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WEDNEsday, january 30, 2008 Baptist denominations unite at Covenant “Blacks and and setting the captive free. voice,” Gregory By Shannon Daily whites will be With the way the covenant sched- said. “It’s an New Baptist Staff writer worshipping ule is set up, people from different o p p o r t u n i t y together in equal denominations will meet and work to bring many Covenant Celebration Baptists from all corners of North numbers,” Osler on these common issues, said Dr. Baptist bodies America will meet from today until said. “It’s going David Gushee, author of The Future together across Baylor Lariat Exclusive Coverage Friday to kick off the New Baptist to be a lot about of Faith in American Politics: The Pub- whatever lines Covenant Celebration at the Georgia racial reconcilia- lic Witness of the Evangelical Center. are drawn.” World Conference Center in Atlan- tion.” “Some people are wanting to D r. J o n ta. Osler, a for- label this as a political meeting, but Singletary, an The event, planned by former mer federal it’s not,” Gushee said. “It’s not about assistant pro- President Jimmy Carter and former prosecutor in Carter electing the next president or about fessor in the Underwood Baylor President Bill Underwood, Detroit, will be denominational politics. It’s about School of Social Claire St. Amant Kate Boswell will be the first time a Baptist group speaking on how to approach the finding a positive vision for Bap- Work, grew up witnessing first-hand City Editor Opinion Editor of this denominational and racial criminal justice system from a Chris- tists.” the fights within different Baptist mix will come together. tian perspective, a subtopic for one Dr. Joel Gregory, a professor of groups. Claire St. Amant and Kate Boswell are attending “The closer it gets, the more cog- of five areas the covenant will cover. preaching at George W. Truett Theo- “From my perspective, I grew up the New Baptist Covenant Celebration and will be blogging on location in addition to covering nizant people are of how remarkable Two overarching themes of com- logical Seminary, said that another Baptist, and for most of my life, con- the event for the Lariat. a moment this is in American reli- passion and unity will tie together goal of the covenant is to impact versations I had and experiences I gious history,” said Mark Osler, an the five specific topics of discussion: American culture in a positive way. had were about Baptists fighting — associate professor at the Baylor Law peace with justice, the poor, respect- “I think it’s timely for Baptists Visit www.baylor.edu/lariat School. ing diversity, welcoming the stranger in America to speak with a unified Please see BAPTIST, page 5 for live blog coverage Man charged with Brooks trespassing

By Christina Kruse period. Staff writer Upon returning from Christ- mas break, several women found An employee of a construction their dorm rooms rearranged. company contracted with Baylor However, nothing was stolen. was charged Tuesday morning “There were some items of with Criminal Trespassing of a clothing that were put in the habitation, a Class A Misdemean- microwave or put in the freezer,” or. The employee was thought to Doak said. have rearranged items in women’s Riordan was issued a card by dorm rooms in Brooks College Baylor Management Facility, like over Christmas break. the ones students use to enter Billy Riordan, 25, surrendered their rooms in order to access the by walking into Baylor Police authorized rooms, Terri Garrett, Department Tuesday morning, director of Campus Living and Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak Learning said. said. Riordan gave no explanation Bond is expected to be posted when surrendering, Doak said. this morning. Riordan faces up to “To his credit, he did acknowl- a year in prison and up to $4,000 edge that his behavior was Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff in fines if convicted. wrong,” Doak said. Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 4, at Students that live in the dorms least 12 rooms in Brooks Col- that were rearranged acted in a I can tell that we are going to be friends lege were accessed, said Doak. positive manner. Katy junior Jeremy Miller and Austin junior Adriel Miditz meet up at the Inter Fraternity Council barbecue Tuesday at Fountain Mall. Fraternities invited Riordan was authorized to install “The students were amazing,” men interested in joining to the event to get familiar with members and enjoy food and fun. insulation in certain Brooks Col- said Garrett. “They were under- lege dorm rooms during that time standing and patient.” Initiative to ‘focus’ students on global warming

focused discussion about solu- children.” lifestyle without reducing the warming, but about environ- By Charly Edsitty tions. Dr. Larry Lehr, professor standard of living and quality mental concerns,” Gravagne Reporter The event will take place at in the environmental studies of life.” said in an e-mail interview with 4 p.m. Thursday in B110 Baylor department, Dr. Ian Gravagne, Lehr said student interest The Baylor Lariat. Baylor will join more than Sciences Building and is a col- professor of engineering, and is important in an event like Gravagne said Baylor is 1,000 college campuses, high laborative effort amongst the Robert Darden, professor of this because global warming doing many things to become schools, churches and busi- University Sustainability Com- journalism, will lecture about could impact a number of eco- environmentally friendly, such nesses Thursday in an effort to mittee, Information Technol- global warming and how it systems that are essential for as signing a new long-term elec- bring global warming aware- ogy Services, Baylor Libraries, relates to their respective dis- productivity and the well-being tricity contract that will help ness to the nation. Baylor reNew, Clif Bar & Com- ciplines. of the planet. finance construction of wind Focus the Nation is an edu- pany and the Environmental Lehr is a member of the Uni- “It all begins with student power plants. cational initiative that is work- Concern Organization. versity Sustainability Commit- involvement and awareness,” “If humanity takes some ing to provide young people The Focus the Nation Web tee formed last fall to promote he said. action, it may help. But even if it with focused discussion about site states that “we stand at a environmental issues on cam- Gravagne will be discuss- doesn’t, we’ll still have cleaner global warming. critical moment in human his- pus, and he said he hopes