Class Builds Student Entrepreneurship Students As Motivated As They Are “Triumph of Christianity” in His Class

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the account on which Rhodes is THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 9, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com currently working. The Baylor Lariat There is one exam and a reflec- tive mid-term and final, but getting good grades isn’t the focus of the A&E Page 4 NEWS Page 3 SPORTS Page 5 course, Palich said. While some of the groups have been very success- Pitch rejected Society influences faith On the ball ful, Palich tells the students not to “Jersey Shore” cast member’s request Baylor sociological study ties Baylor softball looks forward judge their experience in the class to film spin-off series in Hoboken, social networks to strong to challenging weekend against based on the outcome of their business. N.J. denied by city involvement in religious activity Wichita State and Iowa “What we are trying to do is get students beyond where they are Vol. 113 No. 14 © 2012, Baylor University now to where they want to be,” Pa- lich said. “We want to change their In Print habits of resisting to habits of em- bracing.” >> Triumph of Stark Palich said he has never seen Class builds student entrepreneurship students as motivated as they are “Triumph of Christianity” in his class. The students are able to by Baylor professor receives By Trevor allison associate director of entrepre- $4,000 to start a business. The taining program that can expand San Antonio senior Jor- work at something that is beneficial rave reviews Reporter neurial studies at Baylor, inde- students form a company, open to more sections. dan Rhodes was in a group that to their future and may become a pendently came up with ideas for a business bank account and find Fredericksburg senior Charlie formed LMR Consulting, a busi- real job. He said the students have Page 4 Students in the Accelerated a class that integrates entrepre- clients. Gasmire’s group started a website ness-consulting firm. Her busi- a different set of incentives than in Ventures entrepreneurship course neurship with the Internet and “Students come up with [the called My Wedding Connection ness dissolved, but several oppor- most classes. at Baylor were given the oppor- social media. business] and launch and develop that helps vendors find brides-to- tunities became available through Gasmire said the course was a >> Bowl madness tunity to start a real business and They brought their ideas to it, so at the end they have a true be who are planning their wed- her experiences in the class. great experience and he enjoyed Super Bowl players involved make real money. And some are Dr. Kendall Artz, director of the business,” Palich said. He said dings instead of waiting for brides “I have two jobs doing every- working on a team. While he pic- in shocking aftermath after already having success. entrepreneurial studies program. the money does not need to be to come to them. thing I learned in that one semes- tured himself going into the corpo- rate world, the business he started game ends That is the process and goal Artz arranged for Palich and repaid, however. If the students’ “We did research and realized ter,” Rhodes said. She currently works with Harley-Davidson of is something he is going to con- Page 5 of the class, taught by Dr. Leslie Grubbs to meet, and the Accel- business is profitable, they are en- there was a gap in the wedding Palich and 2007 Baylor graduate erated Ventures class, formerly couraged to repay the money so industry,” Gasmire said. He said Waco and iProspect, an Internet search marketing firm that does from Page 1 David Grubbs. known as Applied Ventures, was that other students may have the they liked the idea because people RADIO search engine optimization for >> Gay marriage grows Grubbs, an entrepreneur who the result. same experience. will always get married and spend companies like Neiman Marcus, Same-sex marriage has been graduated with a degree in busi- In the class, 12 students are di- Palich said repayment of the money on weddings, regardless of approved by lawmakers in ness administration, and Palich, vided into four groups and given funds will help build a self-sus- the state of the economy. SEE VENTURES, page 6 Washington state Page 3 New graduate course Viewpoints explores storytelling “So, Judge Starr, Class studies how it, they can do it.” I know that you’re The course will also involve technology has discussions on the negative influ- tired from kicking ences of new technology on film- changed writing ing methods, devices and con- Aggie butt and cepts in storytelling. holding the Big By Matthew Hellman “There are different agendas Reporter concerning the minds of Hol- 12 together with lywood. Mostly it is about the sheer strength of Storytelling in the 21st Cen- money,” Eubanks said. “People tury, a new course offered at Bay- are becoming more apt to staying will, but if you lor, offers graduate students the in the home versus attending the opportunity to learn how modern theaters. The general public is not get the chance, technology is evolving the meth- concerned with the deeper mes- could you maybe ods the film industry uses to tell sage, art or the viewing etiquette. stories. Through that, a lot of the magic is step in and sort “Storytelling in the 21st Cen- lost.” out this parking tury is all about how storytell- For their final project, students ing is changing as a result of the will have the choice of producing thing for us? The modifications in technology, and a piece of media or submitting a the way technology fluctuates im- conference paper that expresses other students pacts the way we experience me- their understanding of the influ- and I would really dia,” Chris Hansen, associate pro- ence of technology on contempo- fessor and film and digital media rary storytelling. appreciate it.” division director, said. “What I am trying to do with Page 2 Throughout the class, students the class is get students to think will explore methods of making through these ideas for new me- modern media, while also learn- dia possibilities, engage with ing about the approaches taken by them and actually produce work Bear Briefs various successful producers in that is attempting to be futuristic the field, according to the course by thinking outside the box and The place to go to know syllabus. telling stories in a way that would “With the technology, movies be different from what they imag- the places to go are becoming less difficult to pro- ine they would be doing,” Hansen duce, enabling producers and cin- said. Matthew Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor Film in Castellaw ematographers to see their ideas The course will provide stu- Texas Independent Film physically, visually represented dents with the opportunity to Network and Baylor’s film rather than just in their head, tell- meet Dr. Chuck Tryon, the author Hard hit for the Bears and digital media depart- ing the element of the story they of “Reinventing Cinema: Mov- want to tell,” master’s candidate ies in the Age of Media Conver- No.55 guard Pierre Jackson exits the court after