ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT VOL. 109 No. 5 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 © 2009, Baylor University One Book, One Waco Sic ‘em Brush up PAGE 5 send-off on your art PAGE 6 PAGE 5
BU joins Protesters let off service steam at local learning tea party By Laura remson “[The Government] swears initiative Staff writer on the Bible to uphold the con- stitution. They are going above By Jenna Thompson Waco’s Indian Spring Park and beyond,” Mosnes said. reporter was the site of the Waco Tea Par- He also compared the ac- ty Thursday afternoon, drawing tions of Congress to those of Baylor became a member of a crowd of hundreds to the Bra- Hugo Chavez in Venezuela and the Texas Campus Coalition this zos riverside. Robert Mugabe, the president fall joining more than 60 univer- These events are in protest of Zimbabwe. He said admin- sities and colleges around the of the current administration’s istration’s actions against the state to establish service learn- actions as well as current re- Constitution are parallel to the ing and civic engagement. forms under consideration in Vikings’ violent history towards Texas Campus Coalition is Congress. Many protestors see women. Mosnes joined the Tea part of a national organization current actions as too much Party Express on its fifth day in that helps colleges come togeth- government involvement in the Albuquerque and plans to con- er to reach out to their communi- lives of American citizens. The tinue on to the Taxpayer March ties and establish programs that topic of healthcare was inevita- on D.C. combine service and learning, bly one of the hot button issues “I see this as a last chance for said Baylor service coordinator at the protest. With many of the a peaceful resolution,” Mosnes Marianne Magjuka. participants above their thirties, said.A surprising visitor to the Magjuka played a key role in many fear that reform could Waco Tea Party was none other getting Baylor to join the Texas mean a loss of benefits and ease than American President Thom- Campus Coalition. in receiving treatment. as Jefferson. Walt Lewis, an actor “I’m just so energized and Signs are the event had mes- from Bosque County, portrays encouraged by the passion that sages such as “Impeach Obama,” Jefferson, among other charac- students have. It seems like so “No Obama, I have My God,” ters, for events. He had previ- many different types of student and “Socialism, No Obamac- ously participated in another tea groups have come together are.” In light of many other simi- party event and was asked to around issues of social justice,” lar protests, a group called the speak at the Waco Tea Party. she said. “Now with us joining Tea Party Express is crossing the During his part in the pre- Texas Campus Compact, it’s cre- nation, stopping in 34 cities over sentation, Lewis spoke a few of ating this environment where 16 days. The bus tour will end at Jefferson’s lines. “The words of students can really feel empow- the national 09.12.09 Taxpayer Thomas Jefferson fit this event,” ered and like they have a voice March on D.C. Lewis said. to address these issues.” Arvid Mosnes, a protestor Kevin Jackson, another Service learning involves from Grand Junction, Colo., speaker at the Waco Tea Party a student applying his or her came not to protest for one par- and author of “The Big Black knowledge to help the commu- ticular party, but with hopes for Life; How I Learned the Truth nity Magjuka said. This way the a third national liberty party. He About the Democrat Party”, student is gaining experience in works with the organization The gave his thoughts at the event. their field of discipline and help- Sarah groman | Photo editor National 912 Project, a group ing others at the same time. Protester and The National 912 Project member Arvid Mosnes stands with his homemade sign that group aims to return to its “The focus for us this year is in Waco’s Indian Spring Park Thursday, during the local tea party protest. He hopes to create a constitution and the principles please see TEA, pg. 4 going to be creating resources third national party that is independent of our two party system. and values of their founders. that support faculty that want to do service learning and creat- ing ways that would encourage faculty to try service learning in their courses,” Magjuka said. Austin Community College Graduate school council self-evaluates policies is an active member of the co- By KeLsey mohr alition. In April 2008, ACC was The bulk of the responses The “big step in graduate uphold ethical business practic- self.” reporter awarded a $102,040 grant from found that graduate schools students (is the) move from es and Columbia University in- Law and business graduate Gov. Rick Perry to fund an Ac- tended to not have their own someone being mentored to troduced an honor code in 2007 schools have been more vocal From the moment freshmen tion Community Impact pro- separate honor code, similar to someone who does research on for their graduate school of busi- about academic integrity, but step onto the Baylor campus, gram where students mentored the Baylor Graduate School. their own,” Harvey said. ness. According to some, the ac- this leaves out so many oth- the expectations of academic in- at local high schools in math, When the graduate student Last spring, Harvey’s com- countability in graduate school er disciplines. The Graduate tegrity are stated explicitly. For science, technology and engi- catalog was reviewed, the com- mittee advocated the creation is different at the undergraduate School, covering around 100 entering graduate students, the neering. Texas Tech, University mittee found no specific mecha- of a separate graduate honors level than what is expected at masters and doctorate degrees, issue is not always clear. of Texas in Austin and Rice Uni- nism to prevent academic dis- council. the graduate level. has not concluded whether a In an attempt to correct this versity are also members of the honesty in Baylor’s graduate The acceptance of an honor “At the undergraduate level holistic approach or a discipline- oversight, a graduate council coalition. school. The committee recom- code and academic account- it is pretty regimented,” said Dr. to-discipline approach would committee chaired by theology Joining Texas Campus Co- mended addressing this more ability that are more specific to Denny Kramer, assistant dean best, but there is agreement that professor Dr. Barry Harvey, is alition has put Baylor in the explicitly in the catalog, as well graduate level education have of the Graduate School. “(But in more awareness and a proactive exploring how graduate pro- position to further develop its as requiring some sort of tuto- become more prevalent in uni- graduate school) you are prob- strategy would be best. grams at other universities ad- service sector. One example of rial or contract to prevent any versities across America. Har- ably plagarizing because it was dress students at the graduate misunderstanding of Baylor’s vard Business School has its a choice. At the end of the day, please see GRADS, pg. level. 