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By Ashley Corinne Killough took one to do the job,” Curnock the vote in McLennan County, Staff Writer said. an indicator of high approval rat- robbed That stone Curnock’s count- ings for Edwards. In challenging Congressman ing on is shaped like a statistic: But Curnock said he believes Chet Edwards, for his seat in the the 64 percent of the district’s his opponent’s early endorse- U.S. House of Representatives, vote won by statewide Republi- ment of Sen. Barack Obama and Friday republican candidate Rob Curn- can candidates in strong ties with ock knows what he’s up against. the 2006 general House Speaker “This is a David-versus-Goli- election. Congressman Nancy Pelosi is Jade Ortego ath race,” Curnock said. From the Chet Edwards will unrepresentative Staff Writer Edwards, a Democrat, is serv- southern tip of Ft. be profiled in the of what is known ing his ninth term representing Worth to College Thursday edition as a largely Repub- Police have released sur- Waco, a job he’s held since 1991. Station, District 17 of The Lariat. lican area. veillance images of the man But despite facing an 18-year spans a distance of “My opponent that robbed a downtown incumbency, Curnock, a Baylor nearly 200 miles has done an ade- bank Friday. An arrest has graduate and local businessman, and encompasses all or parts of quate job in taking care of his Courtesy Photo not been made. remains optimistic. 12 counties. district. But just because you do U.S. House of Representative Republican candidate Rob Curnock will chal- At about 10:40 a.m. Friday, “David had five smooth The last Republican chal- lenge Congressmen Chet Edwards in the Nov. 8 election for the Texas House a man in his mid-to-late 20’s stones, but we all know it only lenger won only 34 percent of Please see CURNOCK, page 3 position for District 17. The candidates will debate Oct. 20 in College Station. wa l k e d i nt o C om mu n i t y B a n k and Trust on 1800 Washing- ton Ave. and handed a note to the teller stating that this was a robbery, according to police spokesman Steve Anderson. Dow jumps after The exact content of the note can’t be released because it is evidence, Anderson said. No force was used and last week’s dive no one was hurt, he said. The man left the bank with an undisclosed amount of By Tim Paradis in turn get the economy moving money walking south toward The Associated Press again. Austin Avenue. Neel Kashkari, the assistant The teller described the NEW YORK – Wall Street Treasury secretary who is inter- r o b b e r a s a w h i t e m a n b e t w e e n snapped back from last week’s im head of the program, said in 5–feet–10–inches and 6 feet devastating losses after major a speech Monday officials were tall, about 170 pounds and governments announced fur- also developing guidelines to wearing a gray T-shirt with a ther steps to support the glob- govern the purchase of soured “blue, ring-style collar,” blue al banking system, including mortgage-related assets. How- jeans, white tennis shoes and plans by the U.S. Treasury to ever, he gave few details about a blue bandana that covered buy stocks of some banks. All how the program will actually his hair. the major indexes rose well over buy bad assets and bank stock. The teller also noted that 6 percent, and the Dow Jones Jim King, chief investment the suspect had extremely industrials gained 500 points. officer at National Penn Inves- hairy arms, Anderson said. The hope on the Street was tors Trust Co., said the fear that Waco police ask that anyone that the market was finding a took hold of the markets was with information on the rob- bottom after eight sessions of bery contact them at 254- devastating losses that sent the Please see DOW, page 3 750-7500. Dow down nearly 2,400 points. This is the second bank But while a rebound had been r o b b e r y i n t h e s p a n of 10 d a y s . expected at some point, Wall The First University Credit Street can expect to see vola- Union on 605 S. University tile, back-and-forth trading in Parks Drive was robbed Sept. the coming days and weeks as 30. An arrest was made in investors work through their connection with that case. concerns about the banking sec- tor, the stagnant credit markets and the overall economy. For more crime But the market did appear Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff to take heart when the Bush information visit: administration said it is moving quickly to implement its $700 http://www.waco-tex- Mind-melting mid-term madness billion rescue program, includ- ing consulting with law firms as.com/city_depts/ junior Alison Dunn keeps a coffee cup close at hand during a midterm study session Monday eve- about the mechanics