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By Brad Briggs on Thursday,” said Kevin Huff- Reporter ine, assistant director of marketing and promotions. Tickets for Saturday’s football “We’re expecting a pretty big game against Texas A&M are crowd,” he said. going fast, and now there is ex- Students can also pick up tra incentive for students to get tickets at Floyd Casey Stadium their tickets before gameday. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tickets won’t be available Friday. free-of-charge for students on Lines were long at the Stu- Saturday. dent Ticket Office Tuesday. If students do decide to pick “I just wanted to make sure up tickets at Floyd Casey Sta- I got a ticket,” said Dallas fresh- dium, they will be able to pur- man Vanessa Musharaf. chase a regular-priced one at the Other students said they ticket office. were made aware of limited The athletics marketing de- ticket availability through the partment expects a large crowd e-mail. Kelly Moore/Lariat staff for the highly anticipated game “It doesn’t really bother me against the No. 22 Aggies. that we have to get it before- An announcement notify- hand,” Dallas sophomore Alan Sweet night on campus ing students of the changes and Viosca said. “That’s just part of ticket office hours was sent in a it, and it’s convenient too.” Laura Nazzario, 4, digs for candy while her brother, David, 10, waits his Russell Residence Hall. Schwada is one of many students who dealt out campus wide e-mail Monday. Many students said they were turn outside Edmond, Okla.., freshman Abbey Schwada’s room in South treats yesterday for Campus Living and Learning’s Family Treat Night. “We’re extending our hours in the Bill Daniel Student Center Please see GAME, page 8 BSM shows off Global Village

Nations across world over came to share experiences can do with their different ma- graduated from Baylor and spread information about jors. They hope to bring a real- The Robertsons said their represented as part how students can get involved. ity factor to everything students main goal is to make for vil- of Missions Week “This is a way for students are involved in now with their lagers an oral Bible in differ- to step out of the bubble,” said major and show them how they ent African languages. They’ve By Kori Chappell Jaclyn Jensen, a Dubuque, Iowa, can connect with the rest of the translated hundreds of stories Reporter sophomore. world.” with the help of villagers who Participants said the purpose Some of the missionaries have been teaching them the At least 10 countries, includ- of the event was to help give stu- were Baylor graduates, like Car- language since July 1979 when ing U.S. organizations that work dents direction for when they ol Robertson, who now works in they arrived, Robertson said. all over the world, were repre- graduate. West Africa. “I’m getting to do something sented Tuesday afternoon in the “We really want students to “It’s been a great place to I was born to do,” he said. “And Global Village in Fountain Mall. see where their life is leading raise a family,” Robertson said. that’s nice.” Kristina Bateman/Lariat staff As part of Missions Week them,” Nadine Maalouf, a Fort She and her husband met at Nate Sprinkle and his wife sponsored by Baptist Student Worth junior, said. “It helps Baylor and were married in Mill- Faith Kirby, a Central Asian missionary, explains her work Tuesday to Meagan Ministries, missionaries from all students realize what all they er Chapel. Both of their children Please see VILLAGE, page 8 Farber, a Truett Seminary student from Blue Springs, Mo.

Texas Gov. Rick Flame protection Perry calls Bell Perry, fore- ground, takes the hand of Rep. Tommy Merritt, leads to facial injury ‘liberal’ on tour R-Longview, center, as he speaks to sup- By Christine M. Tamer cial Affairs. By Kelley Shannon harder to deport illegal immi- porters Tuesday Staff writer In an e-mail interview, Cham- The Associated Press grants. in Longview. ber homecoming chairman “If that isn’t bad enough, Mr. Perry compared After attempting to squelch Andrew Morris, a Tulsa junior, LUFKIN — Working to whip Bell showed how liberal he is Democratic the eternal flame, a student now said the incident was an unin- up conservative support in East when he voted in support of al- gubernatorial has a broken nose and is taking tentional. Texas, Republican Gov. Rick lowing United Nations election nominee Chris the issue to Judicial Affairs. “From the information I have Perry lumped Washington lib- monitors to oversee elections in Bell to liberal Virginia Beach, Va., junior been able to gather throughout erals and Democratic opponent America,” Perry told supporters politicians on Justin Brown said he was hit in the day, a student was acciden- Chris Bell together Tuesday for in Lufkin. “Explain that one to Washington, the face with a lacrosse stick by tally hit on Thursday,” Morris criticism during a tour through the folks in East Texas.” D.C. a group of freshmen Thursday said. “From the Chambermen the region. Some congressional Demo- morning at Fountain Mall. that were present and I have Perry talked up his efforts crats tried to get U.N. election “I had two one-liter bottles of spoken to, I have gathered that to fight crime along the Tex- monitors involved in the 2004 water, and I figured that while the incident was obviously an as-Mexico border, including election to avoid the irregulari- the freshmen were distracted I accident. Chamber members sending National Guard troops ties that occurred in the Bush- would come from the other side immediately confiscated the la- there even before President Gore campaign of 2000. After Associated Press and try to extinguish the flame,” crosse stick to ensure the safety Bush asked them to go. the U.N. rejected the request, Brown said. “The group of fresh- of all students present.” He said again that he’ll ask Bell voted against barring the men was big enough to block my Brown said he later went to the Legislature for $100 mil- use of funds to request the with another jab. attacking me. If he worried this momentum and then, wham, I the emergency room where they lion to sustain border crime- U.N. monitors, Bell spokesman “Another day, another silly, much about doing a good job was hit right on the ridge (of my told him he had a broken nose. fighting programs. Jason Stanford said. pathetic attack from a failed as governor, he wouldn’t be in nose).” “I am feeling OK now,” Brown Perry said that as a con- “With votes like that, it’s governor,” Bell responded in an this mess.” On Tuesday, after he fully said. “My nose is still bruised, gressman Bell voted against no wonder that Chris Bell isn’t e-mailed statement from Stan- One Perry supporter, 48- realized the severity of his inju- and my doctors said it will take using military troops to patrol running on his record,” Perry ford. “Rick Perry is so worried ries, Brown said he decided that the border and for making it said, livening up the crowd about this election he can’t stop Please see PERRY, page 8 he would take the issue to Judi- Please see NOSE, page 8 Overweight elevator may be at fault in death of Ohio State freshman

By Doug Whiteman The count came from a medic so without a doubt it probably State spokeswoman Shelly Hoff- top of the elevator and the third 2003, including the most recent The Associated Press who interviewed survivors after exceeded the weight,” Smith man said. floor, police said. one, conducted July 24 the Friday night accident, said said. Andrew Polakowski was the Polakowski had chest and Some students said they have COLUMBUS, Ohio — Twenty- Doug Smith, a battalion chief for However, authorities have not last person to enter the eleva- abdominal injuries and died of had minor problems with eleva- four people had crowded onto the Columbus Division of Fire. concluded that the extra weight tor on Stradley Hall’s third floor asphyxia, Franklin County Cor- tors in the 11-floor dormitory, a dormitory elevator before it He said the elevator had a ca- caused the elevator to malfunc- when it began to descend with oner Bradley Lewis said. which has more than 400 resi- pinned and killed an Ohio State pacity of 2,500 pounds. tion, and the case remains un- the doors open, campus police The state Department of dents. University freshman, exceeding “If you take the average fresh- der investigation. said. Commerce released documents University President Karen its weight capacity by as much man college kid, you’d probably “We can’t speculate or draw Polakowski, 18, of Erie, Pa., showing the elevator had passed Holbrook told school officials to as 1,100 pounds, a fire official average their weight somewhere any conclusions at this point was pinned when he tried to es- every safety test conducted by arrange for an independent re- said. between 140 and 150 (pounds), until we have all the facts,” Ohio cape through a gap between the Otis Elevator Co. going back to view of all dormitory elevators.

