WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 DEMAND from Page 1 and Baylor has had large classes FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012* www.baylorlariat.com and student population continues The Baylor Lariat to go up.” Because of the staff shortage, students seeking appointments SPORTS Page 9 SPORTS A&E Page 7 can face a waiting list. Going out strong A little something extra A key to the grounds Marsh said the maximum wait The seniors on the football team Don’t miss the special edition of the Lariat Common Grounds’ event time is typically 12 days, especially in November, at the busiest time of are on a mission to take their first coming Monday and today’s limited edition coordinator shares the the year. and last win over Oklahoma State poster of Terrance Williams on page 5. venue’s secrets to success One student last year, however, was put on a waiting list for nearly Vol. 114 No. 51 © 2012, Baylor University a month. Stephanie, a student whose In Print name has been changed to protect her identity, said she called coun- seling services on Nov. 15 last year >> PICKING A BRAIN BU counseling services unwrapped and was put on a waiting list until Find out how one visiting Dec. 15. Stephanie was told if she professor thinks the wanted an individual counseling relationship between High demand International students face session, she would have to call at religion and politics the very beginning of the semester affected the last election and short staff unique challenges in counseling from Page 1 By Hayley Gibson national students.” FLOURISH Page 4 and David McLain International students are not has plagued employee students receive advice Reporters typically aware of these services from before they finalize their de- and seek other means of sup- >> THE RIFT the center cision to leave Baylor. Lacking awareness of coun- port in times of stress, often from “We certainly deal with people The Lariat looks at the By Holly Renner seling benefits is causing some residential chaplains or language who are very distressed and it ap- relationship between Reporter international students to look teachers, said Trevor Stephen, pears to them that they only have Baylor and the Waco elsewhere for advice in times of Brooks Flats residential chaplain, bad choices,” said Fritz. “It requires community This semester, Baylor counsel- high stress. where a large number of interna- compassion and delivering hard ing services faced a high demand During the peak of counsel- tional students reside. news and info so students don’t see for counseling with a short-staffed ing sessions, faculty members are “Early in the semester they Page B1-B12 that situation as hopeless.” office. concerned about the additional hear about it at orientation, but Although Baylor does not have With seven full-time counsel- pressure international students later that info isn’t as fresh in their counseling services specifically for ors and one full-time psychiatrist, face in adapting to a new environ- minds and they don’t know about PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY HAYLEY GIBSON | REPORTER international students, there are counseling services does not meet ment alone. the services,” Stephen said. On the Web safeguards designed to help stu- the minimum counselor to stu- two. potential counselors, but are cur- While counseling services International students may dents thinking about withdrawing dent ratio according to the Inter- Dr. Jim Marsh, Baylor coun- rently waiting to choose the right may be an outlet of support via face stress that requires counsel- from Baylor. national Association of Counsel- seling services director, said al- candidates for the positions. the Baylor Counseling Center in ing, which can sometimes lead One safeguard is the Students of ing Services’ standard. though they have been behind Marsh said when he came to the McLain Student Life Center, them to contemplate withdrawing Concern Board, which is a multi- The association encourages with staff this semester, they are Baylor 13 years ago, there were currently there is no program from Baylor, according to Heath- disciplinary team of faculty mem- each institution, depending on actively seeking to fill the two full- only three psychologists on staff. specifically for international stu- er Fritz, coordinator of academic bers from departments all over the size, to maintain one full- time positions. “We have done a lot, and I’m dents, nor is there a specific coun- enrollment management. campus. Members of the board time equivalent professional staff One full-time counselor left in really proud of what the univer- selor designated to receive them, When international students meet once a month to discuss any member to every 1,500 students. June and the other left in August. sity has done and how they have according to Dr. Jim Marsh, Bay- face such a significant amount of Baylor student referred to them by Baylor enrolled 15,364 students They have been in the process supported us,” Marsh said. “The lor counseling services director. stress that they decide to return this semester, so the standard is of conducting numerous search need for students has increased, “We do see international stu- home, Fritz is the final Baylor 10 full-time counselors. Baylor dents for sure,” Marsh said. “We from Page 1 committees with interviews for SEE page 11 SEE page 11 WALKING counseling services is short by DEMAND, don’t specifically break out inter- FLOURISH, All the Christmas joy mittee, sent football players to the event. Various fraternities Catch stills of the and help organizations from the university have helped as well. best moments during Martinez said she is extremely grateful for the relationship Christmas on 5th in the they’ve developed with Baylor over the past few years. Waco puts Montrose, Colo., sophomore Sarah Pulliam said she was Lariat slideshow. Only on baylorlariat.com diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a year ago, and that many people underestimate the issue. “Giving students an opportunity to help those who suf- on walking fer from arthritis is an amazing way for Baylor to be a part in something providing relief and awareness to our society,” Viewpoints Pulliam said. “Some, men shoes for and women, will never be married. Some will work arthritis By Reubin Turner out another Staff Writer arrangement and The Arthritis Foundation will hold its 23rd some will have annual Jingle Bell Walk for Arthritis event Dec. a traditional 8 at Cameron Park Zoo in downtown Waco. This nationwide event, created to help raise marriage. What’s awareness for arthritis, will also raise money for important is we do the research, health education and government advocacy to help improve the lives of those liv- what we deem is ing with the condition. Arthritis is America’s r i g h t .”” leading cause of disability, according to the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention. Page 2 SARAH GEORGE | LARIAT PHOTOGRAPHER According to the CDC, approximately 294,000 people under the age of 18 have been clinically diagnosed with the disease in the Unit- Hey Joseph, who needs a donkey? ed States. Baylor students, faculty and alumni watch the live manger and camels in front of the Bill Daniel Student Center on Thursday Bear Briefs “The prevalence of arthritis in our nation at Christmas on 5th. is surging, and we cannot ignore it,” said John The place to go to know H. Klippel, president and CEO of the Arthritis the places to go Foundation. He said events like Jingle Bell Walk/ Run for Arthritis help promote community and End in worship awareness about arthritis. The event will consist of a 5-K run and a UN vote recognizes state of Palestine Join the Spiritual Life 1-mile walk. The snowman shuffle, an event for advisory committee, the kids 12 and under, will feature a six-tenths of a By Edith M. Lederer President’s Office and the mile route. There will also be a Sleigh Gate area Associated Press Office of Spiritual Life where costume contests for all ages will be held. for a time of worship and Participants are encouraged to tie jingle bells to UNITED NATIONS — The United prayer to close out the their shoe laces and wear costumes to the event. Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday semester. The Lift Up Your Rachel Martinez, the community develop- to recognize a Palestinian state, a victory Hearts service will take ment director for the Arthritis Foundation of decades in the making for the Palestin- the Heart of Texas area of the South Central Re- place from 11 a.m. to 2 ians after years of occupation and war. gion, said having a variety of events gives people It was a sharp rebuke for Israel and the p.m. Wednesday in the of all ages and health conditions a chance to par- United States. Powell Chapel of Truett ticipate in the event. A Palestinian flag was quickly un- Seminary “We have countless numbers of families and furled on the floor of the General Assem- senior citizens who come to support the event bly, behind the Palestinian delegation, as That’s all, folks and we like to give them an opportunity to walk the final vote was cast. The last day of school will or run, depending on their physical condition,” In an extraordinary lineup of interna- be Monday. Study days are Martinez said. She also said in the past, some tional support, more than two-thirds of Tuesday and Wednesday participants brought their dogs and walked the world body’s 193 member states ap- them during the event. and finals will take place proved the resolution upgrading the Pal- ASSOCIATED PRESS Dec.