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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Thursday, November 8, 2007 Honors College changing status to fit growth By Anita Pere “In some ways, the shift is really ences for about five years now,” dents have already signed up to stay Staff writer something that’s been happening Shushok said. “If you want to mea- in their current residence, further for a long time. (This change) is put- sure the student enthusiasm for illuminating this point. The Honors College Living- ting a name to what it has already these things, you just simply look at Only 5 percent of students in tra- Learning Center, located in Alexan- become,” Shushok said. “In most participation.” ditional residence halls return for a der and Memorial residence halls, ways, it’s already operating as a resi- Indeed, student demand for living second year, Shushok said. will ease into a residential college dential college.” and learning centers and residential “I think the high demand for platform in time for fall 2008. Although Brooks Residential Col- colleges has grown exponentially. housing in Alexander and Memorial With this development, the lege, the first of its kind on Baylor’s The Honors College - Living Learn- reflects the dynamic community Baylor 2012 imperative to house campus, opened less than three ing Center, the Engineering and we have here,” said Dr. Sarah-Jane 50 percent of students on campus months ago, Shushok is convinced Computer Science Living-Learning Murray, who serves as faculty-in- becomes more attainable, consider- the Honors Residential College will Community and Brooks Residential residence in Memorial Hall and will ing residential colleges aim to keep be a success. College all established wait lists for become the Honors Residential Col- students on campus for four years. “Residential colleges are not new this school year, according to infor- lege headmaster. Dr. Frank Shushok, director of kids on the block. They’ve been mation provided by Shushok. Residential faculty are expected Stephanie Jeter/Lariat staff student learning and engagement, around for centuries and we’ve been 50 percent of current Brooks resi- to lead as well as befriend students Students eat at the Great Hall in Brooks Residential College said this transition is almost as sim- moving toward the integration of dents and 60 percent of Honors Col- Wednesday. The Honors College is changing to a similar ple as renaming. academic and residential experi- lege - Living Learning Center resi- Please see HONORS, page 5 residential platform to aid retention rates.

By Kimi Willingham Study reveals Reporter Sheer endurance occupies the mind of seri- Too much of a ous college athletes; however, some students 5 types of take working out to an extreme state. The American Heart Association lists numer- ous benefits that come along with working out good thing including weight loss, increased blood circu- Christianity lation, management of high blood pressure, stress regulation, improved self-image and bet- ter sleep. Leadership Journal report shows According to a poll conducted in 2006 the University of Phoenix, 51 percent of college stu- 24 percent of Christians trending dents claim to workout at least three times a toward more private faith week and 25 percent say working out relieves stress from overloaded class schedules. But what happens to those who take working By Shannon Daily out too seriously? Reporter With every grind of his athletic shoes, The Woodlands senior Jonathan Canterbury runs The label “Christian” covers a wide range of with purpose. The rocks on the Bear Trail actual practices, according to a recent survey by crunch beneath his feet. He does not grow tired “Leadership Journal”, an associate of Christianity but races onward with steel endurance. Today International. Five different types of peo- Canterbury has been running since his ple with practices ranging from passionate and junior year of high school. He said the ambi- evangelical to the most tion to get in shape and better handle stress in minimal of spiritual his life spurred him on to push his body to an Do you have to experiences make up extreme state. go to church to what the survey con- However, Canterbury, like many other stu- be a good siders the five types of dent-athletes, experienced the negative effects Christian? Christians. of pushing his body to the limit after training These different for a marathon in 2005. types include active, After two months of an intense daily train- professing, liturgical, ing schedule­ — running six to eight miles, an private and cultural hour and a half of lifting weights, 30 minutes Christians. of swimming and 1,000 repetitions of jumping Active Christians rope — Canterbury reached rock bottom. believe in salvation He said he woke up one morning and his through Jesus Christ body would not function. He tried to work out ,and 79 percent of peo- but could not complete his normal routine. He ple within this group said he felt abnormally sluggish. feel obligated to share “Basically my body just shut down as a their faith. Excess means to protect itself,” Canterbury said. Professing Chris- exercise can In addition to this scare, Canterbury said he “Just because tians also believe in has experienced numerous injuries from run- you go to church salvation through have harmful effects ning too much and too often. Last year he tore doesn’t make you Jesus Christ, but are his calf muscle and fractured his ankle. a Christian, and less committed to on the bodies of athletes who He soon realized his body needed time to being a Christian being involved with rest and heal, not just in the physical aspect, but doesn’t mean their church or shar- take fitness to the extreme in the emotional side as well. you have to go to ing their faith. “Everything you do to your body today will church. But Liturgical Chris- have lasting effects on your body when you are fellowship with tians attend church older,” Canterbury said. other Christians more regularly and are Photo Illustration by Laurisa Lopez Van Davis, McLane Student Life Center fit- is very important. more active within the ness coordinator, recommends athletic indi- That’s biblical.” church. viduals practice 30 to 45 minutes of physical Cultural Christians exercise such as walking, jogging, biking, aero- Taylor Allen, show little religious Everything you do to your body today will have bics or weightlifting four to five days a week. Austin junior behavior and believe She said that more than 45 minutes of exercise there are many ways “lasting effects on your body when you are older. a day can be potentially hazardous to a non- to get to God. athletic individual. But the largest, Jonathan Canterbury Davis said overexercising over an extended and youngest, of these ” The Woodlands senior groups is the private Please see FITNESS, page 5 group, which included 24 percent of people interviewed. Private Christians exhibit a specific type Disaster plan prepares campus for emergency of spiritual behavior: they believe in God By Amanda Allen The plan doesn’t prevent a crisis and we had to pull a group together Baylor recently fully implemented and doing good things, Reporter from occurring, but it provides a to figure out what to do,” Ricks said. the service to enable Risk Manage- they own a Bible but process to manage crisis once it has Ricks started drafting the risk ment to contact faculty, staff and don’t read it and they If some kind of natural disas- occurred. management plan in 2005, and since students via e-mail and voicemail to have a spiritual inter- ter, bomb threat or school shoot- The process consists of establish- then, teams have participated in two their cell, office and home phones. “I think it’s help- est but not within a ing occurred on campus tomorrow, ing three different teams: the crisis risk management disaster drills. This way campus leaders and secu- ful but there’s a lot church context. Also, would Baylor be prepared? management team, which is made up Besides disaster drills, crisis rity professionals have the ability to more to it. You have according to the sur- In spring 2006, the risk manage- of executive staff; the incident sup- teams can learn from other real cri- reach all students within minutes to have that vey, only one-third go ment department produced a 107- port team, made up of faculty and ses that have happened, such as the through phone calls, e-mails and teaching put in you to church, and almost page document providing thorough staff from different areas of campus; Virginia Tech University massacre text messages and provide them to grow.” none are church lead- answers to different disaster situa- and the emergency response team, a in April 2007 when 32 people were with information and updates dur- ers. tions. flexible group that could, for exam- killed. ing unforeseen events or emergen- Sarah South, There has been Risk Management oversees ple, respond directly to the scene of “You continue to develop your cies. Tyler freshman a movement toward Baylor’s exposure to loss, which a residence hall fire. plan to accommodate all different The e-mail students received last “Lone Ranger Christi- encompasses a variety of areas: The emergency response team is areas and lessons you’ve learned,” month informed them they can now anity” within younger finance, human resources and loss made up of a representative of Facil- Ricks said. note their cell phone numbers on generations, according to the article. This is a of income. ity Services, a representative of Cam- Students may recall an emergen- BearWeb, which would be helpful in type of do-it-yourself Christianity that relies on “We try to keep the university pus Living and Learning and others, cy notification e-mail that was sent sending a mass text message during spiritual books, podcasts, music and television from suffering any loss due to dam- such as the fire marshal from Risk out last month. One year ago, Baylor a crisis. The Risk Management Web shows, versus being part of a church community. age of buildings, property, people Management. selected Connect-ED, a fast multi- site illustrates the process students “People definitely might do that, doing Chris- and the reputation of the university,” The first team ever formed was modal communication service, to use to submit their cell phone num- tianity on their own time, just to save time,” Katy said Warren Ricks, assistant vice in response to Hurricanes Rita and deliver time-sensitive notifications bers and includes frequently asked president and chief risk manage- Katrina in the fall of 2005. “We to students, faculty and staff in the Please see TYPES, page 5 ment officer. thought Rita was going to hit Waco, event of an emergency. Please see PLAN, page 4