VOL. 106 No. 33 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2006, Baylor University 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Christian leadership means knowing your destination “If you do not know where how I should reach my destina- munity in a positive way. dedicated to a life of service. As ers, we have to maintain our you are going, every road will tion. Alumni Mentor Program is a Christian institution of higher Christian witness in a dark and get you nowhere.” — Henry Kiss- Perhaps the most difficult another program showing signs learning, we have the responsi- sinful world. We must be excel- inger aspect of leadership is rally- point of future success. The program bility to serve physically, emo- lent in our spiritual walks. I found this out the hard way. ing others behind a common is designed to connect Baylor tionally and most importantly, Visions are not the result of I, like every other Baylor student, cause. An organization without of view students with local alumni in spiritually. Unfortunately, our mediocrity. An effective vision got lost in downtown Waco the a vision is destined for failure. their particular field of study. society is full of hypocrites who requires excellence. Visions other day as I was rushing to a In contrast, an organization that by allan marshall This is just one way for Baylor proclaim the Good News of the require time, patience and a good meeting I was already late for. passionately and actively fulfills students to build meaningful gospel, yet live a polar opposite support system. So, spend time Going the wrong way on a one- a vision has the capacity to truly Council to discuss meaningful relationships with not only for- lifestyle. reflecting about ways to change way street makes for an interest- change lives. This is why it is so community involvement, recre- mer students but Waco commu- To effectively serve others your world, learn patience, sur- ing experience. important to build and develop ation and tourism of Waco and nity leaders as well. spiritually, we must maintain a round yourself with a strong I thought I knew where I was meaningful relationships with employment opportunities for These mentors will help lifestyle consistent with the faith group of Christian individuals, going, but clearly I was mis- those around you. current and future students. Baylor students craft and we profess. We represent Baylor and most importantly, be excel- taken. Because I had never been As your external vice presi- The council will commence in develop a vision of their own and the standard it upholds. Fur- lent. to this location before, I had no dent, my vision for this year is late October in hopes of linking — a vision for 10, 20 or even 30 thermore, we represent Christ. If you keep reaching for visual landmarks to guide my already yielding positive results Baylor students with the Waco years down the road. Quite simply, we are called to a change, others will eventually spontaneous and somewhat for the Baylor-Waco community. community. This is an exciting I stated earlier this semester higher moral standard. grab on. Keep reaching and be dangerous changes in direction. The Beyond Leadership Com- opportunity for Baylor students that my goal for this year is not What sets you apart? When excellent! Consequently, munity Summit has produced to take the initiative and to just to develop students of ser- others look at you do they see Allan Marshall is a senior polit- I had no vision or plan as to a Community Involvement impact the surrounding com- vice but to develop young leaders Christ? To effectively serve oth- ical science major from Cuney.

Opinion policy Editorial The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through let- Adopting ters to the editor and guest col- umns. Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those abroad of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. neglects Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, graduation year, phone number and student identification num- U.S. orphans ber. Non-student writers should include their address. You hear about it all the time on Letters that focus on an issue Entertainment Tonight or CNN. Celeb- affecting students or faculty rities are going overseas and adopting may be considered for a guest some of the millions of orphaned chil- column at the editor’s discre- dren. tion. While it’s very philanthropic of All submissions become the Madonna and Angelina Jolie to adopt property of The Baylor Lariat. children from Africa and Asia, what The Lariat reserves the right to about the hundreds of thousands of edit letters for grammar, length, orphans who are awaiting adoption in libel and style. group homes and the foster care system Letters should be e-mailed in the United States? to [email protected] or It seems like to these people in the mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One public eye, and the thousands of non- Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX famous people who adopt abroad each 76798-7330. year, American children just aren’t worth the hassle to adopt. Some believe adopting internation- Corrections policy ally is easier than adopting within the U.S.; there is always the risk that a U.S. The Baylor Lariat is commit- birth mother will change her mind and ted to ensuring fair and accu- decide not to give up her child, or the rate reporting and will correct paperwork will become overwhelming errors of substance on Page 2. or the adoption denied. Corrections can be submitted to This doesn’t excuse the fact that, black or Hispanic. care until he or she become an adult in 30 percent of these cases, the child the editor by sending an e-mail according to the Evan B. Donaldson Those who adopt American orphans, than being adopted. The result of this receives no treatment for it. to [email protected] or Adoption Institute, 120,000 children in general, show a preference toward is that the number of children waiting The general public needs to wake up by calling 254-710-4099. are waiting to be adopted in the U.S. adopting children and infants who are to be adopted is 2.5 times greater than and realize that the growing orphan The Donaldson Institute estimated of their same race. the number of those who are adopted. crisis in the world doesn’t just take that last year, 23,000 orphans were But deciding which child deserves a This isn’t just a problem with American place in far-away lands like China and A subscription to the Lariat adopted from overseas, but only about loving and supportive home shouldn’t orphans; international orphans also Russia. There are thousands of children costs $45 for two semesters. 13,000 American orphans were adopt- be decided by race. It’s also unfortunate are less likely to be adopted as they get living in America, who despite their age Send check or money order to ed by nonrelatives (the total number of that the vast majority of adopting par- older. or race, are deserving of a good home One Bear Place #97330, Waco, adopted children by their birth parents ents want infants because it is most like The Child Welfare League of Ameri- and the opportunity to lead fulfilling, TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail Lari- or relatives is 52,000). having their own child. ca estimates that children who remain successful lives. [email protected]. Also, an overwhelming majority The institute’s studies revealed that in foster care or group homes in Amer- All they’re looking for is a chance Visa and MasterCard pay- of children in group homes and fos- once a child reaches age 8, the child has ica are four times more likely to devel- not to get lost in the system, and it’s up ments may be phoned to 254- ter care are minorities: 60 percent are a better chance of remaining in foster op serious psychiatric disorders, and to us to provide that for them. 710-2662. Republican political language casts negative light on ‘liberal’ label

