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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, SPORTS Page 9 SPORTS A&E Page 7 students seeking appointments 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. 6 through Dec. 12. “It definitely one of our biggest events of the estinians to a nonmember observer state. Palestinians celebrate as they watch a screen showing the U.N. General Assembly year,” Martinez said. It passed 138-9, with 41 abstentions. votes on a resolution to upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority to a nonmember Find your exam times at In addition to the many people who come The historic vote came 65 years to observer state, Thursday In the west bank city of Ramallah. baylor.edu/registrar/index. to participate in the event as athletes, Martinez the day after the U.N. General Assembly Israel still controls the West Bank, east fireworks as the final vote was cast. php?id=84416 said the event relies heavily on the number of voted in 1947 to divide Palestine into two Jerusalem and access to Gaza, and it ac- The tally came after a speech by Pal- volunteers who come to help, due to the increas- states, one for Jews and one for Arabs. cused the Palestinians of bypassing ne- estinian President Mahmoud Abbas ing number of participants for the event. Marti- Israel became a state but the Pales- gotiations with the campaign to upgrade in which he called the moment a “last nez said students from Baylor makes up a large tinians rejected the partition plan, and their U.N. status. chance” to save the two-state solution. portion of the volunteers who come to help ev- decades of tension and violence have fol- In the West Bank city of Ramallah, “The General Assembly is being asked ery year. lowed. jubilant Palestinians crowded into the today to issue the birth certificate of Pal- “We’ve had a lot of support from Baylor in Real independence, however, remains main square, waving Palestinian flags and estine,” the Palestinian leader declared. the past few years,” Martinez said. She said in the an elusive dream until the Palestinians chanting “God is great!” The United States and Israel immedi- past, former football coach Guy Morriss, who negotiate a peace deal with the Israelis, Hundreds had watched the vote on ately criticized the vote. was an honorary chair for the volunteer com- who warned that the General Assembly outdoor screens and televisions, and they action will only delay a lasting solution. SEE WALKING, page 11 hugged, honked their horns and set off SEE PALESTINE, page 11

Another chronic, daily affliction heaped upon the unoffending student body TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club FRIDAY| NOVEMBER 30, 2012 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Marriage is not inevitable and neither is divorce dent, and there is nothing wrong pay for their former spouse to en- with how society views these joy a mansion and nice cars. Editorial women. For men, it’s a different Some states have permanent story. alimony, which means that people In the past, nontraditional It is easy to label men that are required to give their former lifestyles have been looked upon choose to remain single as nerdy, spouse money for the rest of his with berating eyes. introverted, immature people or her life. As a society, we are mov- who can’t talk to women and In the 1970s, the United States ing more toward universal ac- would rather sit at home and play Supreme Court ruled that gender ceptance, but a new trend might video games all day. should not play a role in reward- come as a shock to some people. First of all, don’t hate. Second ing alimony. The fact of the matter is that fewer of all, the choice to remain single Unfortunately, this hasn’t been and fewer guys want to get mar- is backed up by some pretty con- put into practice. As of 2006, only ried. vincing facts. 3.6 percent of people receiving It used to be that men would It’s common knowledge that alimony were men. grow up, go to school, get a job, a lot of marriages end in divorce. All of a sudden, marriage kind get married and have kids. It’s also no secret that divorce is of seems like a bad idea if you are The family would raise their expensive. a guy. boys, if they had any, to do the To a cynic, marriage, as recog- So let’s not look down on a same, and the cycle would con- nized by the state, is betting half lifestyle choice just because it is tinue. of your belongings and money nontraditional. This has changed. According that you will not get divorced. We’re better than that. to a study conducted by the Pew For Americans, the odds aren’t And just in case you are re- Research Center, the percentage good. considering the decisions you will of women saying that a successful Not only can you lose your likely make in the next 10 or 15 marriage is the most important house, car, children and posses- years, fear not. Just like any other thing in their lives has risen over sions, but every state except for lifestyle, staying single is not for the past 15 years. Indiana, Kansas and Louisiana everyone. For men, the number has de- has what is called “standard of liv- If you feel that you are called creased to less than one in three, ing alimony.” to marriage, then don’t let divorce and has steadily declined. This means that once a person scare you, just be mindful of it. Instead of laying the blame on is divorced, they are required to Just as an athlete shouldn’t certain groups or movements, let’s pay their former spouse to have stop practicing for fear of injury, try and do what people have been the same lifestyle as before for a a person called to be married and doing more and more in America: certain period of time. raise a family shouldn’t stop be- accept people for who they are. In other words, if someone cause of the fear of divorce. Staying single is different be- gets married, lives in a mansion, Marriage is a great thing, but never be married. Some will work riage. What’s important is we do this, the sooner we can move to- tween the two genders. A woman and drives nice cars, then once it’s not for everyone. out another arrangement and what we deem is right. ward universal tolerance and ac- that stays single is commonly they get divorced, they have to Some, men and women, will some will have a traditional mar- The sooner society realizes ceptance. viewed as strong and indepen- Print gives voice to the voiceless, volume to the quiet machine meant the shower water through the book. Untrained in writers touch life often. The me- but to me, at least, something Viewpoint turned frigid. We’re a forgetful literary criticism, the finer points diocre ones run a quick hand over about writing is eternal. When we bunch - often, they would forget I of Bradbury’s writing were lost her. The bad ones rape her and talk about books, we use the pres- When I was a girl of 14, I was was showering and run the water. on me. I did find a few gems, leave her for the flies.” ent tense — even if a work was in an accident that left me unable Because I couldn’t remind them, quotes that resonated with me at This is true of fiction, but it published years ago. Dead people to speak for some time. I learned I took a lot of cold showers in the the time. I only really understood holds true for us journalists, as only get the past tense, however two things from this experience: days following the accident. them later, when I realized even well. Through writing, we become great they were. 1.) Teenagers are cruel. I tried various other methods if a story is not literally true it human conduits. We share in- This article, for example, will 2.) The written word is im- of communication during this can contain elements of truth. I formation, stories that move and remain in the Lariat archives on- measurably powerful. period, including pantomime, learned this, too, from a book — touch us. We put faces on trag- line long after I have left Baylor. I was effectively mute, unable which mostly failed to get my Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They edies. We shine lights on accom- Even if I move, die, or change my to express opinions, give direc- point across and made me feel ri- Carried.” If knowledge is power, plishments. name, this work and what I hope tions or talk about my feelings. diculous to boot. I did, however, then writing is a conduit to pow- Newswriting allows us to be a to express to you in it will remain. My vocal chords had been become a master at charades. er: it’s how we share knowledge. voice for others who might other- So though I never regained my damaged and took some time to I also learned to write: not just There are parts of the human wise pass unnoticed. I understand full vocal capacities — I still can’t heal. Perhaps the most inconve- my ABCs, but the real stuff, like experience that are shared among voicelessness — perhaps better scream, for example — I can type nient thing I experienced dur- how to organize my thoughts, ef- mankind — maybe not everyone than I’d like to — and that experi- in all caps, AND SOMETIMES ing this time was being unable fectively convey my point, and Caroline Brewton|City Editor will experience all of them, or ence ignited a passion in me. I do THAT IS MORE POWERFUL. to shout at my family to turn off avoid fluff. It’s a skill I’m still mas- gain profound and real wisdom not want others to experience the water in the kitchen while I was tering. It’s why I’m here at Baylor, made me read Ray Bradbury’s from the experience, but these el- same. I want to serve as a mouth- Caroline Brewton is a junior showering. My parents owned an and I want to spend the rest of my “Fahreheit 451.”It was dense prose ements are recognized by the col- piece for the news. I want to serve journalism major from Beaumont. old house, and to turn on a faucet life doing it. for a high school freshman, and I lective we. That is what Bradbury those who need to be heard. She is the city editor at the Baylor in the kitchen or run the washing I had an English teacher who am not ashamed to say I struggled meant when he said “The good Speaking, too, is important, Lariat. Old Round Ups are a window to the zanier parts of Baylor’s past

