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TheFRIDAY | NOVEMBER 12, 2010Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 5 NEWS Page 3 MOVIES Page 4 Packed Sports Pit Psychedelic ratings Mega success Baylor’s courtside fan group, Baylor’s psychology doctoral Recent Dreamworks film the Bear Pit, sees interest rise program ranks high in recent uses unique story line as year’s basketball season begins National Research Council survey to provide a comedy for all to enjoy Vol. 111 No. 43 © 2010, Baylor University What Championship hopes on the line does By Matt Larsen order to overcome the conference- about that.” son also threw up interceptions at Sports writer leading Cowboys. Falling 38-3 to the Aggies in head-turning rates. Veterans When all the talk of which College Station a year ago, the After nine picks in seven games mean to It’s always a rivalry, but as both team must win “this” or lose “that” Bears look forward to bringing the and a two-game streak where he Day you? Baylor and Texas A&M put their in order for the Bears or Aggies to Battle of the Brazos back to Waco committed 10 turnovers, Johnson Battle chances (though slim) for a Big 12 play in the Big 12 Championship where they welcomed the Ags with gave way to Ryan Tannehill, who of the championship on the line Saturday is put aside, though, what’s left is a 41-21 win two years ago. has since brought the balance of at 6 p.m. at Floyd Casey Stadium, a deep-seated, down-home Texas Both teams prefer to look at production through the air and the stakes have climbed unusually football rivalry known as the Battle this season, though, considering protection of the football that the Brazos high for both squads. of the Brazos. that Baylor is having its best sea- Aggies sought. “It’s going to be an epic battle,” “Everyone keeps talking to me son since joining the Big 12 and Tannehill has thrown nine head coach Art Briles said. “It’s two about A&M coming [to town],” A&M totes a three-game winning touchdowns in the past three really good football teams going at senior cornerback Clifton Odom streak to Waco this Saturday after games while tossing only three it really wanting the same thing.” said. “They play us tough every dropping its first two conference picks. Both teams must win out and year and it’s always a hard-fought matches. “I guess the change kind of have some help from two of three game. We still have kind of a bad Despite throwing up numbers provided a little spark,” Briles said.

schools playing Oklahoma State — taste in our mouths from last year that turned eyes on a national lev- Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma — in so we’ll definitely be thinking el, A&M quarterback Jerrod John- SEE BATTLE, page 6

Senators Cortney Shedd Houston Senior “ table When I was at the parade, it got me thinking about all reform of the men that could go into the service and could potentially get changes shot or wounded. It all became real Starr makes first “to me. Senate appearance By Sara Tirrito Staff Writer

President Ken Starr spoke at Student Senate for the first time Thursday night, calling on the senators to act as ambassadors for the scholarship initiative, to be-

come a part of the strategic plan- ning conversation and to serve the Waco community through Greater Waco Education Alli-

Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer ance’s mentoring program. Irving sophomore Todd Johnston, Gilmer sophomore Josh DeMoss, Westlake Village, Calif. sophomore Brendan Djernes, and Houston At the meeting, a bill intended freshman Brian Smith stand post during a Veterans Day Flag Vigil, Thursday in front of Pat Neff Hall. to reform the Student Govern- ment electoral code was discussed Jay Kinderknecht “ for more than an hour before be- Columbia, Mo., Junior ing tabled by the senator who led the revisions, Ft. Worth senior Vigil for those of valor Daniel Houston, president pro tempore of the Student Senate Veterans Day By Courtney Skelly Manchester, N.H., fresh- and chairman of the operations Reporter recognizes people man Jennifer Jenkins, Air and procedures committee. who have served Force ROTC cadet, agreed, The revisions were meant to Baylor Air Force ROTC for our country adding that the vigil was about remove ambiguities in the elec- guarded the American flag in and make it what it respecting all the branches of toral code that have previously front of Pat Neff from midnight is today. the military. caused misunderstandings be- Wednesday to midnight Thurs- For Fort Worth junior Evan tween candidates and the elec- day in honor of Veterans Day. Ross, an Air Force ROTC ca- toral commission, Houston said. Ninety Air Force cadets det, the flag vigil was a way to “In the past we’ve had indi- volunteered their time dur- honor every veteran and fallen viduals every single year that I “ ing the 24-hour vigil, rotat- servicemen. can think of... get called into the ing out in 15-minute shifts. “So many people have died electoral commission for offenses For some of the cadets, the vigil for the freedom of this country, they did not know were infrac- held a personal meaning. and everybody that gives their tions and they did so because they “My grandpa was in the life in service for our country had a different interpretation of Vietnam War,” Indianapolis Daniel Cernero | Lariat editor

is buried under an American the code, due in large part to the junior Katrina Cheesman, Air flag,” Ross said. “And so, the Flags on Fountain Mall Thursday commemorate Veterans Day. There were a total of 600 flags, each representing nine soldiers lost ambiguity of the code. That’s one Force ROTC cadet, said. “He American flag is the symbol of in the war on terror. of the things we’re really looking doesn’t ever talk about it, but everything this country stands to address,” Houston said. “In I know it affected him. I think However, the student re- the Office of General Counsel for. Our opportunity to guard addition to that, I feel like the

it’s not just respecting him and sponse was not what many in Pat Neff, gave insight as to the flag is symbolic to us giving criteria by which the electoral people like him, but it’s also would have liked to see. why the reaction was less than back to the flag.” commission decides how severe showing my personal pride for Many students avoided the enthusiastic. Each cadet had to stand at a sanction should be are funda- the military and for what I’m flag vigil entirely, while oth- “I know Veterans Day is one full attention during the vigil mentally flawed, and that’s why about to enter into. It’s a reflec- ers simply continued their day of those things that once you’ve Paula Haynes “ and many cadets served multi- we added those in the changes.” Houston Senior tion of the past and the future ple shifts to ensure the flag vigil as normal. Chris Holmes, employee of SEE VIGIL, page 6 for m e .” was successful. SEE BILL, page 6

