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TUEsday, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 Regents approve non-Baptist groups

Christian groups are The board revisited the university junior-class senator and co-chairwom- year, called the resolution “anti-Baptist” officially allowed to be wide organizational religion policy an of the diversity committee, wrote and agreed that it doesn’t represent the chartered at Baylor and voted to allow non-Baptist Chris- the resolution last spring. views of all students. tian student groups to officially meet Kim, current senior-class secretary Both Harris and Herring present- By Anita Pere and be chartered at Baylor. The foun- and treasurer, said she is obligated to ed a slippery-slope argument, saying Staff writer dational religious organization of represent students as a senator, and the university may someday approve Baylor will continue to be Baptist Stu- “the students wanted this.” non-Christian religious groups to be The Baylor Board of Regents met dent Ministries. President John Lilley Roswell, N.M., junior Skyler Her- chartered under Baylor and meet on Friday and approved the construc- said the move will make the university ring, a sophomore class senator last campus. tion of a new Carlile Geology Research “more welcoming” of other Christian year, said not all students want this. Dr. Dub Oliver, vice president for Building; the launch of the Institute for organizations. Even so, he said, he is more inclined to student life, said he thinks this is not a Ecological, Earth and Environmental Student government heard argu- accommodate to the Baptist heritage possibility as it would conflict with the Sciences; the adoption of a university ments during the spring 2007 semes- of the university, “not the whimsical university’s Christian mission. wide code of ethics; and an adjusted ter regarding the push to recognize views of students today.” Oliver supports the new organiza- policy regarding religious groups on non-Baptist Christian groups. Fairfax, Va., sophomore Vincent campus. McAllen senior Jen Kim, former Harris, a freshman-class senator last Please see REGENTS, page 10

Associated Press Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, BU student D-Ill., responds to the crowd Monday while speaking at a campaign rally in Baltimore. Obama’s weekend sweep could sway Texas voters’ opinions come March 4. practices his Texas becomes preaching important By Alex Abdallah Reporter primary site Chapel-goers can expect to see an open-air preacher on a soapbox next to Judge Baylor after Obama, Huckabee aim for wins every chapel this semester. as their momentum grows Houston senior Sean Morris has began to preach the message of repentance and salvation to anyone By Ashley Killough who will listen. His goal is to get out the true gospel Reporter according to God’s word, he said. “This is love,” Morris said. “I’m not yelling. I’m Last week was for the underdogs. raising my voice, but I’m not yelling. I’m preaching With the Giants winning the Super Bowl at you.” and Sen. Barack Obama This is not the first semester Morris has preached and Gov. Mike Huckabee to the Baylor campus. In years past, he has preached doing better than expect- to students one or two times a semester. But this ed, America is ripe with semester he hopes to preach daily. surprising outcomes. Morris plans to stand outside of chapel every The Texas primary Monday and Wednesday at 9:40 a.m., 10:40 a.m. jumped to a higher level of and 11:40 a.m., eating lunch and attending class in importance for the Demo- between those times. On other days of the week he crats after Obama pulled will be at various places around campus. closer to Sen. Clinton’s Last Saturday, he preached outside of Waco Hall lead during this weekend’s during the “Battle on the Burning Sands” stepshow. primaries and caucuses. Morris said he does not limit himself to the “It’s exactly what we Huckabee Baylor campus. He has previously preached outside needed,” said Ryan Young, of movie theaters, and on 6th Street in Austin one organizer of the Baylor for Obama organiza- Halloween. tion. “Super Tuesday In addition, Morris and three friends meet on top didn’t change much, but of the Baylor Sciences Building parking garage at 4 this weekend marked the a.m. Monday through Friday to pray that God will departure from the dead- move people to be saved. Two of his friends will soon lock that existed between join him in preaching outside of Chapel. Clinton and Obama. Morris said he was saved three weeks before col- “Clinton is counting lege. on Texas to stop Obama’s “If I was unsaved, this would have gotten my momentum, but we’re try- attention,” Morris said. ing to get the word out on Dr. Burt Burleson, university chaplain said he saw Obama for those who don’t Morris outside of Chapel for the first time Monday. know who to vote for,” Although he said he does not find Morris’s method Young said. Clinton very effective, he said he does not want to be judg- Baylor for Obama will mental and would like to get to know him. canvass Saturday in the Baylor area, going “As long as he is not harassing someone or try- door-to-door to educate voters on the issues. ing to be supportive of something contrary to Baylor They will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Bear Cribs policy, I think he has a right to do it,” Burleson said. Off-Campus Housing Center. Burleson said that some students may be wary of Young is also trying to inform voters about Morris’ message if he preaches every day. caucusing in Texas. Plano freshman Ashley Carreker said she heard “No one knows what to do, because every- Morris both before and after Chapel Monday. one thinks that’s something only Iowans do,” Although she didn’t stop to listen, what she heard as Young said. To participate in a caucus, voters she passed was Morris speaking of sinners and the will go back to the same location where they need for repentance, she said. voted earlier that day for the primary. Morris said people’s responses change ever y time, “They will return that night at 7:15, and ranging from “amen’s” to disagreement. He said he they absolutely must be there on time,” Young feels that many believers do not agree because they said. During the caucus, voters will stand in a only hear part of his message. corner designated for their favorite candidates. “I can’t say everything in six seconds,” Morris Christina Kruse/Lariat staff Both Republicans and Democrats are allowed said. to caucus but they must be registered. Houston senior Sean Morris explains his preaching methods at his plastic crate pulpit located on campus near Judge Please see PREACH page 10 Baylor. Morris preaches God’s word to Chapel goers every Monday and Wednesday. Please see TEXAS, page 10 Waco academy to revamp science, math buildings

By Victoria Mgbemena Dugat is not the only one work- the first black college west of the “We are very proud of our stu- Staff writer ing toward a more revitalized East Mississippi River, opened in 1998 dents’ achievements,” Rapoport Waco. and houses the district’s middle founder and superintendent Nancy East Waco is in need of an The Rapoport Academy Pub- school and high school. The school Grayson said. “We welcome stu- extreme makeover. lic School’s Paul Quinn Campus praises high achievement rates by its dents from 13 districts in the area, At least that’s what Carol Dugat received approval from the Waco pupils, with over 90 percent of stu- with 30 percent of our students and other people in the community City Council last Tuesday to use dents passing the Texas Assessment coming from Waco ISD. We love believe. Dugat, a community blog- Tax Increment Financing for the of Knowledge and Skills reading our place in East Waco. While we ger for the Waco Tribune-Herald, has renovations of its science and math tests in all grade levels. The Bill and are still kind of the new kid on the Luis Noble/Lariat staff facilitated citywide discussions on buildings. TIF funds are awarded by Melinda Gates Foundation also sup- block, we want people to realize that This is the location of the future math and science building the paper’s Web site emphasizing the state to use for development in ports the school. Rapoport school we attract bright students from all for the Rapoport Quinn campus. Rapoport Academy is change and revitalization of the economically disadvantaged areas officials cite the Quinn Campus as around.” funding the project through city approved Tax Increment area on economic and educational for development. a focal point for bringing people to Financing. fronts. The Quinn Campus, known as a transformed East Waco. Please see WACO, page 10

Sunday I made a huge mis- event after the Super Bowl. their events and there’s not a ers choose who plays based on series to make an earlier flight take: I got my hair cut. Then, all at once, everyone vibe of indifference with those their perceived notion of the out of Hawaii. It wasn’t a mistake because I let loose their own rendition events. game, not the player’s work on This year, quarterbacks Tom got poor service, but because in of, “Oh, that’s right. It’s the Pro sports So why is it different with the field. Brady and Brett Favre skipped Texas, Sunday is good for two Bowl.” football? For example, 13 Dallas Cow- out as well as former University things: NFL football and hair- Don’t get me wrong, I take Maybe it’s the late date. The boys made the roster, including High School superstar LaDani- cuts. Without an NFL game on watched it intently while Bar- New York Giants upset what possibly the league’s worst pass- an Tomlinson. I’m sure they had TV, or so I thought, everyone bara trimmed my hair, but once b y b r i a n b a t e m a n was destined to be the greatest defense safety, Roy Williams. a good reason, but it’s a snub at wandered into scissor-wielding I was satisfied with the job, I team ever a week ago, and for That’s half of the starting line- the game, nonetheless. shops for a haircut. opened the door, turned on my many, that was the end of the up. And while they managed to As a fan, it just doesn’t mat- I joined the masses at Sport- car and didn’t give the game a although it took some cajol- season. beat the New York Giants twice ter much. If I had absolutely Clips, Waco’s sports-themed second thought. ing, who set a Pro Bowl record Other organizations have in the regular season — a team nothing to do or I was stuck in a barbershop. After signing my I read last night that the NFC for 129 yards rushing and two theirs in the middle of the sea- with just one Pro Bowler — they hospital, I would watch it. name and finding a seat between won 42-30. Being a Cowboys touchdowns. son while fans are still interest- couldn’t beat them when it mat- But I have better things to do leftover newspapers and kids’ fan, I was happy for Tony Romo, As far as most fans are con- ed — something the NFL might tered. than watch three hours of semi- toys, that familiar professional who had two touchdown passes, cerned — myself included — the want to mimic. But most of all, it’s the play- enthusiastic players scoring football jingle came over the Terrell Owens with 2 receptions Pro Bowl is nothing more than Maybe it has something to do er’s lackadaisical manner about every other play. television. Every male perked and even Nick Folk’s six extra a good way for athletes to injure with fan voting. What seems like the game. Brian Bateman is a senior jour- their ears and gazed quizzi- points. themselves. a great marketing plan backfires Several years ago, Troy Aik- nalism and history major from cally at the screen, wondering I even cheered for for- The NBA, NHL and MLB all on the game. Common to all man, the winner of three Super Garland, and is also a sports writ- why Fox was covering a football mer Sooner Adrian Peterson, have interested audiences for major sporting leagues, follow- Bowls, left the game after one er for The Baylor Lariat.

