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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat thursday, april 9, 2009 Database aims for policy accessibility of the university are now in ed to address that,” Leeper said. site that will be complete with needs to know all the policies policy of another department By Sommer Ingram approximately the third year of “We want to make the policies displays of different university on a certain subject, they would onto their site and doesn’t check Staff writer meetings that focus on updat- easily accessible and search- policies, and a search engine. be able to find that,” said John when the policy of the previous ing old policies, reconciling able, create a systematic way of The committee is also working Allen of Information Technol- department is updated. Efforts to improve upon and inconsistencies among conflict- reviewing and revising these to have a place on the site where ogy Services. “That’s one thing “That’s a problem, especially consolidate university policies ing policies, and gathering all of policies, get all of the appropri- policies that are being proposed we certainly don’t have today: an over time,” Leeper said. “So what into an accessible online data- them into one place — specifi- ate stakeholders involved in the can be posted for public com- accessible repository.” we’re going to do is go to much base continue to progress. cally, online. process, and then educate the ment. One prevailing problem the more of a linking kind of idea. Dr. Karla Leeper, chief of staff “Over the years a lot of policies community on what the policies “We categorized these committee has found is a lack We’re going to stop doing t his cut to the president, and representa- were lost or had been changed to are.” policies and applied keyword of consistency when one depart- tives from various departments different versions, and we need- In the workings is a Web searches to them so if someone ment copies and pastes the Please see POLICY, page 6 Man stabbed after passing gas

By Nick Dean Staff writer

Flatulence upset a man to the point of assault Tuesday at the Clarion Inn on South Fourth Street. J u a n A n t o n i o S a l a n o Castellano, 35, was Jacky Reyes/Lariat staff sharing a hotel room with four Flaunting the flautists other indi- viduals. At the time of ’s Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Eric Wilson, director of bands, practices Wednesday afternoon for the upcoming President’s Concert on April 18 at the Jones the crime, Concert Hall. one room- Ramirez mate was showering and two were outside on their cell phones. While eating in the hotel room with another man, Castel- lano passed gas. The flatulent TCU offers dorms for gay students act enraged the man, who threw a large kitchen knife across the The dents and allies, heterosexual eight students have committed another for fine arts and three 1998 at the University of North room, Waco police said. The classmates who support them, to live in the apartments. other themed housing arrange- Texas but had closed by 2001, hurled knife cut Castellano on FORT WORTH — Eight stu- will have the chance to live “Well I’ve been trying to cre- ments. University of North Texas his leg. dents have signed up for Texas together, the Fort Worth Star- ate a safe space on campus for It’s all part of the universi- spokeswoman Sarah Bahari The man then walked across Christian University’s desig- Telegram reported in a story the queer community,” Newk- ty’s living-learning communi- said. the hotel room, picked up the nated on-campus housing for posted Tuesday on its Web irk said Tuesday in an interview ties, designed for students who Neither Cooper nor Newk- kitchen knife and stabbed Castel- gay students and their support- site. with Dallas-Fort Worth televi- want to live with others who irk had received any criticism, lano in the left side of his chest, ers, in what may be the only “It’s a chance for students sion station KDFW. “We’re not are like-minded. they said. the Waco police said. such college housing in North to be part of a unique experi- creating just like a bubble for Living-learning communi- “Surprisingly, I found noth- The other roommates walked Texas. ence,” said David Cooper, TCU ourselves, but creating a space ties are common at universities ing but support,” said Newkirk. in the hotel room to find Cas- The DiversCity Q commu- associate director for residen- where we can have open dia- i n Denton a nd Ta r r a nt cou nt ie s , She said she was prepared for tellano had been stabbed and nity will open in the fall in a tial life. logue and students can be com- but none has an on-campus liv- criticism. “Sometimes those attempted to take him to the near- section of the Tom Brown-Pete TCU sophomore Shelly fortable.” ing program for gay students. things can bring a community est emergency room. Once the Wright apartments. Lesbian, Newkirk, who is gay, applied TCU will also open two A fraternity for gay and together,” she said. “It doesn’t gay, bisexual, transgender stu- to create the program. She said Christian-based living groups, straight students opened in have to tear us apart.” Please see STABBING, page 6 QBA professor Missionaries seek highest-rated to restore safety By Brittany Hardy opportunities. Staff writer Jason Pittman serves as the on BUbooks.com executive director of the organi- Two Baylor graduates have zation. He writes grants to help By Shanna Taylor A: I’ve looked at it occasion- made one of the poorest ZIP manage finances, and creates Reporter ally. It’s not something that codes in the nation their home various strategy plans. He leads every semester I look and see and dedicated their lives to a Bible study for local parents As students start preparing what they’re saying about me. restoring safety and security for and other adults in the commu- to line up their schedules for It’s pretty rare actually, but I neighborhood families. nity. next semester, many of them have looked at it. Jason and Angel Pittman, Angel Pittman serves as the will turn to sites like bubooks. who met while attending Baylor director of development. She com for insight on just which Q: Did you know you were as undergraduates, work with works