Friday, October 5, 2007 News The Baylor Lariat 7 Alumni By Choice gives tradition to Baylor supporters of the recognition. Beckham is She has been giving the same receive their awards. Recipients ham said. “It’s an honor to be of the women’s family and Jessica Reynolds a graduate from University of speech for almost 20 years. She are given a “decree” instead of associated with Baylor.” friends. There, Oliver presented Reporter California at Berkley. said she wrote it in 1967 to a degree, Alumni Association Dr. Dub Oliver, vice president the women with their certifi- “I was thrilled to death (to present at the Communica- of Student Life, has nominated cates and special Baylor Line They’re in the crowds at foot- receive the recognition). Abner Dallas Baylor tions Coor- both friends and family for the jerseys personalized with their ball games. They’re teaching in McCall was there, and I remem- Club. Former dinator Judy Alumni by Choice recognition. nicknames. Afterward, Oliver the classroom. They’re relatives, ber hugging him as I picked up Baylor Presi- “...people see the deep Prather said. In 1990 Oliver nominated “the said they sang “That Good Old neighbors and friends. my award,” she said. “The best dent Abner connection people have In addition, biggest Baylor fan you’ve ever Baylor Line.” All around the world are pos- part was my husband because McCall heard recipients seen,” his father. His father grew “It was awesome,” Oliver sible candidates for Alumni By he was so thrilled.” her speak and with Baylor and say, receive a one- up in Waco but didn’t have the said. “It’s interesting because a Choice recognition. Her first date with her hus- asked her to ‘Wow, I wish my univer- year member- opportunity to go to college. lot of their friends went to differ- An Alumni By Choice is any band, C.T. “Sparkey” Beckham, perform it at sity meant that much to ship to the This past summer, Oliver ent (colleges). What makes me person nominated for his or a 1949 Baylor graduate, was at Sing. Alumni Asso- traveled to Wichita, Kans., with so proud of Baylor is that people her devotion and affection for the UC football game against She did me.’” ciation, which his wife and daughter to recog- see the deep connection people Baylor who didn’t graduate from Baylor in 1953. Beckham admits Sing for four includes a nize two women that weren’t have with Baylor and say, ‘Wow, the university. to having never even heard of years before Dr. Dub Oliver subscription going to be available for the lun- I wish my university meant that “There are no requirements Baylor. being asked vice president for Student Life to the Baylor cheon. He nominated two wives much to me.’” (to nominate an Alumni By Beckham said she didn’t to give it at Line maga- of Baylor graduates, the 1999 This year’s luncheon and pre- Choice),” said Jan Dodd, Alum- understand the Baylor Line or the Women’s zine, home- student body president Jon sentation will occur Oct. 20 at ni Association programs assis- other Baylor tradition. But when League Spring Fling. From there, coming ticket priorities, car Rolph’s wife Lauren and Nick the Alumni Association Center. tant. “It’s just people that love she married the “Baylorite,” she she was asked to perform at the decals, library privileges and Martino’s wife Liz. Both Lauren “I think it’s a great way to Baylor.” really had to just “jump in.” Alumni Association, where she other discounts and offers. and Liz have fallen in love with include folks in the Baylor fam- The Alumni By Choice rec- Beckham returns every year has been giving it ever since. “I’ve seen some people have Baylor through their husbands. ily and give them ownership to ognition began in 1986. Merrie for the Alumni By Choice ban- Every year the recipients their membership cards enlarged The Rolphs and Martinos went being part of the university,” Beckham was the first recipient quet as the featured speaker. are invited to a luncheon to and hanging on the wall,” Beck- to dinner with Oliver and all Dodd said.

students as well. game about two hours before, this fall and and The the year, he said. GAME from page 1 But other than getting to sup- visit fans and then walk the WACO from page 1 Producers in the spring, Baker Downtown businesses cater port their school’s football team, band entrance before the stu- said. to the Baylor demographic and causing false start penalties and playing music, getting class dents run.” “It will be, without peer, the A new lounge and restau- thrive from continued support missed audibles. credit and throwing a giant Following the media script, nicest place for students to live rant is opening soon on 6th from Baylor, Hightower said. And that’s not to mention the penalty flag into the air, there the squads are told when to in Waco,” he said. Street called Basaberu, which “Baylor should think of halftime performance. Every aren’t many extra benefits for come onto the field to incite It will be marketed exclu- Baker said will be popular with downtown as their back yard,” week that the Bears have a home the musicians. “Baylor Bears” chants. Although sively to Baylor students, Baker Baylor students because it is he said. game, the band prepares a new “It takes a lot of effort and it’s their most visible moment, said. closer to campus. Los Angeles sophomore show. This week’s performance, time to do that, and they’re will- it’s not the end of their contri- The merchants associa- The Green Room Grille, an Brandi DeChellis said that she “The Music of the Beatles,” can ing to contribute their time. bution. Leading the Baylor Line, tion is also working on mak- upscale restaurant on Austin doesn’t go downtown often, take a long time to prepare. There aren’t a lot of fringe ben- running out the players and fos- ing security downtown more Avenue, opened in April 2006. but she thinks the new devel- “It takes 30 to 40 hours of