1896 McLennan County to register students. and they have to ensure BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Waco freshman Emily Mosley, president of Baylor that they put [their local] Democrats, said her volunteers address when they’re going weren’t trying to be political activists, just “a group of really to go register and it’s easy civically engaged students.” “We just wanted to make from there.” sure that Baylor was getting the vote out rather than having party values placed over voter VICTORIA PENALES | registration,” Mosley said. VICE PRESIDENT OF “The most important thing to BAYLOR DEMOCRATS us is that people are getting out to vote and are registering to vote rather than voting for a Republican or Democrat.” Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The Baylor Lariat 5 arts&life baylorlariat.com FOLLOW US >> @bulariat @baylorlariat Baylor Lariat The Baylor Lariat BaylorLariat.com

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Baylor Art and Art History Faculty Biennial Exhibit | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Martin Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Free

John Hartley: Played in America Exhibit | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Martin Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Free

The Wandering Artists Excursions in Monochrome | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery, 2120 Washington Ave. | Free

Bobby Dean and Timeless Country | 7 p.m. | Taqueria Mexicano Grill No.15, 10207 China Spring Road | Free

Associated Press Open Mic Night | 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | RETURNING WINNERS This Feb. 24, 2019, photo shows Oscar winners, Rami Malek, for best performance by an actor in a Common Grounds, 1123 S. Eighth St. | leading role for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Olivia Colman, for best performance by an actress in a leading role for “The Favourite,” Free Regina King, for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and Mahershala Ali, for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for “Green Book.” The four will present awards during the Feb. 9 ceremony. THURSDAY