Opinion policy Editorial The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through letters to the editor and guest col- umns. Recognizing Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those of the Baylor administration, the non-Baptists Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, good step graduation year, phone number and student identification number. Non-student writers should The Baylor Board of Regents made include their address. an overdue revision Friday to the uni- All submissions become the versity wide policy on religious orga- property of The Baylor Lariat. nizations by allowing non-Baptist The Lariat reserves the right to Christian student groups to officially edit letters for grammar, length, meet on campus. Thank God. libel and style. For too long, Methodists, Catho- Letters should be e-mailed lics and Presbyterians (to name a few) to [email protected] or have been treated like Christian step- mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One children. Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX While it is logical that the founda- 76798-7330. tional religious organization of Baylor is Baptist Student Ministries, to deny other groups official refuge was illogi- cal. Corrections policy Despite fervent disagreement over infant baptism and transubstantia- The Baylor Lariat is commit- tion, Baptists and Catholics should ted to ensuring fair and accu- have equal access to the Baylor Sci- rate reporting and will correct ences Building. errors of substance on Page 2. No matter what one believes about Corrections can be submitted to free will or predestination, we should the editor by sending an e-mail all be able to talk about it in the same to [email protected] or room. by calling 254-710-4099. Thankfully, the board finally agreed to recognize other denominations. This tolerance in no way negates our It is important for Baptists to open The struggle to obtain equal rights same tuition regardless of denomina- Baptist heritage or lessens the pres- themselves to conversation with our for all denominations has been a tion and deserve the same basic rights A subscription to the Lariat ence of the BSM. Christian brothers and sisters. long one where Baylor is concerned. to live, work and pray. costs $45 for two semesters. On the contrary, this motion dis- In a Friday article on The Baylor As early as 2000, non-Baptist groups Recognizing the presence of non- Send check or money order to plays the Christian spirit of unity Lariat’s Web site, President John Lil- seeking to be recognized as official Baptist groups on campus does not One Bear Place #97330, Waco, and hospitality. Baptists of all people ley said the updated policy “will make organizations were denied charters. diminish the Baptist tradition. Instead, TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail know the importance of being able the university more welcoming of In February 2007, members of stu- it encourages Baptists to deepen their [email protected]. Visa, to express ourselves individually in other Christian organizations.” dent government attempted to pass a own understanding of what it means Discover and MasterCard pay- the body of Christ. As the New Bap- While Baylor’s Baptist heritage is bill of support for non-Baptist student to be Baptist. Through conversation, ments may be phoned to 254- tist Covenant has shown, under the integral to the university, we never groups. The bill was highly controver- we learn not only about others, but 710-2662. Postmaster: Please umbrella of a shared faith, the distinc- want our denominational status to sial and ultimately failed. about ourselves as well. send address changes to above tions are far less important than the alienate Christians of a different As members of Student Senate We applaud Baylor for this step in address. commonalities. stripe. argued last year, all students pay the the right direction.

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Voodoo not ‘satanic’ tradition Catholicism. Adherents of Hai- are pledging themselves to evil, more timely prior to about 1980. had an abortion. This was truly I doubt that images of other tian voodoo believe either in one when really they worship false For the past 30 years, Christians a “back to the future” editorial. Christian traditions would be Let me state right off that I god called “Bondyè,” meaning gods out of ignorance. To say in almost every mid- to large city Dr. Walter L. Bradley treated in a similar manner by am not a practitioner of voodoo, “good god,” or a chief creator so is to judge the character of in the U.S. have provide won- Distinguished professor The Baylor Lariat. Certainly such nor do I wish to defend its beliefs spirit called Damballa. Below the a people by a category of which derful counsel, encouragement, of mechanical engineering disrespect would not be shown as true. I do wish, however, to one god are hosts of spirits which they have no concept. and support for women with to non-Christian religious tradi- defend it as a legitimate religion are honored and beseeched for Worship of any deity besides “crisis” pregnancies, helping Guadalupe cartoon offensive tions. against the gross misrepresen- aid in human affairs. the one, true God, while false, them prepare for parenthood The editorial call to action in tations contained in the Feb. Now compare with voodoo does not necessarily make a per- or find a suitable home for their The Lariat editorial “Church- support of unwed mothers was 7 column “Haitian Mardi Gras the innumerable other tradi- son evil; and to write off voodoo unborn baby. es should care instead of con- appallingly lacking in awareness celebration has dark roots.” To tional and tribal belief systems as “devil-worship” only plays to My wife and I helped to start demn,” and the cartoon of Feb. 1 of what has been done for many characterize voodoo as “devil- throughout the world. Many, if Hollywood stereotypes. what has become the CareNet address teen unwed pregnancy. years in the Catholic Church. worship” ignores its historical not most, revolve around similar Eric Headstream Center in College Station. With This cartoon rendering of Catholics in the Baylor family origins, the professed beliefs of animistic and shamanistic prac- Philosophy & Great Texts two center locations, it helps Our Lady of Guadalupe aligns do not need a lecture from the its adherents, and its compara- tices. I do not believe in any of 2009 more than 1,500 women each the Incarnation with a contem- Lariat editorial board on how bility to other religious practices these “deities,” but neither do I year. CareNet in Waco is even porary unwed teen pregnancy. to reach out in love and support around the world. think those who worship them Church editorial out of date larger and is also a wonderful of The cartoon was quite an to abortion-minded women and Voodoo as we know it is a are satanic. ministry of love and caring for insult to Catholics, particularly women suffering in the after- New World religion which devel- The concept of Satan is native I am writing to respond to women in need. Mexican and Mexican-America math of their abortions. oped among African slaves as a to the Abrahamic faiths. It is the Feb. 1 editorial “Churches Finally, I don’t recall seeing Catholics for whom reverence Dr. John Pisciotta mixture of traditional West Afri- highly arrogant to imply that should care instead of condemn.” churches condemning women for Our Lady of Guadalupe is so Associate professor of can tribal beliefs with French followers of traditional practices This editorial would have been who are considering or have strong. economics