efits for them,” McKenzie said. tering spirit during the game are visible and cleaning up the Davin Hightower owns the opments are a good thing for work to prepare for rehearsal,” he But NCAA rules prohibit just a few of their tasks. appearance of downtown. restaurant and has invested in Waco. said. “Then we spend two hours band interference when there is “We support the athletes, “Downtown has one of the other businesses downtown. “I commend the people and a day on Mondays, Wednesdays activity on the field. That’s where try to involve fans in the game,” lowest crime rates in the city,” He said he thinks the develop- businesses downtown for their and Fridays and one rehearsal the spirit squad comes in. Puckett said. “We love Baylor Baker said. “The perception is ment of the area is good. effort and works,” DeChellis on game day that happens usu- Practicing up to seven hours and try to show it.” that it is not safe.” “I think once more restau- said. ally three hours prior to the a week, the spirit squads lead After the game ends Saturday One of Baker’s major con- rants and clubs are downtown, The appearance of the area game on the turf.” fans in cheers. And as captain night, all that will be left will cerns is making the walk from the competition will make has been a factor in her deci- And an off-campus stadium of the All-Girl squad, Rowlett be fans’ accounts of the game, campus to downtown better downtown better,” Hightower sion to not spend a lot of time causes trouble for more than senior Laura Puckett has to keep message board posts and pho- lighted and easier, he said. said. there. just the students. Getting the the squad involved. tographed memories. And when The Waco Hippodrome is Other restaurants are look- “I think if it did look nicer, equipment to the site takes a “Part of the captain’s role the Bears take on the Longhorns bringing in the national tour- ing to fill empty buildings, and I would go there more often, rental van every week. A meal is making sure we’re there on in three weeks, May, McKenzie ing Broadway productions of a wine bar will be opening on and if there were shops that I is provided every game for the time,” she said. “We get to the and Puckett will do it all again. major musicals, like Hairspray Austin Avenue by the end of wanted to go to,” she said. Administration denies memo authorized was previously renounced rize painful interrogation tactics did not reverse an administra- tration’s credibility is at risk if wrote to Acting Attorney Gener- John Conyers and Rep. Jerrold By Lara Jakes Jordan against terror suspects — despite tion policy issued in 2004 that the documents are not turned al Peter D. Keisler. “Why should Nadler, D-N.Y., promised a con- The Associated Press the Bush administration’s insis- publicly renounced torture as over to Congress. the public have confidence that gressional inquiry into the two tence that it has not violated “abhorrent.” The memos are “critical to the program is either legal or in Justice Department legal opin- WASHINGTON — Senate U.S. anti-torture laws. Senate Intelligence Commit- an appropriate assessment” of the best interests of the United ions that reportedly explicitly and House Democrats demand- White House and Justice tee Chairman Jay Rockefeller interrogation tactics approved States?” the West Virginia Dem- authorized the use of painful ed Thursday to see two secret Department press officers said sent a letter to the acting attor- by the White House and the ocrat asked. and psychological tactics on ter- memos that reportedly autho- legal opinions written in 2005 ney general saying the adminis- Justice Department, Rockefeller House Judiciary Chairman rorism suspects.

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FIRST from page 1 In 1954, Kalvert decided in her husband. “And this award 70s, all of the fourth generation campus. order to progress in his job, he means so much to him because graduated, including Kalvert’s LEAD from page 1 “Martin and Collins halls Minnie Hayes Tidwell, a would need to go to college.” I it’s the something he wanted to second cousins, Daniel and have started a similar approach first-generation Baylor graduate finished in ‘59 with my major accomplish.” James Stewart, as well as his under the leadership of their in 1912, were part of his moti- in business, and soon after, I Sue said she and her daugh- niece, Christina Oakes, and gram here in Penland is a great resident chaplains,” Baptist Stu- vation to apply. got promoted and promoted ter also have learned alongside his daughter-in-law, Brenda partnership,” Penland hall direc- dent Ministries Director Clif Kalvert started working with and promoted again,” he said. Kalvert about the Tidwell gene- Kimbrough Tidwell. The most tor Peter Smart said. Mouser said. the genealogy of the Tidwell Kalvert said the total student alogy by traveling to Alabama, recent Baylor aluma from the “We have already seen the “A group of current student family about 10 years ago and body at that time was around where they found the Tidwell Tidwell family was Kalvert’s benefits of the collaboration small-group leaders, Campus has researched hundreds of 6,000, and his graduating class cemetery, and to Tennessee, great niece, Amy Bentzen between CLs and their (associ- Living and Learning profession- years back. was between 400 and 500. where they found one Tidwell Smith, class of ‘95. ate chaplain) for the benefit of als, resident chaplains and I will “I’ve traced it all the way Other than his business gravesite. Jan Dodd, Baylor Alumni residents. We feel strongly about be meeting soon to pray for and back to the 1500s in England,” courses, Kalvert said he really In 1984, Kalvert retired from Association awards coordina- the model of having multiple plan for this small-group model he said. enjoyed history and religion the phone company business. tor and