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Associated Press DEVASTATION Hurricane Harvey, the strongest hurricane that has hit the United States in 13 years, delivered catastrophic winds and flooding to the South Texas area over the weekend. The tumbling storm killed at least three people, injured at least 14 people and ruined a multitude of homes. Hurricane Havoc Families separated Students aid storm victims as Houston floods PHOEBE SUY Staff Writer KALYN STORY during this time. It’s heartbreaking to News Editor see the pictures of my entire hometown Hurricane Harvey hit Texas on Friday AJ KEY underwater and there’s nothing I can night and continues to leave behind historic d o.” Reporter levels of flooding and rainfall in several Other students are having a hard coastal towns, the nine-county metropolitan Since Hurricane Harvey’s landfall, time focusing on their studies because area of Houston and the Southeast Texas some Baylor students have shifted their of the hurricane, not because they are region. focus from school to the safety of their being affected directly but because of Baylor offices and organizations are loved ones. their family members and peers. anticipating involvement in response to In fall 2016, Bothell, Wash. senior Pavithra severe weather conditions. 1,605 students Srinivasan said All updates will be posted on the Baylor were from Har- HOW TO HELP it’s hard to see “Response to Harvey” website as they ris County, 486 her friends go become available. students were through such “ Our hearts are heavy at the devastation tragic events from Fort Bend Donate clean, gently used along the Texas coast and in Houston and County and while being away southeast Texas from Hurricane Harvey.,” 374 students- clothing, blankets and other at school. Baylor president Linda Livingstone said in were from items “I have a a statement. “Our deepest prayers are with Montgomery friend that lives the families and communities who have in Katy and her County. Donate to the Hurricane experienced loss, and we pray that in the entire family is coming days they will be filled with hope, That totals Harvey Relief Fund over 2,000 living on the sec- reassurance and restoration. We encourage students in the ond floor of her our Baylor Family to stay safe and join Baylor family For more information, go house because it together in prayer for God’s comfort, mercy that have been to http://www.baylor.edu/ is flooded. They and protection for those impacted by this are afraid that the impacted by response/ devastating storm.” the hurricane. roof will cave in.” Rockport senior Steven Merrell is Katy junior Srinivasan said. collecting items to be donated to his Kristen Echevarria said her family hasn’t In some parts of southern Texas, gas hometown. Some requested items include been able to leave their house since prices have gone from $1.99 to $3.29. clean clothing, shoes and socks, battery- Saturday due to the flooding. While Central Texas is running low operated fans, coolers, batteries and “The whole situation is really scary as everyone is traveling further away blankets. for me and my family,” Echevarria said. “It’s really hard not to be there with them HARVEY >> Page 8 Associated Press HELP >> Page 5

CHIS organization serves Waco for over 60 years HELPING COURTNEY SOSNOWSKI the community with the purpose of “encouraging HANDS Reporter campus friendships and fostering a cooperative Clasped Hands spirit between university and community,” as in Service is a Baylor has always been service-oriented. For stated in the organization’s mission. The Greek service sorority over 60 years, the women of CHIS have made a letter X was chosen as the name, representing that volunteers difference around Waco. around Waco, the acronym ‘Clasped Hands In Service.’ helping the Every week, the women of CHIS, Clasped CHIS members can be found in a different community Hands in Service, service sorority branch out of part of Waco every Saturday morning. The by doing the Baylor Bubble to meet needs in Waco. World Hunger Relief Farm, The Waco Humane weekly service “It’s really a great way to grow during Society, Quality Care Waco, and Keep Waco projects. The college,” Oklahoma City senior Jenna Hampton, Beautiful represent a few of the organizations sorority has the president of CHIS, said. “It exposes you to that CHIS work with. While members are now been a lot of different ways you can volunteer and it not required to serve every Saturday, they are around for 60 shows you that volunteering can be fun.” required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of years. Created in 1955 by a group of service-minded Courtesy Art women, CHIS was founded to serve Baylor and CHIS >> Page 8 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 2 The Baylor Lariat

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Rewon Shimray | Cartoonist Liesje Powers | Multimedia Editor Future faculty should exhibit more diversity As a college student, you Institutional Research and groups like the LatinX have to look back and think the same cultural background have the privilege to attend become much more aware Testing. Sadly, this is not Coalition, Black Student about how many professors and ethnicity, then we are Baylor during the university’s of people and perspectives equal to the diversity in our Union and the Asian Coalition. we’ve had that are women or not going to be exposed to first female presidency. We that are different than you’ve student body, which sits at 36 There have also been efforts to people of color, that is an issue. different perspectives. To fulfill are excited to see where experienced. A major part percent. Of the roughly 1,062 increase the minority faculty Diversity is more than the university’s mission of this university goes under of your college experience is faculty members, 40 percent numbers by increasing the hiring professors that are being global leaders, we have President Linda Livingstone’s undoubtedly your teachers. are women. We applaud the number of faculty candidate women or minorities; it is to be equipped with faculty leadership, but the work is not Students unconsciously Baylor administration’s effort interviews, creating search about including voices that are and staff from various cultures. done. become reflections of the to emphasize the need for committee funds and a search traditionally not represented. For diversity to be We are proud to be instruction we receive from inclusion among students, committee “toolkit,” according As students, we have an increased, we must foster an attending a university that our mentors. but we hope that the same to the Baylor Diversity and opportunity to learn from environment that is welcoming is taking strides to increase We need variety among our initiative will be taken for Inclusion website. a variety of professors with to multicultural faculty. diversity with students, but professors to challenge and faculty members as well. When discussing this topic complex backgrounds, and Faculty could engage students now is the time to stand for encourage us to wrestle with Baylor has taken steps to in our editorial board meeting, that is not being capitalized on. in worldly conversation it within our faculty. Baylor’s what we believe. By getting increase diversity through we all thought back on the We need various and can also advocate for brightest days are soon to different perspectives, we are initiatives like the campus number of faculty members backgrounds in our faculty hiring diverse peers in their come, and our faculty will play able to form our own opinions diversity committee, the we have had who were women so that we leave Baylor with departments. an instrumental role in it. from varying backgrounds. appointment of Dr. Elizabeth or minorities. Between the a well-rounded perspective As students, we should be To learn more about As of fall 2016, 14 percent Palacios, special assistant to seven members of the editorial that will prepare us for a advocates for our education these Baylor initiatives, of the faculty identifies as a the president on diversity, and board, we could each only global society. If we are being and stand up for diversity go to http://www.baylor. minority, according to Baylor established affinity community recall just one or two. If we educated by professors with all among faculty as well. We edu/diversity/news.