The first time I was called a meanings — as in its shame- linguist at UC Berkeley and the perfectly viable political ideol- word that ... you don’t have to member of the “media elite,” I less attempts in recent years to author of a new book on politi- ogy into a sort of birth defect. say anything more than that. It was driving a 10-year-old mini- co-opt the language of the civil point cal language, Talking Right: How Indeed, the word is used now carries its own moral weight.” van with close to 200,000 miles rights movement as a weapon Conservatives Turned Liberalism in much the same way as a cer- So where are the Democrats’ on it. I was many things. Elite against affirmative action. Good of view Into a Tax-Raising, Latte-Drink- tain racial epithet: to mark not words? Their narrative? It’s an wasn’t one of them. point. ing, Sushi-Eating, Volvo-Driving, simply political disagreement urgent question waiting for an That episode, many years But the truth of the language by leonard pitts New York Times-Reading, Body- but native, irreparable deficien- urgent answer. back, was one of my earliest les- is not what I’m here to talk Piercing, Hollywood-Loving, Left- cies. The N-word becomes the Granted, the party stands sons in the Republican Party’s about. Its efficacy is. Wing Freak Show. L-word. to make major gains in next preternatural brilliance in the Consider the party’s mas- gation, child labor or male-only In a nutshell, he told me in “I think that’s right,” Nun- month’s elections, but those use of political language. From terpiece. Of all the terms it has workplaces. To the degree the a telephone interview, the GOP berg said. “That formula’s been will not be votes for Democrats “family values” to “culture of arrogated unto itself (values, word no longer evokes the fight has learned to deftly exploit a extended to those two terms, so much as votes against Mark life,” to “death tax” to “Patriot tradition, patriotism) and all against those things and con- “bogus populism, the inven- those two ‘unspeakable’ terms. Foley, Iraq and Republican Act” to “No Child Left Behind,” those it has used to jab the com- notes moral squishiness and tion of the red-blue divide as The N-word really is unspeak- hubris in general. As such, they the party has demonstrated a petition (secular, culture wars, effete elitism instead, Republi- the crucial division in American able. The L-word, they sort of might produce a majority but not phraseological agility that jar- moral relativism), its best work cans have been astoundingly life.’’ Democrats, meantime, are pretend that it is. It’s been going a mandate. For that to happen, gon-bound Democrats can only is embodied in one word: lib- successful in deconstructing it, left looking for “word magic’’ of on for 25 years now, and it’s real- Democrats must first figure out envy. “Social Security lockbox,” eral. rebranding it, making it unus- their own, failing to understand ly become a word that denotes two things: what they believe in anyone? Truth is, we’re all pretty lib- able. that it’s not the words per se that not a political philosophy but and how to express it. Some might argue that what eral — at least if you’re using the If you’re a word person, have the power but the deeper this self-indulgent, effete life- Say what you will about them, the GOP has really mastered word as historically defined. you watch this with a sense of narrative of hopes and fears style. It’s become ... if you’re not but the Republicans already is the language of obfuscation It’s hard to imagine even Rush appalled wonder and ask, Is they represent. born in it, it goes very deep in know. and misdirection, a willingness Limbaugh or Ann Coulter com- anybody else seeing this? Liberal is the perfect example, the bone.” Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist to unmoor words from their ing out in favor of racial segre- Geoffrey Nunberg is. He’s a having been transmuted from a Thus, liberal becomes “a for the Miami Herald.

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Coal plant protesters organize hunger strike BEAR BRIEFS

TXU electricity plant. of coal plant is 70 to 90 percent from these plants is deposited tem. Nonprofit job fair By Lizza Lopez “We can utlilize wind en- cleaner than the kind of plant in the landscape in the form of “I have asked on several oc- Reporter Baylor Career Services is ergy and solar energy in Texas proposed for Texas, but it’s also rainfall. casions to meet with Governor partnering with the School of because we have a wealth for more expensive. “The main concern is fish Perry,” Hadden said. “I received Social Work and Baptist Stu- A hunger strike has been or- both,” Hadden said. “Nonpollut- “It’s all about profit,” Had- are accumulating high levels of a form listing the number of dent Ministries to host a Non- ganized to protest the increase ing renewable resources are the den said. “Cleaner technologies mercury,” Brooks said. “Con- various legislators. profit job fair from 10 a.m. to of Texas coal plant permits from energy of the future.” for these proposed plants cost sumption can lead to health ef- “I don’t want to meet with 3 p.m. today in the Barfield 7 to 19. Dr. Mary Darden, president about 20 percent more than fects in humans that can impact legislators. I want to meet with Drawing Room of the Bill Dan- The strike will mark the one- of Keep Waco Green, said that coal. Our health is at risk due to the nervous system, especially Governor Perry.” iel Student Center. year anniversary of Gov. Rick Texas is number one for solar their profit money.” in children.” Hadden said many of those Perry’s Executive Order to fast- energy production and number Darden said coal plants pro- According to TXU’s Reliable who are in favor of coal-fired Movie screening track power plants due to in- two for wind energy production duce mercury, a highly toxic Texas Power web site, the addi- plants are misinformed and creased energy needs. in the nation. chemical. tion of the Tradinghouse plant have not done much research Come view the movie School Karen Hadden, executive di- At one time, wind was the “Mercury has been identified in McLennan County will gen- on the topic. Ties and discuss religious ten- rector of the Sustainable Energy major source of power for as causing birth defects, autism erate more jobs in the area. Darden concurred and add- sions between the Jewish and and Economic Development pumping water, grinding grain in children, as well as a number The construction of the new ed that finances have a lot to Christian communities. The (SEED) Coalition, is part of the and transporting goods by sail- of disorders and diseases, in- facility is expected to raise do with the preference for coal- event, hosted by OneBU, is group leading the hunger strike ing ships. cluding cancer,” Darden said. county employment by an aver- fired plants. from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in in Austin. Present day applications Hadden became opposed to age of 8,368 positions per year “As with many corpora- Bennett Auditorium. “We are prepared to go as of wind power include water coal-fired plants when she be- during the construction phase, tions, money is the top priority,” long as it takes with this strike,” pumping and the generation of came aware of the effects mer- the web site said. Darden said. “It’s up to us as Campus wide prayer Hadden said. “We want more electricity. cury has on the environment. The construction of the facil- consumers to hold these com- Alpha Lambda Omega Chris- attention from Governor Perry “Both are viable and afford- “This is a moral issue,” Had- ity is also expected to result in panies accountable and to insist tian Sorority Inc. will host a and hope legislators will look at able energy sources,” Darden den said. “I am a former teacher more than $5.7 billion in spend- that whatever form of energy campus-wide prayer session a moratorium on the permits for said. “There are certainly a num- and a mother. Our children are ing within McLennan County, they produce has minimal dam- at 5 p.m. Thursday at Fountain coal plants.” ber of better choices for alterna- truly at risk and there is no ex- the web site said. age to people.” Mall. Hadden said Texas has now tive technologies.” cuse to add more mercury in Hadden said she hopes that Individuals who wish to be- proposed more plants than any Darden and Hadden agree our water waste.” the hunger strike will motivate come a part of the strike can other state. that a better, cleaner alternative Dr. Bryan Brooks, director of politicians to look into other register on www.stopthecoal- To submit a bear brief, e-mail Eleven of the 16 proposed to coal is the integrated gasifica- the ecotoxicology research lab- alternatives that will ultimately plant.org and can do it for as [email protected]. plants are based out of Dallas’ tion combined cycle. This kind oratory at Baylor, said mercury pull mercury out of the ecosys- little as one day. Race affects insurance claims By Rukmini Callimachi borhoods to seek state help in residents who were displaced The Associated Press resolving insurance disputes, to Houston. And giving a toll according to an Associated free number for help didn’t help NEW ORLEANS— The Littles Press computer analysis. poor minorities who stayed be- and the Kitchens watched help- The analysis of Louisiana’s hind with no telephone or cell lessly as Hurricane Katrina bat- insurance complaints settled in service. tered their homes. Both families the first year after Katrina high- “The message doesn’t get to waited patiently for an insur- lights a cold, hard truth: People everyone,” Louisiana Insurance ance adjuster to settle their loss- of color and modest means, who Commissioner Jim Donelon es. And both were sorely disap- often need the most help after a said. pointed with the outcome. major disaster, are disconnected In Louisiana, more than Then, their paths diverged. from the government institu- 8,000 residents have filed Ka- Richard and Cindy Little, a tions that can provide it or dis- trina-related complaints with white couple living in a predom- trustful of those in power. the state insurance office. Using inantly white neighborhood, “The blacks didn’t complain open records law, AP obtained filed a complaint with the Loui- ‘cause they got tired,” said Do- the files of more than 3,000 Associated Press siana Department of Insurance. retha Kitchens, 58, who recalls complaints that have already Standing Aug. 30 in the gutted hull of his home in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, LA., 75-year-old Aloyd Eventually, they won full reim- numerous phone calls to her in- been settled and analyzed the Edinburgh, 75, takes a break from working to talk about his experience with his insurance company in aftermath of bursement for their repairs. surer that often ended with her outcomes by the demographics Hurricane Katrina. Edinburgh recovered $35,000 from his insurer, out of a policy of $85,000. Doretha and Roy Kitchens, being put on hold. Ultimately, of the victims’ current zip code a black couple living in New she accepted her insurer’s offer neighborhood. willing to press their case with couldn’t hear the state agency’s er the cost of the construction— Orleans’ overwhelmingly black of about $34,000 for damages Nearly 75 percent of the set- insurers. State workers criss- messages. then began battling Allstate, the Lower Ninth Ward, simply gave that actually total more than tled cases were filed by residents crossed the state, using mobile Kitchens also didn’t know state’s No. 2 insurer, over the up and took what their insurer $120,000. currently living in predominant- complaint centers, user-friendly she could appeal Allstate Corp.’s final settlement. gave them. The insurance industry and ly white neighborhoods. Just 25 Web sites and advertisements settlement offer to the state. Her Eventually, their efforts paid They didn’t know they could state regulators say they made percent were filed by households on television and radio. husband, she said, simply lost off, but they acknowledge the appeal to the state. special efforts to reach out to in majority-black zip codes, the That message, however, nev- faith that anyone would help. fight wasn’t easy. Though poor and minor- poor and minority neighbor- analysis found. er reached the water-stained At first, Richard and Cindy “It’s kind of scary to think ity neighborhoods suffered the hoods to inform them of op- Donelon, the insurance com- stoop of Doretha Kitchens’ Little didn’t fare much better. of fighting a big corporation,” brunt of Katrina’s fury, residents tions. missioner, said his department house, which was enveloped in When their insurer agreed to Richard Little said. “I can see living in white neighborhoods But their ad appeals on lo- made an extra effort to reach a 9-foot wave of muddy water. pay only two-thirds of the cost how people with not as much have been three times as likely cal radio did little to inform as many people as possible and For months, she had no access of the repairs to their home, the money, education, take what’s as homeowners in black neigh- the thousands of mostly black let them know the agency was to computer, radio or TV and Littles used their savings to cov- given them.”