VOL. 107 No. 39 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2007, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, November 8, 2007 Libertarians are menace to society, democracy It seems that calling yourself inept creatures seem to be mak- Administration, the Department The point is, libertarians are individual rights among other a libertarian is the chic thing to ing a comeback. of Homeland Security and the unrealistic people. things. do in college these days. If stu- Ta ke, for example, t he Repub - Interstate Commerce Commis- They come in all shapes and Both parties today simply put dents are frustrated with both lican presidential candidate Ron point sion. Basically, if you hate the sizes. Technically, they can lean more of an emphasis on either parties, they often say, “Oh, I’m Paul. Paul is an outright libertar- government, then Paul is your right or left, but the true liber- the individual or the economic a libertarian.” ian, having run on the Libertar- of view man. tarian falls within no specific side of things. But libertarians On the surface, modern lib- ian Party ticket in 1988. Paul also opposes the Federal party at all. try to have it both ways, and it b y b r a d b r i g g s ertarianism does seem enticing He has generated a bit of Reserve and advocates a return But really they are unreason- doesn’t always work. They are — it’s either “the stay out of my buzz on the Internet and man- to hard money (gold standard) able people and are usually just just extremist pessimists and bedroom and don’t pass laws aged to pull in $4.2 million in drives. That still doesn’t change or authorizing gold and silver as lazy closet liberals or conserva- should be considered a menace. against what I want to smoke” fundraising Monday with his the fact that Paul is a nutcase, legal tender to compete with our tives. But I’m just talking about You might think I’m picking or the whole “capitalism is god” “This November 5th” campaign. however. current fiat currency. He also the diehards here — they can be on Paul. That’s because I am. thing that seems to grab stu- It was the largest fundraising For starters, Paul has gone on advocates withdrawal from the really annoying. People like him have no con- dents’ attention. record of all the Republicans in record as advocating an end to United Nations and NATO and After all, if you believe in cept of community. They say the It’s understandable. What’s the race for one day. the federal income tax. Sounds for workers to opt out of Social democracy, you have a little lib- “ invisible hand ” can solve ever y- more enticing than sexual free- Don’t let that fool you, though. great on paper, but stop and Security. ertarian inside of you, too — we thing, but deep down inside, I dom, reefer madness and lots of Paul is lagging far behind in the think about all the basic govern- He votes against most spend- all do. think they’re just selfish. money? Hey, throw in unlimited polls, and his record speaks ment services you would lose. ing bills and pretty much any- Modern libertarians are If you consider yourself a nap time and I’m on board. more about the poor field of No worries for Paul, though, thing else not expressly men- descended from classical lib- libertarian or know a libertar- I’m not trying to marginal- candidates than anything. Paul because he is also for abolishing tioned in the Constitution. This eralism. In the classical defini- ian, you should seek immediate ize libertarians, though. They even had some supporters hold- the Department of Education, attitude is unproductive at best tion of the word, most of us are professional help. did that to themselves a while ing signs Monday out on the the Internal Revenue Service, and downright destructive at “liberals” — we believe in limited Brad Briggs is a senior journal- ago. But those pesky, politically corner of Valley Mills and Waco Federal Emergency Management worst. government, free markets and ism major from Mesquite.

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She has Let’s show the team some love at ers and provides valuable leadership. ation of the high-quality of recruits errors of substance on Page 2. endeared herself to fans and estab- home by packing the house at the Fer- Junior guard Curtis Jerrells is poised that Drew has been able to attract to Corrections can be submit- lished a winning tradition at Baylor rell Center. to break out into stardom this season Baylor. ted to the editor by sending an with a 183-53 (.775) record. Fans of the diehard variety should after leading the Bears in scoring the Drew has loaded the squad with e-mail to Lariat_letters@bay- Fresh off her induction into the look into joining Mulkey’s Mob. You past two seasons and has the poten- all of his own players, and this will be lor.edu or by calling 254-710- Baylor University Athletic Hall of Fame get priority seating at the games and tial to be special. a make or break season for the Bears. 4099. and the release of her new book, Won’t can show your spirit by being the core Sophomore guard Tweety Cart- After what the program has been Back Down, Mulkey looks poised to of Baylor pride at home games. er looks to come off of an impres- through, it’s quite remarkable to see lead the Lady Bears into another sea- And while we’re at it, it wouldn’t sive freshman campaign where he the turnaround the men’s team has A subscription to the Lariat son of powerhouse basketball. hurt to take the Baylor spirit on the assumed the role of starter after 19 undergone. It’s officially no longer in costs $45 for two semesters. Senior guard Angela Tisdale is road once in a while to support the games. Junior forward Kevin Rogers rebuilding mode for the men’s basket- Send check or money order to looking to take the reins of leadership team either. will bring a great amount of athleti- ball program, and fans are expecting One Bear Place #97330, Waco, for the Lady Bears this season with It would make for a good roadtrip cism to the team as he takes further results. TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail the departure of Bernice Mosby to the before finals, if anything. strides after much improvement last We think both teams will deliver [email protected]. Visa, WNBA and seems to be up to the chal- As for the men, head coach Scott season. plenty of excitement for students this Discover and MasterCard pay- lenge. Drew will be leading a maturing Fans should also be curious to see season. But in order to get results, we ments may be phoned to 254- The team is ranked at No. 15 in the Baylor squad into the season. the highly touted freshman guard should all come out and show our 710-2662. Preseason AP and Coaches polls, indi- The roster is stocked with talent. LaceDarius Dunn fight for playing support. You can never underestimate Postmaster: Please send cating that the Lady Bears are getting Senior guard Aaron Bruce will con- time. Dunn is the highest-rated recruit the impact of a home crowd and the address changes to above some love on the national stage. tinue to lead the team of younger play- in Baylor’s history and is a continu- advantage it brings to a team. address. Spygate scandal shouldn’t spoil prospect of Pats’ perfect season An asterisk is appropriate diminished what they’ve accom- in anyone’s mind the Patriots for their potential undefeated get about that little cameraman for a lot of things. A complicat- plished,” Shula said in an inter- didn’t cheat. season to be asterisk-free. who was getting too friendly ed word in a novel, to indicate view with the New York Daily The Patriots are winning by The Indianapolis Colts with the Jets. a division champion or even News. “You would hate to have sports an average of more than three played out of their mind for the I mean seriously, he was Barry Bonds’ home run record. that attached to your accom- touchdowns per game, not first three quarters. The quick- probably bored watching Randy However, it’s in no way appro- plishments. They’ve got it.” take including their season open- est defense in the league show- Moss catch everything in sight priate for the Patriots going 16-0 First of all, the “spygate” inci- er against the New York Jets. cased its skills and running back and started videotaping the Jets this season. dent happened in their season b y g a r r e t t t u r n e r Belichick is proving to the world Joseph Addai proved he was one cheerleaders. Hall of Famer Don Shula opener against the New York he doesn’t need anything but his of the best draft picks his team The Patriots’ 24-20 victory thinks differently. Jets. In fact, they made the cam- Commissioner Roger Good- players and his amazing half- has ever made. Unfortunately in over the Colts proves there isn’t Shula coached the 1972 eraman stop videotaping the ell and the NFL took action. time adjustments to win. the National Football League, a better team in the National Miami Dolphins when they sideline after the first half of the They confiscated the tape and The game last Sunday, where you must play four quarters. Football League, and putting an reached their perfect season. If I game. destroyed it, fined head coach Peyton Manning showed off The New England Patriots asterisk in front of their record were him, I would try to think of I agree the New England Bill Belichick and the Patriots his amazing skills by not only coming back in the fourth quar- would be a mistake. every excuse in the world so my Patriots organization cheated, and took a first-round draft pick throwing the ball to his own ter and beating the Indianapolis Garrett Turner is a junior legacy wouldn’t be beaten. but only for one half against the away. This means for 15 straight players but also to the Patriots, Colts gives them the credibility business journalism major from “The Spygate thing has 1-8 New York Jets. halves, there should be no doubt also helps in the Patriots’ case they need. It helps everyone for- Oscelola, Mo.