3 see COMPACT, pg. 4 stance on academic dishonesty. recent student-initiated oath to you are accountable for your- Bears headed to battle Deacons By Kevin Tamer timid, but we are more comfort- While the defense is in the quarterback Skylar Jones to tally SportS writer able now and that will make a rebuilding stage, Wake Forest’s up the receptions. big difference.” offense must pick up the slack. As for the Bears, they have The long-awaited college The Bears are up against a Quarterback Riley Skinner is come along way since the two football season is finally here. Wake Forest team that finished back and has proven to be one teams’ last meeting. Wake Forest Baylor kicks off the 2009 season the 2008 season with an 8-5 over- of the most accurate passers in must find a way to stop a much against the Wake Forest Demon all record and 4-4 in the Atlantic college football. The fourth-year more experienced Robert Grif- Deacons Saturday, in Winston- Coast Conference. They capped starter is coming off a 2008 sea- fin, who made his rookie debut Salem, N.C. off the season with a 29-19 win son in which he completed near- against the Deacons after replac- This marks the second con- over the Navy in the EagleBank ly 64 percent of his passes for ing Kirby Freeman during the secutive year in which the two Bowl, which marked their third 2,347 yards and 13 touchdowns. Bears’ fourth offensive series. teams open their seasons against consecutive bowl appearance. Joining Skinner in the back- Since then, Griffin has each other. One of the biggest questions field will be a rotation of two emerged as one of the most Last year, Baylor committed head coach Jim Grobe and Wake solid running backs, Brandon dangerous quarterbacks in col- five turnovers, which contribut- Forest face is whether the de- Pendergrass and Josh Adams. lege football. Griffin finished the ed to a 41-13 loss to the Demon fense can regroup after losing Pendergrass is the team’s lead- 2008 season with a 59.9 comple- Deacons. However, defensive seven starters from the 2008 ros- ing rusher with 528 yards while tion percentage, 15 touchdowns back Jordan Lake believes the ter. The Demon Deacons enter Adams ranks fifth in career and 846 rushing yards. second time around will be dif- season without linebacker Aar- rushing yards among active For a Bears team that has lost ferent. on Curry who was the fourth ACC rushers with 1,355. In ad- six of its last seven season open- “Whenever you’re playing a overall pick in the NFL draft and dition, on Deacons return five ers, getting a win on the road team for a second time, it gives cornerback Alphonso Smith, a projected starters on the offen- this Saturday will build a strong you more confidence because second round selection who re- sive line who combined for 92 foundation for the rest of the you know what to expect,” corded seven interceptions dur- career starts. While there might season, according to senior cen- Lake said. “Watching film is one ing his senior year. be some concern after losing ter J.D. Walton. Jed dean | Photo editor thing, but when you’ve played In addition, the defense both starting wide receivers D.J. “This game is huge, because them before it is totally different. lost Stanley Arnoux and Chip Boldin and Chip Brinkman, the The Baylor line sang traditional songs led by the Spirit Squad and Last year it was our first game Vaughn who were also drafted Demon Deacons will rely on Chamber and then joined the football team in the new practice and some people played a little in the first four rounds. Marshall Williams and former please see BEARS, pg. 5 facility for a few more sic’ems.
VOL. 109 No. 5 www.BAYLORLARIAT.com © 2009, Baylor University THE BAYLOR LARIAT 2 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 OPINION Lariat Letters Capital Upperclassmen should offers explore parking options After reading the article about the decline in student learning, parking, I have to say that I was disappointed by the point of view that was shared. I don’t exposure understand how it would make better sense to prevent certain students from being able to park on campus in order to do Point “what’s best” for the student body. of The fact that freshmen live on campus should be more View than enough justification to allow them all to have parking spaces, if they so choose. Wouldn’t it make more by EMIly hAMMoN sense for the people who live off campus to explore the other options available to them when My first day of negotiating it comes to getting to and from the Washington D.C. traffic school? left me asking myself, “What For example, those of us made me think I could do this!” who live in the neighborhoods Although I confess I wanted to around Baylor should try walk- turn around and go back to my ing to school rather than driv- small town where no one honks ing everyday. Not only would and very few people are in any this free up spaces for the kind of hurry, I’m very glad I people that live further away, didn’t. as well as the freshman who My internship with the need a place to store their car, conservative think tank Eagle Baylor’s campus master plan but this would be better for the Forum proved to be more than I environment and could even be could ever have imagined. considered exercise. Learning the back-stories of threatens student culture Another option would be the individuals who shape the to take the B.U.S., especially future of legislation proved to Editorial for people who live in places be the most fascinating part of like The Outpost or University my job. Parks apartments where the One of these individuals was The Baylor campus development The meaning of a residential station. Three places frequented by B.U.S. comes around every 15 Eagle Forum’s founder, Phyllis master plan has been in the works campus is one where students can students, faculty and staff. minutes to pick people up for Schlafly, who began influencing for years now, as a way to achieve live, work and play, but as seen with The Fifth Street Subway is a popu- school. congressional thinking in the the university’s residential campus the demolition of three establishments lar place for students to eat, especially Another sensible option 1960s by visiting each congress- imperative. already, students are watching local on Sundays, when freshman are forced would be to ride your bike to man’s office with homemade This master plan has caused Baylor businesses be pushed farther away, to find dinner either at Chili’s Too or school. If you don’t have one, loaves of bread to garner their administration, in conjunction with diminishing convenience and options. off-campus restaurants because the you can get a cheap one at Wal- attention. She has since helped real estate subcommittees, to think of To have a truly residential campus, dining halls are closed for dinner. Mart and save yourself some to build a powerful organiza- the entire area around Baylor and look students should have access to places If Baylor is going to carry out the money by not buying a parking tion that is well respected. at its future development, according to within walking distance around the master plan and push local businesses pass. When it comes down to it, I was able to meet many Dr. Reagan Ramsower, vice president perimeter of the university and on the away from the immediate perimeter complaining about a reduction people that have influenced for finance and administration. Baylor side of I-35. of the university, there should at least in parking that was enacted to the course of world events. The fruits of this master plan were In essence, the master plan, at be plans to build and provide trans- create a safer place for students The recounting of events by a first realized last year in the form of a least right now, seems like an effort to portation to other places of business walking and driving around surviving protester of the 1989 new grassy lot in front of Brooks Resi- expand and sterilize the Baylor Bubble, around the area. Many students come campus seems unreasonable uprising against communism in dential College, following the demoli- at the expense of local businesses that to college without vehicles, and