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The The classes were held last fall port says. increase was limited by Califor- but halted for the spring semes- Tuition and fees at public nia, which is home to more than ter because protocol for teaching four-year public colleges rose a fifth of the nation’s two-year and emergency care methods $344, or 6.3 percent, to an av- public college students and low- changed, said Ben Robert, assis- erage of $5,836 for the 2006-07 ered tuition and fees 12 percent tant coordinator for student life academic year, according to the this year. facilities. College Board’s annual “Trends Elsewhere, prices rose 5.1 “There were 28 studies done in College Pricing” report, re- percent. in 13 different countries around leased Tuesday. Accounting for financial aid, the world, and all the science Accounting for inflation, however, the average net cost was brought together to create prices rose just 2.4 percent nationally for two-year public new protocols to increase the — the lowest rise in six years, college students declined, and chance of survival for victims,” and the third straight time the is less than $100. Roberts said. gap between prices and overall “We’re seeing more students The classes will incorpo- inflation has narrowed. who would generally have gone rate the new methods, such as Tuition and fees at private to the state university coming to changes in chest compression Melea Burke/Lariat staff four-year colleges rose 5.9 per- the community college because and breath recommendations. cent overall, to $22,218. of the issue of pricing,” said Wil- Robert said that previous meth- Students walk by a defibrillator located near the entrance of Moody Library on Tuesday. There are 29 portable defibril- The news that price increases fredo Nieves, president of Mid- ods of care split victims into age lators located currently on campus, according to Baylor’s risk management department. are getting smaller is tempered dlesex Community College in groups of infant, child and adult by the fact that this decade has Connecticut, who spoke at the to administer chest compres- been a period of an extraordi- announcement. sions and breaths. “And the only way someone life, it’s not the same protocol,” dent Life Center, two at Floyd nary increases in college costs. At four-year public schools, The current style recom- is going to survive is quick ac- Nguyen said. Casey Stadium, three at the law Published prices are up 35 per- adding room and board to tu- mends 30 compressions and tion.” He said since Baylor is grow- school and several others in cent in five years — the largest ition and fees makes the col- two breaths for everyone, re- Robert said the vital aim in ing, having more people trained campus buildings. increase of any five-year period lege prices average $12,796. gardless of age, he said. emergency care is to keep the in emergency care means less “Most of them are donated,” in the 30 years covered in the At private colleges, the price is Robert trained about 180 blood flowing until professional risk to people on campus. Sutherland said. “A few (depart- report. $30,367. people last year in the classes help arrives, and the classes will “It helps to have anyone know ments) took the initiative to pur- That’s coupled with the real- The cost increases at state and will teach the sessions again prepare students to deal with how to do it,” Nguyen said. chase their own.” ity that grant aid isn’t covering schools are baffling to many this semester. those situations. Both classes teach partici- The Hankamer School of the price increases. students and parents, given the He said the training is impor- Students who complete the pants how to use automated Business purchased three porta- For the 62 percent of full- relative health of the economy tant because the emergencies it classes will get a certification external defibrillators, portable ble defibrillators over the sum- time undergraduates who re- and state finances. deals with are widespread. from the American Heart Asso- devices that jump-start heart- mer and added them to their ceive grant aid, the average net After several years of sharp “If you’ve watched the news ciation, which will be good for beats during a heart attack. building, Sutherland said. cost of a four-year public school cuts, state spending on higher lately, you’ve seen several, even two years. Chris Sutherland, an occupa- Robert said the campus rec- rose 8 percent to $2,700, the re- education has been rising again high-school age kids who’ve had Kevin Nguyen, a Houston tional health and safety special- reation department will only port said. nationally. heart attacks and died at sport- senior who’s been CPR trained ist at Baylor’s risk management charge the cost of materials for “There is some good news: The problem is that more ing events,” Robert said. and certified since eighth grade, department, said there are cur- the courses. There’s a lot of aid out there that people are enrolling, so there is He said there’s no age factor said the training is important rently 29 portable defibrillators The basic CPR class Nov. 2 is helping students,” said Sandy less and less to spend per stu- in heart attacks, although peo- because it helps people know on campus. will cost $10 and the first aid Baum, senior policy analyst at dent. ple used to believe one existed. how to act under pressure. He said there are two locat- class Nov. 4 will cost $20. “It can happen to anyone, “A lot of people try to mimic ed at the Ferrell Special Events Each class has a maximum anytime,” Robert said. what they see on TV, and in real Center, two at the McLane Stu- enrollment of 24 people. Fox uses disease as campaign for stem cells By Jake Coyle ing with several political can- cal gain, as some claimed was his movements, though his ill- The Associated Press didates who support stem cell the case when the paralyzed ness was evident. research around the country. actor Christopher Reeve lobbied He told The Associated Press NEW YORK — The symp- Celebrities have a long his- for stem cell research before his in January that one long scene toms of Parkinson’s disease that tory of supporting political can- death in 2004. was physically taxing and that all but ended Michael J. Fox’s didates. Parkinson’s disease is a because of Parkinson’s disease, acting career are making him a But there’s no question that chronic, progressive disorder he “can’t show up with a game WPXaRdc powerfully vulnerable campaign Fox, who campaigned for John of the central nervous system plan.” EP[XS<^]SPh¹CWdabSPhfXcWBcdST]c83

