Construction Blocks Off Fifth Street from Page 1 by Jenna Press ARK Assistant City Editor
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Construction blocks off Fifth Street from Page 1 By Jenna Press ARK Assistant City Editor
The fences outlining the construction of the fu- ture fountain site are up on Fifth Street, one of the most highly-trafficked areas on campus, and stu- dents will need to find routes around them for the rest of the semester. The fences will stretch all the way from Speight Circle to MP Daniel Esplanade, the street between the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat and the Bill Daniel Student Union Building. Students will be able to cut through the construction area near Car- roll Science Hall and Morrison Hall. San Antonio freshman Heather Smith said the fence is somewhat inconvenient right now since it can get somewhat crowded around the area. “There’s not a lot of space to cross Fifth Street over there,” Smith said. According to an email from Baylor NewsFlash, bicycles and mopeds can no longer be ridden on Fifth Street, and bike racks will be relocated as close as possible to the original spots of Fifth Street. U.S.: 202-383-6064 Fort Worth junior Daniel Boerner said the EUR: 45 86 14 55 60 [email protected] fences were annoying because they didn’t move the © 2007 MCT Information Services. Reprint with permission only. The credit "MCT" must appear with all uses of this graphic image. bike racks out of where the construction was going to be. 3 col x 7 in / 146x178 mm / 497x605 pixels “Having the street fenced off also means more 20070711 SM Skin cancer bikes are going to be on the sidewalks, so that will cause some frustration for people trying to walk to 06000000, 07000000, 10000000, ENV, HTH, krtcampusclass,” campus, Boerner krtenvironment said. environment, krtfeatures features, krthealth health, krtlifestyle lifestyle, krtworld world, leisure, LIF, krtedonly, mctgraphic, fl contributed, krt mct, 13000000, risk diversityThe youth, renovations SCI, wf sm willscience add matters,a memorial 2007, fountain, krt2007, kwok, mccomas, sun, burn, exposure, cancer,but risk, will suntan, still tanning,allow forbed, homecoming uva, uvb, uvc, floats and damage, melanoma, basal, cell, carcinoma, squamous,emergency epidermis, vehicles krtdisease to passdisease, through krtcancer, as necessary. HEA, 07001004 annah aseloff ariat hotographer H H | L P The improvements to Fifth Street also include Workers dig a drainage tunnel Monday in front of the Bill Daniel Student Center for the new fountain on Fifth Street. The construction is fenced off down most of the street. a new water line, sewer line and drainage system.
Science Matters For your sake, don’t fake bake Tan can spell trouble later Skin damage caused by the sun or tanning beds is cumulative, so skin cancers – including the uncommon, dangerous melanoma – Professor studies appeal, risk of using tanning beds often do not develop until 20 years after exposure. Tanning beds By Amanda Hayes cluding spray tans and tanning lotions, Reporter What inspired you to research the ef- is the safer alternative. Spray tans have increase danger fects of tanning? increased significantly, partially because Most people would not be surprised The popularity of tanning drove my more people are aware of the danger. to hear that UV ray exposure can lead attention. I’ve been investigating ap- U.S. consumers account for 50 percent to skin cancer, and skin cancer ac- pearance-related behavior, and tanning of global tanning lotions. Spray tanning Ultraviolet counts for nearly half of United is one way in which individu- is popular for consumers who tan solely rays assault skin States cancers, according to the als improve their appearance. for appearance purposes. UVC UVB UVA American Cancer Society. So Tanning, relative to other ap- is mostly causes penetrates why is tanning still so popular? Q pearance-related behaviors, Who is most likely to tan, and why do blocked sunburn, deep, Dr. Jay Yoo, assistant professor can be more detrimental to they do it? by Earth’s makes weakens atmosphere skin tan tissues of family and consumer scienc- one’s health. I can do exercise, White females between the ages of es, answers this question in his that’s good. I can be on a diet, 18-24 is the primary group that enjoys High pressure sun research of social psychological A lamps emit up to 15 it can be healthy. I can engage tanning, so the college group is the tar- Epidermis aspects of appearance. in tanning, and there’s no benefit. get. Study after study actually indicates times as much UVA as Basal cells there is in sunlight Yoo studies fashion merchandising, that the primary motivation of tanning Squamous Members of The Whatever, an unchartered group on campus, display the apparel and consumer behavior and is It is common knowledge that UV ex- is to enhance one’s appearance. There Men and women who used cells sunbeds are 15 percent group’s hand symbol. The group is performing random acts of kindness this vice president of academic affairs for the posure can lead to skin cancer. Even are other motives including relaxation more likely to develop week in honor of its event, #ArkWeek2015. Texas Family and Consumer Sciences with this awareness, why do you think and just being a part of one’s lifestyle. It melanoma; use before age Association. His research interests are tanning is still so popular? can also be addictive, which is known 35 increases melanoma risk by 75 percent appearance-related behaviors and how Tanning is so popular and prevalent as “tanorexia.” Frequent tanners express they affect individual and social well- that people engage in this behavior even an overwhelming preference for indoor being. He has been quoted in U.S. News if they see the risk. People are very opti- tanning, suggesting addictive properties Three skin cancers related to sun exposure If detected early, almost 95 percent of skin cancers are highly treatable and World Report, Fortune magazine, mistic about their own health, and think of UV rays for some individuals. Tan- Third Age and HealthDay. it is only dangerous for other people. ning can also be a social thing. Tanners Unless they have a family member or want to correct their body, and it is easi- What brought you to Baylor? friend with skin cancer, it is difficult for er to do this through tanning relative to Originally, I am from South Korea people to adopt healthy skin care strate- other aspects of appearance. You can’t and came to the States after finishing gies. lose five pounds overnight, but you can Basal cell begins as Squamous cell begins as Malignant melanoma is dark, usually non-healing scab; very sore that never heals; can raised, with uneven color; must be high school. I had a great opportunity tan and look thinner. common, highly treatable be painful, may spread treated; deadly if detected late to teach and research at Baylor, so that’s But spray tans are OK, right? © 2007 MCT why I’m here. Source: Skin Cancer Foundation (U.S.), American Cancer Society. American Academy of Dermatology; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tanning without UV exposure, in- SEE TAN, page 4 Graphic: Renee Kwok and Angel Valentin, Sun Sentinel Moped theft strikes Student group at University Parks performs kind, By Rebecca Flannery Parks and said she wasn’t aware of Staff Writer the robberies. “It definitely sucks they got their random acts Two mopeds valued between property stolen,” Moseley said. By Amanda Yarger $1,500 and $20,000 were stolen “What bothers me though is that Reporter from University Parks Apartments we weren’t told as residents. I would last week at 2201 S. University Parks have liked to have known to keep An unchartered group on campus, TheWhatever, be- Drive. According to the Baylor Fire myself safe.” gan work on Monday to promote caring and kindness as and Crime log, both cases are still Moseley said the apartments ad- agents of love, as part of their mission to display acts of active. vertise themselves as a gated com- random kindness throughout the week. The first moped was reported munity, despite the front gates not #ArkWeek2015, the official name o f the event, breaks stolen to Baylor Police Department working. students into five teams with names of government agen- April 15, and the second on the fol- “The front gates are always left cies such as the CIA, FBI, and NASA, to earn points by lowing day. At the time of publica- open, and that’s something I’d like to spreading good deeds around campus and the commu- tion, the department was not avail- see changed,” Moseley said. Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer nity. At the end of each day, the points for that day’s “mis- able for comment. University Parks Apartments Two mopeds were stolen out of the parking lot of University Parks apartments last sion” are totaled and awarded to the winning groups. Nashville, Tenn., senior Brette management could not be reached week. The property is gated, but the front gates are rarely closed, said Nashville, SEE page 4 Moseley is a tenant at University for comment. Tenn., senior Brette Moseley, a tenant at the complex. ARK,
Vol.115 No. 94 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2015 Baylor University Opinion Tuesday|April 21, 2015 2 The Baylor Lariat Don’t ignore your history
Ben Af- However, fleck, Oscar- Affleck’s at- winning ac- tempt to cen- tor and future sor his own Batman, is yet history has another victim caused the of Wikileaks. skeletons in A set of private his closet to emails between become that between Sony much more Entertainment public. CEO Michael We do not Lynton and get to decide “Finding Your who our fam- Roots” host Henry Louis Gates Jr. re- ily is. If anyone gets upset with Affleck vealed a controversial request by Af- for things that are far out of his control, fleck. those people are absurd. However, it Finding Your Roots is a PBS docu- would not be out of the question to get mentary that delves into the ancestry of a little upset at his attempt to mask his guests on the show, such as Anderson history. I can see why he did it, but it Cooper and Stephen King. Guests often only made him look bad. Unfortunately, find out a lot they didn’t know about though it is 2015, racism is still a large their heritage. Affleck was no exception issue. My guess is that Affleck feared his when he found out some of his ancestors ancestry would upset his image and per- were slave owners. He reportedly asked haps link him to racism. Some people one of the producers to leave that infor- may be crazy enough to do that, but mation out of the episode. This request losing a crazy fan or two shouldn’t hurt was made evident in leaked emails via someone like Affleck. Wikileaks. The whole situation boils down to Slavery is wrong. None of us would two truths: we can’t control our heri- like to hear that our ancestors took part tage and we shouldn’t attempt to hide in this shameful and sinful practice. it. Would I go around bragging about Though for many of us in the South, it my slave-owning ancestors if I had is the hard truth. them? Absolutely not. That’s nothing to Attempting to censor the past, how- be proud of. However, I wouldn’t try to ever, is pointless. We all have skeletons clean up history either. in our closet. It would be almost im- The wonderful thing about history is possible to find someone who is proud that we can learn from it. Our ancestors of their entire ancestry’s actions. Some made mistakes and committed wrongs. people only have to look back one gen- That’s true for every human. NCAA needs schooling eration to get embarrassed. That does Knowing these mistakes and owning not negate the fact that our heritage is a up to them in place of our ancestors can huge part of us. help us grow and keep us from repeat- I cannot blame Affleck for wanting ing them. to cover up that part of his ancestry. It Affleck’s tiptoe routine will do nei- in supporting education is nothing to be proud of. PBS left it out, ther of those. but not because of Affleck’s request. In a Maleesa Johnson is a junior journal- statement to CBS News, Gates said the ism major from Round Rock. She is the tradicted itself with its language in a recent are to credit. But when education dips or is program chose to highlight other ances- copy desk chief and a regular columnist Editorial lawsuit. a sham, the organization has no comment tors who had more interesting stories. for the Lariat. The NCAA has long been a controver- Last October, it was revealed that the and rather points the blame at the institu- sial organization, often seen as a group University of North Carolina was running tion. solely focused on limiting the opportuni- one of the biggest academic fraud pro- The NCAA claims it exists to try and ties of student-athletes. However, the orga- grams ever uncovered. In response, several ensure students the opportunity to pursue nization has been able to stay in the good former student-athletes sued the NCAA, education and employ several regulations graces of the public eye by boasting its claiming they were robbed of an education so it can allegedly happen. If it does not ac- Include productivity by the scandal. tually have a responsibility, what does that educational results. To prove it, the NCAA requires teams The NCAA responded by saying it say about the regulations that are in place? to have at least half of its student-athletes has no legal responsibility “to ensure the Nationwide, there’s a 2.3 minimum cu- on pace to graduate, forcing high school academic integrity of the courses offered mulative grade-point average requirement in summer activities to student-athletes at its member institu- to accept a collegiate scholarship. If the students to hold certain grade-point av- At this point in the academic erages to qualify for a college scholar- tions.” NCAA does not have compelling interest school year it seems as if sum- ship and publishing reports grading each The NCAA’s new position is not in the in education, why should it get to employ mer is just within each student’s school’s progress. least bit surprising thanks to precedent, educational guidelines? It would appear as reach — just past the final pa- The NCAA website states that the but it is disappointing. It seems as though though it does not have standing using the pers that need to be written and NCAA embraces its “role in providing this behemoth of an organization has two NCAA’s own logic. tests that need to be taken first, student-athletes the skills for what comes agendas in mind. The NCAA wants all the The only way the NCAA seems to want of course. next in life. It’s our commitment – and our credit for the good work that colleges do authority is preventing young, marketable With this in mind, a groan responsibility – to give young people op- without actually having to deal with any of athletes from having the opportunity to might be the common response portunities to learn, play and succeed.” the blame. profit off image. If the NCAA’s only job is to my proposal for all students All this rhetoric seems to place the ut- When academics are thriving, the