I think of people I work with at the Myers Center [part of Mission Father gifts ancient biblical texts Waco] that are By Jade Mardirosian monastic community at St. Cath- Codex to be accessed by a global veterans. It is Staff Writer erine, which is the oldest working audience for the first time. a day for them to Christian monastery in existence. Through this project, all surviv- be remembered. Baylor was presented Tuesday Fr. Justin described the Codex ing parts of the manuscript have with two copies of what is described as the most authoritative text for a been published together for the first as the world’s oldest manuscript of number of the books of the Septua- time. “ the Bible. gint — the Old Testament in Greek. Fr. Justin’s personal connections The two facsimiles are of the The two copies are the result of to Baylor served a vital role in his Codex Sinaiticus, which is written the Codex Sinaiticus Digitization decision to gift the university with in Greek and includes the oldest Project, which is an international these copies of the Codex. complete copy of the New Testa- collaboration effort to reunite the Both of his parents attended ment. entire manuscript, which is cur- Baylor before becoming missionar- One facsimile will be given to rently held by the British Library in ies in South America. George W. Truett Theological Semi- London, the Library of the Univer- His father studied Greek in the nary and the other will be given to sity of Leipzig, the State Library of classics department, resulting in his Thank you, the classics department. Russia in St. Petersburg and Saint decision to give the classics depart- Father Justin of the St. Catherine Catherine’s Monastery. ment one of the two facsimiles. Veterans monastery at Mount Sinai in Egypt The project takes high-resolu- Dr. Jeff Fish, associate professor Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor gifted the facsimiles to Baylor. tion digital images of the leaves of of classics, said he believes Fr. Justin David White, senior lecture in the Classic Department, Woodlands junior Fr. Justin is the only American the Codex in order to create a life- Lance Forsythe, and Amery, Wisc. senior Amanda Swenson look over a who has ever been accepted into the like view of the pages, allowing the SEE BIBLE, page 6 copy of the Codex Sinaiticus Tuesday in Morrison Hall. Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 12, 2010 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Celebrities pose real crush threat Now that we’re older, more hair, the proverbial ting of the mature and rational, you’d think light glinting off his bright smile. we, as college students, would be This was my chance. Unlike immune to crushes. We’re not. the superfans (who were at least After seeing the show “Super- 40 by the way) who showed their natural,” I developed a crush on love for him with all the alac- one of the main characters: Dean rity of screaming teenage girls, I Winchester, bad boy demon wasn’t equipped to show the ex- hunter extraordinaire, slaying tent of my fanhood. baddies with nothing but snark They had brought tons of Su- and a shotgun full of rock salt. pernatural memorabilia and all I That crush traveled to his coun- had was a sad little play program, terpart, the actor behind the bril- wrinkled and creased after falling liance — Jensen Ackles. victim to my nerves, and a small Supernatural bonus dvd (that I must have subconsciously stuffed in my purse because I don’t re- member putting it there). He was bombarded with re- quests for autographs (which he gave graciously), pictures and hugs (which he promptly de- clined). Finally, my time had come, and he made his way over to me (and by me I mean his Range Rover parked 10 feet to my left). Conversation ensued: A really nervous Me: Hi. You were really awesome in the play. Better than Tom Cruise. Wakeelah Crutison | Copy Editor A blushing Jensen: Thanks. Me (still nervous): I really like “Supernatural.” I’m a huge fan. I must say, at first, I watched A slightly intrigued Jensen: the show solely for a chance to Really? stare at him for an hour. Who A little less nervous Me: Yeah. wouldn’t? The intense smolder- I love it. Watch it every week. ing eyes, the light constellation of Jensen: Thanks. I’m actually freckles spattering his nose, sug- headed back to Canada to start Baylor 2012 offers chance to gesting he wasn’t as tough as he shooting the next season next appeared, the smile- indescrib- month. ably charming. The more I stared Me: Can’t wait. transform concerns into change at him, the deeper, more mean- Jensen: Did you want me to ingful and more real our “rela- sign that? an opportunity to voice these ment and community. to ponder. To turn Baylor’s plan tionship” became. Until at last, I looked down at my manhan- Editorial opinions not just to their friends, These questions are not of the from paper to reality, those able we were riding side by side in dled program and remembered not just on Facebook and not just fill-in-the-blank, pop-quiz vari- to offer insight must take action his black ’67 Chevy Impala after the dvd in my purse. I pulled it to family. Students can take their ety. and participate when opportuni- he rescued me from my doomed out, and of course, with it came In a time of rising education concerns and complaints to the Some examples include: ties arise. existence at the restaurant where the entire contents of my purse. costs and intellectual discoveries next level — those at the top of What types of social, spiritual Students say their concerns I worked. But surprisingly Jensen helped shaping the future, Baylor needs a the university chain. and physical programs should hinder their ability to learn and Before I knew it, my innocent me restore order to my purse and plan to deal with what may come It is the Baylor community’s complement our academic offer- while some of Davis’ questions crush morphed into infatuation. ease my humiliation. next. responsibility to take its concerns ings? are more philosophical in na- I had developed a celebrity crush. To my delight, my plebian By 2012, President Ken Starr to the university, and Baylor is How do we extend our influ- ture, much of “Envisioning our The celebrity crush is a tricky efforts at maintaining decorum says, the university will have one providing it with an easy oppor- ence globally through our under- Future” deals with areas directly thing. It actually feels real, as real didn’t fail me. Jensen helped me that addresses questions of inte- tunity to do so. graduates or through our under- impacting the Baylor family. as any regular crush that you may with my purse, signed my DVD, grating “academic excellence and Next month starts the com- graduate programs? Whatever these issues are, have — like on the girl who sits and made physical contact — a Christian commitment within a munity input phase in which What does it mean to claim Baylor wants to hear them. More two rows in front of you in class high five— ­ before heading to his caring community,” by complet- organizations and groups will that Baylor is a Christian univer- importantly, the university wants or the guy you make eyes at across car. ing its strategic planning process. discuss how Baylor can tackle sity in the Baptist tradition? to know how to fix them, and the room while eating in Penland And at that moment I real- How much of this strate- these issues, as November is des- More broadly, how are faith there is no better solution than or your classics professor. ized the only way I would be in gic planning is dictated by fac- ignated for community reflection. and learning to be related? input from faculty, staff and stu- With a celebrity crush those the same car with him was if I be- ulty, staff, students, alumni and Between studying and extracur- To address the basic logistics dents who see the issues firsthand emotional stirrings are there, ex- came a limo driver or his security friends of Baylor depends on how ricular commitments, members of attending college, she asks: on a daily basis. This month, Bay- cept they’re not actually for a real stuffed me in his trunk after they much, or how little, input Baylor of the Baylor family should fol- What practices might we lor wants its family to formulate person. The crush is a product of ran me over with his car. receives from these parties. low Starr’s recommendation and change to manage the rising costs educated thoughts about the fu- feelings based on an image of a I also realized that attempting It is no secret that Baylor reflect on several documents of higher education without sac- ture. From December through person, warped by your wishes to convey all the intense feelings students find plenty of reason available on the strategic plan- rificing our fundamental core April, there will be chances to and assumptions of what they you have for a celebrity with one to complain about on-campus ning website: www.baylor.edu/ values? apply these ideas toward tangible would be like. look is a little crazy. inconveniences. Students often strategicplan. In regard to building commu- improvement. Though I know all of this And that’s just what the celeb- complain to their buddies and One such document, “Envi- nity through intramurals, sports, Those involved with Baylor about celebrity crushes, I was not rity sees. You project your adora- parents about high tuition costs, a sioning the Future,” written by Dr. music, etc., she asks: should be thankful for this op- impervious, and I was definitely tion praying it acts like a beacon lack of parking on campus, a lack Elizabeth Davis, executive vice How should such pursuits be portunity and think about what not above it, as I had assumed. leading him to you like a candle of space in the library and the president and provost, poses sev- shaped toward this end? affects them the most. With their Because celebrity crushes are in the dark, but all the celeb sees sprinkler systems watering the eral questions regarding the areas These are just a few questions suggestions, those issues won’t fueled by the impossible, I was is CRAZY. It’s a distinctive look, sidewalks. But now students have of education, Christian commit- on which Davis invites Baylor trouble those in the future. sure I’d never get to meet Jensen broadcast as clearly and immedi- Ackles, and I was determined all ate as a text message. The look Letters to the editor the more to meet him. I figured is one part excitement, one part there was always a chance, seeing panic, one part love, one part in- as how he’s from Dallas and was tense focus and all crazy. CL should not have been fired indeed CL&L had had an issue the argument that a gradation of to bring the gospel to people in bound to visit his parents who Crushing on someone is not with “Assassins” and its use of alleged incidents involving Goss remote regions of Kenya. He is still live in Texas at some point. wrong by any means; if you like Clearly, the “termination” of student ID photos, surely, giv- led to his termination while si- a risk taker and adventurer like I could always run into him at a someone, you like them. I’m sure Jeremy Goss in March 2010 was en two years’ (2008 and 2009) multaneously having promoted Indiana Jones, but with a pur- grocery store, right? there is a higher explanation for justifiable. worth of “Assassins,” they would Goss to one of the most presti- pose much higher than treasure By the grace of God, one why people develop crushes. As of March 2010, Goss had, have indicated as such. gious student leader positions. hunting; namely, ministering summer I got my chance. He was Maybe crushes serve a higher according to Lara Conrad, “re- Thus, can one fault Jeremy That multitudes of campus to those who are economically starring in “A Few Good Men” at purpose. peatedly … disregarded policies Goss for proceeding to create residents have demonstrated and spiritually impoverished. I Casa Manana in Fort Worth, a Maybe they serve to give hope … making a situation harder to a third installment of “Assas- support for an excellent CL is no would like to urge all of the Bay- mere 20 minutes away from my or motivate or challenge people handle while at other times re- sins?” Absolutely not. He had coincidence. lor community to check out the house. As soon as I heard this to pursue their romantic inter- sulted in violation of policy or just recently been commended We stand to protect the two-minute video highlight- little tidbit, I bought a ticket front ests. cost to the university.” and awarded for his exceptional job and stellar reputation of a ing Harmon’s work in Kenya at row, of course. Or maybe it’s just a cruel joke Oh, just one thing — March performance as a CL. young man that has encouraged, http://www.cnn.com/video/#/ After the play was over, I high- meant to make us suffer and suc- 2010 wasn’t the date of Goss’s Consequently, one question strengthened and impacted us. video/living/2010/08/19/cnnhe- tailed it to the back of the facility cumb to romanticidal tendencies. termination; it was the date of is begged: “Would CL&L pro- roes.parker.profile.cnn andthen where the actors come out. Amid Who knows? his promotion to Senior Com- Ben Aguiñaga is a junior po- mote such a rash and undesir- vote for Harmon at http://heroes. the families and friends waiting But regardless of the reason munity Leader. litical science, philosophy and able person, as they have made history major. cnn.com/vote.aspx. to congratulate their loved ones, behind crushes, the fact is that Goss’s promotion was an af- out Jeremy Goss to be, to the po- Baylor engineering students I waited with other fans waiting they will probably never go away firmation of the strong leader- sition of Senior CL?” Surely not. Man supports hero and professors have been privi- for Jensen to appear. and will have us acting like love- ship and outstanding character I have faith in what CL&L leged to work with Harmon on It took an hour for him to sick school kids even when we’re that he has demonstrated in the I want to thank Sara Tir- can be and am persuaded that his bridge building. emerge. Longest. Hour. Ever. well into adulthood. HRC. Subsequently, it was an rito for writing a terrific article they genuinely prefer and em- When he finally opened the affirmation of the success “As- (Nov. 9) on my hero, Harmon Dr. Walter L. Bradley ploy capable, consistent leaders. double doors, it was like a movie Wakeelah Crutison a senior sassins” had accrued. To the Parker, who builds bridges in Distinguished Professor of Pursuant of this faith, it is inher- — my mind saw him walking out journalism major and a copy edi- critic that disagrees, I say, if Africa to transform lives and Mechanical Engineering ently impossible for CL&L to use in slow motion, wind blowing his tor for The Lariat.

