WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE

TheFRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com NEWS Page 5 A&E Page 8 SPORTS Page 10 Blame it on the refs Former Bear’s big break Hot like fire Students involved in intramural sports A former Baylor student directs The Lady Bears softball team looks provide feedback on how to improve “Brotherhood,” a film that explores the to expand on its torrid 11-0 start the games, beginning with officiating dark side of a fraternity initiation with four games this weekend Vol. 112 No. 22 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> Linguistic skills Book exposes Waco facility’s secrets Two Baylor students advance to the state level of Alumna reformed ning, now Rebecca Brumley, took a Japanese language speech Author delves over as superintendent. contest into stories, will state home’s Brumley comes from a family Page 6 with a rich Baylor tradition. Her abusive culture grandfather is Dr. J.M. Dawson, a speak today 1904 Baylor graduate and pastor By James Byers >> Living legend By Wakeelah Crutison and Wakeelah Crutison of Waco’s First Baptist Church for 32 years. Her grandmother, Willy Christian music pioneer and James Byers News Editor and Copy Editor Copy Editor and News Editor Turner Dawson, is the namesake Gloria Gaither will lecture It only takes one courageous of Dawson Residence Hall, and her on campus Tuesday In the new book “We Were Not person to make a change. father, Matt Dawson, was a profes- Page 7 Orphans: Stories from the Waco That may be one of the most sor emeritus at Baylor School of State Home,” author Sherry Mat- indelible lessons from Sherry Mat- Law. thews delves into the history of the Brumley graduated from Bay- >> Original thinking thews’ new book, “We Were not children’s home and exposes a fet- Orphans: Stories from the Waco lor in 1964 with an English and Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer A Lariat reporter decries the tered past of physical, sexual and State Home,” which collects the education major with a speech and lack of creativity in certain emotional abuse. An old dorm building from the Waco State Home, which was closed in oral histories of more than 50 history minor. musical acts and genres Matthews and alumni from 1979, now houses the Waco Center for Youth. Waco State Home alumni. Though she was involved in a the home Throughout the years the variety of Page 7 West Waco Drive. hear first-person accounts.” will speak home, which opened in the 1920s activities Matthews attended Baylor and The book, published by Uni- about her and closed in the ’70s, housed on the Bay- >> Oscar goes to... majored in journalism but left the versity of Texas Press, contains book at 3 thousands of children from trou- lor campus, program to marry a Baylor fac- more than 50 tales of life at the How will Oscars hosts Anne p.m. today bled homes, giving them a place to Brumley ulty member. She graduated with Waco State Home spanning from Hathaway and James Franco in Ben- learn and grow. said she a B.A. in journalism from Mem- the time the home opened its door measure up to past hosts? nett Au- While many of the book’s nar- desired to phis University. Matthews said in 1923 to children in need to the ditorium ratives are warm and laced with be more Page 8 she’s glad to be able to come back day the home closed in 1979. in Draper nostalgia, others reveal a dark, pre- involved in to Baylor to share her experiences “[The book] gives voice to a Academic viously unpublished history of the the com- with students. community of people who shared >> Win or go home Building. state home: one filled with neglect Brumley munity. She Matthews “It’s a rare collection of stories,” a circumstance in a particular Men’s basketball faces a She will sign and abuse, often both emotional decided to Matthews said. “As far as I know, time over an entire history,” Wil- must-win game against books after the event at the Texas and physical. volunteer at the Waco State Home, no one has collected this many liam Bishel, acquisition editor at Texas A&M on Saturday Collection in Carroll Library and The brutal abuses that occurred tutoring children in subjects such oral stories of abuse in a children’s the University of Texas Press, said. as literature and English. In the lat- Page 9 will also hold a book signing at all too frequently at the home be- 7:30 p.m. today at the Barnes and institution. It’s rare to have more SEE MATTHEWS, page 11 gan to change when Rebecca Can- SEE BRUMLEY, page 11 Nobles Booksellers located on than 60 stories and for people to

Viewpoints Defunct “An in-depth artistic application would deter students who fraternity are not serious about the mission attempts of Christianity and academic integrity that was revival By Liz Hitchcock established in Reporter Baylor’s charter and For many undergraduates, a would immediately sense of community and connec- guarantee a higher tion with fellow students is an in- tegral part of collegiate life. caliber of students Pending approval by the De- who would fit well in partment of Student Activities, students in the art department the university’s goal will soon get another avenue to for top-tier ranking.” relate to peers through the rein- statement of Kappa Pi, the oldest art fraternity in the United States. Page 2 “I’ve always wanted to be in- volved in something but I’ve never really been able to find something that fit me. As an art person there really isn’t a whole lot out there,” Bear Briefs Longview junior Lacey Williams Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer said. “I feel like we need some- The place to go to know thing because I go to school and the places to go I leave school and, once I leave, Feet don’t touch the ground there is no connection with art. Campus Kitchens I feel like if you want to be suc- No. 4 base Crysten Timbes, No. 23 flyer Kristie Serrano and No. 20 back spot Jayme Edwards participate in the compulsory tumbling event Need a break from all those cessful in the industry you need during Baylor’s first-ever multiple team competitive cheering meet on Thursday at the Ferrell Center. to have constant exposure to art.” midterms? Come volunteer Williams, who will serve as with Campus Kitchens. Meet president, and Meredith Davis, a in the Family and Consumer Dallas sophomore who will serve Sciences Kitchen at 3:00 on as vice president, are heading up Tuesday or 3:30 on Thursday Gay-friendly group lobbies for charter the efforts to bring Kappa Pi back to do some hands-on hunger on campus. According to newspa- relief. By Daniel C. Houston been accepting of students with per clippings in the archives at the Reporter alternative sexual identities. Texas Collection, the fraternity Prestigious guest “I feel as though the student was around as early as the 1940s, A group of more than 50 stu- but was disbanded at some point Legendary composer body in and of itself is very wel- dents met Thursday in the Bill coming,” Jones said. “Everyone in the ’80s. Now the fraternity Steve Reich will speak at Daniel Student Center Den to I’ve come out to or approached will keep the same chapter name, Baylor from 3 to 5 p.m. on discuss students with gay, lesbian has been very welcoming and Alpha Kappa, though the request Tuesday in room 137 of and other alternative sexual life- very compassionate and tolerant. for a student organization charter the Marrs-McLean Science styles on campus. I feel as though the high admin- has not gone through student ac- Building. The event is free The group, named the Sexual istration … refuses to recognize tivities. but reservations must be Identity Forum, is in the process that there are gay students on “The art students don’t really e-mailed in advance to Todd of applying to be an officially campus, and they refuse to allow have anything to be involved in as chartered student organization a group like this to exist.” far as their major goes,” Williams Meehan. at Baylor, and its founding mem- Hempstead junior Gabby Gar- said. “The business school has a bers expect a final decision on the rett is opposed to the idea of a fraternity that does a lot of things Musical master chartering to be made before the chartered organization like the Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer like bringing in guest speakers. I William McGraw, professor end of the month. Sexual Identity Forum. Students meet to discuss forming a Gay-Straight Alliance Thursday in think we need that, too, since we of voice at the University Alvarado senior Samantha “Personally, no, I think Baylor the Bill Daniel Student Center. don’t have those kind of resourc- of Cincinnati’s College- Jones, the organization’s president should deny them,” Garrett said. es.” cause Baylor does not recognize ciples. The art department has an Conservatory of Music, will who affirmed during the meeting “I think if you want to have dis- that she is openly gay, said she cussions you can make that group homosexuality as an OK lifestyle.” “There’s obviously been con- archive with information regard- host a master course from was motivated to start a discus- on your own. I don’t see why it has Jones said she does not believe cern that having a group like the ing the Alpha Kappa chapter of 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Roxy sion group because she believes to have the Baylor-affiliated name that the organization’s goals con- Grove Hall. the administration has not always to be recognized by Baylor, be- flict with Baylor’s Christian prin- SEE FORUM, page 5 SEE ART, page 5

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As applications flow in, it’s time to consider more stringent policy