COLUMN More editorials online Hurricane aftermath Become a champion for shows humanity’s best tolerance Over the past five years, our campus has seen an increase in the diversity of our student body. Students are coming DIDI MARTINEZ the very moments that make and women who have already to Baylor from all over the world, representing a variety of Digital Managing Editor life worth living. lost so much, but are willing socio-economic backgrounds, races and religions. With this Shelters are opening to aid to help their neighbor. This is increase in diversity comes a new skill that we all need to Over the weekend, those affected by the storm, a transformation. God’s power embrace—tolerance. Hurricane Harvey swept people online are asking for isn’t in making things go away, From the classroom to the dorm room to the dining hall to Chapel, as Baylor students through Texas, in what has donations and strangers are but transforming difficult we have an incredible opportunity to learn and grow from people that show us different been a devastating blow to the meeting for the first time as moments into ones that touch perspectives and experiences. You may not necessarily agree with them, but it is important southern part of the state. they help each other get out of the heart. that you acknowledge and respect them because they have just as much of a right to be on Harvey was the first harm’s way. As we experience campus as you do. Being tolerant is not just about accepting someone’s point of view, but hurricane It may seem like an unusual heartbreak for those affected respecting it and learning from it. to hit time to be looking for the by the storm, I can’t help but To read the full editorial, go to http://baylorlariat.com/2017/08/23/become-a-champion-for- Texas positives in a situation that think of a quote from Victor tolerance/ since Ike appears to be overwhelmingly Hugo’s, “Les Miserables,” “To made negative, but I’m a big believer love another person is to see landfall in God’s power to transform. A the face of God.” nine years while ago I read an article that I believe that a lot of people Learn the difference between ago, and really changed the way I think are seeing the face of God most area about tragedy. The world is full today, and I pray that we find free speech and hate speech residents of chaos and unpredictability, it in our hearts to extend our could not that is a fact. And in the midst support for those in need. Not We encourage you to foster education, tolerance and remember the last time they of adversity, we may have just because it’s the Christian understanding in your speech and actions both on and prepared for a storm of this more questions than answers thing to do, but because it’s the off campus. There may never be another point in your life magnitude. There have been and at times, question the very human thing to do. when you are surrounded by as many people from different a lot of false alarms since Ike, character of a God that lets To those in the Houston backgrounds and who have different beliefs as you; capitalize but none had ever come close horrible things happen. But and Gulf area, stay strong and on this opportunity to learn from your peers. to the category four storm that trust in this; God is present. be confident in the fact that Our free speech is not limited on this campus, nor should it be, but be mindful of your bias pushed its way along the coast. Just look around at the you are not alone. and the things you may not know. We are all students here. We don’t know everything so we Now as images of people preparing food for shouldn’t be acting, or talking, like we do. We have the right to free speech, but speech that submerged cities and aid those who have lost their hurts or belittles others doesn’t do anyone any good. We’re not saying be “politically correct” workers assisting area victims homes. Look at the electricians Didi Martinez is a senior all the time, but choose your words wisely and be caring all the time. flash across our social feeds, risking their lives to repair journalism and political science To read the full editorial, go to http://baylorlariat.com/2017/08/24/learn-the-difference- we are also given glimpses of power lines. Look at the men major from Katy. between-free-speech-and-hate-speech/

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Magdalayna Drivas | Reporter NAMASTE Gentle Yoga, along with Gentle Tone and Gentle Barre classes, are offered during the lunch crunch for those who do not want to break a sweat but still want to get in a workout along with some deep stretching. Shower-Free Workouts? for someone who is just a beginner New Group X classes offer and who always wanted to do yoga,” Davis said. “I think once they try this Group X Classes class out they’ll be able to go to other workouts without sweat classes and feel very comfortable.” Those who want a more intense Located in Bearobics Studio MAGDALAYNA DRIVAS energized at the same time.” workout can find a challenge in these Reporter The classes are held from classes as well. Monday 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday’s, “For someone who has been Baylor Wellness is offering a new Wednesday’s and Friday’s in the doing yoga a while, they can still do 12:15 p.m.- 1 p.m. type of fitness class to their Group X Bearobics studio on the third floor the program, they just do a little bit lineup. of the McLane Student Life Center. more according to what they can do. Wednesday Gentle Yoga, Gentle Tone and Students can attend any Group X It really can tailor for someone who is Gentle Barre are 45-minute lunch fitness class Aug. 28 through Monday, gentle in work clothes all the way to 12:15 p.m.- 1 p.m. break classes designed for those who Sept. 4 for free. someone who wants to dress out and do not wish to break a sweat but could The Group X program offers over come to class in full gear,” Davis said. Friday use some deep stretching and gentle 50 different group exercise classes a The Bearobics studio was full for conditioning, according to the class week to Baylor students, staff, faculty instructor Leah Gagnon’s first Gentle 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. description. and alumni. The classes range from Yoga class on Monday. Gagnon led “Students might have an hour Gentle Yoga to Mixed Martial Arts the class through poses that are between classes, they don’t want to conditioning. designed to release stress and finished get sweaty, they can just come and Davis said the gentle classes with relaxation. yoga, Davis has one piece of advice: rest of the work,” said Davis. do a 45-minute class and re-energize require no experience and can be “My goal for this class is just just show up. The full schedule of group fitness themselves,” Van Davis, assistant done in street clothes and tennis for you to connect with yourself,” “The hardest thing to do is make classes can be found online at www. director of wellness, said. “They will shoes. Gagnon said. it to the class. Do the hard part - get baylor.edu/wellness. leave feeling less stressed and re- “This will be the perfect place For students who say they can’t do there - and let our FitWell staff do the Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 The Baylor Lariat The Baylor Lariat 4 News 5 HELP from Page 1