of buying police/crimestats. ning in Moody Memorial Library. The study areas of Moody were full as students prepare for this week’s ownership shares in a broad midterms. number of banks to help revive htm the stagnant credit markets and Study abroad students journal experiences for Web site (FIE) are documenting their selves and keep themselves before departure and for at least nature of study abroad and there are a lot of unexpected By Janna Quinn experiences online with blogs dedicated to journaling. a month upon returning home. show what it is about. moments.” Reporter that are posted to the program’s “Sometimes you study abroad Journalists will receive $100 Orlando, Fla., senior Lizette The blogs also have the poten- Web site. thinking you’ll journal, but in BearBucks at the end of the Perez is currently a blog-jour- tial of helping ease the worries Blog-journalists in group Entries are sent to Karen don’t give yourself time to actu- semester. nalist for Baylor in Maastricht. of students and parents. study abroad programs are Connors, coordinator of semes- ally do it,” she said. “Now (stu- “For students signed up “I love how anything that I “It provides additional infor- being used as recruiting tools ter abroad programs, who dents) can look back on this and already, the entries help them have experienced may help a mation that may not be avail- for Center for International reviews them before uploading remember their experiences.” see the emotions of current future student who decides to able,” Perez said, “and the par- Education. them to Baylor study abroad The participants signed a students as they go over,” Con- study abroad,” she said in an ents can have a snapshot of Four students attending Web site. contract with Baylor to submit nors said. “It also helps students e-mail interview with The Lar- what their son or daughter is Baylor in Maastricht and one Connors explained that an entry weekly. According to understand the reverse culture iat. “For example, I give advice experiencing abroad.” from Baylor in London/Founda- blogging is an ideal way for the contract, the student must shock.” in my blogs about being flex- tion for International Education students to express them- begin writing at least two weeks The postings reflect on the ible while traveling because Please see BLOG, page 3 ‘Al Sabor Latino’ to offer new, sweet spin on Latino culture By Prisca Anuolam seeks to promote and educate used for carnivals. the event,” Pedroza said. “This Each participating organi- audience with geographical Reporter the Baylor community about There will be music, enter- year, HSA will provide the cof- zation chose a country and information, celebrations and Latin American culture. tainment, food and the popular fees from different countries, researched information about important facts about it. Baylor students will get a Al Sabor Latino, which agua frescas, a Mexican fresh and different organizations will it. A list of countries was sent Organizations such as Asian chance to experience various means a Taste of Latin America, fruit beverage. provide dessert and a poster to each organization, and the Student Association, Baylor Latin American cultures at Al is a free event, and will feature Decatur junior Erika Pedro- board or tri-fold with informa- countries were chosen on a first Women’s League, the Freshman Sabor Latino, held by the His- a n a r t s a nd cra ft s sect ion, where za, public relations officer for tion.” come, first serve basis. Class Council and ONEBU will panic Student Association. students can create crafts such the association, said this event Pedroza said it will be a fun There will be 21 different prepare a dessert from differ- The event will take place today as a tissue flower and masks. is different from previous years learning experience for the displays and tables, with 12 ent countries, such as Argen- at 7 p.m. on the fifth floor of The tissue flower is used to and has been restructured to Baylor community. countries sponsored by other tina, Panama, Chile and Puerto Cashion Academic Center. decorate festivals, parades and include more awareness about “St udent s c a n e x pect to le ave organizations and the rest Rico. Formerly known as the Latin weddings. The masks are color- each country’s culture. with good dessert and an expo- sponsored by HSA. They are Culture Fest, Al Sabor Latino ful and very decorated and are “In the past, HSA just hosted sure to Latin flavor,” she said. responsible for presenting the Please see CULTURE, page 3

VOL. 108 No.25 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Dropping ‘devil’ from name proved successful for Tampa