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By Sarah Rafique It costs $50 to start a team “We are grooming this event Reporter of no more than 30 people, and to be a Baylor tradition every forum each person within the group is year,” Hechanova said. “It’s rela- “Bear Down: All Paws Unite expected to raise $100 to help tive, but it encapsulates every- for a Cure,” is the theme of Bay- the fight against cancer. one in the Baylor family to unite: lor’s first annual Relay for Life, The relay is a fundraiser for not just students, but faculty, talks on who will have a kick-off event the American Cancer Society, staff and alumni.” today in conjunction with Dr which uses the money toward The event is designed to Pepper hour, from 3 to 4 p.m. life-saving research and patient bring together the Baylor cam- issues in Barfield Drawing Room of the services and provides a 24-hour pus, Williams said. Bill Daniel Student Center. call center. The proceeds also go “It is a unique event, unlike “Relay is an overnight event toward wigs and scholarships for any other. It not only celebrates By Sarah Rafique to create awareness about can- young people, Williams said. people we lost, but educates the Reporter Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff cer, to celebrate survivorship, “The kick-off is designed to public about leading a healthy A panel representing a wide range of relationship statuses answered stu- and remember those who lost get the entire campus excited life,” he said. Last Friday, two couples ex- dent questions Monday night at the dating forum. the battle to cancer,” said Deb- about Relay and bring aware- Kramer said three major perienced the awkwardness of bie Williams, two-time breast ness to the night of it,” said Alan events on the night of Relay a first date “Real World” style. cancer survivor. Williams is also Kramer, Fredericksburg senior include a celebration ceremony Clips from the North Russell sisted of a young married cou- on the side of chivalry.” the administrative associate in and co-chair of the Relay for Life for survivors, the lighting of and Penland residence halls’ ple, an older married couple, an When asked about the worst Human Resource Services, and committee. “But it is a fundrais- luminarias in remembrance of “Dating Game” contestant’s engaged couple and two single part of newly married life, Ken- chairwoman of the board for the ing event and we hope to raise those who lost the battle against date were shown yesterday in people who all answered ques- ny Byler said, “you have to stop McLennan unit of the American $100,000.” cancer and a “Fight Back” rally conjunction with a relationship tions about their experiences in being so selfish when you have Cancer Society. Kramer also emphasized the to represent that cancer still forum. relationships. another person to live with — The kick-off event is spon- event’s relevance at Baylor. exists even after Relay for Life About 25 people gathered “I thought many of the ques- you have to give up a lot of your- sored by Mastercraft Jewelry “I think that the Baylor com- is over. in the North Russell Residence tions asked allowed students to self.” and will include seven different munity as a whole is really Other activities will include Hall TV Lounge to watch the see that the same things that we “The best part is waking up booths: what is Relay for Life, affected [by cancer] in more bands, dances and intramurals, two couples’ first dates, which deal with are the same things each morning and having [my cancer education, how to sign ways than we think of,” Kramer Kramer said. took place Friday, and have an that everyone seems to deal wife] by my side,” Kenny said. up, the night of relay, survivors, said. “Being Christians in the Until this year, Baylor was the open discussion about relation- with,” Boswell said. “No matter “We’re the best of friends.” volunteers and donating, said community, Relay for Life is only Big 12 University that did ships. what style relationship they are Julia Byler said the hardest Coppell senior Martin Hecha- really a perfect fit for the Baylor not host a Relay for Life event. Both of the couples enjoyed now in.” thing for her was to realize that nova, co-chair of the Relay for campus.” “I know it’s going to be a suc- their dates, but the purpose of One important thing to do during the dating phase, every- Life committee. The overnight event will be cess,” Hechanova said. the forum was to focus more on during any relationship is to fig- thing was sugarcoated. Relay for Life is a flagship held from 7 p.m. Friday, April Leaders of student organiza- the intricacies and experiences ure yourself out, said Shannon “The hardest thing was event for the American Cancer 11 to 7 a.m. Saturday, April 12 tions at Baylor can contact one of relationships at all ages. Dean, director of North Russell knowing that he’s not perfect,” Society, with over 5,000 events at the Baylor Sciences Building of the co-chairs to put on a five “I thought (the relationship Residence Hall, and “what you she said. happening this year, Hechanova Intramural Fields. minute presentation for their forum) was great to get insight will not sacrifice.” Peter Smart, director of Pen- said. “The person struggling with club. from various aged people in As far as gender roles are land Residence Hall, said, “I Baylor University Medical cancer struggles a 24/7 fight,” They can also come out to the various styles of relationships,” concerned, graduate assistant hope students gained a perspec- Ethics Discussion Society, Alpha Hechanova said. Throughout kick-off event to explore what said Paris, Texas, junior Shane hall director of East Arbors tive on how to gain healthy re- Phi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha the night, one person from each happens the night of relay, how Boswell. Jonathan Manz said that “in the lationships and to help pursue have formed an alliance to host group will be required to walk at to start a team and more, Hecha- The relationship panel con- beginning, it’s best to always err healthy relationships.” this event and incorporate aca- all times to symbolize that can- nova said. BEAR BRIEFS Gamma Alpha Omega Latina The NAACP Baylor youth colle- Clinton fires manager Sorority is holding an information giate chapter is holding a general By Beth Fouhy Sunday. meeting about Rush for Spring meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in The Associated Press Clinton turned to a longtime 2008 at 7 p.m. today in the Baines the Houston Room on the third floor confidante to manage her opera- Room in the Bill Daniels Student of the Bill Daniels Student Center. Center. For more information con- WASHINGTON — Democrat- tions. tact [email protected]. Hire A Bear is holding a career fair ic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Campaign aides said Solis from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday at replaced campaign manager Doyle made the decision to leave Kappa Delta is holding an open the Ferrell Center. Dress profes- Patti Solis Doyle with longtime on her own and was not urged recruitment tea party at 8 p.m. sionally and bring your resume and aide Maggie Williams on Sun- to do so by the former first lady today in the Stacy Riddle Forum. student I.D. To view the organiza- day, engineering a shake-up in or any other senior member of For more information contact tions, go to www.hireabear.com a presidential campaign strug- the team. But it comes as Clin- [email protected]. and click the Career Events link. gling to overcome rival Sen. ton struggles to catch Obama Barack Obama’s financial and in fundraising and momentum Baylor Activities Council is CONTACT US political strengths. and faces the prospect of losing holding Movie Night at Common Editor 710-4099 The surprise announcement every voting contest yet to come Grounds at 8 p.m. today. For more Newsroom 710-1712 came hours after Obama’s sweep in February. information contact Aileen_Wong@ Sports 710-6357 of three contests Saturday and Solis Doyle announced the baylor.edu. Entertainment 710-7228 shortly before the Illinois sena- shift in an e-mail to the staff on Advertising 710-3407 tor won caucuses in Maine on Sunday. 4 The Baylor Lariat News Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Group focuses on Hispanic families

By Shannon Daily Antonio students from both a teach through is called Learn- and the women in Collins Resi- Staff writer local public school and junior ing English Among Friends, or dence Hall. college and students from LEAF, a program Wood runs in By living together and being Later this week, a group of the Baptist University of the the Waco community and on supported by one another, the Baylor students will travel to Américas. Baylor’s campus. students are building a commu- San Antonio to see the things The curriculum for the ELG The students received “train- nity of learning, Wood said. they’ve learned put in action. is broken up into three broad ing by fire” for teaching Eng- Penland director Peter Smart On Feb. 15 and 16, the His- topics, one per semester. This lish as a Second Language, said said the residents in the ELG panic Families in Transition semester the focus is on educa- Dr. Mona Choucair, lecturer in definitely have a unique sense Engaged Learning Group will tion. English. This means they were of community. visit San Antonio to see different Wood said he believes study- given a quick lesson before they “They take common classes examples of upwardly mobile ing education is important were put in the teaching envi- with each other and are also Hispanic families. because “education is the way to ronment. involved in community service, “Unfortunately the news stop the cycle of poverty in any When they visit the schools, so they’ve been engaged in the Jeff Leslie/Lariat staff media tends to portray His- population.” the students spend their time Baylor community in a way dif- panic families as a more unde- Although education is only teaching each week with the ferent from everybody else,” Next Astaire and Rogers? sirable people in our society. this semester’s specific theme, same families, working to build Smart said. Orlando, Fla., freshman Kirsten Peterson and instructor Matthew Busby, a recent gradu- Many people get a false idea of the students have been able to relationships with their stu- Students apply to take part in ate from Temple, practice the foxtrot during social dance. Social dance is one of the HPs who these people are,” said Dr. study it from the start through dents. an ELG before the start of their offered at Baylor.. Randy Wood, one of the faculty the volunteer work they do as a Choucair said she hopes the freshman year. For the Hispanic members involved with the ELG. group. trip to San Antonio will help the Families in Transition ELG, the “We hope our students will get a Three nights a week, students students to get a broader view of students went through an inter- picture of a very hard-working, from the ELG visit Lake Air, the work they’re doing at Baylor view process during their ori- Baylor leading Big 12 upwardly mobile group of peo- University and Cesar Chavez and in Waco. entation and were informed of ple that will have an effect on middle schools within the Waco Another aspect of the ELG their acceptance afterward. America.” area to teach English to non- is the time the students spend There are 42 students in the in recycling race The students in the ELG are English Speakers. together in their dorms — the Hispanic Families in Transition going to spend time with San The program the students men in Penland Residence Hall ELG. By Charly Edsitty and increase the numbers.” Reporter The recent decision to per- manently unlock all recycling The numbers are in for the bins around campus could help More Engaged Learning Centers approved first week of the RecycleMania increase numbers. competition and Baylor ranked The bins, located behind all No. 1 in the Big 12 Conference campus buildings, were intend- New student groups resented the several different look at applying entrepreneur- tor for academic initiatives and and 21 nationally out of 400 ed for cardboard and plastic based on common aspects an ELG should incorpo- ship to a broader range of aca- housing administration, put universities in the per capita waste emptied by the house- interests rate. demic studies, said Dr. Kend- together focus groups of current class. keeping staff. ELGs should integrate inter- all Artz, director of the Baylor ELG students to see how they According to the RecycleMa- Now anything recyclable can By Shannon Daily disciplinary learning, research entrepreneurship program. were reacting to their experi- nia Web site, per capita is mea- be discarded in these bins. Staff writer and interaction both in and out “We believe that entrepre- ences within the groups. sured by the amount of recycla- Baylor grounds manager of the classroom with faculty, neurial-minded students are all “The most exciting thing bles per person on campus. Andy Trimble explained that the Three new Engaged Learning Shushok said. across campus,” Artz said. “It’s is that the students really are Baylor came in with 3.41 bins were kept locked because Groups were approved Thursday “They really are grassroots,” entrepreneurship and leader- integrating what’s happening in pounds per person last week. incorrect disposal of non-recy- to start up this coming fall. Shushok said of the ELGs. ship in the arts and in govern- the classroom with what’s hap- ”I think it’s a fantastic begin- clable materials and the threat The new ELGs consist of a Dr. Jeffrey Olafsen, an asso- ment and in religion,” among pening outside the classroom,” ning. It just shows what people of rain could contaminate an Computational Literacy and ciate professor of physics work- other areas. Sriram said. can do when they work toward entire batch of recyclable mate- Learning group within the ing with the Computational Lit- The Global Community ELG The students in the focus a goal together,” said Patty Orr, rial. engineering and computer sci- eracy and Learning ELG, said proposed by Janet Norden, groups also gave suggestions for dean of libraries and University In addition, recycling bins ences departments; a Global the group’s focus will be on the an instructor in the Spanish future improvements.. S u s t a i n a b i l i t y c o m m i t t e e c o o r d i - were placed in residence halls Community group within the numerical analysis and graphi- department, will explore views “Some of the students felt n a t o r . “ I t ’ s t r e m e n d o u s p r o g r e s s .” last week. modern foreign languages and cal representation of data. and perspectives from around like they were doing more work In the first week, 57,598 “We want to keep up the effort journalism departments; and an Olafsen said they will look the world to help with students’ than a typical one-hour course pounds were recycled compared and enthusiasm and maintain Entrepreneurship and Creative at “What makes a graph a good global education in becoming requires, so they felt like maybe to last year’s 9,880 pounds. that after RecycleMania ends,” Leadership group within the graph? Why does USA Today better global citizens, Shushok they should get more credit,” “I was shocked we were No. Trimble said. entrepreneurship and theater show graphs that have absolute- said. Sriram said. “Some suggested 1 in the Big 12,” Information RecycleMania is a 10-week arts departments. ly nothing to do with anything ELGs are designed to allow that there be a way for their ELG Technology specialist and Uni- nationwide recycling competi- Dr. Frank Shushok, dean for but people think they mean faculty to look into areas they to continue after its two years versity Sustainability member tion among universities that student learning and engage- something because they use may otherwise have not had the had ended.” Carl Flynn said. “I am happy started Jan. 27. ment, said each ELG proposal cute colors?” opportunity to research, Shush- Sriram said officials are look- people are recycling. It encour- Track Baylor’s progress at was reviewed and these three The Entrepreneurship and ok said. ing for ways to address the con- ages me to continue to get the RecycleMania Web site were selected because they rep- Creative Leadership group will Rishi Sriram, associate direc- cerns the students voiced. the word out, involve people at www.recyclemaniacs.org.

