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By David Espo and Nedra Pickler said Obama had ruled out air sup- Associated Press port for U.S.-trained rebels battling Syrian President Bashar Assad, WASHINGTON — Vowing adding, “That’s immoral.” that Islamic State forces are “going Under Obama’s proposal, the to lose,” President Barack Obama use of military force against Islamic urged Congress on Wednesday to State fighters would be authorized authorize military action against for three years, unbounded by na- KING from Page 1 terrorists who are cutting a swath tional borders. The fight could be across the Middle East. Yet he ruled extended to any “closely related out large-scale U.S. ground combat successor entity” to the Islamic Jess Schurz | Lariat Photographer operations reminiscent of Iraq and State organization that has overrun Afghanistan. parts of Iraq and Syria, imposed a Hotdogs, polka and underpants. Oh my! “I’m convinced that the United stern form of Sharia law and killed States should not get dragged back several hostages it has taken, Amer- Baylor Theatre presents Waco-born Steve Martin’s adaptation of the 1911 German play “The Underpants” on Wednesday evening in the into another prolonged ground icans among them. Mabee Theatre. This comedy pokes fun at traditional gender roles in the German middle class. “The Underpants” will continue to show in the war,” the president said at the White “Make no mistake. This is a Mabee Theatre for the rest of this week at 7:30 p.m. and two matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. House as he set Congress on a path difficult mission,” Obama said in to its first war-powers vote in 13 seeking action against a group that years. he said threatens America’s own se- Despite his words of reassur- curity. He said it will take time to ance, initial reaction in Congress dislodge the terrorists, especially Psychology prof receives top award amounted to bipartisan skepticism, from urban areas. “But our coali- with much of the dissatisfaction tion is on the offensive. ISIL is on By Amanda Hayes teacher of psychology, according glazed over, I will do a cha-cha step Kirk also has another reason centered on his attempt to find a the defensive, and ISIL is going to Reporter to the American Psychological or tell a story about my wife, Jane,” to celebrate, as in three months he political middle ground with re- lose.” ISIL is one acronym for the Foundation. Kirk said. will be a pancreatic cancer survi- spect to ground forces. Islamic State group. After 57 years of teaching at Dr. Charles A. Weaver, de- “That gets vor of two years. Republicans expressed unhap- The 2002 congressional autho- Baylor, Dr. Roger Kirk, distin- partment chair and professor of them to During his college years at piness that he had chosen to ex- rization that preceded the Ameri- guished professor of psychology psychology and neuroscience, come out Ohio State University, Kirk was clude any long-term commitment can-led invasion of Iraq would be and statistics, said he received nominated Dr. Kirk for the award. of their a trombone player and earned of ground forces, while some Dem- repealed under the White House what he considers the most im- “He is a legend,” Weaver said stupor.” two degrees in music. When he ocrats voiced dismay that he had proposal, a step some Republicans portant award of his career. about Kirk. “Learning statistics Weav- realized music was not the career opened the door to deployment at were unhappy to see. But a separate Recently, he was honored from Dr. Kirk is like taking an art er said Dr. path for him, Kirk went through all. with the American Psychologi- class from Michelangelo, or evo- Kirk liter- career counseling. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., also SEE WAR , page 4 cal Foundation Charles L. Brewer lution from Darwin. He is that big ally wrote “God gives us all certain tal- Distinguished Teaching of Psy- of a figure.” the book ents,” Kirk said. “I was pointed chology Award. Over the course of his career, on exper- toward psychology, and I’m so “I feel so fortunate,” Kirk said. Kirk said he found unique meth- imental Kirk h appy.” “There’s a lot of competition with ods to help students understand design, as Before coming to Baylor in so many great teachers.” the material. Kirk understands he teaches 1958, Kirk had never been to Tex- Order nullified The Brewer award recognizes that statistics can be a dull sub- from his own textbooks. as. He was interested to see what it significant career contributions of ject, and uses his dance skills to “It’s as if the award were creat- would be like, and said he had no a psychologist who has a proven get students’ attention. ed for him,” Weaver said. “Nation- by court revote track record as an exceptional “If my students’ eyes look al recognition is long overdue.” SEE AWARD, page 4 From Lariat Reports parties directly involved in hear- authorization that was approved by ings. Congress after the Sept. 11, 2001, The brief dispute between Stu- The no-contact order given Multistate dispute calls for BU help terror attacks would remain in dent Court and the Lariat regarding to the Lariat pertained to the Mc- force, to the consternation of some Democrats. the issuance of a no-contact order Cahill, Hardy v. Kinghorn case, in By Rachel Leland gered by high levels of phospho- At the heart of the debate, the to the press came to a close Tuesday which two student senators filed Staff Writer rous. evening. suit against student body internal struggle to define any role for To settle the dispute, the com-American ground forces is likely At 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lariat vice president. The attended order Dr. Ryan King, biology depart- mittee sought an expert who hadto determine the outcome of the editor-in-chief Linda Wilkins re- stated that no member of the press ment graduate program director, done similar work before, and whoadministration’s request for legis- ceived a nullification document which the court has jurisdiction will counsel the Scenic River Joint was not from an institution in Ar-lation. White House spokesman from Chief Justice Cody Coll, Ro- over could contact anyone on the Study Committee, which will final- kansas or Oklahoma, to gatherJosh Earnest said the proposal was swell, N.M., junior, stating that the court except for Coll. ize the phosphorous level of Okla- data, analyze it, and inform theintentionally ambiguous on that Student Court renders null and The issuance started a six-day homa’s scenic rivers, a central point committee of an acceptable phos-point to give the president flexibil- void the no-contact order