the Bears suffered a 68-54 loss to the Jayhawks in the ment will host the Fall Ferrell Center on Wednesday. See story on page 5. and student in the course Bailey 2011 Film Series from 7 to Eubanks said. “If they can think SEE STORIES, page 6 9 p.m. today in 101 Castellaw Communica- tions Center. Each screen- ing will be followed by KWBU flourishes despite times Q&A with one or more special guests from the By Rob Bradfield Among the reasons for its suc- Two years ago, the station lost film’s production. Staff Writer cess in a market the size of Waco a programming discount NPR of- Valentine’s Day fest are public radio’s ability to adapt fers its affiliates before they reach Anyone trying to prove that to new technology, the station’s The Armstrong Brown- 10 years of operation. radio was on the decline would relationship to the Waco commu- This year’s drive came within ing Library will host a be hard pressed to find proof at nity and its partnership with Bay- $1,000 of KWBU’s $45,000 goal. romantic afternoon filled KWBU. lor, KWBU president and CEO Riley said the number of radio with music, poetry, des- The station first came on air Joe Riley said. listeners has grown in recent serts and door prizes from in 2000 as an affiliate of National “Radio is still strong, and will years, and more people, some as 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday Public Radio and Public Radio be certainly for the near future,” far away as Argentina, have been in the McLean Foyer of International broadcasting on Riley said. streaming KWBU online. Even Meditation. Entertain- FM band 103.3 and local televi- Each year, KWBU holds three with the amount of support the ment will include Ro- sion Channel 4. pledge drives to raise almost half Waco community gives, KWBU Since then, the television sta- of its operating funds. The station mantic Gold: songs from Rob bradfield | Staff Writer still relies on funding from the in- the ’50s and ’60s by Dave Joe Riley, KWBU President and CEO records a broadcast at the station tion has shut down, but KWBU has had to increase its efforts re- Wednesday in the LL Sam’s complex on La Salle Avenue. SEE RADIO, page 6 Tanner and the Creating radio has increased its audience. cently because of increased cost. Elizabeth Barrett Brown- ing project with Barbara Neri. Tickets cost $30 per Lecture calls Christians to acknowledge violent Bible texts person or $50 per couple. For more information, or By Daniel C. Houston absolute destruction of societies to apply not to foreign people, but presenting this message, why the should be interpreted in the same Staff Writer to purchase tickets, visit in the Old Testament. to the Israeli people themselves. If writers are presenting this story. manner as he suggested the Bible Jenkins, laying out the thesis you betray monotheism, terrible When you read it in this way, I should. In response, he said Mus- www.baylor.edu/lib/vday. A new Baylor professor and of his new book, “Laying Down things will happen to you.” think ... you realize the absolutely lims have historically interpreted author challenged Christians at the Sword: Why We Can’t Ignore Approaching the text without abominable foolishness of people the Quran in various ways, but a public lecture Wednesday to the Bible’s Violent Verses,” said trying to understand the message who would take the scripture as a the Quran should also be under- grapple with passages that appear, these passages should be read as the authors were trying to por- justification for any form of vio- stood in terms of the intended at least on the surface, to encour- a warning for the Jewish people tray has misled some Christian lence.” message. age violence and indiscriminate to remain faithful to God, rather scholars, Jenkins said. He said Dr. Elizabeth Davis, execu- “If Christians and Jews do not warfare. than a license to commit aggres- many acts of historical violence, tive vice president and provost, acknowledge these [violent] texts Dr. Philip Jenkins, distin- sion. including the 1994 mass killings said Jenkins’ book “provides a vi- are there,” Jenkins said, “what ba- guished professor of history, ar- “Where people are reading the in Rwanda, have been mistakenly tal framework for understanding sis do they possibly have to speak gued some Christians too often Bible wrongly, in my view, is they justified on religious grounds. both the Bible and the Quran.” honestly to people of other reli- criticize Islam for violent passages are reading the Bible absolutely “Ultimately,” Jenkins said, “I At the lecture, history pro- gions about violence? But also, in its scriptures while turning differently from the way it’s writ- think what we have to do is to fessor Dr. Andrea Turpin asked what right, what ability, do Chris- a blind eye to passages from the ten,” Jenkins said. “How it’s writ- read the Bible as it stands and Jenkins whether he thought the baylorlariat.com Bible that called for “herem,” or ten is the herem ‘threat’ ... is meant try to understand why they are violent passages in the Quran SEE LECTURE, page 6

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At last Thursday’s Student Senate meeting, the Senate voted to recommend renovating five university dorms – Col- lins, Penland, North Russell, South Rus- sell and Martin. While the plans aren’t final, they will likely call for adding ad-

“Before construction begins, there are some things to consider as Baylor administration addresses its housing situation going forward.”

ditional student lounge and study spaces, improving bathrooms, replacing floors and ceilings and improving the techno- logical capacities of the residence halls. The plan would be implemented over the next 15 to 20 years. The Senate overruled a veto by student body president Zach Rogers, who opposed the bill because of the cost of adding Wi-Fi throughout the dorms. Rogers said he supported the bill but was concerned about the estimated $750,000 to $1 million needed for Wi-Fi in the dorms. We agree with Student Senate. Bay- lor’s largest dorms are due for upgrades, and there is a reason some of them aren’t used for summer camps when Baylor wants to put its best foot forward for prospective students. But before construction begins, there are some things to consider as Baylor addresses its housing situation. The biggest issue Baylor needs to fix before upgrading the dorms is making sure there are enough options for incom- creases over the next 15 years, the big five other words, if the first set of renovations dow of time to complete these renova- If Baylor wants to consider itself on ing students who are required to spend dorms won’t be overcrowded. comes in 2014 and Baylor completes the tions, like five or 10 years. the cutting edge of technology, there is their freshman year on campus. What Assuming study rooms will actually final pieces of the plan in 2034, the 2014 Finally, technology needs to take pri- no excuse for students to lack the same good does an improved study room do if be available to students in the renovated upgrades must still be on par with those ority in upgrading these dorms. With wireless Internet option that has existed students have to live in that study room dorms, Baylor