dom, I found myself wandering ity Fair section of the Round Up world, would fling her worries ty Bowl, Baylor’s campus wide we have these books to look back Viewpoint through the Round Up office also flaunted their man-eating and grievances all over Facebook version of a powder-puff game, on. I cannot begin to describe the and decided to flip through the qualities. One Baylor woman was and Twitter. Thank you to the la- described the Senior Beauts fun I have had spending hours “Beware lads the ‘Gold Rush’ old yearbooks. It was then that I said to have “an enviable record dies of 1909 for keeping it classy. dominating the field over the laughing over the Round Ups of is on.” of achievement, including getting While on the topic of classy, Sophomore Brutes while, the oh- the past 100 years. This was the warning for men her man” while another “looks the 1908-09 women’s intramural so-beautiful drum majorette took The 1908 book actually de- on campus in a 1936 publication well in white…can be reached for basketball teams were anything home the title of the “Home-Go- scribed itself as “the only chance of the Lariat, preserved in an dates at Memorial.” but. Teams such as the Goblins, ing King.” His outfit of choice was of the senior class to take revenge old Round Up yearbook, when a So why can’t the women today Witches, Bull Dogs and Scraps a traditional drum major uniform on the faculty and other enemies band of Baylor ladies formed the just come out with another Gold- geared up in their moo-moos and complete with a short hemline, for four years of insulted dig- Golddiggers Club. diggers Club rather than beating turtlenecks to go face to face on baton, moustache and cowboy nity, and right well do they usu- Yes. I said Golddiggers, as in around the bush? It would be the basketball court. boots. No wonder he won. Can ally accomplish it.” Perhaps this women who care more about a much more entertaining. The term “ballin” definitely we please make this Baylor tradi- smart-mouthed, straightforward man’s bank account than they do In the 1909 edition of The didn’t apply to them. I would even tion prevalent once again? approach is the reason the older about the man. Round Up, a grieving co-ed wrote go as far as saying they greatly The students of 1969 suffered books are sprinkled with spouts To be eligible for such a club, a recipe titled Misery. lacked swag. from the very same ailment our of humor that are so entertaining one of the beauties of Baylor has “Take a little provocation, say A group that didn’t appear to generation of students experi- today. to have “successfully looted the al- a broken date or two; Add the yel- suffer from the swagless gene is enced a few years ago: a less than I would like to challenge you lowances of at least five boys dur- low of one jealousy till the doubts the “Naughty Niners.” The name impressive football team. The my fellow students to humor me ing the fiscal year.” rise thro’ and thro’; Then fret and was given to the senior football Round Up made sure to describe with your wit in years to come You may be thinking, “Come worry, grieve and flurry in pro- team of 1909 who put the ju- their shock and joy when they so that when I am old and gray on now, this is absurd.” Of course Alexa Brackin |News Editor portion to the fear; Keep stirring, nior team to shame throughout beat the Aggies for homecom- my great-grandchildren can look it is, but might I point out that always worrying, and for the fla- the season. The junior team was ing, but not before mentioning, back mockingly on my college the underlying principles of this realized the pure humor of our vor add a tear.” reportedly “undismayed by the “losing homecoming had all but years. absurdity are strikingly similar to great and double great grandpar- I must say, this is a rather elo- beef” of the Niners, though. become a Baylor tradition, and today’s “Ring by spring” and the ents. These people were hilarious, quent way to describe the antics The 1951 Round Up docu- everyone at Baylor had just ac- Alexa Brackin is a junior jour- “M.R.S. degree.” whether they meant to be or not. of a mildly obsessed, melodra- mented the game of a football cepted it.” nalism major from Beaumont. She In a moment of pure bore- The women of the 1936 Van- matic teenager who, in today’s team of a different sort. The Beau- I must say, thank the lord that is the news editor at the Lariat.

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To contact the Baylor Lariat: Follow the Lariat on Newsroom: Advertising inquiries: [email protected] [email protected] 254-710-1712 254-710-3407 Twitter: @bulariat FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|3 NYPD Annual tree lighting to unite county By Maegan Rocio county and their families,” she said. of each group that makes up the Staff Writer “What we do is we send out invita- McLennan County Crime Victim officer’s tions to families of crime victims Coalition will be present at the While Christmas is a time for we’ve had in McLennan County.” event, such as Mayor Malcolm celebration, is it also a time for re- Beseda said the coalition asks Duncan Jr., Waco Chief of Police membrance. the families to bring an angel orna- Brent Stroman and others. act of The McLennan County Crime ment in honor of their loved one. The event was created in 1991 Victim Coalition will host the sec- “We’ll name different kinds of in Austin by People Against Vio- ond annual lighting of The Tree of crime, and whoever is honoring a lent Crime and later 34 similar Angels to honor victims of violent victim of that crime, they’ll get up events were created throughout kindness crimes. The event will take place and place an ornament on the tree,” Texas. at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the she said. The McLennan County Crime Bellmead Civic Center. The gen- Beseda said the tree will be put Coalition is made of victim ser- eral public is welcome to attend the on display in the entrance of the vice providers from the Advocacy Altruism to event. civic center during the month of Center for Crime Victims and Melissa Beseda, the director December. She said the ornaments Children, the McLennan County homeless sparks Associated PRess of the Victim Services Unit at the will be saved and labeled so the District Attorney’s office, the Waco Officer Larry DePrimo of the New York Police Department talks to a shoe- Waco Police Department, said families of the crime victims can Police Department, Bikers Against online sensation less homeless man in New York City shortly before giving him a pair of families who have been affected by pick them up after the event. Child Abuse, the Bill Logue Ju- boots. His action has become an internet sensation. a crime or who have lost loved ones The event will include musical venile Justice Center, Mothers to a crime will be specially invited selections and the lighting of three Against Drunk Drivers the Texas Associated Press Thousands of people com- DePrimo said he only told his to attend the tree lighting. candles that represent hope, peace Department of Public Safety and mented, including one person who family about the incident at the “The event is meant to honor and healing. Family Abuse Center. A tourist’s snapshot of a New praised him as “An officer AND a time, and was surprised when a the crime victims of McLennan Beseda said an agency head York City police officer giving new Gentleman.” friend told him the photo was boots to a barefoot homeless man The photo shows the officer posted on the Internet some time in Times Square has created an on- kneeling be- later. Student Government agrees to fix stairs line sensation. side the man Foster, who is Jennifer Foster, of Florence, with the boots “I have these size a dispatch man- By Jocelyn Fowler