primarily with volunteers ranked so highly? professors they should sched- Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff Touching Miami with Love. and enhances communication ule classes around, and which A: I knew it was pretty high. The organization is based in within the organization. ones to avoid at all costs. One Sometimes students’ parents, Dr. Fred Hulmes waits for his classroom to fill with students before a class on Miami, Fla., and has a strong “My husband I have been in name that comes highly recom- particularly people I know here Wednesday afternoon on the fourth floor of Cashion Academic . Hulmes focus in the community of the ministry together our whole mended is Dr. Fred Hulmes, in the Waco community, will is the highest-rated professor on the popular Web site bubooks.com. Overtown, which provides vari- m a r r ied l i ve s. I pa r t ner w it h h i m who teaches Quantitative Busi- call and say “Oh, we were look- ous forms of children, youth on pretty much everything else ness Analysis, or business sta- ing at different teacher choices, and adult ministries. we do,” Angel Pittman said. tistics. Hulmes is the highest and we saw that you were way watching the stock market. has a lot of negative stuff in The organization conducts The organization plays host ranked professor of those with up there,” and just teasing me it, and you just never know. I its ministries through after- to 350 to 500 volunteers each 25 votes or more on bubooks. about it. So I do know that it’s Q: Do you ever read other just don’t put a lot of faith in it school programs, summer s u m m e r a n d f o u r t o e i g h t i n t e r n s pretty high, but I don’t come in teachers’ feedback and try to camps for children, bible stud- who stay for seven weeks. The Q: Do you ever check online every day and see, “Oh, has it get advice from it at all? ies, field trips, life-skills classes rankings like bubooks? gone up or down?” It’s not like A: I really don’t, because it Please see HULMES, page 6 and leadership development Please see MIAMI, page 6

VOL. 108 No.86 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2009, Ba y l o r Un i v e r s i t y 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, April 9, 2009 Tattoos, body art no longer deserve negative stereotype Grandmothers are supposed foot. Not a skull or crossbones is a particularly widespread own tattoo of the Texas flag and ment or as a reminder of what is to love their grandchildren no or a naked lady, but a butterfly. notion, yet altogether incorrect. state outline. It was his pride in important in life. matter what. It is almost expect- When I saw my grandma, I pre- In recent years, the popular- Texas, he said, that prompted Who are we to judge people ed of them to overlook all the tended it was permanent. Need- point ity of tattoos nationwide has his desire for the tat. based on their outward demon- faults their grandkids have. It’s less to say, she was not thrilled risen significantly. A 2006 Jour- The reasons for getting a tat- stration of what they feel pas- as if they become blind to imper- and did not react well. of nal of the American Academy of too had always been a mystery sionate about? fections. Their love is uncondi- When I finally recovered Dermatology survey found that to me and I had assumed, like Society is changing. Precon- tional and undeserving. from my surprise, I admitted view the number of tattooed persons many people do, that tattoos ceived notions concerning body I had always found this to the tat was temporary and she, b y s h a u n a h a r r i s has tripled since the 1930s, ris- were the result of teenage rebel- art need to be set aside and peo- be true of my own grandmoth- though relieved, laid into me ing from 6 percent to 24 per- lion or a drunken stupor. ple need to be given a chance ers. So when one of my grand- about the ugliness of tattoos As a matter of fact, I know cent. For many however, it goes without being stereotyped. mothers told me that I “now fit and how girls like me do not do numerous female Baylor stu- Today, body art is becoming way beyond that. My best friend I sincerely hope that people in perfectly” with our extended such appalling things. dents who attend church, have commonplace among lawyers, has two tattoos. Her first tattoo will eventually be able to look family members who had been It angers, frustrates and sad- a close personal relationship doctors, businessmen and even was her “life verse,” a verse in at a tattooed individual and not imprisoned for armed robbery, dens me to know that some with God and have a tattoo. Just college professors. No longer are which she turns to for comfort automatically assume the worst. I was shocked and, to say the of my family is so prejudiced because someone has body art tattoos solely for bikers, sailors, in times of adversity and hard- I especially hope my family least, hurt. against body art that they would does not mean that they are not prisoners and the like. ships. The second, a breast can- can do this, considering I have The reason for my being reject me if I were to get a tattoo a decent individual. In fact, a few weeks ago I cer butterfly in support of her been contemplating getting my compared with felons: a henna even though they know the kind Recently, I have come to real- went to my fall advisement, mother and grandmother whom own body art. I don’t relish the tattoo. of person I am. ize that many peoples’ beliefs never expecting to discuss tat- both suffer from the cancer. thought of once again being cat- A few days earlier, I had But honestly, who are “girls resemble those of my grand- toos with my college counselor. Most tattoos, like those of egorized with criminals. seen a henna tattoo booth and like me?” Young ladies who mother: the stereotype that only Not only did my advisor reveal my friend, are the result of decided to get a small butterfly attend a prestigious private uni- criminals, druggies, bikers, low- his fondness for body art, but self-expression, religious sig- Shauna Harris is a sophomore “tattooed” onto the top of my versity? Girls who go to church? lifes and rebels get tattoos. This he also admitted to having his nificance, personal empower- journalism major from Adkins.