issued to deliberation regarding Student of numerous legal battles between phorous level. ity, although the approach also was the Lariat. Court’s jurisdiction over mem- Oklahoma and Arkansas. Dr. King responded to a requestan attempt to bridge a deep divide The court voted unanimously bers of the press. According to the Industrial fertilizer run-off for proposals and became one ofin Congress. to nullify the original order issued Student Body Constitution, the from Arkansas is believed to be the three candidates brought to Tulsa, While asking lawmakers to Thursday and the amended order court is responsible for adjudicat- cause of “nuisance algae” in Okla- Okl. to present how each wouldbar long-term, large-scale ground issued Monday. On the same day ing matters between students ver- homa which can cause oxygen de- conduct the study. Baylor’s teamcombat operations like those in the Lariat received the nullification sus students, organizations versus pletion and kill fish. was chosen. Afghanistan and Iraq, Obama said document, the Department of Stu- students, students versus organi- Oklahoma standardized a .037 Philadelphia graduate student,he wants the flexibility for ground dent Activities stated the Student zations and other matters deemed Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer mpl phosphorous concentration for Lauren Housley, who assists Dr.combat operations “in other more Court’s authority in this case is lim- Dr. Ryan King, biology department graduate program director stud- six of its “scenic rivers” in 2002 to ies the aquatic ecosystems Tuesday in Waco Creek outside the Bay- limited circumstances.” Those in- ited to overseeing proceedings and SEE ORDER, page 4 prevent harmful algal-blooms trig- SEE page 4 lor Sciences Building. KING, clude rescue missions, intelligence collection and the use of special operations forces in possible mili- tary action against Islamic State leaders. Waco groups to come together Wednesday to make impact While he proposed legislation to terminate in three years, Obama By Madi Miller curity of the Waco. bers signed up to attend. define goals for where our commu-said, “It is not a timetable. It is Reporter “Collective impact is a collab- “We are kind of kicking off our nity needs to be,” Kazanas said. not announcing that the mission orative approach across multiple organization at that event,” Kaza- In the groups, participants willis completed at any given period. After ten years of preparation, sectors of the community to align nas said. “In two general sessions work on goals for Waco for whereWhat it is saying is that Congress Prosper Waco will host their in- resources and create progress to- we will talk about the concepts of the community members want toshould revisit the issue at the be- augural event from 3:30 to 8:30 wards a common agenda,” said collective impact and what that see the city improve in the future, ginning of the next president’s p.m. on Wednesday at the Waco Prosper Waco team member Kim means for Waco.” Kazanas said. term.” Convention Center in an effort to Kazanas. During the first half of the In terms of accomplishing each Whatever the outcome, introduce themselves to the Waco The initiative consists of eight event, the group will learn all about goal, Prosper Waco will look to or-Obama’s request puts Congress on community. board members who are consid- what the collective impact initia- ganizations for help in achieving the path toward a vote that could Prosper Waco is a collective ered community leaders, past and tive is. In the second half of the their goals. reverberate unpredictably for Courtesy Art impact initiative, where multiple present, including Mayor Malcolm event, the group of 500 will break “We would begin to consideryears. groups come together for the sake Duncan and former mayor Virgin- and engaged community mem- fully supportive of community ef- into three groups, each relating to even funding some of those pro- A post-9/11 request from then- of one cause, that has been in the ia DuPuy, according to the website. ber,” said Woodville senior Kristyn forts and improvements.” the different impact areas for open grams to support those goals,” Ka-President George W. Bush for au- works for almost a decade, geared “You don’t have to be a certain Miller, student body external vice Prosper Waco has capped the sessions to discuss goals and ex- zanas said. “We are kind of creatingthorization to use military force towards the improvement of the age or have so much experience in president. “We as college students registration on the inaugural event pectations for the future of Waco. against Iraq was intensely con- right now can be fully engaged and with around 500 community mem- education, health and financial se- your field in order to be an active “Our structure is such that we SEE WAC O, page 4troversial, and it played a role in Obama’s successful campaign for Vol.115 No. 65 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2015 Baylor University the White House in 2008. His chief rival for the Demo- cratic nomination, then-New York Opinion Thursday|February 12, 2015 2 The Baylor Lariat How should you respond to social injustice? raise awareness. Press conferences be the most effective way to spread Editorial to express the underlying issues to awareness of the injustice or pre- a single social injustice. Petitions. vent a future misunderstanding? If you pay attention to the Peaceful assembly. Social media Speaking and acting with dig- news, you probably hear about campaigns. Letters to the local nity and grace may not receive as social injustices around the world. news outlets. much media attention as a riot These injustices range from is- If even one person’s mind was does. But consider the type of sues of race to religion to gender. changed as to race relations or if press you want for an injustice Something you might not hear is someone now understands some- — to be known as crazy rioters how to actually solve or combat one else’s perspective, then, yes, or reasonable, thinking people. these social injustices. these actions were successful. People who can lend a face to the It’s difficult to pinpoint how Even if it seems as though nothing injustice and humanize it. any one social injustice can be changed — it has. Change can’t al- Human trafficking is a major fought. Take, for example, Michael ways be instantaneous. Sometimes social injustice in our society. Peo- Brown’s death in Ferguson, Mo. we never see the results of our ac- ple are still being kidnapped, beat- Some people called this a social tions until years later, or perhaps en, forced to take drugs and made injustice, especially