Throughout my years at need proof, look no further than from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays young players, franchise history the makers of the pitchfork added Baylor, I have been involved in the baseball team from Tampa to the Tampa Bay Rays. Suddenly, and a powerhouse division that an extra prong to their product, my fair share of religious discus- Bay. lazy or ground outs turned into includes the Boston Red Sox and it might become the most widely sions. The majority of these have If you don’t know the story sports infield singles. Fly outs became the New York Yankees makes the used gardening tool in the world. focused on someone trying to of the Rays, brace yourself. It’s home runs. Seats starting filling Cinderella run they are on even If Devil’s food cake and deviled prove some sort of point. Wheth- ugly. Since its introduction to take up like Fat Albert’s pants. And more improbable. In fact, it’s eggs dropped Satan from their er the point was the validation Major League Baseball in 1998, more importantly, losses turned almost impossible ­­— unless you slogan, they may be able to join of a certain religious belief ver- Tampa Bay has been a doormat. b y k y l e m c k a n n a into wins. consider the alternative. up and start their own chain of sus another, or something much Only once had they finished Call it fate. Call it coinci- Could it be that the mere fast food restaurants. more broad, like the existence of higher than last in their division, big leagues.” dence. Call it whatever you want. association with the presumed Tampa Bay isn’t questioning heaven or hell, they all ended the the American League East, and All of these struggles com- But there is no denying what the leader of hell has been the reason where the winning came from, same. Every one was trying to through 12 seasons as a fran- pounded, and rumors that the Rays have done since making the for the demise of the Rays fran- they are just hoping it contin- prove something that, in reality, chise, they had yet to finish with team could be moving out of change. After 12 straight losing chise? Is it possible that the Rays ues. The Rays split the first two they couldn’t. a record of above .500 winning their home city, St. Petersburg, seasons, the Rays bolted into first recent success can be attributed games of their seven-game series However, I have recently been percentage. Fla., began swirling about. place in their division early and to something as simple as a name with the Red Sox in the American exposed to one of the most con- They also consistently fin- But then something happened. never looked back. They com- change? I think so. League Championship Series. vincing arguments for the exis- ished near the bottom in aver- In an effort to improve the piled a 97-65 record in the 2008 If the name change is the Game four will be played tomor- tence of religion. I already had age attendance for Major League team’s image, majority owner season, won the AL East and reason for Tampa Bay’s success, row afternoon in Boston. my beliefs. But this bit of proof, Baseball. One player went as far Stuart Sternberg decided to beat the Chicago White Sox in perhaps others should take note. Wait. The game is on right of some sort of afterlife, strength- as welcoming a rookie to his first make a name change. As a result, the first round of the playoffs to Perhaps if The Devil Wears Prada now. Speak of the Devil. Actu- ened them. It gave me the solid season with Tampa Bay by saying the Rays dropped the Devil from advance to the American League had just been titled She Wears ally, I better not. evidence I needed to confirm “Wait until we go on the road, their name like God dropped him Championship Series. Prada, it could have won Best Kyle McKanna is a senior jour- that the Devil exists. And if you then it will feel like you’re in the from Heaven, officially changing The combination of their Picture at the Academy Awards. If nalism major from Diana.

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you there was talk of Armaged- phrases, such as “God Damn Both of these conclusions tion video referenced, I found Who am I to discount his Chicken Little logic misses shot don then and talk of Hitler as the America!” regarding Ms. Palin and Mr. a couple sentences that, when interpretation? Anti-Christ. By Mr. Shanks’ logic, if we are Obama are ludicrous. divorced from context, could be The article consists of nothing I believe that Chad Shanks Further, if we are to judge to conclude that Mrs. Palin will Finally, Mr. Shanks abandons twisted to support his article. more than one Chicken Little, Mr. has become a “Chicken Little” candidates by the churches they act as if the end of the world is journalistic objectivity for rancid But for one who prides himself