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By Shelby Leonard (2) the uniting and strengthening affect the environment for homo- Reporter of the marital bond in self-giving sexuals on campus. love. These purposed are to be Schertz senior Kimani Mitchell Student Senate passed the achieved through heterosexual re- said, in the favor of the bill, that Sexual Misconduct Code Non- lationships within marriage. Mis- the amendment clarifies the lan- Discrimination Act, a proposal to suses of God’s gift will be under- guage already present in the code reword Baylor’s Sexual Miscon- stood to include but not limit to, and removes discriminatory lan- duct Code, in the Student Senate sexual abuse, sexual harassment, guage. meeting Thursday. sexual assault, incest, adultery, for- “We are simply clarifying lan- The act proposed to remove the nication, and homosexual acts.” guage here,” Mitchell said. “In our phrase “homosexual acts” from the The vote followed an open fo- world we don’t always take words code and replace it with the phrase rum debate with alternating for semantically. They are taken with a “non-marital consensual deviate and against speakers. pragmatic view, which is the con- sexual intercourse.” Major points expressed by notation associated with the view. The most recent version of the those in favor of the bill were that This word is discriminating. Dis- Sexual Misconduct Code was es- the amendment was technical, not crimination contextually and cul- tablished on Jan. 15, 2007. It reads, theological; the amendment would turally is a bad thing.” “In all disciplinary procedures, broaden to all sexual acts outside Sophomore Jailyn Parnell said Baylor University will seek to be of marriage regardless of orienta- the proposal does not claim stu- redemptive in the lives of the in- tion; and the amendment would dents or Baylor agrees with the dividuals involved and to witness create a more caring, loving Chris- homosexual lifestyle. to the high moral standards of the tian environment. “It is not saying that Baylor is Christian faith. However, some students ex- OK with homosexuality, or that “Baylor will be guided by the pressed their disagreement with students will all of a sudden be understanding that sexuality is a the proposal by saying the amend- more welcoming,” Parnell said. “It gift from the creator God and that ment would alter Baylor’s repu- is saying that we are not going to Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor the purposes of this gift include (1) tation and moral standing as a pinpoint homosexuals. It is saying Senior Trenton Garza debates on an SR bill to reword Baylor’s misconduct code, removing the phrase “homosex- the procreation of human life and Christian university and would not ual acts” with “non-marital consensual deviate sexual intercourse.” The proposal, which was authored by Garza, SEE GOVERNMENT, page 6 was passed by student government on Thursday in the Cashion Academic Center. Truett Seminary Halloween not enrollment in just for humans five-year decline By Rebecca Jung night would be ideal.” Reporter Outside pets are also in danger be- By Paula Ann Solis ships are applied and before mem- cause of possible Halloween tricks and Trick or treat. Halloween is neat. Staff Writer bership in a Baptist church is con- pranks, PetMD online states; black or Don’t give Fido something bad to eat. firmed. dark cats are one of the most targeted It’s Halloween time again. With all Though Baylor announced a Affiliation with a Baptist church animals for pranks on Halloween. the festivities, there are many dangers record-breaking total enrollment can lower hourly costs anywhere be- Increased traffic also presents a for pets. Candy is a common danger, in September with 15,616 students, tween $100 and $301. danger for outside pets. These pets in but there are many more than most pet those numbers do not reflect the Garland said all Truett students their excitement or out of nervousness owners even considered. five-year enrollment decline faced receive some form of financial assis- could easily dodge into a busy street Outside pets need special consid- by George W. Truett Theological tance and 266 endowment scholar- and be run over, said Dr. Kristen Dod- eration on Halloween, as it presents Seminary. ships allows the seminary to provide son, a veterinarian at Hewitt Veteri- traffic, temptations for aggression and Accord- further support. nary Hospital. outdoor decorations. ing to Baylor’s All of this, Garland said, is an ef- The Pet Safety Lady Christina Sel- “Outside pets need to be brought in Institutional fort by the school to combat the na- ter writes in the Bark Buckle Up , an where they are safe and comfortable,” Research and tional trend of declining numbers of online pet safety site, “Reflective gear said Carrie Kuehl, Animal Birth Con- Testing data- seminary students that are searching Courtesy Art or costume with reflection or blinking trol Clinic director. “Cats really like to base, there are for affordable and flexible options. Darth Wylee, a rat terrier and beagle mix won the lights will help to insure you and your be in dark small places, so even just 323 students One way Garland said Truett has Lariat’s Best Pet Costume contest. This 2.5 year old SEE page 6 putting them into the bathroom for a PETS, enrolled ei- sought a more flexible option is by winner is owned by Jared Payton, director of Univer- sity Parks. ther as non- looking into adding online courses degree seek- to its programs. However, there were ing, masters not online courses available to offer David Garland or doctoral due to accreditation problems. candidates. The Association of Theological This is the lowest number re- Schools Commission on Accredit- Switchfoot hits corded by Truett in the past 12 years. ing previously denied accreditation Since 2008, the seminary school has to master’s of divinity programs that decreased enrollment an average of were completely online, according more than 16 students each year. to a report by the association. the waves with “This is something happening