to ensure all the money goes toward itself, to strive toward a productive most priority on education and empow- NCAA makes sure it is marketed. When then it needs to step back and stop trying summer. Yes, school might be ering students toward the best education graduation rates are up, the conversation to play a role in the education of student- over by then but we should still possible. However, the NCAA wholly con- shifts to how the changes the NCAA made athletes. set goals for ourselves on our nonetheless changed. Who knows, per- days off. haps the art lessons that you decided to These goals do not need to be huge take over the break could prompt you Meet the Staff and seemingly impossible, such as sin- to add an art minor or the kids that you gle-handedly building your own For- decided to tutor lead you to go into mis- sion work. Editor-in-chief A&E editor Videographer Delivery tune 500 company. They can, however, Linda Wilkins* Rae Jefferson Magen Davis Danielle Carrell be anything as simple as learning to You have nothing to lose. At worst, Eliciana Delgado play a new instrument or finally build- you did not quite accomplish what you City editor Sports editor Staff writers ing that bookcase to house the various set out to do, but at least you will have a Reubin Turner* Shehan Jeyarajah* Shannon Barbour Cartoonist textbooks that you hope to sell to some good story to tell by the end of the break. Kalli Damschen Asher F. Murphy Even though setting a goal for your- Asst. city editor Photo editor Rebecca Flannery underclassmen next fall. Jenna Press Skye Duncan Ad representatives Unlike the fall and spring semester, self over the summer might be a good Sports writers Taylor Jackson summertime offers you the advantage of idea, keep in mind that like anything, it Web & social media editor Copy editor Cody Soto Jennifer Kreb at least a chance to focus on less things should be taken in moderation. Jonathon S. Platt* Didi Martinez* Jeffrey Swindoll Lindsey Regan at one time. With almost three months off, no Stephanie Shull goal is worth feeling forced to pull all- Asst. Web editor Broadcast producer Photographers Students may not realize it, but con- Jessica Babb Caroline Lindstrom Kevin Freeman stantly having to divide your mind be- nighters or having anxiety attacks over. *Denotes a member of the Hannah Haseloff editorial board tween school, work and social life can In the end, the whole point of a personal Copy desk chief Asst. broadcast producer Jessica Schurz be mentally draining, if not physically endeavor is for you to enjoy it. Maleesa Johnson* Rebekah Wrobleske exhausting. The end of the school year is You will not be graded on how well like a new sheet of white paper — full of you achieve your goal, so relax and start opportunity and waiting for inspiration. looking forward to the promise of what Opinion Another benefit to setting mini-goals is sure to be a good summer vacation. 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Theological discussion on ethics to be held at Truett A lecture on Christian ethic titled, “Christian Moral Cour- age,” will take place from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday in the Paul Powell Chapel at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary. The event is open to all and free of charge. Salsa, students: Event set Majors compete: Trivia to offer cultural experience contest offers competition The Hispanic Student Associa- The Society of Physics Stu- tion is partnering with Sigma Al- dents is holding a trivia night pha Epsilon to host Salsafest from at 7 p.m. Thursday at the A207 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Fountain Baylor Sciences Building. Teams Mall. The annual event will include must have three to five members free food, games, prizes and a salsa in order to compete. The cost is competition. For more informa- $3 per person, to be paid at the tion or to sign up to volunteer, Associated Press door. There will not be any trivia email [email protected]. Dallas Police Chief David Brown speaks during a news conference on Nov. 17, 2011 at police headquarters in Dallas. Amid the national focus on deadly related to physics. The winning police shootings, records show scores of Dallas officers remain on the job despite being punished for serious offenses such as theft and excessive force. team will receive “Smarter Than Lieberman, Starr to speak a Physics Major” T-shirts. For more information, email Adry- at spring On Topic event [email protected]. Records reveal Dallas officers remain Former U.S. Senator and 2000 Democratic Party Vice President Sexual assault to be topic nominee Joseph Lieberman will of discussion for males join Baylor President and Chan- on job despite multiple case offenses cellor Ken Starr for the spring edi- The Office of Community- En tion of On Topic from 7-9 p.m. on gagement & Service and the Title April 28 in Waco Hall. Tickets are David Warren which the paper requested such in- in place to correct the problem,” in Texas with the adoption in 2013 IX Office are holding a discussion free and are available at the Bill Associated Press formation from each district attor- she said. of the Michael Morton Act, named on sexual assault prevention for Daniel Student Center ticket booth ney’s office in Texas. Most denied Bob Gorsky, a lawyer who for the man who served 25 years in all males on campus. The discus- until April 27. DALLAS — Records show that the request, but a few complied. represents the Dallas Police Asso- prison for his wife’s slaying before sion will be held from 6-7 p.m. about 160 officers in Dallas, one of The Dallas department has ciation, declined to discuss specific being exonerated by DNA testing Thursday in Kayser Auditorium. Baylor outdoor adventure the country’s largest police depart- more than 3,500 sworn officers, officers, but said he’s reviewed the in 2011. The prosecutor at his trial Ian McRary, the guest speaker, to take students kayaking ments, remain on the job despite and the officers on the list repre- list and noticed errors that include was accused of withholding evi- will talk about the policies un- being punished for a variety of of- sent about 5 percent of the force. police supervisors being omitted dence. der Title IX and educate male Baylor Outdoor Adventure is fenses, some serious such as theft, Numerous officers were punished from it. He also argues that some “I think prosecutors today students on methods to prevent offering the experience to white- excessive force and lying. for filing a false report or provid- officers are punished for being are being very careful to be over- sexual assault. For more informa- water kayak the San Marcos River. The list, which includes the offi- ing misleading statements to su- “untruthful,” a broad criticism that inclusive,” Kepple said. He agrees tion, email Brin_Parnell@baylor. The event will place Saturday, and cers’ misconduct and punishment, pervisors, while others stole, com- can include an officer who was with state attorney general rulings edu. the deadline to register is Wednes- provides a glimpse into transgres- mitted fraud, drove while drunk simply mistaken when relaying in- that Brady lists don’t have to be re- day. The cost is $50, which includes sions that typically aren’t released or committed some other offense. formation. leased to the public, arguing that Rehearsals set to begin lunch, instruction, equipment and publicly. In one instance, an of- In some cases, the officer was fired “They’ve been labeled now attorneys can subpoena an officer’s for ‘Ring’ participants