16,316 being accepted in 2010. applicant. Instead of setting a high academic However, this percentage reflects an over- Editorial This increase in applicants became appar- admission standard, Baylor sends a mass of e- capacity of students since the Baylor 2012 ent in 2006, when the online Baylor applica- mails to high school seniors with a link to a progress report states that 4,651 beds were “Welcome to Baylor” and “I know where tion – which waived the $50 application fee quick online application that asks students to available when total occupancy was 4,734. I’m going” are phrases heard more and more – was first introduced to students. enter their SAT and/or ACT scores, complete The overflow of 83 students were housed frequently on Baylor’s campus and around the The Lariat editorial board wrote on Feb. a short questionnaire and answer a few short- in expanded occupancy, which includes con- country due to the university’s evident push 8, 2006, that “eliminating the application fee answer questions. verted lounges in student residence halls and for more applicants. makes Baylor look as if it’s desperate for stu- There are no admissions essays, no fees. may soon include the currently unused base- According to data found in Volume 22 of dents and that the university has to do what- The university says it selects students primar- ment of North Russell Residence Hall. This “Baylor Trends,” a compilation of university ever it takes for high school seniors to con- ily based upon academics and test scores, but progress in on campus living was counter- information that determines trends in areas sider applying.” how can admissions determine the quality acted, however, by Baylor’s decision last year such as enrollment and tuition, the number While this statement still stands true, we and character of the student based on an im- to pay undergraduates to move off campus in of student applicants to Baylor noted a sharp are more concerned today about how this personal application? order to make room for the largest freshman increase in 2006, as did the number of stu- large increase in applicants and acceptances In addition, it is difficult to believe that class in the university’s history. To better de- dents accepted. impact the quality of students at Baylor as well Baylor intentionally chooses culturally diverse termine the quality of applicants as well as the Although more students are applying and as how it affects students who are caught in students based on strong character and values growing issue of overcapacity, Baylor should being accepted now than ever before, data poor housing situations due to overcapacity. without gaining more specific knowledge of develop a more exhaustive application process from Volume 20 of “Baylor Trends” shows The Baylor 2012 vision – the guiding force its applicants. Instead, it seems to imply that and accept fewer applicants. that the university acceptance rate has actual- for all actions made by the university – may students are chosen simply based on an appli- An in-depth application would deter stu- ly decreased. In 2002, Baylor’s acceptance rate be the cause for the increase in numbers as it cant’s ethnicity, which would contribute to the dents who are not serious about the mission was approximately 81 percent, with 7,431 ap- wishes to “attract and support a top-tier stu- Baylor 2012 vision of a diverse student body. of Christianity and academic integrity that plicants and 6,028 accepted. The rate dropped dent body” by accepting an ethnically diverse Another imperative of the Baylor 2012 vi- was established in Baylor’s charter and would drastically in 2006 to 42 percent, with 21,451 student body of “high academic merit, Chris- sion is to “create a truly residential campus” by immediately guarantee a higher caliber of stu- applying and 9,101 being accepted. tian character, commitment to service and making more “desirable residence halls avail- dents who would fit well in the university’s Every year since then, Baylor has main- potential for leadership.” able so that at least 50 percent of Baylor un- goal for top-tier ranking. tained an acceptance rate between 40 and While we applaud the administration’s dergraduates are living on campus by 2012.” In addition, Baylor would regain respect 50 percent. While the lower acceptance rate efforts to diversify and raise the academic This imperative has made significant prog- from fellow institutions of higher education seems to suggest the university is being more standard of the student body with this im- ress, since 39 percent of undergraduates are as well as from its students who have lost faith selective, Baylor has nearly tripled the num- perative, the steps being used to do this are reported to live on campus in 2010 as com- in the university’s ability to determine a qual- ber of accepted students from 2002, with not allowing for a complete picture of the pared to 29 percent in 2002. ity student.

Finding happiness in own success more important than ‘ring by spring’

Living in the Baylor Bubble no. When did getting your ring For me, if I were to settle I have come to terms with the re- This makes finding a potential comes with its advantages and by spring become such a pressing down right out of college my in- ality that I probably will not get husband more difficult now than its disadvantages. We all love the issue? vestment would lose most of its my ring by spring and am more for past generations. close-knit community and the I know that society has put a worth, and with such a competi- than happy with that. I want to So why must we, indepen- security of being a part of such picture into the heads of many tive job market the window of have time in my life to be selfish dent, college-educated Baylor an exclusive group. young women of marriage and opportunity is narrow. and spontaneous without having women, fall into the ring by But what about those stigmas children, but I find my picture, Not only do I want to get my- to think about the needs and con- spring stigma? The fact of the that come with being a Baylor and those of many women, to be self established into a career be- cerns of a partner. matter is that we don’t, or at least student? I know that I personally changing. However, that is not to fore making marital plans, but I The search for women to find I won’t. I plan to create my own have visited other campuses and say that being a young wife and want to find a man that has ambi- good men has become harder future, not the one that the Bay- when I told people I go to Baylor mother is wrong. It’s probably tions and mature goals. and harder throughout the years. lor stereotype has placed on me. the first thing out of their mouth one of the most rewarding jobs in Women outnumber men at The Wall Street Journal just If marriage and children are was, have you met your husband the world, but why must we make Baylor six to four. So if you look published an article about the what makes me happy I will fol- yet? Or are you getting your such a huge commitment right at those numbers you could pre- evolution of men, saying “today, low that path, but for now I feel MRS. degree? out of college? dict that out of those four men most men in their 20s hang out content with finding happiness in Not only was I taken aback Coming to Baylor is about one is in a relationship, one is not in a novel sort of limbo, a hybrid my success. by the statements, but I had no a $150,000 investment, and for your type, and one is not looking state of semi-hormonal adoles- Kelly Galvin is a junior jour- clever response in return. I just most people, four years out of for a relationship. That leaves one cence and responsible self-reli- nalism major from San Antonio Kelly Galvin | Reporter kind of laughed it off and said their life. to potentially be compatible with. ance.” and a reporter for the Lariat.

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Copy desk chief Multimedia producer Sports writer Delivery Amanda Earp Ted Harrison Matt Larsen Esteban Diaz Sarah Kroll FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com the Baylor Lariat|3 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 | the News 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Brooks College to run for cause and Christina is a current student at the Bearathon and expanded support through another Brooks Residential College resi- Students training for seminary and also works for Baylor’s Spiri- a collegewide e-mail. dent running the 13.1-mile half marathon, tual Life office. Houston senior Chase Kanaly, a Brooks is a pre-medical student who is especially Bearathon, raising A similarly sponsored project for semi- Residential College resident, felt inspired drawn to Ellia’s condition. nary students running the Bearathon this to run the 13.1-mile half marathon after “I’m interested in rare diseases and I funds for sick child year inspired Kyndall Renfro, a George W. receiving the e-mail from Renfro. read her story and she has a rare disease,” Truett Theological Seminary student and “I thought it was a really good chance Goodman said. “I thought that anything By Sally Ann Moyer chaplain at Brooks Residential College, to help out the family,” Kanaly said. that could help her I was willing to do.” Reporter to adapt the idea to fit Brooks Residential While the incentive of the additional Richardson sophomore Lauren Va- College. donation drives a friendly competition cendak, a community leader at Brooks Eight Brooks Residential College resi- Renfro is working with Brooks Resi- between the runners, Kanaly cares most Residential College, is in charge of raising dents will be running the Bearathon in dential College’s service and ministry about helping Ellia. Goodman’s support. support of Ellia Gibson, a 3-year-old Wa- committee to raise support for runners. “Even if the check’s not in my name, it’s “I really felt for the family and how coan girl with a rare genetic condition. Each runner has a member of the ser- still going to the family,” Kanaly said. “It’s hard that must be since she’s so young; just Gibson is the only known case in the vice and ministry committee in charge of not about me.” the sadness of the situation and the rarity United States out of 17 known cases world- raising his or her support for the Gibson Longview senior Justin Ross, a Brooks of the disease,” Vacendak said. wide of a condition that can trigger recur- family by advertising through posters and Residential College resident and service Vacendak put up posters on the walls of Courtesy Photo rent and severe episodes of rhabdomy- word-of-mouth. and ministry committee member, is in her hallway with photos of both Goodman Ellia Gibson, the only known American olysis, which is the breakdown of muscle The runner who raises the most money charge of raising Kanaly’s support for Ellia. and Ellia, beckoning residents to “Help case of a rare genetic condition, is the re- fibers that then enter the bloodstream to will have an additional $300, provided by “It is cool to feel like she is going to feel Jona Help Ellia.” cipient of the generosity of Brooks College potentially harm internal organs. runners. the Brooks Residential College faculty, do- the support of a bunch of people,” Ross Vacendak said she hopes Ellia will have The project, called “Brooks College nated to the Gibson family in the runner’s said. a healthier future. Brett and Christina previously served as Runs for Ellia,” aims to raise money to pay name. Ross said supporting Ellia is an oppor- “I want her to have a fair chance at liv- residential chaplains, has also expressed an off medical debts the Gibson family has in- “I really had no idea how well it would tunity for Brooks Residential College to ing,” Vacendak said. interest in involvement, but Renfro is not curred because of Ellia’s condition. take off,” Renfro said, “I just knew raising reach out. Some of the supporters and runners are yet sure how that will occur. Ellia is the daughter of Brett and Chris- something was better than doing nothing.” “This is kind of a cool, almost hands- planning to spend part of Monday playing Donations are accepted at the front tina Gibson. Brett graduated from George Renfro began with the commitment of on, Brooks-to-Waco event,” Ross said. with Ellia, Renfro said. desk of Brooks College from 10 a.m. to 3 W. Truett Theological Seminary in 2009 three students already planning to run the Kingwood sophomore Jona Goodman, The Honors Residential College, where p.m. every weekday through March 17. Campaign facilitators call for yearlong attention to a close, facilitators of the week’s believes creating awareness about serious disorders: Renfrew Center the Body IQ work team, I think I ing disorder specialists. Not a lot Eating disorder activities and awareness campaigns eating disorders is the first and in Dallas and Remuda Ranch in would not be as educated myself to of schools have eating concerned awareness should don’t want students to forget about most important step in helping Arizona. be aware, and knowing that we do assessment teams in place,” Wood the serious impact an eating disor- those suffering from an eating dis- “We care so much about the have great services here available, said. “This is something that Baylor not be confined der has on an individual. order. Baylor students that if we can’t I feel very confident to advise the is putting resources towards, is at- “Seventy-five percent of people “Another part of the aware- serve their needs here in the coun- students and help the students find tending to and is really determined to one week, with eating disorders haven’t had ness is for people to know that we seling center, we want to make sure a positive path in recovery.” to have this be an area where we treatment for them,” Dr. Emma have great counseling services that that the people that we are sending Wood also sees a positive ef- can excel in helping our students.” advocates say Wood, staff psychologist at Baylor’s will provide needed assistance to them to are competent and will fect from the work the counseling With the relationships estab- counseling services, said. help these students who are going provide the care they need,” Wood center and other services at Baylor lished with out-of-town and out- With such a high percentage of through the problems,” Davis said. said. have done to help students strug- of-state treatment centers and By Molly Dunn Reporter individuals suffering from a disor- Wood said she is doing all she Baylor provides services and gling with an eating disorder. other clinicians in the community, der and not receiving the correct can to provide students with eating opportunities for students to re- “I look at us as being, for stu- Wood has ensured that students Anyone could be struggling treatment, there is a desire to cre- disorders with the best assistance ceive professional help. dents that are really suffering from seeking help at Baylor will receive with an eating disorder. It could be ate awareness, especially on Bay- possible. “I think we are at the forefront severe disorders that can com- the best treatment. the guy passing you in the hallway, lor’s campus. “If the eating disorder is really of most universities across the na- promise their health, as being a Because very few individuals the girl sitting next to you in class “People need to understand serious, my job as the psycholo- tion because we are concerned, re- stepping stone on their journey actually seek help on their own, it or even your best friend. that this is not something that you gist would be to find appropriate ally concerned, and we are doing to health and really giving them is up to their friends and family to Ten million females and 1 mil- can just change overnight. The per- treatment outside of Baylor,” Wood something about it,” Davis said. guidance and help in finding treat- support them and show concern lion males in the United States suf- son that is facing the disease right said, “whether that be with a psy- The Body IQ team works with ments that are going to be success- for them, Davis said. fer from anorexia or bulimia and now, they need help,” Van Davis, chologist in the community that counseling services to guide and ful for them,” Wood said. “Do not be afraid that you are millions more suffer from binge- assistant director for fitness and can see them for longer period of assist students who may not be will- Through her perseverance to going to rat on your friends,” Davis eating disorder, according to the nutrition at the McLane Student time and consistently or whether ing to talk to someone about their work with students and to help said. “If you love that person ... you National Eating Disorders Asso- Life Center said. that be with an in-patient or a resi- struggles. “Every student of con- them conquer their disorder, Wood are showing that love because you ciation. Davis has been the facilitator dential center.” cern that I’ve had, they have been has helped Baylor improve student don’t want a good friend or some- As National Eating Disorder for the Body IQ work team for Wood said there are two resi- so positively open about sharing,” assistance on campus overall. one you care about to hurt them- Awareness Week at Baylor comes the past four years and said she dential centers for students with Davis said. “If it wasn’t because of “Not a lot of schools have eat- selves.” FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|5 Intramural introspection

