6 baylorlariat com SPORTS p. 5 Baylor Bears upset No. 16 Iowa State 74-61 Tuesday on Senior Night. BaylorLariat WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE
Wednesday | March 5, 2014 Drivers beware: Stadium to upset parking
By Jordan Corona on game days as part of game day parking,” parking lot would also be subject to the Speight garages and the law school park- price for ordinary campus parking passes Staff Writer said Brian Nicholson, associate vice presi- new requirement. ing lot on home game weekends to make will not change because of the new rule. dent for facilities, planning and construc- The vacated spaces will be available to room for visitors with the tag. Otherwise, But the new rule activates nearly 2,400 When 40,000-45,000 sports fans infil- tion. “That means if there are students are people who purchase a game day park- students who leave their cars in these areas parking spots on campus for visitors with trate the Baylor Bubble next football sea- parking in there Fridays and Saturdays, ing pass for their vehicle through parking will be towed. the game day parking permit, not includ- son, the university will begin enforcing a they’ll have to move their cars.” services. Prices for the pass are not final- In an email to the Lariat, Matt Penney, ing 2,500 at the Ferrell Center. When Floyd new parking policy to make room for more Karl McNair, director of real estate ser- ized. Starting fall 2014, students without a director for parking services, said exact Casey Stadium hosted its last game, 8,900 vehicles on campus. vices, said students using the Speight Park- game day parking permit will be required protocol for enforcing the new campus “Our plan is to use the Dutton garage ing Facility and the Baylor Law School to move their cars from the Dutton and parking policy has yet to be finalized. The SEE PARKING, page 6 Overseas tensions Baylor professor puts Ukrainian situation in Waco perspective
By Jessica Abbey this act as a declaration of war and Reporter is seeking help from allies. President Barack Obama pledged his support Dr. Sergiy Kudelia of Ukraine is an of Ukraine’s sovereignty and spoke assistant professor in the political sci- of “costs” for military intervention in ence department. Ukraine. Russia also successfully fired Kudelia has done a test missile Wednesday as tensions research in po- are rising between Russia and Ukraine. Q litical regimes, The Obama administration is work- revolutions, in- ing to send $1 billion dollars in aid to surgency and Ukraine. counterinsur- Efrem Lukatsky | Associated Press A gency. He also Q: The Obama administration has teaches a class on the government and expressed its concerns about the Rus- A coffin with the body of a protester killed in clashes with the police is carried through the crowd Monday in Independence Square, politics of Russia. He shared some of his sian forces in Ukraine and is work- Kiev. The United States and its allies in Europe are attempting to pressure Russia to reverse its military incursion into Ukraine, even thoughts on the Ukrainian conflict. ing with European allies to respond. as Moscow’s troops dig in in parts of this former Soviet country after Kiev decided to oust the pro-Russia president. Since November, there What steps could the Unit- have been protests of those ed States and/or its allies who favor becoming a part of take, and what course of ac- the European Union against tion seems the most likely? Putin talks tough, sets agenda with Ukraine the government with strong A: The United States and ties to Russia. European states have limited By Tim Sullivan & fledgling government and urged Putin to the conflict. Kerry brought moral sup- These protests have cul- options as far as the crisis in Vladimir Isachenkov stand down. port and a $1 billion aid package to a minated into the ousting of Crimea goes. The military Associated Press “It is not appropriate to invade a Ukraine fighting to fend off bankruptcy. the pro-Russian president, option is off the table, be- country, and at the end of a barrel of Lounging in an arm-chair before Viktor F. Yanukovych, this cause there are no direct se- MOSCOW — Stepping back from a gun dictate what you are trying to Russian tricolor flags, Putin made his past week. Yanukovych fled curity guarantees that were the brink of war, Vladimir Putin talked achieve,” Kerry said. “That is not 21st- first public comments since the Ukrai- to Russia and an interim tough but cooled tensions in the Ukraine Kudelia offered to Ukraine over the century, G-8, major nation behavior.” nian president fled a week and a half ago. president, Oleksandr V. Tur- past 20 years. Ukraine is not crisis Tuesday, saying Russia has no in- Although nerves remained on edge It was a signature Putin performance, chynov, has stepped up. Russian forces a member of the North Atlantic Treaty tention “to fight the Ukrainian people” in the Crimean Peninsula, with Rus- filled with earthy language, macho swag- have now entered Crimea, a southern Organization, nor did it officially -ap but reserves the right to use force. sian troops firing warning shots to ward ger and sarcastic jibes, accusing the West region of Ukraine with a predominately ply to become a member of NATO. As the Russian president held court off Ukrainian soldiers, global markets of promoting an “unconstitutional coup” ethnic Russian population. in his personal residence, U.S. Secre- jumped higher on tentative signals that The Ukrainian government views SEE KUDELIA, page 6 tary of State John Kerry met with Kiev’s the Kremlin was not seeking to escalate SEE PUTIN, page 6
State results: Davis, Abbott set to face off for Texas governor
By Paul J. Weber years under Perry. ment from his fellow Texas senator, Associated Press Perry’s decision to not seek re- routed his primary challenger. election launched a stampede of 26 “I say they are not going far right AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republi- Republican candidates vying for six enough,” said Marlin Robinson, 56, cans picked the state’s attorney general of Texas’ top offices. Among them after casting his primary ballot in in the fight to succeed longtime Gov. was George P. Bush, the 37-year-old Houston. “They need to go further Rick Perry, while a rising Democratic nephew of former President George right, as far as I’m concerned because star coasted to her party’s nomination W. Bush and son of former Florida I’m tired of this liberal crap that’s run- Tuesday night during the nation’s first Gov. Jeb Bush, who easily won the ning this country.” statewide primary. nomination for land commissioner in Attorney General Greg Abbott Warnings about Democrat Wendy his political debut. clinched the Republican nomination Travis Taylor | Photo Editor Davis’ star-making run for Texas gov- In the first primary since Ted for governor and Davis locked up Midterms madness ernor threatening two decades of Re- Cruz barreled into the U.S. Senate in her party’s selection, thereby making Spring junior Phil Lee takes aim during a game of pool at Midterm Madness, an event hosted publican dominance dealt complacent 2012 and yanked Republicans nation- official a showdown poised to -be by the Baylor Student Activities Union Board on Tuesday at the Bill Daniel Student Center. conservatives a new reason to vote. So wide further right, Texas candidates Students were offered free food and bowling, as well as a break from studying for midterms. did a rare opportunity to select an willingly went along. U.S. Sen John entirely new stable of leaders after 14 Cornyn, who didn’t get an endorse- SEE PRIMARY, page 6 Inside
WEB NEWS p. 3 A&E p. 5 Check online for a Baylor natives Austin-based fast slideshow covering express their Texas casual hotspot the men’s basketball pride and claim the Torchy’s Tacos will win over Iowa State state as the best one open April 3 in Tuesday night. in the nation. Waco.