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Plus, Web sites personal information,” Wake- By Sommer Ingram user with, working on the prem- strategy,” Fredericksburg fresh- invasion of privacy but as a way like Amazon that remember who field said. “But users should be Staff Writer ise that using a person’s friend man Katy Johnson said. “But of making it more personal in you are when you sign in make able to opt-in to things like this. to influence him or her to buy Facebook could be taking it a good way. Besides, you don’t shopping easier. These ads could There may be something in the When Facebook users log on a product is an effective way to too far. People have to par- have that effect as well.” statement that users must agree to their profiles now, they will spark business. like Facebook ticipate in Another component of the to before they become members no longer be greeted by only The site is shifting, slowly because they “You don’t get what the ads new advertising mechanism that involves this issue. So if the news feed, status updates but surely, from simply a way think it has (Facebook) for free, are showing involves the displaying of a there was, then Facebook has and friend requests. Facebook to keep in touch with friends more of a pri- which means you have to you in any user’s picture as a part of a every right to do this.” revealed plans Tuesday to to a business venue by allowing vate feel than way.” “social ad” on a company’s site if Facebook described the allow advertisers to target spe- companies to create Facebook other online pay the price.” From a the user has recently engaged in changes in a blog posting but cific users based on their profile profiles and pitch ads to users communities.” business any kind of transaction. These did not feature the announce- information. who line up with their product But some Dr. Kirk Wakefield standpoint, advertisers’ pitches will appear ment noticeably. However, Face- Advertisers are jumping on or business. Facebook users Marketing department chairman personalized to the user’s friends when they book did take into account the the opportunity to boost reve- Considering the negative see potential advertise- look into buying products. matter of privacy by not allow- nue by basing ads on users’ hob- responses from some Facebook in these targeted ads to create a ments are a way to boost reve- Wakefield said the biggest ing advertisers who create pro- bies and activities, hoping these members about the news feed more personalized atmosphere, nue. “Facebook isn’t completely issue is not privacy but whether files to access users’ profiles as targeted ads will increase inter- feature, which allows users to not an invasive one. free so you have to expect some people realize if they’ve already if they were friends. Also, no est and willingness to buy. track virtually every change “The ads seem more helpful ads,” said Dr. Kirk Wakefield, agreed to this new feature. “It information will be disclosed Facebook will even be able made to their friends’ profiles, since there is information about chairman of the marketing s e e m s l i ke p e ople forget t h at a n y- to these advertisers that could to use the online activity of a users may see t his as an inf r inge- what you are actually interested department. “You don’t get this one can look at the stuff they put be used to track down an indi- user’s friend to choose which ment on their privacy as well. in,” Houston freshman Elliot for free, which means you have online when they give all of their vidual. Televangelist Parents may hinder students’ stands behind development, study says students with involved parents performance was the most com- Kathleen Williams showed higher levels of engage- mon topic discussed with fathers. Giuliani Reporter ment, they also had significantly Additionally, the study also lower grades. indicated about three-quarters of Propellers buzzing, blades Gonyea pointed out, however, students frequently followed the By Libbt Quaid spinning and wind whipping. that there’s a difference between advice of their parents. The Associated Press Helicopters are in the air — heli- causality and correlation. Bozeman, Mont., freshman copter parents, that is. “What we’re talking about is Elizabeth Bishop said she talks to WASHINGTON — Televangelist Pat Rob- The 2007 National Survey of correlation. We’re not making one of her parents almost every ertson, founder of the Christian Coalition, Student Engagement takes a clos- a claim that parents are causing day, usually through phone calls endorsed Republican presidential candidate er look at the relationship between their students’ grades to be lower. and e-mails. Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday. college students and their parents. It’s probably the other way around, When asked how she felt about “It is my pleasure to announce my support The study illustrated the growth because these children are hav- her parents intervening in aca- for America’s Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, a proven of over involved parents, or heli- ing trouble in academics or with demic matters on her behalf, Bish- leader who is not afraid of what lies ahead and copter parents. a particular faculty member, the op said, “I wouldn’t be OK with who will cast a hopeful vision for all Ameri- Through surveying more than parents start to intervene more,” that. Now it’s my responsibility to cans,” Robertson said during a news confer- 9,000 college students at 24col- Gonyea said. “We’re starting to deal with the grades I get.” ence with Giuliani in Washington. leges and universities, the study debunk the idea Bishop said The former New York mayor backs abortion Associated Press examined how much communi- that helicopters she benefits rights and gay rights, positions that put him cation college students have with are a bad thing.” “What we’re talking from having a in conflict with conservative GOP orthodoxy, Pat Robertson endorses Republican presidential their parents. The survey about is correlation. close relation- and has been trying to persuade evangelical candidate Rudy Giuliani Wednesaday, during a news The study showed the ben- given to stu- ship with her conservatives like Robertson to overlook their conference in Washington. efits when parents, relatives and dents included a We’re not making a parents because differences on those issues. friends offer advice and support section of ques- claim that parents are they help her Evangelicals have split in their support for and considered ungovernable and reduced its to college students. tions about stu- causing their students’ grow socially the leading Republican candidates. violent crime, revitalized its core, dramati- On the other hand, too much dents’ general and academi- Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback, a favorite of cally lowered its taxes, cut through a welter contact with family members can interaction with grades to be lower.” cally. Christian conservatives who dropped out of of bureaucratic regulations, and did so in the prohibit college students from their family and Terre Haute, the race last month, endorsed fellow Sen. John spirit of bipartisanship which is so urgently learning and developing, the friends. Robert M. Gonyea Ind., graduate McCain of Arizona on Wednesday. needed in Washington today,” Robertson said. study said. Results from Associate director of Indiana student Betha- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Robertson, who unsuccessfully ran for pres- Robert M. Gonyea, associate the question- University Center for ny Bear teaches recently announced that Paul Weyrich and Bob ident in 1988, founded the Christian Broad- director of the Indiana Univer- naire showed Postsecondary Research freshmen-level Jones III were on board with his candidacy. casting Network, the Christian Coalition and sity Center for Postsecondary seven out of 10 English cours- Asked about the Robertson endorsement, Regent University in Virginia Beach. Research, attributed the presence students communicated “very es She said she received formal McCain, at a news conference with Brownback Also Wednesday, Giuliani said he asked of helicopter parents to a number often” with at least one parent or instructions on what she’s allowed in Dubuque, Iowa, said: “Every once in a while, two GOP friends in Congress, Reps. Peter King of causes. guardian during the academic to share with the parents of her I’m left speechless. This is one of those times.” of New York and Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, Gonyea said college students year. However, the study found students. Bear said the Federal Giuliani is best known to voters for lead- to introduce bills to keep states from giving are talking to their parents more that electronic media was more Education Right to Privacy Act ing New York in the aftermath of the Sept. licenses or similar identification to illegal because of “the increased ease in common than face-to-face com- governs what she can tell parents. 11 terrorist attacks. Shortly after 9/11, Rob- immigrants. communication.” munication. “We cannot discuss a student’s ertson released a statement in which he said The Democratic front-runner, Hillary Clin- Gonyea noted the rising cost The most popular member of grades with anyone but the stu- the attacks occurred because Americans had ton, was criticized after a televised debate last of college tuition as motivation for the support network was found to dent,” Bear said. insulted God and lost the protection of heaven week when she hedged an answer on whether parents to become more actively be the student’s mother, followed Students must give permission, by allowing abortion and “rampant Internet she supported New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s involved in their children’s lives at by father and siblings. in person or in writing, if they pornography.” effort to grant licenses to illegal immigrants. school. The data also suggested stu- wish for grades to be disclosed to Robertson made no mention of his differ- Her aides say she generally supports the “There’s also a new approach dents were more likely to talk their parents. ences with Giuliani on social issues in Wednes- idea in the absence of comprehensive immigra- to raising children that emerged about personal issues, academic “The student has a complete day’s statement. tion reform. with baby boomers,” he said. performance and family matters right to privacy when it comes to “Rudy Giuliani took a city that was in decline While the survey reported that with their mothers, and academic grades,” Bear said.