program and marketing guys working to influence our to spread into other residence Kalvert said his genealogy courses. Every time his name He had been promoted three assistant, said after the entire residents.” halls next year.” sources included the Tidwell was mentioned, professors and different times and retired as Tidwell family is recognized Mack coaches the associate Mouser said the associate family Bible, U.S. Census students would ask about the manager of installations and on stage during After Dark, the chaplains in how to disciple chaplain program began because Bureau records, genealogy relationship between his last repair. Kalvert then opened alumni association will hold a younger students. the students were influenced by magazines and other genealogy name and Tidwell Bible Build- his own business, Innovative reception with VIP guests in Through this, the associate Mack’s work as the chaplain last databases. While Kalvert said ing. He would tell them Dr. Communication System, which honor of the Tidwell family. chaplains learn how to do pas- year when they were residents. he never thought he would be Tidwell was his grandfather. was an installation telephone Kalvert and other Tidwell toral care work and also get the They were inspired to step up presented with such an honor, When Kalvert married his service company. About three family members established chance to practice it. and volunteer their time to work he said he was very proud to wife, Sue, she was only 17 years years later he decided to sell it, two scholarship funds, one cre- “A sophomore went with his with the freshmen. have come from the Tidwell old, so she didn’t have the he said. During his retirement, ated in the ‘70s and the other in CL and myself when I talked to “I give all the credit to (Mack) family and even prouder to be chance to go to college. Kalvert said he dedicated his the ‘90s, Kalvert said. a resident in his wing that was and his willingness to follow the a part of the Baylor family. After the birth of their chil- time to do some of the things This weekend, the Tidwells dealing with the loss of one of Holy Spirit’s lead toward a suc- Right after high school, dren, Jan and K. K. Tidwell he loves, such as reading non- are coming from all across the his close friends,” Mack said. cessful ministry effort,” Smart he attended Baylor for a few III, Sue attended Baylor for a fiction and history books, espe- nation to celebrate their recog- “As a team they were able said. months but decided he wasn’t couple of semesters in the early cially about World War II. nition. Sue said her husband to minister to this resident in Mack is a student at George ready to begin his higher edu- 60s, taking elementary educa- “I just finished reading The will, as usual, relate some of his a very powerful and helpful W. Truett Theological Seminary cation. tion courses. Life of Pat Neff,” he said. “I “tall tales” to the family. Kalvert way.” and will be graduating in May, “I wanted to work because I “We both worked nights at strongly recommend it to you.” said he hopes this award will Because of the success of this so he will no longer be able to was dating girls and needed a a telephone company, and it Kalvert’s aunt, Sally Tidwell encourage future generation program, other residence halls be a chaplain. car,” he said. wasn’t too busy so we would Roberts, graduated in 1913. Tidwells to attend Baylor. have already started following He said it is up to the next Kalvert worked nights at talk a lot,” Sue said. After they The remaining members of the “I’d like to keep my family in Penland’s lead. chaplain to decide whether the Southwestern Bell, where he married, Sue quit her job and third generation of Tidwell’s at Baylor,” he said. Some Baylor leaders are look- program will continue. met his future wife. The second dedicated herself to taking care Baylor were his cousins, Jo Ruth Forms and criteria for fam- ing forward to the future and time he registered as a student of their house and children. Roberts and Ruth K. Tidwell, ily nominations are available working to help this type of pro- at Baylor, he was about to get “I think he was able to suc- both in the class of ’38, and his on the alumni association Web gram continue to grow across married. ceed in all his goals,” Sue said of sister, Chloe, class of ‘42. In the site.

“I’m sure there will be many watching you.” members already know much apparel made for Parents Week- PREP from page 1 late, sleep-deprived nights as The weekend will kick off in of the history behind the build- end. Designing, approving and *DEATH AT A FUNERAL *THE SEEKER: THE DARK we approach the weekend, but Barfield Drawing Room of the ings, but they will have to polish manufacturing the apparel was (R) 12:20 2:35 5:00 7:15 IS RISING (PG) 12:35 2:55 updates. Chamber members on that’s what this is all about,” Bill Daniel Student Center with up, Renz said. done over the summer. 9:30 5:05 7:15 9:25 THE BRAVE ONE (R) * THE GAME PLAN (PG) 12:50 4:15 7:00 9:40 12:15 2:40 5:10 7:35 average dedicate 12-14 hours a Denver junior Curtis Schroeder registration and Baylor in Focus, Parents and students will Renz is looking for a sellout 10:00 3:10 TO YUMA (R) day leading up to Parents Week- said. “I joined Chamber to serve where President John Lilley and have a chance to see and take crowd for this weekend’s game 1:00 4:10 7:20 10:05 MR. WOODCOCK (PG-13) 12:30 3:10 5:15 7:25 9:40 end to preparing for it, and they the students and give back to Dr. Dub Oliver, vice president of pictures with the bears up close against Colorado. *IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH (R) SYDNEY WHITE (PG-13) have been going nonstop since Baylor, and Parents Weekend is student life, will be available to at Dinner on the Grounds. Renz will help recognize the 1:15 4:05 7:05 9:50 12:55 4:20 7:05 9:35 Thursday, breaking for