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The Baylor Lariat welcomes One more year reader viewpoints through let- ters to the editor and guest columns. won’t stop teens Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those of the Baylor adminis- from smoking tration, the Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publi- cations Board. 18-year-old Texans may could be losing $12.5 million Letters to the editor should have to wait another year to per year. That would affect all include the writer’s name, smoke cigarettes, thanks to a government bodies that rely major, graduation year, phone bill proposed by a Texas Sen- on tax-generated income. number and student identifi- ate committee last week. As for those 18-year-olds, cation number. Non-student The leaders of the commit- the tired argument of com- writers should include their tee said raising the age limit paring military acceptance to address. Letters that focus on would decrease the chance their rights hold true again. If an issue affecting students or teenagers start smoking, men and women of that age faculty may be considered for thereby cutting the number of are allowed to fight and pos- a guest column at the editor’s future cigarette addicts. sibly die defending the nation, discretion. The bill now has to be rati- then what right does the state All submissions become fied by the Texas House of have to restrict their ability to the property of The Baylor Representatives. smoke? Lariat. The Lariat reserves the So far, four states — Ala- Smoking is an individual right to edit letters for gram- bama, Utah, New Jersey and issue, unlike alcoholism, mar, length, libel and style. Alaska — have raised the age which is a social problem, as Letters should be e-mailed to 19. drinking can lead to driving to [email protected] A one-year difference is impairment and diluted dis- or mailed to The Baylor Lariat, nothing more than a speed cretion. One Bear Place #97330, Waco, bump. 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A Dartmouth study docu- step in at all, it should be in Discover and MasterCard pay- isn’t much in the number of year past legal adulthood isn’t an effect on teenager smoking mented a 25 percent increase regulating the entertainment ments may be phoned to 254- smokers, but it will cause the fair. If it’s a right for 40-year- habits. A Harvard study pub- in smoking as a result of expo- industry or a blanket rule 710-2662. Postmaster: Please state financial troubles. If the olds, why should 18-year-olds lished in January claimed that sure to smoking in movies. that affects all ages of society send address changes to above research holds true, Texas be denied that same right? children were 3.6 times more If it’s a massive problem for equally. address. Letters to the Editor BU students should give back problem that is right in front of year at Baylor, they will be more are suffering from hunger while student at Baylor is about more space between the campus and One of Baylor’s major prob- our face. Everything else seems likely to continue volunteer- we are complaining about the than good grades, we are learn- I-35. Unfortunately, the tear- lems is not an academic con- to take the back seat to our ing on their own time in future taste of the food in the dining ing how to be better people. down reveals one of the least cern, but rather a negligence studies. But Christians should years. halls. While we are complain- aesthetic views of the entire to the surrounding commu- be good stewards of the money In addition to this endur- ing about our excessive home- Conner Anderson Baylor complex, the back of the nity and a selfishness with its that God has allowed us to ing nature of allegiance to the work load, people are maintain- International Studies, ’12 bookstore parking garage and wealth. have. community, the immediate con- ing multiple jobs just to survive. an equally unsightly parking As a student body we need (It would aid the community sequence of aid in the commu- When we are trying to figure Trees needed for beautification lot. I hope as part of this proj- to work on helping bridge the if Baylor would) offer students nity has the potential to greatly out how to transport all of our Though one could argue ect, the plan includes planting gap and become more than just an option of either going to cha- bridge the gap between Baylor “stuff” to and from Baylor, peo- that the considerable cost could some mature trees and hedge- good students, we need to be pel or volunteering with univer- and Waco. ple in our community are left have been better spent, it is rows to hide that which has good people as well. sity approved programs in the The problem needs to be with nothing. So we need to refreshing to not have to see the been revealed. Once classes and activi- community. fixed because it goes on every- look beyond the pages of our unsightly backs of the two Dut- ties start, it is easy for us to be If students are exposed to day whether we acknowledge it books and delve into the prob- ton Street buildings the Univer- Terry M. Roller blinded to everything but the the problems their freshmen or not. People in our communit y lems of our community. Being a sity tore down to make green Professor, Graphic Design

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Thursday, April 9, 2009 NEWS The Baylor Lariat 3 Miss Texas contestant stays busy, prepares for crown U, a success seminar for young said. “When you’re busy with very well so far in the competi- By Ashleigh Schmitz people, but won instead. college it’s sometimes difficult tion; we’ve been very supportive Reporter Jan Mitchell, Miss Plano/ to have the time to stay aware of cheerleaders and a fan club for Frisco organization executive what is going on outside of your Kathryn in preparation for the As Miss Frisco 2009, Cop- director, said she knew there was busy college life.” July pageant,” Dunn’s mother, pell freshman Kathryn Dunn’s something very special about Dunn said her favorite phase Mindy Dunn said. weekends are filled with trips Dunn when they first met. of competition is the interview, Thirty-seven contestants will to Dallas in preparation for the which she said she considers compete for the title of Miss Miss Texas pageant in July. more of a conversation with Texas in July, including three Dunn spends almost as much seven new friends, rather than others from Baylor: Nacogdo- time working on her talent, inter- “The Miss Texas title- a private interview with seven ches senior Taylor Lyons, Miss view and physical fitness as she holder requires a lot of judges who will decide her fate. Texas Panhandle; Coppell does her classes. Since winning “To look at Kathryn, one junior DaNae Couch, Miss Car- her title in November, Kathyrn independence and self- might believe that the compe- rollton; and Bridgewater, Va., said her life has become much starting initiative.” tition categories dealing with sophomore Amanda Miller, Miss busier, but in a fulfilling way. her physical beauty would be Southeast Texas. “Since winning the title, Mindy Dunn her strongest area, but I believe “I really enjoy meeting all the Kathryn has become a more dis- mother of her best competition category girls competing for Miss Texas. ciplined and organized person,” Miss Texas contestant will be her interview,” Mitchell We all have common goals so we said her father, Preston Dunn. said.