dresses is that it stops not well writ- voting in our committee,” Lin said. Ariz., was visiting New York with at his feet. A ager at the Pinal Reporter ten or researched bills from getting “I think the major reason why this her boyfriend on Nov. 14, when shoe store is 12 boots for you, County Sheriff’s recommended in committee,” Lin bill failed is because people don’t she came across the shoeless man seen in the they are all-weather. Office, said she’s At their last meeting of the se- said. think it should apply to all com- asking for change in Times Square. background. worked in law mester, student senators engaged Opposing senators, such as mittees. This is mostly a finance As she was about to approach “I have Let’s put them on enforcement for in a heated debate about the limits Rockwall senior Nick Pokorny, issue.” him, she said the officer — identi- these size 12 and take care of 17 years and has of their own power. maintained that Lin’s legislation In regards to a campus wide is- fied as Larry DePrimo — came up boots for you, never been more Houston senior Daniel Lin was a “disservice” to the men and sue, senators passed the Poage Li- to the man with a pair of all-weath- they are all- you” impressed. started the debate when his contro- women who had died and given brary Steps legislation. er boots and thermal socks on the weather. Let’s “His presen- versial legislation Committee Vot- senators the right to vote. The bill, authored by Carlsbad, frigid night. She recorded his gen- put them on Officer Larry DePrimo to tation of human ing Procedure went to committee. Supportive senators, such as N.M. junior Sarah Staub, encour- erosity on her cellphone. and take care the homeless man kindness has not The legislation proposed a restric- Sugar Land senior Cody Orr, ar- ages campus officials to repair the DePrimo, speaking to report- of you,” Foster been lost on my- tion on senators’ votes so that sena- gued that the poor attendance at steps outside of the Poage Legisla- ers on Thursday, remembered the quoted DeP- self or any of the tors who had authored a bill would meetings determining fund distri- tive Library. night clearly, that even with two rimo as saying Arizona law en- not be able to vote on it in commit- bution necessitated the bill. Staub said she once observed pairs of socks on, his feet were to the man. forcement officials with whom tee. The bill lost in committee by a When it comes to meetings for three students slip or fall down the freezing. She wrote: “The officer squatted this story has been shared,” Foster vote of three for, five against, but limited allocation funds (LAF- al- stairs all within a 15-minute time The homeless man “didn’t even down on the ground and proceed- wrote on Facebook. She said she won on appeal to the entire senate, locations of amounts less than frame. have a pair of socks on and I could ed to put socks and the new boots never got the officer’s name. thus making it eligible for a pass or $2,500), Orr argued that the re- Staub said the staff of the Po- only imagine how cold that pave- on this man. The officer expected DePrimo said he has been on fail by senate but it ultimately failed quired senators frequently missed age Library has notified risk man- ment was,” the 25-year-old said, NOTHING in return and did not the NYPD for 2½ years. to get the required two-thirds ma- the meetings and the decision to agement of the issue, but she has clutching a box containing cuff- know I was watching.” He is assigned to the Sixth Pre- jority in a vote of 17 for, 17 against. distribute money often rested on seen no attempt to fix the problem. links given to him by Police Com- DePrimo said buying the boots cinct, encompassing Greenwich While several senators argued the wishes of a few people, includ- Staub hopes the additional voices missioner Raymond Kelly. “was something I had to do.” Village and the West Village, and that Lin’s proposal was an attack ing the person who wrote the bill. of student senators will help. Foster’s photo was posted Tues- He tried to persuade the man lives on Long Island with his par- against a right senators had been While Lin’s bill failed to pass “The bill is to fix the stairs so day night to the NYPD’s official to get something to eat, but he de- ents. fairly given through their election, in the senate, he said he is confi- that the edges are no longer slip- Facebook page and became an in- clined and left. He said he keeps the receipt Lin countered with an argument dent issues with LAF can still be pery,” Staub said. stant hit. “When I brought out the shoes, from the boots in his bullet-proof that current procedures create a resolved within the finance com- “This is just safer for the stu- More than 420,000 users it was just a smile from ear to ear,” vest, as a reminder that even when bias and allow poor quality bills to mittee. dents and faculty and it will save “liked” it as of Thursday evening, he said. “It was a great moment for things are tough, some people have be put up for a vote in senate. “We will pass our own prec- Baylor a lot of money from being and more than 140,000 shared it. both of us.” it tougher. “One thing that this bill ad- edent restricting the author from s u e d .” FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 | the News 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Sociology professor talks conflict of religion, politics

By Jessica Chia standing of how to rightly order public life. that, as does texting, tweeting and direct mail. It’s all opinions. But the very nature of politics requires Reporter American religiosity will inevitably spill over into about generating emotion and, more often than not, compromise. You see, democracy is fundamentally political commitments. The more complicated answer, fear. So you get these contrasts between good and evil an agreement that we will not kill each other over our James Davison Hunter is a distin- but just as true, is that all of culture, even that don’t represent reality; that don’t promote under- differences, but rather that we will talk our differences guished visiting professor in Baylor’s politics, is moral in nature. There is no neu- standing. through. If you’re a politician and not willing to com- Department of Sociology. He is also a tral ground. promise, you shouldn’t be a politician. And neither Labrosse-Levinson distinguished profes- Q Every law presupposes a cosmology. To Q: Looking back, what do you think the 2012 elec- you should ever get married! sor of religion, culture and social theory be human is to be moral or ethical in your tion revealed about Americans and American politics? at the University of Virginia, Executive orientation. There’s nothing that isn’t moral. Q: Do you see any hope for the future of policy- Director of the Institute for Advanced A Because all knowledge at the end of the day A: The 2012 election reinforced what we’ve seen in making? Studies in Culture at the University of is faith-based, how could faith ever be pulled previous elections- that we are a deeply divided na- Virginia and the author of seven books concerning apart from politics? tion. Among political consultants, the battle for the A: Well there’s always hope. It’s not just that people politics, religion, morality and culture. presidency was over a very narrow group of indepen- have bad motivations. I don’t think that’s the problem. Q: What role does today’s technology play in poli- dents. Most of the population had already made up I think part of the problem is the way in which money Q: Baylor is a faith-based institution. As a scholar tics? their mind about the candidates long before the elec- is used. There are all sorts of other factors as well, but of religion, do you think faith and morality affect the tion ever happened. big money influences this kind of ‘take no prisoners’ political realm? A: The technologies of communication also tend approach to politics. Big money reinforces intransi- to polarize. The average sound bite has gone from Q: If the current level of partisanship persists, what gence and the unwillingness to compromise. A: Yes. There’s a simple answer and a more com- 30 seconds down to 8 seconds over the last 30 years. will it mean for democracy? plicated answer. The simple answer is that most These sound bites don’t represent any subtlety or nu- This Q and A has been edited to run in the space Americans have some faith commitments or notion of ance. They’re bold statements that tend to inflame A: Partisanship is very healthy for democracy and allotted. A full version is available online. spirituality and that can’t help but inform their under- rather than provide understanding. The Internet does so you want people in a democracy to hold strong Santa Claus showers $100 bills on storm-hit New Jersey, New York

