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STAY CONNECTED >> Get the Baylor Lariat App 2.0 : Available for Android and Apple markets Baylor LariatWE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE D.C. Photo Story: Pages 4-5 JANUARY 24, 2017 TUESDAY BAYLORLARIAT.COM Women’s March fills nation’s capital KALYN STORY education, the right for women Staff Writer to control their bodies, the right to have adequate health insurance WASHINGTON — The and most of all, her granddaughter. Women’s March on Washington “I want my granddaughter was one of over 600 demonstrations to know that she is strong and around the world on Saturday. The powerful and know that there is Washington Post estimates that nothing she can’t do,” Anderson over 1 million people showed up said. “I didn’t have that as a kid. to women’s marches across the I was taught that women should country the day after President be in the house. I want her to be Trump’s inauguration. whoever she wants to be, and I Jennifer Anderson flew from need her to know that. I march Charlotte, N.C. to march. This so all young girls who are too Liesje Powers | Photo Editor was not her first time marching for young to march and too young LAND OF THE FREE The space in front of the Capitol building filled quickly Friday, leaving many to watch the what she said are “basic human to understand, but I want them to inauguration from the large screens placed on the National Mall. Those in attendance braved the rainy weather. rights.” In 1960, when Anderson know they can do anything and be was 12 years old, she marched anything they want.” with her parents advocating for David Carriway attended the civil rights for African-Americans. march wearing a shirt that read “I “Marching with the civil love a nasty woman.” The phrase, rights movement in the 60’s “nasty woman” began as an President Trump is something I am proud of,” insult when the then presidential- Anderson said. “Now I get to do hopeful Trump used it to refer Inauguration draws in supporters, protesters it again, unfortunately, but I would to Democratic opponent Hillary not miss it for the world.” Clinton at a debate last year. KALYN STORY Mall began to cheer. What followed “Make America Great Again” slogan Anderson said she marched Clinton supporters then embraced Staff Writer was Trump’s inauguration speech aligned with their nationalistic for civil rights for all Americans the phrase, calling themselves and DIDI MARTINEZ in which the politician promised aspirations. Such was the case for and for all women around the to “make America great again” Paul Sebula from Manassas, Va., who Digital Managing Editor world. Specifically, she said she by reiterating multiple campaign voted for Ronald Reagan in 1980, was marching for the right to MARCH >> Page 6 WASHINGTON — Well before promises he intends to follow through who said Trump is the first candidate dawn, Washington became a hotbed on as president. he has been proud to vote for since. for thousands of Americans on “I will fight for you with every “Until this day -- since Reagan Friday who came to witness the 58th breath in my body — and I will -- America has been on a downward presidential inauguration. never, ever let you down,” Trump spiral,” Sebula said. “Donald Trump The streets of the nation’s said. “America will start winning being elected is God showing again, winning like never before. America an act of mercy and giving capital filled up with Donald Trump supporters and protesters as early We will bring back our jobs, we will us a second chance.” as 6 a.m. and kept growing as the bring back our borders, we will bring Sebula said he has full confidence inauguration drew closer. back our wealth and we will bring in the Trump’s integrity and has Dallas junior Madeleine Morren, back our dreams.” friends who personally know him. who traveled to Washington to Although Morren said she is witness the ceremony, said the event unsure of how she thinks the next was overwhelming. four years will be, she remains TRUMP >> Page 6 optimistic. “I came here just for the ONLINE EXTRAS experience,” Morren said. “I’ve “Whether you’re pro-Trump or never been to an inauguration before, anti-Trump, everyone has strong For more and it’s awesome.” feelings about it,” Morren said. “I’m Liesje Powers | Photo Editor optimistic, but I feel like it could go inauguration HEAR THEM ROAR Women, men and children filled the National Mall The newly appointed president was sworn in by Chief Justice John either way with him, I’ll be honest.” coverage visit: on the morning of Jan. 21. A group of women marched toward the For some supporters, Trump’s capital, carrying a sign that read, “Women’s rights are human rights.” Roberts as the crowds on the National baylorlariat.com Governance Committee recommends changes KALYN STORY In November, Baylor interim The statement also said