sleep just one of the many ways we do talk about the future of the uni- Throughout the weekend, Parents of the Year at the foot- GOOD LUCK CHUCK (R) SUPERBAD (R) 1:10 7:00 12:45 3:00 5:20 7:40 EASTERN PROMISES only erratically. that.” versity. Chamber bear trainers will talk ball game, presented by the Par- 10:05 (R) 4:00 9:30 *THE FEAST OF LOVE RUSH HOUR 3 (PG-13) “I’m taking 18 hours, so it’s Schroeder is coordinating Chamber and the Student about the bears and the tradi- ents League. (R) 12:25 5:15 7:35 12:40 3:20 5:25 7:30 9:35 been a little bit of a twist,” Hous- the Dinner on the Grounds por- Foundation partner together to tions associated with them. Other Chamber members HALLOWEEN (R) RESIDENT EVIL: 2:50 9:55 EXTINCTION (R) 12:55 ton junior Andy Adams said. tion of Parent’s Weekend. give historical campus tours. The Baylor Jazz Ensemble will will either sell football programs *THE HEARTBREAK KID 3:15 5:25 7:40 9:55 (R) 12:15 1:30 3:30 4:30 *THE KINGDOM (R) Adams, a Chamber member, is While it is easier to work at This year, parents can find out play while students and parents or manage the Baylor Line. 6:30 7:20 9:15 10:00 1:05 4:25 7:10 9:45 Renz’s general assistant. night because of class schedules about the new Paul F. Foster eat a catered Italian dinner. Lil- Amid the action and sleep- “But it’s been great to see and jobs, that isn’t Chamber Success Center, the Immortal ley will be the keynote speaker. lessness, Renz hopes to catch ideas become actual events we members’ motivation for being Ten Memorial and Brooks Col- “I am personally looking for- some time with his own mother will see in less than a week,” nocturnal. lege. ward to seeing everyone gather and brother.

Adams said. “The nature of Chamber is to The historical tour includes at the center of our beautiful “My joy comes from the HARRY POTTER (PG-13) DADDY DAY CAMP (PG) Adams is involved in admin- be that unseen force of service,” Baylor’s weathered edifices as campus and watching parents work we put in, hanging out 1:00 4:00 7:05 9:55 12:45 2:55 5:00 7:10 9:30 THE SIMPSONS (PG-13) RATATOUILLE (G) 12:35 istrative roles working with Risk Renz said. “It fits with that hum- well. Student Foundation will get a first-hand look at what we’re for days on end with 40 of my 5:10 7:25 9:35 2:50 5:15 7:35 9:50 BRATZ (PG) 12:40 3:00 Management and outside con- ble service aspect of doing that bring the parents to the sites, privileged enough to experience best friends, and then seeing the ARTIC TALE (G) 12:55 3:10 5:25 7:45 10:00 tacts to make sure everything when you are not in the middle and Chamber members will give every day,” Schroeder said. success of an event we’ve helped TRANSFORMERS (PG-13) 12:30 3:40 7:00 9:55 runs smoothly. of broad daylight and people are a historical speech. Chamber Chamber has a Nike line of put on,” Schroeder said.

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By Rea Corbin and isn’t nervous about the perfor- remember. Caroline Korsawe mance. “Maybe you’ve met someone Reporters She is “more excited than at some event and you walk past nervous,” and said she feels them,” Rodgers said. “You know From poetry to comedy and comfortable on stage. they recognize you and you rec- singing to dancing, an assort- Miller said she started bal- ognize them, but there’s that ment of student talent will be let when she was 3 years old, moment of awkwardness.” on parade tonight. and her interest in it grew from Eggers, who sings the part of After Dark will offer a wide there. Jenny, added the group wants variety of performances this As a member of the equestri- the audience to relate to that year, said Blake Reeves, coordi- an team, she said ballet is now moment and find the humor in nator of campus programs. more of a hobby, but she prac- it. “In this year’s show we have tices at least three hours each As the last act in the program, a girl who is a baton twirler,” week. Eggers said the group consid- Reeves said. “We have a tap She sees After Dark as a way ers themselves the true finale: dancer, a ballerina, a girl who to keep practicing her talent “There is in fact a grand finale does spoken poetry and we have through the fall, and also a way after us, but we’re the finale,” she some funny acts.” to vent the stress of college. said. The goal for After Dark is to “Dancing is really my outlet Where as “Jenny” infuses showcase the variety of talented between classes and everything music with humor, Grapevine students at Baylor — not just cre- else,” Miller said. junior Kristen Warren will try ate a good show, Reeves said. One group of performers will to inspire the audience with This meant looking beyond combine humor with music in her rendition of “Over the Rain- musicians and searching for an their piece “Jenny,” originally bow.” She said her song talks array of performers during audi- performed by the New Zealand about dreams and their chances tions. David Poe/Lariat staff comedy duo Flight of the Con- of coming true. “I can’t dance and I can’t Robert Kent, Ben Rodgers and Lauren Eggers perform “Jenny” from Flight of the Conchordes at After Dark dress chords. Warren, one of the national sing,” Cedar Hill freshman rehearsal Thursday night in Waco Hall. Fredricksburg junior Ben anthem singers at Baylor sport- Jenny Abamu said. “I can’t do Rodgers, Kingwood junior Lau- ing events, said she relishes the any of those things, but I can life can give you the opportunity all have mistakes. That’s what I dents, we’re all in this area ren Eggers and Dallas junior chance to show her talent along write poetry.” to change.” like about my piece. It’s not all where we’re trying to find our- Robert Kent will perform it at with other Baylor students. In her poem, “I’m Subject In her piece, Abamu said pretty and fluffy.” selves, trying to know who we After Dark. “It’s an opportunity for every- To Change,” Abamu gives