By Verena Dobnik basic goods. Associated Press “Has anyone given you any money?” he asked her. “No,” replied Carol Hefty, a NEW YORK — A wealthy Mis- 72-year-old retiree living in a dam- Associated Press souri man posing as “Secret Santa” aged home. stunned New Yorkers on Thursday, “Here,” he said, slipping the Associated Press Lohan in chains handing $100 bills to many in Stat- money into her hand. Carol Hefty hugs Secret Santa after he gave her a $100 dollar bill while Lindsay Lohan, second from right, is escorted from the 10th Precinct en Island who had lost everything “But this isn’t real money!” said she was looking for supplies at a temporary supply house at the Oakwood police station, with her face shielded, Thursday, in New York after be- to Superstorm Sandy. Hefty, glancing at the red “Secret Heights VFW Post 9587 Thursday in the borough of Staten Island, New ing charged for allegedly striking a woman at a nightclub. The Kansas City businessman is Santa” stamped onto the $100. York, N.Y. giving away $100,000 this holiday “It is, and it’s for you,” he tells season, and spent the day in New her. appearing outdoors in a neigh- daughter, she lost her home in the Jersey and New York giving away She breaks down weeping and borhood, lest they be mobbed by storm and lives with her boyfriend. Seminary school takes thousands. But he says money is hugs him. people hearing that cash is being The money will go toward Christ- not the issue. And so it went, again and again. handed out. mas presents and her toddler’s next “The money is not the point at Secret Santa started his daylong At a stop at a Staten Island Sal- birthday. preventative measures to all,” said the anonymous benefac- East Coast visit with stops in Eliza- vation Army store, one woman is “You’re not alone. God bless tor as he walked up to surprised beth, N.J. Keeping close watch over looking over a $4 handbag. “But you!” the Missouri stranger tells Staten Island residents and thrust the cash handouts was his secu- you get $100!” he tells her, offering Phillip and Lisa Morris, a couple crisp bills into their hands. “It’s rity entourage — police officers in the bill. in their 30s whose home was badly avoid student burnout about the random acts of kindness. uniform from New York and New “Are you serious?” said Pru- damaged — but now had an extra By Linda Nguyen “We aim for everyone to have I’m just setting an example, and if Jersey, plus FBI agents and former dence Onesto, her eyes widening. $300 in cash for rebuilding. Staff Writer the experience to work with a 10 percent of the people who see agents from various states. Some “Really?” Secret Santa took up the holi- mentor until we feel that particular me emulate what I’m doing, any- have become supporters, wear- “Secret Santa,” he deadpans, day tradition from a close Kansas Baylor undergraduates aren’t group is ready to lead itself.” body can be a Secret Santa!” ing red berets marked with the breaking into a broad grin. City friend, Larry Stewart, who for the only ones getting burned out Reed said the seminary has had A police motorcade with sirens word “elf” and assisting “Santa” to The 55-year-old unemployed years handed out bills each De- this season. this covenant group model since took him across the borough, pass- choose locations where people are woman opened her arms and of- cember to unsuspecting strangers Because many pastors become the beginning of the seminary. ing a church ripped from its foun- most in need. He himself wears an fered him a hug. in thrift stores, food pantries and burned out due to overworking Spiritual formation is a person’s dations and homes surrounded by “elf” cap and a red top, plus blue An aisle over, 41-year-old Jan- shelters. and not maintaining personal growth and development in re- debris. At a nearby disaster cen- jeans. ice Kennedy is overwhelmed: She Stewart died in 2007 after giv- relationships, George W. Truett gards to and as the result of spiri- ter run by volunteers, a woman The group must choose stops received four $100 bills. ing away more than $1 million to Theological Seminary is taking tuality and religion. quietly collected free food and carefully, and refrain from simply Unemployed with a 2-year-old strangers in mostly $100 bills. preventative measures to ensure its “From the beginning, Truett students leave with the skills and had these groups formed,” Reed relationships necessary to avoid said. “From the very beginning, being burned out in the future. spiritual formation was considered Dr. Angela Reed, director of to be one of the core elements of spiritual formation and assistant the training.” professor of practical theology, Reed said the program is not said the seminary uses spiritual unique to Baylor but Baylor was formation groups called covenant one of the first seminaries to have groups. a program of this kind. Covenant groups meet for one “Truett was somewhat of a hour every week. pioneer,” Reed said. “It’s one of the “We create a covenant group reasons I wanted to come here to process,” Reed said. “The intention teach.” is to provide a small group expe- Hayfield, Kan. third year semi- rience so students can learn from nary student Aaron Mussat par- one another and hold each other ticipates in the covenant groups at accountable for their spiritual the seminary. growth.” He also serves as a mentor for Reed said they hope to facilitate first year covenant groups. student relationships with one an- “I find covenant groups to be other that they can maintain over encouraging and very uplifting, time. and a time to just be present with “It’s a toolbox in a sense of spir- other people not have anything itual processes that they can take pressing on the agenda,” Mussat with them to churches,” Reed said. said. “To go deep into each other’s Reed said pastors can get lives and know about each other burned out because they spend and pray for each other.” so much time worrying about Mussat said many times pas- the people in their congregation; tors don’t have time to get prayer they forget to nurture their own or support spiritually. spiritual growth and development. “Facilitating groups has helped Pastors work unpredictable hours, me rely on others. It’s a very good which can lead to less and less en- thing to keep in contact with one ergy, which in turn can cause them another and to pray for each oth- to leave the ministry. er,” Mussat said. “Our intention is to teach them, Mussat said he’s seen many in the midst of a busy life, it’s im- covenant groups grow closer and 30 portant to continue to make a even last longer than the duration space where one’s spiritual life is a of seminary. priority,” Reed said. “They’re a good way to get to Reed said sometimes seminar- know one another and to be honest ies assume students take care of do something else besides school their own spiritual lives. work,” Mussat said. “We felt in order to best en- “I think that it’s important for courage that to happen, we need to pastors too to do something else. create an intentional space,” Reed Being with other people and pour- said. Intentional space refers to an ing your heart out is encouraging.” environment to facilitate spiritual Reed said the underlying goal development. of the covenant groups is to re- Reed said the students attend member that pastors also need peer covenant groups throughout support and prayer. to/from Baylor their time at the seminary. “All ministers need ministers “We begin the first few semes- essentially, and so our hope is to ters with each group having a men- invite our students to recognize tor who often is either a graduated that need,” Reed said. student, local minister or some- “They don’t go into that min- times a senior Truett student who istry alone and there are ways to has taken my classes in pastoral get support and that will make burnout and has shown them- a significant difference in their selves to be a leader in this kind of ability to stay in the work for the area,” Reed said. long haul.” FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|5