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By Ashley Stocker will fill leadership positions. together, but they would also go Upperclassman who want to will live in a North Village Resi- program model is in the com- Reporter However, during the first year, to meals together and take trips be trip leaders in the Outdoor dential Community. pany of the Engineering and upperclassmen may also apply. together,” McMahan said. Adventure Living and Learn- “North Village was chosen Computer Science Living and Life is an adventure. Baylor The idea for the program Providing like-minded stu- ing Center must be accepted by for its wonderful facilities as Learning Center in the North students will soon be able to live came from observing the com- dents an opportunity for per- the Baylor work-study program. well as its location close to the Village Residential Community, the adventure in the Outdoor munity of students that devel- sonal growth, intellectual stim- These students will work for the (McLane) Student Life Center, the Honors College Living and Adventure Living and Learning oped within the outdoor activi- ulation and leadership skills campus recreation department so students can easily walk back Learning Center in Alexander Center for students. ties program, said Rishi Sriram, through outdoor adventure ex- and lead trips. and forth,” Sriram said. and Memorial halls and Leader- Students enrolled in the out- associate director for housing periences is the primary goal of The program will also offer Housed in North Village, ship Living-Learning Center in door adventure program will administration and academic the Outdoor Adventure Living certifications students might the program will be the fourth Allen and Dawson halls. participate in classes applying initiatives. and Learning Center, according need later in life. Living and Learning Center on The establishment of this adventure to academic theory. “It provides a great oppor- to its mission statement. “Our desire is to provide stu- campus, allowing students with new program is a partnership They’ll participate in weekend tunity for students, whether This program has great po- dents with both the trips and common interests to work to- between Campus Living and activities and social events, as majoring in the field or not, to tential, Tintop senior Sky Toney the equipment they need to get gether to enhance every part of Learning, human performance well as a semester-long service develop a community with com- said. It could also serve to raise certified in many fields,” Sriram their college experience. and recreation programs and project. Students will also have mon interest,” Sriram said. awareness of the outdoor com- said. “By default we are a tight-knit Baylor’s departments of campus the opportunity to attend eve- Kelli McMahan said she saw munity on campus. With the intention of start- community. I believe this pro- recreation and health. ning seminars and discussion potential for the program as the “If I can participate in the ing small, the outdoor adven- gram will foster even more unity Applications for the pro- groups with faculty and staff. outdoor adventure coordinator. form of a community leader or a ture Living and Learning Cen- among our groups,” Toney said. gram are due Nov. 6 and can The program will be avail- “Students with differing ma- graduate student, I will,” Toney ter hopes to fill 30 spots in their Based on the other programs be downloaded at www.baylor. able to sophomores, and juniors jors would come climb the rock said. program for next year. Students already active on campus, this edu/campusrec/oa/llc/. Journalist released by Gaza Full speed ahead. We remove the barriers, so you can accelerate your career. gunman We’ve created an environment that’s conducive to personal and professional growth and success. At Ernst & Young, we’re By Karin Laub recognized for our inclusive culture that expects everyone to The Associated Press contribute and everyone to grow. Stop just long enough to visit GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Associated Press photographer us on campus, or at ey.com/us/careers. was released Tuesday after a harrowing day in the hands of Palestinian gunmen who ab- ducted him at gunpoint in Gaza — the latest in a string of kid- nappings of foreigners in the chaotic area. Emilio Morenatti was brought before midnight to the office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas by Fatah officials. It was not immediately clear who kid- napped him, though officials said he was taken by criminals. The government and main Palestinian groups denounced the abduction. No demands were made for his release. The 37-year-old Morenatti looked fatigued after his ordeal. He said he was unharmed. “I’m tired but happy to have come back because there were very anguished moments,” said Morenatti. He said the kidnappers kept him in a small room, where he was held for about four hours during which he was visited by masked men. Later he was put in a car dressed as a woman. “They put a bag on my head and they dressed me up as a woman, as a woman in a long veil,” the photographer added. Tom Curley, AP’s president and chief executive officer, said, “The Associated Press is relieved that Emilio has been released, apparently unharmed. The security of our journalists is always our top concern. “We appreciate the assis- tance offered by so many people in obtaining his release, especially Palestinian and Spanish officials. “It is crucial, however, that journalists such as Emilio be able to freely report the news in areas of conflict. “We will be investigating what happened to assure that he and others can continue their important work,” Curley said. Morenatti’s family in Spain rejoiced at news of his release. “We were all sitting around together and when we heard the news we yelled with joy and then we opened a bottle of rioja (wine) to celebrate,” Miguel An- gel Morenatti, a brother of the photographer, told the AP. “I managed to talk with Emilio for about 15 seconds and he told me that he was well both physically and mentally. The most important thing is that he is safe and free,” Morenatti was seized as he headed out of his Gaza City apartment for an AP car, where Majed Hamdan, an AP driver and translator, was waiting. Hamdan said four gunmen grabbed his keys and cell phone and told him to turn away, pressing a gun to his head and threatening to harm him if he moved. They took Morenatti, shov- ing him into a white Volkswa- gen Golf and driving off, Ham- dan said. Hours later, Morenatti was turned over to Fatah forces. Abbas is not in Gaza, but his office is a safe Fatah stronghold in the territory, which is in the „ „ throes of a sometimes violent Audit Tax Transaction Advisory Services power struggle between Abbas’ Fatah and the militant Islamic © 2006 Ernst & Young llp !@# Hamas, which is in charge of the Palestinian government.

