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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat thursday, April 26, 2007 Downtown Waco to get face-lift

Renovation plans Square, will include upscale appealing approach from the Tuesday to the Greater Waco to include offices, retail shopping, restaurants, of- student perspective,” Wallace Chamber of Commerce Board of fice space and a student hous- said. He also added that the Trustees, which includes Presi- shops, apartments ing development geared toward proximity to Baylor definitely dent John Lilley. Wallace said he Baylor and other local college influenced the decision to build had spoken with Lilley and oth- By Melissa Limmer students. Waco Town Square with student er Baylor administrators about Staff Writer SWB Heritage Square part- living options. the project, and he was looking ner David Wallace said in addi- Wallace said Waco Town forward to working with them Students looking to live tion to the loft-style apartments, Square apartments will “add on future projects that could downtown soon will have a new one-, two- and four-bedroom something that is not available benefit Baylor students and option. SWB Heritage Square apartments will be available in in the Baylor market,” and it Waco’s downtown. Partners L.P. recently an- the 145-unit complex, totaling will be a “community-oriented, There is a “wonderful op- nounced the construction of a 408 beds. pedestrian-friendly area,” with portunity for development to 17-acre complex downtown be- Leases will be offered on an weekly events like concerts and continue,” he said. “The town tween South Third and Fourth individual basis, not per apart- movie nights hosted in the cen- square concept is not just an streets. ment. ter of the square. Courtesy illustration The project, Waco Town “We find that is the most Wallace presented the idea Please see WACO, page 10A Study: Many The professors Hierarchy of alienated Researchers say women feel Evil isolated, frustrated on campuses Experts examine the capacity to commit heinous crimes Why does evil exist Why does a loving By Alan Wheeler against one another God allow people to Daily Nebraskan in the world? By Claire St. Amant suffer? (U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. — Some studies Staff writer have shown that women faculty members gener- ally feel less job satisfaction throughout their ca- ven in the Garden of Eden, ques- reers than men do. tions of evil abounded. Thousands Jacquel Haywood Ryan Tatum Typically, the reasons given are frustrations of years later, we are still wrestling Houston freshman Burleson junior with salaries, workloads and spouses not carry- Ewith the issue of depravity and the ing their share of the domestic work, such as child nature of evil. “God lets people suf- “A loving God would care and household chores. The tragedy at Virginia Tech University is fer to strengthen us let people suffer in A study released last week at the annual meet- the latest reminder of the human capacity to and puts us through order to ensure the ing of the American Educational Research Asso- act in ways that harm others. tests and trials to balance of good and ciation, however, presented a different cause: iso- Two psychiatrists, Dr. Michael Stone of see how far our faith evil in the world.” lation and alienation on the job. Columbia College of Physicians and Sur- will go.” According to the study, 48 percent of male fac- geons, and Dr. Michael Welner, a forensic ulty members said they were “very happy” with psychiatrist at New York School of Medicine, their jobs, but only 35 percent of women agreed. are developing systems to rank evil deeds The researchers found that many female faculty according to degrees of heinousness. members felt less integrated into the university. Both scales have implications for the legal Ali Moeller, president of the University of Ne- system. Welner hopes his scale on deprav- braska-Lincoln Faculty Senate, said she under- ity will be used as a guideline in criminal stands how alienation could take place. sentencing, and Stone’s 22-level hierarchy “Often men golf together, play cards or have of evil is based on biographies of violent of- sports in common that creates a sense of com- fenders. munity among men that women do not typically Dr. Daryl Koehn, author of The Nature of Thomas Herndon Charis Wacker share,” Moeller wrote in an e-mail. Evil and chairwoman of business ethics at Kansas City, Kan., junior Sherman junior She said women have a tendency to form com- the University of St. Thomas in Houston, munities surrounding the workplace rather than said she believes it’s dangerous to rank evil “I’d say because “There is Satan and outside activities like sports. behavior. we have the choice evil was brought “This does lead to the perception that the men “It seems to me that the ranking system whether or not to upon us by sinning hang together, and women are not invited, which would say that the people themselves are do evil, it gives us a in the garden of can lead to isolation,” she wrote. more evil and not the acts they are commit- Eden.” Administrators and other faculty members ting,” Koehn said. “I think it will make us chance to love God might be unaware of the ways women faculty see some people as monsters and completely more freely, but with might feel excluded, said Margaret Jacobs, direc- unlike us.” that choice comes tor women’s and gender studies at Nebraska. “I don’t believe Cho (Seung-Hui) was a the opportunity to “When a woman faculty joins a new depart- monster,” she said. “I think it’s a mistake to choose evil.” ment or unit or committee, is she properly in- see him as motivated by malice.” troduced? When faculty elect members of their Koehn said we’re all “caught up in the department to serve on special committees, are same dynamics” of good and evil and are women routinely passed over?” Jacobs said. guilty of “identifying with a false self and Moeller said she has had similar experiences trying to transfer our pain to others.” Compiled by Brittany Mihalcin on the Faculty Senate. When we suffer in some way — physically, “As president of the (Faculty) Senate at UNL emotionally or otherwise — we become frus- who attended the Board of Regents meetings regu- trated and react in different ways, she said. ry Coast, said the universal guilt of human- lieves the Christian outlook needs a compo- larly, I was the only woman in the room,” Moeller Koehn offered the example of road rage as kind manifests itself in different ways. nent of grace. said. “I did not feel ‘isolated,’ but it did make me one modern expression of frustration. “We have a natural tendency to say, ‘I “If we were really caught doing every evil aware of the lack of women in these roles.” “The false self tells us we are a nobody,” told a white lie. I didn’t kill anybody,’” she thing we did, what would our consequences Jacobs said the university could take steps to she said. “In some ways we are all trying to said. “We always want to justify our actions, be?” she said. reduce these feelings. transfer that pain.” but in the end we are all sinners.” Koehn identified another trouble spot “Hiring more women faculty and others from Becky Robertson, a George W. Truett Even though Robertson said distinctions under-represented groups would be one signifi- Theological Seminary student from the Ivo- for criminal actions are necessary, she be- Please see EVIL, page 10A cant step in reducing this sense of isolation,” she said.

President Bush has threatened Dems, Bush butt heads over timeline to veto a war- funding bill that By Anne Flaherty cess,” said House Majority Lead- Lawmakers ducked into the a political solution,” Hoyer, D- calls for the The Associated Press er Steny Hoyer. briefing as protesters shouted, Md., told reporters. Also con- withdrawal of Yesterday, the House was ex- “Troops home now!” Republi- firmed, he said, was “our belief troops in Iraq starting Oct.1. WASHINGTON — Democrats pected to pass a $124.2 billion cans and Democrats alike later that we must hold the Iraqis Democrats con- brushed off a White House veto war-funding bill that would re- emerged to say Petraeus con- accountable for achieving real tinued to push threat and pleas for patience quire troop withdrawals to be- firmed their positions. progress.” the bill despite from the top U.S. commander gin Oct. 1 with the goal of com- Republicans said Petraeus Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, the president’s in Iraq Wednesday and pushed pleting the pullout six months told them al-Qaida was a pri- his party’s leader, said Petraeus threats. toward a vote demanding that later. Bush has promised to veto mary threat in Iraq and a with- acknowledged there were chal- troops begin coming home this the bill and has enough Repub- drawal timetable would hurt lenges. “But considering where fall. lican votes to sustain his objec- U.S. efforts. Democrats said the we are, I think the general feels Their insistence guaranteed tion. general made clear that sectar- good about the progress thus a historic showdown with Presi- Bush dispatched his Iraq gen- ian violence had made progress far,” Boehner said. dent Bush, the first on the war eral, David Petraeus, and other difficult and that he couldn’t The bill, already negotiated since Democrats took control of top officials to Capitol Hill to give a complete assessment of with Senate leaders, is expected Congress in January. make his case: Additional forces the security situation until Sep- to reach the president’s desk by “Our troops are mired in a recently sent to Iraq are yielding tember. early next week following a final civil war with no clear enemy mixed results and the strategy “This briefing reinforced our Associated Press and no clear strategy for suc- needs more time to work. view that the solution in Iraq is Please see VETO, page 10A

VOL. 106 No. 99 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2007, Baylor University 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, August 26, 2007 After graduation, thoughts turn to what comes next

One of Baylor’s most over- poor sense of direction that they toward getting my degree in late one night a couple of weeks ing office here in Waco. run commercials focuses on lose themselves? journalism and gaining valu- ago thinking about how much I He claims he’s saving me students from different back- All that aside, as I approach able experience in a newsroom don’t want to live back at home from myself. He says that the grounds talking about how they graduation on May 12 — assum- point setting, I’ve come to realize that with my parents, and it struck hours are too long, and he gets found themselves at Baylor. ing I pass Italian — I’m not sure this isn’t something that I want me that maybe I could be a no recognition and no respect. I didn’t find myself at Baylor, that I’ve ever felt less sure of of view to do for the rest of my life. teacher. I guess maybe it isn’t about which is really disappointing what I want to do. That’s a strange feeling — I asked around to some getting respect. because all those students in the Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t by jordan daniel knowing that your degree isn’t friends who already are teach- Maybe what life after gradu- commercial seem really happy an identity crisis, and I’m not really in the field you’re very ers. I asked what they thought of ation is really about is finding and know exactly where they’re anguishing in my indecision. I tably led to someone declaring interested in anymore. the idea, and they all told me the yourself in a situation where heading in life. just don’t know what to do. that our paper stinks. However, I won’t fret over it. same thing. They get no respect, you will respect yourself and at What does that even mean, I’ve kind of devoted the past Like every paper, sometimes Plenty of people have gone on no recognition and they work least gain recognition from your anyway? To say that you found two years of my life to the Lariat. we do. There’s no need to deny to lead successful lives in fields long hours. friends or co-workers. yourself implies that you were I’ve stayed in the newsroom long that, but at least we’re trying to completely unrelated to their Precisely why I don’t want to Apparently, those jobs are lost before you got here. past 1 a.m. trying to fix various get better. majors in college. I just can’t work at a newspaper. few and far between. Should Baylor be accepting problems, which inevitably led The problem with all this is seem to find any of them. My dad won’t even let me Jordan Daniel is a senior jour- so many people with such a to more problems, which inevi- that while I’ve been working So I was sitting in my room work under him at his contract- nalism major from Waco.

Opinion policy Editorial The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through let- ters to the editor and guest col- Growth of umns. Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those 2012 not of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. up to par Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, graduation year, phone number Halfway to the end of Baylor’s and student identification num- ambitious 10-year vision, Baylor 2012, ber. Non-student writers should we’ve stopped to evaluate the progress include their address. made in the first five years. Letters that focus on an issue Our special section of the paper affecting students or faculty today takes a closer look at every one may be considered for a guest of the 12 imperatives that were laid column at the editor’s discre- out back in 2002 and checks in to see tion. if the goals Baylor has made for itself All submissions become the are well on their way to being accom- property of The Baylor Lariat. plished. The Lariat reserves the right to On the whole, progress on the edit letters for grammar, length, imperatives has been satisfactory, but libel and style. much work remains to be done. Many Letters should be e-mailed of the imperatives that have been to [email protected] or completed or undertaken have mate- mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One rialized in the form of the construc- Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX tion of new buildings. 76798-7330. The raising of the Baylor Sciences Building, the continued construction on Brooks Residential Village and the Corrections policy renovations to Sid Richardson Science Building are all obvious advances to The Baylor Lariat is commit- meeting the desires of Imperatives ted to ensuring fair and accu- VII and II, which seek to provide out- rate reporting and will correct standing academic facilities and a errors of substance on Page 2. truly residential campus. Corrections can be submitted to Construction crews seem to be a the editor by sending an e-mail permanent fixture on campus. What its own initiative. No plan has been Other imperatives leave readers academic and leisure use of the cor- to [email protected] or started around the edges of campus, established specifically within Baylor questioning how development and ridors of the Brazos River in the out- by calling 254-710-4099. like the science building and May- 2012 to provide additional support to construction of major projects could lined descriptions of the imperative born Museum, has now progressed the association. possibly take place in the short period that calls for useful and aesthetically into more central locations like Sid The university has made no spe- of time left until the timeline for 2012 pleasing places on campus. A subscription to the Lariat Richardson. These are daily remind- cific plans to meet Imperative IX is up. Since many of the imperatives are costs $45 for two semesters. ers of the work being done to catapult (enhancing involvement of the entire Imperative VIII calls for construc- worded to achieve “enhancement” or Send check or money order to Baylor into top-tier university status. Baylor family) but leaves the word- tion of a building that most 2012 “guide” students to a certain area, it One Bear Place #97330, Waco, But other imperatives have been left ing on these goals vague and without observers haven’t even heard of — a will remain difficult to accurately nail TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail Lar- only half completed or even ignored much direction. retirement community. No talk of down whether the goal has been met [email protected]. Visa and altogether. The Baylor Alumni Asso- The alumni association’s pri- a retirement community has even or not. MasterCard payments may be ciation continues to work on connect- vate achievements will no doubt be entered to the public conversation of One thing is for sure: There’s quite phoned to 254-710-2662. Post- ing the university with alumni, but claimed as the goals of 2012, so some 2012. The description of the build- a bit of work to do before 2012 can be master: Please send address all work done by the association is on accomplishments can be observed. ing follows the proposal to develop declared a success. changes to above address. Overhyping of prospects contributes to drama of NFL draft