stu- ing new and upcoming energy air and water, more renewable Baylor will be participating tory” and that decisions the dents learn from the event. system technologies as well as or alternative energy and more in a “national teach-in” event, nation makes, or fails to make, “Our standard of living and the limitations of technology to sustainable economies,” Grav- a day when an entire campuses over the next few years will have quality of life don’t have to be solve global warming issues. agne said. “These good things across the nation simultaneous- “far-reaching and irreversible affected by sustainable use “This event will help to raise will come at a price, but doing ly turn their attention toward impacts on the lives of today’s of resources,” Lehr said. “It is the level of consciousness on a single issue and engage in students and the lives of their possible to live a sustainable campus not just about global Please see FOCUS, page 5 Rebates may aid economy, if students spend, economics professor says By Anita Pere people such less than $75,000 in 2007. Sin- Union Address given Monday, Texas, voted for the measure, But the economy would see Staff writer a s col lege The economy gle people must have earned at Bush recommended the senate which passed by a vote of 385- no benefit if Americans save the students to could affect least $3,000 to collect the extra make permanent the tax cuts of 35. funds or use them to pay off The U.S. House of Repre- receive higher professor rebate. 2001 and 2003, adding that if “If acted on quickly, this debt. sentatives passed the Econom- tax rebates. retirement Couples will receive up to a bill proposing a tax increase stimulus package could increase “(The stimulus package) can ic Stimulus Plan Tuesday, a Ideally, these funds. See $1 , 2 0 0 i n t a x r e t u r n s i f t h e y j o i n t - reaches his desk he will veto it. national economic growth by 1 help the economy, but it depends scheme that, if approved by the rebates would story, page 5. ly earned less than $150,000 in The president would approve percent, which may not seem on what people do with their tax Senate and the President, could be pumped 2007. Couples would also ben- the bill after it passes in the like much, but actually repre- cuts,” Dr. Kent Gilbreath, profes- put more money directly in the back into the efit from an additional $300 per Senate. The Senate has indi- sents 25 percent to 35 percent sor of economics, said. pockets of working college stu- economy and resolve any woes child. cated that they would make of the annual growth needed He pointed out that students dents. about the uncertainty of the U.S. President Bush has fervently some revisions to the plan, said to maintain a strong economy, must have earned at least $3,000 The package, totaling $146 economy. backed such efforts; his admin- Joshua Taylor, communications low unemployment, and make a last year to reap the benefits and billion, would allow middle and The allotment means single istration worked with Congres- director of Rep. Chet Edwards. positive difference in the lives of must file taxes independent of low-income families, as well as people will receive up to $600 sional leaders to formulate the Edwards, who represents the working families,” Edwards said middle and low- income single in tax returns if they earned plan. In his final State of the 17th Congressional District of Tuesday in a release. Please see TAX, page 5

A few years ago I went to a white family there. my life being the same race as but having two churches of a what’s different, and to teach family friend’s church to hear I once heard a pastor say the I am. I find it incredibly strange particular denomination right people to be more willing to his quartet sing. Sunday morning hours are the point that a nation so determined to down the street from one anoth- accept people who aren’t exactly The sermon was great, the most segregated hours of the achieve complete racial integra- er, the only difference being the like them. singing was great, everything week. of view tion would stand by and watch race of the people in the congre- I also believe that tackling was, well, great. Chances are if you’re white, segregation of this magnitude gation, seems ridiculous. a massive social change such Then as the service came to black, Hispanic or any other b y s h a n n o n d a i l y take place. Obviously I wasn’t alive to as complete integration should a close and the pastor made his race, the majority of your church It’s acceptable in our society witness the social change civil start within individuals. announcements, he said, “Well looks just like you. to call a church “African-Ameri- rights activists of the ’60s were Sharing a church is sharing it looks like we have some visi- For most people, this isn’t another race in any church I can” or “Taiwanese” or whatever working to set in motion, but I your own sacred space — your tors today!” Everyone immedi- much of a problem. I, however, attended until I moved to Hous- other label you could think of. have a feeling they were aiming time with your God. ately turned around to greet my feel otherwise. ton and my family started going This segregation is not gov- higher than just taking the white I don’t think anyone’s ever family. Throughout my 21 years of to a church with a black pas- ernment-issued, because of the and colored signs off the bath- going to be able to say they’ve I’d love to say the communi- life, three things have played tor. separation of church and state, rooms or letting Rosa Parks sit broken down their walls until ty in the church was close-knit major roles in shaping my mor- He only lasted about a year but rather it comes from within where she wanted on the bus. they’re able to share that space enough for everyone to know als and beliefs — my family, my before leaving of his own accord. the American people. It’s my belief they wanted and that time. exactly who the visitors were, friends and my church. He was then replaced with an I understand people being more than just surface equality. Shannon Daily is a senior jour- but sadly that was not the case. As an Air Force brat I moved older white man. part of different religions and I believe they were working nalism and Spanish major from Why did everyone know we around quite a bit, and I don’t So I basically grew up with denominations, and therefore to change people’s perceptions, Houston and a staff writer for The were visiting? We were the only remember seeing anyone of the most influential people in not attending the same church, to make people less afraid of Baylor Lariat.

