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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Wednesday, february 21, 2007 Judge blocks Perry order Court order stops permit fast-tracking for energy plants
By Kelley Shannon The Associated Press
AUSTIN — A judge on Tues- day blocked Gov. Rick Perry’s executive order fast-tracking the permitting process for proposed coal-fired plants and ordered that state hearing administra- tors reconsider environmental- ists’ request for a delay. A major hearing on the coal plant permitting is scheduled to begin today. But lawyers for sev- eral environmental groups ar- gued before state District Judge Melea Burke/Lariat staff Stephen Yelenosky that Texas Attorney Stephen Susman addresses the audience Tuesday at the Texas Clean Air Cities Coali- director of the Center of Energy and Environmental Resources at the University of Texas, showing and Oklahoma citizens opposed tion members’ meeting at the Waco Convention Center. Susman presented a study by David Allen, the possible negative effects of proposed coal-fired energy plants in Texas. to the plants were at a disadvan- tage because there hadn’t been enough time to prepare. They claimed the governor’s order was unconstitutional, and the judge agreed that the plain- Coal opposition gathers in Waco tiffs were likely to prevail in their argument. Yelenosky’s temporary in- New study reveals The group’s legal represen- federal ozone standards. a speaker at the meeting, also to be used. junction did not cancel the plant emissions could tative, attorney Stephen Sus- “What does it matter?” Sus- cited air pollution and mercury Miller said the permit hear- hearing, but he said administra- man, presented its case against man asked. “It matters because poisoning as potential worries. ings for six of the plants are tive judges should reconsider harm local economy the proposal, and the results of the legal requirements that She said that Texas is the No. slated to begin today, but the the schedule. of a study advising against the come from this.” 1 producer of carbon dioxide hearings may be affected by Dis- “He basically wants to liber- By Kate Boswell building of the four coal plants He explained that there are and produces nearly as much trict Judge Stephen Yelenosky’s ate them from the executive or- Staff writer in McLennan County was federal laws that require cities as California, Florida and New Tuesday ruling that blocked der,” said plaintiffs’ attorney Jim shown. that exceed ozone standards to York combined. Gov. Rick Perry’s executive or- Blackburn. He said the judge Hundreds of Baylor and The study, conducted by Da- reduce their ozone by a certain “You can do nothing, or der to fast-track the permitting declared the Republican Perry’s Waco community members, as vid Allen, director of the Center date. If the ozone level is not you can do something, and process for the plants. order illegal and nonbinding. well as concerned citizens from of Energy and Environmental reduced, the cities face costly that’s why we’re here,” she said. The judge ruled that opposi- “No one should be surprised across the state, gathered Tues- Resources at the University of consequences, such as days “TCACC was formed to do tion to the coal plants in Texas that a single liberal Austin judge day night at the Waco Conven- Texas, showed the projected when citizens are not allowed something.” and Oklahoma had not been would rule against Gov. Perry tion Center for a meeting of the ozone levels for the Waco area to drive. Miller said the coalition is given enough time to voice and his efforts to increase en- Texas Clean Air Cities Coali- for the year 2009. Allen and “Stores can’t open until not only asking for the new coal their opinions. ergy capacity in Texas,” Perry tion, a group formed to battle his team concluded that the noon,” Susman said. “Factories plants to be cleaner, but also for Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy spokesman Robert Black said the proposed construction of construction of the coal plants are not allowed to operate.” the old coal plants to be made in a statement. “We will take 18 new coal plants in Texas. would cause Waco to exceed Dallas Mayor Laura Miller, cleaner and for safer methods Please see COAL , page 6 a close look at the ruling and make a determination on how we will proceed.” The Texas Attorney General’s Office, which represented Perry Civil rights leader brings story to Baylor in the case, referred all com- ments on the judge’s ruling to the governor’s office. Congressman to speak planner of the event. protest movement which brought about ments from his speech, SoRelle said. All sides in the case expected The talk, titled “A Morning with U.S. the desegregation of Nashville lunch Lewis was badly beaten on “Bloody the hearing to convene as sched- with students, faculty Congressman John Lewis,” is the second counters, said Dr. James SoRelle, His- Sunday,” when he and the Rev. Hosea uled and for the request for a de- about black history part of Baylor’s cel- tory professor. Williams led about lay to be raised at that time. ebration, which be- From 1963 to 525 marchers from At issue in the hearing is Dal- By Jon Schroeder gan Monday with a 1966, Lewis chaired “He literally laid his Selma, Ala., to the las-based TXU Corp.’s proposal Staff writer showing and mod- the Student Nonviolent state capitol in Mont- to build coal-fired plants in erated discussion Coordinating Commit- body on the line gomery. According to North, East and Central Texas, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is com- of Bridge to Freedom, tee. on behalf of this Library of Congress including four in McLennan ing to Baylor to celebrate Black History a civil rights docu- He also played a movement.” documents, the group Country. Month. He will speak from 9 to 10:30 mentary which key role in the 1963 was brutally assaulted “We’re obviously disap- a.m. today in 127 Sheila and Walter Um- originally aired March on Washington by state troopers and pointed in this decision,” TXU phrey Law Center. as part of the PBS for Jobs and Freedom. Dr. James SoRelle deputies. spokeswoman Kim Morgan Rep. Chet Edwards will attend the series Eyes on the Lewis is the only sur- History professor “There are a lot of said. “Every day of delay means speech, which will focus on the civil Prize. viving speaker of people who advocate that meeting the goal of provid- rights movement and issues relevant Lewis “It is an oppor- 10 who spoke at the civil rights, but John ing newer, cleaner power gen- to the black community, according to tunity to recognize march. Lewis was on the front lines,” SoRelle eration is denied.” a Tuesday press release put out by Ed- the civil rights movement,” Wilson said. He spoke directly before Martin Lu- said. “He literally laid his body on the TXU contends the coal wards’ office. “It’s made us all a better society.” ther King Jr. delivered his famous “I line on behalf of this movement. I think plants will lower utility costs “We have invited (Lewis) to talk Lewis has represented Georgia’s 5th Have a Dream” speech. a lot of people forget that.” and help provide needed power about what’s important to him,” said District since 1986. He’s well known for Viewed as a radical at the time, Lewis Dr. Patricia Wilson, a law professor and being a “key student leader” of the sit-in was asked to remove controversial seg- Please see LEWIS, page 6 Please see VOTE, page 6