Teo recognizes the intramu- referee is no picnic. start of each intramural sport Students voice ral referees are students, but her “It is a very demanding po- season. frustration is that the referees sition,” Hill said. The position It is also a continual training concerns about don’t communicate well with is one offered through Baylor’s program, meaning referees are each other during games and are work-study program. evaluated every two weeks and intramural unresponsive to appeals. Hill said it is difficult for given feedback on a game-to- Teo said she is not the only many referees because they see game basis. policies person to have problems with the same students they officiate A majority of officials stay those officiating and, in her in class the next day, and their with the program until they mind, the problem isn’t getting officiating may have resulted in a graduate. Players understand the By James Stockton better. controversial call for the players. stresses that referees face, how- Reporter Neodesha, Kan., senior While Teo and Barrett un- ever, and Teo and Barrett request Ethan Barrett, a senior Student derstand this, they see another that players get the benefit of the At Baylor intramural’s town Senator said he wants to help side of the issue: the student side. doubt every now and then. hall meeting at the end of this students feel like they have more “Players can’t protest judg- Teo suggests that instead of semester, there will be plenty of a say in intramural policies. ment calls,” Teo said, adding that instant ejections and disquali- to talk about as many students “I was surprised. Everyone since the referees and players are fications for profanity, there be are concerned about escalating I asked had problems,” Barrett both students the players should a warning given in a game, and problems they see in one of Bay- said. “What I really want to see have a say as well. during playoffs, more experi- lor’s most popular recreational is that student concerns are met.” But Hill counters that if enced referees should officiate activities. Barrett is not alone in want- the teams made the calls, there the games. And like any other level of ing to improve the Baylor intra- would be no need for referees, Baylor intramural policy is athletics, at the center of debate mural sports program. and as senior coordinator of in- reviewed every year, and Hill are the referees. Dominque Hill, senior intra- tramurals, he has to support his said if enough students propose Dallas junior Alissa Teo, murals coordinator, expressed officials. a change in policy, the commit- public relations and intramural the same desire for improve- Hill described a training pro- tee will seriously review it. chair for the Vietnamese Student ment when presented with feed- gram that is made up of 10 class- But he said there’s a reason Association, has been involved back from students. room hours of training as well the current policy, which was with intramural sports since her “We enjoy student feedback as mock games and preseason enacted 10 years ago, is still un- freshman year. because it drives what we do tournaments, which give the of- changed. Teo said she’s noticed the Makenzie Mason| LariatPhotographer here,” Hill said. ficials a taste of what to expect “We are a reflection of Bay- same problems each year she What Hill wants stu- during the season. lor, and we have very high stan- Groesbeck freshman Chris Rowland plays a game of intramural table tennis Thurs- plays, and most revolve around dents to understand is being a This training happens at the dards,” Hill said. day in the McLane Student Life Center. officiating in games. ART from Page 1 FORUM from Page 1 Sexual Identity Forum, or a gay- committee that determines which Kappa Pi, including a previous [Alpha Tau Omega] bed races and straight alliance, would conflict with groups are allowed to be chartered constitution, which will be revised art exhibits that involve having Baylor’s Christian mission, and I at Baylor, said he couldn’t comment by Williams. students that are in this fraternity think that’s entirely untrue,” Jones on whether the organization would “The more I heard and the come and show at Baylor,” Davis said. “I think, as a Christian school, likely be chartered. more I learned about it, the more said. we should be showing love, com- He said student activities is pri- excited I got about it. It seems like a Williams and Davis have start- passion and tolerance to everyone, marily concerned right now with really good thing to do,” said Mark ed a Facebook group for the frater- including LGBT students or even helping the organization to draft a Anderson, chair of the art depart- nity and Davis said she has heard just students who want to talk about constitution and other documents to ment. enthusiasm from people on cam- sexuality.” ensure the intentions of the found- Associated Press The first and foremost purpose pus she has never met. Baylor’s statement on human ing members remain consistent over of Alpha Kappa according to the “I’m mainly excited about Emergency Personnel respond to the location where a fire broke out at a sexuality states that it expects stu- the course of multiple years. constitution is to encourage the ad- painting the mural and getting a day care operated by Jessica Tata, killing three children and injuring four dents not to participate “in advocacy “We always want to support others Thursday in Houston. vancement of art among students group of people together,” Davis groups which promote understand- and care for every Baylor student,” and faculty of the university. said, “especially art students. The ings of sexuality that are contrary to Burchett said, “and I hope that this Besides the obvious upside for best part about this is the camara- biblical teaching.” process is another example of us students, Anderson said the rest of derie within the students.” Although the organization’s helping Baylor students feel sup- Fire in day care the student body, the faculty and Williams and Davis said this members say it is intended to pro- ported and cared for in our campus the community will benefit as well. new fraternity will give more op- mote open discussion and not en- community.” “It’s good for us as students to portunities to all art students. gage in any form of activism, Garrett Although the founding mem- kills three children meet someone who is out there “Not only is it an opportunity believes that the forum could easily bers of the organization expressed By Chris Duncan critical condition, leaving two in right now and knows the most up- for art students to participate in become an activist organization. no intention of turning it into an ad- Associated Press Children's Memorial Hermann in to-date art methods and technol- fundraisers, field trips and exhibi- “I feel like, yes, they’re here to vocacy group now or in the future, Houston — one in critical condi- ogy,” Williams said. tions,” Anderson said. discuss the problems and violence its vice president and Fort Collins HOUSTON — At least two tion and one in good condition. Press releases located in the “It’s also a line on their resumes. and such like that,” Garrett said, freshman Adam Short would like children are hospitalized in criti- Houston Executive Fire Chief archives of the Texas Collection … I think it’s going to be bet- “but I think it would also develop to see the policy restricting organi- cal condition and one is in good Rick Flanagan had said two injured described the activities that Alpha ter than a student art association into things like handing out pam- zations from advocating for LGBT condition after a fire at a Houston children were transferred to the Kappa participated in, ranging because it’s got some prestige at- phlets to let people know about how issues removed. home day care center. Galveston hospital, leaving two in from art sales and traveling print tached to it.” they feel about it. It’s not just going “Considering that Baylor has Three other children were Houston. Hart didn't immediately shows to homecoming floats and The first meeting, if approved to be about violence. It’s going to a Christian mission, one of the big killed in the blaze. return a message seeking clarifica- cultural tours of Europe. by student activities, will be at 7 be about this is what we feel about parts of that is teaching love, ac- Children's Memorial Her- tion. “We have come up with some p.m. Tuesday at the Harrington sexual identity and orientation and ceptance, caring, all of that fun mann Hospital spokeswoman Neither Hart nor Flanagan re- ideas for Alpha Kappa, like a wall House. Williams and Davis plan to I think that conflicts too much with stuff; and on that basis, I think that Jennifer Hart said in a statement leased any identities. mural downtown, guest speakers, have Common Grounds cater the Baylor’s views.” nothing would be more in the line Thursday night that one child was Flanagan said the seven chil- participating in Diadeloso and event. Matt Burchett, director of stu- of Baylor’s mission than an LGBT transferred to the Shriner’s Hos- dren ranged in age from 18 months dent activities and member of the rights advocacy group.” pital burn center in Galveston in to three years old.