Opinion policy Editorial The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through letters to the editor and guest col- Baptists: umns. Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those of the Baylor administration, the Agree to Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. Letters to the editor should disagree include the writer’s name, major, graduation year, phone number and student identification num- It’s been said there’s nothing Baptists ber. Non-student writers should do better than bicker. Perhaps it’s naïve include their address. Letters to think the New Baptist Covenant can that focus on an issue affecting change that. students or faculty may be con- After all, creating new distinctions sidered for a guest column at the under the Baptist name has become a knee-jerk reaction to disagreements in editor’s discretion. the world of Baptistdom for genera- All submissions become the tions. property of The Baylor Lariat. Tonight, Baptists across 40 denomi- The Lariat reserves the right to nations will come together in Atlanta as edit letters for grammar, length, one body of believers and attempt to libel and style. prove the old stereotype wrong. Letters should be e-mailed Naturally the covenant has suffered to [email protected] or its own number of disagreements, in- mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One cluding accusations of a latent leftist Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX political agenda that led former Ar- 76798-7330. kansas governor Mike Huckabee to withdraw from the event. With former Democratic presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton and former vice presi- Corrections policy dent Al Gore attending, it’s sometimes The Baylor Lariat is commit- hard to believe the covenant will be all ted to ensuring fair and accu- that “diverse.” But whatever its shortcomings, this rate reporting and will correct undeniably represents the largest gath- errors of substance on Page 2. ering of Baptists across lines of denomi- Corrections can be submitted to nation and race, with one notable ab- the editor by sending an e-mail sence. to [email protected] or While the Southern Baptist Conven- claims of accursed liberalism. tists as a whole share many core beliefs, depth, nor anything else in all creation, by calling 254-710-4099. tion isn’t an official sponsor, several Progress has become a four-letter namely Jesus Christ. That alone should will be able to separate us from the individual members of the convention word in the SBC, with cries of godless- engender a spirit of friendship and a love of God that is in Christ Jesus our have expressed intent to attend the cov- ness following shortly behind. commonality of purpose. Lord.” A subscription to the Lariat enant without the support of their gov- Discussion on the role of women, Theology has its place. We have the While the theological conceits of costs $45 for two semesters. erning body. the rights of immigrants and the care of right as autonomous congregations in Baptists may run the gamut, surely the Send check or money order to Sadly, Southern Baptists as a whole the environment cause staunch South- the priesthood of believers to search the love of Christ outweighs them. One Bear Place #97330, Waco, are further today from unity with all ern Baptists to flee organizations faster Bible for ourselves. And no, we will not Coming together wouldn’t diminish TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail Baptists than they ever have been. Even than a keg party. all find the same answer on every ques- our individual freedoms as self-govern- [email protected]. Visa, sadder still, they seem to swell with Clinging to conservative interpreta- tion. ing congregations. Discover and MasterCard pay- tions of Scriptures, Southern Baptists We don’t have to sacrifice civility in Can we not, as believers of the same pride at that fact. ments may be phoned to 254- After a clean-out of moderates in the are attempting to turn back the clock the name of theological diversity. It isn’t God, come together in one place to work ’80s, the SBC has recently taken things while the rest of the fragmented denom- an either/or equation. against poverty, injustice and oppres- 710-2662. Postmaster: Please even further by ending a relationship ination takes steps toward the future. As the apostle Paul said in the eighth sion? Is any disagreement polarizing send address changes to above with the Baptist World Alliance amid Theological differences aside, Bap- chapter of Romans, “Neither height nor enough to trump the love of Christ? address. Advantages of small town living slowly fading into sunset

A few weekends ago I fulfilled and I reached Kelsey’s home- in Quanah, and most families of town for a better deal. Not of a small town. I hope the cycle one of my life dreams: I lived like town of Quanah, population have been in Quanah for sev- to mention one of the town’s of small towns will come back. a small-town kid. My life became 3,022. Her entire town is smaller point eral generations. That common biggest fears: that a highway It is a possibility we all should just as stereotypical as I had than my high school. ground provides endless conver- overpass will be built through think about. hoped, and I loved every minute Quanah’s care and affection sations about old times and gos- Quanah, and it will simply be Yes, the cost of commut- of it. for strangers was surprising and of view siping. forgotten. ing and general living would be I am bitterly disappointed I touching. At church Sunday, be- I had a lot of time to think This is the plight of small more expensive, but there are so am not from a small town. In- fore he began, the lay reader had b y a l e x a b d a l l a h about this because I gave up try- towns across America. Ask your many advantages. stead, I was born and raised in Kelsey introduce Lindsey and ing to comprehend the dozens parents — they probably will rec- Our children could grow up the essence of suburbia: Katy, me to the congregation. small-town. Somehow, I had it of generations of families and ollect the excitement and hustle in a community where every right outside of Houston. Also, the “stand and greet your in my head that because there is names that were rattled off while and bustle of their hometown member keeps an eye out for I am sure many Baylor stu- neighbor” part of church took not a lot to do, people would run stories were told. and lament its decline. them. Small schools offer more dents are familiar with the sub- longer than normal. This could out of things to say. When I expressed my frus- After such a fulfilling week- personal attention and would urban lifestyle and its lack of be because much of the congre- I recently saw a CBS News trations to my mother, she said, end, it depresses me that small give children the chance to shine diversity and emphasis on con- gation, consisting of about 40 Sunday morning show about the with a hint of sarcasm, that I towns are on the verge of extinc- and participate in every activity, formity. people, actually left their pews dying of art of conversation. Peo- should move to a small town af- tion. That sense of community, regardless of whether they are I understand that it would and crossed aisles to mingle with ple do not know how to simply ter college. which teaches people to care 5-A material or not. have been impossible to have everyone. sit around and make small talk Unfortunately Quanah is dy- about each other, will be lost. I am not saying that rural life been raised in a small town, but As I ate lunch after church anymore and require distractions ing. Most of the buildings are In this world of artificial is a perfect world, but it would I finally realized what I’d been (fried chicken, of course), I re- or forms of entertainment. empty. Downtown has definitely means of communication, with be less robotic and more heart- missing. membered that before my Qua- Perhaps small town America seen its better days, thanks to actual human contact lessening felt. After five hours of driving, my nah experience I often wondered is holding out. This is how it corporations such as Wal-Mart; every day, people need the sup- Alex Abdallah is a sophomore roommates Kelsey and Lindsey what people talked about in a works. Everyone knows everyone people are willing to drive out port system and accountability journalism major from Katy.