Baylor Art and Art History Faculty Biennial | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Martin Academy Awards nominations Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Free John Hartley: Played in America spark debate about diversity Exhibit | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Martin Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Free CAMILLE RASOR In 2018, the Recording Academy put roles. They might be able to nominate Reporter together the Diversity and Inclusion movies that will not be on other people’s The Wandering Artists Excursions Task Force that analyzed the state of both radar,” Moody-Ramirez said. “There are in Monochrome | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Awards season has come around again. the academy and the music industry some other movies out there that are Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery, 2120 Make way for gold trophies, designer as a whole in order to identify steps noteworthy, but unless you acquire those outfits, often-politicized acceptancethe academy could take to bring more diverse populations, those movies may Washington Ave. | Free speeches and apparently, lots and lots of diversity to their award ceremony and to not be on your radar. I think that’s what white people. the industry. we’re experiencing.” Speakeasy Fundraiser for Historic After the Academy Award nominations For example, though there are many Lakeland, Tenn. senior Christina Waco Fundraiser | 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. came out last Monday, many people had female artists nominated for this year’s Calcote, a Baylor student studying theater | The Hall at River Square County, objections to the lack of racial diversity awards, there are no women nominated performance and an actor for film and for any of the producer categories. television represented by a Hollywood 218 Mary Ave | $125 and $225 for in the actors, producers, directors and others nominated in each category. This However, according to a study published talent agency, echoed a similar sentiment couples | The 1920s speakeasy- issue has been brought up year after year, last February by the University of when talking about ways the public themed fundraiser to mark the 100th and members of the Baylor community Southern California Annenberg Inclusion can contribute to diversity in the film anniversary of Prohibition in the United are a part of public discussion. Initiative, only 2.1% of producers of the industry. States Last year’s Academy Awards saw 700 most popular songs from 2012-2018 “As consumers, we need to be showing wins for people of color in several major were women. Due to this disparity of up at the box offices. We need to be categories, including Regina King for female representation in this facet of the making ourselves known that these are the Comedians Tracy Smith & Allen King best actress in a supporting role, Rami industry, roughly 4.8% of the Recording stories that we want to see, and these are | 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | The Silo District Malek for best actor and several wins for Academy’s Voting Members are female the stories that interest us, and these are Comedy Club, 324 S 6th St. | $34.95 “Black Panther” and “BlacKkKlansman,” producers and engineers. the directors that we get excited about,” “The fundamental problem of the Calcote said. “Because the consumers including best music (original score) and lack of gender diversity in the Academy’s have so much power, especially when it best adapted screenplay, respectively. Phil Vassar Concert | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | voting membership cannot be solved comes in the entertainment industry… “Last year, we did see more diversity,” Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin until more women go into producing and Show out for these films that we think said Dr. Mia Moody-Ramirez, the engineering,” the Diversity and Inclusion deserve recognition because if we sit Ave | Tickets range from $49 to $59 department chair of Journalism, Public Task Force said in their final report silent, then we shouldn’t be surprised Relations and New Media and Baylor published in December 2019. “Supporting when the academy sits silent as well.” professor who has done extensive research Candance Cameron-Bure Book this initiative is one of the most important This lack of diversity has ramifications on minority and female representation Signing | 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | The Phoenix long-term, structural steps the Academy in the professional arts industries, but in the media. “But this year, it’s kind of can take to improve the gender imbalance it can also affect the consumers of the Ballroom, 401 S. Third St | Free | Tickets repeating the same patterns that we have in its voting membership.” content produced by those industries, range between $25 and $100 seen previously.” In 2016, the Oscars voting committee specifically young people. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) made a similar commitment to “If [young people] don’t see awards on Sunday also lacked diversity in Waco Civic Theatre presents “Always, diversifying their voting members. The representations of themselves, it makes nominations and winners, even if a few Patsy Cline” | 7:30 p.m. | Waco Civic Board of Governors of the Academy of them feel less important,” Moody- more people of color were nominated. Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive | Tickets Motion Picture Arts and Sciences set the Ramirez said. “It can cause a decrease Overall, four category winners featured goal of “doubling the number of women in self-esteem. If it’s a young man, he range between $16 to $20 | The tribute people of color, and two of those categories and diverse members of the Academy by might even think that women are not as to the country singer is based on a true were awards presented to television or 2020,” in a press release published roughly capable as actresses or that people of color story about Cline’s friendship with a fan movie casts that had predominately white a month before the 2016 Academy are not as capable because those are not from Houston named Louise Seger actors. The most notable win for minority Awards. A definition of the term “diverse the representations that they see in the actors nominated at the SAG awards this members” is not present in the statement. movies.” year was outstanding cast in a motion At the time, according to a study As an actor currently a part of this picture for the cast of “Parasite,” a Korean by The Los Angeles Times, the voting industry, Calcote said she feels as though film featuring exclusively Korean actors members were 76% men and 91% white. she is perceived as loud and angry when and/or actors of Korean descent. According to data published on Jan. 14 by she speaks out about her experience as “I think this will provide an The New York Times, this year’s voting a woman of color in the industry when opportunity for people to appreciate members are 68% men and 84% are that’s not how she feels at all. more diverse films, more women films,” white, which means they failed to meet “I’m saying, graciously, to those who Lee Jung-eun, a Parasite cast member, both their goal of doubling the amount have been in a place of privilege for so said after the cast won the award. “I feel a of women and, if they included racial long to invite others to the conversation, sense of responsibility.” diversity in their definition of “diverse and then we will come openly and kindly In a different facet of the professional members,” the amount of people of color and with enthusiasm,” Calcote said. arts industry, the music industry, people in the voting membership. “But if we’re continued to be locked out, are seeing a much more diverse crowd “You want to have a diverse pool we’re going to be vocal about it. And you of nominations at the Grammy Awards. of people in those decision-making shouldn’t be upset if we are.”