Shanks, warning others about an himself. It is regrettable that attend, let us not forget that not so coming, we should assume that subjectivity. Again, I wish I could on logic, as Mr. Shanks does, “alarming” group and its Chicken newspaper articles do not con- many months ago Barack Obama Mr. Obama will act as if God see citations for the assertion it seems he would research the Little leader, Ms. Palin. The sky tain source citations. Gloom and declared his minister to be one should damn America (and per- that The Master’s Commission is predicates for his conclusions will not fall if Ms. Palin becomes doom eschatology is not new, as of his closest friends. Video ser- haps will take a similar role as a “theologically militant” group. more thoroughly. vice president, nor will it fall if asserted by Mr. Shanks. Just ask mons from his minister do not Ms. Palin as God’s agent and con- Not even Wikipedia makes such Maybe his interpretation of Mr. Obama becomes president. any person who lived through predict the end of the world, sider it his duty to carry out that assertions. Ockham’s Razor does not require Ryan Reneau World War II, and they will tell they merely contain memorable damnation). After watching the gradua- proper predicates. Law Graduate Student

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anchor at KWTX-TV, Waco’s local business remains in operation. ognized something needed to be BLOGS from page 1 Blog-journaling is official- CURNOCK from page 1 CBS affiliate. He also reported Larr y Hunter, campaign man- done. ly part of Baylor in London/ on politics, including state and ager, said Curnock’s experience “The bill went from three Future study abroad par- FIE and Baylor in Maastricht. your job doesn’t mean you’re rep- presidential races. as a small business owner helps pages to more than 400, with ticipants can avoid mistakes Center for International Edu- resenting your folks,” Curnock “I covered both political par- him relate to Central Texans. the second bill containing a and misconceptions that their cation is looking to implement said. “We feel that there needs to ties,” Curnock said. “I always had “Without small businesses, lot of pork,” Curnock said. “In classmates experienced by journalists in exchange and be more of a conservative voice.” a conservative bent, but I saw so what would this country be? hindsight, though, I probably reading the blogs, Connors affiliate programs. Beaumont senior Phillip many things on the Democratic There are thousands upon thou- wouldn’t have voted for it.” said. “The entries provide a Chaney, president of College side that I just strongly disagreed sands of them in this district, Curnock said he was angry “They may also gain travel record of the student’s travels Republicans and campaign vol- with.” alone,” Hunter said. “It’s the pri- that taxpayers would have to tips in addition to recommen- they can look back on in years unteer, said he believes Curnock In 1988, Curnock reduced his vate sector that makes the econ- pay for something that started dations of must-see sights in to come, after the passport has has that voice. hours at the station so he could omy work. The last thing they from poor political decisions, Europe or elsewhere,” Con- been put away and their work “This is the home district of start his own business, a video need is more taxes.” referring to legislative acts that nors said. and family life begins,” Con- President George W. Bush, and and audio production service During his campaign, Curn- encouraged banks to lend to low The hardest part of being nors said. it’s being represented by a Demo- company called Dub-L Tape. ock said Central Texans have and moderate income-earners. a blog-journalist is finding Emamian said that study- crat,” Chaney said. “It would be As the videotape industry grew, primarily voiced concerns about “One thing I would do is haul time to sit down and write, ing abroad has been one of the nice to have a change.” Curnock left his journalism job the war on terror, gas prices and in front of a panel any politician Edmond, Okla., junior Laura most beneficial choices she Curnock grew up in a Chica- in 1991 to fully dedicate his time the financial crisis. or administrator who gained Emamian said in an e-mail has made in college. go suburb watching his father, a to his business. “They’re especially concerned from these policies,” Curnock interview with The Lariat. “I hope students will gain World War II veteran, work with Curnock’s interest in politics about the war. They want to said. “I’m almost glad that I had an insight from the blogs severely injured and paralyzed soon turned into action. After make sure our troops are being Curnock is a strong propo- to sign