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Until the completion of the pre-law rush interest meeting charged Thursday with aggra- Ochoa was booked in McLen- new parking lot, Citrano said at 6 p.m. today in 337 Draper. vated robbery in connection nan County Jail on January 20 that a complimentary shuttle is All students interested in learn- with a recent holdup of five on charges of evasion of arrest, available for customers. ing more about the School of Baylor students outside George’s possession of a weapon in a pro- Prior to the robbery, the shut- Law and legal professions Restaurant. hibited place, harassment by tle was not available to custom- are invited. For more informa- Two men reputedly stole phone and possession of mari- ers. Luis Noble/Lariat staff tion, contact Samantha_War- more than $350 January 18 in juana, according to McLennan “I feel safer going to George’s,” [email protected] or Josh_ Mayor Virginia DuPuy attends the meeting of the Waco Transportation Policy [email protected]. a parking lot across from the County Jail records. Plano sophomore Julie Patterson Board Tuesday. The board voted to improve I-35. restaurant. One man was armed Ochoa is being held in lieu of said, who is a frequent custom- Camp John Marc is recruiting and fired a shot while demand- $29,000 bail. A court date has er. “The new precautions that summer staff from 10 a.m. to ing money from one group of not been set. George’s has taken will deter 3 p.m. today at the Bill Daniel students. Then, the man fired If convicted of aggravated criminals from doing anything I-35 options left open Student Center. Camp John another shot, which ricocheted robbery, Ochoa could face up to again.” Marc is a non profit summer off a nearby truck. The man 99 years in prison as well as a A news release from the Waco camp that serves children with then demanded money from $10,000 fine, Anderson said. police originally indicated that By Victoria Mgbemena and whether this will be viable chronic illnesses and physical another group of students inside “I am very happy that the Ochoa was an escapee from a Staff writer in the long run,” MPO director disabilities. For more informa- a vehicle. Waco Police Department and Texas Youth Commission unit. Chris Evilia said. “TxDOT could tion, contact Baylor Career An eyewitness description the detectives apprehended However, later information from The Waco Transportation potentially provide 60 percent Services at 254-710-3771. and license plate identification the situation in a timely man- the police indicated that Ochoa Policy Board convened Tuesday of the needed funding, and the of the getaway vehicle led to ner,” George’s Restaurant owner failed to report to a parole officer. to vote in favor of keeping the revenue from the toll roads Tu Segundo Hogar Hispanic the charges, according to Waco Sammy Citrano said. TYC placed a hold at the McLen- proposal for implementing toll could go toward the remaining Ministry will hold a free Mexi- Police Department spokesman For the convenience and safe- nan County Jail as a result of lanes on Interstate-35. The vote 40 percent.” can dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday Steve Anderson. ty of customers and employees, Ochoa’s failure to report, which came in light of several appeals The decision was made ten- in the Bobo Baptist Student Ochoa was already being a parking lot closer to the res- means that Ochoa is not able to by Waco residents to keep all tatively to appraise the financial Center. Everyone is invited to enjoy a meal and fellowship. held in McLennan County Jail taurant is under construction. post bail. options open. requirements of the venture. For more information, contact “We were very grateful for The MPO policy board is [email protected]. the people who came out today,” looking toward proceeding with Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy the current plan and exploring The Baylor Activities Coun- said. “An educated and well-in- the possibility of restored fed- cil is accepting new member formed citizenry makes all the eral funding in a couple of years applications through today. difference in the development of as an option. Applications can be found a community.” “The policy board can amend online at www.baylor.edu/Stu- Board members approved their decision at any time as dent_Activities and must be the amendment to the proposal long as they allow 45 days for dropped off at the Baylor Activ- documents by a vote of 11-3, public feedback and a public ities Office in the Bill Daniel which put infrastructure main- hearing that addresses them Student Center. For more infor- tenance and improvement at the again,” Evilia said. The vote kept mation contact Lizet_Rivera@ forefront. the proposal for toll lanes as an baylor.edu. The plan calls for the widen- option to generate revenue. ing of I-35 from six to eight lanes DuPuy believes the input Baylor Alumni Association is sponsoring a package trip between Elm Mott and South of the people was vital in the to destinations in seven Euro- Loop 340. board’s decision. pean countries from May 25 to In order to realize this goal, “This gives us the option June 12. For more information the city would have to find a of using toll lanes rather than contact Bobanne_Senter@ method to raise the portion of raising taxes for everyone,” baylor.edu. money that would not be pro- DuPuy said. “TxDOT did not vided federally. anticipate the amount of main- The Texas Department of tenance needed, and there are Transportation is currently a lot of complexities that come working with the Metropolitan with this sort of project. If we CONTACT US Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff Planning Organization to gener- plan right now for future trans- Editor 710-4099 ate plans for financing. portation needs, we should be Newsroom 710-1712 “With the approval to keep able to avoid what is happening Sports 710-6357 Tennis the Menace toll lanes on the plan, within in larger cities with population Entertainment 710-7228 the next couple of years the fea- growth. What happens in the Advertising 710-3407 Waco freshman Ty Sprague plays tennis Tuesday afternoon in the tennis courts by Penland. sibility will be evaluated, and we heart of Waco is important for will examine the funds needed the whole metro-area.” Internships help graduates land job in midst of recession, professor says