Vol.116 No. 25 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2014, Baylor University Opinion Wednesday | March 5, 2014 2 The Baylor Lariat Don’t let your Minute-ordination is hollow selfie become Editorial
Do you expect your church’s ordained minister your downfall to earn his or her certificate in two minutes online? The state of Texas says, “I do.” Kissy faces, selfies, flexed muscles and drunken dance With the emergence of the Internet, training for moves are all the rage now for photos on social media sites such different vocations has become accessible on the as Facebook and Instagram. What many people, including col- Web. With the Universal Life Church, an institu- lege students, don’t realize is that these pictures are a reflection tion supporting any and all religious or non-reli- of yourself in your past, present and future as well as any groups gious beliefs, a certificate to become an ordained to which you may belong. minister takes absolutely no training. It’s as easy as First of all ladies, it’s not cute. Do you think your grand- providing a full name, mailing and email address mother would want to see pictures of what you looked like with and checking a box to verify the candidate is at least 10 pounds of makeup on at that party last night with that oh- 13 years old. This is completely legal and strictly follows the so-tight dress that could have used a few more inches of fabric First Amendment clause for freedom of religion. at the bottom? Also, your friends’ parents who are on Face- However, it cheapens the ministry occupation be- book probably don’t want cause the online ministers produced through this to see pictures of you in website are neither formally trained nor are they the bathroom mirror required to know marriage laws before becoming with your Victoria’s Secret ordained. Bombshell bra on. These The processing of these certification “applica- pictures are a horrible tions” takes a matter of minutes. Upon completing reflection of you unless, that online form, the user has officially become a of course, you want to be lifelong ordained minister, legally allowing him or mistaken as a drunken her to officiate weddings, funerals and baptisms. party animal with fake The only states that generally do not accept breasts. Universal Life Church ministers are Virginia, Ten- Now guys, it’s your nessee and Pennsylvania. Texas does accept these turn. Bro, you are so online ministers. In fact, according to data from swoll, bro. You guys are the Universal Life Church website, nearly 40,000 just as guilty, because you Texans have been ordained through the website. never leave the gym with- The Universal Life Church ministers sometimes out taking a snapshot of Jessica Abbey | Reporter can run into snags depending on the state in which the pump you got from they are officiating a wedding. Each state sets spe- lifting weights. Let’s also cific requirements on who can perform marriages as other ministers. All of these things, which can Taken from another angle, it would be similar be honest, that it’s always and how they are to be officiated. According to take years of studying to obtain the old-fashioned to a police officer, firefighter or teacher receiving an upper-body shot too, because while you are man enough the McLennan County website, to perform a wed- way, are just a mouse click away. their credentials online with limited screening and to do some sets with dumbbells, you would never set a foot in ding in Texas, the officiant must be “an officer of This expedient process to becoming a min- without any training or testing. The credibility of the squat rack, so your calves are smaller than your arms. And, a religious organization and who is authorized by ister does align with the church’s openness. The these leaders would be compromised because the newsflash, you only look so big because you bought that tank the organization to conduct a marriage ceremony.” church website states, “We are all children of the general public would not be able to trust the quality from the kids section at Academy so it would look like you’re They must provide proof of ordination in the form same universe,” making any person with any belief of their work. Soon anyone would be able to work about to rip out of it like the Hulk. of a certificate, letter of good standing or a wallet or non-belief eligible for ministry. In fact, church in these positions when the reality is that not ev- However, I would imagine that at this stage in our lives, we card, all of which are available to purchase through members can also be part of the Jedi Order. On the eryone should be a police officer or firefighter or will soon be applying for jobs, or we realize we are soon becom- the Universal Life Church website. same page where ordination certificates are sold, teacher. Not everyone should be a minister. ing real adults. It’s time to grow up. Future employers and many Consider the George W. Truett Theological church members can purchase a Jedi Knighthood Fortunately, a wedding officiant is a far cry other people may have access to the pictures we post online. I Seminary students who take more than 90 hours of certificate for $9.99 for those who resonate with the from being a law enforcement officer or a teacher. believe college students in particular should be more careful coursework to receive their Master’s of Divinity de- spiritual message of the Jedi Order. All officiants have to do is get the couple to state about what they post on social media sites. gree or the Doctor of Ministry students who spend However, with the lack of training required for a Declaration of Intent — the traditional “Do you To begin, the photos that an individual posts represent that three years cultivating an understanding of reli- ministers, the fast online ordination system creates take so-and-so to be your lawfully wedded wife/ individual. Many students simply don’t realize how much they gious ministry. Doctrinal differences aside, these confusion about who should considered a leader in husband? — and the rest is up for interpretation or can be judged based off one picture. Perhaps the red Solo cup students work to do essentially the same things the the Universal Life Church. Though the website as- customization for the bride and groom. And this you have in the picture really does only have water in it, but the two-minute instant ministers will be able to do. sures that moderators screen for fake names being website does provide an opportunity for people to rest of the world doesn’t know that. Universal Life Church members can purchase used for ordination certificates, including names of answer a calling from God or their form of higher Also, if they don’t know you personally, they are likely to documentation, including a Doctor of Divin- pets or inanimate objects, the fact that this can be power to enter into the ministry, and it very clearly jump to conclusions. This is why it is important you think about ity Certificate for $32.99. They can get a Letter of a problem shows a flaw in their ordination system. allows for anyone to follow this calling. the outfit you are wearing, the background, the people you are Good Standing for $18, a wallet ID card for $11.99 Anyone and everyone can be an ordained minister, Still, the title of minister should be reserved for with and what you have with you in those pictures posted on- or a hardcopy of the ordination certificate for so essentially all church members can be church someone who has been trained to be a minister, not line. $7.99. They have access to the same documentation leaders. a 14-year old that can spell his or her name. Furthermore, many students don’t realize they are repre- senting not just themselves, but any groups to which they may Lariat Letters belong as well. You represent your sorority or fraternity, your church, your friends and Baylor as a whole. If someone meets you and you are the only person they know as a part of one of these groups, then you are that group to them. So, even if you don’t care what social media photos repre- Courtney wrong about US troops sent for you personally, you should care about those who are close to you and how you are portraying them to others by your Upset and dismayed. Though not the emotions on the aircraft that flew above Iraq and Afghani- I remember the night I took cover from rockets actions. one usually feels when leaving Chapel, they de- stan. Every time an aircraft came back to me with- being launched at us in an aircraft holding yard. Now some of you may be thinking, “Well, I have privacy scribe what I felt after hearing guest speaker Jer- out the weapons that I put on it, my first thought Eventually, I was able to move to a secure build- settings on my social media profiles and so no one I don’t know emy Courtney on Feb. 17. was not one of “Hurray, we killed someone!” It ing that housed our combat medics. As I entered, about will see any of my questionable photos.” However, this While I appreciate his overall message about was, “I am glad I am here to make sure that the someone yelled that a helicopter that was refueling idea is misguided. I don’t think I know a single college student helping Iraqi children, some of his statements weapon didn’t hit a school, a hospital, a civilian’s had been hit. The combat medics in the building with a completely private Facebook. Not only that, but if you concerned me. During his speech about his time home or the soldiers on the ground needing sup- instantly grabbed their medical gear and headed are searching for a job then the point of these pages is to adver- in Iraq, he related stories of personal encounters port.” out to help. tise yourself. So we need to make ourselves available for net- with United States service members who said Being responsible sometimes means doing the They didn’t care that that they were in the