some and selfish. China was especially touching tion of Pics & Gifts, UBS Bookstore and may be convenient to students and a find walking around in the surround- Annelise Hardegree is a senior and gripping. the Shell gas station. part of Baylor’s history. ing area simply too unsafe. English major. Previously, Tiananmen This grassy area is a strategic part Not only did the three establish- Sure, the new DASH shuttle system Square in China had been only of the plan in that it is an attempt to ments make life a little easier for will offer students the opportunity to make the corridor between Baylor and students, but also a 28-year history of visit locations downtown, but it only Student upset by lack a mention in the history books of free parking spaces accompanied by a power- I-35 more aesthetically pleasing, since serving Baylor students was lost with runs five days a week until 5:30 p.m., ful photograph of a student having establishments in that space the relocation of Pics & Gifts. long before most college students even blocking tanks with his body. diminishes visibility of the campus, Grass seems to be taking the place begin to think about dinner, much less I feel as though Baylor needs The personal story of Dr. Wang according to Ramsower. of some local student culture. make plans. to re-evaluate their “solution” Dan’s efforts to organize the The goal is noble –most do not Although Ramsower did not Ramsower did say, however, that of eliminating parking to make student uprising was fascinat- object to the university’s beautification confirm that the leases of the remain- once the master plan is fully realized, streets two-way rather than ing to hear and brought history efforts. In fact, so much is done on a ing businesses located between I-35 private investors and businesses will one-way. alive for me. regular basis in the way of high-profile and the Baylor campus will not be be encouraged to come in and develop. I would be interested to An emotional surprise was architecture, maintenance and land- renewed, he did state that the campus Even so, this may happen years after know the ratio of students com- announced during the Dr. Wang scaping that this only seems like the master plan calls for the entire area current businesses around campus are plaining about one-way streets Dan’s speech. American sup- next step in making Baylor a master- between the campus and I-35 to look forced to close. Also, it does not solve as compared to the students porters of the Chinese freedom piece to those peering down from I-35. like the grassy lots that now lie in front the problem of losing local establish- complaining about not enough fighters informed Dr. Wang Dan However, there’s another side of Brooks residential college. ments that have been part of students’ parking. that they had secured dona- to this that administration should This area now includes Ihop, lives and the Baylor community for Since the semester started tions and the volunteer skills of consider. Subway and the adjoined Exxon gas years. last week, I’ve had to seek park- a leading orthopedic surgeon ing elsewhere besides campus. to repair the amputated legs of My mornings begin with a Tiananmen Square protester. the endless search for the “holy This injured protester was a grail” of a parking spot on former Chinese Olympic athlete campus and quickly turn to who lost both his legs in the A haircut in Waco spells disaster frustrated driving through the struggle for freedom. neighborhoods behind campus The Chinese student-pro- to find a spot for my car to sit tests for freedom reminded me It takes approximately a real person that has to go and wait for me to return. how precious and important 30 days for the average hu- to class Monday. It’s amazing to me the num- our liberties should be regard- man’s hair to grow half an Point of Secondly, please do not ber of cars with a parking decal ed. Although now as a Harvard inch. However, it only takes make small talk. forced to park on free public Professor Dr. Wang Dan and 10 minutes for the average You’ve made it pretty streets. In essence, we’ve paid his fellow compatriots enjoy hairdresser to completely clear that you don’t care $225 for a Baylor car decoration. American freedoms, they con- butcher your hair. View about my physical appear- If I wanted to sport my tinue to long for a democracy in If you have ever had ance, why would I want to school spirit with a Baylor de- their beloved China. your haircut in Waco, you talk to you about my plans cal, I would have gone to the Not only did I have the re- know exactly what I am for the weekend? I’ll tell you Spirit Shop and bought a much talking about. It really is a what I’m doing this week- markable opportunity to attend by KEVIN TAMER cheaper one. congressional meetings, write ridiculous experience. end: I’m probably making a Kristen Warren is a graduate press releases, attend seminars, I have found that the three-hour drive back home student of Communication Sci- luncheons and coordinate the problem is that no matter to my mom’s hairdresser to ences and Disorders. maybe it’s that I have too much faith in annual Collegian Summit, but, where you go, you always try and fix this disaster you the common person. I have faith that most amazingly, I was also get the same type of person cutting your call a haircut. maybe my next experience will be dif- Opinion Policy able to witness history in the hair; the most apathetic person in the No, I would not like to talk to you ferent. I know you get what you pay for, making. world. You sit in the chair and tell this and further distract you while you con- but if I shell out $13, I expect a halfway The Baylor Lariat welcomes I attended the Ronald person exactly what you want, but for tinue to butcher my hair. All I care about decent haircut. All I ask is that the next reader viewpoints through Reagan statue unveiling in the some reason they choose not to listen. is the fact that you are in the process person who cuts my hair, respects these letters to the editor and guest Capitol rotunda. I watched as You sit there cringing as you watch of giving me a chili bowl and I am too columns. Opinions expressed few things: a frail Nancy Reagan lovingly your self-confidence diminish with each much of a softy to confront you about it. in the Lariat are not necessar- First, when I say an inch, I mean an reached out and stroked her be- snip of the scissors. You are screaming Lastly, don’t assume anything, just ily those of the Baylor admin- inch. loved Ronnie’s arm. I stood in inside but you don’t say a thing. When ask. istration, the Baylor Board of The last time I checked, an inch is close proximity to many of the the nightmare is finally over, you find There is no room for presumption Regents or the Student Publica- 2.54 cm., it is not “whatever you feel leading figures of Congress. yourself staring in the mirror at the in your profession. If I wanted a mullet tions Board. like cutting off.” I know there are no I was very fortunate to injustice you experienced at the hands or a Nike Swoosh shaved in the back of hash marks on your fingers, but come witness the many events that of a complete stranger. However, the my head, I would have asked for one, on. Inches are everywhere. Obviously I transpired this summer in craziest part of the whole ordeal is that but I didn’t. You can’t assume I will don’t expect you to be perfect, but when Washington D.C. I took walked when it comes time for another haircut, be OK with your creativity. With that I say an inch and receive a third grade away from my internship add- we go back. being said, when it comes time for a summer buzz