Virtual fence project approaches completion “We have family and friends who’ve PHOEBE SUY Campus security cameras are currently monitored inside Baylor just lost everything,” Merrell said. “We’re Staff Writer Police Department’s dispatch. Only a few cameras are monitored at trying to get as much as we can back to those people who don’t have anything.” LTVN a given time, but Rosebure said future plans are to eventually have The number of cameras on Baylor’s thousand acre campus will more active monitored cameras. Merrell’s sister is a Rockport police baylorlariat.com/category/broadcast-news/ rise to approximately 1,030 after the completion of the virtual fence Although not all cameras are actively monitored for the time officer and first responder who has been project, a four-phase campus security initiative. being, the cameras are still recording 24 hours a day every day, working nonstop since the hurricane hit. ON THE WEB >> The project is a part of Baylor’s layered security philosophy, according to the Baylor Department of Public Safety’s website. Merrell said the first night was hectic reinforcing the perimeter of campus with security cameras “We are in a constant state of strong forward lean at Baylor because the police couldn’t be riding targeting areas such as portions of the Bear Trail and other high University, meaning we’re very aggressive, very forward thinking, around as the hurricane initially hit land. volume walk zones. very strategic with our planning,” said Mark Childers, the associate Instead, they stayed in the police Vitek’s Gut Pak ranked The first and second phases of the project covered Dutton and vice president of public safety and security. “We are constantly department, even as the building began eighth Street. The third portion, covering the southern part of assessing and reassessing our current security posture here on collapsing in areas and the ceiling began No. 18 on America’s campus is in its final stage. The fourth phase has just begun and c ampu s .” to cave in. will cover University Parks Drive. The project will be complete in As first responders and law Childers retired from the U.S. Secret Service three years ago Baylee VerSteeg | Lariat Photographer enforcement officers work to save lives Best College Town Meals mid-September. when Baylor recruited him to lead the newly formed BUDPS. CAMPUS SAFETY Baylor has added over 300 cameras like this By Christina Soto | Broadcast Reporter Director of Technical Security Bart Rosebure said the total Three-and-a-half years ago, Baylor’s police department, department one since February 2016. and bring a degree of normalcy to the number of cameras on campus in February 2016 was approximately of emergency management, parking and transportation and fire chaos following Hurricane Harvey, local 690. As of Aug. 21, Baylor campus was monitored by 999 cameras. safety were independent divisions. we’ve got to earn the respect of the students, faculty, staff and volunteers are also gearing up. Jessica Hubble | Lariat Photographer Baylor Department of Public Safety utilizes a variety of cameras Rosebure’s position as director of technical security was created community every day. That’s the way you earn it, by constantly Local churches such as Parkview DANCE IN THE RAIN Zeta Zigga Zamma held a safe party alternative Saturday at on campus to ensure safety and security, including night vision and along with the consolidation. His division oversees Baylor’s call strong forward lean.” Baptist Church have opened their Cameron Park Zoo to welcome incoming freshmen. low LUX cameras for darker hours. boxes, emergency telephones, card access system, alarm systems Rosebure said the next step for the department will be installing gymnasiums to people seeking refuge “We apply basic security philosophy around campus,” Rosebure and camera network. security cameras in parking garages and some areas in parking lots. from severe flooding and destruction. said. “At the same time, we are students of study.” Under Childer’s management, Baylor Department of Public Baylor Department of Public Safety now has an app, BU Waco Police spokesman Sgt. W. Baylor Department of Public Safety sends personnel to Safety is one entity working together to ensure Baylor campus is Campus Guardian. The app transforms a smartphone into a Patrick Swanton reported a group of conferences and studies the best practices throughout the country safe. personal safety device and makes contacting emergency services several off-duty Waco police officers, ZZZ hosts Klub Koolaid to get the best and most up-to-date information to be brought back “We can never reach a point when we say, ‘Ah, we’ve made it,’” easier through call or text. other law enforcement officers, and and implemented on Baylor’s campus. Childers said. We can never rest on what we did yesterday because others including several retired officers, BROOKE HILL every party ends with the worship song a retired Marine and a local reporter were Staff Writer “Oceans” by Hillsong United. on their way to the Conroe-Woodlands “We put on events like these to glorify area to conduct house-to- house rescues. Zeta Zigga Zamma (ZZZ) hosted God and bring honor to his name,” said The volunteer team left with five its 10th annual Klub Koolaid event on Cleburne sophomore member Nick Martin Residence Hall boats, two RV’s, and several four-wheel Saturday at the Cameron Park Zoo. Graeve. Baylor community welcomes new Bears by their own unique hymn drive vehicles to assist individuals and Klub Koolaid is a huge party that takes Last year’s Klub Koolaid, sponsored reopens after renovations families affected by Hurricane Harvey. place at the start of each school year in an by Red Bull, had a turnout of over By Christina Soto | Broadcast Reporter “These individuals are going into attempt to welcome the freshmen into the 3,000 students, according to the event’s SAVANNAH COOPER to the incoming class. history, what is it that we need to be harm’s way on their own will, time, and Waco and Baylor community in a fun and Facebook page. Students were encouraged Staff Writer “I wish the inspiration was different pouring out over our community,’” expense to help out and save the lives of substance-free manner. This year’s party to wear their most insane costumes year to year, but it’s really always very Richardson said. “We decided that our fellow Texans,” Swanton wrote in a was sponsored by Pine Cove Camps. ZZZ and invite roommates, friends, siblings, Baylor’s newest tradition is a unique similar,” Richardson said. “We want right now what Baylor needs more than Facebook post. charged $5 at the door and intends for all parents, grandparents, dogs and anyone hymn for each incoming freshmen class to figure out, ‘How do we say this ever is to go back to the basics of our While volunteering in this capacity of the proceeds go to Mission Waco. else who wanted to come. since 2008, and Dr. Ryan Richardson is a community of faith and you are faith.” may not be possible for each individual, “We do ZZZ as an alternative to other Although the night was rainy thanks and Dr. Burt Burleson partnered welcomed here?’” Richardson explained why in times Merrell said he believes donations are parties on campus,” said Katy junior to Hurricane Harvey, there was still a together to make this possible and an Originally, neither Richardson nor like this we need to be reminded of the absolute best way for the Baylor Tanner Clark, the organizations internal turnout of about 1,700 students according instant success. Burleson thought the hymns would them now more than ever. community to provide relief at the vice president. “We create a substance- to Nick Graeve. People stayed throughout Dr Pepper Hour, Homecoming grow in popularity as they did. They “And the basics of our faith are moment. free party with loud music to promote the rain, even when the power went out a parade and running the good old both saw it as a bit of an experiment at the first commandment, the greatest Organizations such as the American clean fun for college students looking for few times. Baylor Line are just a few traditions first that wouldn’t last too long. commandment and the second Red Cross, The Salvation Army and something outside the norm proceeds Jessica Hubble | Lariat Photographer “I think despite the rain and the that makes Baylor special. Creating from the night go to Mission Waco to With Richardson’s musical FRESHMAN HYMN Freshmen are welcomed to chapel with their own hymn for worship. commandment,” Richardson said. “The Texas Baptist Men are three institutions technical difficulties, the party was a new hymn unique to the incoming background as a lifelong piano player first being love your Lord and God recommended by Baylor to provide help them in their fight against poverty in definitely a success and a wonderful way freshman class is now a nearly decade and experienced worship leader, meter of the music.” being at a Christian university where with all your heart and soul mind and immediate financial assistance for Waco.” to introduce the incoming freshmen old tradition. and Burleson’s prior experience at These Baylor hymns have an average you’re trying to think about the next strength, and the second one is like it, Hurricane Harvey relief. ZZZ’s desire is to be an inclusive class to the school year,” said Chicago Associate Chaplain and Director of Dayspring Baptist Church writing three verse structure that highlights the questions and the last verse often has to love your neighbor as yourself.” Another fund seeking donations community of men who glorify God, sophomore Rebecca Sobo. Worship at chapel, Ryan Richardson, hymns, the pair highlights each others’ past, the present and a call to action do with calling upon our lives.” In addition to being a welcoming is the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund love others boldly, creatively and Since ZZZ is not an official student Ph.D. along with University Chaplain strengths and weaknesses. that Burleson noted as recurring theme This year’s hymn surrounds the hymn that many can relate to, Burleson established by Houston mayor Sylvester unconditionally according to their organization, it often finds unique ways Burt Burleson, Ph.D., partnered in “He’ll start with lyrics, give them throughout. verse Luke 10:27 and is titled “Love the notices how they connect us together as Turner. Facebook page. They strive to serve the to show the Waco community what it’s 2008 to create a last and welcoming to me, I’ll sit down at the piano, we’ll “I think of it as a journey of three Lord Our God.” Richardson wanted to a community like few other things can. “I hope that even if it’s a small amount city of Waco and its people and disciple about. In the spring semester, members impression on our newest additions to figure out kind of how those fit into parts, the first verse is about what make sure that despite events occurring “Music has a way of taking us some that we can at least help some,” Merrell young men during their college years perform in Zing, which is their take on the Baylor family. the mold of something unique, but comes before that connects with in the world, the Baylor community is place, like a portkey in Harry Potter, said. “Donations, prayers and hands is all at Baylor. They classify themselves as a Baylor’s All University Sing. ZZZ also puts Richardson highlighted how simple also singable,” Richardson said. “Then parents and highlights the beginnings solid in their faith. this back door to the soul,” Burleson we’re really asking for.” nonprofit. on a big Noche Del Oso party the night their source of inspiration is each year we’ll mold the lyrics to make sure they of time,” Burleson said. “The second “We sat together, and thought, said. “It comes in and connects us and ZZZ is known for stopping their before Diadeloso in April. before Dia del by just being inclusive and welcoming match what we’re trying to say and the verse is often about the dynamics of ‘What is it that Baylor, at this point in moves us in ways talking can’t.” parties to pray over the crowd, and Oso in April.