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By Caitlin Forehand or from off campus; and they If a student is caught break- a.m. to 2 a.m. every day. Reporter will be liable for any damages ing any of these rules, the conse- Some students said they their guests may cause.” quences could be serious. thought these hours are unfair Living in a residence hall at Dallas senior Hailey Ham- “If a resident was violat- and should be changed, but Baylor means following a num- ilton said those rules are not ing the policy, the hall director when compared to visitation ber of rules regarding guests always followed. would investigate the situation hours in the past, these are and visitation hours. But while “I honestly did not know by meeting with the individual lenient. The visitation hours most students are aware of the some of these rules when I was who was in violation,” said Terri from 1988 until 2001 were 1 regulations for visitors of the a freshman. I know some girls Garrett, director of Campus p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays opposite gender, there’s a sepa- on my hall definitely broke them Living and Learning. “Guest and Sundays for freshmen and rate set of rules governing over- multiple times,” she said. privileges could be suspended 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays for night guests that receives less These rules can sometimes indefinitely if necessary given upperclassmen. There were no attention. be easy to break because stu- the circumstances.” visitation hours during the week According to Baylor’s over- dents don’t have to tell anyone One issue that is frequently for underclassmen. night guest policy, “guests may that they have a guest. debated is visitation hours. Visi- These hours weren’t changed not stay longer than three nights “We do not require official tors of either gender are allowed until 2002 when Student Con- per semester” and “are not per- notification of guests, but often in the lobby of residence halls gress passed a bill to change mitted to stay overnight in the residents will request a roll-away any time, but once a guest steps these outdated rules. “The rules residence halls before the first cot for their guest to use,” Pen- foot in the hallway he or she bet- on visiting hours have changed class day, during finals or after land Hall Director Peter Smart ter check their watch. every year since I’ve been at the last class day of each semes- said. Visitation hours for residence Baylor,” Hamilton said. “The ter.” One rule that most students halls are 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sun- hours get a little later every year Stephanie Jeter/Lariat staff The policy also states “resi- are aware of is that guests of day through Thursday and 1 and I think Baylor understands Houston juniors Tyler Walker and Andrew Gladney, watch YouTube, while dents are responsible for the the opposite gender are never p.m. to midnight Friday and now that only allowing guests Houston senior Cory McDonough sits looking on Wednesday in an apartment behavior of their guests, wheth- allowed to spend the night in a Saturday. In on-campus apart- in dorms on weekends was an in North Village. Even same sex visitors have some restrictions according to er overnight, from another hall residence hall. ments the visitation hours 10 unreasonable rule.” Baylor’s guest policy.

Stocks fall sharply as concerns grow PLAN from page 1 questions about the emergency notification system. By Tim Paradis Meanwhile, the dollar has swept Wall Street since the then the market can’t do well,” The system is sound, but, “it requires that students, faculty The Associated Press swooned amid speculation summer, and triple-digit moves said David Darst, chief invest- and staff opt-in for emergency text messages,” said Lori Fogle- that China will seek to diver- in the Dow becoming common- ment strategist for Morgan Stan- man, director of media relations. NEW YORK ­— Wall Street sify some of its foreign currency place, no one can be sure. ley’s global wealth management Risk Management is also seeking to improve emergency suffered its second big drop in stockpiles beyond the green- Still, the concern on the group. awareness through a voice emergency intercom system. All resi- a week Wednesday, with inves- back and General Motors Corp. Street is that the extent of the “A lot of the bad stuff is dence halls and a few academic and administration buildings tors worried about spreading further dampened sentiment by fallout from the credit market known; what the markets are have a PA system. Each building on the system has a microphone fallout from the credit crisis at posting a record loss tied to an crisis that has led to billions of worrying about is the unknown,” that could act as an intercom for an emergency announcement banks and about a dollar that accounting adjustment. dollars in losses for major banks Darst said. from the Baylor Department of Public Safety. just keeps getting weaker. The Oil hit a record, rising above and investment firms is not yet The Dow fell 360.92, or 2.64 Risk Management is working on adding the system to more Dow Jones industrial average $98 per barrel before retreating, known. percent, to 13,300.02. The Dow, buildings and currently has funding to provide it for the Bill fell more than 360 points — just and gold pushed higher, moves With Citigroup Inc. announc- which had gained 117 points Daniel Student Center and Pat Neff Hall. about matching its pullback of exacerbated by an anemic dol- ing Sunday it needed to take an on Tuesday, had fallen 362.14 “We’re also developing a plan to have outdoor emergency last Thursday. lar. additional $8 billion to $11 bil- last Thursday, reflecting the PA speakers in multiple locations on campus, so we’re working A passel of worries torment- The fear with a huge drop lion in writedowns, investors extreme fractiousness on Wall diligently,” Ricks said. ed investors, including com- like Wednesday’s is whether it are very uneasy not just about Street these days. He stressed that early notification is key in any crisis. ments by New York Attorney is part not just of a correction, stocks, but the economy as a It was the third time in a General Andrew Cuomo about which is a 10 percent pullback whole. month the blue chip index has conflicts of interest in the mort- in stock prices, but that it could “The financials are the body- dropped by more than 350 gage industry that exacerbated be the beginning of a bear mar- guards of the market and when points, and leaves the Dow up declines among bank stocks. ket. With the huge volatility that the bodyguards are taking shots 6.71 percent for the year. Bush tells Pakistan’s president to step down why Bush was taking a relative- been careful not to go too far in cal opponents and counseled By Deb Riechmann ly soft line on the crackdown rebuking a terrorism-fighting Musharraf against emergency The Associated Press and had not spoken directly ally. By contrast, the U.S. took rule. to Musharraf, whom Bush has a hard line when Myanmar’s The administration is review- WASHINGTON — President called a friend he trusts. military rulers cracked down ing its aid to Pakistan. Mushar- Bush, personally intervening in “My message was that we on pro-democracy protesters in raf has said his decisions to sus- the political crisis in Pakistan, believe strongly in elections and September. pend the constitution and oust told President Pervez Mushar- that you ought to have elections “There is a difference,” Bush its top judge were necessary to aff on Wednesday he must hold soon and said. “Pakistan has been on the prevent a takeover by Islamic parliamentary elections soon you need path to democracy. Burma hasn’t extremists. and step down as army leader. to t a ke been on the path to democracy. Negroponte said he is hoping 5NIVERSITY2ENTALS “You can’t be the president off your It requires different tactics to the U.S. will not have to punish   3PEIGHT   and the head of the military unifor m,” achieve the common objective.” Pakistan. at the same time,” Bush said, Bush said. On Capitol Hill, Deputy Sec- “I think that the longer the !,,"),,30!)$
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from page 1 combination is a common prob- senior, is a church recreation FITNESS lem for a lot of college students. major. He said he experienced feel- He believes the reason most amount of time could cause seri- ings such as being sluggish, irri- college students place so much ous physical strain on the body. tated, apathetic and unhappy emphasis on exercise is to main- Davis said some consequenc- due to the combination. tain a state of perfection. es of excessive exercise are dam- “You can get away with it for He suggests that this genera- aged tendons, ligaments, bones, a while, but if you keep doing tion is being raised by the illu- cartilage and joints. it and do not give your body sive perception of Hollywood. It may also cause dehydra- adequate time to recuperate, you “Our generation has a skewed tion, stress fracture, osteopo- can overtax your body,” Mor- view of perfection. No matter rosis, amenorrhea, insomnia, phew said. how much we say that the movie fatigue and decrease in perfor- Familydoctor.org suggests star physique is normal, it is not mance. that a typical person exercise no normal. This is continually the Davis said that when minor more than 60 minutes five days goal that people want to attain,” injuries aren’t allowed to heal, a week. Williams said. they often result in long-term It suggests spending five to Lauren Muirhead, Wichita damage. 10 minutes stretching before Falls senior and psychology “Instead of building mus- beginning a high-intensity major, testifies to Williams’ cle, too much exercise actually workout. statement. destroys muscle mass, espe- This Web site also highlights She believes that society is cially if the body isn’t getting the importance of paying atten- infused with body image prob- enough nutrition, forcing it to tion to the signs one’s body lems and social pressures. break down muscle for energy,” gives off. She has learned in class that Davis said. For instance, if one is feeling these conditions are “outward When doing any type of fatigued, extreme pain, breath- expressions of an inward condi- Stephanie Jeter/Lariat staff physical activities Davis pro- lessness or nausea, the workout tion.” vides a list of safety standards. should immediately be ceased. In one of Muirhead’s classes, Eye on the ball Davis said it is important to The American Heart Asso- students were given a diagram know your current fitness level, ciation and the American Col- that outlined eight diverse Sugar Land freshman Travis Dacus, kicks a soccer ball around with Houston freshman Tucker Shields start off at a comfortable pace lege of Sports Medicine provide female body sizes. In reality, the Wednesday outside of Brooks Village. and increase gradually, warm basic requirements for a healthy outline of the fifth body size is up and stretch properly before lifestyle. what a normal woman should any type of workout, add vari- They note that in order to look like. the renovations should be com- Rockwell junior Ashley Rhodes ety by means of alternate physi- maintain a healthy lifestyle, However, when this question HONORS from page 1 pleted sometime next spring. said residential communities cal exercises, allow at least one those between the ages of 18 to was asked to normal women, Support derived from fund- seem like a good idea but aren’t to two days of rest and receive 65 need “moderate-intensity aer- they thought their bodies should in residential communities, raising efforts “to fund the res- right for her. She thinks part of seven to eight hours of sleep obic (endurance) physical activ- be either outline three or four. causing a higher level of men- toration of this sacred and his- the college experience is living each night. ity for a minimum of 30 min on “Our body is delicate and tor-type involvement. Shushok toric space,” Murray said. Wes- off-campus with friends as an David Morphew, Wylie senior, five days each week or vigorous- should be treated with care. said he thinks this is the most cosville, Pa. junior Sam Chen upperclassman. said he has experienced nega- intensity aerobic physical activ- Our quality of life depends on notable difference between the said when finished, the chapel Even so, Shushok and Mur- tive side effects from too much ity for a minimum of 20 min on our health and well-being. Bal- living-learning and residential will offer prayer sessions twice ray have plenty of evidence caffeine and excessive exercise. three days each week.” ance is the key when it comes to college formats. daily. Chen is enthusiastic from various sources to back He suggests that this unhealthy Taylor Williams, Denver healthy living,” Davis said. Murray already fulfills many about the transition of the hon- up their support of residential duties of a faculty headmaster. ors college. “For us to be able to colleges and living and learn- “To cite but one example, this be a residential college will help ing centers. semester my freshman seminar us as students grow socially, Baylor conducted its own on Platonism and Poetry, 12th academically and spiritually,” research, soliciting informa- TYPES from page 1 through 15th centuries, meets he said. “I’m 1,500 miles from tion from 152 students, some Which do you believe is more important, main- in the living room of my faculty my family, and the residential living in the engineering and senior Courtney Pope said. taining a relationship with other Christians or in residence apartment. college gives me a chance to be computer science LLC in North Pope referenced Acts 2:42 maintaining a relationship with Every Monday and Wednes- part of the Baylor family.” Village and a proportion- and the value of fellowship and day afternoon, we squeeze in, But some students don’t see ate number with other living being with a group of people. God and why? brew a few pots of tea and dis- the attraction of residential arrangements. She said she didn’t think it was a cuss a challenging text,” Mur- communities. Dallas junior According to the study, stu- good idea to replace community “Which is eternal? Primary is your ray said. Cheryl Anderson said residen- dents engaged in the ESC-LLC with personal religion. relationship with God. Secondary is In addition to support for tial colleges seem cliquish. were more than seven times Assistant professor of reli- your relationship with other Christians. honors students and teas, the “They tend to be viewed as more likely than non-LLC stu- gion Jonathan Tran believes One without the other doesn’t work.” HC-LLC will continue to host elitist. It’s expensive to go to dents to “meet informally or this development is a part of a common meals and lectures. this college and to be in a resi- socially with a faculty mem- larger change within American Robert Scott The shift into a residential dential college which attempts ber outside of class or faculty society. Ennis freshman college should not disrupt any to mimic the practices of ivy- office,” the study shows. Through the onslaught of the students or require any major league schools,” she said. The students were also four Enlightenment, democracy and construction project. She also said the expenses times more likely to discuss capitalism, “faith becomes less However, after more than 70 of living on campus as opposed academic issues with faculty about the church,” he said. years of use as a sorority meet- to off campus may deter some members in a relaxed setting. Christianity became more ing room, the Memorial Chapel students from staying on cam- ESC-LCC participants report- and more about what the indi- Enlightenment by making Tran said it became “anoth- located on the second floor will pus or living in residential ed 14 times more favorable vidual wants, Tran said. Christianity acceptable to the er consumer choice in the vast undergo a much-needed face- communities, especially ones responses concerning living “Christianity survived the masses.” marketplace of capitalism.” lift. Murray and Shushok said paying for their own education. quarters as well.