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By Daniel Youngblood the ball six times. The Baylor punt Sports Editor coverage has also been suspect and its kickoff coverage ranks last in the Big As the Baylor football team (4-4, 3- 12. 1) enters its game against No. 22 Texas Head Coach Guy Morriss said he’s A&M University on Saturday, the Bears been happy with each phase at times know they have room for improvement this season, but he’d like to see more in all phases of the game. consistency in each. While the offense, defense and spe- “One problem I have with (the Kan- cial teams have all played well at times sas) game, and basically all eight that this season, inconsistency has kept the we’ve played, I still don’t think we’ve team from reaching its full potential. played our best football yet,” he said. “I After a disappointing 1-3 start in the think that we’ve almost underachieved nonconference schedule, during which really to this point.” the offense averaged just 310.5 yards The Bears’ three Big 12 wins are the and 22.2 points, there was concern most Baylor has had in a single season that Offensive Coordinator Lee Hays’ since it joined the Big 12 in 1996, but new “Bear Raid” offensive scheme was Morriss said he wants his program to keeping the Bears, whose defense per- improve to the point that it expects to formed well in the losses, from win- beat those types of teams. ning games. With a 4-4 record, the Bears, whose But the Bears’ offense is now averag- motto all season has been “bowl game ing 25.9 points per game and the team or bust,” still need to find two more has rushed out to a 3-1 Big 12 record wins to become eligible for post-season by sweeping all three Big 12 North op- play. ponents. Morriss, whose high expectations Unfortunately for the Bears, the im- have yet to be met, said he knows his Melea Burke/Lariat staff provement in the offense has been met team will need to play better in its last Waco Freshman Carl Sims tries to evade defenders in the first quarter Saturday against the University of Kansas. Even after the 36-35 win over by some defensive struggles. four contests to achieve this goal. the Jayhawks, players and coaches said Baylor has yet to play its best football this season. Since the completion of the Bears’ “To me, it’s time for us to try to play nonconference schedule, the team’s a complete football game, all three “Consistency is the key,” he said. the run. Colorado racked up 276 yards fensively speaking anyway.” points allowed per game has increased phases, for four quarters,” he said. “We “On Saturday, we finally knocked out on the ground, Texas accrued 162 yards The Bears offense, defense and spe- from 17.8 to 25.4, including a game haven’t done that yet, and if there’s any- the penalties and some of those things, and Kansas rushed for 284. cial teams will all try to put things to- against in-state rival University of Tex- thing I’ve been most disappointed in, but we still had three turnovers. Since Texas A&M has the best rush gether this weekend against the Aggies. as during which the Bears allowed 63 it’s probably that.” “We have to eliminate the turn- offense in the Big 12, Defensive Coor- With their rivals coming to town, if points. Heading into its matchup with Tex- overs.” dinator Bill Bradley will have his work the Bears aren’t able to play a complete Despite rough patches, the offense as A&M, the Baylor offense seems to The Baylor defense, which was the cut out for him to shut down the Aggie game, it won’t be for lack of motiva- and defense have been the strength of finally be hitting its stride. In the Bears’ team’s saving grace for much of the attack. tion. the team at different times this season. last three games, they’ve scored 34, early season, has gone through a lull in “(A&M’s) running game is totally “We are looking forward to playing Consistency in the special teams, how- 31 and 36 points have averaged 396.3 the Bears’ last three games. different that what Kansas had,” Brad- (A&M),” senior quarterback Shawn Bell ever, has been a constant struggle. yards per game, including 328.7 yards After holding the Kansas State Wild- ley said. “We are going to work on it as said. “We’re both 3-1 in the Big 12. The Baylor kicking and punting through the air. cats to three points, the Bears have giv- hard as we can this week. “This is a big game for us because we games have been above par, and Baylor Offensive coordinator Lee Hays said en up 31 to Colorado, 63 to Texas and “It’s hard for me to stand here and are looking for more than just beating returners have had some success this he likes the production, but the team is 35 to Kansas. Their biggest weakness say I’m not so sure A&M isn’t close to Texas A&M. We are trying to get to the season, but the unit has also fumbled still doing things to slow itself down. recently has been an inability to stop being the best team in the Big 12, of- post season.” Lady Bears qualify Ban on bets forces some for Big 12 tourney to fold tourney hopes By Adam Goldman cerek. “That’s what a prohibition By Allie Cook the talent — it’s just been a mat- and Ryan Nakashi does. It drives everything under- Reporter ter of getting it done.” The Associated Press ground.” McConnell said qualifying Mike Sexton, who hosts the Despite losing its last two is especially sweet for her as a LAS VEGAS — Observers say popular World Poker Tour on games against the University senior since this will be her last the recently enacted U.S. law the Travel Channel, said the ban of Colorado and the University year on the team. that bans gambling online could would hurt what has become of Kansas, the women’s soc- “It’s neat that none of us have cut into the number of entrants considered a sport. cer team qualified for the Big been there before,” McConnell to the planet’s richest card game “I wouldn’t say it would put 12 Conference Championships said. “And it kind of prolongs — the World Series of Poker. poker in a death spiral but in the this week for the first time since playing soccer (for me).” The number of players in the long run it will hurt the growth 2001. This also marks the first time tournament, run by Harrah’s of poker,” Sexton said. “The Livermore, Calif., junior Rose the team has made it to the con- Entertainment Inc., has bal- World Series of Poker is going to Zapata said “playing with heart” ference championships since looned thanks largely to the be devastated over this.” has made the difference for the head Coach George Van Linder online game. In 2003, a mere Casino operators, however, team this season. came to Baylor in 2003. 839 participants took part when were holding out hope. “(We’ve played) with inten- “This is what (the coach- accountant Chris Moneymaker “Poker’s enormous popular- sity, giving 100 percent and for ing staff) came here to do — to emerged from a $40 Internet ity won’t be changed,” said Alan the love of the game,” Zapata turn the program around,” Van tournament and went on to win Feldman, spokesman for MGM said. Linder said. “Now the boat’s at Courtesy Photo the $2.5 million grand prize. Mirage Inc. The top eight teams in the least headed in the right direc- Junior defender Megan Sherrell uses her body to block a Jayhawk volley Friday This year, 8,773 players gambled The number of poker tables conference advance to the Big tion.” in Kansas. The Bears went on to lose the contest 1-0. for part of an $82.5 million prize in Las Vegas has surged from 12 Championships each year. Van Linder said that goal pool and more than half are esti- 142 in 2003 to 405 in 2006, with Because Iowa State University was more difficult than he’d of losses,” Van Linder said. “It’s port from Baylor now,” Zapata mated to have won tournaments many citing the growth to Inter- and Texas Tech University lost imagined when first coming been an educational process for said. “I feel like they’ll recognize over the Web to play. net players seeking to test their matches this week, both teams to Baylor. Having coached for them, and now they realize what us as a Division I sport.” With the law banning banks skills on the felt. dropped out of the top eight Southern Methodist University they can do.” Van Linder called the team’s from processing Internet gam- Organizers for the World in the Big 12. Fortunately for until 2003, he was used to mak- Van Linder and the team have last two losses to Colorado and bling transfers set to be enforced Series of Poker, televised by the Lady Bears, this secured ing it to the post season every hopes of rebuilding a previously Kansas “a disappointment, but before next year’s tournament, Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN, also Baylor’s spot in the conference year. stellar program. He said that in not a disaster.” the well of poker players is said they were not daunted by tournament. “We’re a little frustrated it’s 1998 the women’s soccer team While it would have been expected to dry up. the new law. Before the legisla- “I like the fact that we get the taken this long to get here,” Van was the first Baylor team ever to nice to have gained momentum “It’s going to affect the average tion was enacted, ESPN, which opportunity to be there,” Zapata Linder said. “But we wouldn’t win a Big 12 championship. from those games before go- player most dramatically. And has covered the tournament said. “I think we’ve deserved want it to take any longer.” “We take a lot of pride in being into the tournament, Van those players are the ones that since 1993, signed on to cover it to be there in the past, but this Van Linder attributed the ing the first,” Van Linder said. Linder said, he and the team are have kind of filled the ranks,” through 2010. year we worked real hard to get difficulties of the past few years “Now we want to restore the just grateful to have made it. said Michael Bolcerek, president “We’re planning to accom- there.” to various factors. The most ob- road to glory.” Their next goal: the NCAA of the Poker Players Alliance, modate a larger field than we Kingwood senior Missy Mc- vious, however, was having a Zapata said its been hard Championships. a 130,000-member group that ever had before,” tournament Connell said it was about time younger team. on the team the past few years “It’s going to be tough, but fought the legislation. spokesman Gary Thompson for this team to get this far. “This year we’ve got some to face criticism from fans and we can do it,” Zapata said. “But “The hardcore ones will find said. “But whether or not we’ll “It’s been way too long,” Mc- players who have gone through other athletes. it’s been hard all season, so why somewhere, they won’t care have a larger field, nobody really Connell said. “We’ve always had tough years of feeling the pains “I think we’ll (get) more sup- stop here?” whether it’s regulated,” said Bol- knows.”