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254-776-6839 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Chamber sees positive progress in economy By Ade Adesanya start-ups in the Central Texas Mar- mercial real estate development to tive developments arising from the “We have been very lucky here force has grown. Our population Reporter ketplace area, Robinson Indus- the access created by Interstate 35. highway expansion due to traffic. in Waco. Over the last decade has grown 9 percent in 10 years.” trial Park and the Young Industrial Waco has experienced relatively “The expansion project will af- 2,700 new jobs have been added Further information regarding The Greater Waco Chamber of Park. Central Texas Marketplace is minimal losses compared to Texas fect business growth around the to our community and these jobs specific demographic information Commerce hosted an economic a commercial real estate property as a whole and compared to most area of the IH-35 Frontage road have been across several indus- is expected after census informa- forum Thursday centered on real containing multiple retail outlets of the United States, but its real es- leading to Sun Valley Boulevard tries,” Scott Connell, the senior tion is released and information is estate development and how in- and restaurants located on West tate market is also affected by the where a four-way access will be vice-president of strategic develop- further analyzed. frastructural developments along Loop 340 off Interstate 35 South, general economic slowdown. created,” Spelman said. “With the ment of Greater Waco Chamber of “In the coming months we’ll Interstate 35-South, as well as the and the parks are located around “The sign of the times tells us Volvo and Mack truck dealership Commerce, said. focus on geographic development general performance of the econo- the same general area. that overall sales and economic on one side [and] the Robinson At 8 percent unemployment, information and how economic my, affects jobs and boosts the real “Robinson is booming and performance of the community is Industrial Park Drive around the Texas is still performing better development affects specific neigh- estate market. Hewitt is experiencing the same tied to the real estate cycle,” Spel- corner, we can expect to see new than most states, so it has been an borhoods, races in specific areas of “Interstate 35 is getting wid- thing as a result of the TxDOT man said. “We are currently in the restaurants and services firms attractive location for job seekers. our community,” Connell said. ened and we are seeing develop- (Texas Department of Transporta- minimal construction phase of the come up in that area.” “Unemployment [in Waco] go- In attendance at the program, ers from outside our local market tion) Interstate 35 widening proj- cycle; existing home sales are down The numbers used in the eco- ing into 2011 remained relatively which presented was by American starting to show interest in real es- ect,” Spelman said in reference to by 5.7 percent.” nomic discussion came from data higher than the end of 2009,” Con- Guaranty Title and sponsored by tate property in the I-35 south,” Jon the Interstate 35 South Intersec- Spelman said it takes jobs to collected at the end of 2010. nell said. “At 7 percent, it is high, BBVA Compass, were commu- Spelman, owner of Jon W. Spelman tion with State Highway 6 North make residential sales grow, but it New economic data will be but lower than the number in nity members, business leaders, real estate investment firm, said. and Loop 340. Spelman attributed takes fast residential sales growth available for the economic com- Texas as a whole; however, our un- bankers, real estate agents and real The Interstate 35-South expan- the business success of the Central to see economic growth. munity at the end of the first quar- employment numbers in Waco are estate brokers from the Central sion project will drive business Texas Marketplace and other com- He added that there are posi- ter of 2011 — around early April. higher primarily because the work Texas economy. Students’ Japanese skills result in regional victory By Jade Mardirosian “It’s not often that I get to hear vorite bands. She began studying Staff Writer any Japanese outside of the class- Japanese because of its similarity room, so it was fun to be able to Chinese. Two Baylor students are ad- to hear other Americans speak- “In general I really like lan- vancing to the 22nd Annual Texas ing Japanese,” he wrote. “I’m re- guages and Japanese happened to State Japanese Language Speech ally excited to have been fortunate be easy to learn for me because I Contest after placing first and sec- enough to place second and ad- knew Chinese fluently, and they ond at the Dallas Regional Japa- vance, and I plan on continuing have similarities,” Guo said. “It nese Speech Contest in February. to practice and refine my speech was also a language that my grand- Winners of the Dallas Regional so that I represent Baylor well in mother knew and it is related to my Japanese Speech Contest, which Hou s t on .” future career. I want to be a video was held Feb. 12, include Coppell Guo and Wicker will advance game designer in Japan.” senior Dee Guo, who placed first, to compete in the Houston State Wicker recently studied abroad and Arlington senior Matt Wicker, Regional Speech Contest, which at Hosei University in Tokyo and who placed second. will take place March 5. used his experiences there as the Yuko Prefume, a lecturer in After the contest, a reception topic for his speech. Japanese at Baylor, coached the for the participants will be held at “While in Tokyo I was always students who each wrote and de- the Consulate-General of Japan’s treated very kindly by the Japanese livered three-minute speeches that residence. but at the same time, I sometimes were presented before native Japa- Prefume said she believes stu- felt like the kindness was a sort of nese-speaking judges. dents gain many skills from com- barrier between me and the Japa- “[The students] are all hard- peting in speaking contests such as nese people,” Wicker said. “In my Courtesy Photo working, they love the Japanese this one. speech I try to show this duality From left, Whitfield, Miss., freshman Jonathan Tingle, Lecturer in Japanese Yuko Prefume, Maryland sophomore language and they are really pas- “They will definitely gain all through a couple of stories from Serena Walker, Coppell senior Dee Guo and Arlington senior Matt Wicker celebrate after the speech contest. sionate about learning Japanese,” kinds of skills from pronunciation my time in Tokyo.” Prefume said. and grammar, and they definitely Wicker said the complexity I have always had a passion for the the other contestants. about it, I just feel a closer connec- Guo said she enjoyed the com- improve in communication skills,” of Japanese and his future career Japanese culture.” Walker discussed her cultural tion to my heritage. petition. Prefume said. “It just gives them plans caused his interest in the lan- Maryland sophomore Serena identity in her speech. Walker, who is currently in- “Everyone is nervous and you more confidence because you have guage. Walker placed third at the Dallas “Being half American and half volved in ROTC at Baylor, hopes to don’t know the results until the to speak in front of a lot of people “As a business major, Manda- Regional Japanese Speech Con- Japanese, I grew up figuring out become an officer after graduation end,” she said. and in front of native Japanese rin and Japanese appealed to me test. Though she did not place high who I was and my cultural iden- and possibly work in Japan. In an e-mail interview, Wicker speakers.” for their potential usefulness in enough to advance, she said she tity and things like that,” she said. “I’m not positive yet, but that is said he enjoyed hearing students Guo explained her speech dis- the working world, but in the end enjoyed the experience as well as “[Japanese] is hard but I just en- the direction I am heading in for speak Japanese. cussed a song by one of her fa- I decided to take Japanese because listening to the speeches made by joy it a lot because as I learn more now,” Walker said.