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You can still vote on the Baylor Lariat’s Instagram story! @baylorlariat Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The Baylor Lariat 6 A&L REVIEW It’s not too late to talk about ‘Little Women’ CLAIRE VAN ZEE of what it means to be a woman today and 150 wanting to be a bit of all four. “Why the heck did it go back and forth so Reporter years ago when it was written. As said by Anthony Michael Hall’s character much?” or “At one point, I thought Laurie was Jo (Ronan), the heroine, is a rebellious writer, in the classic John Hughes film “The Breakfast going to marry every sister.” This one made me If you haven’t already heard the whispers of who lives every day wishing she was a boy. The Club,” “You see us as you want to see us — in laugh as I considered that maybe in a parallel uncontainable admiration for “Little Women” oldest, Meg (Watson), is a hopeless romantic the simplest terms, in the most convenient universe, Laurie and the March sisters are living slowly circulating the globe, then let me be the and wishes for nothing more than to marry and definitions. But what we found out is that their own kind of “Sister Wives” and star on one to tell you it’s a must-see. have a family of her own. Beth (Eliza Scanlen) each one of is a...” headstrong rebel (Jo) and a some kind of 19th century TLC. “Ladybird” director Greta Gerwig’s retelling I’ll admit that I could see how Gerwig’s choice of the beloved Louisa May Alcott novel (maybe of back and forth narration was a bit confusing, you read it in middle school?) is unlike any especially for younger audiences and those who retelling before. While the novel may already had no reference to the story before. But if you have three film adaptions, none compare to pay close attention, you’ll notice Gerwig’s choice Gerwig’s brilliant rendition that premiered in of filtering the present day scenes with a cool- cinemas on Christmas Day 2019. toned lens, and retrospective, childhood scenes As I enter a year of hoping to improve my with a warm-toned lens. Childhood plays a writing, I’ve never wanted to be more like Jo major part in the story and those scenes couldn’t in my life (how embarrassingly basic, I know). have been more magical. The whimsical attic, As she bundles up in her brilliant green army adorned with butterfly garlands and velvet housecoat and nestles with her quill and couches is just one of the well done sets by ink by candlelight in the cozy attic, a wave of production designer Jess Gonchor. inspiration came over me: one, immediately go With the success of the novel and subsequent online and find a matching housecoat ASAP, film adaptations, the story has obviously been a and two, write with the same captivating energy fan favorite for a while. So how is it that over the as Jo, the kind of finger-cramping enthusiasm that engulfs a writer for hours. 150 years since the debut of the novel, the story As if Alcott’s beloved fans weren’t enough to has continued to stay relevant? It’s a story about fill the theater, the all-star cast including Emma the mundane and everyday struggles of life for Watson, Sairose Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, a small American family what’s so interesting Florence Pugh, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep about that? was sure to attract some attention. It continues to be relatable for the same I will say, there were some points where I reason shows like “This Is Us” are so successful. couldn’t unsee Dern as the mother from “The They are real stories people can relate to, like Fault in Our Stars” or as Renatta from “Big Little that feeling of losing a loved one, falling in Lies,” but I persevered and my admiration for love, bickering with a friend, and so many her outweighed the resemblance I found in her other emotions people desire to see reflected in familiar sobbing. entertainment. If anything, it makes the feeling The true beauty of this rendition, however, Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing of being boring and not having some “Eat, Pray, Love” experience feel less daunting and more is that I’ve never wanted to be more like Amy LITERARY REMAKE The March sisters in Greta Gerwig’s retelling of “Little Women” are played either (is that possible, you ask? The answer by, from left to right, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan and Eliza Scanlen. of a gift we’ll take with pleasure (As long as we is yes.) In most “Little Women” adaptations, still have Chalamet professing his love for us at Amy’s more unattractive qualities appear to take sunset on an autumnal hill.) precedent. She is always that bratty sister who is quiet, musically talented and always does hopeless romantic (Meg) and a quiet observer It seems that I wasn’t the only one awestruck burned Jo’s book and leaves us wondering how the right thing. Finally, Amy is the baby of the (Beth) and an overlooked realist (Amy). All this and obsessed with the gorgeous costumes by Jo ever forgave her for it (“I really did want to family who lives in the shadow of her sisters. to say, we don’t have to fight over who is more Jacqueline Durran (who is deservingly Oscar- hurt you,” Amy says to Jo). She longs to marry rich and make a name for Jo or who is more Meg, but we can all relish in nominated for the work), as Etsy and style “There must be something about sisterhood herself as a painter. the fact that we all contain a bit of each of them. magazines have been flooded with requests for that I don’t understand,” I thought as Jo works to In summary, “Little Women” is a story for As their lives change and the simple becomes “best billowy white blouses” and “19th century forgive her. However, Gerwig’s Amy (played by everyone, a story about love, loss, sisterhood complicated due to the effects of war, sickness waistcoats.” The soundtrack is also something to Oscar-nominated Pugh) takes on a whole new and friendship. Told from the perspective of Jo and romantic troubles, the sisters stand together look out for, composed by critically acclaimed persona, one of relatability and humor leaving March, played by Irish actress Ronan, the story despite their differences. In a time when society Alexandre Desplat (it also makes for the perfect the audience rooting for Amy by the end. reflects back and forth on her life growing up is as polarized as ever, the beauty of their love background study playlist). Let me set the scene for you. On a charming with her three sisters during the American Civil and rawness of their emotions leave audiences “Little Women” is a must-see for all ages; take Massachusetts property in a secluded forest War. The March sisters learn to navigate the with an inspired spirit to kick off the new your mom, your grandma, your dad and your lives the March family, a family with four trials of growing up in 19th century America decade. second cousin! As we enter this new decade, beautiful young girls (with the casting of while also striving to live life on their own terms. Since the movie has been out for almost a let’s remember to “do our duty faithfully, fight Watson and Pugh setting the bar pretty high.) While the movie raises the question, “Which month now, I’ve heard my share of confusion our enemies bravely and conquer ourselves The four sisters are more different than alike, girl would you like to be?” I think it’s important from the masses regarding some of the more so beautifully” so that we may all be our own each serving as different stereotypical version to note how Gerwig’s adaptation leaves people complicated qualities of the film. For example, version of the little women.