A man sporting a sleek black we pore over statistics, 40-yard Rose Bowl, catching 11 balls because, it’s true, he doesn’t ee Skylar Green, one of the most tailored suit and a yellow tie pur- dash times, shuttle drills, Won- for 205 yards and two touch- have a typical NFL body. tantilizing return men in last posefully strides to the podium derlic tests and combine work- downs. That was the last time But this freakish obssession year’s draft thanks to a great and firmly grips the sides as he outs. sports we saw him on the playing field, with combine and workout stats workout, showed up to camp 15 looks out assuredly at the cam- The stats mean everything so you’d figure the good vibes has got to stop. pounds overweight. eras. right now, and not necessarily take would linger, right? The players run in air-condi- Parcells called him “Fats Close to 16 million Ameri- the ones that matter. Combine stats say otherwise, tioned indoor facilities without Domino.” He was cut before the cans are watching an event that Take the battle for top quar- by will parchman and therefore, the nation’s draft pads to heighten their effect on season started. has become a holiday for some terback. Chris Leak won a boards say otherwise. Thanks scouts in February’s NFL Com- I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell and a religious experience for national title with the Florida next big thing because he looks to an uninspiring 4.62 40-yard bine. you that I love the draft. others. Gators a couple months ago, but like the next big thing. dash time, which probably beats They prepare for weeks and It’s as close to the NFL as we’ll This isn’t a presidential he’s too small and his arm is Take wide receiver for a majority of 6-foot-5 NFL play- then let themselves go after the come for another five months, so address, and it isn’t the diatribe too weak to matter in the NFL. instance. University of Southern ers, along with some other work- onlookers and media-obssessed I’ll drink it in like all the others of a celebrated religious or polit- Just like that, he’s a second-day California wide out Dwayne Jar- out numbers that didn’t impress, have had their fill. and remain parked on my couch ical leader. pick. rett’s 6-foot-5 frame and sticky Jarrett might fall completely out The Cowboys drafted defen- for an unhealthy amount of time This is the NFL Draft, t-minus Ohio State quarterback and hands put him in the top 10 of the first round. sive lineman Marcus Spears in this weekend. two days and counting. Heisman Trophy winner Troy players in the entire draft after For me to discount the pun- 2005 after he tore up his work- But as for that non-wind- For those who don’t follow Smith is suffering from the same the season ended. dits completely would be ill- out sessions, and he showed up aided 40-yard dash time that the NFL — a completely under- ailments. He was a valued commod- advised. to rookie mini-camp in May at “can’t miss” wide receiver pros- standable malady — the NFL Seemingly just as fast, Loui- ity and figured to be one of the Russell has shot up draft 11 pounds overweight. pect recorded months ago — I Draft is the only dot that matters sianna State University signal next great red zone threats in charts because he’s a great pros- Bill Parcells called him think I’ll let their game perfor- on the league’s spring calandar. caller JaMarcus Russell, who the NFL. pect and could most certainly “Chubby Checker” during that mances do the talking. While we wait until Sep- had a solid but not outstanding The guy had a monster game be something special. first summer. Will Parchman is a junior jour- tember for the regular season, junior season, has become the against Michigan in January’s Leak has fallen down them Cowboys fourth round draft- nalism major from Austin.

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[email protected] 49 AT&T part gas visit www.baylor.edu/Lariat 4A The Baylor Lariat News Thursday, April 26, 2007 New system to offer parking decals online BEAR BRIEFS Free medical seminar The American Medical Student By Ida Jamshidi cally parking and how we can “Easy access of the parking Association and The Princeton Reporter provide better customer service decals isn’t the problem,” she Review will sponsor Medical to our constituents,” she said. said. “It’s just expensive, and School 101 at 7 p.m. today in That sticker on the back of Until June 1 of last year, Deats there’s not a whole lot of spots 110 Baylor Sciences Building. your car will expire soon. said, fulfilling this task was dif- to park anyway.” The seminar will include topics When the time comes for stu- ficult because Parking Services Brewster doesn’t own a park- about the medical school admis- dents to replace their parking was a part of the Baylor Depart- ing decal for her vehicle, and she sion process and the MCAT. decals, Baylor Parking Services ment of Public Safety. After the said various purchasing options For more information, contact will implement a new online split, Parking Services became wouldn’t change her mind. [email protected]. service called PermitDirect. its own entity under Campus But some students feel indif- Sign up for skeet shoot Beginning June 1, the system Services. ferent about the new system. Tau Kappa Epsilon will hold its will give students the option to “Part of the effort to split us Houston sophomore Claudia second annual All-University purchase a decal on the Park- out was to create a more custom- Orozco has a decal on her car, Skeet Shoot from 2 to 4 p.m. ing Service Web site and have it er-oriented service,” Deats said. and she doesn’t think buying Friday at the Waco Gun Club. mailed to their home. “We can address a lot of things decals online will make much Teams can consist of three to Around 9,800 decals were that came as a second priority to of a difference five members. This event will be purchased during the 2006- the police department.” “You can buy anything on- catered by George’s and costs 2007 school year, plus about Deats said Parking Services line,” she said. “I don’t think it $125 per team. For more infor- 450 replacement decals. has been working on Permit- would be very beneficial, nor mation, contact Ryan_Valdez@ The online system should Direct for a couple of years. But will it give us a disadvantage.” baylor.edu. help eliminate long lines at the several issues, such as sorting Deats recommended that stu- beginning of the school year out technical difficulties and dents print their online receipts To submit a bear brief, e-mail when thousands of students securing finances, delayed the to ensure they receive their de- [email protected]. want to purchase a decal. Shel- online system. Deats said she cal. Students who need tempo- Chris Weeks/Lariat staff ley Deats, parking services hopes PermitDirect will make rary or replacement decals will CONTACT US manager, said the new service purchasing a decal more conve- still need to apply in person at A Baylor student’s car displays five years’ worth of parking decals. Beginning is a result of the department’s nient. But Tyler graduate student the Parking Services office on Editor 710-4099 June 1, parking services will be more convenient when students will be able to dedication to serving students. Brandy Brewster doesn’t believe the first floor of Clifton Robin- Newsroom 710-1712 purchase decals online. “Our sole purpose is basi- convenience is the issue. son Tower. Deadly tornadoes hit Texas, Mexico

By Michelle Roberts found, several mobile homes tween homes cut open like doll time. They probably don’t have The Associated Press were still missing Wednesday. houses, twisted metal sheeting a mortgage but they don’t have About 80 people on each side and mesquite treetops twisted insurance either,” he said. EAGLE PASS — Dozens of of the border were injured. The from their trunks. The other two deaths on search and rescue crews com- dead included a family of five: a Neither Eagle Pass, nor its the U.S. side of the storm were pleted Wednesday their exami- young girl, her parents and two twin Mexican city, Piedras Ne- caused by a house collapsing, nation of the mangled remains other family members, all killed gras, had a siren warning sys- authorities said. One was found of houses and trailer homes when the wind tumbled their tem like those used to help peo- dead in the wreckage of the ripped by tornadoes that killed mobile home across the street ple evacuate ahead of the storm house, the other died after arriv- at least 10 people in this border and slammed it into Rosita Val- when it hit North Texas. ing at a San Antonio hospital. community and its Mexican ley Elementary School. Aranda said the damage es- In all, 81 people were taken neighbor. “It was a whole family, and timate would be in the millions to Eagle Pass’s only hospital, Maverick County Judge Jose they were all together, probably of dollars in the community though most were discharged Aranda said all residents of the like they were huddling,” said whose economy depends on with minor injuries. storm-struck areas just outside police Officer Ezekiel Navjas, border-crossing and the Kicka- Four remained in critical Associated Press Eagle Pass were accounted for. who arrived at the scene Tues- poo tribe’s Lucky Eagle casino. condition Wednesday. Across But between 50 and 200 fami- day evening just as crews were The elementary school alone the Rio Grande in Piedras Ne- Search and Rescue team members look through debris at an elementary school in Eagle Pass, on Wednesday after a tornado swept through the area lies were left homeless, he said. pulling from the wreckage the was worth between $6 million gras, three people were killed on Tuesday. Tornadoes Tuesday night cut bloody body of the girl, believed and $7 million, he said. Aranda and 300 homes were damaged. across a nearly 4-square-mile to be between 4 and 6 years said Eagle Pass is a working- About 1,000 people sought police, firefighters, Border Pa- and marking searched build- area, destroying two empty el- old. class town so the loss of a home refuge in shelters in Piedras trol agents and National Guard ings with spray-painted “X’s” ementary schools, a church, “I’ve never seen nothing like is particularly difficult. Negras, where 32 people were soldiers were picking their way like those used by searchers in businesses and homes. And al- this,” he said, shaking his head “These are people that have killed by a storm three years through homes, knocking on New Orleans after Hurricane though all the people had been as walked down a dirt road be- built their homes a little at a ago. Search teams made up of doors, calling out to residents Katrina. Thursday, April 26, 2007 news The Baylor Lariat 5A EVP, cabinet recognized with their own day in Waco