“Kathryn is a wonderful all automatically click,” Kathryn “She has to manage her classes conversationalist and I’m sure said. “I’ve met some of my better at Baylor, her sorority and the “She had a huge smile on her the judges will truly get to know friends through pageants.” activities at Frisco. Kathryn has face and even though we had who she is and what she believes Dunn’s goal is to make the gotten a lot better at time man- never met she acted like we were during this session.” top 10 this year and one day win agement.” old friends,” she said. From texting her between Miss Texas, so she can compete Before winning her title, Mitchell works with Dunn the different phases of compe- on the Miss America stage. Dunn considered herself an most weekends as she trains in tition at the Miss Plano/Frisco “Kathryn has always been “everyday average Joe,” but has the various areas of competition pageant to taking pictures at her a very determined young lady since become “someone who for the Miss Texas Pageant: tal- various appearances, Dunn’s who is willing to work hard to has the confidence to excel in ent, interview, platform devel- parents have been there all reach her goals and we are very Courtesy Photo every aspect of (her) life,” she opment, physical fitness and along the way. proud of her,” Preston Dunn said. Kathryn entered the Miss modeling. “The Miss Texas titleholder said. “We have really enjoyed Coppell freshman Kathryn Dunn, Miss Frisco 2009, has been preparing for Plano/Frisco pageant just hop- “Kathryn is really growing in requires a lot of independence seeing Kathryn follow her heart the Miss Texas pageant since November. Dunn, along with three other Baylor ing to place in the top five and her knowledge of political issues and self-starting initiative, and and reach for her dreams in pag- students, will compete for the Miss Texas title in July. qualify for a scholarship to Eagle and current events,” Mitchell Kathryn has demonstrated that eant competition.” Committee designs prototype for future residential living BEAR BRIEFS

By Ashleigh Schmitz discussed the five tenets of the An Association of College When discussing the sustain- East Village. Bears for Life will be collect- Reporter ing baby supplies to donate 21st Century Project: commu- and University Housing rep- ability tenet, participants decid- “Professors could use the to the Care Net Pregnancy nity, f lexibility, sustainability, resentative Jason Willis urged ed that the building should be screen on the inside for lectures Center and the Salvation The 21st Century Summit technology and innovation. the participants to think about a tool for instruction about sus- and presentations,” Murray said. Army throughout April at vari- met Wednesday to discuss what “The conversation among the special relationships and blend tainability. “The outside could be used to ous locations. Students can Baylor’s prototype residence participants focused on how the spaces. He proposed a coffee They said they want to build broadcast away games or be an bring items such as diapers, facility will look like. we will intentionally design a shop with group meeting space the residence facility from outdoor movie screen,” Sriram bottles, blankets, etc. For The group included Baylor facility to support learning, but and a laundry area so that stu- recycled resources and encour- said. more information, contact students, faculty, staff and in a broader sense to support dents could take care of many age changes in student behav- After attending the 21st Cen- [email protected]. administration who met with community life, life inside and things at once. “Make the spaces ior regarding the way they use tury Project Summit meeting at facilitators and representatives outside the institution and the multitask like the students do,” resources such as water and Baylor, as well as the other two Zeta Phi Beta’s Stomp Fest of the Association of College life students will lead after the Willis said. electricity. The discussion on colleges, Colorado College and will be held April 17 at Waco and University Housing Officers institution,” said Dr. Doug Rog- The flexibility tenet discus- technology centered around the the University of Indiana, facili- Hall. Tickets are on sale for -International. ers, associate dean of the School sion brought new ideas forth Internet and cell phone cover- tator Jim Troxel said that Bay- $8. For more information, The participants in the meet- of Education. about how furniture is allocat- age as well as improved laundry lor’s vision exceeds the creativ- contact Tchanavia_Bryant@ ing collectively came up with this The community tenet will ed and arranged for students. services and changing the card- ity of the other colleges. baylor.edu. statement of Baylor’s prototype focus on purposeful common Discussion members said the swiping process of entering the This is the “Genesis peri- vision: “Our vision for the proto- spaces that are inviting to study- notion for students to be allowed Former Baylor football play- residence facility to use biomet- od,” Willis said. The next steps er Kyle Woods, who suffered type residential facility that will ing. Nashville, Tenn., freshman to choose their furniture from a rics. include working to incorporate a neck injury as a sophomore be built on the Baylor campus is Dustin Williams said that since menu of sorts was discussed, as The innovation tenent in par- the ideas into residential com- defense back in 1979 that that it will serve 1000 student the study rooms in many resi- well as using an online software ticular, that Rishi Sriram, assis- munities existing and finding rendered him a quadriplegic, members, which will represent dence halls have been converted that would let students design tant dean for student learning funding for the project. passed away April 2 in Mans- a diverse cross-section of the into living spaces there is no lon- their own room using different and engagement, and Dr. Sara- “My priority is to build on field. Funeral arrangements university population including ger a common, quiet study area, articles of furniture and placing Jane Murray, associate professor the momentum, enthusiasm have been set for 11 a.m. Sat- members of the School of Social which is important to include in them in a way that works best of Great Texts and faculty mas- and ideas of people spending an urday at the Friendship West Work, student groups such as the prototype. for the individual. ter of the Honors Residential entire day discussing the dream Baptist Church in Dallas at athletes and other living-learn- Intentionally designed spaces “Moveable furniture should College, discussed is a two-sid- that has always been to build 2020 W. Wheatland Road. ing programs.” such as chapels and study areas, meet the unique needs of the ed media wall. The media wall three villages upon the conclu- To create a new and innova- as well as common areas for food students, not the other way would have a screen on both the sion of the Baylor 2012 vision,” To submit a bear brief, e-mail tive residence hall meeting the and coffee were also presented around,” said Karen Hall, direc- inside and outside of the build- said Frank Shushok, dean for stu- [email protected]. needs of the future, participants with the community tenet. tor of Kokernot Residence Hall. ing and would be the center of dent learning and engagement.