mid- working opportunities. things like they felt “like a serial killer,” or “better things you don’t want to do. I know that some of dle of a firefight. They did not care that the chop- Finally, even if your photos are private to the outside world, to be judged by 12, than carried by six,” or “kill the weapons I loaded on aircraft took human life. per hit was an Afghanistan helicopter carrying they are not private within your friend group. This means that them all and let God sort them out.” I do not see myself as a “serial killer,” however, but Afghani soldiers. one of your friends could repost a picture or show it to anyone Had it been anywhere but the Chapel service someone who took the responsibility to ensure They went to help people that needed help of their choosing. Online there is no such thing as perfect pri- at Baylor, I would have ignored his comments. that there were no chances for mishaps in such without thought for their own safety because it vacy. However, he was speaking to my classmates and serious life and death situations. It was my duty. was the right thing to do. Image and reputation are important things, particularly implying that the comments he had heard were I do not like to be thanked for my service, for to With my retirement, my military duty is com- for college students who will enter the workforce soon. We are representative of United States service members. me, duty doesn’t require thanks. I am proud to be plete. I have found my next path, which is why I marketing and selling ourselves not just at job interviews and I am a retired member of the United States Air a veteran. am here at Baylor. career fairs, but constantly. Social media photos are a represen- Force, having spent 20 years serving my country Our actions in Afghanistan hopefully will I ask only of my fellow students that when you tation of our character, and it is important to be aware and be and being deployed nine times over a 10-year span prevent future tragedies like the one that hit our see a veteran on campus do not judge him or her careful about what we are portraying about ourselves through in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Op- nation on Sept. 11, 2001. I regret that my fellow by the words of one speaker in Chapel. Talk to us such pictures. eration Enduring Freedom. students in Chapel were misled and may possibly and find out for yourself what we are like. Jessica Abbey is a junior journalism and Spanish double major While I was not in a direct combat role, my du- think that all service members have a “kill them Christopher Strange from Cypress. She is a reporter for The Lariat. ties were to load and maintain the weapons system all” mentality. Most do not. Lacy Lakeview freshman
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Broadcast News Producer Leah Lebeau Kevin Freeman James Nolen viewpoints through letters to the A&E editor editor and guest columns. Opinions Staff writer Photographer Taylor Rexrode* Carlye Thornton expressed in the Lariat are not neces- Jordan Corona sarily those of the Baylor administra- Sports editor *Denotes member Staff writer Editorial Cartoonist tion, the Baylor Board of Regents or Daniel Hill* Rae Jefferson Asher Murphy* of editorial board the Student Publications Board. The Baylor Lariat WEDNESDAY | MARCH 5, 2014 3 News Dining services to renovate Penland for fall 2014 By Emily Ballard scratch dough will be used for piz- is almost double the number of lege offers a refrigerator full of percent,” he said. “Penland and A number of changes are also Reporter zas, Perlowski said. seats at East Village Dining Com- gluten-free items, and the other Collins have had the largest dip.” scheduled to occur in the Bill Dan- “You’ll see all of it happening,” mons. More space indoors and campus dining halls offer gluten- These dynamics might shift iel Student Center next fall. The Students can expect huge he said, referring to students being outdoors will be reserved for stu- free items every now and then, she next fall, however, after Penland Quizno’s will be converted into changes in campus dining by the able to watch the food preparation dents dining than the space offered said. Food Court receives the makeover. Freshii, an eco-friendly food chain start of the fall semester. and cooking processes because of at East Village Dining Commons, A residential convenience store Although Perlowski said he is that uses “fresh, whole, simple and Penland Food Court will un- the kitchenless set-up. he said. will also be built next to the Pen- pleased with the success of East honest” ingredients, according to dergo a full-scale renovation, said Students will be allowed to re- “It will have a more leisurely land dining area. Perlowski said Village Dining Commons, the new the company’s website. The new Brett Perlowski, the director of quest special meals prepared for feel to it,” he said. “It’s going to one of the goals of Baylor dining Penland dining area is the largest Freshii will offer students the abili- dining services at Baylor. The inte- them by a chef in the new Penland be quite pretty, to be honest with services is to provide students with project with the most dramatic ty to choose between more than 70 rior will be completely gutted and dining area, Perlowski said. Din- you.” amenities and snacks so that they changes he has worked on in his ingredients to include in a salad, 14,000 square-foot will be added ing services is also in the process To accommodate students with do not have to go off campus. 12 years in Baylor dining services. wrap, burrito, brown rice bowl or to the exterior of the building for of hiring a registered dietician who a preference for a gluten-free diet, Since the opening of East Vil- “I think people will be shocked soup, the website said. They also the new dining area, and dining at will be on staff at the new dining the new Penland dining area will lage Dining Commons this past by what this facility can do,” he serve breakfast and fat-free frozen Penland will be completely differ- facility. have an area with vegan and glu- August, attendance at the other said. “It’s going to be cool.” yogurt. ent, he said. “We’re not cutting corners on ten-free foods, Perlowski said. dining halls has shifted. Of the five He also said students can look The small Chick-fil-A station The dining area will be kitch- the facility,” Perlowski said. “It Jessica Woods, unit marketing resident dining halls on Baylor’s forward to additional changes in in the Student Union Building enless. Instead of a main kitchen, will be the crown jewel of campus manager for dining services, said campus, East Village feeds the campus dining around campus, in- will also be expanded because of there will be a full wok set up, dining.” the new dining area will offer glu- most students on a regular basis, cluding a full-service Starbucks in students’ demand for Chick-fil- smoker for meats, a fresh torti- Perlowski said that the new fa- ten-free entrees every day. Right Perlowski said. the atrium of the Baylor Sciences A, Perlowski said. “It is the most lla machine and a bakery. Only cility will have 1,100 seats, which now, only Brooks Residential Col- “East Village picks up about 23 Building this coming August. popular brand on campus,” he said.
Supreme Court seems to favor police sued over car chase By Mark Sherman ard sped away when the officer Rickard’s actions. Associated Press asked him to get out of the car. Even when surrounded, Sca- Police fired 15 shots into Rick- lia said, “The car is not stopped Aided by video captured by ard’s car, of which 12 came after and, you know, the driver with his dashboard cameras in police cruis- Rickard managed to begin driving hands up. The car is still trying to ers, Supreme Court justices on away from officers who had - sur get out of this encirclement by the Tuesday seemed poised to rule for rounded the vehicle. other police cars, right?” police officers involved in a high- In 2007, the court voted in a Earlier in the argument, Ken- speed chase that ended with the case from Georgia that police may nedy raised one question about the deaths of the fleeing driver and his use tactics that put fleeing suspects police response that appeared to passenger. at risk of death in order to end trouble other justices as well. No one on the court appeared high-speed car chases. In that case, “What effect, if any, do you willing to affirm an appeals court Justice Antonin Scalia chastised an give to the fact that there was a ruling allowing a civil lawsuit by appeals court panel for its ruling in passenger in the car, a passenger the driver’s daughter to proceed favor of the driver, who was para- who apparently was not involved against six West Memphis, Ark., lyzed after police bumped his car in any illegal activity?” Kennedy police officers. and forced it off the road. asked Michael Mosley, the lawyer They fatally shot driver Donald On that court, only Justice John for the police. Rickard and passenger Kelly Al- Paul Stevens said he wasn’t espe- The court could resolve the len in 2004 in a chaotic scene on a cially frightened by the chase and case by deciding the officers did Memphis street following a chase would have sided with the driver. not violate Rickard’s rights, or
Associated Press that began across the Mississippi Scalia, 77, is now in Stevens’ they could say that the law involv- River in Arkansas. A police officer place as the longest-serving mem- ing police chase and use of lethal Justice Antonin Scalia, 77, is currently the longest-serving member of the Supreme Court. Scalia supported of- pulled over Rickard’s white Honda ber of the court, and he left no force was not clear at the time of ficers who shot and killed a reckless driver, stating the driver was an obvious danger to the public. because a headlight was out. Rick- doubt Tuesday about his view of the incident.
Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer Texans are known throughout the United States for their characteristic pride for their state. Texas is currently the fastest-growing state in the country, growing at a rate of nearly 1,000 new citizens per day. Students take pride in Texas’ vivid history and heritage
By Brittney Horner Not everyone encompasses the “Secession is a source of and Adam Harris love of Texas, but there is some- pride,” he said. Contributors thing drawing outsiders to the Some students moved to Texas state. thinking they would develop Texas Many people are aware that According to statistics provid- pride, but instead gained home- most Texans have unmatched fer- ed by Baylor Admissions, 30 per- state pride after moving. vor for their state. cent of the university’s first-time Boise junior Rachel Peterson Texans have many reasons to freshman from fall 2012 and fall said she moved to Texas because be proud, including boasting the 2013 are from other states. of the warm weather, but now she largest medical center in the world, It is common to find out-of- misses Idaho. The Texas Medical Center, accord- state students at Baylor who are “I do not have Texas pride,” she ing to the Texas Medical Center from other large states. For in- said. “But I do have Idaho pride.” website, and having four of the Big stance, about 10 percent of stu- In the recent Time magazine 12 football teams. dents are from either California, issue “Why Texas is Our Future,” The local slogan for Dairy Colorado, Illinois or Florida. economist Tyler Cowen talks Queen, “D.Q., that’s what I like San Deigo junior Rick Lhotan, about this phenomenon. about Texas,” is only heard from a history major, said Texas is better “In 2012 alone, total migration televisions in Texas. than other states because it broke to Texas from the other 49 states in Despite making the slogan of away and stood alone as its own the Union was 106,000, according Dairy Queen unique to Texas, the country. Lhotan considers himself to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since franchise is all over the country. a Texan because he was born in 2000, 1 million more people have Yet, many Texans take any oppor- Texas. moved to Texas from other states tunity to demonstrate state pride. “Texans deserve to have such than have left.” Dr. Michael Parrish, Linden boasting pride because we fought He said it is important for G. Bowers professor of American against Mexico to become our own Americans to consider why Texas History, was born in Texas and country,” he said. “Californians is desirable for so many people. said he learned the official state have a different kind of pride than “As the U.S. heads toward Tex- song “Texas our Texas” before the Texans do because they don’t have as, literally and metaphorically, it’s national anthem. the same history as us. They don’t worth understanding why we’re Texas is unique because it has a have the Alamo, they don’t have headed there — both to see the pit- good mix of urban life and country the type of ‘Wild West’ mentality falls ahead and to catch a glimpse life, Parrish said. that Texans have.” of the opportunities that await us “We have the best of both Parrish agrees Texas history is if we make the journey in an intel- worlds,” he said. a contributing factor. ligent fashion,” Cowen wrote. Arts & Entertainment Wednesday | March 5, 2014 4 The Baylor Lariat The wait is (nearly) over Torchy’s Tacos set to open next month
By Kat Worrall who are fans of the chain. “I like that it’s pretty close to campus, and Ian Currie Torchy’s Tacos was originally started in so I’ll probably be there a lot,” Simnacher Reporters Austin by founder Michael Rypka in 2006 said. and will establish itself in Waco after sus- Austin sophomore Annie Pace said she With curiosity and excitement on the tained success at many other locations. looks forward to the quality of tacos avail- rise, it seems that Baylor students are sali- Torchy’s operates 21 locations through- able at Torchy’s. vating for the opening of Torchy’s Tacos in out Texas. “There are not that many good taco Waco. It will join the approximately 90 Tex- places in Waco,” Pace said. “It’s going to at- Torchy’s Tacos is set to open on April Mex or Mexican food restaurants in the tract Wacoans for sure.” 3, according to Torchy’s Tacos official web- Waco area, according to data from ur- Some of the taco chain’s menu draws site. The chain will be located at the former banspoon.com. inspiration from starting in the state capi- Taco Bueno site at 801 S. Fifth Street. Dallas junior Abigail Simnacher said tal, including “The Democrat” taco, featur- The news of the restaurant has created Torchy’s and the added diversity to down- ing shredded beef and tomatilla sauce, and excitement among many Baylor students town Waco is exciting to her. “The Republican” taco, featuring jalapeno sausage with shredded cheese and pob- lano sauce. Torchy’s is planning a special on the grand opening day. From 7 to 10 a.m., Torchy’s will be of- fering customers one free breakfast item of their choice as either a dine-in or to-go option. Though the breakfast items have yet to be specified, some breakfast item favorites include the “Monk Special” (scrambled eggs, green chilies, bacon, cheese on a flour tortilla) and the “Ranch Hand” (grilled Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer skirt steak, eggs, Diablo Hot Sauce). This opening day special is building The Austin-based restaurant chain Torchy’s Tacos is set to open April 3 at 801 S. Fifth conversation on campus around the open- Street. Torchy’s has 21 locations across Texas. ing of Torchy’s Tacos. “The hype is kind of crazy, so I think if it matches the excitement it has created. who have eaten Torchy’s Tacos before said it’s going to be crowded every time I’m “I want to see what all the hype is this is what has made its grand opening so Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer there,” Pace said. about,” Livesay said. exciting. The new Waco Torchy’s Tacos will give away one free breakfast items to customers from 7 Houston sophomore Holly Livesay is The most important part of any res- “We have one in Dallas,” Simnacher to 10 a.m. on Apri 3 in celebration of its grand opening. planning on attending the opening to see taurant is the quality of its food. Students said. “It is delicious and we go all the time.”