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By Sommer Ingram D-Texas,, supports the bill. nomic backgrounds to college, vide grants on a competitive thing.” best education we can for every- Staff writer “Keeping the doors of our they aren’t the sole solution. basis to schools to create schol- Gilbreath said there are one, because the future of our colleges and universities open “If our goal is to reduce the arship programs for low-income things that need to be addressed competitiveness as a nation is As the costs of higher-lev- to bright, hard-working stu- amount of poverty in the United students from kindergarten to within the original Pell Grant based on brains, not brawn,” el education continue to rise dents is not only important States, we need to focus more twelfth grade to attend private program itself. Gilbreath said. across the country, Congress for their future, it is critical for on pre-K through 12 children, schools. Unlike the increase in “The biggest problem with Gilbreath said the increase in continues its efforts to make the future of our nation,” said because the roots of poverty are the Pell Grant, this new plan Pell Grants is that the amount Pell Grants has no effect on the education more affordable for Edwards in a news release. “If in elementary school,” he said. was proposed amid criticism of of money has not kept up with economy and talk of recession. students and their families. Last America is going to compete in “I’d like to see more money being a voucher in disguise. the growing cost of higher-level “That matter is rather irrel- week, the U.S. House of Repre- the global economy, we must aimed at the earlier, more forma- “In my opinion, this is just education, kind of like mini- evant,” he said. “But one of the sentatives passed the Higher knock down the financial bar- tive years in kids’ lives so they a back door way of provid- mum wage wasn’t increased for big clouds looming on the hori- Education Reauthorization Act, riers that are making it harder can develop the skills and mind- ing funding for kids to attend years,” he said. zon is the huge amount of debt which reauthorizes the Higher for qualified students to pursue set needed for college.” private schools—much like a Because Pell Grants are students leave college with — it Education Act through fiscal a higher education. One of the In his State of the Union voucher,” said Dr. Kent Gil- restricted to families below can have a stifling effect on the year 2012, increasing the maxi- ways we do that is by increasing Address, President Bush pro- breath, professor of economics. a certain income level, many economy and business cycle. mum Pell Grant per year to Pell Grants.” posed a multi-million dollar “It is highly unlikely that such a middle-class families who can’t But Pell Grants are a step up $9,000. Dr. Charles North, professor program called Pell Grants for proposal will pass because Con- afford college tuition out of their both economically and socially The increase in the Pell Grant of economics, said that while Pell Kids. Modeled after the Pell gress hasn’t seemed to support own pockets don’t get help from for thousands of low-income is $68 billion from 2009 to 2012. Grants are an effective way of Grant program for college stu- vouchers. Simply calling this a the federal government. families, so an increase is a huge Congressman Chet Edwards, getting kids from low socioeco- dents, this program would pro- ‘Pell Grant’ doesn’t change any- “We must provide the very step in the right direction.” Pentagon International students get help charges in acclimating to American life By Elizabeth Herring graduate student and former events have been hit or miss, Reporter assistant Baylor Student Minis- said Tluczek. She said she hopes tries director, Scott and Wright that with more time the orga- 6 terror An international student created the organization to pro- nization will gain a bigger base from Baylor went to New York vide international students with and grow even more. City and was having trouble skills and knowledge to adjust Every Wednesday evening, suspects buying a new subway ticket. to life on campus. the group also offers interna- Lin Lin, an exchange student Chrissy Tluczek, a graduate tional students rides to H-E-B from the University of Japan, student from Arlington Heights, and Wal-Mart since they do not By Pauline Jelinek went up to a subway employee Ill., who works with the group, have vehicles here. The Associated Press and tried to ask politely how to said the goal of Rec-Social is They also hold trips through- get a new ticket. She said some- to “integrate them to life.” The out the semester to provide stu- WASHINGTON — The Pen- thing incorrectly in English and group aims to integrate students dents with an opportunity to tagon on Monday charged six The Associated Press offended the woman she was in different ways, such as clinics, visit major Texas cities. They Guantanamo Bay detainees with Brig. Gen. Thomas Hartmann speaks during a news conference at the Penta- talking to. The woman ended group outings and recreational have visited Austin and have murder and war crimes for the gon Monday, where he announced that the Pentagon has charged six detain- up yelling at her instead of help- programs. plans to go to San Antonio and Sept. 11 terror attacks. ees at Guantanamo Bay with murder and war crimes in connection with the ing her. Many international students Dallas. Officials sought the death Sept. 11 attacks. International students often did not understand football or While in Austin, they vis- penalty in the unprecedented learn about life in the United how to get a ticket, said Ikuko ited the capitol building and military tribunal case that has death penalty and hope to try all sawi; and Waleed bin Attash, States through bad experiences Aoyama, a graduate student went to different local markets. been clouded by revelations the six together. That would make it a detainee known as Khallad, like Lin Lin’s. They often come from Japan who works with In each city, they hope to visit key suspect suffered interroga- the first capital trial under the who investigators say selected to the U.S. without knowing International Rec-Social. major sites that make each place tion tactics that critics call tor- terrorism-era military tribunal and trained some of the 19 general information that most Rec-Social held a football unique. Austin, San Antonio ture. system. hijackers. students know, things as simple clinic to teach the students a and Dallas were chosen because The son of a Sept. 11 vic- Hartmann said the six Dominic J. Puopolo Jr., whose as how to get into a Baylor bas- basic understanding of the game. they are diverse. tim said he was relieved by include Khalid Sheikh Moham- mother, Sonia Morales Puopolo, ketball game. Afterward they went to a Baylor Lin said she enjoyed the Aus- the development and hoped it med, the suspected mastermind was a passenger aboard one of The campus is foreign to game together. Aoyama said tin trip and the opportunities would bring justice. Critics said of the attacks in which hijack- the downed airliners, said he them. They do not know where the reason why they have the Rec-Social offers. the trial would be a sham. ers flew planes into buildings was relieved but had mixed feel- games are played or how to get organization is so “internation- After her trip to New York Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Hart- in New York and Washington. ings. tickets. They are unaware of the al students can get involved on City and misadventures on the mann, the legal adviser to the Another hijacked plane crashed “There’s a feeling that we different facilities that Baylor campus.” subway, she was glad to go with tribunal system, announced that in the fields of western Pennsyl- have to rehash this again and it offers to its students for free. The group helps internation- other international students to 169 charges had been sworn vania. will be in the media and bring To meet that need at Baylor, al students become familiarized Austin. against six men “alleged to be The other five men being back some very painful memo- International Rec-Social was with the McLane Student Life “It’s really good. You meet a responsible for the planning charged are: Mohammed al- ries,” he said. “On the other created during the fall of 2007. Center and intramurals. bunch of people with the same and execution of the attacks” Qahtani, who officials have hand, the worst of the worst are Kim Scott, director for campus Since this is International background as you. It’s easy to in 2001 that killed nearly 3,000 labeled the 20th hijacker; Ramzi going to be held accountable for recreation, and Rae Wright, a Rec-Social’s first year, some make friends there,” Lin said. people. Binalshibh, said to have been their actions.” “These charges allege a long- the main intermediary between Asked what impact it will term, highly sophisticated, orga- the hijackers and al-Qaida lead- have on the case that Moham- nized plan by al-Qaida to attack ers; Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, known med was subjected to water- the United States of America,” as Ammar al-Baluchi, a nephew boarding by CIA interrogators, Hartmann told a Pentagon press and lieutenant of Khalid Sheikh Hartmann said it will be up to conference. Mohammed; al-Baluchi’s assis- the tribunal judge to determine TUESDAY TRIO! Officials said they’ll seek the tant, Mustafa Ahmad al-Haw- what evidence is allowed.