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, left, greets Blair to announce withdrawal timetable Afghanistan President Hamid By Thomas Wagner weren’t further identified. operation in Baghdad or the cure video link Tuesday morn- Karzai on Feb. The Associated Press The BBC said Blair was not war with the Sunnis in Anbar ing, and Bush views Britain’s 14 at Down- expected to say when the rest of province west of the Iraqi capi- troop cutbacks as “a sign of suc- ing Street in LONDON — Prime Minister Britain’s forces would leave Iraq. tal. However, Iraqi forces could cess” in Iraq, said U.S. National London. Blair Tony Blair will announce today Currently, Britain has about have a tough time maintaining Security Council spokesman is expected to a new timetable for the with- 7,100 soldiers there. security in mostly Shiite south- Gordon Johndroe. announce today drawal of British troops from Britain has long been the ern Iraq, including Basra city. “The president is grateful for a timetable for Iraq, with 1,500 to return home most important coalition mem- Blair’s Downing Street office the support of the British forces the withdrawal in several weeks, the British ber in Iraq after the United refused to comment on the BBC in the past and into the future,” of British troops from Iraq. Broadcasting Corp. reported. States. But Blair knows the Brit- report, which also said Blair Johndroe said in Washington. Blair will also tell the House ish public and politicians from would tell the Commons that “While the United Kingdom is of Commons during his regular his own Labour Party want the if the situation worsens on the maintaining a robust force in weekly appearance before it that troops out as quickly as possi- ground on Iraq, his new game southern Iraq, we’re pleased a total of about 3,000 British ble and don’t want to see Britain plan could change. that conditions in Basra have soldiers will have left southern stick with the United States in The announcement comes improved sufficiently that they Iraq by the end of 2007, if the Iraq for the long haul. even as U.S. President Bush im- are able to transition more con- security there is sufficient, the Militarily, a British with- plements an increase of 21,000 trol to the Iraqis. BBC said Tuesday night, quot- drawal isn’t likely to have much more troops for Iraq. Associated Press ing government officials who effect on the stepped-up U.S. Blair and Bush talked by se- Please see BLAIR, page 6
VOL. 106 No. 70 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2007, Baylor University 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Guevera’s brutality overlooked in the name of fashion
I’m not going to lie: Those Che gazing soulfully upward, hundreds of prisoners were tor- Che was killed in Bolivia It bothered me until I real- Che Guevera shirts drive me as if he alone can envision the tured and executed. He helped in 1967 while the leader of a ized this situation is the sweet- nuts. future. found Cuba’s system of forced guerilla movement that, to my est of all ironies: Che, the great I’m not sure when sporting Part of my irritation stems point labor camps, where dissidents, knowledge, failed quite spectac- enemy of free market econo- the face of a dead Marxist revo- from the fact that most of the Christians and homosexuals ularly to enlist any of the com- mies, has now been reduced lutionary became trendy, but people I spot wearing these of view were forcibly imprisoned. He mon people Che and his cohorts to another cog in the wheels of the craze irritates me. You walk shirts seem to have little or no also presided over the revolu- were supposedly freeing. capitalist enterprise, slapped on into the mall and see a bunch of idea who the man was. I wonder by kate boswell tion’s first firing squads. Sadly, while Che is idolized, everything from CD covers to middle-class white kids wander- if they would wear those shirts In his essay “Two, Three, the situation in Cuba has gotten messenger bags. ing around in Converse sneak- if they did. ic-socialist government, Che’s Many Vietnams,” he famously no better. Political dissidents People say that overuse ers and there he is, eyeing you Ernesto “Che” Guevera faction insisted on Soviet-style remarked on the necessity for are regularly jailed on trumped- destroys words. I can only hope from his position at the height began his life studying medi- communism, and they won. “hatred as an element of strug- up charges like “pre-criminal it works the same way with faces of fashion. cine in Argentina but rose to Che isn’t a hero. In fact, his gle; unbending hatred for the dangerousness.” and the more Che’s is used to I’m sure you’ve seen his fame in Cuba as a member of biography disgusts me. Those enemy, which pushes a human Blinding ourselves to the evil market everything, the less mournful visage plastered Fidel Castro’s revolutionary who hail him as a symbol of being beyond his natural limi- done by this man and others like power his legacy will have. across the chest of some wan- movement, which overthrew freedom and a Marxist saint may tations, making him into an him implicates us in the suffer- It’s the least we owe his vic- nabe socialist or punk rocker the Cuban government in 1959. not realize that he’s also known effective, violent, selective and ings of innocents. Che shouldn’t tims. wearing an equally mournful Though some of the other lead- as the Butcher of la Cabaña. He cold-blooded killing machine. be recognized as an icon but as Kate Boswell is a junior Uni- look. Alberto Korda’s famous ers of the revolution favored a earned the title while serving as This is what our soldiers must a killer, and it bothers me to see versity Scholars major from portrait shows the beret-wearing democratic or even democrat- the “supreme prosecuter” where become.” people wearing his image. Longview.