By Kate Boswell to see Baylor students take an work in Waco. merce after graduation as direc- Staff writer interest in an issue that didn’t “Allan’s office really is what tor of community development. necessarily affect them directly got me into the community my- “This is so funny because Baylor students have stepped at Baylor.” self,” Moseley said. “It was my Baylor has given me so much out into the Waco community, He said he was especially springboard into Waco. While I and this office has given me so and now Waco is returning the proud of the community sum- was working with him as a stu- much,” Marshall said. “In some favor. mit that occurred earlier this dent I really got to know people ways, director of community de- Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy year, as well as the founding of in the city.” velopment is the EVP. The jobs will present a proclamation rec- the group COALition, a student Moseley said he initiated the are very similar.” ognizing the work of the office group that started in response proclamation because he felt it Marshall said he will be of the student body external to concerns about possible coal- was a good gesture on the city’s working closely with his succes- vice president at 5 p.m. today at power plants that may be built part to give back to Marshall’s sor, as well as with other area the Student Senate meeting in in Central Texas. office. Moseley said he hopes schools. Cashion Academic Center. Marshall said he’s impressed the office continues to impact “I’m going to be working on The proclamation declares by what his cabinet has done. the community under different getting high school students to today a day of recognition for “I’m so humbled by what leadership. go to college,” he said. “My job the office’s work “in strengthen- we’ve accomplished this year,” “In this time I’ve really seen is really wide open. They left it ing the relationship between the he said. “I think we’ve elevated what students of Baylor can do open, but I know one thing the Baylor and Waco community” student government. I think in the community and the dif- chamber is really involved with and calls it “a valuable asset to Bryan (Fonville) will take that ference they can make,” he said. is education.” Baylor University and the city of to the next level next year.” “I think students have so many Marshall said he also will be Waco.” Fonville was elected to fill opportunities to make a dif- researching issues concerning In addition to recognizing Marshall’s position as student ference in the community, and higher education around the na- external vice president and Melea Burke/Lariat staff body external vice president for the community needs them so tion. Cuney senior Allan Marshall, next year. much. Having them in a posi- Though he doesn’t know ex- Student Body External Vice President Allan Marshall, a Cuney senior, sits in his it also recognizes the cabinet office Wednesday in the Bill Daniel Student Center. Brandon Moseley, a recent tion like EVP or a cabinet mem- actly what to expect, he said he’s members: Garland sophomore Baylor graduate who works as ber is so important.” ready for whatever comes. Bryan Fonville, Grand Prairie community liaison for the may- For Marshall, as for Mose- “This office has prepared junior Lloyd Franklin, Beau- lifant, Splendora junior Amanda “We, as cabinet members, are or’s office, said it was his work ley, the experience proved to me for anything,” he said. “I’m mont sophomore Amanda Beat- Mitchell, Houston senior Whit- really excited,” Franklin said of with the external vice presi- be more than a resume filler: forever grateful for all Baylor’s tie, Killeen senior Latoya Butler, ney Staton and Tulsa, Okla., ju- the proclamation. dent’s office during his time at Marshall will be working for the done in my life. Now I’m taking Phoenix sophomore Caleb Gal- nior Ian McCracken. “It was especially gratifying Baylor that led him to stay and Greater Waco Chamber of Com- it to the next level.” Abandoned pets U.N. complains Iraq more likely among withheld death totals By Robert H. Reid mid-February. college students The Associated Press While some measures sug- gest the capital is less violent BAGHDAD — U.N. officials — such as apparent Shiite death By Jon Schroeder leaving Baylor and going home accused Iraq on Wednesday of squad killings reportedly on the Staff writer for the summer. Kuehl agreed. withholding civilian death fig- decline — bombings blamed on “Summer and spring are ures to try to deflect attention Sunni insurgents have contin- Shiner the dog has some- breeding season anyway, so we from escalating violence and a ued with deadly frequency. thing new to chase after. have a huge influx,” Seesing worsening humanitarian crisis “Armed groups from all sides It isn’t the cat next door — it’s added. despite the U.S.-led Baghdad se- continued to target the civilian a home. She said dogs like Shiner are curity crackdown. population,” the 30-page report A little more than six months probably better off having inter- Those conclusions by the said. The report’s critical tone after she first found shelter, im owners — as long as they take U.N. Assistance Mission for could embolden calls by the Shiner is still being bounced be- good care of them — than being Iraq drew a sharp rebuke from Democratic-controlled Con- tween temporary owners. placed in animal shelters. Iraq’s political leadership, which gress to begin withdrawing U.S. Since she was picked up off “We are probably the Taj Ma- called the report “unbalanced” troops by Oct. 1. the side of the road in Decem- hal of shelters,” she said. “But and said it raised questions The report was unable to ber, Shiner has moved more this is not where they belong ... about the credibility of the U.N. provide official, comprehensive than 10 times. This is a last resort.” staff in Iraq. death figures because the Iraqi With the summer fast ap- When students get a pet from The clashing views over the government refused to release proaching and her current own- the Waco Humane Society, they document — which covered them. ers vacating their duplex, she’ll fill out a questionnaire which three months ending March In a statement, the Iraqi gov- soon move again. asks how they’ll take care of 31 — reflect a wider debate that ernment said the report was While her owner, Houston pets over the summer. goes beyond attempts to tally “inaccurate” and lacking “cred- junior Chris Weeks, found new Seesing said keeping a pet is the bloodshed: whether the ibility in many of its points.” lodging for her, many other ani- a better option than handing it Baghdad security operation has No explanation for withholding mals in Waco could soon end off to another owner. made any lasting progress since casualty figures was offered, nor up in animal shelters. “I think they miss you,” she the crackdown was launched in did they provide any numbers. The Waco Humane Society said. “I wish (students) would is the only shelter in town that take them home. If they have to Melea Burke/Lariat staff will take any animal. leave town, find a suitable own- Houston senior Dave Jeans offers Shiner a treat Wednesday at his duplex in In fact, interim director Pat er and just make sure it’s some- Waco. Jeans served as one of the many temporary owners Shiner has had. 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European Union for- Dems have busy day on Capitol Hill eign policy chief Javier Solana (left) House panels vote on and Iran’s documents about White House chief nuclear subpoenas, immunity e-mails on RNC accounts said negotiator Ali to be missing. The RNC released Larijani meet a letter to the panel listing 37 Wednesday in By Laurie Kellman White House officials who have Ankara. The Associated Press RNC e-mail accounts, including Rove. WASHINGTON — Putting Gonzales, meanwhile, was their congressional control to trying to mend fences in his first Associated work, Democrats approved new visit to Capitol Hill since his Press subpoenas Wednesday — and a punishing appearance before grant of immunity — for probes the Senate Judiciary Committee ranging from the prosecutor fir- last week. ings and White House political He met privately with Sen. Iran, EU negotiators activities to President Bush’s Mark Pryor, D-Ark., who has justification for the war in Iraq. said Gonzales wasn’t truthful Democrats said the broad with him about the dismissal of progress in talks array of investigations repre- the U.S. attorney in Little Rock. sents a revival of Congress’ role The outreach didn’t take. after six years of little oversight “I reiterated with the attor- By George Jahn “double time out” — a simulta- of the Bush administration by Associated Press ney general, face-to-face, that I The Associated Press neous freeze of Iranian atomic Republican lawmakers. think he should resign,” Pryor activities in exchange for a com- The White House is pushing House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Wax- told reporters after the meeting. ANKARA, Turkey — Senior mitment not to impose new U.N. back, refusing to allow officials man, D-Calif. (right) and Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., take part Wednesday in a “I think it’s the best thing for Iranian and Western envoys sig- sanctions, said the official, who to testify under oath about the House markup hearing on the issuing of subpoenas in the fired prosecutors the Department of Justice and naled Wednesday that they may agreed to tell The Associated firings and arguing that top investigation. it’s probably the best thing for have made progress in trying to Press about the private talks officials — including Secretary him personally and the admin- break a deadlock over Tehran’s only if not quoted by name. of State Condoleezza Rice, sub- Sen. Arlen Specter, ranking ciary Committee voted 32-6 to istration.” defiance of a U.N. demand to Both Solana and Larijani were ject of one of the subpoenas Republican on the Judiciary grant immunity from prosecu- Lawmakers say they want suspend uranium enrichment, upbeat after their meetings. — already have answered ques- Committee, co-signed a letter tion to Monica Goodling, Gon- to uncover the story of why the saying they planned to meet “We will have some talks tions about the administration’s with Leahy Wednesday urging zales’ White House liaison, for eight U.S. attorneys were fired. again in two weeks. tomorrow and in two weeks,” now-discredited claim that Gonzales to freshen his memo- testimony on why the adminis- Pryor’s harsh words on Gon- In announcing the additional Larijani told reporters. He Iraq was seeking uranium for a ry and provide answers within tration fired eight federal pros- zales were echoed by lawmak- talks, neither European Union described the discussions as bomb. a week. ecutors. The panel also unani- ers in both parties, though foreign policy chief Javier Solana “pleasant.” “I am beginning to wonder “We are reviewing this mously approved — but did not Republicans tended to leave nor Ali Larijani, Iran’s top inter- Solana spoke of a “very con- whether the White House has request,” said Justice Depart- issue — a subpoena to compel out the actual call for his res- national negotiator, gave details structive dinner,” adding that any interest in the American ment spokesman Dean Boyd. her to testify. The committee ignation. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of their two meetings Wednes- talks “will continue tomorrow people learning the truth about Congress was ramping up scheduled a May 10 hearing for R-Iowa, noted a pragmatic con- day, including a previously and in the coming weeks also.” these matters,” said Senate Judi- investigations of the White Gonzales. cern: The waning months of the unscheduled dinner session. Government officials outside ciary Committee Chairman Pat- House on several fronts: On the Senate side, Leahy’s Bush administration complicate But an official based in a Turkey had told AP before the rick Leahy, D-Vt. The House Oversight and panel approved — but did not prospects for confirming a new European capital said the two meeting in Ankara that the six Congress’ effort isn’t driven Government Reform Committee issue — a subpoena in the fir- attorney general. touched on having discussions powers negotiating with Iran solely by Democrats. Republi- voted 21-10 to issue a subpoena ings matter for Sara Taylor, “I’ll be as vigilant as ever in of what would constitute a sus- — the United States, China, Rus- cans have barely concealed their to Rice to compel her testimony deputy to Bush political adviser overseeing the Justice Department pension. A more flexible defi- sia, France, Britain and Germa- disdain for Attorney General on the Bush administration’s Karl Rove. and working with other senators, nition of a freeze acceptable to ny — might be willing to allow Alberto Gonzales’ accounting prewar claims about Saddam The House oversight com- both Republicans and Democrats, both sides is “the key issue,” said Iran to keep some of its urani- of the firings of federal prosecu- Hussein seeking weapons of mittee also issued subpoenas for accountability from the attor- the official, who was briefed on um enrichment program intact, tors, including his claims of a mass destruction. for the Republican National ney general and the department the day’s talks. instead of demanding it be dis- faulty memory. Next door, the House Judi- Committee for testimony and he leads,” Grassley said. There was also mention of a mantled. McCain tries to revive campaign