an agreement for it about the study abroad expe- patients as an orthotist at Hines leaving the TV station, he served supported,” Curnock said. nent of domestic oil explora- because it holds me account- rience as a whole,” Emamian Veterans Hospital. He later put as the public relations direc- In Congress, Curnock said he tion and supports drilling in the able,” she said. “I know I’ll be said. “I hope it lets others real- himself through college by mak- tor for the McLennan County would work to get what he calls Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. glad later when I want to remi- ize the possibilities outside of Local ing auto parts at a Chevrolet Republican Party, a precinct “legitimate funding” for building Another one of his priorities in nisce.” Baylor campus.” plant. chairman and an election judge. better infrastructure in the dis- Congress would be overhauling After attending the University He’s attended GOP conventions trict, especially in the northern the federal tax code, he said, by of Buffalo, Curnock transferred as both a county and state del- county of Burleson. replacing it with a national sales bank to Baylor and graduated with a egate, and in 2000 and 2002 he When asked about the highly tax. degree in communications in ran unsuccessfully in the Repub- disputed rescue plan, Curnock More information on Curn- CULTURE from page 1 community.” She said she 1981. Enjoying life in the South, lican primaries for Congress. said it was a tough call. ock’s platform can be found at intends on taking her friends Curnock pursued a career as a With three full-time and four While he was strongly www.robcurnockforcongress. Joshua junior Mayra Vare- with her and is excited about reporter and weekend sports part-time employees, Curnock’s opposed to the idea, he still rec- com. la, a member of HSA, said stu- experiencing the countries robbed dents should come prepared represented. to experience the different Eagle Pass junior Gladys tastes of different Hispanic Rodriguez said that students DOW from page 1 there is collateral damage from 1,754.08. nations, the gains in global cultures. can come prepared to learn Friday this debacle.” King pointed to Investors also reacted to word markets signaled that investors “A lot of people assume more about the diversity with- an increase in unemployment from the Bank of England that found comfort from the actions that Latinos or Hispanics are in the Hispanic culture. overwrought. and nervousness among con- it would use up to $63 billion and pledges coming from gov- one and the same,” she said. “It’s a way for them to “Our position is that the sumers that could, for example, to help the three largest British ernment officials. “This event will distinguish expand their knowledge,” she fundamental values never went hurt retailers and in turn, take banks strengthen their balance The surge in stocks comes the difference between cul- said. “Most primarily, stu- away in the first place and that stocks lower. sheets. after a dismal week on Wall tures using food.” dents can come have fun tast- we have exceptional companies In late morning trading, the The Bank of England, the Street that erased an estimat- San Antonio senior Jen- ing different desserts from at fire sale prices,” he said. Dow Jones industrial average European Central Bank and ed $2.4 trillion in shareholder nifer Moore plans to attend Latin America.” Still, King cautioned that any rose 525.68, or 6.22 percent, to the Swiss National Bank also wealth. The Dow, after eight the event and said it will help Last year, there were no market rebound likely will be 8,976.87. jointly announced plans to work consecutive daily losses that break stereotypes about Latin deserts or coffee, there was choppy. Broader stock indicators also together to provide as much totaled just under 2,400, or 22.1 America because of common just a sample dish from the “Even if this is the begin- jumped. The Standard & Poor’s short-term funding as necessary percent, finished at its lowest assumptions that their cul- country, she said. ning of a recovery we’re not just 500 index advanced 55.89, or to help revive lending. level since April 2003, and also ture is all the same. “This year, we’re trying to going to have up markets from 6.22 percent, to 955.11, and After a series of weekend suffered its worst weekly per- “It will help me learn about have a mellow atmosphere by here on in,” he said. “We’re not the Nasdaq composite index meetings in Washington of centage loss ever, a fall of 18.2 different cultures and expand having deserts and coffee and through the woods. We think rose 104.57, or 6.34 percent, to heads of the Group of Seven percent. my horizons past my own soft music.”