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WASHINGTON — After Mitt Romney’s loss in the presidential election, Republicans quickly iden- tified one of their mistakes as the party’s dysfunctional relationship with Hispanic voters, who over- whelmingly voted for President Barack Obama. But the earliest ef- forts by GOP lawmakers to tackle immigration policy on Capitol Hill Associated Press aren’t likely to win them new sup- Associated Press A Hostess Twinkies sign is shown at the Hostess plant in Ogden, Utah, in this Nov. 15 file photo. port among Hispanics. This Nov. 6 file photo shows voters lined up in the dark to beat the 7 p.m. The first immigration-related deadline to cast their ballots at a polling station in Miami. bills offered by Republicans this week would provide legal status for or pursuing a college or technical “We should have done it earlier Potential buyers hungry for hundreds of thousands of young degree, but it wouldn’t allow them and in a more effective way.” One immigrants — but no way for them any way to become citizens. day earlier, in an op-ed published to become U.S. citizens — and The DREAM Act, which nar- in the Washington Post, Stevens would eliminate the popular diver- rowly passed the House before noted that Romney did better than Twinkies and Ding Dongs sity lottery that randomly awards being defeated in the Senate two Obama among what he described green cards to would-be immi- years ago, would offer citizenship as middle-class voters, especially By CANDICE CHOI bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million the judge to appoint an indepen- grants from countries with low for young illegal immigrants. Such white voters younger than 30, and Associated Press for meeting certain budget goals dent trustee to oversee the liq- rates of immigration to the United proposals have been derided as described Obama’s strategy as “be- during the liquidation. The compa- uidation, saying that the current States. The two bills have virtually “amnesty” by GOP lawmakers — ing too liberal and too dependent NEW YORK — The future of ny says the incentive pay is needed management “has been woefully no chance in the lame-duck ses- and by Romney, who promised he on minorities.” Twinkies is virtually assured. to retain the 19 corporate officers unsuccessful in its reorganization sion, but they are significant be- would veto the legislation. Democratic lawmakers said Hostess Brands Inc. got final and “high-level managers” for the attempts.” cause they are the first on the leg- This week, House Republicans their political opponents are miss- approval for its wind-down plans wind down process, which could Hostess had already said last islative agenda since the election. are also considering a bill that ing a chance for bipartisan support in bankruptcy court Thursday, set- take about a year. week that it was getting a flood Early reviews aren’t enthusias- annually would give 55,000 new on the STEM bill by adding condi- ting the stage for its iconic snack Two of those executives would of interest from potential buyers tic. green cards, or permanent visas, to tions such as ending the diversity cakes to find a second life with new be eligible for additional rewards for its brands, which also include “We don’t see the writing on the foreign students in science, tech- lottery. owners — even as 18,000 jobs will depending on how efficiently they Devil Dogs and Wonder bread. wall,” said Lionel Sosa, a Texas Re- nology, engineering and math. “That’s not the way we are go- be wiped out. carry out the liquidation. The com- The company has stressed it needs publican who served as a Hispanic The so-called STEM bill would ing to achieve success,” said Sen. The company said in court that pensation would be on top of their to move quickly to capitalize on the media consultant for presidents also make it easier for those green Bob Menendez, D-N.J. “There was it’s in talks with 110 potential buy- regular pay. outpouring of nostalgia sparked by Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush card holders to be reunited with a deal on the table, it could have ers for its brands, which include The bonuses do not include pay its liquidation. and George W. Bush. “We don’t spouses or children living abroad. been a good step forward.” CupCakes, Ding Dongs and Ho for CEO Gregory Rayburn, who “The longer these brands are off see that the electorate is changing But it would eliminate the popular Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said: Hos. The suitors include at least was brought on as a restructuring the shelves, the less they’re going to and we need to make changes. The diversity lottery, and Democrats “It’s almost as though they didn’t five national retailers such as su- expert earlier this year. Rayburn is be valued,” Scherer said Thursday longer we send out messages that have argued that it actually would hear the call from voters on Elec- permarkets, a financial adviser for being paid $125,000 a month. in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Latinos take some offense to, the reduce overall legal immigration. tion Day on Nov. 6.” Hostess said. The process has been Hostess was given interim ap- Southern District of New York in longer it’s going got take us to re- Kyl, one of the bill’s sponsors, Sosa, who has made a living “so fast and furious” Hostess wasn’t proval for its wind-down last week, White Plains, N.Y. cover the Latino vote.” said the timing of the legislation appealing to Hispanic and Latino able to make its planned calls to po- which gave the company the le- Last week, Scherer had noted Republicans are offering some isn’t a political response to the elec- voters for Republican candidates, tential buyers, said Joshua Scherer gal protection to immediately fire that it was a “once-in-a-lifetime olive branches to Hispanic voters. tion. “We have to get the ball roll- said the Republican efforts should of Perella Weinberg Partners. 15,000 union workers. The compa- opportunity” for buyers to snap up Retiring Republican Sens. Jon Kyl ing,” he said. at least be considered a step in the “Not only are these buyers se- ny said the terminations were nec- such well-known products without of Arizona and Kay Bailey Hutchi- Romney’s chief political strate- right direction. But he warned that rious, but they are expecting to essary to free up workers to apply the debt and labor contracts that son of Texas introduced on Tues- gist this week said the campaign’s the party has to move to center on spend substantial sums,” he said, for unemployment benefits. About would come with the purchas- day a narrowly tailored DREAM biggest mistake was how it dealt immigration. noting that six of them had hired 3,200 employees are being retained ing the entire company. Although Act-like bill dubbed the Achieve with Hispanic voters. “We should “We need to quit making of- investment banks to help in the to help in winding down opera- Hostess sales have been declining Act. It offers visas for some young have done a better job reach out fensive gestures to the Latino com- process. tions, including 237 employees at over the years, they still clock in at illegal immigrants who arrived be- to Hispanic voters,” Stuart Ste- munity,” Sosa said. “Wanting to The update on the sale process the corporate level. between $2.3 billion and $2.4 bil- fore they turned 14 and are 28 or vens said in an interview with oppose the DREAM Act, in my came as Hostess also received ap- The bakers union, Hostess’ lion a year. younger and are in the military CBS’s Charlie Rose on Thursday. opinion is totally ridiculous.” proval to give its top executives second-largest union, has asked

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By Kayla Reeves begun to make a name for itself as been cooked, and was not greasy “panda specials” that make every- $3. Guest Reviewer a quick, inexpensive and authentic Food REVIEW or soggy. The sauces were nice thing even less expensive. Overall, I would say Panda Joe Mexican food vendor. too: one orange Tabasco-like spicy I went on a Thursday, so all ta- Tacos is much more authentic and Cartoon pandas are usually As soon as I stepped out of my breakfast burrito. I got one with sauce and one tangy green. cos were one dollar each. I ordered reasonably priced than many taco pictured with a bamboo stalk, but car at the bright blue taco truck, I bacon and egg, and was surprised Lunch at Panda Joe was just as a fajita taco and a chicken taco, trucks, and it was an enjoyable ex- Panda Joe Tacos has chosen a som- could smell the spices. It smelled by the price of only $2. pleasant. They have a menu full of both on flour tortillas with cilantro perience. I got two separate meals brero as its mascot’s prop. more like a real Mexican restaurant After waiting less than five taco, burrito and quesadilla choic- and onions. for $5 total, and was satisfied with The taco vendor at 900 S. 18th than a Taco Bell, which is always minutes, the woman at the win- es, and some things I had never Again, the woman included both of them. St., which has recently become its encouraging. dow handed me a brown paper bag heard of like sopes, tortas-cubanas a lime and two sauces. The tacos The only negative detail is that permanent location, draws cus- I stood under the tin roof in with a foil-wrapped burrito inside, and huaraches. were surprisingly flavorful for hav- they only take cash payments, but I tomers in with the cute Mexican their small outdoor seating area along with a few different sauces in All of those can be served with ing so few ingredients. The meat think that is overlookable. panda bear painted on its truck. and assessed the menu, some of little plastic cups and half of a lime beans and rice, and they have add- was seasoned perfectly: not too It may not be a gourmet meal, Panda Joe has only been in which I could not understand. A to squeeze over my breakfast. ons like vegetables and cheese for a overpowering, but not bland. With but if you want something fast and business for one year, but it has friendly woman