In August 2012, the commission nationwide,” said Dr. David E. Gar- made fully online degree programs land, dean of Truett Seminary. “The accredited at six member schools. economic crisis hit about the same One such school is Southwest- documentary, time as the start of our enrollment ern Baptist Theological Seminary in decline.” Fort Worth. According to the Association Nearby is also Dallas Theological of Theological Schools, there were Seminary which reported 2,007 stu- new music 74,193 students enrolled at schools dents in the fall of 2012. accredited by the association in According to its website, 411 of By Taylor Griffin and eager to explore their po- Courtesy Art 2011, a decline of 5,051 students those are online students and 321 A&E Editor tential. from 2007. are extension students. But it’s more than simply gar- Switchfoot comes out in January with a new album and documentary called “Fading West.” They will be at Baylor on Monday. Garland said students’ financial “We offer residential, long pro- Just as the pattern of tides nering and fostering their own concerns, especially those leaving grams while other schools offer swell and retreat in the ocean, sound throughout the years. It’s undergraduate school with heavy something online,” Garland said. so does the rhythm and course a lifestyle of spontaneous transi- find it out, the guys traveled the comfort zone and into a new debt, and the competition from “People are looking for something in the life of a rock band. For tion and going with the flow. In world seeking new inspiration environment with new cultures nearby ministry master’s programs more convenient.” countless bands, change is the fact, the surfer’s term “switch- from the waters and cultures be- and situations influence the art.” are two principal reasons Truett That growing need for conve- upset that ruins the integrity of foot” implies a change of foot- yond the united states. From down under in Austra- numbers are falling. nience is something the school is its sound and core. Not so for ing on the board for a different “I think as an artist you have lia and New Zealand to the col- To counter this, Truett offers one working toward with a new ex- Switchfoot. perspective in the midst of the to keep looking for inspiration,” orful beaches of Bali and South of the more affordable seminary op- tension campus in Austin that is As San Diego natives, surfing perfect wave. drummer Chad Butler said. Africa, Switchfoot emerged tions, Garland said. scheduled to open January 2014, runs thick in the band’s blood, With surfing deep at the core, “You can’t just sing the same from its adventure across cul- Truett Seminary’s basic tuition and for its members, the pure the band hit the waves to redis- songs. You have to be push- tures with a documentary and SEE page 6 rate is $773 per hour before scholar- TRUETT, joy of getting out on the board cover what keeps them afloat: ing yourself. This project was keeps them rooted in the past their personal sound. To fully exactly that: getting out of our SEE CONCERT, page 4 Inside
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Vol.116 No. 31 First copy free. Additional copies 50 cents each. © 2013, Baylor University OpinionFriday | October 25, 2013 2 SNAP users should have to face justice required time to ensure service was taxpayers aren’t the ones at fault. back at full functionality,” Xerox There is a lot of spite from spokeswoman Jennifer Wasmer people that pay into the SNAP pro- Editorial said in an emailed statement to the gram. Some see EBT users as bur- Boston Herald. dens that hurt the economy, but Put yourself in the shoes of The New York Daily News this is directly contradictory to any somebody who needs government reported that many EBT users form of charity. assistance to purchase groceries. If packed carts full of groceries. The reality is that a lot of these it weren’t for your Electronic Ben- Grocery stores across the af- people have fallen on hard times efit Transfer card, you wouldn’t be fected states lost a lot of money, and need the assistance to get back able to purchase enough food for and smartphones captured pic- on their feet. your family to eat. If you did, then tures of empty shelves that had Sure, there is abuse and fraud other bills would go unpaid. been cleared by people taking arm- in the system, but that is going to Now imagine that you are fuls of food. be a reality with any government checking out at your local grocery Once people figured out that program in a nation as big as ours. store only to find that the Supple- the glitch had been resolved, they Some see especially harsh pen- mental Nutrition Assistance Pro- abandoned their carts full of food alties as justice for SNAP abusers gram is experiencing a glitch and and left the stores. that stole food, but malevolence you cannot purchase your grocer- Christians are called to feed shouldn’t get in the way of justice. ies. In a mix of despair, anger and the hungry and to take care of The people that committed sadness, you go home, perhaps the poor, which makes this a very theft via the EBT glitch should be with only the bare essentials. touchy issue. prosecuted as if they were regular Days later, you return to the Unfortunately, theft is theft, citizens and their financial situa- store and find that another glitch and the people that exploited the tion should be completely left out has occurred. This time, every card glitch in the system need to be held of the equation. has an unlimited balance. Would responsible for their actions. This whole situation reflects you take advantage of the oppor- There is a negligible difference desperation among the poor, even tunity? between a person going into a gro- in the United States, when it comes Seventeen states experienced cery store to steal food and a per- to food. There are many people these two glitches with their EBT son that goes into a grocery store around us that are experiencing programs, and Texas was one of and exploits a glitch to get free hunger, and we can ease their suf- them. Many people found their