By Liz Sidoti The Associated Press

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — It wasn’t supposed to be this way. John McCain was the pre- sumptive Republican front- runner, the next in line for the nomination in a party that his- torically respects hierarchy. Now, he’s trying to revive his troubled campaign. He is mak- ing the case for his candidacy by stressing his decades of experi- ence in wartime and Washing- ton and claiming he has the will to make tough, and sometimes unpopular, choices to heal the nation’s woes. “I am qualified. I am ready to serve. I need no on-the-job train- ing. And I have the vision and capability,” the four-term Ari- zona senator, ex-Navy pilot and former Vietnam prisoner of war, said Wednesday after formally declaring his second attempt to win the White House. A loser in 2000 to George W. Bush, McCain chose to offi- cially enter the presidential race in New Hampshire — the state’s primary was the political high point of his last bid. “I know how to fight and how to make peace. I know who I am and what I want to do,” he said in his speech. “I’m not running for president to be somebody, but to do something; to do the hard but necessary things not the easy and needless things.” He repeated his pitch later in Manchester, N.H., standing under an umbrella as rain pelted a crowd of a few hundred. When a protester interrupted, McCain diverted from the script. “This is what free speech is all about!” he shouted, drawing cheers when he invoked the state’s motto: “Live free or die!” Simply a formality, the events did, however, give McCain an opportunity to lay out his vision for the country’s future and jump start his campaign after months of struggle. He had spent years building an unrivaled national organization and positioning himself as the inevitable GOP nominee — only to see his cam- paign falter. “It’s John’s last chance to make a first impression again,” said Ken Duberstein, a White House chief of staff under Presi- dent Reagan. “He has to wipe the slate clean from the last sev- eral months. That’s easier said than done, but I think he has the chance to do it.” Thursday, April 26, 2007 sports The Baylor Lariat 7A NFL’s new rules Pacers fire Carlisle change teams’ after 4 tough years By Cliff Brunt now plays. Associated Press “He’s got an opportunity to stay here,” Bird said. “But you draft mentality INDIANAPOLIS — Rick Car- know Rick. He’ll be out there lisle was fired Wednesday after networking and if he gets anoth- By Alex Marvez and Omar Kelly into trouble — Tennessee corner- four tumultuous years as coach er job, he gets another job.” McClatchy Newspapers back Adam “Pacman” Jones and of the Indiana Pacers, who failed Carlisle and Bird said the Cincinnati wide receiver Chris to make the playoffs for the first coaching search will include FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Henry — and is expected to im- time in a decade. candidates within the organiza- — Defending his name has been pose stronger penalties against Carlisle said he understood it tion. Carlisle said Pacers assis- as challenging as covering op- others involved in future off- was time for the Pacers to hear tants Johnny Davis and Chuck posing receivers for the Univer- field incidents. a “new voice.” Team president Person are ready to make the sity of Miami’s Brandon Meri- “There were a lot of owners, Larry Bird said Carlisle has an move. weather. coaches and (general manag- option to return to the team in Davis has made head coach- One of the NFL draft’s top ers) talking about this issue and another capacity. Carlisle was ing stops in Orlando and Phila- safety prospects, Meriweather what we can do maybe to help appointed vice president in Oc- delphia. Bird said he’s not inter- said the first thing teams have head things off at the pass,” Se- tober and has until June 15 to ested in taking on a coaching wanted to discuss in interviews attle coach Mike Holmgren said decide if he wants to keep that role for the team he led to the wasn’t his on-field performance when the issue was broached title. NBA finals in 2000. but his role in two well-publi- last month at the NFL owners’ The Pacers finished the sea- In the Pacers’ first year under cized incidents. Almost three meeting in Phoenix. “If you have son 35-47, their worst since Carlisle in 2003-04, they went McClatchy Newspapers months after shooting his reg- real stringent requirements in 1988-89. Indiana was 29-24 61-21 for the best record in the istered handgun three times the draft, you’re not going to University of Miami’s Brandon Meriweather celebrates the 14-13 Miami vic- shortly after the All-Star break, NBA, and the club reached the while defending himself during take a chance on somebody.” tory over the University of Houston on Sept. 30, 2006, at the Orange Bowl in but lost its next 11 games to fall Eastern Conference finals. Indi- a suspected robbery attempt There also is a financial rea- Miami. out of playoff contention. A loss ana started the 2004-05 season at his South Miami residence, son why some suspect pros- to Detroit on April 3 clinched in similar fashion, winning six Meriweather was suspended pects with early to mid-round in the past two Dolphins drafts skills make him especially ap- the Pacers’ first losing season of its first eight games. for one game after kicking a talent may slip into the draft’s by then-coach Nick Saban, five pealing as a safety. Two of the since 1996-97. Then came Nov. 19, 2004. downed player during a brawl later rounds or not even get cho- of them — linebacker Channing NFL’s top draft analysts dis- Carlisle struggled to manage Artest went into the stands that erupted in Miami’s 35-0 sen at all. Crowder, guard Joe Toledo and agree whether Meriweather will talented but volatile players. Ron after a Detroit Pistons fan he victory over Florida Interna- With all rookies, franchises defensive linemen Matt Roth, be adversely affected by charac- Artest and Stephen Jackson were thought doused him with a tional. worry whether the financial Kevin Vickerson and Manny ter concerns. the two most prominent players beverage, and some of his team- Those incidents have cast a windfall that comes with being Wright — were charged with ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. said in the 2004 brawl between Pac- mates joined in the melee. black cloud over Meriweather, in the NFL will negatively affect misdemeanors while in college. Meriweather’s history is a “fac- ers players and Detroit Pistons Artest was suspended for who said he is being forced to a player, especially those receiv- Although none of the five has tor” and projects he will get fans. That brawl started the 73 games and the playoffs for dispel “the myth that I’m a bad ing huge signing bonuses. Those been in legal trouble while with chosen by Carolina with the No. unraveling of a team that was his part in the altercation, and person” and who could poten- concerns grew deeper last year the Dolphins, it appears Mueller 45 overall pick in the second expected to make several title teammates Jermaine O’Neal, tially join the growing list of when rules added to the Col- and new coach Cam Cameron round. NFL Network analyst runs. Jackson and Anthony Johnson problem NFL players. lective Bargaining Agreement will shy from selecting players Mike Mayock said he expects “This came down to what was were given shorter suspensions. “I understand why they are made it harder to recoup sign- with checkered pasts in this Meriweather will get selected in the best interests of the fran- The remaining Pacers clawed so concerned,” Meriweather ing bonuses from players sus- year’s draft. between Nos. 17 and 27 and chise going forward,” Carlisle their way to a 44-38 record and said. “Every team wants a good pended for violating the steroid “There will be a couple of doesn’t “sense that people think said. “Coaching is something the second round of the play- dude on their squad so they are or substance-abuse policies. guys who have issues that may the significance of what he has that gets in your blood. But then offs, but Pacers fans were upset going to ask you about it, how When it comes to research- not come off the board logisti- done warrants taking him off again, when you know it’s time, that Miller’s final season ended you respond from it and what ing a player’s background, Dol- cally, but they’ll have red flags their boards.” Mayock also you know it’s time.” that way. you learned. I told them I regret phins General Manager Randy on them and we probably won’t pointed out that Meriweather Carlisle acknowledged his Even with the brawl year, it and have changed in every Mueller admitted, “Every little go down that road,” Mueller was a team captain as a senior struggles to connect with the Carlisle said this season was the way possible.” thing you find is going to be said. “Both Cam and I agree on and has never failed a drug test. players. toughest he’s had in coaching, But the NFL has, too. And magnified right now.” the type of people we want, and I “I talked to a team this morn- “It’s a people business, and the situation made more diffi- that may cause Meriweather to “From our own scouts, we’re don’t think we’ll stray from that. ing who was highly impressed communication is really impor- cult because of his close friend- slide in next weekend’s draft. leaning on them more to tap “Everybody deserves a sec- with him, and they’ve spent a lot tant,” Carlisle said. “You can ship with Bird. The stronger personal-con- more sources and find out more ond chance. But when you’re of time with him,” Mayock said never be too good a communi- Carlisle said he spoke with duct policy unveiled last month information,”Mueller said. “They going to get hammered on the last Wednesday in a conference cator. It’s something I want to Bird on Tuesday and they de- by NFL Commissioner Roger become investigative reporters. personal-conduct policy and call. “He’s doing a really good continue to work on.” cided that whichever of them Goodell is making teams think Part of their deal is doing back- can’t recoup any signing bonus job looking people in the eye, Carlisle isn’t sure if he wants dies first, the other will read the more before picking a pros- ground checks. We really have money, is the risk/reward really saying, `Yes, I messed up a little to coach again, retain the Pacers eulogy. pect with a questionable back- to know all the fine points of it. worth it?” bit, but talk to my teachers, my management position or take “I’ve seen other friends part ground. The league announced We probably spend more time That’s the same debate inter- coaches. I’m OK. I’m going to be time off to be with his family. ways and never speak again,” lengthy suspensions for two on it than ever before.” ested teams are waging about a good citizen.’” Seattle has fired its coach, as Bird said, “but that’s not the way players who have repeatedly run Of the 13 players selected Meriweather, whose coverage In today’s NFL, he had better has Sacramento — where Artest it’s going to be with us.” Jazz need to work on offense THURSDAY MEATBALL MADNESS! to avoid sweep by Rockets Enjoy Spaghetti with Hearty Meatballs and a Garden Side Salad for just $2.99 all day Thursdays.

By Doug Alden we worked hard to get what but had little help. The Rock- The Associated Press we wanted, we got some shots ets held Mehmet Okur to four inside.” points and completely shut out SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Game 3 is tonight in Salt forward Andrei Kirilenko, who $2.99 Jazz need to discover an inside Lake City, where the Jazz haven’t broke down in tears at practice scoring presence against Yao played a playoff game since Sunday after complaining of his THURSDAYS ONLY Ming and the Houston Rockets, 2003. The series opened in limited role in Utah’s offense. and they need to find it fast. Houston because of Utah’s late- Kirilenko said his head was After losing the first two season slump and the Rockets’ clear again Wednesday. games in Houston, the Jazz are surge that gave them a one-game “I don’t want to blame any- desperate to win one at home advantage in the final stand- body. It’s not a blame situation. Garden Side Salad tonight. With another loss, they ings. I don’t think it’s somebody’s would be in jeopardy of being But playing on the road didn’t fault. It’s just how it goes this swept out of the playoffs for the seem to affect the Jazz nearly as season,” he said. “If we lose two first time since 1989. much as who they were play- games we’re out. We’re done for With the 7-foot-6 Yao in the ing. Utah has struggled to keep the season. We go to vacation. Spaghetti with middle for the Rockets, the Jazz Tracy McGrady and Yao in check I don’t want to go to vacation Hearty Meatballs have been reluctant to take the — both have scored more than right now.” ball inside and have shot errati- 20 in each game — and has been The Jazz haven’t been swept cally from the outside in both stifled by Houston’s defense. in a playoff series since Golden games. “We still didn’t get the result State beat them 3-0 in the open- Utah also hasn’t been very that we wanted, but we are play- ing round in 1989. That was patient trying to break down the ing better,” Utah forward Car- Sloan’s first playoff series with Rockets’ defense. los Boozer said after practice the Jazz, and he’s not ready “It’s difficult. We have to take Wednesday. “We’ve just got to to start talking about anoth- what they give us and they’re win, man. We’ve got to win.” er sweep. Sloan said the Jazz not going to give us much,” Utah Boozer scored 41 Monday improved from the series opener WACO: 919 S. 6th St. 254-752-2929 • 5201 W. Waco Dr. 254-776-1324 coach Jerry Sloan said. “When night in Houston’s 98-90 win to the second game. The Quadrangle $550565 - Best Deal on Campus Now Offering...Two Bedroom Studio Apartments Short Walk To Class!!! 1825 South 5th Street 752-3810

e Cable & High Speed In Fre ternet with a 12 month lease Thursday, April 26, 2007 entertainment The Baylor Lariat 9A Theater produces witty British play

By Tamara Parker played by Terrell, joins in on the a great amount of chemistry, structed and performed with a Contributor charade that things begin to go which leads me to applaud the certain amount of allegiance to astray. casting director as well. Laws the writer and time period. It is The Importance of Being Ear- The two are then left to particularly stood out as the even more evident in this pro- nest, performed by the Baylor scheme together and contrive a immature and flirtatious Cecily duction that everyone played an Theatre, has begun its five-day way to win back their fiancées Cardew, who became an instant important part. run in the Mabee Theatre this while discovering hidden truths favorite among the younger From the choreographed week. An array of talent, includ- along the way. The chemistry members of the audience. strike of the set, to the exquisite ing lead actors Austin Terrell, between Terrell and Locklear is Another fun addition to the costumes, to the well-designed a Lubbock senior, and Atlanta nothing short of comedic bliss. cast is Huntsville senior Haley props on stage, all the way down sophomore Justin Locklear, They bounce off each other so Phillips, who plays the role of to the well-rehearsed British ac- bring to life Oscar Wilde’s fa- well that the audience often feels the stuffy and trivial Lady Brack- cents, it is pretty clear that Os- mous and satirical comedy of as if they are watching a pair of nell. Though her scenes were car Wilde would be proud. manners. real-life friends, not actors read- much shorter than in Baylor’s The Importance of Being Ear- ing from script. Whether it’s production of Annie Get Your nest continues at 7:30 p.m. today THEATRE Terrell’s hilarious portrayal of Gun earlier this semester, they through Saturday and at 2 p.m. REVIEW the bored and mischievous Al- were nonetheless entertaining Sunday in Mabee Theatre. gernon or Locklear’s interpreta- and riveting to watch. For more information, call The Importance of Being Ear- tion of the cunning and clever Without a doubt Phillips the Baylor Theatre Box Office nest is set in England during the “Earnest,” they both possess possesses a certain amount of at 710-1865. Regular tickets late Victorian era, and its pri- that special touch of humor stage presence that quite liter- cost $15. However, students can mary source of humor is based paired with a pinch of helpless ally steals the show no matter purchase tickets for $10 with a upon the main character John, romantic. how short her lines may be. Her Baylor ID. All of the remaining played by Locklear, and his ficti- Homa, La., junior Meredith rendering of Lady Bracknell was performances are now sold out, tious younger brother Ernest, a Owens and Houston junior not only fun to watch but fitting. but standing-room-only tickets Courtesy photo name which becomes the source Mary Laws also shine as the wit- Each detail of the era, along with will be sold an hour before each Atlanta sophomore Justin Locklear and Lubbock senior Austin Terrell star in of all confusion. But it’s when ty, yet naïve love interests of the particular attention to the origi- performance. Baylor Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. John’s best friend Algernon, devious men. They, too, exhibit nal script, was carefully con- Grade: A+ Fashion show to display students’ collaborative work By Whitney Farr design inspiration to the com- style now, so we are seeing more model the garments Saturday. Reporter pleted garment on the runway, designs that the general public “It’s like a theater produc- Beckenhauer said. would be wearing,” Beckenhau- tion,” Dr. Rita Purdy, professor Fight the felony of a fash- “Throughout the show, the er said “They are learning how of family and consumer scienc- ion faux pas and get the inside audience can experience the to produce garments that are es, said. “Theater students work scoop on next season’s fads. first sketches, fitting, garment cutting edge in fashion, as well around the clock to get their sets The work of 30 fashion production, detailing and final- as well-constructed and market- ready, and fashion shows are design students, who have pro- ly, the runway show,” Becken- able.” like that, too.” duced more than 125 garments hauer said. Preparations for the show Fashion design profes- total, will be showcased in a pre- Seniors are required to design started last semester as design sors Patricia Hassell, Jaynie sentation of original apparel at five garments for their senior students began working on gar- Fader, Mary Simpson and Lusk 7 p.m. Saturday in the Barfield collection — one piece of outer- ments. instructed the fashion design Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel wear, a cocktail dress, one item The basic design students majors throughout their stud- Student Center. of professional or day wear, one draft their own patterns from ies. Beckenhauer supervised the “Not only are they looking article of sportswear and one which to produce their original visual merchandising students. good now, but they are project- article of manipulated fabric, apparel, Beckenhauer said. “My job is to guide. The stu- ing what the fashion forecast like smocked or pleated, said Dr. In the fall visual merchan- dents plan and execute it. By will be and designing for that,” Judith Lusk, professor of family dising and promotion class, the the time the show gets here I am said Dr. Jaylie L. Beckenhauer, and consumer sciences. students came up with a theme confident in their ability to pull professor of family and consum- Awards will be given for all for the event. This semester, the it off and do it well,” said Beck- er sciences. categories in the show, includ- visual class has promoted the enhauer. “So I just sit back and David Poe/Lariat staff This year’s theme will focus ing best garment and most mar- event, designed the set, written enjoy it.” Walta Staggers (left). a senior design student, coaches Tampa, Fla., freshman on the creation of a garment. ketable garment. commentary and produced the Tickets will be sold in advance Amy Van Valkenburg on her runway walk for the Family and Consumer Sci- It will allow students to show ““I really like the designs this show. in the Bill Daniel Student Center ences Fashion Show Saturday. the audience the process from year because dresses are back in Twenty Baylor students will and at the door for $10.