transportation. For more informa- ficer was twice cited for unneces- but reinstated upon appeal. on this list and it results in a very personnel record when they like. tion, email Stephanie_Davis2@ sary use of force, in 1991 and 2000; Lynn Pride Richardson, chief unfair perception about these of- Ellis County, south of Dallas, Senior and junior women baylor.edu. causing a disturbance in 2000; and public defender for Dallas County, ficers,” Gorsky said. also provided records of troubled who want to participate in Ring filing a false report in 2008. He was said Monday that the so-called Named after a 1963 U.S. Su- officers to the Statesman, detailing Out will need to attend at least Husband, wife to play for suspended each time, a range of Brady list puts pressure on the preme Court case, Brady lists are transgressions in several small po- one of two rehearsals, which audience as musical duo two to 20 days. department to better determine maintained by prosecutors legally lice forces. But unlike Dallas, Ellis will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sun- Dallas police did not respond who’s fit to wear a badge. Chief Da- obligated to provide defendants County District Attorney Patrick day and 12:30-1:30 p.m. April Fred Edelen, assistant princi- to repeated inquiries for informa- vid Brown has fired some officers, with relevant material that may be Wilson said the 12 on the list have 28. Men’s rehearsal will be held pal cellist of the Royal Concert- tion such as which policies guide which shows he’s trying to weed favorable to their case. The law in- “either lost their jobs or are soon to from 4-5 p.m. on April 30. gebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam police managers in determining out some troubled ones, she said, cludes informing them in any case lose their jobs. So, it’s a matter that Rehearsals will be held at the and Christina Scott Edelen, his whether officers should be termi- but there’s little he can do if an of- where an officer with a checkered tends to resolve itself.” Draper Academic Building in wife and freelance fortepianist nated. ficer is reinstated by a civil service record may testify. Wilson said he released the re- the Bennett Auditorium. The and harpsichordist will perform The Dallas Police Department’s board. Robert Kepple, executive di- cords because he considers them deadline to register is 5 p.m. together at 3 p.m. April 29 at Roxy list came to light last week follow- “If you get a bad apple, then rector of the Texas District and public record, but understands April 28. For additional infor- Grove Hall in the Glennis McCrary ing a lengthy investigation by the you recognize that and you put the County Attorneys Association, why most district attorneys don’t mation, visit www.baylor.edu/ Music Building. The event is free Austin American-Statesman in training in place or the mechanism said the Brady law was broadened release their lists. student_life/ringout. and open to the public. Death penalty debate starts in Boston Marathon bombing trial
Denise Lavoie Associated Press
BOSTON — The guilt phase of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s trial was considered a slam dunk for pros- ecutors, especially after his lawyers bluntly admitted during opening statements that he participated in the deadly 2013 attack. But the outcome of the next phase of the trial is much more difficult to predict. The same jury Associated Press must decide whether Tsarnaev, 21, In this courtroom sketch, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, second from left, is depicted should be put to death or spend standing as the jury presents its verdict in his federal death penalty trial on April 8 in Boston. Tsarnaev was convicted on multiple charges in the 2013 the rest of his life in prison. The Boston Marathon bombing. penalty phase begins today in U.S. District Court. near the marathon finish line on terrorism. Debate over whether Tsarnaev April 15, 2013, killing three people “They’ll go forward with it. It should get the death penalty in- and injuring more than 260. They will not change the decision. De- tensified recently after the parents each lost their left leg. Kensky en- nunciation is a legitimate purpose,” of Martin Richard, an 8-year-old dured more than a dozen surgeries Blecker said. boy who was killed in the bomb- before having her severely dam- Public opinion polls have ings, urged federal authorities to aged right leg amputated in Janu- shown that a majority of Boston- consider taking death off the table ary. area residents oppose the death in exchange for Tsarnaev spending Others have said they favor penalty for Tsarnaev. the rest of his life in prison and giv- the death penalty for Tsarnaev. Massachusetts abolished the ing up his rights to appeal. Liz Norden, whose two adult sons state death penalty more than 30 “We know that the government each lost a leg in the bombings, years ago, but Tsarnaev is charged has its reasons for seeking the said nothing short of execution is under the federal death penalty death penalty, but the continued warranted. statute. The 12 jurors who will de- pursuit of that punishment could “He destroyed so many families cide his fate all told a judge they bring years of appeals and prolong that day,” she said. “I want the ulti- would be willing to consider the reliving the most painful day of our mate justice.” death penalty if they believed the lives,” Bill and Denise Richard said Legal experts differ on whether facts of the case and the law called in a statement to The Boston Globe the pleas from victims will per- for it. They also said they would last week. suade the federal government to consider life in prison. A married couple who lost drop its bid for the death penalty. Prosecutors are expected to limbs in the attack also asked the “If the Justice Department seri- emphasize the brutality of the U.S. Justice Department not to ously takes into consideration the bombings by calling more sur- pursue the death penalty. feelings of the family members in vivors to testify. During the first “If there is anyone who de- this case, they have every justifi- phase, several survivors testified serves the ultimate punishment, cation to take death off the table,” about devastating injuries, includ- it is the defendant. However, we said Robert Dunham, executive di- ing lost limbs. must overcome the impulse for rector of the Death Penalty Infor- Others described watching vengeance,” Jessica Kensky and mation Center. friends and loved ones die. Patrick Downes said in a statement But New York Law School pro- If one juror votes against the to the Globe Sunday. fessor Robert Blecker said the Jus- death penalty, Tsarnaev will get a Kensky and Downes were new- tice Department has to consider life sentence. lyweds when two bombs exploded the larger question of denouncing The Baylor Lariat 4 TUESDAY | APRIL 21, 2015 News