because the at all. to work like slaves. Campaigns policeman who shot Brown was This does not mean, however, like 268Generation and Unbound not charged. There were several that every social injustice needs have raised awareness by citing responses to this situation — peo- a riot or protest to see change. It statistics of human trafficking, ple rioted, participated in silent doesn’t mean a panel is necessary. which are shocking alone, and protests, took to the Internet to It doesn’t mean a silent march will have also told the stories of people debate and spread awareness, and make a difference. who’ve experienced trafficking. others did nothing. At Baylor, af- We aren’t advocating for vio- These organizations provide faces ter an intramural team called itself lence in response to social injus- for a social injustice many of us “Ferguson PD,” there was a panel tice. It’s easy to write off violence in America don’t encounter on a discussion to raise awareness and as criminal and therefore uncred- regular basis. have a conversation about race is- ible — which doesn’t solve any- Find a cause you are passionate sues. thing. However, a panel discussion about. Think about the many so- However, what came of these won’t solve every problem either. cial injustices that still exist in our actions? The intramural team at There should be a time of re- world. Consider how you can help. Baylor changed its name. There flection before action when an Someone who has thought out was a march on campus dur- injustice occurs. Before jumping a problem rationally can make a ing Christmas on Fifth to raise to a solution that you think is best bigger impact on a social injustice awareness as well. Did the march for a social injustice, you should in the long term, over someone achieve its goal? be willing to understand every who acts rashly in one moment Perhaps a series of actions angle. Is it a social injustice or a that is eventually lost in history. would work well together. A panel misunderstanding? What would to start a discussion. A march to @ManBunMondays is top notch Monday. My favorite day of the gender constructions. Or maybe it’s The Lariat Challenge week. because it’s a sign of a man who will It didn’t used to be my favorite always have spare hair ties to do- Follow @LariatOpinion day. That is, until I discovered the nate. Man buns are a true win-win best Instagram account on my fa- trend for everyone. on Twitter and be entered vorite topic. Although GQ claims the man And that topic is man buns, also bun will no longer be a trend this to win a Lariat T-shirt known as “muns.” year, it’s become even more popular Every day, but especially on as more and more men are begin- Mondays, @ManBunMonday grac- ning and middle stages of growing and mug. es my Instagram feed with portraits out their hair. of tresses piled on top of men’s The numerous Tumblr and In- crowning glory. types can sport the man bun. stagram accounts, Buzzfeed posts The man bun is truly a work of art, a A truly versatile hairstyle, the man and even YouTube tutorials prove the delicate balance of masculinity, androg- bun made its first appearance in my life growing popularity of the hairstyle and yny, irony and creativity. last semester while I was studying in that it’s here to stay. Perhaps the trend started centuries London. The man bun is quickly replacing ago with the stylish Terracotta Warriors. The congested streets and public the hipster mustache and beard trend. Lariat Letters Long hair on men used to be seen transportation were filled with sea- Muns may even make men forgo their mainly on skaters, surfers, hippies or soned man bun veterans and other men regular trims and haircuts instead of I slapped a cow when I read the Lariat Rastafarians. trying out the easy, effortless style. throwing out their razors every Novem- Men who have rocked the man After coming back to America in ber. bun effortlessly and graciously include December, I noticed man buns were While not completely original, this One time I had a dream that coffee this a strong and unique offering.” One Direction’s Zayn Malik, Game of quickly gaining popularity and causing trend has garnered more wearers, fans, and ice cream would one day walk hand He is a genius and my only concern Thrones’ Kit Harington, Ireland’s Hozi- obsessions among its admirers on this tutorials and Instagram accounts and in hand. One day I woke up, read the is that those at Homestead Heritage, 20 er and Mulan’s Li Shang. side of the pond. will continue to be seen on the red car- Baylor Lariat and slapped a cow side- minutes outside of central Waco, don’t Even Bruce Jenner has tried the Maybe it’s because it can save a guy’s pet, runways and on the streets. ways while yelling yeehaw when I saw it feel like their wagon tracks are being man bun, but that’s another story. otherwise greasy or unsightly mane and Shannon Barbour is a senior political was coming into reality. tread on with the similar sounding name The list of wearers of this trend goes make it look it attractive and put to- science major from Harbor City, Calif. After reading the Dec. 5 article and similar style of organic, homegrown on and on. But, whether it’s half-shaved, gether. Maybe it’s because it represents She is a reporter and regular columnist “Common Grounds Owner Plans to ice cream. fine, kinky or in dreadlocks, all hair someone who is not defined by social for the Lariat. Open Organic Creamery Next Door to If I could personally give a shout-out Coffee Shop,” I have come to the conclu- of advice as a third-party outsider with sion that Blake Batson may or may not actually a lot of interest in the matter, I be (but most likely is) the reincarnation would suggest this as a great opportu- Meet the Staff of Einstein paired with an uncanny abil- nity to create unity with the Homestead From the Lariat blog Check out the ity to be intuitive to the food cravings community as a whole; where they Editor-in-chief of a college student just trying to make could partner to make one heck of a Linda Wilkins* Lariat’s new blog it in a dog-eat-dog world. When I asked timeless, home-good-ole-gourmet- City editor Reubin Turner* “From the Wire.” Megan Henderson, who is the executive comfort-rockin-chaired-grassrooted ice director of Downtown Waco Develop- cream. According to a former Common Asst. city editor Kilgore junior Jona- Jenna Press thon S. Platt, news ment, what she thought of Batson’s idea, Grounds employee who has the scoops, News editor she agreed. “I heard they are making a baked potato Jonathon S. Platt* editor and author “Great businesses work well on ice cream flavor.” Web & Social Media editor Trey