recommended a It tasted fresh, like it had just quarter extra. They also have daily my Diet Coke added, that meal was tasty, it is a good choice. FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 | the Arts & Entertainment 8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Poppa Rollo’s Pizza offers fun for all ages By Taylor Rexrode is now unofficially our Poppa Guest Reviewer Rollo’s booth. This time, we ordered the Rollo’s Special pizza with bell Food REVIEW peppers, pepperoni, hamburger, sausage and jalapenos. Amid all the fast food chains Like the meal from our first on Valley Mills Drive lies one of visit, the pizza overflowed with Waco’s most popular family-owned fresh toppings, leaving plenty of restaurants, Poppa Rollo’s Pizza. little sausage and hamburger bites This unique pizzeria has served to nibble. the Waco community since Roland The bell peppers were Duty opened it in 1969. The deliciously bright green and fresh, award-winning restaurant moved a pleasant surprise for me, since I to its current location in 1979 and am a meat-and-cheese pizza kind continues to boast the title “best of person. pizza on Earth.” However, I was disappointed As a Baylor student and self- with the jalapenos that were proclaimed “foodie,” I had to visit shriveled and lacked flavor this Waco legend. compared to the other pizza My first visit to Poppa Rollo’s toppings. Pizza was on an exceptionally Both pizzas I tasted at Poppa busy Friday night. The waiting line Rollo’s were delicious and cost less pushed out the door and onto the than $10 per person. It’s nice to sidewalk. It was one of the longest know that Poppa Rollo’s doesn’t waits I have ever endured. change their standards whether However, when I stepped inside it’s a calm Wednesday night or the doorway, my eyes scanned the a bustling Friday crowd, and I walls, which were spattered with respect their attention to detail. Baylor paraphernalia, collectible Aside from its delicious pizza, Dr Pepper and Coca Cola signs Poppa Rollo’s is well known for and bits of Waco history. having a fun atmosphere for all Every little detail piqued my ages. The restaurant contains a Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor interest and made the restaurant large arcade room for kids and a more like a home. Needless to say, An old-fashioned red fire truck has a permanent spot in front of Poppa Rollo’s Pizza in Waco. The restaurant has been serving customers since 1969 secret door that leads to a sports I found our long wait a little more and boasts the title of “best pizza on Earth.” bar area for adults. It frequently bearable since the surroundings television behind me. story above us. sausage, hamburger and Canadian I wanted to visit Poppa Rollo’s hosts parties and events for every kept me entertained. Stained glass windows Our waitress was kind but bacon. The pie took a while to cook again. I finally returned a second occasion. We were seated in a small converted into ceiling lights cast a distracted by the busy atmosphere. but the homemade pizza loaded time on a Wednesday evening. As Poppa Rollo’s is open from 11 booth in a corner of the restaurant warm glow on the families below. My group of friends chose a safe with fresh ingredients was well expected, there was no wait. My a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays near the kitchen. Classic cartoons A giant fork and spoon stood like option — a four-meat specialty worth the wait. friends and I were seated in the and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on like Tom and Jerry played on the strong pillars holding up a second pizza with pepperoni, Italian A month or so passed and same place near the kitchen, which weekends. The Egg and I gets you ready with the day’s most important meal

By Jenny Philen and pictures placed throughout. the menu, I had trouble deciding mushrooms all piled high on two chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted Guest Reviewer Food REVIEW Chickens appear as the theme of whether to play it safe with a tradi- English muffin halves. Dill hollan- tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and the decor, and there are as many tional breakfast, or be adventurous daise sauce was drizzled over the Greek seasoning. The side of fresh There’s nothing like waking know what to choose. egg puns as there are tasty buns, and try one of the many omelette ensemble while two strips of bacon fruit included an assortment fea- up to a warm breakfast. Sizzling Don’t let the strip mall exterior beginning with their “eggcellent” varieties I had never even heard of topped it off. The meal featured a turing melons and grapes. This is bacon, a fluffy home-style biscuit of this restaurant fool you. Behind dishes. before. side of roasted potatoes that was a great choice for those who want topped with sausage gravy, or a that boring exterior lies the smell As I sat in my quaint booth for After much thought, I decided both satisfying and delectable. something delicate yet delicious. stack of apple cinnamon granola of fresh-ground gourmet coffees two, my waitress offered me a wide on the Hiker’s Benedict and the The plentiful amount of protein My coffee cup was always full pancakes with cinnamon butter. available while you wait to be seat- variety of morning beverages. I Mediterranean Frittata from the and vegetables will fill you up for and my choices always rewarding You can find all this and more at ed. Additional tables outside allow went with the fresh-squeezed Va- “Smarter Choices” list. The Hiker’s the day but not leave you so full at The Egg & I. Waco’s new restaurant, The Egg & customers to enjoy the comfort of lencia orange juice. Benedict is a great hearty meal you can’t move. You’ll enjoy the casual ambi- I. “people watching” on a nice day. The children next to me ordered that has the culinary elegance of My second choice was health- ance but also appreciate the check This breakfast bistro, located at The inside of this little breakfast four hot chocolates. I watched their brunch: the poached eggs of a ier, something light and airy, but being paid at the front, saving you 4600 Franklin Ave., Ste. 100, has a nook is cozy and inviting. There eyes grow wide as the whipped benedict, diced Canadian ham, also full of flavor. The Mediterra- time on a busy morning. After the menu with an abundance of break- are tables and booths, warm colors cream overflowed from the top steamed fresh asparagus spears, nean Frittata featured egg whites bill is paid, you’re on your way and fast delights so long you won’t on the walls and little knickknacks of the mugs. As I went through tomatoes and savory Portobello accompanied by diced grilled feeling ready to take on the day. Carrie Underwood, still a country star years after ‘American Idol’

By Steve Knopper an elegant, beautiful Faith Hill centerpiece of the “Idol” winner’s She starts off soft and steady, anthem. 5. “Cupid’s Got a Shotgun.” McClatchy-Tribune successor; on her songwriting, 2005 debut “Some Hearts,” “Jesus, but quickly ramps up to a gleeful 4. “Last Name.” One of In this track from “Blown Away,” which relies on subtle detail and Take the Wheel” is a rarity — a new chorus about scratching a key into Underwood’s most joyful songs, Cupid modernizes his arsenal. With the exception of perhaps classy metaphors; and, most of all, gospel classic, in which the narrator his beloved truck and taking a from 2007’s “Carnival Ride,” Unfortunately for him, the singer is pop singer Kelly Clarkson, no on her singing, which can both simultaneously surrenders herself Louisville Slugger to his headlights. this over-the-top rocker is a prepared with weapons of her own, “American Idol” graduate has had hammer a high note and draw out to a higher power and takes control one-woman “The Hangover” — and we’re not just talking about the as much career quality control and a nuance. of her life. 3. “Two Black Cadillacs.” complete with Cuervo and Las rockabilly guitar solo. album-making vision as 29-year- Underwood co-wrote this superb Vegas. “Little does he know I strapped old Carrie Underwood. Here are five of Underwood’s 2. “Before He Cheats.” Judging 2012 vignette, about a funeral By the end, the blotto narrator on my Kevlar vest,” she sings. “I She knew she was a country best songs, including some from from Underwood’s tone of nasty for a man whose widow and “the has switched from “I don’t even pulled out my Remington, and I star since before her 2005 season this year’s “Blown Away” album. revenge, the dude in “Before He woman who loved him at night” know his last name” to “I don’t loaded up these shells/ He’s about on the show, and this has allowed Cheats” better not show up for show up in separate Cadillacs, and even know my last name,” a small to find out I’m a dang good shot her to focus — on her image, as 1. “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” The dinner. she belts it as if it were a Nirvana but important lyrical distinction. myself.”