food. In both cases, the grocery fering through charitable dona- cards unusable only to find an un- store isn’t being compensated for tions. limited balance at a later date. The its product. While everyone that commit- government has a contract with Knowingly exploiting a tech- ted theft should be held legally Xerox to run this program, and the nological glitch is a form of theft. accountable, we should be able to glitch occurred on Xerox’s part. Taxpayers’ money should not be forgive them and recognize their “Re-starting the EBT system used to remedy this situation. The need. Europe teaches you things that Texas cannot I have been to the Louvre and last January feels like it was years too many train stations to count how to be more independent; I beauty of God’s creation all around I have seen the Mona Lisa. I have ago. ,and I have eaten more Italian Ge- learned how to mange my time me: the mountains and sparkling taken my picture in front of Big I have done so many new things lato then I care to share. better. blue water, the flowers and the Ben, and I have watched the time and experienced a whole new It’s an out-of-body experience I learned not to be shy and architecture of past generations. I change on the world’s oldest as- world since then. looking back at my time studying less apprehensive of strangers. I feel like I truly started living after tronomical clock. I have seen the I have played in the waves on abroad. What can I say that will learned who is safe and not safe to going abroad. world outside of Texas. the coast in southern France. I really capture the true essence of speak to, and I learned that I am I have gotten a taste of the Before going on Baylor’s study tanned on the sand on a beach in what happened to me overseas? one in 7 billion people. world outside Texas and I can’t wait abroad, I had never even been out- Barcelona, and I have swum in the To say I have a good time would Being in so many places where I to have more of it. side the country. Now months after Mediterranean Sea. be a lie. There was a few times dur- didn’t speak the language, and had I think there is no better expe- my study abroad, I have been to 14 Making friends was easier than ing my time abroad that I was mis- no idea where I was, was a hum- rience than studying abroad and I countries across Europe and have I thought. My roommate and I got erable, but in contrast I had never bling experience. Everything was think everyone should do it if they even taken a short trip to Asia. along very well, and we found a been so amazed and had never had new and everything seemed so big. have the opportunity. Never has the world seemed nice group to laugh and joke with. so much fun in my short 22 years Three months is a long time to I can’t imagine what the rest of so big and so small all at the same We grew up on this trip. I can no of life. be gone, but that shouldn’t stop my life would look life if I hadn’t time. Claire Cameron | Reporter longer look at the world with the I have walked through the anyone. studied abroad. I have walked through the Coli- same eyes. streets of Portugal, I have seen I learned what it means to be a It is a wild experience and no seum in Rome, I have looked at the to my dad as he watched me walk My experiences abroad are hard the graves of the brave men who foreigner in a strange country and amount of money is worth the ex- statue of David and I have drooled through security, I almost felt sick to put into words because I can’t gave their life in World War II in I learned to appreciate how hard periences I had. over the crown jewels. with nervousness and excitement. find the right way to explain them Normandy, and I have seen pure it is to try and communicate with Study abroad changed me for Coming abroad was a daunting That seems like a lifetime ago. to someone on the outside. There’s art made out of tulips in Amster- someone who doesn’t speak your the better and I think everyone, if decision at first. I thought to my- I have climbed to the top of the no way to describe study abroad to dam. And most importantly, I got language. I learned so many things they can, should take the oppor- self, “What am I doing?” I knew Eiffel tower, I have stood before someone who has not experienced to study abroad and become a new I could fill a book with them. tunity to go see world and study no one and I had never even been Check Point Charlie and I climbed it. person through that experience. One big thing I learned is how abroad. further away from home than New down a snowy mountainside in I have touched a cloud in Swit- I can say I have traveled across to see the world. No longer is it a Claire Cameron is a senior jour- York, let alone gone across the Prague. zerland. I have never been so cold Europe. More important than my place I look at through a veil. I have nalism major from Katy. She is a Atlantic Ocean. Waving goodbye Landing in Istanbul, Turkey, in my life. I have sprinted through travels is how I grew up. I learned seen with crystal clear vision the reporter for The Lariat. Lariat Letters Women can marry early and be successful Social Media As a senior, I am one of those Majoring in engineering is not a pursuing my master’s and my doc- professional goals. A woman can students that was mentioned in major you declare if your only goal torate in electrical engineering. I find someone who wants to walk Thursday’s column titled “Girls is to find a husband. Sure, most hope to become a leading research- with her and encourage her to hoping for ring by spring should of the guys you meet may make a er in the industry or in academia. achieve those goals. Follow and Tweet us aim higher.” lot of money in the future, but the However, I also know that I do The points made in the article @bulariat I had a ring on my finger the chances of you being able to stay not have to accomplish these things were not all incorrect. In order to spring before my senior year and I at Baylor long enough decreases first. engage in a relationship to your am getting married one week after dramatically if you are not actually