#/.&%33)/.3 4HURSDAYSPM PM OTHERWISEBYAPPOINTMENT 4 The Baylor Lariat ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 9, 2009 MercyMe worship Opening this week still a perfect ‘10’ in a theater Jenna DeWitt Reporter near you

MercyMe’s latest project, “10,” was released Tuesday with 11 of the band’s No. 1 hits and three fresh tracks in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their song, “I Can Only Imagine.” The “I Can Only Imagine” Jacky Reyes/Lariat Staff single has sold more than 2 million units, according to the (and with it, the band itself) so band’s label, INO Records. In popular. The song opens with addition to multiple releases Millard singing about seeing his by MercyMe, the song has been father, whose death inspired “I covered by Wynonna Judd, Amy Can Only Imagine,” then seeing Grant, VeggieTales, The Gaither “the throne of the King.” Homecoming Tour, John Tesh In the middle of the album, and a plethora of other worship “You Reign,” written by Mil- artists and compilation albums. lard, Barry Graul and Steven Courtesy Photo Curtis Chapman, is straight-out Twentieth Century Fox From Left: Dan Vokey, Brian Russell Taylor, Josh Scogin, Jon “KC Wolf” Kindler and David Kennedy make up the punk- ALBUMREVIEW praise, leaving no doubts as to who the band gives the glory “Dragonball: Evolution,” based on rock band The Chariot. the popular Japanese manga cre- As a best-of album, “10” is not to. The chart-climbing worship ated by Akira Toriyama, opens in a huge departure from anything song, climaxing with a gospel theaters everywhere Friday. MercyMe has done before. chorus in the background, is The Chariot rides into Art Ambush The DVD features the usual nominated for Song of the Year, tour footage and music videos, along with the band’s nomina- but also includes a Gospel Music tion for Group of the Year at the offering one-of-a-kind live show Channel feature on the band 40th Annual Dove Awards on titled “Faith and Fame.” The April 23. mini-documentary highlights Following “You Reign” is By Lincoln Faulkner The band released its debut by the Lord Jesus Christ or not? the band’s journey from Texan the poppy “In the Blink of an Contributor album “Everything Is Alive, That makes no sense.” church camps to international Eye” about “embracing the Everything Is Breathing, Noth- Scogin said it is interesting to tours that “I Can Only Imagine” moment” that we are given. This Punk rock, hardcore and ing Is Dead, and Nothing Is him how America has to catego- is responsible for, with a home is extraordinarily appropriate metal fans will get a chance to Bleeding” in 2004 and then their rize everything, especially when video of an early concert and a for an album celebrating the bang their heads to some heavy sophomore album, “The Fiancée,” something so intimate and per- contrasting video of the band success of a song about pictur- sounds as The Chariot swings in 2007, which was described as sonal like Christianity is used to performing on huge stages with ing what heaven will be like. low into Waco to headline a “nonstop firestorm of explod- label broad genres. lighting effects and top-quality Spiritually, the healthy balance today’s show at Art Ambush. ing drums, heaving guitars, and equipment. Bart Millard, the encourages looking forward to The show also features heavy visceral shrieking” and “the band’s lead vocalist, also speaks eternity but staying grounded hitters The Showdown and local catharsis fans have “What we do live on the story behind “I Can Only enough to remember to use the bands Belle Epoque and Cute been waiting for” by Billboard. influences the music. Imagine” and the song’s impact short time people have on earth As A Button. The show starts at com. on their audiences. for the best. Warner Brothers 6:30 p.m. and tickets cost $12 in The band writes to perform, Anything we write, we New for this album are “Ten Honestly, I expected to be “Observe and Report,” a dark com- advance and $15 at the door. Scogin said. write it so that we can Simple Rules,” “Only Tempo- bored by this album since many edy starring Seth Rogen, opens in “I’m really excited to see (The “What we do live influences rary” and a symphony version of the songs have been around theaters everywhere Friday. Chariot) play,” said San Fran- the music,” he said. “Anything we perform it every single of “I Can Only Imagine.” the Christian music world and cisco sophomore Robbie Knorr, write, we write it so that we can night.” “Ten Simple Rules” is a fun back again a thousand times. who has been a fan since high perform it every single night.” Vacation Bible School-type song Few bands are more stereo- school. “I heard they’re pretty Scogin said each show is Josh Scogin about the Ten Commandments typical of Christian all-male, Want more crazy.” unique as well, sticking to the The Chariot that is sure to get stuck in any pop-rock bands than MercyMe. The Chariot began in 2003 philosophy of just “winging it.” listener’s head, regardless of However, I had forgotten the Arts & after front man Josh Scogin took “Anybody that’s seen more age. power these songs have that a hiatus away from the music than three or four shows of ours “Jesus Christ is something “Only Temporary” is a fan- made them popular in the first Entertainment? scene after leaving the band knows that they’re all completely that’s inside, it’s personal,” he pleasing, upbeat rock tune place. Instead of being annoyed Norma Jean. Scogin said he left different,” he said. “We do have said. “(Christianity) shouldn’t likely to be heard frequently on by these radio staples, I felt a the scene so he could reflect on a set list, we do try to be pro- be so broad. It’s a very intimate K-LOVE and its affiliate stations sense of home. The relatabilty his choices in the music indus- fessional about it, and we don’t thing