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Across 1 John and Paul 6 Capital on its own gulf 10 Bar or bel intro 14 Imminent, old-style 15 Shots served neatly? 16 Country on its own gulf 17 Mimic mackerel? 19 Tolled 20 Seed cover 21 Tony winner Roger 22 Many an Everly Brothers hit 23 “__-hoo!” 24 Mimic masquerades? 26 Early Pilgrim family 28 Ready 29 County bordering Mayo 30 Fairy tale threat 33 Mimic magazine managers? 38 The gamut Difficulty: Evil 39 Obtain despite resistance 42 Key of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 24 47 European tourists’ rentals 48 Mimic masquerades? 52 “__ we having fun yet?” 53 Like much mouthwash 54 Pearl Buck heroine 7 Less receptive “Everybody doesn’t like some- 55 “Dang!” 8 Painter’s undercoat thing” 56 __ uncertain terms 9 __ Wednesday 41 African dangers 57 Mimic miseries? 10 Back fin 42 Big food problem 59 Bread brushed with ghee 11 Sends, in a way 43 __ column 60 Stationary surgical patient 12 Taper, e.g. 44 Salon dyes 61 Rival of Helena 13 Gulp down 45 It starts with thunder and 62 In addition 18 Speaker of Cooperstown lightning in “Macbeth” 63 “The War of the Worlds” foe 22 Crude meas. 46 Mr. Rogers 64 Slurpee cousins 24 Letter run 47 Blow off steam 25 Finn floater 49 Irish lullaby start 27 I problem? 50 Eating may relieve its symp- Down 1 Tropical fruits 30 Wrong, with “all” toms 2 Hot 31 Meter opening 51 Compels 3 Regular 32 Dick Cheney’s eldest 55 Frisbee, for one 4 Rank below marquis 34 Blabs 57 “Lou Grant” production co. 5 Capacity-exceeding letters 35 Has a mortgage, say 58 Portugal’s Manuel II, e.g. 6 Gold-medalist decathlete 36 Tourist’s options: Abbr. Johnson 37 Break up 40 End of the slogan that starts FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|9 Seniors, team want first win over Oklahoma State By Krista Pirtle morrow, it takes about 30 percent Sports Editor of our chance away from winning on Saturday. There just really isn’t No one on this Baylor football any option,” he said. team has ever beaten the Oklaho- Baylor averages a Big 12-best ma State Cowboys. 575.5 yards per game, with Okla- “To beat them would be a great homa State second at 547.9. wrap up to my career,” senior wide But, while the Cowboys are receiver Terrance Williams said. fifth in total defense, Baylor is -al “OSU is a team that we as a senior lowing a conference-worst 509.7 class haven’t beaten yet, so to beat yards per game, 100.6 more than them here would be a great wrap- Oklahoma State. up.” Baylor’s game against Okla- Baylor’s last win against Okla- homa State is also its Senior Day. homa State came in 2005, a 44-34 Twenty-three Baylor football stu- victory. dent-athletes will be honored prior The Bears have not scored more to the game. than 28 points against the Cow- “I could talk about each one of boys since that 2005 win. them for five minutes,” Briles said. Last season, the Bears suffered “They have all done great things a 59-24 loss in Stillwater, convert- for Baylor University. First of all, ing only three of six drives in the by getting their degree, but they red zone. have also changed the face of Bay- “Sickening comes to mind be- lor football.” cause you know how important it The game will be the last at is to punch it in in that situation,” Floyd Casey Stadium for offensive coach Art Briles said after the lineman Alex Bonilla, cornerback game. “It’s not like you are going to Chance Casey, linebacker Rodney pitch a shutout game against them, Chadwick, Florence, safety Mike but you certainly better match Hicks, offensive lineman Jake scores when you have opportuni- Jackson, defensive tackle Kaeron ties and we didn’t.” Johnson, defensive tackle Nick This season, it is a different sto- Johnson, offensive lineman Cam- ry for both teams. eron Kaufhold, kicker Kolton Lye, Yes, Baylor is without Heisman defensive lineman Gary Mason, Jr., Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, student assistant Anthony Moore, but senior quarterback Nick Flor- defensive end Kevin Park, running ence isn’t far behind RG3’s num- back Jarred Salubi, wide receiver bers. Lanear Sampson, safety Marcus “Nick [Florence] is a once in Santa Cruz, wide receiver Darryl a lifetime kind of person,” Briles Stonum, wide receiver Michael said. “It is a privilege to be able Valdez, center Ivory Wade, wide Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor to be around people like that. You receiver Terrance Williams, safety wonder why people are able to do No. 11 quarterback Nick Florence passes the ball during the Texas Shootout against Texas Tech on Saturday in Cowboys Stadium. The Bears are now Josh Wilson, kicker Chris Winkler extraordinary things and then you Bowl Bound once again after the 52-45 victory over the Raiders. and fullback Erik Wolfe. study them and you realize they do Casey, Chadwick, Florence, it because they are dedicated, dis- Hicks, Jackson, K. Johnson, Kauf- ciplined, they have faith, and they hold, Mason Jr., Monk, Salubi, Terrance Williams caught eight have one specific quarterback but fense last season for 152 yards. tion it’s a challenge for us as coach- are trustworthy. He is the defini- Sampson, Wade and Williams are passes for a career-high 154 yards, three. Through the air, sophomore es and players that we recover,” tion of a leader.” all four- year letterwinners. including a 72-yard fourth-quarter Junior Clint Chelf and fresh- wide receiver Josh Stewart is the Oklahoma State head coach Mike Right now, Florence has 3825 “This senior class has been a touchdown. men Wes Lunt and J.W. Walsh have favorite target for the trio of quar- Gundy said. passing yards, only 362 yards be- part of a lot of things at Baylor,” As for Oklahoma State, it is each put up at least 1.000 yards be- terbacks, recording 988 yards and “It starts with us. We have to get hind where Griffin was at this Florence said. “It hasn’t really hit without quarterback Brandon hind center. six touchdowns so far this season. over it first, and then we have to point last season. me yet that it’s coming to an end, Weeden and wide receiver Justin Returning at running back, ju- The Cowboys are fresh off an make sure our players understand, Also in the last matchup, now but I’m sure it will so we have to Blackmon, who are both in the nior Joseph Randle has 1212 yards overtime upset against instate rival which they do. This is a mature senior wide receiver, AFCA All- channel that and funnel that and NFL. and 14 touchdowns on the year. Oklahoma, 51-48. group and they’ve been in enough American and Biletikoff finalist use it to our advantage.” This season, the Cowboys don’t Randle ran over the Baylor de- “I don’t think there’s any ques- games. If we don’t practice well to- FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 | the Sports 10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com

Elite Eight rematch Matt Hellman| Lariat Photo Editor No. 55 junior guard Pierre Jackson maneuvers around Kentucky players during the NCAA Elite 8 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, Mar. 23. The Bears left the court with a 82-70 loss to the Wildcats Baylor basketball travels to Kentucky to face Wildcats By Greg DeVries dropped the Bears out of the rank- In its first game, Kentucky per and eight rebounds per game. control. He has been going through Sports Writer ings. struggled to beat Maryland but “I’m not really nervous. It’s kind of “Home court advantage is go- limited practice, but the team Now they are only receiving a pulled off the victory late by a score like playing AAU all over again,” ing to play a role, so I’m going to hopes that he will be ready to go Last season, the Baylor men’s few votes. of 72-69. Austin said. “I’ve played against be making sure young fellas and for tipoff. basketball team fell in the Elite “We’re upset, but we can only One of the interesting match- a lot of those guys on the [AAU] returning players don’t get hot- “When you play a team that Eight to the eventual national be upset with ourselves,” senior ups to keep an eye on will be fresh- circuit before. The only differ- headed,” Walton said. “[I will be] has the nation’s longest [home champion Kentucky Wildcats. guard Pierre Jackson said after the man center Isaiah Austin against ence is going to be the crowd. I making sure they get the touches winning] streak, you want to be at Even though every starter loss to College of Charleston. “Pri- Wildcat freshman center Nerlens haven’t played in front of a crowd that they need, making sure we full strength and you want to put from that Kentucky team is gone, or to the game, we didn’t prepare Noel. of 24,000. That’s unheard of, but it’s stay together as a team, trying to your best foot forward, especially the Bears will still get their shot at well enough as a team. We didn’t Noel was the top-ranked re- going to be fun.” tune out the crowd. I know it’s go- on CBS and a great opportunity revenge at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in pay enough attention to the scout- cruit coming out of high school The crowd noise has been ing to be loud in there.” like this,” head coach Scott Drew Lexington, Ky. ing report, and they executed well last year, and Austin was just two something that no team has been Baylor has suffered its fair share said. “We’re hopeful that we will be The Bears have stumbled out