a tes- she has “the opportunity to be Although Abamu knows peo- are,” Abamu said. The song is about a girl named body at Baylor to come and hear timony about two parts of her transparent with the world” and ple might not remember every Bridgewater, Va., freshman Jenny, who runs into a guy she the talent that’s on campus,” life, which are marked by both be her real self. word of her piece, she is confi- Amanda Miller will perform once met, and how she attempts Warren said. hardship and happiness. “Oftentimes, we go through dent the audience will remem- classical ballet en pointe, which to get him to recall their encoun- After Dark performances She said the dividing point in our lives and we have these ber parts of it because they will she describes as “dancing on ter one year earlier. start at 7 and 10 p.m. today in her life was before she accepted masks on,” Abamu said. “We be touched by it. your tippy toes.” Rodgers, who plays guitar in Waco Hall, with the 7 p.m. show Jesus Christ and after she got show everybody what they want In particular, she said stu- Though Miller said the num- the piece, compared it to run- already sold out. saved. to see. No one really realizes dents will be able to relate to it. ber of people auditioning for so ning into someone on campus Tickets are $10, $12 or $14 She said the piece shows “how that we are all people, and we “Especially as college stu- few spots made her nervous, she whom you met once but barely based on seating. Tragedies return to Choirs come together for concert

By Kelli Boesel of the semester and an opportu- opportunity for Baylor students Treff’s stage tonight Reporter nity to sing for parents. and their families outside of the Songs will range from Broad- music school to see what the The Baylor School of Music way, to classical and even some music school is all about. By Kelli Boesel classic bluegrass harmonies, he presents The Parents Weekend African beats. “I wish the music department Reporter said. Choral Concert which features Spicewood junior Courtney could reach out to the students “It’s a very familiar sound five student choirs: Showtime, Neva, a member of the A Cap- that are not actually in the music Waco native Brian Wright without being derivative,” Concert Choir, the Baylor wom- pella Choir, said the concert is school,” Miller said. will bring his band, the Waco Wright said. He said he hopes en’s choir, the Baylor men’s choir an opportunity to showcase the The Parents Weekend concert Tragedies, back to its namesake the stories are something every- and the A Cappella Choir. music school. will be the last for Dr. Donald for a performance at 10 p.m. one can identify with. Each choir will perform two “It’s a laid-back way to show Bailey, director of choral activi- today at Treff’s Bar and Grill. For the second album, Wright different pieces. parents what we do,” she said. ties, because he will be retiring The band is about a week into said he got all the players in the “It’s a kind of preview of the Belton junior Tyson Miller, after the school year. its tour, promoting its second band he ever wanted. chorals and of what’s happen- also a member of the A Cappella “He is leaving a legacy behind album, Bluebird, which will be “I think it’s a fantastic band ing and how they sound,” said Choir, said it should be enjoy- that’s pretty awesome,” Ames released Tuesday. of musicians,” he said. Dr. Jeffery Ames, concert choir able since it’s a compilation of said. Wright, lead vocals, said it’s The album was recorded in director. He said the concert is all the choirs. The concert will be at 5 p.m. exciting to be back in Waco. three days, with everybody play- Courtesy Photo a taste of what’s to come the rest Miller said the concert is an today in Jones Concert Hall. “The best people I’ve ever met ing and singing together. It is a Waco native Brian Wright’s band, the are right here,” Wright said. good representation of how the Waco Tragedies, will perform at 10 The name of the band has a band sounds live, Wright said. p.m. today at Treff’s Bar and Grill. lot to say about Waco and the Friday’s performance will songs they write and sing, he mix songs from the both records only write great music, but are said. Wright said the way people and some stuff that isn’t record- also poets.” She said she finds in the world view Waco can be ed, Wright said. a lot of inspiration in Wright’s tragic, based on tragedies that Sally Jaye opens for the Trag- music. have happened here. edies on the tour and joins the “I think Brian is one of the “I would like to, in some way, band for some songs. The band best songwriters of this genera- shed a more positive light on will accompany her set as well. tion,” Jaye said. this town,” he said. Jaye said she met Wright in It’s really good to bring this Wright describes the band’s Los Angeles, started singing type of music to the South sound as country rock ‘n’ roll. with the band and Wright invit- because this is where it started, Songwriting and the stories ed her on tour. she said. behind it are important to the She has a similar sound to Patrick Treff, owner of Treff’s band, he said. the Tragedies. Bar and Grill, said he usually “It’s our own emotion going “It’s roots, Americana,” she books cover bands and local art- into our songs,” Wright said. said. “But it’s got a little bit of ists to play. The story-telling songs are honky-tonk to it.” “I went through word of part of the folk and country tra- Jaye compares Wright’s song- mouth, through a friend (to ditions and a lot of them have writing to musicians who “not book the Tragedies,)” Treff said. Don’t miss