and you’re making it into for the next year. of the songs, especially the vul- try and make sure they were the want any kid feeling like they this whole genre.” If you liked the film “August nerability in the lyrics, caught right ones. got ripped off by paying at the How you classify the band is Rush,” the reprised “I Can Only me by surprise for a song I have “I try to do everything with a door to come to the show. But, up to you, Scogin said, but what Imagine” is, in a word, awe- only half-listened to for years. lot of thought and a lot of prayer at the same time we’re very able matters to them is performing inspiring. The added strings Overall, the only mistake and figure out if this is the right to be spontaneous and very able for the crowd. take the well-known keyboard in buying this album is if you path,” he said. “I never want to to keep it loose. I feel like that A video posted on YouTube. riff to a whole new level with are really tired of the extensive be in the music industry for makes it a lot more fresh.” com of one of the band’s perfor- perfect phrasing, yet, like the radio airplay that these hits anything other than the love of Scogin also said the band is mances at Cornerstone in 2008, movie’s soundtrack, preserve have gotten over the past ten music and the love of playing particular about encores, only gives a taste of the band’s per- the music’s child-like wonder years. Those who don’t own Associated Press shows.” giving them when it feels that if formance. and simplicity. every album MercyMe has made Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng After affirming that his heart it doesn’t the crowd is going to Over the cheers of the crowd, Another highlight is “Final- might enjoy the convenience of released her fourth album “Inland was in the right place, Scogin “freak out.” the band pushes over drums, ly Home,” which is currently having the songs they like from Territory” Tuesday. said he started The Chariot, “I think that way it’s real,” throws amps and breaks guitars No. 3 on Billboard.com’s Top the band neatly packaged in one which Norma Jean drummer he said. “It’s not some contrived while what sounds like an apoc- Adult Contemporary Chris- product. Dan Davison told Alternative thing.” alyptic version of the National tian charts and hopped up to The DVD is worth the price What grade did Press is “(Scogin) to the maxi- Scogin said all members of Anthem plays as Scogin climbs No. five this week on their Hot too, especially to those who the Lariat give this mum.” the band are Christian, but he to the top of a tower made from Christian Songs chart after 13 can’t make it to a real MercyMe singer- Current members include refrains from the band being what remains of the amps. weeks. This success on the rat- concert or those who have been songwriter? guitarists Brian Russell Taylor labeled as “Christian metal.” He stands at its summit rais- ings charts attests to the same particularly touched by “I Can and Dan Vokey, bassist Jon “KC “I don’t even know what ing a cymbal stand in his hand power of humble openness and Only Imagine” and want to hear Find out @ Wolf” Kindler and drummer (Christian metal) means,” Scog- while crying out to the audience, the simple reverence for heaven more about it. baylor.edu/lariat. David Kennedy. in said. “How is a genre saved “come worship with us.” that made “I Can Only Imagine” Grade: A- COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS

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Canion ripping through Baylor record books Sports briefs Griner, Chandler team By Justin Baer more powerful hitters and play- years,” Moore said of when he up in WBCA All-Star Sports writer ing in one of the nation’s pre- was recruiting her. “But you game miere softball conferences, the would never expect a freshman When Whitney Canion adjustment from Class 4A high to come in and take control. The appears in the circle, Baylor’s school to Big 12 college softball way she handles the adversity A pair of future Lady Bears softball team has an opportuni- can be daunting. and the struggles that many took the court Tuesday as a ty to defeat just about anyone. “Mentally, has been my big- upperclassmen fold under, she part of the Women’s Basket- Just ask the former No. gest change,” Canion said. “In handles like a seasoned veter- ball Coaches Association High 1-ranked University of Florida high school the top three or four an.” School All-America Game in St. Louis. — a team that the freshman were the best batters, and I just Canion just may be the , a 6-foot- allowed one against eased by everyone else. Now I player Baylor needs to return 8 center from Aldine-Nimitz in a combined 13 innings of am facing nine great batters.” to the Women’s College World High School, finished with 20 work in her first two career Judging by Canion’s num- Series. The Bears made the trip points, nine rebounds, eight starts. bers, it seems like she is still eas- to Oklahoma City in 2007, but blocks and three steals. Mari- The five-foot-11 left-handed ing through lineups. Although after losing players to gradua- ah Chandler, a 6-2 forward pitcher went on to win the first she has suffered 11 losses, most tion like Ashley Monceaux, Lisa from Southwestern Atlanta three Big 12 Pitcher of the Week of those have come against some Ferguson and Chelsi Lake, Bay- Christian Academy, picked up awards of the season, a record of the nation’s top programs. lor’s 2008 run was disappoint- nine points and five rebounds shared with former University Canion has been the focus of ing. on the way to the team’s 79-77 of Texas great . this season’s resurgence for the Now that Canion and sev- win over the White Team. “That was very honoring to Bears. She has notched 17 wins eral other underclassmen have be somewhere as close as Cat with a miniscule 