Tan from Page 1 Why is tan skin often seen as do you want Baylor students to more desirable than fair skin? know about tanning? Minnesota men charged with How do these trends start? I think students have to be The trend actually began in the aware of the danger of tanning 1920s when Coco Chanel intro- and make an informed deci- duced tan models in high fashion sion. They have to embrace their trying to join Islamic militants magazine ads and runways. The own skin color, as having healthy use of tanning beds is relatively appearance-related behavior is new, as the first tanning bed in the an important step for college stu- U.S. was introduced in 1979. Peo- dents. Apply sunscreen over the By Amy Forliti ple tend to be discontent with their summer. You look great with tan Associated Press appearance, so they will invest in skin now, but 30 years from now changing it to feel satisfied. It is you will look older. It is idealized ST. PAUL, Minn. — When Guled Ali Omar interesting how Asians have skin in the media, but people who tan made up his mind to join the Islamic State whitening, and Caucasians want to frequently often get wrinkles or group, authorities said, he wasn’t easily de- darken their skin. People want the premature aging. The benefit ap- terred. opposite of what they have. pears tomorrow, but the risks ap- The Minnesota man emptied his bank ac- pear later in life. counts last May and planned to fly to Syria via With summer approaching, what San Diego, federal officials say, but his family confronted him and he set his plans aside. In November, officials say, he tried to board a from Page 1 ARK flight in Minneapolis, but was stopped by the FBI. Austin junior Nathan Elequin, tograph themselves doing vari- Even while under investigation, authorities the group’s founder, said their aim ous assigned activities and earn say, Omar and five other men kept trying to is to provide students with an out- as many possible points for their make their way to Syria, coming up with a plot let for meeting new people and ex- team. to secure false passports. plore Baylor and the surrounding “Everyone was home for spring Omar is among six Minnesota men of So- Waco area. break and there were a lot of fun mali descent charged with terrorism-related The group officially began in ones like ‘Turn Yourself into a offenses in a criminal complaint unsealed late January of this semester and Pokemon,’” Elequin said. “It was Monday. They are the latest Westerners ac- has already grown to nearly 100 really cool seeing people come cused of traveling or attempting to travel to members who “are willing to try together from all quadrants of the Syria to join the Islamic State group, which has new, childish, crazy, and hilarious world to really get into this game.” carried out a host of attacks including behead- things for the sake of a good time,” Although the club goes on ran- ing Americans. according to their flyer. dom and exciting adventures, a Authorities described the men as friends in Elequin said the primary goal crucial aspect is the excursions are Minnesota’s Somali community who recruited Associated Press of the week began with the theory Baylor appropriate and don’t harm and inspired each other and met secretly to of life investment. property, Elequin said. plan their travels. They are charged with con- United States Attorney Andrew Luger, right, and FBI special agent Richard Thornton explain the “I believe that when you give San Angelo sophomore Isabeau criminal complaint Monday charging six Minnesota men with terrorism at a news conference in spiracy to provide material support and at- Minneapolis gifts during times other than just Posey said club adventures like tempting to provide material support to a for- Christmas and birthdays, it means Flash Art Museums provide op- eign terrorist organization. They also helped each other with funding — other man who was cooperating with authori- a lot more,” he said. “It doesn’t have portunities to be creative. “What is remarkable about this case is taking money out of their own accounts or, in ties. Luger said this man was once part of the to be spending money, but doing “The group creates a place to that nothing stopped these defendants from one case, trying to sell a car. conspiracy but changed his mind and began things for other people, writing feel safe and have fun, to learn to pursuing their goal,” U.S. Attorney for Min- They had help from Abdi Nur, another recording conversations. them letters and just letting them be a kid again,” she said. “It gives a nesota Andy Luger said Monday. “They never friend who was successful in getting to Syria Longtime community activist Omar Jamal, know they’re special.” way for people to be vulnerable in stopped plotting another way to get to Syria to last May and had become a “de facto foreign who is working with families, said many So- Acts of the week include talking a positive way and that’s how you join ISIL.” fighter recruiter for those in Minnesota,” Luger mali community members believe the young to professors, taking photos with really foster true kinship and make The Minneapolis area is home to the larg- said. men were entrapped. new friends and random dancing. a family with people. Anyone can est concentration of Somali immigrants in the “What this case shows is that the per- Abdihamid Farah Yusuf, the father of “A lot of these acts of random join TheWhatever, it’s not clique- U.S. Since 2007, more than 22 young Somali son radicalizing your son, your brother, your brothers Adnan Farah and Mohamed Farah, kindness are not ‘clean your room- ish.” men have also traveled from Minnesota to friend, may not be a stranger,” Luger said. “It said he doesn’t believe his sons did what au- mate’s room and then surprise!” Waco freshman Annie Mathis, Somalia to join the militant group al-Shabab, may be their best friend, right here in town.” thorities allege. he said. “A lot of them are just do a member and graphic designer for which is also listed by the U.S. State Depart- He said Nur, who was charged late last year, Guled Omar’s older brother, Ahmed Ali something really fun and invite the group, said another advantage ment as fomenting terrorism. Authorities have had regular contact with the men in the group Omar, was among those who joined al-Shabab, someone else to be a part of it. It of the group is its “come-and-go” said a handful of Minnesota residents have and served as a source of inspiration for those leaving Minnesota in December 2007, accord- doesn’t have to be the type of thing nature. traveled to Syria to fight with militants in the who wanted to follow his path. ing to the FBI affidavit. Ahmed Omar remains you feel like you’re going to get a “I would say just try it out and past year, and at least one has died. All six were arrested Sunday. Adnan Farah, a fugitive. The court documents also say when Mother Teresa award for.” come to a meeting,” Mathis said. Al-Shabab gunmen carried out an attack on Abdurahman, Musse and Omar were arrested agents went to Omar’s house in November, an- The idea for ARK week came “Even if they don’t know what it is, a university in Kenya on April 2 that left 148 in Minneapolis. They entered no plea, as is other brother, Mohamed Ali Omar, threatened from an event the group previously it’s just an experience you have to people dead, most of them university students. standard, during an initial court appearance them. Mohamed Omar was convicted. hosted during spring break, The have. I can’t really define it- if you The Minnesota men charged on Monday Monday and were ordered held pending de- An FBI affidavit says Guled Omar had also Hunt. Participants were broken don’t like it you don’t have to come were identified as Omar, 20; brothers Mo- tention hearings Thursday. tried to go to Somalia in 2012 to join al-Shabab. into teams inspired by Nickelode- again, but one of the most power- hamed Abdihamid Farah, 21, and Adnan Ab- Mohamed Farah and Daud were arrested Three of these newest defendants — Mo- on’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” ful things are the memories.” dihamid Farah, 19; Abdurahman Yasin Daud, Sunday in San Diego and appeared in court hamed Farah, Abdurahman and Musse — were Their sole objective was to pho- 21; Zacharia Yusuf Abdurahman, 19; and Ha- there. They were also ordered held pending stopped at a New York City airport in Novem- nad Mustafe Musse, 19. hearings Friday and are expected to be re- ber along with 19-year-old Hamza Ahmed, but All six are of Somali descent. Daud is a per- turned to Minnesota to face charges. they were not charged until now. manent resident, and Guled is a naturalized Minneapolis FBI Special Agent in Charge Ahmed was indicted on charges of lying to citizen. The others were born in the U.S. Richard Thornton said the pair had gone to the FBI during a terrorism investigation, con- Luger said that in this case, there was no San Diego to pick up fraudulent travel docu- spiring to provide material support to IS, and “master recruiter” in Minnesota’s Somali com- ments with the intent of going to Mexico, then attempting to provide material support. He has munity, but rather this group of family and on to Syria. pleaded not guilty. friends engaged in “peer-to-peer” recruiting. An FBI affidavit says they traveled with -an