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RIGHT FEELING New head coach Dave Aranda said being at Baylor “just feels right” during his introductory press conference on Monday morning at the Baylor Club in McLane Stadium. Aranda drawn to BU for faith, family

PRANAY MALEMPATI “I started to look at Baylor, and I could see the Christian itself was a main draw in his decision to come to Baylor. Sports Writer mission,” Aranda said. “I could see small classes. Education was Making the jump from coordinator to head coach certainly important. I could see great facilities, great community. People comes with its challenges. An extra challenge for Aranda When a program is looking for a new head coach, the search c are d .” this season will be the significant number of starters from last frequently revolves around who would be the best possible Aranda said he keeps his Christian faith close to him. He said year’s team, including nine of the 11 on defense, who are either candidate to hire. It revolves around who has the best schemes that when the Baylor head coaching job became open, he “felt in graduating or leaving for the NFL. and is able to recruit the most talent. his heart that God was talking to him.” Aranda said he believes this team has the talent and depth to But often, the best coach to hire depends on the specific In addition to his faith, Aranda values a culture of brotherhood overcome these losses. Further, while Baylor’s new head coach is situation. and family. He saw that kind of culture when watching game film known in college football circles as a defensive guru, he does have After Matt Rhule decided to take a job offered by the NFL’s on Baylor and said his suspicions were proven correct when he some ideas in mind for the offense. Carolina Panthers, Baylor had a massive decision to make. met with the team. “I’d like for the offense to have the element of putting pressure Athletic director Mack Rhoades wanted their next coach to not “When I was standing in front of them, you could tell how on the defense at all times,” Aranda said. “So we can do that by only be someone who would help the university continue to build close of a team they were,” Aranda said. “You could see the formation. We can do that by personnel groups. We can do that a successful football team, but one who would also continue to togetherness and the cohesiveness that was evident in that game by tempo. We want the defense to have to defend every blade of build the type of program that represents what Baylor stands for. film.” grass. We want to be on the attack.” That is why Rhoades chose Dave Aranda as Baylor football’s Starting quarterback Charlie Brewer said the togetherness On a day honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Rhoades used one new head coach. Aranda was introduced at a press conference on of the team was important to uphold during the head coaching of King’s quotes to express the confidence he has in the culture Monday. search and made for an almost seamless transition between head and ideas Aranda brings as Baylor’s new head coach: Aranda had his own desire to find a program where he fit in. coaches. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you If he was going to leave LSU, where he has developed successful “I think a lot of the older guys, including myself, did a good can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep NFL players as defensive coordinator and just won a national job of just keeping the guys together,” Brewer said. “It was a pretty moving forward.” championship, it makes sense that he wanted to choose a program smooth transition. . . I know we have the guys necessary to take “And today, with Coach Aranda,” Rhoades said, “we’re not he felt he connected with. that next step.” moving forward crawling, we’re not moving forward walking, Aranda said that throughout the hiring process he could see While the values and culture of the school and team were we’re not moving forward running, but we’re moving forward that his values coincided with those of the university. important to Aranda, he said the success of the football team flying.”