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KAITLYN DEHAVEN to contribute many gardening Design Editor projects in the community. One of the ways the Texas Plants are a great addition Master Gardener Program to any room or yard, bringing helps the area stay is with vitality and life to an empty their “Ask a Master Gardener” space. But keeping plants hotline where confused alive in a dorm room or an gardeners can call and have apartment seems to be more their questions answered difficult —you need to know by a trained gardening how to care for them and professional. which plants work best in Merle Chapman, who has a small space with limited been a master gardener for lighting. about seven years, said she Liesje Powers | Multimedia Editor Luckily, the Texas Master took the position because she IT GROWS ON YOU For the students who are interested in having a pet (plant), “ Ask a Master Gardener” hotline helps answer Gardener Program has loves plants, but she had to questions about plant care for small spaces. The hotline, 254-757-5180, is open from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. developed a program to help go through a series of classes inform locals, including Baylor before she could earn her title. people who have houses and lawns, they “ASK A MASTER + Supply, a shop at the Magnolia Market, students, about how to keep “They have a program do not receive many calls from college GARDENER” said she has ivies of her own and that from their plants green and healthy, every other year where you students. She said, with the right plant and her experience, she’s learned one of the or even how to take care of a go through a series of classes the right amount of light, college students Call: 254-757-5810 best indoor plants to care for. plant if they don’t know where for about three months, every can keep plants alive in their dorm rooms. “They grow so fast and they stay alive to start. Wednesday, for about four For dorm room foliage, Chapman When: 1:30-4:30 p.m. on very easily,” Lebourdais said. “I water The program, founded hours each,” Chapman said. recommends Green Leaf Ivy, African Tuesdays and Thursdays mine once a week and it’s flourishing— by the Texas A&M AgriLife “We have speakers, a book Violets, corn plants or schefflera. There is every time I turn around it’s longer than Extension of Texas A&M to guide us and we take field also a Master Gardeners gardening blog it was before.” What to ask: How to grow a University, was created trips. It’s really an educational at http://www.mclennanmastergardeners. Sealy junior Taylor Thompson has to make horticultural program.” org/gardeningblog/ to answer any other green thumb? nine plants in her apartment and three questions. information more accessible to Chapman said although the baylorlariat.com inexperienced gardeners and hotline gets many calls from Alex Lebourdais, an employee at Seed PLANTS >> Page 7

Pinewood Roasters stirs up the regular ‘cup of joe’ PABLO GONZALES Assistant News Editor REVIEW

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood away that it is delightful to the tongue of a coffee from the hustle and bustle of the Baylor connoisseur. campus, Pinewood Roasters has become one The atmosphere accented the coffee. The of Waco’s many . music playing was neither loud nor obnoxious. Since opening their original location The simple jazz tunes, played by the vintage in McGregor, Pinewood has expanded record player, danced with the aroma of their operations beyond its coffee bean coffee in the air. The layout is conducive to manufacturing to a full-service coffee shop studying, chatting or simply enjoying one’s and performance venue. own company. After taking the short seven-minute During my visit, one of my favorite things drive from Baylor in the rain, I walked into that I noticed was how no two people looked Kristina Valdez | Arts and Life Editor the white-washed building to find a warm alike. Because the coffee bar is away from Chip chip, hooray! Lee Bankston, co-owner of Butter My Biscuit, poses with her daughter. and welcoming refuge. Upon entry, you are Baylor, the energy is unique to Waco. From Their salsa won third place in the people’s choice salsa competition at the 22nd Annual greeted by friendly baristas eager to concoct young families and senior citizens to the Margarita and Salsa Festival on Sat. at the Extraco Events Center. your beverage. sprinkling of students, Pinewood’s identity is The ordering experience is seamless and true to the diverse community that it serves. quick. I ordered three drinks: a drip coffee, There are no social norms like those found in an espresso and a cold brew. The drinks were other coffee shops in town; you could come in, Locals enjoy salsa, music at one prepared quickly and delivered to my table. cozy up with a good cup of joe and enjoy the The steam rose from my warm drinks and atmosphere. assured me that the beverages were prepared For those always looking for an escape from of the largest events in Waco with utmost care. the congested traffic of the central libraries to My favorite drink was by far the cold brew. study, Pinewood is an excellent option. The KRISTINA VALDEZ I highly recommend this drink as a great relief walls are lined with plenty of seating, and SALSA CONTEST WINNERS Arts and Life Editor from the hot Central Texas sun. It was smooth, most importantly, plenty of electrical outlets decadent and stood alone. My second favorite to plug-in and get some work done. The shop The 22nd Annual Margarita and Salsa Judges’ pick drink was the drip; it smelled incredible. It’s is well-lit and fosters both work and play with Festival filled the Extraco Events Center on 1st- Freebirds World Burrito down-home flavor reminded me of taking sips a spacious outdoor venue for concerts and events. Saturday with salsa and country music by 2nd- Casa Olé Group A of my Grandpa’s coffee as a child. artists such as Randy Rogers Band, Cody Jinks My least favorite drink was the espresso, Pinewood Roasters is located at 2223 3rd- Casa Olé Group B and Jon Wolfe. All the proceeds for the event just because I have not developed the distinct Austin Ave. Be sure to stop by to fill your benefited the Heart O’Texas Fair and Rodeo palette required to appreciate the drink. It was coffee craving. You will not be disappointed. Scholarship fund. People’s Choice very bitter as most espressos are, but I’m sure Plaid shirts and cowboy boots stormed 1st- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop the Extraco Events Center. Starting at 5 p.m., 2nd- Casa Olé Group A event-goers could sample the 17 restaurant 3rd- Butter My Biscuit salsa entries in the Extraco Coliseum. Native Wacoans Jim and Lynnette Jones baylorlariat.com were working on their first sample of salsa right as the concert began at 7 p.m. in the Show Pavilion Arena. “We asked that if you were a judge that you “We’ve been planning to come [to this sampled everything that was on the table and festival] for a while,” Lynnette Jones said. “We not to skip anything,” Mayes said. “We asked try to come as often as we can when we are them not to make a face so that if it was too h e re .” sour or something they didn’t give it away to The winners of the salsa competition were influence another judge.” based on two categories: judges’ pick and The first, second and third place winners people’s choice. With a chip covered in salsa in for the judges’ pick and people’s choice salsas one hand and red tickets in the other, people were announced and awarded with a plaque could vote on their favorite salsa by dropping as the crowd began filtering into the concert one or all their tickets in the buckets set up at arena. each table. For judges’ pick in salsa, Casa Olé Group The judges selected their favorites at 4:30 B won third place, Casa Olé Group A won p.m. earlier that Saturday. There were 19 second place and Freebirds World Burrito won judges who selected the top three salsas based first place. on texture, taste and consistency. For people’s choice in salsa, Butter My Rosemary Mayes has been a committee Biscuit won third place, Casa Olé Group A board member for the Margarita and Salsa won second place and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop won Festival since the event first took place in first place. Liesje Powers | Multimedia Editor Downtown Waco as part of the Arthritis SPILLING THE BEANS Michael Power, head of coffee at Pinewood Coffee Bar, makes a latte. Foundation 22 years ago. SALSA >> Page 7 Pinewood Coffee Bar opened Aug. 18 at 2223 Austin Ave. in Waco. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 The Baylor Lariat A&L 7