Gregory of the weekly “How their own, but even better in clusters,” Another employee at CG, Tiffany, Henderson said. “Batson's idea to open whom I talked to about the cream- Copy desk chief I see It” column, Maleesa Johnson will provide com- an ice cream shop next door to Com- ery earlier this year, said, “They use A&E editor mon Grounds makes sense for several all-natural ingredients and the taste is Rae Jefferson mentary on current reasons, but I'm most interested in its very wholesome and the flavors are very Sports editor news, critique Shehan Jeyarajah* potential to increase visits to the area, unique.” Needless to say it can’t just be “It’s important for satire news to be good, if current politics and increase the length of visits and make it coincidence that I am writing this after Photo editor Skye Duncan only for my sanity. And for “The Daily Show” shed light on stories even more practical to visit on foot or MLK Day because it seems that my Copy editor you may have bike. Expanding into a cluster is the next dream to see coffee and ice cream walk Didi Martinez to stay at the top of a growing pack, they’ll step for an emerging district and this hand in hand is coming true oh so soon. Broadcast producer missed. Caroline Lindstrom need a stellar replacement.” is a great sign. Even better, ice cream is something folks love and his concept to — Mustang, Okla., sophomore Micaela Fox Asst. broadcast producer Journalism major Rebekah Wrobleske — Jonathon S. Platt, news editor use locally-sourced ingredients makes Videographer Magen Davis
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Amanda Yarger skills for a future in human re- Reporter sources, she wrote. Why is this a bad Currently, she is co-president After being prompted by the of the Baylor Association of Hu- late Dr. Joe Cox, Emily McWhirter man Resources, a student chapter thing for students? finally applied for the Society for of SHRM sponsored by the Dallas Human Resource Management division. Foundation’s student scholarship, “The scholarship will help me Reubin Turner earn from a job. Soon, after paying despite personal reservations. graduate from Baylor debt-free,” City Editor off debts incurred during these Now, since receiving the award McWhirter said. “This will help early stages, you may even get to The results are in, and the after her mentor passed away, the me tremendously in the future be- save. Saving is crucial during the prognosis looks grim. Half of Tex- Candenton, Mo., senior is glad she cause I won’t be bogged down with years you work since you’ll be as is one financial crisis away from did. massive student loans.” mostly consuming during retire- slipping into poverty, according to ment. There’s just one problem: The $2,500 award is presented Cox, a former professor of Courtesy Photo a report released last week by the to only five undergraduate stu- management, not only supported Camdenton, Mo., senior Emily McWhirter was one of five students to get if you do not save during these Corporation for Enterprise De- dents in the nation each year, ac- McWhirter by encouraging her to the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation scholarship. years, you could have serious velopment. The corporation also cording to the SHRM site. apply for the scholarship, but also problems ahead. ranked Texas 41st among states According McWhirter, a human resources suggested she join the organiza- McWhirter for a little over three around you without an upbeat at- that help its to a report pub- management major, said she did tion that awarded her the scholar- years and recognizes her as a great titude…Just enthusiasm for the residents pro- lished by the not expect to receive the award. ship in the first place. leader because of her ability to possible, excitement for the fu- tect their as- Boston Con- “I didn’t feel like it was likely “He passed away over the sum- avoid delegating tasks to others tu re .” sets. sulting Group at all to get this scholarship. I just mer and was unable to finish writ- that she herself could not do. McWhirter said she loves the Texas last year, mil- applied and hoped that they would ing my letter of recommendation, “Emily is eminently capable HR profession because she enjoys consistently lennials ac- select me,” McWhirter wrote in an but he always told me that I was in everything I’ve ever seen her problem solving and being avail- ranks chief count for about email to the Lariat. an excellent candidate to receive a do—impeccable integrity, a qual- able to help people. among states $1.3 trillion in According to the society’s site, SHRM scholarship,” she said. ity individual, boundless energy,” “I love studying HR because with low un- spending. The the award is based primarily on Cox passed away in July 2014, Henry said. “You rarely ever see of the marketability of the major employment trend in spend- merit and contributing factors that and was the founder of the Baylor anything but a smile on Emily’s upon graduation,” she said. “Every rates and con- ing, which include the applicant’s involve- Association for Human Resources, face, which is also important to company needs an HR employee sistently high starkly con- ment within their SHRM chapter, serving as its faculty adviser for 30 m e .” and it makes me very marketable job growth. trasts previous academic achievement and addi- years. Henry said McWhirter’s at- to get a job in any city.” Those within generations, tional leadership activities. When Cox passed away, Mc- titude also helps her be a great McWhirter has accepted a job the lower and comes from the As former president of the Bay- Whirter asked her sorority advisor, leader because she does not fake as a talent development represen- middle class- millennial need lor chapter of Delta Delta Delta, Dr. David G. Henry Sr, to write her or force her positivity. tative for Lockheed Martin in the es, however, to engage with McWhirter is no stranger to lead- letter of recommendation. “A leader is supposed to in- Missiles & Fire Control Division still have dif- brands. How- ership. The position allowed her The Baylor School of Law ad- spire the people around them,” he in Grand Prairie and will start im- ficult times ever, this need to gain valuable experience with junct professor said he has known said. “You can’t inspire the people mediately following graduation. Reubin Turner climbing the to do so is caus- economic ing a decrease ladder and feel financially inse- in savings, while consumption cure. Unfortunately, financially increases at a steady rate. Greek talks with eurozone find no solution literacy is one of the main reasons This increase in consumption these problems persist. during the “saving years,” coupled Lorne Cook and Pan Pylas measures, which it blames in large Students should make con- with the existing cost of borrow- Associated Press part for the country’s economic scious efforts to practice and learn ing to attend college, could cause woes. Despite a recent modest re- wise spending, saving and invest- current students to have financial BRUSSELS — Talks between turn to growth, the Greek econo- ing habits early on, before it’s too issues during their latter stages of Greece and its creditors in the my is around 25 percent smaller late. life, and even before. 