cants to increasingly selective can log into HireABear from worked 40 hours a week in the By Courtney Jewett companies. the Career Services Web page to presidential scheduling office. Reporter “Recruiting top quality tal- register for the event or for on- Evans said the experience ent has become increasingly campus interviews. opened up new career opportu- The competition is on for competitive for companies,” Gil- HireABear’s job search lists nities. seniors who will graduate into breath said. “Students who have 153 internship opportunities in “I’m hoping to work at the a possible economic recession held an internship by them are Texas and is updated regularly Bush Library, and I’ve made a lot and declining job market. more likely to be recruited by throughout the year. Career of great contacts. (The intern- Top economists from Mer- them.” Services also offers resume cri- ship) got my foot into the door rill Lynch and Goldman Sachs As finding jobs becomes tiques to help students obtain so I can work for him full-time believe a recession has begun, more difficult, Gilbreath said desired internships. after I graduate,” Evans said. according to CNNMoney.com. students with real-world intern- Cedar Park senior James One of the highlights of her A decline in a country’s gross ship experience and knowledge Nortey interned with the FBI White House internship was domestic product for two or will be more likely to get hired last summer, working in the posing in a picture with Presi- more successive quarters of a The Career Services depart- Office of Law-Enforcement dent George W. Bush, Vice Presi- year is known as a recession. ment assists students in finding Coordination. He said he values dent Dick Cheney and the other This economic slowdown internships in their career field. the experience he gained and interns, Evans said. produces fewer jobs, placing The department will hold six advised other students to obtain Evans described the intern- recent hires and new job can- job fairs this spring, compared internships while in college. ship as being “the best experi- didates in a difficult situation to the four job fairs offered last “Internships are (the compa- ence I’ve ever had.” compared to veteran workers. spring. ny’s) way of pre-hiring,” Nortey As graduates enter into an Dr. Kent Gilbreath, profes- “Sixty percent of hires now said. “The biggest thing is to economic slowdown, an intern- importance of obtaining a good potential economic recession. sor of economics and Stevens are a result of internships,” said start early because some internship “might be the most valuable degree and “relevant work expe- “Students need to become Chairholder of Private Enter- Dr. John Boyd, Career Services ships are so competitive. And to thing to have on your resume,” rience.” acquainted with the Career prise and Entrepreneurship, director. have a killer resume.” said Dr. Blaine McCormick, Gilbreath said it is important Center very early in their time at said students with internship The February HireABear Mesquite junior Jessica Evans associate dean of Hankamer for students to begin early in Baylor — beginning with career experience on their resumes are Career Fair will have 37 compa- was a full-time intern at the School of Business. their internship and career plan- analysis their freshman year,” likely to be the preferred appli- nies seeking interns. Students White House last semester. She McCormick stressed the ning, especially in the face of a Gilbreath said. Godspeed by Ben Humeniuk

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By Brian Bateman us,” he said. at Baylor.” Sports writer During Tisdale’s senior year But Tisdale had another rea- at Del Valle she led the Cardi- son. Every good team needs a nals to a 28-6 record, a District “When I came here, it was so leader. In football, it’s usually 25-4A title and a berth in the boring I said, ‘You can’t get in the quarterback; in baseball, regional quarterfinals. trouble here,’” she said. it varies; and in basketball, it’s The next year, Jerrells led Both have been familiar with usually a guard. his squad to a 29-5 record and each other since middle school, Baylor’s basketball teams are a Region IV championship. But they said. no exception. Junior Curtis Jer- Jerrells and Tisdale didn’t start “She had pretty good tal- rells, who spends much of his out leaders. ent,” Jerrells said of Tisdale, time as the men’s point guard, “I don’t think I did a very who leads the No. 6 Lady Bears and senior Angela Tisdale, the good job (being a leader) in high with 15.1 points per game and women’s point guard, lead their school. I was really soft spoken, 41 made 3-point attempts. “She squads into every game. a lead-by-example type of per- was the heart and soul of the It’s no surprise they lead in son,” Tisdale said. “But here team, and almost took them to the same fearless manner given coach (Mulkey) pushes me to state. Coach made sure she was their background at the same speak up.” always grounded.” Austin-area high school. With Jerrells had to work on lead- A third installment of the Del the University of Texas rivalry ership, too. Valle-to-Baylor pipeline might week, the duo’s competition “He played good. Every year come to fruition with Cardinal against their hometown school he worked on something to junior Shanay Washington, who is going on notice. Del Valle make him better. By his senior verbally committed to the Lady High School graduated Tisdale year, he was unstoppable,” Tis- Bears last week. in 2004 and Jerrells in 2005. dale said. “He leads by example, Rivals.com rates her as the “(The women) are generally Luis Noble/Lariat staff too. Off the court he works just No. 1 guard in the nation for the a powerhouse. They make the as hard lifting weights and doing 2009 class. playoffs every year,” said Angie Senior point guard Angela Tisdale breaks through Nebraska’s defense. Tisdale scored 15 of her 17 points before half- conditioning.” “She can play any position. Atrmesneyer, head women’s time. With their 76-56 victory, the Lady Bears remain undefeated in Big 12 play. Both found Baylor a suitable That’s a tough person to guard coach at Connally High School home for basically the same rea- at any level,” Atrmesmeyer said, in Pflugerville. son — proximity to home. adding that Washington has Head Del Valle women’s the way she pushed me as a presence on the court. against then-district rival “(Baylor) Coach (Scott) Drew been limited by an ACL injury coach Tawni Angel was part of freshman and sophomore, and “He was a good coach. He had Connally, when he scored 48 made me feel welcome,” Jerrells this year. that reason. she helped me to make my deci- a lot of confidence in us as well points. said. “Everybody had left and he Verbal commitments are “At first I didn’t like her. She sion to come to Baylor.” as himself,” Jerrells said. “He let “It was the only district game only had five scholarships left non-binding and Washington’s always got onto me and I never Jerrells’ coach, Marvin Hall, me take control.” that was a problem for us. They to give. Playing time was impor- youth keeps her from being a knew why,” Tisdale said. “I loved helped him turn into a strong One of those games was actually had a chance to beat tant to me, and I knew I’d get it done deal for the Bears. Women’s tennis prepares for NCAA Indoor Championship