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March 17-19 The CUB of the Bill Daniel Student Center FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Arts & Entertainment the Baylor Lariat|7 Gloria Gaither to visit church music program By Jenna DeWitt oriented and not just music-orient- time considered revolutionary in ‘We haven’t heard you for a while,. hope to the church. I hope that carries so much weight,” he said. Contributor ed,” she said. style, their music has become the Do you still love the Lord?’ but we Gloria will also sense that hopeful “They have the ability to take sim- “Ministry is not about impos- basic foundations on which the have all kinds of letters about style.” spirit where the church is going, ple words and craft them so well. For the first time, the largest ing your musical or artistic pref- modern Southern gospel genre was Dr. Randall Bradley, the Ben H. the church of the future.” That’s something that I don’t have Baptist institution in the world will erence on some captive audience. formed. Williams Professor of Music and One such student, Richard- and I wish I did. It is a gift that I greet Gloria Gaither, one of the Your job is to find whatever ladder Gaither said that the focus director of the Center for Chris- son junior Clint Kimmel, said he think very few people have, to take most influential names in Chris- reaches the burning building and should not be on the style of music, tian Music Studies, said he hopes is grateful for the opportunity to words and make such memorable tian music history. to rescue the people on the second his students will see the impact the meet Gaither after studying her sentences and such memorable Gaither will be speaking in sev- fl o or.” Gaithers have made as inspiration music in his Congregational Song phrases out of them and to touch eral church music classes Febru- Gaither said she hopes to con- “I think any to be a positive force in their own course. people’s hearts with them. It’s really ary 28 to March 2 and will hold a vey this to Baylor’s church music ministry is communities. “People are really going to enjoy interesting. I don’t know that there public lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday in students along with a sense of re- “You don’t get to where they are talking to and seeing her because is any secret to that. Maybe it is just Recital Hall II in Waco Hall. sponsibility for the power their art people-oriented and influence generations by wait- she is a living legend,” he said. “I genius or divine inspiration.” Gaither, together with her hus- holds. ing,” Bradley said. “You start where hope she feels a sense of welcome Gaither said her performances band Bill, has won the industry’s “I think art is one of the most and not just you are and respond to the oppor- and our sense of appreciation for stemmed from genuine experienc- highest awards throughout her powerful tools to change a culture,” music tunities that come your way. She what they do because everyone is es and encouraged Baylor students 50-year career as a performer and she said. “It may be more power- stepped through doors that were looking forward to her being here.” to live out their lives in a similar songwriter and has guided the ca- ful than our government. Having oriented.” opened and left the result to God.” Kimmel said he has heard the way. reers of many of Christian music’s said that, I take it very seriously Gloria Gaither | Christian musician Bradley also said he hopes his Gaithers’ music his entire life, in- “I don’t think I have the right biggest names. and I hope that we can have some students will see the importance cluding hearing their music per- to say from the stage something Through their “Homecom- in-depth discussion with students of faith in a cultural context and formed in Spanish while on sum- if I haven’t lived it for years,” she ing” DVD series, world tours and about what they see their calling however, but on the content. to stay true to the connection be- mer mission trips to Argentina and said. “Go with your gift. Do what recorded music, the Gaithers stay is and also some aspirations they “I don’t think it is about style. I tween their faith and education. Costa Rica. you love. Find that the Lord will active in the Christian music in- might have to make this world bet- think the wrapper that the message He said the visit has the potential Bowling Green, Ky., graduate put you some place. Witnessing is dustry to this day. ter, to make a Christian statement has come in is always changing,” to encourage Gaither about the up- student Jacob Sensenig empha- lived out.” Gaither said she has learned in powerful ways, to change some she said. “I think as a Christian coming generation of church mu- sized how large of an impact the Gaither’s visit to Baylor is part that the secret is to keep her min- of the thinking of the culture.” community we tend to confuse sic ministers. Gaithers have had on church mu- of the Hearn Innovators Lecture istry focused on the people she is Naturally, some changes have our music preferences with our “I hope that she would be en- sic through mentoring other artists Series. The lecture is held once ev- ministering to and help them with occurred in the past 50 years of the theological absolutes. I can prob- couraged by the energy and enthu- and songwriting as well as per- ery semester. Past lecturers have in- their real struggles. Gaithers’ music ministry. ably count on one hand the num- siasm of Baylor students,” he said. forming themselves. cluded John Bell, David Crowder, “I think any ministry is people- Though their music was at one ber of letters from people who said “I find that our students bring great “The name Gloria Gaither Pablo Sosa and Keith Getty. Point of view: Music lacks creativity By Liz Hitchcock pling. In songs like “Yea Develop,” recording, called “The King of This week’s Reporter Lil Wayne wrote lyrics to accom- Limbs.” I was not impressed to say pany beats created by the lesser the least. Ever since my first CD and known 80s band Kraftwerk. Putting aside the fact that I al- first concert (it was DCTalk, and I just don’t understand how we most fell asleep sitting in my com- yeah, I’ll admit it,) I’ve been a self- have archived almost a hundred puter desk chair, it was numbingly prescribed music critic. Whether Celeb- years of music and musicians con- painful to get through each track. or not my tastes are good at any tinuously sample from past music With sounds resembling classic point in time is completely subjec- that is almost just as bad as the mu- Radiohead, mixed with beats con- tive, but I’ve heard and seen a lot, sic they’re making with it. tinuously looped throughout the maybe just enough to at least know What happened to the “good tracks, Radiohead achieved the ReTweets what is pleasing to the ears. ol’ days,” like the ‘50s, where bands impossible. The once cult classic Over time, my tastes and se- essentially had the same sound electronic group has become, in “If my high lection of music have mutated as but were all good in their own re- my mind, subpar. I have changed myself. But I have spects? With the frequency of albums school always thought that I have kept a The bottom line is that if artists being produced and the easy cre- guidance pretty stable standard of compari- can’t come up with their own beats, ation of music, the quality of sound counselor is son. Throughout my experiences music or lyrics, they should at least and content has reached an all- with a variety of genres, I’ve come learn how to choose the correct time low. reading this, I to a couple of pretty specific con- samples or fine tune their ability to Really, the main point I’m try- want to clusions about the progression of infuse the styling of the artist with ing to bring to the table here is that apologize for music and how much a lot of con- their own creative endeavors. with bands coming out left and temporary music is less than satis- Another thing that I find dis- right, you would think that the “Off to dine...of all telling you that factory. concerting about the music indus- music industry and the public ear the possibilities my you’d never Before I begin my explanation try these days is the fans’ loyalty for should take the time to find artists heel broke clean off amount to of these conclusions, I would first artists that were once hard hitters that actually fulfill certain basic au- IN THE CAR! Fashion anything.” like to clarify my stance on ap- but have burned out over time, ditory criteria. CASUALTY!!! The cul- propriation in art. Some may call producing albums with sounds re- It’s really not that difficult of prit shoe maker shall it copying, but I believe that ap- peated from past success. a task or request. Sounds should Conan O’Brien propriation is one of the greatest Bands like Kings of Leon and be original (even if they are taken remain nameless.” art forms (or, as the saying goes, The Black Keys rest on their lau- from someone else’s work) and Keri Hilson form of flattery.) I think that if you rels after having a few hits (I mean, consistently interesting. have the need, the means and it’s come on. U2? Really, they’re like Artists such as M.I.A., Fever not illegal, you should be able to cockroaches that just won’t die no Ray and Ariel Pink’s Haunted “Greatest moment integrate other people’s work into matter how many times you step Graffiti should be taking more of your own. It not only shows that a on them.) the spotlight, but instead Britney ever: Little particular artist was an inspiration, As I recall from an article from Spears, Taylor Swift and Rhianna Monster chasing but it promotes the reinterpreta- 2010 in the New York Times, Kings (one of the absolutely most un- tion of art through mutation. of Leon admitted that since they original artists I have heard in my our car in purple That being said, I think that have gotten popular, their sound entire life) are taking all the glory, glitter tights, many contemporary artists have has changed from a sort of lo-fi, when their style and sound are leotard + permed taken appropriation to a new and grungy sound to a more refined tired and have been belabored over distasteful level. Artists like Kanye and organized harmony. decades. hair screaming West, who can barely produce a When I read the article, I was Now I feel like I’m not giv- with a copy of full-length LP without sampling shocked to hear that they blamed ing some of these popular artists Vogue in air.” a different artist (sometimes mul- this change on the fact that they enough credit. So I will say this: tiple artists) on each track, give had, since coming out with their I believe that there is something Lady Gaga Andy Warhol a bad name. Songs first couple of albums, learned how to be said about the mainstream like “Blame Game” off Kanye’s to play their instruments better. industry, MTV, VH1, Fuse, etc., 2010 album “My Beautiful Dark In reality, Kings of Leon simply striving to shine the spotlight on Twisted Fantasy” uses the Aphex digressed in their style, straying fresh and new sounds (Mumford “wheres my “Mike Tyson Twin song “Avril 14th” from the away from their once acceptable & Sons, La Roux, Florence and The blue liipstick. i and his birds 2001 album “Drukqs.” In fact, the roots into the hackneyed world of Machine,) but is it really enough are so cute. majority of Kanye’s career has been pop music, and their album was at the end of the day to play three think my mom #teddybear” built on other people’s music. still labeled as the most awaited of or four new and good artists when took it.” Nicole “Snooki” On the other hand, Lil Wayne is the year. they still have Maroon 5 on repeat? a recent artist that comes to mind Recently I heard Radiohead’s Liz Hitchcock is a junior jour- Ke$ha Polizzi when discussing the art of sam- newest album, its eighth studio nalism and art major from Waco.

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*UPCHARGE for all 3D films FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment 8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Former Baylor student directs ‘Brotherhood’ By Bonnie Berger “Most sorority or fraternity the plot. Reporter movies are either silly comedies or “I feel like this is an extreme they’re cheesy horror flicks,” Can- version of something that’s real,” Adam Buckley, a Sigma Zeta on said. “I wanted to do something said actor Lou Taylor Pucci during Chi pledge, sits blindfolded in the that was much more dramatic and a “Good Morning Texas” interview back of a van. He learns that the people took more seriously. I didn’t Monday. “This movie is fun to final fraternity initiation requires a feel like it had been done before.” watch and is original because it’s convenience store robbery. Based on Canon’s 2001 short re a l .” Minutes later, a fellow pledge is film “Roslyn,” inspiration for the Many actors compile the cast, shot. Greek thriller came from friend- including Trevor Morgan, who In an initiation gone awry, ships in Waco and observations of starred in “The Sixth Sense” and Buckley must fight against time initiations in fraternities. Canon “The Patriot,” as well as Jon Foster, and his new fraternity brothers in extensively researched for the film, who stars in the CBS comedy “Ac- order to save his friend’s life. interviewing students involved in cidentally On Purpose.” So begins the plot of “Brother- Greek life, reading feature material An audience favorite, “Broth- hood,” a recently released film di- and viewing documentaries. erhood” won numerous awards in rected and co-written by former “After that, I went and hung the film festival circuit, including Baylor student Will Canon. out with a fraternity at a school in the South by Southwest Film Festi- Texas,” he said. “They let me hang val Audience Award and Audience, out and shoot some video when Best Director and Special Humani- they were taking pledges through tarian Awards at the Sidewalk In- the first part of the process.” ternational Film Festival. A New York University Film “I want people to be enter- School graduate, Canon attended tained by it,” Canon said. “If they