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Dennis Bon- Letting the bill become law, killed at least 10 people Tuesday ary, when Perry made national prominent legislators promised ry’s anti-cancer vaccine order nen, the bill’s House sponsor, even without his signature, night. headlines with an executive or- to do whatever it took to over- Wednesday, sending him a bill said he believes the bill is fair would demonstrate the Legisla- His spokeswoman, Krista der requiring the human papil- turn the order, saying the vac- that blocks state officials from and reasonable. ture’s power at a time when Per- Moody, said the governor’s lomavirus vaccine for girls start- cine is too new to force on Texas requiring the shots for at least “I think the governor should ry is trying to assert more con- stance has not changed since ing in sixth grade in September families. four years. see this as the Legislature mak- trol over state government. But the day he issued the order. 2008. “I just think it’s important Perry has said he is disap- ing a very clear and respectful a veto almost certainly would be “The governor looks forward The vaccine protects girls that parents and physicians are pointed with the Legislature’s statement, and I hope he’ll ac- overridden, a slap that a Texas to a day when cervical cancer and women against strains of making this decision,” Bonnen actions but has not indicated cept our wishes,” said Bonnen, governor hasn’t experienced is eradicated and Texas women the sexually transmitted virus said. whether he will veto the bill. He of Angleton. since 1979. no longer have to cope with the that cause most cases of cervical After an emotional six-hour has 10 days to sign or veto it, or It’s hard to predict what Perry “It’s an unusual thing and devastating effects of this dis- cancer and genital warts. public hearing, the House ap- the proposal will become law might do, particularly since no he’s got himself in a difficult ease,” she said, adding that the Merck & Co.’s Gardasil is the proved a bill last month barring without his signature. one expected the socially con- situation,” Jillson said, echoing Legislature’s actions will “delay only HPV vaccine on the mar- state officials from requiring the Lawmakers can override a servative governor to embrace a comments lawmakers made pri- that day for another four years.” ket. vaccine for school attendance.

to do downtown,” said Garland anything to help the morale of WACO from page 1 sophomore Bryan Fonville, the EVIL from page 1 “It’s not an issue of mak- VETO from page 1 our troops in harm’s way.” economic benefit, but a com- incoming external vice presi- with a ranking system. ing one sin worse when Senate vote today. Republicans also criticized munity benefit.” dent. “Intent can be a hard thing it’s serving the judicial Bush said he stands firm Pelosi for what they said was a External Vice President Al- “Waco is making an effort to establish and rank,” she system.” on his latest strategy for win- snub of Petraeus’ briefing. She lan Marshall, a Cuney senior, to cater to Baylor students, but said. “We have to be extreme- ning the war and dismisses as opted for a 30-minute phone said he has had discussions also to get them involved in the ly careful telling people what counterproductive the Demo- call with him Tuesday. with Waco Mayor Virginia Du- community.” their intentions are.” Dr. Dennis Tucker cratic call for withdrawal. Pelosi responded in a state- Puy about downtown revital- Part of Fonville’s responsi- Koehn said she believes the associate professor “That means our command- ment that she received from ization projects and increasing bility as external vice president current system works well at ers in the middle of a combat Petraeus the same information student living options in the will be to work with the Greater separating legal levels of of- has a wide range of meanings, zone would have to take fight- he planned to deliver Wednes- area. Waco Chamber of Commerce fenses, such as distinctions be- he said. In addition to what we ing directions from legislators day. “I think that Baylor students and other Waco officials. tween murder and assault, and commonly understand evil to 6,000 miles away on Capitol “We share a conviction that offer a good perspective on is- “I hope to work alongside doesn’t need remodeling. be, it can also mean “disaster” Hill,” Bush said this week. the war in Iraq will not be re- sues concerning the city,” he the chamber and the mayor “I believe it’s better to keep or “destruction.” “The result would be a marked solved militarily, and I look said. to help attract new businesses focus on the acts themselves “Older ideas of evil in the adva nt age forward to “It will be so important eco- to develop initiatives such as rather than the evilness of the Hebrew and Greek traditions for our en- future re- nomically since we bring so this,” he said. individual,” she said. didn’t identify evil with mali- emies and a “Our troops are mired ports from much to Waco.” In the square will be 61,800 Dr. Dennis Tucker, asso- cious intent, but with suffer- greater dan- in a civil war with no him on the Marshall said students can square feet of retail space and ciate professor of Christian ing,” Koehn said. ger for our effects of benefit from living downtown, restaurants, 68,680 square feet Scriptures at Truett, said while She said the question as to troops.” clear enemy and no clear P r e s i d e n t especially when it comes to in- of “Class A” office space and ap- Christianity has not historical- why God allows evil to exist In recent strategy for success.” Bush’s esca- ternships. proximately 35,000 square feet ly had a hierarchy of evil, the is becoming of less interest as days, the lation plan,” “It would be really neat for of “loft-style” residential space. issue can be explored outside people begin to question the debate has Steny Hoyer she said. students to get involved with Heritage Square Partners is of a theological context. nature of evil itself. turned per- House Majority Leader Just hours internships downtown,” he slated to break ground on the “Creating a new way to dis- Tucker echoed Koehn’s sonal, with before de- said. “If you live downtown you project this fall, with apart- tinguish levels of crime is en- thoughts, and added that our Senate Ma- bate on the really experience it well. It is a ments open for lease starting in tirely different than ranking contemporary culture could jority Leader Harry Reid, D- bill was to begin, House Ma- win-win for Waco.” fall 2008. sins,” Tucker said. “It’s not an learn from the perception of Nev., and House Speaker Nan- jority Whip Roy Blunt told re- Marshall said while he knew Waco Town Square is just issue of making one sin worse evil in the Old Testament. cy Pelosi, D-Calif., receiving porters he was not concerned it was important for students one of the many upcoming when it’s serving the judicial “In the Old Testament the the brunt of GOP criticism. about GOP defections despite to live on campus, it is more downtown revitalization proj- system.” idea is that humans create or Republicans on Wednes- the unpopularity of the war. important for them to live “out- ects, which includes the $18 Both Tucker and Kohen make evil,” he said. day focused on Reid’s com- But Blunt, R-Mo., said prog- side the bubble” and experi- million renovation of the Hil- highlighted the difference in Tucker said he believes the ment that the war was lost. He ress must be made soon or ence Waco. ton and the new $17 million the understanding of evil in Old Testament wasn’t as preoc- said last week that he believed that could change. He said living downtown Chamber of Commerce build- the Old Testament and current cupied with “the riddle of evil” strides in Iraq could be made Blunt also said Republicans could inspire some students to ing, Wallace said. culture. as Christianity is today. only on the political and dip- would be open to legislation stay in Waco after they gradu- SWB Heritage Square Part- “Today, we talk about some- “In the Old Testament, they lomatic fronts. that would condition foreign ate. ners has also recently pur- one doing something evil, but understood that evil things “It is fairly irresponsible aid for Iraq on the govern- “I think it is great that future chased the River Square Center, in the Old Testament the lines happen, and God is still God rhetoric at a time of war to ment’s ability to meet certain students have an opportunity which includes the shops and are a little more blurred,” Tuck- of the universe,” he said. “We make such a sweeping declara- standards, such as reaching a to live downtown and take ad- restaurants at Second Street er said. have to learn to live with that tion,” said Rep. 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Baylor 2012 Involvement ties BU to alumni, community Imperatives Partnerships give The goals outlined 2012 stated “There is desire to give back to the uni- he thinks Baylor has had and in this imperative in- no centralized orga- versity. continues to have a strong rela- students, staff clude increased com- nizational entity re- However, he recognizes there tionship with the Baptist com- I outlets for service munication with vari- sponsible for the tasks is room to grow. “You’re never munity. Establish an ous groups — alumni, associated with this going to reach perfect commu- “The Baptist General Con- environment where By Kate Boswell other Baptists and the imperative. Further, the nication,” Copeland said. “It’s vention elects a quarter of our learning can flourish Staff writer Waco community — as well performance of this task not easy to quantify.” regents, and I think we have as a promise to “strengthen and does not produce reliable objec- As for communication with a very good relationship with Page 2B For the university to be truly focus its recruiting efforts to in- tive indicators.” Baylor itself, Copeland said de- them,” he said. “Since I’ve been successful, it needs to involve troduce a wider audience to the Todd Copeland, director of spite some past controversy, the here ... I’ve had close working the entire community as a fam- university at a younger age.” operations at the Baylor Alumni alumni association is now part- relations with the executive di- ily. It also stipulates that Baylor Association and editor of Baylor nered with Baylor’s Office of rector of the BGCT and others II That’s the underlying prem- will increase on- and off-campus Line, said reader surveys con- Publications. “It’s a healthy con- there, and I think there’s a very ise of Baylor 2012’s Imperative events to help reach this height- ducted through Baylor Line pro- versation,” Jeff Kilgore, execu- positive, very strong relation- Create a truly IX, which is “enhancing involve- ened sense of community. vide a way to measure success. tive vice president of the Baylor ship between the BGCT and residential campus ment of the entire Baylor fam- However, the university’s Many readers respond in saying Alumni Association, said. ily.” midpoint assessment of Baylor they feel increased pride and a President John Lilley said Please see FAMILY, page 4B Page 1B

III Develop a Brooks room with a view Endowment world-class faculty Page 4B lags behind IV Attract and support a projection top-tier student body

Page 2B Lilley fundraising has pumped life into university’s nest egg By Jon Schroeder V Staff writer Initiate outstanding Some have called Imperative XII the most am- new academic bitious part of Baylor 2012. The objective calls for programs in a $2 billion endowment by 2012, a substantial in- selected areas crease from the $561.8 million endowed in 2002. Baylor’s endowment was $966.8 million at the Page 3B end of March, according to an e-mail interview with Jonathan Hook, chief invest- ment officer. Endowment returns pro- vide about 10 percent of VI Baylor’s operating budget. In Guide all Baylor 2007, the endowment will students ... to provide more than $40 mil- understand life as a lion to the university. stewardship and work But is it growing fast enough? as a vocation “We are making progress,” according to Bay- lor’s official midpoint analysis of 2012. Page 2B The document says two major measures of the endowment have been steadily improving: Bay- lor’s 2006 per-student endowment, at $62,280, achieved a National Association of College and VII University Business Officers ranking of 188. Provide That’s the highest mark Baylor has ever set in outstanding that category. In addition, Baylor ranked 73rd for academic facilities its total endowment value, its highest ranking in five years. Page 4B “Although lagging behind the projection line, the market value (of the endowment) has been steadily increasing over the past three years,” the assessment reads. According to the projection, Baylor’s endowment should have topped $1 bil- VIII lion at the end of 2006. Hook said reaching these goals will require Construct useful and more than just good investing. “To get to $2 billion aesthetically pleasing we need to have good investment performance as physical spaces well as strong giving from our donor base.” Over the past three years, Baylor has ranked Page 3B seventh for its investment return rate out of more than 750 colleges and universities. In 2004 Baylor had the top investment performance of all schools Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff nationwide. Construction continues on the Brooks Residential Village, which is scheduled for opening before the fall semester begins. The “The goal of a $2 billion endowment was just IX view from a second-floor window will look out over campus and especially highlight Pat Neff Hall. that: a goal. If we are not there by that date it does not cause any problems nor does it mean we have Enhance not been successful,” Hook said. “We set an ag- involvement of the Officials want upperclassmen to live on campus gressive goal for ourselves that included some entire Baylor family large contributions by donors in the early years of By Melissa Limmer been to recruit students in fall 2007. It will include the 10-year time frame. Those contributions have Page 1B Staff writer back to campus, but to Brooks Residential Col- not come to pass.” keep them on campus lege and Brooks Flats. Each of the last five years, Baylor has averaged Until the creation of the North longer,” he said. While some have ex- $13 million in new gifts, an amount Hook said Village Residential Community, Campus housing for pressed skepticism re- needs to be raised “considerably.” which opened in 2004, a new resi- the 2006-2007 school garding Brooks Village’s “Dr. Lilley has stated that he spends about 50 X dential facility had not been built year was at capacity, Shush- $42 million cost, Shushok percent of his time on fundraising, which is a Build with integrity on campus since 1967. ok said, and he anticipates the said residential facilities “largely higher percentage than any past Baylor president a winning athletic Imperative II aspires to have 50 same response for the 2007-2008 support themselves.” that I am aware of,” Hook said. “His work along tradition in all sports percent of the undergraduate stu- school year. “North Village pays for itself with our entire development staff includes a lot dent population living on campus Shushok said a residential cam- after a very short period of time— of ‘planting seeds.’ Many gifts are the product of Page 2B by 2012 by building new facilities. pus is important because research two years. Brooks Village will pay years and years of work with a donor. ...It is my Dr. Frank Shushok, dean for shows it is the ideal learning envi- for itself and start to generate reve- belief that there has been a greater collaborative student learning and engagement, ronment. nue,” he said. “Tuition dollars don’t effort this year by all involved.” said for the 2007-2008 academic “Everybody benefits,” he said. pay for residence halls, the people Lilley said endowment growth is based on year, the total number of under- Students remain “very engaged who live in residence halls do.” fundraising, investing and spending investment XI graduate students living on cam- in the campus culture and cam- Shushok said new residence returns. pus will be 38 percent, up 8 per- pus dialogue. They remain more contributions will continue on “I think we have strengthened all three of those Emphasize cent from the 30 percent living on engaged and connected to their campus. over the past few years,” he said. “(Fundraising is) global education campus in 2002. faculty members and are more sat- At the March 5 strategic plan- very important. But how you invest it and how Shushok said Baylor was be- isfied with their university experi- ning council meeting, he present- you spend it, those are also very important.” Page 3B ginning to see some evidence of ence … and they persist to gradu- ed a proposal calling for two more Lilley said the Baylor Board of Regents also a cultural shift among upper-level ate at a higher rate.” residential facilities and several began cutting Baylor’s spending relative to its in- students. According to Shushok, creating renovations of existing residence come at a meeting this year. “We have cut back on He also said the number of up- a more residential campus is not halls. our spending so that we get greater compound- per-level students living on cam- just about building another Pen- The plan asks for another resi- ing. I believe we were spending too much of the pus has “essentially doubled” land or North Russell, but creating dential college and a more “tra- returns we made, and so one of the ways in which XII since 2012 began. Shushok said diverse living environments. “The ditional” living facility for upper- you grow that endowment is be more disciplined Achieve a approximately 1,600 upperclass- idea is not a one-size-fits-all kind classmen. about what you spend,” he said. $2 billion endowment men are contracted to live on cam- of residential facility,” he said. One example of Baylor’s ef- “I think our biggest challenge (of Baylor 2012), pus next year. The newest residential building frankly, is Imperative XII, but I think we’re going Page 1B “Our goal with 2012 has never project, Brooks Village, will open Please see CAMPUS, page 4B to make the maximum effort to get there, and if we didn’t make $2 billion exactly by 2012, we’ll just keep going,” Lilley said. www.baylor.edu/Lariat 2B The Baylor Lariat baylor 2012 Thursday, April 26, 2007 Turning students to stewards