should also consider the of 2034. That might prove a difficult task, the increased usage of smartphones and for more than a decade. because of excess occupancy? plan’s time frame and its impact on the as a brand new study room might be tablets, neither of which can utilize the Baylor would take a much-needed Baylor has already moved to add one dorms’ appeal. The university has to much more aesthetically appealing than Ethernet-only Internet connection cur- step with these proposed renovations. more dorm via the East Village project. ensure that upgrades done now won’t a 20-year-old study room. If Baylor sees rently available in dorm rooms, Wi-Fi is To deem the upgrades a success, though, But prudent projections are necessary to need additional improvements after the this as a potential problem, perhaps the absolutely necessary for future genera- they have to be completed in a timely ensure that even if the student body in- 15- to 20-year process is finished. In university should consider a smaller win- tions of Bears. fashion and in students’ best interests. To risk parking fine, or be late to class: That is the question

Let me start out by saying that ing policy – a situation worthy of odd about this is that they haven’t forced to drive and face the park- but when you look at it all at once, I am a rampant parking violator. a Joseph Heller novel. done anything further to encour- ing system. it seems like Baylor is actively Seriously, I have paid Baylor It’s no secret that Baylor wants age students off campus to walk Students that feel that they making it difficult for students nearly $500 in fees over the past more students on campus. The or ride a bike to class. Baylor have been ticketed wrongly have who commute to campus. I can’t four years. I get them because I second goal of Baylor 2012 ex- exercises a large amount of in- 14 days to file an appeal, and af- say and won’t make any specula- knowingly park illegally. I openly plicitly states that Baylor wants fluence over the neighborhoods ter filing an appeal, they have to tion as to whether the reasoning acknowledge my parking infrac- to create a “truly residential cam- around Baylor and could easily show up to a Student Court meet- is financial or to encourage stu- tions and used to accept them as pus.” To that end, Baylor has built construct more bike lanes, im- ing at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays. The dents to live more fully inside the just part of the Baylor experience, pseudo-apartments like The Ar- prove sidewalks or encourage appeals are addressed on a first- Baylor Bubble. but one recent event has pushed bors for upperclassmen, created apartment complexes to install come, first-served basis, so there’s I will say that a better solution me over the edge. LLCs that require students to live better bike racks. no guarantee that the court will for our parking woes would be to Early last semester I received on campus for two years, recently As it stands most cyclists have ever even hear your case. invest in reliable public transpor- a $40 ticket for parking for 20 bought one of the largest off-cam- to ride in the street, and many The fact that the courtroom is tation that also includes the Waco minutes in 45-minute Starbucks pus apartment complexes and are areas around Baylor don’t have tucked away in an obscure part community, creating a safer way parking. I walked out to my car planning large-scale renovations adequate sidewalks for dedicated of the Bill Daniel Student Center for students to bike and walk to after sitting in Starbucks enjoy- of the “Big 5” dorms. pedestrians. means that first time plaintiffs class, and restricting the number ing a cup of coffee to find one of The reason for this is fairly Baylor’s bus line also falls can have trouble finding it and of parking tags given to students the parking attendants writing transparent – Baylor wants to short of the mark. Sophomore end up with a place at the bottom that already live on campus. Rob Bradfield | Staff writer me a ticket. When I explained to exert more control over what year I made an earnest attempt to of the list. But since I’m not a regent or him that I was in Starbucks, he students spend their time doing. use the bus line in order to avoid Unlike criminal courts in an administrator or a student demanded to see my receipt. I commuter that hasn’t had some Students that spend all their time the parking situation. The buses Texas, the judges that sit on the politician, I have really only one didn’t have one because it never sort of run-in with Parking Ser- on campus are much less likely ran at odd intervals, and if they Student Court are all appointed. place to take my concerns. occurred to me that I would have vices. to get involved in things that were even a little bit early it was Baylor also differs in that plain- So, Judge Starr, I know that to prove at some point that I was It’s not that we enjoy getting Southern Baptists don’t approve easy to miss. tiffs are presumed guilty and you’re tired from kicking Aggie drinking coffee, so he issued me ticketed, sometimes in excess of of – like drinking, premarital sex Unfortunately, most of the must prove their innocence. This butt and holding the Big 12 to- a ticket. the $40 that I paid, but it’s often and Methodism. This interest in time the buses were late. My stop means that students wrongly gether with sheer strength of will, At this point I might have unavoidable. Many professors student behavior wouldn’t be a was the farthest away on the lon- ticketed have virtually no chance but if you get the chance, could lost my temper. It seemed that have absence or tardiness poli- problem if it didn’t create hard- gest route, so the average ride was of winning a case, and there’s no you maybe step in and sort out the attendant was finding some cies that require students to get ships for the rest of us. generally 20 minutes or more, real way to change the system. this parking thing for us? The perverse pleasure in watching me to class quickly, which can be The last time Baylor got rid which was incredibly unhelpful The student government has only other students and I would really rave. He almost appeared to en- hard when the closest parking is of parking it was because they since my destination was on the as much power as the university appreciate it. joy the small amount of power he a 10-minute walk. want to create a “more pedestrian other side of campus. For stu- allows, our judiciary is a kanga- had over my parking record. Baylor, intentionally or unin- campus.” And they have for the dents that live away from the bus roo court and students are left Rob Bradfield is a senior jour- I hope my experience is not tentionally, has forced students most part; I think the amount of routes or have classes later than with no real way to address griev- nalism news-editorial major from typical, but a person would be to choose between making it to student/vehicle interaction has 5:30 p.m. taking the bus can be ances. Waco and is a staff writer for the hard pressed to find a routine class or violating its asinine park- significantly decreased. What’s impractical, so naturally they are I sincerely hope I’m wrong, Lariat.