Editorial New citizenship test should apply to all of us
Give us your tired, your poor, your the responses. huddled masses yearning to breathe Those who take the test must not free, and then give us your test results. only know what the answer to the ques- Whenever a person desires to be- tion is but also why. Applicants study- come a citizen of the United States, he ing for the test will be more likely to or she must pass the naturalization test receive an adequate understanding of with six out of 10 questions correctly, our nation’s civic process. as well as turning in an application and This test will require prospective its respective fee. citizens to know more about the coun- On Jan. 22, the U.S. Department of try than most current citizens do. Most Homeland Security announced that Americans can’t even identify the chief changes would be coming to the test justice of the Supreme Court, as is re- because of the scrutiny of its “standard- quired on the proposed questions. ization and meaningfulness” over the It is good to make sure new citizens last 10 years. have an adequate understanding of While the press release stated there our government, but yet shameful to were no assessments made as to the say that many who are already citizens document’s current “meaningfulness,” of this country may struggle with the there were inconsistencies reported in same standard. While we found that the administration of the test. the new questions were more difficult, In order to address these concerns, nothing is beyond memorization. the exam is going to consist of more Instead of spending a large amount “civics-based” vocabulary. of money on this pilot test, the govern- It’s good to see that the government ment needs to make sure the tests are wants to ensure an even playing field being administered properly. Hopeful- for everyone as well as asking more out ly, the new set of questions and large of potential citizens than simply regur- revamping will directly address the in- gitating information. consistencies detailed in the report. We began comparing the current If the true purpose of the test is to questions with the new ones being pro- “help citizen applicants identify with posed. The current test asks many easy basic American values,” then how can questions like “What are the colors of such values be embraced if our own cit- Opinion policy Non-student writers should include to The Baylor Lariat, One Bear Place the flag?” and “What is the capital of izens can name more characters of The The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader their address. #97330, Waco, TX 76798-7330. your state of residence?” Simpsons than Supreme Court Justices, viewpoints through letters to the edi- Letters that focus on an issue For the new test program, the ques- as a recent study has found? tor and guest columns. affecting students or faculty may be tions dive deeper into the underlying To call such a lack of public knowl- Opinions expressed in the Lariat considered for a guest column at the Corrections policy principles our country was founded edge troubling would be an understate- are not necessarily those of the Baylor editor’s discretion. The Baylor Lariat is committed to on. ment. Perhaps it would be wise to re- administration, the Baylor Board of All submissions become the prop- ensuring fair and accurate reporting These questions go from simply quire a similar test for citizens to vote. Regents or the Student Publications erty of The Baylor Lariat. and will correct errors of substance naming the colors of the flag to iden- Instead of just demanding that po- Board. The Lariat reserves the right to edit on Page 2. tifying one of five “important ideas” in tential citizens have a deep and compre- Letters to the editor should include letters for grammar, length, libel and Corrections can be submitted to the Declaration of Independence. Many hensive understanding of our nation’s the writer’s name, major, graduation style. the editor by sending an e-mail to of the questions are subjective and re- values, we should look into raising the year, phone number and student iden- Letters should be e-mailed to [email protected] or by call- quire an element of critical thinking in bar for our own citizens, also. tification number. [email protected] or mailed ing 254-710-4099. Students need to participate, voice opinions in coal plant debate This year’s weather forecast if they have access to a newspa- son is calling for a moratorium National Public Radio reported ing for area school districts and is looking like there are going to per or some form of winter out- that would delay the upcom- that the new power plants would an overall increase in tax rev- be “coal-der” days lying ahead. erwear. If they had just taken ing March 9 decision regarding emit about 19 million automo- enue. With temperatures finally the time to find out about the point theis issue. biles’ worth of global warming The plants will also create coming back up to the ’60s, it’s weather, they could have been No matter what side you take gases every year. new jobs in McLennan County. looking as if summer is already better prepared for the circum- of view on the issue, it’s important to These new emissions could However, the economic increase on its way. stances. understand the environmental threaten to hurt Waco economi- is only great as long as Waco If you listen to the local news With these “coal-der” days by bryan fonville and economic implications of cally if our city were to reach remains in attainment status. stations or read the local paper, that lie ahead, there’s something the decision. non attainment