By Brian Bateman their academic disci- community service. Reporter pline, Kennedy said, “Community Leaders cheer adding that “it allows (students) on to explore things Stewardship can them to reflect on how they would never think to pur- be a frightening word. God might use them to sue,” Shushok said. But Director of Univer- make a difference in the But sometimes students need sity Missions Rebecca world.” The missions plan more than what a CL can pro- Kennedy doesn’t think it has has already sent Baylor stu- vide, and that’s where the resi- to be. dents to foreign lands, helping dent chaplains begin. “Your whole life encompasses people in Armenia, Honduras According to Penland Resi- a mission,” Kennedy said. and Kenya. dence Hall’s resident chaplain, Baylor 2012 addresses this But while sending mission- Christopher Mack, creating in- idea of stewardship in Impera- aries and aid workers overseas terpersonal relationships can tive VI, which lists “living a life can be seen as a noble cause, lead to stewardship. “We live of stewardship” and finding a Imperative VI recognizes that in a culture saturated with ma- vocation as opposed to a job as most of the university students terialism,” Mack said. “We try its main focus. Part of Impera- will serve locally. to take a holistic approach … tive VI requires the expansion Frank Shushok, dean for stu- whether it’s one-on-one or just of Baylor’s Chapel services. dent learning and engagement, hanging out.” “We originally started a pro- has been working with Campus But while resident chaplains gram called Chapel Fridays,” Living and Learning to get stu- continue working diligently, Kennedy said. “Last year, we dents on track early for a voca- the university chaplain position Chris Weeks/Lariat staff pushed academic excellence tional career. remains to be filled. Three can- A class meets April 18 outside the Bill Daniel Student Center. Goals have been set within Imperative I to have only 10 and then turned (the program) “Stewardship is built around didates, former Baylor graduate percent of classes with more than 50 students. over to the Provost’s Office.” your gifts in the way God cre- Maxie B. Burch, Harvard gradu- Chapel guests are asked to ated you to,” Shushok said. ate Allen D. Callahan and Yale interact with students on a larg- Fostering stewardship early graduate Frederick J. Streets, are Learning boosts mean class tweaks er scale. Creating post-Chapel begins with one-on-one commu- being considered for the post. meetings with the speaker over nication, he said. Community The creation of living-learn- lunch or outside Waco Hall are leaders and resident chaplains ing centers around campus has By Claire St. Amant does, she said. creasing the proportion of small a few ways University Ministries are designed to meet this goal. contributed to the development Staff writer “Most of our classes. We have recently vis- has expanded Chapel, Kennedy Formerly staffed by residential of Imperative VI, as well. Alex- students give high ited with some departments to said. “We would like students to assistants, Baylor’s residential ander, Memorial and Allen resi- Whether you’re talk- marks to the fresh- see if we can provide more small have further, deeper discussions halls now employ relationally dential halls, along with part of ing about the first meal man seminar expe- classes next year. I think we will with our Chapel guests.” driven students. But Baylor’s North Village, incorporate the of the day or a first impres- rience,” she said. “It’s improve on all these class-size But University Ministries plan to improve stewardship idea of a living-learning center. sion, beginnings are always unique because the class measures next year, unless we didn’t stop at improving Cha- by encouraging students to stay “A living-learning center is important. The first imperative looks specifically at one topic, have a very large incoming class pel: They created a new process in Waco. According to Impera- really used to exploit that poten- of Baylor 2012 is no exception. but with an interdisciplinary of first-year students.” known as “discipline specific tive VI, The Place to BU allows tial,” Shushok said. “Peer men- Imperative I seeks to “establish methodology.” An additional class-size goal missions in 2002.” Baylor to retain students, create toring is one of the most pow- an environment where learning Vardaman said the classes are is to have only 2.5 percent of It’s an opportunity for stu- a “greater sense of community” erful and fundamental tools in can flourish” through a reduced limited to 20 students in order to undergraduate classes with 100 dents to serve others through and continue involvement in what (Baylor) is trying to do,” student-faculty ratio, the develop- allow a high level of interaction or more students. The evalua- ment of additional courses in new between students and faculty. tions showed numbers to be on- fields and the creation of an aca- Students are usually “very af- track in 2005 with 2.8 percent demic success center. firming of these programs,” she of classes meeting the criteria, Tutoring, SI up retention rate Elizabeth Vardaman, associ- said. but the percentage rose to 3 per- ate dean for special projects in The imperative seeks to re- cent in 2007. By Kirsten Horne backgrounds has not The current freshman reten- the College of Arts and Scienc- duce all class sizes, with the fi- Another aspect of the imper- Reporter been as successful. tion rate is 83 percent, and the es, said new courses are always nal goal of 45 percent of classes ative is to “create facilities that Baylor is currently goal is to increase that to 93 being added to the freshman with fewer than 20 students and will enable learning, research As Baylor’s campus making progress on percent. curriculum. only 10 percent of classes with and teaching.” While the new and faculty continue attracting minority “There are steps that are be- “Freshman academic semi- more than 50 students. Accord- sciences building meets that to grow, there are hopes students to its campus. ing taken to help improve this nars and honors seminars are ing to the 2012 midpoint evalu- criterion, it’s not limited to the that the student body will After a steady increase, statistic,” Sally Firmin, director very neat, writing-intensive ation, in 2006 the goal had been traditional classroom. follow in those footsteps. Im- there was a slight fall in per- of academic support programs, courses,” she said. “None of met, but in 2007, the percentage Dr. Frank Shushok, dean for perative IV says the university centage in Fall 2006. said. the current courses have been of students in classes with more student learning and engage- will seek out students of “high Similar statistics show for “We currently offer supple- taught more than three or four than 50 students increased to ment, said Brooks Village, set academic merit, Christian char- scholarships and academic sup- mental instruction programs years, and some are brand-new around 11 percent. Dr. Larry to open in the fall, will be one acter, commitment to service port for Baylor student. here at Baylor for some of the for the fall.” Lyon, vice provost for institu- more way students can “feel a and potential for leadership.” In While the number of schol- pre-med classes, as well as The first-year seminars substi- tional effectiveness, wrote in an part of Baylor,” find “their sense addition, these students should arships for undergraduate stu- classes such as history and reli- tute for a core curriculum class e-mail interview that “General- of community and belonging,” enrich the Baylor community dents has increased, those for gion classes.” and offer “a more concentrated ly, Baylor remains ‘on track’ for and grow as a human being, all through a range of backgrounds the graduate students have de- These supplemental instruc- look at a specific topic” than fewer large classes and we are of which contribute to a positive and scholarships at both under- creased. However, the decrease tion programs, or SI, target high- a typical freshman-level class close to being ‘on track’ for in- learning environment. graduate and graduate levels. corresponds with the decrease risk courses freshmen take. Jennifer Carron, director of in student enrollment. “In addition to the SI ses- admission services, explained “In addition to the students’ sions, we are starting to offer what’s being done to help at- academic qualifications, we look private tutoring for the students tract a top-tier student body to at extracurricular activities, lead- as well,” Firmin said. Baylor. ership roles and community ser- She added that the tutoring “As Baylor University contin- vice,” Carron said. stems from a direct attempt to ues to promote its vision for the Carron said admissions con- help increase the freshman re- future, the number of prospec- siders the extent to which the tention rate. tive students interested in the student’s unique personal quali- “But the main thing that has kind of education Baylor offers ties suggest potential to contrib- been done is to better organize continues to rise,” Carron said. ute to the academic mission of and promote the technology She said this high demand for the university and the student’s for the early alert faculty,” Fir- a Baylor education gives the uni- ability to benefit specifically min said. “When a student was versity the chance to be more se- from an education and experi- struggling in a class, we usually lective in its admissions process. ence at Baylor. received a call from the profes- “While we will continue to re- “We will also be taking into sor. Now the professor can alert cruit academically qualified stu- account whether the student us electronically to let us know dents, Baylor’s admissions poli- will be able to compete and suc- more efficiently.” cies will focus more on shaping ceed in this environment,” Car- The Paul L.. Foster Success the class,” Carron said. ron said. “We will take into ac- Center, which is currently being According to the Baylor 2012 count his or her willingness to consolidated into one location, is Mid-Point Assessment, Baylor take advantage of opportunities designed to support the academ- is right on track. With the pro- offered and the likelihood of ic merit of the student body. jected goal of raising the average achieving beyond the life of the Miller said there is no specific SAT score for first-year students university.” way to measure if the success to 1250, Baylor is not far be- Once students have been ac- center is the direct cause of in- hind with a current SAT average cepted and enrolled in Baylor, creased retention rates, but “we around 1210. the hopes of maintaining and hope that the Foster Center has However, Baylor’s desire to supporting their high academic contributed to the rising of re- seek out students from a range of merit remains strong. tention rates on campus.” Baylor athletic rankings climbing

By Brian Bateman the softball team has rector of athletics. Reporter found itself ranked in And while athletes “finish the the top 25 every year job” on the field, they’re also fin- Baylor 2012 is not since 2002. ishing the job in the classroom. just a document for Even while the Baylor’s graduation rates among improvement in a class- baseball team is on athletes has led the conference room — it also encompass- course to hold a losing six times in the 10-year history es the 50,000-seat classroom at record for the 2007 season, the of the Big 12. Floyd Casey Stadium. Bears’ youth will not be a hin- While numbers determine One emphasis of Impera- drance next year. winners and losers, they don’t tive X is “creating a winning Both tennis teams have tell the whole story of Baylor tradition.” Since 2002, Baylor clinched Big 12 regular season 2012. Imperative X lists not just football has won 20 percent of titles and have eyes on both winning as a priority, but win- Big 12 games, coming as a vast conference and national cham- ning “with complete integrity.” improvement over not winning pionships. Since the 2003 murder of any in the previous three years. The men’s team is ranked No. Patrick Dennehy, Baylor has “I think we’ve made enor- 4 nationally while the women’s had to work harder than ever mous progress,” President John team pulls in at No. 15. Only to improve its image. Baylor has Lilley said. “Our two previous three other Big 12 schools have increased compliance staffing, years ... were the best two years teams in the top 25: No. 24 Tex- McCaw said, and this is a sign in athletics Baylor’s ever had.” as A&M University’s women’s of commitment to Baylor 2012. While Baylor struggles to squad and the men’s teams from “Having athletes fully inte- bring the flagship sports into the No. 11 University of Texas grated into the Baylor campus consistent winning seasons, its and No. 12 Oklahoma State life experience is important to major athletic success can be University. us,” Dr. Frank Shushok, dean found along University Parks “Optimism and direction are for student learning and engage- Drive. National championships big parts of recruiting,” women’s ment, said. in men’s tennis and women’s tennis head Coach Joey Scriva- One way to accomplish inte- basketball are the standard no said. “We’ve set some pretty gration is to negotiate between bearers for smaller-marketed lofty goals.” coaches’ wishes and players’ de- Baylor sports. Baylor’s recent sports suc- sires, Shushok said. But baseball, softball and cesses have garnered the uni- And while the quest of Baylor women’s tennis all have left leg- versity national attention. 2012 will take the full resourc- acies of winning traditions. The “We have finished No. 25 and es of the university, McCaw is Bears baseball team made the No. 32 in the U.S. Sports Acad- looking for Baylor to become College World Series for the first emy Directors’ Cup in the past a “pre-eminent, intercollegiate time in 27 years in 2005 while two years,” said Ian McCaw, di- program with great integrity.” Thursday, April 26, 2007 baylor 2012 The Baylor Lariat 3B Pleasing Study abroad participation spaces remains on consistent level