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Team’s maturity to 12 championship game before Even the classroom has been teams to starting practice Feb. 1 falling to Texas A&M Univer- good to the Bears, with all 41 and capping the first game Feb. play a role this season, sity, 14-6. players combining for an aver- 22. outfielder Miller says Finishing with a 35-27 age 3.09 GPA. Forcing a later schedule, it record, the team’s youth had “I think one of the ways you is designed to give northern By Brian Bateman been a question mark, but the evaluate maturity is just how schools an equal footing with Sports writer off-season helped gnaw at their they do in class,” head coach warmer, southern schools. inexperience. Steve Smith said. “I don’t think But not every player enjoys Maintenance men were in “When we came in we had the we have a single player that it. full force Monday at Baylor Ball- title of No. 1 recruiting class,” enjoys school more than they “I mean, if you went to the park, fixing up the stadium for sophomore outfielder Aaron do baseball. I think that’s a pret- north it’s good for you,” Booker the team’s Feb. 22 opener. Miller said. “We were really raw ty strong indication of a good said. Varnishing the visitor dugout and we didn’t find out what kind team.” “I lived in Texas all my life, so benches and closing holes in of team we were until late.” The biggest addition this off- it’s tough having to wait around the protective net behind home Miller, who spent time last season was the solidified pitch- for another month.” plate, the maintenance crew year soaking experience from ing rotation. But the start of last season, shared the field with the other the older players, expects the Redshirt freshman Shawn when temperatures were near- men in green. team’s maturity to be a factor Tolleson, who was out last year ing 32 degrees at game time, With just 10 days until pre- this season, even if he’s not the with Tommy John surgery, came wasn’t their best experience. season play begins, the Baylor one leading. along well, along with several “Our first few games were baseball team is finishing up “Baseball is a game of losing, other pitchers, Smith said. cold with a wind chill of 15,” off-season duties. and there’s a lot of stress that With the changes in schedul- Miller said. “It was freezing.” “The team’s mentality is a comes with that,” he said. “I’ve ing forcing five-game weeks, it Weather concerns aside, lot tougher,” Lorena outfielder always wanted to be a leader, but is crucial for the Bears to have Smith is content with the struc- Ben Booker said. “Everybody’s we probably have 10 other guys depth on the mound. ture and experience the Bears not just joking around, we’re on the field that want that. Last “Where we’re going to have a have in place from spring prac- like, ‘Hey, let’s get down to busi- year there were a bunch of guys definite advantage is the pitch- tice. Christina Kruse/Lariat staff ness.’” that I went to when I needed to ing depth,” Miller said. “We’re “The best thing is just having Virginia Beach junior Beamer Weems practices Monday at the Baylor Ballpark. Early on last season the Bears talk. I want to be the guy they not going to have to deplete our a bunch of returning players,” he Weems was named the nation’s 89th-best college draft prospect and Best struggled, but a late-season can come to and just talk base- big arms.” said. “We don’t have to teach it Defensive Player Monday by Baseball America. push helped them make the Big ball.” The rule changes restrict all from scratch again.” Women’s tennis drops to No. 1 Stanford at National Indoors

swirling winds and heavy win- nity to play them, and we know “With her experience and from last year have different By Will Parchman ter storms. “If I could have it my way, where we stand against a team her leading by example, it’s positives. I’m happy with the Sports editor After anxiously waiting we would play the No. 1 of that caliber. We came out of invaluable,” Scrivano said. “She’s way they’re handling adversity.” through several flight cancella- that match with the understand- been huge for us and we kind Baylor next plays the Univer- The No. 11-ranked Lady Bears tions back in Missouri, the team team every year this early.” ing that we’re really close (with of appreciate every moment we sity of Miami-Florida Feb. 17 in tennis team won two of its three hunkered down for the night, Stanford).” have with her because we know Miami, who are currently two matches over the weekend at flew to Minneapolis, Minn., the Joey Scrivano After losing 2-4 to Stanford, she’s a special player and per- spots ahead of Baylor at No. 9 in the 2008 ITA National Women’s next day and arrived in Minne- head coach Baylor turned around and won son.” the ITA team rankings. Team Indoor Championships in sota late Wednesday evening. its last two matches by a com- But Scrivano said the rest “We know for sure that it’s Madison, Wisc. — but not before After another late-night stay bined 11-1 against host Univer- of the team’s returning players, going to be hard to beat this going through a crazy ride get- in a hotel and a five-hour bus it and cheering. I don’t think we sity of Wisconsin and No. 19 including sophomore Lenka last trip,” Scrivano said. “There’s ting there. ride, the team finally reached expected the delays to bother University of Notre Dame. Broosova, have done just as slim to no possibility of us tak- The team’s flight left Waco its destination almost a full 48 our performance.” As usual, lone senior Zuza- much to spur on the younger ing two days to get somewhere bound for Madison at 12:30 hours after it left Waco. The team couldn’t muster na Zemenova carried the ban- players. Along with Zemenova, (again), so we’ve kind of seen the p.m. on Tuesday. And Baylor still had to play enough strength to gut out a win ner for Baylor. She won all six Broosova was the only other worst of our travels. That’s never It was 10:30 a.m. on Thurs- No. 1 Stanford University later over undefeated Stanford, but matches in which she played Baylor player to win all her an issue for us. day when the Lady Bears finally that night. head coach Joey Scrivano said over the three-day event and matches in Madison. “More importantly than that, got to their destination. “The coaches stayed really the experience was well worth never dropped a set. “(Zemenova) has done a great Miami is a really good team. After hopping on a connect- positive and the team was still the effort of getting there. According to Scrivano, it was job of taking some of the young- They’re very experienced, very ing flight Tuesday afternoon in focused,” said No. 24-ranked “If I could have it my way, we just business as usual for the er players under her wing, but I talented. This is a big test for us Missouri, the pilot turned the freshman Taylor Ormond. “By would play the No. 1 team every No. 15-ranked singles player also feel like our other return- — and to do it in Miami, that’s team’s plane around within 10 the time we got there and prac- year this early,” Scrivano said. and one-half of the nation’s No. ing players have done the same,” going to give us a great opportu- miles of Madison because of ticed right away, we were all into “Thankfully we got an opportu- 4 doubles team. Scrivano said. “All the returners nity to get better.” Under New Management