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By Stephen Cortez ary musical nuance the band had yet Buddy Contributor to utilize. Nielsen “Can’t Be Saved” toes the ballad (from left), Senses Fail brings its traditional line but composes itself with enough Dan Trapp screamo-rock stylings to Still Searching, thrashing guitar to save face. (sitting), the band’s second full-length album. “Calling All Cars,” the first single Garrett off the album, has music video written Zablocki, ALBUMREVIEW all over it, but one or two commercial- Heath Sar- ized songs can be excused. I restrain aceno and From the opening moments of “The from being as forgiving with “Lost and Mike Glita Rapture” to the epic closing of “The Found.” are the Priest and the Matador,” vocalist Buddy Although it falls in the middle of the members of Senses Nielson takes you on an emotional roll- album, “Shark Attack” is where things Fail. The ercoaster with soul-searching reflec- start to get interesting. The guitars kick band tions on the past year of his life that you in the face from the beginning and released included bouts with depression and only accelerate. The drumming on this its second alcoholism. track is flawless. full-length While these may seem like depress- “All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy album, Still ing topics to write about, they show a Issues” is set in motion by a brief elec- Searching, good deal of maturation in Nielson’s tronic segment reminiscent of Nine on Oct. 10. lyrics. The tracks on Still Searching have Inch Nails and proceeds to be one of honesty and substance to them, as Still Searching’s more intelligent tracks. opposed to previous topics like pyro- Lyrically and musically, everything mania and chainsaws. about this song is solid. The band’s growth is present musi- The album closes with a lot of build- cally as well as lyrically. Senses Fail’s up for “The Priest and the Matador” Vagrant first album, Let It Enfold You of 2004, where Nielson leaves everything out on Records certainly had its moments, but never the emotional playing field, even if it is lent itself to be taken seriously. a little drawn out. upon songs about digging up ex-girl- new revolution from Senses Fail. New The album has its hiccups, and the Senses Fail certainly maintains its While every step that Senses Fail friends. listeners will be introduced to the band band will eternally stutter with its Taking Back Sunday-esque charm, but has taken here is in the right direction, The vocals are well organized, but with its best work, while faithful fans inherent shortcomings. the tracks maintain intelligent style and the band never had a very high ceiling. the harsh reality is that Nielson’s range will be able to appreciate the matura- Regardless, the final product is a digress from being unbearably catchy. The lyrics are honest and heartfelt; was never great and never will be. tion of what used to be an average rock well-rounded release. There is even a guitar solo, a revolution- even so, it is not difficult to improve Still Searching sounds like a whole band. Grade: B Perfume industry gets doused with celebrity scents By Samantha Critchell Out of the top 100 women’s But if girlie isn’t for you, at the tain celebrities. said. It works the other way, too. Associated Press fragrances last year, 9 percent other end of the spectrum is nov- “Like with Sarah Jessica Even if a perfume is rated so-so, were celebrity scents, totaling elist Danielle Steel with her flo- Parker’s Lovely, I’m sure there’s it’ll do well in retail if the star is NEW YORK — You didn’t $150 million in sales. If you add ral-Oriental signature fragrance. some subliminal connection very likable. think Gwyneth, Hilary and the celebrity-endorsed fragrances to When it came time to develop that if you put it on you’ll look Desperate Housewives is a dif- Desperate Housewives were that number, it more than dou- her own perfume, she borrowed like her,” she said. ferent case. Instead of Forbid- going to let J.Lo, Britney and the bles to $355 million. themes from her books. Beauty analyst Karen Grant den Fruit being based on any Olsen twins be the only stars to So if you’re a celebrity, how “One of the things I find excit- of The NDP Group, a market one person, the fragrance tries have all the glory at retail fra- do you decide what exactly ing, which I never really thought research company, said there to bottle the sexy themes of the grance counters, did you? makes your scent different from of with perfume ... is that they seems to be a new celebrity per- show. So, here comes the next wave the rest? create a whole world for it. It’s fume everyday, but there’s still “The classic yet curvaceous of celebrity-branded fragrances: Nineteen-year-old Duff, who like a character,” she said. room in the market because bottle that houses the juice is They include Desperate House- said she was flattered Elizabeth Steel said she also likes the usually star-studded scents, shaped slightly like a ripe, deli- wives’ Forbidden Fruit, which, of Arden cosmetics (who also pro- strong associations that con- unlike designer fragrances or cious apple with a fiery red cap. course, features a wisteria note; duced Britney Spears’ top-sell- sumers develop with a particular ones from major beauty compa- The bottle is sophisticated and Derek Jeter’s Driven by Avon; ing fragrance) came to her, said smell, which is, again, similar to nies, are targeted to a very spe- sexy to encapsulate the passion With Love ... Hilary Duff; Estee she knew more what she didn’t when they relate to a character. cific customer, not intending to and beauty behind the Forbid- Lauder Pleasures by Gwyneth want it to smell like — sicken- “I used a hairspray last year be on shelves forever. den Fruit theme,” according to Paltrow; and Dianoche by Daisy ingly sweet. And she wanted to that I hadn’t used since I was 15, When The NPD Group does perfume maker Coty. Fuentes. And Jennifer Lopez’s come up with the scent herself but I was back in a time warp consumer tests, they some- Duff, however, said she didn’t MCT Live Luxe is the singer-actress’ as much as possible. when I smelled that smell. It’s so times don’t tell scent samplers want to be so closely linked to Sarah Jessica Parker participates in a fourth. “I like to be hands on with true of perfume, too,” she said. the name of the fragrance. With the packaging. meet and greet on Sept. 16 at Macy’s Even raunchy rockers Kiss everything that I do,” she said. “I But Steel said she also real- celebrity perfumes, testers often “My face isn’t on the bottle or Union Square in San Francisco to have fragrances — Kiss for Him had all of the control that I want- izes that people also are buying said they like it — until they the box, but it’s very personal,” promote her new perfume Lovely. and Kiss for Her. ed, and I love the end result.” into the aspirational lives of cer- learned the star’s name, Grant she said. 8 The Baylor Lariat news Wednesday, October 25, 2006