1.54 ERA. Not entered the program alongside Burke named Big 12 Osterman,” the Aledo native to mention with a healthy por- with talented veterans, the Golfer of the Month said. “I saw her pitch against the tion of the schedule left, she Bears appear to be on the track U.S. Olympic team when I was leads the Big 12 in to a dominating program. little. I had dreams, but to be with 281. “Last year was a tough sea- The announced Wednesday that something alongside with her is While head coach Glenn son, we pretty much got that out junior Hannah Burke has been very honoring.” Moore had lofty expectations, he of our way,” senior Brette Rea- named Conference Player of Canion received her fourth didn’t imagine what a program- gan said. “We will bounce back. the Week for her performance such award this past week and changing player she could be. For a pitcher who has done so in the month of March. also set the school record for “I thought she was a spe- much her freshman season, The Hertfordshire, England, strikeouts in a season — with 11 cial kid over the past couple of there is definitely hope.” native recorded an average of regular season games left. 76 in the team’s first place fin- Canion was a highly tout- ish at the Cincinnati Invitational ed recruit out of Aledo High Lady Bears defeat Texas 3-2 and in the team’s third place School. As a senior last season, finish at the Baylor Spring Canion was nearly flawless. The Freshman pitcher Whitney Canion (18-11, 1.55 ERA) threw Invite. She turned in a team- 2008 Texas Gatorade Player of eight strikeouts in the winning effort, while junior catcher Court- best 227 at the UC Invitational the Year finished 31-0, with a ney Oberg the go-ahead two-run home run. with scores of (77-74-79). Stephen Green/ Lariat Staff 0.07 ERA and 382 strikeouts. Canion faced Brittany Barnhill (19-7, 2.84 ERA) in the con- The team wraps up its sea- Freshman pitcher Whitney Canion prepares to release her pitch against Okla- Canion was skeptical about test. Barnhill was a pitcher at Justin-Northwest High School two son April 24-26 in Lubbock for homa State University. Canion already has the single-season record her transition from high school years ago, while Canion was at Aledo. Both were named Gatorade the Big 12 Championships. with 11 regular season games left to play. to college. With faster players, Players of the year. Volleyball swings back into action with Dallas Baptist decimates BU tournament Ryan Goins doubled to score end-starter candidate. But after Coming off a season that By Justin Baer Ryan Enos. The Patriots pieced early woes, the Round Rock saw two Lady Bears win All- Sports writer together four more consecu- right-handed pitcher put togeth- Region honors, head coach tive hits to snatch an early 4-0 er his third consecutive strong Jim Barnes and company Baylor’s offense had been advantage. outing for the Bears. returned to the court this week- torturing pitchers in its prior The Bears earned back a run “I am definitely getting back end to take part in the Texas two outings. Wednesday night, in the bottom of the inning when to where I should be,” Fritsch Tornados Collegiate Tourna- the Bears were the victims of Shaver Hansen scored Raynor said. “We lost tonight and we ment in Houston. an offensive explosion as No. Campbell on a fielder’s choice. need to get back against Mis- The team defeated the Uni- 7-ranked Baylor (21-9) suffered However, the Patriots con- souri this weekend.” versities of Louisiana and Den- a 16-3 defeat at the hands of Dal- tinued to harass Baylor pitching Aaron Miller and Adam Hor- ver and Sam Houston State las Baptist University. in the top of the second inning. nung each hit solo home runs. University before falling to the The Patriots torched Baylor With a runner on first, Travis Yet that barely scratched the University of Arizona in the third set. Junior Katie Sand- for nine runs in the first two Meiners slapped a double to surface of the Patriots’ damage. ers led the team with 28 kills, innings off freshmen pitchers put runners in scoring position. DBU compiled another six runs while freshman Briana Tolbert Trent Blank ( 1-1, 9.17 ERA) and Goins popped a sacrifice fly to in the eighth to put the game far accumulated a .440 hitting per- Max Garner (7.88 ERA) to place center field, and Meiners scored out of reach. centage. the Bears in a hole too deep for on a fielder’s choice to put DBU “Today we come out and let Shanna Taylor/ Lariat Staff -compiled by Gordon Voit Baylor. up 6-1. Later with the bases them put 16 on the board,” Hor- Baylor pitcher Max Garner pitches in a losing effort against Dallas Baptist. “The young guys that started loaded, Austin Knight knocked nung said. “It’s pretty hard to this game weren’t ready for this, a two-RBI single. Clay Kelly fol- match 16 on the board. It’s easy and that’s my fault,” head coach lowed with an RBI-single to cap to make pitches when the guy Steve Smith said. “I asked them the five-run inning. has a 10-run lead behind him.” to pitch against a team they If one bright spot was derived Baylor returns to action this didn’t have enough bullets in from the game, it was reliever weekend at home when they the gun for.” Craig Fritsch’s strong outing. play host to the University of DBU jumped on Blank imme- Fritsch (1-4, 6.98 ERA) entered Missouri Tigers. The series diately. With two runners on, the season as a possible week- begins at 6:30 p.m Friday. CLASSIFIED CALL TODAY! (254) 710-3407 HOUSING June ‘09. Walk to class! Rent house: 4 WALK TO CLASS! Sign before bedroom 2 bathroom. 254- Large one bedroom. Washer, 4/30/09 and get 1/2 off your 857-3374 dryer included. $350 month. Summer 2009 rent! 1 BR and Quiet 2 Bedroom Apartments 1924 S. 11th. 717-3981. 2 BR units available! Cypress Austin Ave., 5 min to Campus Available Now. 