19-country eurozone broke down than it was and poverty and unem- The lifetime savings and con- What’s sad is that quite often Thursday without agreement or ployment rates have swelled. sumption model describes the consumers can take a few extra even a plan of action on how to Not deterred by the failure to average person as being a pri- simple steps that could help de- move forward on the country’s agree to a new plan, Greece’s fi- mary consumer during the initial crease their consumption during debts and bailout. nance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, and latter portions of their lives. these saving years. For example, Following an emergency meet- laid out the hope that progress Decisions like attending college, credit card companies and banks ing of the eurogroup in Brussels, Associated Press could be made at Monday’s meet- buying a house and paying for a who are looking to make a profit Pro-government protesters gather in front of Greece’s parliament to back wedding are events economists prey on the young who often the two sides failed to even issue its demands of a bailout debt renegotiation Wednesday in central Athens. ing. a statement, a sign that a compro- “We had a very constructive assume most people will end up don’t know better. This especially borrowing for, which would place mise deal over Greece’s debts at next meeting. from there.” and extensive discussion of all the applies to students. Asking ques- them in consumption categories. next Monday’s follow-up meeting “It was my ambition to agree Europe has been embroiled in facets of the Greek crisis and the tions about the terms of student Even though college is con- will be a struggle. on the steps to take the next couple another Greek crisis following the way in which the eurogroup can loans, credit card interest rates sidered an investment (and here, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the head of days so we could spend them election of the radical-left Syriza facilitate the transition to a new and financing options for your I use that word lightly), you still of the eurogroup of finance min- well and make more progress be- government last month. The new phase in the history of the Greek first home or automobile could all may have to borrow for it. Years isters, said detailed proposals tween now and Monday,” he said. government was elected on a man- social economy so we overcome lead to a brighter financial future. down the road, you should even- weren’t even discussed, adding “Unfortunately we’ve not been date to drastically reduce the bur- the debt deflationary crisis, the Remember, when it comes to tually yield a return on your col- that there wasn’t enough common able to do that so we will continue den of the country’s bailout and humanitarian crisis and so on,” your money, there are no such lege investment with wages you ground to chart the road to the our talks on Monday and move on the associated budget austerity Varoufakis said. things as dumb questions. The Baylor Lariat 4 THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2015 News Tenured TV reporter dies in NYC crash
By Tom McElroy day. He was 73. Associated Press “CBS Evening News” anchor Scott Pelley, his eyes red, an- NEW YORK — Longtime “60 nounced the death in a special re- Minutes” correspondent Bob Si- port. mon, who “We have some sad news from covered ri- within our CBS News family,” Pel- ots, Acade- ley said. “Our colleague Bob Simon my Award- was killed this evening.” nominated “Vietnam is where he first be- movies and gan covering warfare, and he gave wars and his firsthand reporting from virtu- was held ally every major battlefield around captive for the world since,” Pelley said. more than A town car in which Simon was a month a passenger hit another car stopped in Iraq two Smith at a Manhattan traffic light and decades then slammed into metal barriers. ago, died in a car crash on Wednes- Simon was soon pronounced dead.
ORDER from Page 1 necessary by Dr. Kevin Jackson, statement from Student Activities. Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer vice president of student life. The Student Court does, how- Though all Lariat employees ever, have the authority to issue or- are students, the Lariat is a publica- ders to parties directly involved in If life is a highway, it runs through Fifth St tion of the university, rather than a the case. Should the order be vio- Waco senior Josh Brinzo shows off Waco senior Daniel Rager’s red Nissan 350Z in a an effort to attract new members to the Baylor Driving student organization. This means it lated, the court has the right to is- Club on Wednesday up and down Fifth Street. The warmer temperatures and excellent weather brought the Baylor Driving Club together. Al- does not fall under the umbrella of sue the violator a recommendation most a dozen cars were out Wednesday in the center of campus. organizations presided over by the for disciplinary action. Student Senate, as confirmed by a
KING from Page 1 AWARD from Page 1 idea he would find a home here. commitment to religious values ously through her musical talent, King in his research, said she hopes ruled unanimously that Arkansas homa and Arkansas 10 years to Since then, Kirk has seen sig- and an emphasis on research that Kirk said, and the couple uses the study can inform the public on was obliged to comply with Okla- reach the phosphorous level of nificant changes in Baylor facili- has increased throughout his ca- their shared passion for music the environmental risk that fertil- homa’s water standards. .0375 mpl. ties. When he first began teach- reer. in the form of dance. Together, izer poses. According to King, northwest “That was greeted with some ing, the psychology department Kirk met his wife, a pianist they have studied ballroom danc- “It’s such a struggle to get peo- Arkansas is the second largest pro- displeasure and a bunch of concern held classes in Air Force barracks in the Baylor School of Music, ing for 23 years and taught for 15 ple to think about what they