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By Dorian Davis doesn’t record or something may to watch advertisements. How- Reporter go wrong with the station or chan- ever, it still retains the pause and nel to where I don’t get it anyway.” rewind functions. Time Warner has introduced Wucher said that with all the Galveston senior Oscar Bo- a new feature to its Central Texas shows he records, he often has to leman appreciates the ability to customers called Look Back, which perform maintenance on his DVR fast-forward through shows he’s allows customers to view television to clear out unwanted or old con- recorded using his DVR, citing the programs that have been aired in tent in order to make space avail- time he saves for other tasks. the last three days. The new fea- able for new recordings. “It allows me to watch in a more ture, released Monday, gives re- “If I can watch other shows study-friendly fashion,” Boleman lief to those dependent on digital without having to record them said. video recording (DVR) or anyone and take up space, then that would Critics believe Look Back is who has ever missed a television help,” he said. Time Warner’s response to the show. Time Warner Cable is instruct- growing alternatives to their digi- Customers of Time Warner’s ing customers to use the service tal cable service, which is listed at digital cable service won’t require by operating the receiver’s remote $55.99 for the Waco area. any new hardware other than the control and hitting the “select” While it’s still a more expensive receiver box already issued to button to bring up the enhanced choice over online subscription them, an electronic device that menu. based services such as Hulu and