Baylor during his sophomore year Courtesy www.brotherhoodthemovie.com. take something away that’s deeper and focused on perfecting his writ- than that, then it’s about a charac- Baylor alum Will Cannon is the writer and director of the new movie, “Brotherhood,” focused on the dark side of ing skills. fraternity initiation. ter who has to find strength within “I was trying to figure out what himself to do the right thing. For I wanted to do,” he said. “For me, career. Canon kept in touch with to write and direct his full-length me, that’s what the movie is about.” there were great professors like “Will came to me after his Darden after transferring to New film.” In continuation with a promo- [Robert Darden, associate profes- freshman year and said that his York University his sophomore That dream became reality with tional tour, the film opens this Fri- sor of journalism and media arts] goal was to write screenplays,” said year, where he began directing “Brotherhood,” which debuted at day, at Laemmle’s Sunset 5 in Los and other great people there that Darden. “I was astounded at the short films. the Angelika Film Center in Dal- Angeles and is currently available really helped me.” quality of his work. You can tell “Film school taught him to las. through Video-On-Demand. Darden saw the potential really quickly the kids who had a direct,” Darden said. “His dream Encompassing subjects stu- For cast biographies, movie of Canon’s work, especially his passion for writing and Will was was still the same – to keep work- dents and adults can relate to, the clips and stills, visit www.brother- Will Cannon screenplay writing early in Canon’s one of them.” ing until he got the opportunity film cast quickly connected with hoodthemovie.com. How will this year’s Oscar hosts compare to past hosts? By Neal Justin ally took two months off ahead of ing, came from Baldwin, who said numbers like that, you can’t help don’t know who’s going to win, un- 2004: Billy Crystal McClatchy-Tribune time and worked his butt off on the that Martin loved “Invictus” be- but think ‘steroids.’” less you’re British. Then you know What we said: The show opened routine. That was his full-time job. cause it combined his two favorite 2008: Jon Stewart you’re going to win.” with a blast of stale air as Crystal Looking back at our coverage I already have a TV job.” things: Rugby and tensions be- What we said: Stewart did a 2006: Jon Stewart was digitally inserted into scenes of the Oscar ceremonies, one tradi- This year’s hosts, James Franco tween blacks and whites. fine, if unspectacular, job with his What we said: Stewart held his from the year’s notable pictures, a tion is painfully clear: Critics make and Anne Hathaway, are in seri- Hosts’ best line (Martin): opening monologue and impro- spiky wit in check and his feel for decade-old Academy Awards gag lousy guests. ous training, at least based on the “When they announced they had vised quips throughout the eve- pointed political humor was little that has lost its power to surprise. Every year producers carefully commercials showing the pair pre- doubled the number of best picture ning, skillfully mixing in his spe- in evidence. ... Keeping it light and Best line: “Things were so dif- select dynamic, popular person- paring for everything, including a nominees, all of us in Hollywood cialty – political humor – without keeping it moving was the order of ferent then (from the last time he alities to host, and (almost) every wardrobe malfunction. thought the same thing: What’s five turning the event into a special edi- the evening. hosted in 1991). Bush was presi- year, we skewer them like brats This year’s Ocars will premiere times two?” tion of “The Daily Show.” Best line: “Bjork couldn’t be dent, the economy was tanking who didn’t get enough chocolate on ABC at 7 p.m. 2009: Hugh Jackman Best line: “Diablo Cody used to here tonight. She was trying on her and we’d just finished a war with cake. Let’s take a look back at the past What we said: It was inevitable be an exotic dancer and now she’s Oscar dress and Dick Cheney shot Iraq.” It is, as one potential host points decade: that Hugh Jackman would open an Oscar-nominated screenwriter. h e r.” 2003: Steve Martin out, a thankless job. 2010: Alec Baldwin and the Academy Awards with a daz- I hope you’re enjoying the pay cut.” 2005: Chris Rock What we said: Martin ably han- “Johnny Carson used to say that Steve Martin zling display of fancy footwork and 2007: Ellen DeGeneres What we said: The most con- dled the challenging job of finding you just can’t win,” said Jay Leno, What we said: Surrounded contagious charm. Unfortunately, What we said: Instead of trying spicuous absentee from Sunday’s a tone that was entertaining but who’s turned down an invitation to by “Moulin Rouge” extras, hosts all that sweat and sincerity was to force something and more than Oscarfest was not “The Passion of not oblivious to world events. do the honors. Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin for naught because the music was likely coming up short, she stuck the Christ” but the passion of the Best line: “In ‘About Schmidt,’ “Half the people want you to descended from the ceiling and tuneless and trite. with what she does best: making Chris. Jack Nicholson plays a retired in- be serious and half of them want delivered a fast-paced routine that Best line: “Meryl Streep has her silly, scatter-shot quips. Still, I felt Best line: “Clint Eastwood, now surance executive who climbs into you to be outrageous. Billy Crystal gently skewered the crowd. The 15th career nomination. I hate to a little let down. that’s a star. 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Neil Shah Junior Spring, TX FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|9 Sports Briefs Baseball hits the road Bears, Aggies meet The 2-2 Bears travel to Georgia for a three-game series starting at 4 p.m. Friday. Junior Logan Verrett, Baylor’s ace pitcher, will get the series’ first start and attempt to in Battle of Brazos bounce back from a rough By Chris Derrett tion, Texas A&M has tallied five Bears in losses. 2011 debut against Oral Sports Editor straight wins. Among the issues is the Bears’ The red hot Aggies are led by often-frustrating assist-to-turn- Roberts last Friday. After dropping a 77-59 deci- Khris Middleton, who has enjoyed over ratio, which ranks 11th in sion at Missouri on Wednesday, double-figure scoring in each of conference play, and turnover Tennis back in Waco Baylor men’s basketball battles the last five games. Middleton’s margin, where the Bears rank last. The 3-2 Baylor men’s Texas A&M at 8 p.m. Saturday. team has taken care of the ball as Sophomore point guard A.J. squad returns to Baylor The Bears look for their first well, recording at least as many as- Walton is seventh in assist-to- Tennis Center for a 1 p.m. season sweep of the Aggies since sists as turnovers in each contest turnover ratio among all Big 12 Sunday matchup with No. 2000. during its winning streak. players who average at least three 31 Mississippi State. The Any Baylor (17-10, 6-7) loss in Aggie head coach Mark Tur- assists per game. Bears dropped to No. 11 in its last three regular season games geon says his squad might take a “A.J. has done a very good job against Texas A&M, Oklahoma slightly different approach in its studying film and trying to get bet- the Intercollegiate Tennis State or Texas will drop coach lineup against Baylor. ter,” Drew said. Association rankings but have Scott Drew’s team to .500 at best “We didn’t have Ray [Turner] In the win over the Aggies, not yet lost to a non-top 10 in Big 12 play. Since the Big 12’s against Baylor the first game, and Baylor overcame 17 turnovers and opponent. The Baylor women, inception in the 1996-97 season, I didn’t play Keith [Davis], which 18 points off turnovers. fresh from defeating two top- only one team, the 2008 Aggies, was probably a mistake,” Turgeon Another key factor Saturday 15 opponents last weekend qualified for the NCAA tourna- said after beating Oklahoma. “We could be freshman Perry Jones III, in Tennessee and UCLA, ment with an 8-8 league record. hope to play a little bit bigger of a who scored 27 points in part one challenge No. 60 Fresno State The league’s other 74 tourna- lineup maybe. We’ll see.” of the Battle of the Brazos. at noon Saturday. ment qualifiers finished at least Turner, a 6-foot-8 sophomore Feeding Jones III the ball could Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer 9-7. forward, played only five minutes be crucial, considering the 6-foot- Perry Jones III drives the ball inside during Baylor’s 70-66 win over Colorado Equestrian “We’ve had some tough games, against the Bears, and the 6-foot- 11 forward has not finished with Jan. 29. The Bears (17-10, 6-7) play Texas A&M at 8 p.m. Saturday. but we’ve always bounced back. 9 center Davis did not play at all. single-digit scoring yet in Big 12 After hunter seat wins over We’ve always competed and Both could see more time Satur- play. He has also taken double-dig- Big 12 record books in the process. first scoreless half since Dec. 15, SMU and Sacred Heart last fought. I know that’s something day to better match the Bears’ size it field goal attempts in seven of the Senior LaceDarius Dunn needs 2009, will spell trouble for both Saturday, equestrian faces we’ll continue to do,” Drew said inside and help the Texas A&M Bears’ 13 conference games. 28 points to become the Big 12’s Dunn and the Bears. Fresno State, TCU and South Monday. avoid conceding another 30 points While the final three regular leading scorer, a record Texas At this point, Drew said, trou- Carolina in a multi-team The last time the Aggies lost, in the paint as it did Feb. 5. season games carry more mean- Tech’s Andre Emmett currently ble is not an option. competition in Fresno, Calif. Baylor was celebrating in Reed For Baylor, Saturday will once ing to the team as whole than any holds with 2,256 points. “Every game for the second on Saturday and Sunday. Arena. After the Bears’ 76-74 over- again test its aptitude in several individual, Drew would not mind But a scoreless first half like half of the season’s been a ‘must’ time win on Feb. 5 in College Sta- categories that have doomed the seeing one of his players top the Dunn had against Missouri, his game,” Drew said. Lady Bears face last ranked team of regular season