cut instead, we have a ing more than just a line on my So that brings up the question, who’s major haircut decision just ask me what problem. resume. fault is it really? Albert Einstein once I think. Because once those scissors cut You don’t work at Play-Doh Mop I discovered that a Baylor said, “The definition of insanity is doing my hair, there’s no going back. Top Hair Shop. You can’t just cut away Student can be as effective as the same thing over and over again and Kevin Tamer is a junior journalism and expect some new hair to shoot out any of the Ivy Leaguers that expecting a different result.” major from Colleyville and a sports writer of my head. You are cutting real hair, on populate our nation’s capital. But maybe it’s not that I am insane, for the Lariat The people I met in D.C. inspired me to believe that I can make a difference in the Editor-in-chief Liz Foreman* Copy desk chief Sarah Rafique Staff writers Megan Keyser Advertising sales Aaron Fitzgerald direction of the country. Our City editor Sommer Ingram* Editorial cartoonist Claire Taylor Laura Remson Courtney Whitehead lives can be as influential as we Opinion editor Brittany Hardy* Sports editor Justin Baer Photo editor Jed Dean Delivery Lauren Gotcher choose to make them. News editor Nick Dean* Sports writers Chris Derrett Photographers Shanna Taylor Nicole Abril Please Emily Hammon is a junior Entertainment editor Ash Anderson* Kevin Tamer Sarah Groman Randy Meinke speech communications and church Web editor Daniel Cervera Copy editor Megan Duron Kelsey McCarty Bryan DeVries music major from Pensacola, Fl. Multimedia Producer Stephen Jablonski Staff writers Adeola Aro Advertising sales Ashley Morris Recycle * denotes editorial Asst. city editor Jessica Acklen Trent Goldston board member this issue www.BAYLORLARIAT.com © 2009, Baylor University THE BAYLOR LARIAT NEWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 3 NFL All-Star gives back to Waco ADEOLA ARO “How many of you think sible feat. son partially to the Waco Boys STAFF WRITER homework is just as important as “Last year, the goal was $2.1 and Girls club, which he partici- teamwork?” Tomlinson asks the million and the goal was reached pated in as a youth. The United Way of Waco- with a little extra,” Corn said. “It had a tremendous im- McLennan County kicked off its Interim President Dr. Da- pact, served a good purpose and 2009-2010 campaign Thursday vid Garland spoke highly of the taught him the boundaries and and invited several community “Like biblical agency and compared its efforts techniques on sportsmanship,” leaders, Baylor administrators to parables found in the book of Loreane Tomlinson said. and faculty members to cel- tradition, helping the Luke in the New Testament. Baylor will have its own kick- ebrate. poor is not done for Garland mentioned Scriptures off event later this month, said A luncheon, held at the extra credit.” in which Jesus helped the poor Student Body President Jordan Mayborn Museum Complex, without the expectation of any- Hannah. He encourages students premiered the organization’s Dr. David Garland thing in return and commended to get involved as much, and in new goals and Public Service Interim President the agency for having a similar as many ways, as possible. Announcement that features attitude by continuing to fund- While a complete plan of ac- NFL All-Star LaDainian Tom- raise for the different avenues it tion is in the works, Hannah ex- linson. serves without looking for recog- pressed the importance of show- A Waco native and University nition or payback. ing support. He said he’d like to High School graduate, Tomlinson group. “Like biblical tradition, help- see monetary donations to show went on to play for TCU in Fort The PSA is part of the cam- ing the poor is not done for extra the United Way the university is Worth and was drafted by the paign The United Way is launch- credit,” he said. 100 percent behind. San Diego Chargers in 2001. ing in hopes of increasing donor Tomlinson’s mother, Loreane “Times are tough,” he said. In the video clip, Tomlinson funding. They hope to raise more Tomlinson, made a guest appear- “But if we had a dollar from is featured speaking to a group than $2 million this year. ance at the luncheon. every student, we’d have over of Waco youth and encouraging Sheree Corn, the event chair When asked about the impact $12,000. That’s a profound im- them to keep education as their and member of the board for four that the agency has had on her pact on serving the community primary focus. years, said it wasn’t an impos- life, she credits the success of her we live in.
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Walt Lewis dresses up as Thomas Jefferson on Thrusday at Indian Spring Park’s Waco Tea Party where hundreds of peo- ple gathered to protest President Barack Obama’s policies.
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LAURA PATTON of the ancient world. To do so, Take the Internet. REPORTER Peppe is specifi cally looking at paleomagnetism, which analyzes The promise of a new paleo- the earth’s magnetic fi eld to date climatology lab, along with a his- rocks. tory of professors researching the For nearly a decade, Baylor has Leave the bulk. subject, attracted Dr. Dan Peppe housed a research group study- to join Baylor’s faculty. ing paleoclimatology, which is The fi rst-time professor, who loosely defi ned by NASA as the recently earned his doctorate study of past climates. degree from Yale University, is Baylor is one of the only insti- The HP Mini netbook. Connected. Portable. Affordable. currently splitting time between tutions in the country that places teaching and researching. an emphasis on paleomagnetism Introducing the ultra portable HP Mini netbook with America’s Largest and Most Reliable 3G Network Peppe is looking at fossil and paleoclimatism and is cur- plants from the last 65 million rently building a lab. built-in. Loaded with an 80GB hard drive, webcam, and Windows® XP, it’s anything but small. years. He said he puts a great val- It will be the ninth lab in the ue on what he is researching. U.S. equipped for this type of $ 99 $ 99 “By better understanding study. Other institutions include And now it’s only 199 with Mobile Broadband plans from 39 monthly access. Activation fees, taxes & other charges apply.* what happened in the past, we California Institute of Technol- can understand what is hap- ogy and Massachusetts Institute pening today, and better predict of Technology, as well the US what will happen in the future,” Geological Survey. Peppe said. The Baylor lab, which is to be His research also includes a “state-of-the-art” instrument in how plants and animals respond a magnetically shielded room in to climate change and the study the Baylor Sciences Building, and of fossil plants to estimate past can measure multiple samples at climates and plants’ reaction to a time. the enviroment. Baylor will be added to the ® “We look at sedimentary rock RAPID list once the lab is com- HP Mini netbook to interpret the rock record,” said pleted and running. NOW $ 99 Dr. Stacy Atchley, a geology pro- “The nice thing about Baylor ONLY 199 fessor who specifi cally researches is that there are several faculty $299.99 2-yr. price, less $100 mail-in layers in rocks, but is not current- members doing the same kind of rebate debit card with 2-yr. activation ly involved in the paloeclimatol- research,” Peppe said. “The ap- on a Mobile Broadband plan. ogy branch of research. peal is a combination of the facul- The basic goal of the study is ty and the facilities. The facilities to seek the fundamental history are awesome.”