Relationships matter a lot to me: best ability, you do have to know graduation. passionate about the field. friends, mentors, family and fiance. your identity. What concerned me about this So, it is easy to say I did not take All of these people enrich my life. Women should aim to achieve article was not the desire for wom- out thousands of dollars in loans It is my fiance’s support of my their highest goals. However, it Like The Baylor Lariat en to aim to achieve high goals, but just to find myself a husband. Mar- dreams that made me desire to does not mean that those who on Facebook rather that they could not possibly riage and professional goals are not marry him. It is OK to not want to choose to marry early lack goals. do this if they get married during mutually exclusive. Although I am give up relationships because you Erin Autrey or shortly after college. getting married, I am planning on have not accomplished all of your Spring Senior
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Baylor’s Treat Night is a fun and festive environment where Baylor families can come trick-or-treat. The annual event was planned by Campus Living and Learning and the Residential Community Coun- cil. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, residence halls will open their doors to the children and grand- children of Baylor faculty and staff. Children ages 12 and under can Robby Hirst | Lariat Photographer participate. Faculty and staff must have a Baylor ID in order for their Percussion family to participate. The Baylor Percussion Group presents its first public performance of the season Thursday in the The residence halls participat- Jones Concert Hall. The group is a dynamic contemporary music percussion ensemble devoted ing in the event include Dawson, to the artistic presentation of the most significant percussion works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Memorial, Brooks Flats, Brooks Residential College, North Russell, Texana House, Earle, Teal, Martin and Collins. Each residence hall will be decorated in a different theme such as Harry Potter and Farm Day will hit Waco children will be able to go to dif- By Abigail Loop ferent doors and get candy. This is this day is just raising awareness donating some food and vege- Reporter an opportunity for families to have for our mission and our farm,” tables,” Mann said. “Lunch is the a family-oriented and safe place to Baum said. “A lot of people don’t only thing that is not free. It will World Hunger Relief Inc. is trick-or-treat. know about us. I urge Baylor stu- be eight dollars for adults and bringing a day filled with music, “Every residence hall is doing dents to come and see what we’re four dollars for children.” local vendors and farm-fresh something different,” said Matt about and have a great experi- World Hunger Relief Inc. food to the Waco community. Kwiatkowski, Allen-Dawson resi- ence.” was started in 1976 and has had The free event, called Farm dence hall director. “We’re going to There will be many local and many Farm Days. Farm Day Day, will last from 9 a.m. to 3 be focusing a lot of energy in Daw- state vendors at Farm Day selling takes place twice a year, once in p.m. Saturday at the World Hun- son in decorating the lobby area.” plants, food, ceramics, jewelry, the fall and once in the spring. ger Relief farm, located at 356 Kwiatkowski said the kids can and other crafts. Live music will Matt Heff, executive director of Spring Lake Road in Waco. expect candy, activities and a pho- be performed by local and stu- World Hunger Relief, said the World Hunger Relief Inc. to booth. After Treat Night, photo dent artists. organization is expecting a large is an organization whose main booth pictures will be uploaded “There will be a lot of things crowd this year. purpose is to alleviate hunger to the halls’ Facebook page where to do for the family,” Baum said. “This is just a fun time to around the world. It does this parents can view and download “We will also have a petting zoo, hang out and see what we do Lariat File Photo by training individuals in the art them. a story time that will tell the his- and learn about our food sys- of agriculture to better improve Other things to look forward tory of World Hunger Relief Inc. tem,” said Heff. “We usually get Treat Night will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at various residence the lives of others and also work to at Treat Night are the possible and farm tours will also be avail- around 1,000 people and so it’s halls around campus. This offers a safe place for families to trick-or-treat. with communities in El Salva- prizes in certain dorms. able as well.” looking great again; we have Each residence hall will be decorated in a different theme. dor, Haiti and Liberia. Assistant director for resident Rebecca Mann, office man- even more vendors.” Waco junior Vanessa Baum, learning Lisa Murphy said there ager at World Hunger Relief Inc., Heff said World Hunger Re- really love it.” Parents or grandparents can who works at World Hunger Re- will be different games at each resi- said that attendees will also be lief Inc. is a place for people who Parents and guardians are ex- RSVP by calling 254-292-4100 be- lief Inc., said the purpose of the dence hall and children can win treated to a farm-fresh lunch. want to make a difference. At pected to accompany children at tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday Farm Day is to inform the com- prizes by playing them. “The lunch is going to come Farm Day, they can learn more all times. and Monday before the event. This munity about what World Hun- “Every year there’s a huge turn- from our farm and we’re also about its resources and what the Families are also encouraged to is necessary to know how many ger Relief is about. out,” Murphy said. “I know faculty, getting some food from Baylor organization does to help allevi- bring $1 or a canned good to do- treats are needed. “I think the best thing about Campus Kitchens, who will be ate hunger. staff, and their kids and grandkids nate to Mission Waco.