status. Non- No matter what side you take, it’s a different story. all of us can do to make sure we Environmentally, these plants attainment is a failure to meet have an opinion and let others Last I checked, students don’t get caught in shorts and to build 18 coal-burning power will have a substantial impact on the national primary or second- know how you feel. don’t really have an opportunity a T-shirt for one of the biggest plants in the state of Texas. the air quality in Waco. Accord- ary air quality standard for reg- Educate yourself about the to control the weather here on decisions that will ever hit Cen- The coal issue wouldn’t be ing to the Environmental Pro- ulated pollutants. issue because it’s important to campus. If we had a climate- tral Texas. controversial if it wasn’t for the tection Agency, fossil fuel-fired National Public Radio also know and care about issues that controlled Baylor Bubble, maybe Texas utility companies are manner in which the govern- power plants account for 67 reported that while clean coal affect not only Baylor, but Waco it would be a different story. hoping to construct nine new ment was handling the situa- percent of the nation’s sulfur technology exists, the proposed as well. In particular, I enjoy watch- coal plants in Central Texas tion. Gov. Rick Perry has issued dioxide emissions, 23 percent Central Texas coal plants would So let your voice be heard. ing unprepared students brave (four of which will be in McLen- an executive order to fast-track of nitrogen oxide emissions and not utilize this process. And most importantly, make 30-degree weather in shorts nan County). The proposed sites state permits for the proposed 40 percent of man made carbon Economically, the addition- sure you’re wearing the right and a T-shirt. There’s something include one plant in Lake Creek, plants. dioxide emissions. al coal plants would provide clothes when “coal-der” weather about a walking human icicle one in Sandy Creek and two This action prompted a These emissions are consid- almost $3 billion worth of new comes. that humors me. in Tradinghouse creek. These response from Waco Rep. ered substantial contributors tax base. Bryan Fonville is a sophomore It always makes me wonder plants are part of a larger plan Charles “Doc” Anderson. Ander- to smog, acid rain and haze. This would mean more fund- business major from Garland.
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Gaming track to help students get paid to play BEAR BRIEFS
By Helina Admasse science in computer science de- is bringing new specialties like “Without video games I armed forces recruits, and on- Reporter gree, enabling them to pursue a this into their majors,” said Ben wouldn’t be able to survive the-job training programs. Do- Engineering seminar today career in any computer science Garza, a former Baylor student the stress of college,” said Julie nahoo said students will devel- Baylor Engineering and From Halo and Final Fan- field (along with the additional and current McLennan Com- Perez, a Del Rio sophomore. “I op a game in cooperation with Research is sponsoring a sem- inar from 12 to 1 p.m. today in tasy to The Sims and Warcraft, gaming background). munity College sophomore from know I’m not the only one who Texas game production compa- 312 Robert M. and Louise Rog- the gaming world is constantly The program will give stu- Brownsville. “It’s going to bring thinks the gaming industry is nies, which can help them break ers Engineering and Computer growing. To keep up, Baylor is dents the same requirements as a lot more interest to the depart- important to everyone.” into the market while still in the Science Building. The topic is placing itself at the industry’s a regular Bachelor of Science in ment.” Statistically, a majority of program. Risk and Safety in Engineer- cutting edge with the addition Computer Science degree, along Donahoo said many people Americans feel the same way. The gaming industry is a ing: Lessons from Hurricane of a gaming and simulated en- with computer science electives, do not realize how significant According to a survey by the growing field, and there are not Katrina. vironments track to the School three courses in gaming and Texas is in the gaming industry. Texas Film Commission, nearly many schools featuring pro- of Engineering and Computer four courses in simulated envi- The Texas Film Commission 70 percent of homeowners play grams like this in Texas, Do- Fill out improvement survey Science in the fall. ronments taken in cooperation has created a group responsible computer or video games. nahoo said. Student government wants Dr. Jeff Donahoo, associate with the telecommunications for attracting game development “It’s not just 17-year-olds liv- Baylor will be one of only students to fill out the Campus professor and chairman of the department. companies in the state, and there ing in their mom’s basements,” eight colleges with programs in Improvements survey online undergraduate curriculum com- Baylor is bringing this pro- are already 70 companies work- Donahoo said. “It’s people with gaming in fall 2007, according so they can be entered for a mittee, helped spearhead the gram to students, Donahoo ing on creating everything from real money,” said Donahoo. “Ev- to the Texas Film Commision. chance to win either two free new gaming track. The intent said, because students request- game consoles to cell phone eryone can enjoy the gaming “The world is in need of All-University Sing tickets or of the program, Donahoo said, ed classes specialized in gam- games. These companies spend world.” skilled individuals in this