BEARS from pg.1 GRADS from pg.1 there is a snow-ball effect with In the midst of a failing economy, the fi rst one.” Walton said. “You a long line of corporate scandals have eight months of training and a major loss of trust in busi- leading up to this Saturday. We ness leaders, integrity has become are ready to showcase everything more than just the stuff of medi- we’ve done in those 8 months in eval knights and superheroes. the weight room and on the prac- The heat of hard fi nancial tice fi eld. You win your fi rst game times brings the into sharper fo- then you have fi ve games to win cus. before getting bowl eligible.” “The integrity of one’s re- Kick off is set for 2:36 p.m. and search is the most basic thing,” will air locally on ABC. Harvey said.
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PARTY from pg.1 “Our government is a crack Check out the Lariat’s multimedia section at head and we expect him to check www.baylorlariat.com himself into rehab,” said Jackson 18 die in drug during his speech. Jackson graduated from Bay- lor in 1981 and will also be speak- ing in Dallas on Friday. center murders Like other anti-reform pro- Worship Weekly tests, there were those protesting the protest. Waco resident Raquel CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico Quintero declined to give Coronado said she was there to (AP) — Neighbors mopped details about her relatives’ ad- counter-protest. blood from the sidewalk out- diction problems, saying only “It’s the right thing to do,” side a drug rehabilitation cen- that the men checked in to Coronado said. “Healthcare is ter Thursday, cleaning up the straighten themselves out. a human right.”She elaborated carnage after gunmen lined up She called her teenage son to say that speaking out against patients against a wall and then “delinquent.” other protesters is a First Amend- riddled them with bullets, kill- Jaime Valle was at a loss as to ment right. Standing across the ing 18. why his 17-year-old son, Jaime street from the main event, she It was the third attack on a Saul Perez, was gunned down said that she had been called drug treatment center in Ciu- just as he was trying to turn his derogatory names from passing dad Juarez. life around by seeking help for cars. Coronado carried a sign Chihuahua state authorities marijuana abuse. with the phrase “Healthcare Not said Thursday they were inves- He said his son had never Warfare” and a small drawing of tigating reports that the centers been in trouble, except for a grenade. have turned into hideouts for smoking pot, and had been ex- Some previous demonstra- drug smugglers being sought pected to fi nish his treatment tions have ended violently, in- St. Louis Catholic Church by police and hit men from rival and return home this weekend. 2001 N. 25th St. cluding Thursday, which had gangs. “I want justice!” Valle yelled. a man whose fi nger was bitten Sunday Mass: Public Safety Secretary Gen- “Kill those ungrateful dogs that 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. off. The event occurred at a pro- aro Garcia Luna, Mexico’s top are going around killing inno- healthcare reform rally in a sub- law enforcement offi cial, said cent people. Justice! I want jus- Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. urb of Los Angeles, Cali. There rehab clinics were also being tice!” Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. were also anti-reform protestors used as recruiting and training Ciudad Juarez, Mexico’s at the event. After a verbal dis- Confessions: centers by drug cartels. deadliest city, has seen the worst Saturday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. cussion between a protestor from He told The Associated Press of the nation’s drug violence and by appointment each side, a fi ght began, at the in an exclusive interview that a with more than 1,300 deaths end of which the anti-reform pro- Both the ordinary and extraordinary recently detained drug suspect this year. The bloodshed has form of the Roman rite are offered testor’s fi nger was bitten off. The belonging to the La Familia continued despite a buildup in (254) 754-1221 StLouisWaco.net digit was later brought to a local cartel oversaw various private, troops since March. hospital. nonprofi t drug rehab centers Surging gang violence has President of the Waco Tea across western Michoacan claimed 13,500 lives since Presi- Party Toby Marie Walker said she state. dent Felipe Calderon took offi ce was overwhelmed at the number The suspect Rafael Cedeno in 2006 and deployed soldiers of people at the event. claimed to have trained 9,000 across the country to fi ght car- “I don’t remember an event recruits for the cartel in 2008. tels, but Garcia said the govern- this large in Waco other than the “We’re checking to see if ment has no intention of back- Where Will You Worship? Fourth of July,” Walker said. there is a link with what we’ve ing down. Send your found (in Michoacan),” Garcia He said the bloodshed is COMPACT from pg.1 Luna said. peaking because the govern- Garcia Luna said in Michoa- ment is taking on drug gangs Worship Welcome can, Cedeno’s rehab centers like never before, and that the this is that Baylor is now able to held retreats to train members, crackdown is the only way sponsor a participant in the Ame- and if addicts did not cooper- Mexico will would eventually to the riCorps Volunteers in Service to ate, they were executed. He said fi nd lasting security. America program. According to the La Familia gang preferred “The permanent offensive their Web site, the AmeriCorps recovered addicts because they against crime — that is not go- Students, Faculty, and Staff VISTA initiative was founded by were less likely to touch the ing to stop,” he said. John F. Kennedy in 1963 and en- drug loads. The Ciudad Juarez is home larged by President Bill Clinton Mexico’s burgeoning drug to the Juarez cartel, which has of Baylor University. in 1993. It is made up of 170,000 trade has fed a growing drug been fi ghting other drug gangs members and aims to fi ght pov- abuse problem, particularly for lucrative drug routes into erty in local communities. in border cities where gangs the United States. This year, because of its recent have a heavy presence. Scores In June, fi ve men were killed membership in the Texas Cam- of rehabilitation centers have in an attack at another rehabili- pus Coalition, Baylor is able to opened their doors in recent tation center, while 50 patients host AmeriCorps VISTA worker CALL US TODAY! years, some out of the homes scrambled over a back fence to Alumna Amanda Allen. of recovered drug addicts with escape. Allen, a native of Shreveport, checkered pasts. In August 2008, gunmen La, graduated from Baylor last Most of the centers are not barged into a pastor’s sermon year and was involved with Mis- guarded or regulated. at a rehabilitation center and sion Waco, World Cup