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By Paula Ann Solis is the one genre that is named af- to contextualize them so people will offer his opinion as a vampire Staff Writer ter the reaction it is supposed to can see them in a different light.” expert during his lecture titled inspire in the audience, and after Kendrick’s introduction to the “The Best Vampire Movies You’ve Horror film enthusiasts, with the inner emotion that drives and Frankenstein double feature, titled Never Seen.” scalpel in hand, will dissect the inspires the genre’s creators.” “It’s Alive! Frankenstein from Mary “I’m thrilled to be having Gor- deeper meaning behind all the Cardin, who has written sev- Shelley to Hollywood,” will touch don introduce our film festival blood and gore that is the horror eral books and essays exploring the on the transformation of the liter- with his talk,” Cardin said. “He is genre during the fourth annual horror genre, will introduce the ary tale to the cinematic legend it truly the greatest living authority Dark Mirror horror film festival. Frankenstein double feature along- has become. Kendrick said the tale on vampires along with being an The screenings will begin at side Dr. Jim of Dr. Franken- internationally renowned scholar 1 p.m. Friday in the McLennan Kendrick, an stein is a classic of religion. There is no one better Community College Lecture Hall associate pro- “The horror genre echo of society’s to put vampires in context with our Building and horror movie experts fessor at Baylor functions as a dark anxiety that sci- c u ltu re .” will introduce each picture. University and entific advance- “Near Dark” follows the story Free of charge, the Waco com- fellow horror reflection of society and ments may sub- of a traveling family of vampires munity is invited to the screenings film aficionado. explores the underside of vert natural law. (though the film never uses the of four horror films in line with this Kendrick culture and psyche.” Kendrick term vampire) that encounters year’s theme – monsters. The films has also pub- will not be the trouble when someone who is include 1987 vampire cult classic lished books Matt Cardin | MCC only Baylor turned into a vampire refuses to “Near Dark,” 1931 “Frankenstein,” analyzing the professor in at- kill to survive. Like the other pic- 1935 “Bride of Frankenstein” and darker side of tendance Friday tures, Cardin said this film is an 1982 alien film “The Thing.” film and has afternoon. Dr. opportunity to analyze real human The festival’s title, Dark Mir- been involved with the film festi- J. Gordon Melton, distinguished fears and emotions. ror, is symbolic of the greater role val since its inception in 2010. This professor of American Religious “You are in a better place if you horror movies play in culture by particular festival, Kendrick said, History at Baylor’s Institute for reflect on why you are watching reflecting society’s true fears, said is designed to displace the notion Studies in Religion, will introduce what you are and why you are at- Matt Cardin, an adjunct professor that the horror genre is meaning- the festival’s vampire-centered film tracted to it,” Cardin said. “What if at McLennan Community College less and simply for entertainment “Near Dark,” which was co-written you were the one that became the and the creator of MCC’s annual value. and directed by Academy Award monster but you still had your con- horror film festival. “The goal is certainly to en- winner Kathryn Bigelow. scious? What would you do? Could “The horror genre functions as tertain,” Kendrick said. “But Matt Melton has written several you kill?” a dark reflection of society and ex- and I hope it helps people take the books on the subject of vampires “Near Dark” and “The Thing” plores the underside of culture and genre seriously. That’s why we don’t including “The Vampire Book: The are rated “R,” and any unattended the psyche,” Cardin said. “Horror just show films but introduce them Encyclopedia of the Undead” and minors will not be admitted. Courtesy of MCC Marketing and Communications
CONCERT from Page 1 upcoming album, both called all the highs and lows, there’s defi- pects a full house 7 p.m. Monday est music,” he said. “There’s a heart “Fading West.” It opened new av- nitely moments when the songs night at Waco Hall as ticket sales beat to the music that’s unique.” enues for the band to experiment were in our emotions and the ex- have already reflected the anticipa- As a longtime fan of the band, with different instruments to en- periences that were captured in the tion for the band’s arrival, Burchett Littleton, Colo., post-baccalaureate hance their songs, Butler said. film. It’s all really tied together in a said. Tickets are still on sale but student Michael McHugh said he While the record isn’t set to unique way.” quickly selling out. loves the range in Foreman’s vocals drop until Jan. 14, the band is tour- But that’s exactly what Switch- Following the movie, the band and the band’s innovative guitar ing now with the new music and foot intended from the start: com- will hold a dialogue with the audi- riffs. He said he values its overarch- documentary for audiences to get plete candidness and transparency. ence and open the floor for ques- ing theme of purpose and ministry a sneak-peak screening. An EP “We wanted to be very honest tions, which offers a deeper un- in the rock alternative genre. with three songs from the project about who we are, our family life derstanding with the band and its “Switchfoot’s a Christian band is available on iTunes. and the challenges of being in a music, Butler said. that been really successful,” he said. The