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Bears head to Oklahoma start, the team’s best in a decade. great fans, and the way it’s built a viable starting option. with 5-3 conference “There are no easy games, and (the noise) goes straight up in He said Dunn is getting clos- start, best in decade that’s exciting. Our players want the air, so there’s a lot of room er but needs to choose his shots to play against the best.” for a lot of noise.” more wisely at times. Drew said he was pleased One weapon Baylor didn’t “We wish some of those By Will Parchman with his team’s effort against have the last time they traveled shots worry him a little bit,” said Sports editor Kansas in scoring 90 points to Stillwater — which resulted Drew of Dunn’s shot selection. against the Big 12’s No. 3 scor- in an 81-77 loss last year — was “(Dunn’s fearlessness) is one As if playing No. 4 Kansas ing defense. The team’s 10-point freshman LaceDarius Dunn. thing that, coming out of high Saturday night wasn’t tough margin of defeat also marked Dunn wowed the sold-out school, he was highly touted in. enough on the Baylor men’s bas- the closest any team has come Allen Fieldhouse Saturday when We expected that.” ketball team, the road is about to to beating Kansas on its home he drilled a heavily contested Dunn has been slowed by a get bumpier. court this year. 3-point shot, drew a foul and hit knee injury he suffered Nov. 30 Even after losing a 100-90 “We were definitely pleased the ensuing free throw to com- against Washington State Uni- track meet against Kansas in from the standpoint that we plete the four-point play. The versity and said Monday that he Lawrence, Kan., the Bears’ home were able to score 90 and go toe- sequence was not only highly still isn’t 100 percent healthy. schedule still features three to-toe with them,” Drew said. improbable, but it knotted the He said he’s still limited in his ranked opponents. And road One of the main reasons for game at 50 apiece. lateral movement, and while he dates at Texas Tech University Drew’s alarm in traveling to “That’s the great thing about no longer wears his knee brace, and the University of Colorado play the Cowboys is the expe- having depth is having qual- he’s still working his way back. still loom ahead. rience of playing at Oklahoma ity players on the bench,” Drew So with new pieces in place So while the Bears next play State’s Gallagher-Iba Arena. It said. “When we go to the bench and what Rogers said is an Oklahoma State University has a seating capacity of more we don’t try to maintain, we try encouraged feeling after stick- Wednesday in Stillwater, Okla., than 13,000 and has developed to build. As a coach it gives you ing with the No. 4 team in the a team tied for the worst record a reputation among the players the luxury to find out who’s hav- nation, the Bears are off to Still- in the Big 12 at 2-7, head coach as one of the rowdiest venues in ing a better night.” water. Scott Drew doesn’t see it as any the conference. Drew praised Dunn’s gutsy “It’s definitely a challenge. lower of a hurdle. “That might be the loud- performance off the bench at It’s kind of like six-on-five out Associated Press “That’s the great thing about est arena in the Big 12,” said Kansas, where he scored 23 there,” Rogers said. “Those fans the Big 12: every night is a chal- 6-foot-9 forward Kevin Rogers, points in 20 minutes. But being are always so loud and to be able Kansas guard Russell Robinson drives on Baylor guard Henry Dugat Saturday lenge and every game is a tough who’s averaging 12.3 points and a freshman, Drew said, Dunn’s to go into a hostile environment during the second half of the Baylor-Kansas game in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas one,” said Drew, who has the 7.6 rebounds a game this year. game still needs some fine-tun- like that and silence a crowd, beat Baylor 100-90. Bears out to a 5-3 conference “It’s because they have such ing before he can be considered that’s definitely very pleasing.” For 2 Lady Bears, same injury changes plans, creates bond

By Justin Baer Fate would have it that Play- in females than in males, but Sports writer er’s injury yields more playing doctors are not sure why. Player time for Griffin. In the Lady prides herself on her work ethic Kelli Griffin knows all about Bears’ last game against Texas in the weight room and on the the pain fellow teammate Jhas- Tech Uni- court. min Player is going through versity, As one of the strongest play- right now. Griffin ers on the team, Player realizes After all, it was just a year played 25 she was the victim of bad luck. and a half ago when Griffin tore minutes, “As strong as you can be, her own anterior cruciate liga- far above it’s just a common injury,” the ment. her season 5-foot-10 guard said. Griffin was entering her average of “It’s just something in a senior year at Clear Brook High 12.3 min- woman’s body — we lack some- School when she suffered the utes per thing. If it had to do anything same injury that Player endured game. with weight lifting and what you Feb. 2 against Kansas State Uni- B e f o r e do off the court, it wouldn’t be versity. Player got Kelli Griffin me.” Griffin was penetrating the hurt, the When Player returns to the lane in a summer game and Bay City Lady Bears’ lineup next season, made a jump stop before her guard served as a role model it’s not known how much her ACL snapped. and mentor for freshmen guards speed, one of her greatest assets, “It’s definitely an experience Griffin and Melissa Jones. will be affected. you don’t want to go through,” Now, Griffin will have to use But according to head coach Griffin said. “It requires hard what Player has taught her on Kim Mulkey, if anyone can make work. If you don’t put out the the court. With Player’s injury, a recovery from an injury, it’s work and effort then you are not the Lady Bears are down to a Jhasmin Player. going to be as productive as you seven-player rotation. As for Griffin, the three-time were before you tore it.” And although Griffin admits District Most Valuable Player So after Player limped off of that they push each other in says she is almost back to 100 the floor in Manhattan, Kans., the training room, conversation percent, but the process was Griffin cringed knowing the about their ACL injuries is lim- deliberate and drawn out. likely diagnosis of her team- ited. Griffin still wears a brace on David Poe/Lariat staff mate. “It’s a sensitive subject,” her left knee and will for the rest “I k ne w it wa s somet h i ng ser i- Player said. “They say one out of the season even though she ous; it was the exact same thing of ten female basketball players could play without it. Horsing around that happened to me,” Griffin suffers an ACL injury, and I am The Lady Bears return to said. “Right away I got real emo- that one. There is nothing that I action Wednesday when they Fulshear freshman Ashley Smith competes Friday against Texas A&M University at the Willis Family tional — tears came to my eyes, can really do about it.” travel to Austin to play the Uni- Equestrian Center. The Lady Bears’ season record fell to 4-7. because I felt for her.” The injury is more common versity of Texas Longhorns.

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Fool’s Gold weaves drama, suspense and humor into a tight, neat package, with a dash of fun around every corner. For every adult that still has a piece of that treasure-hungry kid inside of them — or just wants to see a Associated Press comedy that’s mildly intelligent Writers Guild members picket Feb. 4 outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. After writers vote on the proposed — Fool’s Gold will entertain … for contract, they could be back working as soon as Wednesday. a little while, at least. MOVIEREVIEW Associated Press Writer’s strike set to end today The movie starts with a quick Matthew McConaughey portrays Ben “Finn” Finnegan, and Kate Hudson por- history lesson of The Queen’s trays Tess Finnegan in a scene from Fool’s Gold. By Lynn Elber They called for a membership would require six to eight weeks Dowry, the treasure that Ben The Associated Press ratification vote, which will be from concept to broadcast. “Fin” Finnegan (played by Mat- leaving Finn without resource. funny and has been done before, conducted by mail over about “It’s a real balancing act ... ” thew McConaughey) and Tess But no worries. By a twist of seemingly channeling Farmer LOS ANGELES — TV pro- two weeks. Member approval said Chris Mundy, co-executive Finnegan (played by Kate Hud- fate, Nigel befriends Finn, even Fran from The Waterboy. ducers say they expect writers of the contract and the strike’s producer of CBS’ drama Crimi- son) seek in the beautiful, clear though Tess and Finn’s divorce While suspense wasn’t in to return to work as early as end appeared likely. At heavily nal Minds. “To get up and run- waters of the northern Carib- is newly finalized. Nigel offers short supply, many parts of Wednesday, now that the Writ- attended membership meetings ning as fast as possible, but not bean. Finn his stylish yacht to cruise the movie could have been ers Guild of America has moved Saturday in New York and Los let the quality slip.” A relentless hurricane struck for “booty” in. made more thrilling. Tess and to end its three-month-old Angeles, there was resounding The strike, the first in 20 years some Spaniards could attempt- There are narrow escapes and Finn share with Nigel and his strike. On Sunday, guild leaders support for the proposed deal for the writers guild, began Nov. ing to deliver the dowry to the priceless spoils at stake … yada daughter, Gemma, the history recommended a tentative three- that could put TV and movie 5 and included bitter exchanges queen in Cuba so she can marry. yada yada. But what audiences and worth of the treasure in a year contract to members and production back on track, sal- between the guild and the pro- The queen’s valuables now rest will more likely take home is the scene that toils on for what feels asked them to vote separately on vage the rest of the TV season ducers alliance. Talks collapsed somewhere in the Caribbean boyish perfection of Hudson’s like 15 minutes. This scene and a quick end to the walkout. and remove a boycott threat in December. In January, the Sea, waiting to be uncovered. body as she risks life and scraw- the background text given at Membership meetings will from this month’s Oscars. Ver- studios reached an agreement After years of searching and ny limb; or for us ladies, McCo- the film’s start could have been be held today in New York and rone thanked television viewers in separate negotiations with fighting with her husband (who naughey’s shirtless body as he spruced up with characters act- Los Angeles, said Patric Ver- who “tolerated three months of the Directors Guild of America. she admits to marrying for sex risks life and bulging muscle to ing out the dialogue. rone, president of the guild’s reruns and reality TV.” What were termed informal after having met him on spring save Tess’ romantic interest. But A hurricane that shipwrecks West Coast branch. The guild’s major bargain- talks between the executives break), Tess lost faith in finding the perfect, tan figures come at a boat and sprinkles treasure “This is the best deal this ing concession to studios was and guild leaders led to the ten- the treasure and takes a job as a the price of slight boredom, as chests on the ocean floor would guild has bargained for in 30 agreeing to take unionization of tative contract that writers will server on the yacht of amiable- the movie is drawn out and not be a lot more engrossing if audi- years,” Verrone said. animation and reality TV shows be voting on. billionaire Nigel Honeycutt. exceedingly hilarious. ences could see it acted out. The tentative contract secures off the table, Verrone said. The Together, the East and West But Finn is fronted the It’s not as charmingly funny If you don’t have a good atten- writers a share of the burgeon- guild has said it still intends to Coast guilds represent 12,000 money, courtesy of rapper Big (or romantically sappy) as tion span or passion for history, ing digital-media market, he pursue those goals. writers, with about 10,000 of Bunny, to keep searching. Big director Andy Tennant’s previ- you should skip this flick. But said, including compensation The strike’s end would allow those involved in the strike. It Bunny runs his own personal ous works, including Hitch and if you’re a Jimmy Buffet-sympa- for Internet-delivered TV shows many hit series to return this has cost the Los Angeles area island like he’s a mafia boss and Sweet Home Alabama. Alfonz, thizer who likes comedy with a and movies. spring for what’s left of the cur- economy alone an estimated $1 attempts to have Finn killed Finn’s sidekick, is added for dose of intelligence, it’s worth “If they (producers) get paid, rent season, airing anywhere billion or more. Based on the when Fin’s boat, Booty Call, pure comedic effect, but his the money. we get paid,” Verrone said. This from four to seven new episodes. guild’s summary of the deal, it is accidentally goes up in flames, half-unintelligible babbling isn’t Grade: B- contract makes that a reality. Shows with marginal audience similar to the agreement reached But it is not all we hoped for and numbers may not return until with directors. It provides union it is not all we deserved.” fall, or could be canceled. jurisdiction over projects creat- Michael Jackson Widespread Panic Still, the union’s negotiating A minimum of four weeks ed for the Internet based on cer- 25th Anniversary of Thriller Free Somehow committee recommended Satur- would be needed for producers tain guidelines, sets compensa- Tuesday day that the contract be accept- to start from scratch with their tion for streamed, ad-supported ed, and the West Coast guild’s first post-strike episodes of com- programs and increases residual Simple Plan The Smashing Pumpkins tip-off Simple Plan American Gothic board of directors and the East edies and get them on the air, payments for downloaded mov- New Music Releases for Feb. 12 Coast guild’s council agreed. industry members said. A drama ies and TV programs. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 arts & entertainment The Baylor Lariat 9 Filmmakers bridge generation gap with documentary