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Senate candidate reflects on financial woes BEAR BRIEFS Hispanic Student Association will hold Al Sabor Latino – A By Rebecca LaFlure in at a $20,000-a-year tuition credibility and leadership hav- Taste of Latin America from Reporter rate and you know by the time ing served our country as a busi- 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight, on you graduate it’s going to be nessman, in the legislature and the 5th floor of Cashion Aca- Democrat Rick Noriega vis- $25,000, we’re going to have a military service for 27 years. demic Center. Come enjoy free ited El Conquistador in Waco fixed rate for you so it’s predict- They recognize our sincerity dessert, and drinks from vari- Monday to discuss his cam- able. It’s going to be $23,000 for and commitment to stand up ous Latin American countries, paign for the U.S. Senate and the four years. and fight for Texas families. I arts and crafts, music and encourage McLennan County think an independent Texas, entertainment. For additional citizens to cast their ballot for Q: How do you differ from regardless of political flavor, information, contact Gladys_ him in November. your opponent Sen. John will see that we can do much, [email protected] or A Houston native and mem- Cornyn? much better than what we have [email protected]. ber of the Texas House of Rep- A: My priority is Texas fami- in the past six years. resentatives, Noriega is running lies and those people who elect Bear Pit Sign-Ups will take against current Republican Sen. me. My opponent’s priority is Q: You said in a debate last place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today until Friday in the Bill John Cornyn. the special interests of Washing- week that you were against the Daniel Student Center. Stu- The Baylor Lariat interviewed ton D.C. that contribute to his recently approved $700 billion dents can sign up or renew a Noriega during his Waco visit. campaign. Whether it’s insur- financial bailout plan. Why membership. A Bear Pit mem- ance companies or his bailout did you disapprove of the bill bership includes floor seating Q: With college tuition con- vote where he’s received close and what would you propose as for men’s basketball games, tinuing to rise, why should to $4 million from the money senator to help the struggling pizza and drinks, travel oppor- Baylor students vote for you? houses on Wall Street, or big economy? tunities and chances to win A: In the education plan that oil companies, his priority has A: I was against it because it Christina Kruse/Lariat staff prizes. Renewals are $10, for we’ve proposed, we talk about been those special interests. didn’t put Texas homeowners State Representative Rick Noriega (right) talks with Russell Devorsky, who has those with jerseys, and new how we can increase access to My priority is Texas families. first. It put the money houses on known the politician for 30 years. Noriega, who is running for the US Senate, memberships are $20. For college education. I’ve fought Wall Street first. It didn’t resolve stopped by El Conquistador Monday to meet with supporters. additional information, contact in the Texas legislature against Q: Texas is a historically anything. BearPit@baylor. tuition deregulation. I said it Republican state. Why does The market had the worst was going to be a tax on the Texas need Democratic leader- week on Wall Street than we’ve on increased regulatory reform, to have more accountability. CONTACT US middle class, and it’s proven to ship? ever had in the history of this which would’ve patched a hole We need to have cops on Wall be. I want to expand grants and A: Texas is a very indepen- country because there’s a fun- in the roof and not just mopped Street like we have cops on Main Editor 710-4099 scholarships, reduce the interest dent state, and I think they rec- damental mistrust of what gov- up a wet floor. That means put- Street. That way we can build a Newsroom 710-1712 rates on college loans ... I want ognize they’ve been led astray ernment is telling people today, ting in regulatory oversight on trust with taxpayers and restore Sports 710-6357 those universities that receive due to poor leadership. They whether it’s domestic policy or the issues that got us to this trust with the international Entertainment 710-7228 federal dollars to have a rate want change and if they had a international policy. point. community too. We didn’t do Advertising 710-3407 stabilization. If you’re coming choice of someone with proven My focus would have been The second thing is we need those things. Former professor remembers career as journalist, volunteer