Café, the Patricia Gonzalez, the prose- opened fi re, killing eight peo- (254) 710-3407 Steppin’ Out Steering Commit- cutor of Chihuahua state, where ple. Authorities have yet to say tee, as well as six other service Ciudad Juarez is located, said whether the attacks are related. efforts. Thursday that the centers have Hector Parra, director of the Allen acts as the service learn- become hide-outs from police Center for Liberation from Ad- ing liaison at Baylor. Her role is or rival gang members. diction in west Ciudad Juarez, to raise awareness on campus, Bloody footprints tracked said six families pulled their expand programs to reach more from the door of the humble relatives out of his institution students and involve more orga- cinderblock Aliviane center re- Thursday for fears it might be nizations in the community. mained on Thursday, as federal targeted. “Instead of doing hands-on police and soldiers stood guard. But he insisted his center is service, you’re doing more pro- El Paso can be seen just across safe because it does not admit grams and events, and more the U.S. border. members of major drug gangs sustainable stuff that’s going At 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, and screens prospective pa- to last after you’re gone,” Al- about eight gunmen broke tients for telltale tattoos. len said. “VISTA builds capacity down a door at the center, lined The site of Wednesday’s at- in nonprofi t organizations and their victims against a wall and tack, Aliviane, is not affi liated communities to help bring indi- shot them dead, authorities with the similarly named U.S. viduals and communities out of said. Gonzalez said one man nonprofi t Alivane Inc., which poverty.” died Thursday and another re- has 13 clinics in Texas. Allen will serve as Baylor’s mained hospitalized. A spokesman for the U.S. or- AmeriCorp VISTA for one year, Little information about the ganization said it was contacted but according to the grant award- victims was available. Sobbing several years ago by people in ed by the coalition, the university mothers and wives gathered Ciudad Juarez who wanted to will sponsor a different VISTA outside the prosecutors’ offi ces use its operation as a model for member for a total of three years. to demand answers and fi nd a similar program, and that Ali- out whether their loved ones vane Inc. contributed beds, fans were among the dead. and other materials to help it get started. Follow Us On Elisabeth Quintero, 32, said The spokesman asked that she lost her son, 16; her younger he not be identifi ed because of brother, 28; and her cousin, 21. concerns about his own safety, Twitter: Another woman gently braided adding that his organization her hair, comforting her outside was “very sorry for the unfortu- twitter.com/ the Chihuahua state prosecu- nate incident” which took place tor’s offi ce. just a few miles from its own Look for Worship Weekly in every Friday BUlariat headquarters in El Paso. “They have said nothing,” He said security was being Issue of the Baylor Lariat Quintero said. “Just that some- strengthened at the U.S. reha- body killed them.” bilitation clinics. THE BAYLOR LARIAT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 5 One Book, One Waco announces fall selection BY ASH ANDERSON Bryan Fonville, former student sections, so you can pick a topic ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR body president and member that interests you the most. of the One Book, One Waco The goal is providing unique “Sun, Stone, and Shadows,” book selection committee. “We opportunities for people to get the fall selection for the One try to target segments of the involved in and discuss with Book, One Waco program, was population that we haven’t their neighbors.” unveiled Thursday morning at reached yet as a program, and Fonville is hopeful that McLennan Community College. we try to select a book with the theme of the stories and An anthology of Mexican themes that are particularly the ethnicity of the authors short stories compiled by Jorge relevant to our local community. will strike a chord in the Waco F. Hernandez, the anthology It was under those pretenses community. dives into the heart of Mexican that we selected this book.” “One Book, One Waco seeks literature by bringing together Another attractive component to bring together the diverse COURTESY PHOTO 20 stories penned by a select of this year’s selection is that it citizens of the Waco community, group of authors. is composed of multiple short to engage in open dialogue and Baylor alumna Katie Croft opened her “The Croft Art Gallery” on Tuesday, in hopes of bringing sophis- While past selections have stories instead of one long meaningful conversation. By ticated art culture to the Waco community. been either novels or nonfi ction adventure. reaching out to Waco’s Hispanic works, the committee charged “Whether you’re a business and Latino populations, not with the task of fi nding this fall’s person or a mom or a student, only will the program resonate work decided on something a a lot of people don’t really have with a larger number of Waco- little different. time to read a 300-page book,” area citizens, but we’ll also be Alum opens art gallery “With each book we try to said Alex Schmidt, vice chair introducing an entirely different MEGAN KEYSER and to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, marketing major and studio bring something new, something of the One Book, One Waco segment of the population to STAFF WRITER wine and live music. art minor, said. exciting, and something different planning committee. “The Mexico’s unique culture and Two Baylor alumni are Baylis, who began working to the Waco community. We try book is divided into several history.” A Baylor alumna is showcasing this work at the with Croft early in the planning to engage more people,” said celebrating the grand opening gallery this month. Joseph process and serves as a liaison of her own art gallery tonight Drew is headlining with between the gallery and in downtown Waco, which photography and painting Baylor campus, was impressed will feature art by two fellow pieces, and Abigail Mayfi eld with the gallery and thinks it Swine fl u scare worries Baylor graduates. will also have work on will bring a lot to downtown Katie Croft, who graduated display. Waco. from Baylor in 2005 with a fi ne Twenty pieces in various “When you go in, it’s arts degree in photography, media are represented in The gorgeous,” Baylis said. “When those attending Westfest opened The Croft Art Gallery Croft Art Gallery this month. I walked in, I was blown SABRINA LANDWER Meddleton of San Diego. “It’s not selections. on Tuesday, hoping to bring “We have all the media in one away. There’s nothing like it REPORTER worth the risk.” The Festival takes place 15 sophisticated art culture to the space,” Croft said, since there in Waco.” But Donna