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer connects to the television and is From there, selecting Look Netflix, it will offer instant access used to receive digital cable. Cus- Back on the television screen will to content instead of having to wait Dr. Jerry Park, professor of sociology, guest lectures during the NAACP State of the Union seminar Thursday in tomers will not be charged more to Kayser Auditorium. bring up the required menu. Shows a select number of days for it to be- receive the service or be required are categorized by the date they come available. to subscribe to Time Warner’s were broadcast. “I can’t imagine how much ad DVR service. Time Warner Cable is hoping revenue and audience Time War- According to a Time Warner customers do not confuse Look ner and cable companies are miss- Students discuss racism Cable customer service repre- Back with Time Warner’s OnDe- ing out by people going to Hulu sentative, the feature is currently mand service, a library of more and services like that,” Boleman available on 22 channels, with a than 10,000 shows and movies said. By Rachel Stobaugh media aspect, Park said, the work- different schools because black select number available in high- available anytime to customers Boleman said cable companies Reporter force shifted as well, such as hotels children and white children are definition format. The list of chan- with a receiver, with some content like Time Warner are becoming and restaurants. Moving out of the from different economic extremes, nels is expected to grow in coming requiring a fee. desperate to compete with online Thursday night Baylor faculty 1980s and into 2010, Park was able Park said. months. “Some of the OnDemand pro- subscription services, so they’re and students engaged in dialogue to relate the wealth differences be- “The more poverty-stricken Josh Wucher, a journalist for gramming has a cost associated looking to add new features such about what it means to be a minor- tween ethnic groups. schools have lower-paid teachers Waco’s KWTX-TV, says Look Back with it. A lot of the time, it doesn’t as Look Back. ity in the United States and investi- “The largest gap in wealth dif- and lower-educated students,” Tol- will be a nice complement to his have the episode that played today. “I don’t see cable as having that gated the progression of racism in ferences is still between blacks and bert said. DVR service, which he feels is not So this would be a more immediate much of a future five to 10 years America. whites,” Park said. “In 2002, the Kindergarten through 12-grade always dependable. feature,” the representative said. from now. It’s going to evolve into “I felt comfortable being the median net worth for whites were schools and universities both “Sometimes I may forget to Unlike DVR, customers the same thing as land-line tele- only black person [in Delta Tau at $90,000, while blacks’ median struggle with diversity, according record something,” Wucher said. will be unable to fast-forward phones that a few folks will still use Delta Fraternity] because it’s been was at $6,000.” to Tolbert, and the NAACP had “Occasionally it will malfunction, through programs, forcing them as a backup,” he said. that way my whole life,” Eagle Riv- Net worth is made up of assets two minority members of frater- er, Ala., sophomore James Tunda minus debts possessed by white nities on Baylor’s campus speak in Owolabi said at the Baylor NAACP individuals and families. With “I regard to this. CLASSIFIEDS Schedule Today! (254)710-3407 meeting Thursday evening. STAND FOR EQUALITY” print- While being the only African Owolabi was one of two stu- ed on the back of every member’s American in the fraternity, Owola- HOUSING dents interviewed about being of NAACP T-shirt, members are at- bi enjoys shedding ethnic light FOR RENT! Remodeled 3BR- Advertising Reps and Deliv- 1BA House at 15th and Bagby. ery Drivers Needed! The Bay- the minority race in fraternities at tempting to change this gap. on the other members involved. 3 bed/3 bath Duplex $1200 the State of the Union Address held Available January 1st. 749- lor Lariat is Hiring for the Spring In changing this gap, the sepa- Owolabi said he lives a happy, care- 1915 S 15th 254-744-2878 by Baylor University’s National As- ration of ethnicities during Sunday free life – even when racism is in- 2067 Semester. SO, THE SOONER sociation for the Advancement of morning worship is surprising to volved. Large one bedroom. Washer, 4BR/2BA large brick duplex YOU APPLY, THE BETTER! Colored People (NAACP). most. Fifty percent of U.S. congre- “If one of my fraternity brothers dryer included. $380 month. apartments. 4-6 tenants. Days: Apply at www.BaylorLariat.com “I was raised in a predomi- gations have members of only one tells me to stay away from a person 1924 S. 11th. 717-3981. 315-3827, evenings 799- under the “Student Jobs” link. nantly white neighborhood – lots ethnicity, according to Park. because they are a racist, I’m going Available January. 8480. Fax application to 710-1714 of white people,” Owolabi said. “I “Our churches are still experi- to go try to make his day,” Owolabi Changing Schools! Please take or bring to Castellaw 226. went to a private school – more encing the most segregated hour,” said. “I’ll learn something about over lease on private room/full EMPLOYMENT white people.” Park said. “Ninety-three percent the person because I have a fun bath in four bedroom house Schedule your Despite being the only African of U.S. congregations are homog- time wherever I go.” located on 16th street, close Part Time Leasing Agent Need- American member of Delta Tau enous, containing less than 20 per- While Owolabi maintains a Classified Ad with the to campus. $425/month plus ed. Flexible hours: M-F noon- Delta Fraternity, Owolabi has a cent members of a second racial positive attitude when racist peo- Baylor Lariat Today! utilities. Contact Carter 469- 6:00 Sat. 10-4 Sun. 2-4. Apply positive outlook on the situation. g roup.” ple approach him, the NAACP is 254-710-3407 Several officials voiced their Churches are not the only com- attempting to eliminate racial dis- 233-3496 in person 1111 Speight opinions about racism in today’s munity places that the divide is crimination completely, according society. Dr. Jerry Park, assistant seen. Schools, both private and to Houston freshman Katherine professor of sociology, analyzed public, are becoming more seg- Regalado. the ethnic diversity of the media. regated, according to Dr. Patricia Many experts at the lecture be- “In the 1980s, diversity lauded Tolbert, lecturer of sociology. lieve that even though the United greater media attention,” Park said. “The public cannot use race States has its first black president, “There were more emerging non- when assigning students to par- racism is still very much an issue white elites: Bill Cosby, Oprah ticular schools,” Tolbert said. in America. Winfrey.” Even then, black students and While the 1980s changed in the white students tend to end up at Baylor improves psych rankings