By Matt Larsen senior point guard as she posted 25 their outside weapons will make shoot,” Mulkey said. “She has a said. “So it’s going to be real hard While Sims has yet to rebound Sports Writer points. the Lady Bears trip to Norman mid range jumper as well as a three to defend.” from the loss to Texas Tech last The Big 12’s second-best scorer more difficult than the matchup in point shot.” The Lady Bears’ biggest perim- weekend, Griner came back in The Big 12’s No. 2 and No. 3 had a big night as well, though. Waco. The freshman leads her team eter threat, freshman point guard full force against Kansas State on leading scorers face off for the Sophomore post Brittney Gri- “She’s a senior. She’s quick,” in 3-point percentage with a .419 Odyssey Sims, has struggled as Wednesday, leading her team with second time this season as the No. ner managed 29 points in the first Mulkey said of Robinson. “She can mark. of late. The freshman averages 26. 3 Lady Bears travel to Norman, three quarters of play en route to shoot the mid-range jumper. She Ellenberg is just one of six the second most points per game “Well, you never want to lose, Okla., to take on the No. 15/16 her team’s 92-70 win. can drive by you. She can find the Sooners who see the floor consis- on the team (12.9) but combined but it opened our eyes. And it Oklahoma Sooners. While the Sooners (19-8, 9-4) open player. She guards well. She’s tently and shoot above .300 from for just five points in the last two helped us, we learned from it,” “She’s everything she’s billed to feature a handful of perimeter a special player.” 3-point land. matchups. Griner said following the Kansas be,” head coach Kim Mulkey said threats, they seemed to have no Trailing closely in the shadow Newcomers like Ellenberg and The last time Sims and Robin- State game. “I stood too much in of the conference’s third-best scor- answer for Griner and company in of the All-American’s 18.7 points a Morgan Hook compliment the re- son met, Sims managed 10 with the the Texas Tech game. So tonight, I er and Oklahoma’s driving force, the paint. contest, freshman guard Aaryn El- turn of redshirt sophomore Whit- senior guarding her. was trying to move around and get senior Danielle Robinson. Baylor put up 52 points in the lenberg adds 16.4 a game, a heavy ney Hand from injury in 2010. If Sims doesn’t find her shot open and just demand the ball.” The first time the two squads lane compared to Oklahoma’s six. dose of which come from behind “They’re a lot different this year again on the road, Baylor will need The Sooners should not be sur- met in Waco, the Lady Bears (25- If the Sooners find a way to pull the arc. because their ability to shoot the its post play to be just as dominant prised to see the same tomorrow in 2, 12-1) didn’t exactly contain the those numbers back within reason, “Ellenberg, she can just flat out 3-ball,” senior guard Melissa Jones as before to counteract Robinson. Norman. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2011 | the Sports 10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Softball still perfect, hosts tournament at home

By Krista Pirtle that everything is fixed, I’m play- a threat in the circle but also in the Campbell/Cartier Classic is a dou- Sports Writer ing more confident, definitely. I’m batters box. bleheader Tuesday against Prairie just approaching every day like my She sent a pitch out of the View A&M, over whom the Lady The Lady Bears softball team last day.” park, a shot that head coach Glenn Bears hold a 4-0 all-time advan- is off to its best start in school his- On the defensive side, redshirt Moore called a “no doubter.” Can- tage. tory, as it looks to continue its 11-0 sophomore Whitney Canion has ion said she knows how to act af- Baylor won both games of a winning streak. struck out 59 opposing batters, ac- ter sitting a batter down, but she March. 2, 2010, doubleheader This weekend, the Lady Bears cumulating over half of the team’s against Prairie View A&M, run- will be hosting the QTI Powers total of 85. ruling the Panthers 10-0 and 14-0 Invitational, facing Sam Houston Canion said her numbers have “We have a pretty After the Campbell/Cartier State, Central Arkansas, Louisi- increased because of an improve- solid offense – not Classic, Arizona awaits a three- ana-Monroe and Houston. ment in her maturity from last game series with the Lady Bears Its best start prior the 2011 sea- season and her realization that she a whole lot of beginning March 11. son was at 7-0 in 2007, the season needs more variety in her pitches. standouts, but kids “I want to get the top of our or- they found themselves in Okla- “I’ve always been just predomi- der going offensively,” Moore said. getting the job done.” homa City for the NCAA Women’s nantly rise balls,” Canion said. “We have a pretty solid offense –

College World Series. “Other than the game I struck not a whole lot of standouts, but Glenn Moore | Head coach Does this team have the mak- out 15, my numbers with change kids getting the job done.” ings of that winning team four and curve have increased tremen- As the Lady Bears focus on years ago? It is still too early to be dously. If I can throw a drop and is new to knocking a ball over the getting good contact from every determined, but with the domi- change, you don’t know what’s fence and maintaining her compo- hitter in the order, their noncon- nance in the circle and the power coming next. So now, if people sure in the circle the next inning. ference schedule should prepare in the box, the numbers say the can know I have all these weapons, These matchups could prove them before they open conference Lady Bears have what it takes. I’ll have people guessing, which to be great competition for Baylor play against Texas A&M on March This season Baylor has record- means I’m doing my job. My before it heads west for the Camp- 26 in Waco. ed 10 home runs, led by senior numbers have been evenly spread bell/Cartier Classic tournament For now, Baylor is looking to Dani Leal with five. almost, and I think that’s what’s in San Diego where it will face use the QTI Powers Invitational