By Ida Jamshidi ducted in 2005 by the Commis- dergraduate population. making Reporter sion on the Abraham Lincoln Morrison said visa issues Study Abroad Fellowship Pro- may be the reason for “the flat- As the diversity of the world’s gram, 75 percent of college un- tening of the international stu- impact cultures continues to influence dergraduate students believe it’s dent enrollment at Baylor dur- our generation, Baylor has rec- important to study abroad, but ing recent years.” ognized the advantages of ex- only a little more than 1 percent But he also said U.S. schools By Jon Schroeder panding students’ horizons on actually do. in general experienced a decline Staff writer an international level. Beth Walker, adviser for in international enrollment af- Imperative XI of Baylor 2012 campus and community in- ter Sept. 11 “due to the initial Just past the halfway mark in stresses the importance of em- volvement for the Center for In- increased difficulty in obtaining the Baylor 2012 process, Baylor’s phasizing global education. ternational Education, said that a visa and later the perceived looking good. And that’s the One goal under this impera- in addition to studying abroad, difficulty in obtaining a visa.” point of Imperative VIII, which Chris Weeks/Lariat staff tive is to increase participation students can learn from interna- Morrison is now making calls for the construction of Sugar Land junior Amir Mollaei and Clearlake senior Viraj Patel talk April 18 out- in study abroad programs so 30 tional students on campus. changes in hopes of increasing “useful and aesthetically pleas- side the Baylor Sciences Building. The sciences building meets the description percent of each graduating class “We often think the interna- numbers. ing spaces” on campus. set out by Imperative VIII to create “useful and aesthetically pleasing spaces.” will have had the opportunity to tional students need help, and “We are redesigning our Baylor has created some study abroad. they do, in many cases, need a Web presence, seeking schol- green spaces on campus, built sides of the Brazos River. coats of arms for Brooks. Also, Baylor hopes to lot of assistance with adjust- arship funding and planning the Stacy Riddle Forum, con- Oliver said constructing aes- “The value of a vision is that place a stronger focus ment,” Walker said. “But to exert more effort and money structed parking facilities on thetically pleasing buildings has it can energize people. It can fo- on the study of the we also feel it’s very im- in foreign recruiting, all toward the outskirts of campus, built a tangible results. cus people, and it can cause you modern foreign lan- portant that our U.S. increasing the number of inter- new intramural complex, built “How people interact with to be more intentional about guages and to build students meet interna- national students on campus,” and approved athletic venues buildings and spaces is very im- what you pursue and how you an ethnically diverse tional students.” Morrison said. like the Alwin O. and Dorothy portant in terms of what kind of pursue it,” he said. “There has student body and fac- Walker said U.S. Dr. Michael Long, interim Highers Athletics and Academic environment is created and how been some division on campus, ulty. students are more pre- chairman of the department of Complex. that contributes to learning,” he really about the implementa- Cathleen Catlin, ex- pared to face diversity modern foreign languages, said One of the major components said. tion of 2012. I think a good bit change program and study outside of Baylor when Baylor’s goal to enrich the qual- of Imperative VIII, the renova- Oliver cited the central atri- of that is because it didn’t really abroad adviser, said participa- they form relationships with in- ity and application of the study tion of the Bill Daniel Student um of the Baylor Sciences Build- honor all of the great things that tion in study abroad programs ternational students. of modern foreign languages by Center, has taken the form of ing, with its open space and have happened at Baylor and began to increase after Impera- In 1998 Walker started the 2012 is right on track. one of about 60 major strategic natural lighting, as an example were happening at Baylor.” tive XI was established, but program People Around the “We have put in a major stra- proposals working their way of design which promotes con- Oliver said some people have numbers have remained consis- World Sharing, which aims to tegic proposal, a proposal in through the Baylor admin- gregating of students. the “crass” idea that Baylor pro- tent in recent years, with rough- make international students feel implementing a major for more istration. If the proposal Since Baylor 2012’s vided a poor education before ly 800 students studying abroad more welcome at Baylor by pair- languages,” Long said. “If our is ultimately approved, inception, North Vil- 2012 and is becoming better. this school year. ing them with U.S. students to (major strategic proposal) were it will be announced lage Residential Com- “That’s false. Baylor was The estimated 20 percent of share cultures and form friend- funded by the university, this after the July meet- munity, The Stacy great. I was here before then, I graduating seniors who stud- ships. would represent huge progress ing of the board of Riddle Forum, the know it was great,” he said. ied abroad this year falls about Since Baylor 2012 was an- toward meeting the goals of regents. Bill and Eva Williams “But what 2012 did was to 1,400 students short of Baylor’s nounced, involvement in PAWS 2012.” “It was originally Bear Habitat and the say, ‘Let’s all really work togeth- 30 percent goal. “We’re not see- has been “steadily rising,” Walk- Besides implementing ma- planned, in terms of se- Baugh-Reynolds Campus er to make it even better’ be- ing too much of an increase, but er said, with about 45 partner- jors for languages like Chinese, quencing, a little bit later in of George W. Truett Theological cause our students deserve that, I do think that this coming year ships set up and several U.S. Japanese, Arabic and Swahili, (Baylor) 2012,” said Dr. Dub Ol- Seminary have all been built. and it honors who we are as an there will be a definite increase students waiting to be matched Long said that the department iver, vice president for student Students and faculty impacted institution.” for the number of students go- with an international student. is working to develop a local life. “I’m hopeful that within the North Village’s design, and President John Lilley said ing abroad,” Catlin said. Despite the growth of PAWS, living and learning center so next five years we’ll have that they’ll have just as much input Baylor is already a beautiful She attributes her predic- international student enroll- students could have a “semi-im- project.” The proposed renova- into upcoming projects, said Dr. place, but that there’s still room tion to the interest she’s noticed ment numbers have remained mersion experience” with the tion of the center would demol- Frank Shushok, dean for student for improvement. from students at biweekly study around 400 with no major in- language they’re studying. ish about 15,200 square feet of learning and engagement. “I think we have some ex- abroad information sessions. crease in the past five years. Although numbers and per- the first floor, replacing it with “I remember a student focus traordinarily beautiful places “I think that the meetings are The 2012 goal for interna- centages do not suggest fulfill- about 79,000 square feet of new group where a student in the fo- on campus, and then we have more attended now since study- tional students on campus is ment of Imperative XI, Catlin construction. cus group etched out the design some, frankly, that look a little ing abroad has become so much 4.25 percent of undergraduate remains hopeful and dedicated Several projects under Ini- for the light fixtures that now run-down at the heels,” he said. more popular as a whole across students from outside of the to Baylor’s efforts. tiative VIII have not yet been hang in the North Village Com- “I want this campus to inspire the U.S.,” Catlin said. United States. “I don’t know how much em- started. The initiative calls for munity Center,” Shushok said, people. I want it to set a stan- “Students are realizing how Mike Morrison, director of phasis has been put on attain- renovation of building facades, adding that students have even dard of beauty for the rest of important it is for them to have the Center for International ing the goal of Imperative XI, a new retirement village and the created names for the North their lives. Now, that’s a very study abroad programs to com- Education, said international but I know that the university is development of the “leisure and Village buildings and designed high calling, but that’s my ob- plement their education.” undergraduates currently make realizing the importance of this academic corridors” along both stained-glass windows and jective.” According to a survey con- up 1.64 percent of the total un- goal,” Catlin said. Great Texts, quality of grad students spearhead new academic programs

By Melissa Limmer Imperative V has also seen a cially classes which reflect the Staff writer rise in the number of doctoral changing face of technology in programs offered. the media. Imperative V calls for Baylor Doctoral degrees created “The time is right from our to “initiate outstanding new ac- since the beginning of Baylor perspective. We continue to ademic programs.” A major fo- 2012 include exercise, nutrition grow and we need to respond to cus of the imperative is not only and preventive health; math- changes within the media envi- new undergraduate programs ematics; philosophy and sociol- ronment,” he said but graduate as well. ogy. “We need to respond to the The imperative specifically New doctoral degrees in continual changes (in the me- calls for a 25-percent increase the process of being approved dia), technologically or other- in the number of graduate stu- include church music; compara- wise.” dents. Since the inception of tive literature; economics; eco- Another focus of the initia- 2012, the graduate school en- logical, earth and environmen- tive was the creation of an Hon- rollment has increased 4.8 per- tal sciences; history; informa- ors College, including a Great cent.. tion systems; and social work. Texts program. Both of these “We are not growing as rap- The imperative also states goals have been met. idly as 2012 calls for,” Dr. Lar- that at the graduate level there Dr. Scott Moore, director of ry Lyon, dean of the graduate should be a focus on faith and the Great Texts program, said school, said. However, Lyon said ethics in the various the idea of creating an the graduate school is focusing graduate programs. honors college at Baylor more on the quality of students Lyon said that be- had been discussed rather than quantity. cause Baylor says years before Baylor The increased quality of stu- “faith matters,” the 2012 was created. dents can be seen in the increase sociology and religion In 2002, the Great in GRE scores, Lyon said, which program is the largest Texts program was have been growing at a 50 per- in the country, and the born as one of the four cent higher rate than Baylor’s al- focus on ethics in the MBA branches of the Honors Col- ready increasing SAT scores. program “helps students to find lege. More students are also pre- jobs,” especially in the wake of The desire for the program, senting at various academic corporate scandals in American Moore said, was “to create op- professional meetings. This year business. portunities for students to read 170 students will present, al- This imperative also calls for primary source material in an most triple the number in 2002. the creation of a School of Com- environment where they would The graduate school has been munications. While this has have extended conversations focusing on attracting brighter not yet been accomplished, Dr. with students and faculty.” students and giving them more Clark Baker, interim chairman Moore said Great Texts pro- opportunities to work closely of the journalism department, is grams are popular, especially with faculty and do individual optimistic about the possibility. at schools with strong medical research. Baker said a proposal was programs like Baylor because Lyon also said he is optimis- submitted in December to the pre-med students are “people tic about the future for graduate strategic planning committee, who are interested in the human programs like chemistry and bi- who will advise the administra- condition and questions of suf- ology, which can “come together tion and provosts on whether to fering. … They complement well around environmental issues in establish the school. Baker said scientific preparation.” ways that we can really make a a decision from the administra- “Great texts are almost in- name for ourself,” Lyon said. tion is expected to come in July. variably texts which reflect on The biggest reason for his Baker said the school would the human condition,” he said, optimism is “the tremendous begin as a part of the College of and force students to question science building.” The Baylor Arts and Sciences and would be what is happiness, success and Sciences Building allows stu- composed of three departments: suffering. “Those are all things dents to stay on campus to do journalism, film and digital me- we all need to think about,” he research, instead of traveling to dia and speech communication. said. Houston or Austin. The plan also eventually calls Since its creation in 2001, the “There are lots of reasons for the construction of a new Great Texts program has grown to have great expectations for communications building. from offering three sections future success in sciences,” he Baker said creating a school with 40 students enrolled to of- said. of communication “opens up fering 25 sections to more than The graduate school also many possibilities for us,” in- 400 students. gained prestige this year when cluding more fundraising op- Moore said “the best sign that Baylor was officially named a portunities, greater faculty re- we are successful is how often research university by the Carn- sources and better recruitment. I see students hanging around egie Foundation, the highest Baker also said creating the after class … conversations spill ranking a university can accom- school will “allow us to teach a out after class into the hallways plish. greater variety of classes,” espe- and into coffee shops.” 4B The Baylor Lariat Baylor 2012 Thursday, April 26, 2007 Campus peppered with new construction projects