By Meghan Hendrickson ing providing more competitive easy access to professors,” Stanford Staff Writer stipends, implementing a greater said. “Even though this is a small research emphasis, making ben- program, the level of research and This year Baylor’s psychology eficial changes to the curriculum quality education is what you’d find doctoral program experienced an and recruiting faculty that would in major large institutions. The op- increase in rankings in the Na- improve the rankings on a number portunity here at Baylor is to be in tional Research Council’s survey, of measures. a small program where you get a coming in at 47 percent in relation He said nearly 90 percent of lot of individual training instead of to the nation’s programs. hires since 1996 have obtained ex- getting lost in a large school.” In 1995, the doctoral program ternal funding, most of which has Stanford mentioned the Na- received a disappointing rank- been federal funding. tional Research Council rank- ing of 89 percent in the National “I’m very pleased and im- ings were consistent with the U.S. Research Council survey, said Dr. pressed, though not surprised, by News and World Report rank- Matthew Stanford, director of the that significant improvement,” said ings released this summer of the psychology doctoral program. Dr. Larry Lyon, dean of the gradu- best graduate schools in America, Stanford said when he first ate school and vice provost for where Baylor ranked in the 49th saw the National Research Coun- institutional effectiveness. “Baylor percentile. cil rankings for this year, he was has hired some exceptional new He said the difference between surprised at how well Baylor’s psy- faculty in psychology and has the two rankings is the U.S. News chology doctoral program did. provided existing faculty with ma- and World Report rankings are “I knew we would do much bet- jor support for our research and based on reputation and what peo- ter, no doubt about that, but when I think this change in rankings ple think about the program, while I’m looking at the data and seeing shows the fruit of that investment.” the National Research Council that we’re ranking better than very Stanford said all of these chang- rankings are based on details of the prominent universities and in the es began before Baylor 2012 was programs themselves. same cohort as universities like initiated, but once Baylor 2012 was Both Granados and Stanford Notre Dame, Emory and Rice, it’s implemented it helped accelerate agree there is still room for growth, showing me how much our own the process even more. and in order to improve they must strategic planning and 2012 has “It’s still been slow growing in continue what they have been do- changed the university,” Stanford some sense, but I also think it’s ing. said. been growing at a healthy pace,” This includes things such as According to Stanford and Dr. Granados said. “Could programs increasing package benefits and Jimmy Diaz-Granados, psychol- advance more quickly? They could. stipends to graduate students, and ogy and neuroscience department And if we had created a significant very strategic hiring of individuals chair, there are several reasons number of new positions, that that are both teachers and scien- for the drastic change in national would have gotten us growing a lot tists and have a high probability of rankings. faster, but we really have done it by gaining external grants. He said shortly after the 1995 faculty attrition.” Stanford said it is vital to always National Research Council survey There are 22 students enrolled look to the future. rankings were released, the gradu- in the psychology doctoral pro- “I think it is important that we ate department brought in some gram, while there are about 800 keep a continual watch of develop- external reviewers, who were sci- undergraduate psychology majors. ment in the field and keep up-to- entists in the field, to have them Granados said this allows the de- date on training and curriculum,” review the program. partment faculty and staff to give Stanford said. “We’re making They assessed the strengths considerable attention to their significant strides as we made a and weaknesses of the psychology graduate students. tremendous jump from being in- program so the department could “I think the way our program credibly low to the top 50 percent, develop a strategic plan to move stands out is that we can offer a re- but now there will be much slower forward. ally quality education to the gradu- progression because there’s not Granados said Baylor offered ate students with all of the cutting- as far to grow, but I believe we do support for the program to take the edge research in the department have an opportunity to continue to steps necessary to improve, includ- and an environment that allows move forward.” FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 12, 2010 | the Baylor Lariat Arts and Entertainment 4 www.baylorlariat.com ‘Morning Glory’ impresses This weekend in Waco >> Today By Cara Leigh she starts a whirlwind of a job crotchety and arrogant grump of verve into Becky, inspiring sympa- Contributor hunt, finally landing a position at a man — a self-entitled braggart thy in the only character that still 8 p.m. — Jesus Said Rock will showcase James Mark Daybreak — notoriously the worst who sniffs at the notion of “enter- has a reservoir of hope. Any movie that dares to em- broadcast news station in the na- tainment news,” unaffectionately Absorbing Becky’s environ- Gulley, Ross King and Bret and Emily Mills at Common ploy an enthusiastic, clumsy and tion. referring to it as sugared dough- ment and day-to-day struggles, Grounds. Tickets cost $15 for students in advance or disarmingly driven lead woman is Rock-bottom ratings, unpro- nuts. one can understand her frazzled $25 at the door. sure to get a raised eyebrow and a ductive staff and dull news bits Bran Flakes is what Becky then personality. Between a semi-in- roll of my eyes. Unfortunately for plague the set of Daybreak. Turns consequently ends up calling hard competent staff, edgy boss (Jeff my cynicism, “Morning Glory” — out Becky is just what the doctor news. Her goal for the drowning Goldblum), sassy female anchor 7:30 p.m. — The theatre arts department will present with the help of a snappy script, ordered, and in an effort to find a Daybreak? “Bran-doughnuts.” (Diane Keaton) and the addition- “Almost, Maine” in Mabee Theater in the Hooper- polished talent and that oh-so- replacement for the lead male an- Caught up in contractual obli- ally cross Pomeroy, banging her Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Tickets cost $15 and $12 dreaded lead — proves itself a solid chor, she enthusiastically offers the gations, Pomeroy is forced to swal- head against walls seems to be with a Baylor ID. For tickets and information, call 254- comedy with bite. job to the “third-worst man in the low his new position — but he re- Becky’s only release. 710-1865 or visit www.baylor.edu/theatre. w or l d .” fuses to do it with finesse. The collage of these vibrant Movie REVIEW And from the moment dis- If he’s an unstoppable force, characters sews together a blanket gruntled news anchor Mike Pome- then Becky is the immovable ob- of twisted familiarity and unex- roy’s forearm does battle with the ject. Their relationship is touchy pected comfort around Becky, and >> Saturday From the moment Becky Full- elevator doors, you start to surmise to say the least, with heartwarm- with charm and ease the film con- er (Rachel McAdams) stumbles just what Becky has gotten herself ing highs and devastating lows. vinces the audience (as well as Miss 7:30 p.m. — The theatre arts department will present into the first scene, you’ve got her into. And although cracked, beaten and Fuller) to accept the nail-bitingly “Almost, Maine” in Mabee Theater in the Hooper- pinned: Perky. Intelligent. Hare- Pomeroy (Harrison Ford) badly bruised, the young producer bad moments with the delightfully Schaefer Fine Arts Center. brained. A hardworking execu- looms over the camera like a is the only one to get a smile out of good. tive producer for broadcast news, grumbling storm cloud, and it is Pomeroy — even if it is only a little “Morning Glory” is a well- Becky is a bright-eyed, invigorat- only the lively and likable Becky twitch of his mouth. choreographed and visually smart >> Monday ing ball of energy who, due to ex- who is willing to fight thunder with Usually exhausting and unap- film, with contemporary comedic tenuating circumstances, was fired lightning. pealing, a character like Becky timing and emotional poignancy from a promising gig. The only thing colorful about Fuller has the highest potential expected from such an expert cast. 8-10:30 p.m. — CROSSroads will present music from With a determination only pal- Pomeroy is his striped socks. to burn in one-dimensional hell. Dave Barnes and Flame and a message from Joe White atable through the can-do Becky, Ford brings forth an incorrigible, But McAdams breathes infectious Grade: B- at a free event in Waco Hall. In ‘Megamind,’ villain becomes hero