DIGITAL CHANNEL 10.2 BAYLOR CABLE CHANNEL 15 6 The Baylor Lariat entertainment Thursday, November 8, 2007 Symphony spices up concert with sultry Spanish style

By Kate Gronewald ish and Hispanic composers derful cross-cultural experi- He said it keeps things inno- Reporter or music which finds its inspi- ence,” Carver said. “There are vative and interesting. ration in traditional Spanish really a lot of features in those “I think it’s definitely possi- The Baylor Symphony music,” said Dr. Paul Larson, pieces from different countries ble to have a good orchestra pro- Orchestra will present its pro- director of undergraduate stud- that are very particular to their gram that always plays things gram “Sultry Spanish Nights” at ies in Spanish. cultures.” from the standard repertoire,” 7:30 p.m. today in Jones Con- Program notes will be avail- Carver said “Sensemaya,” the Jablinski said. “But it’s really a cert Hall, located in the Glennis able in both English and Span- opening number by Mexican wonderful experience when we McCrary Music Building. ish. composer Silvestre Revueltas, get to play something different Under the direction of Larson, who translated the has a pulsating rhythmic energy with new music.” Stephen Heyde, director of program notes with colleagues that’s unique to that region. The orchestra’s 115 members orchestral activities, orchestra and students, will introduce Rio de Janeiro graduate stu- will also perform Maurice Rav- members will perform seven tonight’s concert. dent Guilherme Almeida will el’s “Bolero.” numbers featuring Spanish and Guest conductor Jiang Liu, be the piano soloist in de Fal- The symphony members Latin-American composers. director of orchestral studies at la’s “Nights in the Gardens of are from more than two dozen “Music has always been the University of Dayton, will Spain.” states and several foreign coun- important in the Spanish world, conduct the orchestra in two Almeida said he sees aspects tries, according to the program’s and there have been many dances from Spanish composer of his native Brazilian culture’s Web site. important composers both from Joaquin Turina’s “Danzas Fan- Spanish and Portuguese roots in Larson said tonight’s concert Spain and from the Spanish and tasticas.” tonight’s musical selections. honoring the artistic traditions Portuguese-speaking cultures While on campus, Liu will “The pieces are very rhyth- of the Spanish and Hispanic in Latin and South America,” also work with graduate con- mic, vivid and bold, but are very culture is a daring and dynamic Heyde said. “We honor that tra- ducting students. lyrical at the same time,” Almei- program of music that most peo- dition tonight.” One of these students, gradu- da said. “That culture can be ple in Texas have never heard. The Spanish and Portuguese ate conductor Stephen Carver, both strong and rhythmic, but “An opportunity such as this division of the modern foreign will conduct the last two num- also poetic.” one is unique, and the possi- languages department collabo- bers of the evening, “Ritual Fire Houston sophomore and bility of experiencing an all- rated with the orchestra to plan Dance” by Manuel de Falla, a double-bass player Anson Jab- Spanish concert might not come Courtesy photo the concert. Spanish composer, and “Malam- linski applauded Heyde for fre- around again anytime soon,” “This is the first time that bo” by Argentinean Alberto quently bringing in pieces that Larson said. The Baylor Symphony Orchestra will perform Spanish and Hispanic-influenced Baylor has put on a concert Ginastera. are outside the usual musical The concert is free and open music at 7:30 p.m. today in Jones Concert Hall. which focuses closely on Span- “This is going to be a won- selection. to the public. Redford says Jay-Z steps up his game for ‘Lions for Lambs’ soulful psuedo-soundtrack isn’t just war film By Heather Sheppard for the album, but he Contributor also uses events going By Rick Bentley on in his life such as McClatchy Newspapers Jay-Z’s last album, his ongoing feud with Kingdom Come, was sup- radio personality Don SAN FRANCISCO — Actor and political activ- posed to be just that Imus. ist Robert Redford has been involved with movies — his last album. But On the track such as All the President’s Men, The Candidate and this music and business “Ignorant S---”, one of Three Days of the Condor, which were driven by mogul has once again the best and probably strong political messages. come out of retirement most controversial Now he’s on the road to talk about his new to release American songs on the album, film, Lions for Lambs, which represents Redford’s Gangster, the unofficial Jay-Z confronts Imus passion for politics. He directed the movie and co- soundtrack to the film with the lyrics, “Scar- stars with Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep. of the same title starring face the movie did The film looks at America’s current war efforts Denzel Washington and more than Scarface in Iraq and Afghanistan. But instead of focus- Russell Crowe. the rapper to me,” ing on the gunbattles and big special effects, the After seeing an and, “Are you say- movie is about today’s politics and how they mir- advanced screening of ing what I’m spitting ror the past. the film in late August, is worse than these It has lots of dialogue. Cruise plays a Repub- McClatchy Newspapers Jay-Z managed to put ‘celebutantes’ ... you lican senator, Streep a cable news reporter and together this creative Courtesy of Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam kidding?” Jay-Z ends Redford a college professor. Robert Redford stars in and directs MGM’s political drama, concept album in only two weeks. the song with, “It’s only entertainment.” Lions for Lambs, which opens Friday. Lions for Lambs reflects Redford’s belief that American Gangster, the album, chronicles the With American Gangster, Jay-Z takes the listen- the American people are being failed by the edu- — if you look underneath it, it is always the same life of a young man on the streets of Brooklyn. er back to the soul-enriched music of the 1970s cational system, politicians and media more inter- sensibility that creates these conditions. Look at Each song represents a different phase in the main with blaring horns, throbbing bass lines and old- ested in small matters such as a celebrity’s reha- Nixon and his henchmen and what they did in character’s life. school sampling. bilitation stay than in bigger, important matters Cambodia. Look at these guys and their hench- American Gangster is daring and eclectic. It He infuses clips from the film into the music, such as the war. men; it is the same,” Redford said. seamlessly mixes upbeat, serious and smooth making it seem as if you are involved in the movie The film deals with the current conflict, but Redford has some personal experience with tracks all in one album. itself. Redford doesn’t want Lions for Lambs to be lumped President Nixon, who almost single-handedly Jay-Z doesn’t do all this by himself of course; A prime example of this achievement is with in with other recent productions about the war, stalled Redford’s interest in politics before it start- he gets help from Kanye West, Pharrell, Nas, Lil the song “Sweet,” which has this Shaft-ish, ’70s such as Rendition, The Kingdom or Home of the ed. Wayne, his girlfriend Beyonce and more. superhero vibe. “Say Hello” also incorporates that Brave. In 1950, Nixon was running for the U.S. Senate The “story” begins with “American Dreamin’,” ’70s sound with a dash of modern hip-hop. “First of all, if it had just been about the Iraq in California, which he won that year, and was at which beautifully samples Marvin Gaye’s “Soon American Gangster comes about a year after Jay- war, I wouldn’t have been as interested in it as a Boys’ Week event being held in Southern Cali- I’ll Be Loving You Again.” The velvety sound of Z’s last album, Kingdom Come, which didn’t do as other projects I am developing. I knew there fornia. Redford, who is a Santa Monica native, was Gaye’s voice and Jay-Z’s aggressive lyrics comple- well as expected of a Jay-Z album. would be a lot of films and documentaries about there to receive a sports award. Nixon gave him ment each other well and make you feel as if you But Jay gets back to his roots with this album the Iraq war. That is a subject that is well covered,” the award. are experiencing the story first hand. with more aggressive lyrics and a more soulful Redford said. “He shook my hand,” Redford said. He rubs his “I Know” featuring Pharrell and “Roc Boys” fea- ’70s sound reminiscent of his 2002 hit album, The “It is far more interesting for me to do a film hand across the sleeve of his blue shirt as if still turing Kanye West are at the peak of the album, Blueprint. that involves education, the media and politics trying to wipe away remnants of that meeting. “I where the character in the story has made it to As compared to his last effort, American Gang- and the military by having these individual sto- was 13 and couldn’t care less about politics ... But the “rich life.” The energy of these two songs truly ster is much better, tighter and more of what Jay-Z ries.” he (Nixon) was the creepiest, most artificial guy I conveys that the character has made it. fans are used to. Redford pauses for a moment, sits back in his had ever met. That stuck in my head.” Not only does Jay-Z use the film as inspiration Grade: A chair and rubs his hand across the face that made Redford is certain he’ll be hammered by some him a marquee giant for so many decades. people in politics and the media because of Lions His face shows every detail of his 71 years of for Lambs. life. But his powder-blue eyes have as much spar- He has heard that a conversation on Fox News kle as the first time filmgoers saw him on the big Channel had led to the question “What’s the prob- screen in the 1965 film Inside Daisy Clover. lem with Redford?” What caught Redford’s eye was that Lions for “My problem is that I love this country,” Red- Lambs puts education, politics and the media ford said. “I accept the fact that there will be some under a blinding light. controversy. The sad thing is that some of the con- The idea of the film is to dig into these issues troversy will be biased because our country is so to find why such conditions continue to emerge at polarized right now, it is horrible. Therefore, there different times in history. will be those people out there who mischaracter- “If you think about certain events in my life- ize the film. If you miss the point, it would be easy time — McCarthy, Watergate, Iran-Contra, this war to say this is a left-wing story.” THURSDAY MEATBALL MADNESS! Enjoy Spaghetti with Hearty Meatballs and a Garden Side Salad for just $2.99 all day Thursdays. $2.99 THURSDAYS ONLY