orating the Lady Bears’ trips to retain the conference champion- Wis. The team was scheduled Championships,” Kosice, Slova- Zemenova (No. 15) and By Justin Baer the past three NCAA Quarterfi- ship in April in College Station. to travel to California last week- kia, senior Zuzana Zemenova Broosova (No. 18) are two of Sports writer nals also vie for space. But with only one senior on the end to compete against the No. said. “We are playing a lot of five Lady Bears ranked in the It’s no secret that much like squad, some doubt that 2008 is 3 University of California-Los matches during practice like it’s ITA Top 100. Hamilton, Ontar- Take a glance at the trophy men’s head coach Matt Knoll, the Lady Bears’ year to make a Angeles and No. 18 Pepperdine the real thing to help prepare io, freshman Taylor Ormond case inside the Baylor Tennis women’s head coach Joey Scriv- deep run at the NCAA Champi- University. But the trip was can- us.” (No. 23), Prievidza, Slovakia, Center. A plethora of awards are ano accomplished the task of onships. celled due to inclement weath- And with the fickle Texas junior Jana Bielikova (No. 47) proudly crammed in the corner consistently making his team “You have got to take one er. weather the Lady Bears have had and Poznan, Poland, freshman of the seven-year-old facility. The a legitimate contender for not step at a time,” the fifth-year Not only were the Lady Bears to deal with, the outdoor condi- Karolina Filipiak (No. 87) are 2004 Men’s National Champi- only a Big 12 Championship but head coach said. “We can’t get left without a weekend trip to tions are not exactly an ideal fit also ranked. onship trophy is illuminated as also a national championship. too ahead of ourselves. We obvi- the Golden State, but the post- for preparations for an indoor Only No. 1 Georgia Tech, the centerpiece. But after taking “We have a lot of tough play- ously know that we’re capable. ponement of the matches means competition. But the Lady Bears with six, has more players than a glimpse to the left, the accom- ers on this team,” Scrivano said. “But it’s all about the next the time between the Indoor have made the best of the cir- Baylor on the list. plishments of the women’s team “The players are really seeing match that is ahead of you and Championships and Baylor’s cumstances. “It’s a good situation to be in are just as prominently dis- that they are improving. It’s not focusing in practice.” last match against the Universi- “I mean it’s always good to to have this many players that played. only showing up in their perfor- The No. 13 Lady Bears (2-0) ty of Hawaii has been elongated practice in hard conditions,” play at the highest level,” Scriv- Two Big 12 Women’s Cham- mance at practice, but it’s show- are currently preparing for the to more than a month. Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, soph- ano said. “That’s been a goal of pionship trophies, from 2006 ing up in the rankings.” USTA/ITA National Women’s “It’s always better to play omore Lenka Broosova said. a program — to develop players and 2007, help furnish the case. The defending Big 12 Cham- Team Indoor Championship some matches before such a “You’re ready for anything no one through eight. I think we Plaques and pictures commem- pions are the early favorites to beginning Feb. 7 in Madison, big tournament like the Indoor matter where or when you play.” are starting to do that.” Contract dispute splits Wariner from coach before Olympics DON’T BRING DIRTY LAUNDRY

Hart said. "If he didn't do good, By Jim Vertuno I would suffer also." Hart is an eight-time Nation- HOME TO YOUR MOM. The Associated Press In addition to the Olympic al Track and Field Coach of DON’T BRING DIRTY LAUNDRY gold medal, Wariner won the the Year and received the U.S. Defending Olympic 400 gold medal at the 2005 and 2007 Olympic Track and Field Coach HOME TO YOUR MOM. meters champion Jeremy Wari- World Championships, setting a of the Year award in 1996, 2004, BRING MOM TO YOUR ner and his longtime coach have personal record each year under and 2006. split over a contract dispute with Hart's tutoring. Hart said he enjoyed coach- BRING MOM TO YOUR the Beijing Games just seven He's favored to repeat his ing Wariner but made his deci- months away. Olympic medal this year. sion based on the business of DIRTY LAUNDRY. Clyde Hart, who has coached Hart deflected a question the sport. DIRTY LAUNDRY. Wariner for five years beginning whether the dispute strained his " It wa s go o d mone y, a nd prob - with their days at Baylor Uni- relationship with Johnson and ably most people would jump at PRIVATE LAUNDRY ROOM. versity, said Wariner wanted to Wariner. it in a heartbeat," he said, with- PRIVATE LAUNDRY ROOM. pay him less than his previous "It's been a strange situation out giving specifics. "I just felt contracts. all the way around," Hart said. that any type of cutback wasn't Hart declined to say if Wari- Johnson did not immediately justified." ner has lined up a new coach. respond to a telephone message Hart said he will continue Wariner's agent is world seeking comment left with Wari- to coach Sanya Richards, the record holder Michael Johnson, ner's manager, Deon Minor. world's top-ranked female run- another Hart protege. According to Wariner's Web ner over 400 meters the past Hart said his previous one- site, he's scheduled to compete three years. year contract paid him a per- at the Sydney Grand Prix in Aus- "I feel Jeremy will continue centage of Wariner's earnings tralia on Feb. 16. to be successful because he has and that the runner offered him Hart has long been consid- a strong desire to excel and is a new deal for less pay. ered a 400-meters guru with blessed with tremendous ath- FULLY LOADED COLLEGE LIVING "The better he did, the bet- an international reputation for letic ability. I wish him the very ter the coach would be com- developing some of the biggest best in his pursuit of Olympic ÓnÓÈÊ-°Ê1 6 ,-/9Ê*,-Ê ,°ÊÊÇÈÇäÈÊÊUÊÊ}}ÀÛi°VÊÊUÊ£°nnn°,"6 {1 pensated," under the old deal, names in the track. gold," Hart said.