Softball begins climb back to the top as underdog

DJ RAMIREZ season for both veterans, who had to watch Sports Editor their team go through struggles on the field. Walker said the most difficult part was figuring Baylor softball isn’t used to being anywhere out how to help her team from the bench. near the bottom of the totem pole. “It was really hard to watch,” Walker said. Yet with four Women’s College World “I’m on the sidelines and I really couldn’t do Series appearances and 13 NCAA regional anything to really change it or help it so it was appearances in the last 15 years, head coach really tough to go through. I did the best I could Glenn Moore and his team were put through just trying to lead the team on the sideline but the ringer in 2019. The Lady Bears finished the it’s hard when you’re not out there and going year with a 18-31 overall record and missed the through it with them.” postseason for only the third time in the last 16 The adversity Baylor had to go through will years. be an advantage to this year’s squad, according But according to Moore, that adversity is to Moore. Had Rodoni, who has thrown three why this year’s squad is going to be better than post season no-hitters during her Baylor career, ever. and Walker, who holds the program’s career “It was a tough year of course dealing with batting average record with a .422 clip, not one [injury] right after another,” Moore said. been injured and received medical redshirts, “Plenty of reasons to bail and they never did. the program would be going through more of a They fought. The win-loss column doesn’t look rebuild this season. like we had much success last year but I think Not only are the graduates back, but so is the story is yet to be told. I think this year we’ll most of last year’s team, plus five freshmen that benefit from the adversity that we survived could make a major impact, particularly utility last year… I’m very proud of the way the girls player Emily Hott and pitcher/infielder Aliyah finished the year and the way they worked Pritchett. and motivated them. I think winners will be “We got a good group of leaders and motivated by that type of adversity.” upperclassmen that have been through the Not only will Baylor be motivated by the fire from both sides,” Moore said. “They’ve hardships of last season, but also by being experienced a World Series and they’ve named No. 5 in the Big 12 Preseason Poll, a spot experienced the bottom of the valley as well. they are not used to being in. Usually in the No. Having been on both ends of the spectrum. I 2 spot behind Oklahoma, the league’s perennial think it gives them a great perspective on how powerhouse, the Lady Bears are looking to fight to lead.” their way back to the top. The Lady Bears will be tested right away, “That’s just pure motivation,” graduate starting the season with a game against Auburn pitcher Gia Rodoni said. “That’s all I can really in the Lead Off Classic on Feb. 7 in Clearwater, say about that. It just keeps us hungry and Fla. The tournament includes matchups with humble.” Louisville, Missouri, Missouri State and the DJ Ramirez | Sports Editor Rodoni, who was one of the key pieces of U.S. National team. Baylor will then play its first Baylor’s postseason run in 2017 and 2018, is one home game against Abilene Christian on Feb. SETTING THE PACE Baylor softball takes a lap around the field before practice Tuesday at of the players returning from injury along with Getterman Stadium. The Lady Bears were ranked No.5 in the Big 12 Preseason Poll. 11 and host the Getterman Classic from Feb. 14 graduate outfielder Kyla Walker. It was a hard to Feb. 16. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The Baylor Lariat 8 Sports SPORTS TAKE

Mireya Sol Ruiz | Multimedia Editor MEETING THE NEW FAM New head coach Dave Aranda speaks with the Baylor community during his introductory press conference on Monday morning at the Baylor Club in McLane Stadium. Sporterberg: Coming around to Dave Aranda