field,” Bearbucks. Surveys must be is to open opportunities for stu- ing and the administrators rec- roughly $1 million in Texas The program does not only Donahoo said, “and we think completed by Friday at bin. baylor.edu. dents wishing to break into the ognized the demand for gaming alone on game development and focus on entertainment. The de- that Baylor is ready to make an gaming market. Students who and simulated environment create many high-paying jobs gree also entails creating simu- impact into the world of gaming Medical meeting today enroll in the track will graduate skills. for individuals with specialties lated environments, such as and where this field is going to The Medical Service Organi- with the accredited bachelor of “I think it’s cool that Baylor in this field. training programs for pilots and go.” zation is holding an interest meeting from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. today in D110 Baylor Sciences Baylor boasts Truman finalists Building. Celebrate Chinese New Year Place 2BU is holding its annual Three students vie Elizabeth Vardaman, asso- tion or equality of health care Chinese New Year celebration ciate dean of special academic for those less fortunate. Osuan from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday in for national public projects, said Truman scholars said she realized a future career the Barfield Drawing Room of service scholarship are awarded $30,000 for gradu- in public service may not pay as the Bill Daniel Student Center. ate study. well as one in medicine. Students are also invited to But she said working in pub- Interested in social work? By Melissa Limmer participate in Truman Leader- lic service would be “truly ful- Come learn about the School Staff writer of Social Work from faculty and ship Week, which will be held filling.” current students at 3 p.m. today from May 15 to 30 this year at Ike, a Houston junior and in the School of Social Work The Harry S. Truman Schol- William Jewell College in Lib- honors student, said winning student lounge, located in the arship Foundation announced erty, Mo. near Truman’s presi- the scholarship would mean the Speight Plaza Parking Garage. Tuesday that three Baylor stu- dential library. The Truman world to him. For more information, contact dents have been named finalists Foundation also helps students “I would be able to fulfill my [email protected] or for the scholarship. find an internship in Washing- lifelong dream,” Ike said. call 710-4479. Nekpen Osuan, James Nortey ton, D.C. That dream is to become a and Kenneth Ike are three of Osuan, a University Scholars doctor and return to work in To submit a bear brief, e-mail 200 finalists from 129 universi- major from Houston, started her an underprivileged community [email protected]. ties throughout the country. college career intending to be- like the one he is from. The next step in the selection come a doctor. He said he hopes to increase process is an interview March She decided to switch majors the quality of education and CLIENT 13 in Dallas, and the winning while interning with the hous- health care in these areas and scholars will be announced ing and health care subcommit- has thought about working as CONTACT US College Board March 27. tee of Waco’s Homeless Initia- an administrator for a non-prof- Chris Weeks/Lariat staff The scholarship is awarded tive. it organization or serving in a Editor 710-4099 JOB # to about 70 college juniors from “I felt compelled to go be- public office. Just what the Dr ordered Newsroom 710-1712 16455-0 across the country with “ex- yond just seeing the patients, “As a physician, you just treat Sports 710-6357 Houston sophomore Kyle Stewart and Angleton junior Tabitha ceptional leadership potential but addressing what they are one person at a time, but in pub- Entertainment 710-7228 PROJECT NAME who are committed to careers going through,” Osuan said. lic office I could have a bigger Thompson enjoy Dr Pepper floats and some conversation Tuesday Advertising 710-3407 in government, the nonprofit or She also said her experience effect,” Ike said. on the front steps of the Bill Daniel Student Center. CLEP ads advocacy sectors, education or “put a face” on the poverty in After graduation Ike said he elsewhere in the public service,” Waco and made her want to go hopes to go to medical school. 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Freshman infielder Raynor BU makes Roadrunners roadkill Campbell rounds third base By Daniel Youngblood scored four unearned runs in the sec- Dickerson paced the Baylor offense Tuesday on Sports editor ond. Sophomore left fielder Ben Booker Tuesday, going three for four with two the way to led off the inning with a triple over the doubles, a triple and two RBIs. He’s bat- scoring in The Baylor baseball team got a good head of the left fielder and sophomore ting .333 on the year and is third on the Baylor’s 9-1 outing from freshman pitcher Kendall shortstop Beamer Weems cleared the team with seven RBIs. win over the Volz and scored early and often on its bases with a full-count homerun over Smith said he’s been impressed with University way to a 9-1 win Tuesday over the Uni- the right field wall. the way Dickerson has made the transi- of Texas at versity of Texas at San Antonio Tuesday. “I was trying to find a pitch I could tion to the college game. San Antonio The Bears’ bats exploded for 10 hits, turn on,” Weems said. “He left one over “He’s off to a good start,” Smith said. at the Baylor including seven extra base knocks, in the plate and I just got my hands around “He seems as comfortable if not more Ballpark. support