of and capitalized on our mistakes.” spots behind him at no. 3. able to overcome at Rupp Arena in of injuries this season. a lot [closer to] full strength than the gate so far with a 4-2 record. No. 8 Kentucky has experi- Both players have long arms years. Kentucky’s last loss at home It started with Austin rolling an we were last game, that’s for sure. Baylor started the season in enced some early trouble, but the that alter shots in and around the was in March of 2009. ankle early in the year. It’s been nice to have a full week of the top 25 and has been ranked as Wildcats are still 4-1 on the year paint. Senior guard A.J. Walton has In a stroke of bad luck, junior practice for once too.” high as 16, but losses to Colorado with their lone loss coming to No. Statistically, the players are sim- charged himself with the respon- guard Brady Heslip had his appen- and College of Charleston have 2 Duke. ilar. Both average over 10 points sibility of keeping his team under dix removed. FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 30, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|11 DEMAND from Page 1 and Baylor has had large classes unless it was an emergency. Marsh said crises are specifi- lem getting seen immediately due apy is offered, which is free and lor is a Christian, so we don’t force and student population continues Marsh said if a student does not cally designated by these catego- to a crisis at the beginning of this unlimited. anything either. We just really want to go up.” want to be on the waiting list, the ries: suicidal, homicidal, psychosis, month. Marsh said many students uti- to see what is important to stu- Because of the staff shortage, on-staff case manager could refer assault (sexually or physically), “I have a history of cutting and lize group therapy, which is just as dents.” students seeking appointments him or her to different services in victims of robbery and death of a my friend knew this. She told me effective as individual therapy. Recent Baylor alumna April Le- can face a waiting list. the counseling center or another family member. that she wanted me to go to the Marsh said counseling services man said she went to counseling Marsh said the maximum wait counseling center in the Waco Marsh said the staff sets aside counseling center because they has received positive feedback her senior year when she found out time is typically 12 days, especially community. two crisis appointments each day, would be able to see me immedi- from it so far. she was pregnant. in November, at the busiest time of There is an after-hours crisis although he said the staff will do ately,” Stephanie said. “I called at 8 Baylor counseling services also “I met with a lady once a week. the year. hotline that is open from 5 p.m. to what it takes to accommodate cri- a.m. Wednesday and they saw me gives students the option to inte- She was wonderful,” Leman said. One student last year, however, 8 a.m. and 24 hours on the week- sis appointments exceeding the Wednesday at 1 p.m.” She said the grate Christian faith into therapy “I don’t think it revolutionized my was put on a waiting list for nearly end to provide students with addi- two set aside. counselor was very friendly and sessions. life or anything, but that’s not what a month. tional help outside the counseling “In that case, with the wait, if made it easy to open up about what “We are all licensed mental I needed. I just really needed a safe Stephanie, a student whose center. we feel someone is at risk we will was going on. “She wouldn’t let health counselors and psycholo- place to talk to someone who could name has been changed to protect Normal office hours for the make sure they are ok – we will me leave without a plan of action,” gists who follow standard proto- be objective. I would highly recom- her identity, said she called coun- counseling center are Monday not put them on a wait list,” Marsh Stephanie said. cols, but we are very faith-affirm- mend the counseling center and seling services on Nov. 15 last year through Friday from 8 a.m. to said. “We have a system where if we The first seven individual coun- ing,” Marsh said. “All our staff is feel that Baylor students should re- and was put on a waiting list until noon, then from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. feel like a student is in crisis and we seling sessions are free of charge consistent with the mission of the ally take advantage of the free ses- Dec. 15. Stephanie was told if she in the McLane Student Life Center. need to follow them, we will follow with a $10 fee per session thereaf- university. We have those conver- sions.” wanted an individual counseling Students seeking to book ap- them and take care of them as long ter. sations all the time with students. Hayley Gibson and David session, she would have to call at pointments in crisis situations are as we need to.” There is a limit of 12 individual Some students don’t want to talk McLain contributed to this story. the very beginning of the semester an exception to the wait time. Stephanie said she had no prob- sessions per semester. Group ther- about it. Not every student at Bay-

FLOURISH from Page 1 employee students receive advice professors, student organizations with have either gone to counsel- Baylor does have opportuni- Okuyama said. “Now I have good dents to be more involved in their from before they finalize their de- or resident hall directors. ing on their own or have allowed ties for international students to friends in America, American stu- Baylor experience. cision to leave Baylor. Melanie Smith, international her to take them to counseling ses- develop these support systems out- dents, and I go to their house very Whether international students “We certainly deal with people student relations coordinator, is sions. side of classes. One avenue is the often.” seek free professional counseling who are very distressed and it ap- the advocate for international stu- “They have never said, ‘No I’m Global Living and Learning Center Okuyama said he was not likely or create a support system within pears to them that they only have dents discussed by the board. not going to do this because of my housed in Brooks Flats. Currently to use Baylor Counseling Services, their living community, Baylor has bad choices,” said Fritz. “It requires “If any of those students are in- culture,’” Smith said. “Even if it’s only six of the 54 students enrolled instead opting for advice from much to offer these students dur- compassion and delivering hard ternational, we put our resources not something they do in their own in the community are international the relationships developed with ing stressful times. news and info so students don’t see together to help them,” Smith said. country, they will do it here. They students. friends and professors over the “It’s so great to know that we that situation as hopeless.” “That might include academically, see that we will be sincerely confi- Kenta Okuyama, a Tokyo ex- course of the semester. have these professionals on cam- Although Baylor does not have legal resources, tutoring or coun- dential about it and that gets them change student from Hosei Uni- Holly Joyner, director of the pus to help them in their need,” counseling services specifically for seling.” the help they need.” versity, was able to work through Global Living and Learning com- Smith said. “Help is right here on international students, there are However, some international Like domestic students, there a period of stress with the help munity, said faculty-in-residence campus and falls in line with the safeguards designed to help stu- students are wary of the help avail- are many different causes of high of friends he made through his are selected specifically for their Baylor mission statement.” dents thinking about withdrawing able to them because of a negative stress for international students, Global Living and Learning com- ability to interact and relate to stu- Holly Renner contributed to this from Baylor. cultural stigma attached to coun- many of which result from enter- munity and the Japanese language dents, which provides an addition- story. One safeguard is the Students of seling. ing into a new environment. professors he was referred to by the al safeguard for students. Concern Board, which is a multi- “There are perceptions of these “Culture shock plays a role,” Ste- faculty members of Global Living Joyner said Jonathan Tran, the disciplinary team of faculty mem- services that counseling doesn’t phen said. “That adaption period and Learning. faculty-in-residence for Brooks bers from departments all over have a positive connotation,” Ste- might be a bit of a struggle. There “I think, because I’m an ex- Flats, was chosen because he re- campus. Members of the board phen said. is the pressure of classes; they need change student and this is my first lates well to international students. meet once a month to discuss any However, in Smith’s experience, to create a support systems, which time in the United States, the first These are things the community Baylor student referred to them by international students she interacts is the most challenging.” couple of months were rough,” puts into place to encourage stu-

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