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Baylor will face two cut their way through a defense his movement to decrease turn- same league? talented passers to on the ground. overs. “It starts with the offensive Yet the dual-threat quarter- With 2,156 passing yards, line,” said senior running back finish the season back is the one keeping defen- 25 touchdowns and only five Brandon Whitaker, who has 39 sive coordinators up all night. interceptions, the Bears have a catches for 305 yards and three By Brian Bateman Colt McCoy, Bobby Reid, Cody tall order keeping him under touchdowns this year. “Great Sports writer Hawkins and Josh Freeman control. But where Texas Tech’s blocking gives a good quarter- can beat a defense both on the line blocks by assignment, the back all the time in the world Eleven years ago, the final ground and through the air. Sooners block with power. A n d to decide what to do with the whistle blew on Tom Osbourne’s “(University of Kansas’ Todd with multiple tight ends con- ball.” option-based offense. Reesing) was the toughest to tributing their blocking skills to And for Baylor, that’s an The years of watching the defend against. He did what he one of the best offensive lines in encouraging sign. University of Nebraska’s wing- had to do to get his team to win,” the nation, penetration will be With an offensive line that backs, second tight-ends and senior linebacker Nick Moore quite a chore for the Bears to gives up 1.6 sacks per game, a even fullbacks run soon faded said. accomplish. foundation is beginning to form into slot receivers, shotgun sets So what does a defense need “The difficult thing playing for sophomore Blake Szyman- and empty backfields. to prepare for each type of quar- [pocket passers] is getting pres- ski. But the one thing that hasn’t terback? sure on the quarterback,” defen- However, he may not be get- changed throughout football’s “Awareness,” Moore said. sive coordinator Larry Hoefer ting every snap in the next two evolution is the importance of ”You’ve got to know when they’re said. “(Bradford) is young but he weeks. the quarterback. gonna throw the ball and when is poised. He does not turn the “Blake is still the guy, but Styles and abilities vary, they’re going to run with it.” ball over and he does a nice job it’s that time of year when your but Baylor still has to compete Last week, Baylor’s defense of checking off.” younger guys start getting reps,” against them all. barely touched the Red Raiders’ While Bradford and Harrell offensive coordinator Lee Hays High-caliber quarterbacks Graham Harrell, letting him add are bombarding their opponents said. can be found throughout the Big 433 passing yards to his yearly with aerial attacks, other players Whoever shows up on the 12, and in varying types. total. prefer simply driving through field will have to compete against The pocket passers at the The offensive line’s wide splits defenders. two quarterbacks who are as dif- University of Missouri, the Uni- and zone-blocking kept Baylor’s A&M quarterback McGee is ferent as their universities. versity of Oklahoma and Texas defenders far from Harrell. the Aggies’ leading rusher, while “They’re both talented quar- File photo Tech University tally unbeliev- This week’s opponent fea- Oklahoma State’s Zac Robinson terbacks, but we’ll see where able numbers, while running tures more of the same. has 475 yards on the season. they rank after we play them,” Sophomore quarterback Blake Szymanski reels back to throw Saturday in the quarterbacks like Texas A&M Freshman Sam Bradford is So how do two completely Moore said. second quarter of Baylor’s 38-7 loss to Texas Tech University. The Big 12 is University’s Stephen McGee can mobile, but the Sooners limit different styles succeed in the loaded with talented passers, two of which are still on Baylor’s schedule. Water ski team finds fun, fellowship through experiences