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To contact the Baylor Lariat: Follow the Lariat on Newsroom: Advertising inquiries: [email protected] [email protected] 254-710-1712 254-710-3407 Twitter: @bulariat THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 9, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|3 Getting pious with a little help from your friends By Meghan Hendrickson “Many Baylor students are reli- tion, that’s associated with higher cults, and sociologists were curious in hundreds of ways, but Stroope than Catholics. Reporter giously active,” Stroope said. “So if religiosity,” Stroope said. as to why a person would join one, focused on five specific crite- “It makes a lot of sense, be- a Baylor student wants to maintain Stroope said. ria: behavioral measures, which cause Protestants think of church A Baylor study has found that his or her faith during their college Stroope said when researchers were analyzed by participation in as more of a social hub, a place to friendships with fellow churchgo- years, they might want to think asked members of religious cults both church activities like choir belong and engage in a lot of social ers have the strongest effect on a about who their friends are.” “It is not enough why they joined, people would or Sunday school and devotional activities,” Stroope said. “Where- person’s belief in church doctrine, Dr. Kevin Dougherty, associ- to put on big often say they were drawn to the activities like prayer or scripture fore Catholics, they’re more fo- even more than their gender, geo- ate professor of sociology, said group’s theology. reading; the belief component, cused on sacrament and liturgy, graphic location, denominational Stroope’s research also has impli- Sunday shows and “People would talk about how measured by asking if individuals so friends may not encourage you background, level of education or cations for broader church congre- attract huge crowds. this doctrine about such and such had absolute belief in supernatu- as strongly to make sure you’re at income level. gations. To forge disciples, was so attractive,” Stroope said. ral entities like God, heaven, hell, choir practice.” The study was completed in “It is not enough to put on big However, when sociologists ob- angels, demons or Satan; literary Sociology graduate student August by Samuel Stroope, a Ph.D. Sunday shows and attract huge congregations need to served the process of how people perspective, tested by asking par- Aaron Franzen said he was in- candidate in sociology. “Social crowds,” Dougherty said. “To forge link worshipers to one joined cults, Stroope said a person’s ticipants if they hold a literal view trigued the difference was signifi- Networks and Religion: The Role disciples, congregations need to another in personal, acceptance of theology followed of the Bible; and religious exclusiv- cant only between Protestants and of Congregational Social Embed- link worshipers to one another in joining the group. ity, or “how narrow heaven’s gates Catholics and not between differ- dedness in Religious Belief and personal, meaningful ways.” meaningful ways.” “People first formed friend- are,” Stroope said. ent Protestant traditions.

Practice” is the name of a study To complete his study, Stroope ships, and later they would adopt While Stroope’s study ignored “This is surprising, because we Dr. Kevin Dougherty | Associate researching the relationship be- said he used data from the Baylor the theology that was in line with causality, meaning he can’t prove know that there is a lot of varia- tween an individual’s religiosity Religion Survey, a national survey professor of sociology their friends,” Stroope said. a person’s church friends specifi- tion in what different Protestant and their participation in church of adults from various denomina- As a young graduate student, cally cause them to adopt certain churches do and believe,” Franzen social groups. Religiosity refers to tions regarding their religious be- Stroope wondered if this discovery religious beliefs and behaviors, said. “But these smaller differences one’s level of devotion to his or her liefs and practices. would apply to other groups. He Stroope did find a positive correla- may matter less than larger dif- beliefs. “I analyzed data from the sur- Stroope said his interest in this never found a national study cov- tion between the two. ferences between Protestants and Stroope said his study showed vey and found that when people study stems from others’ research ering the issue, so Stroope began Stroope said he found Protes- Catholics on the question of what results significant for Baylor stu- draw a greater proportion of their on religious cults. In the 1960s and his own in 2009. tants get a greater return on church church, in and of itself, is to begin dents. friends from their own congrega- ’70s, society had a fear of religious Religiosity can be measured friendships and participation w it h .” Gay marriage approved in seventh state; opponents will fight

By Rachel La Corte been building and the debate has Associated Press changed significantly since 1998, when lawmakers passed Washing- OLYMPIA, Wash. — Wash- ton’s Defense of Marriage Act ban- ington state lawmakers voted to ning gay marriage. approve gay marriage Wednesday, The constitutionality of that law setting the stage for the state to be- ultimately was upheld by the state come the seventh in the nation to Supreme Court in 2006. But earlier allow same-sex couples to wed. that year, a gay civil rights measure The action comes a day after passed after nearly 30 years of fail- a federal appeals court declared ure, signaling a change in the Leg- California’s ban on gay marriage islature. unconstitutional, saying it was a The quick progression of do- violation of the civil rights of gay mestic partnership laws in the state and lesbian couples. came soon after, with a domestic The Washington House passed partnership law in 2007, and two the bill on a 55-43 vote. The state years of expansion that culminated Senate approved the measure last in 2009 with “everything but mar- week. And Democratic Gov. Chris riage” expansion that was upheld Gregoire is expected to sign the by voters. measure into law next week. In October, a University of However, gay couples can’t be- Washington poll found that an in- gin walking down the aisle just yet. creasing number of people in the The proposal would take effect state support same-sex marriage. 90 days after the governor signs, About 43 percent of respondents but opponents have promised to said they support gay marriage, up fight gay marriage with a ballot from 30 percent in the same poll measure that would allow voters to five years earlier. Another 22 per- overturn the legislative approval. cent said they support giving iden-

If opponents gather enough Associated Press tical rights to gay couples, without signatures to take their fight to the calling the unions “marriage.” Rep. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, speaks to begin debating in the state house to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in Olympia, Wash. ballot box, the law would be put on If a challenge to gay marriage hold pending the outcome of a No- law was on the ballot, 55 percent vember election. Gay marriage is legal in New Proposed amendments to ban The three-judge panel gave gay Lawyers for the coalition of said they would vote to uphold Otherwise gay couples could York, Connecticut, Iowa, Mas- gay marriage will be on the ballots marriage opponents time to appeal conservative religious groups that the law. And 38 percent said they wed starting in June. sachusetts, New Hampshire, Ver- in North Carolina in May and in the 2-1 decision before ordering sponsored Proposition 8 said they would vote to reject a gay marriage Washington state has had do- mont and Washington D.C. Minnesota in November. the state to allow same-sex wed- have not decided if they will seek law. mestic partnership laws since 2007, Lawmakers in New Jersey are The San Francisco-based 9th dings to resume. a new 9th Circuit hearing or file an The gay marriage bill also has and more than a dozen other states expected to vote on gay marriage U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on The judges also said the deci- appeal directly to the U.S. Supreme the backing of several prominent have provisions, ranging from civil next week, and Maine could see a Tuesday ruled against California’s sion only applies to California, Court. Pacific Northwest businesses, in- unions to gay marriage, supporting gay marriage proposal on the No- voter-approved same-sex marriage even though the court has jurisdic- Washington state’s momen- cluding Microsoft, Nike and Star- same-sex couples. vember ballot. ban, known as Proposition 8. tion in nine western states. tum for same-sex marriage has bucks. Transit dispute leaves two dead

By Nomaan Merchant Associated Press