By Brian Sanders girlfriend, Roxanne (Tina Fey), he often makes extremely stupid effect creative and interesting. Contributor and lures Metro Man right into mistakes, and the better part of It does help to have some of his trap. When his plan unexpect- his plans end in destruction. He the best animation of the year. The The good guys always win… edly works and he kills Metro Man, tries to fit the supervillain role, but detail throughout is breathtaking. or at least that’s what we’ve been Megamind finally gets what he’s al- doesn’t play the part too well. During epic, citywide fighting, told. Good conquers evil and the ways wanted. Though he soon re- One of the best things about concrete flies and breaks realisti- good guy always gets the girl. In alizes that maybe what he wanted “Megamind” is that it is genuinely cally and when it rains, tiny waves DreamWorks’ new animated film, isn’t as good as he imagined. funny. Most animated movies are can be seen rolling off the street. It’s “Megamind,” things turn out a bit Superhero movies are a well- devoted to children as their target nice to see a studio besides Pixar differently. established genre. In “Megamind,” audience, occasionally sprinkling pay such close attention to detail. the common roles of hero versus in cleverly masked jokes for par- Adults will enjoy the film’s Movie REVIEW villain are reversed, sparking new ents. “Megamind,” on the other numerous references to the origi- life into what would have been a hand, is funny throughout. It’s easy nal “Superman.” Metro Man is a predictable movie. Instead of the to find yourself laughing at the Superman-like hero, and Roxanne Metro City is your normal, obvious choice of having Metro same jokes that the child next to might as well be Lois Lane. One of run-of-the-mill city. Skyscrapers Man as the protagonist, the villain you is giggling about. Whether it is the funniest nods to Superman is dot the skyline, the streets bustle Megamind is now the main char- Megamind’s inability to pronounce the perfect impersonation Mega- with traffic and its citizens are con- acter. common words or a line claiming mind does of Marlon Brando as a stantly terrorized by an evil genius. Everyone roots for the under- the Queen of England isn’t real, the superhero father. Luckily for them, they have their dog and Megamind certainly is jokes are simple and hilarious. “Megamind” sets itself apart own superhero: Metro Man. one. He’s a self-proclaimed evil In the past few years, more from most animated films. It de- On the day that Metro City is genius who spends his days de- and more 3-D movies have been livers a surprisingly intricate story Image.net Photos unveiling a giant statue and muse- veloping schemes in his secret released. Almost all are just gim- line, a colorful cast of characters, um dedicated to Metro Man (Brad Actor Will Ferrell poses with Megamind and Metro Man onstage as they lair outside of the city. He claims micky, trying to get a few extra and great animation that makes it a commemorate the setting of the Guinness World Record for the Largest Pitt), Megamind (Will Ferrell) to be ruthless and evil, but for the dollars out of you. Most of them perfect comedy for all ages. Gathering of Superheroes at the release of “Megamind” on Oct. 2 in Los concocts an evil plan. Breaking out most part, is very nice, caring and leave me with a headache, but Me- Angeles. of prison, he kidnaps Metro Man’s lovable. For being such a genius, gamind managed to make the 3-D Grade: A