By Amanda Robison admitted that they “could not available, but few personal tales work on the film. Entertainment editor have planned it better, story- of the actual experience,” Reyn- “You never know when the wise or visually.” olds said. He said the ultimate opportunity will come up to use A group of young filmmakers They conducted the inter- goal for the documentary is to what you’ve learned, from class recently joined together to cre- views on film at the memorial, get it into classrooms, to edu- or from life,” he said. ate a project aimed at connect- the Punchbowl Cemetery and cate and enlighten future gen- Jamie Jones, assistant director ing generations through the sto- the Sheffield Barracks, where erations. and producer, said she wanted ries of World War II veterans. Weatherwax was based. Weath- Waco junior Taylor Rudd, the to encourage students “to take The documentary, aptly titled erwax said though he had shared cinematographer for the project, advantage of learning, because Generations, takes World War II some worn-out stories with his said the film will be “relevant to you will have opportunities to veterans, their sons and their family, he had never been back anybody, from eighth graders to use it.” She said the project has grandsons back to their respec- to the sites with them. seniors in college.” been fulfilling to actually do it tive battlegrounds to document “It was really the ultimate Rudd, along with Waco and know they are contributing the soldiers’ stories. The crew experience and really touch- senior Jon Davis, who worked something to future generations. is made up of two Baylor stu- ing to me,” he said. “It’s hard to with sound and audio, said The crew plans to travel to three dents, one Baylor alumnus and describe it in words. But the sit- their studies in the film and dig- other well-known battle loca- a University of Texas alumna. As uation actually made us closer.” ital media department helped. tions: Normandy, Iwo Jima and Courtesy photo members of the Millenial Gener- Reynolds said this was exact- When they encountered a prob- the Battle of the Bulge. ation, one of the main goals for Pearl Harbor survivor Herb Weatherwax poses with the Generations documen- ly what the documentary was lem with a lighting angle, Rudd Reynolds said he hoped the tary crew at the Arizona Memorial in Hawaii. the film was to say thank you attempting to capture. He said recalled a piece of advice that film will document “not just to the Greatest Generation (U.S. until this past September, when native who volunteers regularly “it’s a story about people putting Dr. Corey Carbonara, professor World War II, but exemplify the citizens who fought in World they began planning the first at the Arizona Memorial, said in aside differences and finding of communication studies, had perfect archetype of the human War II), said Baylor alumnus trip, which would be to Pearl a phone interview that he was common ground.” imparted to them: “Raise up the fight for freedom.” Jonathan Reynolds, the film’s Harbor on the anniversary of “willing to participate because “It’s the exploration of inter- light.” Weatherwax said he felt director and producer. its attack, Dec. 7. With plenty (the documentary) was some- generational perspectives and “It took two and a half years the crew’s objective to connect “We want it to serve as a time of vision in mind, the crew thing interesting.” the relation between the genera- to get the value in that,” Rudd multiple generations will be capsule to inspire younger gen- ventured to Honolulu, Hawaii, Weatherwax, his son Clar- tions,” Reynolds said. said. achieved. erations,” Reynolds said. where they met Herb Weather- ence and his grandson Mac, And with 1,000 veterans Davis, who joined the proj- “It was something exception- Though the crew had been wax, a 90-year-old Pearl Harbor were the first “generations” the dying every day, this may be the ect just two weeks prior to the al,” he said. “The way we showed discussing the idea for some survivor. filmmakers interviewed about last chance to hear their stories. Pearl Harbor trip, was forced to our emotions will be felt by who- time, it didn’t come to fruition Weatherwax, a Honolulu their experiences. The crew “There’s plenty of history reorganize his finals schedule to ever sees it.” Winehouse grabs 5 Grammys, but loses album of the year in shocker

By Ryan Pearson honors, fumbling for words and four trophies, but after losing 1992.“Yeah, Frank,” Keys inter- album, West spoke to his moth- The Associated Press thank-you lists, respectively. out once again in the “Album of jected during a Sinatra verse. er: “I appreciate everything and “I can’t believe I’ve won five the Year” category he’d made no “Tell ‘em.” I know you are really proud of LOS ANGELES — Amy awards,” Winehouse said. She secret of coveting, he skipped Beyonce was paired with Tina me right now, and I know you Winehouse, Herbie Hancock coyly sang “Rehab” and “You post-show interview rooms. Turner for a showy (and leggy) wouldn’t want me to stop and and Kanye West didn’t provide Know I’m No Good” via satellite “I’m good,” he said quietly, in rendition of “Proud Mary.” Kid you’d want me to be the No. 1 quite enough drama to enthrall from London, then dedicated response to questions about Rock joined up with Keely artist in the world.” television viewers. Preliminary her record of the year trophy how he felt. It was a subdued Smith, a winner in the very first Politics were a subtle back- estimates Monday indicate the to her hometown, parents and echo of the exuberant call on Grammys in 1958, for “That Old drop to the evening. Democratic Grammy Awards telecast was husband, “my Blake, my Blake his “Good Life,” which won for Black Magic.” presidential candidate Barack watched by 17.5 million people. incarcerated.” rap song. The Beatles were honored by Obama won an award for spo- Nielsen Media Research said Hancock, whose River: The Winehouse, who won five performers from two new inter- ken word album, for the audio that would make it the third Joni Letters won “Album of the of the six awards for which she pretations of their music, the version of his book, The Audacity least-watched Grammy Awards Year,” said after the show that was nominated, perhaps best Cirque du Soleil show Love and of Hope. Presenter George Lopez show ever if later estimates con- it was “immeasurable how sur- embodied the evening’s spirit Julie Taymor’s film Across the took note of the historic nature of firm that number. prised I am.” Industry observers of joining the old with the new. Universe. the Hillary Clinton and Obama On a night filled with nods had expected either Winehouse’s Her sound, cultivated on Back Memories dominated West’s candidacies, and will.i.am urged to the show’s 50-year history, Back in Black or West’s Gradua- to Black by producer of the year performance of “Hey Mama,” a the crowd to vote after a strange the most trophies went to Wine- tion to take the prize. There was winner Mark Ronson, blends once-exuberant song from his freestyle billed as a “mash-up.” house, a 24-year-old singer speculation the two may have ’50s flavors with modern subject 2005 album “Late Registration” And finally, Hancock bor- known for her old-soul voice. split the vote of younger, more matter and hip-hop influences. that he has transformed into a rowed Obama’s favorite cam- The most sought-after prize, pop-centric National Academy Along those lines, show pro- somber tribute since his mother paign phrase, “Yes we can,” for “Album of the Year,” went to of Recording Arts and Sciences ducers began the evening with Donda’s sudden death last year. when summing up the signifi- Associated Press veteran jazzman Hancock, an voters, leaving the door open for Alicia Keys singing “Learnin’ “Last night I saw you in my cance of a jazz artist winning Herbie Hancock poses Sunday 11-time Grammy winner, for his Hancock. The Blues” alongside archival dreams. Now I can’t wait to go album of the year. (The last was with his awards for “Best Album of Joni Mitchell tribute disc. That result left the typically footage of Frank Sinatra, a la to sleep,” he sang in the night’s 1964’s Getz/Gilberto, a collabo- the Year” and “Best Contemporary Both Winehouse and Han- outspoken West in no mood to Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable” most emotional performance. ration between Stan Getz and Album” at the 50th Annual Grammy cock were dumbstruck by the share his thoughts. West won duet with her deceased father in Accepting the award for rap Joao Gilberto.) Awards.