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Colorado @ CU BU BU BU weekend could be an exceptionally hard one to Baylor 27-21 28-27 21-17 28-27 After trailing 24-7 in the second half, Colorado In what would be Baylor’s lone conference vic- overcome. ripped off 20 unanswered points against one of the tory that season, the Bears defeated Colorado O klahoma @ OU OU OU OU “They were embarrassed; they know they didn’t Texas 40-21 53-24 42-17 38-24 highest ranked defenses in the country, including 42-30. play well,” head coach Guy Morriss said. “I think a game-winning field goal as time expired. Baylor and Colorado again faced off last year, Oklahoma State @ A&M OSU A&M A&M we have got enough character in this football team Texas A&M 21-20 27-23 17-7 35-32 While Colorado will line-up a talented offense, this time in Boulder, and again the Bears were to where we will be able to bounce back.” it is the Baylor offense that will be the most highly victorious. With that loss behind them but not forgotten, Iowa State @ TTU TTU TTU TTU scrutinized Saturday. It is only the second two-game winning streak Texas Tech 37-24 51-20 35-21 48-14 the Bears march on with their Big 12 home opener After compiling just seven first downs and one Baylor has ever had over a Big 12 opponent. against the University of Colorado (3-2, 1-0) Sat- Kansas @ Kansas KSU KSU KSU KSU touchdown last week, the offense will be looking Pawelek said this year’s Colorado team shares State 33-21 42-31 24-20 24-14 urday for Floyd Casey Stadium’s 300th game. to put together a few more scoring drives. a ton of similarities with the one they defeated The loss may have been a bad way to start- Nebraska @ MU MU MU NU Offensive coordinator Lee Hays said Colorado last year. off conference play, but Morriss said the team is Missouri 34-28 33-21 31-28 35-14 is the most athletic team the Bears have faced this “Sure we can feed off of the game from last year. doing it’s best to step over the defeat and continue Last week’s record 3-3 4-2 4-2 4-2 season. That could be troubling news for a team They are pretty much the same team except for on with a season that isn’t even half over yet. Overall record 22-8 23-7 25-5 26-4 that has lost by a combined 61-10 in its two losses QB,” Pawelek said. “We know we beat them in “I know that they have it in them,” Morriss this year. their place last year so for them coming down here said. “We can do it, we just have to carry it into “I think Colorado is a little bit like us,” Hays we know we got the upper hand in this one.” the game on Saturday. We need to play like I know coach engineered a win over No. 3 said. “Offensively they are in the second year of And what of Colorado’s big win last week? we can play.” and previously unbeaten University of Oklahoma, their system. When you compare this year to last “Sure, they had a huge win last week and that’s While the Bears left last Saturday’s loss with who were viewed as a legitimate title contender. year, each week they start to play faster because for you, anyone can take on any- shrugged shoulders and confused looks, Colora- It is safe to say that this year’s Colorado team they know the system, and they are getting better one at any time,” Pawelek said. “They’ll come in do’s reactions couldn’t have been more different. is a far cry from last year’s squad that won just and better. here pretty amped, but they won’t come in here Finally getting that signature win he was look- two games. “Athletically they can like up with anybody, and overlook us. It’s a Big 12 game and that is ing for all of last year, second-year Colorado head “Colorado seems like they are getting better and it showed in the Oklahoma game.” always a big game.” Bennett defines 3 athletes charged student-athlete with alcohol offense By Will Parchman 2400 block of University Parks By Brian Bateman Pacman Jones, Edgerrin James Sports editor Drive. After discovering that the Sports writer and Troy Palamalu. But while he group was underage, the officers finds the associations comical, Three Baylor baseball players noticed a keg and other alcohol- A 4.0 grade point average is he also sees advantages in what were arrested and charged with ic beverages on the front step of a tough proposal for any college many people consider disadvan- purchasing alcohol for minors the residence on the 2410 block student. Add to that an electri- tages. this week. next door, Anderson said. The cal engineering major and play- His friends tease him about Senior 2007 co-captain Tim officers approached the resi- ing on the Baylor football team, getting tackled by his hair, but Jackson was arrested on Oct.1 dence, entered a conversation and it’s nearly impossible. according to NCAA rules, a after a warrant for furnishing on the front step and noticed File photo But for punt returner and defender may tackle a ball-car- alcohol to minors had been more alcohol inside. The Texas inside receiver Joe Bennett, it rier by his hair, but must let go Junior punt returner Joe Bennett cuts up the field during Baylor’s 34-27 win issued for his arrest. Alcohol and Beverage Commis- was a reality. once he makes contact with the Sept. 15 against Texas State University. Bennett majors in Electical Engineer- Junior relief pitchers Nick sion then took custody of the “He’s the hardest little worker ground. If not, he is subject to a ing and boasts a 4.0 grade point average. Cassavechia and Erik Forestiere keg and other items, Anderson I’ve ever seen,” offensive coordi- personal foul. both turned themselves in on said. nator Lee Hays said. It hasn’t happened to Bennett Oct. 3 at the McLennan County The officers were working “Little” because Bennett is yet. One of those intangibles is back-up inside receiver. The Jail, Waco Police Department through a state grant set aside the shortest person on the field “But if it does, I’ll probably his work ethic. Arlington Lamar graduate has spokesman Steve Anderson for the enforcement of alcohol at five-foot-seven. have to change it.” “Sometimes, I’ll be here at caught one pass for 18 yards and said. beverage laws, Anderson said. What he lacks in height, His