DALLAS — Local and federal authorities offered to help secure Dallas-area bus and train stations Wednesday after a shootout on a platform in Richardson left two people dead, the latest in a string of violent incidents on Dallas mass transit, an agency spokesman said. Richardson police identified the suspect who allegedly instigat- ed Tuesday’s shootout as 27-year- old Cory Jones of Dallas. A man got into an argument with a bus driver when his bus pass was rejected, Richardson Police Sgt. Kevin Perlich said. The driver saw DART police officer Nikisha Manderson outside his bus and went to talk to her. The man left the bus and crossed to a nearby light rail station, where Manderson confront- ed him, Perlich said. When Manderson asked the man to take his hands out of his pocket, he pulled out a gun and opened fire, Perlich said. Mander- son fired back. Two passengers standing on the platform were hurt by the crossfire. Eric Johnson, 42, died of his injuries, and 54-year-old Rus- sell Weinstein was later released from the hospital. Manderson was hurt, but released from the hospital Wednesday and rejoined the investigation, Ball said. Other DART officers pursued the man and exchanged fire with him in a nearby warehouse, Perlich said. Jones was found dead. Perlich said it was too soon to confirm the sequence of gunfire, and a forensics report would likely take a couple of weeks to complete. THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 9, 2012 | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Key & Peele take Stark takes fresh look on comedy at Christian history By Rob Bradfield By Joshua Madden how the Crusades and the Spanish Reporter A&E Editor Book REVIEW Inquisition were not as simplistic as many modern scholars tend to Comedy veterans Keegan-Mi- Trying to document the his- man empire and he shows that this present them. It’s interesting read- chael Key and Jordan Peele are no tory of the world’s largest religion was a group of people who were ing the book because what Stark strangers to cutting-edge improv, would be a difficult task for anyone, desperate for some kind of mean- says goes against what you may but their new show explores top- but Baylor Distinguished Professor ingful belief system. In a world have been taught in classes, but ics that until recently remained of the Social Sciences Dr. Rodney with high infant mortality, short when you look at the evidence that untouched. Stark decided to fit in all in a book life-spans and widespread poverty, Stark presents in the book, it’s hard Their new show “Key and Peele”, around 500 pages long without Roman citizens were looking for to argue with his conclusions. which recently premiered on Com- sacrificing quality or accuracy. some reason to not simply give up “The Triumph of Christianity” edy Central, explores their own ex- I’m happy to say that the result, hope. is not a book by a Christian try- periences as bi-racial Americans. his book “The Triumph of Chris- One of the most interesting ing to force his beliefs down the Known from their appearances tianity: How the Jesus Movement concepts that Stark presents in throat of his readers. Stark’s claims on “MadTV” and in “Funny or Became the World’s Largest Reli- the book is the idea of divine ac- are well-researched and well-docu- Die” sketches, the duo’s new sketch gion,” succeeds in that respect. The commodation, which can be sum- mented — this is very much a his- show picks up in the same vein as book is, quite simply, excellent. marized as the belief that a divine torical work. established comedy shows like the “The Triumph of Christianity” power will shape its message and As strange of a comparison as “Chappelle Show” and “Saturday is quite possibly the best nonfic- the delivery of that message in a this is to make, it’s much like Judd Night Live” but features the unique tion book I’ve read this year. The way that resonates with the people Apatow’s terrible film “Funny Peo- vision of Key and Peele. Courtesy Photo only book even close is Michael who are expected to believe in it. ple.” Many people thought that a “We really, really wanted to do Lewis’ “Moneyball,” but given In the case of Christianity, there movie about comedians would be “Key & Peele,” a new sketch comedy show starring Keegan-Michael Key something different,” Peele said. that it discusses baseball statistics was a significant build-up to the funny, but it was actually a drama and Jordan Peele, airs on Comedy Central at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Sketch-driven improvisational and “The Triumph of Christian- Christ story; the idea that an all- and the dramatic participants just comedy is nothing new to Key and ity” documents the history of the powerful God would send his son happened to comedians. Peele. Both are former members characters like Steve Urkel from in society.” world’s most popular religion, to die publicly in order to wash Much like “Funny People,” of the Second City theater troupes “Family Matters.” The other ex- That doesn’t mean that they I think Stark’s book is certainly away the sins of mankind is some- just because the topic matter is a and castmates on “MadTV,” where treme they cited was intelligent art- won’t still poke fun at the presi- more meaningful. “The Triumph thing that resonated with Roman religion, “The Triumph of Chris- they gained a reputation for their ists that adopt the gangster image dent, or anyone else for that matter. of Christianity” has certainly made citizens and, as Stark points out, tianity” is not a religious book; it character development and celeb- in order to be accepted. The duo is almost constantly brain- more of an impact on my life than is still resonating with more than is a book about the history of a rity impersonations. Most recently “You can be street wise, and storming ideas for new sketches. “Moneyball” did. a billion people around the world. religion. There’s a big difference Peele has gained recognition for be as smart as Cornell West is, Even while on a conference call, I picked up the book expecting Stark goes through human his- between the two. Unlike “Funny his impersonations of President but what matters is the way you’re they unintentionally started pitch- it to be an exploration of Christian tory explaining how this message People,” however, “The Triumph of Barack Obama, with Key support- packaged,” Key said. ing ideas for a sketch about Liam theology. While there is some of continued to resonate with people Christianity” is worth your time. ing him as the president’s “Anger According to Key and Peele, the Neeson’s recent run of revenge that sporadically throughout the and also wasn’t responsible for I don’t care if you are the most Translator.” On the whole, their election of Obama has significant- movies. book, Stark’s purpose is more to many of the negative things that devout Christian or Christopher new show derives more of its com- ly changed the way African-Amer- Even with constant brain- answer a relatively important ques- people associate with Christianity. Hitchens, you owe it to yourself to edy from their experiences than icans can be portrayed in comedy. storming it can be difficult to write tion: how did an obscure Jewish For example, Stark goes read this book. Understanding the any of their previous work. Comedians have a difficult time timely material. Writing, filming movement become so big? through “the Dark Ages” and historical context that surrounded “Most of it comes from the way writing traditional political mate- and production can take from any- Whether you’re religious or shows why they weren’t dark at all. Jesus and the rise of the religion we see the world as African-Amer- rial about Obama, but Key and where between several weeks to not, you’ll find that this is indeed They weren’t a backwards time in after he left the earth is something icans, and the way we see the world Peele have zeroed in on his reputa- several months, so sketches have an important question. Why is it which people weren’t developing that every literate person owes it to as bi-racial Americans,” Key said. tion for calm responses to stressful to have broad and lasting appeal. that so many people around the at all; they were a time that led to themselves to do. “Key and Peele” has also given situations in their “Obama Anger From pitch to premiere, the initial world believe in Christ? That’s not major developments in art, engi- I can cite very few books that the duo a chance to explore a little Translator Speech.” His greatest episode took nine months to com- something that happens on acci- neering and even something that have had as much of a meaning- known facet of black comedy that contribution, according to Key and plete, but the pair is committed to dent — for some reason, whether non-Christians can embrace: the ful impact on me as “The Triumph they call “the nerdy black guy.” Peele, was making black culture their show and even are even hint- you believe in Christ or not, you development of modern capital- of Christianity” has. Nearly every According to Peele, the idea of a mainstream. ing at the possibility of a second have to admit that his message ism. Christian facet of my life has been black character that was funny and “One of the things that Obama season. resonates with people. That’s just one of many topics placed in a new context thanks to intelligent has been nearly absent did was put our type on the map,” “It’s been a long process. It’s Stark starts the book out before that Stark takes on — darker areas this book. It is my sincerest hope from comedy until very recently, Peele said. “There wasn’t a place for been a fulfilling process, but long,” Christ, focusing heavily on the re- of Christian history aren’t safe from that you will read the book and with the exception of cartoonish bi-racial, nerdy, black guys before Key said. ligious elements at play in the Ro- Stark’s analysis either. He shows find it as rewarding as I did.