of Volz, who was making his pretty good.” comfortable than any of the young guys. Baylor has now won second career start. The Bears batted around in the in- He’s got a good game plan up there and five straight The freshman righty set the tone for ning, scoring two more runs on a hit he does a good job of hitting mistakes.” games after the game early with a one-two-three and a pair of Roadrunner errors. Baylor With the win, the Bears have started starting the first inning, striking out a pair of Road- added a run in the third inning, two in their nine-game home standoff 5-0 and season 0-3. runner hitters. He pounded the strike- the fourth and another in the fifth to have moved to 5-3 on the season. zone all night, striking out six batters seal the victory. Dickerson said the home stand has while walking just one and allowing a After Volz gave the Bears six innings helped the confidence of the Bears’ solo homerun in six innings of work. of one-run ball, the Baylor got two in- young team and will pay dividends lat- “He was in total command,” head nings of scoreless ball from freshman er on in the season. Coach Steve Smith said of Volz’s outing. William Draper and a shutout inning “I think (the home games have) let us “I thought he handled himself extreme- from senior Andy Pape, to give Volz his get more comfortable early, and we’ll be ly well.” first career win. better prepared to go on the road when The offense gave Volz plenty of early During the Bears’ five-game winning that time comes.” run support, scoring in each of the first streak, their bullpen has given up zero The Bears return to Baylor Ballpark five innings. earned runs in 17 innings of work. at 6:30 p.m. Friday to start a three-game David Poe/ After a one-run first inning, the Bears Freshman first baseman Dustin series against Oral Roberts University. Lariat staff Struggling Huskers to invade Waco
Bears have chance “Nebraska is a great team with Aleks Maric in the middle, to break 4-game “It won’t be a cakewalk and they have a great group of losing streak for us, but it won’t be a guards,” Rodgers said. “Also, cakewalk for them.” they are a well-coached team.” By Lequalan McDonald The Bears, who have suffered Reporter through injuries this season, Curtis Jerrells might not have junior guard After their heartbreaking Sophomore guard Aaron Bruce available for the loss to the University of Texas third game in a row. Best Floor Plan on Campus on Saturday, the men’s basket- Rodgers, who is averaging ball team will have the chance and we’re going to do the best 13.6 points perin Big 12 play, to move on today when it takes we can to battle them off.” may also sit out due to a knee 805 Sq. Ft. of Luxury in a One Bedroom / One & a Half Bath on the University of Nebraska- The first time the Huskers problem. Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. at the Fer- were blown out by the Jayhawks The two players are listed day Two Story Floorplan rell Special Events Center. was Jan. 29, when they lost 79- to day according to Drew, who The Cornhuskers, 15-10 over- 59. They then went on to win said Rodgers might be ready for all, have a 2-4 record in Big 12 against the University of Mis- the game today. road games and are coming off a souri and Texas Tech Univer- The Bears also will be with- 400 Ivy (4th & LaSalle) 92-39 defeat against the Univer- sity. out senior forward Tim Bush, sity of Kansas Jayhawks. “They played well on the road who has a broken foot. “Anybody that gets beat that because of seniors like Charles Nebraska leads the head-to- 754-4351 bad should be angry,” sopho- Richardson and Marcus Curry, head series 11-5, 3-3 in Waco. more guard Curtis Jerrells said. who have been around for years The last time the two teams “We know they are coming and played a lot of minutes,” met was Feb. 4, 2006, at Lincoln, with a little bit of anger,” he head Coach Scott Drew said. where the Cornhuskers won 60- said. Sophomore forward Kevin 45. Hi “It won’t be a cakewalk for Rodgers said the game against The game today will be Cable & gh Speed I us, but it won’t be a cakewalk for Nebraska is a must-win for the televised live in Texas on FSN ree ntern ase them. We are on our home floor Bears. Southwest. F et with a 12 month le
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By Aileen Wong than James. September Project Reporter is a worship group that formed three years ago. Fame. Success. The rock star “(Amparan and I) started lifestyle. to talk about forming a group It’s the dream, and we all se- and making two guitars and cretly want it. two voices work together. It was And for some musicians, combining two passions for mu- they’ll actually get it. sic,” Shell said. Three Baylor musical artists, The worship group now per- all chasing the dream of suc- forms at various retreats and cess, are at different points in church functions. They said their musical careers. One is be- they hope to have an approach ginning his career writing and to worship similar to Shane & playing at small venues like cof- Shane’s, where they lead wor- fee shops. Another has moved ship and perform afterward. to Nashville to work with musi- Amparan is trying to get the Dream Connection cians like Dave Barnes and Andy word out about his music. He’s Davis. And the third is in a suc- played at various events around cessful band that’s been signed Courtesy photo Texas, such as Disciple Now by a record label and will soon Colby Amparan, a Fort Worth senior, has been playing music since he was 15. gatherings, conferences, week- begin touring. After he graduates, he’ll take a job as a worship pastor in Forth Worth. end retreats, summer