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(254)495-7722 or (254)855-4503 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 News The Baylor Lariat 5 Fund diversity provides less risk for professors By Victoria Turner percent in the last month, if retiring professors shouldn’t be their groups.” tion and advice,” as opposed to fund won’t run out in 30 years. Reporter you sell out then you will have too concerned with the drop in This diversification of funds someone who is trying to earn He said the typical life expec- lost $200,000,” said Dr. Frank- the stock market is the diversity should calm the worries of retir- commission through the sale of tancy of someone who retires at In the face of a drop in the lin Potts, associate professor of within their funds under their ing professors as long as they a product. the age of 65 is 20 years, but stock market, many stockhold- finance. respective vendors, said Dr. Jon- haven’t invested all of their Both Potts and Hook encour- since they might live longer than ers can afford to wait out the “Most experts tell you that athan Hook, chief investment retirement money on one par- aged individuals not to sell they expect, he recommended decline until the stocks recover. when you get within four to officer for Baylor. The 403B, the ticular fund. It helps protect the their stocks when the market is withdrawing around 4 to 4.5 But for professors who plan on five years of retiring you ought retirement plan offered by Baylor, individuals from situations such down. Potts said whenever the percent a year. retiring at the end of the semes- to start moving 10 to 20 per- is composed of three main ven- as the present drop in the stock market falls it creates a “knee- Concerning retiring profes- ter, waiting isn’t an option. cent of your portfolio every year dors: GuideStone Financial market because even if some jerk reaction” and people sell sors, Hook said that as long as If professors are expecting to into something more stable, like Resources of the Southern Bap- of the investments aren’t doing out of panic. their retirement plan is diver- make a withdrawal from their bonds,” Potts said. tist Convention, Vanguard and well, those that do well “can “As long as you leave it in the sified within different funds, investments and the market By having their retirement TIA A-CREF. help buffer that,” Hook said. market, it can go back up and they should not be too worried. drops by 20 percent, then they money spread among different “Each one gives the individu- Dr. Bill Reichenstein, pro- recover,” Potts said. They should keep in mind Potts’ may have reason to be con- funds, professors may shelter al a chance to invest their money fessor of finance and the Pat Once they retire and begin recommendation of not sell- cerned. themselves when the environ- in various different ways,” Hook and Thomas R. Powers chair in withdrawing money out of their ing when the market is at a low “If you have $1 million in ment of the stock market is said. “You can direct percent- investment management, said retirement fund, Reichenstein point. your retirement account and unstable. ages of your retirement money these vendors provide their cus- cautions retirees to be sure that “We can’t control the mar- the stock market dropped 20 One of the reasons Baylor’s toward different funds within tomers with “quality informa- the money they have within the ket,” Reichenstein said.