put ducer of chickens. And chicken that the number was too stringent,” which have since been torn down. shortly after he came back to years. in their water and it’s a struggle waste is often used to fertilize land Smithee said. The facility was in such poor con- Waco from teaching a year in Fu- In August, Dr. Kirk will give when you think, ‘If I pour this tox- where cattle graze. To conduct the research, which dition, he once had a student kuoka, Japan, in the early 1970s. an address at the annual Ameri- ic chemical down my drain, they “In order to get rid of it, cow he hopes to finalize by the end of whose chair went through the He was interested in getting back can Psychological Association don’t realize that things like fertil- farms got the chicken waste,” Dr. 2016, King and a group of gradu- floor. to his roots in music, Kirk said, convention, held in Toronto this izer are bad,’” Housley said. King said. “The problem is that it ate students will frequent 35 sites Kirk said his experience at and a mutual friend in the music year. He will present what he has Oklahoma hoped the stan- saturates the soil with phosphorous in both Arkansas and Oklahoma to Baylor is different from other school introduced them. learned about teaching over 57 Psychology prof receives top award dardized phosphorous level would and then it gets into the water.” collect data and returning to Bay- universities because of its strong Kirk said he now lives vicari- years. prevent unesthetic algae from Although these industries are lor to analyze it. from Page 1 Kirk also has another reasonoverpopulating Oklahoma’s few important for Arkansas’ economy, For legal reasons, King could WACO to celebrate, as in three months hepristine-clear watered streams, in- the runoff is devastating for the not comment on whether he a strategic plan for Waco.” will be a pancreatic cancer survi-cluding the Illinois River, which popular destination spots on the thought the new phosphorus level Baylor students can get lassifieds vor of two years. draws as many as 10,000 visitors scenic rivers. would be greater or smaller than involved with this initiative ariat During his college years aton summer weekends. “It ends up flowing down and the current standard. by volunteering their time in “If you’ve got people floating causing problems for people who Whatever the standard will be, L C Ohio State University, Kirk was seeing the initiative projects 254-710-3407 a trombone player and earnedthe river what you have is some- really aren’t the ones who should both Oklahoma and Arkansas are through. times they complain about and be paying for it,” said King. legally bound to respect it. two degrees in music. When he “Baylor students should Convenient to Campus. they talk about how they’re not King said Arkansas made at- If the number is lower than want to see Waco prosper,” HOUSING realized music was not the career $1300/month. Please call path for him, Kirk went throughcoming back,” King said. “Often tempts to limit the phosphorous the current standard, Arkansas Miller said. “For four years, 754-4834 for appt to see. career counseling. people are barefoot and people say runoff that crosses the state’s bor- may have to increase its efforts to this place is our home and for Peaceful Living Spaces! 3B/2ba “God gives us all certain tal-it’s gross. To feel that tickling your der, but that the efforts are not prevent runoff phosphorus from four years we should care for it Duplex. NEW CONSTRUC- BRAND NEW modern spa- ents,” Kirk said. “I was pointed legs and getting your toes in that enough. crossing the border. This could cost in the most thorough and com- TION. 3 miles from campus. cious apartments. Leasing for toward psychology, and I’m soand then it washes up on the bank Derek Smithee of the Oklaho- the state millions of dollars. passionate way possible.” 254-495-1030 Fall 2015. Individual leasing. All h appy.” and starts to stink and it attracts ma Water Resources Board said in Housley said he hopes that the While this is not a student One BR Units! Affordable and bills included*. Walk to class. Before coming to Baylor in flies.” 2012, phosphorous levels in some study will have implications that government-led initiative, close to campus! Knotty Pine Lease at The View! livetheview. 1958, Kirk had never been to Tex- This conflict of interests led to areas were 5 times that. He is also reach. Miller said she wants students and Driftwood Apartments. com/
By Allie Matherne pion at the finals held in New York City. Reporter VirtuOSO was awarded first place, best arrangement and best vocal percus- Baylor’s a Capella group VirtuOSO sion at the quarterfinal, totaling up to placed first in the Varsity Vocals’ Inter- three of the six awards given this weekend. national Championship of Collegiate Houston sophomore Othaniel Tay said a cappella quarterfinal last weekend in he believes the team’s success was partially Knoxville, Tenn. The group advanced to due to the planning and preparation of its the semifinal competition scheduled for leaders. March 21 in Gainesville, Fla. “Caleb Moore, one of the tenors on the Marshall senior Ross Tarpley, VirtuO- team, is really diligent about researching SO’s student director, said the team con- and knowing what the judges want,” said sists of many talented individuals. Tay, VirtuOSO’s beatboxer. “This year we have a really solid group The team has placed fourth for the of really intuitive musicians who have past two years in this competition, and has great showmanship,” said Tarpley. never before advanced to the semifinals. The annual quarterfinal was one of Tarpley said the team is already tweaking several regional quarterfinals held by Var- its set list and preparing for the semifinals. sity Vocals. The two highest-scoring teams On March 21, the team will face off Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor in each quarterfinal moves on to the re- with the 10 other first-place winners of Members of a cappella group VirtuOSO rehearse for a performance in October. VirtuOSO won first place at the Varsity Vocals’ International gional semifinal, with the ultimate goal of their respective quarterfinal rounds in Championship of Collegiate a Cappella quarterfinal last weekend. The singers advanced to the regional semifinal competition, which will be held competing for the title of Grand Cham- Gainesville, Fla. on March 21 in Gainesville, Fla. Kanye Students receive ‘50 shades’ puzzle Associated Press explains MONESSEN, Pa. — Parents in a Pennsylvania school district are turning 50 shades of red over word Grammys search puzzles given to middle school students based on an erotic novel and movie.