By Kate Boswell tution Hall, renovation vice president of stu- Clifton Robinson Tower and the ed to the rising retention rates.” 2004. Staff writer of the engineering and dent success, said Speight Plaza Parking Garage. The 2006-2007 undergraduate “This renovation consisted computer science facili- the “idea of the suc- “Sid Richardson is undergo- retention rate was 94.6 percent, of enlarging a student lounge We all know that learning ties and augmenting the cess center has been ing $6.5 million in renovations which is one-tenth of a percent- on the first floor and computer takes place in the mind, but fine arts facilities. in operation since in order to have all five units lo- age point higher than in 2005- science administrative offices Baylor understands that hav- The Baylor Sciences 2002,” but added the cated on the first floor and base- 2006. on the second floor,” Nicholson ing great classrooms helps the Building was completed physical center will ment level,” Miller said. “We’re He added that the goal of the said. process. This is the logic behind in fall 2004. The Mayborn open in August. very excited about all being to- center is academic success and “This was a complete demoli- Imperative VII’s goal, which is to Museum Complex, which is The facility will be housed in gether under one roof.” “all units of the center work to- tion and remodel,” he said. “provide outstanding academic the home of the Jeanes Discov- the basement and first floor of The imperative also states ward the common goal of ensur- Augmenting the fine arts fa- facilities” for students, faculty ery Center and Natural His- Sid Richardson Science Build- that the academic success cen- ing academic success.” cilities will consist of complet- and staff. tory Museum, was completed in ing. ter will “house a program aimed Brian Nicholson, director of ing phase two of the McCrary Specifically, the imperative May 2004 and opened the same There are five components at increasing both student reten- design and construction servic- Music Building. outlines six steps: construction month. to the success center: academic tion and graduation rates by 10 es, said Morrison Constitution Two performance halls will of a new life sciences building, The academic success center, advisement, academic support percent by the year 2012.” Hall underwent minor renova- be added onto the building, as Partnerships give The goals outlined 2012 stated “There is desire to give back to the uni- he thinks Baylor has had and construction of the Jeanes Dis- which will be called the Paul programs, access and learn- Miller said there is not a way tions, such as repainting and well as additional offices. in this imperative in- no centralized orga- versity. continues to have a strong rela-covery Center and Mayborn L. Foster Success Center, is al- ing accommodation, career to measure if the Paul L. Fos- replacing carpet, from 2001 to Nicholson said the order students, staff clude increased com- nizational entity re- However, he recognizes there tionship with the Baptist com-Natural Sciences and Cultural ready under construction and counseling and career services. ter Success Center is the direct 2002. that projects are completed in outlets for service munication with vari- sponsible for the tasks is room to grow. “You’re never munity. History Museum, construction scheduled to be finished before Currently, they are housed in cause of increased retention The Rogers Engineering and depends on the decision of the ous groups — alumni, associated with this going to reach perfect commu- “The Baptist General Con-of an academic success center, the 2012 deadline. several different locations, such rates, but “we would hope that Computer Sciences Building administration, and that fund- By Kate Boswell other Baptists and the imperative. Further, the nication,” Copeland said. “It’s vention elects a quarter of our renovation of Morrison Consti- Brandon Miller, assistant as Morrison Constitution Hall, the Foster Center has contribut- was renovated from 2003 to ing is also a factor. Staff writer Waco community — as well performance of this task not easy to quantify.” regents, and I think we have as a promise to “strengthen and does not produce reliable objec- As for communication with a very good relationship with For the university to be truly focus its recruiting efforts to in- tive indicators.” Baylor itself, Copeland said de- them,” he said. “Since I’ve been successful, it needs to involve troduce a wider audience to the Todd Copeland, director of spite some past controversy, the here ... I’ve had close working Research goals key to Imperative III the entire community as a fam- university at a younger age.” operations at the Baylor Alumni alumni association is now part- relations with the executive di- ily. It also stipulates that Baylor Association and editor of Baylor nered with Baylor’s Office of rector of the BGCT and others By Claire St. Amant are about teaching,” she said. in both the school of social That’s the underlying prem- will increase on- and off-campus Line, said reader surveys con- Publications. “It’s a healthy con- there, and I think there’s a very Staff writer “It makes sense that student work and George W. Truett ise of Baylor 2012’s Imperative events to help reach this height- ducted through Baylor Line pro- versation,” Jeff Kilgore, execu- positive, very strong relation- research is included in the Theological Seminary, honor- IX, which is “enhancing involve- ened sense of community. vide a way to measure success. tive vice president of the Baylor ship between the BGCT and When most people think of 2012, imperative.” ing husband and wife scholars ment of the entire Baylor fam- However, the university’s Many readers respond in saying Alumni Association, said. images of towering buildings and na- When faculty are active in in those respective disciplines, ily.” midpoint assessment of Baylor they feel increased pride and a President John Lilley said tional championships come to mind. In their respective disciplines in Diana and David Garland. the shadow of fancy architecture and ways that are recognizable to At the Hankamer School of athletic achievement, one cannot over- their colleagues throughout the coun- Business, a single department holds five look the conduits of education itself: try and the world, everyone in the uni- endowed chairs by itself. The finance, professors. versity benefits from the conversation, insurance and real estate department The third imperative of Baylor 2012 Nimmo said. received the funds for a fifth endowed is to “develop a world-class faculty” According to the midterm 2012 chair in the fall 2005. with an emphasis on research and pub- evaluation, Baylor has surpassed both Ohio senior Mary Snyder, a business lication. Southern Methodist University and major, said she has found her profes- Jan Nimmo, assistant vice provost Texas Christian University in total sors to be quite knowledgeable in their for research, said recruiting faculty number of faculty publications. Baylor fields. who are committed to research as part has practically doubled its publications “My professors are really good about of the teaching process is an important between 2001 and 2006, with final bringing real-life applications to the distinction for 2012. numbers around 400. classroom,” she said. “Their commit- “One of the mistakes people make is Figures provided by Baylor’s Insti- ment to research is obvious by their to create a dichotomy between research tute for Research and Testing from fall knowledge of the business world be- and teaching,” she said. “We believe the 2006 show that 404 of the 804 faculty yond the classroom.” two go hand-in-hand.” members are already tenured, with 155 President John Lilley said attracting Nimmo said students benefit greatly more on tenure-track. a “world-class faculty” is a multifaceted when faculty members are involved in Tenure-track faculty are expected to issue. cutting-edge research because they can not only perform well in the classroom, “When you’re looking at a faculty impart knowledge to students. but with research and community ser- appointment — not unlike a marriage — One of the goals of the imperative is vice as well. The tenure process occurs you’re looking for a fit. You want some- to have total research and development during a professor’s first six years at one to come here and say, ‘Wow, Baylor expenditures at $20 million by 2012. Baylor. is a great place.’” According to the midterm evaluation, Additionally, the imperative seeks In efforts to appeal to potential staff, research spending dropped $1 million to establish new endowed faculty posi- Baylor has strengthened its retirement from 2005 to 2006. tions, including more chairs and pro- plans, vesting and salaries in the past While the imperative is focused fessorships. several years, he said. on the quality of faculty, a key point According to the Institute for Re- “Bright, able people have lots of Chris Weeks/Lariat staff revolves around increased participa- search and Testing, Baylor had 223 choices, and so we want to make sure Houston sophomore Candice Clarke, left, and Dallas junior Brittney Donahue talk with biology tion in undergraduate and graduate tenured full professors in fall 2006. In we’re competitive in salaries and ben- teaching assistant Nick Green in their anatomy and physiology lab April 18. research. “It’s about faculty, but faculty 2005, endowed chairs were established efits,” he said.

Stewart said the center is ence is primary among the goals CAMPUS from page 1B “making inroads in generat- (of Baylor),” Stewart said. Call about our ing student enthusiasm,” espe- Part of creating a residential fort to provide more diverse cially among upper-level male campus, according to the imper- living options is the Honors students who didn’t have many ative, is to “create robust student April speciAls! College Living & Learning on-campus living options previ- life programming to enrich the Center in the Memorial and ously. life of the University.” Alexander residence halls. Stewart said students who Dr. Dub Oliver, vice president The center was created in the live in living-learning centers for student life, said 83 percent fall of 2004, and since then the and on campus after their first of Baylor students are involved Amenities: program has received “remark- year “feel more closely tied to in at least one student organi- ably positive” feedback, Hon- the Baylor experience and their zation. “While (organizations) ors College assistant director particular area of study.” are not a physical home,” Oliver FULL APPLIANCE PACKAGE Dustin Stewart said as can be Stewart also said living on said, “they create relationships seen in the number of students campus allows students to have with people that are a home for SALT WATER POOL who return to live in Memorial “more intentional” relationships them.” A HISTORIC or Alexander for a second year. with faculty and their peers. Oliver said Baylor student RESIDENTIAL Stewart said between 38 and “I think that especially with life is unique because “all of COMMUNITY COVERED AND GARAGE PARKING 40 percent of the center will be the advent of Brooks and more what you experience at Baylor is occupied by returning sopho- living-learning centers that a learning experience; it is not mores for the 2007-2008 school sense an overlap between aca- divided into classroom experi- GATED COMMUNITY year. demic and residential experi- ence and everything else.” L.L. SamS HiStoric LoftS WALKING DISTANCE TO BAYLOR “Since I’ve been in this job the coordinator of student and FAMILY from page 1B I’ve realized how important re- alumni outreach, said she works is a unique historic residen- lationships are,” Marshall said. to educate students about tradi- Baylor. That’s historic and very He cited the growth of ser- tions and ensures recent gradu- important.” vice learning, where classes ates receive a free subscription Lilley also said he thinks take part in service activities, to the Baylor Line. tial community. We offer 126 Baylor provides a powerful re- and other service opportunities “A degree is only as good as source to the Waco community. in the community as one of the the alumni who support the “We tend not to notice it steps toward a better relation- university,” she said. and to really think about it, ship. Kilgore calls this idea the units with 46 different floor but when you think about what “If we’re trying to be a top- tier “major mind shift” that has oc- Baylor provides to the commu- institution we really have to be curred within the alumni asso- nity, there’s a huge value,” Lil- engaged with the community,” ciation over the past years. ley said. “Whether it’s the fine he said. “The town and gown re- He said students and alumni plans ranging in price from arts, athletics, it ranges from lationship needs to be breached. have come to understand they entertainment to very serious If you don’t have a community have a responsibility to Baylor. lectures and discussions. I’m behind you, it’s fatal.” Copeland also said Baylor’s constantly saying I want people Kilgore said Baylor’s connec- name remains prominent and $700 to $2,050 per month. in Central Texas to see Baylor as tion with its alumni has been, respected through the profes- a major resource for all kinds of and continues to be, a strong sional contributions of alumni. good purposes. I can’t imagine one. “Baylor has historically “Baylor alumni have been living in a city that didn’t have a done a highly effective job in outstanding … it speaks to the major university in it.” communicating with the Baylor character of Baylor students and Lilley added that the indi- family,” Kilgore said. how well they’re educated,” he vidual contribution between the He added that the alumni said. two is important and should not magazine, the Baylor Line, is one Frisco junior Will Simmons be underestimated. of the primary ways the alumni has experienced Baylor’s re- “Virtually everyone I know association helps alumni stay in cruitment efforts firsthand. As a is on a variety of boards, pro- touch with Baylor. member of Student Foundation, viding leadership for nonprofit “We are blessed as an associa- Simmons has been involved in agencies,” he said. tion because the Baylor Line has, several Baylor rallies and trips “There are lots of different and continues to be, perceived to different high schools. ways. It gets played out in lots as the cornerstone of the Baylor “(Student Foundation) works of individual ways, and I don’t community, and we realize what closely with the admissions even know all the ways. For a responsibility that entrusts,” people at Baylor. We follow their example, I sit on the board of Kilgore said. program,” he said. “We go all the Greater Waco Chamber of Copeland said alumni also over Texas and even outside Commerce. I’m on the mayor’s receive an e-mail newsletter the state — I went to Little Rock, visioning effort.” called Between the Lines, which Ark. — doing Baylor rallies.” Allan Marshall, student body reaches about 75,000, and e- Simmons said, in his experi- external vice president and mail updates twice a month. He ence, Baylor 2012 itself has been Cuney senior, said he thinks said communication with the a good recruitment tool. 2000 S. firSt Street the university has made great student body is important be- “It has been a great thing in www.llsamslofts.com strides in bettering Baylor’s re- cause “students are alumni in encouraging students as to what lationship with the Waco com- the making.” Baylor’s focus is and how we’re 254.7LL.SamS munity. Abby Martin, who serves as improving,” he said.