journey began in 2012, and rock band while also husbands and “We’ve got some surprises,” he “That’s a small circle of bands, and as the 10 months of editing fol- fathers,” Butler said. said. “I think it’s going to be really I think it brings positive influences lowed, the band recorded songs Besides the music, family and different because we’ll be talking to Baylor.” that were written along the way. relationships are evident themes with the audience. Butler said this new inspiration With their tour hitting Baylor throughout the documentary. But- With eight records in its port- from their first love of surfing has on Monday, Butler said the audi- ler said it opens doors for a more folio, Switchfoot has already sur- reinvented the way they tell their ence can expect a full screening intimate connectivity with their passed the expiration date many story as a band and as believers. of the film followed by the concert loyal fan base. bands encounter in the span of its “We have a whole new show; featuring songs from the past and “There’s this theme of family Courtesy of Switchfoot life on the stage, Butler said. How- the way we approach music is com- new tunes that describe their expe- that is evident in the movie,” he Switchfoot hit the waves around the world to reinvent their sound. On Mon- ever, with each new record since pletely different in this tour,” Butler riences around the world. said. “We’re opening up and show- day night, the band will perform in Waco Hall. its start in 1996, the band explores said. “It’s not the typical rock show, “This is a dream come true for ing a side of the band people have new ways to reinvent itself while although we’re bringing a lot of in- us to finally launch this project,” never seen before.” “The documentary is a unique enhance and outline the specific keeping in sync with its roots. teresting new things. It’s got a dif- Butler said. From eclectic guitar riffs to fit for the show,” Burchett said. music culture at Baylor. Burchett “Most bands don’t last this ferent look to it, the way the stage The documentary captures raw soul-reaching vocals, Switchfoot’s “Their journey in a part of the said he saw the idea of bringing long,” said Butler. “We’re aware of is set up, and yet it’s very intimate.” emotions and tender moments that mix of styles reaches across the world that we’re not familiar with Switchfoot to campus was a unique that, and we’re thankful for that.” As the band shifts into new are- most bands typically suppress from boundaries of varying genres. gives interesting insight into their opportunity to have entertainment Their sound, Butler said, em- nas of entertainment, no evidence the outside world, Butler said. The show is brought to campus b an d .” with a purpose. braces newfound diversity within of growing pains are present in its “There are things in the songs via Baylor Activities Council, and Seeking a diverse mix of guest “Switchfoot just fits that goal,” each album, and even from song music. For now, Switchfoot plans and in the film itself that were un- Matt Burchett, director of student artists for the Bear community, a he said. “Their range draws in all to song, diverging styles represent to continue discovering itself as a expected surprises that happened activities, said the band has the consulting team within the school kinds of students.” where the record and band are band of artists and float along to along the way,” Butler said. “Tak- perfect marriage of both faith and met last year, Burchett said, to Baylor Activities Council ex- headed as a whole. ride out the waves as they roll. ing a film crew with you to capture entertainment for Baylor. “For me, I think it’s just hon-
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By Shehan Jeyarajah six more turnovers than it’s given Baylor has played only one road Sports Writer up. game so far this season. Kansas comes into this game “We really do try to keep ev- Fresh off of a 71-7 homecom- with major struggles on offense. erything as normal as possible on ing dismantling of Iowa State, No. The Jayhawks are currently 118th the road, but you just can’t do it be- 8 Baylor (6-0, 3-0) looks to get its in the country in total offense with cause it’s not normal,” head football seventh straight win against the 287.7 yards per game. The Jay- coach Art Briles said. “You can’t Kansas Jayhawks (2-4, 0-3) in Law- hawks are one of only six teams to look at a shirt that’s red and say it’s rence on Saturday. be averaging under 300 yards per green, because it’s not. It’s different. For the first time in school his- game of total offense, and are sec- You have to be different and pre- tory, the Bears are ranked in the ond worst in yardage from teams pare differently and every situation top 10 of the BCS Rankings at No. from automatic qualifying confer- is different.” 