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Haley Propes Junior Austin, Tx FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 12, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|5 Bear Pit evidence of basketball’s high student support By Tyler Alley year’s exhibition game. While foot- they get several e-mails each day Reporter ball remains top dog for now, there asking about the Bear Pit. It ap- is clear evidence that basketball is pears not only the expectations for The Bear Pit is packed and on its on the rise in Baylor Nation. Baylor basketball gone up, but also feet. The cheers are loud and the The Bear Pit is seeing an in- expectations for the fans to show fans are excited for some Baylor crease in membership over last up. men’s basketball. But this is not a year as well. The group of Baylor’s “If we don’t sell out against UT conference game; it is an exhibition biggest basketball fans had about and A&M, I’ll be disappointed,” game. 1,200 active members by the end Friedman said. “I honestly expect “We were completely packed,” of last season; at the season opener those two games should sell out. I said Corinth junior and Bear Pit this year, there were around 780 sincerely hope that against teams President Kattie Kerr. “It’s the big- members. like Colorado and Nebraska, who gest attendance we’ve had at an ex- “At Late Night at the SLC we had are leaving the Big 12, people show hibition game ever. Even the home 250 members sign up,” Kerr said. “I up.” bench, which is never filled up, was printed 500 more signup sheets and The March 5 matchup between packed and rowdy.” we’ve gone through all of those, so I the Bears and the Longhorns will With the team coming off a have had to print 500 more.” host ESPN’s College GameDay, 24-win season with a visit to the Not only has the home crowd which will draw a raucous crowd, Elite Eight, the only thing higher gotten bigger, but members of the Drew hopes. than the expectations might be the Bear Pit and Baylor basketball fans “What a tremendous privilege, excitement level. Never in Baylor in general traveled in numbers to honor and compliment to ‘Baylor basketball’s history has the Bear away games last season and even at Nation’ and everyone in Central Pit, the student-organized cheering games in the 2010 NCAA Tourna- Texas. Baylor’s campus and the Fer- section distinguished with its gold- ment. With members of the Bear rell Center will be rocking come and-black-striped jerseys, seen Pit getting time on television dur- March 5,” Drew said. such a high preseason ranked team ing those big games, it is definitely Drew has also said he wants take the floor. drawing attention for fans wanting to turn the Ferrell Center into the “I am so pumped,” said Ben to join. “unofficial Bear Pit.” The Baylor Friedman, public relations official “During the UT game last year, Bookstore is selling replica Bear Pit for Bear Pit. “I wouldn’t say I’m people were saying the loudest jerseys for nonmembers to wear. more pumped then I’ve ever been, people in the stadium are the 300 Those interested in joining the but I definitely am really excited. Baylor students at the top of the Bear Pit should look on the Bear I’m really excited that everyone else stadium in Austin,” Friedman said. Pit’s Facebook and Twitter pages. is excited. I cannot wait to see how “I think the people who did travel Membership costs $20 for new well this team does. The team’s go- to New Orleans and Houston saw members and $10 for returning ing to be amazing.” a large Baylor presence there and members. Daniel Cernero | Lariat Photo Editor The attendance for the game decided they wanted to be a part Fans have an opportunity to see Bear Pit members wave their hands as Midwestern State attempts a free throw in a Nov. 4 exhibition game. The against Midwestern State was of that.” the Bears play Grambling State to- Bears play Grambling State today at 8:30 p.m at the Ferrell Center. 5,510, 270 people more than last Friedman and Kerr also said day at 8:30 p.m. Volleyball looks to gain ground in Big 12 standings on key road trip

By Rachel Roach The loss to the Longhorns “They’re not the team that they Kansas State outside hitter Juli- The team has the skill to com- team’s need to work on staying Sports Writer dropped the Bears to seventh place used to be last year,” Christenson Anne Chisholm. pete with highly ranked teams, focused. The main mistake the in the Big 12 with a 6-9 record in said. “It’s about gaining our con- “Their outside is playing re- as it was proven in their first set players are making is getting too The Bears travel to Manhattan, conference play. fidence, but not getting too con- ally well and we have to slow her against Texas on Wednesday eve- excited about good plays during Kan., to play Kansas State this Sat- Baylor enters the match having fident because if we do that we down,” Barnes said. ning. The Bears just need to work games, he said. urday. The team is going into the swept Kansas State (10-16, 4-11) in might get swept ourselves and get After stopping the hitter, Baylor on polishing the mental aspect of “When we get way up or way match after coming off a tough loss their last meeting. Despite Wild- taken advantage of.” needs to execute transition hitting. their game. down we start thinking about against Texas. cats’ “big hitters and big block,” Head coach Jim Barnes said “We’re just going to work on Sophomore Kate Harris men- winning or losing rather than fo- But the Bears are taking the de- Christenson believes the team just the team needs to serve tough and transition hitting. After we dig it, tioned the team needs to focus on cusing on that one skill,” Barnes feat as a learning experience and needs to remain focused and not continue to side-out well for the our hitters [must] transition off their attitude. said. “It’s mental because we stop will enter the match against the take Kansas State too lightly. match. the net to get back and attack, and “We just have to be confident in focusing on what we did to get the Wildcats more prepared. The senior sees that match as “We have to continue siding- that’s how we need to score more ourselves. We need to be focused lead. ... They get distracted and “It proves to us that we can a way to improve the team’s con- out. We’ve done well in the last two efficiently. And we need to get on what we’re doing and not the they start hoping to win instead hang with these teams,” senior fidence, but warns that the Bears matches,” Barnes said. more points by setting our right other team,” Harris said. of focusing on just passing and Ashlie Christenson said. can’t be too lax. The Bears also plan to target side,” Barnes said. Barnes further explained the the fundamentals.”