height and agility also 11 o’clock at night and I’ll hear returned 17 punts for 166 yards, They were released on per- Jackson started 45 games last Bennett makes up for in other play roles in his play. the jug machine going down the averaging 9.8 a return. His sonal recognizance bonds and season, most of them as a desig- ways. “(My height) makes it eas- hall. And there he is practicing career long return was a 43-yard the case has been turned over nated hitter, and posted a .254 “So many times in society ier for me to find holes in the catching tennis balls all night,” return against the University at to the district attorney, Ander- batting average while driving in people judge someone based on defense and run behind block- Hays said. Buffalo two weeks ago. son said. The offense is a Class 31 runs on 44 base hits. their accolades,” Hays said, “but ers. It’s hard for people to tackle Hard work has always been Bennett’s career path is A misdemeanor. Providing alco- Cassavechia had a team- to me, a winner is a winner with me because they have to get so part of Bennett’s life. His size uncertain, and recently changed hol to a minor is punishable by leading 30 appearances for the what God gave him.” low,” he said. The advantage kept him from being recruited his major to applied math. a fine up to $4,000 and/or con- Bears last season and a 3.12 And one thing Bennett allows Bennett to disappear to division-I schools in high Graduate school is an option, finement in jail for up to a year. ERA as Baylor’s top closer. He received was hair -- and a lot of behind the offensive line and school, but that didn’t stop him. but he’s not sure what he wants Also, the violator will have his was named the 2007 Cape Cod it. wide receivers. “I was looking for a school to do. or her driver’s license automati- Relief Pitcher of the Year this “That’s funny. A lot of people “He has some intangibles with a good academic program. “I’ve only got two years of eli- cally suspended for 180 days summer for his efforts in one of recognize me because of my that you have to have to be a I already knew about the school gibility left, so I’m going to work upon conviction. the country’s most prestigious hair,” Bennett said. “I used to small guy,” inside receivers because my cousin, Corey on my undergrad and then see Baylor athletic media rela- summer baseball leagues. change it up quite a bit. Every coach Jason Phillips said. “He’s Wright ran track here,” he said. where I go from there.” tions could not be reached for Forestiere underwent Tommy two weeks everyone would be, not a powerful or physical guy “I tried out in fall 2004, but Even though he’s not sure comment Thursday evening. John surgery on his pitching like, ‘What’s it going to be next?’ as much as I’d like him to be. I didn’t make it. I came back in of his future, the coaches are The incident occurred on elbow last March and missed but I focused on one style.” I think the intangibles are the spring 2005 and walked on.” sure he will be successful. “He’s Sept. 14, when officers spotted last season. He is expected to People have compared him things that are going to set him Since then, Bennett has con- the kind of man I hope my son four females walking with a strengthen Baylor’s pitching to famous NFL players such as apart.” tributed as a punt returner and grows up to be,” Hays said. 30-pack of Miller Light on the staff this year.

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By Justin Baer ficult to swallow of his career. paint a different picture of his defense against a Colorado Sports writer As for Pawelek? There is game-day demeanor. team that shocked the nation nothing he would enjoy more In 2005, Pawelek redshirted last week when they upset Bob When University of Colo- than making a big play to dis- for the Bears before exploding Stoops’ Oklahoma Sooners rado redshirt freshman quar- hearten University of Colorado onto the scene last season at 27-24. terback Cody Hawkins goes fans again this weekend when linebacker. “Joe Paw” led the “Sure, they had a huge win through his throwing progres- the Buffaloes come to Waco Sat- Bears last year in tackles with last week and that’s college sions tomorrow, he will likely urday for Parents’ Weekend. 86, while his two sacks were football for you,” the sopho- have a clear image of last sea- “The interception was just a second on the team. Pawelek’s more said. ”Anyone can take son’s triple-overtime game good call really,” Pawelek said play did not go unnoticed, on anyone at any time. They’ll against Baylor in the back of of last year’s victory. “They had either. come in here pretty amped, but his mind. been hurting us in the middle He was named to the First- they won’t come in here and Only needing a field goal to and the coach called cover two Team Freshman All-America overlook us. It’s a Big 12 game tie, then-Buffaloes’ quarterback and I just played my role. “ team while also earning sec- and that is always a big game.” Bernard Jackson heaved a pass From an individual stand- ond-team All-Big 12 honors And in case Pawelek does into congested coverage where point, he said, ending the game as well.Pawelek’s excellence make another clutch play linebacker Joe Pawelek made a that way was special, but the on the field rolled over to the against Colorado, the Bears leaping interception to clinch a season did not end so bright. classroom, as the 6-foot-3, 236- will be more prepared for the 34-31 victory for the Bears. “However, we just got to go pound Spring Branch native dogpile. Although Hawkins didn’t into this week and focus on earned a First-Team Academic “I will never in my life participate in last season’s this game,” he said. All-Big 12 selection. jump on a pile in celebration thrilling game, he was on the Big plays are no stranger So far this season, Pawelek at the end of a game again,” sideline to witness