Associated Press The students in Monessen gimmick were given puzzles based on Singer Beck accepts an award for best rock album at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday evening. Beck was the subject of a near- “Fifty Shades of Grey” that con- Associated Press repeat of Kanye’s 2009 VMA stunt with Taylor Swift. tained terms including “spanking,” ‘‘submissive,” ‘‘leather cuffs” and NEW YORK — Kanye West that Beck should “respect artistry” West explained he was upset that “bondage.” Other words on the list Associated Press says he has nothing but respect and turn over his statue to fellow Beck didn’t mention other nomi- were more explicit. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson star in the controversial “Fifty Shades for Beck. The Grammys? Not so nominee Beyonce. nees as worthy in the category Parent James Carter com- of Grey” film, opening in theaters Friday. much. West told Seacrest of his stair- during his speech. plained about it at Tuesday night’s West paid a visit on Ryan climbing antics: “It was kind of “Beck is one of the nicest guys school board meeting, saying discuss the issue because they just realized,” Roberta Bergstedt wrote Seacrest and his “On Air” radio a joke like the Grammys them- and one of the most respected mu- he tried to question the school’s learned about it Monday. Super- in an email. show Wednesday to expound on selves.” sicians in the game, so it’s nothing principal and dean of students, intendent Leanne Spazak said the “Unfortunately one copy was his post-Grammy diss of the sur- And the post-show rant? that I would want to do as a fellow but they refused to talk when he circumstances of the puzzle are taken by a student who then post- prise Album of the Year winner. “This is our Super Bowl, you musician, to disrespect him in any insisted on recording their conver- under investigation. ed it on social media.” The rapper walked up the steps know, and someone’s gotta be mad way,” he said. sation. One school board member The movie opens in theaters at the Staples Center in Los An- that Marshawn didn’t get the ball,” “That was a miswording on my “I wanted to record the con- who didn’t attend the meeting told Friday. It’s based on a best-selling geles as Beck was accepting his he said. Marshawn being Beyonce p ar t .” versation because a lot of parents WTAE-TV that the puzzle was a book by E L James about a college award Sunday night but retreated in this scenario but Seattle Se- West went on to describe the had questions about it, and I was big mistake. student and her torrid affair with before re-enacting his interrup- ahawks running back Marshawn Grammys thusly: “They’re like a denied that,” Carter told the board. “It was a huge but unintention- a 27-year-old billionaire with a tion of Swift at the VMAs. During Lynch in actual life. broke clock. They’re right only, Monessen district officials said al error and collected from the five penchant for bondage, discipline, an aftershow on E!, West ranted As for “respecting artistry,” like, twice a day.” at the meeting that they couldn’t students involved as soon as it was sadism and masochism.
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By Jeffrey Swindoll defensive looks. Sports Writer Oklahoma did plenty of good things to put themselves back in The No. 3 Lady Bears extended the game, but the Lady Bears’ first their lead in the Big 12 to three half dented a crater so deep into games after a 89-66 destruction of Oklahoma’s score, a comeback was the Oklahoma Sooners, who cur- not plausible. rently sit in second place of the Big The Sooners’ best chance at 12 standings, on Wednesday night completed the comeback came in at the Ferrell Center. the final five minutes of play. Okla- Baylor (23-1, 12-0) has a com- homa’s guards were driving and manding grip of the Big 12 right shooting well, succeeding on many now on a 22-game winning streak; of their trips to Baylor’s half of the the Big 12 title is within reach for court. A whopping 33 of Okla- the Lady Bears. homa’s 66 points came off three- It was hyped as a heavyweight pointers. The Sooners nailed nine fight before tip-off on Wednesday. of their 11 three-pointers in the The Big 12’s best two teams finally second half. get to play each other. The first half OU guards Peyton Little and showed that the matchup was not Gabbi Ortiz were Oklahoma’s all it was cracked up to be, as the workhorses in the team’s failed at- Lady Bears played a thrilling open- tempt at a comeback. Little and ing to the game and the crowd at Ortiz led the Sooners’ runs in the the Ferrell Center suffocated the second half, but the Lady Bears visiting Sooners. responded, blow-for-blow, halting “Early, we didn’t make a lot of any chance at Oklahoma playing shots and we let it snowball,” Okla- itself back into the game. homa head coach Sherri Coale “We matched [Oklahoma], said. “They’re the type of team pretty much,” Baylor head coach that if they smell you being weak, Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer Kim Mulkey said. “Not necessar- or they smell you being frustrated, Junior guard Niya Johnson surveys the defense during the Lady Bears’ matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday. Johnson dished a Big 12 ily with threes, but every time they then they come at you even harder, record 17 assists without coughing up a single turnover as the Lady Bears cruised by OU 89-66. would go on a run we’d come back and we were the recipient of that.” and we’d go match them. We never Sophomore forward Nina Da- just let it get out of hand.” Every BU starter had one of her “I was shocked when I heard I Davis scored 31 points, 20 of Baylor had no problem dish- vis played one the best games of The Lady Bears punched back best nights against Oklahoma. Ju- had 17 assists and zero turnovers,” which were in the first half. Sopho- ing the ball off to Prince, Wright or her career against the Sooners. with defensive stops turned into nior guard Niya Johnson earned 17 Johnson said. “My whole team more guard Alexis Prince scored even freshman guard Kristy Wal- Davis drew several and-ones, vic- fast break points that lifted the assists, an all-time Big 12 women’s congratulated me. I’m just glad 16 points with two three-pointers lace against Oklahoma’s press. The timizing a usually proficient Okla- crowd to deafening levels. No basketball record. Moreover, John- they can finish the shots. I didn’t and 11 rebounds. Senior post Sune Lady Bears had enough options on homa defense. chance for Oklahoma. son committed zero turnovers. know. I was just playing.” Agbuke added 10 points. offense to cope with Oklahoma’s