Dish, Disney deal envisions Internet-delivered television
By Ryan Nakashima Charlie Ergen, Dish Network Corp. Dish would not say how much the ser- bility and lower price will appeal to others. ings, don’t have multiple TV sets and “are Associated Press chairman, hinted at the underpinnings of vice might cost, except that it would prob- “I think it’s realizing that it isn’t a one- looking at something that is lower-priced the deal last month, when he admitted that ably be cheaper than current packages. size-fits-all market for multichannel vid- and doesn’t come with the traditional pay LOS ANGELES — With a string of re- the traditional pay-TV business model — The deal is the first of its kind between eo,” he said. TV commitment.” cent deals, cable and satellite providers are charging customers $80 or $100 a month a major pay TV distributor and a top me- For Dish, that commitment usually beginning to acknowledge a brutal truth for hundreds of channels, many of which dia company. But the pair won’t be alone in means a two-year contract with a price in- that companies like Hulu and Netflix have they never watch — is not appealing to trying to launch such a service. crease in the second year. known all along: Many TV viewers, espe- younger people. In January, Verizon Communications “Obviously you’d like to Long-term contracts allow the com- cially young ones, want shows and movies “We’re losing a whole generation of in- Inc. bought Intel Corp.’s media group with kind of have your cake and pany to make a profit while covering the on their own terms — wherever, whenever dividuals who aren’t going to buy into that an eye toward launching an Internet-deliv- eat it too, and make sure cost of launching and maintaining satel- and on whatever devices they choose. model,” he told analysts. “Obviously you’d ered TV service over mobile devices. Sony lites, installing satellite dishes on roofs and Dish Network took a big step toward like to kind of have your cake and eat it Corp. also said that month that it would that you come up with putting set-top boxes in living rooms and such a future with a deal announced Mon- too, and make sure that you come up with launch an Internet-based TV service in the products that can engage dens. day with Disney. The agreement opens the products that can engage that new genera- U.S. this year. that new generation.” By delivering video over the Internet, way for the satellite TV service to live- tion.” “It’s hard not to see this as the begin- Dish would probably be able to contain the stream Disney-owned channels like ESPN The new service will bypass Dish’s ning of the virtual (multichannel video Charlie Ergen | cost of the new offering significantly. and ABC over the Internet to customers’ 14-million-customer satellite system and service) that we’ve been waiting probably Dish Network Corp. chairman One question is how Dish will deliver smartphones, tablets, video game consoles offer content via the Internet in much the two years for,” said Rich Greenfield, an the programming to people’s homes be- and other devices. same way that Netflix delivers video. analyst with BTIG Research. cause, like Netflix, the service could put a The goal is to attract so-called cord- No start date has been announced. Dish He said that while 100-plus channel strain on Internet providers such as cable cutters who have become disenchanted will probably have to cut similar deals with packages and high-definition picture will Dave Shull, Dish’s chief commercial of- companies, which may be tempted to with large channel packages and rising other programmers to make such a service still appeal to most TV consumers, an ficer, said Dish’s offering will target people charge Dish for better access or faster de- monthly bills for cable or satellite service. attractive. online-only TV service with mobile capa- ages 18 to 34 who live in apartment build- livery speeds.
Across 1 American Revolution supporter 5 Cracked fixture across from Indepen- dence Hall 9 Suitor 14 Loser in a fable 15 Ice formation 16 Garden violet 17 Big name in door-to-door sales 18 Eternally 20 Moral precept 22 Arctic inhabitant 23 Suffix with Manhattan 24 In the know 27 Soak up some rays 28 URL letters 31 “Let’s move on to something else” 35 Davis of “Do the Right Thing” 36 Geologic periods 37 Building safety procedure 42 Obstruct Difficulty: Medium 43 Paper tray unit 44 Some studio-based educators 51 Brief missions? 52 Drill sergeant’s address 53 Barbecue residue 54 On the __ vive: alert 55 Debate focus 57 Took a cut 59 What 3/4/2014 is, and a hint to 18-, 31-, 37- and 44-Across 64 Ill-considered 9 Support for a broken digit 39 “Cheers” actress Perlman 65 Word before circle or child 10 Power unit 40 Oz. or kg. 66 Shore phenomenon 11 “Give me __!”: start of a Hawkeye’s 41 Geek Squad pros 67 Attacking the task cheer 42 Money VIP 68 Reply to, “Who wants to clean up 12 Philosophy suffix 45 Guarantee this mess?” 13 Bill, the “Science Guy” 46 Go up 69 Cry of pain 19 Waikiki feast 47 Unlikely to disappoint 70 Ballpoints 21 This and this 48 Compare apples to apples? 25 “__ miracle!” 49 Takes to jail Down 26 Beach bucket 50 Tourist attractions 1 “Consider this scenario ...” 28 Villagers below the Grinch’s cave 55 News piece 2 Must 29 Have a yen for 56 Actress Falco 3 One with pressing chores? 30 Oz. and kg. 58 Food truck offering 4 One in a pool 32 Steep-walled canyon 59 Snorkeling aid 5 Pal 4 life 33 Creature 60 Year, south of the border 6 “Xanadu” band 34 Pearly whites 61 Tunneler’s explosive 7 Loughlin of “Full House” 37 Turn, as pancakes 62 Ruckus 8 Crude shed 38 Electrical particles 63 Evergreen with elastic wood Sports Wednesday | March 5, 2014 The Baylor Lariat 5 Bears upset No. 16 ISU on Senior Night 74-61 By Shehan Jeyarajah Top 10-worthy alley-oop to cut the a 46-40 lead with 16:15 remaining. fighting to make the big dance. Sports Writer Iowa State lead to 29-28. Iowa State came back to take a 51- There were all sorts of things to in- Iowa State junior forward 50 lead on Niang’s hook, but Baylor spire us tonight.” The Baylor men’s basketball Dustin Hogue hit a three, but se- went on a seven-point run capped The Bears held the best offen- team was dead in the water only a nior guard Brady Heslip respond- off by a Heslip three-pointer to sive team in the Big 12 to only 61 few weeks ago. ed with three straight free throws push the lead to 57-51. points, the first time the Cyclones Even head coach Scott Drew, to give Baylor a 36-35 advantage Iowa State cut the lead to 61-58 have been held under 70 points the eternal optimist, could not find heading into halftime. before Kane nailed a three-point this season. a team that managed to make the Jefferson had 15 points, four jumper to tie the game 61-61 with Against a team that typically NCAA Tournament after that poor rebounds, a block and a steal on 4:10 left. thrives in transition, the Bears lim- a start. 6-for-8 shooting to lead the way From there, the Baylor Canadi- ited Iowa State’s opportunities on But after Baylor’s (20-10, 8-9) for Baylor in the first half. Chery ans, Heslip and Chery, scored nine the fast break. big time 74-61 win against No. 16 added eight points. straight points to key a 13-0 Baylor “We held them to two transi- Iowa State (22-7, 10-7) in Waco, Heslip missed both his first- run to end the game. tion points,” senior guard Gary it may be impossible to leave the half three-point attempts, and the The 5-foot-11 Chery ended the Franklin said. “We emphasized Bears out of March Madness. Bears shot 22.2 percent as a team game with a dunk to thunderous trying to get back whether we “Absolutely, no question [we in the first half. applause, and Baylor took home a missed a shot or not, because even belong in the NCAA Tourna- Kane was the leader for Iowa 74-61 win. when they make a shot, they get ment],” Drew said. “You can’t hold State in the first half. He scored “Best senior day ever,” Heslip the ball out quick.” losses against top 25 teams in the 17 points in 11 minutes, including said. “All I wanted to do was win. Kane scored 20 points, but only top conference in the country shooting 4-for-6 from three-point I left everything out there to win, three in the second half. Niang and against us. I think we have seven range to go along with three