the Peace Corps the same year Corps, Stricklin has worked lin taught the history of journal- bolts reporting; how to get the from The University of Nebras- By Christina Kruse they graduated from Baylor in in the field of journalism as a ism and an editing course. story and how to write it.” Brad- ka-Lincoln to return to lecture Lariat Staff 1966. Stricklin said the event reporter, editor and publisher. Two of his students are cur- field said in an e-mail interview. in Brazil. changed his and his wife’s lives. He was publisher of the Daily rently journalism instructors at “30-some-odd years later, some Stricklin said it was an easy As a professional journal- “I didn’t Iowan and assistant managing Baylor: professor Rick Bradfield of those lessons still resonate.” decision to move back to Brazil. ist, fluent Portuguese speaker, under- editor of the Fort Worth Star- and associate professor Robert Also, as a Fulbright senior “We moved to where our Baylor professor and first-gener- stand that Telegram. Stricklin also was Darden. lecturer and researcher in Brazil, friends were,” Stricklin said. ation college graduate from his the world a copy editor and reporter for Darden was under the Stricklin gave the first lecture on Stricklin does not consider family in San Angelo, Michael worked in newspapers in Amarillo, Corpus instruction of Stricklin during communication consequences himself a strong Portuguese Stricklin has spent 91 percent d i f f e r e n t Chrisiti and San Angelo. the Watergate scandal, and while of the Internet in 1999. speaker, but a serious student of of his life “300 miles from Inter- ways,” he As a professor, Stricklin has it seems like a time to praise “Now that’s flinging your the language. state Highway 35,” he said. said. taught at the University of Iowa, journalistic efforts, Stricklin gold and green afar,” Stricklin “All languages are different Stricklin came from a service- Strick- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and other professors sought to said. and have an infinite capacity for oriented family whose grandfa- lin soon Baylor University and the Fed- downplay the event. Stricklin said that he is best innovation,” he said. ther was a lay preacher in the Ft. l e a r n e d eral University of Piaui, Brazil. “We shouldn’t celebrate known for PCQ for Windows: Studying abroad is a neces- Worth area. wh at a Stricklin said he became a newspapers for what they are Factor analysis Program for sity for journalists, in order to Baylor alumnus understood wo r l d w i t h - Stricklin professor at Baylor in the 1970s mandated to do,” Darden said. Q-Technique. interpret events they are asked that his alma mater also has a out elec- after he returned from the Peace Darden said he recalls Strick- Stricklin generated the com- to write about, Stricklin said. “In service-oriented attitude under- tricity was like. During his time Corps, not because of his burn- lin teaching that the purpose of puter program in 1984 as a Ph. this day and age, everything is neath. in Brazil, Stricklin helped start a ing passion to be a Baylor Bear, journalism was to comfort the D. student with the knowledge interconnected.” “I came with the seeds — hot lunch program for students but because people who care afflicted and afflict to comfort- from a computer course he took Stricklin and his wife have Baylor gave me the tools to in a small town in Brazil and about their roots come back. able. at the University of California- two children; Woods and Robin, become who I am today.” helped start a garden. As a professor within the “What Stricklin and his col- Berkley. and two grandchildren; Ruben Stricklin and his wife joined Since his time in the Peace journalism department, Strick- leagues taught was nuts and Stricklin retired in 2003 and Penelope.

COM17209_01.indd 1 10/8/08 12:06:12 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2008 SPORTS The Baylor Lariat 5 BU freshmen top producers in 38-10 rout over Cyclones

By Brian Bateman “I go up against Robert every- was on stopping Griffin. His Sports Editor day,” sophomore Earl 438 rushing yards led the team Patin said of Griffin and his pro- on Friday, but Iowa State made For football fans around the duction. “I guess now the fans quick work pushing him back- nation, Baylor’s 38-10 victory and other players are starting ward. On the first and second against the Iowa State Univer- to see how they’re maturing as Baylor drives, the defensive line sity Cyclones was a surprise. Not freshmen.” and kept an eye on because of the score — although Against the Cyclones (2-4, the Copperas Cove freshman, the Bears did cover the spread 0-2), the duo accounted for 63 sacking him twice. It worked, by 23.5 points — but because of percent of the Bears’ offense. briefly, forcing a punt and two the production of two key true Even Griffin’s two more fourth-down attempts. freshmen: Robert passes were to Wright. Then Griffin connected with Griffin and slot receiver Kendall Coming into the game, the Wright on a 34-yard, fourth- Wright. focus of the Cyclone defense and-12 touchdown in the back of the end zone. “I knew I had a touchdown,” Score by 1 2 3 4 Score the Pittsburg freshman said. “It Quarters was just a go route.” Iowa State 0 3 0 7 10 The youngest quarterback in Division-I football then began Baylor 7 14 10 7 38 Sarah Morris/ Lariat Staff distributing the ball to multiple Baylor’s quarterback, Robert Griffin, right, hands the ball off to running back Jay Finley, left, in Baylor’s 38-10 victory Team Totals BU ISU receivers, beating the blitz with over the Iowa State University Cyclones Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium. Griffin, along with freshman