hitting him with the lacrosse situation may be dangerous. NOSE from page 1 stick. Safety is always our top prior- two to three weeks to heal.” “I actually got a random in- ity for all students present.” Brown said he hopes to fig- vite to this group,” Brown said. According to the Student ure out exactly what happened “I asked the person who sent Handbook, “Any student who as soon as possible. it to me why I got it, and they (a) states an intent or desire “This is a great tradition, said ‘random selection.’” to harm himself, herself or an- but no one deserves to be hit in Brown said that he believes other, or (b) attempts to harm the face with anything for the actions always have conse- himself, herself or another, or sake of tradition,” he said. quences. (c) harms himself, herself or Chamber members were “Be aware of the decision another may not live in univer- present at the flame with fresh- that you make, even if you sity residential facilities or par- men at all times Wednesday think they are only minor, they ticipate in university academic through Friday to ensure the can have major consequences,” programs until cleared to do so safety of all students present, Brown said. by the Associate Dean for Judi- Morris said. “The tradition is not to cial and Legal Student Services Baylor police were also re- black and blue anyone who in accordance with the clear- quested and present at the comes near the flame who isn’t ance procedure.” flame during the majority of a freshman.” “Any behavior, including homecoming, Morris said. Brown said his attempt to non-privileged verbal state- While Brown does not know extinguish the flame was “not ments, that tends to demon- who hit him, he has a particu- worth it.” strate an intent or desire of a lar suspect in mind. “We need to keep the tradi- student to inflict harm upon A Facebook.com group was tion, but keep it safe,” he said. himself, herself or another is created named, “Touch the There are “no specific rules” considered a serious matter. flame, Get hit in the face with a regarding the protection of the Such behavior demonstrates lacrosse stick,” Brown said. flame, Morris said. that the student’s well-being Melea Burke/Lariat staff As of Tuesday, the group no “Chamber encourages all may be in jeopardy, and in- longer existed. students present to use sim- terferes with the educational Students line up Tuesday to get their tickets at the Student Ticket Office located in the Bill Daniel Student Center in The Facebook group had an ple common sense,” he said. efforts of other students and anticipation of a crowded Floyd Casey Stadium on Saturday. “unnamed hero” who Brown “Chamber members are in- with Baylor University’s mis- believes was responsible for structed to step in anytime a sion to educate all students.” the Big 12 allots up to 4,000 “I understand doing it for a GAME from page 1 tickets on game day for visiting big game like this, but not every acting on rumors and just com- team fans and the university game,” Viosca said. mon sense that tickets for the wants to reduce long lines at the “Sometimes students don’t He said they plan to return logical Seminary student who “Battle on the Brazos” would be game. want to have to plan ahead of VILLAGE from page 1 to South Asia after their resi- works with the organization. a hot commodity. “We don’t want to turn fans time to go to the game.” have lived in South Asia for dence at Baylor. Anthony said the organiza- “I’m glad I came to get my away at the game and ruin the Joos said he hopes the change about 3 1/2 years and own a On the other side of the mis- tion does many projects, such ticket because I would have been experience for them,” he said. would be better for everyone and media development company sions fields are organizations as food, dental and personal kind of mad if I didn’t know Joos said the university wants students would plan ahead and while serving as missionaries. that keep in contact with stu- connections. about this before,” Fort Worth to give students every opportu- get their tickets in advance. Sprinkle said they got back to dents and missionaries over- He said the BSM has many sophomore Kyle Bolton said. nity to get their tickets, but said “We want as many fans the states just a few weeks ago. seas, such as Bridges to Peace, more opportunities than this According to Nick Joos, asso- it would be a lot more conve- dressed in green and gold as “We’re going to be the mis- which focuses on Israel. throughout missions week ciate athletic director for com- nient for them to do it before possible,” he said. sionaries in residence,” Sprin- “They try to be a blessing to to get plugged in, including munications, tickets are going Saturday. He said the changes The extended hours for kle said. Jewish people from a Christian seminars and meetings with fast and it’s hard to say how would be only for the game this Thursday are from 9 a.m. to 7 “We’ll stay through the mid- perspective,” said Mark Antho- missionaries from all over the many are still available. He said weekend. p.m. dle of the summer.” ny, a George W. Truett Theo- world.

security right now rather than those things very well.” events, although he said, “Tex- ing place, responded. “People that early voting turnout in the PERRY from page 1 immigration reform because Near Perry’s event in Nacog- ans understand that anger is not can open their eyes and see state’s big cities appeared to be year-old electrician Charles immigration laws can’t be effec- doches, a couple of opponents an agenda for our future and at- how valuable his experience has ahead of the pace of four years Thomson in Nacogdoches, said tively changed until the border hoisted a large sign that said, tacking a leader doesn’t make been for Texas, what it’s done ago in the last governor’s race immigration and border secu- is under control. “Had enough? Vote Democrat- you a leader.” for the crime wave in Houston, when less than 30 percent of rity are key issues to voters in Perry was visiting a region ic.” In an interview, he made a what it’s done for education, the registered voters went to the his region because illegal immi- that once was known as yellow- Perry, who also faces indepen- rare reference to Friedman, the environment. polls. grants are flooding local institu- dog Democratic territory but in dent candidates Carole Keeton comedian and author, who has “And that’s not even talking Friedman believes a large tions, like the jail. recent years has been a mixed Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman cast himself as the anti-politi- about how the lottery’s been voter turnout is key to his suc- “We’re getting invaded here vote. and Libertarian James Werner cian. robbed by these guys with foun- cess. in East Texas,” he said. Illegal Bell also campaigned in East in the Nov. 7 election, told sup- “Unlike Kinky, I don’t think tain pens that we call politi- If the turnout trend contin- immigrants, he said, are “not Texas on Tuesday, visiting Ty- porters he is proud of the school this is an easy job. I think it cians.” ued, Friedman, raising his arms paying taxes, and we’re trying ler. property tax cut bill he signed does matter that you have expe- He said Perry previously has above his shoulders, shouted: to support all these guys com- “It’s a pretty conservative into law and of his record at cre- rience,” Perry said. been “doing a stealth attack” on “Get ready for an a-- kicking ing in.” part of the world up here,” Perry ating jobs. “With all this experience, him and viewed the governor’s four years!” In an interview on his cam- said in an interview on his cam- Aside from his dig at Bell, where the hell has it gotten acknowledgment of him as “a Associated Press Writer Mi- paign bus, Perry again said that paign bus. “They want govern- Perry didn’t mention his op- us?” Friedman, campaigning in great sign.” chael Graczyk in Houston contrib- he is concentrating on border ment to do a few things, but do ponents by name at his public Houston outside an early vot- He said he was encouraged uted to this story.

The Beall-Russell Lectures in the Humanities at Baylor University presents

3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26 Fifth floor Cashion Center Hankamer School of Business Baylor University

Nafisi’s lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call (254) 710-1399 or visit www.baylor.edu/Beall-Russell

Baylor University is grateful to Virginia B. Ball of Mun- cie, Ind., who established the Beall-Russell Lectures in the Humanities in 1982 to honor her mother, Mrs. John A. Beall, and Lily Russell, former dean of women.

Azar Nafisi national best-seller is the author of the Tehran: A Memoir inReading Books Lolita in paints a compassionate and often har , which rowing portrait of the Islamic revolution in Iran and how it affected one univer - sity professor and her students. -

Thursday, October 26, 2006