Baylor alumna wins NAACP What to do in Waco short documentary competition this week:

KRISTINA VALDEZ Arts and Life Editor

Baylor alumna Erin Gaddis and >>> Tuesday, Aug. 29 her partner Mecca Amoni Michele Lewis won the NAACP criminal short You are already disadvantaged 6 p.m. — Mosaic Week continues with LatinX documentary competition with “JustUs: “ Night in the Barfield Drawing Room. Living with a Criminal Record” during as a minority, but then when you the 108th NAACP Annual Convention 8:30 p.m. — Smash Mouth with Honest Men July 21-26 in Baltimore. are a minority without rights- it’s “I have friends and family who have like you are losing your humanity. will perform at The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill. seen the hardships of how our criminal General admission is $20 and the doors open at justice system works—or doesn’t work,” 6 p.m. Gaddis said. “Living with a criminal record is something that really spoke to me and that goes back to basic human ERIN GADDIS | BAYLOR ALUMNA >>> Wednesday, Aug. 30 rights. As a black woman, when we talk about slavery and slavery by another name that is incarceration.” 6 p.m. — To end the Department of Multicultural In the six-minute documentary, Affairs’ Mosaic Week, the Mosaic South Asian Gaddis and Lewis present the ignored Night will take over the Barfield Drawing Room. culture of “JustUs: Living with a Criminal Record” that plagues, specifically, young minority men as they reenter society. The ” documentary focuses on Akewi Barnes, about the rehabilitation process and how to make sure that formally incarcerated >>> Thursday, Aug. 24 a poet and yoga instructor, who was sent he came back a community that did not individuals have resources to rejoin to prison at 16 years old for attempted expect to see him as the man he became. society. 8:30 p.m.— The Summer Movie Series at the murder. “When I came home, they weren’t “I think the biggest issue facing “You are already at a disadvantage ready for Akwei, which is the name I formally incarcerated people is the ability Silos will be showing “Wizard of Oz” for free. as a minority, but then when you are a earned through a process where I was to come back into their communities and minority without rights—it’s like you are educated, where I challenged all my old thrive,” Webster said. “How do we bring losing your humanity,” Gaddis said. thoughts,” Barnes said. “They were still people back in the healthiest way?” >>> Ongoing Gaddis and Lewis were one of the thinking that “Lil Ant” was going to The documentary ends with the three groups that had to create an come home.” camera pointing up toward Barnes as he authentic documentary in Baltimore Barnes said in the film that because of reads his poem, “Letter to My Younger Aug. 3- Aug. 31 — Waco 52 pop-up gallery will during the NAACP convention. Through his criminal record, he had to prove that Self.” One line explains that there is no exhibit 52 art pieces 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mondays interviews and digital story-telling, he deserved the jobs he was applying to. determined end to life and that only through Saturdays at 712 Austin Ave. Gaddis and Lewis give an intimate look His interviews and resumes had to fight through will and vision will a future into what living with a criminal record against what his rap sheet said. appear. Aug. 24- Sept. 24 — John McClanahan’s looks like. “When I got to explain that, I got to Because Gaddis and Lewis’ “JustUs: “I really wanted to be sure that we really tell you about my 16-year-old self Living with a Criminal Record” won, collection “The Velasco Paintings” will feature showed the thoughts of the individual,” and why you shouldn’t deny him or why they will be expanding the documentary abstract landscape paintings and water color Gaddis said. “We see the statistics, we see you should forget about him and deal with the $7,500 budget prize money. works from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Martin Museum of what happens, we know what it looks like with this 23-year-old new me,” Barnes Gaddis hopes to continue to create Art. but we never get to talk to the criminal said. and contribute to society. Along with themselves. Their voices are lost.” Kisha Webster, president of multiple personal projects, Gaddis is Barnes was sentenced to 15 years in Greenmount Community Association in the film and digital media producer prison in 2009, but was released for time Baltimore, said in the documentary that for several Christian artists like Fred served. In the documentary, Barnes talks as a community it is our responsibility Hammond.

SALSA from Page 6 Lee Bankston, co-owner of Butter My with new songs from their most recent album, LTVN Arts Biscuit, has served southern-style food with a including “Time on my Hands” and “Baby this, little mix of other types of food after opening Baby that,” under a canopy of orange and violet baylorlariat.com/category/broadcast-news/ in December. Bankston said her popular green lights. creamy salsa had people running back for more. The 22nd Annual Margarita and Salsa The evening continued with performances Festival ended with the arena vibrating from from Randy Rogers Band, Jon Wolfe and Cody strumming of guitars and the beating of drums. Former art department chair Jinks. Randy Rogers Band performed first showcases art at Martin Museum By Rylee Seavers | Broadcast Reporter PLANTS from Page 6 cares for at her family’s home, said she enjoys about someone being allergic.” taking care of her plants instead of having to For students who have decided they want to care for an animal such as a dog or a cat. add some green foliage to their home but are “Plants are much easier to take care of and not exactly sure how to start, the “Ask a Master they don’t ruin my things, like carpet and such,” Gardener” hotline is 254-757-5180. The hotline Thompson said. “Plus, everyone likes them is open from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and when they come over and I never have to worry Thursdays.

Today’s Puzzles

Across 1 Plastering strip 5 Go here and there 9 Performs a full-body scan on? 14 “Wonderfilled” cookie 15 Arizona county or its seat 16 Decoratively patterned fabric 17 Exploit a situation for personal wealth 20 Decorator’s asset 21 Black & Decker rival 22 Membership fees 23 Embarrassing shirt-pocket stain 25 Range above tenor 27 Textured overhead interior feature in some homes 34 Soup aisle container 35 Director Kazan 36 Walk-on role 37 Feels remorse over 39 Sock away 42 Works on a seam 43 Identity-concealing name 45 Yr.-end consultants 47 “The fresh air is delightful!” 48 Large final loan remittance 5 Loaf in a deli 33 “Golly!” 52 iPod download 6 For you and me 34 Clawed crawler 53 Tofu source 7 Wild way to run 38 Like foods for a low-sodium diet 54 Dating from 8 Hit song from “Flashdance” 40 Body wrap offerer 57 Give the band a hand 9 Extra NFL periods 41 Comes out with 60 Brings in from the field 10 Ski resort transports 44 Not worth a __ 64 Has little significance ... and to all intents and 11 “In __ of gifts ... “ 46 Camper’s dessert purposes, what the first word of 17-, 27- and 12 Otherwise 49 On a single occasion 48-Across does 13 Sinks out of sight, as the sun 50 Willie of country 67 German steel town 18 Therefore 51 Watching closely 68 “I’ve got the tab” 19 Couture monthly 54 Golf rarities 69 Like some art class models 24 Beverage nut 55 Beauty pageant band 70 Places for laces 26 Personal quirk 56 Roughly 71 Call for 27 Former “American Idol” judge 58 Celebrity chef Burrell 72 Shocked reaction Abdul 59 Fleshy fruit For today’s puzzle results, please go to 28 Roger of NBC News 61 Isla surrounder Down 29 Volcano edge 62 Advanced degrees: Abbr. BaylorLariat.com 1 Artist’s digs 30 Anti-discrimination org. 63 Staircase unit 2 Flooring calculation 31 “In other words ... “ 65 State Farm’s bus. 3 Drinks with crumpets 32 Not experienced in 66 Exchange rings 4 Inside racetrack info Tuesday, August 29, 2017 The Baylor Lariat 8 News