By Kelli Boesel fall semester. This year, they she said. The team has three tourna- Baylor had a water ski team from Reporter are also holding try-outs in the Once the team is put together ments each semester, four if the the Web site. spring because several members “Some people come... there are a variety of skills lev- team qualifies for nationals, “I looked online to see if they The Baylor water ski team are graduating. to learn how to ski or els, she said. Longview freshman Lake Little- had a water ski team,” he said. offers an opportunity for stu- “It’s a fun sport that brings Wanha said the water ski john said. “I got in touch with some of the dents to get out on the water people together,” Wallace said. wakeboard and we teach team is one of the most laid- Baylor is in the South Cen- guys on the team the first week and develop, or fine-tune, their The team has a boat and a them how.” back club teams Baylor offers. tral Conference, which includes when they had the boat in front skiing skills. private lake where they prac- The people on the team just schools in Texas, Louisiana, of the SUB.” Austin senior Alex Wallace is tice, allowing the team to go out Stephanie Wanha want to ski and have fun, she Oklahoma and Arkansas that Littlejohn said the team was the president of the club and in whenever and hang out by the Woodstock, Ga. senior said. have water ski teams. an outlet to meet people and his fourth year on the team. water with friends, he said. “It’s important for people to “We are in region with some without the team he wouldn’t “It’s for people willing to try Wallace said he joined the know that there are organiza- of the top schools in the nation,” have the opportunity to ski in and excited about the sport,” team freshman year with some tions like the water ski team,” Littlejohn said. Waco. Wallace said. competitive skiing experience. Woodstock, Ga. senior Wanha said. Each tournament consists of “It’s something I like to do, Practices aren’t required so “I grew up skiing, and when Stephanie Wanha said several It’s not the type of sport you three events: slalom, jump and so I want to get better at it,” he commitment is important, Wal- I found out (Baylor) had a team, people come to try-outs with no have to have been doing for trick. said. lace said. I jumped to be a part of it,” he experience. years, she said. Littlejohn competed in sha- Practices continue through- “You get out of it what you said. “Some people come that don’t “When picking members, we lom this semester, but said he out the rest of the semester and put into it,” he said. However, experience isn’t have the time to be on the team ask ourselves, are we going to hopes to compete in all three tournaments start again in the Each year the team has try- required to be a part of the to learn how to ski or wake- want to spend entire weekends events. spring, including a tournament outs the first few weeks of the team. board and we teach them how,” with these people,” Wanha said. Littlejohn said he found out hosted by the team.

Williams’ START progress SOMETHING speaks Take a college course volumes during the holidays! By Kristie Rieken The Associated Press Three- and four-week courses HOUSTON — Rare ath- begin December 17. leticism got Mario Williams through his first NFL season. Register early! In year two, the top pick in Last day to enroll is December 17. last year's draft is learning the nuances of the game, how to work around schemes designed The Associated Press For a complete list of winter mini-mester to slow him and moving closer Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams (90) sacks Kansas City Chiefs courses, visit: http://schedule.nhmccd.edu/ to being the player Houston quarterback Damon Huard Sept. 9 in Houston. Nine games into the season, insisted he could be. Still, the Williams is just a half-sack away from matching his rookie total of 4 1/2. Click on Easy Search, then choose defensive end knows he must do more for the Texans to be suc- improvement in 2007 to defen- a player of his size (6-foot-7, 291 Spring 2008. cessful. sive line coach Jethro Franklin pounds) it is rare or "not nor- "I want to improve what's and senior defensive assistant mal," as Williams called it. Courses available online and on site. going on around here," he said Frank Bush, who are both in "I like to stand up actually," in an interview with The Asso- their first seasons in Houston. he said. "I feel a little bit better ciated Press. "I've improved, but The former North Carolina when I'm standing rather than I've still got to get a lot better State star's time in Houston down in my three-point stance. and be more productive." hasn't been easy. He was booed I can see the field a little better Nine games into the season, on draft day by fans who wanted and it's easier to see the play Williams is just a half-sack away the Texans to pick Reggie Bush develop." from matching his rookie total of or Vince Young and endured Another factor in Williams' 4 1/2, has 23 tackles and recov- endless questions and criticism growth has been the play of ered a fumble for a touchdown. throughout his rookie year. rookie defensive tackle Amobi Coach Gary Kubiak has been The Texans are off this week Okoye. impressed with him and said before hosting the Saints in the Although inconsistent, the he's been the most consistent sure-to-be-hyped first meeting rookie's five sacks have estab- player on the defensive line. between Bush and Williams. lished him as an interior rush- "It's a combination of effort He doesn't like to talk about ing threat and helped take pres- and I think his knowledge of the the draft drama and only men- sure off Williams. game ... is getting better," Kubiak tions it in passing by referring Despite Houston's 4-5 start, said. "A lot of teams game-plan to "all I went through last year." Williams is optimistic about the him, max protect on him. He's However, those around Wil- possibility for a winning record, starting to understand what liams have noticed a difference which would be a first for the they're trying to do." in the 22-year-old. young franchise. Williams started the season "Mario's got a new attitude "We've got a lot of football strong against Kansas City with about him in what he's doing, left and the biggest thing I want two sacks, three hurries and a and I'm just very excited about to do is help this team into the 38-yard fumble return. He's been the direction that he's heading," playoffs," he said. "That's some- solid since then, but hasn't had Kubiak said. "I think he's loving thing that has never even been a repeat of that game-changing football and he's working really talked about around here." performance that earned him hard at being good and that's That's an encouraging senti- AFC defensive player of the the key to his career." ment from a player whose devel- week. Now that Williams has mas- opment will likely dictate how "I expect more out of myself," tered the basics of Houston's quickly the Texans can become he said. "I need to have more defense, the Texans are able to contenders. two- or three-sack games." experiment with how they use "We continue to try to get As a rookie, Williams said he him. Against the Raiders on Sun- more out of him," Kubiak said. was so worried about making day, he stood up for a handful of "I think for our football team to mistakes that he became "too plays, drawing rave reviews. reach another level of play, he's mechanical." He's gotten over "He was very quick off the got to continue to find another that problem. ball in some of those situations," gear. Is his gear good now? Cy-Fair College | Kingwood College | Montgomery College "Things are easier for me Kubiak said. "If it's something he “Yeah, it's pretty darn good, because I'm a lot more comfort- feels good about and it will help but we need Mario to become a North Harris College | Tomball College | e University Center able and relaxed out there," he his game, then we'll do more of great, great player — a Pro Bowl said. "I just understand the pro it." player for a long, long time for game so much more now." Changing his stance might our organization. So we're going www.nhmccd.edu Kubiak credits much of the not seem like a big deal, but for to keep pushing him." Affirmative Action/EEO College District 8 The Baylor Lariat sports Thursday, November 8, 2007 Women’s roster UnitedUnited theythey stand.stand. AndAnd shoot.shoot. Projected starting line-up ince she arrived on the shooter in Morrow. Great passing Sophomore Kaitlin Oberg will steps of the Ferrell Cen- with Angela Tisdale. A talented be fighting for minutes, but she will ter seven years ago, Baylor dribbler with Jhasmin Player. A have to earn all the playing time Name: Rachel Allison head coach Kim Mulkey gridiron girl with Rachel Allison. she gets with the skill of Allison Height: 6’ 1” S has always had “go-to” And an inside force with Danielle and Morrow in front of her. Position: Forward players. It began with Sheila Lam- Wilson. Even with the departure of Lat- Class: Junior bert and Danielle Crockrom. The But there is no need to tell ara Darrett, the Lady Bears’ deepest Hometown: Jonesboro, Ark. duo became the first Lady Bears to Mulkey of the strengths and weak- position on the team is undoubted- be named to the Associated Press nesses of her team. After an impres- ly that of the guard. Starters Player Allison gained valuable expe- All-American team. Then came sive performance against Team and Tisdale return and make up rience over the summer when Steffanie Blackmon, with Sophia USA, the 1984 Olympian touted one of the strongest backcourts in she represented the United States during the William Young soon arriving shortly after. her team’s abilities. the Big 12 Conference. Jones Cup. Mulkey has com- Their success was monumental to “I have learned a great Tisdale is the only senior on the mended Allison’s gritty playing Baylor’s athletic program. Just take deal about my basketball team, so not only will her three- Allison style time and time again over a look at the 2005 National Cham- team,” said Mulkey, who point shot be needed, but her lead- the last two years. What she pionship hanging proudly from the signed a 10-year, $10 mil- ership as well. Player is not afraid lacks on offense she makes up rafters at the Ferrell Center. lion contract extension in to get aggressive, as the 5-foot-10 for with tremendous defensive the offseason. “I found out Bay City junior had five rebounds presence. s p o r t s ANALYSIS I have got some players that against Team USA. can play.” Mulkey has already noted It seemed inevitable that the Mulkey has always had that she will heavily rely on Name: Danielle Wilson Lady Bears would take a hit in talented teams since she has Melissa Jones, the 2007 Gato- Height: 6’ 3” terms of success when Young, argu- been at Baylor. But this year rade’s Colorado Girl’s Player Position: Forward ably the best women’s basketball more than ever, the Lady Bears of the Year, to be an offensive Class: Sophomore player in Baylor history, graduated. will require a complete team spark off the bench. Jones, like Hometown: Bay Shore, N.Y. But along came Bernice Mosby, effort if they want to make their Player, is not afraid to drive to a transfer from the University of eighth-consecutive postsea- the basket to make plays. After being named to the Big Florida. Last season, Mosby led son appearance, especially in a Sophomore walk-on Haylee 12 All-Freshman team last the team in scoring (17.6 points stacked Big 12 Conference. Abbe should see a larger role season, Danielle Wilson looks per game) and rebounding (9.1 “The conference is going to be than last year, and freshman to build off a fabulous fresh- rebounds per game). hard,” Tisdale said. “Everyone Kelli Griffin could also help man season in which she averaged 8.4 points and 4.9 For her success on last year’s is going to know what your off the bench once she fully 26-8 team that advanced to the strengths and weaknesses recovers from a torn ACL rebounds per game. Wilson’s Wilson success in the paint is vital as second round of the NCA A Tourna- are. I think if we play hard she suffered her senior year her massive wingspan con- ment, Mosby picked up first-team though, we are going to be a in high school. tinually confounds opposing All Big-12 honors as well as an hon- really good team.” offenses. orable mention All-American pick. Sophomore Jessika She was then drafted sixth over- Bradley is the only other all by the Washington Mystics in post on the team, and if April’s WNBA draft, where she has neither player can pro- Name: Jessica Morrow become the newest Baylor face to duce enough offensive- Height: Guard/Forward excel after graduation. ly, don’t be surprised to Position: 6’ 0” The Lady Bears return an abun- see Mulkey throw out a Class: Junior dance of talent from last year’s team lineup with one forward Hometown: Humble that was defeated 78-72 in overtime and four guards. to an emotionally ridden North Jonesboro, Ark., junior Jessica Morrow’s ball han- dling skills and solid perimeter Carolina State team. With four Allison led Team USA shooting make the Humble starters returning, it would seem in both scoring (10.8 6-footer versatile as a guard Baylor is destined for its eighth- ppg) and rebounding or forward. Morrow has straight 20-win season. (7.0) during the tour- already proven her ability to The lone question critics have nament. Mulkey has Morrow step up in big situations, scor- hounded Mulkey with is not how commended Allison’s ing 17 points against Team the Lady Bears will continue their gritty playing style With key players returning, USA. Morrow’s role as an reputation as a powerhouse in time and time again, upperclassman will play a big women’s basketball, but who will as the 6-foot-1 for- the spotlight is open for a role on this young team. lead them. ward has become a The most realistic answer? The fan favorite through standout. But the Lady Bears are entire team. her stay at Baylor. looking for success as a team. Name: Jhasmin Player “I think everybody is going to Height: 5’ 10” step up,” junior guard Jessica Mor- Position: Guard row said. “I know how everybody Class: Junior is working out right now, and how Hometown: Bay City hard everyone is going to be work- By Justin Baer If Player were a children’s ing. It’s going to be more than one book character, she’d be the person.” Sports writer little engine that could. When The Lady Bears return a well- Laurisa Lopez/ she wasn’t starting last year, balanced team. They have a strong Lariat staff Player was a spark plug off the bench and often spurred on big runs and important Player stretches in big-game situa- Members of the Lariat sports desk predicted how Big 12 women’s basketball tions. Now that she’s starting, Predictions:Predictions: teams would finish out the season. Here are their takes. don’t be startled to see Player motoring through defenses. Led by two-headed monster Courtney and Ashley Paris, the The Cyclones have three returning starters from last Sooners could very easily make a deeper run in the NCAA year’s team that advanced to the championship game Name: Angela Tisdale 1. Tournament than their Sweet 16 appearance last season. 7. of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship. Toccara Ross Height: 5’ 7” The only question head coach Sherri Coale has about her and Nicky Wieben provide a solid frontcourt, but the key to Iowa Position: Guard team is whether the lack of senior leadership will affect the Soon- State’s success depends on the development of their supporting Class: Senior ers when the pressure rises in March. cast. Hometown: Austin Marlies Gipson returns after missing the final 20 games There’s no way around it — All five starters return from last season’s Big 12 regular season champions. Add preseason Big 12 due to a dislocated kneecap. The Wildcats will dearly Tisdale is the heart of the miss graduate Claire Coggins, but with four other start- team this year. As the only 2. Freshman of the Year Tyra White in the backcourt 8. ers returning and a deep bench, someone is bound to step up senior on a small 10-player rotation with Takia Starks and A’Quonesia Franklin, and the Lady Aggies will be a force to reckon with. and help lead the WNIT semifinalists to a NCAA Tournament roster, Tisdale will be leaned berth. on more heavily than most Tisdale seniors. Her perimeter shooting makes her a con- Sophia Young filled in the shoes of Steffanie Black- With 2007 AP All-American honorable mention selection stant threat from the outside, mon. Bernice Mosby filled in the shoes of Sophia Jackie McFarland returning, the Lady Buffaloes would and her heady play can con- 3. Young. Who steps up as the go-to player this year? 9. be a serious threat to make an NCAA Tournament trip if fuse even the most veteran Lone senior Angela Tisdale seems to be the answer they were not in the Big 12 Conference. Unfortunately defenses. by default, but juniors Rachel Allison and Jhasmin Player for head coach Kathy McConnell-Miller and company, the Big have proven to be reliable themselves. 12 is one of the toughest conferences in the country.