8. The Associated Press poll has ences. Baylor is playing in the state Baylor ranked sixth, while both the The Jayhawks are 112th in the of Kansas for the second time this USA Today Coaches Poll and Har- country in passing yards with only season. Against Kansas State, Bay- ris Poll have Baylor ranked top five 157.8 yards per game. Junior quar- lor’s offense was held under 69 in the country. terback Jake Heaps has thrown for points for the first and only time Baylor sits tied for first in the more than 200 yards only once in this season in a 35-25 thriller. The Big 12 with a 3-0 conference record six games. On the season, Heaps Manhattan crowd was a big factor for the first time since joining the has 903 yards passing, six touch- in Baylor’s struggles. Big 12. Also for the first time, Bay- downs and six interceptions on a “I’m hoping for a loud, boister- lor is the top-ranked Big 12 team in 51.5 completion percentage. ous crowd to make it so easy on my the conference this season. The Kansas running game is team,” Kansas head coach Charlie The offense has been a thing better, but not much better. They Weis said. “That’s what I think they of beauty so far for Baylor. The of- currently average 129.8 yards per got at K-State. It was a loud, bois- fense leads the nation in total of- game to rank 99th in the country. terous crowd. If they hadn’t given fense with 714.3 yards per game. Senior running back James Sims up a couple big plays in the fourth The next best team, Oregon, is leads the Jayhawks with 519 rush- quarter, they might have beat Bay- more than 70 yards per game be- ing yards and four touchdowns. lor.” hind Baylor. The Bears also lead The Kansas defense is 71st in The Bears last played Kansas on the nation in scoring offense by total defense. Kansas allows op- Nov. 3, 2012, in Baylor’s homecom- more than a touchdown. ponents to gain 402.0 yards of total ing game. Baylor blew out Kansas Junior quarterback Bryce Petty offense per game. The Jayhawks 41-14. leads the Big 12 in passing yards are 66th overall in scoring defense. The year before, Baylor nar- with 337.2 per game and comple- They allow 27.0 points per game. rowly pulled out a win over Kan- tion percentage with 70.2 percent. Every team behind Kansas in the sas in Lawrence during the Robert Nationally, he ranks fifth and Big 12 has already played Baylor. Griffin III Heisman year. Baylor eighth in those two categories re- Kansas is a team that starts well, was forced to overcome a massive spectively. especially at home. Against No. 20 21-point hole to pull off a 31-30 Petty is starting to garner some Texas Tech and No. 18 Oklahoma, victory in overtime behind four Heisman attention nationally. the Jayhawks combined to score 17 touchdowns from RG3. Junior running back Lache Sea- points before either of the other “We came out a little flat two strunk leads the Big 12 in rushing teams scored. The Sooners and Red years ago,” senior nickelback Sam yards per game with 126.7 yards Raiders were both held scoreless in Holl said. “This week we have to per game. the first quarter against Kansas. focus on not doing that and com- Last season, Baylor had a his- While the Jayhawks will look to ing out from the very beginning torically poor defense. In contrast, get off to a quick start, Baylor has like we do at home every week.” the Bears are 11th in the nation in no problem in first quarters. The Baylor football will play Kansas total defense this season, and rank Bears have scored on their first at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Sta- Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer seventh in the nation in scoring drive in five of the first six games. dium in Lawrence, Kan. Junior quarterback Bryce Petty races untouched into the end zone in Baylor’s 71-7 win over Iowa State last defense. Baylor is also top 15 in In first quarters this season, the The game will be broadcast na- Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium. The No. 8 Bears head to Kansas to take on the Jayhawks on Saturday. turnover margin, and have forced Bears outscore opponents 143-20. tionally on ESPNU. | baylorlariat com News FRIDAY | OCTOBER 25, 2013 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com PETS from Page 1 GOVERNMENT from Page 1 pet are safer while trick-or- Chocolate and gum pres- to remember. that homosexual acts are wrong but and consensus regarding Christian own willingness to love one anoth- treating.” ent the most danger for pets, “Make sure that your pet heterosexual acts committed out- Scripture hold that homosexual acts er.” People looking for a safe but the temptation to munch is actually interested in being side of marriage are also wrong. It is are a misuse of God’s gift of sexual- After the debate, the bill passed. alternative to trick or treat- on other things such as a corn dressed up,” Kuehl said. “You making it more equal.” ity. Thus, Baylor can and should de- Further action is pending on review ing with a pet should look for cob used for decorations could don’t want them to be hurt try- San Antonio senior Grant Senter fine its policies in this manner.” by the Baylor University Board of animal friendly community cause an intestinal blockage, ing to get an item of a costume said rewording the phrase “homo- San Antonio senior Stephen Bell Regents. events. Dodson said. off. It all depends on the indi- sexual acts” will make homosexuals said Baylor still welcomes all people “I’m proud Student Senate ap- Indoor dangers are present A common Halloween vidual pet, but I would never on campus feel more loved by the and upholds the belief that homo- proved the bill,” said Bushlands se- as well. For pets that have al- treat, popcorn, can be danger- leave a pet in a costume unsu- Baylor community. sexuality is wrong. nior Trenton Garza, who authored ready been separated from the ous as well if it’s hot or eaten in p e r v i s e d .” “This is not just about a technical “I understand the technical ar- the bill. “I look forward to seeing Halloween activities that still large quantities, Dodson said. As for Halloween costumes, change,” Senter said. “This is about gument that we are not ‘technically’ where it goes. I genuinely hope that appear to be upset or nervous, “I would recommend not make sure your pets move- the entire picture of the university excluding homosexuality,” said Bell. the faculty and the senior admin- there are things a pet owner feeding ‘people food’ of any ment is not impeded and your and what it means to be a homosex- “But