as- this is the best feeling I’ve felt in Ejim were held to a combined 10 top 50 wins; I don’t think any team sists. Junior forward Dustin Hogue this gym, no question. It means so points on 25 percent from the field. has ever missed the tournament added seven points and three re- much to me and these guys that we Iowa State shot only 40 percent with that resume.” bounds. could go out with a win.” as a team, and only 34.4 percent in Senior power forward Cory Iowa State’s leading scorer, se- Heslip and Jefferson combined the second half. Jefferson scored seven of Baylor’s nior forward Melvin Ejim, strug- for 39 points, eight rebounds and Tuesday’s game was the last first eight points to give the Bears gled shooting all night. The senior four assists on 13-for-21 shooting home game in the careers of Jef- an 8-7 lead, but Iowa State senior missed all six of his first-half at- on their senior night. ferson, a fifth-year senior, Franklin guard DeAndre Kane responded tempts from the field. Sophomore Chery added 16 points and and Heslip, both third-year trans- with back-to-back three-pointers forward Georges Niang, Iowa six assists. Despite scoring only fer seniors. to lead an 8-0 Iowa State run that State’s third-leading scorer, was three points, junior forward Royce Baylor will look to close out the gave the Cyclones a 15-10 lead. also held scoreless in the first half. O’Neale quietly grabbed 11 huge 2014 regular season strong against Baylor junior guard Kenny Baylor started slow from out- rebounds in 28 minutes. the Kansas State Wildcats at 12:30 Chery scored eight straight for side in the second half, but Heslip “You can’t get much more in- p.m. Saturday at Fred Bramlage Baylor to cut the Iowa State lead would not leave quietly on senior spired than on your senior night,” Arena in Manhattan, Kan. down to 18-16. Iowa State and Bay- night. Over the course of two min- Jefferson said. “You want to win on The Bears will then move Travis Taylor | Lariat Photographer lor would play even until Jefferson utes, Heslip nailed three straight the final night of playing in your onto the Big 12 Tournament from Senior power forward Cory Jefferson elevates for a shot in Baylor’s 74-61 flew in with an ESPN SportsCenter three-point jumpers to give Baylor home gym. On top of that, you’re March 12-15 in Kansas City, Mo. win over Iowa State on Tuesday at the Ferrell Center. Lady Bears win co-Big 12 title after 70-54 win over ISU
By Jeffrey Swindoll ing one three-pointer. Both are cat- and Hallie Christofferson both Sports Writer egories she usually excels in. scored in double figures. Moody Out of all the Lady Bears play- made 4 of her 6 baskets from three- The Lady Bears won their ers, a freshman ended up being the point territory, and Christofferson fourth straight regular season con- one to pick up the slack for Sims went 6-for-10 in the paint. Iowa ference title after beating the Iowa Freshman forward Nina Davis led State shot below 36 percent overall. State Cyclones 70-54 Tuesday night all scorers in the first half with 11 Junior post Sune Agbuke an- in Ames, Iowa. The title is shared points in the first half, making it chored the Lady Bears’ presence with No. 7 West Virginia. It is only her seventh time scoring in double on the boards with 11 rebounds the Mountaineers’ second year in figures in the first half this season. and nine points. Davis not only led the Big 12 conference, and they are Davis continued carrying the load in scoring with 26 points, but also already sharing the title with one of for the Lady Bears despite Sims’ grabbed nine rebounds— just one the most elite college programs in night to forget in the second half short of another double-double. women’s basketball today. as well. Overall, Baylor dominated in re- After a heartbreaking loss to In their last meeting, Baylor bounds, 48-32 over ISU. West Virginia (16-2, 27-3) on Sun- put the game away in the first half The Cyclones stayed alive in day, the No. 9 Lady Bears (26-4, 16- with a commanding double-digit this game because of their three 2) were forced to get right back on lead. That game ended up being a point shooting. Without that, ISU the road and prepare for another huge win for the Lady Bears and a could have been down and out conference game just two days chance for Baylor head coach Kim early just like they were in Waco after their first home loss in four Mulkey to rest the starters. a week ago. It was only in the final years. The Lady Bears started the This game gave Mulkey no rea- stretch of the game on Tuesday that game with a convincing 11-1 run son to rest her starters. The top the Lady Bears really pulled ahead in the first 5 minutes. seed for the Big 12 tournament to solidify their win, and the num- Senior guard Odyssey Sims was on the line, and the Cyclones ber one seed in the upcoming Big scored 39 points on Sunday, but were making their shots this time 12 tournament. The Big 12 is a bas- failed to bounce back in the first around. At halftime, the Lady ketball powerhouse this year, and half on Tuesday. Iowa State (20-9, Bears led 31-24. the conference tournament tip-off 9-9) held Sims scoreless in the first Mulkey prompts her team to for the women is on Friday. half for the first time all season. rebound and minimize the amount The Lady Bears start their post- The matchups favored Sims. of turnovers to grind out wins season run at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in She had superior speed and agil- on the road. The Lady Bears suc- Oklahoma City, Okla. ity against ISU and scored 24 the ceeded in out-rebounding ISU, but The opponent of that game will last time the two teams met. Her were not careful enough with the be determined between Texas Tech quickness was not the issue against ball on the road, edging out the and Kansas State. the Cyclones this time. It was Sims’ Cyclones only 13-14 in turnovers. The game will be on Fox Sports Justin Hayworth | Associated Press shooting that resulted in an overall ISU’s shooting improved from Network, and the entire tourna- their last game against Baylor. The ment will be on Fox Sports’ family Senior guard Odyssey Sims defends the ball in Baylor’s 70-54 win over Iowa State on Tuesday in Ames, Iowa. The poor outing on Tuesday. She ended Cyclones’ star players Nikki Moody of TV networks. win marked Baylor’s fourth consecutive Big 12 title in women’s basketball. the night shooting 4-for-16, mak- Men’s tennis loses to UVA; women’s tennis tops Tech
By Ryan Hannegan excited about what is coming up In women’s tennis action, the No. 42 team Victoria Kisialeva and Reporter down the road.” No. 18 Lady Bears opened Big 12 Blair Shankle won 8-2. The Bears recorded their first play with a 6-1 victory over No. 28 In singles action, Baylor won The No. 8 Baylor men’s tennis and only point in the match when Texas Tech on Sunday. five of the six matches. To end team fell to No. 10 Virginia 6-1 on No. 6 Julian Lenz claimed a 6-2, “Texas Tech is a tough oppo- the match, Alex Clay came back Saturday. 6-2 victory over No. 4 Mitchell nent,” head coach Joey Scrivano to earn the last victory of the day, No. 18 women’s tennis had bet- Frank to bring the score of the said. “They have done very well 6-7(4-7), 6-2, 10-6. ter luck, opening Big 12 Confer- match to 3-1. over the last two years. We knew “Fantastic effort,” coach Scriva- ence play with a 6-1 victory over “It is a good thing for Julian,” we had to be ready to play. I really no said of Clay. “Anytime you lose No. 28 Texas Tech at the Hawkins coach Knoll said. “He lost to liked the way my team competed. a first set 7-6, or any set for that Indoor Tennis Center. Mitchell earlier and it was great to We just fought all the way through matter, and you can bounce back, The Virginia men got out to a get him back out there against a re- the end.” it’s huge. That says a lot about her quick lead after claiming the dou- ally strong guy. I know Julian was In doubles, BU got past Texas mental toughness. She’s on the bles point with wins on courts one excited about the opportunity to Tech on courts one and three. right track and we’re glad to see her and two by identical 8-7(3) scores. play a guy like that and he played “This was a great start,” Junior in the lineup.” “We learned a lot today,” head a pretty good match and took a big Burgic said. “We’re really happy Both men’s and women’s tennis coach Matt Knoll said. “It was a step for us.” that all the hard work is paying off. teams will travel to Los Angeles, great day for us. We got a chance Virginia clinched the match The last few years starting Big 12 Calif., to play No. 2 USC March 9 to play a great opponent in a good point on court two with a 6-4, 6-3 play was kind of rough. This year and No. 4 UCLA March 12. environment. We had some oppor- Ryan Shane victory over No. 13 it’s paying off and we know what it The Lady Bears will face No. 2 tunities and weren’t able to execute Patrick Pradella to give the Cava- takes.” UCLA March 10 and No. 6 USC like we needed to, but we are really liers a 4-1 lead in the match. To claim the doubles point, the March 11. The Baylor Lariat 6 WEDNESDAY | MARCH 5, 2014 News