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most voters.” Formas said. Paul Quinn campus is a histori- “I think economic, residen- shopping centers.” TEXAS from page 1 “The Democratic nomination WACO from page 1 cal marker that deser ves to have tial and educational develop- The 2000 U.S. Census is head to head, and Texas, education and life brought back ment are the three main focus Bureau reported 26.3 percent especially Latino voters, will Grayson said that the reno- to it. The redevelopment and areas,” Dugat said. “I would spe- of persons below the poverty The Obama camp is open- have a major say in determin- vations to the campus are a step stimulation of the neighbor- cifically like to see Elm Street line in Waco. Sections of East ing an office Saturday in Aus- ing the Democratic nomina- in the right direction for a fresh hoods and businesses would become a well preserved his- Waco also remain economically tin where volunteers can sign tion. It’s an exciting time to be look for East Waco. bring a needed revitalization.” toric thoroughfare. I’d love to challenged, while some schools up to campaign in the Central a Democrat in Texas.” “We need to see this area Dugat lists three areas of see it turn into a modern strip do not meet state standardized Texas area. Ian Davis, volun- Formas said that Clinton come to life,” Grayson said. “The improvement for the city. with commercial properties and testing requirements. teer coordinator for Texans is coming to Texas today and for Obama, will work at the will be campaigning in El Paso office and said he already sees and San Antonio the rest of the when someone tries to argue with pus. would yell and try to get them out a heightened political activism week. PREACH from page 1 him. He explained his preaching and save them. emerging in Texas. Baylor Republicans are also After graduation, Morris said method with an analogy he had “When you look at Scripture, “I think the excitement is gear ing up for t he pr imar y, and Many people stop to talk to he hopes to stay at Baylor for about heard: if someone’s house was on you think, ‘Well gee, I wonder through the roof,” Davis said. last week’s straw poll results Morris, although he said he has a year to continue to work for the fire, you wouldn’t knock gently on what I’m supposed to do here,’” “I’ve been doing campaigns for showed that Huckabee is the learned to just keep preaching revival movement on Baylor cam- the window to let them know. You Morris said. many years now, and I’m see- favorite among conservatives ing people who don’t normally on campus. While Sen. John get involved coming out and McCain still has a significant ing. you can’t differentiate between man of information systems, said getting active.” lead over Huckabee, the for- REGENTS from page 1 But Driese said some faculty chemistry, biology, geology and he thinks one reason the degree With 228 Democrats’ del- mer Arkansas governor won members are housing equipment environmental science,” White was endorsed was the “top-pro- egates up for grabs, Texas will several states over the week- tional policy. in their home garages. He said his said. “If you want to study fish ducing faculty.” be a critical state in determin- end, campaigning with a mes- “It makes sense to be more own lab is cluttered with sediment populations, you need to examine Kayworth called Dr. Dorothy ing the party’s nomination. sage of hope. inclusive,” Oliver said. and rocks, as space for materials all four aspects for a good perspec- Leidner, professor of information The Associated Press “The governor outper- The board also approved the has been limited. tive.” systems, “the project champion,” reported Monday that Obama formed expectations in Kan- construction of a new Carlile Driese said he is grateful that Doctoral students in the Eco- as she researched and wrote the and Clinton will have a debate sas and Louisiana,” said Geology Research Building, a $1.3 he will soon have his own storage logical, Earth and Environmen- proposal for the degree. Leidner on Feb. 21 at the University of Vincent Harris, Fairfax, Va., million investment. space for research materials in the tal Sciences program will study said information systems research Texas. sophomore. “He did well not The facility, which will be locat- new building. many sciences as part of their core may examine a topic such as the According to Jana Hixson, just with the evangelicals this ed adjacent to the Baylor Sciences “I’m just so happy that this is classes. White said this holistic impact communications and associate director of the Baylor weekend, and he is showing Building, will span 5,400 square coming together as quickly as it approach is growing more com- information systems have upon Office of Public Affairs, candi- that he is still viable past the feet and include a lab classroom, is,” Driese said. mon at universities nationwide. work processes and society. dates will only be allowed to southern electorate.” six faculty labs and storage space The university will supply the Dr. Susan Bratton, chairwom- The university code of ethics come onto Baylor’s campus Harris is the Huckabee blog- for soil, rocks and sediment. Lilley construction cost for the facility, an of the environmental sciences was adopted Friday, presenting “a if they are participating in a ger and was the online director said this building will facilitate the with additional funding (origi- department, said she’s already had reminder of the high expectations debate that involves all candi- for the Iowa campaign. literal “dirty side of geology.” nally for remodeling the old geol- students inquire about the doctor- we have of each other,” Lilley said. dates on the ticket. Harris said he had hoped Dr. Steven Driese, profes- ogy facility) from the Carlile fam- al program. She said she hopes the The code of ethics outlines expec- Because Baylor is a nonprof- Huckabee would come to sor and chairman of the geology ily. Construction will begin this institute and the doctoral program tations for university students, it institution, its 501(c)(3) sta- Baylor before finding out about department, described the grimy spring and wrap up fall 2008. will attract more fellowships from staff, faculty, regents and admin- tus requires that the university the recently-stated policy. work, which has been relocated to Also in the sciences, the Insti- reputable sources, such as the istrators. remain nonpartisan in politi- “Baylor is a conservative the Baylor Sciences Building until tute for Ecological, Earth and Environmental Protection Agency Regents also approved a state- cal campaigns in order to stay school and I respect that they’re the new building is ready. Environmental Sciences (known and the National Science Founda- ment on health at the university. tax exempt. The policy will be not trying to upset anyone and Driese explained the “grain- as TIE3S) was approved, along tion, for student research. Lilley “The old policy was very nar- enforced until March 7. play fair, but I think with the size” analysis of soils and sedi- with a doctoral program in Eco- said of environmental studies, rowly constructed. It was focused Associated Press Plano junior Stephanie For- student body overwhelmingly ments and the analysis of physical logical, Earth and Environmental “stewardship of the earth is a big primarily on HIV,” Lilley said. mas works with the Clinton supporting Huckabee, stu- properties of sediment. Students Sciences. issue for Christians.” The degree The statement on health aims to campaign and is disappointed dents have a right on campus also prepare materials for geo- Dr. Joseph White, professor of will be available fall 2008. prevent the spread of infectious that candidates won’t be able to to hear what he says.” chemical analysis, which requires biology and director of the insti- The information systems doc- disease via seminars with health speak individually on campus. The Waco Mike Huckabee grinding and pulverizing rocks. tute, said collaboration between toral degree, the first Ph.D. pro- agencies, help from health agen- “I think Baylor is doing for President 2008 Meetup The O’Grady Building, located the disciplines of science is para- gram of the Hankamer School of cies in the event of an outbreak of the best it can to get students Group is a local organization at Second Street and LaSalle Ave- mount to addressing environmen- Business, was also approved Fri- an infectious disease on campus politically motivated and acti- that campaigns for the former nue, housed the geology research tal issues. “When you start deal- day. and the promotion of good health vated, but I think there could governor. Information for its equipment while without a building with environmental problems, Dr. Timothy Kayworth, chair- habits. be more cooperation on get- next meeting on March 1 can ting candidates on campus,” be found on its Web site: mike- Godspeed by Ben Humeniuk she said. “I don’t know how huckabee.meetup.com. that could happen, because I Rockwall senior Blake really do understand Baylor’s Buchanan, organizer of the situation.” Huckabee group, is ready for Formas said Clinton is com- the presidential hopefuls to ing to Texas today and will be travel across the Lone Star campaigning in El Paso and State. San Antonio, hoping to lock “I think for the first time in the Latino vote. a while the Texas primary will “Senator Clinton has been carry a lot more weight than it winning the Latino vote 2-1 has in the past,” he said. “I’ll be because of her strong policies excited to see all the remain- on getting the economy back ing candidates actually come on track, a major concern of through Texas in full swing.”

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