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But The Jersey 40 Twangy guitarist Eddy Journal reported last month that 41 Word with the 57-Across in 27 Buddhist monk, e.g. MTV was scouting locations for 25-Down Down 30 Steinbeck’s “Cannery __” Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni 42 In great shape 43 Spot on a horse 1 Dallas closing? 31 Marching syllable “JWoww” Farley. 44 Signed up 2 Trophy, often 33 It shines on the Seine The company, which has 47 Hear here 3 “Dear Yoko” dedicatee 36 Cabinet design feature filmed “Jersey Shore” in Seaside 48 Wish 4 Home perm features 37 __ of the realm: noblemen Amy Nicole Waltney | WikiMedia Commons Heights, Miami and Italy, can ap- 50 Cleveland pro, for short 5 One opposed 39 Lucy of “Ally McBeal” The mayor of Hoboken, N.J. has denied a request from 495 Productions to peal the decision to the Hoboken 51 Dreyer’s brand, east of the 6 Word with the 57-Across in 40 Pa film Snooki’s spin-off show in their city. City Council. Rockies 17-Across 42 Stewed 52 Olympics participant 7 Scratch 43 Work on film 54 Far from fatty 8 Ill-fated brother 45 Aquafresh rival 56 Actress Charlotte 9 Gin flavoring 46 Locker room supply 57 Night sky feature, and hint to 10 Like most valentines 48 Alfalfa’s sweetie a four-letter sequence hidden in 11 Aquarium gunk 49 Net sales? 17-Across and 10- and 25-Down 12 Right-of-way sign 51 Belgian avant-garde painter 62 Short, for short 15 Put on ice James 63 Dry run 18 Org. promoted by Betty 53 Facility 64 Peter of “My Favorite Year” White 55 Mercury or Saturn, e.g. 65 100% 22 Relishes, as gossip 58 GPS offering 66 Dallas opening? 23 Talking point 59 One of the small fry 67 Stout 24 Hersey’s bell town 60 Bent piece 25 Ammo for a simple cannon 61 Juan Carlos, to his subjects THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 9, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|5 Bears fall to KU’s second half surge By Greg DeVries Scott Drew said. “We should have Sports Writer finished with momentum and we didn’t.” The No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks beat Thomas Robinson may have the No. 6 Bears for the second time been the focus for the Bears this season 68-54. defensively, but it was Jeff Withey The leaders for the Bears were that kept the points coming for junior Pierre Jackson and senior Kansas. He finished the first half Quincy Acy with 16 and 11 points with 17 points on 5-6 shooting. He respectively. Acy also tallied 10 re- was also 7-8 from the line and was bounds and recorded his 15th ca- the only player in double figures at reer double-double. half for either team. The Bears started the game “He was huge tonight. I’m strong on both ends of the floor. happy for him,” Kansas guard Their full court press forced Kan- Tyshawn Taylor said. sas to turn the ball over four times Thomas Robinson only had in the first five minutes. four points, and Taylor was only Kansas had a tough time deal- 2-6 from the field going into the ing with Baylor’s double team in locker room for the Jayhawks. the post. Jackson and Acy finished the half “The first 12 minutes, that was with eight points each. ugly,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “I mean that was some ugly ball.” “The end of the first Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor On the offensive end, Baylor half was really a turn- was winning the battle in the paint. Junior Pierre Jackson darts through two Kansas defenders on a fast break Wednesday at the Ferrell Center. The No. 6 Bears lost to the No. 7 Jayhawks Easy baskets were falling, and Bay- ing point. We should 68-54, the second loss against Kansas for Baylor this season. lor had a 10-point lead with nine have finished with minutes left in the first half. momentum and we lead the Bears could not overcome said about Jones III and Miller’s rebounds than the Bears. Jayhawks opened the second half. Kansas was eventually able to for the rest of the game. combined eight points. Bench play partially made The Jayhawks (19-5, 9-2) lost to stretch the floor and get the looks didn’t.” “We just let one mistake lead The Jayhawks held the Bears up for the hole that Kansas was rival Missouri in their last game, they wanted. to two, and they got some easy to a 0-5 performance from the arc digging for the Bears. but they haven’t lost back-to-back A run of its own would tie the Scott Drew | Head Coach transition buckets,” Acy said. and 36 percent shooting in the Sophomore Cory Jefferson games since the 2005-2006 season. game, and the teams would go back Sophomore Perry Jones III second half. finished with 11 points, five Baylor (21-3, 8-3) will take and forth until halftime, when finished the game with five points Baylor uncharacteristically rebounds, and three blocks in 23 on the Big 12–leading Tigers at Kansas went into the locker room The Bears came out slow in the and three rebounds on just 1-8 shot just 57 percent from the free- minutes of play. 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Mizzou with a 33-30 lead. second half, but the Jayhawks came shooting. throw line and 37 percent from the In the end, however, Baylor Arena. The last time Baylor played “The end of the first half was out firing. “That was obviously a big blow field. Kansas shot over 50 percent couldn’t put together a big enough Missouri, the Tigers took the win really a turning point,” head coach A 19-4 run gave the Jayhawks a to them and a big help to us,” Self from the field and grabbed more run to counter the way the at the Ferrell Center 89-88. Giants RB, Patriot QB’s wife both need to keep a lid on it

By Tyler Alley band cannot f------throw the ball she said. owning Brady when she made her postgame party following the loss did something stupid at a party. Sports Editor and catch the ball at the same time. Also, as she is married to Brady, comments, and they were captured on Sunday. Not an issue. I can’t believe they dropped the of course she is going to defend her on video, not by the media. Former Patriot and current ELI’S LEGACY Unless you’ve been living under ball so many times,” in response to husband, especially in the heat of Jacobs, on the other hand, took NBC football analyst Rodney Har- Retired quarterback Kurt War- a rock or you are clearly reading a number of dropped passes in the the moment as these comments the time during an interview to rison said Gronkowski showed ner said he did not think Eli Man- the wrong page, you know the New fourth quarter by Patriots receiv- came right after the game. make his comments. Unacceptable. “immaturity” with his actions at ning was a Hall of Famer right now. York