HARVEY from Page 1

from the Hurricane, according to CNN. Echevarria said that while the storm is extremely their doors to Rice University’s volleyball team while Police As of 8 p.m. Monday, the Washington Post difficult to go through the rebuilding of her town will it waits out the effects of Hurricane Harvey. reported that nine people have died as a result of the be difficult as well. Rice University’s football team, whom was Blotter storm, while the Associated Press reported that three Baylor has created a website for Harvey victims stranded coming in from a flight from Los Angeles, Crime records of the deaths have been confirmed. that is designed to help Baylor reach out to students was welcomed with open arms by the Baylor football past week on campus, The National Weather Service models showed the about what they can do to assist in anyway possible. team staff and family as they could not return to according to the Brazos River rising to 59 feet by today, topping the The website will be updated as new information is Houston. Baylor Crime and Fire previous record of 54.7 feet. Houston has received 25 given to the university about the status of our fellow Baylor students are following suit by opening their Log. inches of rain minimum with an expected 12 to 24 Baylor Bears and their families. arms to many other victims who have been displaced. more inches. President Linda Livingstone and her family opened JULIA VERGARA CHIS from Page 1 Staff Writer

Tuesday, Aug. 22 community service each semester. organization existed for women. new step for me. But I think that “I’ve been to the World Hunger “I look back on that and think: [CHIS] probably laid a ground Offense: Theft Relief Farm five times now with what would it take to transfer work to get me out of my kind of Time: Sometime on May CHIS,” Hampton said. “I’ve into another university, and to solitary only-childness,” Castello 15 and 4:11 p.m. on this helped them build a shed before begin an organization within your said. “It certainly would have date. that was just the bare bones when first year on the floor?” Castello been a way of [showing me] how Location: Heritage House I first went, and now it’s a full said. “There were a lot of service a group of people could come (Bike Rack) located at functioning shed. It’s cool because organizations that men could together around something, even 1201 D. South University you can see how their projects are belong to, and it was just rather something new, and have it take Parks Drive developing.” odd that we’d come that far in off.” More than just a service Perhaps one of the most unique our growth not to have that for organization, CHIS is a sisterhood Offense: Narcotics - things about the sisterhood is that women.” Almost 60 years later, which connects women long after Possession of a Controlled it truly gives members a heart for Castello still serves Waco through graduation. Substance life long service. Sherry Castello, the Gospel Cafe, a restaurant that Hampton says that in addition Time: Between 3 p.m. Class of ’58 and member of the serves free meals to those in need to volunteering at the Gospel Cafe, and 4 p.m. on this date. charter class of CHIS, remembers affiliated with CrossTies Church. they serve under a CHIS alumni Location: Bill Daniel how the organization started. As a founding member of at Keep Waco Beautiful, and can Student Center located at Castello lived down the hall CrossTies Church, Castello learn from their faculty sponsor, 1311 S. 5th Street from two students named Mina recognizes the influence that who was also a member. Fields and Betsy Pettyjohn. CHIS had on her leadership today. Those interested in becoming a Wednesday, Fields, a transfer from Southern At the Gospel Cafe, Castello member of CHIS can learn more Methodist University, wanted manages a crew of volunteers at their meeting Wednesday from Aug. 23 PAST AND PRESENT CHIS may have changed a to join a service organization at every week. “Being an only child 6-7 p.m. in the Baines Room of lot from the past years, but the sisterhood stays the Baylor but learned that no such myself, anything corporate is a the SUB. Offense: Burglary of a same. Habitation Time: Sometime on Aug. 18 and 3:30 p.m. on this date. Location: Jamestown Apartments located at 1701 S. 7th Street

Offense: Theft Time: Between 5:30 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on this date. Location: McLane Student Life Center located at 209 Speight Ave.

Offense: Theft of a Motor Vehicle Time: Between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on this date. Location: Cashion Parking Lot located at 1401 S. 4th Street

Offense: Failure to Stop and Identify Accident Time: Between Aug. 16 and 1 p.m. on Aug. 22. Location: 5th Street Parking Garage located at 1201 S. 5th Street

Thursday, Aug. 24

Offense: Criminal Trespass X 6 Time: 11:51 p.m. on this date. Location: McLane Stadium located at 1001 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Offense: Failure to Stop and Identify Accident Time: Between 5:15 p.m. and 5:44 p.m. on this date. Location: Lot #36 located at 1400 block S. 4th Street

Offense: Criminal Trespass Warning Time: 4:32 p.m. on this date. Location: 1100 Block S. 7th Street

Friday, Aug. 25

Offense: Narcotics - Possession of Marijuana Time: 1:28 p.m. on this date. Location: (Traffic Stop) 900 Block Speight

Saturday, Aug. 26

Offense: Narcotics - Possession of Marijuana Time: Noon on this date. Location: 1724 S. 12th Street

To contact Baylor Police, call:

Emergency: (254)710-2222 Non-Emergency: (254)710-2211 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 The Baylor Lariat 9

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On-The-Go >> Scores & Stats: @bulariatsports The Baylor Lariat @baylorlariat BaylorLariat.com Setting up for Victory Baylor volleyball sweeps Illinois State, UC-Santa Barbara in weekend matches