Hykle, secretary miles north of Waco, at the West community. is not an art district in Waco. Considering the plans to A recent swine fl u outbreak of Administration for the West Fair and Rodeo Grounds. Croft has lived in Waco for “It will showcase a little bit of rejuvenate downtown Waco, in the town of West has some Independent School District, There will be a parade in several years and saw a need everything.” Baylis said the gallery adds a students worried about attending doesn’t expect the outbreak to downtown West at 10 a.m. for an art gallery. A lot of people Next month the gallery will good feel for the downtown Westfest, which starts at 5:30 p.m. affect the event. Saturda. travel to Austin and Dallas for have a sculpture show and area. “It just fi ts,” she said. today with a preview party. “There have only been a few Admission for the preview museums, galleries and fun some international art. Although the gallery The Czech folk festival that cases of swine fl u in the schools,” party is $12 for adults and free for evenings, she said. “There’s Croft wants to support welcomes anyone with a love annually draws 20,000 visitors Hykle said. accompanying children 12 and no reason we shouldn’t have Baylor, but her main goal is to of art, Croft hopes people will to the Hill County town will “We were kind of worried under. Admission for Saturday that here.” showcase an international art come to buy artwork. Pieces continue from 11 a.m. to 12:30 about having a lesser audience,” and Sunday is $8 for adults and “I love Waco,” Croft said. base. She hopes to see an art are available at a variety of a.m. Saturday and Sunday. she said, “but our numbers $4 for children, members of the “I miss that culture.” district develop in Waco. “I’d prices, Croft said. There will be a parade in haven’t declined so it is no longer military and seniors. The opening reception love to see that happen. That The Croft Art Gallery is downtown West at 10 a.m. a concern.” From Waco, drive north on will take place from 6 to 9 would be ideal.” open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, and the Kolache Westfest is marking its 24th I-35 to exit 351 and bear right on p.m. today at 712 Austin Ave. “The Croft gallery wants Tuesday through Saurday. The 5,000-meter Fun Run at 8 a.m. year of celebrating West’s Czech FM 1858 to reach the West Fair The event will give people an to invite all people who have fi rst Friday of every month, the Sunday. history with baking contests, arts and Rodeo grounds. opportunity to talk to artists a passion for art culture and gallery will be open from 6 to 9 “I went to West Fest last year and crafts, Czech polka dances, Visit the Westfest Web site whose work is on display, to enjoy doing it themselves,” p.m. with new works by new and had an awesome time, but it festive costumes, tractor pulls, at www.westfest.com for more view and purchase artwork Angela Baylis, a senior artists. is defi nitely not on my schedule horseshoes and cultural food information. this year,” said Junior Jillian FUN TIMES Find answers at www.baylorlariat.com McClatchy-Tribune
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Baylor fans following last season, “That was one of Coach encompassing 14 years of hope Briles’ main goals when he got and disappointment. Players and here,” Griffin said. “Everyone coaches hear it wherever they go, has been working hard for it, and on campus, in the locker room everyone has a different attitude and in the entire city of Waco. towards everything.” This year’s team can bring a Although predictions are bowl game berth to Baylor for the higher this year than in any of first time since 1994, and it knows his previous seasons, senior line- it. backer Joe Pawelek tries to ap- courtesy of the suN Bowl JaMes GarNer | iNdePeNdeNce Bowl “It would be huge for all of proach each game just the same. SUN BOWL: The most recent bowl game the the seniors that came in with my “I guess seeing the time clock INDEPENDENCE BOWL: The Bears are 5-7 all- Bears won was in the 1992 Sun Bowl against class,” safety Jordan Lake said. “I running down is a little bit of time in Shreveport. the University of Arizona. would carry that for the rest of pressure,” the fifth-year senior my life, to be able to ride out in said. “But in terms of putting the sunset and point Baylor in the pressure on ourselves, it’s noth- right direction.” ing different than what I’ve had To prepare for loftier expecta- for the past five years.” tions, head coach Art Briles has Several players appear on worked at changing the mental- 2009 watch lists for prestigious ity of his team since he took com- awards, including quarterback mand in the 2008 preseason. The Robert Griffin for the O’Brien program made progress last year and Maxwell Award and safety and still has a way to go, Briles Jordan Lake for the Bednarik says. Award. Lake would love to cap Shreveport “We’re just like everybody his Baylor career with such an El Paso in America. Anywhere you go honor yet has bigger, more team- everybody is excited, eager and oriented goals at the top of his hopeful. What we have to do now priority list. Houston is stop saying and start playing,” “It’s exciting and such an hon- Briles said. or to be nominated for the Thor- San Antonio Fans may remember Briles’ pe award, but at the same time, distinctive signing day press con- it’s about team victories,” Lake ference statement, “I’m not on a said. “Without team victories, five-year plan or a seven-year individual stuff does not really deal. We are on a five-minute matter that much.” plan.” Pawelek is also one of 55 can- The players took that message didates for the Bednarik Award, to heart and practice with bowl and punter Derek Epperson game ambitions, realizing the earned candidacy for the Ray mark they can leave with their Guy Award, which Daniel Sep- careers. ulveda claimed twice at Baylor. “We want to get to that pin- Last year the Bears dropped nacle,” senior wide receiver Da- two games by a combined six vid Gettis said. “We want to take points, both 31-28 losses to Con- it one game at a time though, but necticut and Missouri. The Bears it is definitely in the back of our were not far from their goal, but minds to get to that point where in 2009 Briles will not accept close we can be bowling.” as satisfactory. courtesy of the houstoN texaNs courtesy of the Valero alaMo Bowl Sophomore quarterback Rob- “We might have opened some TEXAS BOWL: Baylor has more bowl appearances ert Griffin has also seen a change eyes, but we didn’t finish many ALAMO BOWL: The last time Baylor competed (three) in the city of Houston than any other city. in the way the Bears practice, people off,” Briles said. “We have in a bowl game was in the 1994 Alamo Bowl knowing they have the most real- to finish what we started. We against Washington State University. istic postseason chance in his four want to be happy at the end.”