slot receiver short lobs and quick gains. Seven Kendall Wright, combined for 63 percent of Baylor’s offense. FIRST DOWNS 27 16 receivers caught a Griffin pass, Total Yards 435 257 while seven others carried the Closing Griffin’s file is his great job of executing.” come into the Big 12 as a 18- or NET RUSHING 50-147 18-81 ball. passing efficiency. He was 21-of- His favorite target was 19-year-old kid and you play like NET PASSING 288 176 “The key was to distribute the 24 on the night, and he has never Wright, who earned a career- a man, there’s something to be ball to everybody else,” Griffin thrown an . high 132 yards receiving, along said for that.” Completions-Attempts-Int. 22-26-0 21-41-1 said. “I didn’t have a whole lot “I thought he did a great job with 13 rushing yards and two Wright now tops all receivers Punts 3-130 7-298 of pressure on my shoulders to of managing the football game,” . In his previous five with 333 yards, Griffin holds the Penalties 7-39 10-70 do it all. The guys tell me every head coach Art Briles said. “We games, Wright had 201 yards. passing title with 1,109 yards and Time of Possession 35:40 24:20 day ‘We’ve got your back and you wanted to take some pressure “He’s fearless,” senior receiver Griffin trails Jay Finley by four don’t have to do it all yourself.’” off of him running, and he did a Thomas White said. When you yards in total rushing at 421. Romo out 4 weeks Intramural golf finishes season Volleyball, soccer, tennis and golf updates are online at www.baylor.edu/lariat By Kyle McKanna Vance noted that meeting spots for the teams to make up with broken finger Reporter new people wasn’t the only their final round.” advantage he gained from com- Overall, the event was viewed By Stephen Hawkins something like this. He’ll recov- The Baylor intramural golf peting in the tournament. The as a success. The Associated Press er quick; he has a great attitude tournament has completed course gave participants a dis- “We’ve had a positive about it,” Johnson said. “At this punter. another successful season. counted green fee. response to the tournament,” IRV ING — The already slump- time, it’s really just important The losses of Romo and The tournament consisted “It’s been nice playing golf for Hill said. “Besides the rain out, ing now must for the offense especially to just McBriar added to an already try- of eight, two-player teams com- $20 instead of $30,” he said. everything went as planned.” survive a few games without kind of catch on to my snap ing time for the Cowboys, who peting in a team total score Cottonwood Creek Golf The appreciation Hill has for two-time quarterback count and the way we manage before Arizona had a lackluster competition. Each team’s score Course is a challenging par 72 Cottonwood is mutual. , who has a broken the huddle. ... I’m excited about victory over winless Cincinnati was added over four rounds, course that was voted the No. “We enjoy working with finger on his throwing hand. the opportunity, worked hard to and were beaten at home by and the lowest total wins. 13 best municipal course in Baylor Intramurals,” Cotton- There was indeed something get here.” NFC East rival Washington. Those who competed Texas. Cottonwood hosted all wood employee Jesse Kruse wrong when Romo badly missed Johnson, who came to Dallas Through Sunday’s games, enjoyed four rounds of com- four rounds of the tournament. said. “I think it’s good they have on his last two pass attempts to last year, won a Super Bowl with Romo ranked second in NFC petitive golf. “Cottonwood has been very a golf tournament. It’s not a typ- in a 30-24 over- Tampa Bay during the 2002 sea- passing with a 103.5 rating. “It’s been really fun,” Pan- accommodating,” senior intra- ical intramural sport.” time loss at Arizona on Sunday, son and is the only Cowboys He broke ’s team handle freshman Ryan Vance mural coordinator Dominque The success of the event the Cowboys’ second defeat in player with a championship record with his 14th career 300- said. “I’ve gotten to meet and Hill said. “When we had to already has its planners and three games. Coach Wade Phil- ring. yard passing game Sunday in his play with new people that share reschedule because of the rain competitors looking forward to lips said Monday that Romo Arizona blocked a punt and 32nd start. Aikman’s 13 came in the same hobby as I do.” they opened up a couple of next year. broke his right pinkie on the recovered it for a game-ending 165 starts. first play of OT. touchdown — a play that also Romo and McBriar weren’t Brad Johnson, the 40-year- cost Dallas its punter, Mat the only Cowboys hurt in Arizo- old backup whose last start was McBriar. na. Wide receiver Sam Hurd will in 2006 for Minnesota, takes McBriar was carted off the need surgery after he reinjured over Sunday when Dallas plays field, and an MRI on Monday his left ankle, while rookie run- at St. Louis. showed he has a broken foot. He ning back and line- “Obviously, it’s unfortunate could be out two months, so the backer Anthony Spencer have for Tony to have to go through team will have to sign another strained hamstrings.

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