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Assocaited Press ATLANTA — Bobby Brown’s for green cause lawyer issued a statement Mon- day saying the singer’s daughter By Allie Matherne The event revolves around promot- has “opened her eyes” nearly three Reporter ing both Uproar Records and sustain- months after being found unre- ability on a large scale, Billington said. sponsive in a bathtub in her Geor- One man’s trash is another man’s “Uproar wanted to connect more on gia home. treasu—well, runway outfit. campus and blend the green initiative Attorney Christopher Brown Uproar Records, Baylor’s student– with this cool event,” Billington said. said he issued the statement to run record label, is combining fashion In trying to get the word out about clarify comments the singer made and sustainability with its event, Project sustainability, it is important to meet during a concert over the weekend Greenway. This free event will include students where they are and assimilate about his daughter’s condition. performances from Uproar artists Luke into their daily lives, said Smith Getter- The statement goes on to say that Hicks and Trannie man, Baylor’s assis- “there has been improvement” in Stevens, as well as tant director of sus- her condition. a fashion show of tainability. However, it also adds that “green” outfits. Billington said Bobbi Kristina Brown is just now The show is on Project Greenway the event’s message beginning Wednesday eve- of sustainability is rehabilita- ning at Common 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday based on a responsi- tion “and Grounds. Common Grounds bility to uphold the “This year we’re the quality Free event university’s green of her life rebuilding and trying initiatives. will not be to amp up the proj- “The goal is to known for ect,” said Nashville raise awareness for years to sophomore Libby Baylor’s sustainable c om e .” Billington. “We want to create an event mission,” Billington said. “As a believer I Bobbi that everyone’s friends want to watch.” find it so important to take care of God’s Kristina Billington, one of the project manag- creation. How can we say we’re grateful Brown is ers, said a free iPad and cash prizes will for it if we don’t take care of it?” Bobbi Kristina the only be given to winners. Getterman said he agrees. Brown child of Dallas sophomore Erin Endress, one “Project Greenway is great because Bobby of the designers, said she began sketch- it’s a unique event and an innovative way Brown and the late Whitney Hous- ing for this event in February. She said of bringing the message of caring for ton. this event is the perfect way to integrate God’s creation to our community,” said Houston was found face-down her love for both fashion and sustain- Smith Getterman, assistant director of and unresponsive in about a foot ability. Endress’ design consists com- sustainability. of water in a bathtub in a Beverly pletely of duct tape. Billington said the show’s designers Lariat File Photo Hills hotel room Feb. 11, 2012, “Well, I’ve always made things out of have been working extremely hard on The annual Project Greenway, put on by Uproar Records, is a collaboration of Baylor music old stuff—when I was in middle school I just before the Grammys. She later artists and “green” fashion design. The event will be from 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at Common their final products. died, and authorities concluded Grounds, and will feature live music and a fashion show with clothing made completely out of made a bird house out of old cans,” En- “We’re excited to see all the hard she had accidentally drowned. In- recycled materials. dress said. work come to fruition,” Billington said. vestigators found a dozen prescrip- tion-drug bottles in the suite and listed heart disease and cocaine use as contributors to her death. On Saturday night, an emo- tional Bobby Brown told con- It isn’t rocket science with thesis comic certgoers that Bobbi Kristina was By Dana Ferguson ed that she would be best able to describe toons of Berns wearing various costumes “awake” and “she is watching me.” Associated Press the oddball compounds with illustrations. and uses humor as well as simple compari- Bobby Brown’s wife, Alicia “They’re not very well-polished illus- sons to describe elaborate chemistry. Etheredge-Brown, added in the MADISON, Wis. — Late last spring, a trations. That’s on purpose,” Berns said. “I “We’re just really proud that she can statement that during the concert, doctoral student worked late into the night. wanted it to be like I’m explaining on the take something so complex and put it into Brown “made an attempt to correct As she doodled, her chemistry thesis took back of an envelope.” a fun visual explanation that everyone can the negative comments he must on a life of its own, transforming into a And on many occasions, it was on the enjoy,” Jody Berns said. endure on a daily basis from both comic book. back of an envelope or on a napkin that she Veronica Berns’ professor Danny Fred- family and the public regarding his Veronica Berns, 28, was working on doodled sketches of the chemical bonds rickson said Berns was the first of his stu- daughter’s medical condition.” her Ph. D. in chemistry at the University of to better show her parents what she was dents to construct her thesis in an artistic “He is encouraged by the steps Wisconsin–Madison. Berns said she long working on in the lab. way. He said often it is difficult for scien- that Bobbi Kristina has made since struggled to explain her work to her par- Jody Berns, Veronica’s mother, said tists to explain what they do with proper her hospitalization on January 31, ents and friends. The self-described comic their family has a history of doodling and context. Associated Press 2015,” Etheredge-Brown said. “She book fan said she began drafting her thesis has shared comics for years. “If it’s worth doing, we should be able to Veronica Berns authored the comic book has made it out of ICU, opened her on quasicrystals — a subset of crystals that Berns surprised her family with her explain it,” Fredrickson said. “Atomic Size Matters.” She created the eyes, and started a rehabilitation diverge from the usual structural charac- comic book “Atomic Size Matters” at her And he said Berns managed to accom- book to explain her doctoral chemistry the- that will be long and hard.” teristics of crystals. Berns quickly conclud- graduation last year. The book depicts car- plish that. sis to her family.