NATHAN KEIL In its win on Saturday against Illinois State, Sports Editor Baylor took advantage of the Redbirds early and often, building big leads in the first two sets to gain Baylor volleyball wasn’t happy with its control of the match. performance on Friday against Florida State and The Bears used a 10-2 run to close out the first refused to make the same mistake twice. and used a 9-1 run to start the second to bury the Baylor may have come up empty in its first Redbirds early. opportunity to beat a quality opponent, but it took Baylor led the way from start to finish in the third advantage the rest of the weekend, flexing its muscles set, pushing its largest lead to seven points at 21-14 in sweeping Illinois State 25-9, 25-15, 25-19 on before closing out Illinois State 25-19. Saturday and the University of California-Santa Redshirt senior outside hitter Katie Staiger led Barbara 25-19, 25-12, 25-14 on Sunday. the way again for the Bears, tallying 14 kills. Redshirt After compiling 40 errors, 16 from the service line, sophomore outside hitter Shelly Fanning and senior in a four-set loss to the Seminoles on Friday, Baylor outside hitter Camryn Freiberg added nine and overcame the mistakes and displayed its depth, easily eight kills respectively, while freshman outside hitter winning its final two matches of the Hampton Inn Yossiana Pressley chipped in with seven. & Suites Baylor Invitational on Saturday and Sunday. Freshman setter Hannah Lockin looked Unfortunately for Baylor, it won’t have the comfortable once again, assisting on 38 of Baylor’s 43 opportunity for revenge on Florida State until the kills. Junior outside hitter Aniah Philo anchored the postseason, should both teams make it. But head defense for Baylor, finishing with 18 digs. coach Ryan McGuyre said that doesn’t erase the On Sunday, Baylor displayed its depth in feeling of knowing it let one slip away. dismantling UCSB. The Gauchos limited Staiger to “It was only disappointing that we didn’t play a season-low eight kills in 30 total attacks with four like that the night before. Had we played like that, errors, but the Bears refused to concede and instead I honestly think we would have swept Florida State, relied on their plethora of heavy hitters to keep the a good team in three,” McGuyre said. “We were able Gauchos on the defense. to showcase a little bit more of what we’re capable of. Fanning was the catalyst, playing the middle of We were more efficient from the service line, better the court. She connected for 13 kills in 17 attacks with our touches and got our middles going. We without an error, good for a 76 percent hitting clip, Will Barksdale | Lariat Photographer responded. But against Florida State, there were a lot HIT LIKE A GIRL (Above) Freshman outside hitter Yossiana Pressley spikes the ball of little things that we didn’t like about it.” back to try and score on Saturday against UC-Santa Barbara, where the Bears won 3-0. VOLLEYBALL >> Page 10 (Below) The Baylor volleyball team gets in one last “sic ’em” before their next match.

No. 25 ranked rugby gears up for big season

BRANSON HARDCASTLE Reporter

Baylor rugby is poised for a big season — It starts the 2017 season ranked No. 25, its highest preseason ranking ever, according to FloRugby.com, the primary source for all collegiate rugby news. Last year’s team was ranked No. 16 at the end the season when it fell to Arizona (9-4) with a score of 48-5 in the Division I-A National Quarterfinals. It is hoping to build off that strong season and go further in the playoffs this year. Photo Courtesy of Rice Volleyball Junior inside center Stewart Morris, team captain, TEXAS FOREVER Baylor president Linda Livingstone and her husband, Brad, hosted the Rice volleyball team over the weekend at the was very excited to see the difference in the club’s Albritton House during Hurricane Harvey, according to a tweet by Rice Volleyball. Livingstone’s daughter, Shelby, is an outside hitter attitude. for the Rice volleyball team. “We have a little bit of an edge being able to start high,” Morris said. “[Last season] gave everyone confidence that we can do this.” The confidence the team gained last year continues to grow as they landed their best recruiting class in Mack Rhoades, Baylor offer to help Baylor history. The Bears added multiple recruits over the course of the year, and that is sure to continue as they find success on the field. Rice athletics during hurricane Sophomore Arizona State transfer fullback Ethan Battaglini said the most important part of the club is how quickly someone is welcomed and embraced on BEN EVERETT the team. Sports Writer “As a newcomer, I really noticed their work ethic,” Battaglini said. “You can tell they really work hard for As Hurricane Harvey causes record each other and whenever a new guy joins they accept flooding in the Houston area, Baylor Vice If we can be a resource in any way for him and work hard for him as well.” President and Director of Athletics Mack “those programs as they deal with the Morris, while expressing the team’s passion and Rhoades has offered the university’s help in eagerness to get back to nationals, also mentioned the assisting Houston-area schools. flooding, we would be honored to do so. teams desire to advance higher in the rankings. The Rice football team, coming off a “We all have a chip on our shoulder to play that team 62-7 loss to No. 14 Stanford on Saturday again. To all the new guys, we’ve already expressed that in a game played in Sydney, flew to Los MACK RHOADES | BAYLOR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR we want to meet [Arizona] again on the field,” Morris Angeles on Monday morning and relocated said. “I don’t think any of them want to be on the team to Fort Worth to stay on TCU’s campus. that didn’t go back [to the quarterfinals]. Everyone has Rice head coach David Bailiff said a few motivation to go farther.” universities across the state reached out to Much of the recent success of the rugby club has to him in support of the team. do with volunteer head coach Mason Hering. In what “I want to thank the staffs at TCU, SMU, “We have offered our assistance for Richmond will play in McLane Stadium,” will be his third year at Baylor, Hering has already ” Baylor and UTEP who all reached out to universities in Houston and along the Rhoades said in a press release. “This is a changed the culture of the club. offer whatever help we needed,” Bailiff told Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Harvey,” small gesture to hopefully provide some “Even when I first came in I think that things ESPN. “There is a strong brotherhood in Rhoades said. “If we can be a resource in relief in an incredibly difficult time, and have improved. These past three years [Hering] has the coaching world, and it is never more any way for those programs as they deal to assist two of the nation’s premier FCS professionalized us. He gave us a more legitimate feel,” evident than at times like these. While we with the flooding, we would be honored programs. We will do everything possible Morris said. “He has done so much for us and our team would love to be coming home today, our to do so. Our prayers are with those to provide the student-athletes, coaches first responsibility is the safety of these affected by the storm, along with the first and their fans a first-class experience.” RUGBY >> Page 10 players.” responders and civilians who are selflessly Baylor is also offering free admission to According to Dallas Morning News, working to assist those in need.” the game, which was originally scheduled SMU head football coach Chad Morris and The Rice volleyball team, who spent the for Aug. 27. The game was moved as a Rhoades both reached out to Bailiff and weekend in the Dallas area to take on SMU result of flooding Huntsville. Upcoming Rugby his team on Saturday night following the and TCU, is staying on the Baylor campus, Other athletic events such as six game. per a tweet by Rice Volleyball. Houston Astros games and a college Match “Chad Morris has reached out to us,” Baylor president Linda A. Livingstone’s football match up between LSU and Bailiff told Fox 26. “So has Mack Rhoades daughter, Shelby Livingstone, is an outside BYU that was scheduled for Saturday in at Baylor. If they can help in any capacity, I hitter on the Owls volleyball team. Houston, have been relocated because of Sept. 23 think it’s wonderful. I got the text messages Baylor also announced on Thursday the storm. Time TBA last night from them. Two guys I respect a night that it will host a football match up According to weather.com, torrential vs. Texas State lot in the business.” between Sam Houston State and Richmond rainfall is expected for the next several Baylor Sciences Building fields Rhoades, in a statement obtained by the at 6 p.m. Friday at McLane Stadium. days. Lariat, is offering help to any Houston-area “We are honored Sam Houston State and university that needs it. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 The Baylor Lariat 10 Sports LTVN Sports baylorlariat.com/category/broadcast-news/ Volleyball falls to FSU 3-1 on Friday By Elisabeth Tharp | Broadcast Reporter