Former Baylor greats give 49ers fan hope I am an avid football a whirl. to reflect their countless mistakes winners!” fan of football, This team used to be the Rolls over the years. But entering a year Former class of ’06 Baylor re- both college Royce of the NFL in the 1980s, and that may mark a turnaround for ceiver Dominique Zeigler has also and the NFL, now they would be lucky to get Baylor, a few former Bears may worked his way up to the number and I like win- $4,500 clunker status. Even in the change the 49er’s fortune as well. three spot on the Niners’ roster. He ning. So it is late ‘90s you could use the 49ers Last year the 49ers realized should far exceed his five-catch to- only natural on Madden for a challenge; now Mike Nolan was not getting the job tal of last season. that I look at they would barely pass for a Divi- done and turned the reins over to The 49ers have stunk for a the upcoming sion I school in NCAA Football. Mike Singletary. That is the same while now. A friend of mine and NFL season Their losing ways have even Mike Singletary whose picture I question whether they even de- Chris Derrett and hope it extended off the field and -man takes an entire wall at the Student serve their name or should go by doesn’t end with aged to humiliate the team and Life Center, whom most of our something like the San Fernando me crying myself to sleep in De- their fans in the headlines. We dis- parents remember as a dominat- 48ers until they return to a respect- cember. Again. gracefully lowered our heads in ing force with the Chicago Bears. able level. I am a longtime San Francisco 2005 after a training video meant He took over seven games into the Either way, they are a fran- 49ers fan. to teach 49ers players about public season, going 5-4 and establishing chise that knows how to win This is a team that, since 2003, relations leaked to the public. The a mentality. and has been a bottom feeder for has only one more win than the world was able to see censored Vernon Davis knows all about long enough. In the words of a Houston Texans, a 2002 expansion parts of the video on MSNBC, that mentality. In Singletary’s first disruptive former 49ers receiver, team. It is a team that has used 10 featuring racial slurs and topless game as interim head coach, he I have my popcorn ready. At the quarterbacks in that duration, in- women. I found the topless part ordered Davis to the locker room end of the 2009 show, hopefully I cluding the very forgettable likes pretty ironic, considering the team when Davis committed a 15-yard won’t be breaking out the tissues. Jed deaN | Photo editor of Tim Rattay, Cody Pickett and finished the season at the bottom. personal foul penalty in the third Again. Chris Weinke. Yes, we resorted to Basically, the team has been the quarter. After the game his now Redshirt freshman Taylor Douthit chows down on some watermelon a then 35-year-old Heisman win- doormat of the league: a piece of YouTube famous press conference Chris Derrett is a sophomore after the first “Line March” following the football team’s final prac- tice before leaving for their opening game against Wake Forest on ner who spent six years in base- cardboard with “Welcome” scrib- let everyone know the man’s ba- journalism major from Katy and a Thursday. ball’s minor leagues before giving bled on it, probably misspelled sic premise as he roared, “I want sports writer for the Lariat. Baylor, Wake Forest Weekly NCAA picks Every week the sports editor Justin face similar challenge Baer and sports writers Chris Derrett By Justin Baer and it’s their turn to step up.” and Kevin Tamer will predict outcomes SportS editor If losing Curry and Alphonso Smith wasn’t already catastroph- of the weekend’s upcoming games. While Baylor and Wake Forest ic, the Demon Deacons must Follow throughout the season as the University clash on the field Sat- fill the vacancies left by the rest urday afternoon, the two teams of their linebacking core. Stan- three vie for bragging rights. will share a common bond: re- ley Arnoux finished second on placing top-five NFL Draft picks. the team with 89 tackles while During the preseason, Baylor Chantz McClinic tabbed another Week 8 players have been scoured with 51 tackles. c latchy ews associated Press questions regarding former offen- However, junior Hunter M c N Picks sive tackle and No. 2 overall pick Haynes vehemently believes the Linebacker Aaron Curry is introduced to the Jason Smith stands with NFL commis- Jason Smith. The Demon Deacons aftermath of last season’s line- Seattle media. Curry led Wake Forest with sioner Roger Goodell after being selected 109 tackles in 2008. by the St. Louis Rams in April. painstakingly understand. backers will be reflected upon the Wake Forest’s defense is un- level of intensity displayed by Game Baer Derrett Tamer dergoing renovations after losing Lambert’s defense. lectively,” linebacker John Jones yards. All-Americans Aaron Curry and “All three of them were said. “It’s a total reconstruction “It’s going to be a challenge,” Baylor 34-28 31-24 31-30 Alphonso Smith. Curry, a line- fifth-year seniors and they re- of our defense. Everybody has to Robinson said. “We know we @ Wake Forest Baylor Baylor Baylor backer, was selected No. 4 overall ally taught the younger guys to hone in and be focused on what have to keep him in the pocket. by the Seattle Seahawks, while work,” Haynes said. “They left we have to do. The biggest thing Being a great athlete he is, he No. 5 Alabama 20-17 20-13 27-20 Alphonso Smith, a cornerback, their footprint on us and on our is guys are just going to have to makes plays. We’re going to have @ No. 7 Virginia Tech Alabama Va. Tech Alabama was the Denver Broncos’ second overall work ethic. Even though step up.” to get ready for that. “ round pick. they aren’t here, they have done a The Demon Deacon’s inexpe- However with a bevy of talent No. 20 BYU 52-21 51-17 44-23 “I don’t know if you can ever great job affecting how we play.” rienced defense will encounter returning at the skills position, @ No. 3 Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma replace players like Aaron Curry The secondary has to adjust to a prodigious challenge in their the Demon Deacons are prepar- and Alphonso Smith,” Wake For- new faces also. Senior Brandon first game against Robert Griffin ing for multiple facets of Baylor’s No. 13 Georgia 24-21 31-20 24-14 est defensive coordinator Brad Ghee is the lone starter returning and Baylor Saturday afternoon offense. @ No. 9 Okla. State Georgia Ok. State Ok. State Lambert said. “It’s the younger from a Wake Forest secondary at BB&T Field. Griffin made his “People don’t necessarily Nevada 31-24 38-14 38-30 players’ time to be every-down that captured 15 interceptions in career debut in the second quar- speak as much about (Griffin’s) players. This year we feel like 2008. ter of the Bears’ season opener teammates as they should,” Jones @ No. 23 Notre Dame ND ND ND we’re still good up front with the So how does the back seven of against Wake Forest in 2008. The said. “They are all good athletes N/A N/A N/A defensive line. Wake Forest’s defense recuperate then 18-year-old Griffin scam- that can break the game open. We Last week’s record “We have some younger guys pered for 29 yards and a touch- have a full plate, and definitely from its mass exodus? Overall record N/A N/A N/A at linebacker and in the secondary “We have to try to do it col- down while also passing for 125 have a tough task ahead.”