the task transparency and accountability.” to inform constituents regarding Staff Writer President David Garland announced force believes its recommendations In addition to modifying current the Board calendar and agenda the formation of a task force to regarding input for regent selection, practices, the task force recommends and provide summaries of Board Days after the Bears for review the Board of Regents’ current selection of board leadership, changes the board of regents maintains its own meetings,” the statement said. Leadership Reform group proposed operation methods. to the removal process for regents, website and suggests the creation of Bears for Leadership Reform a plan to change the governance According to the statement greater regent emeriti involvement, the office of secretary to the board, released a statement Saturday practices of the Board of Regents, released Saturday, the task force rotation off the board of the past according to the statement. in response to the task force’s the Governance Committee of the tailored its recommendations chair after one year, reorganization “To bolster trust and confidence recommendations. Board of Regents released their specifically to improve the of committee responsibilities, within the Baylor community, the Bears for Leadership Reform recommendations to the Board of transparency and accountability of and streamlining of committee task force recommends that the board Regents. the Board. meetings “will substantially improve secretary maintain a Board website REGENTS >> Page 6 >>WHAT’S INSIDE Bridge dedicated to Immortal Ten opinion D.C. Blogs: Lariat AMANDA HARGETT-GRANATO Baylor Director of Student staffers’ highlights from Reporter Activities Matthew Burchett, Student their inauguration trip. Body President Lindsey Bacque and pg. 2 On the 90th anniversary of the director of basketball operations, fatal accident that killed 10 Baylor Tim Maloney also spoke at the students in a bus crash, Baylor dedication ceremony. Austin junior students, alumni and relatives Cathlyn Jones, a songleader, said the gathered at the Mays Street Bridge in tradition helped bring the two cities Round Rock to honor the memory of together. the Immortal Ten. “I thought the ceremony was The City of Round Rock extremely emotional,” Jones said. dedicated the bridge, which crosses “Learning about the Immortal Ten is arts & life over the railroad tracks where the a big part of Baylor history.” accident occurred, to the 10 students Following the ceremony, who lost their lives on Jan. 22, 1927. Student musicians attendees walked with Bruiser, Plaques with the names and faces of performed on Jan. 21 in Baylor’s mascot, and Baylor yell Jessica Hubble | Lariat Photographer those killed were added to the green Jones Concert Hall. pg. 7 leaders from Round Rock City Hall REMEMBRANCE The Immortal Ten are honored by this memorial outside lampposts on the bridge. Round to the Mays Street Bridge. Ryan of Pat Neff Hall, which was dedicated in Jun. 2007. Rock Mayor Alan McGraw said Richardson, associate chaplain and during the ceremony that the bridge director of worship and chapel, led is a constant reminder to focus on the through Round Rock and come to took place here and never let that sports the crowd in singing “That Good Old good in life. Baylor Line.” the Mays Street overpass, his mother die,” Graves said. “Jack didn’t get would recite the story of his cousin. to have kids, so he lives on with us. Quincy Acy signs “These are not just names on a Lynn Graves, who graduated “She passed the story on, and I’ve They’ll pass that on for generations contract with the plaque,” McGraw said. “They were from Baylor in 1976, is the cousin of lives, they were family members, tried to do that with my children, so and recall all those people who never Brooklyn Nets. pg. 8 Jack Castellaw, one of the students they were friends and they were who died in the collision. Graves my kids and my grandkids will come get to live out their lives.” members of the community.” said when his family would travel back here and they’ll understand what Vol.117 No. 55 © 2017 Baylor University Tuesday, January 24, 2017 2 The Baylor Lariat opinionbaylorlariat.com GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? We want to hear it. Send us your thoughts: [email protected] EDITORIAL Celebrities and citizens, use platforms wisely This weekend, music icon Madonna delivered a scathing speech against the Trump presidency, hailing it as a “horrific moment of darkness,”as part of the Women’s Marches taking place in cities across the globe. Several weeks prior, lauded actress Meryl Streep spent six minutes of her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes criticizing now-President Donald Trump and his actions and rhetoric over the course of his campaign.

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