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Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer Courtesy of Baylor Athletics No. 8 Baylor women’s tennis throws a Sic ‘Em on the court after winning its ninth Big 12 Championship in the last No. 2 Baylor men’s tennis poses after capturing its 12th Big 12 Championship trophy in the past 14 seasons after 10 years at the Hurd Tennis Center on Sunday. a dominating 4-1 win against No. 16 Texas Tech in Lubbock. Back-to-back-to-back Both Baylor tennis teams win Big 12 for third straight year
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No. 8 Baylor women’s tennis shutout on Sunday. win at the No. 4 spot, and Shankle The second-ranked Bearsits impressive doubles record to topped Schneider 6-3, 6-2 at the claimed an outright Big 12 cham- "It is a challenge to win the Big delivered the final point with a hard topped No. 16 Texas Tech 4-1 22-1 as the Bears swept courts one bottom the lineup. Schneider had pionship after sweeping unranked 12 every year,” head coach Joey earned 6-2, 6-3 win on court three. on Saturday night in Lubbock to through three to start the match. not played a singles match since Kansas State and No. 72 Kansas 4-0 Scrivano said. “I am thankful that With a team consisting of mostly claim a share of the championship The No. 25-ranked duo of junior March 29, and he’s lost three out last weekend at the Hurd Tennis this team has been really coachable underclassmen, the Lady Bears were title with top-ranked Oklahoma. Julian Lenz and senior Diego Ga- of his last four matches. Second- Center. The Lady Bears were tied and that has made this year really able to capture their 11th regular The Bears won their 13th Big 12 leano upset No. 16 Felipe Soares ranked Lenz exerted his domi- with Texas Tech for the top spot, but enjoyable." season title and ninth out of the last regular season title with the win, and Hugo Dojas 6-4 at the top. nance on court one as he took a were able to take sole possession of On Friday, the Lady Bears 10 years. their 12th trophy in the last 14 Knoll switched up the normal 6-4, 6-4 win over No. 33 Soares to the crown after the Red Raiders' loss battled the Kansas Jayhawks both "Anytime we get a newcomer on years. lineup against the Red Raiders, claim the 4-1 victory. to TCU on Saturday. at the Hurd Tennis Center and the the team, I want them to hold that Baylor (20-4, 4-1 Big 12) lost and senior Tony Lupieri sat out “I think we grew us a team to- The Lady Bears (22-6, 8-1 Big 12) Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center af- trophy and experience success, espe- to the Sooners 4-3 on April 10 in during singles action. No. 67 soph- day, and I thought the team really blew past the Wildcats in doubles ter rain forced the match inside cially team success," Scrivano said. Waco, and it seemed as though a omore Max Tchoutakian moved got a lot out of it today,” Knoll said. play when junior Rachael James- for singles play. Before the delay, "In tennis, it is all a little too indi- Big 12 trophy was out of the ques- up to the No. 2 spot, followed by “It's one of those days where you Baker and freshman Theresa Van Zyl Shankle and junior Kiah Generette vidual and this is an opportunity for tion. However, two days later, Galeano at the No. 3 spot. don't walk out there expecting to won 6-3 at the No. 3 spot. Freshmen blanked Kansas’ Maria Jose Cardona them to experience how hard it is for Oklahoma dropped a 4-3 decision Rios trampled over Francisco play your best tennis, but you just Leolia JeanJean and Kelley Ander- and Alexis Zsapinski 6-0 at the bot- them to win as a team, so I'm really to the Red Raiders in Lubbock and Zambon on court five and pulled want to be competitive and gritty." son clinched the doubles point with tom of the lineup. Quickly after that, proud of them. The freshmen have gave Baylor another chance at fin- away for a 6-1, 6-2 win for the Baylor returns home to host a 6-2 win on court one for the Bears. JeanJean and freshman Kely Putri come a long way." Senior Ema Burgic was resting, claimed a 6-2 win on court two to No. 1-seed Baylor hosts the Big ishing conference play with a title. first singles point of the night. No. the Big 12 Championships this so sophomore Blair Shankle took give Baylor the doubles point. 12 Championships this weekend. "I'm happy for the team,” head 112 senior Mate Zsiga earned his weekend at the Hurd Tennis Cen- over at the top of the lineup. She de- After the match was moved in- The Lady Bears face the winner of coach Matt Knoll said. “They've 102nd singles career win as he up- ter. The No. 2-seed Bears face the feated KSU’s Carolina Costamagna doors, Van Zyl made quick work of No. 8-seed Iowa State and No. 9-seed worked so hard so far this year, set No. 106 Jolan Cailleau 6-1, 6-2 winner of No. 3-seed TCU and No. 6-3, 6-3 for the match-clinching her opponent as she blew past Lau- Kansas State at 3 p.m. on Friday at and they did a great job of coming on court four, and he put Baylor 6-seed Oklahoma State at noon on point and the outright title. Ander- ren Pickens to win 6-1, 6-0 for the the Hurd Tennis Center. If Baylor through in a tough environment on the brink of another title. Saturday. If the team wins, Bay- son and Van Zyl also won their re- quick 2-0 Baylor lead. No. 104 Jean- advances, the semifinals and finals today. I'm really proud of them." Texas Tech got its lone point lor will play in the championship spective singles matches for the 4-0 Jean followed suit with a 6-1, 6-0 will be played Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Baylor extended of the night when Connor Curry match at noon on Sunday. Track wins nine titles in home meet By Jeffrey Swindoll track?’” .26 and finished with 12.93 seconds. sonal best 16.69-meter throw in the Sports Writer Sophomore Brandon Moore “I feel like I was able to push out shot-put, winning the event. and Junior Olicia Williams helped of the blocks and go ahead and get a Sophomore sprinter Trayvon The weather cut the party short, Baylor sweep the 800-meter event head start over hurdle number one,” Bromell continued his winning ways but Baylor track and field claimed on the men and women’s side. Wil- McReynolds said. “From there I just in the 100-meter race. Bromell ran a nine titles at the 2015 Michael John- liams blew away Baylor’s eight-year carried and built my momentum.” 