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ing to people what we have up from page 1 “That’s just the ministry lot at Baylor and would not have organization conducted a sur- POLICY from page 1 to date and how we got to that MIAMI philosophy we’ve always had … been as open to God’s call on vey to find out the direst needs point.” interns come from colleges Since we’re a community-based our lives1 had we not gone to of the community. The results and paste business, because that In looking at other universi- anywhere in the United States ministry, it makes a difference Baylor,” Angel Pittman said. showed that programs concern- can get you in a lot of trouble and ties such as Stanford, Cornell and Canada through a program that these folks know we have ing English as a second lan- get really out of date quickly.” and Purdue, which have taken called “Students.Go.” the same concerns. Our son guage, homelessness, interna- As of Wednesday, the com- on big policy initiatives, the The Pittmans began down plays tee ball at the local park. “The biggest success tional students, AIDS victims mittee had finished reading committee decided on the cre- the urban ministry track as When there are gun shots at could be that we’re and prayer/prison ministries every university policy, at least ation of tool kits for proposing Baylor students. Jason Pittman night, we hear them too,” Angel were most important. 250 documents, and identified new policies. interned with Mission Waco. Pittman said. no longer needed.” In 1999, a decision was difficulties with those policies. “Because 10 years from now, When the couple graduated, Christy Craddock, another made to focus specifically on “I really appreciate the we don’t want to be back in the they both immediately began staff member who also received Angel Pittman the children, youth and adults work this committee has put same spot that we are now, it’s work fulltime with Mission masters’ degrees from Baylor director of development in the Overtown Community into this project,” Leeper said. important to create check sheets Waco. School of Social Work and Tru- and the homeless population “We’ve come in here every other and documentation with dates The Pittman duo bought ett seminary, though did not in the downtown corridor. Wednesday for three years and at every stage of the change,” their first house in a “transition- attend Baylor as an undergrad- Contrary to what many of The new building was pur- really worked hard. We had Leeper said. “We also want to al area” in Waco, Angel Pittman uate, works primarily with the their friends and families pre- chased in 2002. everyone from every department keep our history. If we change a said. the organization’s youth. dicted, Angel Pittman said that “I have hopes for the com- tr y ing to see a connection, which policy we want to know why we Jason Pittman received a As a part of the after-school when her and her husband mar- munity, that’s really what we’re was important. We always put a changed it.” master’s degree in social work program offered by the organi- ried they agreed their inner-city about. We’re not out to make a lot of thoughtful discussion into The committee aims to get from Baylor School of Social zation, Craddock picks up the living would not simply be a huge organization, we’re out to our meetings.” the policies on a rotation so that Work and a Master’s of Divinity students from school and takes phase. help see the community become The next stage is developing a every three or four years every degree from George W. Truett them back to the ministry cen- “Baylor’s where we met, so we a place that folks feel safe to process for going back and con- policy is reviewed. And although Theological Seminary. ter, where they engage in activi- wouldn’t be doing this together, come and raise families, with- ducting a regular review of poli- there is no definite launch date Four years ago, Jason Pitt- ties planned for each day: life- otherwise,” Angel Pittman said. out obstacles to keep them from cies, a task committee member set for the Web site, the commit- man was recruited to become skills classes, entrepreneurship Pittman said she has high succeeding in life. We want to Dr. Eric Robinson compared to tee is satisfied with its progress. executive director of the orga- lessons, character development hopes for the future of the com- see youths succeeding instead building a lane on Interstate 35 “We want people to have a nization. and creative art classes. munity. of ending up in prison or dead. while traffic is still flowing. good experience from the first “We’re doing similar work to Angel Pittman said attend- “The biggest success could The graduation rate is about “Now you have to direct all time they use this, so if it takes what we’ve always done,” Angel ing Baylor as undergraduates be that we’re no longer need- 40 percent; it’s a tough place to the active traffic while figuring a little longer that’s OK,” Leep- Pittman said. taught her and her husband that ed, that the community would be raised and to have the right out how to add this extra lane, er said. “And we really have to The Pittmans currently live their faith and work could easily become sustainable,” Angel Pitt- kind of resources to succeed. I and I think that’s the same as change our mindset about the within Overtown, the Miami intersect. man said. hope to see that change,” Jason what we’ve tried to do with these nature of policies. We need to community where they work. “We both spiritually grew a In 1994, the leaders of the Pittman said. policies,” Robinson, who is also start thinking of them as an chair of the educational psychol- ongoing enterprise. These are ogy department, said. “The criti- living things we have to care for cal part, I think, is communicat- and nurture.”

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