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254-776-6839 FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 12, 2010 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com BATTLE from Page 1 BILL from Page 1 “He’s very intelligent … has the abil- season. pressive. A lot of it has to do with the ity to make plays … and is a [player] On the defensive side, the Aggies scheme and the personnel and the that guys will rally around a little bit. don’t appear quite as balanced. energy that those guys are playing It is imperative that we get him out of They lead the conference in rush with right now.” a comfort zone.” defense as the only Big 12 team to The Aggies come to Waco playing Unlike some of the other high- hold its opponents under 100 yards confident on both sides of the ball. octane Big 12 offenses, Tannehill rushing a game. Though his last two games were heads an offensive unit that spreads However, the teams that have not his best performances, Baylor the responsibility out over several of beaten A&M (Oklahoma State, Ar- quarterback Robert Griffin III will contributors. kansas and Missouri) have found likely enter with a renewed confi- Junior Jeff Fuller and sophomore ways to do so through the air. dence after being informed through Ryan Swope head the receiving core The Cowboys, Razorbacks and a letter he received this last week that with 6.4 and 6.3 receptions per game Tigers each posted 284 yards and he has been named a Heisman con- respectively. Fuller leads the team in two touchdowns, the Razorbacks 310 tender. touchdowns with 11. yards and three TDs and the Tigers Griffin will need help to continue On the ground, the Aggies also 361 yards and three endzone strikes. putting up the numbers that earned feature two backs, spreading the Though it conceded 290 yards him that recognition and believes handoffs between sophomore Chris- passing to Oklahoma in the 33-19 the line in front of him can hold off tine Michael and junior Cyrus Gray. win last week, the Aggie defense the aggressive Aggie defense led by Michael averages the most yards dominated in the part of the field it defensive end Von Miller. “I don’t per game (78.9) while Gray has has defended well all season: the red- try to avoid anyone.” Griffin said. notched the most touchdowns (six). zone. “[Von] Miller is a great player, very Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer As demonstrated by their bal- “That has been a really good area quick, but we’ve got great players of President Ken Starr speaks to members of Student Government during a meeting Thursday in Cashion Academic anced stats, Tannehill and company for them on their football team,” our own. We’ve got Danny Watkins Center. run a nearly perfectly balanced of- Briles said. on the offensive line and numerous fense, having run just 10 more pass- “The defensive stands they had receivers on the outside that are per- Senior senator Katie Jo Baum- example of a reason why reform is better document,” Katie Jo said. “I ing plays than running ones this against Oklahoma [were] really im- fectly capable and strong.” gardner said the revisions are nec- needed.” think there’s no doubt that Daniel essary because the code has be- Katie Jo said the incident with Houston can bring forth an BIBLE from Page 1 come outdated in that it does not her brother is not the driving force electoral code that is agreeable also chose Baylor for its academic ap- face-to-face way that they couldn’t completed and are expected to arrive reflect changes such as the major behind her support of the revi- to student government in every proach to the Bible. have otherwise,” Fish said. “I think at Baylor in the middle of December. role social media has come to play sions. branch, to the senate, to the elec- “I think he is impressed with the it also established a kind of connec- Fr. Justin brought some pages from in student life or changes that have “Our reasons for doing this are toral commission and to the stu- fact that at Baylor there is both an en- tion between us and St. Catherine’s, the copy of the Codex to the lecture been made in Student Activities not based on last year. Our reasons dent court.” thusiasm for the Bible and an earnest which is one of the great witnesses he gave Tuesday in Morrison Hall to policies. for doing this are because there are In other business conducted at dedication to learning its context,” to Christianity over the ages.” Dr. announce the donation. “I think one of the really im- flaws inherent in the system that the meeting, Starr also took ques- Fish said. “He believes this gift will Timothy Heckenlively, lecturer in the “It’s amazing. Every detail on the portant reasons that these changes need change,” Katie Jo said. “The tions from the senators concerning help students in better understand- department of classics, believes hav- page can be seen,” Heckenlively said. needed to occur and do need to fact that Paul is my brother is a various issues. ing the story of the Bible. We are ing a copy of the Codex is very pow- “It’s just beautiful, and when you see a occur is because you’re looking at a fact and that can’t be separated, but One issue brought up was the quite honored that Fr. Justin would erful. “One of the greatest gifts this piece of history like this and connect document that hasn’t been serious- again you’re getting to the heart of legislation recently introduced to come all this way in order to present brings is that students would be able with it, it makes things immediate ly revised while any of us have been what was the problem was last year, the state House concerning conceal these to Baylor.” to look and touch the reproduction and real.” Fish said he was particu- at Baylor,” Baumgardner said. “I’m and that failure that people have to and carry handgun laws for college Fish adds that this is a marvelous and have a chance to connect with larly moved by the students’ reaction a senior, and this is the first time separate between student govern- campuses. Starr said the university gift that serves as an act of love for their Christian heritage,” Heckenliv- to the gift. “It was remarkable to see substantial electoral code changes ment, campaign, who I am, who he has begun discussions on the topic, what Baylor gave to his parents. Fish ely said. “That’s a huge thing to bring the students afterwards wanting to are being made. There have been is and the fact that we do share the which will be continued today, and said the Codex is significant because to Baylor.” look at some of the pages that Fr. various problems every year re- last name.” does not support the legislation. it provides a more accurate copy and Fish said the facsimiles will be Justin brought with him,” Fish said. reading of the Greek Bible than is accessible by students to work with “They were all amazed at the beauty garding elections that have brought Houston chose to table the bill “We’re opposed to it. We think had elsewhere. “Students here can and use for assignments and anyone of the page and were spending time forth the necessity of changes, but Thursday night because of what it’s unwise,” Starr said. “A number now understand the history of the is encouraged to stop by and view trying to decipher the different hands this is the first time that someone’s he called a surprising number of of us are aware that this is a very Bible much better and in a kind of the replica. The facsimiles are not yet of the scribes in the manuscript.” willing to really go forth with that.” amendments that were brought popular measure. It’s already been Last year’s internal vice presi- forward. Houston said that al- introduced earlier this week in dent race, in which then-junior though a form of the bill had been Austin, so we will look for you to from Page 1 VIGIL Paul Baumgardner was disquali- public for two weeks, he had not help us think this through in terms fied because of election violations been contacted about the major- of an appropriate legislative strat- lived through the world wars, and “I think it’s very honorable. It’d involving Facebook and “coalition ity of the amendments prior to the egy.” the Vietnam War and the larger be kind of hard to stand very still, campaigning” with his sister Ka- senate meeting. There is not a set A bill requesting $12,249 from wars, one that the entire nation is and to just keep standing,” Celia Follow us: tie Jo, is only one example of why date for the bill’s second appear- the Student Government Alloca- involved, there is a lot more appre- said of the Air Force cadets. the revisions are needed, Houston ance in the senate. Katie Jo said tion Fund to the Interfraternity ciation,” Holmes said. “They’re honoring, or trying to said. she is confident Houston can make Council to put toward an event, “The more recent wars, until get other people to honor the flag. “We did not structure any of the necessary changes to the bill so ice skating on Fountain Mall, was war reaches out and touches you They’re paying their respect toward twitter.com/ our changes around any one par- it will be accepted by the student also passed at the Student Senate personally, sometimes you don’t all the people who have fought in ticular thing that occurred. We government. meeting. A resolution was also fully appreciate the sacrifices that the war.” bulariat were looking at problems in the “Daniel Houston has shown passed determining that Baylor’s have been made.” electoral process over the course of tremendous dedication and com- 101st Homecoming, at which Bay- Holmes’ 10-year-old daughter, multiple years,” Houston said. “In mitment to not only reforming the lor gained bowl-eligibility for the Celia, also had strong opinions my personal opinion, Paul Baum- electoral code, but to making the first time since 1995, will now be about Veterans Day. gardner’s disqualification was one Baylor student body constitution a referred to as “Bowlcoming.”