BAPTIST from page 1 McCain, Romney in tight race in Florida churches splitting was far too common,” Singletary said. “This By David Espo Romney’s only primary win so far The Democratic primar y was contro- is finally a chance for these The Associated Press was in Michigan, a state where he grew versial by its very existence, an act of denominations to all come up and claimed a home-field advan- defiance against national party officials together to say that Baptists MIAMI — John McCain edged ahead tage. who wanted it held later in the year. really can be united in Christ of Mitt Romney in the Florida primary A survey of voters as they left their Even so, Clinton sought to empha- as a community and to work Tuesday night, a battle for the biggest polling places showed the economy was size her performance in the state, hold- together to address the needs of delegate prize to date as well as precious the top issue for nearly half the Republi- ing a rally as the polls were closing. our world.” campaign momentum heading into can electorate. She challenged Barack Obama to Mission Waco founder Dr. next week’s competition across more Terrorism, the war in Iraq and immi- agree to seat the delegates on the basis Jimmy Dorrell said he looks than 20 states. gration followed in importance. In a of the night’s vote, but he demurred, forward to the impact the cov- Rudy Giuliani and Mike Huckabee state that is a magnet for retirees, more saying he would abide by an agreement enant will have on the lives of trailed, each struggling to remain rel- than one-third of the voters were 65 or all Democratic candidates had made the needy. evant in a campaign about to explode older. months ago. “I’m very encouraged that into a coast-to-coast chase for delegates McCain was benefiting from the sup- “Those decisions will be made after this kind of a discussion is going on Feb. 5. port of self-described moderates, as well the nomination, not before,” Obama to take place,” Dorrell said. “The The Florida winner stood to gain as Hispanics and older voters. told reporters Tuesday on a plane from kind of denominational infight- all 57 national convention delegates at Romney was favored by voters Washington to Kansas. “Obviously, I ing that’s been going on took stake. More than 1,000 will be awarded opposed to abortion and opposed to care a lot about the people in Michigan away from those matters. I think next week in primaries and caucuses. easing the path to citizenship for illegal and a lot about the people in Florida. it’s going to bring people togeth- Returns from 32 percent of the state’s immigrants. And I want their votes in the general er in unity to focus on these big- precincts showed McCain with 34 per- The poll was conducted by Edison election. We’ll be actively campaigning ger things that are a matter of cent of the vote and Romney with 33. Media Research and Mitofsky Interna- for them.” God’s concern.” McCain, the Arizona senator, was tional for The Associated Press and the Romney began the evening with 59 Gushee also said that some hoping for a breakout win in a state that television networks. Republican delegates, to 36 for McCain time after Easter, President Assocaited Press allowed only Republicans to vote. His Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton won and 40 for Huckabee. Giuliani had one. Carter is planning on pulling previous victories, in New Hampshire the Democratic race, an event that drew No matter the winner, there was no together leaders from this con- Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, and South Carolina this year, and in no campaigning by any of the contend- time to rest. There are 21 GOP contests vention to talk about what step R-Ariz., smiles while speaking to reporters outside two states in 2000, came in elections ers — and awarded no delegates to the on the ballot on Feb. 5, with 1,023 del- to take next. a polling station Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.. open to independents. winner. egates at stake.

will have the same opportuni- By Christina Kruse period. FOCUS from page 1 ties we have.” Staff writer Upon returning from Christ- Petty said she hopes students Costs force Haiti’s poor to resort to eating dirt mas break, several women found will feel a sense of ownership An employee of a construction their dorm rooms rearranged. something seems better than and empowerment in taking company contracted with Baylor However, nothing was stolen. doing nothing.” part in the solution. By Jonathan M. Katz dried yellow dirt from the coun- Her baby, named Woodson, lay sharply, and the increasing glob- was charged Tuesday morning “There were some items of Austin junior Whitney Petty “There is so much you can The Associated Press try’s central plateau. still across her lap, looking even al demand for biofuels is pres- with Criminal Trespassing of a clothing that were put in the is president of the Environmen- do, but at the same time, you The mud has long been thinner than the slim 6 pounds suring food markets as well. habitation, a Class A Misdemean- microwave or put in the freezer,” tal Concern Organization, an don’t have to sacrifice your cur- PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — It prized by pregnant women and 3 ounces he weighed at birth. The problem is particularly or. The employee was thought to Doak said. organization that strives toward rent lifestyle,” Petty said. “You was lunchtime in one of Haiti’s children here as an antacid and Though she likes their but- dire in the Caribbean, where have rearranged items in women’s Riordan was issued a card by decreasing the environmental just have to make switches.” worst slums, and Charlene source of calcium. But in places tery, salty taste, Charlene said island nations depend on dorm rooms in Brooks College Baylor Management Facility, like impact of Baylor. A reception will follow the Dumas was eating mud. like Cite Soleil, the oceanside the cookies also give her stom- imports and food prices are up over Christmas break. the ones students use to enter “Global warming is an issue event in the atrium with on- With food prices rising, slum where Charlene shares a ach pains. “When I nurse, the 40 percent in places. Billy Riordan, 25, surrendered their rooms in order to access the that we can all call our own,” campus and local sustainable Haiti’s poorest can’t afford even two-room house with her baby, baby sometimes seems colicky The global price hikes, by walking into Baylor Police authorized rooms, Terri Garrett, Petty said. “Making positive services in attendance. Sponsor a daily plate of rice, and some five siblings and two unem- too,” she said. together with floods and crop Department Tuesday morning, director of Campus Living and changes to our lifestyle will Clif Bar will provide refresh- take desperate measures to fill ployed parents, cookies made of Food prices around the world damage from the 2007 hurri- Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak Learning said. ensure those that come after us ments. their bellies. dirt, salt and vegetable shorten- have spiked because of higher cane season, prompted the U.N. said. Riordan gave no explanation Charlene, 16 with a 1-month- ing have become a regular meal. oil prices, needed for fertilizer, Food and Agriculture Agency to Bond is expected to be posted when surrendering, Doak said. old son, has come to rely on a “When my mother does not irrigation and transportation. declare states of emergency in this morning. Riordan faces up to “To his credit, he did acknowl- traditional Haitian remedy for cook anyt hing, I have to eat t hem Prices for basic ingredients such Haiti and several other Carib- a year in prison and up to $4,000 edge that his behavior was will cause an increase in infla- hunger pangs: cookies made of three times a day,” Charlene said. as corn and wheat are also up bean countries. in fines if convicted. wrong,” Doak said. TAX from page 1 tion, which will adversely affect Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 4, at Students that live in the dorms students in upcoming years,” least 12 rooms in Brooks Col- that were rearranged acted in a their parents. 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