Photo Courtesy of Baylor Sports Network LUNCH WITH A LEGEND Baylor Sports Network host John Morris (left) discusses the journey from NFL player to orthopedic surgeon with Dr. Mark Adickes at a luncheon on Aug. 17 at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Baylor Sports Network hosts former NFL player VOLLEYBALL from Page 9

which ranks fourth in program history in a three- for ‘Lunch with a Legend’ set match. Even following a dynamic individual effort, Fanning still credits a team effort for putting her in Upcoming BROOKE HILL he encourages current student athletes to start position to succeed. Staff Writer thinking about their futures apart from sports. “It’s definitely exciting being out with a group of Volleyball “I would encourage them to take advantage back-row players who can give a hittable ball for us The Baylor Sports Network hosted Baylor of the opportunity provided by Baylor to transition and hit,” Fanning said. “It’s definitely Tournaments graduate and former NFL player Dr. Mark University to get a first class education,” a team effort.“ Adickes as part of the Lunch with a Legend Adickes said. “My issue was that I never really Fanning won’t be the only name that the series on Aug. 17 at the Texas Sports Hall of committed to what I wanted to study. Each Gauchos won’t be able to get out of their heads Fame. athlete needs to spend time figuring out where as they fly back to California. Pressley once again Adickes is a Baylor University football All- their passion lies academically so they are showed why she remains a top threat in McGuyre’s Cougar Challenge American and a B Association Hall of Fame motivated to learn and excel in the classroom.” starting lineup, adding 13 kills while nearly member. Adickes is currently an orthopedic surgeon jumping out of her shoes at times. The sheer power in Pullman, Wash. “I chose Baylor over Rice and Texas Tech and has recently joined the Baylor College of her swings knocked the Gauchos back and kept because Baylor had it all; great athletics and of Medicine as chief of the division of sports on their heels even when they were able to make a Thursday first class academics. The other two offered medicine and associate professor of orthopedic play on them. 10 p.m. CT one or the other,” Adickes said. “Once I visited surgery. On weekends during the fall, he also The combination of Fanning, Pressley and vs. Washington State Baylor’s campus I was sold. The beauty and serves as a sports injury analyst for ESPN and Freiberg hitting from all directions was too much accessibility of everything on campus made my DirecTV. for Santa Barbara to withstand. Friday decision easy.” “My role is to analyze injuries to help fans After playing the first 35 points of the match 7 p.m. CT During Adickes’ seven year NFL career, he understand what is going on with their favorite back and forth, Baylor found its rhythm and at Quinnipiac played for the Kansas City Chiefs, followed athletes and when they may return to play,” it started with Fanning’s aggressive play in the by the Washington Redskins, winning the Adickes said. middle. Freiberg sealed the opening set with her Saturday Super Bowl with the Redskins in 1992. After The Lunch with a Legend series is currently first kill, a laser down the center of the court. 12 p.m. CT retiring from his football career, he went on in its third year, with a luncheon occurring Fanning continued to shine in the second, vs. College of Charleston to complete his medical training at Harvard bimonthly. John Morris is the host, and the putting away six kills, including the final three Medical School. honored guest engages in a conversation with points of the set. Staiger was also able to find a bit “It started with me praying, ‘Okay, Lord Morris rather than giving a speech. A small of room to operate, tallying four kills in the set. what am I supposed to do with the rest of committee meets to recommend former The final set yielded the same results for Baylor, Outrigger Resorts my life?’ I looked into a bunch of different athletes that they think would be a good fit as it wore Santa Barbara down as the set went on. Volleyball franchises, thought maybe I could start my for the series, as well as making every effort to The Gauchos were able to keep it close, tying the own business, I thought about physical therapy include all sports, according to director of the set at nine apiece, but a 16-5 run from that point Challenge school, I thought about med school,” Adickes Baylor Sports Network, Doug Fertsch. forward ended any chance of a Santa Barbara in Honolulu said. “I went to the pre-med counselor at Five out of six luncheons a year are held at miracle rally. George Mason University and said, ‘Look, I the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco and one Philo, as shown in the first few matches, once pretty much majored in football when I was luncheon takes place somewhere on the road. again found herself as the catalyst for Baylor runs Sept. 7 at Baylor.’ I mean, I had a B average, but just Baylor alums and friends within about a 60 from the service line, serving out the final four 9:45 p.m. CT b are l y.” mile radius are invited to attend, according to points for the Bears. vs. Nevada Regardless of his grades at Baylor, he went Fertsch. Philo put together an all-around effort, tallying on to have a successful medical career and was “This is really geared towards the city of five kills and 12 digs to complement her tricky Sept. 9 the surgeon to fix fellow Baylor Bear’s Robert Waco and our Baylor community,” Fertsch said. serve. It is this complete all-around game that 12 a.m. CT Griffin III’s knee when he needed surgery to The Baylor Sports Network was thrilled that makes her so valuable, according to McGuyre. at Hawai’i repair his ACL in 2009, according to Sports Adickes could join them and be a part of this “There’s a reason we start with her back there,” Illustrated. series. McGuyre said. “Her serve is strong and effective. Sept. 9 “I think that because I have had many of “Dr. Adickes has a great story,” Fertsch said. She can hit her spots. She’s a great defender. She 9:45 p.m. CT the same injuries and surgeries as my patients “He was a great player at Baylor, had gone on to follows up good serves with her defense. She plays vs. BYU while I competed in the NFL it helps create a become a really fine offensive lineman with the middle back as good as anybody in the country. level of comfort and trust that makes my job NFL, he’s been honored by the B Association as When she’s serving, you’ve got Katie front row, Jason’s Deli easier,” Adickes said. one of their legends. His story resonates for the Yossi front row, Camryn or Tola front row, so Although Adickes was fortunate enough to Baylor family. He just represents what our great you’ve got three pretty dynamic hitters.” Baylor Classic Baylor constituency does, they do the best with realize what his career goals were after having After finishing 2-1 in the tournament, Baylor in Waco the opportunity to play his sport professionally, what they have.” had three earn all-tournament honors in Lockin for best setter, Fanning for best attacker and Freiberg for best blocker. Sept. 15 RUGBY from Page 9 Florida State finished 3-0 as its senior outside 6 p.m. CT hitter Natasha Calkins earned tournament MVP. vs. Texas State Illinois State’s junior defensive specialist Courtney Pence rounded out the award winners by taking Sept. 16 best defender honors. The Redbirds finished 1-2 11 a.m. CT while UC-Santa Barbara went 0-3. vs. St. John’s Baylor will now head west to participate in the Cougar Challenge beginning Thursday. The 7 p.m. CT Bears will meet Washington State (1-0) at 10 p.m. vs. UTSA Thursday in Pullman, Wash.

Jessica Hubble | Lariat Photographer FOLLOWING AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON Baylor rugby looks to attack the Arizona defense in a 48-5 loss to the Wildcats on April 19. is very grateful for all that he has done for us.” host an anniversary alumni training session at Baylor competes in the Red River Conference, 6 p.m. Friday at Coach’s Smoke BBQ as well as which features teams such as Louisiana State the alumni game at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the University, Texas Tech University and the Baylor Sciences Building fields. University of Texas. Last year’s team brought Rugby will kick off its regular season Sept. 23 home the Red River Conference Championship. at home against Texas State. This season, it will look to add another “They are always a tough team to play. They conference championship and make another have been around a long time and they have a deep run in nationals as well. lot of good players,” Morris said. “It’s always a This is the 25th anniversary of the rugby challenge, but we always enjoy that game.” club. To commemorate the occasion, it will