KUDELIA from Page 1 PUTIN from Page 1 Although there was close cooperation between Crimea. If the Ukrainian authorities decide to do NATO and Ukraine, there have been no commit- that, then of course it will be up to NATO leader- ments officially made by the Western powers to ship to see if that is in America’s interests to have protect Ukraine in case of invasion. military presence in Ukraine. The military option is also off the table because Russia is a nuclear power and any military con- Q: Why do you believe Russia is willing to in- frontation between the West and Russia will risk tervene with military forces in Ukraine? escalating into a full-fledged nuclear war. The only A: There are several explanations for why it’s options the U.S. has are economic and political happening. The first explanation has to do with the sanctions against Russian leadership. Economic worldview of Putin himself. The fact that he be- sanctions may include sanctions to freeze assets lieves in a special mission to revive Russia’s great- belonging to Russia. Any assets that they have in ness as a world power, and that means to capture Western banks may be frozen in response to the some of the territories that Russia lost in the break- actions taken by the Russian government. up of the Soviet Union. The takeover of parts of Additional sanctions may include expulsion of Ukraine is one of the important steps in the revival Russia from G8. We have already seen a statement of the Russian empire. from G7 member states who said they are not go- The second explanation has to do with the do- ing to participate in the meeting in Sochi in two mestic popular support. The majority of Russians months. This is the first step in showing the West is according to a poll from November of 2013 view serious about diplomatic sanctions. Crimea as 56 percent of Russian citizens believe The second step, if Russia doesn’t listen, is the that Crimea is part of Russia. Crimea has been part freezing of high-level diplomatic contacts such as of Ukraine for only the past 50 to 60 years. That’s through the expulsion of Russia from other orga- why many Russians believe it is their right to re- nizations that it is a member like, for example, the claim Crimea as Russian territory. Putin may gain Council of Europe. So these are the main things at additional support because of that action. this time that are possible. The third set of reasons has to do with strate- Manuel Balce Ceneta | Associated Press gic calculations and concerns that Putin may have. Q: Do you believe the United States has a Russia has a fleet that is stationed in Crimea in Moscow-born Dmitry Savransky, right, who holds dual citizenship, American and Russian, joins his Ukrainian wife right to get involved in the conflict between Sevastopol. The Russian navy is stationed in Sev- Natalya Seay, left, during a protest rally in front of the Russian embassy, in Washington, Sunday. Ukraine and Russia? astopol. The strategic significance of this is that A: The Russian invasion of Crimea happened at this is the only Russian port in warm waters. The in Ukraine. At one point he compared the U.S. role to Russia took over the strategic Crimean Peninsula the moment of greatest weakness of the Ukrainian rest of the ports are frozen during the winter, so an experiment with “lab rats.” on Saturday, placing its troops around its ferry, mili- state. Ukraine is bankrupt economically. It asked they can’t use them. The second concern that he But the overall message appeared to be one of de- tary bases and border posts. Two Ukrainian warships the International Monetary Fund for a $15 billion also had was the potential of the new authorities escalation. “It seems to me (Ukraine) is gradually sta- remained anchored in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, bailout because it is about to default on its loans. to re-launch their negotiations with NATO, on bilizing,” Putin said. “We have no enemies in Ukraine. blocked from leaving by Russian ships. The treasury is empty, because of embezzlement of the possibility of Ukraine becoming a member of Ukraine is a friendly state.” “Those unknown people without insignia who state funds by the previous leadership. In addition NATO in the future. By occupying Crimea, Russia Still, he tempered those comments by warning that have seized administrative buildings and airports ... to that, there are strains within Ukraine, a major will create a permanent territorial dispute between Russia was willing to use “all means at our disposal” to what we are seeing is a kind of velvet invasion,” said internal polarization in Ukraine between the Rus- Ukraine and Russia that will prevent NATO from protect ethnic Russians in the country. Russian military analyst Alexander Golts. sian speaking parts of Ukraine and the western fa- accepting Ukraine as a member because based on Significantly, Russia agreed to a NATO request to The territory’s enduring volatility was put in stark voring parts of Ukraine. the rules of NATO no new member can have terri- hold a special meeting to discuss Ukraine on Wednes- relief Tuesday morning: Russian troops, who had tak- In addition to that, there are also questions on torial disputes with their neighbors, especially if it’s day in Brussels, opening up a possible diplomatic en control of the Belbek air base, fired warning shots the legitimacy of the current Ukrainian authority. a nuclear power neighbor. So these are three main channel in a conflict that still holds monumental haz- into the air as some 300 Ukrainian soldiers, who previ- The interim president has been appointed through considerations that may be in play. ards and uncertainties. At the same time, the U.S. and ously manned the airfield, demanded their jobs back. a dubious procedure within the parliament and 14 other nations formed a military observer mission As the Ukrainians marched unarmed toward the Russia insists that the president who fled to Russia Q: What are the most important things a Bay- to monitor the tense Crimea region, and the team was base, about a dozen Russian soldiers told them not to still remains a legitimate president, and there are lor student should understand about this issue? headed there in 24 hours. approach, then fired several shots into the air and said substantial legal grounds for that claim. How could this affect us in the United States? While the threat of military confrontation re- they would shoot the Ukrainians if they continued to- Finally, the last thing is the command struc- A: I was having lunch in Memorial, and I over- treated somewhat, both sides ramped up economic ward them. ture within the military is also not clear because heard some students discussing the possibility of feuding. Russia hit its nearly broke neighbor with a The Ukrainian troops vowed to hold whatever of the considerable reshuffling of Ukrainian war with Russia because of conflict with Crimea termination of discounts on natural gas, while the U.S. ground they had left on the Belbek base. military commanders over the last week some of and whether or not they would be willing to par- announced a $1 billion aid package in energy subsi- “We are worried, but we will not give up our base,” whom were either fired or put to other positions. ticipate. dies to Ukraine. said Capt. Nikolai Syomko, an air force radio electri- Ukrainian authorities may ask NATO to intervene I think it’s important for Baylor