the stunned to Pawelek. During his senior has teamed up with Jordan senior cornerback Josh Bell homecoming crowd at Folsom year of high school, Pawelek Lake to be one of Baylor’s top said. “I almost tore my ACL, Field watch the Bears ecstati- was credited with 20 tackles two tacklers. Pawelek is second and I couldn’t breathe; all 165 cally pile on top of Pawelek in in the Class 5A state semifinal to Lake with 40 tackles, while pounds of me. the end zone. Earlier this week game against Houston Clear Pawelek has also forced and “Next time I will be like a File photo Dan Hawkins, Cody’s father Lake High School. recovered a fumble. wise owl and wait for the end The Bears pile on sophomore linebacker Joe Pawelek during Baylor’s dra- and the Buffaloes head coach, Quiet and reserved in the Pawelek will now be called and jump on and slide off eas- matic 34-31 triple overtime win at the University of Colorado last year. Pawelek said that loss was the most dif- classroom, Pawelek’s stats upon to help lead the Bears ily.” sealed the win with an interception on the goal line. Football game a chance to recycle, promote going green

Organization to help recycling awareness during Colorado game thought of sporting events, con- as schools. Individuals may also normal process that allows the it shouldn’t be a problem since semester Habitat is able to earn tacted sports management and bring their own products in. bottles to break down. there will be ECO members by $200 to $300 through recycling. went from there.” “We recycle about 3,000 tons Space and volume are the main the bins during the game. ECO members are working By Amanda Allen Other schools have set up sim- a month and our primary areas impact that 12,000 plastic bottles She also said Baylor Habitat on many other projects around Reporter ilar programs, “which just shows are Waco, Temple and Kileen,” would have on a landfill; all of for Humanity will be in charge of campus. how feasible it is for Baylor,” said Cortez said. those bottles tailgate recycling, much of which North Village is trying a pilot While the Baylor Bears are Rascon. If it works, ECO plans Sunbright no longer tak- will take place in the Snickers recycling program and other resi- fighting the University of Colo- to expand the campaign in the plans on bring- “We’ve gotten lots of ing up space Touchdown Alley area. Baylor dent halls are still in the planning rado on the football field Satur- future. ing 36 bins. will make a sig- Habitat started recycling alumi- stages. day, the Environmental Concern “We’ve gotten lots of positive Twelve will positive feedback from nificant impact, num at tailgating last fall as a trial They’ve gotten good feedback Organization will be fighting to feedback from everyone involved, probably be everyone involved.” he said. Other and started recycling full-fledge from Campus Leaders and resi- save 12,000 bottles from a life- so we’re really excited,” Rascon used at one groups who this fall. dents, who said they feel there is time in a landfill. said. time, and then Derek Rascon have commit- The barrels they use to collect a need for more recycling on cam- ECO president Whitney Petty The bins are being supplied by swapped out ted to help- cans are donated by Mrs. Baird’s, pus. said the club has invited other Sunbright Paper Recycling Inc., once full, he ECO vice president ing out ECO and members also walk around ECO is also planning other service organizations to join them located in Hewitt. said. Rascon are Baylor with buckets for people to use. new ideas. A Canvas Bag Cam- in an effort to rescue bottles nor- “They’re being really great is still work- Democrats, The cans are bagged after- paign will help eliminate the use mally tossed in the trash at the about everything. They’re bring- ing on placement, but there will the Magellan Society and Kiwanis wards so that they can receive of canvas. game. ing the bins to the game and likely be six bins on each end of International Foundation. money for them - usually 40 to There are also plans to educate ECO’s vision is for other orga- they’ll come back and pick up the stadium. A number of students are also 71 cents per pound, but the rate North Village residents about new nizations to “adopt-a-game” and all the bins and take them back The event is something Sun- helping individually for extra fluctuates daily. The money Habi- recycling opportunities including help collect bottles at each home to the recycling center,” Rascon bright has been looking into for a credit in an environmental stud- tat collects goes into a fundrais- the ability to recycle #1 and #2 game. said. while. Texas A&M University has ies class. ing account for a house, advocacy plastics, paper, cardboard, and “Last year we talked to Ara- Sunbright sales manager David started an aluminum recycling “We support what they’re event or educational event. aluminum. mark and they looked at different Cortez said their company is “basi- program at its home games. doing 100 percent,” assistant They are usually able to raise ECO also wants to retrieve cof- kinds of events to improve the cally the main recycler for paper Cortez says he is interested to facilities manager Diane Jee said. about $15 per game, “which fee grounds form on-campus din- green aspect on campus,” gradu- and plastic in Central Texas.” He see the volume of recyclables that A potential difficulty could be doesn’t sound like a lot, but really ing facilities and transport them ate student and ECO Vice Presi- said they provide for most indus- comes out of the set up. ensuring people don’t put trash starts to add up,” said Habitat to the World Hunger Farm to be dent Derek Rascon said. “They trial and commercial sites as well Rascon said that there is no in the recycling bins, but Jee said President Sonya Maness. Each used for composting. 12 The Baylor Lariat Friday, October 5, 2007