Name: Jessika Bradley Name: Melissa Jones Former Duke coach Gail Goestenkors inherits a With nine newcomers on the squad this year, the Height: 6’ 3” Height: 5’ 10” talented but young Longhorn team. Kristen and Lady Raiders might want to worry more about Position: Forward Position: Guard 4. Kathleen Nash are out to prove Oklahoma isn’t the only 10. learning names before learning the offense. Class: Sophomore Class: Freshman team in the Big 12 with a pair of dominant sisters, and sophomore However, Kristy Curry has brought in some tal- Hometown: Sacramento, Hometown: Thornton, Brittainey Raven is set for a breakout season. But anyone can step up ented transfers, and the transition back to the once-dominant Calif. Colo. to help this balanced team be a strong contender in the Big 12. Lady Raider team may be coming sooner than later.

Name: Haylee Abbe Name: Kaitin Oberg Prior to last season, the Cowgirls hadn’t made it to the NCAA There are only two seniors and two juniors on the Height: 5’ 10” Height: 6’ 2” Tournament since 1996. With sophomore sensation young Jayhawks team. Danielle McCray had a fabu- Position: Guard Position: Forward 5. Andrea Riley returning after a season in which she was 11. lous freshman season, but the women’s basketball Class: Sophomore Class: Sophomore named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and named to the team still won’t be able to compete with the success Hometown: Waco Hometown: Islip, N.Y. Freshman All-American Team, the Cowgirls have high hopes on of the men’s team for at least a couple more years. making another trip to the tournament.

Name: Kelli Griffin Height: 5’ 8” Kelsey Griffin is the only returning starter for the Corn- The Tigers had a winning record last year, but with the Position: Guard huskers. But if you were to build a squad around one departure of four starters, including EeTisha Riddle, Class: Freshman 6. player, Griffin, one of the top players in the Big 12, is the 12. this could be a rebuilding season for Missouri. Alyssa Hometown: Houston woman you’d like to have. Griffin and notorious senior shot blocker Hollins brings back 11.5 points per game, but she will not be able Danielle Page could surprise a talented Big 12 Conference. to carry the entire team on her back.

Season schedule Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time 12/22 St. John’s Queens, N.Y. 11 a.m. 1/30 Texas Waco 7 p.m. 11/9 Howard Waco 7:30 p.m. 12/30 Rice Waco 2 p.m. 2/2 Kansas State Manhattan, Kans. 12 p.m. 11/10 Saint Mary’s Waco 7:30 p.m. 1/2 North Carolina A&T Waco 7 p.m. 2/5 Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. 7 p.m. 11/11 Prairie View A&M Waco 2:30 p.m. 1/4 Texas State Waco 7 p.m. 2/9 Texas Tech Waco 1 p.m. 11/15 Texas-Pan American Waco 7 p.m. 1/9 Texas Tech Lubbock 7 p.m. 2/13 Texas Austin 8 p.m. 11/25 Cal Waco 2 p.m. 1/12 Texas A&M Waco 12:30 p.m. 2/17 Oklahoma Waco 12:30 p.m. 11/29 SEMO Cape Girardeau, Mo. 7:30 p.m. 1/16 Kansas Waco 6 p.m. 2/23 Iowa State Ames, Iowa 11 a.m. 12/12 Oregon Waco 7 p.m. 1/20 Oklahoma Norman, Okla. 2 p.m. 2/27 Colorado Waco 7 p.m. 12/16 Stanford Stanford, Calif. 4 p.m. 1/23 Missouri Columbia, Mo. 6 p.m. 3/1 Texas A&M College Station 1 p.m. 12/19 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Waco 7 p.m. 1/26 Nebraska Waco 7:30 p.m. 3/6 Oklahoma State Waco 7 p.m.