students to “We are going to do our best. We are going to try cian holding an AK-47. militarily or to provide a set of troops to put on the know that this conflict is driven by a very delicate very hard,” Kerry said upon arriving in Kiev. “We hope Amid the tensions, the Russian military test-fired ground of Ukrainian territory. ethnic composition of the Ukrainian state and the Russia will respect the election that you are going to a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile. Fired from It is very unlikely that NATO will decide to par- inability of the Ukrainian political elites to ad- h av e .” a launch pad in southern Russia, it hit a designated ticipate in pushing Russian troops out of Crimea. dress and resolve issues in that have been dividing Kerry also made a pointed distinction between the target on a range leased by Russia from Kazakhstan. The next big question is the extent to which Russia Ukrainian society for a long time. Ukrainian government and Putin’s. The new Ukrainian leadership in Kiev, which Putin is willing to just limit itself to occupying Crimea Any additional military intervention will only “The contrast really could not be clearer: deter- does not recognize, has accused Moscow of a military or it is willing to move further in other parts of lead to further decomposition of Ukrainian state. mined Ukrainians demonstrating strength through invasion in Crimea, which the Russian leader denied. Ukraine and occupy those parts of Ukraine that In other words, you don’t want to make things unity, and the Russian government out of excuses, Ukraine’s prime minister expressed hope that a ne- are Russian speaking and could potentially appeal worse with other states chipping in. It’s important hiding its hand behind falsehoods, intimidation and gotiated solution could be found. Arseniy Yatsenyuk for Russian protection. for them to understand, given what I have heard provocations. In the hearts of Ukrainians and the eyes told a news conference that both governments were For that reason, Ukrainian authorities may try today in Memorial Hall, that this conflict doesn’t of the world, there is nothing strong about what Rus- gradually beginning to talk again. to invite military presence to deter Russians from have a military solution. sia is doing.” “We hope that Russia will understand its responsi- moving to further parts of Ukraine outside of The penalties proposed against Russia, he added, bility in destabilizing the security situation in Europe, are “not something we are seeking to do. It is some- that Russia will realize that Ukraine is an independent thing Russia is pushing us to do.” state and that Russian troops will leave the territory of PRIMARY from Page 1 World markets, which slumped the previous day, Ukraine,” he said. clawed back a large chunk of their losses on signs that In his hour-long meeting with reporters, Putin said come a record-shattering arm’s race of fundraising — one of several state bans recently ruled uncon- Russia was backpedaling. Gold, the Japanese yen and Russia had no intention of annexing Crimea, while in a Texas gubernatorial election. stitutional by federal courts. U.S. treasuries — all seen as safe havens — returned insisting its residents have the right to determine the Abbott, who only three weeks ago unapologeti- “I think we need to bolster the border security some of their gains. Russia’s RTS index, which fell 12 region’s status in a referendum later this month. Ten- cally campaigned with shock rocker Ted Nugent, and get tougher on immigration,” 38-year-old con- percent on Monday, rose 6.2 percent Tuesday. In the sions “have been settled,” he declared. never mentioned Davis in becoming the GOP’s servative Republican Glendon Paulk said after vot- U.S., the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 1.4 He said massive military maneuvers Russia has first new gubernatorial nominee other than Perry ing in Lubbock. “I’m all for people who come over percent. conducted involving 150,000 troops near Ukraine’s since George W. Bush in 1998. here legally but the illegal immigrants, it doesn’t “Confidence in equity markets has been restored as border were previously planned and unrelated to the “If you’re looking for a way to get ahead, if make sense for them to get a break while we’re the standoff between Ukraine and Russia is no longer current situation in Ukraine. Russia announced that you’re looking for a way to succeed or elevate or working and having to pay taxes.” on red alert,” said David Madden, market analyst at Putin had ordered the troops back to their bases. advance yourself, than I’m your candidate,” Abbott Frigid weather greeted some voters with a dan- IG. said. gerous drive to the polls. Austin locations opened In another sign of a rightward drift, state Sen. late because of icy conditions and extended voting Dan Patrick, who drew heat from even fellow Re- for two hours. Turnout was light in many places, PARKING from Page 1 publicans for bemoaning an “invasion” of immi- with election workers seen knitting or reading a grants coming across the Texas-Mexico border, newspaper in between voters’ sporadic arrivals. student tickets left the box office. If numbers are -any consulting firm Parsons Binkerhof, the best parking headed for a runoff in the lieutenant governor’s The last time Texas had so many open statewide thing like that next season, students without the new option was written into the project layout, Nicholson race with longtime incumbent David Dewhurst. seats was 2002, when Perry won his first full term. parking pass have less than 7,500 parking spaces to said. “In Texas, we will show the rest of the country While Democrats are running mostly unopposed share on campus. The new parking protocol is just one part of a se- what it means to be conservative,” Patrick said. in their primaries, crowded fields in the Repub- According to Baylor athletics stadium website, the ries of changes school officials are making to manage Democrats set on breaking the nation’s longest lican races for attorney general, comptroller and university will accommodate the influx of campus visi- at least 40,000 fans-worth of new traffic expected on losing streak in races for statewide office, mean- commissioners for agriculture and railroads make tors expected next football season with 11,500 parking campus next season. while, hoped a charismatic headliner in Davis May runoffs likely. spaces. Since most of the 2,500 stadium site parking Though an exact mechanism for enforcing the sec- would turn out long-dormant voters. Unlike Davis and Abbott, few other Texas can- spaces are reserved for donors and season ticket hold- ond part of the campus parking protocol has yet to be Davis, who catapulting to national political didates have the luxury of uneventful primaries. ers, a majority of campus game attendees will need to determined, Nicholson said the university also plans stardom last summer with a nearly 13-hour filibus- Almost all were on the Republican side, where find a place to leave their vehicles among the remain- to close off other lots on campus for students to use ter over abortion restrictions, is the first female gu- candidates have wooed voters with vows to emu- ing 9,000 spots elsewhere. during game day weekends. bernatorial nominee in Texas since Ann Richards late Cruz’s no-compromise style. Even Cornyn and Weslaco freshman Victoria Lopez said the parking “It’s basically redistributing traffic patterns,” -Mc in 1994. U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, another powerful Repub- lot at the stadium should be bigger. Nair said. Her underdog campaign has raised $16 million lican who coasted again to the nomination, spent “Or what if they added a parking lot to campus?” Redistributing on campus will take some getting so far behind a whopping 91,000 individual donors money campaigning against longshot challengers she said. “I mean the students bought parking passes used to. For the sake of the community, city officials and big checks from abortion-rights groups. who said the incumbents had grown too moderate for a reason.” agreed to provide five free parking lots downtown for “If people don’t start supporting the Democrat- in Washington. 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