the fact is, Baylor and many istrators will consider joining the can do. kind.” Safe fun dog treats can pet still has the ability to bark ual on campus. Are you protected? students believe that homosexuality students in supporting to the board “Play soothing music, leave be purchased at Target, Dog- or meow, Selter said. For pets Do we care for you? Do we reach is wrong. The conduct code should of regents that this code needs to be the TV on, and make sure they topia Waco and Wolfgang Pet that don’t like costumes, a ban- out to you with Christ’s love? At this say that if they are going to have reworded.” are in familiar and comfortable Bakery in Hewitt. dana is always a safe option. point no. What I think this bill does a conduct code at all. The Baylor Arlington junior Dominic Ed- surroundings,” Dodson said. It’s important to be aware of Something else to consider is take a step towards a more caring, statement on human sexuality says, wards, the internal vice president, “If really concerned speak with pets’ behavior and notice any with your pets on Halloween is Jesus loving community.” in the very first sentence, ‘Baylor said he was proud of the senators your veterinarian.” changes that might indicate what activity might be taking On the against side, Dallas ju- University welcomes all students and the way they handled the debate The staff at the Animal something is awry with a pet, place within its vicinity. nior Connor Mighell said Baylor is into a safe, supportive environment with professionalism. Birth Control Clinic of Waco such as poisoning, anxiety or A dog that thinks it’s fun to private and is legally entitled to have in which to discuss and learn about University officials were un- compiled a list of possible dan- serious behavior issues. bark at strangers, but can also its own policies on homosexuality. theoretic issues including those of available to comment on the matter gers to pets on Halloween: can- Owners who suspect be territorial at times, if fun or “Baylor’s status as a private reli- human sexuality.’” Thursday night. A copy of the reso- dy, costume parts, cupcakes their pet might have ingested scary costumes are thrown into gious affiliated university allows it San Antonio sophomore Chase lution will be presented to all voting and gum. something toxic should first that mix with that dog, then to define its own policies and pro- Hardy Jr. said this amendment does members of the Baylor University The sweetener in gum, Xy- determine what the pet in- that dog could become very cedures according to the presets not have the power to change pre- Board of Regents, the offices of all litol, is toxic for dogs in any gested, and then call their vet, territorial and a difficult or of Christianity,” Mighell said. “It’s vailing ideas on campus. Baylor University senior adminis- amount, as well as chocolate the Waco Animal Emergency scary situation could develop, right to do so is protected by the “Changing a single word will trators, the Faculty Senate, the Staff and other small items they Clinic or the Animal Poison Keuhl said. Constitution of the United States have no effect on students’ attitudes Senate and John Whelan, associate should not ingest such as Control Center, Dodson said. “A good way to figure this and multiple Supreme Court deci- toward homosexuality,” Hardy said. vice president for human resources. string, in addition to decora- When it comes to pets in out beforehand is to do a test sions on the federal and state level. “Ultimately it is up to the students tions both indoor and outdoor. costume, there is one key thing run with friends,” she said. The long-standing interpretation ‘own moral understanding and their
TRUETT from Page 1 according to the Truett Seminary’s degree requirements off campus, increase in its enrollment num- website. though the other half must be in- bers, its primary goal is quality. Garland said Truett will open residence hours. “Our enrollment is getting another extension campus in Dal- While this one post-graduate stronger academically,” Lyon said. las, though it has not been an- school at Baylor is working to re- “That is to say GPA and standard- nounced on the website as of yet. bound from an enrollment drop, ized test scores are getting stronger It will begin accepting students fall another, the Baylor Graduate every year.” 2014. School has experienced a slight in- The future of the Graduate “We are still deeply commit- crease in recent years and a signifi- School may also see a strength- ted to resident education,” Gar- cant increase is expected next year. ening of master’s programs with land said. “But many people now The Graduate School has plans the possible addition of an online have ministry positions and they in motion to add to its student MBA. are trying to earn masters degrees body with the addition of two Lyon said the Graduate Cur- at the same time. It is difficult for new doctoral programs, a Ph.D. in riculum Committee is considering them to uproot and live in Waco higher education studies and lead- the approval for the online pro- for three years.” ership and a Ph.D. in mechanical gram. Garland said several Truett stu- engineering. “I am reasonably confident dents are commuters that travel Both programs are expected to about it,” Lyon said. “It could start from San Antonio, Houston and begin fall 2014. pretty soon after approval. But first other nearby cities. Dr. Larry Lyon, dean of the we have to make sure the technol- The online factor will help fu- Graduate School, said though the ogy is in place.” ture students complete half of their Graduate School will likely see an
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