10.02, tying the fourth-best time in son Classic on Saturday at Clyde school-record (Nicole Jones, 2:04.69, Junior Bryce Grace surpassed his school history. Hart Track & Field Stadium before 2007) in the 800-meter with a time of personal record this season with a “While I feel like I could’ve set officials canceled the end of the meet. 2:03.32, good enough for third best 13.70 time on Saturday, ranking him it up at the start a little better, I was With 2,655 fans packing the in the NCAA. Moore earned a per- at seventh in the NCAA this year. happy come out with a time and a stands at the first MJC hosted at sonal best time of 1:48.53. “I knew once I got out [at the win,” Bromell said. Clyde Hart, it was an entertaining Senior long-distance runner beginning of the race], I looked into Sophomore George Caddick event before inclement weather ru- Rachel Johnson dominated in the the crowd and everybody was just si- claimed the 400-meter title with a ined the fun. IDespite the weather 3,000-meter steeplechase. Johnson lent, and that’s when my heart started personal best time of 46.10 seconds. issues, Michael Johnson was there. finished nearly 48 seconds ahead of beating fast,” Grace said. “It shocked Junior Brianna Richardson had “It’s always fun to come back,” the the competition. me because I don’t usually get out in already claimed her title in the former Baylor sprinter and four-time Baylor also swept the 110-meter front. I started picking up speed and women’s triple-jump before sopho- Olympic gold medalist Johnson said. hurdles on the men and women’s side I knew once I had a gap, all I had to more Felix Obi was unable to finish “Certainly, this year, it’s special with after senior Tiffani McReynolds and do was stay clean.” his event. Obi, last year’s triple-jump the new facility. The new stadium is junior Bryce Grace thrilled the home Sophomore Cion Hicks nearly national champion, was leading the Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer just phenomenal. I keep pinching crowd with their performances. claimed the shot-put and the discus competition before it was stopped Juniors Bryce Grace and Felix Obi compete head to head in the 100-meter myself going, ‘Is this really a Baylor McReynolds beat her competition by titles on Saturday. Hicks threw a per- with 15.64-meter jump. dash preliminary round. Teammate Trayvon Bromell won the event. Equestrian falls in national semis
By Jeffrey Swindoll in the last event and needed only State extended its lead to four Sports Writer two points to secure a spot in the once again. Down 8-4, Baylor championship meet. The Game- needed to score all four remaining Baylor equestrian’s chance at cocks wasted no time, winning the points in horsemanship to have its second national champion- first two points of the event, and even a shot at winning the meet. ship were nixed Saturday after the sealing the meet two heats early. Senior Gillian Chant, sophomore three-seed South Carolina Game- South Carolina went on the defeat Lacy Watson, senior Parris Rice cocks thwarted Baylor 10-6 in one-seed Georgia 10-6 to win the and junior Mary Brown claimed semifinals of the NCEA national national championship on Sunday. the four points Baylor needed in championship at the Extraco After barely edging out Big 12 succession. Events Center in Waco. rival Oklahoma State in a last gasp Against South Carolina, the "All good things must come to 8-8 effort on Thursday’s quarter- Bears put themselves in a similar an end,” head coach Ellen White final, decided by a tiebreaker, the situation to the one against Okla- said. “They rode well. Our west- Bears had some concerns going homa State. Only this time, the ern riders just made mistakes and into the semifinal against USC. Bears were pitted against a much they finally caught up to them, "[The meet against Oklahoma stronger team in South Carolina. and [South Carolina] didn't make State] was a nail biter, and I'm so “They've had a rough year of tri- those mistakes. At the end of the glad we pulled that out,” White al and testing, so now they're ready day, close doesn't count. We have said. “The fact that we did it for next year. We've got some great to bring it all the way, and that just against a strong Western team is freshmen coming in, but unfortu- didn't happen. We were good, but pretty phenomenal. We definitely nately, we're losing some wonderful we just weren't good enough." dug ourselves in a hole, we needed seniors," White said. "It's a phenom- Baylor fell behind for its sec- every point to make it happen.” enal group of seniors and a great group of leadership. But I feel like ond-straight meet, but managed The Bears found themselves they have set the bar for our juniors to keep it close enough for a final down 6-2 at the halfway point of to step up and be leaders too. I'm event with the match win still on the OSU meet. Baylor scratched ready to challenge them to do that the table. South Carolina led 8-6 out two points, but Oklahoma and move up to the plate."