MATTHEW SODERBERG the guy, and he returns that as the kind-hearted guy he’s reported as a potential candidate to fill the position. In my opinion, that Sports Writer to be. He’s also a family man who lives and coaches through his would have been a disaster. faith. Baylor’s offense was dreadful this past season, and part of that I’m going to be honest: I was hoping Clemson’s defensive Yet, I’m still hesitant to be all in. I’m incredibly proud of vice was the offensive line, but a strong portion has to be squarely coordinator Brent Venables would walk through that door. Well, president and director of intercollegiate athletics Mack Rhoades placed on Nixon’s shoulders. Junior quarterback Charlie Brewer I picked the wrong DC from the title game, and I’m still not sure for swinging for the fences and not settling for an in-house option. showed that he could be great, but most of those flashes came what to think. Aranda has been described as “cerebral” by both president in two-minute situations when the offense is less structured and Dave Aranda is coming off coordinating seven straight top- Dr. Linda Livingstone and sophomore linebacker Terrel Bernard, more feel-based. 30 defenses in two of the best conferences in the country. His and that word scares me. Numbers guys generally make better That is why I was so hopeful for an offensive genius like defenses have produced 13 draftees since his time at Wisconsin, coordinators than they make head coaches, and by all accounts, Joe Brady, former LSU OC and new Carolina Panthers OC, to and there will be even more drafted in April. Aranda is numbers and scheme-driven. take the Baylor job. A passing-game whiz kid could unlock the The defense at LSU this season was underrated. They played There are exceptions: Kyle Shanahan going from offensive potential on that side of the field, but Rhoades chose to keep the at an uber-high pace and scored enough that the defense wasn’t coordinator extraordinaire to Super Bowl head coach and Bill structure of a defense that led them far this year. facing real offenses by the second half of most games. Even prior Belichik from defensive guru to one of the best coaches in NFL I really am OK with it. I’ve come around a lot. I just don’t think to this season, his defenses have done some of the best jobs history. But that track record, especially on defense, has been less the ceiling on the team is as high as it was under Rhule — the against perennial powers like Ohio State and Alabama. successful within the college ranks. floor is about as high as it was by the end of the previous coach’s His system also transfers well to what former DC Phil Snow We know his defensive acumen is exceptional, and we know run. ran at Baylor. The 3-4/3-3-5 hybrid Aranda employs matches the the track record he has getting his players to the professional level, However, the floor could be a lot lower. He’s absolutely not the 3-3-5 Snow used, and both systems allow sophomore linebacker but can he motivate an offense? Can he motivate an entire team? worst option, and he definitely could be the best. Only time will Terrell Bernard to run wild in the middle of the defense. Now, this is definitely not the worst-case scenario. Jeff Nixon, tell whether he was the right hire, but the Baylor faithful should Former coaches, assistants and colleagues all sing praises for Baylor’s current offensive coordinator, was floated by CBS Sports be excited with the new blood at McLane.

STRONG START

Brittney Matthews | Multimedia Journalist SIC ‘EM BEARS Mar Del Plata, Argentina, sophomore Paula Barañano throws her hand up in a ‘Sic ‘Em’ gesture before the Bears hit the court in the season opener against Georgia State on Friday night. Barañano earned her 15th career singles win in Baylor’s sweep of the Panthers. Baylor women’s tennis 3-0 to begin the season Friday opener : 7-0 win vs Georgia State Monday doubleheader: 7-0 vs McNeese 5-2 vs UTSA Highlights: Mel Krywoj picked up her first dual-match win 6-0, 6-3 against GSU’s Eva Chivu.

Angie Shakhraichuk won her 50th singles match 6-0, 6-2 against McNeese State’s Sofia San Jose Moren.

Kris Sorokolet nabbed her 40th career singles win, defeating UTSA’s Catalina Cabrique 6-3, 6-1.

Baylor travels to Oxford, Miss. Feb. 1-2 for matches against Ole Miss and Mississippi State.