Giants defeated the New Eng- ers. Do I think Gisele should have By the way, Brandon, you had the party. Apparently this sparked a de- land Patriots 21-17 in the Super After hearing these comments, kept her mouth shut? Of course. nine carries for 37 yards in the What Harrison forgets is, yes, bate. I don’t see how. Bowl on Sunday. Giants running back Brandon Ja- game. Just be happy Eli carried you Gronkowski is immature. He’s a He’s not a Hall of Famer right One of the unfortunate stories cobs said of Gisele, “She just needs Sports TAke to a Super Bowl ring. 22-year-old rookie. That means he now. But he also has plenty of years to come out following the game to continue to stay cute and shut There were a couple of other has one year on me. ahead of him to improve his num- is the comments made by Gisele up.” prominent stories to come out after He has not been to all the Su- bers and possible win more rings. Bundchen, Victoria’s Secret model First off, Jacobs should not have She should stay out it, but she did the Super Bowl I should touch on. per Bowls Brady and other Patriots On that same note, can we stop and wife of Patriots quarterback said what he said to the media. not mean for her comments to be- GRONK’S PARTY FOUL have been to. This was his first. comparing Eli to Peyton? They are Tom Brady. Bundchen was not taking a shot at come public. She was reportedly Patriots tight end Rob I would be worried if it was two different people. Bundchen was caught on video him or his team, so I really see no being heckled by a fan saying Gi- Gronkowski was seen dancing and reported he locked himself in his The arguments we make in after the game saying, “My hus- reason for him to even care what ants quarterback Eli Manning was taking his shirt off at the team’s hotel room. He’s a 22-year-old who sports sometimes astound even me. Softball season launches Friday

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(254) 710-3407 (254) 754-0851 or www.WacoSymphony.com The leadoff will be junior Kathy Shelton, who, Ticket prices range from $25 to $75 THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 9, 2012 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com VENTURES from Page 1 LECTURE from Page 1 the account on which Rhodes is tinue after he graduates. Accelerated Ventures is not just tians in the northern world have to part two of that, which is, ‘And the January, Davis said his new capac- currently working. “All of your education culmi- for business students. Palich said speak to those new churches that children of Israel entered the city ity will better enable Jenkins to be a There is one exam and a reflec- nates in this opportunity to put there are students all over campus are newly discovering the Bible in and killed every man, woman, child valuable resource for students. tive mid-term and final, but getting into action everything you’ve been with an interest and drive in entre- Africa, in Asia?” and dog, except for one family.’” “In this role, he’ll contribute to good grades isn’t the focus of the learning,” Gasmire said, emphasiz- preneurship, mentioning two film The bulk of Jenkins’ lecture Jenkins said readers should not our university life in a variety of course, Palich said. While some of ing that the Accelerated Ventures and digital media students who highlighted violent passages of ignore these violent passages, but ways,” Davis said. “He’ll be collabo- the groups have been very success- course incorporates many of the have taken the class. scripture that are commonly at- instead should examine them for rating with his colleagues in ISR, as ful, Palich tells the students not to concepts he learned in previous The class requires preparation. tacked by critics of Christianity, in- the writers’ intent. well as in the history department, judge their experience in the class classes. Palich said the instructors hold a cluding the story of Joshua’s army Jenkins joined the Baylor fac- on a number of different research based on the outcome of their busi- Gasmire’s group, which has meeting with the students who will attacking Jericho. ulty last month after teaching more initiatives, symposia and confer- ness. grown to six people, has turned take the course the next semester. “If there’s one thing we know than 30 years at Pennsylvania State ences related to global and his- “What we are trying to do is get its success with My Wedding Con- Accepted students are encour- from this book, it’s ‘Joshua fought University. torical studies of religion. He’ll also students beyond where they are nection into two other companies. aged to form their groups and find the battle of Jericho and the walls Although he was a distin- teach and work with graduate stu- now to where they want to be,” Pa- He said they have formed a hold- their business idea as soon as pos- came tumbling down,’” Jenkins guished fellow at Baylor’s Institute dents in the history department.” lich said. “We want to change their ing company that oversees all three sible. said. “We don’t normally go on to for Studies of Religion prior to habits of resisting to habits of em- entities. Palich and Grubbs tell the stu- bracing.” “This has grown into some- dents what will be expected of from Page 1 Palich said he has never seen thing much bigger than My Wed- them in the class and assign them STORIES students as motivated as they are ding Connection,” Gasmire said. a book to read that teaches them gence,” for a Q&A Skype session how it can be used,” Hansen said. view on storytelling technically in his class. The students are able to “We have something that we think what they need to be successful in during which they can learn more “I’m really inviting students to ex- and visually.” work at something that is beneficial can make a lot of money.” the class. about technology and the era of pand my knowledge about the way Hansen said he hopes the to their future and may become a Rhodes also said she feels that There is an exam on the book modern film on Jan. 23. they experience stories and how course will become foundational real job. He said the students have the class is a success. the first day of class. “Technology is a tool. I have those stories are mediated by tech- for digital media students. a different set of incentives than in “I learned how to start a busi- Applications for the Acceler- to use it, and I have to understand nology in order to broaden their most classes. ness online,” Rhodes said. She ated Ventures class in fall 2012 will Gasmire said the course was a highlighted the importance of be accepted beginning in March. great experience and he enjoyed being able use