“Last year I was having trouble helped me.” the defending NCAA champion and next week to prepare for a Courtesy Photo | Northwestern State Photo Lab with my thumb,” Leal said. “I think On Tuesday in Baylor’s first of UCLA and four other teams. tough tournament in San Diego Freshman Claire Hosack receives congratulations from coach Glenn Moore I had it too much in my head, and two games against Louisiana Tech, Squeezed between the QTI and hoping to remain undefeated. after her first career home run Monday against Northwestern State. The I was just worried too much. Now Canion proved that she is not only Powers Invitational and the Lady Bears won, 4-1, and host the QTI Powers Invitational this weekend. Rockets trade Brooks, Battier, welcome Dragic, Thabeet By Chris Duncan point in time would be more pro- Thursday’s trade deadline. Heisley tracts expiring after this season, his 2009-10 averages. He was also The 7-foot-3 Thabeet has disap- Associated Press du c t i v e .” said it was a bittersweet situation coveted commodities for teams shooting 28.4 percent from 3-point pointed since Memphis took the Memphis also sent DeMarre because Memphis was trying to looking to create salary-cap space. range, a career-low. native of Tanzania with the second HOUSTON — The Rockets Carroll to Houston in a deal that ease a crowd at guard and add help But in acquiring the 7-foot-3 Tha- Morey said that when the team overall pick in the 2009 draft. He’s sent point guard Aaron Brooks to sent its top two draft picks of 2009 at the 2-3 position. beet and Dragic, the Rockets are decided Kyle Lowry would be the to make about $4.8 million this Phoenix and forward Shane Bat- to Houston. The Grizzlies are 32- “Quite frankly, it might turn out parting with two of the team’s most starting point guard, it just wasn’t year and $5.1 million next season tier to Memphis in separate deals 27 and eighth in the West with for the better for us,” Heisley said. popular players. smart to keep Brooks and have with the Grizzlies having the op- Thursday that bring guard Goran their last playoff berth in 2006 Houston (28-31) is 11th in the Brooks was a first-round draft to pay both players money that a tion for 2012-13. Thabeet, who Dragic and center Hasheem Tha- when Battier, whom they selected Western Conference, and Morey pick by the Rockets in 2007 and starter would earn. attended high school in Houston, beet to Houston. sixth overall in 2001, was on the has said in recent weeks that vir- shined in the 2008-09 playoff, av- The 24-year-old Dragic is av- has averaged only 1.2 points and The Rockets also get first-round roster. He played five seasons help- tually his entire roster was in play eraging 16.8 points and 3.4 assists eraging 7.4 points and 3.1 assists, 1.7 rebounds in 45 games this sea- draft picks from both teams and ing the Grizzlies to three playoff leading to Thursday’s trade dead- and nearly leading Houston to a but he’s shooting only 27.7 percent son. shipped rookie guard Ish Smith appearances before being traded to line. second-round upset of the Los from 3-point range. Dragic has a Carroll, a 6-8, 212-pound for- to the Grizzlies. Rockets general the Rockets in July 2006 for Stro- “Our goal is to win a champion- Angeles Lakers. He was honored team option for the 2011-12 season ward, is averaging 2.8 points and manager Daryl Morey confirmed mile Swift and the draft rights to ship,” Morey said. “Our goal at this as the NBA’s most improved player on his contract. 2.0 rebounds in 78 games overall. the deals, and Grizzlies owner Mi- Rudy Gay. deadline was to make significant last season, but a sprained ankle Battier, 32, is valued as much for But he has played in only seven chael Heisley told The Associated The 6-foot-8 Gay, the Grizzlies’ upgrades and that’s our goal con- limited his production earlier this his play and leadership as for his games with Memphis this season. Press that they swapped potential second-leading scorer (19.8), is stantly. These moves position us season and he wound up a reserve. contract. He’s scheduled to make Smith, a 6-foot rookie out of for a chance to reach the playoffs expected to miss about three more better in the future. The big move Unhappy with his playing time, about $7.4 million this season, and Wake Forest, has bounced between this year. weeks after dislocating his left that helps us now and in the future Brooks left the bench during a has started all 59 games while aver- the Rockets and their developmen- “It is important to us that we shoulder Feb. 15. did not materialize, but we feel like game against Memphis on Feb. 5, aging 8.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. tal league affiliate this season. He’s make the playoffs, that we do go to The Grizzlies also tried to swap this positions us better to make and the team suspended him for He’s also the team’s top active shot averaged 2.6 points and 2.3 assists the playoffs,” Heisley said. “Quite guard O.J. Mayo to Indiana in a that move down the road.” a game. 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“They formed a community and it’s “There is trauma when you have to ence between the children’s experi- er ’60s she taught recreational sports Brumley’s reforms put a stop to these kids, these adults now, an op- important for every community to leave your family and go in a place ences likely stemmed from the luck such as archery and fencing during the abuse and led to the eventual portunity to tell their stories,” Brum- have a voice outlet.” like that, and then there is more of the draw. She said other factors, the summers. closing of the Waco State Home in ley said. “I respect them, absolutely, Matthews found her liter- trauma once you are in there, cut such as a child’s personality, may Brumley said as a volunteer she 1979. The building that once housed and I’m looking forward to be with ary voice at a young age when her off from your family. Then comes have also played a role in how much witnessed some of the abuses out- the state home has now been con- as many as can come to these events brother, Donald, introduced her to the abuse and the aftermath of that abuse a child was subjected to at the lined in Matthews’ book, but has verted to the Waco Center for Youth. that we’re all heading.” the world of writing by giving her abuse for the rest of your life.” home. chosen not to discuss them. Brumley said she had dual goals Larry Norwood, Radford visit- a typewriter. She declared herself It also features an account of the “If they entered very young, they “…I don’t think it helps for me to of reforming the home but also ing professor in journalism , knew the family’s writer while her brother fear some children felt while staying learned the rules at an early age and go back and rehash what I saw when eventually closing it when she ar- both Matthews and Brumley as a was the artist in the family. at the institution. knew how to stay out of trouble,” I was not involved in the home ex- rived as superintendent. student at Baylor. He said he was af- After her family suffered a -se “Our minds were molded to Matthews said. “Kids who came cept as a volunteer,” Brumley said. “In my opinion, all children fected by the power of the book. ries of tragedies, she was sent to think as the dorm matrons wanted from a loving environment, who “It’s more constructive for me to should be in the least-restrictive, “[The book] tells a story that live with her great-aunt and uncle us to think, to remind us that even loved their parents and whose par- say I got there and knew that I had most homelike environment possi- needed to be told,” Norwood said. in East Texas when she was 3 and the simplest of acts could result in a ents loved them, didn’t like being a mission and I worked very hard to ble for them to thrive in,” said Brum- “The stories it tells are in some cases her brothers went to the Waco State beating,” Linda Prather D’Agostino, separated.” try to fulfill it.” ley, explaining why she thought really heart-wrenching. Home. resident of the home from 1965 to Matthews said older kids with After writing her master’s thesis placing children in homes with real Norwood said that while some Her brothers never talked about 1974, said in the book. established ideals and behaviors on the home, Brumley decided to families was ultimately better for stories are difficult to read, many their experiences living there, but Matthews said one dorm moth- had a harder time adjusting. apply for superintendent in 1974, their future than keeping them in a of the accounts of the home in the her brother Bing introduced her er reported a conversation with a “My brother [Donald] hated it,” intending to reform the school and large, institutionalized facility. book are positive. to alumni of the home at a 2004 dean of the home who ordered her Matthews said. “He ran away, but reverse the cycle of abuse. She got William Cooper, professor of “The book is very well-balanced, reunion. The alumni were more to beat a child every day in front they didn’t beat him because he the job. philosophy emeritus, met Brum- I think, in talking about good things forthcoming, Matthews said. of the other children to keep them made money for the home by paint- “When I got to the state home as ley at Seventh and James Baptist that happened to kids and the fact “As soon as they realized my in line. The dorm mother refused ing murals and pictures around superintendent I wanted to deliber- Church in the late ’60s. He said he that if it hadn’t been for the State brothers went there, they were will- and was fired. Having recorded the town. He was beneficial to the im- ately set a course which was diamet- wasn’t surprised Brumley was able Home, a lot of these children would ing to talk to me,” Matthews said. conversation, the woman filed for age of the home, so they gave him rically opposite of what had been,” to institute reform at the state home. have been lost,” Norwood said. “A lot remembered Donald and wrongful termination, and in turn, special treatment.” Brumley said. “And that was to have “She’s very much concerned “They never would have been able his paintings and the things he did the dean was fired from his posi- While staffers abused some a philosophy focusing on each in- about addressing issues that are im- to get up to the starting line.” artistically at the home. They were children, not all of the Waco State dividual child, and the strategy to portant,” Cooper said. Matthews will speak about her eager to talk to me about him and Home staff resorted to such tactics. develop constructive opportunities “She likes to see results. She’s book at 3 p.m. today in Bennett Au- their experiences. My brothers “I did some research “Some years were worse than in both the short term and the long not a fearful person at all. She’s very ditorium in the Draper Academic never talked about their time at the and found there were others,” Matthews said. “It depend- term to live a fulfilling, happy, pro- capable of dealing with complex is- Building. Alumni from the home home, so I never knew what to ex- ed on whoever was in charge.” ductive life for each child.” sues.” will also be on hand to read excerpts pect.” secret hearings and Matthews said the home was Brumley began the reforms by Brumley said she has many fond of their stories. Brumley will not at- Matthews said she was surprised cover-ups. I knew run with compassion and care banning corporal punishment of memories of the children whose tend the event. by how many people were inter- many people were when superintendent Rebecca Can- any kind. lives she changed forever. Brumley now lives near Fort ested in sharing their stories with ning, now Rebecca Brumley, took “It was challenging. There were One particular memory that Worth and is the director of the her when they found out about her expecting a happy over in 1974. many staff members who absolutely stands out is when the home staged Red Oak Foundation, a charitable venture to write a book on the Waco book with positive sto- Brumley’s reforms put a stop agreed in the necessary reforms and the play “Oliver” and more than 77 organization she founded with her State Home. She said most of the ries. But the stories I to the abuse and led to an eventual worked diligently and happily in children participated. The play was husband that gives away books to initial stories were positive. closing of the Waco State Home in that direction,” Brumley said. “But so massively popular the children children in families that need them.

“The alumni told fabulous sto- heard were chilling.” 1979. The building now houses the then there were many staff members performed it in multiple venues. In 13 years, the foundation has given ries. They talked about the fun they Waco Center for Youth. who had other ideas who were very “That helped change the tide,” away more than 330,000 hardback had and the friendships they made, Sherry Matthews | Author Matthews said she has received entrenched in it and devoted to the Brumley said. “It was a huge experi- books. The foundation also gives and the families they built,” Mat- mixed reviews of the book from the previous methods of working with ence because it was so very obvious- away scholarships to kids who want thews said. home’s alumni. The reactions to the kids and who were either dragging ly different from anything these kids to be public school teachers. It wasn’t until later that she dis- tion. book were just as varied as the tales their feet or sometimes hostile to had experienced before out there, “It’s tremendously fun,” Brum- covered the dark underlining of the Matthews said the stories show inside it. change.” and it was wonderful.” ley said, adding that she personally home intended to be a safe haven how the state could allow the abuse “There were some people who Staffers who refused to alter their Brumley said she’s glad Mat- chooses which books to donate. “I for children. to happen. She said some officials were not abused who thought if approach and continued to practice thews wrote the book. don’t want kids to end up where so Matthews, realizing the magni- even referred to the children in the the book came out, people would corporal punishment were fired. “I think it’s marvelous to give many kids in the State Home did.” tude of the project, enlisted the help Waco State Home as inmates. assume they were treated that way. of several people to help with re- “They hadn’t committed any There were also some who were search and conducting interviews. crimes,” Matthews said. “These abused but didn’t want to remem- One of her interviewers shocked were just children whose families ber what happened to them,” Mat- her with the news of a former in- could no longer take care of them. thews said. “It’s very interesting; habitant who reported subjection to It’s an important piece of history some confront it and others are physical abuse. and shows how we treat children, very disturbed by it. Then there are “I was horrified and it made me the most vulnerable children.” many who say the truth should be sick,” Matthews said. “I realized it Not all the stories in the book k n ow n .” was why my brothers never talked are bad. Some former inhabitants Matthews said it was an incred- about it. I did some research and recall fond memories and depict ible experience to meet the alumni found there were secret hearings the home as a shelter where they re- and listen to their stories. and cover-ups. I knew many people ceived compassion, food, a sense of “The experience has given me were expecting a happy book with family and a haven that kept them insight into what my brothers positive stories. But the stories I off the street. went through,” Matthews said. “It heard were chilling.” Fernando “Freddy” Reyes lived was emotionally wrenching, and it The book features a testimony at the Waco State Home from 1964 made me more determined to al- from Mary “Liz” Westbrook Ben- to 1972. ways speak up for injustice. Silence ton, who attended the Waco State “My view is that everything went is the real problem. There will al- Home from 1966 to 1967. well for me at the Home,” Reyes said ways be evil in the world and people “I think everyone who was out in the book. “We were pretty well who do bad things. But the real evil there was harmed in one way or sheltered from the troubles outside.” is when there is abuse and people another,” Benton said in the book. Matthews said the large differ- know and don’t speak up.”

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