camps and Sunday morning services. BODY Amparan will be competing TATTOOSOn the Corner of 6th & Franklin & Part 1 in a 3-Part Series Amparan said. then on his way. He recorded a in the upcoming battle of the in Downtown Waco PIERCING “I play the acoustic guitar, five-song album,Urban Optimist, bands, Shipwrecked. The win- Musicians on the and it sits right here (against with Dallas senior Eric Shell on ner of the competition will get Road to the Top your body).” Amparan said. second guitar and harmony, and to open for Switchfoot at Broth- (254)714-2504 “You literally feel the vibrations a band member from Shane & ers Under Christ’s Island Party. $5.00 OFF Piercings • State Health Licensed & inside you. It is such a powerful Shane on bass. Last summer, Amparan also participates in the Colby Amparan, a Fort Worth instrument.” Amparan created a music video, Baylor Rising Artists Network Inspected for Both senior, plays acoustic guitar and “I haven’t done anything (in also called “Urban Optimist” for and is featured on the B.R.A.N. Tattooing & Body Piercing w/ Baylor Student ID is in the beginning stages of re- regard to talent),” Amparan said. the first song on his album. CD. • 'No-Pressure' Attitude alizing his musical dreams. “The Lord has opened all the “Colby contacted me and sent After graduation in May, Am- • Mature, Professional & “Music is an outlet that al- doors for me, and I’ve led wor- me a few demos,” Hunt said. “I paran will be one step closer Dependable Service lows us to speak to our genera- ship in his church.” felt like he had a very unique to his goal. He most likely will We still have Waco’s largest tion,” Amparan said. Amparan said he has been voice, and I liked his unique ap- accept a college worship pastor • 7 Full-Time Artists Inspired by his sister, Am- very fortunate and has found proach to music.” job in Fort Worth. to serve you selection of body jewelry. paran started playing guitar many open doors that have al- Amparan said he’s been in- “If I could do anything, I after four months of training lowed him to further his career. fluenced by Dave Barnes, Jason would love to write worship when he was 15. His fiancé worked in a shoe store Mraz and Jeff Buckley. He de- songs that mimic the chorus in Hours: Sundays, 2 p.m. to Midnight • Mon.-Thurs., Noon to Midnight “The Lord was calling me to owned by the wife of the record scribes his sound as “pop melo- heaven,” Amparan said. “What Fri.-Sat., Noon to 2 a.m. lead worship,” Amparan said. producer of Spaceway Studios, dies over a groove that is acous- I mean by this is the way it “My sister was on the worship Will Hunt. Amparan sent an e- tic driven.” sounds, feels, moves — the depth team at church, and I felt the mail to Hunt with a few demos Amparan is also a member and the realness.” LOTS OF BODY JEWELRY!!! need to play.” of the songs he recorded on his of September Project with Shell, To listen to Amparan’s music, That calling has translated computer, and Hunt liked his Plano sophomore John Blanch- visit www.myspace.com/colby- Jewelry • Lighters • Wind Chimes • Beaded Curtains into a love for his instrument, sound. Amparan said he was ette and Plano sophomore Jona- amparan. Gag Gifts • Swords • Posters • etc.
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“We try to do something ma- close to his heart. LEWIS from page 1 jor or something different every “I think it’s a fantastic op- Baylor has had Black History year,” Wilson said. portunity to hear from someone Month celebrations for years She said this particular event who was part of the civil rights — sometimes that means speak- will be relevant for students be- movement and had a leadership ers, and sometimes that means cause it’s unique to hear from role in it,” Wilson said. movie showings with attached someone of Lewis’ stature who The event is free and open to discussions. is still pursuing things that are the public.
the south.” icy record overshadowed by his BLAIR from page 1 He said Basra’s security situ- role as Bush’s leading ally in the “The United States shares the ation was much different than unpopular war. same goal of turning responsi- Baghdad’s. Last month, Blair said he bility over to the Iraqi Security Currently, according to the would report to lawmakers on Forces and reducing the num- Brookings Institution, besides his future strategy in Iraq fol- ber of American troops in Iraq,” Britain, the major partners in lowing the completion of Oper- Johndroe said. “President Bush the coalition include South ation Sinbad, a joint British and sees this as a sign of success and Korea (2,300 troops), Poland Iraqi mission targeting police what is possible for us once we (900), Australia and Georgia corruption and militia influence help the Iraqis deal with the sec- (both 800), Romania (600) and in Basra. The operation was tarian violence in Baghdad.” Denmark (460). completed Sunday, and Blair’s “We want to bring our troops Some say there is little point spokesman called it a success. home as well,” Johndroe said. in boosting forces in the largely Treasury chief Gordon “It’s the model we want to emu- Shiite south of Iraq, where most Brown, who is likely to succeed late, to turn over more respon- non-U.S. coalition troops are Blair, has said he hoped several sibilities to Iraqis and bring our concentrated. Yet as more coun- thousand British soldiers would troops home. That’s the goal and tries draw down or pull out, it be withdrawn by December always has been.” could create a security vacuum In November, Defense Sec- Melea Burke/Lariat staff At a news conference in Brus- if radical Shiite cleric Muqtada retary Des Browne said he be- sels on Jan. 15, U.S. Defense Sec- al-Sadr stirs up trouble there. lieved the number of British Rep. Chet Edwards speaks Tuesday with sophomores Stephanie Formas of Plano, Taylor Kulhanek of Austin and retary Robert Gates said he was Blair, who has said he will troops based in Iraq would be Zack Krohn of DeSoto at the Waco Convention Center. not bothered that Britain was step down as prime minister “significantly lower by a mat- “planning a drawdown at some by September after a decade in ter of thousands” by the end of point this year in their forces in power, has seen his foreign pol- 2007. Edwards appreciative of students