the Internet to sell Only 12 students will be accepted, Humanists fight for recognition in Army working on a team. While he pic- products. and junior standing is required. By Tom Breen personnel at Fort Bragg and other Bradley said he applied for the tured himself going into the corpo- She said the class redirected her See appliedventuresclass.com or Associated Press military bases to publicly identify change to his record after learning rate world, the business he started life and she could not say enough contact Palich at les_palich@bay- themselves as atheists, agnostics, that “atheist” was now an officially is something he is going to con- great things about it. lor.edu for more information. RALEIGH, N.C. — Soldiers humanists or otherwise without recognized choice for soldiers. His who don’t believe in God can go belief in a supernatural higher request was ultimately rejected by RADIO from Page 1 to war with “Atheist” stamped on power and seek the same recog- the Army Chaplain Corps, he said, their dog tags, but humanists and stitution that is its namesake. ence, while Baylor funding helps “Time efficiency is definitely a nition granted to Christians, Jews which didn’t respond to a request “Baylor makes it possible for us ensure more popular program- plus,” Bashaw said. “It especially others with various secular beliefs and other believers. for comment. to be here, no question about it,” ming. helps with the small stations.” are still officially invisible in the “There are a lot more people Bradley believes some of the Riley said. The extra funding also means In order to broadcast continu- Army. with these beliefs than just Major resistance comes from a lack of fa- While Baylor gives nearly half that KWBU can adapt more quick- ously, radio stations used to have Maj. Ray Bradley is applying to Ray Bradley, but he’s in a position miliarity with humanism. the funding for KWBU, the uni- ly to changing technology, and the night disc jockeys to constantly be the first humanist recognized as where he can stand up and put in a “I don’t think the chaplaincy versity does not actually own the station has already adopted a digi- monitor the broadcasts. Now a a “distinctive faith group leader” request for this,” said Jason Torpy, really understands the difference station. KWBU used to broadcast tal platform for broadcasting. minimal staff can program auto- by the Army. In the meantime, he president of the Military Associa- between atheism and humanism,” from Castellaw Communications KWBU and other public radio mated broadcasts to play all night can’t be designated as a humanist tion of Atheists and Freethinkers he said. Center on campus, but has since stations are also looking at expand- long, saving money and man on his official records or dog tags, and an Army veteran. Humanism goes beyond a moved to one of the LL Sam’s building their online streaming to in- hours. although he can be classified as an Bradley, a veteran of the war in simple statement of disbelief in ings on LaSalle Avenue owned by crease their market size and appeal That does mean there are few- atheist. Afghanistan who enlisted in 1986, the existence of a deity or dei- Baylor University. to younger listeners. er jobs in the radio business, and The distinction may not seem is respectful and protective of the ties, said Howard Katz, president Riley said the station is actually Far from rendering radio ob- Bashaw said all-night DJ is a dying like a large one to those unfa- Army, and careful to say his views of the Humanist Society, which is licensed to the Waco community solete, station manager Brodie profession, but the KWBU staff of- miliar with humanism, but the are his own. He said he has been a sponsoring Bradley’s application and is one of the only university- Bashaw said technology has re- fered a solution for the prospective Fort Bragg-based officer says it’s humanist since before he enlisted, to become a lay humanist leader at funded stations in the country not vitalized radio by making it more radio personality. the equivalent of being told that when “No Religious Preference” Bragg. to have a university license. cost-effective, and allowing broad- “If you want a job in radio, “Christian” is an acceptable desig- was his only option. Now he feels “Atheism means just that: you This means KWBU is free to casters to work more efficiently in learn to do news and go to NPR,” nation, but not “Catholic.” getting his official records to match don’t believe in God,” Katz said. focus on a community-based audi- less time. Riley said. “Humanism is a philosophy his convictions is an important “You could have an axe murderer that guides a person,” Bradley said. symbolic point. who’s an atheist. Humanists have “It’s more than just a stamp of what “There’s no regulation that says ethics and a philosophy.” Nacogdoches boy helps recover stolen plane you’re not.” I can’t go downtown and get a set of They also have formal “life- Humanism’s core beliefs range tags made that say ‘humanist,’ but I cycle celebrations” for occasions Associated Press Nacogdoches County Sheriff as the stolen aircraft, then told his from the assertion that knowledge won’t do that because it won’t be on like marriages, funerals, even what Thomas Kerss says online stories father. Deputies were notified and of the world is derived from obser- my official record,” he said. “To me, Katz calls “humanist bar mitzvahs.” NACOGDOCHES — A tip about the theft included the plane’s arrested Terry Lynn Boozer near vation and rational analysis to the this is an individual right.” Founded in 1939 and chartered as from an 8-year-old boy has helped U.S. registration, or N-number. the airstrip. He is being held with- conviction that working to help A petition campaign organized a religious organization, the Hu- deputies recover a plane reported Kerss says the boy Monday af- out bond on theft and evading ar- others also promotes individual by Torpy’s group wants “human- manist Society also certifies cel- stolen from an East Texas airport. ternoon noticed a plane had land- rest charges. happiness. ist” and “spiritual but not religious” ebrants to perform the ceremonies, The Cessna 182 turned up missing ed on a nearby private airstrip. The Boozer will be transferred to The issue is another sign of the added to the currently available re- who then have the same legal au- Jan. 28 from a hangar at Athens child went to a computer, verified Henderson County, where the growing willingness of military ligious designations. thority as members of the clergy. Municipal Airport. the tail’s N-number was the same plane was reported stolen.