Midseason All-Big 12 Picked by the Lariat sports desk Big 12 MBB impact performers By Cody Soto Foster is a talented sophomore guard who a chance at making the postseason. They’ll Sports Writer has kept Kansas State above water for a ma- need a lot of help though; the Horned Frogs jority of the season. The Wildcats haven’t had are 1-9 in conference play but still maintain a Baylor: Rico Gathers great success without Foster, and they have to 14-9 overall record. Line: 11.2 points per game, 12.6 rebounds find a way right now. Both Foster and team- per game mate Malek Harris have been suspended for Texas: Isaiah Taylor The 275-pound junior has been the most violating team rules, and there is no word on Line: 14.5 PPG, 4.2 APG, 41.1 percent impressive performer for the Baylor Bears so when either player will return. shooting far this season. Gathers has a league-best 12 The sophomore guard may have had an double-double games in 24 games of action Oklahoma: Buddy Hield early season injury, but he has come out and at the forward position. His dominance on Line: 17.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 44.6 percent had impressive performances in conference Phil Forte Rico Gathers the glass and aggression inside the paint has shooting play to make up for it. He only sits out for Oklahoma St. Baylor helped Baylor stay in each Big 12 matchup. Hield has been a consistent contributor nine minutes or less during game action, and for the Oklahoma Sooners since last season. he has helped balance the diverse guard posi- Iowa State: Georges Niang The star junior has cut down on personal tion for Texas. Line: 14.9 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.5 assists per fouls committed and turnovers per game for game a cleaner game and posts an offensive threat Texas Tech: Devaugntah Williams Niang has helped lead the Cyclones to an from beyond the arc. Line: 10.5 PPG, 39.1 percent shooting impressive 17-6 record, including a perfect The Red Raiders have had a rough sea- 13-0 home stance in Ames, Iowa. The 6-foot- Oklahoma State: Phil Forte III son, but Williams has helped the team play in 8 junior is a proficient shooter and uses his Line: 17 PPG, 2.1 steals per game, 41.7 some really competitive games. In their most body to run through the paint but still has three-point percentage impressive win, the 200-lb junior put up 22 the athleticism to hit three pointers for Iowa Forte has stepped up as one of the lead- points, six rebounds, and two assists in Texas State. ers for Oklahoma State, taking charge after Tech’s 78-73 win over Iowa State on Jan. 24. Buddy Hield LeBryan Nash the departure of former guard Marcus Smart. Since then, the Red Raiders have struggled Oklahoma Oklahoma St. Kansas: Frank Mason III The 5-foot-11 junior has been able to change and have plummeted down the conference Line: 12.5 PPG, 4.3 APG momentum of a game with the accuracy of rankings. The sophomore guard has taken charge his shot, and he has guided the Cowboys to of his relatively young team and manages the a four-game winning streak, including wins West Virginia: Juwan Staten ball for the defending Big 12 champions. Ma- over No. 8 Kansas and No. 16 Baylor. Line: 14.4 PPG, 40.9 percent shooting son is fast and isn’t afraid to take a shot, but The standout senior was named the Big 12 he also dished assists to his other teammates. TCU: Kyan Anderson Preseason Player of the Year before the start With Mason leading the way, the Jayhawks Line: 13.1 PPG, 4.0 APG of the season, and he’s guided the team to an are in contention for yet another Big 12 title Anderson is the best player on TCU’s impressive 18-5 record. Staten is consistent in this season. roster right now, but the Horned Frogs have providing production. Most recently, Staten been unable to capitalize on his ability since had a disappointing performance against Kansas State: Marcus Foster starting Big 12 play. The team will need to in- then-No. 19 Baylor in the team’s worst home Perry Ellis Line: 14 PPG, 41.9 percent shooting clude the Fort Worth native in order to have loss since 1988. Kansas
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Don Babwin been exposed, they scrambled to the proudest coach in the world to Associated Press persuade surrounding leagues to be a part of a group of 13 boys like go along with what they had done. t h at .” CHICAGO — A Little League “This is so heartbreaking,” said All of the team’s victories were team that captured the attention Stephen D. Keener, president and thrown out, meaning that the wins of the nation and the hearts of its CEO of Little League International. will be awarded to other teams. hometown was stripped of its na- “It is a sad day for a bunch of kids Mountain Ridge Little League, the tional title Wednesday after an who we have come to really like ... team from Las Vegas that lost to investigation revealed that team who did nothing wrong.” But “we Jackie Robinson West in the na- officials had falsified boundaries so cannot tolerate the actions of some tional championship game, will be they could add ineligible players to of the adults involved here.” awarded the title. the roster. The organization suspended It was a stunning end to a sto- Only last summer, the all-black the manager, Darold Butler, and ry that began last summer as the Jackie Robinson West team was the suspended the team from Little team marched through the Little toast of Chicago and was honored League tournament play until the League tournament. Their odyssey with trips to San Francisco and to local league’s president and trea- ended with a loss to South Korea in the White House. surer have been replaced. A dis- the world championship game in But the sport’s governing body trict official who is believed to have South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. announced that team officials had helped change the boundaries was In an interview, Keener said engaged in a Little League version also removed. Jackie Robinson West officials ex- of political gerrymandering. In- “I’m super proud of the boys panded the boundaries of their stead of politicians redrawing dis- and what they did,” Butler told the league at the expense of three trict maps to pick up votes, it was Chicago Sun-Times. “They always neighboring leagues, so that the local league officials who changed will be champions in my eyes, and boundaries included the homes of the boundaries that determined they’ll always be champions in a lot several players on the team who where players must live. And af- of people’s eyes. They did it on the would not otherwise have been ter learning that their scheme had field in between the lines, and I’m eligible.