hearings. day representing CORE, Texans on their shirts. the students can make a real VOTE from page 1 “There is no injury based Protecting Our Water, Environ- COAL from page 1 “I’m a firm believer in difference.” supplies for the future. on this purported accelerated ment and Resources, or TPOW- said the main problem with standing up for what you be- Students from Baylor’s En- Plaintiffs’ attorneys argued schedule” of hearings, said Shel- ER, and other groups. this issue has been the lack lieve in,” Formas said. “I be- vironmental Concern Organi- that Perry’s fast-track executive ley Dahlberg, an attorney for “We’re actually in the ring of accurate information. She lieve the Texas administration zation smeared their faces to order, issued in October 2005, the state. She said the citizen of fire,” said Robert Cervenka, added that the coalition and is fast-tracking these plants look soot-stained and handed was illegal and unconstitutional. groups don’t have legal stand- a rancher in McLennan County Dr. Max Shauck, professor without consulting environ- out T-shirts reading “Face it. They said the Texas governor- ing to make the argument that who lives amid proposed coal and chairman of aviation sci- mental issues or people’s con- Coal is filthy” outside the cen- ship is intentionally weak under they’ve been harmed at this plant sites. ences, had been instrumental cerns.” ter. the state Constitution and that point, though they might after Outside the courtroom, he in helping the public get reli- Rep. Chet Edwards, D- The Woodlands senior and Perry’s order interferes with the the hearings, depending on the said he and his wife worry that able information. Waco, said he was glad Baylor ECO president Rachel Suter legislative branch. outcome. the plants could hurt the air “It’s something we need to students attended the meet- said the shirts and other items, “The governor is doing some- A number of Texas cities quality of their region for cattle, understand about our world ing. such as bumper stickers, were thing that he has no power to and citizen groups oppose the wildlife and people. and the challenges we’re fac- “I think it’s important for given to the group by the Tex- do,” said attorney David Kahne, plants. Katrina Baecht, whose family ing,” DuPuy said, adding that students to get involved in as Clean Sky Coalition, which representing Citizens Organiz- Dallas Mayor Laura Miller, a farm is six miles from the site of she was proud of Baylor stu- these issues because, for ex- also paid for a plane to fly over ing for Resources and Environ- critic of TXU’s coal plant pro- a proposed plant near the Okla- dents for attending the event ample, the coal plant issue Waco Tuesday bearing the ment, along with other plain- posals, told KRLD radio station homa border, said she also was and showing their support for is going to affect the quality same message. tiffs. in Dallas that it will become worried about air quality if the the Waco community. of their lives for the next 40 “Our purpose as a club is The Legislature set up the clear today what will happen plants are built. Baylor sophomores Stepha- years,” he said. to address the issues that are State Office of Administrative next. As for the hearing today, she nie Formas of Plano, Taylor “Students could help us pertinent to students,” Suter Hearings as an independent “We’ll take this news that said the Oklahoma Department Kulhanek of Austin and Zack find answers and answer said. forum for contested cases, and we just heard, and consider of Environmental Quality was Krohn of DeSoto came to the these questions and challenge “This issue is very perti- the governor doesn’t have the it, and see where we are in the added to the case just last week event in full costume, with all the parties involved in this nent. We care about the com- authority to direct the way it morning,” Miller said from a and wouldn’t have time to pre- leaves and ferns in their hair kind of issue to provide factu- munity even if we aren’t per- holds its hearings, Kahne told bus headed to Waco for a Clean pare for the proceeding. and plastic butterflies pinned al information. I believe that manent residents.” the judge. Air Coalition meeting Tuesday Blackburn said preparing State attorneys said the plain- night. for the hearings was crucial be- tiffs failed to show how they Texans who live near pro- cause they establish the record would be irreparably harmed posed plants showed up in state connected to the permitting of by the upcoming environmental district court in Austin on Tues- the plants. THE RICHARDS GROUP TRG JOB #: 07-0002-SBU CLIENT: SBU 6A^iiaZ AD NAME: ExEd: SBI 2007 PUB(S): a) Baylor Lariat (floats) b) Austin College Observer 7jh^cZhhHZchZ INSERTION DATE: a) 2/15, 2/21, 3/1, 3/7 b) 2/14, 2/28, 4/4, SIZE: 8Vc=Zae s5.69 x 10.5 LIVE: N/A BLEED: N/A NdjBV`ZBdgZ LINE SCREEN: 85 COLOR: B&W QUESTIONS CALL: Jen Duncan 9daaVgh 214-891-5808 6cY8Zcih#
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